������ !.'f' ^Li.CiuXi' ���������. '~-~������< It i V 'sO if V .fU' - ''V.i,', .V /"MY" / \JU ���������>\-/ . ��������� //��������� v .. ti *\. I//-. ��������� . t'V x$/ ' ""*>/. '-'MA, 5 ���������������������������'> ""'���������it *^������.<������������������t-l���������*-" OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE GRAND LOYAL ORDER OF BOOSTERS Vol. VI., No. 12. ABBOTSFORD, B. C, FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 1913 8 $1.00 PER YEAR WEDDING BELLS. A (|iiiut wedding look phice at tbc Manso on Wednesday, when Miss Jennie Nelson was united in marriage lo Mr. Frod Ctirrio, by I'lov. Mr. Cainp- boll, The happy tiouplo loft on the afternoon train for Kamloo.ps, where thu honeymoon will \n\ spenl. On their return thoy will fake up their resilience in Abbotsford. The young couple wore well known In Abbolsl'o.i'd, and the station platform was crowded with young and old lo see that they wore sfarled on life's journey right, each,person being well supplied with rice. Tho train was about lo start, with the audience anxiously awaiting the appearance of-tho newly-weds, Avhon suddenly the station door opened, and with shoiits of "Here Ihey come," the groom dashed wildly tor the Pullman coach, amid a shower of rice that would make a blizzard look mild. He certainly got his, but in the meantime the blushing bride was assisted by friends across the platform straight into the baggage car, from where- it was an 'easy matter to join' her hus- ��������� band, much to the disappointment of the crowd. flTO HIU IN LIE FOR PROGRES HERE AND THERE. Fire Chief Mclnnis is very industrious these clays getting his volunteer brigade into shape. Someone remarked any night the ���������boys 'are ccntomplating -painting.-the town'reoT they mighfsta'rt-on 'the new' tire hall. Mr. Alanson has lots of ��������� paint, and mucilage 'brushes are cheap. The' new- uniform for, our fire chief has- been delayed in transit owing to the demand for gold lace in the Balkan States. Bully Gee; but if some of the slush 'was removed from the crossings how the ladies wo,uld appreciate it. - : Tho lufd. regular mooting of the Council for 1!)I2 niot in the Municipal Hall on Monday, January 20th, 191.:?, with tho Itoovo in the chair an all the members in attendance; The minutes of the Court of Revision and of the last Council meeting wcro read and adopted on motion. Communications received from:-��������� ' Fraser Valley Municipal' Publicity Bureau, stating that the annual meeting would* be held in the Board of Trade rooms in the City Hall, New Westminster, on Friday, the,24th inst., and asking that a delegate be sent. Referred to incoming Council. W. G. Swan, division engineer C.N.P. railway, stating that the matter of the constructing of a siding at the Rott- luff road would be dealt with by the operating department when the same was. organized.. Provincial"Secretary enclosing copy of letter -received! by that department from C. 0. Bradshaw re the plan of subdivision of the S.W-.. Yz'oi Section* 20, Tp. -16, in ���������which Mr.. Bradshaw made,appeal'tor the.acceptance of the plan to the Executive Council. ��������� The date of the hearing has .been set for Friday, the 17th inst.' The Council decided that no defence would be made. ��������� ' The*Ross-Lapp Lumber Company re the widening of the' Mt. Lehman road at the Mt. Lehman siding on the B.C.E. Our stock of goods for the present cold spell cannot be equalled anywhere. We have railway, asking for detailed plan of Ihe work d-csired by thcs*Couucil'and also an extension of the time limit as it was practically impossible to perform any work under the present weather conditions. Tho matter was left In the hands of the Reeve' and Councillor Lehman.' -" ��������� -'��������� Registrar County Court.acknowledging the registering'' of the By-Law establishing the-"Smith-Jones'' road and *i ���������"' a division of the'"Pemberton" road through a portion lof, the South half of Block 8, subdivision of the- S.W. y2 of Section 10, Tp: 14. Filed. G. K. Burnett,'33.C.L.S., enclosing a plan of re-subdiyision of Lots 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 andi 12 of the N.W. % of Sec. 10, Tp. 14. ' Referred to Councillor Lehman. Sterling Investment, Ltd., asking the Council name some competent person to undertake the work required by the Council,in connection with the acceptance of the plan of subdivision of the E. %" of the S.W. % of Sec. 16,-Tp. 16. The Council decided that nothing could be done in the matter until the snow had disappeared. Registrar of Land Titles asking what action the Council intended to' take in the matter of..thj** plan of subdivision of the 30-acre portion' of B-.L. 204," Group 2, Tp. 16. The clerk was instructed to'give all the information at hand re the, establishing of the Clayburn and Wright roads. Municipal Solicitors stating that Joseph Campbell through his solicitors had'entered an action against the Municipality, claiming damages for entering on his land, namely the South half of Lot 8 in subdivision of the S.W. Yi of Sec. 10, Tp. 14, and that they had applied to the presiding Judge in Chambers at Vancouver on Tuesday, January 21st, for .an injunction to restrain the Municipality from trespassing on or interfering with the-land in question. The Solicitors added that if the road went over the land had been established for upwards of twenty (Continued on Page Two.) Large Attendance of Delegates Present From all Affiliated Municipalities and Boards of Trade. Strong Officers Elected for the Ensuing Year. Prospects Encouraging. in all sizes, and at prices that will suit your Nothing but the Choicest Groceries in Stock'. BUREAU BANQUETTED BY PROGRESSIVE CLUB The Progress Association and New Westminster City Council entertained the \isiting members of the Fra&er Valley Publicity Bureau at a banquet held .in the Premier Hotel cafe in the evening, when some 80 persons were present despite the inclement weather. Mayor Baxter made his initial appearance in the Royal City since becoming the chief magistrate of Vancouver, and -the city council was represented by Aldermen Lynch and Bry- son. Reeves and prominent men of the Fraser valley were there in goodly numbers. The needs of the Fraser