The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada • Page 4

Page Four Tlte (Clulltfoack progress Established 1331 Published at Chilliwack, British Columbia Every Wednesday by The C. A. Barber Press Limited C. A. Barber, Editor and Manager A newspaper with no political party affiliations or obligations Subscription $2 a year in advance.

United States and Foreign: $2.50 a year in advance. Checking Flood Menace Much has been heard during the past ten days regarding the possible or probable flood hazard facing the whole Chilliwack and Sumas farming areas as a result of a silting up of the Vedder diversion canal, accumulations of gravel and drift in the bed of the Vedder river between Vedder River Crossing and the interurban railway bridge, and changed conditions in the watershed of Chilliwack river, due to logging operations along its course from Chilliwack lake, 35 miles up stream from the Crossing. Several proposals are offered, many of them costly, for protecting the district from the ravages of flood waters which may break through river banks below the Crossing. The river at Vedder Crossing is stated as being some ninety feet above the level of much of the valley area. Those who have witnessed periodic flood condition in this river have no illusions as to what may happen, in the event of a sudden run off.

It is a wicked torrent under such conditions. In considering the menace those attending the Board of Trade meeting Monday night showed good judgment in not being stampeded into a course of action which might prove abortive, and at the same time recognizing possible damage which might result from a combination of circumstances. A committee combining engineering and lay experience in such matters, to make a survey on the ground, and report, appeared to be the proper course to be pursued at the moment. A Forthright Citizen Chilliwack has lost a forthright citizen in the death on Friday of John Alexander MacLeod of Atchelitz. He was a man of sterling character, and although quiet and retiring to almost the point of being reserved, he wielded a marked influence throughout his career on behalf of the better and finer things in the life of the community.

Few men in this community knew sorrow and bereavement so intimately as did the late John A. MacLeod, but his courage was so strong as to never permit him to resent what at times must have seemej an unkindness of fate, and he continued to live buoyantly and hopefully, ever thoughtful for others. On the death of his wife in 1903 Mr. MacLeod was left with a family of seven young children, whom he reared to womanhood and manhood in a manner that was a distinct credit to both himself and his family. The sad part was that five of these fine and accomplished young people predeceased him, three of four sons who served during the Great War, and two daughters.

Even in the face of a double paternal duty Mr. MacLeod found time to do many things outside his home. In the neighborhood church and Sunday school, in educational matters, politics, municipal and park board activities, his interest was consistent and productive. That his services were at all times welcomed was indicated by the fact that on several occasions he headed the poll in election contests and on others was accorded acclamations. Ha valued friendships highly and was staunch and loyal in his attachments.

To those who were honored with his friendship and to those who knew him for his kindness and good works, his memory will continue as a vital influence throughout life. Elections and Christmas Municipal elections in the city and township are only a little over six eeks distant, due to a change in tha elections act. As a resuft those taking office last January will serve only eleven months of the year. Nominations will take place December 12. With the weather continuing to be of a late summer or early fall variety, it is difficult for Chilliwack residents to realize that election time Is swinging around also the yearly admonition to "shop early for best choice." Christmas will arrive December 25 two months from yesterday but v.

hat local elections will bring out of the sock is as yet an unknown quantity. Periodically throughout the year reports have persisted that Councillors Richardson and Thornton would be in the running for the Reeve's chair, Reeve Ryder having stated the probability of his retiring at the end of the term after serving seven years as Reeve and twelve years as councillor. Comment in this column on the Reeve's statement at the time was that "much may happen within a year and he (the Reeve) may find it not so ey to lay down the reins of office." Like Scotland, our comment "stands where she stood." ESSAYS AND ASSAYS J. H. WARD Who's Crazy? We have come a long way since barbarian days.

We have come a long way since knights of old in armor bold made fighting their trade. We have come a long way since longbows and broadaxes, pikestaffs and battering rams were the only armaments. We have come a long way since fighting was an honored profession for the fit few. We have come a long way since conquest was primarily a matter of greater physical strength. We have come a long way from barbarism.

