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(folbo THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THfRSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th, 1938 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. Vox Nostrae Scholae Alec Adams and Walter Todd rolled on Monday last for the first time this term. Robert Moore, after an absence of a year returned on Monday last tc resume his Upper School Work. Dorinel Osborne said good-bye to the Colborne High School on Monday to report at Caropbellford, where her family have moved. She was good student and has the good wishes of pupils and staff. Gordon Adaims was successful in his recent examinations and on Tuesday last left for Queen's University to begin his third year work. William Gummier also left for Kingston to continue his University work at Queen's Miss Pansy Goulding returned to Toronto, this week, where in her spare moments she is becoming proficient in Stnopathy, a device for typing sounds, phonetically instead of writing them by hand. This device permits of great speed and increased legibility as compared with transcription by hand. The pupils and staff of the High School acknowledge a veTy kind invitation from the Public School classes to visit their exhibition next Public School Notes Great preparations are going forward throughout the school for the Grand Exhibi- to be held at the school on Monday and Tuesday evenings, October 3rd and 4th. It is expected to show samples of all kinds of f-uits. vegetables, grains and flowers (if available'. The girls hope to have an exhibit of candy and cooking prepared by themselves, and the x>ys will show what they have been doing in Manual Training. One interesting exhibit wili "Pioneer Corner," It is hopei gather up relics of the olden ri such as spinning wheel, flail, yc to teach the boys and girls some practical lessons in social studies, nature study manual training and the arts. It is hoped to have a short historical play presented by pupils of the Third Room. We are glad to welcome a new pupil Elizabeth Cook who has come to us from Myrtle Ont. A new innovation, that of having-certain pu-.ils read the morning lesson during The opening exercise? is working curt well,; and most seem pleased to perform this little duty. The Teacb(!i-s' Convention this year will be he1. I on four half days. The teacher w 1 meet at different centres--the f.-st half day having been held at Can pbellford on Monday p.m.. Sept 26th. Lakeview Women's Institute The regular monthly meeting of the Lakeview Women's Institute w held Friday, September 23rd, 1938. the home of Mrs. Martin, with Mi Gordon Honey in the chair. Roll Call was answered with a jar of fruit donated. After the opening ( and correspondence had been dealt with, the report of the District Annual was given by Mrs. Martin. It was decided not to try the talent money this year. Instead, the sale of work was planned for November. The date will be announced later. Prizes are being donated to be given for the best articles brought in made from flour sacks. Mrs. R. Stimers showed part of a quilt top, which she is planning on making for the Institute. The Sunshine Committee reported a birthday shower of cards and gifts from each of the members to Mrs. P. Metcalf, who has been confined to her bed for eight weeks. The question of subscribing to the National Institute Magazine was discussed, but it was decided to support the publication, "The Home and Country." Arrangements were made for attending Belleville Convention. Mrs. Martin being appointed as voting delegate. September being the month for the Institute Flower Show, each member brought a bouquet of flowers grown by herself. The display was very ". Prizes were won by Mrs. Downing, Mrs. P. Metcalf and Mrs. G. Metcalf. All present enjoyed a social time over a cup of tea before leaving for The next meeting will be held on the last Thursday of October at Mrs. Martin's. Everyone Welcome. Sudden Death of Dr. Adam H. Millar Word was received in Colborne Wednesday afternoon announcing the sudden death of Dr. Adam H. Millar at his home in Toronto. He was a son of the late John Millar of Casr tleton, a graduate of Colborne High School, and Trinity Medical College, Toronto. Mas- Marcus W. Massey The death of Mr. Marcus W. sey of Morganston occurred at home on Tuesday, Sept. 13th, 1 Mr. Massey was a life-long reside) of Morganston, where he was spected by all who knew him. was in his 90th year, and is sur by his wife, three sons and one ghter, viz. Clarence, Frank and Lome Darling of Morganston, Albert of Moncton, N.B. The fui was held on Friday. Interment in Stone Cemetery. Ex-Maoyr James Simpson Killed in Accident James (Jimmy) Simpson, a shire emigrant; who started bottom as a printer's devil and clii ed to the topomst