bbotsford, Sumas; Matsqui News ©

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ABBOTSFORD, B.C.,

Thursday, January 29, 1925

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NOTICE OF CANDIDATURE

| Mo the Electors of the

~~ Village of Abbotsford

“If elected for another term as Com-

lissioner, it will be my effort to pur-
kad definite program of improve-

Ments now that we have funds to start

¥ ith. My plan includes improvement

"of Essendene across the tracks, cutting
and making safe McCallum road cor-

_ Mer, graveling streets and more side-
walk improvements, and a continuance
of my policy of careful, thrifty ad-
ministration.

E. A. HUNT

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STATEMENT OF PLATFORM
To the Electors of the

Village of Abbotsford

Tf elected as commissioner I can
promise a straight, business-like ad-
ministration of our village affairs,
™ which I have been and am deeply
interested.

0. W. BENEDICT

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_ STATEMENT OF PLATFORM
~ if re-elected I will give electors no
cause to complain at my services and
will continue to pursue a careful
policy that will keep village affairs
in good shape.
J. HIGGINSON

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STATEMENT OF PLATFORM
To the Electors of the
Village of Abbotsford
_ Having been nomirated as a Can-
‘didate for Commissioner for the next
solicit your vote and
Being an inhabitant of
Abbotsford for the last 19 years I
ve always taken an interest in its
ind development.
ne of the first Commissioners
to launch the Incorporation
I am fairly well conversant

rear’s* working of the mové-
T think, amply justified the
en, The coming year with a
balance in hand and in-

Board of Trade |
Considers Suspension

The second attempt to continue the
annual meeting of the Abbotsford and|
District Board of Trade was made on
Tuesday evening in the Masonic hall
but without success. The attendance
numbered about 15, but no proprietor
merchants were present, the crowd be-
ing limited to farmers, salaried mana-
gers, three Customs officials and one
reporter. In the absence of A, Mc-
Callum, president A. Campbell, vice-
president, occupied the chair and agreed
with the views expressed by W.
Blatchford and others that the district
business fraternity were not doing jus-
tice to their opportunities, or to the
residents of the tributary district, par-
ticularly Sumas prairie, where the far-
mers were in urgent need of encour-
agement and advice from the district
business organization. Such evident
apathy, it was pointed out, will ulti
mately react most harmfully upon Ab-
botsford. The question of - member-
skip fees was discussed, and an at-
tempt made to elect officers, but the
incongruity of the situation being re-
alized this detail was postponed. As
an amendment to suspension of the
organization, al further attempt will
be made to hold another meeting on
February 9, when if attendance is not
more encouranging winding up will un-
doubtedly be proceeded with.

Auxiliary to Purchase
Hospital Equipment Now

At the annual meeting of the
Women’s Auxiliary to the M. S. A.
Hospital, held last Wednesday, excel-
lent reports were given by the pres-
ident, Mrs. H. Fraser, and the treas-
urer, Mrs. T. Kirkpatrick, showing
that last year had been a most suc-
cessful one and that_ the association
is in a healthy financial condition,

The officers of last year were all re-
elected, namely: president, Mrs. H,
Fraser; Ist. vice-president, Mrs. A, M.
King; 2nd. vice-president, Mrs, F.

i ly and
_ administered shonld bring a
ght reduction in taxes.
Tf elected I will give my best serv-
" Ices for any movement beneficial to
the Community.
JOHN E. PARTON

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STATEMENT OF PLATFORM
‘To the Electors of the
Village of Abbotsford
» I stand for lower taxes, economical
‘Wire protection, street improvements
and trees, am opposed to plunging into
uncertain expense, and believing in
guarding the interests of our perman-
ent citizens first. last and all the time
Tf elected I will be on the job at all
times necessary.
F. MARSHALL

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ABBOTSFORD HOTEL GUEST LIST

Following is the Abbotsford Hotel
guest list for the past week: G. Jersey
of Bellingham; M. Nichol, Mission;
Mrs. D. M. Coughlan, Langley; E.
Webster, F. Fink, H. Merritt and C.
Ties of Seattle; N. A. Nascou, Alder-
grove; Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, H, Mar-
tin, J. Laup, 8. Hacker, R. McGowan,
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Lewis, Clara Ehlers
and L. J. Cummings, all of Belling-
ham; J. A- McDonald of New West-
minster; Mr. and Mrs. O. Churchill of
Seattle; and the following from Van-
couyer: A. C. Forest, G. A. Lees, J.D.
Dinsmore, E. G. Beasale, H. F. Alder-
dice, H. E, Gilmore, A. McManus, J.
_Boyle,L. J. Champlin, A. J. McDonald,
Fran Mauby, Viola Franklin, P.
‘Evans, J. V. Smith, L. Hagga‘ety,
+R. M- Condell, A. Currie, O, H. Gron-
amy, A. Lambert, W. Mitchell, P. A.
‘Langway, J. Singer, Thos, H. Ingram,
_H. E. Thornton, D. Ormaby, U. Slater,
W. S. Gardinér, A. C. Mills, Mr. and
’ Mrs. J. James, D. Oben, G. Saldry,
_&. reen, L. Pyle, J. R.Reid, J. Downs,
/ Mr, and Mrs. Miggins, Frank Miggins
, Jean Bruce, A. M. Frith, ©. F.
der, A. S. Hipwell, M. D. McDonald
J. A. Morris; E. Suarwood and
of Bellingham,

en @ Man’s a Man,’’— a real

picture at the Abbotsford theatre to-

night (Wednesday).