valley received due attention, government aid both in'advancing good roads and in assisting in obtaining the necessary money were advanced by several of the speakers, while Mayor Gray dealt with -publicity matters in general. In keeping with the spirit of the meeting, the well served spread was in itseii: unique, everything being grown in the valley except the or- (Oojnitiinued on Page Two) ���������The annual meeting of the Publicity Bureau was held in the Board of Trade rooms, New Westminster, on Friday, Jam 24. ��������� A large number of delegates from the various BoardB'��������� of Trade throughout' the' valley were in attendance and all expressed a feeling that the coming year would be a banner one for the province, and especially for the Fraser valley. In thanking the gathering for the honor placed upon him Mr. Heaps declared that he took a great interest in the Fraser valley and was always ���������prepared to further its interests at any opportunity'"given him. The publicity bureau, he believed, could do a great deal towards building up the district and he thought it would increase in its usefulness year by year. Referring to .the position of New Westminster and Vancouver he affirmed that there should be no sectional feeling between the two places as some day he hoped to see them one. He did not think the establishing of an office of the bureau in Vancouver would detract any from the importance of New Westminster in. relation to the Fraser valley. In fact it would help the Royal City. ' One reason . why' New Westminster was not known so. well as'Vancouver went on the new president was because the Terminal City was the larger place. More people had invested money there and for that reason more had an interest in it, and there was more talk about it. Gives Reasons. To explain his point the speaker stated that practically everybody had heard of London just on account of its size and general importance, though a good many might not have heard of Liverpool, Glasgow and a number of other,leading cities of the old! country, all important places. Vancouver occupied the same position towards New Westminster as a number of important cities in the old country occupied to London. Mr. Heaps' eletcion was by acclamation. The other new officers of the Fraser Valley Publicity Bureau are: _ Alderman Fred Lynch, New Westmin-1 ster, first vice-president; ��������� Mr. J.. A. I Bates, of Mission City Board of Trade, second vice-president; Councillor Bell, of Matsqui, third vice-president; executive, Messrs. Lougheed, Maple Ridge; Hulbert, Coquitlam; Wade, New Westminster; Gray, Richmond; Galer, Coquitlam; and Councillors Coldicutt and Macpherson, Burnaby. In order to give the south shore municipalities that have not yet affiliated with the bureau an opportunity to have representation on the executive board, two vacancies were left unfilled. Will Open Office. By. a unanimous vote it was definitely decided to open an office in the Progressive Club quarters, Vancouver, providing the Progress Club offers ample free apace. It was stated that it was first thought of placing the bureau office* near the B. C. E: it. depot, but this it was found would have hardly suited conditions. Councillor Lougheed, of Maple Ridge, speaking on this .matter, stated that the Mining Club of B C. and the Okanagan and Squamish valleys I were to be represented in ' the Progress Club quarters, and saw no reason why the best valley in the entire province should not be also. As far as the identity of the bureau was concerned he believed that it could be easily .maintained by the appointment of a proper man as manager. It was decided to hold the next meeting in the new quarters at Vancouver. The bureau would be able to inspect the exhibits at first hand, it was pointed out. The bureau instructed the executive to. devise ways fore the agricultural commission. In in which information regarding the Fraser valley could be brought be- discussing the manner in which the exhibits would be arranged it was suggested and virtually agreed that each district would have a separate booth, and a separate display, that all literature already printed could be distributed, but that a booklet, pointing out the advantages of the valley as a whole would later be arranged. Satisfactory Report. Secretary Wilkie's Report showed that the bureau was in a good position financially. The total subscriptions since organization were $274.70, while the disbursements had only' amounted" to $17. On a motion Mr. Wilkie was granted an honorarium of $100 in recognition of his services, and made the recipient of a hearty vote of thanks. Mr. Wilkie was also unanimously appointed permanent secretary of the bureau. The secretary of the Vancouver Board of Trade will be requested to explain the statement���������as reported- made by him before the Royal Agricultural Commission to the effect that there was no tract of land in British Columbia contiguous or within 100 miles of Vancouver to which he could refer prospective settlers. Mr. Heaps thought that the Vancouver man was evidently referring to land that could not be pre-empted. Data and information concerning farming and ranching conditions in the Fraser valley will be compiled to present to the Royal Agricultural Com- 1 (Continued on Page Four) m3m -TUB ABBOtSff-OftD P09*I\ ABBOTSlWttD, fc. 0, ~iT nr THE ABBOTSFORD POST. Published Every Friday by The Post Publishing Company. A weekly journal devoted to the interests of vVbbotsford and surrounding- district. Advertising rates made'1 known on application. LEGAL ADVERTISING���������12 cents per line, for first insertion, and 8 cents a line for all subsequent consecutive insertions. Our Shibboleth���������Neither for nor agin the Government. Friday, January 31, 1913 MAIL-ORDER SECRETS. An enterprising Kansas merchant, when asked what he was doing to combat, the encroachments of the mailorder houses, aided and abetted by the parcel post, replied���������and he spoke well: "I advertise.' I advertise all the time, and by every legitimate method. A large part of the advertising is through the newspapers, and I am represented in every issue. I try to make my case as strong as possible, and never refer to a competitor at home or to