rung to becom* Toronto's Mayor, was f last Saturday afternoi auto collided with a str« ront. Also killed was h Robert T. Barton of Winnecone. who was visiting Toronto after absence of forty years to attend family re-union. Aged Man Shot-- Probe Started It Worked in Havelock Many municipalities noted Have- \ lock's attitude in respect to the transient nuisance, and when the Town Council asked our citizens to discourage the intolerable begging from door to door prevalent here a few months ago, 'many thought it an idle gesture. But. we are glad to report to all and sundry it worked in Havelock, and ever since it is a rare occasion when a transient bothers to stay in Havelock and try hU hick In soliciting food or money. gation Held "to Clarify Police Sergeant Says Belleville, Sept. 22, 1938.--Provii cial Police are to-day investigate the death of Alexander Wilson, year-old resident of Coe Hill, wl died yesterday as a result of a gr shot wound. Mr. Wilson was found his room, by his family, fatally Dr. O. W, Anderson, Bancroft Coroner, submitted a report Attorney B. C. Donnao, who orden a post mortem and thorough investigation into the PERSONAL Mrs. A. G. Willoughby and Miss Louise Willoughby are spend-f a week in Montreal. . Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Goulding of , daughters Joan and Ann, ie weekend with Mrs. H. Col- larry Greenley of Flint, Mich., ie weekend at the home of it, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Mend Mirs. J. H. Menzies leave Thursday, for their home in spending the il Grace Virtue /Of Toronto and Mildred Taylor of Burlington the weekend at the home of Helen Willoughby. P. Goulding and Mr. Ed. who have been spending a rlth Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gould-; returned to Toronto. \ Havelock Standard: Messrs. Bruce toward Harnden of Centreton ecent guests of their parents. . and Mrs. C. Harnden of Belmont. editor acknowledges with anks a complimentary ticket for ' ' of Percy Townshiip :ultural Society to be held in jrfcworth, Friday, Oct. 7th. . Goulding and little daughter of Vanderbilt, Michigan, who ( been spending a week with Mr. Mrs. J. H. Goulding, returned on Saturday. and Mrs. James Stanton of nilton, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wicks, ' Russell Wicks and Miss Dora , Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Friar, Oshawa, spent Sunday with .. and Mrs. S. E. Turpin. i Helen Louise Willoughby was \ guest at the wedding, in Beleville. Saturday of Margaret Lorraine, (aughter of Mrs. Howard J. Clarke. Mr. Ernest Arthur Black, son of and Mrs. Arthur Black of To-to. i Members of the Belleville Horse-po-e Club Were entertained at Salem Wednesday of last week at the rne of Mr. Frank Ventress. A busy tiernoon was spent pitching shoes. ieh refreshments were served nd progressive euchre enjoyed dur-p-ng the evening. 'Th Trailers :iobile trailer is said to on the *av out. Not so many of m an- t tm seen on the highways other Motorists are glad of it. ners ar ending that first cost, lage maintenance and nuisance too high' that it is economy to :> at h--r. o; tourist homes. Many :es and Municipalities have helped ni <f elimination by impos- severe regulations.--St. Cathar- evil is a burden upon their people and upon the public funds.---Havelock Standard. Pounds of Milk • tied output of creamery factory cheese manufact-i da during the month of eseuted the equivalent of lounds of milk, register-I-,s; of approximately 58,-, as compared with the I ke in terms of milk for j-iding month in 1,937. 10,000 Horses Dead in West Regina, Sept. 26, 1938--Ten thousand Saskatchewan horses died in the encephalomyelitis epedemic which held the Province in its grip this summer. The disease strikes the animal's brains. As a result of the heavy losses. Saskatchewan farmers are facing next year's spring work programme with a definite horse shortage. Horses will probably have to be shipped in. It is doubtful if they can be obtained in either of the adjoining Provinces. J. G. Robertson, Live Stock Commissioner, announced to-day that plans were being formulated for an intensive campaign of vaccination early next spring to stop recurrence of the epidemic. This year the live stock branch and the University of Saskatchewan handled sufficient vaccine for 70.000 horses, he said. But for this the losses would probably have been much heavier. Complete returns from imunicipali-indieate 50,000 horses contracted this year. About 40,000 There were approximate-the Province at the diseai recovered, ly 850,000 horses the begii the the floor, with a gun of ancient manufacture lying a few feet from the body. Dr. Anderson stated that there was a gunshot wound in the vicinity of his nose, which caused almost instant death. Provincial Constable F. Smith of Belleville