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FORTY FIRST YEAR, VOL. No. 30 CHILLIWACK, B. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1931 S2.00 PER YEAR Trade License By law Amendments Lost By Three The city council divided three to two on the motion to reconsider and finally pass Aid. Hurndall's amendments to the city trades licenre bylaw at Monday night's sitting of the council.

Aid. Hurn dall and Aid. Eyres supported the revised bylaw, Aid. Semple, Mc Cammon and Henley voting nay. The amendments have been under consideration for some time, and provided a sliding scale of fees, the purpose of the mover being a more equitable assessment of charges.

An unexpected development in connection with Aid. Hurndall's move was the reading of a communication from the Chilliwack branch of the Retail Merchants' Association of Canada, advising the council that the amended bylaw had been considered at a recent meeting when a resolution opposing any change had been unanimously endorsed. The proposer of the amendments put several questions to Aid. Mc Cammon, who related that he had attended the meeting in question. He (Aid.

Hurndall) was of the opinion that undue pressure had been brought to bear on the meeting, and that the case for the amendments had not had a chance. The pros and cons of the amendments were debated for some time, the debate being wound up by Aid. Hurndall, who made a strong plea for the proposed changes. He was fulfilling one of the planks in his election platform, he said, in working out what he considered a more fair assessment of the business license tax. He thought it was late in the day for the Merchants Association to take a stand in opposition to the amendments, in view of the clamor that had been made for years against the present schedule of fees.

The amendments had been drawn up with the aid of the city solicitor, the clerk and members of the council. They had been considered in detail, the bylaw advancing through all the necessary stages. He contended it was legal and equitable, and if passed would prove popular with those most concerned. On the question being called for, the aldermen voted three against to two for, Mayor Manuel declaring the motion lost. Relief Program Is Cut In Half; Work Tied Up British Columbia's relief program has run into a snag, according to reports coming from Victoria over the week end.

Some days previous an intimation was received from Ottawa to the effect that proposed expenditures for relief in this province would require to be curtailed, and Finance Minister Jones left immediately for Ottawa to confer with the federal committee on unemployment with the view to having British Columbia's program provided for. In this Hon. Mr. Jones has not been able to do, his report to his col legues at Victoria stating that the provincial program would have to be cut from an expenditure of $6,000,000 to $3,250,000, to come within the requirement of the expenditure authorized by the federal committee. Such a sum is considered totally inadequate and at a meeting of the cabinet Saturday night, Hon.

R. H. Bruhn, minister of public works, was deputized to go to Ottawa to place the situation before the federal government. Until a definite arrangement is made with the federal government satisfactory to the province, all public works being carried out in British Columbia will be closed down temporarily. The men in the road camps will be housed and fed as usual without pay until the successful, his report to his col situation Is cleared up, it is reported.

H. R. Baeyens Gets One Year On Theft Charge Henri Raymond Baeyens, for a short time a resident of Chilliwack, appeared in city police court Saturday charged with the theft of a suitcase containing clothing and valuable papers from the garage of Mr. A. A.

Young, Reece avenue, the property of Mr. Young's brother, Mr. L. M. Young of Winnipeg.

Baeyens pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year's Imprisonment at Oakalla. According to confessions made to the police, Baeyens, who it appears is something of a globe trotter, left Montreal in July for the coast. In a lengthy statement he confessed to stealing the suitcase, the sale of the clothing, destruction of papers, etc. He also confessed to the theft of an emery stone from Denmark Burton's, its subsequent sale, and to entering the home of Dr. J.

C. Mac Donald, Hazel street, taking a number of articles. The theft and sale of goods taken from various places of business In Vancouver was also acknowledged. Goods stolen locally were recovered and returned to the owners, with the exception of the papers, sufficient of the latter being salvaged to procure duplication. An amazing feature of the confessions of the man was the ease and success with which he operated.

A check up by Chilliwack and Vancouver police proved his story authentic. Two Vote All Day Holiday Wednesday Next Wednesday next, Remembrance Day, will be observed as a public holiday in the city, Mr. F. A. Menzies, chairman of the retail bureau of the Board of Trade, reporting that practically all business concerns in the city agreeing to close their stores when interviewed.