Or have we The price of our present peace is an armed, and arming, preparedness. The price of such preparedness is a crippling one. And it is a stultifying one. The diversion of our efforts and our energies to preparation for war dwarfs our cultural progress. i i 1 i Every product of human ingenuity is primarily tested for its usefulness in warfare.

And by its adaptability to war's use is its value judged. All the advancements of science pay tribute to the god of war. All our conquests over the elements of land, and sea, and air, are subjugated to conquest over humanity. All our. triumphs over natural handicaps are but further offerings to the might of Mars.

And their usage in times of peace is but a preliminary to their adaptation to war. And our immeasurable advances and advantages over barbarian days bid fair to destroy our civilization by their improper usage. 1111 Few of us want war. But we have only just escaped it. And we have only escaped it temporarily.

And we have only escaped it because of a realization of the awful consequences of it. A realization of the terrible results of a modern large scale war was the principal factor governing the acceptance of the Munich peace by Chamberlain. We arm for a war that we know means catastrophe. We arm for a war that we know will bring disaster for all participants. We arm for a war that we know all parties must lose.

And we continue to arm. We continue to arm for self protection and for self preservation. We continue to arm for defense of principles. 1111 We continue to arm, though we hesitate to use our arms. We continue to arm because other powers arm.

And other powers arm in spite of the fact that their peoples do not want war. They do not want to use their activities in this abortive direction any more than we do. Yet they arm. And they will use their arms. And so will we.

1111 We have come a long way since barbarian days. Or have we? Mid Week Thought For Busy People Conducted by Members of the Chilliwack Ministerial Assn. "Return to Me, and I will Return to You; saith the Lord." "MORAL REARMAMENT" By REV. J. J.

SMITHSON Each one of us must have felt some little whisper of hope, amidst the perplexing issues of world affairs, when we read the plea for "Moral Rearmament" as published in the Times and later issued by Queen Wilhelmina to her people. The plea gains greatly by the calibre and position of those who have issued it. Statesmen, soldiers, sailors and now a Queen in her own right have to suggest to us that the cure for the world's ills is not to be found in arms of war, or paths of peace. If we admit that, we come to the end of man's endeavour, and much more the end of man's ability. What then remains? God! In your issue of October 12 we had fitting words of Thanksgiving.

How did the crops come By every man working in company with God his own field or garden. He did not leave it to the other fellow. So with moral rearmament. This world needs "A breath from the Spirit of God." Can we dare to think that He will lavish the lesser gifts of material blessings and deny us the graces and wisdom whereby men live "He is Our God, in Whom we live, move and have our being." But we must adjust ourselves so that the higher blessings shall be ours. Ask and it shall be given.

Seek and ye shall find, is still the way of approach. The challenge is squarely up to us in the breathing spell marked by the Munich Pact that each of us will make the burden of humanity's ills our burden: Dignitaries Attend Jubilee Banquet At Coqualeetza Two of Original Students Present When Former Heads Recall Pioneer Days Civic and church officials gathered with present and former staff members and pupils of Coqualeetza Residential school at a banquet held Friday evening to celebrate the school's golden jubilee. The banquet, at which places were laid for one hundred guests, was served by the senior girls, and brought to a successful climax a day filled with interest for those who visited the school. Seated with Principal and Mrs. Scott at the head table were Rev.

Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Raley of Vancouver, Mr.

and Mrs. A. O'N. Daunt of New Westminster, Mrs. R.

H. Cairns of Vancouver, Dr. Ewart Henderson of Chilliwack, the school doctor, with Mrs. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs.

E. A. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. C.

S. Pearson, Mr. William Newby, all of Sardis, and Mrs. B. L.

Bennett, school matron. Greetings from the Indian Affairs branch of the Department of Mines and Resources were brought by Mr. Daunt, and from congregations in Rosedale, Chilliwack, and Sardis by local clergymen. Letters of regret were read by the chairman from Rev. George A.

Wilson, D.D., of Vancouver, president of the Conference of British Columbia, and from H. J. Barber, M.P., at being unable to attend. Expressions of regret were also tendered upon behalf of L. H.

