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 Pis.".'  sV-  w.  M'  I  m  v  :'���������*  ���������si  With which is incorporated "The Huntingdon Star"  fTr������������. *  Vol. IX., No, 18.  4BB0TSF0RD, B, C.,; FRIDAY, FEBRUARY  5, 1915  <n^^5b>8  $1.00 per Year  S\  Pioneer Store - Abbotsford  The Sale of Sweater Coats,  Men's  Underwear, Men's and Women's  Boots and Shoes is to  be continued:  SUMAS SCHOOL BOARD  Sweater Coats at .'. COST  MEN'S    UNDERWEAR  Regular $1.25 at  75c  .Regular $1.50 at  91.00  -   MEN   AND   WOMEN'S  Boots and Shoes to clear, at  ACTUAL COST.  And other Articles too numerous to mention.  Dry  Watch our Windows for Bargaina  Goods and Groceries, Etc,  1  The  first  meeting of the    school  board  for the year was held at the  Huntingdon school on January 30th  Present:  YV. Porter, W. Roberts. T  B. Straiton and ,'E.' E. Austin.  Trustees.W. Porter and VV. Roberts  the newly elected' trustees took tlie  oath of ollice.  It was found that nominations to  fill the vacancies of trustee at the recent election had been called for  three trustees, '.two having finished  their term of office and one having  resigned. .Three nominations were  entered, but that<of Mr. Straiton was  void, as he had another year to serve  It thus happened that a bye-election must he field to fill the vacant  seat, and the Returning Officer agreed  to conduct it without cost to the  Board.  Trustee Porter was re-appointed  chairman for 1915, and'J. VV. Winson  secretary. r ,  The date of the bye-election was  fixed for the third-Monday in February, poll if necessary to take place  on the following Saturday.'  A long and, careful -debate was  made over the estimates for 1915,  these being finally passed at $500  lower than 1914.'  Estimates, in detail: Salaries over  government grant $960; Janitor work  $2 90;-Firewood $200; Secretary  $20.00;. Power for Huntingdon $15;  Assessing, Postage", Stationery, etc.,  $55.00 To Abbotsford schools (less  .Matsqui.Subs.--)-.$-ds00.00;: Emergencies  $150.00; Supplies $200;,,Total $2150  In hand $550; amount required from  council" $1600.0.  The appointment of Miss Kent to  .Majuba  School  and her resignation  S'  MEETS Ii VICTORIA  Amman! Convention of tlio Ii. C.  Fruitgrowers * a Grand Success���������  Many Delegates from All Parts oi  Tho   Province.  The annual convention of the B.  C. Fruitgrowers held its convention  on Tuesday and Wednesday last in  the Agricultural Convention Hall of  the Parliament Buildings. * Some  matters .of vital importance to the  fruitgrowers came up for discussion  during the course of the meeting and  very interesting addresses were given at the morning session by Sir  Richard McBride, Mr. F. W. Peters  and the president oi' the Association  Mr#> F. C. Ricardo, who read his annual address. ���������  .  A-very good- attendance was recorded, and, judging from the interest manifested, the convention, says  the Colonist, was a marked success.  Mr. Ricardo in opening the convention with the presidental address  said that he was very much encouraged by the large attendance of the  members, many of whom had come  at their personal expense, all the way  from the Interior of the Province to  ,tal;e part in the meeting. There had  at first been some doubt as to whether the annual convention should.  *b"e;ii"eJd"bh"account of tlie war and  its consequences; In view of the fact  that it was a matter offlrst .importance that' fruit-growing one' of the  province's greatest industries should*  be fostered and that everything pos-  in,two weeks later owing to serious sible. should be done to support and  illness of her father was accepted by encourage it, especially since the  the board.,The ^recommendation of past pear had not been entir'eiy sat-  Miss Elliott by the nspector as iSfactory it was all the more import-  teacher at Majuba was accepted and  ant that the industry be operated a-'  long the best lines in  1915. j  approximately the, same as last  year, and, with a wider export market, all competition from other  countries   would   be   checked.  Mr. F. W. Peters was then called  upon to speak in regard to the trans  portation services that would be afforded the fruit growers. He stated  that the railways were all interested  in the work doing their, best to reii-,  dered a satisfactory service to the  growers throughout the Province.  He reported  satisfactory, gains  in  the  freight shipments  from  various  fruit  centres  in  the  Okanagan   district   over   those ,clf   the     previous.,  years.    In Penticton there had been  an increase of 29 per cent; in Sum-'  merland,  8  per. cent;   Peachland  4 0'  per cent; in other points on the Okanagan .42  per  cent;   in Vernon  51  'per cent. ��������� ��������� t,  , In May the Kettle River Valley  Railway will open, although the exporters will not gain much benefit'  from it until later in the,year. Mr;  Peters described "tlie various routes  of the railways and . gave a -brief  from- the coast into the Interior../ A  large number of' tourists were - expected to pass through the fruitgrowing area next summer on account of the Panama-Pacific exposition, and arrangements would be  made for this reception.  Sir Richard McBride >was warmly'  welcomed by the Association, and he  made several remarks tending to encourage  the  industry,   and/-assuring,'  3835  WWVmm  ���������V)  MT. LEHMAN NEWS  The True Blues have started a  Whist Club which is well attended in  the Orange Hall.  The boys are getting drill exercise  to the strains of the bag pipes."  _ The business meeting of the Presbyterian church was held .last week  and was addressed by Rev. Geo. A.  Wilson, superintendent of Missions  for B. C. Reports were submitted  from the various organizations. Mr.  Alex Gillis reported for the board of  managers which was satisfactory con  sidering the hard times Mrs Bell  and Mrs. Geo. McCallum reported for  the Ladies' Aid who had raised $150  for the manse debt. A Ivearty vote  of thanks was given to the ladies for  their good work. Mr. A. O. Thom-  scon reported for the S. S., which  showed increase in attendance and  receipts. Rev Mr. Reid reported for  the session and gave rathw surprising statements regarding the work.  He said he had during the year walked 465 miles and travelled on B. C.  E. R. about 500 miles and visited  120 families. Rev. Mr. Kerr of New  Westminster gave a splendid lecture  on student life in Germany He spoke  on the many good features of the  German people; their educational  system he said was the best In the  wor.ld, far beyond anything ever at  tempted in Canada., in his opinion.  