@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "409b67c4-f07e-40bb-8520-b121cbc96af9"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2011-10-05"@en, "1914-12-11"@en ; dcterms: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."@en, ""@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/xabpost/items/1.0168557/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ *"'i i ' * /) Victoria, B. C. Provincial Library. With which is incorporated "The Huntingdon Sta2*" Vol. IX., No, 11. .ABBOTSFORD, B, C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER11, 1914 8. $1.00 per Year r. ���������*% That's what you pay for and that's what you get by dealing with us. We will always make, it' a point to secure the best the mar- -\\ ��������� ket can supply LUCAS AT AltROTSFORI) '" " ON MONDAY EVENING ^i^i PATRIOTIC CONCERT FOR THE BELGIANS (.i us in 9 rm General loots Prompt and carefuLdelivery service to parts of town. all We are ALSO Agents for Purity Flour;*.--We also handledi Five" Roses,7Royal Standard'Wd'B/.arid'K. Flours Mr. Lucas, M. L. A;; spoke in Abbotsford, on Monday evening on', farm Credits and; the work of the Eraser Valley Development League. There twas quite a large audience who, appreciated the programme outlined .'by Mr. Lucas, which is.jpracticaliy the same as that -now in force In'.New Zealand. , fj He spoke in Mission City on Tuesday evening.,'- i , He was accompanied by Messrs Prank McKenzie, M. L. A. C. Stuart-Wade, J.- W? Cunningham. . !' : ';' ' After the. meeting- the, visit ors were entertaiho^by the local Conservative Xslociation; fassssssss A concert will; be ��������� given in thej Huntingdon School, Friday, beDecember 18th. A collection will be taken up for the war re- ief fund. Si Say," don't fogret the "Spinster's Return" at the Alexandria Hall, on Thursday evening next The farce is the sequel to the stratling convention of the Old Maids held some: time ago. Tomorrow," Saturday, Mr. B. C. Hilliam and, his versatile concert company are due to appear at the Alexandria Hall at 8 p. m. There is expected, to be a bumper crowd. ! It is probable that the proceeds of the ministerial entertainment to be given here on December 30 will go to the relief of the Belgians. New tenants are on the Mc- Lagan ranch at Maple Grove, at Clayburn. ' Tonight: Can Alexandria Hall. party in the ' Improvements are noticed to have been done at ' the local post officie additions having been made to the wicket. - The peep hole at Teddy's old stand has been widened; ABBOTSFORD BOYS MEET BRAJ)NER BOYS A very interesting football match was played at Abbotsford 'last Saturday when the Abbotsford boys beat the: \\Bradner boys-by 3 goals to nothing. The goals were scored by&H-. Walters J.,01sen and ELvChester.^:-The locar boys can"-certainly; play football, and it, was no disgrace teethe "visitors to-be beaten- by such/a,clever team: Two weeks" ���������.previously ;Abbotsford" - visited Bradner with a'* weak team which had been got together at; a few hours^ notice but never theless they were conquerors to the extent of two goals to one It is anticipated . that more games - will be played between these two schools. Mr. A. McCaiium returned after spending, several days in Vancouver. Mr.A.-C. Salt, who is still a patient at tire Sumas Hospital is improving satisfactorily. * DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, LADIES AND CHILI)! MSN'S UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, GLOVES, CORSETS, NOTIONS, V FANCY HANDKERCHIEFS, NECKWEAR BLOUSES, BOYS' CLOTHING, GENTS' ' FURNISHINGS, ETC., ETC.;. ���������A Store of Quality, Moderate Prices, Courteous Treatment and a Square Deal to All. \\ Magnificent Assortment of Christmas Novelties and Toys J SPECIAL NOTICE Ladies' and Children's Millinery to clear Regardless of Cost. Big Reduction in Ladies,' Boys' and Girls Sweaters, Children's Muffs, Stole s, and Outer Garments. ' There have been some prolific morning flights of ducks here during the last few days. Mr. Harry. Croft, one time machinist at the Kilgarde plant was in Abbotsford on Tuesday and Wednesday renewing acquaintances with friends here. He stayed at the Abbotsford Ho tel returning to Vancouver on Wednesday. Local ..musical talent will assist at" a concert at Aldergrove this evening. The patriotic concert promoted by the Misses Steede and their talented, pupils was held on Wednesday evening,' Dcemeber 9th at the Alexandria Hall, and proved an unqualified success in every way. There was a very large attendance of the tows' people, who repeatedly showed, their appreciation of the various numbers rendered, in fact it must have been a source of surprise to many that Abbotsford possessed- so- much musical talent a-������ mong the rising generation. Ever number rendered showed, careful preparation and training and especially was this noticeable in the "Action Song" "Butterfly Dance"."Hoop Drill" and "Good Night Song and Drill,'' The training of the girls who took part in the drills and .dances was done under the tuition of Mrs. Geo. C. Clark to. whom much, credit is due. An orchestra,' composed of Miss Jackson, violin, Miss Henderson, piano, Mr. Ricks 'cello, and Mr. Campbell, cornet,, rendered some-excellent selec-, tions "during the evening. A special feature was the distribution of certificates,to the various pupils who had.been successful in the musical examinations held under the auspices of the Royal Academy and the Royal College of Music, whose headquarters are London, England. The following were the successful certificate holders: Primary Certificates: Evelyn McMenemy (dis-r tribution), Christian McPhee, Ida Boulter, Lome McPhee. Elementary: Mabel Sasseville, Harold Cobley and -Donald Fraser. ���������' ' < , " Lower Division; Ida Fraser. , Higher Division: Bertha Ayling, Helen McCaiium. Local Centre': Intermediate: Miss Mabel Nelson. '-. - > .Grammar of'.Music: Bertha Ayling. - -Owing to sickness��������� Percy Peele was not able to attend the examinations but,he did so well that his teachers wished to recognise'his efforts during the terni-and gave hinta book, as a ^prize^-V^~/;-";^v"-t;^:-> r ;-. \\.