a mail-order house." That's all the mail-order, houses are doing to get your trade, Mr. Local Merchant. Their houses would not .become known but for their advertising campaigns. Big advertisers, as well as small ones, set apart a certain percentage of their sales for advertising expenses���������or investments as they are termed���������one to five per cent., and possibly more in some cases. Advertising is a fixed charge against large Iflggs, wholesale 40c to 45c Duck oggs, per dozen 60c Young birds, per dozen $6 to ?8 Butter, retail, per lb 40c to 45c Honey, per comb 25c Wholesale Meat. Pork, per lb 13c to 13y2c Lamb, per lb 12 l-2c Mutton, per lb 12V������c to 13c Retail Meats. Beef, best rib roasts 20c to 22c Beef, loin ' 26c to 27c Beef, round steak 20c to 25c Boiling beef 14c Beef, short loin 28c Beef, post roast 18c Pork 20c to 25c Mutton 20c to 22 l-2c Sugar cured corned pork.... ��������� 20c Homemade pork sausagge, lb 20c Salted pigs' head, lb.: 8c Pickled pigs' feet, lb 10c Pickled pigs' shanks, lb 15c Sugar cured hogs' heads, lb 5c Sugar cured corn-beef, lb. 10c to 12c Pure lard 16c Sugar cured bacon ..20c Fish. Salmon, cohoes 15c, 2 for 25c Sleelhead salmon, per lb, 15c Sturgeon 15C Halibut 10c business, houses, classed with rent, fuel, lighting, etc. If the people knew that their wants, could be supplied at home, possibly at better prices, as is often the case, they would naturally trade at home, where they could examine the goods before ��������� purchasing. A window display is a good .thing��������� for passersby; but not all the buyers pass your way. The newspaper takes your message to those whom you wish to do business with. Inform them in the cheapest and most effective way. Smelts ��������� ioc Herring, 31bs !..."!".25c Sole ioc BUREAU BANQUETTED* BY PROGRESSIVE CLUB CCoartiinued fromj "page 1) THE MARKET. anges'and olives, follows: The menu was as Owing to the difficulties in reaching the city and the lack of transportation while the river is blocked with floating ice, many of the farm- ��������� ers who usually make their appear-1 , ance on the city market were absent I this morning and the supplies were not as plentiful as usual. The buyers were not as numerous, however, and the supplies were equal to the occasion, a quiet market being the result. Prices in the meat department remained about the same as last week- with a tendency to strengthen and 'a further increase is expected shortly. About twenty carcasses of pork from Milner were sold at 12 1-2 cents per pound wholesale, and some excellent veal was sold at 13 1-2 cents a pound. There was no mutton offered -wholesale this morning. Retail prices of beef have increased during the past few weeks and the prices quoted were as follows: Beef, best rib roasts, 20 to 22 cents; loin of beef, up to 28 cents; round steak, 25 cents; boiling beef, 14* cents; pot roast, IS cents. These prices vary a few cents according to, the cut. In the egg department the prices show no change although ranchers report a falling off in the supply. Eggs were offered retail at 55 cents a dozen and wholesale at 45 cents. Butter was offered at 40 cents and 45 cents a pound. The Prices. Eggs, retail, per doz 50c to 55c ��������� Chickens, per dozen $4 to $7 Pullets, per dozen ., ; $15 Young birds, per dozen $6 to $8 Broilers, per dozen $3 to $4 Poultry, live weight 18c to 20c Ducks, per dozen $7 to $9 Ducks, per pound 18c to 20c Poultry, dressed, per pound 25c Turkey, p.er lb. live weight.. 83c to 35c' Geese, per lb. live weight.... 20c to 23c Turkey, dressed, per lb 40c Geese, dressed, per lb ...23c to 25c Vegetables. Potatoes, ton .. $13 to $15 Beete, per sack $1 Carrots, per sack 70c Cabbage, wholesale, per lb lc Cabbage, per head 10c to 15c Onions, per sack $1.25 Celery, per crate $1.50 Turnips, per sack 65c Small Fruits. Apples, per box 80c to $1.25 Apples, 5 lbs i5c Pears, per box 51.00 Eggs and Butter. Eggs, retail per dozen 55c Oyster Cocktail a la demi-lune Crescent Oyster Beds Hors d'aeuvres Chilliwack Celery Olives a l'etranger Potage Langley Root Crops: Acreage, 900 acres; ' Yield, 108,000 tons ' Salmon���������Sauce Richmond 1912 Pack, 108,000 cases Cold Chicken au Maple Ridge Cold Pork Abbotsford Swine 900 head Cold Sumas Beef Beef Cattle, 250 head . Potato Salad d'Agassiz Potatoes: Acreage, 4800 acres; Yield, 32,500 tons j Crab Salad au Delta J Market Garden Crops: Acreage, 2000 acres; Yield, 24 000 tons Queensboirough Jellies Mixed Cakes Burnabese Cafe Coquitlam, the Orientale au Surrey lait Dairy Cattle, 4500 head Mission Apples Oranges.a 1'air rhaue Whiskey, Sapperton brand Royal City Cigars After ample justice had been done the repast, and. the time-honored toast to the king duly honored, Reeve Poppy, of Langley, proposed New Westminster. This was replied to by Mayor Grey, who welcomed the delegates of the bureau, and also paid a tribute to the Progressive Association and the Trades and Labor Council, for by both the proposals of the city council were regularly taken up, discussed and action taken. To the Fraser valley much depended upon the publicity given it. New Westminster had during the past three years spent some ?20,000 in this work and had at all times put forward the citailms of the district, feeling that all that helped it also helped Westminster. In the absence of Reeve Mars the' toast of "Good Roads" fell to Alderman Lynch, who paid a tribute to the work of Mr. J. W. Kerr, president of the Canadian Highways Association, who was the next speaker. Samuel Hill, "the father of good roads," in Washington, came in for an eulogy in Mr. Kerr's opening remarks. He went on to assert his belief in the establishment of more permanent roads. Paving from the start would save money in the long run. "I would like to see the Yale road paved to Langley, where the Pacific Highway branches off to Blaine," said Mr. Kerr. He next .illustrated how the cost of living was being kept up and how the farmer suffered pecuniary loss from the absence of good roads. Half a ton of potatoes was all that could be hauled in a day over 15 miles into Westminster tHong the present roads. Paved, the same team, whose cost ran to $7. per day, would haul four times that amount. Referring to the good roads matter