The learned gentlemen explained in a  very clear and interesting way their  dominating militarism and causes,  which led to the present terrible war  Their theory of might is right was  at present undergoing a severe test  and their militarism would crush the  aspiration of a great nation. The  next monthly lecture is to be given  by Rev. D. A. McRae of Cloverdale  on "Christian and Social Problems"  On Friday. 26th February in the Orange Hall The Pied Piper of Hamlin  will be acted by the school children  trained by Miss Reid    A    forenoon  livery of 30 cords of wood for the  service at 11 a. m. is to be arranged   Huntingdon school���������maple, alder or  position confirmed.  It was decided to divide the salary for.January of $60.00 between  Miss Kent and Miss Elliott  Resolved:  That in future the floors of the  schools be oiled in future: Trustee T  B. Straiton to attend to Kilgarde and  Straiton schols; Trustee Austin to  Musselwhite and the secretary to Majuba Hili. .The janitor work in the  outlying schools to be paid for at the  rate of 5 cents per diem for sweeping  and 5 cents for fire building.'  That the parents of children attend  throu^houtThTTelir,*  ing municipal schools from outside of  the school district be charged    each  child a pro rata amount of the cost  of running the school.,.  That tenders be called for the de-'  British Columbia fruit had proved  itself to be just as good as that produced over the border, and in many  cases, far superior. Boxes would be  secured at less cost this year, .which  would naturally tend to materially  cutdown one of the greatest of a  fruit grower's expenses. The 1914  harvest had been 20 per cent. over,  that of  1912.  once a month in the church to meet  the needs of those who cannot attend  the usual evening service at 7:30.  The first service of this kind will  be on Sabbath 14th February at 11  a. m. Sabbath school at 2 p. m. as  usual ,  Please keep in, mind the date'of the  grand concert to be-given on February 19 at '.Qie Alexandria Hall to  help the funds of the True Blue Orphanage. There will be songs, dialogues, tableaux and other interesting  diversions. One of the star attractions will be the comic dialogues, of  "Pat's Dilemna" and "Dr. Snowball"  ���������KB  DRY GOODSf M1LLLVERY,   LADIES  AND CHILDREN'S U.YI'ER-  WEAR, HOSIERY,  GLOVES, CORSETS/NOTIONS,  FANCY   HANDKERCHIEFS,       NECKWEAR  BLOUSES,     BOYS'  CLOTHING, GENTS'  FURNISHINGS,   ETC., ETC-  A Store of Quality, Moderate Prices, Courteous Treatment and a  Square Deal    to    All. -  "B  iismess as  Usual  *������  New Spring Stock Arriving Daily  Reduce Cost of Production. -  i     British   Columbia  farmers  should  endeavor to  keep in touch with shippers and  bring the cost' of production down  to a minimum. The outlook for the  year was generally very favorable to  the development of the industry as  the best prices would be received for  the  produce.  Mr. R. M. Winslow, the secretary  read the report of the executive and  the secretary, which also covered  that of the advertising committee  transportation committee, ran.spor-  tation committee, legislative' committee, the labor committee and the  treasurer.  School Board Approves of Flat Re-       The provincial  work done  by the  duction in Case of All Teachers in   executive  during the,past year  had  birch, four foot lengths, by July 1st  payment on delivery.  Various communications were    received and   dispatched.  . Board adjourned to March 6th.  TEN PER CENT CUT IN  TEACHERS'  SALARIES  High and Graded Schools.  A reduction of 10 per cent, in the  salaries of all teachers in the High  School and graded schools was decided upon by the Boarrd of School  Trusteees. The cut, as authorized by  the board, makes no distinction between the high salaried and- low salaried teachers. AH must suffer proportionately. The saving effected bf  the reduction is estimated to amount  to $18,775. The reduction will become effective as from January 1 and  will be operative for the present year  There was some discussion as to  whether the reduction should be  made on the basis of a graded scale  according to the amount of salary  paid, or made by a fiat reduction on  ' all. Trustee Dinsdale suggested that  on salaries over $100 the reduction  should be 12 1-2 per cent, and under  $100, 10 per cent. Trustee Deaville's  motion for the 10 per cent cut all a-  round was approved.  The Abbotsford Hotel arrivals during the last few days included G. H.  Haveman, of Bradner, J. J. Banfield  and wife of Vancouver, Mr. and Mrs.  S. S. Sainsbury, of Vancouver, T. ,S.  Fillimore of Victoria, A. Richardson  of Vancouver and F. M. Johnston ' of  New Westminster.      ,  been towards securing publicity for  British Columbia. . It was urged by  the executive that the advertising be  continued, and 'the government support had been granted in this direction.  The membership for the year had  reached a total of 876.. The general  returns were the lowest recorded in  recent years. In various branches  of the ���������industry advances had been  made, but the general conditions  were against high prices.. United  States,fruitgrowing had had a good  year and the crop was better-than  any since 1876, consequently tlie  Americans had enjoyed considerable  control of the markets, but this  year, with wages for farm hands less  and with various other expenses reduced, the crop should be profitable  The transportation service had  been generally satisfactory and the  freight rates to the Interior of the  Province had been reduced, and by  "'���������the inauguration of the Kettle River  Valley Railroad, the carrying of the  freight to the coast would" be very  greatly facilitated. Trade with Australia would be more vigorous this  year, as all difficulties in carrying  on interchange of freight with this  country had been overcome.  The price" to consumers would be]     -  (Continued on Page Two)  the-'members ���������that-"t-he:'-:- government  was devoting, much attention to the  various questions' relating to the  industry.       - .'---'  , "I feel that I have been specially  privileged,"   said   Sir   Richard,   "on  this occasion when I am enabled to*  meet  with  delegates from all .parts  of the province of British Columbia-  who, at" their own' expense of time  and'money have come here to render what assistance they can  to- the  development   of   the   fruit   industry.  In these' times of financial stringency,  it speaks well -for. .these gentlemen,  who  have  sacrificed' so  much  to attend this"1 meeting.  "Last year the crops were 'large  and the harvests excellent, but every year we see how best we can  improve conditions. I have no specific information as to what you propose to discuss particularly, but there  are a few points-to which 1 wish to  draw attention. '   .  "Frst of all. I wish to express my  appreciation cf the timely aid and  assistance lendered by the fruit  growers whoh ave gone out of their  way in order that the work of the  department may be more efficient  Many" of your members have done  heroic work in aiding the industry.  "It seems to me that the co-operative plan should be more generally  promoted, for I believe that through  its agency a good deal more profit  would be derived.  Need  of  Co-operation  The time has come when there  should be greater unanimity of cooperation throughout , the province.  Economy should be sought and, with  co-operation, we' are not without  hope that its benefits will be <ob-  tained.      \ "*'  "The conditions that beset tho  Empire at the present time are felt  here, although we are not in contact with the daily happenings, but  we are making many sacrifices and  are prepared to make more. We  have proved our ability to face the  difficulties which now confront tho  Empire, and we have demonstrated  ourselves as equal to any emergency  (Applause).  "We have had to bear some un-"���������  fair competition from the country to  the south, and while I would be the  last to say anything that might affect the equilibrium existing bet- ���������  ween the two nations, We have ourselves to consider first always, and  there is only one conclusion to be  derived from the wholesale shipments  of American goods into our own  legitimate markets, that we may try  to obtain the support of the dominion government. We should spare no  effort in that direction, and endeavor to impress upon the authorities  at Ottawa the necessity of increasing  the duty on fruit from the United  States. THB ABBOf-SFORt) POSt, ABBOTSFORD. B. C.  SBE0  THE ABBOTSFORD POST.  Published Every Friday by The Post Publishing Company  A weekly Journal devoted to the interests of Abbotsford and district  Advertising  rates   made  known  on  application ,  Our   Shibboleth���������Neither 'for   nor   agin'   the   Government  FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 5th, 19IB  FRUITGROWERS'   CONVENTION  MMICTS   IN   VICTORIA  (Continued  from  Page  One)  "I honestly feel that the whole  situation ' may be adjusted without  any increase in cost to the conusmor  In an effort of this- kind wo may  expo-1 the co-operation of other *.ro-  vincOiS of the dominion.  "'"or twenty-lwo years 'we have  been working against an adverse  monej market. Capital has uhvu>:>  been wanting, but you have gone a-  l\ead v.*ilh the work, despite th'i I'au  that the money expected was r.-j*; received. But the province has a future that cannot !)���������* taken away, and  (he .'act cannot be questioned. it  ���������.-.hoik1 be a source of pride to think  that while the present stringency  and��������� tiiH troubled state exists, \vc: can  still yo ahead v'lli our wor.c v.iO  province."  A hearty vote .of thanks to the  Premier was moved by Mr. R. M.  Palmer, and seconded by the president,  Mr. Ricardo.        <*  In the ��������� afternoon, session was  heard a report from the markets  commissioner Mr: Forsyth Smith, on  his work during the past year in  stimulating trade with the Prairie  Provinces  and  Eastern   Canada.  On Wednesday' a number of resolutions were passed as follows:  1. "That the full pint hallock and  crate be adopted as a legal and a  standard package for berries, thus  equalizing competition with imported  fruit, particularly berries.  2. "That the dominion government be requested to enact legislation  compelling dealers receiving fruit on  consignment to make returns to the  shippers, showing condition of fruit  on arrival; to whom it was sold, the  buyers' address and the price received therefor and that returns be made  at least once a Aveek."  An address on "Cooperation in the  Okanagan" was then given by Mr. R.  Robertson, manager of the Okanagan  United Growers, who has been one  of the chief agitators for co-operative movement among fruit growers  for some time, and whose "efforts in  that direction have, already ��������� brought  many excellent results.  Mr. Robertson stated that the  true spirit of co-operation should be  for the members to bind themselves  together by contract or penalty and J drew attention to the fact that clover  give aid to those that are weaker an(i alfalfa could be grown,very pro-  and unable to bear as much burden as j fitably in conjunction, thus allowing  no waste space on the farms.  The Minister believed that a large  superior to the Washington products  and thatr they had secured a ready  market.        . ,  With regrd to the outlook of the  fruit industry in the Okanagan he  said that efforts would be made towards the amalgamation of .shipping  intrests. ' Tho country had the climate, the land and the people, and by  avoiding the mistakes that had previously' been made, the indications  pointed to real prosperity in the days  to come, such as yet had never been-  enjoyed.  The remainder of the morning was  spent in the discussion of the resolutions, a report on by-products'and a  general discussion on various points  brought up in the address of Mr. Robertson.  In the afternoon the discussion was  continued until the arrival r of the  Minister of Agriculture, the Hon.  Price Ellison.  "1 have had several previous opportunities," he said, " to address the  Association, but what 1 have to say fo  day will be on very different lines.  The time has passed when the Department of Agriculture had to urge  the fruit growers ot the Province to  continue in their work and to give  instructions as to how tho industry  should be conducted. You have become the most epert fruit grower in  the world, and not only do you produce the bes.t apples, but you have  gained for yourself the reputation of  being, the most expert fruit packers  in the world."  The Minister stated that he remembered the birth of the industry in  the Province when the first carloads  were being brought to the coast, and  it was a striking contrast to what  was going on today. The progress  that had been made not only reflected  credit on the farmers themselves, but  also on the efforts of the Department  cf Agriculture, which had never ceased in its efforts to better conditions.  He felt that co-operation was absolutely necessary, and stated that the  Department was very much in favor  of its promotion.  