-., ^ ;.'���������"'*���������'���������'<.'���������; ~^?-r. ?.'-w- -:--:--> ���������-'.���������';; - A very; unique-number was the "Christmas Toy' Symphony-';.' which-was splendidly done:without.the-aid of the "baton".;One;, would not expect to\\hear-anything about harmony but. from theyariojis1 and: odd -"toys" used'in this, perfected "harmony all the way through and would stand-repetition any old day'or time Mr. Chas' Hill-Tout performed the duties of (chairman- in his usual suave manner. At the'conclusion of the programme Mr. > J. F. Boyd proposed a hearty'vote of thanks\\to the Misses. Steede and those who had assisted those talented ladies in their noble efforts. Every -one present seconded the motion. The following was the programme:. -. March, Orchestra; Duet, Flying Doves, Chrisina McPhee and Lome McPhee; Solo, Souvenir, Annie Hart; Solo, March from Carmen, Harold Cobley; - Action Song, Christmas Stockings by tthe pupils; Duet, Bird of Paradise, Vivian Peele and Percy Peele Solo, Buglar's March, Gwen Tapp; Solo, Bells of Christmas, Mabel. Sasseville;Buterfly Dance; Duet A May Moving, Marie Scots- void and Helen McCaiium; Solo; Christmas Bells are Ringing, Ida Boulter;, Solo, March of the Hobgoblins, Evelyn McMenemy Solo Melody in F. Bertha Ayling; Chrstmas Toy in Symphony, Duet, Trot de Cavalerie,-Vivian Peele; and A. M. Steede; Solo, March of the Brownies, Donald Fraser; Hoop Drill; Duet, A. Hungarian Dream, Ina Fraser; and Miss A . M. Steede; Solo, Slumber Song, Helen McCaiium; Solo, Home Sweet Home, Mabel Nelson with others; Action Song, Good Night Song and Drill; Solo Chorus, Tipperary, Miss Lucy Parton and Boy Scouts. The new officers elected at the semi-annual election of the local Oddfellows are N. G., G. WvGillett; V. G., J. E. Vanetta Sec. G. C. Clark, treasurer, A. McLellan. Mr. R. A.! Tretheway, of this town, expects to leave shortly on a health trip to Honolulu. Messrs .Steve O'Brien and J. B. Simpson, of Vancouver, were out here on Wednsday looking for real estate. BELGIAN CONCERT COMMITTEE RECEIVE LETTER Dear Sir: I would express my sincere thanks for the furtber contribution from Abbotsford to'the Belgian Relief Fund, and eii'Juse onViai lecni,';* lor your cheque of the-5th ins. I hope the residents of Abbostford will enjoy every happiness this coming festive season. 1 am sure that the thoughtful help you have given to the needy in far off Belgian will further add to the enjoyment and comfort of your own homes. Yours truly, J. M. Whitehead, Consul for Belgium, Vancouver. B. C. ' The funeral took place at Bel- lingham on Tuesday of a brother-in-law of Mrs. E. J. McMas- ter. Skinney. Pyke and Charlie Lawson of the Leland Hotel, of Vancouver, were here on Wednesday calling on their way to Duckdom. Mr. and Mrs. McRae, who have been visiting at the Hut- ton home returned to Rockport on Wednesday. To the regret of a large circle of their friends here Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stein and family removed to Stettler, Alberta, on Wednsday by the evening train Mr. Stein, a few days ago, had his pool hall closed down by the authorities owing to some technicality in the trade license act; affecting the transfer of pool hall licenses. Y Mrs/W. L. Longfellow returned home last week after an extended visit to the East. iJ *J:?-',E AfTrJT'&t, rasBcnr V .* ,<,.* *���* * P6&% Assowoftb. a. e. 5i ���SmmBGi isssao THE ABBOTSFORD POST. Published Every Friday by The Post Publishing Company A weekly Journal devoted to the interests of Abbotsford and district Advertising rates made known - on application -Neither for. nor. agin' the. Government Our Shibboleth- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1914. actually became a reality, which he says it will, n B C. and the Fraser Valley Development League can establish central selling aggency where the farmers would, get full benefit for their toil on the soil, there would be hundreds of happy and m-osperous farmers in the Fraser Valley with smiles that would only be equalled by the way the banker, the storekeeper and even the editor would welcome them when they come to. town. Then and with true loyalty and truth could we advertise the Fraser Valley as an ideal place, for the intending settler-and do it with a sense of honor, knowing that he would have the full benefits of his toil. . ' ��� > The one great trouble with the coast cities of our province is that they have grown faster than the farming community of the Fraser Valley, and instead of being consumers of what the Fraser Valley produces now, have imported the actual necessities of everyday life, from a foreign country; so that instead of the city helping to build up onr own fair province their