fZ^m&ff* VICTORIA Provincial Library .'.'"iifftTTJrf-r' NT.'RATI!ATHI> l!V FRIFXUS Of special .interest t.o the residents of Abbotsford is tho fact that. the first in the lino of Abbotsford's Royal family was born in Tacoma on Armistice Day,- when a baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brix. Mrs. Brix was Miss Marie Scots- void, and was the fifth Queen of May for Abbotsford. Their many friends extend heartiest congratulations. of or by- one Over forty were regular meeting of Owners' Association flank of Montreal Thursday evening. After the minutes of tho previous meeting had been adopted, the committee appointed to draft up bylaws for tho association gave a roport that the following bylaws' had been- prepared for the sanction of the mouthers': That the name of this association be known as tho Abbotsford Property Owners' Association. Object to promote the growth and prosperity of Abbotsford and to further the community spirit. Tlie officers of the .Association shall consist of President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer and three of a committee, to be elected annually. Four will constitute a quorum, and an auditor is to be appointed independent of any other officer The annual' membership fee to be 50(!,' payable in advance. The members are to consist property owners, their wives husbands. The meetings of the Association to be held the third Thursday, of each month. Special meetings to be cal^ led by committee. The annual meeting of, the Association to be held the 3rd Thursday of February. Alterations and additions to laws to be made only after month's notice has heen given. Order of business proceedings. These bylaws were unanimously adopted by the meeting. The secretary reported that the copies of the Village Incorporation Act had been obtained and distributed, as decided upon at the last meeting. . -,<. .- ��������� --^-- , ��������� . -," The president Mr. J.-J. McPhee, then called upon Dr McQuarrie of Mission City, who told of the results Mission City was getting out of incorporation. He pointed out that while the taxes were not higher to the individual than formerly, more improvement had -been done in tho townsite than in any other year under the present government supervision, and there was still a substantial credit in the Bank. The- speaker gave sufficients figures to date to show that incorporaion in the instance of Mission City had not been a costly venture and was working out to the entire satisfacr tion of all. He said that the commissioners had tried hard to find one man with a word against incorporation,- arid had failed, which is proof enough considering that when the project was first discussed, ninety per cent of the citizens' were against .it. Dr. McQuarrie went on to give the amounts of assessment of each trade and business and very kindly answered all questions asked by interested persons present. Memorial Service Sunday Afternoon Armistice and Thanksgiving Davs were very fittingly observed iu Abbotsford by the holding of special services and functions. -. 'On Sunday afternoon a Memorial Service was held at Hazelwood Cemetery, St. Nicholas, with a very largo attendance. Tlie rain which threat- en'od hold off during the service, and the programme in keeping wilii the day was nicely carried out. Addresses were made by Rev. \V. Robertson, and Comrade F. J. R. Whitchelo, prayer offered by Comrade A. II: Priest, hymns sung and the graves of veterans decorated. . M. James Downie, our blind hero, sang "Lest We Forget" in a very effective manner. As. the band were not able to attend, the organ from the Presbyterian church was taken down for accompaniment of the singing. Rebekah Lodge Entertains Friends Under the auspices of the Pear: Rebekah Lodge a very pleasant military whist drive and dance was held in the Masonic hall on Friday evening. There was a good attendance and first prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown, Mr. E. Leary and Mr. Smith. Consolation prizes went to Mr. McBride, Miss M. Hill, Mrs. Aitken and Mrs. A. Brown. A mystery prize was given to the person who was sitting on the chair marked with the letter "D" and this prize was also won by Mrs. A. Brown. ua'uue is N K W HA S K KTBA \i\, I j " FORMKI) IN FRASF.R VALLttY CHILLIWACK, Nov. 13. ��������� Tlie Chilliwack Valley Basketball League, which last year aroused unusual community interest In (he indoor game, has been reorganized with an additional cll- six more teams. The on In lhe serins this be an Intermediate di- ncw teams from Ohoam, ���������17th Cadets, season, is be lli is winter vision and now attract winter will vision with Atchelilz, Rnrdis and A schedule for the ing drawn up. play-off series, each division points secured It will not include a the winning team in being decided bv in the regular sched ule. Col. A. L. Coote is the- Hon. President of the league and has donated a trophy to be competed for in the new division. Perpetual challenge shields were donated for the other divisions last year. Dr. Moore, the energetic manager of last winter's series, is president, and Miss Beth Muir secretary of the league. Organization of Junior Football On Tuesday evening a most enthusiastic and well attended meeting took place in,the Bank of Montreal Chambers, for the purpose of organizing the Abbotsford Junior Football club. There is no senior clib this year on account of the school grounds being unavailable, and it was thought advisable to keep the sport alive in the district by some means. "' Abbotsford has always taken the lead in football matters up to the last season or two, and the town has received much publiciy from its football doings. On account of its central location, league meetings' have always been held here, but the town having no senior club this season, these meetings are held elsewhere. fA -junior league is to be formed in the Valley, comprising" Abbotsford, Matsqui, Mission City and Langley. Negotiations are now under way with the idea of getting the league started at the earliest possible moment and it is expected that one or more ot the officials of the B. C. J. F. A. will be present. The club as at present constituted should go ahead well. At tho meeting held on Tuesday. Mr. G. L. Heller was appointed Hon. President, Mr. Hughes, President, Mr. MiHard, first Vice-president; Mr. Priesc, second. Vice-president; Mr. D. Benedict, third Vice-president, with Mr. M. Brydges as secretary-treasurer. The club committees are strong and efficient, and the idea of the boys and their management is to make a good sound club, with the welfare of the team as a whole, rather than as individuals, the object. The team will. be under efficient supervision, and all possible assistance given to boys who work hard for the benefit of the club, and judging from the friendly matches already played, the team is worthy of every support. l't is hoped that the townsfolk will do everything possible to encourage the boys, as clean healthy sport is well worthy of tl:a best support that can be given, and from the point of view of the boy's future, is more than a good investment. It is planned to hold several socials during the season and the work and interest of the club will not begin or end 011. the field of play. The club desires as many members as possible, and any practical assistance to the club will be greatly appreciated by the* Committee. -' ,1 ik ii >��������� mm ��������� .