The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada • Page 1

PUBLISHED IX THE INTEREST OF THE FERTILE CHILLIWACK VALLEY. TWENTY FIRST YEAR. NC. CHILLIWACK, B. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1911.

$1.00 A YEAR. CORNER STONE WELL AND TRULY LAID Dr. Young, Provincial Secretary, Performs Ceremony of Laying Cornerstone. Pliilantrophic Work Started Three Years Ago, Becoming a Reality by Public's United Work. The long talked of Chllllwack Hospital la at last assuming the appearance of becoming a reality and an established public institution of the place.

First mooted three year.s ago by the young men of this city and valley, who by a minstrel show, successfully recited two evenings at the Opera House and gave towards the funds its first substantial bank account, the work has srwn and prospered In good hands until at last the ibuilding has been started and is now in a fair way to completion. The cornerstone of the hospital was laid on Friday last with ceremonial services by Dr. Young, Provincial Secretary and Minister of Education. To him was given tire honor of placing the cornerstone, in which was inscribed the words "Chllllwack Hospital, erected A.D. 1911." Under neath this stone In a recepticle cut In the cement was deposited a glass jar or sealer containing the circulating coins of the realm, the manuscript containing the list of municipal officers, the Hospital Board, and the contemporary newspapers of Chllll wack.

Aiding in the ceremonies were the memibers of the rural and city councils, the mem'bers of the hospital board and the clergymen of the city and valley. The ceremony connected with the laying of the stone took place directly after the arrival of the noon tram from New Westminster, auto mobiles being ipressed into service to convey the officials to the site of the hospital. The Chllllwack Hospital, which is now In the course of construction, under the supervision of C. L. Street, of this city, will have provision for at least 14 persons at one time.

More can be accommodated if found neces sary. There will be private, semi private and public wards. The structure has been planned with a view to enlargement, if necessary, at some future date without interfering or in any way injuring the architectural design or scheme of the building. A caretaker's and culinary department of ample proportions; nurses quarters and a commodious laundry are included In the building. The cost of the structure when completed, with plumbing and steamntting and heating, and equipped ready for the reception of patients, will be about $10,000.

This amount has raised mainly through the efforts of the public spirited citizens by subscriptions, concerts, the selling of tags, and by donations from the government of British Columbia and tne councils. The ladies of the various denominational bodies In the tvalley have taken the work up and to them must be credited a very great deal of the success in thetindertaking. Donations of furniture and housekeeping utensils have been made by many of the enterprising merchants and ithe benevolent lodges and associations have signified their intentions of maintaining private wards. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy the first week of July and when thai time arrives, the Hospital Board expects be able to give out that every cent of cost that has been paid and the hospital free of debt. To provide for upkeep and maintenance of the Institution, a strong petition has been circulated and signed by prominent citizens who agree to give annually a stated sum.

These sums vary from $5.00 to $100.00, according to the financial standing and open heartednes for the cause. An annual donation Is expected from the council and the government of British Columibla being liberal in the cause of caring for the sick and afflicted will give liberally towards the work. In the face of the prospects before the Hospital Board for maintenance it does not seem difficult, as some less optimistic people have predicted to maintain the Institution. Of course, it Is agreed that It must be kept up through the work of charity on the part of many citizens, but the cause for which the work Is done is done well, merits the support of the pulblic. The excursion train from New Westminster to this city was composed of three large cars, which were loaded with people, taking advantage of the reduced ate to enjoy an outing and visit Chilliwack.

MADE AT THE The Affair From Success and The of and "well planned of Nations has come and gone, and in its going there is left another memory of the successfully carried out functions arising from the schemes efforts of the ladies of the valleyof Chilfiwack. The Feast of Nations was the suggestion of Mrs. Grossman and har daughter, Miss Elva, who, coming to this city a place where big suhemes for charity are carried to u. successful issue, knew no reason why Chilliwack with Its quota of willing women workers could not also be named as one of the foremost cities in this line. The undertaking at first was thought to be too large, but the optimism and enthusiasm Inspired by the few soon spread to the others and together whole community worked for the good of Chilliwack.

