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THE CHILLIWACK PROGR G. C. Carter Elected Pres. of Chilliwack Fish GameAssn The annual general meeting of the Chilliwack Fish and Game Protective Association, which was held in the city hall on Tuesday, March 26th, was largely attended by its members and proved to be a very enthusiastic meeting. The many problems presented by the British Columbia Fish Game Protective Association were handled in a very animated manner, the members freely taking part in all discussions.

Perhaps the most important resolution to the anglers of the district was one sent some time ago to the authorities, asking that the Fraser river be open the year round for all fish, including trout, from its tide waters up to Yale, and that the Vedder river be open the year round for all fish up to Liumchin creek, above that point a closed season on all fishing from March 1 to June 30 in each year, allowing a sufficient spawning area unmolested. It is expected that these changes will be in effect before next winter. Mr. H. J.

Barber, Dominion member for the Chilliwack district, was present and promised bership is required, and an earnest appeal was made to the sportsmen of the district for their support. A hearty vote of thanks was ex tended to Mr. F. G. Edwards and Messrs.

Davies Logan for prizes donated in 1928. The following officers were elected for the coming year: President, G. Carter; vice president, Dr. R. McCaffrey; secretary treasurer, A.

J. Cameron; auditor, F. J. Welland. Directors: L.

K. Stott, Dr. W. E. Henderson, W.

E. A. Thornton, Clifford Boyd, F. G. Edwards, R.

Nosworthy, A. G. Adamson, Hugh Teskey, J. Mc McCorquodale, F. J.

Welland. In 1929 fishing competitions the following prizes are being offered to members of the association: A prize to the value of $10, kindly donated by Mr. F. G. Edwards, is Two alleged bunco men, posing as specialists in eye pathology, are being sought by Lower Mainland police following a complaint registered by J.

De Wolf, who has informed Chief of Police Norman handed to the two men following treatment to one of his eyes. De Wolf is said to have been suffering from a "sty" in one of his eyes and listened to a plausible story to the effect that he was suffering from cancer. Treatment followed and it is said that the patient accompanied "Dr. Dean" and "Dr. Edwards" to Vancouver, where the money was withdrawn from a bank.

SCHOOL BOARD OPENS TENDERS ON NEW SCHOOL BUILDING WEDNESDAY At the meeting of the school board on Wednesday evening, tenders for the construction of the new school building were to be being offered for the largest spring opened and considered. It was salmon caught in the Vedder river, stated by members of the board Fish must not show net marks, that it was expected at least nine unless it is proved that it was caue ht on hook and line. Comne the secretary of the board, tition to close August 31, 1929. A prize to the value of $10, kindly donated by Messrs. Davies Logan, is being offered for the support in any matter coming un largest trout, steelheads and dollies der his jurisdiction.

Mr. Barber excepted, caught on this side of has already been of much assist the Fraser river between Abbots ance in securing steelhead eggs ford and up to and including Silver and fry for restocking the Vedder creek and Silver lake. Compe river. tition to close December 31, 1929. Altogether, the meeting proved I A cash prize of $5 is offered by that the Chilliwack Fish and Game the association for the largest Protective Association is a very i dolly varden caught in same terri live organization, but in order to tory as for trout.

Competition to attain its objective, a larger mem close December 31, 1929. tenders would be in the hands of Pugh. by six o'clock that day, the stott; Stop signs are determined upon for the safety of the public and motorists will be well advised to take due regard of their presence. A stop sign has also been placed on Princess avenue at the Star Garage. W.

H. Pride Co. of Bellingham want to sign up 50 additional acres of beans for the 1929 season to enable them to fill orders. Climb ing Roses To be Planted on Yale Highway Some four hundred and fifty of Hrnwinfr Eddie's climbing rosea are being Ivnuoaro rO delivered to residents whose prop erties front on the Yale road between the Vedder Canal bridge and Rosedale this week by E. C.

Smith and J. H. Jones of the Chilliwack Board of Trade. Practically every resident along the route agreed to plant and care for the roses with a view to beautifying the main tourist route through the Chilliwack valley. The roses are provided through the generosity of Messrs.

H. M. Eddie Sons, Sardis, the canvpss and distribution being done by members of the Board of Trade. A suggestion onered for the planting of the roses is a pergola made of cedar posts and rails running from the front gate to the house over either footpath or driveway. A simple archway composed of posts on either side of a path, or gate, connected overhead, is suggested as an inexpensive method.