- ��������� - ' Basketball Season Soon to Open Basketball has commenced in earnest in Abbotsford, the first practise being held in the theatre hall on Thursday evening. A meeting of the Club was held on Tuesday evening when final arrangements were made for fitting up the hall and deciding .practise hours. Those wishing to practise, may obtain ' their membership tickets from members of the executive committee. l't is expected that a friendly game will lie arranged with Hatzic to take place in a few days. HIGH SCHOOL STANDING FOR MONTH OF OCTOttEJV Division 1. Per cent. 97. Grade XI. (Matriculation Class) ��������� A. Kask, J. Kask. D. Benedict. Grade X.���������V. Stinson, N. Pernoski B. West. Division II. Per cent. 87. R. Baker, I. Bourke, N. McPhee. MARJORIE E. GILLEY. Many Costumes at Masquerade Dance Tho annual masquerade Armistice dance of the .tl.W.V.A. held in tlie theatre hall on - Monday eve-,, ning was" an unprecedented success, and the committee in charge are to be congratulated upon the splendju arrangements, and the patronage given the affair. The hall was crowded to such an extent as to make dancing almost impossible, and the gathering presented a1 very festive appearance; costumes of every conceivable kind being worn. So characteristic and varied wero the costumes as' to make the decision" of prize winners very difficult for the judges. Acting in this capacity were, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Downing, of Vancouver,' Captain and Mrs. Ben- ning-Day and Mr. Wat tie. ��������� For the lady's' fancy costume. Miss Daisy Stady won tho priz -., dressed as a harem lady. Mr. Jl. H. Eby, representing "Aunt Jemima" of pancake fame, easily won the lady's comic prize. The prize fov the lady's most original costume went to Miss Annie ' Nelson, whose representation of "The Bat" was exceedingly good. Many other of tlr; ladies' costumes deserve special mention, especially, "Powder Puff." "Chinese Lady," "Dutch Girl," "Spanish Dancer," "Pierette" and others. The costumes worn by the gentlemen were also very 'original and well carried out. Prizes were won as foIIows:_ Gent's .fancy costume, Mr. J.' Watson, dressed as a "Highlander;" comic costume. Mr. M. M Shore, who verv ably filled the call as' a negro minister. Tho most original costume was decided upon as that worn by Mr. George Langto.M, who looked the part of a-'"Zulu Chief." "' Worthy of mention also were lhe costumes of tho "Sheik:" "Pierrot:'" "Cow Boy" and "Spanish Couple." The music for the dance was rendered by T-leun's orchestra and was exceptionally good. The sum of about $300.00 was taken in. the expenses amounting to nearly $1-25,000 so that a nice margin will be left for (he relief work of the G.W.V.A. and the carrying out of the work in hand. Huntingdon and Vye Miss Ella .Fraser of the University of B. C. visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. AV. Fraser of Vye over the week-end. Mrs. Brokovski, Sr. of tho Vye Road is visiting friends in Vancouver. ' ��������� , ' Mrs'. S. J. Bates spent,Wednesday as the guest of her mother, Mrs. M'. McCiillivray. ��������� Mrs. Alex McDonald of Murray- ville is visiting Mrs. G. E. Davis. Mrs. Chas Crawford, well known in this district, visited at the home of Mr. and' Mrs. AV. Fraser on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave ~ Murrand cf Mission City, who recently resided at Vye, have the sympathy of a large .circle of friends here, in ,the los.-i of their baby boy, who died on Friday, November 2nd. Master Louis Head of Vancouver was the guest of Kenneth Brokovski over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. 1-1. M. Berryman of Prince Rupert are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Rudgc. On Friday evening the ladies of St. Pauls Church and the ladies of the Huntingdon Women's l'nsfitiile gave a .Thanksgiving dinner in die corner store. There was a large crowd availed themselves of the op- port uify to partake of the nicely cooked meal. The proceeds will lie divided between the Ladies' Aid of the church and the "Women's Institute, the latter donating theii-sharo to the M. S. A. Hospital, in place of operating a booth at the coming bazaar. Mr. A. D. Matbison of Prince Edward was the guest over the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. F. \V. Rudgc. MRS. Mrs. A. Gant. mother of Mrs. Arnold, underwent a critical operation in the M.-S.-A. Hospital last Saturday, and is reported as progressing favorably. Mrs. Gant is visiting here from Alberta. MAK-Y M'IIjLKR AUDRIOSSES MKFTIiVGS Mrs. Mary T. Miller, evangelist, and faith healer addressed two meetings hero on Wednesday, one in tho afternoon in t.he Parish Hall and in the evening in the Presbyterian Church. Both gatherings were large, and much interest was inain- fested. Mrs. Miller is a very able speaker, and hold the interest of her audiences throughout. Mrs. Miller goes on frem here to Seattle, where she will take a short rest, haying worked steadily for the last fourteen months as an evangelist. Services wlll.be held in St. Math- ev������iw Sunday night at 7:30. Rev. A. Harding Priest, vicar. importer From 2c. to 25c. MEN'S MACKINAW COATS��������� First Quality, all wool at . $9.r,0 Boys' Mackinaw Coats .'.���������...' ���������.......������������������.......... .$5.85 Linoleum, Rugs, Blinds, Chairs, etc. Buy Your Phonograph Now For Xmas Get our prices Limited ABBOTSFORD'S "STORE OF QUALITY" v&tjxaauBSM THE ABBOTSFORD POST THE ABBOTSFORD POST Published Every Friday J. A. J3ATJl'S, Editor and Proprietor MoiiiImt ol I*. C and Yukon Weekly Newspaper Ahsn. Ill DAY, NOVl'IMIlKIl 10, J 1> 3 :t It seems hard to uiulurstand the British politics this far from the centre of the Empire, but we can always draw some conclusions. Premier Baldwin of Ureal Britain is about lo announce a general election again, if he litis not already done so by now. lie has i Ii roe years in which to hold power yet if he feels inclined. Why should he wish to stake his political reputation on a general election. now? In British Columbia Premier Oliver can in a pinch hold another session besides the one now doing" business. J Jo does not wish to stake his political reputation on a general election at the present time, and says it ia silly io think lhal he will appeal lo the people before he has to. Of course Premier Oliver is credited with the statement that he loves his job.and lhal he is geting more money out of it than he ever got out of a job before, and he intends to hang on just as long as he can, for fear (of course he didn't say this latter part) he would not get back. Bui it does seem hard io gel through one's head how a great statesman al the head of affairs in Great Britain should be so careless about holding on to the reins of power, and our own premier in B. C. would not think of giving McRae or