money has gone to enrich a foreign people. Look.at the state ol business to-day in Vancouver and New Westminster, and >see how such a scheme has worked out to the, advantage of the city! It all speaks for itself. - < ���" -To'Mr. Lucas, M. L. A., we say keep boosting your scheme, it Will be the salvation of the Fraser Valley and of all who settle on our rich and fertile valleys in British Columbia; when the farmer can'enjoy the fruits of his efforts. It will then be a truly fair province���the brightest gem in the crown of the Dominion. It is a splendid thing to be a Britisher now. We are in the " presence of a great suffering, but we are also the sharers in a great" prize. The war is not going to end speedily; we are , not going to escape news from time to time that may be unpleasant; but there are strong evidences, as Premier Asquith points out, that the war will be brought to an end sooner than some pessimists have thought. , Then will a manof. .German descent stand up in our country, and to our face say that he" is of German descent and that he is proud of it. He may but he won't feel like saying it out joud. BRITAIN'S STAND FOR FREEDOM "The invasion of Belgium'has changed the whole face of affairs As by a lightning flash; the issue was made plain; the issue of sacredness of law. The rule of the soldier or the rule of> the'citizen;' the rule of fear or the rule. of. law. Germany stands for?the rule of the soldier.. This,was made clear when, . a year ago, she passed, under the yoke at Zabern. Britain stands for the rule of law.'< In spite of her lapses in Imperialism; the soldier & still the- servant" of the people, not their master." These-words are iised byDr: David Starr Jordan, Chancellor of :Leland Stanford'Uiiiversity, Calfornia,- in a striking message to: the* people of the United States. Dr. Jordan, who is one of America's leading* educationists and a profound student of the European politics, was in Germany when the war begun, following, a visit to the Balkans. What he says'with regard to the-causes of the great struggle is therefore of more than ordinary interest. To his country he writes: "In this war, what of right and what of wrong? Not much of right perhaps and very much of wrong. But there are degrees in wrong* and sometinmes, by comparison, wrong becomes almost rights - - - ��� ��� . Dr. -Jordan makes it'clear that the peoples of Europe do not hat^ohe another-but that the springs of war come from a few impelled thy: greed and=glory. Diplomacy in Europe, he points outr.has for-years-largely been the cover for robbery in Asia or Africa.'r He continues: "The highest conception of human relations is embodied in the word law: . Law is the framework of civilization. Law is the condition of security, happiness and progress. War is the denial of the law. It makes scrap paper of all the solemn agreements men and nations have established for their mutual good. 'Parchment is parchment,' said the German Chancellor in 1911, 'steel i is/force.' "The rape of Belgium made scrappaper of the parchment of International law. The sowing of mines in the fairways of commerce ,made scrap-paper, of the rights of; neutral nations. The torture of the Belgian people made scrap-paper of the rights of noncombatants. "War may never be righteous, but it is sometimes honorable. In honorable war armies fight armies; armies do not fight private -.citizens^ If armies give no needless provocation they will receive none.' The sacking of- Malines, Aerschot, Dinant is no act :of honorable war. The wreck of Louvain, historic Louvain, five hundred years the venerated centre of Catholic erudition, at the hands of blood-drunken soldiers, was ah act of dishonorable war. It makes a stain on the record of Germany which the years .will not efface. 'A needed example,' say the apologists for crime..: The Duke of Alva gave the 'needed' example to these people in his day. For centuries the words 'Spanish Blood' struck horror into people's hearts.throughout the Netherlands. For ..centuries-.to come the word 'Prussian' will take its hated place. ���' "The good people of Germany do not burn universities. They are helpless in the hands of a monster of their own creation. The affair at Zabern a year ago testified to their complete subjugation. All the'ivirtues are left to them save only the love of .freedom. This the mailed fist has taken away. "The Germany of today is an anachronism. Her ideals in science are of the twentieth century; her ideals in politics are of the sixteenth. Her rulers have made her the most superb fighting machine in a world soul-weary of fighting. For victors in shining armour the modern world has no place. It will not worship them' it will not obey them'. It will not respect'those who either worship or obey. It 'finds no men good enough to rule over other men against theiir will. . "A great nation which its own people, do not control is a nation without a government sea. ' It is a danger to its neighbors,^ greater danger to itself. Of all the many, issues good or bad which may come from this war, none ?is more important that this; that the German people should take possession of Germany^" , . ���'. ��� ; ��� The world cannot calculate, what Prussian militarism has cost her,>and no peace.can be established except by carrying the war to a final conclusion. The arrognat governriient which did not hesitate to precipitate the conflict, will be.its first victim. And every day will make more terrible the condemnation which awaits it - .'