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

TWENTY FIFTH YEAR NO. 34. CANADA'S THIRD BIG RAILWAY Canadian Northern Pacific Trains Are Models of Equipment and Are Well Patronized. The inauguration of a regular service on Canada's third transcontinental line o' railway on Wednesday last wao an event of great import ance to the Chilliwack valley, which the Canadian Pacific the greatest obstacles to the full de i vfclopiuent of the potential resources of the forty thousand fertile acres in thu valley, has been the absence of direct transportation facilities to the I erpnt nnr pvor inrrpnfciner market, tor its products on the The short and direct route offered to the producers of the valley by the Canadian Northern to these desirable markets is of unmistakable value and importance. In fact such a ser lce been the dream and the desire of the people of the valley for the past forty years, so that the realizatiDn of that hope constitutes a' great, not the greatest, develop inpnt Pvnt that has been broueht about since the settlement of the.

district. It was no "surprise then that so many of the citizens greeted the arrival of the east and west transcontinental trains at the depot ou Wednesday. Every resident of the valley has taken a keen interest in fhe construction of the new rail way and the con: mencement of a regular service. The new railway will be of an outstanding benefit to Chilliwack, which in turn will provide a very considerable volume of business for the road. The following account of the beginning of the service appeared in the New Westminster British Columbian, and will be of much interest to Progress readers: New Westminster was directly linked to the East by Canada's third transcontinental railway yesterday morning when the first regular Canadian Northern Pacific passenger train came over the G.

N. R. tracks from Vancouver, crossed the Fraser river bridge and pulled out trom Port Mann for Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto, and when the first regular westbound passenger train from the East over the new ocean to ocean route came Into the city shortly after schedule time in the evening and passed on to Vancouver over the G. N. tracks, the temporary entrance of the Mackenzie Mann road into Vancouver.

The eastbound train carried a number of passengers, Chief Engineer T. H. White of the Pacific division; Assistant Passenger Agent Osborne Scott, of Winnipeg, and other railway officials, Mr F. C. Gamble, Provincial government engineer, and press representatives, as guests of the officials.

The incoming train of six coaches, in charge of Conductor Berry, drawn bv C. N. R. engine No. 1119, had made the 760 mile trip over big hill on schedule time, having len ii, fi ro morning, completing the run to Van 7: In thirty tour hours, an hour's delay having occurred in making a crossing with the eastbound train at Stout, 100 miles east of Port Maun.

It carried almost a full complement of p.issengers, the sleeper being entirely reserved. The travellers, who hailed from Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Intermediate points, speak of the trip as wholly enjoyable. The train ran smoothly. ii Only one engine was required to haul the full train over the summit of the 1 rri sleeper and combined observation I i 1 I 1 1 fl fl PUBLISHED IN THE MADE NOTABLE SHOWING AT FAIR Chilliwack Poultrymen Do Exceedingly Well at the Panama Exposition. Owing to a misinterpretation of the telegram received last week from San Francisco regarding the places won by the Chilliwack exhibitors at the Panama Exposition Poultry Show report in The Progress was incorrect in some respects.

TheJ published wins of the Chilliwack men was a most creditable one, but tne corrected list of prizes won adds ftddlti0Iial laur3la to the already pruuu reiuru utuaunsuuu. in i E. A. Orr, who 'has returned from attending the Exposition, states that no district in Canada won so large a proportion of prb.es as did Chilliwack. 'Inis reflects great credit as to the class, of poultry raised by the prominent breeders of Chilliwack, iinu aio on uie uegree 01 pjucucai poultry knowledge possessed by Mr' rr Eays Umt the nUm" her of entries in all classes were ex cocuingly large, and to get into the list ot winners the birds had to be flawless and in the best condition.

There were 7725 birds in the show, niiS he sight that this number of birds presented to the poultry fancier particularly, was one long to be remembered by those in attendance. There were exhibits from all parts of the United States. In the Utility Class A. Unswojth won first and fourth for males in Single Comb White Leghorns, and first for cockerel and fourth and sixth for hens in White Wyandottes. C.

