VICTORM * Provincial Libi-i ' ������������������ Wo ��������� civ ^. >, *������&. 'Aw> -B.. C- ���������'/������.wwi7/|-w rfjO 7>* ���������y: & wSfl ~������uCs^lli������������-c. .-:*'K::-'.:^< ^% rass '<$$"' M mm XflJLSJL |?-S ?������Q *3 B OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE GRAND LOYAL ORDER, OF BOOSTERS Vol. VI., No. 26. ABBOTSFORD, B. C, FKIDAYy May 9, 1913 * I-** * ^ L.CO'PER YEAR? ������HH*+*H"H^^+'H'-H^+*^^ M U ST B E M ^SSu!J. The >tore 1 ^ 11 ,/Your money Back if not satisfied | WITHIN FOUR YEARS MATSQUI COUNCIL. ^^ft^z-frt-j^M^ t '"\ The Pioneer Store V J " A copy of the'-'agreement between the Dominion Government and the Sumas Dyking Commissioners has come to hand.and is as follows: " . Memorandum of ��������� agreement'--made this'Sth- clay of February, A.D. 1913, between His Majesty King George the -Fifth, hereinafter called "His Majesty," represented herein -by the Minister of the Interior of Canada", hereinafter called the "Minister," ' of the, first part; and Donald McGilli- vray, A.-J. Street,-J. L. Atkinson, W. C. Bowman and E.'B! Morgan, Commissioners for the Sumas Dyking District in. British Columbia, hereinafter called 'the Commissioners" of the second part: Whereas the Commissioners were selected or appointed under \the drainage and Irrigation Act of British Columbia, being Chapter 36 of the 'Revised Statutes, of-British Columbia, 1897, "now Chapter 69 of the Revised Statutes of "British- Columbia, 1911, Commissioners for the dyking of the Sumas Dyking. District of the said Province: '��������� i And whereas the- Commissioners are still the duly authorized Cqmmission- ers of the said District: And "whereas considerable .tracts of land belonging to Canada and,other lands, situate inline Railway Belt and in Townships numbers Sixteen. (16), Nineteen (19), Twenty (20), Twenty- two and Twenty-three. (22 .and 23), E.C.M.,- in the-DiStrict of. -New^West; ' minster, in the Province of British Columbia, are now liable to periodical overflow of.-water and^are lying in a state of comparative unproductiveness for want of dyking and draining; and the productiveness of such lands is capable of being greatly increased by, such dyking and draining: And whereas the Commissioners are empowered to erect, either directly or by contract, drainage and dyking works for the protection rnd reclamation of the said district:, *' And whereas the Commissioners have mav'e application for the purchase of the said Government lands containing approximately 12,120 acres, upon t the terms herein contained: l And whereas the matter has been submitted to His Royal Highness, the Governor in Council, and His Royal Highness, the Governor in Council has seen fit to accede to * the request or proposal of the Commissioners, and has authorized the Minister to execute these presents as "the representative herein of His Majesty, Now therefore this indenture witnessed that it has been and is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto: _ . (1) That the Commissioners snail construct or cause to be constructed, either by themselves or by- contract, works for" the dyking, draining and reclamation, and for the protection thereafter, of the lands set forth in the schedule hereto annexed. (2) That the said reclamation works be successfully completed by the Commissioners within four years from the date of the agreement, and that the said lands belonging to His Majesty comprised within the project shall be successfully reclaimed and rendered fit'for agricultural purposes within four years from the date of this agreement. (3) That no patent for any or the said last mentioned lands shall Issue until the. Minister is satisfied through a report by a departmental engineer that all the said last mentioned lands possible of- reclamation shall have been successfully reclaimed and rendered fit for_ agricultural purpos.es, and that the said reclamation works shall have withstood the high water of the summer following the completion ot such works to the satisfaction of the Minister. ... ,1. (4) That the Commissioners shall only be entitled to such lands ias shall have been actually .reclaimed by-said works, the description area and ex BOARD OF TRADE (Continued on page Three* The regular' meeting was hold in the . municipal hall on Saturday, April 26, with the, Reeve in the chair and Councillors Melander, ��������� Satchell and Bell in attendance. - Communications received from: < G. K., Burnett, C.B., B.C.L.S:, accepting the position of municipal engineer* and municipal surveyor. Filed. Provincial Secretary stating that Messrs. Ross and Haviland had entered an appeal against the refusal of the Council to approve the .. plan prepared for. the subdivision of the east half of the S. W. quarter of section 16, township 16, and that postponed hearing would be held on Wednesday,' May 1. The -Reeve was authorized, to procure a profile of the road proposed through the centre'ot the land and have an estimate prepared of the cost of the construction of this road in order lhat a suitable defence could, be made against the appeal. The*, Reeve consented to represent the Council at the hearing. Registrar- County Court acknowledging the receipt .of Mt. -Lehman. Trunk Road Diversion Bylaw, _ 1913, and the Pottenger Road Improvement Bylaw, 1913, both of which had been duly registered. Filed. . From nineteen residents of the Matsqui Prairie, being a petition to' the C. N. P. Railway -to establish a '���������leading track'! at the station grounds at Matsqui. The petition was_approved by*'the' Council and ordere'd- to, be forwarded to the office of the company. Municipal solicitors in "Campbell vs. Matsqui," stating that Mr. Campbell did not hold any registered interest in the property in dispute. A Mr. Dalgleish held a conveyance of the block, but this was not in^ order and could hot be registered. They advised securing a conveyance without delay, but were unable to ascertain from whom the conveyance could be secured. Referred to the Reeve. Publicity ��������� Commissioner, New Westminster, advising that the meeting of the' delegates of rthe various organizations of the Lower Mainland and the Market and