A plea was made by the Minister  for economy in all things pertaining  to the operation of the industry. Better results could be obtained in a financial way by not paying so much attention to the packing and cutting  down expenses in that direction. He  advocated the growing of other produce besides'fruit on fruit farms, and  the others. He reported- that thtv'  movement was making substantial  progress in the Okanagan, and was  gradually making for; better cohdit-  ionsthroughbut the province. He paid-  tribute to the department of agriculture, the Deputy Minister and Canadian Pacific Railway, all of whom had  rendered very great assistance in the  various ways towards promoting the  co-operative scheme. At present, he  did not think . it practicable for the,  producers to act as their own, salesmen, but it. should be quite possible  to eliminate the profits of the wholesalers and jobbers by sending goods  direct to the retailers.  Causes of Depression  Mr. Robertson cited two reasons'  which he accounted for the depression in the fruit growing industry  last year from a financial view point.  First of all, of course, the war and  its susequont uncertain financial conditions had nat.urally been, detrimental. The second cause wr.s the prevalence of reports during the summer  that large'crops were being harvested  everywhere, and that the. prices  would consequently be very low.  The. United States lately had' been  very succcessful with its apple business. The reason for this was simply  because the farmers on the other sids  of the line were enterprising and  had used better business methods in  marketing their produce. Columbia  fruit, however, was vastly superior to  American, and if similar methods to  those employed in the United States  were adopted in British Columbia  there should be little difficulty in  checking all competition.  As to the results gained by the  United Growers, Mr. Robertson said  that the cost of various commodities  such as box material, had been considerably reduced and that not a single official complaint had been received from consumers in regard to  the goods supplied in speaking of  the -likelihood of more trade being  carried on with the Antipodes, he  mentioned the fact that British Columbia apples had proved themselves  trade in fruit could be developed with  the United Kingdom by shipping  through the Panama Canal. Efforts  were being made to secure a higher  rate of .taxation on fruit coming from  the United States, which would naturally tend to check all competition  coming from that quarter.  The fruit growers of the province  had received, large loans of'money  from the government, but when <it  could be proved that the money had  been used in the nest possible way  to foster'the' industry and had been  found inadequate, then the growers  were perfectly justified in asking for  further assistance. .As in the past  years, it had always been the aim of  the provincial government' to do all  in its power to' foster the industry in  every way possible.  At the conclusion of the address,  which was received very enthusiastically by the Association, a, general  discussion took place, chiefly concerning the co-operative work of the Salmon Arm fruit growers.  The other business transacted included the resolutions reported by the  resolutions committee; the amendment to objects of' the Association,  and tile election of directors for 1915  The evening'session opened shortly after 8 o'clock, the first hour being taken up with the discussion of a  few minor points. Then Mr. W. E.  Scott, Deputy Minister of Agriculture  addressed the meeting. He pointed  out that the prices this season  had been very unsatisfactory. Per  haps financial conditions were partly  responsible, but the principal reason  was the slumping of fruit from.the  United States. The only protection  for this was by raising the tariff, representation to this effect had of  course, already been made to Ottawa  by the fruitgrowers, who could be assured that the provincial government  were supporting them.  Mr. Scott pointed out the increase  in the tariff was not the only way  to insure fruitgrowers getting a good  price for their produce. The cost of  production must be lessened, they  must economise, and he strongly advised them to patronize their own cooperative associations-and.not to underrate the value of advertising. With  regard to exhibits this year, all efforts of the provincial government  would be centred on their exhibition  at the Panama Exposition. The C.  P. R .had agreed to house the exhibit in their own building and to give  all the assistance possible in making  it a success.  The following directors wore then  elected: Victoria, W. F. Somers;  Duncan-Nanaimo, R; M. Palmer;  Lower Mainland (south of the' Fraser) George I. Thornton; Lower Mainland (north of the Fraser) Mission  and East) F. M. Shook; Lower Mainland (north of the Fraser, west of  Mission), J. C. Metcalfe; Salmon Ann  Armstrong, F. D. Nicholson; Vernon-  Coldstreain, \V. C. Ricardo; Okanagan Centre-North Kelowna, J. E.  Reekie; Kelowna (South and East),  \V. C. Pooley; Summerland, R.- V.  Agur; Vernon-Long Lake, \V. S. PogT  go; P.enticlon, E. VV. Mutch; Simil-  kameen, J. J. Armstrong; Kettle River, James Ilookc; Arrow and Slocan  Lakes, Thomas Abricl; Nelson and  Lower Kootenay, James Johnstone;  Kaslo and Upper Kootenay, E. Norman; Creston and East Kootenay,  James Compton; Gulf Island, Alex  Law; Lytton to Kamloops (including  WestLillooett) C. E. Barnes; Peach-  land-Westluink.J. L. Vicary.  . The executive were re-elected unanimously, as follows:  W. C. Ricardo, president; Thomas  Abriel, vice-president; F. D. Nicholson, R. M. Palmer, J as. Rooke, W. S.  Foggo, Hon. Price Ellison, Minister  of Agriculture, W. E. Scott, Deputy  Minister of Agriculture, ex-olficio; R.  M.  Winslow.  secretary.  At the afternoon session of Tuesday's convention" a report containing  much, valuable data was read by the  markets commissioner, Mr. J. Forsyth Smith, on his activities during  the past year in the Prairie Provinces  and elsewhere, with a view to stimulating- and promoting trade in British  Columbia fruit.  Mr. Forsyth Smith pointed out the  different requirements of the Eastern  markets, especially of Toronto and  Montreal. The favorites were generally of prime favor and possessing  long preserving qualities. A larger  shipment of peaches could have been  disposed of had the British Columbia  growers been aware of the fact.  In the shipment;of rliubarb, competition was found chiefly from Walla  Walla, where the carloads were mixed  with other vegetables. In strawberries there was a-much-smaller market I  as there was not so much preserving done as in former years. Wherever they were, .received, however,  they were appreciated, and there  would probably be a greater demand  for them next year.  Trade in apricots and cherries was  somewhat confused last year, and  more advertising was recommended.  There was an over-supply of tomatoes  which accounted for a considerable  slump in the price. Very little sentiment was ever expressed in the  wholesale business, but what there  had . been was favorable to British  Columbia.  