Posts may be set along the garden fence eight or ten feet high on which climbing roses may be trained and festooned from post to post. The example set by Mr. Eddie and the Board of Trade in this undertaking might with profit become a slogan for the city and district, and every road become a rose highway and every garden a rose garden. Probably no area in Canada could so easily become noted as the home of the "Queen of Flowers" as Chilliwack, for the soil, generally speaking, as well as the climate, is well adapted to the growing of roses, while close at hand are the largest rose gardens in Canada. Large Industry Expanding within four years from a 3,000 box Industry to ship mm WHEN K.

Hushima, superintendent of rolling stock and machinery of the Sapporo District, Japanese Government Railways, was in Canada recently studying the operations of the Canadian National Railways for the benefit of the people of his own country, he was particularly interested in the methods used in clearing snow from the track. In a letter to W. A. Kingsland, general manager of the National system's western region. Mr.

Hashima expressed his thanks for the co operation given him by A. H. Eager, general superintendent, motive power and car equipment, Winnipeg, and A. McCowan, assistant general superintendent, car equipment. He went on to describe a new type of snow fighting machine which he had devised from ideas given him by K.

D. McLay. bridge and building master of the Canadian National Railways, Calgary division. The machine, which is the most successful of all the types tried on tiie Japanese railways, has been named McLay. The plow is seen here in action and the inset is a photograph of Mr.

McLay. New Stop Signs The attention of motorists is directed to a stop sign which has been placed on Wellington avenue at the entrance to Yale road. The usual yellow sign has been placed at the side of the road and the word "Stop" painted in the roadway. A great deal of traffic converges at this point and the city council has authorized the regulation in the interests of safety to both motorist and pedestrian. To some classes of motorists stop signs do not mean anything and they are seen driving over Macdonald of Maple Ridge that he them at high rates of speed to the had parted with $687 which he had danger of themselves and others.

Carman Church Honors Dr. White On 74th Birthday A large number of friends planned successfully a delightful surprise party for Dr. J. H. wnite in the banquet room of Carman Church on Monday evening, the occasion being Dr.

White's seventy fourth birthday. A short informal program opened the evening's proceedings, contributing to which were Mrs. Percy Bartindale, piano solo; the Sardis Four, a quartette, Mrs. Chas. Newby, Mrs.

Arnold, Dr. Newby, Mr. J. M. Oke, solos; Mrs.

Arnold and Miss Pearson, duet, and the choir, who gave a chorus. Mrs. William Newby had the happy privilege of reading a short address voicing the appreciation of the members of the church in connection with the consistent and valuable efforts of Dr. White and presenting him with a desk pen set and Mrs. White with a fine Easter lily, as tokens or tnis ap preciation.

Suitable replies were raade by the recipients, Dr. White expressing his hope and desire to see and celebrate many more such 1 happy occasions. Others who spoke warmly of Dr. White and his able assistance given at all times in all activities of the church were "Mr. G.

Thornton, Mr. J. Bailey, Mr. J. Richardson, Mr.

E. A. Wells and Mr. W. Newby.

The banquet hall was prettily decorated for the evening witn yellow flowers, the tea table being centred with silver sconces holding yellow tapers. On a smell table was a four tier birthday cake, yel low streamers running from the central light above to the corners. The dainty refreshments which followed were served by the mem bers of the women's association of the church. BERRY GROWERS TO ELECT DELEGATES SAT ments expected to total 14,000 1 A mass meeting of local berry boxes of forced rhubarb and 7,500 growers is called at the city hall boxes of field rhubarb for the for Saturday night at 8 o'clock, for 1928 29 season. Mission Rhubarb the purpose of electing delegates Growers Association will bring to a berry growers convention De approximately $50,000 to the Mis 1 ing held at Abbotsford the follow sion district this year, according to ing week.

As the number or dele T. Hattorie, secretary of the as gates to be elected will depend sociation. This association is com unon the attendance at the meet prised of 63 members, all Japan 1 ing Saturday night, a thoroughly ese growers, resident in the dis representative gathering is hoped trict. for. Wallace Sharp is Elected Head of Bowling Group The seventh annual general DiSCUSS Bowling Club was held in the city hall on Wednesday, March 27th, with the usual crowd of enthusiastic bowlers present.

