11 Vol. XL, ,No, 21 With which is incorporated!" The Huntingdon Stag "" f4BB0TSF0RB. B, C. &IDAY, - FEBRUAKY 25, 1915 '* . o . V ; ��������� ��������� ._ : . $1.00 per Year , Regular price $4.50 Name and address only printed on ' . c , Envelopes. Having secured a big bargain from the wholesaler, I want my customers to get the benefit. Seize this opportunity before it is too late ��������� These Envelopes are going like "hot cakes/' PRINTER and PUBLISHER PERSONALS -Miss Jessie Valletta of Aider- grove spent a few days in town this week with her brother and his family. 'Mrs. Wm. Buker was the guest of Mrs. J. K. McMenemy this week. Mr. Chas. Davison is now a Customs Officer at .Huntingdon. He expects to move his family over there soon. Pte. L. Trethewey, Pte. E. A. Chapman and Seng. J. Warwick of the 72nd Highlanders spent the week-end wit������*Mr. and Mrs. Trethewey. Mr. and Mrs. Bell have return ed home after Vspending the winter in New Westminster. Mr. Langley has returned to his ranch east of' town, after spending the winter with his family in Vancouver. ^M^M%0 <M&Mf^ HAPPILY WEDDED - W Sk Cupid Scores Again A quiet but pretty wedding- was, solemnized in Portland, Or. on Wdensclay, February 16th, when,Miss Margaret O'Farrell,, youngest daughter of Mrs. E. O'Farrell of Portland, was united in marriage to Mr. Robert James Shortreed, eldest son ot Mr and Mrs. Robert Shortreed of Abbotsford. The .wedding took place in the First Presbyterian church at 9 p. m., the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Dr. Boyd. The young couple left on the midnight train for Seattle' and arrived iriiy. in Vancouver. - i train a01 &eauie a ��������� Mr?. McLagan-and her daugh home by the C. ^~[ A. Mission City Your Ad. in This Paper BECAUSE THE EIGHT PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR YOUR AD. If you COULD (although, OF COURSE, you can't) stop every man you meet on tlie 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" any- one who didn't want to Imy- .'That's the beauty of the advertising way of finding a buyer. lhe; 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 POR SALE) ter Miss Doris" McLagan who have been visiting in Victoria and Vancouver will soon return to their home at Kilgarde. . . ��������� Pte. Albert Tang of the 72nd Highlanders wasVhome for the week-end to visit his father: Miss Agnes Gillen of Vancouver spent the.wi^k end at her home here. Mr. J.ohn. McCalium of Vancouver was home for couple of days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Emery visited Vancouver this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harper Nixon and children Vancouver spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs Ben Nelson. Miss Effie Shaw of; Matsqui spent the week end with.friends in town. Pte. Chas Wooler was home for two days leave from Vancou ver. .��������� Miss Annie Nelson is visiting her sister Mrs. Nixon in Vancouver. . Mr. Peter McCulloch has been enjoying the fine weather and -has been down town . several times. The dance in Peardonville Hall last Friday night was one of the best they have had this season. The sum of.. $48. was taken in and the expenses were less than $2 as the music was volunteered and the ladies provided the supper. . A card party and dance was given in the Masonic Hall last Saturday night in honor of the ^oldier boys who were home, progressive whist was played till 10:30 then everyone danced till 12. Three cheers were giv evening. Mr. and Mrs. Short reed are residing in their bungalow home ��������� on the. Yale road. The best wishes of their many friends are extended to .the nemly feds. BIRTHDAY PARTY -.-Master-Percy. Peele, celebrat; ed his fourteenth birthday. Mon day evening by having several of his young friends in to spend the evenings at games. Fourteen boys and girls sat down to the table, which was daintly set The birthday cake was decorated with candles, in clusters of three, and two in the centre. Miss Thomas and Miss Peele waited on the table. Among those present were Christina and Annie McPhee, Evelyn McMenemy, Jennie and Jeanie An- deron, Marie Scotsyold, Victor Eby, Thomas Lovedar, Donald Fraser, Frank Patton, Glen and Clyde Thomas and Lome McPhee. Washington vs. Mrs. Coogan As Washington is dead and Mrs. Coogan is still alive, she considered her. birthday just as important as his ,and made known the fact by having several of her friends in to spend the evening on Tuesday, February 22nd. About thirty gathered there and celebrated the 'occasion by playing cards and dancing. The tailor shop was cleared out and made an excellent hall. After a dainty lunch was served and all tried their luck at the birthday cake every- departed for their homes till 12 Three cneers were 5lv~i one aepaneu iui ^y^ ���������*,���������- en for the boys; then all sang after spending a very pleasant .