In regard to obtaining publicity  for British Columbia fruit, the commissioner advised the appointment  of salesmen who would carry samples  of the various fruits and give lectures  wherever they went. The plan,  while it seemed somewhat radical,  was operated last year" with great  success. Various circulars were being distributed but practical demonstration was much more effective and  had been proved more desirable.  PAOIFTO  FISH ERIES  A Montreal-news item says.that it  is believed in that city that there will  be great expansion in the fishing industry on tho Pacific coast of Canada.1 It 'is being "stimulated to some  extent by the closing of the North  Sea,'but the belief is expressed, by  those whose opportunities for judging are of the best, that even after  the war the development will go, on.  The item goes on to say:  Three Canadian express refrigerator cars, carrying 00,000 pounds���������  thirty tons���������of prime halibut taken  from the waters of the Pacific Ocean  off Prince Rupert, B. C, passed the  city en routo for St. John, N. B.,  where the fish is tp.be shipped by SS.  Scandinavian to the British market.  A trial"shipment of 20,000 pounds of  halibut was made up in Prince Rupert last month and when opened up  in England was found to be in first  class -.condition, leading to the placing of other large orders. It is only  since the completion of the Grand  Trunk Pacific transcontinental lino  a few months ago that Prince Rupert  iish has been on sale in Eastern Canada and the United States. Remarkable catches arc being -made by the  fleet, in the Ncyth Pacific, i,llshing  grounds, declared to be the richest  in' the world, and the fish is at once  placed in ice and given a quick run  over tho Grand Trunk Pacific. In  the case of the shipments to Great  Britain the fish is carried over 0,500  miles before it reaches the consumer,  but so perfect are the rol'rigcrating  precautions that it loses none of its  delicacy.  do is to go home and behave: themselves and no one.will,seek to injure  them".    Certainly   they   wijU  he - required to give some better guarantee  ofgood behavior, than a."scrap of paper" will be; but when.they have a-  greed to arrangements under which  the peace of the world can be secured, they will find those, whom' they  have  chosen  to  consider  their . enemies,   ready  to,, afford   thenr every  facility for advancement in peaceful  pursuit;���������Ex.  An attempt was made recently to  burn a C. P. R. bridge east of Rev-  elstoke.    A tool shed was destroyed  Kamloops will be a mobization  camp for ,the' next contingent, says  Gen.  Sam  Hughes. '   *' '  THIS  CULT  OF  FORCE  Professor I-Iarnack in.a recent article on the outcome of the war, after  admitting the possibility of a German  defeat, said: "We can at least die"  Why should the Germans look upon  death as the last resort of their nation? No other people have any  wish to kill them.    All they need to  E. O. .Brundage  Painter and Decorator  If you want any artistic work in  Painting, Paperhanging and Dec-  orating give us a call.  Practical work at practical priced  Gladys Ave.  fflSML  . H. JONES  Funeral Director  Furnisher oi Funeral Supplies  Phone Connection. Mission City  ^tifp^)M|Biiai������iigr*a������  S\  B.     C.     FEDERATION  Convention at Nanaimo Elects Officers and Adjourns, to Meet in Vancouver Next Year.  The fifth convention of the B. C.  Federation of Labor, adjourned in  Nanaimo Thursday last, to jneet in  Vancouver next year.:',  The resolution of Delegate Robertson, of Nanaimo, declaring in favor of a general strike the moment  war was declared between the United  States and Great Britain, which resolution was referred back to the  resolutions committee at Tuesday's  session of the convention, was amended and endorsed by the convention,  the amended resolution reading as  follows:  "Resolved that all labor bodies  throughout Canada and the United  States, take up the discussion of such  questions as anti-militarism, general  strike and organization work, so that  they will be in,a position should occasion require, to take definite action  in such a way as will make war impossible."  ^   -*������,        Nothing  will  aotograpti-r^-^d m������re to  the pleasure of the friends and kinsfolk  ' at home. ���������  THE ROYAL STUDIO  ABBOTSFORD.  :-*  B. O.  ���������-���������  ,'  Cffsm  insurance  ^  Insure your horses and cattle in  case of accident or death  Nice White   Plymouth Rock -  Cockerals for breeding purpos-  ,   es.    Good stock and at right  prices.  Abbotsford  9  4,  I  V  f  I  WW if  W  ������  VHB  ABBOTSFORD POST", ABBOTSFORD, B. 0.  rs*-���������  President, Chas. Hill-Tout   Secretary, S. A. Morley  of Abbotsford, B. 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  jlt-he district, and industries already established,     yjjj  TEACH   AOIUCULTUKH   IN  SCHOOLS   OF   PROVINCE  YOU ARE  DELIGHTED  when you can get plenty of hot  water, but when the plumbing is  out of order, that's a different  story. It is a good plan to have  your plumbing looked over every now and then, to see that  it is in. proper condition. When  you need a plumbor again, re-  mem bor that we do good plumbing, and our charges are all  right.  WM. ROBERTS  Plumbing: Shop  Old Creamery rtldfr-  Abbotsford  inter  nderwear  Stanfields regular- $3-for    $2.00 per Suit '  Heavy    Rib   underwear,   regular  $2.50  for $1.75 per Suit  Abbotsford  ABBOTSFORD, B.C  Strictly first-class in every respect.   The bar is  stocked with the best of wines, liquor and cigars,  RATES,  $1.50 TO &2.0O  PER  DAY   .  A..J, HENDERSON & SONS  PROPRIETORS  i  BUTCHER  Pork, Mutton, Keef, Veal, Pork Sausages,  Wieners  and Balogna always on hand.     Fish every Thursday  Department, of Education and Agriculture to Co-operate in Tho New  Course of instruction���������Summer  Course Siicco/isi'ii".  , For some time past the Department  of Education has been making investigations and formulating plans  preparatory to the inaugurating of  agricultural instruction in the public  and high schools of the Province.  Following the appointment of a  Director of Elementary Agricultural  Education, a special course of instruction in agriculture and school gardening was arranged under his direction,  and, with the assistance of a number  of' instructors, from the department  of Agriculture, was successfully carried out. Teachers from all parts of  the Province attended this spocjal  summer course, 175 being registered in- it, tho largest class of summer  studonts in agriculture ever assembled in Canada. flurining concurrently with this course in rural science, manual training and manual  arts, art and music, "each of which  attracted largo,'classes of studonts  teachers, the total attendance registered being in the neighborhood  of, GOO;  The splendid success which attended this first Summer school for tho  teachers in British Columbia has led  the Department of Education to decide to' continue it during the coming  summer. For those who completed  last year's course in rural science  and school gardening a second and  more advanced course will-be given  leading to a special diploma in elementary agriculture, which will entitle-the holder to a special bonus in  connection with' the teaching of that  subject in the public schools of the  Province. A preliminary or first-  year course will- also"be given for'  teachers who did not attend last  year.  