Bowser a half chance lo handle the treasury of the province, unless it be, that John 0. thinks he has some kind of a divine right to be the supreme guy on the job in this province. We have always been told thai British politics were different than what politics were in Canada, and wc are beginning to think that we were told right. The Sumas Dyking Scheme does sure appear lo have reached the political stage at the present time. If half of the reports thai we hear are true il is a wonder that the scheme has gone as far as it has. To local people in the Fraser Valley and especially in tliis district the scheme looks now as though it would be a success in saving the land which has heretofore been flooded every year. There are two sides to the question, one the protection given and the other the financial end of the scheme. As to the former we feel quite satisfied with the present outlook. As to the aspect of the case it is to be hoped that finally it will be arranged somehow so (hat the land which has been protectee! will nol be bled to the last drop for taxation to pay for this great dyking scheme. Tl l-'is been somewhat of an experiment, and in thai case it was expected thai it would cost more than at first anticipated, and the provincial treasury will have to bear a part of this experiment. Let us not get too far into politics in regard to (his matter or it Avill put the farmers of that district in a position that they will eventually have to give up their land, and thus defeat (he first object of the dyking of lhe land. Land will stand just only so much taxation and beyond that point the farmers would be subjected to something that they could not carry out. "The cost of building and maintaining good roads seems so great thai many taxpayers are inclined Lo lie down and say they simply can't be afforded. Yet before taking that attitude, it is well lo reflect on the returns that a good road brings. "The news that a certain town or district has good roads spreads for many miles around. "Motorists drive that way when out for pleasure, or will go in that direction when seeking a trade center. They will go many miles out of their way if they can strike a good road into some business center. "The convenience and comfort of a good road is thus a magnet that draws trade and business, that spread prosperity into the surrounding country. It makes a town seem a live one. The streets in its business center arc well filled with visitors, while a town with poor outlying roads finds visitors going elsewhere II costs something to solve the good roads problem, but it costs more not to." There is hardly a session that the Senate of Canada does not put. the brakes upon some grafting proposition Unit has got hy the House of Commons' without, any appearance, of understanding of Its possibilities. Last session was no exception, there being several schemes of wanton extravagance cut out or (rimmed liy I ho upper house. Always on these occasions ihero j������5 jin uproar from a section of tho press which would forthwith aholish tlie Senate; and Hie less informed the press the greater tho roar. The "\i\ adage of the empty harrel is exemplified. One of these graft, hills of last session is brought to mind by (lie news despatches of a few days ago intimating the completion of the Long Lac link lo connect, the old Canadian Northern line with the National Transcontinental at a point north of Lake Su pciior where' these roads were only twenty-nine miles apart. Meeause of this gap there could not he interchange of traffic except by long detours', and the Nonunion government roads had to use the Ontario railway at very great expense to route traffic 'c Toronto and Montreal. This little line then already under construction was included in a bill passed by tin Ccmmons crverinr "i iM twenty fiv^ nllwivs ' all parts of Canada. Many of these lines wore recognized by the Senate as simple grafts, the product of the political board appointed by (he Mackenzie King government as (he advisers to Sir Henry Thornton tlie head of the national i ail ways. Tlie bill gave this political board authority to proceed with these undertakings in whatever order they like, at any time within three years, the limit for completion being set a August, l!'2l!. The expenditures wore to he solely under the control of the board with no audit by the officer to whom parliament, looks for supervision of public expenditures, and there was no limit to the a- mount of the exponditues. Everything was left o the political board, and what was virtually a blank choouo for a total estimated at not less than oirj hundred million dollais was proposed to be issued to these worthies. It Is not surprising that under these circumstances the .Senate asserted Itself. The Conservative leader demanded of tho govornment'that separate bills for the several proposed lines bo introduced, so that the Senate might allow to go unchallenged a few roads for which there was urgency and as to tne rest deal with them according to their merits, one al u time, with proper safeguards for the auditing of the accounts. The government declined, trying ro bull-doze the upper house with the threat of popular wrath if needed lines were delayed ;and the Long Lac link was mentioned as one of these. The Senate's 'answer was that abundant authority existed for tlie completion of this link without the passage of the monstrous bill presented. That such was the case is now evident, because within four months of t'.c killing of the bill in question the link is completed and the Western members of parliament will travel over it on their way to attend the next session. A club held over the heads of the British Columbia senators was the fact that the schedule to the b.ll mentioned the Okanagan branches to Kelowna and Lumby, and tlie Vancouver Island branches to Cow- ichan Bay and to the timber limits on the West Coast. The money involved in these was stated at three million dollars (the estimate for tho Long Lac branch was'two million). As to the Okanagan branches, all but four miles of the 10a miles had been graded already, and the rails to lay on this grade had been ordered. Plainly there was no necessity fr; an extraordinary bill of this kind to secure the completion of these Okanagan branches; the authority that had sufficed to make the grade and put in t.v; bridges, and to order the rails, would enable the rails to be laid when they arrived; and consequently the Senate was not moved by the threat that these deserving projecs would be held up if the whole scheme of graft were not sanctioned. Experience shows that the result is always the same when parliament or legislature lets go of control of public expenditures. In our own province tho Pacific Great Eastern railway is a conspicuous example. In this as in so many other undertakings to be paid for out of the new taxes of the Oliver government, political boards not controlled by the legislature make the expenditures, and make them on the "cost-plus" plan which under Oliver appears to have meant "plus" far in excess of the whole necessary "cost." The members of the legislature nor supporting the government have protested in vain during the whole period of the plunder, and having been refused access to -the accounts of the contracting company they have been without the documentary evidence to prove what all observers believed lo be the evil case. The same with the Sumas scheme, where again the "plus" far exceeds the estimate of "cost" upon which the unfortunate settlers saddled themselves with the incubus. Tt is fortunate for Canada, that there is at Ottawa an independent Senate, wideawake to the possibilities of ambiguous bills and resolute to act when occasion demands.