With which is incorporate Stay" n J .t\/l,tJ.- r ,' Vol. XL, No. 11. ABBOTSFORD, B, C.-SPRIDAy), 'DECEMBER 31, 1915 , ,-.',,,,VM'.rM;;:'"f 'ft . ^ ),-���������. ''..-'��������� . ��������� . V /~ ���������.'���������A '* 'I. FERSOS'AES?\fc/ "A' '4 ^vw<** aV : A few odd lines of seasonable goods to clear at greatly re- s> ������. *. duced prices. ��������� ��������� ���������"'< ������������������ A** * * I In ' - t ���������'.Girls''Bearskin" Muff and Scarf Sets, regular :' , ������-' * :' $lv50, for $1.00' GirlsVBearskin Tarns, regular 75c for 40c . ChifflfeBearskin Muff and Scarf Sets, for... .40c lipid's -Bearskin Coats, $2.25 and $2.50 for.'$1.75 JXJriildJs 'Bearskin Coats, $4.00 for. , $3.35 V*ZrT'> $���������'""> tr " ��������� j ITT- i'/-������- ^-Mr.,and- Mrs. Valletta, and' family spent '.Christmas in jjAIdergrove'' with relatives there.', ">, "' ^,V "' **'��������� -"���������'��������� , Mr.". Weir and his father spent the -holidays in < Vancouver. . ,v; t;' 7" J, ilc '���������' Lesley*;Trethewev t of Vancouver, was home on a holiday���������four days, ,leave.'of, absence. - fcPte. "Trethewey looks'well. ' 1^ ';'/���������*���������'.* j^-'Mr.'- Huntley Gordon ,of Vancouver "and ' Mr.'^Wm. Hilier of- A'bbotsfod fsperitOtmas in Bellingham, with Mr. HilliciVs'parents. /' ' ;-/- ' -,' ";���������, Mr.' Shortreed was a visitor'-to Bel- 'lingham-last Friday. -��������� V-'f-'/ V-( ;- ;" MrVahd Mrs: Anderson and';'family .were?in'cBellinghanrfbr the week end/ ;'.\Mr., Steedo'of Albenii,- B. >C., was yisitirig'tiis sisters-here on his return from/Alberta. ' ' - ', - ��������� "���������-���������','���������"���������'"���������{ \ ���������-'-,. MrV'and Mrs. Arthur Lamb-bf Van7" .couver. spent Xmas-witlrDr.'and Mrs. Swiff.; ,;��������� ;���������,' ������ ' -,,: -_ Miss'Selma Nelson has'-returned liome^from Victoria for a1 holiday.'; _>JP.te. George Hayes of New/West- 'minster was a visitor- in town: -.' Mr.- Charles Wooler was ;over -to Victoria, for a few.days visitinsjat the home of Mr. and"Mrs.tSliaw.*.' ^-The Misses Steede. are'having 'a vacation" ,aV their ' cottage; at{ White" Rock-for a'couple of -weeko/f ..-: THE MASONIC B $1.00 pee .Year 4s 1 ^.Vil . r;>''i ^Japanese^Table Ma'ts (51'na set) per set..... :10c ..(From the Fraser Valley Record) , I ThV great event of the'holiday season wfas the Masonic Ball and Sup- ;per on, Tuesday evening in the Imperial Hall,'given.by the members of Pacific Lodge"of Mission City. '-The committee in charge of the annual affair had the hall most handsomely and -.patriotically decorated for the occasion. '-The ,.trarisf6rma- tion was the admiration-, of ���������<thoso r ' J 'J r'.' present. , ' ;*" "-J-> .. is Next to the excellent music provid-. ed' by the' Mackness Orchestra, "was; ;the fine supper "put up for the dancers" by the members of the Red 'Cross Society of Mission City, wliich ,,was~ highly. praised by all, and added much to the success of the evening, and enabled the dancers to continue their pleasure to an early hour. The Red Cross were handed as a result the handsome sum of $50.0thfor the oxcellent service. Among those present were noticed Cthe following: '- Rev. J. "W. Weatlierdon; Mr. and Mrs. ^and Miss Boi/d; Mr. D. M. ;Mopre; Mr. and Mrs.; J. A. Cather- /w������od; ^Miss .Catherwood; - Mr., and 0iJ������TMisXMcEwe^ Phone 4 Gazley Block , Abbotsford, B. C. Ad. in This Paper BECAUSE THE EIGHT PEOPLE ABE LOOKING FOR YOUR AD. If you COULD (although, OP COURSE, you can't) stop every man you meet on the streets asd ask: "Do you want to buy a pair of shoes?" (Or any other kind of goods) You might find half a dozen who would say "Yes." Perhaps not one of these, however, would want to buy the article you want to sell. "If ��������� your advertisement, however, were to be printed in these columns this week, it would "stop'! EVERY MAN IN TOWN WHO WANTS TO BUY SHOES, OR CLOTHES, OR ANY OTHER ARTICLE���������and it wouldn't "stop" anyone who didn't want to buy- That's the beauty of the advertising way of finding a buyer. The ad. finds the buyer through the simple process of being easily and readily found BY the buyer- And if, among the prospective buyers of goods, there is one to whom your goods would be a bargain, and your ad. is a convincing one, you'll sell what you want to sell. (THIS SPACE FOR SALE)- - 'Mrs.*;; Bert,Clark ^Chri'stmasC Day. r.1" Miss Vivian^Peelelwas^a' visitor 'to New Westminster last week.- Miss' Agnes Gillen,' who is attending the;Normal School in Vancouver is home for the holidays.""'