���,.'.;: ��� h GETTING THE BUSINESS ;. ' ' " The advertising space in a newspaper is the same to the proprietor of the newspaper as the stock of goods on the shelves ���in the merchandise' store is t to the proprietor of the store. It is the newspaper's stock and trade. ��� Therefore if the newspaper is.to keep its head above water, it cannot sit down and wait for cstomCrs. It must sell the .goods ,it has to offer���advertising *space. And if the local merchant does not buy space in the" home paper, others will and in so. doing will offer inducements to the home merchant's customers that-will attract them to'the department stores in the large.cities or in neighboring towns. And the few dollars the home .merchant saves in refusing to. advertise and thus hold the interest and the business of the home people are soon lost.to him and- the home town by being drawn-elsewhere. The wise merchant sees this and advertises.'" And the wise merchant knows that in times like the present one must get after the business and keep after it if it is to be had" and retained.���Ex. CITY MARKET PRICES. FALL Beef, pot roast .- :....l8c Pork 20c to 25c Spring-lamb, forequarter, each ?1.50 Spring lamb, hind quarter each ?2.50 , Flowers ��� Carnations, 2 dozen ���i^.*:25c Flowering plants; 2 for '..'. '.25c ��� "' \\" Fruit ,' ".' / ' '':���< Apples, per box : 65 to 90c Apples, per sack '. :..:;:....���..-.'... ?1 Early Apples, per box ....80c'to ?1.25 Pears, per box , 60e to 76c Cranberries, per lb : ....'5c j Fish ��� *",'' , Red Spring Salmon, per lb .....".-.. 15c ��� White Spring Salmon, each 85c: Sockeye salmon, each '...:. 35c Cohbes, each ..'. '. 25c ��� Fresh herring, 3 lbs for' 25c Sturgeon, per lb ...'. : 15C Shad, per lb '. 15c. Crabs, extra.large 2 for 25c Soles, per lb 10c , Cod, per lb 12 %c Halibut, per lb '. 12 %e Flounders, per lb 8c Skate, per lb .- .' :L...8c, Prices at the New Westminster market in such as ' butter, eggs and' potatoes, dropped a slight amount from the prices quoted last week, but afll other products the prices remained as before and \\fairly, good results were 'obtained ^by the different vendors althxmgh the : attendance at_the market was not near as good as the week previous. Potatoes^ were offered readily at 90 cents per sack, or by the ton $16, .,.\\Strictly*~fresh eggs sold at 60 ;cents; a drop, of 5^ from * last .week, and were; not; celling very rapidly... :. Butter, dropped from~45$. to 4ti# ,a.ft>.> arid" pork - also dropped; from-: 5'$ to'. 1$ alt}. ^ Dressed poultry was shown inKfair/quantities'.: and considerable difficulty was 'met with ^disposing :of-birds,' although the'live fowl seemed to- be grabbed up readily enough. at_ $7.00 per'dpzen. Flowers for the' Christmas i trade made their initial ; appearance and attracted much attention. " ! The following prices were quoted: Wholesale Poultry Poultry, live weight ...'." 15c to 16c Chickens, -.broilers,1 per" lb '14 -to' 15e Ducks,'live {weight. 18c to 19c ' Retail Poultry > . Spring chickjens dressed .....; 25c Hens, dressed; per ��� lb ...."..: '.23c Pigeons, each -.....:........'.. 25c to-35c Ducks, dressed per lb \\ 20c Squabs, each ..' 35c to 40c ' " Vegetables Potatoes, per sack 90c to $1.00. Potatoes, per ton .: $16. to $18 Carrots, per sack ... 75c Cabbages, per scak '. ��� 75c Turnips, per sack :....- .' 25c Asparagus, 'two .bunches - for. ....:.15e String.beans, per lb ...2% to 5c Parsnips^per; sack. ....>. '. '....15c Parsley, per bunch '. .5c Celery, per bunch :...5c Cucumbers, each-..:-. - 5c .Cauliflower, per head ....10c .to 15a Radishes;..two bunches .for. .5c Tomatoesj per lb ���.."2c Green Tomatoes, per-lb .1 :..- 3c Cabbages, per head...:..:....! 5cto 15c Turnips, per bunch,- 3 -for ;.;...-. 5c Pumpkins,veach 10c.to, 15c Citrons,-each : 10c Squash, each : 15c Eggs and Butter ' Eggs, retail .- 60c to 65c Eggs, wholesale :.: 5'0c-to 55c Butter, retail per lb- 40 to 45c Butter, wholesale, per lb 35c Pure Cream Cheese, per lb 50c Cottage Cheese, per lb 10c Devonshire. Cream, per. pint 45c Honey, per lb 25c Wholesale Meat Pork, per lb 10c to 10 ^c Pork, salt, per lb 13c Pigs, small, each $2 to $4 Mutton, per lb 12c Leg of Mutton,' per lb, 22c Veal medium, per lb .... 15C to 10c Veal, large) per lb'' 12c to 15c Retail Meats Beef, best'rib roasts 22c Beef, loin -.../.28c to 30c Beef, short Join 30c Beef, sirloin : 27c Boiling Beefs 12 &c to 15c Pork Chops 18c Mutton :....18c to 20c Leg of Mutton 25c Sugar ,cured oorned pork 15c to 20c Home made pork.sausage 15c to 20c Salted pigs' heads ped lb .....8c Pickled pigs shanks per lb ..-. 10c Sugar cured hogs' heads,, lb ..8c Sugar cured '"corn beef, per lb .....15c Picnic-hams- per lb 14c Pure Lard :..":..: .-���-15c to_16c Sugar cured bacon.:...-...:...':! 22c Sugar cured "boneless .ham 25c n E. O,; Brundage Painter and Decorator If you want any artistic work in Painting, Paperhanging and Decorating give us a call. , Practical work at practical prices Gladys Ave. - - - Abbotsford mvMm?immmimmmmmm J. H[. JONES Funeral Director, - Furnisher of Funeral Supplica Phone Connection. Mission City rai^raiaQE20SB3ai3E3��aEif^iv^EW��.; fe ^Nothing will - add more to the Christmas pleasure of the friends and kinsfolk --:-:.- .���.������-;- -:.-v '"* >-��� at home.//: .���; '/jV;-"'���"-������,-.'j'^.