introduced by several speakers, Mayor Baxter stated that from the time steam roads canie . into the country the ordinary (roads had been sadly neglected. First class highways were absolutely essential in the building of a community. "If we provide more loads so that the farmers and their families can get about and ���������' enjoy some social pleasure with their neighbors, we will not have the boys and girls crowding into the city, but will be able to keep them on the land.' "There is no asset greater than good roads," went on the visitor, "but we want hard', safe roads, good twelve months a year, roads over which the farmers can carry their produce to the market. "The provincial government is guaranteeing the bonds of railroads, why can't it do the same with the bonds of municipalities for road building and construct the trunk roads themselves?" queried the speaker. "I believe this bureau could help along in this direction. If you want any assistance come to Vancouver and we will appoint a delegate to go with you to Victoria to ask for this very necessary thing." In the opinion of Mr. E. H. Heaps the building of a country was purely a business proposition and practical difficulties had to be met. In the old country by the means of motor and steam tractors the, president'of the bureau stated, the roads were greatly reducing freight charges and were even keenly competing with canals and railway systems of transportation in the matter of charges. Mr. Heaps advocated co-operation for the success of the valley and tho building up of New Westminster and Vancouver. He looked upon the slope of the -Fraser valley betweon New Westminster and the Praser's mouth as the ultimate residential district for a great community. At this juncture the speaker made the important announcement that he had received definite information that another railroad was coming into New Westminster audi Vancouver. This line, he stated, was not merely a paper one, but those who were behind it meant business. The railroad would operate between Mexico and Vancouver, thus opening up possibilities for trade south and north as well as east. To Keep Them Also Councillor N. F. Lougheed, Maple Ridge, laid stress on the fact that the prime object of the bureau was to help the settler. Twenty years ago the outlying districts were producing about the same quantity as they are today. Something was wrong. The valley needed development. The only way was through roads. They had to face the problem not so much of. getting people but of keeping them when they had them. He would urge that all the public bodies should impress on the Dominion and provincial governments the necessity of opening up roads, thus creating an asset to the districts and to the cities they supported. He thought the bu- I reau was right hi going to quarters in I the home of the Vancouver Progress Club.' They must "fish the best shoal for settlers." Ex-Mayor Lee, in replying to the toast of the "Fraser River," said that in so far as New Westminster is concerned the Fraser river was at its flood tide today. He believed that one day it would be one of the world's greatest fresh water ports. No salt water port on the coast would outshine the Fraser if it is given half a chance. He urged that Vancouver, New Westminster and the Fraser valley work together because what helped one helped all and what hurt one hurt all. - In proposing the "Press" Mr. Otway Wilkie, secretary of the Fraser Valley Bureau, stated that the press was the greatest factor in the country��������� the greatest power for good or evil. He briefly outlined the history of the organization of the bureau and commented on the spirit existing among the various communities of this locality. Mr. J. W. Cunningham of the Columbian, who responded, stated it was for the press to give the bureau its blessing. He believed that it would ultimately prove a great power for good in the locality. Mr. R. W. Hulbert of the Coquitlam Star said that he was rather skeptical of the success of the Board when it first started but that he was now convinced that it would prove a success. It was the purpose of the press to try and ���������spread the principles of the organization. Mr. J. A. Bates of the Fraser Valley Record, Mission City, stated that in | future Vancouver and' New Westminster would look to the Fraser Valley for the produce which they are getting elsewhere. He was glad to see a better spirit between Vancouver and New Westminster, as he thought it was in the interests of all concerned that harmony should prevail. This concluded, the toast list, and Mr; Hulbert requested three cheers for the Progressive Association and the city council, which were heartily given. The function was brought to a close with the singing of the national anthem. 25 per cent. Discount on Horse blankets. i������������i^^���������.��������� ������������������. i i -__��������� Only a few left and going fast. B. J. GERNAEY Abbotsford Livery, Feed and Sales Stables When you require a comfortable rig; one that feels good and looks good; ring up CURRIE & McKENZIE Having disposed of our business to H. Alanson, we have opened an office with H. McKenzie, next the livery stable, where all outstanding accounts will be settled. c. ABBOTSFORD, B. Jas, Elliott Manager 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 ^the district, and industries already established. tjj ears CM Are the proper thing to start the year 1913 Purchase now and make the first payment New Year's Day Houses and Lots at Special Holiday Prices and on the instalment plan i U ���������)l m mammmma mmmmmmmMmmmimmmmmmmmimmmmmsm^mmm&m ;-'i���������lnJifti r*iJ ' ���������" '*" " L * IIJ--^I* ^���������.tl-'H*'* -���������������������< <>-������:% -jL.>;j..������L(<,'Jii���������L'ii. J'fV" /p V J. I' U ft" },/��������� !& TS3i ABB&'i&FORD HOST, i.T.JL-g; asc A ^ 7< / / '/*> ;.i |GRANBY| RUBBER CO ^^4 ������/^������-jy ^\-������ WE FIT YOU RIGHT Most people think of rubbers as "just rubbers." We don't. We think there are no rubbers made equal to GRANBY RUBBERS We know about these fine rubbers. We know what good material goes into them, how carefully they are made, and what careful inspection every pair gets. We are proud to represent the Granby Rubber Company and almost as proud as the manufacturers of the saying, Granby Rubbers "WEAR.LIKE IRON." Geo. C. Clark Abbotsford Igrs-ra'^&itaMt-M^^ T KunMsawumMiiuamaim j Mcelroy & Co. LIQUORS, WINES AND. CIGARS OF THE BEST QUALITY Cor.. Essendene Ave. and Oscar St., CITY 'i\ ngjcpilTprinpwnrTTrwwmtra^ ABBOTSFORD, B. CI 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 PROPRIETORS BUTCHER n������ !