���������Columbian. New Lamp Facilitates Nigfkt Work "Unless immediate and drastic measures are taken to stop the export of raw wood and losses from forest fires, Canadian newspapers will be importing high-priced newsprint from the United States within five years. American paper coriipanies are closing down practically all cutting operations in their own country, and are quickly transferring all wood operations to the Canadian side, so as to save their own supply and thereby put Canadian mills out of business as speedily as possible, exports of raw wood from Canada having already increased 150 per cent, in June, as per government report."���������Redcliff Review. Young man, don't swear. There is no occasion for it outside of a printing office, where it is useful when the paper is behind time, l't also comes in handy in proof-reading and is "indispensable" when the ink works badly and the press begins to "buck"; It is- sometimes brought into use when the foreman's mad; and it has been known to entirely remove the tired feeling of the editor when he looks over the paper after it has been printed. Outside the printing office it is a foolish habit.���������Ex. Competition increases business, creates more business, improves quality and service, while a monopoly stifles production, kills initiative, retards progress, and in many cases destroys any desire for improvement.��������� The Business Printer. Just when apples wero slipping out In good 'quantities to consumers) witli outlook for fair returns to the growers, comes the dull thud of tho report that the bottom has fallen out of the prairie market as result of overlapnierilH to distributing points there. Here again it would uppoar that the independent shippers can take all the glory. They not only kill the market for themselves but kill it for others as well. We nave the condition here of some Independents getting quotations which would not allow anything to the grower, while others continue to send their fruit in spite of the fact that it is daubbed with red ink before it starts.���������Ex. One-sixth of our incomes are paid in taxes today. That is the cost of being governed. The average cost of city government and civic administration is $40 per head per annum. The dominion government takes also $40 per capita and the province $12. That is to say, "laid on an average," the comibned taxa- " " il_*i2.lc' lc l of I ������Pul lti������i>-���������H' 'u 1 nut) 2, views ol wirca oa illuminated By llnomnn'a Inmp. IN the past interruptions to telegraph service caused by damage to outside wires could only, in the majority of cases, be rectified by daylight, when tho damaged section could easily be located. There is no doubt'this was a disadvantage which delayed tho recovery of interrupted services. Where the trouble may have 'been anywhere ulong the line between points some 20 to 100 miles apart it was not possible to take care of the interruption especially at night. To overcome the disadvantage due to night interruptions to its wires, the Canadian Pacific Railway Telegraphs provided a special electric light and all the linemen on the System were equipped with it, enabling them to successfully take carp of interruptions and do their work at night as well as by day. The special light is provided with its power from the locomor tive dynamo turbines with which all Canadian Pacific locomotives are equipped. The special light in itself is of simple construction, the power is derived from the dynamo turbine from the locomotive which provides electricity for the illumination of the headlights and cab lights A headlight globe is used and an especially designed reflector throws a beam sufficiently strong to allow working operations at a distance of COO feet The W. 1. CONVENTION 4. LooktiiE ol I ho enirlne In the r.aina light, t and S, the lamp. i conducting wiro attached to a socket in tho cnb of tho locomotive is of sufficient strength to enable tho operator to work any place within two car lengths of tho locomotive. Thcro is also a semi-permanent stand to which tho lamp can bo attached for tho convenience of men working at night on bridges .or, in fact anywhere that requires a steady flow of light. The lamp can also by interchange of globes bo used where there is a domestic current, but not with such good effect. As there is so much that can affect the Telegraph System, such as firo aurora, lightening, snow, wind and rain, the advantage of being able to locate tho source of trouble cannot be overestimated and time and time again, when the lines have been seriously damaged during the night, it has been found that the electric hand lamp, which is now used throughout the System, has been of great benefit' During the past winter when the service experienced a considerable number of interruptions the lamp was often used during snow and sleet storms and not in one instance is it known of its having failed to meet all services put upon it. There is no doubt that the perfection of this lamp has been a decided progressive , step in telegraph maintenance at night. The Lower Mainland Women's Institutes in conference in Vancouver this week visited the Fraser, Valley Milk Producers' Association plant on Wednesday afternoon, where ">'v. Parks, manager, gave a talk on "Co- yperative Buying and Selling." Kol- .owing this a'visit ^as made to the jirls' Industrial Home on the invita- ion of the superintendent, Miss M. Jains. An account of the formation and work of the board of directors was given by Mrs. Barber, who stated that the board had been organized and held its first meeting on January (1 of this year. A woman's exchange was talked of at this meeting and it was decided that the matter should be discussed at tuo next convention. A total of $ 1ST).20 had been received by the board ami the balance now is $132.20. M'.s. Barber thought that the board had not yet justified its existence, though the secretary expressed he ��������� opinion that with the co-operation of the various institutes, the board might be made a great power. Following the publicity report presented by Mrs. McFarlanc of Haney Institute, she advocated more support for Canadian magazines. As a result of the discussion Mrs. E. If. Tomer was appointed to pre- paire a questionnaire for the institutes concerning articles for Canadian magazines and publications. Mrs. A. Jenkins of Agassiz presented the report on industries, saying that she had sent out questionnaires for flic institutes concerning the best methods for marketing various products, and had received interesting answers and suggestions m return. The address of welcome was given by Mrs. G-. C. L. Reid of the Central Park Institute and the response was the singing of the Institute ode. The resolution committee included Mrs. R. if. Richardson, Mrs. K. Porter, Mrs. G. Green. Mrs. Coates and Mrs. Loam I. Tl-e secretary for the season was Mis. If. Croft. A banquet was served In the Art League hull,' under the direction of the South Vancouver. Lynn . Vallov, Point Grey and Central Park institutes. The reception committee included Mrs. .1. It, Brown and Mrs. 10. II. Tomer. Seated at the head table wero Mayor Tisdall, Mrs. Forrester. Mrs. ,1. Mnil-head, Mr. A Capon, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. B. ,!, Sharp.