and pleasant a farmstead to be seen in

otsford, Sumas: "Alatsqui Pews

PAID UP CIRGULATION COVERING ABBOTSFORD, MATSQUI, CLAYBURN, FILGAKD, STRAITON, HUNTINGDON, ALDERGROVE, GIFFORD, SUMAS PRAIRIE AND ALL LOCAL POINTS

Fe Vol. 3

ABBOTSFORD, B.C., Thursday, May 28, 1925

$1.50 per year

Continental Chefs Come to Abbots-
ford Grower for Favorite Salads

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In working out their own economic
salvation b specialty truck farming
and the development of markets to ab-
sorb their products, a number of our
‘high Jand’’ farmers are at the same
time pointing a way for others endea-
voring to make ends meet on bush
ranches. In breaking the virgin trails
in their Jine of industry, at an outlay
of capital, labor and considerable men-
tal effort for their individual profit—
or loss—such men as Van Malderen,
Horn, Pratt, Brown and others are also
doing their community and chosen in-
dustry a distinct service.

J, Van Malderen, located just north
of the Yale road a mile or so out of
Abbotsford has been experimenting and
growing nnusual crops at a good profit
on his 60-acre ranch for about five
years. Born in Belgium on a farm and
with hotel experience he is particularly
adapted to his work. In his own words
he regards the soil as ‘‘a living body’?
to be fed and_nurtured if it is to be
kept in healthy condition. True to
the careful agricultural instincts of his
race he has fertilized consistently and
farmed intensively. Among the many
varieties of crops showing healthy pro-
mise on his farm are tobacco, of which
he has 1500 plants in of the 5000 ready
for transplanting this year, endive or
ehieory, and other kinds of continental
salad, ‘asparagus, celery, early rhu-
barb, rasbperries and currants, and the
usual run of truck produce. Last year
he marketed about 300 pounds of tobac-
¢o at a good price and a large quantity
of endive “for which he receives about
35 cents a pound. He numbers the Van-
couver and other city hotéls among his
customers, the Pacific Steamship com-
pany and one of the railroads. Very
little of his product is sold locally,
Walnut and fruit trees, several acres
of clover, some cows, chickens and a
fine large house make up as promising

make it complete. And this deficiency
Van Malderen is resolved to remedy
ere long. The property was purchased
from E. Authier shortly after Mr. Van
Malderen received his discharge from
the CEF,

Half a mile east of the Van Malderen
place is the 16-sere ranch of H. A. Hom
admirably situated with plenty of south
ern exposed slopes for the early truck
grown there. Mr. Horn is making a
specialty of ‘‘ Abbotsford Argo’? toma-
atoes and plants, a culture he or 1ginat-
ed, which win high approval where-
ever planted because of their hardiness
and comparative immunity from disease
and insects. Almost three thousand of|
these plants are flourishing in their
native soil,.and great hopeS are held
for their marketing future. In addition
Mr. Horn has about 6 or 7 acres o* mis-
cellaneous crops, most of which is sold
locally, cows, chickens and a pen of pigs

‘G. F. Pratt has a choice 20 acres of
land adjoining the village townsite, a
large area~ of which escapes the
cold winter winds. He is making
the most of these advantages in bulb
growing, daffodils particularly, and is
preparing to add to his greenhouse for
expansion in this line. Watercress, as-
paragus, early rhubarb, cut flowers and
high grade seeds are supplementary
lines of the ‘‘Marton Grove Gardens’’
in which Mr. Pratt expecta a profitable
future.

‘‘Brown’s Market Gardens’’ iocated
about a mile out of town on the old
Yale road is a familiar source of ve-
getable supply for Abbotsford house-
holders. Here Mr. Brown, with the aid

Wilena McPhee, 1925 May Queen

Bright sunshine greeted Abbotsford’s
12th. annual May Day, successfully
celebrated here on Monday, May 25.
Long before the hour set for the sports
groups of eager children were gathered
on the school grounds, and when the
races took place, entered into the fun
in real earnest.

One of the best parades put on here

of his sons, has hewn a b

was that on May Day. Head-

vegetable farm out of the wilderness,
in addition to raising everything con-
ceivable in the line of the homely truck
which finds ready demand in all homes
Mr. Brown has made time for experi-
mental culture, particularly in flowers,

the: district—lacking but one thing to
Se

having by crossing and selection pro-
duced some interesting specimens.

WIFE‘. “Yes, and I know a deal more than I care to teil.”

| HUSBAND: “Ah, I should nequire a goo
‘kind of knowledge if I were you, my dear!”

i

d deal more of that
—The Humorist.