��������� ���������***���������**������. Pork, Mutton, Heef, Veal, Pork Sausages, Weinies and Balogna always on hand. Fish every Thursday HARRON BROS. Embalmers and Funeral Directors Vancouver, Office and chapel ���������1034 Granville) St.-, Phone 3486 jftortli Vancouver, Office and Chapel-rll6 2nd St. Phone 131. STRAYED���������io my .place, a G-rade Jersey -Heifer,' about seven .months old, -on December 1st. Owner can claim samte (-by . paying f^r notice and. ,bo,ard. G. C. Kenney, 1% m'ile east, M *nile n<xnth.oif Vye Station^ ... . ������ CUSTOMS RECEIPTS, SHOW EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE Striking evidence of Canada's progress is shown in the customs returns for the year just closed. For the nine months of the present fiscal year $85,- 296,039.00 ��������� were collected, compared with $63,670,058.00 for the corresponding period ending December 31, i911. This gives an increase of $21,625,981., which is a remarkable evidence of the wave of prosperity which is now sweeping Canada. , At the present rate of progress the revenue from customs alone for the-fiscal year ending March 31 next,-- will be in tiie neighborhood of $115,000,000.00, or, in round figures an increase over the last fiscal year of $25,000,000.00. For the month of December the customs receipts for the'Dominion were $8,770,200.00, an increase over the corresponding month last year of $1,- 436,906. The renewed vigor and activity of the customs service during the time Hon. J. D. Reid has been, head of the Department is graphically shown in tho above statement of gures, but it is not in the collections alone that striking progress has been made. Upwards of thirty-live new outports and customs ofllccs have been' opened in all parts of the Dominion,.more particularly in' the Western* Provinces, where the ever-increasing tide of settlement has rendered thes& facilities imperative. The Minister "'of Customs has fully recognized the necessity of meeting the wishes of' the public by affording customs facilities in places neglected for many years ,by the former administration. Trade Figures Soaring While the total trade figures for the nine mo.nAba of ,tK "preSent fiscal year Which ei^'s today> are not available, **ie figures for the eight months ending November 30th last show a surprisingly large increase in Canadian trade. For the eight months ending November 30th the total trade of Canada was $713,614,956.00. For the eight months of the preceding fiscal year the total Canadian trade was $570,-' 614,432.00, <. ;v .... ; ���������Sumas City,' Washington, says the Public of Chicago is separated from Huntingdon, British Columbi by the invisible international boundary . line that runs in the middle of the street. One block north of 'the' line is the Huntingdon post office. A letter addressed to the postmaster-at Huntingdon and dropped into the Sumas post- office takes a little journey of 126 miles to Seattle, and returns over the same road to Huntingdon, to the same railway platform from which it was placed on the Seattle train the previous day. Possibly there is a.better illustration of the tour around Robin Hood's barn, but where is it? ABBOTSFORD, B C, l~! ..'^.JJU J.-J i I.. .J." MATSQUI MUNICIPALITY Highway By-Law, 1912. The Reeve and Council of the Cor poration of the District of Matsqui enacts as follows: ��������� The following roads shall be established and gazetted as public,- highways:��������� Bell Road Commencing at the N.W. Corner of Lot 4, a subdivision of District Lot 377A, Group 2, and being distant S. 89 degrees, 23 minutes W., 656.7 feet, more or less from the S.E. Corner of Lot 44, measured along the Sou\th Boundary of said Lot 44; thence N. 33 degrees 41 minutes W., 387.6 feet; thence N. 3 degrees 37 minutes W., 435 feet more or less to a point distant 20 feet Southerly from the Southerly Boundary of the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway Company's right- of-way and measured at right angles to the said Boundary of the right-of- way; thence parallel to and distant 20 ' feet from the said. Boundary of the said right-of-way N. 87 degrees 18 minutes W��������� 222.6 'feet more or less lo a point distant 20 reet Easterly from the West Boundary of Block 2, of Lot 44, produced and measured at right angles of the Baid West Boundary; thence crossing the right-of-way of the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway Co;npany and being parallel to and distant 20 feet from the West Boundary of the said Block 2, Lot 44, N. 0 degrees, 20 minutes W.,'1398 feet more or less to the South Boundary of the Page Road. ���������'. Higginson Road ��������� Commencing at the N.W. Corner of the S.W. *4 of Section 18, Township 16; thence easterly along the half- section line to the. center of Section 16, Township 16, the 'road to be of a width of Fifteen (15) feet on each side of the above-described line. Passed in open Council this- 26th day. of October, A.D., 1912. Reconsidered and finally passed the 30th day of November, A.D., 1912. ��������� WIU^AM MERRYFIELD, JAMES GIBSON, Reeve. C. M. C. . Certified a correct copy. JAMES GIBSON, Clerk of the Municipal Council. Dyke Meeting at - Upper Sumas Hall The meeting at Upprir Sumas Hall, Wednesday, to decide finally the proposition of A. M. Rice & Co., for tho reclamation of the laj.uls included in the Sumas Lake bed and Sumas Prairie, was well' attended by the land owners, and a very representative interest was taken in the affair. The tdtal number of votes available at the polling was 141. Of this number 101 voted for the sohemf and 37 against it. The total acreage, too, figured in the voting and the. number of acres represented was 13,279. Of this, 11,- 098 1-2 acres represented declared for the scheme, and 2,180 declared against it. The required number of votes and acreage to carry