Agriculture in School Couitse  The Department of Education has  also decided to include agriculture  as an optional subject in the high  schools, thereby' making it possible  for boys to-pursue this branch of  study after leaving the public school.  Competent teachers, with special  qualifications as ��������� instructors in tlie  various branches of agriculture, will  be appointed in these high schools,  which will"' be chosen from those  schools-situated in the best agricultural districts.. . These agricultural  specialists, "in addition to teaching  agriculture proper, will also assist in  teaching * of some of: the regular  science work of the high school, especially the biological part. -They  will also spend a part of each week  supervising "the work in elementary  agriculture' arid*"school gardening "in  the public,schools of'the districts or  municipalities .".in which the "high  schools are situated.' ��������� 'Extension classes in agriculture will-be opened in  these1 particular high schools' for  boys and young men who are not regular students in the high school and  who can give only- a portion cf their  time to such studies. These classes  will be held either during the.day or  in the evening, as may. be found convenient or desirable. k  In addition to- the organizing of  elementary agriculture, nature study  and school' gardening,. the- Director��������� is  giving "his attention to the general  improvement of school grounds. ' As  a rule, the school grounds throughout  the Province are not in keeping with  the' school buildings;. which certainly are scorid to hone in,the'Dominion  of Canada..' In many cases the  grounds "are-too' small or. are in' such  a rough state as to be'of. little use for.  recreation'' or. for study. .Some of  these-grounds need draining, many  grading and leveling, practically all  need- planting ' and beautiiication..  Hereafter the school grounds.and gar  dens-will be regarded as part of the  school equipment, and grants'will;be  made towards their improvement and  upkeep." . These', departmental- grants  will be made-consequent upon grants  for a similar purpose being made by  the' school boards ' themselves. To  help in - this,.,..plans -are-now under  way for~'the,' establishing- of a Provincial nursery, where suitable trees'and  ornamental shrubs, as well as many  kinds of herbaceous.,perennial flowers will be grown' from 'seed for distribution  to  schools throughout the  ���������province.  Benefits of Proposals  There can be no doubt as to the  many" benefits and the far-reaching  influences that are bound to result  from the carrying out of- such an  advanced policy in education and in  school improvement. Anything and  everything that nia'ies for tho better  training of children, ai-d that iits  them to take their place in the world  of affairs as well as of letters is  bound to- be a good investment at  the present time in-this provine'..  Through the introduction of agriculture in the course of stiidy for boys  -and girls in our public schools, the  Department of Education has begun  that which cannot but produce an  awakening of interest amongst the  young people of the Province in sci  entitle agriculture. If tills interest'  can be -fostered and mantiained by  the combined efforts of the Department of. Education, the Department,  of Agriculture, with its various branches for instruction and demonstration, and through the Provincial College of Agriculture, with its facilities  for scientific instruction and agricultural research, it will not be long until British Columbia will be in possession of the greatest bulwark of  strength and stability of which any  nation can boast���������a prosperous and  contented   rural   population.  The   delegates  present  from     tho  Fraser Valley wore:  M. F*. Shook, 1-latz'ic,  .1. C. Metcalfe, Hammond,  E. Osborne, Mission City,  J. A. Catherwood, Mission City,  '    Thos. Catherwood, Hatsdc.  Geo. Scoflln, Chilliwack,  .1." H..-:McDonald, New Westminster  It.  C.  Abbott,  Mission  City,  It.   l-I.  Treherne,  Agassis*. '  Women's Institutes  Tho convention of Women's Institutes of Ontario mut recently in Toronto. City people were astonished  to learn how largo was the number  of delegates and how orderly and  businesslike were-their meetings.  The women of- Ontario were the  first people in the Province' to see  that if farming was to revive conditions in the rural districts must  be improved. Since that the organization has spread throughout Canada. It has done much te . make  life less difficult and happier in rural''  districts. The women themselves  have come together and discussed  matters of household management.  They have learned from each other  how to do their work better and  more'Cjuickly. They vie with each  other in the improvement of their  homes and gardens.  Through the instrumentality of  the Institutes rural schoolhouses  have been improved and libraries established. It may be that in some  districts less has been done than enthusiastic, leaders could have wished  but, on the whole, life has been awak  ened and a spirit of helpful co-operation, aroused among the women.  This has been turned to good account since the outbreak of the war.  Work has been done 'for the relief  of the .Belgians,, for the Red- Cross  Society, and for the Patriotic fund  that could not have been accomplished unless' an organization had existed. ' .,  There can be no question that Women's Institutes will .continue to  prosper.      -There is  so  much- ;that  c.Mintry women can do to bring a-  bout prosperity, happiness nnd goodness in their * districts and, in this  way, to the nation. The day of  isolation and drudgery has passed  for the country woman. There will  be hard work but it will be carried  on more intelligently and with many  more conveniences. Women will  know one another and take an interest in each other's wefare. They  will learn to make more of the rcsour  ces they have. Their gardens will  be more productive, their poultry  .better cared for. More important  than all, their homes will be hap-  p er and their children better trained and taught. The women of the -  Institutes realize that home-making  is the chief business of women and  that nothing connected with it is of  l'ttle importance. .In this tho chief  value of the organization lies.  