~'-'- THE ROYAL STUDIO ABBOTSFORD :-: B. C. :-: ��� vjfaUwfeaJ&fflfTfai��� null niwawtt��i��w"li iMi^iii;iliillii/nHwtWMM3ld^'-^^��*r-'^--^tf*'r;il ��� 'VtiWirifpBW&aiSa ::k: nsurance Insure your horses and cattle in case of accident or death '.Nice White Plymouth Rock Cockerals for breeding purpos-' es. Good stock and at right prices. ������' Abbotsford :* ,lA~. d *vf& w .iff i.ihum in al������nfc ���������!���������- ii -IBln nil ii������������i������i'piirn ���������i-iifiTi ir'iV riirmiirf/M-.fV'r SSimrtiqtffiaMittM^A IATSQU9-SU! \\ President, Chas. Hill-Tout Secretary, S. A. Morley of Abbotsford, B. C. Meeting Held First Monday of Each Month i, -i ���������, = - Write the secretary regarding manufacturing sites with unexcolled shipping facilities and, cheap power or information regarding the farm and fruit lands of uv the district, and industries already established; ^���������" '��������������� ���������''������������������' ������������������ ' ' ��������� ��������� ��������� ���������' ' ' T I',' I I 11 THAT LOOK OP SATISFACTION is in the face of' every man fresh from his morning plunge. But whether the plunge is a delight, or an unpleasant task to hurry through, depends on your bathroom. We can put in all the new improvements and fixtures,. In your bathroom at most reasonable prices. WM. ROBERTS Plumbing: Shop Old Crsamery ������ld# Abbotsford vsssmssas&s 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 Bsraa BUTCHER Pork, Mutton, Heef, Veal, Pork Sausages, Wieners and Balogna always on hand. Fish every Thursday WHY WE ARE AT'WAR (Continued from Page Two) oTtliefc)lk>vdni^^ Edward Giey gave proof of his sincerity and made a further effort for peace, "I said to German Abassador ihisN morning that if. Germany could get any reasonable proposal.put' forward which made it clear that Germany and Austria, were' striving to preserve European peace, and that Russia;and France would be unreasonable if they, rejected it, I would support it at St. Petersburg and Paris and go to the length to saying that if Russia and France would not accept It) His Majesty's Government would have nothing more to do with the; consequences." In order not to leave this, promise in the; region of generalities, Sir Edward Grey threw out a particular suggestion. "The stumbling block- hitherto has.been Austrian, mistrust of Servian assurances, and Russian mistrust of Austrian Intentions with'regard to the independence and Integrity, of Servia." If Germany would sound Vienna, Sir Edward would sound St. Petersburg whether it would be' possible for' the fuur: disinterested powers to offer to Austria to undertake to see that she obtained fulj satisfaction for the, demands-on Servia provided they, did not impair Servian sovereignty and the integrity of Servian, territory. That Russia;was ready to accept such a solution is clear, from, a peace-formula, which her- government had drawn up In. concert with Sir Edward Grey. Everybody turned on Germany. On that day she sent an ultimatum to Russia. In the, early.morning of AugUBt 1 (3:30 a., m.), the King of England and his.Ministers made a-laat, attempt to secure peace.. The King,telegraphed.a personal message vto .the Tsar, in this the. King first set out the text of .a communication from the German Government. The Tsar had obviously requested the German Emperor to mediate .between. Russia and Austria,' and: had;. "given��������� most categorical assurances'to the. Emperor William th^t' Russian troops would not move sp long as mediation negotiations continued." The German do with the Balkans. The German Proposal to Englunil The dc*isLvc day was the 29th of July, 1914. On that day the German Chancellor, who had just returned from the Emperor at Pot3dam, sent for Sir E. Goshchen, British Ambassador at Berlin, and had a conversation with him which will always be memorable in history. The Chancellor'* , words revealed that Germany .was preparing to attack France through Belgium, and he proceeded to propose, a bargain , whereby Germany was to secure the neutrality of England in. the impending war. The terms of this proposed bargain were these:���������(1) First,- England was to stand aside while . France was crushed,, on the understanding that Germany "aimed at no territorial acquisitions at the Expense,of France." Sir E. Goschen "questioned his Excellency about the French Colonies, and he said that he was'unable to give a similar understanding'in that respect." England was, behind the back of France, to be a consenting party to Germany's acquisition of the French Colonies, should France be defeated in the war. (2) Secondly, England, behind the back of Belgium, was to consent to Germany's violation of the neutrality of that country-���������a neutrality which both Germany and England had pledged themselves by treaty ta respect. In return Germany gave a promise that "when the war was, over. Belgian , integrity would be- respected if she had not sided against Germany." "The promise was given/ be it observed���������I am sorry to have to say it,, but it must be placed on record���������by a Power which was at that very moment an- npunclng its intention to violate, its own Treaty obligations and inviting us to do the same." (Mr. Asqullh); (3) Lastly, the bargains. above de-. scribed were to form the basis of good relations between .England and Germany. This "infamous proposal". might, said the Prime Minister, "have been thrown aside without consideration and almost without