������������������������������������'Mr!-!. Croft, Mrs.Curry. Mrs. T. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Judge J. If. MacGill, Mr. I-"'. Burlier Miss M. Bains, Mrs. .L A. Gillespie. Mrs. Osborne, |.)r, Jean Careen, Mr. N. A. If.arknoss and Mrs. V O. McLachlan. At the evening session His Worship Mayor Tisdall gave an addrosv of welcome, while Mr. J. A. Cunningham, president of the B. C. Manufacturers, also gave words of welcome. The speaker of tho evenimr was Hon. 13. D. Barrow, minister of agriculture. Mrs. Thomas' Todricl- presided at the bannuet. The musical programme arranged by Mrs. H. Card included piano selections by ?Jiss Rummerfiekl: reading. Miss Violet Murray; vocal duel. Miss Margaret Mathoson and Mm TT. Chn.rd and musical monologue bv ilfe������ani'uiw "Wonderful indeed is the power of the voice." ���������Cicero. The power of the voice is the success of the telephone. It was in the endeavor to transmit sound that the telephone was invented, and the great factor of its development into an article of very common use is that direct conversation may be carried on. Because it enables one's personality to be sent is the reason that the' telephone promotes friendship and intimacy, and brings about closer relations between those in business. The pleasure of hearing the voice you know makes long distance the casual practise of every one. British Columbia Telephone Company J. H. JONES Funeral Director AGENT FOB HEADSTONES p Phone Connection. Mission City Jilt, MENZIES IN NEW "ROLE VICTORIA, Nov. 9.���������One of the surprises of Thursday's sitting of the Legislature was the slating handed the government by Rev. Thomas Menzies, Independent member for Comox, whose record during 'he past three sessions of the Mousj has been to have voted consistenly with the administration. Mr. Menzies had not a kind word to say in a speech delivered yesterday. He criti- .'i/.ed the Minister of Agriculture for his hesitation in answering a query on Wednesday relating to the cost ���������.if the Sumas Lake scheme. The public demanded to know the facts, ha claimed. There was also a whisper- General Auctioneer and Live Stock Specialist. 23 years am������ng the Stockmen of fclys Fraser Valley. Am fam.ila^ with fehe'different breeds of live stock and their values. Address all communications to Box 34 Chilliwack, B\ C" Alex. S. Duncan Barrister Solicitor Notary Public OFFICE J. A. Cntherwood JiuildliiK Phono 800! P. O. Hose 00 i: MISSION CITY, II. C. nan For a Bilious Headache brew a cup of Celery King��������� ������ natural herbs and roots���������a gentle laxative and purifier. Tones up the liver and stimulates digestion. Makes you feel bright and vigorous. 30c and 60c, at druggists. Stop that Cough It distresses you and your friends ���������it is dangerous. A few drops of Shitoh, the 50-year old remedy, brings immediate relief. Shiloh stops that irritating ticklingin the throat, loosens the phlegm and heals the tissues. Get Shiloh, at ;your druggistc, JSgc, 60cand$i.20.������ of heavy expenditure on the South Okanagan irrigation scheme, which was first estimated to cost about .? 1100,000, but which has cost.$2,- 500,000 and the work was only half completed. The total cost of the latter scheme might well reach four to six million dollars. Mr. Menzies came out. flatfooted in a demand for an embargo on the exportation of logs and pulpwood. There was no reason, he contended, for American companies to import such lumber and give employment to hundreds of men south of the A- merican - border when such mills could be established in Canada. "The American concerns are < T THE ABBOTRFOP-D POST Bi>...... as; A. R. GOSLING WHEN YOU WANT I-i-ouse and Sign Painting and General . House Repairs Phone 3-IX - 1'. O. Box 31 ABnOTSl'-OKI), li. G. A. E. HUMPHREY' B.C. Lind Su-'vcyor and Civil Engineer Aoom (J-Hurt Hloek., ClillHwnoU Box Wl, tillll.MWACK I.'AStMMKS IN SKRJOUS PLIGHT Yarwood & Duirant BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS LAW OFFICE ��������� OrKN" KVHKY KIMDAV AltUOTSKOUl), ������. C. . AUCTIONEER and VALUATOR Auction Sates Conducted SATISFACTION GUARANTBWKI1 MVE STOCK a Special!" ; P. 0. Bo:: 94 Mission Wins League Game With Clayburn (From tho Fraser Valley KoccrJ) Mission came through with another win on Saturday last when they out-played the Clayburn eleven 6 lo nil. The game was the first Homo game in the League for Mission and helped to boost the average to ') points in the standing. . : Both teams started out well and for the first 15 minutes there was nothing to choose between the two teams. Both goal keepers were called upon to save during the time and it was only after D. Galliford had beat the opposition with a nice drive that they showed signs of weakening. C. Galliford notched another one soon after and half-time found the home team leading by two goals. The. second half saw the Mission forward line working their combination to a nicety and when the final whistle blew, Mission had a total of 6 counters to their credit, Cox having scored twice, while Hamilton .and Elliott each bagged one. The Mission defense played a wonderful game and it is due to them that the Clayburn boys were turned back scoreless. Chorus from members: Which McRae Mr. John McRae: Oh, you easily put me out of business. VICTORIA, Nov. D.