According to H. P, Knoll, local re-
presentative for Beatty Bros. White
Cap washing machine there is keen de
mand for electrical washing machin€s
in this district, four machines having
been sold in Abbotsford on Tuesday.
J W- Freeman and , E. Richardson
district salesmanagers, are pleased with
the courteous reception they have re-
ceived on eyery hand,

Mr. and Mrs, Dan McGillivray and
family of Port Hammond are visiting
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. McGill-
ivray of Hntingdon.

The Misses Vera and Francis Johncox
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs, E, A.
Barrett over the holiday.

~ A meeting of the W. A. to the M.S.A,
hospital was held in the Masonic hall
yesterday afternoon to arrange plans
for the annual strawberry social and
cousider the proposed nurses’ rest room
at the hospital.

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Frank MeCallum is to relieve George
Kerr is the Matsqui Co-operative store
next week,

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J. F. Norris of Rockford, Tl. last sur-
vivor of the seven original ‘Jolly
Corks’’ a social organization formed
in 1867, out of which grew the B, P. of
Elly, gras in Seattle last week, his
‘home town’? visiting after an absence
of 35 years.

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You wouldn’t
build on a
day-to-day lease

O one buildsunless heisassured of un-
disturbed possession of his property.

Power plants, street car lines, substations
or car barns are far too permanent and un-
removable to be built unless their owners
have tolerably certain safeguards such as
charters and franchises protecting the in-
vestdrs as well as the public.

Franchises are primarily in the public’s

to obtain public utility service.

They make it possible for public utility
companies to make permanent invest-
ments for serving the public.

Barrisi Covompta (4y) ExectricRamway Co.

“READ OFFICE —

VANCOUVER, B.C.

P
ed by the Abbotsford band, and the
Queens’ carriages, with the Boy Scouts
and Cubs as body guards, a long line of
floats and prettily decorated cars gath-
ered at the post office and wended its
way through the village to the sehool
grounds. Several handsomely docorated
cars wore entered in the event, that of
©, A. Barrett, carrying the retiring
Queen, Miss Eva Ware, being awarded
the first prize. A nicely arranged float
entered by the Elks’ lodge was award-
ed the second prize, while an attrac-
tive float, emblematic of the order of
Native Sons of Canada, with young
boys sashed for the various provinces
in the Dominion, was entered by the
Sumas Prairie Assembly, and won the
third prize. Miss Myrtle Sayce was
the Native Daughter of this float. The
Loyal True Blue Lodge also-entered a
pleasing float, representing a crown,
out which did not compete for a prize.
Messrs. H. Atkins and A. Harrop had
charge of the parade, and Messrs.
Blackman, Wilson and Byres were the
judges.

Arriving at the school grounds the
retiring Queen, Queen.elect and Miss
Canada were escorted to the platform,
where Miss Canada (Phyllis Snashall)
appeared very graceful holding a Maple
Leaf. F. G. Cook, principul of the Ab-
botsford school, and chairman cf, the
program, briefly addressed the assem-
bly upon the significance of Empire
Day and called upon the children to in-
terpret ehe colors of the Union Jack,
after which J. Beard gave an interest-
ing talk relative to the celebration
and the splendid work\the committee
was doing in helping to care for or-
phans,

The crowing of the May Queen and
eoncert was held in the theatre hall in
the afternoon, the hall being decorated
for the occasion. The stage formed a
pretty setting of flags and flowers fer
the coronation. Upon entering the hall
‘he Boy Scouts +-d juss again formed
their majesties’ body guard, in ascend-
ing the platform. Retiring Queen, Eva
Ware was escorted by A, McCallum,
Reeve of Matsqui municipality, and had
as her attendants Marjorie MeKinnon,
Reta Mossman, Marjorie Harrop, Hazel
Snashall, and Master James McDonald
Has page,

Queen elect, Wilena McPhee was es-
corted by E. Webster, Chairman of the
Village Council and had as her maids of
honor Olive Bedlow, Opal Ryall, Norma
Gilmore, Mercia Trussell, with Master
Borden McPhee as page.

Escorted by her father, P. B; Snasb-
all, Miss Canada was seated at tho
Tight hand of the throne. Particularly
pretty end picturesque was the corona-
tion ceremony, the queens with their
dainty little attendax:ts presenting one
of the most beautiful and springlike
scenes possible. In formally passing on
the crown to Queen Wilena, retiring
Queen Eva made the following gracious
speech;

“Dear citizens of the May Day
realm, I greet you, and bid you wel-
come. We are gathered here to enjoy
the glad festivities of tho day, and to
Witness the coronation of our twelfth
May Queen, who will reign over you
during the ensuing year. I am pleased
to see here today subjects of the throne
from all parts of the surrounding dist-
riets, and it also gives a joy to witness
the presence of some of the former sov-
sreigns of our throne. As your retir-
img May Queen, I take this opportunity
of expressing my thanks to you all for
the loyal support and kindness accord-
ed me during the year of my reign. I
look with appreciation on the many im-
provements carried out in our village,
amd voice a heartfelt gratitude to our
Ci issi and bers of the
Board of Trade for their manifest in-
terest in the progress of our town and
‘ommunity. Before passiag on the
sceptre to Queen Wilena, I desire to
pay a special tribute to the little cit-

izens of the throne, who so graciously

Better Parade Marks May
Day Gestibal This Year

give their time and talent to make the
ceremonies a sticcess, Your choice of
May Queen gives mo pleasure in form-
ally abdicting, by placing this crown
on your head, Queen Wilena, I salute
you, and commend to your worthy af-
fection the welfare of this kingdom.
May your reign be like that of your
predecessors, full of happiness and
loye.’’