Eyres, M.L.A., and Mayor C. A. Barber, who were also unable to be present. Much enthusiasm and interest was aroused by the presence of a great many of the early pupils and staff. Attending the banquet were two of the original class of 1888, Mrs.

Harry Uslick of Sardis, who lit the candles on the birthday cake, and Mrs. M. K. Prest. Others whose interest in the school has extended over a number of years were William Newby, who was carpenter when the mission house, home of Mr.

and Mrs. Tate, was remodelled as school home; Mrs. E. A. Wells, who as teacher forty five years ago gave ten years of service to the school; C.

S. Pearson, who undertook the duties of farm instructor forty five years ago, and at least half a dozen pupils who attended the school at that time. Rev. Dr. Raley, the principal speaker of the evening, was happy in his reminiscences of the days of his principalship, undertaken in 1914 and continuing for a period of twenty years.

He drew attention to the need for emphasizing the value of Indian handicrafts as a means of affording economic assistance to the native people. To Dr. Raley must be accorded a large share of the credit for the fine structure which houses the school today, and for the organization of work undertaken in it. Mrs. R.

H. Cairns of Vancouver told of the work of her late husband, whose principalship of eight years preceded that of Dr. Raley, and of her continued interest in the school. The significance of the change from a school composed of a dozen pupils occupying three rooms of the mission house in 1888, to a body of 229 students who find comfortable accommodation in the present building was shown vividly in the moving pictures of the life and work of the school in 1938 which brought to a close the celebration of Coqualeetza's fiftieth anniversary. Bruce Hutchson Joins Sun Staff Announcement is made of the addition to the staff of the Vancouver Sun of the well known political correspondent, Bruce Hut chison.

Mr. Hutchison, one of the leading figures in Western Canadian journalism, will act as the Vancouver Sun's correspondent on governmental matters and will cover not only the legislative sessions at Victoria and general British Columbia political news, but also will report in special dispatches the sittings of the House of Commons at Ottawa. Contractors Make Fast Time on Street Improvement Job Contractors did fast work in all but completing the "face lifting job" on Wellington and Westminster avenues before the weather broke during the weekend. A finishing coat has yet to be placed on a section in front of the Gilbert block, and some depressions levelled. This will be done by the contracting firm, Williams Car rothers, Vancouver, as soon as weather permits.

All materials used were hauled from the coast in trucks. Levelling out the contour of the two business streets has greatly improved parking conditions and also their appearance. The next question which may be considered is whether angle parking is to be continued or parallel parking adopted. that each of us will seek that "The wisdom that cometh from above which is first, pure and peaceable" may appear as the way of life to men everywhere. Let us not dream about it, or wish for it only.

Rather let us return unto the Lord, that in wrath He may remember mercy. The Divine assurance is "Return unto Me, and I will return unto You." Thus moral rearmament will come, and life be set in a light divine. THE CHILLIWACK PROGRESS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1938 Meet The Biggest Potato In The Fraser Valley At last the honor of Chilliwack and district has been upheld. No longer do our good citizens slink along the streets, shunned by outsiders. No longer are we downcast and reviled.

No. We walk with heads held high in the air, chests puffed out. We step sprightly along, and none in the world dare challenge us. A weight has been lifted from our shoulders. We are restored to our former, and customary, proud place in the agricultural picture of not only the Fraser Valley, but of Canada.

If you haven't already guessed it, it's because we have another spud. A kingpin. It tops them all. The most blessed spud that was ever dug. No potato was ever more welcome; none ever more revered and honored it deserves a place in the Hall of Fame.

Dear spud you saved us. Just as we were going to give up this whole Potato Derby in disgrace, just as we were about to go to Abbotsford or some place and admit disgrace and defeat, along comes, of all people, Ed Wells. Ed, who has been a leader in a lot of things for a long time hereabouts, phoned us up Friday morning and wanted to know if we had anything yet that beat Mr. Kelly's potato, which weighed around four pounds four ounces. We said no, in fear and trembling.

Mr. Wells said that he had one that he was pretty sure would beat it. So he hustled right in with it. We took it over to the official weigh scales at Andrews Meat Market. Those darned scales just didn't seem to weigh heavily enough.

