_ is all the work being done. umas & Matsqui News Sixteenth Year. No. 23 2,200 Families Read The News Wednesday. June 8th, 1938 88% Coverage of District $1.20 per Year Relief Work Ceases In Matsqui Municipality; Aid Is Necessary Before It With the cessation of unemploy- ment relief work, trucks, graders, tractors and other equipment stands idle in Matsqui, Failing to receive an answer from the Provincial Go- yernment to its appeal for financial assistace to enable it to continue unemploymet relief, the coucil clos- ed down all but emergency works at the week-end. Two damaged bridges are being repaired in order to reopen thoroughfares and that Questioned degarding the situation Reeve George Cruickshank stated on Tuesday night that relief work can- not be resumed until the municipal- ity is able to complete some finan- celal with body— it has reached the limit of its bor- rowing power until taxes currently due come in on September 16. Only arrar Can Be Resumed a few aged and cases the municipal- ity is ordinarliy responsible for can be assisted. A total of 162 heads were on unemployment in Matsqui during May. there were 28 heads of families as indigent cases. Relief cheques for May were paid on May 27 and the intimation was made then that un- less government assistance was forthcoming there would probably be no June cheques. The Fraser Valley Reeves’ Asso- ciation is seeking an appointment with Premier Pattullo to discuss the situation which is critical in other districts as well at Matsqul. Owing to financial stringency, Langley also has shut down its road machinery. Its relief cheques for May, it is understood, were not paid until yesterday. of families relief rolls In addition Safety Line On Highway Is Extended Gratification is being expressed throughout the south side of the Fraser Valley that the yellow safety line on the Trans-Canada highway ‘has finally been completed to Chilli- wack, With new and much more efficient equipment, the provincial ‘works crew carried the line through Abbotsford and on to the Cherry ‘City last week. With the exception of a few short stretches slated for Surface treatments, the safety line now extends from New Westminster to Chilliwack and will later be con- tinued eastward. This project is one the Abbots- ford & District Board of Trade has consistently adyocated and secured the endorsation for at the Spring Session of the Associated ‘Boards of ‘Trade of the Fraser Valley. FRANK WILSON TO BE PRINCIPAL OF NEW MISSION SCHOOL h Frank Wilson, B. Sc., M.A, for- merly principal of Matsqui high School, has been appointed principal of the new junior and senior high School which is to be created at Mission City. He was selected from over 30 applicants and his salary thas been set at.$2250 with an annual increase of $50 until a maximum of $2500 in reached. After leaving Matsqui, Mr. Wilson accepted the principalship of Prince George high shool. Last year he Was on the Department of Phil- osophy at the University of B.C. He will spend the summer at the Uni- versity of Washington, Seattle. MR. HENDERSON TO BE ORDAINED AT CATHEDRAL An Ordination Service will be held at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday at 11 a.m. Among those to be ordained priest is Frank Hender- son, incumbent of this district. As Many parishioners plan to attend the service, bus and car transporta- tion has been arranged and after “the service a basket lunch has been “arranged in Stanley Park. There will be no service in St. Margaret's _church, Bradner, on Sunday, but Evensong will be held at St. Matt- hews, Abbotsford, at 7.30 p.m, MR. AND MRS. G. FARMAN ENTERTAIN Ii HONOUR OF MR. AND MRS. J. JACOBSON A reception for immediate rela- tives was held at the home of. Mr, and Mrs. Gustay Farman on Mon- they entertained day evening when in honor of their daughter and son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J- Jacobson. - The rooms were daintily decorat- ed with pink and white streamers, white wedding bells and a profusion of pink and white roses and peon- was centred with a pink ta- fes. The table three-tiered wedding cake, pers and small vases of roses. Mr, and Mis. Jacobson, who were returned re- cently from a honeymoon spent in married in Vancouver, Victoria, Employees of C.N.R. shops at Port Mann last week