President Richardson gave a brief report of the activities during 1928 season. Secretary's report and financial statement were received and adopted. It was decided that competitions this year be the same as last, except that the rink championship be decided on points, instead of on games, and that hat and umbrella games start at 8 p.m. It was also decided to admit ladies to membership with the same privileges as men, at an annual fee of $6.00. Jiggs supper was discontinued for one year.

The following officers elected for 1929: President lace Sharp; vice president, L. secretary treasurer, A time for closing of the bids. Two Cameron; auditor, local contractors are understood i to be among those submitting figures. Preliminary work was carried out on the site of the new school last week by the architects, consisting of laying out the site of the concrete footings for the An Irish politician says that half the lies told about him are not true. Fraser Valley Roads With Hon.

Nels. Lougheed The whole important matter of roads on both sides of the Fraser river will be the subject of a discussion when Hon. Nels Lougheed, minister of public works, upon his return from England, meets representatives of the Associated Boards of Trade of the Fraser Valley. At the annual meeting of this body held in New Westminster on Wednesday, word was received from the minister intimating his willingness to meet the board and thereupon a special corn were mittee was named. N.

Hill of Wal T. B. Goodall. rangements for the meeting. Executive: Dr.

Foerster, J. Street. The session was fairly well at H. C. Fox, R.

B. Sutherland, J. tended, the representatives from McConnell and S. Partlo. the respective sections of the val The appointment of skips was lev being Wm.

Murray and E. H. H. Farrant Joins Provincial Police Mr. H.

Farrant, chief of police here for the past seven years, is now on the strength of the B. C. Police force, it is understood. Mr. Farrant expects to go to Victoria for a week or two prior to taking up his new duties with the motor license department at New Westminster or Vancouver.

Many friends of former Chief Farrant will be particularly pleased to learn of his new appointment, for which he is so particularly well fitted by disposition and training. Regarding Mr. Farrant's services as chief of police here, most citizens will agree with the opinion expressed by the city police commission as expressed by Commissioner Manuel in a letter to Mr. Farrant and signed at the final meeting of the commission on Tuesday evening, as follows: Farrant, Esq. "Dear Sir: I was instructed by the Police Commissioners of this city at its regular meeting, when your resignation came before us, to express by letter our most sincere appreciation of the splendid service you have given this city as Chief of Police for several years.

Your faithfulness to duty, your impartiality in the enforcement of laws and regulations, your splendid efficiency in the responsibilities of your office everywhere, and the gentlemanly manner with which you have performed all your duties is most sincerely appreciated by this board, as well as by all law abiding citizens. We give you our best wishes for your success and happiness wherever your future may lead you. C. A. Barber, Mayor, Manuel, T.

Henley, Commissioners." The concluding paragraph of Mr. Farrant's report to the police com mission covering the work of his department for March reads: In severing my official connec tion with the Board of Police Com missioners, I wish to express my Keary, honorary secretary, New Westminster. The election of officers resulted in the unanimous choice of W. H. Keary for the presidency; Colonel Rorison, vice president, and Wm Wright, secretary.

With these as ex officio members, the following were elected to the executive committee: Wm. Murray, N. Hill, J. A. Catherwood and A.

Mitchell and these will later choose the fifth member, so that all districts will be represented. Numerous letters and reports showed how active the board had been on a wide variety of matters in which the people of the valley are vitally interested. Progress had been made with both federal and provincial governments and with private individuals and organizations. As the result of several conferences with the B.C.E.R. the committee was able to report a fairly satisfactory revision of the charges for electric light and power, an improvement over the old rates.

Regarding the long negotiations concerning the establishment of a beet sugar factory, these are being continued. J. T. Cook and W. H.

Keary were able to secure reliable data, through actual tests, which show that sugar beets grown in various localities here gave a very much higher percentage of sugar than can be obtained in Eastern Canada. Much other useful data is available for promoters, includ The next meeting, it was decid ed, will be held at Hope on June 22. The Hope board is arranging to take delegates for a trip to the gold mines in the neighboring left in the hands of the executive. 1 Barton. Chilliwack: Angus Camp i mountains and a membership committee com bell and O.

Blackford. Huntingdon The session closed with passing posed of the executive was ap Sumas; J. A. Gilmore, W. Atkin a hearty vote of thanks to the pointed to get all players signed son, N.

Hill and Thorne C. Plaston, retiring officers for their unsel up for 1929 season. There will be Sumas Abbotsford: Wen. Wright fish, arduous and efficient services quite a number of new players this and A. D.