-";' Mr.' John McCalluiu of, Vancouver was home for a few days' last week and over Christmas. Mr. S. A. Morley of Vancouver was a visitor in town this week. - Weddings Bells are again to ring in Abbotsford soon. A gay time was spent at one of the A. T. & T. Co.'s camps last Friday, when about fifty men sat down to a turkey dinner; about forty of whom were guests from the mill and some from town. > A debate was held as to who ate the most and the honor fell to Mr. B after a careful discussion by B. L . But all felt the effects of so many good things, but were ready for another dinner like it tomorrow (New Year.) THIRD SHIPMENT OF < -, , RED CROSS SUPPLIES -Tho third shipment of work from the Abbotsford Red Cross Society was made during the past week to Vancouver. '' ��������� The local society maintains' three prisoners of war in Germany, as well' as sending donations of money to other branches of the work. ��������� This certainly speaks volumes for the work done by the ladies of Abbotsford; and they should be well supported in their work for 1916. Let all the ladies of Abbotsford make a , solemn vow for 1916; and that*vow to' beTo assist in all possible ways the work of the Red Cross of Abbots, .ford and district during the coming year They say the war is almost over^ except the shouting;*and' we sincerely7 hope that the Red Cross'will ' 'never;again have such an opportunity "for doing so much for humanity. Now is the time to get busy, as "after ���������the war -we will all want to 'tell how we assisted the Empire.' ' The^following are the articles: 25 pairs -of socks. ��������� . 2 hospital shirts. ��������� 7 pyamas. ��������� " 16'towels���������short." " "* J 24-hot water baG covers. '24 tailed bandage's. ... ' ., 212 rolls bandages.-,,,. - .12.. face-cloths. "\ " -, K- 1 f I * r ' f . .- *��������������� -A" 'I ,' ~ 7J) Mrs. Weavers was a visitor to Vancouver last week. Mrs. Stoffans of Chilliwack is visiting her mother Mrs. Fraser. Mrs. Hornby and family of Ladner are visiting with Mrs. Starr. Mr. Bert Clark has. gone to Vancouver to work on an order of saddles for the trenches,- but will be back for the week ends. In his absence his store will be carefully looked after by Mr. Dennison. Miss Margaret O'Farrell is visiting with friends in town. Miss Lily Campbell is visiting with friends in Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. Flumerfelt have moved to North Vancouver. .- Mrs. Boyd had the St. Matthews' Xmas Tree at her home on Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. Mitton has taken a great interest in the Sunday] Mrs. Gascoigne School and is rebuilding it. Mr. Howard Manzer of Vancouver is visiting in town this week. Mrs. W. Longfellow spent a few days in Vancouver last week. ��������� Miss'Mddleton f'Mjs. <-H"V-"M.<Reade;" Mrs. E. Bush r Mr/and Mrs. E. Osborne;'-Mr. C.' Robinson; Mr. Geo. Sweeney; Miss Hamerton; Mr. ,Sid. Wilson;-Mr. and Mrs. and Misses'Mc- Taggart; Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Lock; Mr. B. Sollo'way; Mr. J. W. White; Mr. and Mrs, Barber; Messrs and Miss Morrison; Mr. G. A. Abbott Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Shook; Mr. McLeod; Miss C. Murray; Mr. Davidson; Mr. and Mis. Hallam; Mr. and Mrs. Saxton; Mr. E. Mcintosh; Miss Keeves; Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt; Mr. and Mrs. Munro; Dr. and Mrs. and Miss Stuart; Mr. and Mrs. Rankin; Mr. and Mrs. Knight; Lt. Bras- sey; Lt. McKenzie; Pte. Bowden; The Misses Portsmouth; Pte. Taylor; Mr. R. Taylor; Mr. and Miss Henry; Mr. and Mrs. Arnott, Matsqui; Mr. and Mrs. Wright; Mr. A. Kramer; Mr. and Miss Fisher; Mr. and Mrs. and the Misses Manson; Mi. Litchfield; Mr. Miller;Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wren; Miss Mitchell; Mr. Baird; Mr. and Mrs. McGillivray; Mr. Mandate; Mr. Carson; Miss Carter; Mr. and Miss Buckerfield; Mr. J. Portsmouth; Mr. Whistler; Mr. R, A. Abbott; Mr. and Mrs. C. Murray; Mr. and Mrs. Stephen; Mr. J. A. Stuart; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tupper; Miss Brown; Misses Tunbridge;' Mrs. 0. Solloway; The Misses Trethewey; Miss Israel; Miss Hitch; Mrs. and Miss Butler; Miss A Robb; Mrs. Chasteneauf; Mr. and of'- the "���������Abbotsford*'?Presbyterian'- church were' held" this' week~on'i>Tuees' day and Wednesday eveningsvand the'; both' were well .attended. ^.The .reV* ports fro'm"tIie various organizations,, were of an encouraging character; Dr. Geo. A. Wilson-Superintendent of,. Missions was present at-'the Abbots- - ford meeting and gave an address congratulating the congregation on' its good reports and giving helping hints for their future work. '"������- FIRST SOCIAL EVENING Mr. J. L. Campbell attended an executive meeting ,:of the Presbyterian Missionary Society in Vancouver on Wednesday and Mr. Campbell, a special meeting of the Presbytery on Tues day "also in Vancouver. Next Sunday January 2nd special intercessions will be made in the churches of Abbotsford in common- with all the churches of the British Empire for the success of our armies, and the cessation of the war with the establishment of righteous peace. The B. C. Telephone are applying for a Dominion charter. The W. A. of St. Matthews church will give its first social eveninc of the New Year in the Masonic Hall on Thursday, January 6th. Everybody