answer"; but in the interests of peace, as already explained, the British Government answered*.it in language of restraint: "His Majesty's Government cannot for. a moment,entertain the Chancellor's' proposal -^that they should bind themselves toij< neutrality on such terms. What-.heasks us is, in effect to stand'-'by while, French. Colonics Government;^ its communication sta ted.that the Emperor was. desirous a7������lakeii"andVFrance is beaten sp to mediate and complained that such iong as Germany'djes not take the ^-j,-., _>__ ^ *__*_.. u.. .li__ t,.._ Frencn..t'erit0^r as distinct from the ColonieB. From the material point of Mew such.'a proposal is unaccept- mediation was frustrated by the Russian mobilization; King George went on to say-that he was 'most anxious not to miss any. possibility of avoiding terrible.'calamity, which threatens the whloe-world"-; he appealed to the Tsar to remove the misapprehension which might have occurred; he proffered his good offices, "to assist in reopening the; interrupted conversations between the ; Powers concerned:" The /Tsar "replied*, oh, < the same i day, r"I would gladly havB.accepted yo.ur proposals hadcnbt the GWman Ambassador this afternoon - presented ft nolo to my - Government declaring war." . "In this solemn hour X wish," aald the Tsar, Mto assure you once more that I have done all in my power to avert war." This, assurance .is borne out by the Diplomatic correspondent It shows, as the Russian Foreign .Minister said that "No suggestion held out to him had been refused. He had had accepted the proposal for a conference of Four, for mediation by Great Britain and Italy, for .direct con versation between Austria, and Russia but Germany and. Austria-Hungary had either- rendered these attempts for peace ineffective by evasive replies or had refused them altogether" "If war were prevented," the ^Russian Foreign Secretary had said just before the German ultimatum was received, "it,would be largely due to the British Government." The foregoing resume shows how persistently Sir Edward Grey had worked for peace. What he deliberately abstained from doing, no less than what ha did, was governed by a desire for peace. At an early stage in the negotiations, , the British Government was urged both by Franco and by Russia to make an immediate declaration of complete solidarity with them (July 24). The President of the French Republic repeated the request very strongly on July 30. Sir Edward Grey1 thought that he was more likely to be useful as peacemaker if this country maintained as long as possible an- attitude of detachment. Moreover, the Government had no desire to intervene unless the honour and interests of the country made it unavoidable. At the same time intimations were given that it should not be assumed that tander all conceivable circumstances England would stand aside. The official documents thus show how unremitting^ were the efforts made by Sir Edward Grey to maintain the peace of Europe and by whom these effort^ were frustrated. They show also how slow the British government was to.commit Britain to any share in the war. That she ultimately became involved was due to causes v-hich had nothing to J two heads-France and Belgium, with which we will deal in turn. In cane ' of our relation to France, there was the call of honor and self-interest, no direct obligation; in that of our relation to Belgium, honor, obligation and self-defence all combined. 'The Case of Jfranee In" 1904, the Conservative Gov- ment"concluded a similar Agreement with France, settling all outstanding questions between her and this country. In 1907, the Liberal Governr ment consluded a similar Agreement with Russia. What is called the Triple Entente" thus grew up between England, France and Russia. It was often regarded as a balance against the Triple Alliance (Austria, Germ any, and Italy). But so far as England was concerned, it was a friendly relationship, not a formal alliance. Except in speciflo matters dealt with by the two Agreements, England was under no obligation to support either France "or Russia. In 1906, When Germanw was giving trouble to France on accoxmt of Morocco, Sir Edward Grey expressed the personal view "to the French Government that if war were forced upon France in consequence of the Anglo-French A- greement, public opinion in this country would favor the giving of material as well as diplomatic support. In 1908, when the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria caused an internatiunal crisis (Russia protesting against the annex-: ation and Germany "in shining armour" supporting her Austrian ally) Sir Edward Grey told the Russian Government that this being a Balkan affair, in which England had no direct interest or concern, nothing more than diplomatic support would be given by her| Thus each case was' left to-be dicided on its own merits. What, then, was the case as it existed in the critical days at the.end of 'July and beginning of August? France, having no longer anything to fear from England, had concentrated her fleet .in the Mediterranean. Her northern coasts were uprotected. Sir Edward Grey's opinion was, "that if a foreign fleet, engaged in a war which France had not sought and in which she had not been the agresBor came down the English Channel and bombarded and battered the unprotected coasts of France," we could not honorab]y"stand aside and ' see this going on practically within sight of our eyes, with our arms folded." British interests pointed in the" same direction. If England had declared her intention of remaining neutral, France might have', wlth- abie;?for France, without further ter- drawn her fleet from the Mediterran- ritory'.in Europe ? being .taken from ean; and as we do not now keep a .her,'..could- be ^so- crushed'" as to lose her .position as a. Great Power .and become "subordinate to German policy.' ' 'Altogether'apart from that, it would be. a disgrace for us to make this-bargain .with .Germany at. the ex: pense' of; France, a disgrace from w'hich the good; name of, this country-would never recover. The Chancellor .