The Crescent Pool Room has been
taken over from Atkins and Patch by
Messrs. Atkins and Gardiner, propri-
etors of tke Abbotsford Hotel. Mr.

Marshall; secretary, Mrs. R. L, Me-
Cullock; treasurer, Mrs, T. Kirkpat-
rick. Mrs. Swift and Mrs, McCulloch
Were also returned on the hospital
purchasing committee,

Mrs. Mutch was appointed as repres-
entative on the Hospital Board, and
Mrs. J. K. MecMenemy to represent
the Auxiliary and vote at the annual
nieeting of the Board of Directors.
A motion was passed and unanimous-
ly carried that the Auxiliary purchase
all necessary running equipment for
the hospital for the coming year now,
before anything else is undertaken.
The ladies . consider that by buying
this equipment at the one time, ox-
pense and inconvenience ean be saved
and the work of supplying needed
articles simplified.

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The new Matsqui counci) met or
Thursday, determined to drive slowly
on account of the bank debt of $18,000
facing the council, A loan by-law for
the borrowing of $45,000 was passed
to meet the overdraft and provide
moneys until taxes come in.
Councillor Gledhill was reappointed
chairman of finance. Reeve McCallum
constituted the whole council a board
of works with recommendations that
the year’s estimates in roadwork be
made at once, before the rate is struck.
John Le Feuvre was reappointed
municipal clerk, with A. N, 8. Beaton
as assistant.

Village Candidates
Announce Plans

About thirty electors turned out on
Monday evening to attend a meeting
in the Alexandra, at which nominees
for the office of village commissioner
declared their platforms. J. J, McPhee
occupied the chair.

F,. 8. Thorn in expressing himself
critically referred to the concrete walk
laid on Gladys avenue and also though‘
the auditing of the Corporatio n ac-
counts should have been done by a
professional auditor not a ratepayer
in the town. Commissioner Webster
pointed out in reply to this that the
Act did not stipulate a chartered man
and that it was in the interests of
economy that Mr. McPhee was ap-
pointed. Mr. McPhee stated also that
the fee had been prescribed hy the

A Big Job in Housekeeping for Globe Circumnavigators.

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Above Is seen the “Empress of France,” with {nset, a corner of her dining salon.

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From the dlagram one gathers an Impression of the great

amount of supplies this vessel carries on her round-the-world cruise.

OOT-BLACKING and polishing as a steady diet is to most people
B more objectionable: than dishwashing. Yet there are some who
take a pride and pleasure in this occupation and actually shine in it.
A little blacking goes a long way and gives a high polish, but knowing
even this, the bootblack on the Empress of France, now stocking up for
the round-the-world cruise she will commence on leaving New York Jan-
wary 15th did not quail when he saw a hundred-weight of boot polish
being run up the gang plank for him. As a matter of fact he beamed.
Each task is but a means to an end and although he may be called
upon to see that many square miles of shoes are shined, he will have
an opportunity of wiping the dust of many lands from them, and seeing
something of these lands beside. His office was sought after, as were all
others on the ship.

But dealing with huge figures, one would think that at least the
chefs on this giant Canadian Pacific Steamship would be to some extent
awed by what is before them. Think, Madame Housewife, of having to
prepare 185,000 pounds of vegetables, of having to roast 53,000 pounds
of beef, 37,000 pounds of lamb, 27,200 pounds of other fresh meats and
2,750 pounds of sausages. Would it not tend to take some of the joy
out of a four month cruise? Yet this is the task of the stewards’ de-
partment of the cruising Empress Supposing that with the necessary
assistance you had to prepare 12,000 pounds of chickens, 7,000 of capons,
4,000 of ducklings, 2,000 of goslings, 8,000 of turkeys, 2,300 of guinea

fowl, pigeons, quail, etc., and innumerable game fowl for the table
en route; would you be so keen on your trip?

All joking apart, the unattached young ladies who figure on the
passenger list will be thrilled to know that the aggregate weight of
the nuts aboard totals 1600 pounds, and the unattached young men will
be equally pleased to learn that on all the ship there are only 40 cases
of lemons. But the little boys! It will indeed go hard with them. For
some hard hearted purchasing agent, with no little boys of his own, has
ordered 16,650 tablets of toilet soap, 17,700 pounds of soft soap, 65 gak >
Ions of liquid salt. water soap, and two tons of scouring soap, and
soap powder! He thinks that 6,000 Polar Bars and Esquimaux Pies are
going to compensate for all this!