General Produce Committee of the Board of Trade had been postponed until May 8 at 1.30 p.m. Filed. William Knox,- asking if any steps were being taken to secure .a new cemetery* for the eastern portion of the municipality. The clerk was instructed to reply that this matter was receiving the attention of the Council. A. Fefgren, stating that the box drain across 'his property was in need of repair and that the persons benefitting by the ditch had refused to assist iu the repairing. The clerk was instructed to state that the< Council did not assume any responsibility in the matter of this ditch. Municipality Engineer, recommending certain alterations in the plan prepared for the subdivision of part of the cast half of section 8 and the west half of section 9, township 14. The Council accepted the report, and the plan was ordered sent back for these changes. It was further ordered that the plan be signed by the registered owners and that a profile be sent ol the roads shown on the plan. The Commissioner of Customs, Ottawa, stating that "Hapax Kill-Thistle" is not included in the list of articles which may be allowed to enter Canada free of duty. Filed. John Smith addressed the Council re improvements to the ditch along the Township Line road in front of his property, viz., the N. W. Vi of section 35, township 13. Referred to Councillor Satchell. Hudson Barter, of Freysville, ad- dressed the Council, .asking. , that a road be established from the Yale road south to the centre of section 23, township 13. Mr. Barter offered to open the road if the Council j would take' .the necessary steps to es- Icoiiitinu'ed on page Three) The regular meeting of.the.Matsqui-- . Sumas board of trade'was'.'held on ��������� Monday evening last with a fairly good . attendance. President Hill-Tout occupied- the chair. _ ', * '-'*''��������� The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. . ;. ��������� i . j * On motion-it was decided to send circular letters to the different board's of trade throughout' the Valley asking ��������� their co-operation in petitioning the ^ B. C. E. R. to place a mail car on th'e Chilliwack-Vancouver line. The secretary was~- instructed to convey the hearty thanks of the board to Mr. Graham of the C, P. R. for the generous lease of the.fire hall site. Mr. Taylor reported progress on behalf of the fire committee. ��������� The question of the unsatisfactory state of the crossing at Essendane avenue was brought up. The matter was referred-to Mr. Boulter to recommend improvement. *: Messrs. 'W. S. Hill-Tout and Geo. ,C- Hayes were appointed on the agricultural committee in place of Messrs. F Munroe and D. H. Nelson, resigned. Mr. A. 'J. Henderson reported having interviewed Mr. Cruickshanks, * road superintendent, in-regard to the filling in of Montrose avenue, but that gentleman stated that there was no, money available at the.present time for* that purpose. ~ * ��������� ���������-, Moved bv Mr. Alanson. seconded py Mr Henderson, that-Con stable: Brown call the .attention- of,,Dr;,-Fagah,i.Pro-- vincial Health Inspector, to the unsanitary condition of the C. P. K. ditch It was brought to the attention of the board that the ditch is being used as a private sewer. "Messrs. Henderson, Gernaey, Lee and Copping were appointed a committee to assist in incorporating the Alanson-Harrop:���������That the publicity committee be empowered to expend $60 in advertising. The,meeting then adjourned.; ANOTHER NEW BLOCK Essendane avenue is soon to be .enhanced by the addition of another handsome block. Already preparations are being made for the erection of-a two-storey brick block, with a Marge basement, on the lot si.tua.ted between Mr Leo's new bakery and Mr. Gazley s concrete block. The new buildingwii be an imposing structure 30x60 feet, ard w"-' be constructed of pressed brick with a concrete basement. The future use of the new building remains somewhat of a mystery.although it is learned on good authority t is intended for a model butcher shop, with the latest up-to-.da.te cold storage plant in connection, and many and varied are the conjectures as to who will occupy it. Several rumors are afloat that a well known millionaire meat merchant intends to remove his plant from Calgary and open operations here. But notwithstanding these rumors, the fact remains that workmen are busily engaged excavat- ing, while "Jack." with a happy smile, watches from his window across the street the work of construction. Mr. Gazley. who-was gazing with pride on the rapid construction of his new block, pointed out to a representative of the Post the work being started on the new building and re, markPd "When father starts anything here are sure to be others follow in his footsteps. Why, I built one of the first houses in Abbotsford, several years ago, and now look a.1 the.num. ber of fine residences on all sdeb. My bov, Abbotsford has a bright future ahead of it." FIRE WARDEN APPOINTED Mr' J J. Sparrow, one of the prominent members of the executive committee of the Conservative Association, mforrns the Post that Mr. T. Walters has been appointed fire warden for the Matsqui-Sumas district. ���������;> -J-i JbH&Gn. I ' ��������� -' TT. TJJ.i| ������9? ^iv*,ii.'W.. ������ni'.������������.'j"|Mwin.T'wt' J'fW|Mv'"i^,jWTT**"..w^JL*t^t'-i?^i;*l''*WJ-jii'LW-'< .������.u^vi^'rv.%yi|T.<w^.i<.'i.My,������i'iiM.������������^j;���������������.^ m j. uj it jv . J.'.1 J ,'U'fA.'' ��������� v -i������.'���������������������������������[���������* <r\tftJ"m"iH..<i.f' ,i������mj tpwt-J..f "itn-.ixh '.. .lfr'������' "J1. T7*'!.'l������ j'*-''iWTgy'ci.