<n^/i Gn,m thp Kine*." ovpninjr. God Save the King . Miss Ruby Thomas spent the week end in Vancouver. Miss Nettie Trethewey was a visitor to New Westminster last week. / , . Mr. J. Fadden of Huntingdon was'a' visitor in town last week. The W. A. Social last Thursday evening was as usual a success. Mrs. McMenemy and ��������� Mr. McEwen won the first prizes, and Mrs. Weaver and Mr. ^ A. Everett received the consolation prizes. The collection amounted to over $15 evening. Fine weather brings not only the birds with their sweet songs but also the laborers to their work and so we hear the axe and the saw and the hammer trees falling piles of brush are burning and new buildings or addition's to. the old are appear ing. The funeral took , place on Friday of Mr. Amos Farmer of Huntingdon, who died after a _,1R . . very short illness. The servi- srz f ��������� "my ^^^^= L������Mi F J. Boyd returned from in the Sumas cemetery. He was Winnipeg on Friday last. 63 years old. PERSONALS The sleigh loads which it was planned to go to Matsqui on Fri day night went in wagons instead but had a good time never theless. There were about 30, or 40 people from here. All-had good time nad were hospitably, received. Matsqui folk promis- - . ed to come to Abbotsford-oh the 3rd of March, when the "Bachelor Girls'- dance is to be given. Mr. Raven who has the contract for. the building of the i. new shingle mill has moved his family to town. They have taken Mr. E. Ruthig's house. . Among those who en.listed recently are Dave Campbell, W.. Campbell, Ed. Barrett, Dan. McGillivray, Roy Maines,, Percy Wilson, Wm. Roberts, Jack Kenny, Wm. Taylor, Mat Higginson. .��������� ��������� ��������� The fancy work club met at . the' home of Mrs. Bert Clark on Tuesday last. '.-', " Mrs.. Homer Wales' of Hunt-' iiigaon was a visitor inLtoWn . last Thursday. , Mr Rix is new bookkeeper for tlie'A. T. T. Co.-, the position recently vacated by Mr Davison . Mr..L. M. McPhee of Bellingr iiaiii'was a visitor in town this week and intends . moving ( to Chilliwack next month. ^ 1 Mr. Robert J. McMenemy . of Westminster was visiting' with friends here for a few days. Mrs. Anderson, Miss. Mable Nelson and Miss Grace Kennedy were visitors to Sumas on Wednesday. Miss Bell of Mt. Lehman was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Blair last Saturday. ' Miss Edna Hulbert of Mt. Lehman was operated on last Wednesday at the 'Sumas private hospital. An earthquake was felt here Wednesday morning about two o'clock but even it didn't waken some of the sound sleepers. Mr. DeLong, the public school inspector visited the school last week. - .' , Several of the young ladies met at the home of Mr. and Mrs A C Salt on Monday evening ��������� to arrange for the Leap Year Ball on March 3. It is to be given by the Bachelor Girls. Mrs. Hughes of Portland and Mrs. Bates of Stan wood, Wash., were guests of Mrs. D. Fraser this week. Mrs. D. Smith of' Qualicum Bay was a visitor in town for a few days this week.- Mr. R. Steiss is to be the new assistant postmaster. Mr. J. S. Bates was avisitor to Nanaimo this week as a delegate to Grand Ladge of the Orange Order. Mr. G. Weir was a visitor to Seattle for a/couple of days this week. Miss Minnie Rucker is visiting in Seattle. Was. Mr. B. B. Smith is having his old stable torn down and later on the ware house and intends putting up a large building in their place which will be used for the same purpose. Mr. Walter Wells is suffering from blood poisoning in his arm. Mrs. Geo. Kerr and Miss Anna McCalium were visitors to Sumas on Thursday. THE ABBOTSFORD POST, ABBOTSFORD, B. C. ���������i-ir THE ABBOTSFORD POST. i Published Every Friday by The Post Publishing Company A weekly Journal devoted to the interests of Abbotsford and district Advertisiing rates made known on application Our Shibboleth���������Neither for nor agin' the Government J. A. BATES, - - Editor and Proprietor FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25,1916 What's the matter with B. C? is the question that is being asked by many these days.. The financial conditions of the province at the present time do not warrant the boastings of a few years ago���������������������������when millionaires were to be counted as the tall Douglas firs of much of our timbered lands. But there is one thing absolutely certain that many of (us in B. C.