returned to a 40-hour, five-day week, following a two-month working schedule of only eighteen days a month. Approximat- ely 210 are employed at present, Garden Wedding On Sunday at Ab vigeas A pretty wedding was solemnized at the Aberdeen home of Mr, and Mrs. William Middleton when their Second daughter, Audrey Snelgroye, Was united in marriage to Mr. Stan- ley Edward Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abrahamin Turner of Princeton, B.C, ; The ceremony was ‘performed by Rey. E..1. Braden, uncle of the bride. The wedding march was played by Miss Dorothy Chittenden and during the signing of the reg- ister, Mr. Bernard Braden Sang, Miss Kathleen Carson was the bride's attendant and the groom was supported by Mr. Gordon Sims, Fol- lowing the ceremony refreshments Were served by the friends of the bride, with Mrs. EB. D. Braden pre- siding at the urns. Mr. and Mrs. Turner will reside at “Squamish, i vs goa ——____s HAD TRUCK PASSENGERS Charged by Constable Morris of the Highway Patrol with carrying passengers in a freight vehicle with- out the proper license or permit, H. R. Pretty of Harrison Mills was fined $5 and costs by Magistrate G, F. Pratt in Abbotsford police court Monday. f ABBOTSFORD Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walters had as their guests over the week- end, Mrs. Mannie Walters and her mother, Mrs. Mullins of Longview, Washington. Mrs. Edith Bills ana family of St, Nicholas have moved to Mission. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Lowry of Abbotsford have taken up residence at Gifford. < George Reith Jr, of Wells, form- erly of Abbotsford, is on a month's vacation from: his work at the in- terior point- He renewed acquaint- ances in Abbotsford prior to leay- ing for New York, where he will witness the Louis-Schmeling fight. Announcement is made by the Abbotsford Commissioners that gar- den and lawn sprinkling may only be done beween the hours of 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. S. S. Smith of Travel Films is at present in Abbotsford in connection with the proposed filming of the Fraser Valley as announced when color films of the Cariboo were shown by A. E. Booth at a recent meeting of the Abbotsford and Dist- rict Board of Trade. Persons inter- ested may leave messages for Mr, Smith at The News office. Word has been received of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs, Rupert Phillips of Duncan, B.C, Mr. Phillips is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Phillips of Abbotsford, and Mrs. Phillips is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Feeney of New Westmin- ster, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gilchrist of Van- couver have come to Abbotsford to spend the summer with their daugh- ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Colin Fraser, Mr, George Smith and Mr. Karl Lind have gone to the Yukon on a mining trip. Ald, J. B. Dennis of Chilliwack is attending the I.0.0.F. convention in Vancouver this week. The well known auctioneer is grand warden in the order. “Ben” Sykes of Abbotsford has opened a shoe repair shop in the former Dr. Lukas premises. Recital of Sacred Music by Russian Church Choir A musical treat is in store for citizens of the A.S.M. area on Mon- day evening, June 13, when a recit- al of Russian sacred music will be given in Philip Sheffield Auditor- ium, Abbosford, by the choir of the Russian Orthodox Church, Vancouy- er. A chéir of 24 male voices, though sometimes lightened by feminine singers, this aggregation is very much in demand and, due to the fact that its members all have their own jobs to fill, it seldom leaves Vancouver. The visit to Abbotsford is‘made possible through the Direct- or of Education for this area under whose auspices the recital is being given. The time is 8.30 p.m. and there is no admission charge. ‘ Many Present at Confirmation Services Sunday On Sunday, His Grace, the Most Rev. the Archbishop of New West- minster coufirmed 23 candidates presented to him by the rector, Rey. F. Henderson These were divided between tho two ‘parishes as. fol- lows: St. Margaret's, Bradner: Roy Dupliex, Russell Barmeister, Fay Hanson, Dora Dupliex, Peggy Grey and Katherine Philps of Mt. Leh- man. St. Matthew's, Abbotsford. Ken- neth Shore, William