������t'i|i'������jii>'W'������ay'' .un^>^ Mj^H^j^^i^v^a^m,jriJ^~crrf3'"iKp:i., * Imuran rmmwwwtm nmTTtramnnF"1���������"������������������-~"iiri>mifiiiiill ���������THE ABBOTSFORD POST, ABBOTSFORD. B. C. ac THE ABBOTSFORD POST. Published Every Friday by The Post Publishing Company. A weekly Journal devoted to the interests of Abbotsford and surrounding district. - - - Advertising rates made known on application. IjKGA'L. ADVERTISING���������12 cents per line for first insertion, and S cents a line l!or all subsequent consecutive insertions. Our Shibboleth���������Neither for nor'agin the Government. ��������� ~i Friday, May 9, 1913 The Fraser Valley Municipal and .Publicity Bureau is responsible for the raising of the question of land clearing for the settler, and it has been, a much discussed question during the past few months. Jt has been suggested that the-Government borrow money, ' which can be done at a low rate .of interest, and re-loan it to the farmer or fruit-grower for a period of years, taking a first claim on the land as security. As land is practically the basic principle of all wealtli, there can be no sounder, security, provided, of course, the amount loaned is not excessive and the borrower a man of good' repute. Many people, however, dread the present system of. mort-' gage when given to a private concern or corporation. ��������� So many have' been rendered homeless in this manner, as the high rate,of interest and short term of loan is to the advantage of the moneylender. It is not likely that-our Provincial Government will go into the loan business for the clearing of the land for the settler, although-it might not be a bad stroke of business on .their part to have the agricultural land of the province settled with men who will add to the ��������� revenue of the Province. In many-countries of the world, notably Germany and France, the farmer can secure money on his land from the government at a very low rate of interest, but as a rule it must be "taken for a long term of. years���������seventy-five years or upward. This passes over to the heirs, not the most desired inheritance. ' A family of moneylenders in Illinois has worked out a scheme for serving farmers and city home owners that would appear to be a very good substitute for the government method, and there is no reason why it should not be more widely adopted. The Woodruff family has been in the mortgage and loan-business for oyer fifty years in the State of Illinois, and has studied, of course, the business at close range as conducted in many countries. A plan has been adopted of giving a rate of seven per cent, on loans for thirty years on unincumbered lands and homes.. These loans are automatically discharged by the payment of seven per cent, interest every six months for the period of thirty years. ~ The mortgagor for a loan of a thousand dollars would pay $25 twice each year, or $2,100 in thirty years. This would wipe out the debt. If he obtained an ordinary Joan at four per cent., Avhich is usually half the amount paid in the west he would in the thirty years pay $1,200, and still owe the face value of the loan.' The Woodruffs conduct their business as a trust company. With a capital, of $100,000 they can handle loans to the extent of $1,000.- 000, as they deposit the mortgages with a trust company in Chicago and sell bonds against-them. These bonds find ready sale among small and large investors. It is "a system worth investigation by our Government or provincial capitalists. ROYAL COMMISSION ON AGRICULTURE If both agricun-ire and industry are to prosper in this province there must be a readjustment' of the balance between agricultural effort and production and industrial employment and production, stated Professor Charles Hill-Tout before the Agricultural Com mission which met in Abbotsford on Friday and Saturday last. By careful comparison of the agricultural reports of the last two years he proceeded to show that agricultural production in the province was declining. Ho believed that co-operation was the only solution, but believed a government organizer should be employed hy each co-operative association in order to eliminate as much ;as possible personal jealousies such as detracted from effective administration. There had been three attempts at co-operation in that district and they had failed because of petty jealousies and lack of proper administration. He'certainly'agreed with govern ment loans at. low .interest for'agri cultural development and in govern ment assistance towards land dealing. Stumping powder should if pos sible be free. Reliable inside information as to the creation iOf the present situation regarding the sale of hay was also adduced at the session when professor C. Hill-Tout in the course of his evidence stated that three of the largest firms dealing in hay had before this year's crop was ready for ' market entered into contracts with Washington producers for the supply of large quantities of that commodity at a reasonable figure. It would doubtless be remembered that some -two years ago the visible supply of hay became very low and local ranchers took advantage of this opportunity to boost prices to an exorbitant state. in order to meet the requirements of this season the above mentioned contracts were negotiated, but the outlet for local hay was not taken into consideration,. with the result that the Vancouver and other B. C. markets were glutted. The first witness examined Saturday was Mr. S. A. Morley, manager of the Abbotsford branch of the Royal Bank of Canada. He testified that the larger portion of agriculturists were in a sound condition financially. Mr. C. D. Bell, a prominent rancher, submitted evidence as to the general state of the farming industry. The marketing system was a burning source of grievance: Fair prices for[j produce were the .exception and not die rule at the Vancouver and New Westminster .markets. The only remedy for this state of affairs was in -a closer co-operation amongst the producers and -government aid in promoting this system would be most beneficial. The nourishing of agriculture in the province waji essentially a national - duty and formed the oasis of the permanent prosperity of this country. Speaking, of dairying he considered die "milk industry the only really lucrative" branch of farming ,as -the demand always exceeded the supply. The grovnug of crops was . always more or less of a gamble as there was no certainty of disposal of produce in the market under present conditions. lie advocated the establishment of centres where pedigreed bulls would be' available for free service to the cattle of any rancher in the valjey. Ii. Skouge, a resident of the district for nine years, farmed