The unount of money aimed at by the ladies of the valley to be raised at the Feast of Nations was $1,000. This they succeeded In reaching and $600 more as a grand result of their labor. $100 of this will, it is expected, be required to disburse the expenses leaving the grand total of $1,500 to devoted the use of the building fund of the hospital. The 'work of undertaking a scheme such as that of the Feast of Nations is an enormous one when everything is "reviewed and As the name implies it was a feast provided by the ladies of the various churches and their branches throughout the valley representing the many divisions and nationalities comprising the British Empire and their great Anglo Saxon ally, the United States. Japan too, as one of the foremost nations of the world and In' keeping with her relations to Great Britain offered her services and was In the vanguard when the financial summing up took place.

It was a grand representation of the policies of these three In their charitable dispositions and aid to the needy. Some time early last December the plans for the Feast of Nations began to assume shape. At Mrs. Grossman's residence the first meting was held and organization made. Soon It grew from this small beginning until a public meeting place was almost too small to hold those who were enthusiastic for it.

At the early meetings a general committee was formed and at subsequent meetings various working sub committees were appointed to look after the work. The general committee was composed of the following Convener, Mrs. E. J. Boucher; secretary, Miss Grossman; treasurer, Miss Hunter, hall manager, Mr.

C. Grossman; chairman of luncheon, A. L. Coote; programme, Mrs. Thomas.

The two gentlemen named on the committee to aid the ladies were selected for the reason of their great executive abfiity in work of this kind and for their readiness to give their time and talents towards anything that tends for the good of the place. The judgment of the ladies in this (election was good, and to these gentlemen and their assistants, much credit is due. In the drafting of the various subcommittees, the same care was shown as in that of the general committee. Those representing England, which was carried out by the ladies of St. Thomas church, were: Mrs.

Grossman, convener; and Mesdames Duthie, Pelly, Jackson, Spencer, Coote and Watson. A booth beautifully planned and constructed by Mr. Brock, was a characteristic representation of Ye Olde Country Inn. From this booth were sold the daintiest of articles and the handiwork of the ladies of St. Thomas.

The Chilliwack Methodist church committee was composed of Mesdames Barber, Sleighholme, Knight, Chapman, C. E. Eckert, Lester and Hut ton, with Mrs. D. H.

Day as the convener. These ladies represented Japan, and from their pretty flowery Japanese Tea Gardens, they dispensed delicious cups of tea and cake, dainty and delicate articles of merchandise and the gorgeous and beautiful flowers of Japan. An attraction that Is most worthy of note in the Japanese FEAST Beginning to End One of Unqualified a Credit to the Efforts of the Ladies of Chilliwack Tea Gardens was a large palm, fully five feet In height, which was the gift of Mr. J. H.

Chapman, and which brought the handsome price of $17, and became the property? of R. A. Henderson, C.E. The ladles of the Japanese booth, like those of Ye Olde Country Inn," were dressed in the costume of the nation represented and like butterflies, flitted about, here, there and everywhere, tirelessly anxious to attend and serve. The ladies of Carman Methodist church represented our own ambitious and haughty little nation Canada.

The committee appointed to carry it out were composed of Mesdames Ford, Hall, Pearson, and Miss Holmes and Miss 'Hunter as convener. In a typical pioneer cabin, made of elm logs, the old fashioned caboose or fireplace, the "Ladles of the Snow," in this case summer, were tireless workers. To the ladies" of handicapped as they were by distance, must be given, the credit of the largest earnings at any of the booths. Home made maple candy and syrup, dainties perhaps that were foreign to many of our pioneers, but nevertheless typical of Canada, wercsold from the Log Cabin. Cooke's Presbyterian church committee was composed of Mesdames Caskey, Reeves, Douglass, Mcintosh and "Co'wen, and Mrs.

H. Eckert as convener. The Presbyterians as the esta blshed denomination of old Scotland, selected the cottage of Roibbie Burns, from which to dispense their ware. Robbie Burns' Cottage fairly bristled with things Scottish, and products characteristic of the land of hills and heather. A bright red tartan encased the booth; flags of Scotland flaunted around and about it; the Rampant Lion and the Scottish Thistle embelliehed on the arms of old Scotland evoked the "Hoot Mon," and made many a heart from the Hielands to beat faster at the "sight.

Within Robbie Burns' cottage wera the wholesome oat cakes and Scottish shortbread, If not the steaming haggis. Highland lassies dressed in the bonnet and iplald, fair to look upon, were there In plenty to attend and to do grace to their nation. Last but least by any means was the Kilkenny Cabin of Ireland. This little representation from the Green Isle across the seas was planned and carried out by the Douglas Chapter Children of the Empire. The committee in charge was composed of Misses G.