Beetlestone, Donald McNeill, Thomas Bennett, Roy Beetlestone, Wilfred and Jack Bilezard, Daphne Winson, Katherine Webster, Kay and Fae Stewart, Nonnie Gilmour, Thelma Murphy, Georgine Morris and Mrs. G. Perley. This was the first confirmation Service held in Bradner since 1929, and over 90 persons attended. Holy Communion followed the Laying on of Hands at which the newly con- firmed made their first Communion. The Confirmation in Abbotsford was at 2.30 p.m. and 96 attended. His Grace gave a most inspiring ad- dress at both services and expressed himself as very pleased at the large class of candidates and the keen in- terest shown by the congregations. WAGE ACT CHARGES Suspended sentence was given by Magistrate Charles Bell in each of three cases under the Minimum Wage Act heard in Matsqui police court Friday. Back wages were ord- A delegation of Abbotsford Rate- Payers’ Association will attend the next meeting of the Town Commis- sioners and request additional infor- mation to that given by the Coun- cil in its reply to the queries re- cently submitted by the Association Members of the delegation ap- pointed at Monday night's meeting held in the Men’s Club are: Messrs. Benedict, Shore and Daly. The reply of the Commissioners, published in this issue of The News, Was not considered adequate by the meeting which was attended by some 25 persons, Particular anxiety was expressed in regard to the sta- tus of the fire brigade and the con- dition of its equipment. Commissioner Bader attended and answered a great many questions Delegation From Ratepayers’ Body Will Seek Additional Data From Commissioners submitted and at the close of the meeting received a heary vote of thanks. Regret was expressed that the other two members of the council were not present. > As regard: future water supplies, Commissioner Bader assured the meeting that all possible sources had been examined, checked and tested. Full information would be publish- ed, he stated, on the project finally selected. Streets would again be oiled, Mr. Bader stated, and this Fall one pre- pared for surfacing next year. President E. S. Plaxton presided and among those taking part in the discussions were Messrs. Benedict, Daly, Shore, Hunt,’Arnold, Mouldey, J. Weir, Gardiner, Hulton-Harrop, J. Lawrence. A. Webb. Carr-Lehman Nuptials at Bradner St. Margaret’s| Church, Bradner, was the secene of a quiet wedding, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, when Rey. F. S. Henderson united in marriage Miss Kate Lehman, daughter of the late Mr. aud Mrs, Tom Lehman of Mr, Lehman and Mr. J. P. Carr of Mt. Lehman. The bride, who unattended, wore a navy suit hat with accessories to match, a torsage o1 “white gardenias. The church, néarly filled with friends, was artistically decorated with mock orange and pink and white lupins, During the signing of the register the congregation sang “The Voice that Breathed O’er Eden, accompan- ied by Mrs. Loach on the organ. Mr. and Mrs. Carr left immediately after on a motoring trip, and will be away for a couple of weeks. On their return they will reside at Mt. Lehman, where Mr. Carr oper- ates a bulb and flower nursery. — MILK PROCESSING PLANT FOR MISSION An immediate start will be made on the construction of a new milk processing plant to be built at Mis- sion for the Mission Farm Products, Limited. The job is to be complet- ed by the first week in July. Es- timated cost is approximately $6000. The building is to be a 30 by 40 foot structure on property measur- ing 300 by 300 feet, located on the main highway just east of Mission. ered to be paid. Fraser A Success of the second and greatly enlarged A.S.M. Musical Festival | held in Abbotsford on May 26 and 27, has won a great deal of favor- able comment in musical circles throughout the Lower Mainland and in the press of the Coast cities and the Fraser Valley, Praise accorded by ‘Burton L. Kurth of Vancouver, adjudicator, to the singing of the various choral groups making up the 800 partici- pants from nearly 20 valley schools, has been widely reported, also the remarks of Miss Nancy Ferguson of Victoria, adjudicator of the folk dancing, who noted the groups ach- jeyed a freer and happier perform- ance than last year. “A Singing Valley” In an interview reported in The Chilliwack Progress, Mr, Kurth