forty acres. The marketing conditions were very discouraging as hay could not be sold to .allow for any profit to the producer. The inllux of this commodity from Washington was responsible for the low prices and he considered some "protection should be afforded local producers. The present unequal duties were a rank injustice. The drainage at Matsqui Prairie required government aid as there were many settlers unable fo get rid of the water for .want of an outlets This proposition was too expensive a one to be undertaken by individual ranchers and should receive attention by the Public Works Department. The roads would be- much easier to keep in re- pair if a satisfactory drainage system were in operation. Mr. A. F. Welch also advocated a better drainage system for the district. The supply of an outlet was necessary if Matsqui settlers were to be enabled to continue to farm their holdings. ���������. . .The chief grievance locally, however, he believed; was the. present system of-carrying out road -work. He suggested that it be taken entirely out of the hands of the riiu'nici- pality ,and placed in the hands of the governmental department. " Competent engineers should be appointed to supervise contracts c and it would be possible-to obtain double the improvements for the -expenditure. The fire law .worked to the disadvantage of the farmer. He was very often unable to obtain permits to burn when most needed. The fire wardens appointed should be more competent and vested with greater discretionary powers. He favored cheaper loans for development work. Mayor E. Pottinger, a comparatively recent arrival in the district, advised the establishment of a bureau where reliable.information could be obtained by new settlers. Guaranteed seed "should also be available to ranchers. He thought..government aid in negotiating municipal bonds for building roads would -be beneficial. Mr. G. W. Gellett gave evidence as to the poor marketing facilities afforded for fruit. He had grown some of the finest fruit in the province ancl with the exception of a few cases sold locally had been compelled to feed the same to his hogs. Arthur Harrop testified that he was cutting out his orchard as he had found it a losing proposition. He instanced a shipment iOf 780 cases of prunes. Owing to delay in .transportation 360 cases were condemned on arrival. Freight charges amounted to 37 1-2 cents per box, which, adding 17 cents for the box, totalled 55 cents. The sales netted him from 15 to 40 cents per case, involving an actual loss.of money. ULLING on your boot straps will not get you very far. Buy a set of B. .J GERNAEY, Abbotsford, B. C. : Abbotsford Livery, Feed and Sales Stables When you require a comfortable rig; f one that feels good and looks good; ring up . CURRIE ���������& .McKENZIE u > tfW"������**3'*W-'i*-tf������**i*^^ President, Chas. Hill-Tout Secretary, S. A. Morley of Abbotsford, B. G. 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 ��������� \vi the district, and industries already established, >^r- ������������������������������������������������������ , i j '��������� . ' ������ ������������������ ������������������ .. *>������������������ ��������� '' sgac <S22saaseaz JXSSZ ���������SB in on GOVERNMENT MEMBERS TO VISIT WESTMINSTER Sir Richard McBride, premier of British Columbia, and all the members of his cabinet, with the exception of Hon. Thomas Taylor, have consented to be present at a great Conservative demonstration to be held in New Westminster on June 2. The day marks the completion of ten years of Sir Richard's administration. The Hon. Mr. Taylor's absence is accounted for by an intended visit to England. It is probable the meeting will be held in : the . horse show building. BEST Town Lots or Suburban Property. Every Lot a choice one. The Prices are the most reasonable to be obtained anywhere in town. S3 e e SISJ 1913 STYLES ions s A choice selection of goods to choose from Practical Ladies' and Men's lailors m *$? :m #��������� a MO., m a) mmMimmMmmmRmMmm^^mmmmmmmmmmMmmmmmmmB: ^���������ygiMJ^^^ ���������s a *&m Afcfcd^bftD i 081*, A:fe:&0������6RD, B C< / . I ��������� '��������� I ,������'iiatf������i ^^^������HMM^4*4^���������H*<M'���������M���������^^^w^^���������^!^^���������^���������^'������������������^-^^ ������������������:* ������������������:- "i DAIRYMEN THINK THEY HAVE A GRIEVANCE ;; Infants sandals, size 1 to 3 1-2, per pair Child's sandals,, size 4 to 7 1-2, per pair Child's sandals, size 8 to 10 1-2, per pair Better Quality 75c 85c 1.00 ������ Child's Sandals, size 3 to 8, per pair $1.15. Child's sandals, size 81-2 to II, per pair 1.40 Youth's sandals, size II1-2 to 13 1-2, per pair 1.60 Boys' sandals, size 1 to 5 1-2, per pair - 1.60 ������ ��������� ��������� i A Matsqui farmer was in town .this $ j week with a grievance. It has devel- T J oped during the recent sittings of (he ��������������� j Agricultural Commission that the dairymen on this side of the line have a grievance, and that it is just possible that the dairymen are being done out (heir just rights; in tne >vay of returns for the milk -that they (ship to Vancouver.. It is said that .while .the milk from the Fraser Valley is tested for tuberculosis, the same milk if shipped to the American side of the line is allowed to reach tho householder in Vancouver without the tuberculosis test. It is a well known' fact that the milk venders of Vancouver tell the Fraser Valley farmer that the highest price that they can pay him for milk ii 35c, while if the same milk is shipped to (he .American side of the line the dairymen can get 7c more for it and yet, after paying duty io and from the MARKET REPORT. Fresh rhubarb, the strong, healthy out-door kind, was offered at the Westminster market Friday in abundant quantities at 5c a po,und, and at' that price met-with a ready demand from the numerous shoppers in-attendance Eggs which have. been- uncertainly swinging for the past few weeks between 30c and 35c a dozen today strengthened and were sold by all the farmers in attendance at 35c a dozen. Although the prices iu the fish department remained the same, as ''last week, it was intimated that salmon