��������� particularly at the coast and tlie near coast��������� that we have one condition that we are all seeking after, and that is our pleasant climate. But many are paying too dearly for this climate. One of the many things that hinder the progress of the province is the high values placed on the land in boom times, and not lowered when the boom subsides. But particularly is this price too high on cleared land As an instance it might be mentioned that the other day a stranger came our way from far a- ���������way Manitoba to look at land in the Fraser , Valley (he had read one of the many pamphlets or booklets���������he admitted he had. First he :. visited Chilliwack. The district appealed to him. He saw a piece of land at $400 per acre, next he came to Mission where he saw one piece of land at $300 per acre, but it. still required many improvements before being in a condition for intensive cultivation. ' In conversation with the editor of this paper, he remarked, 'you know the prices seem high, can it be made off the land? In Manitoba we have land that can be purchased at $20 to $30 per acre, and we can get from that land on aver- ,age years.from $20 to $30 per acre.' An-attempt was made to uphold the value of the land but the question was asked, "Can you get $300, or $400 per acre off the land?" Candidly we had to admiCtfiat such cases were rare. One of our successful fruit growers recently figured it out carefully and he found that his returns were very mhch lower than $100 per acre off high priced land out of which he had to pay expenses and live. This is exceedingly low, Had the land been bought.at a cheaper rate he would not have expected the high returns. It would appear that land bought at a price above the market value based on actual returns will have to be brought clown to its real value and the difference charged up to loss and 1 gain account. It's too bad but there are many in the same box. But under present conditions of marketing the fruit, do we get the value each year from the land'that we place upon it? Some do not get half of it. From remarks made by growers publicly on several occasions we are force- ed to the conclusion that the farmer and fruitgrower today is not getting all the returns that he should. * Is he the happy, independent fellow that we are told the farmer usually is? In ���������some cases, yes; but in many cases he is not. Apart from the fact that many are not as practical in their ideas as they should be, the experience being too much of an experiment, the fault reallylies in the fact that many have paid too high a price for the land; and that the marketing conditions are not right. The land has been taken up and cleared, or bought and this cannot be remedied, but the marketing conditions can be made better���������even so good as to make the fruit land highly profitable. This will fix the value of the land permanently. Growing fruit is the best paying branch of agriculture that there is. It has been proven in many well organized districts of the Western States. Why not in B. C? It has come to that point where the fruitgrowers must organize and market their fruit on some kind of co-operative plan./- 'This .subject has been pretty thoroughly discussed in Mission at a recent meeting of the growers��������� after a- little banquet when all were feeling good���������over ninety per cent agreed that shipping in car lots was the only method. Yet we see no move towards that organization to cooperate. Have the other interests, outside of fruit growing got such a-hard, cold grasp on the fruit growers that the grower is unable to think for himself, and for his own good? It is time to lay aside the little foolish notions the grower has on shipping in car load lots, or cooperatively, and get right down to business. To unite for marketing purposes is the only system. For the past seven years this paper has been talking on co-operation; we have heard the growers talk on co-operation; government representatives have in many ways boosted for co-operation, although it's chief representative fell in the ditch last year; yet the mark- TIATZIO WOMEN'S INSTITUTE HOLD MONTHLY MEETING (From' Fraser Valley Record) The Hatzic-W. 1. held.their monthly meeting on February 17h,.'thirty members being present. After the usual business and reports from the 'different-committees had been read, Mrs. 