In November (Movember), Mo Bros, supported by their Mo Sistas, grow out their moustache for 30 days to raise money and awareness for men’s health issues – particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health awareness. While some individuals rejoice at the opportunity to show off a moustache for 30 days, many young men spend Movember desperately trying to hide their moustache seemingly afraid of sporting such a style in 2017. If you are one of these individuals, fear not. Here are a few historic photographs of Chilliwack locals rocking a solid Mo.
![Group portrait of Chief K’hhalserten Sepass family at Skowkale, P5571. [1912]](https://www.chilliwackmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/11/P5571-Sepass-family-215x300.jpg)
Group portrait of Chief K’hhalserten Sepass family at Skowkale, P5571. [1912]
![Detailed view of David Richardson, P704. [1915]](https://www.chilliwackmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/11/P704-David-Richardson-224x300.jpg)
Detailed view of David Richardson, P704. [1915]
Looking for more great moustaches from Chilliwack’s past? Here are a couple more individuals.
![Portrait of Arlo Kipp, 2002.073.013. [ca. 1943]](https://www.chilliwackmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/11/P2002-9-13-Arlo-Kipp-231x300.jpg)
Portrait of Arlo Kipp, 2002.073.013. [ca. 1943]
But wait… there’s more…

Chilliwack Progress Press Photo: Francis Horne, 07 September 1977, page 29, 1999.029.179.002.
Born in 1954, Francis Horne Sr. is a highly accomplished and respected self-taught carving artist. At the time of this photograph in 1977, Francis was living near Chilliwack River Road at the Yeqwyeqwi:ws (Yakweakwioose) First Nation. Francis Horne Sr. taught his son Francis Horne Jr. the art of carving. Francis Horne Jr., a member of the Yaweakwioose First Nation is also an accomplished artist.
Unfortunately archival records are limited on the following individual. However, it is pretty hard to deny that he rocked a solid Mo.

Chilliwack Progress Press Photo: Hop Picker, unnumbered.
Chilliwack has a rich history that includes many different communities and ethnic groups. The photograph to the right depicts an unidentified hop picker rocking a solid moustache working in Chilliwack, BC. Archival records indicate the photograph was probably taken in September, 1977 for a hop special written by the Progress.
And Finally…

Archivist Tristan Evans on vacation with family, 12 November 2017. Photo Credit: Alexandra Renee
Archivist Tristan Evans on vacation with the family sporting a moustache for Movember. Left to right: Tristan Evans, Chelsea Daughters, Brandon Evans.
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