will be made welcome. These social evenings have become so popular that you cannot afford to miss one. Cards. Refreshments and Dancing. Collection. Oscar Hicks of H. M. S. Rainbow is home for a few days holiday. The Christmas tree entertainment on the eve of Christmas was '"well, atended and greatly enjoyed notwithstanding the very disagreeable weather. Mr. McCulIoch who is at the home of Mrs. Bateman is reported some better. Through the kindness and generosity of the pupils of Mrs. Green's room and also Mrs. W. H. Hill, Mrs. H. B. Hill, A. Lee and the firm of Messs Spencer & Hill, quite a large parcel of toys and Christmas cheer were sent to the True Blue Orphanage at New Westminster. And don't forget that Leap Year Dance. ,. Next week is known as the "Week of Prayer" throughout the Christian world. Merchants report' the Christmas trade as good in spite of the war and the supposed hard times. rE take this opportunity of wishing our many patrons and friends a Prosperous and Happy New Year ALBERT LEE, Grocer and Baker /ii&^'-' THE ABBOTSFORD POST, ABBOTSFORD, B. C. SmmSS sta <. THE ABBOTSFORD POST^ Published Every Friday by The Post Publishing Company , weekly Journal devoted to the interests of Abbotsford and district Advertising rates made known on application Our Shibboleth���������Neither for nor agin' the Government J. A. BATES, - - Editor and Proprietor THE ARGUMENT IN A NUTSHELL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1915 Ere another issue oi" this paper time will have passed from 1915 to 191G. We take this opportunity of wishing our friends, readers and patrons a "i-lappy New Year, May it be one of happiness and prosperity," and yet in extending the wish ail may have their misgivings as to the great happiness of our country to which prosperity in war times may be a mere mockery, notwithstanding our best wishes for each other's welfare for 1916 and future years. The war is still with us. Some of the best and richest blood that ilows in the veins of true Canadians is stirring manly hearts at the front, near the front, or preparing for liie front���������the trenches, to fight the'enemy. Tne war, apparently, does not seem to be nearer an end than it did a year ago; yet there are those who claim 'it is all over except the shouting.' Were it so! But it is a great fight, and nothing in the history of the Canadian country or the British Empire, like this war has ever waged before. Napoleon's war���������the greatest of modern history, nereto- fr,re, was a mere infant compared with this war, which has often been termed Armagadeon (the plains of that ancient battlefield is not near large enough to accommodate the armies of 1914-15- 16���������7posibly 17). it is a war of horrors; a war of the utmost misery; a war of prolonged agony; a war between a great nation seeking worldwide recognition, and a nation or nations, an empire,-with its individual privileges already established; when the outer shells have been taken on: it is a war between Imperialism (German) and Individual Liberty (Britain). British Individual Liberty has cost Britain the blood of kings and citizens. A few weeks ago we all read of the accident to King George King of the Britisii Empire. The public have ��������� never yet been appraised of the true facts of the accident which laid low for the time being the King of all the Britains. But we read very recently that he is almost, recovered. May that be the truth! Britains! Canadians! look upon the King of Great Britain (including Scotland and Ireland; and the Overseas Empires, as a figure reared as the result of that strife after freedom, whicli took definite action at Runneyniede, and saw light in the wars of the Roses, the religious actions of Queen Elizabeth, the execution of Charles, the Battle of the Boyne, the Act of Union in Queen Anne's reign, the Abolition of Slavery,the Reform Bill and the numerous intervening events which gained for the individual the present day freedom dating from the days of the Feudal System, when a man could scarcely be found who would rise in public, and proclaim, 'I am an Englishman'���������to the-present day when it is the proud boast,.from all quarters of the civilized world; I am a Britain born! and a Britisher I shall be till I die��������� and many are dying fighting for the rights that are synonymous with individual freedom and Britain's King. For this we"love; for this we revere our Majesty, King George���������a devotion on our .part that is not always realized by any but a Britisher, a Canadian, a New Zealander or an Australian. 