Every time we took over a spud that looked as if it weighed around four pounds, the scales would say three pounds. But the Wells spud wouldn't be beaten. No sir. It just sat on those scales and when the indicator got through fooling around there it was a solid five pounds nine ounces of potato. Yes sir.

Five pounds nine ounces. We had beaten the Abbots ford and Matsqui monsters that have had us beaten for months. All was well with the world now. So we strung the spud up in the office and decorated it with a green ribbon worded "Reserve Champion" because we didn't have a "Grand." And are we proud! As if that weren't enough, two more potatoes came in Saturday from Mr. and Mrs.

J. C. Mitchell, who live down the old highway on Sumas Prairie near the co op building. ry, Their two entries, weighing four pounds six and eight ounces, have picked off second and third places in the derby and shoved Mr. Kelly's potato into fourth place.

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell reported that they sowed five or six sacks and reaped 120 sacks, which is a pretty fair return, you'll admit. J. W.

Carmichael, well known dairyman, came In with another colossus Monday a carrot weighing three pounds 12 ounces. It's a huge thing, and well shaped. The average weight of carrots in two rows planted on Mr. Car michael's farm was around two pounds. He reported that one carrot was enough for eight people at dinner one night last week.

Mr. Kelly, not content with leading the spud derby for so long, fetched in a 21 pound marrow from his farm, a good size, but four pounds short of Patricia Leaven's big entry. Frank Kickbush, who spent two years with the B. C. Potato board, reported that not one of the spuds entered in the derby would qualify as a grade A potato.

Picking up the nice, clean one brought in by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, he remarked that although the potato itself would not pass, all six of the knobs that go to make up the spud would rate grade A if they were separated from each other. "The cause of freaks like these," said Mr. Kickbush, "is often the fact that the soil has not been well worked.

When a potato, as it is growing, bumps into a hard piece of ground, it will often grow in a new direction towards softer ground. A sudden spell of weather following a dry spell will often have the same effect. Certified seed will not produce potatoes like that nearly as often as the mongrel varieties," Mr. Kickbush stated. Contract Let For Highway Section Holmes Wilson Trucking Co.

Vancouver, who submitted the lowest bid of $22,565.61 for revision of two and one half miles of the Trans Canada highway at Laidlaw, B. west of Hope, were awarded the contract, Hon. F. MacPherson, minister of public works, announced Tuesday. Other bids ranged as high as $11,803.90 The "revision" referred to con sists, it is understood, of widening and raising the stretch of highway which runs between a precipitous wall of rock and the Canadian National railway line east of Rest more Lodge, and continuing new construction along the south side of the track between the railway crossing west of St.

Elmo and the crossing west of Silver creek. Both these crossings will be eliminated, reducing the railway crossings be tween Chilliwack and Hope to three. Forestry Camp Assured For Cultus Lake Hon. Wells Grey Says Unemployed Project Will Start First Week In November Definite assurance that a government forestry camp would be established at Cultus Lake again this year was given by Hon. Wells Gray, minister of lands, in an informal interview with Mayor C.

A. Barber in Victoria Friday. The camp, it is reported, will open on or around November 15. The operation of the camp at Cultus Lake proved a distinct success last year, according to members of the park board. Two hundred and fifty men attended it.

They cleared 70 acres of growth and underbrush, built fireguards, and two trails which have since proved extremely popular walks for visitors and members of the summer colony at the lake. One of the trails leads to beautiful Lium chin park, while the other extends more than half way around the west side of the lake. It is expected that this project will be completed to Maple bay this year, i It is understood that the park board will be given the privilege of determining the work to be done in the area this season. It is ex pected that the board 'will consider this at a meeting tomorrow night. About 20 camps housing 2000 men will be opened.

Mainland pro jects will include the Green Tim bers camp, University Demonstra I tion forest, Capilano, Seymour watershed where ski trails will be opened, Cultus Lake and Harrison Lake. Court Injunction Blocks Reduction In Gasoline Price Oil Companies Launch Legal Proceedings to Test Government's Power To Regulate Industry Gasoline prices in British Columbia were not reduced today, despite the order in council passed to that effect by the cabinet last Friday. A Supreme Court order issued on Monday afternoon, at least temporarily prevents the provincial government Coal and Petroleum board from fixing the fuel price. The cut ordered by the government ranged from three to six cents a gallon. The order, signed by Mr.