Banks, government and municipal offices, and schools will observe the day as a holiday. FIRECRACKERS MUCH IS EVIDENCE Not in many years has there been so much powder exploded during the Hallowe'en season as took place here during the weekend. It is estimated that $300 went up in noise and flame, indicating that the much talked of depression must not be so serious as some would make it out to be. Frequent' complaint was heard Saturday night over the careless manner in which firecrackers were handled when the city was full of cars and shoppers. In some sections it was with difficulty that tradesmen served their customers, so constant and noisy were the Grain, Cattle, Dairy And Poultry Join in Advancing Prices The fifteen cent a bushel increase in the price of wheat means $150,000,000 additional money to the holders of Canada's principal commodity, according to a story coming out of Winnipeg Saturday.

The rise in the price of wheat has been steady for some five weeks. It is estimated that there are 250, 000,000 bushels of unsold wheat in western Canada. Live stock is also higher, while dairy and poultry produce has likewise advanced in recent weeks. An important factor in the improved wheat situation is that Russia instead of exporting 110, 000,000 bushels, the Soviet Union will have to purchase, while the wheat crop in other European countries is of low grade this year. as a result or Russia proposed inactivity on the one hand and the demands of China on the other, wheat exports are most likely to be increased by some 250,000,000 bushels.

This means that total exports from the four great wheat producing countries Argentine, United States, Canada and Australia will exceed 900,000,000 bushels. In Australia and the Argentine, the wheat crop will be considerably lower, owing to bad weather, and the appearance of destructive parasites. All these factors improve Canada's situation, and make it more than likely that the Canadian crop of this year and the carry over of last will be disposed of at a good premium. Three Matsqui Youths Wounded Three Matsqui young men are reported to have received gunshot wounds in the face, allegedly at the hands of F. H.

Mercer, aged 69 years. The youths are reported to have been annoying the old man by throwing firecrackers into his house at Clayburn, and Mercer is reported to have shot at them. The boys were taken to the Vancouver General hospital for treatment. It is understood that many pellets of shot have been taken from their faces. One of the boys, it is said, may have his sight damaged, a pellet entering the eyeball.

Mercer, charged with wounding, was released on $5000 bail. REMEMBRANCE DAY OBSERVANCE SOUGHT An appeal to business concerns to observe Remembrance Day, November 11, by granting employees a holiday, is being made by officials of B. C. Provincial Command of Canadian Legion, B. E.

S. L. Parliament has declared the day a national holiday. "While veterans fully appreciate that it might be a little inconvenient for some firms to observe this day in a fitting manner, we feel the sacrifice is justified," Canadian Legion officials state. "When it is considered that 59,544 of Canada's best manhood died in the defense of this country, surely there can be no' question regarding proper observance of Remembrance Day." They also congratulate members of the grocers' section of Retail Merchants' Association of Canada on their unanimous decision to close their premises on Nov.

11. Change in C. N. Train Service November 21st It is understood that the Chilliwack depot of the Canadian National Railways will be open during the day time only after the 21st of this month. This reduction in staff and service is to be brought about, it is reported, through a change in the through train service effective on that date, by which trains 1 and 2, Continental Limited, will pass through Chilliwack during the day time, instead of in the early morning and at midnight as at present.

According to announcement made Monday by Sir Henry Thornton at Montreal, the eastbound train will leave Vancouver at 8:45 a.m., while the westbound train will reach Vancouver nine hours earlier than at present. The running time between Toronto and Vancouver and Montreal and Vancouver is to be reduced by several hours. Several reductions in passenger train services will be made in the interests of economy, it is announced. Motor License Plates for 1932 Have Arrived Two thousand sets of the 1932 motor license plates have arrived at the provincial government office here to decorate cars during the Christmas and New Year season. The new plates are a chocolate brown with white letters.