-also-in"effect task's..us' to bargain'away whatever obligation or interest we have as regards the neutrality-of Belgium. .We. could not en- certain that -bargain either." Sir EdT .ward Grey went on', as already stated, to suggest other terms on which good relations between England and Germany might be secured. * How Britain Became Involved The historic interview between the German Chancellor-and the British Ambassador,.and the British Govern- ment'aTreply to' the Chancellor's proposal, show how Britain was driven to,'take part in the war by honor J by obligation and by the interests , of self-defence. The case falls under fleet there strong enough to deal a- lone with possible combinations,.our trade-routes and-inter-Imperial communications through that sea would have been .in danger. ;^ -Accordingly, on August 3, Sir Edward Grey -was'< authorized "��������� by the Cabinet.'to give, an -assurance to, France "that if the German 'Fleet . comes into the channed or through the North Sea to undertake hostile operations against French coasts or shipping, the British Fleet will give all the-protection-in its power." This was not a declaration of war, . but a contingent obligation to, make war. The further and final decision was caused by'the action of Germany towards Belgium. (Continued Next -Issue) ftf 3? A Pointer If you want to sell something, it is easier to have the buyers come to you. If you want to buy something you save time and energy if the sellers come to you. It is quite possible to have your head save your heels, to have others come to you instead of you going after them. An advertisement in the paper will'accomplish the result. Give adequate particulars of-just what your heeds are, or what you have to offer and some person who wants what you have," either cash or. goods, will look you up. BJ Resolved that the B. C. B.' R. be asked to lower the culvert at the.Straiton Road crossing on the North side of the-railing in- order that the potholes west of this crossing be drained out, and that W. H. Fadden be appointed to meet the management win this request. ' . Motions: That Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sign!L6an. Bylaw No.. 135, borrowing'$2500 from Royal Bank of Canada to' repay the Knox Loan. . ' ' That the Municipal Books be audited and Mr. Morley, Manager of the Royal Bank, Abbotsford be appointed auditor. That the Royal Bank be asked to pay the Knox note at once- and Reeve and Clerk be authorized to sign a note to the Royal Bank covering this amount. That the next regular meeting of. this, council be held on Monday, January 4th, 1915, instead of Saturday January 2nd and a Court of Revision of the Voters' List be held on Monday, January'4th between the hours of 12 a. m. and 2 p, m. That'the nominations for Reeye and Councillors be held, on Monday,-. January llth^ 1915 between the hours of 12 a. m. and 2 p.\\ m. -and polls be taken on Saturday. January 16th at the Municipal Hall. . , [ . ���������';> That J- W. Winson be appointed Returning officer for 1915.\\ ������������������ The reeve, gave a detailed report of the Convention of; the U. B. C. M. municipalities which council accepted. The council then adjourned. ALEX MAINS Contractor and Builder P. O. Box 44 Abbotsford, B. C. Mr. B. T. Malcolm was a visitor to Chilliwack Wednesday Several ladies of Huntingdon went over to Abbotsford on Monday to attend the W. C.'T. U. meeting. ' ',-:���������'' The'many'friends of. -Mrs. Harto regret to hear that she is. unwell and confined to bed but. under medical care is improving. . Mr. Cobley has now got his store well stocked with fresh and seasonable articles for the home consumption, and reports business to be progressing satisfactorily. "���������-' " " . -J ' i To Former Patrons af Huntingdon Mercantile Company, 'and others. ^ A number of the juvenile musical prodigies took part at Miss Steede's concert on Wednsday. $26 was realizedrbythe sale of work' and tea given by the ladies of St. Paul's church last week. ��������������������������������������������� '<������������������'*;-��������������������������� I.wish to notify the Public that I have bought out the Stock carried by The Huntingdon Mercanti Company, and ��������� ' '. Now Have a Complete Line of Groceries in Stock. See' my Fine .Window Display of a most acceptable Christmas (������ii'r. Japanese Chinaware. Makes Hoping to have a continuance of your patronage, I remain. y Yours truly, E. COBLEY The St. Matthews :,. Sunday School''will hold their annual Christmas tree in the Masonic Hall.Monday December 21st. A prograniine" will commence.at 7:30 p. m. Admission -JFree. Everybody is invited!" =%/ hip pockets.. There .is a remedy not far to seek. Mr. S. A. Cawley, M. L, .A,, has written Mr. Charlie Brown asking for further particular^ regarding the closihgjdown of his pool rooni business-and has promised to take up the matter with the Attorney-General. . ; Dr. Drariey, who has for the past five months practised in Huntingdon has moved to Van couver, he having been, appoint ed" an; "assistant"'surgeon .in the Duke of Connaught'sr.Ow.n R'ey giment (D. C. O. R.) He is now in1 training at!