'Barr gave a reading entitled, "Parents'and Education" which proved very interesting and resulted in the expression of several'different opinions-from some of the members. e'ting conditions for the fruitgrowers of the district is not on the most satisfactory basis yet. Happily some of the growers are also business men and make a success of their fruit growing, individually, under adverse circumstances, but there should be a system of co-operation for marketing that would include every grower, then will come the day of prosper ��������� ity to Mission, and the annual tares���������general and .school taxes���������will appear mighty small, as'every grower will have a substantial bank account from which he will not miss anything smaller than a couple of hundred dollars at a time. : , Sir Sam Hughes says: "Neither rowdyism nor ruffianly conduct are discipline. Nor do either become a soldier. Such action may find no place in the Canadian service. The donning of the uniform does not exempt any from their bounden duties and responsibilities as respectable citizens. On the contrary, being in uniform should be, and, in a properly control- ' led - corps, is, guarantee of manly' behavior. History proves that the ruffian rarely proves himself the bravest in the presence of the enemy. It is the self-controlled man .who proves himself a true soldier and there must be no yielding to/frenzy * * * This <var requires cool heads, firm minds and' controlled action backed up with the best armament." Here we have the Minister of Militia's opinion of the outbreak in Calgary. Erzerum, Erzum or Erzer'oum is a city of a- bout 40,000 population. The latest encyclopaedia describes.it as "the chief strategical centre and place, of resistance to a Russian advance." As this was written before the war, tlie description, cannot be regarded as colored for news purposes. It was a much larger city a century ago, but owing to its having changed hands two or three, times many of the people left it. The Russians have occupied it twice, but surrendered it to Turkey on the conclusion of peace between the two countries. It is the commercial centre of a very considerable area. The.Russian province of Trans-Caucasia occupied quite an extensive area lying to the south and south-west of the Caucasus Mountains. It is a broken region and the rough country extends beyond the Turkish frontier into Armenia. Erzerum stands on the border of this hilly area and on the edge, of what is known as the great Armenian plateau. Sev- is somewhat larger than Erzerum. If the Russians are strong enough on the Black Sea to undertake a vigorous naval attack upon Trebizond and the Grand Duke is able to assail it from the landward side an exceedingly interesting situation will develop. We hardly think it likely that he will advance southward to Mesopotamia to co-operate with the British there, as a Russian force is already in Persia advancing towards Kut-el-Amara. But whatever course the Grand Duke may follow, his a- chievement cannot fail to have a profound effect upon the conduct of Turkey. With a victorious enemy in possession of the Armenian plateau and ready to advance in one or more of several directions, all talk of invading E- gypt or of sending an overwhelming force a- gainst the British in Mesopotamia, or of a Turkish attempt to drive the Allies out of Salonika, not to mention the proposal to send an army to the help of the Germans in France, will have to be abandoned. It is premature to attempt to forecast the up his notable victory.- It may be that his portant seaport on the Black Sea. Trebizond next move will be against Trebizond, an im- thus it is adapted in the highest degree to be direction in which the Grand Duke will follow eral important roads meet at Erzerum and the base of operations against Turkey-in-Asia. From it there is an open way northward to Trebizond on the Back Sea a hundred miles a- way, southward to Mesopotamia, eastward to Persia and westward in.several directions into Asia .Minor. The Grand Duke's forces are now in an open country with abundant means of communication, instead of being as hitherto in a mountainous region, devoid of good roads and exposed to climatic conditins of the gravest nature. He can employ to advantage large reinforcements, and doubtless these will be forthcoming. - . If. the Liberals will guarantee that the taxes "and the price of land willsuit us all, we certainly would vote them in power. Tlie Noxious Weed Pest was vigorously, discussed, and after some experien-' ces in connection with it had been related a resolution was passed:" "That thsl-iatzic Women's Institute petition the municipality to look-into the matter of the Noxious ! Weed Pest with regard, to the thistles'being cut and forward same resolution to the proper authorities" also that they hope other institutes will help by