would be cheaper next week and possibly there, would be a general dro,p in the prices obtaining for'fresh fish. Many farmers were in attendance this morning although the supply' jf. produce was not appreciably greater than that of last week's market. ' With the spring'planting and seeding season now commencing,.in ear The only thing for Children during warm weather Abbotsford ^>4}*'|>B$M$Mft,}M$*''3*^*$*^^*$+^+$*^^^ American side of .the line, this saine|nest the greatest interest in the milk appears on the market in Va.n-' couver. competing'"with the milk shipped direct. It would appear that the Canadian milk shipped direct is. being discriminated against. Should this be the case it is a very- serious matter indeed, and should, receive "the attention of the authorities on this side of the line. It is another case to do the farmer if' you can. ������ LAWS THAT ARE FREAKISH ESS :oas< K^wasiuwiife^aa^ii^ma^^ ���������T. . 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 $2.00 PER DAY A.J, HENDERSON & SONS PROPRIETORS .KING BUTCHER Pork, Mutton-, Jteef, Veal, Pork Sausages,JWeinies and|Balogna always on hand. ��������� Fish every Thursday MATSQUI COUNCIL. (Continued fromi page 1) - tablish it. The Council, agreed to accept the offer and Mr. Barter signed an agreement" setting forth the details. Resolutions. That the clerk notify the C. N.' P. Railway Company to remove the telephone pole which is at present in the ' way ,of the crossing of the Bell road. If agreeable to the company, the Council will move this pole at the expense of the company. That the owners of the north half of the southeast quarter of section 22, township 13, be notified to remove their fence back to the road line (being 33 feet from the road centre) so that the work of improving this road may be proceeded with. That Councillor Satchell be placed on the Finance Committee in the place of W. J. Ware. That Councillor Melander be authorized to make the following expenditures, ?250 on the Berger road (being the LeFeuvre road south); $25 on the road north of section-30, township 16; $200 on the Glenmore road south at the Conroy Hill and $225 on the Ross road north Of the Yale road. Kansas and California are running neck and neck in the race for first place as the native heath of 'authors of freak bills. California makes a bid with two measures,, one proposing to regulate the size of bird cages' and another designed to prevent the sale of second-hand underwear until the same shall have been laundered. Kansas counters with a proposition to the effect that "when two trains approach each other, both shall stop, and neither shall go ahead until the other has passed." By' reason of . her long record Kansas h'as.a slight-lqad in the betting. <'.,-,. '.,'-.. audit, $20; on account assessment, $50;' expenses ' to ��������� New Westminster and Vancouver, $3.30; assessment postage, .$8.50;". current ' postage, $4.85;' paid F. Carmichael, road work, Ward 1, .$1.50; Solomon Dorer, refund of difference between wild land and improved land tax on east half of block 15, subdivision of the N. E. quarter of section 4, township 14, $3.33; William Merryfield, expenses to New Westminster, $2.50; Joseph Catte, blasting Poultry, dressed, .per lb, market centers around the floral section. Here the citizens and shippers-gather not Oi'nly to procure cut flowers and bedding flowers, but amateur gardeners procure their bedding plants, bushes and even young fruit trees. Carnation bedding plants were to be had in abundance this morning at three plants for 25c, cauliflower and cabbage bedding plants could be had at 75c a hundred. Poultry, although prices remained unchanged, was mofe abundantly supplied to the shoppers than has been the case for some weeks past jut there is still a great scarcity of ducks and consequently the' high, .prices for this feathered commodity still prevailed. Some extra fine hens were * sold at 231-2 cents a pound, but the majority brought only 23 cents. Meat remained unchanged and it is not anticipated that there will be any change in this department for some time at least. Butter remained the same at 40c a pound. The vegetable .market was still dull and heavy, resulting, from the slow, demand and superabundance of the products. Eggs...., v !..30c to 35c Eggs, -wholesale, doz 25c to 27c Hatching eggs, doz : 50c to $1 Eggs, duck, per dozen 35c to 40c Chickens, per dozen ........;.$12 to $13 Pullets,-per dozen $12 to $15 Young birds, per dozen '. $6 to $8\ Broilers, per dozen ".....$4 to $b Poultry, live weight 20c to 23c Ducks, per doz $12 to $24 Ducks, per lb '..... 20c to 22c 30c That Councillor Satchell be authorized to expend $500 on the road run. ning north from Dennison station on ' the B. C. E. Railway. That a cheque be drawn in favor of R. E. Smitz for work on the Valley road, said cheque to be held by Councillor Bell, until he has. made .an inspection of the work. Bills Passed for Payment. John Catto, work on the Yale road at Aberdeen school house, $12; B. C. Gazette, advertising Court of Revision and by-law, $10; G. K. Burnett, survey of new portion of the south half of block 8, subdivision of the S. W. quarter of section 10, township 14, $18; The Clarke & Stewart Co., Ltd., stationery, $1; Clayburn Company, Limited, commission on road tax, $14.60; Clayburn-Straiton road, Ward 3, H. C. Benson, $74.80; J. Beyard, $14.70; Clayburn Co., bridge supplies, $3.30, total $92.80; Sylvester Bayes, removing windfall, Ward 1, $9.62; Joseph Lehman, bounty on three wild cats, $6; E. W. King, arbitrator Campbell vs. Matsqui, $5, expenses of arbitration, meals, $1; work on rural mail route road, $4.50, total $10.50; CM. C. April salary and' office rent, $79; paid H. J. A. Burnett, on account stumps on Yale road at Aberdeen, $3.50; Fir Tree Lumber Co.,* Ltd., cedar lumber for culverts on Matsqui- Mt. Lehman and Township Line roads, $77.75; Albert Isiael,-hauling the lumber, $18.00; D. B. McDougald, filling in ditch left open by the. Mt. Lehman Timber, Lumber & Trading Co.", Ltd., $1; C..R. Crist, mails for Ward 4, $1; W. J. Barrett, removing windfall trees from Cottman road, $2.70; H. S. Phin- ney, hauling gravel on Clayburn