and Constable H. Palma-teer, Bancroft, were dispatched to the scene this morning to make a thorough investigation into the case. "The investigation is being made to clarify the air surrounding the shooting," stated Sergeant H. Thompson of this city, who is in charge of District No. 3. Change of Grocery Business Mr. E. W. Rowsome has purchased the grocery business of Mr. C. P. Brown and will continue in the same stand. The store will be closed for a few days while a general renovation and re-arrangement of the layout is taking place. The re-opening will be on Saturday, October 1st, with a fresh stock of groceries, meats, fruits, vegetables, chioaware, etc. The bakery, lunch room, confectionery, ice cream, cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, school supplies, variety goods business will be continued the old stand as usual. COMING EVENTS Chicken Supper in Salem Church Hall on Thursday, October 6th, 1938. See advt. Watch for particulars of Hallowe'en Dinner given by the Ladies' Aid of Trinity Church on October 31st, 1938. Anniversary Services will be held in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Lakeport, on Sunday, October 30th, 1938. Picture Shows Well Patronized The talking pictures every Thursday evening at Colborne town hall are attracting good-sized audiences and all appear well satisfied with the showings. To-night, Thursday, Mickey Rooney. the boy star of the yeai _ the picture of the year, "Hoosier Schoolboy," will be shown. As long as you live--you'll rememiber ever happily, tearful moments of this grand down-to-earth story of a courageous schoolboy who made a man out of his dad! The admission price has been reduced to 25c for adults. 15c for chil- Two Six-Day Open Seasons For Partridge Local Minister Ordained Two six-day open partridge, Oct. 10 to Oct. 15, inclusive, and Nov. 5 to Nov. 10 inclusive, were announced last week by Hon. Harry Nixon, Minister of Game and Fisheries. A total bag for the twelve days of 15 birds will be allowed. No moTe . 5 birds can be taken on any single day. The two seasons have been so arranged that both deer hunters and field shots will have an opportunity to participate in the sport which thi Department is making available. According to Mr. Nixon, the increase in the birds this year has been so general that an open season for the first time in recent years is considered Justified. Anniversary Services will be held in the United Church, Castleton, on Sunday October 2nd, 19-38, at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Rev. Walter E. Mill-son, D.D., of Welcome, an outstand^ ing minister of the United Church, will be the guest speaker. Special music by the choir. Anniversary Services United Church, Colborne On Sunday, October 16th, 1938. anniversary services will be held at United Church, Colborne, at 11.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. StpecSal preacher-- Rev. Archer Wallace, D.D., Toronto, Ontario. Music by the choir, assisted by Mr. James Bankier, of Belleville. Monday evening,- Oct. 17th, Dr. Wallace will give a lecture, "The Tale of Two Cities." Thursday evening. Nov. 3rd, the annual supper will be held. ENGAGEMENTS_ IMr. and Mrs-. Frank Powers Strong announce the engagement of their daughter. Eleanor Powers to Rev. John W. Prout of Richmond. Quebec. Marriage to take place in Montreal October 1st. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mutton announce the engagement . at their daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, to Mr. Clinton W. Irish, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Irish, Colborne, Ontario. The marriage to take place quietly in October. Sunday morning service of ^fCbur-heinl Apple Crops Suffer . Ontario, " Sifter, Pastor of the local I received ordination vows. Bes es are extended to Mr. Sider. Death of a brother of Louis Riel recalls the North West Rebellion of 1885. This uprising, which created a lot of excitement and apprehension at the tilme, now seems very small and remote in view of what the world has gone through since. Some wedding ceremonies on this continent may seem elaborate, hut over in Hungary a recent wedding lasted seven days, during which 400 guests, consumed 4 oxen, 6 hogs, and 1.500 eggs. Read corodemsed ads on page 5. Hurricane and Tidal Wave Caused Death and Damage The death list of the four Eastern States from the storm of Wednesday of last week was over 600 identified. The loss from damage wrought by hurricane and tidal wave is estimated at $200,000,000. The smallest State in the Union, Rhode Island, was hardest hit and suffered a death toll of 21:3 and a property loss of $100,000,-00-0. More than 1,000 Rhode Island homes were destroyed and the occupants are all on relief now. FRUIT HOUSE FOR SALE at very low price Apply Express Printing