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

Mm tug PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OP THE. FERTILE CHILLIWACK VALLEY. TWENTY FIRST YEAR. NO. 13.

CHILLIWACK, B. C. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1911. A YEAR. i cftft; 1 Mmm THE MILITARY BALL A GREAT SUCCESS First Military Ball Given by the Members of D.

Company l04th Rest, of Infantry. Captain Coote Made the Recipient oi a Handsome Fair of Field. Glasses. The members of Company, 104th regiment, terminated the Coronation ceremonies on Thursday with a grana military ball. From the ouitset thw harmony existing amongst the meu assured its being a success and one of the most enjoyable social events or the year.

The opera house, wherein the as. sembly took place, was one blaze ot color. The walls, staging and bat cony were bedecked with the flag and bunting of Britain and her colonies and the stacked arms of the Infantry gave the stage a most military appearance. The Chlllhvack dance orchestra, composed of Messrs. White, Anderson, Hart and Turpln, was in good fettle and stirring rockeing music was the order from the opening of ttie military grand march until the playing of "Home Sweet Dainty refreshments of ice cream and cake were served and everything wias dons by the boys of company to make things enjoyable.

A pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation to Captain Coote of a beautiful pair of rield glasses. The present came as a spontaneous gift from the men of company in return for the many littile comforts given them by their captain while iu camp. The presentation was made Color Sergeant Carey, who expressed the wish of the company that thel captain would long live to use and appreciate them. Captain Coote was wholly taken by surprise, and fot once In his life was scarcely able to thank his men in the manner he would otherwise have done, had he known of the affair. He nevertheless appreciates his field service glasses.

PAID FOR LOSS The city clerk Is In receipt of a check for $200 from Cawley Car mlchael, agents for the Yorkshire Live Stock Insurance company, for the Insurance on the city horse, which died several, weeks ago. The payment for the loss was made promptly upon notification from the council. i KING TAX RATE HAS BEEN STRUCK A Total of Eighteen and a Half Mills on the Dollar to be Levied for All Purposes. A Reduction of Ten Mills from Last Year on General Revenue and a Total Reduction of 9 Mills. The city council had up their rat bylaw for final reading on Monday evening and when passed a smile of satisfaction passed over the countenances of the members of the board The council had reason to smile this year as a comparison of the rat struck thl.s year and that of last yeah showed a difference in favor of this year to the amount of 8.82 mills'.

The difference in the rate for gen eral revenue is even more marked being ten mills less this year than last. Seven mills is the rate set for general revenue this year and even that low rate is almost a mill more than tftie present expenditures in sight require, but the even seven was set to allow for unforseen incidental expenditures. The amount to be raised this yeah for school purposes has been Increas ed more than 50 per cent over that of last year. Latt year's estimates from the school board called for $4500 while this year they Increased their estimates to $7,000. The rate for schools this year has been set at 5 mills as compared with 5.5 last year The hydrant and fire loan rate this year is one mill as compared with lVi last year.

The rate for loans Is the only Jtem in wihlch there is an increase over that of last year, the rate being 5 mills this year against 4.2 mills last year. TheTe will be no sale of land for taxes this year, the showing being so good that the Item of $1.22, of arrears in taxes Is not sufficient to warrant the advertising of a tax sale. The taxes for this year are due to be paid after September 1st. If paid before Oct. 1st a rebate of 1 6 of th amount will be given.

A charge of per cent, per annum will be made on all overdue taxes after December 31st, The Increase In the valuation ot the city property this year is over half a million dollars. The valuation sei by the assessor being $1,402,643. C. H. Sears, late manager of the Chilllwack Telephone company, was a visitor in the city on Sunday from Vancouver.

CHILLIWACK PAYS HOMAGE TO KING By Fitting Decorations anil Special Services Chilllwack Citizens Show Their Loyalty. Stirring Addresses by Prominent Speakers Mark the Glorious Event of Coronatlou. Chilliwack c'itizens i showed thel l'oyailty to Britain's Kiwg by joining with the other places Avithin the Em pire to celebrate the day of corona tion. For several clays previous to the great day the shpmen and office keepers were husy decorating and add'ing those llftle touches of color with bunting flags that tends s. much towards the gayety and enjoyment of afila day.

Early Thursday m'orningthe people were astir. With the bugle ca il the militia wore ut, gathering from all parts of th 2. valley So take part in the parade. Promptly at 10 o'clock the parade began to form, one at the court house and the other at the Presbyterian church. At the court house a precession headed by St.

Thomas band and composed of the local mil itia, the veterans, municipal councils, St. Thomas choir and the Sabbath hbnl puip'ils was formed and march ed to the church grounds where spe c.al ceremonial services were held. At the appointed me the bugle souna ed the royal ralute, the militia presented arms, and the loyal strains of the Nationail Anthem led by the band broke forth from the crowd. It was a striking sisene. From the little children, bedecked with the corona JT.hp ip a congregation, to the grey and crippled army veterans with well earned ser vice medals given them by the lat kin or queen, the heart throb of loyalty, swelled every heart in the as sembly.