road, $13f F. Archer, powder, caps and fuse on Clayburn-Straiton road, $3.20; A. E. Farr, bounty,' $4.50; J. E. Alingren, bounty, $17.70; A. Lefgren, bounty, $3.70. Tenders were opened for the Avork on the road through section 3, township 14. C. E. Barnes, $880 ($22 per chain); John Smith, $14 per chain. The latter was awarded the contract, the work to be completed within three 'months from date. By-laws. The "Matsqui Council Indemnity By-law, 1899, Amendment By-law, 1910, Amendment By-law, 1913," passed first, second and third readings. The "Pemberton Road Diversion Bylaw, 1913, Amendment By-law, 1913," passed first, second; and third readings. The Imperial Powder Company wrote asking permission to erect a building on the '"S.. W. corner' of . the N. W. quarter of section 22, township .16. The request was referred to the Municipal Solicitors. The meeting then adjourned to meet in the Municipal Hall on Saturday, May 10, at the Exhibition Building'of- -the Matsqui Agricultural and Horticultural Association at-Clifford, at 10 o'clock a.m. Turkey, per lb. live weight.. 33c to 35c Geese, per lb. live weight.... 20c to 23c Turkey, dressed, per lb. :. 40c Geese, dressed, per lb 23c to 25c Vegetables Potatoes, per ton $8 to $12 Beets, per sack $1.00 Carrots, per sack 75c Cabbage, wholesale, lb IY2 to 2c Cabbage, per head 10c to 15c Onions, per sack $1.25 Celery, per crate .-. $1.50 Turnips, per sack ." '. : 60c Parsnips '. 50c ..Small Fruits. Apples, per box ...: $1 to $1.2 Apples, 5 lbs 25c Pears, per box $1.00 Eggs and Butter Duck eggs, doz 35c to 40c Young birds, per dozen $6 to $8 Butter, retail, per lb 35c to 40c Honey, per comb 25c Wholesale Meat. Pork, per lb 13c to 13^0 Lamb, per lb 12 l-2c Mutton, per lb 12M-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 Agricultural Commission (Ooiatfiiraed Prom Page One) tent of such lands to be determined by survey after the completion of the said works; said survey to be made by a Dominion Land Surveyor under instructions of the Surveyor General of Canada, and at the "expense of; the Commissioners. . ' '' ' - (5) Upon the "successful ��������� 'completion and opeiations as aforesaid . of the reclamation projsct, and;Vthe lU.iiUmuit oi' all ebullitions .herein *o the satisfaction of the Minister, the lands mentioned in the preceding clause number" 4 shall be soTd.'Uo the Commissioners for; the sum';"of (il.OO of lawful money o'f Canada..; ; (0) That His Majesty assumes'"no responsibility for tho ' manner and method of the reclamation;- for , the providence or 'improvidence of.' any agreement" between the Commission- . ers and any contracting company; and no responsibility for the proper inspection of the work during its progress, merely reserving the right, to say whether' or not the reclamation has been successfully, completed ,8nd is operating to the satisfaction of .the Minister. ,' ������������������ (7) That the Commissioners shall have full power and right' to enter upon and occupy the said lands';, of Wis Majesty for the purpose of constructing the said works: . ,. (8) That all works constructed;-or waters diverted or used, sh-all'-be"; in accordance with the Provincial- laws governing the same. -.. ,;, ���������" (9) That if the Commissioners shall at any time fail or neglect.-to perform or observe any of the,conditions or agreements herein y-contained and on their part to be- performed or observed, then and.ih/any such case it shall be lawful for" ;the Minister by notice in writing' under his hand served on or posted to the Commissioners to determine this agreement, and thereupon the. same ��������� shall be determined without prejudice to the remedies, of His- Majesty in respect of anything previously done or suffered, and all improve-' ments made upon the said lands ' of His Majesty, shall be forfeited to His Majesty, and in ��������� no such" case ���������-hall the Commissioners, have .'any claim to compensation on,..account.,of damages in any way -resulting'���������; from the determination of these presents. (10) That the Commissioners'.shall assume the payment, of all damages resulting from the construction, maintenance' and operation .of the' said works, and shall indemnify the Crown against sill actions, claims or demands against it by reason of anything done or permitted to be done by, the Commissioners under the authority of this agreement, and that the said lands of His Majesty shall not be assessed * under the provisions of the said Act, prior to the conveyance of the -same to the Commissioners under . this agreement. ' ��������� ���������'���������; (11) That the Commissioners shall not assign this agreement or any.���������6f the powers or privileges herein re-' ferred to without first obtaining the written consent of the Minister. ; (12) It is -hereby agreed and understood that the schedule of lands hereto" attached, showing the Dominion Lands to be. included in the Sumas Dyking Project, and referred to in this agreement,, is only approximate. .Those lands forming part :of Sumas Lake are unsurveyed and the final schedule of 'lands cannot be. drawn until the reclamation is completed and the survey mentioned "in Clause 4 hereof is made. ' ��������� ' (13) ��������� Where the context allows the expression "His Majesty," includes the. successors and assigns of His ' Majesty; the expression "Minister"- in- c/udes'the Deputy of the Minister and successors in office for and the successors in office for the time being of the Minister or such Deputy and the expression "Commissioners - ��������� m- cli-dps ^p successors and assigns of th" Commissioners. ��������� * . In witness whereof the Deputy Minister of the Interior and the Commissioners have expected these presents. - ��������� . A. A. CORY, ; Deputy Minister of the Interior. Executed by the Deputy Minister of the Interior in the presence of: J. E. GTBSON, "- , DONALD McGILLIVRAY, * ARTHUR J. STREET, , E. B. MORGA.N. J. L. ATKINSON, . * W. C. BOWMAN. ^ , And by the Commissioners' in presence of: Martin Griffin, Guy B. Smith, C. E. Eckert, Commissioners'. STRAYED���������To my place, a Grade Jersey Heifer, about seven months old, on December 1st Owner can claim same by paying for notice and board. Q. C. Kenn.ey, itf mile east, % mile north'of Vye Station. T^ARRON BROS. Embalmers and Funeral Dirsctors Vancouver, Office and chapel��������� 1034 Granville St., Phone 3486 HortL Vancouver, Oflice and Chapel-^116 2nd St. Phone 13L the ^:/^i?