Ferguson, South Burna during the past year. year and the club looks forward to by; Colonel W. D. Rorison and I a bigger and better season than Austin Harris, Richmond; Mayor A wise man will make more op eve r. Gray, Aid.

Archie Hogg and W. H. portunities than he finds. Bacon. THIRTY EIGHTH YEAR, VOL.

No. CHILLIWACK, B. THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1929 TEN PAGES $2.00 PER YEAR Romantic Colorful Yukon "Days of '98" AreVividly Recalled "The Days of '98," a3 depicted by the Chilliwack District Football League, in the drill hall Thursday, March 28, proved an event as novel as it was enjoyable, and one that will not be easily forgotten by the five hundred odd who deposited their fourbits at the door in ex change for one of the biggest nights they had experienced for many moons. "Civies" only were I tabooed, and many varied and original costumes decked the floor at this unusual masquerade affair of the season, in which the northern aristocrat mingled freely with the sourdough, the gambler and the tin horn sport. Miners were there, whose shoulders had become bent in the search for the alluring gold dust, Indian chiefs and their squaws hobnobbed with the dance hall girls and the cowboys.

Trailing skirts and flowing tresses, evidences of the good old days, when the fair sex were more easily distinguishable than in 1929, received the O.K. of the fashion critic as the only sane and lady like manner In which to appear in public. Com mon laborers aplenty, the parson's son, and even the Oriental was there, all visualizing and bringing home in a very real fashion the Klondyke rush in the fascinating days of the feverish, maddening scramble for filthy lucre in the form of gold nuggets. Some of the more notable characters could 5 be detected in the presence of Sam McGee, the Parson's Son, Jerusa lem John, Frisco Johnny, Hardluck I Bertie, Lord Helpus, Cheechaceo i Bill, and among the fair sex Lady Lou, Phoebe, Sweet Nell, Carry Nation, Bewitching Emma, Orphan Annie, and others received con fk stant attention from their male admirers. 1 The dance hall atmosphere was only made more realistic by the i.

presence of the saloon, the gam bling games and the lunch counter, i all of which were freely patronized with the bogus bills, purchased at the Sand Bank of the Yukon, pre sided over by Larry Wyles. And it proved fortunate and convenient that such a provision had been made. When one considered that a drink of northern hootch cost ten bucks, ice cream five dollars, hot dogs a ten spot, Klondyke strawberries the same amount, a cup of coffee, no less, and that one never got out of a game of cards or housey housey short of one hundred plunks. Well, in this way the majority of patrons handled more money and had more fun than had been their lot since collie was a pup. Many realized that the sign reading, "The more you put down, the more you pick up," was only a fairy tale.

To indicate that the affair was no pink tea party, signs such as "The last man who asked for a serviet is dead; use common sense," and others equally as Informative, were nailed up at convenient places for the edification of the tenderfoot. Situated prominently and conveniently in the cen tre of the hall was the hoosegow, and this institution aided and abetted by the vigilance committee, headed by Link Ballam, who had assisting him in the nefarious work F. Emerson, A. Graham, I. Collinson, E.

Royds, R. Street, not to mention the civilian did a land office business, covering a wide range of real or alleged misdemeanors against the common (Continued on Page Ten) Dividend Goes to Milk Producers Coming at a season of the year when it will be most appreciated by the farmers, cheques to the total value of $139,588.69 and stock certificates to the value of $42,520 were mailed to members of the Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association on Saturday. The total of $182,108 forwarded to the farmers in the valley who are members of the association represents the dividend on the past year's operations declared at the Mr. H. J.

Harding is erecting a bungalow on Alexander street, opposite the municipal hall, and moved into the partially constructed dwelling this week. recent annual meeting held in Vancouver. This dividend was declared on the basis of two cents cash and one cent in the form of stock certificates per pound but terfat, an aggregate return to the co operative's members of three cents per pound butter fat in addition to the $2,271,347 paid them during the year for their milk production. BrutalAttack Believed Cause Chinese Death George and John Wallace, Indians, are being held as material witnesses, and several Indians have been subpoened in connection with the death of Lee Kay Tai. The inquest, which was called for two o'clock yesterday afternoon, adjourned after formalities and viewing of the body.