their cooperation-in this matter.' The Patriotic committee gave an excellent report of their Red Cross work and handed in to the treasurer. $54 collected for Red Cross materials, which is proof of their earnest work and interest in what they have undertaken. At tlie end of the meeting tea and cake was served as usual before separating. HATZIC GKOWNKS HOLD . THKIK ANNUAL MINTING (From Fraser Valley Record) The annual meeting of tho .Hatzic Fruit Growers was Held in the I-latzic hall on Tuesday afternoon with a fair attendance of members present. At'tei the secretary had presented his IIiimii- cial report and the minutes of tho last meeting had been read and a- clopted, the following ollicers were elected for the year :l!)l(':. , President���������.1. .1-1. Lawrence. -' V^e-Pres.���������A. Mitch. Sec.-Trcas.���������-A/IC. Catch pole-1. I';) rectors���������T. Cathoiwood, \. C, ' Fisher, A. 13. Dav.n, H. JVlonoghan, i). McGillivray and 1?. Richardson. Mr. T. Catherwood was' appointed a delegate to the British Columbia Fruit Growers Convention to be held in Victoria on March 6th. Mutters pertaining to ;the handling of this year's rhubarb crop and ad- vertising- were laid over until- the next general meeting, From the Listening Post: We -always have wondered' why (some) people always called the '17th Battalion ,the best ' Canadian Overseas Battalion, and now we have learned 'the reason why. It seems that while in training tho boys of the 4 7th, had a peniteniary on one side of the camp, a lunatic asylum on the other with the rear amply .guarded by a large (we presume this was necessary) hospital. It is plain to seo that, in order to get in or out of the camp they had to. pass under the eye of tho Regimental Police; (n}K^\HmK\*^i^)^iWfflxffi^niKW\iiffi^ J. H. JONES Funeral Director Furnisher of Funeral Supplies Phone Connection. Mission City jc|K|w(wTHlHrM EODEffiJEaOElQPE3POQ A WASH IS when one's bath room is rendered luxurious by our ornamental and open work plumbing. It's an artistic triumph. Have the bath room a joy. Let your plumbing arrangements be as santitary as the latest developments of the art will permit. We'll show .you the way. -" WM. ROBERTS Plumbing Shop Old Creamery Bldg- Nothing will add more to the pleasure of the friends and kinsfolk at home. THE ROYAL STUDIO ABBOTSFORD :-: B. C. :-: See me now about that Insurance ������ ������ tV/e c L_Jtvo , I have a large and splendid supply of Raspberry Canes for sale at low prices. Finest quality. Abbotsford [V THE ABBOTSFORD POST, ABBOTSFORD, B. C. lv PRINTING To,, assure patrons of printing a thoroughly appropriate and artistic- product requires both a theoretical and a practical knowledge���������in other words a mental conception as well, as a practical one. Both are at your service. RATES, Tho Printer JOB DEPARTMENT The Home of Good Printing at Suitable Prices 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.. BATES, Tlie Printer JOB DEPARTMENT The Home of Good Printing at Suitable Prices PRINTING' SATISFACTION ___ Years of practical knowledge and an extensive and modern plant equipment assure patrons a service that 'cannot be surpassed.' A telephone call will place the order. Our Number is 520.- Ifrbusy 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���������Business, Fruit Growers, Fruit Lists, Publications���������rin from one to four colors. Satisfaction , guaranteed or no charge is made for the work, which can be returned. BATES, The Printer JOB DEPARTMENT The Home of Good Printing at Suitable Prices 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 th orough 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. Our 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 time assured. BATES, The Printer JOB DEPARTMENT The Home of Good Printing at Suitable Prices >r - Publicity - Proves - Profitable Hub Square 1 A DniAn Mission City PRINTER AND PUBLISHER '^OTsaW THE ABBOTSFORD POST, ABBOTSFORD, B. C\ Quarterly Communion in the Presbyterian church ,on March 5th;. ' Rev. Mr. Campbell conducted the funeral services of tlie late Mr.' Gordon . Mr. and Mrs. Raven and two daughters are residing in Abbotsford now. Mr| McKinnon returns to Na- naimo this week to resume work there with Messrs Johnston and Smith. The Abbotsford Timber and Trading company are installing a shingle factory' -which will give occupation to a . goodly number of men. "Willard Day" will be celebra ted! on Tuesday March 7th the W!;''C. T. U. will give a public entertainment in the Presbyterian church Abbotsford. The infant ,son of Rev. and Mrs. Mittoii was baptised at St. Matthews church on Thursday