was 60 per cent. The, percentage of votes received was 74, and of the acreage, 83 per cent. Thus it will be seen that the percentage in favor was well in the majority. The next move of the commission will be the preparation of the assessment roll and the holding of a new co,urt of revision, which will be advertised in due time. The commission are asking the contracting engineers to make the assessment roll in order that it may be done by-impartial and disinterested parties. ' Now that the preliminaries connected with the scheme are 'completed, it is the intention of the coan- pany contracting for the work to commence at once and push it to a completion as rapidly as men and money can do it. Next year will see the last of the high'waters on Sumas Prairie, and the land heretofore considered practically for agricultural purposes will be brought into bearing. It represents a district more than half * as large as the Chilliwack Valey, and its adaptability for dairying and market gardening cannot be excelled anywhere in America.���������Progress. WANT ROAD FOREMAN Hatzic Ratepayers' Association Urge the Appointment of One for Mission Municipality. At the semi-annual meeting of the' Hatzic ratepayers of Ward 1, held on: Friday, December 27, the following '��������� resolution was passed: > Resolved, that in the opinion of this1 meeting, the Council of Mission Muni-: cipality for the year 1913 should appoint a competent road foreman to supervise the building and' repairing _ of road, etc., and whereas these duties; alone would not warrant steady employment all the year round, we maintain that the revenue derived from the following municipal capacities, viz.: "Collecting of road tax, pound'keeper, dog tax collector, policeman and transfer-trade license collector," in addition to his salaried duties, would be sufficient remuneration to warrant his appointment. FOR SPRING CHICKENS Prepare in Advance by Making Coops and Other Apparatus Some of our island homes are rath-! er striking to the eastern people, one gentleman ��������� in Toronto surmizing whether Ganges was the headquarters to the Hindus in B. C. Then Vesuvius rather suggests the possibilities of trouble but Ganges has no Hindus, and .there is no danger of any worse eruption near the LeauVful bay called Vesuvius man a real estate boon;, and the signs are not wanting of that possibility. It is none too soon to begin making plans for the chickens one expects to raise next year, and to get the yard and coops ready. If an incubator will be required to take care of the chickens, and if they are set under hens one will need a lot of small coops to keep them and their little ones in. Home-made brooders will often answer the purpose. Anyone who can ' saw boards and drive nails can make one In a short time at very little expense. The main thing to look out for in making a brooder, as. well as the small coops for the separate hens with their broods,, is to see that it can be easily cleaned. If the brooder or coops are made separate from the floors it will be an easy matter to clean, for the houses can be turned over, the floors scrubbed and. left to dry for a whole day in the hot sun. The floors for the coops will ensure the safety of the little chickens from ra'.s or other animals that might dig under the coops and destroy them as well as to keep them dry during rainy won ther. it is not a very: pleasant thing to get out of bed some stormy night, go and gather up a hundred or more half-drowned chickens and take them into a house where a fire must be built to warm and revive them. Later in the season when the chickens get larger it will not be necessary to keep the coops on these platforms but they can simply be moved about as the ground underneath them becomes unclean. It one intends raising the little chickens in the same yard as the old oneB are kept in a feeding pen is indis- pensible. The old chickens will not only gobble up the food but will also trample the little ones under their big leet and often kill them. The feeding pen should be made ,-with slat sides and top and the slats will have to be placed quite close together for the little chickens. The slats,can be so arranged that every one can be removed anj time desired. With an arrangement of this sort-it is no trouble to feed the little chickens for.they can insidle the pen as long as they want to and are safe from the interference by the larger ones. Do not by any means-neglect to provide proper drinking troughs orf fountains. The little chickens get so thirsty over night that they will often leave their morning feed to get a drink. The water vessels should be located in the shade in order to keep the .water as cool as possible in summer. There is plenty of hard work connected with chick raising. Even if all the coops are made now and everything is gotten ready several months before the chickens are hatched there will be plenty of daily work to d"o. And one will be glad that this much was attended to during the slack days in winter. SUIMAS LODGE, No. 1084, L.O.O.M. Meets the first and third iFriday in ������eaich month. All visiting brethren are invited to attend. W. C. Bonds, Dictator; B. W. Young, Secretary. Presbyterian Church Notice Abbotsford Pastor���������Rev. J. L. Gam--.bell, B, A., B. R Sea.'vices���������Sunday school 10 a.m. Public Wofrislhip 11 ,a. m. Teacher training claBB 3 p.m. Public rWonsihip 7.30 p. m. Choir Practice, Friday 8 p. in. Meeting far Bible Study and Prayer Wednesday 8 p. m. Huntingdon Sunday School, 2.16 p. m. Public Worship 3.30 p. m. STUMP PULLERS, -Earth Augurs, Well Boring. Take-up, Cables, Fixtures, Self-Opening and Shutting Gates and Doors, etc. Mfg. Write 469 Burnside Rd., Victoria, B. C. SPECIAL 5 YEARS���������Arrangements to settlers for stump pullers' outfits, capacity up to 36-inch green stumps, 6-ft. trees; large area at each sitting; 30 min. to re-sit. Prices $50 and upward. Trial free. , THE ABBOTSFORD POST, "js*-**: Mr. Shortreed, acc:om])anied by Miss Shortreed, were among the Abbotsford guests at tho Masonic ball at Mission City last Friday. Mrs, J. A. Bates, of Mission City, was tho guest of Mrs. Yenning Tuesday. Mr. .1. A. Henderson, who represented the Hoard of Trade at the Fraser Valley