Sergt. John MacDonald, of the Provincial Police, who has been placed in charge of the policing of the city and municipality, arrived in the city Tuesday evening and took charge of the case on Wednesday morning. Lee Kay Tai, a Chinaman, aged eighty years, died in the Chilliwack hospital early Tuesday morning, of Injuries alleged to have been Inflicted by some party or parties about 10:30 Sunday forenoon at Chinatown. The aged Chinaman Is reported to have been discovered by some Chinese children at the rear of one of the Chinese stores of the Chilliwack river side of the Yale road. The man was badly beaten about the head and face with some blunt instrument.

Chief of Police H. J. Harding was called and had the Injured man removed to the hospital, and began Investigation. It is surmised that the Injuries might have been Inflicted by a bottle in the hands of someone, a freshly broken bottle having been found near where the injured Chinaman was found. It Is also reported that the Chinaman was seen in the company of three Indians shortly before being found.

Chief Harding arrested two Indians later In the day, but no evidence was forthcoming that they were Implicated. One of them was fined for being drunk on Monday. Following the death of Lee Kay Tai on Tuesday morning. Constable R. Stewart of the Provincial Police who had been appointed in temporary charge until the arrival of the regularly appointed body, together with Chief Constable Harding and Chief Farrant, took the case in hand, and made preparations for the holding of an inquest.

Police Seeking Eye Secialists CANADIAN IDEAS IN JAPAN Provincial Body Assumes Police Authority Here TO Cl'T OIL PRODUCTION I The policing of the city and municipality of Chilliwack passed Oil kings of the world have 1 from 1)cal 10 provincial control on agreed to take up the slack in a i Tuesday morning, when Provincial market bulging from surpluses of supply by going back to their production basis of a year ago. These men of millions received and agreed to carry out a recommendation for appointment of a permanent organization to study with the United States department of commerce and Federal Conservation Board the "serious over production" existing throughout the world. appreciation for their valuable cooperation and support. I would also state that during the period Mr. L.

L. Chadsey has been associated with the department, he has been consistent in his supervision; performed his duties creditably, and rendered valuable service to the community. In conclusion, I extend my sincere wishes to the authorities of the city in their new arrangement for policing the district, and on the arrival of the B. C. Police I shall be happy to post them, to the best of my ability, with the information they ARE LARGELY ATTENDED IN TIIE LOCAL CHURCHES The Easter services in the Chil liwaek churches were services of great Interest and inspiration.

Special music had been prepared for the occasion by the different eholm, and was beautifully rendered by them at both morning and evening hours, Messages appropriate to the. joyous, season were given by the pastors and In each church the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed at the morning service. Congregations capacity the churches were in attendance on Sunday and were deeply appreciative of the day's significance Local Girl Takes Aeroplane Flight Miss Gracie Thornton of Sardis was a visitor at Sumas last Sunday, and during the day was a passenger in an aeroplane piloted by John T. Brockway, who is well known in Chilliwack and Sardis. Mr.

Brockway, who has taken up with aviation, is making it his livelihood, giving flights for business or pleasure purposes, as well as teaching aviation. outfit but no action was taken. New hydrants will be placed at the western end of Reece avenue and on Spadina avenue near the fair grounds, while a hvdrant on ins: freight rates on beet pulp, Charles street will be re located at which at present is imported from the corner of Charles and Mar Abbotsford and E. Barton of England at $44.60 a ton as com garet, where it will afford greater K. Chilliwack, with power to add to pared with $55 a ton from Eastern protection to a larger number of J.

their number, and to make ar Canada. ratepayers. Constable Ronald Stewart took charge, pending the arrival of Sergt. John MacDonald and Constables F. Fryer and E.

A. Jarvis on Tuesday evening. The new staff took charge on Wednesday morning, the delay in taking over being due, it is understood, to the fact that the provincial cabinet did not pass the order in council authorizing the same until Tuesday. While the terms of Chief Constable H. J.

Harding for the municipality and Chief H. Farrant for the city expired with the end of March, both men considerately agreed to remain on duty and are assisting the provincial officers in the Lee Kay Tai case and in acquainting them of local matters pertaining to their work. Supt. J. H.

McMullin of the B.C. Police has announced that Sergt. John MacDonald, of New Westminster, will have charge of police work in this district. Sergt. MacDonald arrived in the city on Tuesday evening and took over his new duties yesterday morning.

He was accompanied by Provincial Con With rptrard tr. thia rhnncro stables F. Fryer and E. A. Jarvis would add, in my humble opinion, Constable Fryer will take up resi the most effective method of I dence the living quarters at the policing is: One force for the i munic'Pal hall, and Sergt.