���������The present Olver government light-do well to fulfill its promises in' regard to tho Harrison i'.Iills-Agassiz road before it goes out of office, was the sug- Scstiun offered in Lhe Mouse yesterday by John McRae, - Conservafue member for Yale, who made a spirited but hot bitter speech in support of his contention that things are not entirely right in British ' Columbia. While not attacking any particular member of the cabinet, the resident of Aaassiz brought out some telling points as to conditions that exist in his own riding, and even went so fat- as to say that the fanners were suffering to such an extent that ��������� tlie wholesalers'Of. Vancouver should lie branded as' criminals and immediately haled before the courts of justice. Mr. McRae was strongly ag.i'rcsf the personal property lux and fully a greed with the roiiuosts he bad received from tlie retail merchants In his riding that such uu enquiry should bo abolished. The member for Vale challenged the govern men t to produce all books connected with the construction of tho Pacific Croat ��������� liastorn Railway. During his thirty-six years in fh.'i province, Mr. McRae, slated that with the exception of tho big flood in 'Jl-I tho farmers wore novor in such straits' as they are today. T������io members of tho Legislators como to Victoria to remedy conditions and on their arrival thoy find that tin. people in the cities are paying foui times the price paid to the l'armei for his produce. The member for Vale classed the wholesalers' of Vancouver as criminals and said that al: should be prosecuted for gouging the people. Mr. McRae spoke against any immigration scheme until the present settlors ' are more contented citing instances of where for the first.tirno in his experience farmers of his rid ing had been forced to go to the Prairies to harvest the wheat crop in order to pay their, taxes and grocerv bills. - Pie stated his' strong sympathy with a petition from every retailer in his riding against the personal property tax. It was most unfair. If a .man was making money the income tax was a means of securing revenue. Side Stepping. The member for Yale accused the government of sidestepping the construction of the Harrison 'Mills-Agas- siz road. "There is an election looming up," he stated "and I want to ask. the government to at least fulfill one promise before they go out of office." (Cheers from the opposition benches). . Mr. McRae called upon the government to stage a fair, and open.investigation in the. matter of the books of the P. G. E. railway and the Northern Construction Company. "If the government has nothinir to hide, why don't they take the advice of the second member for Victoria (Mr. J. Hinchlit'fe) and allow an investigation?" he asked. "If you don't, I have real serious doubts' but what' the premier himself will fail at the next election. If you want to put McRae out of business, do this." the government Weekly Letter From Victoria Special ? wished to draw to the minds of his hearers, in reflecting on the. record of the men they were here gathered to honor���������first, the readiness of response to the call of patriotism and duty; second, the cheerfulness under difficultiees which had so notably marked the service of the men who had gone to the front, third, the courage animating these men. A firing party from Mission City members of the 4 7th Battalion was present to officiate, under command of Lieut. R. F. Haigh and Sergt. A. Derbyshire. Lieut. Arthur Mars, mayor of Port Coquitiam, called the honor roll of the dead, whose names were inscribed on the memorial, with the words "Their Name Liveth Forever more" below. The notes of the Last Post were sounded, the final hymn was sung, many handsome wreaths and offerings were placed at the foot of ".th> shaft, and Bishop dePencier pronounced the benediction, after which the National Anthem closed the exercises. A start on the actual work of electrifying sections of the Canadian Pacific Railway's main line through the Rockies may be made next year. D. C. Coleman, vice- president of western lines, says that traffic demands and financial conditions would determine - when a start would be made, >. The decision of the Government of the province of Quebec to grant a bonus of $4 per acre for land cleared will result in an approximate outlay of $250,000. Clearance in the past few years has amounted to approximately 40,000 annually, but the total this year is expected to be 60,000 or more. MT. LEHMAN Under the auspices of the Mt. Lehman Community Club a1 concert will be-given in. the Orange hall on Friday, November '16. ' The chief feature of the programme will be the delightful sketch, "Mr. Bob," which will be presented by members of the Bradner Community Club. Mr. J. W. Satclioll and his bride, nee Miss Flora G-illis, have returned from ' their honeymoon spent in Seattle and other American cities, and are now at their home: On Monday, Nov. 5, the many friends of the happy couple paid them a charivari visit and spent a most enjoyable time. Miss Edna Bates has left for Vancouver, where she expects to remain for some months. VICTORIA, Nov. 14. __ Reeking several amendment to ads relating to municipal government, die executive of (lie Union of IS. c. Municipalities will ineel nexi Monday at the City Hall, Victoria, where ' the entire business of the f-onroni ion, at Prince Rupert in August will be gove over. The Parliamentary committee will interview (ho Government regarding the gasoline tax, mothers' pensions, changes in the Hospital t-Act and amendments sought to the Municipal Act concerning the care of indigent sick aud burial of the destitute. One of the subjects on which the committee was instructo'l to endeavor to secure a change of legislation, is Mothers' Pensions. The criticism levelled against die Act is that i( excludes a widow owning a house at an assessed valuation of over $1,500 regardless of the number and age of her children. This, it was claimed by the convention, eliminates many worthy applicants'. Changes are also sought in the Municipal Ac( regarding the burial of the poor and destitute. It is desired to make the municipality of which deceased was a member," responsible for burial expenses when no person appears to claim's tho body. A change in the Hospital Act is sought to make municipalities responsible oniy for the poor and destitute who have been resident in the municipality for twelve months. "Take my scat, madam," he said with a bow and a smile. "O, thank you very much," sho replied and turned toward the seat. Then, smiling genially again, she asked. "Where did you get up from?"���������St. Paul Dispatch. "SAA'IPRACTIO" HILL IX MOUSE VICTORIA, Nov. 10���������The chiropractors are renewing their appeal to the Legislature to give them a legal status to practise their art of healing. This time their case, .is strengthened by association with them of tho entire svinipractic profession, including masseurs, dietitians.- physicial culture experts and others. R. H. Ncclands", member for South Vancouver, introduced their bill iu the House yesterday afternoon under the heading of "The Siinipractic Physicians' Act." It. was given first reading and will come up for debate no\t week. Mr. spent hen.. Fred Parfon lhe week-end ol at Hammond his homo "MotKer Williams" of Broadway Speaking to the,Canadian Club in London, Eng., recently, E. W. Beatty, President of the Canadian Pacific' Railway, contrasted the "irritating tortoise-like slowness" of Canada's population policy with Australia's progressiveness. "We Canadians would be wise to keep our gates open for brains as well as brawn," he said. One hundred and fifty delegates of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association will tour the British Isles next summer, and hold their annual convention in London, according to decisions reached at the final meeting of the convention here. The party will leave about the first of June, and will attend, the British Empire Exhibition. The tour will last about six weeks. Up to the end of 1922 dividends paid.by the gold and silver mines of northern' Ontario amounted to over $123,135,000. Cobalt camp was discovered late