Publicity meeting in New Westminster last week, reports having had a very enjoyable trip. .Mr.. Henderson thinks the work outlined by the Bureau for the coming year will be of material benefit to Abbotsford. .Mr. Morley, manager of the Royal Banlc, attended, the Masonic ball at Mission City', Friday last. Everyone is anxiously waiting for the big dance which the football club intend giving on Friday, Feb. 21st. According lo all accounts, tins' will be. the event of the season, as everyone knaws that our football boys know how to entertain their guests, besides winning glory, on the football field. The energetic fire committee of the Board of Trade got right real busy last.week, and no,w we have a fire hall' Under the able direction of the chairman of the fire committee the structure was erected on Esandane avenue in about see minutes. It, is equipped with a swell electric bell, several ladders and numerous buckets. No, gentle reader, our worthy chief was not afraid of burning his moustache off; he had it shaved off for his own convenience. The next athletic event will be a ���������two minute 10 round boxing bout, to be pulled off in the Olympic Athletic Club rooms. This will have all previous records backed off the map. Lord Davie is in fine form, while his opponent is taking physical culture exercises every day. Miss Miller, missionary from South Africa, who has spent some time on the Congo, will speak to the young people in the Presbyterian Church, Abbotsford, Sunday afternoon, at 3 p.m. All are welcome. ,.- Get yoiiir watch repairing done at Campbell's, the Abbotsford jeweler. is a mighty industrial factor in this community as it furnishes the power that moves the man that keeps the machinery of business going. Just think of it when you are enjoying our fresh daily bread ALBERT LEE, The Abbotsford Baker i FOR SALE.���������Eggs for hatching. White Wyandottes, prize winners at all the local exhibitions; also a few choice pullets and cockerels. Applv C. B. HILL TOUT. P.O. Box 63. . Customer: I want a ton of coal. J. J.: Yes, sir. What size? Customer: Well, if it is not asking too much, I'd like to have a 2,000 pound ton. PUBLICITY MEETING fiCo'n-binued From Page One) mission when it meets here again. Secretary Wilkie reported on the result of his visit with Reeve Mars of Coquitlam to Victoria, where they were cordially received by Sir Riohaici McBrid'e, who assured them that he would give the bureau's request for assistance every consideration. The delegates present were: Aid. F. J. Lynch and ex-Aid. D. S. Curtis, New Westminster; C. H. Stuart- Wade, New Westminster Board of .Trade; B. G. Walker and T. D. Coldi- cutt, Burnaby Board of Trade; Alex. Macpherson, Burnaby council; A. J. Henderson, Sumas and Matsqui Board of Trade; H. T. Thrift, Surrey Board of Trade; R. C. Galer, Coquitlam council; R. W. Hulbert, Coquitlam Board of Trade; William Gay, Richmond council; Chas. Bell, Matsqui council; D. W. Poppy, reeve, Langley council; J. A. Bates, Mission Board of Trade; E. Hutcherson, Delta Board of Trade; N. S. Lougheed and E. M. Selkirk, Maple Ridge; G. E. Taylor, Langley Board of Trade; ex-Councillor C. E. Marmont, Coquitlam; E. H. Heaps, Vancouver and Ruskin. Gills, election expenses, $2; Maple Grove Lumber, lumber account, Ward 3, $55.26, Ward 4,'$6.73; C. M. C. election expenses, $27.50, lead pencils, 40c, postage, $1; Commission allowed on road tax collected in Ward 2, $8; refund of road tax collected in Ward V from persons previously paid, $6; Harry Fowles, cutting down dangerous trees in Ward I, $8; Columbian Co., advertising.election notice, $16.20; 0, C. Gazette, advertising By-law establishing tho "Smith-Jones" road and a diversion of the "Pemberfon" road through the south half of Lot S, S.W. % Sec. 10, Tp. 14, $6.50; Children's Aid Society, October, November and December, maintenance of the Frank Aish children, $30. By-Laws The "Temporary Loan By-law, 1913'' was introduced by Councillor Bell and passed first and second readings. Under this by-law the Council will be authorized to borrow the sum of $15,- 000 (if needed) to carry on the necessary work of the year before the taxes are due. This having finished the work of the Council for 1912, the Reeve in a few well chosen remarks, thanked the Councillors for their painstaking efforts in connection with the work of the expiring year, and expressed his regret on the retirement of the Councillors for Ward 1 and Ward 3. The Returning Officer announced the result of the election for Reeve, Councillors and School Trustees, as follows:��������� Reeve���������William Merryfield. MATSQUI MUNICIPALITY COo-ntinuad From Page One) years, the injunction should be refused. The letter was accompanied by a copy of the affidavit of Joseph Campbell. The Reeve stated that he had proceeded to New Westminster on receipt of the letter and had made the necessary affidavit on behalf of the Municipality. Resolution properly introduced and passed. That Ward 1 be given credit with $1,377.99 from 1912 to be used in connection with the Ward expenditure in ,1913. John Catto, election expenses, $7; T. W. Roberts, last quarterly indemnity for 1912, $25; T. H. Lehman, last quarterly indemnity for 1912, $25; W. J. Ware, last quarterly indemnity for 1912, $25; Chas. O'Donel Bell, last quarterly indemnity for 1912, $25; I. H. Stafford, removing windfall tree, $5; Wm. Merryfield,, indemnity $25, travelling expenses, $2; C. Kelleher, election expenses, $5; Matsquit Hall Assn., election expenses, $5; R. W. W. Reid, election expenses, $10; J. A. McGowan, election expenses, $10; Wm. Miller, election expenses, $10; J. W. Pennington, election e-vpensies, $10; P. Jackman, election expenses, $5; G. Cruickshank, election expenses, $2; A. Councillor Ward 1���������Martin Z. Melander. Councillor Ward 2���������Thomas Henry Lehman. Councillor Ward 3���������George William Gellett. . Councillor Ward 4���������Charles O'Donel Bell. J School Trustees���������Alexander Cruickshank and Roderick Beaton. ��������� The Council then adjourned. During recess the Reeve entertained the outgoing Council, the incoming Council and the visiting ratepayers with a sumptuous lunch which had been prepared by Mrs. M. Ferguson. The members-elect of the Council