'A king to us means much. For King; for Liberty���������not the license of Uncle Sam���������our young men are enlisting for service. Father, mother, brother, sister, sweetheart and wife are left behind in the one predominating' duty of fighting for our Empire, our King and our individual freedom. Who shall say we shall not win in a righteous and just cause against that Imperialism of the dark ages synonymous" in British history with the times of the early Plaritagenets ���������centuries ago. For the present advanced manhood and womanhood then the British Empire is at war. In private life, in business and in the sterner realities of the government of our country, we have always with us the man. who says 'you are acting foolish!' To wit: the Slacker; Lord Northcliffe, Bouraseau and a few others, Ford, tiie hyphenated Americans, and the hyphenated Canadians, but that a right course is being pursued we witness millions of Britishers, and hundreds of thousands of Overseas Empirites enliisting because the Empire is in danger. In face of war however great we will extend to each other the New Year greetings, but possibly not with as cheerful a heart as when the victory is ours. A writer in the University Magazine recently attacked the "Made-in- Canada" movement in somewhat vigorous fashion. After, commenting on the selfishness of those who are responsible for it he delves economic arguments, maintaining that if a country does hot buy it, cannot sell, and that' goods are exchanged for goods. There.'is a certain measure of truth in this latter statement, but the "Made-in-Canada" argument does not deny this. , It Is a practical policy dictated by motives of enlightened j self-interest, based on the theory that what is good for Canada and Canadians must, in the long run be good for the British Empire, of which we form a part. The "Mado-in-Canada" argument is simply this: Canada is a young country, which although it has one of the most mod- crate protective tariffs in the world I has built up a great national indust-i 'rial system. For a couple of years the output, of this plant has decreased because the demand fr manufactured goods has fallen off, with the result that many workers are out of employment and.a great quantity of unsold goods is stored in warehouses. Yet we are buying hundreds of millions of dollars worth of manufactured goods abroad. Those who advocate tho "Mado-iii-Canada" policy say to,Canadian buyers: 'Before you purchase an Imported article see if you can find a similar Canadian article . see if you can find a similar Canadian article which would suit you You will probably find it and you will find probably, too, that the, quality and price compare favorably with the quality and price of the imported article. If you should discover in some cases that the Canadian article is not quite as good or quite so cheap as the imported article, ask yourself if your patronage will help in time to bring about a stato of affairs where the Canadian article would 'be equal or superior to tile imported article. Possibly, in view of the present extraordinary situation, you might concede a little in favor of the Canadian article, but we do not ask you to make any'considerable sacrifice to do so. If thousands of' Canadian buyers follow this policy.Canadlan goods can be produced in such great quantities that their quality can' be improved and'their price lowered. Canadian raw material will be utilized at home; and our foreign obligations will be reduced." GOD SAVE OUR SOLDIERS (May.be sung to the tune of God Save tho King.) . God save our soldiers bold, And give them heants of gold; Where'er they go. Lord give them strength to fight, In battling for the right; Be Thou their guide and light, Thyself,to know. God bless their families, And fill their homes with'peace, Till war is o'er'. And when the war is past; May peace forever last. ��������� And joys becloud the past, For ever more. God'help mankind at large Their duties to discharge " Whate'er they be. May men o, wealth be found ��������� Whose hearts with love abound To scatter all around, Their sympathy'. Lord. May those' tyrants vile. That would our homes despoil, Through greed of geld; May ever) restless be, Till they can clearly see That love and' unity They must uphold. President, Chas. Hill-Tout Secretary, N. Hill of Abbotsford, D, C. Meeting Held First Monday of Each Month Write the secretary regarding manufacturing sites with unexcelled shipping facilities and cheap power or information regarding the farm and fruit lands of l^t'he district, and industries already established, jj 1 A WASH IS A JOY when one's bath room is rendered luxurious by our ornamental and open work plumbing. It's an artistic triumph. Have tho bath room a joy. Let your plumbing arrangements be as santitary as the latest developments of tho art will permit. We'll -show you the way. WM. ROBERTS Plumbing Shop A DOLLAR TALKS The unmarried men in Canada dearly love life. Bowser's "Statement" contains reference to almost everything that affects our welfare, except the one all-important matter���������the education of the rising generation of our fair province. In Dr. Young's hands this might have been overlooked, but���������the scene has changed. Further comment is unnecessary. China is now an Empire���������the Empire upon which the sun is always setting. "I am a Dollar!