Up to the beginning of November a total of 1926 automobile and truck license plates have been issued by County Court Registrar C. J. Whittaker. This number is about one hundred less than the number issued at the same time last year. There has been a noticeable decrease in the number of new car licenses called for during the last few months compared with a year ago.

No Financial Support from City In Rate Fight Chilliwack city will not participate in the legal battle initiated by Matsqui municipality and supported by other Fraser Valley municipalities to force the B. C. Electric Railway or more strictly speaking the Western Canada Power Corporation, to provide electric power to all municipalities at the same rate as that charged in Burnaby, whic it is contended should be done according to an agreement made by the Stave Falls Power which was subsequently taken over by the Western Canada Power Co. Mayor Manuel reported that he had attended a meeting of Fraser Valley reeves at New Westminster recently when this matter was discussed, many of the reeves agreeing to support Matsqui financially. The mayor reported that cities are not included by the terms of the agreement on which the claim of Matsqui is based.

It was admitted that should a reduction in rate result, Chilliwackv city would probably Suir uJlj? JffaUrtt As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain, As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain. With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres. There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. They mingle not with their laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables at home; They have no lot in our labour of the day time: They sleep beyond England's foam.

But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known 'As the stars are known to the Night. Laurence Binyon. Publtr Srruta Arrangements have been completed by the City, the Municipality and the Canadian Legion for the holding of the annual public service of remembrance in the Legion hall, Wednesday, November 11, at 10:15 prompt and concluding at the Cenotaph at 11 a.m. Mayor Manuel, Reeve Wells and President W. Murray of the Legion will be joint chairmen, and the Legion Band will lead the singing.

The program will open with Canada," followed by prayer offered by Canon M. W. Holdom. Rev. J.

J. Smithson, of the Baptist Church, will deliver the annual Remembrance Day address, and following the singing of the hymn "Fight Good Fight," returned men and citizens will be marshalled Body of Road Camp Employee Found in River The body of Roy Coffin, one of the employees engaged on road work with headquarters at Provincial Camp No. 4, four miles east of Hope, was found Tuesday afternoon in the Coquahalla river, about half a mile down from the railroad bridge at Hope. Discovery of a body in the river was made by a fisherman and immediately reported to the Provincial Police. Sergt.

King and Constable Jarvis of Chilliwack with Coroner Stewart of Hope, on reaching the spot, had the body lifted and found death had taken place some time previous. Coffin was last seen alive on Sunday. His death is believed to have been accidental, the only wound being a gash on the head resulting presumably from a fall. An inquest was held at noon Wednesday at Hope. From a friend at camp, it was learned that the young man was about 28 years of age and had come to B.

C. from Peters, N. B. of Snnr mbrattrr and, headed by the Legion Band, parade to the Cenotaph. The service will continue with the singing of the hymn, God Our Help in Ages Past." During the placing of wreaths at the base of the monument, Kipling's "Recessional" will be sung as a solo.

Then will follow the sounding of "The Last Post," the service concluding with the national anthem. All citizens are requested to join in offering this public tribute of remembrance to the thousands of Canada's sons and those of the Empire who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War. "They gave all which man and woman can give. We shall give our most and best if we make certain that they did not die in vain." R. F.

Hays Is Gored By Bull; Condition Serious R. F. Hays, formerly of Chilliwack, but recently employed at Beecham's dairy, R. R. 1, Eburne, was severely injured Friday forenoon when attacked by a bull which he was leading to water.

He was rescued from further injury through the efforts of W. E. Beecham, proprietor of the dairy, who ran to his rescue. The injured man was picked up in an unconscious condition by employees of the dairy and first aid rendered. He was subsequently taken to the General hospital.

One of the bull's horns punctured Mr. Hays' right side, and his condition is reported as being serious. Mr. Hays was a resident here for nine years, being for some years employed with Chas. Kerr at Cheam.

His mother lives at Camp Slough, and a brother has charge of H. D. Hipwell's branch store at Sardis. He was married three years ago to Miss Anderson, Fairfield Island. Buy a Poppy Shall we forget the time they marched away Singing as though to some glad holiday? Shall we forget what anxious watch we kept Of the returns? How anxious mothers wept.