in 1903 and hardly 'began producing until 1905. Dividends paid out of Cobalt mines amount to $93,863,820, which represents' practically 50 per cent, of the gross value of production. Porcupine mines have paid $28,472,988. KAIS1C LEVEL OF DAM Contracts for raising the level of the Canadian National Railways dam at Hanna, Alberta, have been let to W. S. Tomllnson, of Winnipeg, it \s announced. Tlie object of the work is to increase the water ci- pacity of the reservoir. George E. Buchanan, of Detroit, head . of the "On to Alaska with Buchanan" movement, will have 52 boys and 24 adults or members of the boys' families when he personally conducts his . party from Vancouver July 18 via Canadian Pacific "Princess" steamer. Buchanan thinks, with President Harding, that a trip to Alaska is a liberal education to any boy who takes it. He puts up one-third of the expense, the boy earns one-third and the boy's Vtrents put up the remaining third. Agreed with Her "Johnny," said his teacher "if coal is "oiling al $t> a ton, and you pay your dealer $21, how many tons will he bring you?" "A little over Hire 3 tons, ma'am," said Johnny promptly. "Why, Johnny, that isn't right," said the teacher. "No, ma'am, I know it ain't," said Johnny, "but they all do it." A farmer boy and his best girl were seated in a buggy one evening in town, watching the people pa*s. Nearby was a popcorn vendor's stand. Presently the lady remarked: "My that popcorn smells good." "That's right," said the gallant "I'll drive up a little closer, so you can smell it better. Only once in the history of Canada was the gold production record set in 1922 exceeded, and that was in 1900, when the Yukon placers reached the peak of their yield. During 1922, 1,263,364 ounces of gold were mined in the Dominion. The value is set at $26,116,050, an increase of 36% over the previous year's figures. In 1900, 1,350,057 ounces of gold were mined and the value was $27,908,153. Canada's trade is climbing ahead. Total trade in the three months ending June was $462,544,438, an increase of $110,841,056 over the corresponding three months of last year. For June alone total trade was $179,720,516, an increase of $44,944,732 over last year. Domestic exports in the three months increased approximately $50,000,000 and imports approximately $61,000,- ;A college professor who was always ready for a joke was asked by a student one day if he would like a good recipe for catching rabbits. "Why, yes," replied the professor. "What is it?" r** "Well," said the student, "you crouch down behind a thick stone wall and make a noise like a turnip." "That may be," said the professor with a twinkle in his eye, "but a better way than that would be for you to go and sit quietly in a bedl of cabbage and look natural. (1) "Mother Williams" with her New Yorlc friends, nnd (2) at the Canadian Pacific Windsor Station. ' OF course you have visited New York, and if you have been to New York you have been to Times Square; but while you were there did you notice the neat little old lady who was acting as sales agent for the "Bill-, board" outside the Putnam Building? If not you are not in the show business because everyone in the show business knows "Mother Williams." Likewise the police, for it is known to all of them that "Mother Williams" is on speaking terms with Commissioner Richard Enright, and more than one "cop" indebted to the old lady���������she is seventy-two years old���������for her intercession with the commissioner on their .'behalf. ���������''���������..������������������. i The candles she burns at the "Church of Mother Divine" for her proteges are innumerable. Many a heartsick girl has been stopped by "Mother Williams" and sent on her way with enough money to tide her over until the long - sought-for - engagement was secured, and the same is applicable to actors, for on more than one occasion she has been seen to "slip them change." , Nor ha3 she cause lo regret it, for with her it is always "just a little loan until you sign up." Today she probably knows and is known by more pro- dvjeers and actors than any other woman in. the country, for few, if any on Broadway, ever pass without a word of greeting for "Mother Williams" and a "God bless you" from her. \Her kind old Irish heart will respond to every tale of suffering for "Mother Williams" knows. Mary Bridget Ann Williams was born in Toronto seventy-two years ago, the daughter of a prominent real estate man. At the age of eight she lost her mother, after whose decease she accompanied her father on a tour of Europe that included a stay in Ireland and a four year visit to London. Returning to Montreal, Miss Williams later became a well-known and successful teacher of music, and it is with great pride that she points to several of the present day celebrities who received their fundamental training at her hands. In 18S7 Miss Williams found herself alone in the world. The following year she went to New York where she supported herself by her music until advancing age ��������� made it impossible to continue as a teacher. From then .on, until she became a sales agent for the "Billboard" and was taken under the wing of its proprietor, she did as best she could, but always smiling, and giving, perhaps, more to the world than she received from it. ' Recently she took a little journey under the protection of the Canadian Pacific Railway. For two weeks she visited her old friends in Montreal whence she had travelled with the primary object of caring for her father's grave. From there she went to Toronto where her mother's last resting place was ministered to. A wonderful, cheery old lady. Is it a wonder that they call her "Mother Williams" on Broadway? THE ABBOTSFORD POST Cold Storage Service Always, prompt, polite service at White's Butcher Shop, such attention naturally go with an up-to-date Cold Storage service as we give. We always want you (o get what you pay for. Our service is al your command. AKIumWOltl) MEAT M Alt It NT S. F. WHITE . Fanners' Phone 1909 AOOOtSlOrClj ������j.. If you arc preparing ,Pigs so that they will make the best of Pork when killed, you need some of our Pig Feed to do it properly Straw, a ton $1������.<'(> which pigs must have to be healthy and thrive J- J. Essendene Avenue PERSONALS Mr. Victor Eby and Miss M. Oar- son wero lhe guests of Mr. and Mrs; R. II. Eby over the week-end. Mr. and 'Mrs. A. Thompson and Mrs. A. McPhee attended a supper and concert in Murrayvillo on Monday evening Miss Vivian Peele of New Westminster was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cilmore over tlie holiday. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Smith were vi������-,i to" s in Vancouver over the week-end. '" Mrs. Wm. Fox of Vancouver spent the week-end as the guest of her parent::. Mr. and Mrs. .J. F'arlon. Mr?. "W. Coulls was a visitor iu Vancouver a I. the week-end Mr. -ind Mrs. II. 'Aliinson and family of Mission City visited al. the ',rMim el' tlie Misses Steede on Run- day. Mr ,-'ii(l Mrs. I'. It. ICd wards won- the fv-eiit guest of Mr. and Mrs. per cent dividend. Of *>9 separate Home Bank Depositors' Associations, the local organizations is the only one that has been successful in persuading a bank to make a-25 per cent. advance on savings accounts. VICTORIA, Nov. 14.