It seems that Dad has been looked after very well. Canadian Pa-
cific cruise officers tell us that for the round-the-world trip of the Mim-
press of France, some 52,170 bottles of various shapes and sizes have
been taken aboard, and in addition 54,700 bottles of mineral waters.

A few other outstanding figures in connection with the four months
supplies for the 450 or 500 passengers are- as follows: 750 cases of
Canadian apples, 250 cases of grape fruit, 36 barrels of grapes, 500
pounds of dates, 890 lobsters and crabs, 20,000 pounds of fresh fish,
3,864 pounds of coffee, 30,150 pounds of sugar, 2,280 of tea, 250 gallons
of olives, 5,600 pounds of salt, 1,780 bottles of sauce, 120,000 pounds of
flour, 10,000 pounds of butter, 22.250 pounds of bacon and hams, 50,000
drinking straws, 43,000 menu cards—and so on. Fresh fruits, vegetables,
fish, milk and eggs will be purchased in considerable quantities to meet
requirements as the cruise progresses. Fifteen thousand, four hundred
tons of fuel oil will be used by the cruising steamer,

no borrowing, main street
ments, chemical fire engine, macadam-
ized cinder walks, trees for streets,
@ village-owned grader and drag,, and
reduction of business taxes,

J. Parton announced his platform as
previously reported herein.

O. W, Benedict said he ran last year
but had not ‘‘ran fast enough;’’ this
year he koped to do better. We had the
foundation of a good little town and
if elected he would do his best to push
it ahead. He stood for a chemical fire
engine and recited his experience in a
small town where a devastating fire
could have been checked had such a
unit been ayaiable.

Dr. Swift announced that A.H. Har-
Trop was unable to attend, but was
sending a letter to be read explaining
his platform, but the meetingg closed
without the communication
ceived.

Mr. Webster also read a letter from
Culliton and McDonald the ‘conerete
eontractors in which they guaranteed
to make good the defective sidewalk.
One or two minor complaints were
registered about produce peddlers,
and early closing’ which Mr. Webster
eonsidered was a matter for the pro-
vineial constable to attend to. Mr.
MePhee’s criticism of the placing of
two street lights was referred by Mr.
Webster to the Cotincil as a proper
proceedure,

Commissioner Hunt explained the
origin of the report that he was re-
tiring and referred to- the balance
sheet as proof that past administra-
tion had been sound. He promised a

being re-

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Council and that he was not ‘scabbing
F. Marshall clearly defined his plat-

Atkins bas returned to Chilliwack.

sissy elected. He stood for thrift,

of this policy if re-elected
A further vote of thanks was ten-
dered the retiring Council for their

good service. Incorporated in the

improve-| motion was special mention of Clerk

Hayes. who. at a nominal salary had
given the Village worthy service and
kad broken new ground in placing the
Corporation upon an established basis.
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MATSQUI

Mr. and Mrs, Joe Fredrickson and
Miss Carrie Fredrickson motored to
Bellingham last week, Miss Fredrick-
son going on to Seattle to resume her
duties.

The postponed Christmas concert of
the Ridgedale school children
given on Thursday. evening.

Miss Ruth Lidstrom and Mr. Arthur
Gustafson were quietly married last
week,

was

F. Smith was a business visitor in
Vancouver last Saturday.

homes during the week-end, ong
home of J. Fabor, and the other the | project
home of Mrs. Elizabeth Payne.

Fire totally destroyed two Mission |
the

Three- men were crushed te death in
slide last week at a hydro-
Wash., just

a land
near Concrete,

tover the border.

The Girls’ Club ‘‘Myron’’ will meet
at the home of Mrs G.
Saturday afternoon.

The Sunbeam Club will meet in the

Farman on

Lutheran Church on Saturday at 2.30,
David A. Harrison spent two weeks!
at Vancouver and Delta whore he vis-
ited cousins, Mrs. T, Wilson of Ladner
returning with him to visit her sister,
Mrs. W. Harrison. |
Mrs. Wilson returned to Ladner on
Friday, accompanied by D. A. Harrison
for a few more days.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rey. T. S. Paton, B.A., Minister
Sunday, February 1

10 a.m.—Sunday School and Adult
Bible Class; 11 a, m, Subject:
‘«Strength for the Day.’’ Children’s |
Talk: “‘The Story of a Cabin Boy;’’
8 p.m—Seryice at St. Paul’s Church,
Huntingdon); 7.80 p. m—Special ad-
dress, Subject> ‘‘Has the Church Fail-
ed to Reach the Man on the Streets?”’

Home-made Repairs

to Telephones

The telephone is an intricate and sensitive instrument, and

attempts on the part of a subscriber to carry out his own re-
pairs and adjustments are apt to do more harm than good. If
there !s anything wrong with your telephone, notify the tele-

phone company and a repairman will call.

Do not try to keep a loose mouth-
piece in place by squeezing it in with
paper or tinfoil, “This is likely to in-

terfere with talking.

British Columbia Telephone Company