Mac province. The police appointments, Donald and Constable Jarvis will will be handed over to, and reslde the city. the accounts checked by, the city clerk on April 1st." Three Months' Total $31 ,800 for Building Permits City building permits issued since the first of the year amount to $31,800, according to figures obtained from the city hall. This total for the first three months of the year would indicate that the present year will witness much activity throughout the city. It is expected that the tender for the new school, involving an expenditure of some $80,000, will be awarded shortly and will bring the total to approximately $112,000.

Permits issued include the I. Nixon, addition to dwelling, $1000; J. Adamchuk, dwelling, $1200: J. Garforth, dwelling, $400; J. H.

Shaw, cabin, $250: Chilliwack Electric, addition to block, $500; L. H. Eyres, dwelling, $2000; Chil liwack Telephones exchange building, J. Leonard, dwelling, $500; J. M.

Pentland, poultry house, $300; W. L. Macken, addition to block. $500; G. Adam son, dwelling, $2000; M.

E. Ronks ley, barn, $200; Chilliwack Pentl costal Mission, Mission building, $1200; M. L. McCullough, addition to gas station, $500; T. Reid, dwelling, $700; Dr.

J. H. Worth ington, alterations to block, $5000; R. Young, dwelling, $800; A. Fos ter, barn, $250.

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES Horse Events Will Be Main Items On Fair Program T. E. Law, who is chairman of the sports committee in connection with the fall fair, reports that as the outcome of a meeting of the committee members held during the week, it has been decided that horse events shall constitute the major part of the sport attractions at the 1929 fair. An unusual attraction planned is polo to be played on horseback, not with auto "bugs" as in the last year or so and the committee is sending Out an appeal for volunteers to jjilay, who can furnish their own fjorses. It is hoped to find enough players to make up two cr thr fce teams, and one of the star gnies which will be played unde the usual amateur rules is a between teams under the direction of Al.

Evans and T. E. Lav. Full particulars regarding the polo games planned can be had from T. E.

Law, Ai. Evans, or E. H. Barton, at th.e Board of Trade office. INSTRUCTOR MAKES FLIGHT TO CHILLIWACK ON TEST QUALIFICATION" Making a cross country flight which is required in qualification for his instructor's license, A'r.

Percy A. Hainstock, the Vancouver Aero Club's instructor, flew to Chiliwack and return on Sunday in one of the club's DeHaviland moth planes. Hainstock made the flight at 4000 feet and circled the city of Chilliwack, where Flight Lieut. Earl MacLeod, commanding officer of the Vancouver unit of the Royal Canadian Air Force, checked his arrival and departure. Flight Lieut.

MacLeod represented the department of national defense in the matter. A Diane belonging to Dominion The new Einstein theory is said Airways (Yarrow's Ltd.) also flew to be something like love. No one over Chilliwack on Monday on a else can possibly understand it. test flight. City Council Invests in Truck For Works Dept A motor truck will be purchased SIR HUGH JOHN by the city council for the board MACDONALD PASSES of works, according to a decision i reached bv the council on Tuesday evening.

The selection made was I SIr 3h Macdonald, son a Ford. The proposal has been Slrf Jhn Macdonald. who was before the city council for some frfCiTadAs. outstanding pre years and during this vear the miers' dle a hls hme ln Winni" matter has been considered at Fnday He was over some length on different occasions. lfL John was a figure of national im Consideration was given to the rmrtancp in purchase of a road maintaining life for manv vears, and 'mpn A lot next to the Chilliwack Garage on Yale road was sold to Messrs.

Partlo Edwards for $500, purchasers to pay this year's taxes, costs of registration, etc. An offer of $400 submitted at the last meeting of the council was not accepted, and the firm raised their offer to $500. An offer of $70 and current taxes made by F. D. B.

Hall for a tax sale lot on Nowell street was accepted. An offer to exchange three lots on Third avenue for a highly regarded by the people of Canada generally. city lot on Yale road near the United church was made by Jos. Thompson. After consideration it was decided that the offer not be accepted.

City hall caretaker, T. Halpenny, was appointed poundkeeper. Fire Chief Farrant reported one fire during the month, that of C. R. Denike's barn, the loss being estimated at $1200.

The council authorized the purchase of six tons of Calcium Chloride with which main traffic gravel streets will be treated. The treatment binds the road surface and keeps down dust. Lorlumme a beautiful thought slurred somewflat in pronunciation..