Shall all our sense of gratefulness be lost? Shall we, who 'scaped the dreadful holocust Be niggardly in a response to give To those who cannot work yet who must live Yes, some of us forget, and some say, "By all means let us forget that there was a war." But there are some who cannot forget; those who lost their dear ones, and those who will bear their scars and sufferings to their lives end. It is to help these, you are asked to buy a poppy. In Flanders fields desolation was never so great that the little red poppies could not raise their heads, and cover with a scarlet blanket the destruction wrought by war. The war time cemeteries, the wooden crosses and the blood red poppies have all passed from actual existence, but they remain as imperishable symbols to those who sacrificed, that Right and Justice might prevail. In Great Britain the poppies are made in what is called the "Factory of Remembrance." There nearly 300 ex service men find employment the year round.

In Canada, poppies are made in the Vetcraft and Red Cross work shops from Halifax to Victoria. Men so disabled from war services that they are unable to do heavy work are able to earn a living, and every poppy you buy helps these men to help themselves, and so we "remember the dead by helping the living." Besides this, all the money received above the cost of the poppies is spent on local relief work. When Lt. Col. John McRae wrote his now famous poem, "In Flanders Fields," and flung out the challenge to "take up the torch," he was not referring to the ending of the war.

He was looking far ahead and seeing returned men endeavoring to readjust their lives under new and trying conditions therefore it is our duty and privilege to meet the challenge. Take up our quarrel with the foe, you from falling hands we throw The Torch, be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies blow In Flanders Fields." Let the Vetcraft poppy be apparent this coming Armistice anniversary in every home, school, store, office, factory, church, and public building, as well as on the left breast of every Canadian who truly remembers with gratitude the sacrifices of Canada's sons in the Great War. 2nd Provincial Plowing Match Off to Good Start With thirty five entries the 2nd Annual Provincial Plowing Match got off to a good start Wednesday morning, everything and everyone appearing to be in readiness when 10 o'clock, the hour appointed for starting, arrived. Weather conditions were excellent, the tang of approaching winter adding zest to the contest, and the fields of Cyril Roberts and A.

S. Knight proved in splendid shape for the exhibition of the best brand of plowing. There was some disappointment in the number of entries in the Novice class, class 5, only four demonstrating what can be done by those who have never plowed in any plowing match previously. Last year in the local match there were 12 entries. In other classes there were good entries.

Class 1, high cut, had class 2, 10 to 12 inch plows, open, 12; class 3 had class 4, young men under 21, class 5, class 6, young men under 18, class 7, sulky plows, class 8, tractors, 4. J. Reid of Courtenay, V.I., W. Shepherd of Lulu Island, J. Kellas of Agassiz and six from Ladner were among the out of valley entries.

Sam Morley, Ladner; W. Gwillin, Vancouver; Stanley Ross, New Westminster, and C. Kettles of Ladner were the judges. A number of well known agriculturists from the mainland and the Island were present as spectators. Stolen Car Is Recovered At Cranbrook A blue Chevrolet sedan, the property of Mr.

Alex. Cameron, of the Chilliwack General Agencies, stolen from near the Strand Theatre on Monday night, October zs, nas been recovered at Cranbrook, according to advices received by provincial police here. The car had been abandoned at the interior city. The thief or thieves drove the car as far as Cheam View, where the garage of Carlson was broken into, license plates exchanged and Carlson's car emptied of gas. Mr.

Cameron is receiving more than his share of attention by this type of tourist, his car having been stolen earlier in the year. It was subsequently recovered at Coquit lam. Efforts are now being made to form one big fruit organization in the Okanagan. City Council and School Board Agree On School Site Price Unveil Tablet to Late J. V.

MacLeod At N. Vancouver A great many friends of the late J. Virgil MacLeod, of North Vancouver, son of ex Reeve John A. MacLeod of Chilliwack, will be interested in the following account of a ceremony of remembrance which took place at the High School in the North Shore city on Thursday. The report is from the North Shore Press.