Royds, D. Royds, Ella Ba llss, D. Thornton, E. Thornton, D. Grossman, E.

Grossman, Grace Grossman, Stanley Henderson and Carl Grossman, and Miss Stiff, convener Although the major portion of the committee was young and scarcely In its teens, the memibers composing it carried themselves through with credit and the representation of the nation was perhaps the best of any. The Kilkenny Cabin was quaint and smat tered of the bogs. Characteristic of the country was the hospitableness of the Inmates. The green 'kerchiefed and red kilted, dark eyed colleens enticed many to of the sweet potatoes and rich buttermilk. For souvenirs of the Kilkenny Cabin at the Feast of Nations were sold little squares of turf from the bogs of Ireland, imported for the purpose.

These were tied with green ribbon attached to which was a card with the in green Ink "Turf from Old Ireland." A small white pig with a green ribbon around Its neck graced one corner of the calbin, and was evidence that provision was being made for the paying of the annual rent. A coll of rope, too, was there, used in this case for a guessing contest, but nevertheless emblematic of the tragic ending of t6o many representatives of this hot headed, but warm hearted people. Pretty as any at the Feast of Nations was the Colonial Hall representing the United States, our sister nation to the souch. In charge of this was a committee composed of Mesdames. Stewart, Macken, Denholm and Davles, and Mrs.

Sproat as convener. Charming ladies costumed in the now regulation stars and stripes waited in the cool and Inviting rotun 0 da of the Colonial Hall and dispensed crisp white pop corn and brown roasted pea nuts, and served tasty meals of sausage, Boston baked pumpkin pie and all the other New England table delicacies. Then there was the pay streak. This novel and paying department of the Feast of Nations was presided over by Misses N. Smith and Marsden.

There was the Art Gallery, presided over by Misses Edna Knight, Annie Brock, and Ethel Cawley. There was a telephone exchange with Misses Ramsay and Boultbee in charge. The Bran Pie was a source of amusement and revenue and was presided over by Ivilsses E. Sellers and M. and L.

Ar nould. The Gypsy encampment was quaint and unique, Miss Laura Den holm, L. Hohnson, Morris D. Hen derson, F. Klpp and Smith.

A parcel room "looked after by Miss Chambers was another revenue producer. A fishing pool, full of aquatic wonders presided over by Janet and Ian Coote gave joy to more than the youngsters and a trip through the Bug Hous or Hades, with Fred Parker as quide, brought thrills and chills and creep ings up the back that will not soon be Along with all these mentioned departments for making money, were the dinners, luncheons and teas, served throughout day Entertainment In the way of musk was provided by St. Thomas' band, Hutton's Chilliwack Orchestra and the mandolin orchestra. Two amusing forces staged as a ground finale for the evenings, brought credit to the performers and enjoyment to the as sembly. "Slasher and Crasher" was tbe name of one and the performers doing credit to it were: Misses Car vo'lth and Buller, and Messrs.

Collin, Carvolth, McDonald and Tryon. This was staged on the evening of the first night and brought forth vocifer ous appause. "Freezing a Mother in Law, was perhaps even a more pleasing farce and fully as ridiculous. This was staged the last evening, Misses Boultbee and Knight and Messrs. Carleton, Ross and Lyle talc ing the several parts.

The perform era at (both shows went to prove that the Chilliwack Dramatic Society was not wanting in talent, and only re quired the management of Messrs, Lyle and Collin to bring it out. To Close an attempt at a description of the Feast of Nations without a mention of the ladles taking part in the management of the luncheon and tea taibles, would be an oversight. Al though all in the commiunity worked m'ore or less faithfully to boost the hospital, yet to a few belongs the greater credit. These are: Mesdames Hewer, Coote, Grossman, Reeves, Cas key, Mcintosh, Henderson, Armstrong, Eckert, Day, Halpenny, Sproat, Mac ken, Stewart, Pearson and Miss Hunter. These ladies were members of the Luncheon Committee.

Assist ing them under the direction of Mes dames Calvert and Atkinson were: Misses Lena Hodglns, Althea Ford, and G. Hawkshaw, L. Waddington, F. Klpp, K. Henderson, E.