������! ���������'���������''���������^"S "-���������^'it '���������'.-',��������� '������������������'���������'WiSl i;'''''?��������� - '-'"';- ^P . ;.���������'! ��������� ���������':f\," .;--'''!- W ���������iv'--':-.W. '.���������,"���������',.,' ;/������������������������ '', "',���������?���������������������������'#$ ..'��������� ,,' -���������' ,...'SV ' .' ���������"''���������';,'.-i' .i--;':-*M' '..;';':;,";;���������-;: .^** ,. ^ ���������. ..^ .^., .. ,j ./���������;-���������.r������ *r&E ABBOTSPORb POSf, LOCALS. Aicssv-n-. Iloatli and Altwood, who hiivo recently lakon over Air. King's bulclini- shop, report business fairly brisk. All-.' Feimor, of Mi-adner, was a hush nosy visitor to Ahbolsford tins 'week. .Mr. tflory, who has been in tho hospital iu N'-.'W W-'.sfnihiHtor, is progressing rapidly. Air. Jos. Morrison has returned from a business visit to the coast. Airs.1 Storey entertained ' at bridge on '.Monday evening last when a most enjoyable lime was spent. Tlie Abbotsford Timber &. Trading Co. aro doing extensive operations and dujiirvo tho support of the whole community. A most enjoyable concert and dance was held at. Clayburn on Friday night, a large number of Abbotsford guests being present. .Miss McKay, of Vancouver, is visiting friends at 'Peardonville. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, who have re: cently arrived from Scotland, liave purchased the MacKenzie property on the G. N. R. hill. The "boo" given in aid of Mr. Ware, who recently had the misfortune to break his leg, was a very successful affair. Mrs. Currie left Wednesday- visit to friends in Kamloops. on a Mrs. Copeland is in Chilliwack. visiting her sister OH! VERY WELL! The mayor of Abbotsford, otherwise known as "J. J.-," received two crates of fine chickens this week. He first "weighed the chickens, orates and all, then the crates alone, and after ;v severe strain in' mental arithmetic, in-, formed the poultry raiser that - the crates weighed more than the chickens, and in a case of this kind it was customary to keep the chickens and only charge for the weight of the crates. The charges iu .this instance would amount to 30 cents. RECEIVED A SEVERE JOLT What might have resulted in a serious accident, but happily only resulted in the. shaking up of several passengers and the damage to two cars, occurred on Monday afternoon last, when tho milk train bound for Chilliwack, collided with the passenger coach on the B. C. E. R. at Voddar station. It appears that the afternoon milk train was late and in endeavoring to make up time-crowded on more speed; than usual, and instead of being able fo stop'at the switch at the station, where the." passenger-coach-was waiting to cross, skidded some distance .Avith the result that the coach Avas severely bumped and its occupants badly shaken up^ Among the passengers was Mr. E. Go wan, of-Abbotsford, who received a nasty ciit on the head. SPORTING EVENTS Considerable interest is being taken in lacrosse, and ori Saturday afternoon a fine practice Was held, many of the old timers turning out and proceeded to give the younger members a correct imitation of how the game should bo played. What is the matter Avith the Tennis Club-? Football seems to be finished for the season, although the Langley team journeyed to Mission City on Saturday with the expectation of meeting the Abbotsford boys for the Haddod Cup, but through some misunderstanding no team was sent from Abbotsford; Manager Heath stated that Tie informed the Langley team prior to Saturday that no team would be available. An'-exhibition'ganie of lacrosse was played on the local grounds last Thursday between teams from Chilliwack and Matsqui, and although Matsqui suffered defeat lo the tune of 7 to '1, they put up a very creditable game considering they were playing against more experienced players. Preparations are now being made for a game between Matsqui and Abbotsford at a recent date. This should prove very interesting as the teams are about evenly matched. Tlie newly formed Abbotsford lacrosse club will hold a social, concert and dance on Friday, May 16, at 8.30 p.m. Everyone should attend and help the boys in the formation of their club. The dance will start at 10 p.m. The price of admission is twenty-five cents and tickets may be had -from any of tho members. The suffragettes have added another tribulation to the Londoners who arrive home late at'night-and experience considerable difficulty in. nego- aamxBZ-^toasjsxaMrmrr.rnrMKixm.ataMiaUBammirirTva'fa CLEARANCE- OF GROCERIES . Mavi'iiH- taken up a business in the Old Country we wili dispose of our up-to date stock of groceries at, reduced prices in order to make a speedy clearance. Now isa.he opportunity for the thrifty individual- It; very thing cheaper. Below aro just a low examples; Davis' corned beef, small 20c, large 3jc ' , Davis'roast beef, small 20c, large 35. Blue label ketchup, 30c. Queen City ketchup, 20c. ' Rosedale sliced dried beef"; jars 20c '���������C.'&B. mixed peels, I pound boxes, 20c Mooney's soda buscuits, pails, 25c 1 0 lb- sacks fine oatmeal 40c Fine local carrots, 4 lbs. for 5 c. Cheese, 20c per lb. Swan mixed pickles, 20c. Chow pickles, 20c, Canadian wheat flakes 30c New Zealand butter"35c. Cooking butter 30c ' Sugar 20 lbs. $1.25, 1 00 lbs, $6. Colummbia coffee, tins, 30c Nabob coffee 35c All canned fruits reduced. Now's your.chance, n ������ No bread-, no-matter how perfect, is too good for your family. Our product is as nearly perfect as can be made. Try it. ALBERT LEE, The Abbotsford Baker J dating an entrance to their residences. Their latest prank is to insert shot in the keyholes of the front doors, .causing the belated pilgrims much annoyance and profanity. ���������-. ���������ir>������wriT~n jy r-n-waatu 'n ���������������������!