-Hastings Park and- expects-ip leaved\\in a>->few weeks for the front/ ���������;]��������� - ���������' ���������.���������: ���������.:', Having had many years experience in framing ~ timbers and Car- ..penter Work of every description, I ask the liberty to figure on any work you may have, either by day or contract. Drop a postal -card to the above address and I will call and give full particulars .-free. At present would accept Hay or Potatoes in trade for work. Mr, Thomas M..Clai;k, of Mil^. ner, Dr. McKay, of Chilliwack, Mrs. J. Pi Firlotte; of *Abbotsr ford, and Dr. Moody and Mr. J. Smith of Vancouver where among the visitors to Hunting^ don last week and who stayed at the Alexandria Hotel. ' Mr.' Lassoh, the local .butcher just located, arrived here with the assurance that there was a good, local trade for his fresh meat Experience tells him there is plenty, of business if Huntingdon people would buy on the Canadian side insteadrof crossing to Sumas', and' .bringing their purchases back -in their f Alexandria Cafe HUNTINGDON Opposite B. C. E. R.. Depot Now Open Under New Management Proprietress .MRS. JULIA CORBIN Cafe open 0 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please give us a call High class Meal���������Quick Service. , /HOLI) ANNUAL MEETING ���������The annual meeting of the Matsqui Agricultural Association was held at Gifford on Dec. Sth with.a good attendance. The officers' elected for the coming year are: ' ,'Pres.���������J. T. Aish. Vice-Pres.���������P. Conroy. \\ . 2nd. Vice-Pres.���������W. J. Marsh. ' 3rd Vice-Pres.���������A, L. Bates. Sec.���������Alex. Yuill. Treas.���������John Pace. Directors���������Ernest Phillips, J. Conroy, John Olsen, Alex. Yuill E. J. Wes.lin, Frank Coghlan��������� The other directors are same.as last year with the exception of Messrs Martin and Hill-Tout; who were not elected, and are as follows: 'Richard Owen, Wm. Bates,. J. W.. Taylor, W. Merry- field,' Ed. Croy, John Pace, Wm. Elliott C: T..'Purver, Philip Jack mani T. H. Lehman, Leslie De- Lair, W/JrMarsh, Thos. Miller, D: Sjogren Nels Fore, Ole Sor- enson, Chas.. .Crawford, Walter Towlah, John Pace, P. Conroy, J: T. Aish) J. B. Miller, R. Beaton, C'.L. Clark, H..F. Page. The annual'report showed a balance of $lil.65 to the credit of the Association in the bank. Mr.* A. L. Bates, the retiring secretary was voted the sum of $75 for his services during the past year. Owing to changes in the office with the carpenters working a- round the Post is late this week and a lot of news is unavoidably left out that we should liked to have in���������but. later we will, do a lot better later. HUNTINGDON UNION SUNDAY SCHOOL , -Tha Huntingdon Union Sunday School meets every Sunday in the neV Sohool House at 2.38 p.m. All are cordially invited. A. E. SKINNER, Sec.-TWs rxtsBtmoEBSsxaiEeBsam Good Morning We Are Introducing American Silkv . . American Cashmere American Cotton-Lisle HOSIERY They have stod the tost. Give real foot comfort. Ne seams to rip. Never become loose or baggy. The shape "is knit in;���������not pressod in. . GUARANTEED for fineness style, superiority' of material and workmanship. Absolutelyl stainless. Will wear 6 months without holes, or new ones free OUR SPECIAL OFFER to evryone sending us $1.00 in currency or postal note, to cover advertising and shipping charges; we will, send, post-paid with written guarantee,-backed by a five million dollar company, either1- , 8 pairs of our 75c.J value American.Silk Hosiery, or 4 pairs of our SOcjralue ..��������� American Cashmelre Hosiery, or 4 pairs of our-50c Aaiue. ��������� American Cotton-Ljisle Hosiery or-6 pairs of Children's Hosiery .. Give the'color,> size, and. 4whether Ladies' or Gent's.hosiery is desired.' ' - '. ," DON'T -DELAY-j-Offffer- expires when a dealer in your lo-, cality is selected, j. The Internationa! Hosiery Ch. P. O. Box 244 DAYTON, OHIO, U. S. A. BBCSSS SBBSJESE ssaaasssssBBESB ST. PAUL'S-C������URCH, Tne Union Sunday 'School Tand Adult Bible CL&ss meet a.t' 2:15' p.m. Public Worship ,at 3:15. A hearty invitation is extended- to ali to attend these meetings.- - ' J. L. Campbell, pastor. CHARLEY'S POOL ROOM Huntingdon Fast Tables " Perfect Cues The Place to Meet Your Friends FIRST CLASS BARBER SERVICE Laundry Agency in Connection HERE WE ARE AGAIN! . The Oyster Season Has Opened. Finest Eastern Oysters on Sale Leave Your Orders for Christmas Cakes exctn NOTE-Have just received a carload of Purity Flour ALBERT LEE, GROCER AND BAKER . Abbotsford, B.C. ^. Farmers' and Travelers trade solicited. Newly Furnished Thoroughly Modern ���������M- MURPHY, PROPRIETOR HUNTINGDON, B C. -.-wi MS f 1 'i , m -��������� in r vj i\\ w 451 n i i -*.i !i i ,!������������������- ������������������ ������������������ ��������� j . ��������� ������������������ ������������������ ��������� ���������' ������������������������������������������������������- ��������� ..-.-���������.-o-;v ^-^v-,-^"""@en, "Print Run: 1910-1924

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