- A little ageworn, perhaps, but still in circulation. I am proud of .'myself for being in circulation., lam no tomato-can dollar ���������not I. This, town is only my a- dopted homej but I like it and hope to remain permanently. When I came out of the mint I was adopted into town like this in another province. But, after a time I was sent off to a big city, many miles away. I turned up in a mail-order house. For several years I stayed in that city. Millionaires bought'cigars with me. I didn't like that, for I believe in the plain people. Finally a traveling man bruoght me to this town and left me here. I was.so glad to ge tback to a smaller town that I was determined to make a desperate effort to stay. "One day a citizen of this town was about to send me back to that big city. I caught him looking over a mail-order catalogue. Suddenly I found my voice and said to him: 'Look here, if you'll let me stay in this town I'll circulate around and do you a lot of good. You' buy a big beefsteak with me, arid "the butcher will buy groceries, and the grocer will buy hardware, and the hardware man will pay the printer, and the printer will buy wood, and the livery- stable man who sells the wood will buy oats to feed his horses from a farmer and the farmer will buy' a piece of fresh meat from the butcher who -will get his horse shod. In the long run, as you see, I'll be more usb to you at home than if you sent me away forever. Moral: Spend your dollars at home if possible and they will come back again. Old Creamery Bldg /S5 Abbotsford Your Photograpl^St&t: ." , . the- pleasure of the, friendsrand kinsfolk \< .' -���������' : ' at home..'-.:���������".:.:; >���������-.������������������.?:. ���������'������������������, J ��������� n : THE ROYAL STUDIO *6B������TSrFOR������ si I J: i ���������I .1 in Drs. Gilbert ��������� Hanna-A&idersom .British Columbia's Leading Deptisrs ���������MMHWCQ WHY PAY BIG DENTAL CHARGES' You will more than save your fare to Vancouver by having your dental work done in our Vancouver offices.We have special arrangements TO SAVE YOUR TIME. Not more than two days are required to complete your work. OUR PRICES ARE ABOUT ONE-HALF THOSE CHARGED BY. OTHER DENTISTS. ', All work GUARANTEED and performed WITHOUT THE SLIGTEST PAIN. ,-ILBmTS tmJtSS MENTAL MMLOKSI Sscond floor, Domm<onB% BQlhasttnqs StM Coir. Cambie In a city boarding house some time ago the guests were working away at the evening meal when Mr.John- son broke through the din of clattering "'knivis and forks. "I was reading of a new cure this morning," he remarked, glancing round the table. "It seems that you take off your shoes and stockings and walk barefooted���������" ���������. ��������� "What do .you think of that cure, Mr. Johnson?" eagerly interrupted the landlady.; who had also read the story. "Do you really think that walking through the grass barefooted will make one strong and healthy?" "Well," smiled Mr. Johnson, strenuously trying to cut a piece of meat, "it seems to have made this beef pret ty tough." See me now about that Insurance ������ ��������� Doctor���������How do you feel, Colonel when you have actually killed a man? Colonel���������-Oh, not so bad". How do you?���������Punch. J_LAvs* j I have a large and splendid supply ��������� of Raspberry Ganes for sale at low prices. Finest quality. Abbotsford w I M If ;!> I ft! II THE ABBOTSFORD POST, ABBOTSFORD, B. C. '<l& ������������������������IfJpillgjJBFUMMM rtMl^ri^W^fc.1. ������, fc.|^. ima^.��������� tiwWfrllWi ifi 11 iiriitfimnww ill...���������rill PRINTING ABILITY To assure patrons of printing a thoroughly appropriate and artistic product requires both a theoretical and a practical knowledger���������in other words a mental conception as well as a practical one. . Both are at your service. BATES, The Printer JOB DEPARTMENT The Home of Good Printing at Suitable Prices OUR PRINTING Is always good, because it possesses the qualities that go to make up good Printing: correct topography, good press work harmony of color and appropriate stock selection���������these are all the earmarks of Bates' Printing���������the worth-while kind. BATES, The Printer JOB DEPARTMETN The Home of Good Printing at Suitable Prices PRINTING SERVICE The shop is equipped with every modern device necessary for the execution of high-grade Printing, and our. working facilities are so ample that prompt service is both a pleasure and a possibility.. l ��������� ' BATES, The Printer-���������JOB DEPARTMENT The Home of Good Printing at Suitable Prices - 7 ���������is u - J J 1 v?o PRINTING SATISFACTION' \ _ Years of practical knowledge and an/ex- . tensive and -modern plant equipment assure patrons a service that cannot be .surpassed. . A telephone call will place the order. Our Number is 520. , If busy order by'phone. BATES, The Printer-���������-JOB