Justice Manson, followed filing of a writ which is expected to lead to a court battle which would serve as an important test to the powers of government in regulating industry. The writ, issued by seven companies which claim to represent 90 per cent of the manufacturers and refiners of gasoline in British Columbia, and two dealers, asks for: 1. A declaration that the Coal and Petroleum Producers' Control Board is ultra vires. 2. An injunction to halt price fixing.

Defendants are the Attorney General, the control board, and Dr. William Carrothers, fuel commissioner. Government to Fight It was announced from Victoria yesterday that the government will resist the oil companies' attack on the price of gasoline. Attorney General Gordon S. VVismer will personally present arguments before Mr.

Justice Manson tomorrow in Vancouver. It is the intention of the government to fight for the validity of the Coal and Petroleum Act through all courts. B. C. livestock men are considering the possibility of sending an exhibit of the best dairy cattle in the province to the San Francisco World's Fair next year.

DARE WE FORGET Let our Peace Campaign include the sale of Poppies, made by War Veterans, so disabled that they are urfit for any other work. The profits we make are used for local relief. We beg of the public a sympathetic response on Poppy Day, Saturday, November 5th; also during the preceding week when the teachers and scholars will sell them through the medium of the schools, and again on November 11th REMEMBRANCE DAY YOU are cordially invited to hear Mr. J. H.

Moore of Vancouver discuss the following subject which is of vital interest to all "The Hope of Universal Peace" We hold that through Biblical truth alone will humanity find a true solution to the present world wide conditions of perplexity and distress. I.O.O.F. HALL Sunday, October 302:30 p.m. Seats Free Cyril Roberts Eected Director For Third Term For the third year in succession Cyril Roberts, Sardis, has been the choice of B. C.

Guernsey Breeders' association members, for the Dominion director for this province. Mr. Roberts was unable to attend the Toronto meeting a year ago on i account of illness, his place being taken by Coun. W. T.

Richardson. Even though unable to attend, the I Dominion association elected Mr. Roberts president for 1938. He will leave for Toronto in time to preside at the annual meeting which takes place November 16, which is one of the dates of the Royal Winter Fair. Kin Club Auction Shows Handsome Profit The auction show sponsored by the Kinsmen club netted over $400 for the organization's philanthropic work, club officers report.

"The successful conclusion to the novel idea will aid the organization in its work for children at the Cultus Lake Kiddy Kamp," stated Murdoch Maclachlan, chairman of the auction. It took J. B. Dennis, auctioneer, all Wednesday afternoon and evening until midnight to sell four tons of fruit, vegetables and other goods donated by residents. Prices, for the most part, were excellent.

More About John MacLeod (Continued from Page One) Councillor and served two years. Accepting nomination for Councillor in 1914 he again headed the poll, and the following year was elected Reeve by acclamation. He retired from the Reeveship at the end of 1915 and was succeeded by J. A. Evans.

In 1921 he unsuccessfully contested the position with Mr. Evans, but in 1922 and in 1923 was elected in contests with Mr. Evans and in 1924 was accorded an acclamation. Again dropping out of municipal life, to make way for others whom he thought merited the honor, it was not until 1928 that he again accepted nomination for Reeve, being elected over the then Keeve, W. M.

Wells. In 1930 he was again returned by acclamation, retiring at the end of the year. From the beginning of 1933 to the end of 1936, he served on Cultus Lake Park board, the development of the inter municipal park being a project in which he took a particular interest. In early days Mr. MacLeod was active in Liberal party organization, being secretary for a number of years, and was a close associate and friend of the late Chas.

W. Munro, who represented Chilliwack in the Legislature. He supported the Union government party during the war, and in 1924 was the candidate of the Provincial party under the leadership of Gen. (Senator) A. D.

MacRae. In the election in June he ran second to E. D. Barrow, then minister of agriculture, with the late John J. McPhee, Conservative candidate, running third.