Independence  How can one preserve the spirit,  of independence in hard times is a  problem which faces ninny women  n our own city this winter. It con  only be done by refusing to take assistance unless it is absolutely necessary. As long as wood can be had  for th.e labor of preparing if. no one-  should ask for fuel. If fish can ho  caught and there is anyone avIio has  time to go for them,the table should  not be without them. Whatever  talent the piother or any member of  the family may have should, if possible, be turned to���������account before,  assistance is sought.  Everyone who buys a home-made  article or gives an order for work  of any, kind is helping to preserve  good citizenship". The man or boy  or woman who can find work of, any  kind to do, even if it is hard or disagreeable, should on no'account become  .dependable! ���������"*'������������������*"-  The growth o.f the pauper, spirit  is the evil to be fought against; in '  such times as these! .That the -charitable societies see that this canker  has already begun to destroy the  usefulness of some of our people is(  a cause, of grave apprehension. There  are girls who would rather remain  idle at home than accept low wages.  Hundreds of men are content to leave  their gardens uncultivated while they  are waiting for employment. As  many women neglect fo use their  spare hours in making some .-article  which they. could sell, perhaps for  only a small sum, but one that would  help  to  keep things going.   ,, ' -  A "deputation waited upon tho  Victoria council at its last meeting  asking for more money for publicity  purposes for the .coming year.  ���������"PI m  lAINTING* PROTECTS  YOUR HOUSE!  It's the repeated changes from heat to cold,  from dampness to drought, from rain to  snow, that makes wood rot and crumble  and eventually turn to dust.   .  To preserve your house INDEFINITELY  from the elements, you ought to paint it at  regular intervals with  Bapco Pure Paint  ��������� It covers your house with an impene-  'trable coating of PUREST white lead, Unseed oil and zinc, and shuts out the destructive elements for years to come. .  We sell and recommend BAPCO Pure  Paint to our customers, because we have  their best interests at heart.  Mission Hardware Co.  - Mission City, B. C.  MAIL ORDERS PROMPTIA* ATTENDED TO.  V  <p  m  w  te tntf    ABBOTSFORD   POST      ABBOTSF(.\*������D.. B.   0   .  ,���������������������������������*��������� -������������ i t"~ir (q>r^a������M>- ���������^-i-������^������. ���������  .'*._ "T% 1   -^*-  NOTICE  N.30I3-14  IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRI-  ISH COLUMBIA  hot ween  GEORGE RICHARD NELSON  Plaintiff  And  FRED  II.  ROWEN  Defendant  To Fred H Bowen,  Sometime of Hax.olniero, B. C.  TAKE  NOTICE  that on  tho   10th  day of November, ,1914, a writ    of  summons was iHsued in tho above action   by   the  above   named   plaintiff  which olaimocl (a) judgment against  you for the sum of .f.OOO.OO principal  and   $28.35  interest  on  the sum  of  $500.00  from tho    13th    February,  1914,  to. 1st    November,     1914,  at  eight  per  cent,  per  annum,  making  together the sum of $528.35, and further interest on the sum of .$500.00  at 8 per cent, per annum till payment  or. judgment,  upon  a covenant contained in a certain agreement for sale  and purchase dated the 13th  day of  February  1914,  made  between    the  plaintiff as vendor, and the defendant  as purchaser, for the sale and    pur-i  chase  of  the North    Easterly    Ten  acres of the North    Half    of South  East  Quarter of  Section   20,   Township 7, Municipality of Surrey, New  Westminster District;  and in default  -of payment:   (b) That an account be  taken of what is due to the plaintiff  ' by you  for principal    interest    and  costs under the said agreement, and  - in default thereof that you be fore.  closed of all interest in the lands referred to in the aforesaid agreement  of sale;   (c)  a declaration that    the  plaintiff is entitled to possession    of  the said lands;  (d) the costs of this  ac������ion;-(e) a Lis Pendens.  AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE  that-by order, dated the 10th December, 1914, it was ordered that the  publication by advertisement in this  form of the said writ of summons  and of the said order in all issues of  the newspaper published in Abbotsford, B. C, known as the "Abbotsford Post" for two successive weeks  should be deemed good service of the  said writ of summons upon you.  AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE  that in'default of your causing an appearance being entered for you at the  office, of the District Registrar of this  Court at the Court House, Vancouver  B. C, within eight days after the last  of. such advertisements, the plaintiff  inay proceed in said action and judgment may be given in your absence.  Dated at Vancouver, B. C, this 28  day of December, 1914.  A. F. R. MacINTOSH  Plaintiff's Solicitor I  122 Hastings,St. W.  Vancouver, B. C  At a recent meeting of the managers of the Presbyterian Church Mr.  McMenemy was added to the hoard of  management.  Captain Cunningham who came out  to buy horses for military purposes  brought his own assistant, an expert  rider, who gave the horses he tried  out some idea of what thoy would be  required to do on the battlefields of  Franco.  ln a week or so now tho A. T. and  T Company mill will ho'running in  full' swing again. The repairs uncW  about completed. The concern has u  large order for government ties similar to tho huge quantities now being  cut at the Fraser Mills.  A very interesting program was  rendered at regular meeting of the  Social Service League held on Wednesday.    .  Arrivals at the Alexandria Hotel  during the past few days included  Messrs M. W. Mustard, of Vancouver  also Mr. and Mrs. R. "Campbell of the  same Coast city.  PROVINCIAL NEWS ITEMS  people of Ganges want side-  collected-$90(5  at  4 0c  Mrs. Jensen, who-was for a short  time housekeeper at the Alexandria  Hotel has moved to Vancouver.  Mrs. ,1. S. Murphy- intonds spending  the coming week end'with friends at  Vancouver.  February 13th is the date of the  Valentine afternoon tea and cookory  sale arranged under the auspices of  the VV. A. of St. Matthews Church.  The event will be held at the Gazley block.  Miss Edna McMaster was the hostess of- a delightful party given at the  home of Mr. and Mrs. McMaster on  Wednesday evening when fifteen  friends, passed several happy hours  with games and-a dance.  