for 1913 having made the statutory declaration before Mr. E. W. King, J.P., took their places at the Council Board as follows: ��������� Reeve���������William Merryfield. Councillor Ward 1���������Martin Z. Melander. Councillor Ward 2���������Thomas -Henry- Lehman. Councillor Ward 3���������George William Gellett. Councillor Ward 4���������Charles O'Donel Bell. The following appointments with the accompanying remunerations were then made on motion: ��������� James Gibson, clerk, collector and treasurer at a salary of $75 per month, $100 for the preparation of the collector's roll, five per cent, commission on arrears of taxes and $1 per month from each Ward as rent for office. McQuarrie, Martin and Cassady, municipal solicitors under a retaining fee of $75 per annum. H. J. A. Burnett, auditor, for $75 per annum, the books to be audited at the end of each three months. E. W. King, police magistrate, at a salary of $10 per. annum and $5 remuneration for each sitting. J. .7. Pace. If. E. Watkins, J. E. Israel and Roy Lehman, constables, to receive $3 per day when on duty. Cemetery commissioners ��������� E. W King for Mt. Lehman cemetery, at $15 per annum. Carl Knudson for Aldergrove cemetery, at $15 per annum. Fence viewers���������Richard Robb, Richard Owen and Philip Ross, to receive $3 per day when acting. The communication from the Fraser Valley Municipal Publicity Bureau laid over from the Council of 1912 was dis- succed and the Council decided to join with the other Municipalities of the Lower Mainland as it was considered that this was the best means of advertising the Municipality. A check for the first monthly subscription, $15, was ordered drawn and the Reeve was appointed a delegate to the annual meeting which will be held in the Board of Trade rooms, City Hall, New Westminster, on Friday, January 24th, at 2 o'clock. Councillors Lehman, Gellett and Bell stated their intention of attending also to secure more information as to the scope of the operations of tho Bureau. Resolutions properly introduced and passed:��������� That the collector and treasurer be placed under bond to tho extent of ?5,000 and the Reeve take the necessary steps towards this end. 2. That the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway be notified to repair the crossing at the Riverside road; also that the Canadian Pacific Railway be notified to repair the crossings at "the Page, Fore and Hallert roads. 3. That the clerk report at the next meeting the assessed value of the land in each Ward, the same to be a basis of redividling the Wards if it be found that the present Wards are divided inequitably. .Bill passed for. payment: ��������� I. H. Stafford, removing windfall tree, 2 men and team, $5. By-Laws The "Temporary Loan By-law, 1913" passed third (.-reading. Councillor Bell gave notice to introduce a by-law to amend the "Reeve and Councillors' Indemnity By-law." It is proposed to increase the indemnity from' $100 to ! $200. per annum. As the Councillors have to do the work of'a *rbad supervisor in each Ward, it was- felt that the indemnity should be increased. The matter of amending the by-law regulating the salaries of the cemetery commissioners was laid over. The Reeve enjoined the Councillors to use their best endeavors for the Municipality,' especially in the matter of road building and to consider carefully whether contract work was not advisable in the matter of opening new roads. The Council' then adjourned to meet in the Municipal hall at 11 o'clock in the forenoon on Feb. 8th, and after that on the last Saturday in each month. 535 CBB^ my customers: ������ Having purchased the stock of the Abbotsford Hardware Company, on Essendene Ave,, I am now prepared to supply your wants in all lines of Hardware, etc. . A������ trial order will convince you that our. prices are right. ^������: Hardware and Furniture FOR SAALB���������5 young milch cows to freshen from the 27th of this month. Apply to R. OWEN, one mile aouth oi B. C. E. R., ,Mount Lehman. G. W. GRIMMETT Eyeight Specalist Manufacturing Optician Does tiie Finest Optical Work. Medical men/and others pay tri������ bute to'his skill. 793 Granville* St. .yancousdr Builder and Contractor Estimates Given Free Phone Connection Mission City City Blacksmith Shop and Carriage Building KRAVOSKI & DAVEY, PROPRIETORS Matsqui Hotel MISSION CITY, B.C. This hotel makes a specialty of home-like comforts for Commercial Travellers. Comfortable sitling- room and best of hotel service Cuisine Unexcelled. Rates: $1.50 to $2 per day CHAS. E. DeWITT, Proprietor For Horseshoeing, General Blacksmithing, Wagon-Making and Hepairing, 'Carriage building and Expert Carriage Painting T'��������� * ��������� iria We will use you right. avey Abbotsford S. KRAVOSKI Blacksmith W. DA VEY Painter and Decorator './; If you want the best in House Painting Paper Hanging Kalsoming and braining and Carriage Painting go to ABBOTSFORD DECORATING Co. W. Dayey, Manager Workshop in rear of S. Kravoski's Blacksmith Shop. For the Residence, Store or Office. (Associate Members Can. Soc. C. E.) Civil Engineers. R. A. HENDERSON B. C. LAND SURVEYOR Office, next P. O. P. O. Box 11 ectric Light For Factories and Industrial Plants Convenience Comfort Economy Attention will be eiven to all aDDlicdtions for'service from our lines. Detailed information concerning service will be furnished on application to the offices of the Light and Power Dept. located at Vancouver Abbotsford New Westminster B. C. Electric blk. B. C. Electric blk. Columbia Electric Railway Ltd I si J 4 I If 'S ���������1 1 ���������.-1 ��������� >M ��������� " ' j- * IV JP?y __*���������_ i i? sLi**������ ' "Ei_ri~*Si r1** t<^*^>������aSr������a ���������v'sl ���������^-esfafe-jf-W.afc;
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Title | The Abbotsford Post |
Publisher | Abbotsford, B.C. : J.A. Bates |
Date Issued | 1913-01-31 |
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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Notes | Print Run: 1910-1924 Frequency: Weekly |
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Date Available | 2011-10-05 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
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