of this week' in the presence of a large company of invited friends who afterwards enjoyed an ,'At Home' in the vicarage. over hope to see him back a- gain, safe and sound. , PE ARDON VILL K N OTES Mr. J; Downie, the genial salesman of the Lee Stores has eniisted and joined the Bantam Battalion being formed in Vancouver. His many friends wish him well and after the war is A dance was held in school' house here on Friday evening the 18th in aid of the Red Cross and considering tlier.e were two dances in(the municipality besides on "the same evening a remarkable sale of tickets was our lot, and the auctioning off of cakes- were left over after the lunch netted $50, the expenses being $1.85 leaving a balance of $48.15 to turn,over to the Red Cross at Abbotsford. -The. ladies of the neighborhood are to meet on Wednesday the 23rd at Mrs. 'Win. Stafford's to form a sewing society to work in conjunction with the Red Cross ladies at Abbotsford. Miss Effic Shaw, B. A., principal of Matsqui High .school was up to attend our dance on Friday night. Recruiting Serg. Drinkwater of the 121st Western Irish was a visitor to Peardoiiville the night of our dance. Pte. Chas. F. Wooler of the 121st Western Irish got off for our dance on the 18th and spent the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wooler. ��������� Mr. Harry Llewellyn our Peardoiiville artist got up our Peardoiiville tickets for the dance which is thought hard to beat. One is enclosed to the ed- if: MATSQUI- SO 1 * President, Chas, Hill-Tout Secretary, N. Hill 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 wcthe district, and industries already established. for 19'6 are going to be short in many lines. Give us your order now. We have the well known assortments of McKenzies and Steele Briggs. There are no better seeds obtainable^ A Car of Flour and Feed has Just Arrived We sell all grades, and our prices are rock bottom. Do not take our word for it, but ask anyone who deals with us, if our goods are first class or not. ALBERT LEE, Grocer and Baker ABBOTSFORD, - - - - - - B. C. vmnmmmmmsm&xmBBMWtBmmmHWHaMmmmmi V3 BUTCHER Pork, Mutton, Heef, Veal, Pork Sausages, Wieners and Balogna always on hand. Fish every Thursday immtm&wmfflB isi^zsebel*, (6������a>: .1 ABBOTSFORD, B.C I Strictly first-class in every respect. The bar is stocked with the best of wines, liquor and cigars, RATES, $1.50 TO $2.00 PER DAY A.J, HENDERSON & SONS raS"1 fTn i' ��������� '' ' ' ��������� "> PROPRIETORS 1 .-���������=BE������������ itor for a sample for future. Gfhanks, my clear.) ' -Harry is getting his new house near.completion and is a credit to the neighborhood. ��������� Mr. G., S.Ford our teacher spenthis' weekend with parents at Central Park, B. C. Mrs. Win. Stafford received a bundle of cloth^ and , yarn to work up for the Red Cross and- is working to get the ladies interested in starting a branch' out here. JFKU1T UNION IS A SUCCESS ��������� The following taken from the Pcn- ticton Herald may be of interest to the fruit growers of this district who aro contemplating uniting themselves with the Fraser Valley Growers for the'purpose of marketing their products: The article reads as follows: Showing a proiit in operation during the past year of over '$S00, with also a saving in charges to growers of nearly $900,'the directors of the' Pon- ticton Fruit Growers' Union had ii very satisfactory report to make to the Union members at their annual meeting 'Wednesday afternoon. The situation was very different from that existing when the previous annual early in 1915 was held. Then tho Union had a loss of over $1000 on its operation, and the fruit returns from the growers from 1914 business were very disappointing. There was.a 'itato' of deep-seated unrest, which cu>*' in- ated in an angry attack upon Former Central Agency Manager Robertson at the meeting. The contrast this year was marked The directors showed a profit in the operation of the union and showed also reduced charges to the growers as well. In addition during 1915 much better fruit pi-ioss were obtained. As a consequence at the annual gathering there was peace and harmony. Persident Anderson took occasion to refer to the difference between the situation early in 1915 and that prevailing at the present time. "The element which we believed had given us raw treatment has been removed." he said, "We have got a man in Jackson. He should I->,?.v". the utmost of our confidence, and I believe he warrants it. He is no hot- air artist. He is a No. 1 fruitNsales- man." ��������� , Report of Directors The annual irieeting of the directors was