Mr. Mucks tea d of the local mill, has  roturned from atrip spent on tho  Coast.  The fact of Mr. Charlie Brown of  the local pool hall buying a new piano in supposedly hard times is said  to be a sure indication of the truth  that in Huntingdon business is very  much as usual.  SUMAS SCHOOL BOARD  Despite tight money and the high  price of feed for stock business is  pretty much the same as usual in and  about Abbotsford. One hears few  kicks coming up, the warm sunny  weather is as a tonic even to pale  pessimists and with the near approach of spring, with its tendencies  to brisker trade, it is little wonder  that the people,at Abbotsford still  wear a happy smile. Wih a good  bunch of agriculturists and other  settlers all round the town and well  established merchants satisfied within  it, Abbotsford will be among the first  few, places in Canada to share in the  coming prosperity.  FIRIOWOOI)  TENDERS are hereby called for  the delivery of. THIRTY CORDS  of split maple, alder or birch, in four  foot lengths, to the Huntingdon  School.  Wood to be cut this spring and to  be delivered dry, by-July 1st; payment to be made on delivery.  TENDERS to be in hands of Sec-  rettary by March 3rd. 19.15.  J. VV. WlNSON, Secretary.  Tho  walks.  Last year Phoenix  in police court lines.  '  Eggs have  been  retailing  per dozen in Nelson.  Four ��������� hundred and ninety-two  ch'lld|ren> (attjend the' O.ranibrook  school  in  Craiibrook.  In Eholt tho other day two patriarchs celebrated their joint, birthdays. Thoy had not spoken for a  munber^of years but mado up and  drank out of the 3amo bottle.  Granby will pay dividends again  this month.  Creston will harvest 100 .tons of  home grown ice this winter for local  use. Some, hot town���������ono'ton for  each citizen.  Tho Creston Reviow is seven years  old and tho editor gots'threo squares  a day yet.  drank Forks has $7,807.29 to the.  good after paying off the year's expenses; then say a small incorporated town has a hard time, even under good management.  Go'n. Sam Hughes told the Revol-  stoko people the other day when ho  passed through that their town was  to bo made a recruiting rendezvous  for the third contingent.  Lieut., Peters of the Destroyer  Destroyer Metoor which took a prominent part in the North Sea fight  is a son of Hon, Fred Peters, formerly premier and attorney-general of  British Columbia.    '    -  LIQUOR ACT, 1010  (Soction  35)   ' '    , ,  NOTICE is hereby given that on  tho 1.5th day of February next, application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for the  grant of a licenao for tho sale of liquor by retail In and upon the premises known as The Royal Hotol situate at Huntingdon, 11. C, upon the  lands described as Lots 29, 30, 31 and  32, Block 27, Huntingdon Townslto.  Dated this 3rd day of J a unary  1915.  .  J.   B. SIMPSON, Applicant.  CHARLEY'S  POOL  ROOM  AND .UAItlSEll SHOP  Huntingdon    -  (Jo   With   Tlio   Hunch  Don't beliovo nui but como any night  and   sao   whore  the  bunch   iB  13   New  Tables  Just Added  Laundry Agency in Connection  HUNTINGDON NEWS ITEMS  The Ladies' Aid met on Wednesday  at the home' of 'Mrs;'- Tapp.  Dr. Draney, who until recently a  prominent figure in the life of Huntingdon and who will leave with the  third contingent as medical man has  located temporarily on Vancouver Island. ���������'...'     ���������'   -.        'i     .  .  Mr. and Mrs. George Washby, who  have lived on a ranch near this town  for the past two years leave tonight  for Manitoba. Mr. Washby intends  locating with his brother there.  Oved fifty people comprised the  party which went oyer to the dance  at Gifford on Friday evening. The  strong turnout appeared to be highly  appreciated, by the Gifford folk with  a very happy evening's enjoyment.  Mr. H. M. Frith of Vancouver was  over last -week end to spend a few  days as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fraser.  The Rev. Mr. Campbell was a visitor in Vancouver early this.week, attending the Presbyterian Synod' h'eld  there on Monday and Tuesday.  Mr. B. T. Malcolm was a visitor in  Vancouver on Monday his son Foster  watching the interests^of the store  in his absence. ' .  - Considerable local interest was  shown in the visit on Tuesday ofArmy  Purchasing .Captain Cunningham who  bought three horses out of twenty-five  exhibited for sale by local ranchers  and others. In view of the very  strict inspection and exacting requirements of the authorities in selecting horses for use in the war the'  percentage is considered a good one  William Fooks and E. P. Ruthig  were among the sellers of steeds.  Mr. G. C. Kenny and Mrs. Kenny  arrived-iri town on Wednesday after  spending a very enjoyable two months  trip at their old home in the Eastern  States. They look well and appear  to appreciate the sunny winter of B.  C. - .   "  Miss Turnbull reports that last  week business was rushing, at the  postoffice and thati as far as the people who do business at the wickets  are concerned there is little evidence  of any financial stringency in Huntingdon. More than that, the Dominion post office dpartment does only,  a strict cash business.  /fc  ���������"^  4 dozen White  Leghorn   Pullets,   laying  and   in   fine  condition.    A first class lot.    Price only $8 per doz.  Alex Mains, Abbotsford, B.C.  'Purity Flour" is Advancing in Price  Get in your stock now and save money.  We have a nice line of Fresh Fruits.    Oranges,  Apples, Bananas, and Grapes.  J. T. Armstrong lias been sent  to Victoria from Fort George to look  after incorporation.  Good Morning  We Are Introducing  American Silk  American   Cashmere  ���������  American  Cotton-Lisle  HOSIERY  .. They have stod the test. Give  real foot comfort; fte1 seams to  rip. 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R.Depot  Now Open  Under New Management  Proprietress  MRS.  JULIA  CORBIN  Cafe open  O a.m. to 8  p.m.  Please  give  us a call  High class Meal���������Quick Service.  Goods 'Must'Go  Men's Overcoats and Suits,  Mackinaws, Blankets, etc,  Boots and Shoes, Men's  Winter Clothes and. Over-  shirts all will be sold put  at any old price to clean  up the stock.  exahdna  "���������"��������� ���������-��������� - "'��������� ������������������'-' * "������?"  -- ��������� ���������������������������-���������' '���������" ''���������""���������  ALBERT LEE, GROCER AND BAKER  Abbotsford, B. C.  HUGH McBRIDE..  General Blacksmith  And Horseshoer  Carriage and Repair Work of  all Kinds  Automobile Repair Work  Satisfaction Guaranteed  Next to Alexandria Hotel  HUNTINGDON B. C.  Farmers' and Travelers  trade solicited.  Newly Furnished   '  Thoroughly Modern ,,  M-   MURPHY,  PROPRIETOR  HUNTINGDON, B  C.  vifl  si  i  .1  "f������