An impressive ceremony was observed at the High School after class hours Thursday when Dr. S. J. Willis, provincial superintendent of education, unveiled a bronze tablet erected in memory of the late Mr. J.

V. MacLeod, former principal of the school. Senior pupils, members of the teaching staff and City School Board and relatives of the late Mr. MacLeod attended the ceremony. Prayer was offered by Rev.

William Askey and then Dr. Willis unveiled the tablet with appropriate comment. He spoke in heartfelt and sincere terms of the value Mr. MacLeod had been to the community at large and the severe loss that had been experienced through his death. The plaque is of bronze, mounted on a mahogany base and bears the following inscription: "Erected by the students and teachers in memory of John Virgil MacLeod, principal 1919 31.

'Per Ardua Ad Astra'." Before formal dedication of the tablet by Rev. William Askey, School Trustee A. G. Perry presented to the High School a magnificent enlarged photograph of the late Mr. MacLeod.

The portrait has been hung alongside the memorial plaque, the two forming a splendid tribute to the love and respect in which Mr. MacLeod was held by those who knew him best. CHAS. HAWTHORNE TO REPRESENT C.UERNSEYMEN AT AMHERST MEETING Mr. Charles Hawthorne, Cheam, has been elected British Columbia director on the executive of the Canadian Guernsey Cattle Club.

The voting was done by mail. Mr. Hawthorne left on Tuesday night's Continental Limited for Amherst, N.S., to attend the annual meeting of the Canadian Association which takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 9 Fair Board Pays Prize Money and Accounts in Full DIES SUDDENLY Mil. J.

S. II. MATSON Publisher of the Victoria Colonist, who passed away suddenly at his home, West Bay, Esquimalt, on Sunday, November 1. No Closing Bylaw For Retail Stores The allegation that some Chilliwack retail stores remain open during holidays, half holidays, Sun days, and evenings, was made in a letter addressed to the city council by the Fraser Valley Division of the Retail Merchants Associa tion of Canada and read at Monday night's regular session. The city clerk was instructed to reply that the city has no bylaw on closing other than the half holiday, but that the matter com plained of would be taken up.

The fact that a store may open at il midnight Sunday and remain open until the following Saturday night at the same hour, except for Wednesday afternoon and evening, came out in the discussion. The barber shop and beauty parlor operators obtained the passing of a bylaw governing opening and closing hours late last year, but these are the only places of business in the city which are regulated as to hours. The city council on Monday night agreed to accept a payment of $1175 by the city school board in settlement for city property provided for the new Central school site, after the matter had been dis cussed by Chairman A. H. Turvey of the school board and the council.

This arrangement will likely be submitted to the provincial de partment of education for ap proval. When the new site was selected it was understood that the matter of payment for the city property involved would be allowed to stand in abeyance until a sale of the old Central school property was con sumated. This property was sold some time ago for $2500, the coun cil subsequently requesting settlement. Mayor Manuel was dele gated to interview the school trustees relative to the matter. In discussing the question.

Aid. Eyres favored leaving the full sum in the hands of the board with the stipulation that the school grounds be improved, and put in proper shape as a playground. He main tained that there are times when the children are ankle deep in mud and water when playing, while the only properly improved piece of the area, none too large at best, is not permitted to be used by the children. This area is in front of the building. The alderman would have it set apart for the use of the smaller children.

Aid. McCammon thought the entire returns from the sale of the old site should be returned to the ratepayers through the city council, in lieu of the new site being provided for school purposes. Aid. Henley set a value of $1500 on the lots provided by the city, based on the amounts paid for some, and the accrued taxes on others which had fallen to the city. Eventually the sum of $1175 was agreed to by the council, and also by Mr.

Turvey on behalf of the board of school trustees. CHILLIWACK MAN IS PRESUMED DEAD Leave to presume the death of Clement Leopold Royds, formerly of Victoria and Chilliwack, was granted to his wife, Constance Harriet Royds. of Chilliwack, in the court in Victoria last Thursday. Mr. Royds went to Alaska in 1913 and from then until 1919 was in correspondence with his wife.