When the hearty applause had ceased
Queen Wilena replied as follows:

“We thank your Majesty for the af-

fectionate wishes for our reign, and the of faithful,

kind words with which you have crown-
ed meas May Queen of this fair valley.
It is our sinéere wish that the future
may be as joyous as the past, and that
all our subjects may be happy. We bid
a hearty welcome to all attendiug the
festivities, and acknowledge with thanks
the loyal support given our throne. By
virtue of our Royal Prerogative we
take great pleasure in re-appointing the
late officials who so ably arranged the
functions for Queen Eva. It will be
our aim, with the assistance of our
courtiers to unite a bond of fellowship
and love amidst the hearts and homes
of our royal citizens, so that progress
and prosperity may brighten our be-
loved land. It is now our royal com-
mand that the Maypole dance begin,
and that joy and mirth prevail.’’

Then followed a splendid programme
of Maypole dancing, folk and costume
dances, recitations, songs, and athletic
exhibits of the Abbotsford Boy Scouts.
Special mention was made of the clever
work of the Scouts, both in athletics
and the exhibits of bridge building.
Using 300 feet of rope and a number of
green poles cut from the woods, the
boys constructed a substantial bridge on
the stage, which, when completed held
the entire Scout group. T. Snashall
came in for much favorable comment
for the fine way he‘has trained these
boys, and also for the splendid ‘concert
arranged by him,

Francis and Vera Johncox, two little
sisters from Vancouver, captivated the
audience with their clever dancing,
dressed in quaint Victorian eostumes.
Mrs, EB. A. Barrett was pianist for the
programme.

At the close of the concert the chil-
dren were all treated to oranges, then
followed the children’s dance, for which
musi¢ was furnished by W. Morgan,
and J. Downie. During the day re-
freshments were served on the school
grounds. W. A. Wattie took charge of
the ice cream and candy stall; Mra. B.
Smith was in charge of the “‘Hot Dog’’,
counter, and Mrs. E. Moundey superin-—

therd of 4,500 cattle.

oA bhotaford

Always a Good
Two Shows 7.30 & 9,15

Friday & Saturday
Jack Holt--Lois Wilson

“North of 36’

It’s North for me!’’ said Taisie
Lockhart, when news came of a cattle
market ‘‘North of 36.’’ .And a handful

fearless cowhands went
Across a thousand miles of
unblazed — trail—driving a

with her.
dangerous

Crossing turbulent rivers, fighting
fierce stampedes of the maddened Jong-
horns, resisting furious Indian attacks
and desperate out-laws. And fiually
struggling through to glorious victory.

Here is the most enthralling story of
the pioneer West since ‘‘The Covered
Wagon’’—and the most appealing rom-
ance. If you’re a real Westerner,
you'll see it!

tended the lunch room. The Abbots-
ford band, under the direction of Prof.
H. Harvey, rendered splendid music
for the festival.

In the afternoon the Queens and
their attendants visited the M. S. A.
Hospital and distributed flowers to the
patients, after which4they were accord-
ed a reception at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. J. J. MePhee.

The celebration was brought ‘o a
close by the annual May Day dance
which, as usual, wasattended by a very
large crowd. Musie for dancing was
furnished by Wood’s six-piece orches-
tra, and during the supper hour, vocal
solos were given by Mrs. Elmer Camp-
bell of Bellingham.

Mrs. T. Walters, convenor of the May
Day committee, and those who assisted
with the festival, aré to be congrat-
ulated upon the success of the day.

rs

Mr. and Mrs. P.. B. Snashall had a
their guests on May Day, Mr. and Mrs.
Snashall, Miss M. Mampton
Groves Sr., Mrs, Hampton. Sr., Miss. M.
Hampton, Miss Sheila Snashail, and
J. Parkinson, all of Vancouver.

C. Thomas, formerly of Abbotsford,
who has been serving in the WU.
Marines for the past three years, h
returned to Sumas where he is spend-
ing a holiday with his parents. He
visited friends in Abbotsford last week.