With the disappearance of the third party in provincial politics, Mr. MacLeod supported the Conservatives, and was a close second to William Atkinson for that party's choice for candidate here in 1928, under the leadership of the late Hon. S. F. Tolmie.

During the war years he gave strong support to the Empire's cause and served on the Military Tribunal for this district. In fact no worthwhile commun ity interest was without the sup port of the late John A. MacLeod. Mrs. MacLeod died in 1903, leav ing seven children: Malcolm Chad sey, who was killed at the second battle of Ypres in 1915; John Virgil, who at the time of his death! was principal of Nor'h Vancouver high school; William Ray, who died in Northern B.

while serving; as public school Inspector for the province; Effie Violet and Clara Mary, both of whom also prede ceased their father; two sons, Wing Commander Earl Leslie MacLeod, acting Commanding Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force at Jericho Station, Vancouver, and Clarence Herbert at home. There are eight grandchildren. The four oldest sons all served with the Canadian forces in the Great War. No Collection ITEMS of INTEREST for FRIDAY and SATURDAY, October 28 29 Virol, 16 oz $1.12 Stocol (Cough Sedutive) SOc Bovrll, 4 oz S9c Iroulzed Yeast 83e Vitamin Plus Phyllosan 85 and S1.SO Fellowi' Syrup, large $1.04 Accent on New Low Prices 200 Kleenex 15c 500 Kleenex 200 KLEENEX 15c 500 KLEENEX 200 Kleenex 15c 500 Kleenex or 2 for 29c KOTEX 23c or 2 for 45c Large, 36s for 58c Ext. lge.

48s for 78c We have the BEVLON NATL ENAMEL In 23 shades as advertised in Esquire, Harper's Bazaar and Vogue also ADHERON for split finger nails, by Revlon. Vancouver Drug Co. Ltd. 28 Stores Quality Service Saving Fhone 6151 The Largest Betail Druggists In Western Canada. Fhone 6151 The same low prioe at all pur stores.

23 Stores FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 ATCHELITZ HALL 9 till 2 NEA.Ii UNBUH AND HIS KNIGHTS OF HABMONY Admission 35c Floor Show Refreshments Available CHILLIWACK JUNIOR BAND CONCERT Friday. October 28 HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Assisting Artists: Mrs. Fred Toop, reading; Mrs. Colin C. Johnston, Mr.

Jack Keith, vocal; dels; oomedians. Adults 25c 8 p.m. Students 15c Proceeds for the purchase of instruments, uniforms, etc. ANNOUNCEMENT Chilliwaclc's New Shoe Store will open Tuesday, November 1 in the Stacey Block (opposite Postoffice) Staple lines of Ladies', Men's and Boys' and Girls' shoes will be carried in stock. We also do shoe repairing on the premises, and guarantee first class workmanship.

We invite the Chilliwack public to come in and inspect our new store and stock and guarantee satisfaction with our merchandise and workmanship. EVANS and EVANS SHOE MERCHANTS Pryce Evans Thank You, ON BEHALF OF THE KIDDIES who will directly benefit at the Kin Kiddy Kamp at Cultus Lake, the Kinsmen Club of Chilliwack wish to take this opportunity of expressing their deep thanks to the people of Chilliwack for their generous support at their Auction Sale, both in donating and in buying goods. PARTICULARLY do we wish to thank Mr. J. B.

Dennis, who donated his services and buildings; Mr. Claude L. Worthingtbn, who clerked the sale, and Mr. Andy Little, who assisted, all gratis. Those of you who showed such great interest will be happy to know the sale will net over $400, which will be spent at the Kiddy Kamp on the kiddies.

The Kinsmen Club of Chilliwack READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS Elllman Boyal Embrocation S2 Plnkham Vegetable Compound 97c Far mint 69 Roneyiuckle Hand Cream 3S Camphorated OU, 4 oz. 28 Pond's Beauty Box S7 Mnsterole, regular, mild or strong 35c 33c 33c 33c LEWA SERVICE CLUB DANCE T. G. Evans Chilliwack THEN DO YOUR SHOPPING.