Wr. Rohbins won bird and fourth place for Utility hens in the Duff Orpington class. In the Exhibition Class Chas. Parker won fourth prize for Black Or pington pullet, and A. H.

Turvey, sixtu' for White Orpington cockerel. In the Exhibition Class Orr ft Slater won first cock, first cockerel and fourth 'pullet, for Partridge Wyan dottes. WILBERFORCE GIVEN MINIMUM SENTENCE His Honor Judge Howay Disposed to Be Lenient on Account of Ac. cused's Good Record. In admitting his guilt of the theft of two registered letters from the Yarrow post office last February, before His Honor Judge F.

Howay, Monday mon.ing at New Westminster, WTiiliam Wilber 7 v.Tu contain ng sums' of money vvhich he had extracted from the post office iQ his capacity as clerk. He said u. strong drink had been his downfall. In view of the fact that the prisoner acknowledged his guilt and had previously borne an excellent character, His Honor was disposed to be lenient and imposed the minimum sentence allowed under the criminal statute for this offence, three years In the penitentiary. wilberorc was fo number of vV vtwf years a member of the Northwest Mounted police force, and is a vet eran of the Boer war.

The crimes as admitted by Wilber J. Bell, cn information sup plied by Constable 'Harding of Chil liwack, who had been cn the trail of the man since the thefts were committed. Constable Harding brought the prisoner to Chilliwack on Wed Ul F. .1 6 1 wusou on muay. NAXXY GOAT FOR 10c.

A nanny goat, donated by H. D. Hipwell, is being raffled by J. Pelly, for the Prisoners of War fund. Some three hundred people will be given the chance of getting "'Hflpwell a.

goat." ii, 1 force, who is said to be a graduate fnrt nrfg thl ZZLll celebrated English university. th S. thS'ere committed last February and travelled over the Rockies from the Prairies many times declared that ere the" registered letters they had neve? made a more pleasant Vei" dTys atter lie and less tiresome trip. All alike otuer "f3 marvelled at the smoothness of the money 'as mif ed' Wilborforce dis track and the solidity of the roadbed i appfared' he successfully evaded for a new railway, the low grades faPture tll aletw days ago when tv, MM n4 PnnnonHnn M'e was arrested by Provincial Con wn with th t'min trnm Tnr. onto and Ottawa at Winnipeg, thus linking up 3053 miles of steel between this city and Ottawa.

Fine Eqmpment. The eastbound train, hauled by en glne No. 1125 and consisting 0f atnnrfarrl bIpmim combined nhsnrva tion car and diner, first and second class coaches, oaggage and express, was equal in equipment and comfort on the steam railway map of Canada Port Kells, Fort Langley, Matsqui, Pumas, Rosedale and Chilliwack. Farther on Hope, St. Elmo and Pop cum are rejoicing In having train service.

Over the Matsqui Prairie (Continued on Page 2) INTEREST OP THE FERTILE CHILLIWACK VALLEY. CHILLIWACK, B.C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1915. CHILLIWACK SCOTS ENJOY THEMSELVES The Memory of St. Andrew Commemorated in Real Scottish Style on Friday. The celebration of St.

Andrew's and Caledonian Society in the Forresters' hall o'n Friday evening, left nothing to be desired, particularly from a Scotsman's point of view, while the event was very interesting to those present who cannot boast of Scottish parentage. There was a good attendance, fine programme, good eats, and the dancing well ask any lover of heather who was there. The musical programme was especially bright and entertaining, and certainly touched a responsive note in the audience, which voiced full and unmistakable appreciation. The address of the evening was given Rev. R.

J. Douglas, of Vancouver, and formerly minister of Cooke's church, Chilliwack. Rev. Douglas is honorary president of the society, and on being introduced by the president and chairman, J. Robertson, said that the occasion af forded him a particular sense of pleasure in being with so many of his old Chilliwack friends.