Grafton, M. McCaibe, I. Huff, A. Robertson, K. MacLeod, D.

Henderson, J. Kennedy, A. McDonald, E. Jackman, E. Rogers, A.

Trethewey, L. Hall, I. Halpenny. the Misses Denholm, Misses Menzies and the Misses Lobb. The table decorations were in full charge of Mrs.

Ramsay and reflected the ability of that lady In the performance of this desired accomplishment. The table setting under the prevailing circumstances was a work of art and the Atonal decorations and tastefully arranged dishes' were most favorably commented upon by all who sat at the tables. One of the most pleasing features of the many at the Feast of Nations was the promise from the Provincial government of a gift of $1,000 to the Ladles' Hospital Auxiliary. This substantial gift of appreciation for work well done, was made by Dr. Young, Minister of Education, at the opening of the Feast of Nations.

It came as a spontaneous offering and the applause following It showed that wack fully agreed with the minister in praise of work well done. NATIONS WANT INQUIRY INTO SEW ERAGE SYSTEM Public Meeting of Ratepayers Shows Interest la Work of Council for Public Improvements Sentiment in Favor of Placing Chilli wack in Forefront aa Regards Good Roads and Sewerage. A public meeting in the Odd Fel lows' Hall, on Thursday evening, was held to discuss the reasons for sup porting the bylaws and to hear ob jections and answer questions from ratepayers. The meeting was called by the Mayor, and a fairly representative meeting of the ratepayers was held, and a good wholesome interest was shown in the work of public Improvement. The chair was taken by L.

W. Paisley, the honor being given him for the interest he has taken in ail work of public Improvement, and for past public service as Reeve of the municipality. Mayor Munro, Alderman Jackson, chairman or the Board of Works, and Aldermen Ashwell, Ger van and Chliderhose, all spoke in favor of the bylaws and asked for a hearty support from the ratepayers on the 24th, at the polls. The amount asked for was, all told, $111,000, and Included $21,000 for city hall, $10,000 for the purchase of road machinery; $10,000 for storm water drainage; and $70,000 for macadamizing the treets. It was explained that in order to carry out these projected improvements, a hearty endorsation of the bylaws was necessary.

Questions from several ratepayers In the audience brought out the information from the members of the council that a sewerage scheme was being "ehtertafiiedf and if as expected, it was found feasible, a bylaw in the very near future would be presented to the people to undertake the work. An engineer of good reputation had submitted a flush tank scheme of sewerage to the council, which would cost about $67,000. This cost is $100,000 less than a scheme proposed a year ago and was In the minds of the members of the council and the city engineer the only proper one for a city situated such as Chilliwack. J. B.

Croly, city engineer and super intendent of street work, spoke very exhaustively of the proposes worK ot street improvement and the installing at a sewerage system. He explained that the work of one would in no way interfere with the work of th other. On the contrar they could be worked together advantageously. He quieted the objections of the ratepayers who were of the opinion that the putting down of macadam before the sewer system Was Installed would entail extra expense and Injure the mecadam. He explained this would be found necessary in any case where a system was Installed for some time.

As the running of laterals from new dwellings across streets would necessitate the digging up of the macadam. This, is was said, was not a difficult problem and the running of the steam roller over the replaced macadam would leave it as good as before disturbed. The sentiment in favor of the installing of a sewerage system was clearly manifested at the meeting. By a unanimous vote, the Mayor and chairman of the Board of Works were authorized to visit Kamloops and Rev elstoke and make an Inspection of the sewerage systems in use at these cities. The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman.

"STAINEU'S" CUCCIFIXIOX "Stalner's" Crucifixion, a meditation on the suffering and death of Christ, was ably presented by the choi St. Thomas church, on the evening of Good Friday, in the church. The church was filled to the doors and many were turned away owing to the want of room. In the presenting of this beautiful work, the choir of St. Thomas' dla exceedingly well.

The choruses were all ably sustained and the solo parts taken by Messrs. J. W. and R. Car michael, F.

Hart, Dr. Patten, H. Hammond, J. Ker and Canon HInchliffe were rendered In a way that did credit to the composition and the singers. Carl Grossman, as accompanist, ably tilled his position.

The music was a pleasure and will be remembered as a fitting prelude to the Easter services of Et. Thomas church, of 1911..