WEDNESDAY

‘SE: Elmo”

from the famous -
. English novel

Gifford Field Day
Enjoyed by Hundreds
Of School Children

The third annual Field Day Sports
for the children of Matsqui District
were held at Gifford on Friday, May 22.
The opening exercises began at 11 a.m.
when the pupils gathered in front of
the platform on the north side of the
hall and started the program with the
singing of ‘‘O Canada.’? Dr. J. Wood
presided at the piano. Immediately
following, R. Owen. chairman of the
Matsqui schoo] board, in a brief talk
told of the progress being made in
Matsqui schools and - encouraged the
pupils to strive to attain a higher
standard of efficiency. After the sing-
ing of ‘‘God Save the King,’? the
pupils saluted the flag as they marched
on past to flag-pole to other parts of
the grounds where lunch was served.

The Clearbrook Women’s Institute
prepared lemonade for the children and
coffee for the officials. Ice cream,
which was provided by the school board
was distributed by the Matsqui P.T.A.

At one o’vlock the races commenced
when the eleven “public schools com-
peted for the shield, which was to be
given ms first prize, and A silver eup
as second prize. Theetwo high selools
also competed for @ shield,

Those acting as judges were Reeve
A. MeCallum, GC. O’D..Bell, and R. L.
McCulloch, G. H. Loach and J~ Wood
Much interest was
and when the scores
were counted it was announeed that the

high school shield had, been won by
Matsqui High School. Ridgedale Pablie
School awarded the shield, which

for the two previous years was held by
Matsqui School.

Matsqui School having the second
highest score was presented with the
cup, which was won by Mt. Lehman
last year,

Movie-Making in Canadian Rockies

scene from ‘‘The

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1—Directing an Alaskan drama In Alberta. 2—A Northern villain hiding in the Rockies.
B—A ceteris Thomas Meighan and screened near Banff.

iomas Meighan.

ile it may be true that in the
making of moving pictures Can-|ing, he proceeded to film “The For-
ada lags a trifie behind the United
States, there is at least one particu-

lar in which American producers are
becoming more and more dependant
upon the Dominion for the proper
Production of their super-films. And
that particular is—scenery.

They may have their stars, their
mechanical contrivances, their ex-
Perience and their wealth, but dur-

the past few years they have
learned that for sheer beauty of
Scenery and splendor of “settings”,
the Canadian Pacific Rocky Moun-
tains are unsurpassable, That this
discovery was made at all is due
mainly to one, Mr. Ernest Shipman.

Two or three years ago it occurred
to Mr. Shipman (who has produced
some notable pictures in his time)
that there were certain spots in the
Rocky Mountains, such as Banff,
Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and their
environs, which were, on account of
their singular beauty, admirably
adapted to the production of North-
ern dramas. So he marshalled his
forces, placed his beloved mega-
phone securely under his arms and
paperked, via the Canadian Pacific

ailway, for the Rocky Mountains.

Were, ‘with Henry MacRae direct-

eigner” near the shores of Lake
Louise, with the magnificent moun-
tains for a background, and, for a
Stage, one of the most exquisite
spots onearth. The result was that,
not only did he produce a splendid
picture but that the Rockies sprang
into instant popularity as a setting
for northern dramas.

Since then scores of other “super-
films” have been produced and many
villains have paid the penalty of
their foul deeds, many modest maid-
ens have yielded to the wooing of
strong, silent men; many dauntless
heroes have faced the nameless ter-
rors of the Alaskan wilds, on the
peaceful shores of Emerald Lake and
the innocent highway between Banff
and Windermere.

Among the most notable pictures
screened entirely or in part, with the
Rockies for a background, are “Back
to God's Country’, “The River's
End”, “The ) Alaskan”, “Empty
Hands’, “The Sky Pilot”, “Glen-
garry Schooldays’,, “The Man From
Glengarry”, “The Valley of Silent
Men”, “Frivolous Sal’, “Strongheart”
and “The Foreigner”.

you sit in your favorite movie house
and gaze in silent admiration on the
forbidding beauty of Alaska, the
hills of Shasta or the still Sierras,
you are, in ieality, gazing at some-
hing far nearer home, not nearly so
forbidding and infinitely more beau~
tiful—the Rocky Mountains them-
selves,

So, America may have her Holly-.
wood and her monopoly of the in-
dustry, but now that the value of the
Rockies as a place where people may
shoot the rapids, kill each other,
make love, win fortines and indulge
in the other pleasant pastimes pecu-
Mar to moviedom, has been realized,
it is to be hoped that Canada's Dosi-
tion in the realm of the silent drama
will shortly become more prominent
than it has been in the past. )

The Rockies are now easily ac-
cessible, there are Canadian Pacifico
hotels at some of the most attractive
Doints, the light, atmosphere and
other conditions are good, and there
Is no reason in the world why they
should not eventually become a ver-

The chances are, then, that when

itable “Hollywood of the Hills”

rail ast 2s abe