In his address Mr. Douglas dealt with the outstanding characteristics of the Scottish people as a race, and which have been responsible 'for the place and sphere oi influence this sturdy race occupies in almost every country In the world. The speaker claim ed that the chiel element in tne suc cess that has marked their history and development, has been their deep and abiding sense ot, piety. The address was delivered in a happy vein and was punctuated with several good anecdotes. The programme: Bagpipe selec tions, C.

lnnta; solo, "Far Away From Scotland," Miss F. Kipp; reading, "Mr. Barkei Picture," P. Pat erson; solo, "The March of the Cameron Men," Miss Ruth McKen zle; violin solo, Chas. Bell; address, Rev.

R. J. Douglas; solo, "The Auld Scotch Sangs," Miss Irene Knight; solo, "The McGregor's Gathering," Mr. Allan; solo, "Ye Banks and Braes," Mrs. J.

Marr; solo, "The Admiral's Broom," Robt. Paterson; bagpipe selections, C. Innis. At the close of the programme refreshments were served to the pleasure and delight of all, and the floor prepared for that form of amusement, for which Scotch people have such a particular fondness dancing. They were the old Scotch dances, and while perhaps a little more strenuous than the modern forms they are, to the Scotsman at least, both chappy and exhiliarating, and on this occasion they were thoroughly enjoyed until the wee sma' 'ours.

ANOTHER HERO HAS RETURNED Sergt. Major Hepburn Returns From England, and Joined Ranks of Benedicts. Sergt. Major T. G.

Hepburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hepburn, of Atchelltz, returned on Friday from England, where he has been in the hospitals since last April following the second battle of Ypres, in which he was very severely wounded. Sergt. (Major Hepburn went overseas with the first expeditionary force, having enlisted at the outbreak of the war for overseas service.

Prev ious to enlisting he was a sergeant in the 104th Regiment at Chilliwack. He still suffers somewhat from his wounds and has received an honorable discharge from the service, and given a pension. Sergt.JMajor Hepburn's experience in the big conflict hus a. very Interesting bit of romance associated with and. as a sequel his life partner in the person of iMiss Alice Dewey, of Battersea, iLondon.

England, who came to Canada with him, they being married previous to leaving England. Tom's many friends thus have cause to congratulate him, both as a hero from the battle line in Flandere and also on joining the less strenuous ranks of the benedicts when the militia ranks were closed to him. That Mr. and Mrs. Hepburn may spend many years of health happiness and prosperity is the wish of hundreds of friende.

B.C. CONDENSER CHANGES HANDS New Company Takes Over Plant and Business of B. C. Milk Condensing Company. One of the largest and most important business transactions to be consummated in the valley for some time has just been concluded by which the plant and business of the li.

C. Milk Condensing Co. at South Sumas, will be operated by a new iirni, but will retain the old firm name. J. J.

Waters, of Chicago, who is representing the purchasers, has been here for the past week completing the details of the transaction, and took over the business on Monday. The sum involved is not stated, but is believed to be very satisfactory to the former owners. The head office of the company will be In Vancouver, and Superintendent Chevalley and the present Etaff will be retained to operate the plant, which is cne of the largest of its kind on the coast. All the well known brands of C. Milk" will continue to be put up by the firm.

The business, however, will be fur thei extended and enlarged to the fullest possible extent, end as the purchasers are a strong concern 'inancially and having large business connections, the valley dairymen will have every possible assurance of a steady home market for their milk at good prices. ORGANIZING FOR LOCAL RELIEF Public Meeting Decides on Systematic Methods Regarding Cases of Need. A meeting was called by Mayor Barber on Monday evening for the purpose of evolving some scheme whereby relief required locally this winter will be administered In a regular and systematic order. The mayor in opening the meeting stated that while there was as yet very little relief required, there would be some families in need of assistance later, and the object was to effect, if possible, a recognized and competent organization through which relief could be given and administered, which would prevent the overlapping and waste which had occurred in cases heretofore. Canon Hinch liffe.

J. Burton, J. Hillas and C. Barber spoke along similar lines. It was the consensus of opinion that such action should be taken, and the Mayor and Messrs.