After the services, the militia saluted the flag and marchea past and were inspected by Col Bouiltbee who in glowing terms com plimented Capt. Coote and his men upon their steadiness and their smart appearance. A luncheon at the Parish Hall where over 400 peopl. were fed terminated the ceremonies other procession which was formed at Cooke's church, and' com posed the fraternal solcieties and Sab bath school children marched to the opera house where a specially pre pared service was held. The services took on the form of a religious wor ship, specially prepared hymns being sung.

A stirring address was given by Dr. Elliot S. Rowe of Vancouver and coronation badges presented to the children. The singing was led by the Methodist church orchestra, and the Juvenile choir. STEAMER RUNNING NOW TO HOPE First Steamer to Reach Hope From the Coast Since the Year 1896.

Steamer Hamlin, From Vancouver, Carries Large Cargo of Furni ture, Etc. The first time since '96, a steamer from the coast reached Hope with a cargo of freight consigned for thai town. The trip was made by the S.8. Hamlin, and while in. a manner an experimental one, it has proved so successful that while the flood time lasts, several others will be made.

The cargo of the Hamlin con sisted of furniture, groceries and dry goods. Upon her arrival at Hope she was given a most enthusiastic welcome. Her arrival appeared to the popula tion as the dawrf of a new era and nearly all within the town lined the banks. Since the completion of the construction of the C.P.R. and the disappearance of the big cattle drives over the Princeton and Nicola trails, there has been nothlirus to warrant the running of steamboats farther up the Fraser than Chilllwack.

The revival of mining In the vicinity of Hope and the' amount of railway construction thereabouts has revived trade which it Is hoped will be long continued. 7 0 rStSi THE OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY Samuel Henderson Esq. Elder of the Presbyterian Church Dies at the Ripe Age of 82 Years. Was a Prominent Government Contractor in Ireland, and a Pioneer Settler of Rosedale. Samuel Henderson, at the age of 82 years on mornlns June 22nd passed away to his long rest and his remains were quietly conveyed and buried in the Oddfellows' cemetery, on Shannon Mountain, on Friday, the 23rd the Rev.

B. G. Stewart, In the absence of the Rev. J. Douglas, officiating.

The late Samuel Henderson was one of the oldest and most respected men of the Chtlliwack valley. Twenty, four years ago, he settled in the valley, taking up the farm at Rosedale now occupied by Mr. Brush. Previous to taking uip the farm he purchased the property on Westminster, street, known now as the Peers property, and owned now by W. J.

James of Vancouver. His birthplace wa Londonderry, Ireland. In his native country he Hollowed the Business of a contractor, being employed by the British government in building and keeping in repair fonts, fortification and light houses. In religion Mi. Henderson was a Presbyterian and a life long elder in the church.

In politics he was a Liberal. He leaves a famOly of seven children surviving, three sons and four daughters. Pr. J. C.

and Arthur of this city, and Isaac of Rosedale, and Mrs. C. 'Vracs enburg, are residents of this valley. A. C.

Henderson one of Chi! liwack's pioneer merchants, is a brother surviving. IS DESERVING OF PEXSIOX. James Bailey, on: of the most prominent farmers living In the Sardis section of this valley. Is the father of twelve children. Besides this proud distinction, Mr.

Bailey is president of the Farmers' Instiutute of Chilliwack and a foremost dairyman and stockbreeder. On Saturday last with his family he was a guest of the B. C. E. Railway company and made a trip to the coast, having, the courtesies of the railway company extended to him and the freedom of the cities of the coast thrown open.

QUEEN THE MAPLE LEAF FOR EVER AND EVER Canada's National Holiday to be Celebrated in Right Royal Manner by a Round of Sports. Cheap Excursions to be Run on the B. Electric to Enable all to See Chilliwack Valley. By a united effort of the of' Chilliwack, the Canadian national holiday is to be one of the best ever held in this city. With a good committee In charge everything is being done to make the d.iy one of enjoyment and sport and an especially good programme of sporting events wi'll be run off at the agricultural grounds.

Prominent among th many events are the special prizes being put up for horse racing. Sev eral events In trotting, pacing and running races will attract lovers of horse flesh from far and near to see them. Then there are to be athletic sports of many kinds. Lon and short distance running race, broad and high Jumping, pole vaulting and various freak athletic con teats are billed to amuse and interest the crowds. Prominent amongst other things will be the Valley League Baseball match between Chi'lliwack and Rosedale baseball teams.

This will be on of the greatest games of the season and will possibly decide as to whether Chilliwack or Rosedale is to be in the running for the challenge cup. Rosedale 'has a good lead but if Chilliwacfc wins then Rosedale'B chances are lessened. Then there is the sham battle to take place between the New Westminster companies of the 104th regiment and the local company. New Westminster will send up her soldiers and detraining at Sardis will by a forced march try by a skirmi.sh. ing attack to drive the local defenders from the city.

The scene will, ifr carried out successfully, be an ani mated and one well worth going" far to see. Great crowds are expefcted to come from down the line and from every part of the valley for the day. The B. C. E.

railway are giving jspecial railroad rates which will enable many from the coast to come here to seethe beautiful valley of Chilliwack and enjoy the hospitality of the citizens. Sumas city intends to send over hei citizens in large crowds to take part In the sports In return for this they.