-���������������.. inWMjwMi^ir. The concert given by the Ladies' Aid of ��������� Huntingdon for, the benefit of the Presbyterian church, which was held in the Oddfellows'' Hall; Sumas, was a very successful affair. Those taking part from Abbotsford . were: Airs. Steed, Mrs. Geo. Clark, Miss Par- ton, Messrs. iMorgan, Sutherns, Heath and Parto'n. OFFICIALS APPOINTED The following have been appointed fire Avardens for the New Westminster district: D. P. Campbell, territory east of Silver Creek to Cascade range and Skagit valley, Avith headquarters at Hope. J. S. Wren, Mission City.to North Bend lo north end of Harrison lake. J. A. SteAvart, Mission' west to Pitt river, including upper Stave valley. Thomas W. Greer, all the district east of Port Moody to Pitt lake, including upper Pitt river. - I. Johnston,' Chilliwack valley and upper Chilliwack- river. - - Thomas Walters, municipalities of Sumas and Matsqui. Charles Griffiths, territories of South Langley and that portion of Surrey east of the Coast meridian. D. Harris, North Langley. Charles Woods, Surrey. James Brodie, Delta municipality. Frank Humphries, easterly portion of South Vancouver and Burnaby. M. T. Clugston, all that, territory in South Vancouver west of Main street to Point Grey, including Point Grey. E. A. Peers, North Vancouver, in- clud ing Indian -river. W. H. Smith, municipality of West Vancouver.- A. T. Kennedy, forest ranger in charge of district of New Westminster. A DISTRIBUTOR OF WEALTH The only province in -Canada that forbids the use of automobiles within its borders is Prince EdAvard Island. The legislation Avas put into effect many years ago, at the behest of the farmers, Avho.at that time regarded the new machine as an invention of Satan himself. The objection to the automobile now most commonly, advanced by the Canadian farmer is that it destroys, the roads, raises clouds of dust, and is a nuisance to pedestrians or other travelers on the roads. In Prince Edward Island the primary objection was that the automobile frightened the horses, and since the machines have never been allowed on the Island since those early days, the objection .-"till holds. ,Horses in the other provinces where automobiles have been common are iioav broken in to the automobile, as a rule. But the Prince Edward Islanders are becoming tired of imposing such restrictions on themselves and petition after petition to the government has been the consequence. It is very justly urged that the automobile* is a good method of distributing the surplus Avealth of the rich into the hands of the Avorkers. Tts introduction would bring tourist traffic, help business and now that the fox-breeding industry'is making so many millionaires, keep these plutocrats in the province, as the prohibition bears too hardly on their desire to spend their money. As a matter of fact, the day for keeping out the automobile has passed, even for the agriculturists, as surely as the day of Indian objections to the railroad. Por Sale.���������6 dozen pure bred White Leghorn pullets for sale. Apply P. O. Box 65, Abbotsford, or G. Gough, Wellington Poultry Ranch. im������u&& ���������S^ssnaMa 'ALL KinDS01"000**!! JBSKSre. It's the Cleanest, Eimpiost, and Best Home Dyo, one can buy���������Why you don't ever, have to know what Kind of cloth your Goods are made of. So mistakes are Impossible. Send forJFrjo Color Card, Story Booklet, nnd | Booklet (jiving results of Dyeing over other colors. .The.Jolin'son-lMch'nrdsbri'Co.,'Limited, Montreal. hi.,. **..���������������..,.^^^rrtT���������- ' " i���������--���������"" Matsqui Hote MISSION CITY, B.C. This hotel makes a specialty of home-like comforts for Commercial TraAellers. Comfortable sitting- room and best of hotel service Cuisine Unexcelled. Rates: $1.50 to $2 per day CHAS.' L DeWITT. Proprietor If you want the best in House Painting Paper Hanging Kalsoming and Graining and Carriage Painting go to ABBOTSFORD DECORATING Co W. Davey, Manager Workshop in rear of S. KravoskiV Blacksmith Shop. A SWIFTS3 Abbotsford Feed Store Presbyterian Church Notice Abbotsford Pastor���������Rev. J. L. Campbell, B. A., B. IX Services���������Sunday school 10 a.m. Public iW'OT'B/hip 11 ,a. m. Teacher training class 3 p.m. Public Wouisfhip 7.30 p. m. Choia* Practice, Friday .8 p. m. Mooting far Bible Study an J Prayer Wednesday 8 p. m. Huntingdon Sunday School, 2.15 p. m. Public Worship 3.30 p. m. FOR SALE���������4 milk cows, apply, Mr. Penzer, Breatwood Station, B.C.E.R. Builder and Contractor -" Estimates Given Free .. Phone Connection Mission City FOR SALE.���������Eggs for hatching. White Wyandottes, prize winners at all the local exhibitions; also a few choice pullets and cockerels. Apply C. B. HILL TOUT. P.O. Box 63. E. O.- Brancfage I Painter and Decorator . If you want any artistic work in Painting, Paperhanging and Decorating give us a call. j Practical work" at practical prices Gladys Ave. Abbotsford (Associate Members Can. Soc. C. E.) Civil Engineers' R. A. HENDERSON B. C. LAND SURVEYOR Office,next P.O. P. O.Boxl 1 Everett's Orchestra Abbotsford Good Dance Music is oiu' Motto. apply A. EVERETT, Abbotsford City Blacksmith Shop and Carriage Building 3. KRAVOSKI PROPRIETOR ��������� ��������� i ��������� ��������� - - .. - i - ��������� / For Horseshoeing, General Blacksmithing, , Wagon-Making and Repairing, Carriage building and Expert Carriage Painting Giye us a Trial .' * We will use you right. Abbotsford S. KRAVOSKI Blacksmith rt* Electric Light For the Residence, Store or ..Office. For Factories and Industrial Plants Convenience Comfort Economy Attention will be aiven to all aoolicdtions for service from our lines. Detailed information concerning service will be furnished on application to the offices of the Light and Power Dept. locked at Vancouver Abbotsford New Westminster B. C. Electric blk. B. C. Electric blk. May ltd m 3si*/ \ B*mmmmmmmmmmmmmamWfflmigM!Mm&&
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Title | The Abbotsford Post |
Publisher | Abbotsford, B.C. : J.A. Bates |
Date Issued | 1913-05-09 |
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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DOI | 10.14288/1.0168880 |
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