Office Burned at Corn Roast Mi U Indiai E en at i rflaah I 9 Faux, school teacher rer. was severely burned :orn roast some person ne on the fire to make it Standing near, the sud-i:ght Miss Faux, severely face, hands and arms, ng her hair. At Peter- T,1;. B pital her condition is con- rH r =!E ARE PLENTY . V( nny." said the teacher an y ;ll me what a hypocrite 'Yes boy ." replied Johnny. "It's comes to school with a )00 lies unclaimed i red banks, strange i ■ in this age. TOWN HALL - COLBORNE Thursday, Sept. 29-8 p.m. "KAY-DEE" EXHIBITORS CIRCUITS PRESENT Mickey Rooney the boy star of the year -- in the picture of the year "Hoosier Schoolboy" - with - ANNE NAGEL -- FRANK SHIELDS EDWARD PAWLEY -- WILLIAM GOULD Special Added Attraction: "BREATHLESS MOMENTS" 20 Minutes of the World's Greatest Thrills. Photographed^ at the Cost of Human Lives! And on the same programme: A Merry Mehtone Musical--"COCKTAIL PARTY" PERFECT SOUND NOISELESS RECORDING Admission: Adulls 25c Children 13c New Entry Port As a sequel to the opening of the Thousand Islands International Bridge, the town of Landsdowne, Ontario, on the Canadian border, between Brockville and Gananoque, has been added to the list of Animals' Inspection Stations through which animals subject to inspection may enter Canada from the United States. Landsdowne, on the main highway between Montreal and Toronto, is in the vicinity of Ivy Lea at the Canadian end of the bridge. The heavy wind and rain storm on Wednesday of last week caused considerable damage to orchards and the apples. Trees were blown over, limibs broken off, and many apples dropped to the ground while the fruit remaining on the trees was more or less damaged through being struck by the swaying limbs. Conservatives to Select Convention Date A meeting of the Executive of the Ontario Conservative Association will be held at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, on Thursday, October 6th. when a date will be selected for a Provincial Convention to select a Provincial leader and when the Convention organizaton committees will be appointed. CHURCH NOTES One of the remarkalble developments in sport is in connection with tennis. Time was when this was regarded as a "sissy's" game, and now nations- send out contenders for the Davis Cup. TRINITY CHURCH, COLBORNE Rev. P. W. A. Roberts, Rector Sunday, October 2nd, 1938 Harvest Thanksgiving Services 8.00 a.m.--Holy Communion. 11.00 a.m.--Holy Communion and Sermon. 7.00 p.m.--Evensong -- "Te Deum' All welcome. More than 50,000 members of the militia were trained in camps throughout Canada this summer, which is claimed to be a peace time record. HARVEST HOME Chicken Dinner --will t SALEM CHURCH HALL - on - Thursday, October 6th, 1938 Dinner Served from 6 p.m. Admission: Adults 35c Children 25c ALL WELCOME CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Alexander A. Wilson wish to express thein sincere thanks and appreciation for kindness and sympathy extended to them by friends and neighboui their sad bereavement; also _ _____________ AUCTION SALES --by-- ARNOLD POOLE, Auctioneer Phone 10r23 -- Castleton, Ont. Tuesday, Oct. 4th, 1938, at 1 p.m.-- Live stock and implements, hay and grain, the property of C. Young-man, Township of Haldiimand, 1 mile West of Gleason's Corners. Terms cash. AUCTION SALES Friday, Sept. 30th, 1938, at 1 p.m. sharp--Mr. Alfred Larry will offer for sale about five acres of standing mixed wood in lots to suit purchasers, on the premises, lot 8 con. 4, Haidimand Township. % mile North and East of Separate School at Vernonville. Terms cash. , 30 Saturday, October 1i p.m.--'Choice household furniture, the property of Mr.- W. Bates, at the High School Grounds, Colborne. Terms cash. AUCTION SALE --by-- OSCAR C. MORGAN, Auctioneer. Brighton, Ontario. Saturday, Oct. 1st, 1938, at 1 p.m.-- 21 head choice horses--9 mares from 4 to 9 years, 1300 to 1500 lbs; 2 good brood mares with colts at side; 6 choice geldings, 1300 to 1500 lbs, all young; 4 good yearling colts. Every horse will be sold. MARRIAGES ENGLISH--McE WEN -- In Grace United Church Parsonage, Trenton, on September 19th. 1938. James Roy English of Coliborne to Evelyn Grace McEwen of Trenton. Rev. Geo. D. Campbell officiated. DEATHS MILLAR, Dr. Adam H.--At his residence, 98 Wellesley Street. Toronto, on Wednesday morning, September 28th. 19®8, Dr. Adam H. Miiliar, beloved husband of Gladys Mae Durs-ton, and father of Gwendolyn and Marjorie. Funeral from the residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM PEEBLES--In loving ny dear mother. Mrs. E. A. Peebles, ! who passed away September 30th, | 1927. There is a home not made by hands, Beyond its golden door Awaits one who is now away, Not lost, but gone before. --Lovingly remembered by her daughter, Maggie. R>:a ■end: i