���������The sale of beer and light wines in licensed premises is to be decided by ��������� Iocr.l option, ��������������������������� according to ��������� the ' rumo;' which is circulating through tlie corridors at the British Columbia legislative buildings. Cities and- niuticipalil.ies aiu to have the opportunity of testing the feeling of the people by the submission of a plebiscite, but the government forces will not introduce the proposed measure as one sponsored by them. Alrrangenionts are understood to have boon made between certain members of the House for either J. W. deB. Farris or Ian Mackenzie to introduce the measure and thus strengthen the hold 'the party has obtained' in Vancouver. All of which recalls the $S(i,000. "slush" fund which was uuid to have been subscribed by the Vancuver hotolmen' and jitney bar proprietors just prior to the J!)2l' election. Failure on (lie part of the Vancouver Liberal members to "produce the goods" in the shape of a bci-.r clause in the Moderation Act, has caused no little heart burning ' a- mong these members and dissatisfaction among those who. subscribed to tho fund. During the past three sessions, attempts have been made by private members to secure permission to introduce the clause, but these moves have been of no avail once it was pointed out that such a measure involved the expenditure of public'funds, and as such can only ��������� be introduced by a member of the cabinet, as a government bill. Local 'opt ion will circumvent the difficulty, it is believed, ft will allow Vancouver, Victoria and New. Westminster to take a note on the proposal once a petition has received a sufficient number of signatures. Should these and oilier cities vote in favor of the amber beverage, adjoining municipalities would, it is believed, follow suit. Apart from this phase of the situation, however, it is understocd that I ho move towards local option was favored- by Attorney-General Manson at tho 1!)22 session of' tho House and such a step would have been taken had not a former Attorney-General, Mr. Farris," put ' in his oar and politely informed the government that his prestige in tlie Teminal City was at stake. "You refused rac" assistance three years ago, when I tried to get by with-a beer clause," Mr. Farris informed the .cabinet, or words' to that effect. "Now with Manson occupying my seat, he wants to step in and gab all the credit that I am. rightfully entitled to." Just how the Opposition benches will view the local option proposal has not yet been disclosed, although the Conservative members, it is recalled, were almost a unit in .voting against any beer clause legislation unless it. were sponsored by the government. Had the administration taken the bull by the horns and" introduced the measure, the probability is' that the word would have gone forth from the Conservative committee room for the members to vote as they saw I'it. SCHOOL EXAMS INJURE HEALTH NEW WESTMINSTER, Nov. 14.���������The Local Council of Women voted .$108 towards the linen fund of Uie Royal Columbian Hospital at a meeting this week. , The resolutions to be taken up this half-yearly session were read at the meeting.' Two of these resolutions are endorsed by the council. They are: "Be it resolved that���������tho National Council of Women make application to the Federal Govern-, meiit for the enactment of restrictive legislation which would forbid or regulate '-under--permit,-, or license the importation and use of old second-hand material called 'quilt stock-'" used as filling for mattresses, pillows and cushions for domestic use;" and, "Whereas the competitive examination for grading in the public schools coming as they do a.t the end of the'school years are detrimental to the health, physical and mental, of the student, and in the cases of nervous temperament are often ineffective tests of the ability of the child or the extent of his oilier knowledge, therefore be it resolved that the monthly report cards sowing the full year's work be taken as a' basis for grading and that similar monthly reports of progress be continued though the high school." Christmas Cake How about that Christinas Cake you are going to make? Only six weeks till Christmas is here. We have everything that goes into it and with it too, except John Oliver's Special. Raisins, Peels, Currants, Spices, Sugars, etc. QUALITY is high and PRICES are low. ALBERT LEE, Baker and Grocer *������������������= HEE KEEPERS WILL FIGHT -AMENDMENTS VICTORIA, Nov. U.���������The existing strained relations between the 13. C. Honey Producers' Association and the Ii. C. Bee Keepers' Association will be aired before the Agricultural committee of the Legislature on Thursday morning, Nov. in. The Roe Keepers' Association is said lo be lined up against, the proposed a- iiieiidiiieiits to the Apiary Act which were introduced' in the House last week by Hon. 10, O. Harrow and which will lead to more stringent regulations pertaining to foul brood If is understood ,I hat the "13. O. Honey ��������� Producers" Association are in favor of such'amendments and any opposition to these will most probably bo fought out in the committee!- room. Mr, and Mrs. J. Stefin of Chilliwack visited at the home of Mrs. 11. Fraser over the holiday. Mrs. McLean of Vancouver gave a very interesting address at the annual Thankoffering Meeting of the Women's Missionary Sociey, held in the Presbyterian Church Thurs- i day evening. There was a fairly good attendance, and the offering was the largest yet received. INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS NOTARY PUBLIC Marriage Licences Issued REAL ESTATE���������Money to Loan on Good Farm Mortgages 3 ft A. McCall Abbots&rd ==# '! 'S1!!!^- lMtOMIT SERVICE Your grocery problem is no longer a problem if you order your supplies here. We suggest choice brands of standardized food stuffs of which .we carry a complete line. This is the store that exists for your convenience. $������^P^&T*ff|v^^^ PHONE 7 CENTRAL MEAT MARKET. wcaics*** *uwuacx2sxiMSdLmfiC!n To Our Customers and We wish.to take this opportunity of thanking our many customers for their patronage of our Grocery Department, and bespeak a continuance of that patronage for Mr. W. A. Wattie. It is our intention to offer tlie citizens and residents of Abbotsford''and district quality Merchandise at less' than city juices. It is therefore with :m idea of concentrating on the Men's Wear, Dry Goods, Moots and Shoos, Crockery. Stationery, etc., in which lines we have had a very long and practical 'experience, that we decided to dispose of the Grocery end of the business. As an illustration of what we purpose doing our Aluminuniware Sale of last week, when the people of the district had their first opportunity to purchase these lines at special city prices, is a fair example. Our stock of Christmas Novelties will be found to be just as complete as you would want, and offers exceptional opportunities to save money.