States: “This festival should do a great deal toward making the Fra- Ser Valley a singing valley, The teachers and conductors are to be congratulated on their industry and fn many cases, self-sacrifice.” He also said that the choirs suffered mostly from not having the oppor- tunity of practising with a piano @nd accompanist. In addition to his general sum- Mary (reported in last week’s News) Enlarged Musical Festival Wins Much Praise; May Make Lower | |us considerable technique ‘Singing Valley’’ second selection. The Abbotsford Elementary gave and fine Their second difficult compo- Page Four) phrasing” of words. selection, a rather (Continued on “THE POT BOILER” TO BE PRESENTED AT HIGH SCHOOL In the’ early afternoon of Thurs- day, June 16, John Oliver high school dramatic club from Vancouy- er, triple award winners a the re- cent drama festival in Victoria, will present their performance of ‘Pot Boiler” at Philip Sheffield high auditorium. June 16 will be the final day of the for quite a number of students. Between 2 and 5 p.m, there will be in the home economies," manual training and met- At 2 p.m. fashion parade, dis- school term displays al working departments, there will be a play of cotion sport dresses and other work is the home economics centre. Quite a few pieces of the pottery made by the night school having been fired and glazed, this work will be on dislpay between 3 and 4 p.m. CONSERVATIVE OFFICERS J. Green o Sardis was elected declaring the singing to be on a very high level, Mr. Kurth gave much helpful criticism to each entry and his remarks are recorded in as much detail as space permits. Choral Class 2 In grades 3 and 4, ten choirs Sang. The Grade 3 from Mission sang with a certainty of tone, al- though they were a little serious in their secon¢ song. The grade 4 from Mission sang with more cour- age and considerable sparkle in their)/fo 1938. president of Chilliwacy Riding Con- servative Asociation at the annual meeting held at Chilliwack on Fri- day night. He succeeds G. H. Loach j}of Bradner. D. S. Blacklock of Matsqui was named vice-president J. Swan of Chiliwack and M. M. Shore swapped offices and jretary and treasurer are sec- respectively, MLL.A. SPEAKS % ‘érnest Winch, M.L.A., (C.C.F.) ad- dressed a well-attended meeting at Poplar Community Hall on Monday. He dealt with the McDonald coal and gas report, cost of school books, contagious diseases and other top- ies. ‘C’ Street Work Only Awaits Ottawa Aid Ll. H. Eyres, M.L.A. of Chilliwack told the Associated Boards of Trade delegates at last Friday's meeting at Harrison Hot Springs that the extension of “C” street to connect Huntingdon with the Tras-Canada Highway at Abbotsford had been approved and only awaited confirm- ation of the Federal Government's undertaking to contribute toward the cost of the work. Eight A.S.M. Delegates . Abbotsford & District Board of Trade was represented by 8 mem- bers: President Angus Campbell, H. Beetlestone, BP. S. Plaxton, H. §. Andrews, Ralph Gram, Moris Pihl and Mel. Fadden. The meeting was the largest quart- erly session held to date, every member board being well represent- ed. North Vancouver was selected as venue for the next meeting. Endorse Link Dealing with other road matters, the Associated Boards endorsed the Proposed completion of the Harrison- Haig road, promised by the Provin- cial Government during the recent PARTIAL HOLIDAY w“hursday, June 9, set aside for observance o. the birthday of King George VI, is only a partial holiday in British Columbia. Government and civic offices, schools and banks will close, but retail stores and oth- er private business generally will remain open. Institute Finds Soil Tests of Great Interest A soil demonstration by Mr, Alex. Woods, assistant in the agronomy department at “the University of B:C: “stole the show" at the meeting of Poplar Farmers’ Institute on Thurs- day night. ‘Tobacco growing and cold storage, also billed as high- lights, had a bare look-in. Mr. Woods brought a portable soil testing kit to the meeting and in addition to his talk tested two samples submitted by President R. Laxton, chairman of the meeting, These he tested for nitrogen, potash, phosphate and acidity determination. One was a peat soil and the speaker outlined the process necessary to make it into