Burton and Barber were elected a nominating committee to select and appoint a relief committee comprising two ladies and three men to take charge of the situation. It Is proposed that this committee receive donations in money and goods, and to place same where needed, all requiring assistance to be reported to and investigated by them, and the committee in turn to report monthly to the city council, and the term of the committee to continue to the end of March. This step has a very great deal to commend it and it will no doubt be so well and heartily endorsed and supported that the very best results will be obtained, that all who require assistance, whether personal application is made or not, will not be overlooked, and that none will receive more than can be used. ALL DISTRICTS NOW ORGANIZED The People's Prohibition Movement Is Well Organized Throughout the Valley. District organizers Messrs.

W. Macken and G. H. W. Ashwell have completed the formation of sub district executives in every part of the valley, including, Sardis, Cheam, Rosedale, Camp Slough, East Chilliwack and 'Atchelitz.

On Friday evening a general meeting was held In the city which was attended by representatives from all the districts mentioned, and at which a plan of campaign was mapped out covering the entire valley, and business $1.00 A YEAR. NO SLACKERS AT THE FRONT Capt. D. E. Carleton Gives Stirring Account of Battles of Ypres and Festubert.

Genuine appreciation of the treat afforded b.1 the address on the lighting phaje of the war, by Capt. D. E. Carleton, was the expressed teeling of those vvno attended the entertainment in the Parish hall, given on behalf of the Prisoners fund, ou Saturday evening. Capt.

Carleton was givena rousing reception onappearing on the platform. Uis story though presented from a military point ot view, was made remarkably and revealed to "'those at home" a vivid and graphic mind picture of the events in which the 7th B. C. and other Canadian Battalions; won sv.ch undying fame, though the losses suffered were tremendous. The address was given with a becoming modesty which befitted the subject, the occasion and me speaker.

At the outset Capt. Carleton explained tiiat he had not gone to the lrout with the first C. E. but had btieii reid.ii.cd England, to train and prepare troops as reinforcements, immediately following the losses sulfered at Ypres in the latter part of April, he had been sent forward, arriving on the scene, just following tlu days of almost unprecedented lighting in that district. His account of the battle, which lasted in all twenty days, was received first hand from officers and men participating in it, while the details were fresh in their memory.

The stirring story of the battle of Ypres was Illustrated by a diagram show iug the British salient or wedge projecting into the German lines, which Helped the audience to appreciate why the Canadians saved the entire army from a grave uisaster, when the French black troops were so completely overcome by the Gea man gas attack. The Canadians had been given a section of that salient, and the 7th Battalion occupied the apex, helping to lfold back, what was in seme respects ja greater attempt to break through than even the first battle of Ypres, which was fought when the Germans made their first attempt to get through to Calais. All the reiuforcements and extra guns in the salient had been sent away to concentrate for the Festubert attack which added to the difficulties of a perilous situation. In spite of few numbers it was uecided to put on a bold front and resist to the last the thousands of Germans who broke through the opening made in the lina by the retirement of the Turcos. Four British guns loaned to the French and which had been placed in wood, were captured by the enemy.

The night following the gas attack the Canadians resolved to recapture the guns and it fell to the lot of the 10th and ICth Battalions to perform the task, and no greater charge had ever been made. The men went forward in the dead of night In the face of a withering machine gun fire which mowed down the leading battalion, took the guns, cleared the wood of Germans, and held the ground against counter attacks. Not having means for removing the artillery the guns were destroyed. All during the battle, the village of Ypres, the headquarters for the entire salient was under shell fire, and it was practically impossible for supplies of ammunition, food and water, to be forwarded to the men at the front, so that for four days the soldiers fcught incessantly with little or no food and no water. That the men from Canada, continued to fight desperately, under such trying conditions was a tribute to their high sense duty anl iaSomitable courage.

Finally it was decided to shorten the lines and it was in protecting the retirement of their fellow soldiers that so many of the men from Canada lost their lives or were made prisoners, and these men, though now prisoners, put up just as good a fight, and performed just as valuable a service as those in France. The speaker then told of the march of fifty miles rrom Ypres to Festubert, and of the capture of the German trenches and re Continued on Page 2) in connection with the movement dealt with. It was decided to send four delegates to the meeting of the provincial central executive of one hundred members which convenes at Vancouver today, the men appointed being G. H. W.

Ashwell. W. 'L. Mack en, Jas. Munro and S.

M. Carson..