DEPARTMENT The Home of Good Printing at Suitable Prices PRINTING OF GREAT VARIETY .";- 'We; are equipped'; to handle every kind, and: quality of Printing^Biisiness, Fruit 7 Growers,)Fruit Lists, Publications���������in . from one,1 to four colors. Satisfaction guaranteed; or,rio charge is made for the work," which can : be returned. BATES, The Printer���������-JOB DEPARTMENT The Home of Good Printing at Suitable Prices ->��������� ���������'.',8 Vi'-'V'I COMMERCIAL PRINTING Such as Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads, Cards Circulars Statements and ���������in fact anything in the way of Printing���������will receive intelligent attention and a thorough highgrade production if left in our care. BATES, The Printer JOB DEPARTMENT The Home of Good Printing at Suitable Prices POSTER PRINTING We print large and small. Posters of all kinds���������any color of paper or ink. Oiir prices for this kind of work is cheaper than in the cities, .and the quality of paper and ink is just as good. No rent to pay is part of the. secret.. BATES, The Printer-^-JOB DEPARTMENT The Home of Good Printing at Suitable Prices PUBLICATION PRINTING '" We have unrivaled facilities for execu- ing all kinds of Printing, as is attested by the large amount of Printing we have handled in the last seven years. Quality of work unsurpassed, and delivery in time assured. BATES, The Printer -JOB DEPARTMENT The Home of Good Printing at Suitable Prices 'roper - Publicity - Hub Square Mission City .?������& PRINTER AND PUBLISHER '������������������^%"7������-'7^i^^^^^^^^ -yi'^s^mmmimmm^^m^^^^^^^S^^^^^M ������*,n9t.ti, rrjt +.rr 6* P THE ABBOTSFORD POST, ABBOTSFOBD, B. C. *���������* i>*i \# THE PRIME MINISTER AND .MACHINE GUNS' After the very definite, almost emphatic statement of the Prime Minister, at St. John, N. 13., on October 20th no further money should be diverted from the Patriotic Fund by well meaning but rather thoughtless people who claim that the equipment of'Canadian Forces is insulliciont. Sir Robert has made it very plain that the Government is fully prepared to make every necessary provision for guns, munitions and equipments and he appeals to the gencrosily of the public only on behalf, of the Canadian Patriotic Fund, the lied Cross Society and sister associations. We quote below an extract from ,lhe speech m question:��������� "Regarding machine guns, we realized early in the War the necessity of an abundant supply, and orders have been given from time to time for a very large number. Those ordered during the first twelve months of the War are now being rapidly delivered, and they are more than sufficient to uquip two full army corps up-to,the highest standard of the enemy's forces. During the past summer the provision of machine guns became a matter of vital interest to tho Canadian people, as reports through the press emphasized the necessity that our forces should be adequately supplied with all the machine guns that could be utilized. Patriotic individuals offered to contribute large sums for this distinctive purpose. The Government of Ontario made a similar patriotic proposal, and throughout the country various communities generously subscribed to funds for this object. During my absence in Great Britain my colleagues endeavored to make it clear to the people that an ample supply of machine'guns had been ordered and that these would be paid out of the Canadian Treasury. The Treasury of Canada ought properly to bear all the cost of equipping and maintaining our forces in the field, and that has been our policy. Nevertheless, the spirit and impulse which prompted our people could not be . \ stayed, and, indeed, any attempt to stay it would have been misunderstood. Up to date the sums thus received by the Government amount to $773,327.95. . , , "In dealing with other needs which will certainly arise, the Government will not fail to remember that these generous and freewill contributions have been made. And in all your splend- ' id generosity, do not forget the Patriotic Fund'and the Canadian Red Cross Society. They have done a great work, but they have ���������a still greater work to do. Appeals which assuredly will not fall on deaf ears must be made in the early future. See that the response is generous and ample. . When you are making provision for the Canadian Patriotic Fund, the Canadian Red Cross Society . the Canadian- War Contingent Association and other like patriotic organizations, you may be assured that the Government . will not fail to make every necessary provision for guns, munit- L ',/ipjis and equipments;"���������By request of Dominion Government. :'!V/:jV-"The ListeningvSKbst" published in the trenches has its column _of "Answers to'Correspondents'', from which the following is taken: (No-Nine, Med. Detail) No you are wrong; we believe the health of the German Navy to be much improved since going to the Kiel