presented by the president. It read as follows: Your directors herewith submit the third annual report, auditor's.report- and financial statement for the year ending 31st January, 1916. Economy in operating expenses has resulted in a surplus of $838.89 in the year's business, which, placed a- gainst last year's loss of $1010.59, reduces the'debit balance to $171.70. In addition to this" surplus a saving was ma.de to our shippers in reduced packing charges, amounting to $87 0. Spraying materials were supplied to shippers at cost price, and this also meant a considerable saving. We now appear to have about reach ed.our minimum with regard to hand' ling charges on our present output. The only way that any further reductions can be made is by increasing our shipments, and your directors would strongly urge the members to bear in mind the great importance of giving the Union their support, and using their influence to induce others' to support it. Volume of business is the most important factor in the reduction of handling expenses And, further, by getting a portion of that tonnage whioh at present is shipped through other channels, it would greatly assist the Central in obtaining the maximum results for the growers. The question of orchard boxes is one which should have the consideration of members before another shipping season begins. The loss'to the Union during the past year in this regard was $306.90, made up as follows: Depreciation in Orchard bxs. $160.00 Bores unaccounted for by grow ers .146.90 Dr Lawrence also resigned his pos-' ition- as a director of the Central and .his place was'filled by ,the appoint- 'ment of Mr. J. Anderson. Jn conclusion the .directors desire to congratulate the members oh the- financial stability of .the union, as the paid-up capital and .the government, loan are'practically intact. ,.' WANTED���������Cedar Timber or Shingle Bolts'in any quantity tributary to the Fraser River Apply to Munn & Murphy Shinge Co., Hatzic, B. C. "HOUGH ON RATS" clears out Rats Mice, etc. Don't Die in the House. 15c and 25c, at Drug and Country , Stores. $306.90 And your directors would recommend that arrangements be made for growers to own their own orchard, boxes. These could be purchased from the Union and payment extend over three years. The building of the Central packing'house and a railway "siding at Poplar Grove have been taken up with the Kettle Valley Railway company, and it is expected to have these in time to handle this year's crop. A new plan to raise capital for the Central Selling Agency (The Okanag- an United Growers. Ltd.) will be put before you for consideration, and your directors, aftei having gone care fully into the matter, recommend its adoption by the members. There was one change in the board during the past year. Dr. Lawrence resigned and Mr. D. E. Burpee was elected in his place. Ernest W. Bigelow Barrister and Solicitor ' At A: McCallum's Office Every Wednesday From 9"a.m. to G p.m. Counsel S. S. Taylor, K.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. O. Robson Bros. Poultry Tonic ^���������and��������� Lice Powder Abbotsford Feed Store, ��������� ti How About Your A FIRM-/IS OFTEN JUDGED BY ITS STATIONERY. WHY HAVE CHEAP PRINTING ' WHEN WHEN YOU " CAN GET NEAT PRINTING DONE ON GOOD PAPER AT THIS OFFICE, ALMOST AS CHEAP AS PLAIN PAPER. BRING IN Y:uii ORDERS FOR ads5 Envelopes,. , Statements/" AS THIS PLANT IS THE ONLY UP-TO-DATE PLANT IN THE DISTRICT ORDERS CAN BE FILLED WHETHER BIG OR SMALL, AND AT PRICES AS REASONABLE AS IN THE CITIES JUST AS GOOD AS WORK TOO. IF YOU HAYE A LARGE IT CAN BE DONE AT THIS OFFICE ON SHORT NOTICE. HAYE THE FRASER VALLEY RECORD SENT TO YOUR FRIENDS. $1.00 Per Year. Printer and Publisher MISSION CITY, B. C exandria. Farmers' and Travelers trade solicited. ,, Newly Furnished Thoroughly Modern M- MURPHY, PROPRIETOR HUNTINGDON, B-. C
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Title | The Abbotsford Post |
Publisher | Abbotsford, B.C. : J.A. Bates |
Date Issued | 1916-02-25 |
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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Newspapers |
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Text |
FileFormat | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Notes | Print Run: 1910-1924 Frequency: Weekly |
Identifier | Abbotsford_Post_1916_02_25 |
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BC Historical Newspapers |
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 | 10.14288/1.0168638 |
Latitude | 49.052222 |
Longitude | -122.329167 |
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