Since then she has not heard from him. 'ruff Vr'i Cheques were mailed from E. H. Barton's office on Fri day to all winners of prizes at the Chilliwack fair held in the middle of September. Cheques were also mailed to cover all outstanding ac counts against the association.

This action was authorized by a representative meeting of the board of directors on Thursday evening after the finance committee had reported on the financial position of the fair. Receipts from memberships, gate, grandstand, entry fees, concessions, were ample to take care of actual expenses, but, as was anticipated, receipts were not sufficient to provide for the cost of the new cattle barn, alterations to regional fair building and to the poultry building. A capital expenditure of approximately $7500 was mace this year, and all of this has been met with the exception of $1300. This accomplishment, the directors felt, was very gratifying, and they were unanimous in endorsing a resolution to borrow $1300 temporarily from the bank for the payment of all bills in full. The annual meeting will again take the form of a banquet, the following being appointed a committee to complete arrangements: Geo.

Dunn, chairman, Ian Hepburn, Ross Chisholm, R. C. Johnston, Cyril Roberts, together with Presi dent German and Secretary Ear ton. Mrs. Geo.

Green was appointed chairman of the entertainment committee. A date in the fourth week in November was favored for the holding of the annual get together. City Buys Bonds At a Low Price; Sundry Business Before Council Eight tenders were received for the sale of approximately $16,500 in bonds to the city to absorb accumulated debenture principal and interest. The offer of McDiarmid, Miller and McDiarmid, of Vancouver, of B. C.

Guaranteed Canadian Northern Pacific four per cent bonds due in 1950 at $79.14, to earn 5.85, was accepted by the city council Monday night. A report from the department of agriculture on weed samples forwarded by Aid. McCammon stated that both annual and perennial sow thistle plants were included in the consignment, indicating that this dangerous weed is propagating rapidly in this city. It was reported that no less than thirty three business concerns operating in the city had not taken out a license to do business for the half year beginning the 15th of July last. A motion was passed that these be notified that unless the said fee is paid before the end of this month police court action will be taken.

The lane through the former Cooke's Church property was reported ready for gravelling by Aid. Eyres. There being no information from Victoria on the matter of the city's contemplated program of relief work, this important matter continues to be held up. There are many road, poll and dog tax licenses still unpaid, it was reported. The B.

C. Cafe asked for payment of a board and room account for Mr. Haley, now on city relief. The account not having been authorized by the city, no responsibility could be accepted, it was decided. The Union Oil Co.

Ltd. wrote requesting improvement of Yale road in front of their property. The clerk was authorized to state that the matter will be given attention as soon as possible. J. S.

H. MATSON DIES SUDDENLY Mr. J. S. H.

Matson, owner and publisher of the Victoria Colonist for twenty five years, and prominent in British Columbia business, transportation and farming for forty years, died suddenly at his home Sunday forenoon. Mr. Mat son was 62 years of age. He at one time owned the Vancouver News Advertiser, and owned and operated model farms, his herds of Jersey cattle being among the finest in British Columbia. Mr.

Matson was a prodigious worker, and was a man of great influence and generosity. MUIR BROTHERS PURCHASE PROPERTY OF CHARLES PARKER Muir Brothers, Prairie Central road, have purchased the property of Mr. Charles Parker at the corner of Yale road and Hodgins avenue and are taking possession this week. The property consists of a new cement bungalow, fully modern, garage and three acres of land. The purchasers have leased their farm at the corner of Prairie Central and Prest roads, formerly the Capt.

Hawshaw place, to Mr. Leo Edmondson, formerly of Chilliwack, but for some years farming at Matsqui. BIRTHS AVERAGE SIXTEEN A MONTH For the ten months of 1931 there have been issued by Mr. C. J.

Whittaker at the provincial government office here forty eight marriage licenses; one hundred and sixty birth certificates, and eighty four death certificates..