Canal. ���������'"':'��������� (Fruit Grower, Canada) Yes, you are right; The Canadian Tommy is very fond of apples and they are seldom seen in France. . The best .way to ship them is in wooden boxes .'holding about a bushel. They should be plainly addressed to the soldier c/o Military Forwarding Officer, London..They will be appreciated more than I can tell you. (Eager) Fix your bayonet independently;' Do not wait for right hand man to take three smart paces in front of trench. Post Corporal:���������When delivering mail in the trenches it is not advisable to go out after the listening patrol. Trie most effective way to bring in the L. P. is to "make a noise, like a rum issue. ,' Pte. Walter Laxton says he has been made a Scout; and that, there eight of them whose duty it is to watch the Germans and their movements. He says-that they often go within a few feet of the German lines. He refers to the night of November 16th when it was the duty of the Scouts to make a way into the German's line or trench. He tells how .the trench of the Germans was bombed in the afternoon and how by,moonlight three bridges were put across a stream, the last bridge being laid about thirty feet from the German lines. When this was'completed the barbed wire entanglements were cut. These led,to tho parapet. This was'done without the Germans hearing them. When-finished the Scouts went back to lead out the men, bridge guards, bomb throwers and bayonet men and got into the German'trench es before they knew what had happened. Some prisoners were taken and others bombed, and only one man of the 7th was lost and another wounded. He says, 'there was a terrible racket'. Signals went.up and their artillery roared in answer to ours, machine guns cracked mingled with rifle fire and the poor fellows whom we took were frightened to death and were quite willing to surrender. It is claimed that the success of the job was due to the good work of the Scouts. They were promised five days' leave and were also mentioned in the despatches; and one corporal said that the Scouts were recommended for the D. C. M. Says Pte. Laxton, "that is the second time I have been mentioned in (he despatches" General Alderson was here today and congratulated, us; he also shook hands with us all and introduced his friend, who is an officer in the French army. He also congratulated us. Pte. Laxton got a few souvenirs, one hat, one mark, a piece of German barbed wire, a bullet and a cartridge; also a button. Arthur was not with us, but wanted to go in the worst way. - It was not his fault that he was not in the midst of it' Since lhe advent of the Bowser administration and the retiring of Hon. Thomas Taylor from the Public Works Department there has been a little doing in sidewalks in Misson City. Needed improvements ' have already been made on Grand Avenue. May wc now expect more work done for the same money. IWIS. SION FERRY SERVICE Across Fraser River at Mission Leave Mission Leave Matsqui Week Days a. m. p. m a. m. p. m. 7:00 1:00 7:20 1:20 7:40 1:40 ' 8:00 2:00 8:20 2:20 8:40 2:40 9:00 3:00 9:20 3:20 9:40 3:40 10:00 4:00 10:20 4:20 10:40 4:40 -11:00 5:00 11:20 5:20 11:40 ' 5:40 11:45 5:45 . Sundays a. m. p. m a. m. p; m. 1:00 1:30 9:00 2:00 9:30 2:30 10:00 ��������� 3:00 10:30 3:30 11:00 4:00 ��������� |. 11:20 4:15 1 1:40 4:30 | * 11:45 4": 4 5 WANTKI) API'IjKS FOR CANNING Will glvo $12.00 per ton, delivered ul wiinrf for sliipmont por S. S. "Sltoena". The King-Boach Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Mission City, U. 0. I/Olt SALE���������An absolutely new, McClary Range,' Four Holes, Warm-' ing Closet', Oven Thermometer, Roa- ervoir, etc., at. $32.50 cash; also a Double Bed and Mattress, only in use 6 weeks. Apply Rev. J: C. Mitton,: Abbotsford. MILK, CREAM AND BUTTER COMPETITIONS BRANDS of HigJi-Grade FLOUR are always kept in stock in our store���������and the prices are always consistent with first quality. There are no better flours milled anywhere than ours. Try a sack. IS YOUR HOME BAKING A FAILURE this cold weather? if so, get your bread, or cakes, fresh from our ovens. Fresh Groceries Flour and Feed ALBERT LEE, Grocer and Baker ABBOTSFORD, - - - - - - B. C. mmmm������m8&mmwmsm^im!^m^^& BUTCHER Pork, Mutton, ?teef, Veal, Pork Sausages, Wieners and Balogna always on hand. Fish e /ery Thursday IMHHMWmitWhMaBMaiMflgK^^ ~57ttm2ZE������i Oce������: :V&<5 ABBOTSFORD, B. C Strictly first-class in every respsct.' The bar is stocked with the best of wines, liquor and cigars, RATES, $1.50 TO $2.0O PER DAY A.J, HENDERSON 8c SONS PROPRIETORS v The annual meeting'of<'the"B. C. Dairymen's Association will be held in New Westminster on Thursday and Friday January' 27th and -28th in the City Hall." Milk and Cream competitions' are to be held in connection , with ' the annual meeting under "the"following conditions: ���������<���������"'���������' 3. Competition is open to producers in Brjtish Columbia. . 