agricultural land. Mr. Woods was invited, and agreed, to pay a return yisit to Poplar, He spent a year in New Zealand on a N\Z. research felowship in dairying and goes to Cornell University in September on another research fel- lowship. Mr. f Ralph Gram gave an outline of the purpose and use of the locker cold storace plant to be erected in Abbotsford. Mr, J, McVittie, to- bacco. experi from Sumas area, will address the institute on tobacco Srowing possibilities at a later date. J. S. Daly, vice-president Abbots- ford and District Board of Trade, accompanied the Speakers to the meeting. More than 50 attended the meeting. MATSQUI The annua! eae of the Mats- qui Parent-Teacher Association will be held in the chuch parlor on Friday at 3 p.m, Mrs, A. Gibbs and sons of Cal- Sary have made their home in Matsqui Village. Mr. Gibbs ployed by Leslie Baynes, Mr. Frank Wilson substituted at the Matsqui school is em- during the ab- sence of Mix Eleanor Cameron. Miss Jessie Henry spent the week-end jn Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. H. Vosburgh had as their guests recently the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Culp of Sar- dis and also Mrs. A. Culp and child- ren of Jasper, Alta. Mr. and Frank Wilson and Miss Grace Hurum spent the week- end Mrs. in Vancouver. Miss L. Wescott and Miss Grace Hurum were guests of honor at a tea and handkerchief shower on Tuesday when Mrs. R. Rottluff en- tertained in their honor. Mrs. Wes- cott leaves shorly to make her home in Mission and Mfss Hurum leaves at tho end of the month for a three-months’ visit to the British Isles and Norway, The pushing through of the 24 mile gap on the Hope-Princeton road was a'so urged, as a national defence measure, to provide an al- ternative route to the Fraser Canyon road as well as a route shorter by 180 miles to British Columbia's southern interior, The proposal will be again called to the attention of the Hon. Ian Mackenzie, Minister of Defence. Urge Better Service Chilliwack had a resolution urging the building of a bridge to replace the Agassiz-Rosedale ferry, but with- drew it in order not to detract or impede the progres of the two road projects. The need of more adequate ferry service at this point will how- ever be urged especially in view of the anticipated increased travel re- Sulting from the Scenic Circle and other publicity and tourist efforts. Scenic Loop Publicity The International Scenic Loop As- sociation and its recently issued pub- licity folders were prominent at the meeting. During the luncheon every- one present received a copy of both folders. WASYLENCHUKS ARE CONVICTED ON BANK ROBBERY CHARGES John Wasylenchuk and William Wasylenchuk, Vedder Mountain, were convicted in assize court at New Westminster on Friday of the robbery of the Royal Bank at Lang- ley Prairie on aJnuary ‘24. It was the second time the bro- thers had been tried on this charge. On the first occasion, earlier in the current assize, the” jury disagreed. Senttences imposed by Mr. Jusice Fisher were: William Wasylenchuk, seven years, John Wasylenchuk, eight years. rs Donations to May Day Fund Acknowledged Tirms and individuals contributing to May Day funds included the fol- lowing, according to a list submitted by Loyal True Blue Lodge No, 244, sponsors of the fete: A. H. Harrop, $5; A. H. Ashdown, $3; A. Burnier, $1; Merritt's Cafe, $2; Safeway Stores, $3; H. Hender- son, $2; H. S, Andrews, $3; B. 7, Weir, $1; C. Stewart, 50c¢; 1, Hisaoka, $1; C. Nelson, $3; J. S. Daly, $1; EB. A. Hunt, $1.50; Jacartin Garage, $2; J. Anderson, $1; V. C. Stordy, $2; p. Willan, $1; G, Heppner, 25c; A. Mc- Donald, 50c, G, Black, Pit Ge C. Grant, $1; J. A. Jones, 50c; A. Bee- croft, 50c; Abbotsford Bekery, $2; Cc. Weir, $2; J. Lawrence, 50c; Benedict & Co., $1; Rosebay Gardens $1; M: C. Walker, $1; Jackson's Confec- tlonery $2; P, M. Zalesky $1; J. Roberts, $1; Anon, 50c; Abobtsford Motors, $3; Dr, Lukas, $1; Abbots- ford Brokerage, $2.50; Hotel Atan- fard, $10; Overwaitea Ltd., $2; Su- mas Municipality, $10; Abbotsford Lumber Co.. $5; Canadian Legion, $5; Matsqui Hall Ass'n. $10.16. Assistance of the following is also acknowJedged by the True Blua Lodge: A. R. Gosling, Alyin Webb, Valley Lumber Co., A. S. M. News, Abbotsford Theatre, Sumas Theatre. O. W. Benedict, .