2. Producers may make but one entry in each division of one class. 3 Entries' must be sent ������o H. Rive Secretary, B. C. Dairymen's Association, Department of Agriculture, Victoria, before January 1st, 1916. 4. Entries in Milk" divisions (market or approval) consist of two (2) quarts of milk in quart bottles. 5. Entries in Cream division (market) consist of two (2) pints of cream in pint bottles.' G. Exhibits after scoring, become the property of the B. C. Dairymen's Association. 7. No exhibitor will be entitled to a prize who does not answer each question, sign the declaration and to forward it, in the envelope provided, to New Westminster in the box or package containing his exhibit. '��������� 8. Entries from producers-.--not members of the Association for 1916 must be accompanied by the annual subscription fee of $1. The following prizes are offered: Milk���������1st, $20; 2nd, ?15; 3rd, $10; 4th, ?5. Cream���������1st, $20; 2nd, $15; 3rd, $10; 4th, $5. Approved milk class 1st, $20; 2nd $15; 3rd, $10; 4th, $5. The following are the conditions of shipping: 1. Milk or Cream for competition must be sent by express or otherwise lo the Secretary, B. C. Dairymen's Association, New Westminster, B. C, charges prepaid. 2. Bottles should be carefully packed, with caps sealed, and tops of bottles and caps should be protected and where necessary all covered with crrshed ice sufficient to maintain a suitable temperature during transportation. 3. A representative of the Association will be in New Westminster on their arrival, and see that they are properly cared for. In order that all exhibits may be of the same age when scored, it is hereby specified that the milk shall be drawn on Thursday, January 20th and shipped at once. This is ne'e- j essary for.fair competition. 1 Butter Competitions .1. Creamery Solids, not less than 50-lbs., salted. , - ,2.. Creamery Prints, not less than 50 lbs., salted. ��������� Competition is open to British Columbia buttermakers. c . 2. One entry only may -be made in each division. ' 3. Entries sent to H. Rive, secretary of B. C. Dairymen's Association, Department of Agriculture, Victoria, before January 1st, 1916. 4. Exhibitors must give explicit directions as to the disposition of the butter after the contest, i. e. whether they cr their agents will call -for it or whether is should be forwarded, by the Asssociatibn to some dealer. :".. Entries from makers not members of the Association for 1910, must be accompanied by the annual subscription fee of $1. The following are the prizes: Solids���������1st, $20; 2nd, $15; .3rd $10; 4th $5. . Prints���������1st, $20; 2nd, $15; 3rd, $10; 4th, ?5. A silver medal will be awarded for the hightest scores obtained in both divisions. Each exhibitor will' be forwarded a copy of the score his entry obtains. Wm. Duncan of Sandwick, B. C. is the President and Henry Rive of the Department of Agriculture, Victoria, is the secretary. "ROUGH ON RATS',1 clears out Rats Mice, ale. Don't Dio in the House., 15c and 25c, at Drug and. Country Stores. ���������' /-" " IK gyHlMfKlKli mmmzittnnnnttmmmmsi . EL JONEgg Funeral Director ������������;'"' Furnisher of Funeral Supplies Phone Connection. Mission City | SQSBBQOHraaaBfUDSOn HUGH General Blacksmith And Horseshoer Carriage and Repair Work of all Kinds Automobile Repair Work Satisfaction Guaranteed Next to Alexandria Hotel HUNTINGDON B. C. Robson Bros. Poultry Tonic ���������and��������� Lice Powder Abbotsford Feed Store exandna Farmers' and Travelers trade solicited. Newly Furnished Thoroughly Modern . M. MURPHY, PROPRIETOR HUNTINGDON, B C. -,;,. i" , s. i "r "*'��������� ��������� ������������������'V'-:'"..'. Vl \\ i!II J 'jrriMMrtitf** J*7���������.
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Title | The Abbotsford Post |
Publisher | Abbotsford, B.C. : J.A. Bates |
Date Issued | 1915-12-31 |
Description | The Abbotsford Post was published in Abbotsford, in the Fraser Valley region of southwestern British Columbia. The Post was published and edited by John Alexander Bates, and it was the first paper targeted specifically at the Abbotsford area. The paper has since been bought and sold a number of times, and continues to be published to this day under the title of the Abbotsford News. |
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Abbotsford (B.C.) |
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FileFormat | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Notes | Print Run: 1910-1924 Frequency: Weekly |
Identifier | Abbotsford_Post_1915_12_31 |
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Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2011-10-05 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/ |
AIPUUID | 409b67c4-f07e-40bb-8520-b121cbc96af9 |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0168589 |
Latitude | 49.052222 |
Longitude | -122.329167 |
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