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Page Four THE COLBORNE EXPRES HURSDAY, APRIL 29th, 1937 DUNDONALD April 27th, 1937 Mr. F. Irwin spent Saturday afternoon in Cobourg. Mr. and Mrs. Will Thomas visited Mr. and Mrs. Manly Stimers on Sunday. Mrs. R. Stimers, who has been in poor health for With your car safely in the garage, seems as though you are prepared for anything that can happen. Don't even need a telephone any more. BUT . . . ARE YOU CERTAIN? Sickness, fire, accident, whatever it may be -- and some of these things came occasionally to all of as -- Is your car quick enough, sure enough? Maybe the roads ace blocked. . . . Maybe a tire is flat . . . In emergency what you need most is a TELEPHONE. Don't wait for fomeduog to happen to find that out! NEW LOW RATES for farm telephone service are now in effect I CASTLETON April 27th, 1937 Mrs. C. E. Dawson spent Friday of last week with Mrs. Claude Taylor. Mr. Raymond Blakely had dinner on Sunday with his friend, Mr. Bill Lane. Mr. John Purdy spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J Purdy. Miss Alowa Papineau spent Saturday, with her friendi, Miss Viola Harnden. (Mrs. Walter Gillespie is spending a few days at the home of Mr. Henry Chatterson. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Whitney, Salem, 1 spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. C. Whitney. Mrs. Chas. Nichols spent Sunday --_____________ number of ladies were present. The Trustee Board of the Church also met on the same afternoon, the ladii serving a delicious lunch. The famous three-act play, "All on account of Polly," proved at Burnley Hall, on Tuesday evening, April 20th, and at Centreton S. S. hall on Thursday evening, April 22nd. Mrs. Jos. Day Is spending a few days with her son, Mir. and Mrs. Harry Day. The famous Carolina Jubilee Sing's will give their beautiful sacredi service of muisic in the Morganston United Church on Sunday evening, at 7.30. On Monday evening they will give their concert in the auditorium of the Church at 8 p.m. They Mr. Jack McDonald spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fish, Colborne. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Irwin are guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Miler. Oshawa, for a few days. Mrs. Ross Wright has been spend-| ing a few days With her sick father, I Mr. Nichols, Hilton. Mrs. W. H. Peterson, who has been at her home in Oshawa for three weeks, has returned. Mr. and Mrs: Gordon Honey and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hutchison on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Samons were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Oliver, Colborne, on Sunday. Miss Emma Wright of the staff of Cobourg General Hospital spent Friday at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mutton and daughter Betty visited Sharon relatives Sunday afternoon, Messrs. Melville Dudley of Toronto and Philip Grosjean of Wicklow cal-Dundonald relatives on Sum-Ernest Pearson. Miss Edith Pearson and small brother Sid visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pearson on Sun-Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dingman and r. and Mrs. D. Arkles of Mt. Pleas^ it spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. V. Heath, Springbrook. and Mrs. Jack Montgomery are the happy parents of a fine daughter, born Wednesday, April 21st. Both mother and child doing well. W. Tweedle of Smithfield was guest over the weekend of his sister, Mrs. R. Stimers, and both visited Mr. and Mrs. Manly Stimers on Sunday. Coronation service, in Eden United Church on Sunday morning, May 9th, j 937. Mothers' Day will be observed one week later this year. Full particulars later. Mr. and Mrs. Elton Goodrich, Mrs. Claude Goodrich and daughters Marion and Shirley have been spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Rowe, Peterborough. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Mutton, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Eddy, Miss Mae Mutton and Mrs. W. H. Peterson called on Mrs. J. K. Wilce, Castleton, on Sun-day and found her slowly recovering. The old grist mill at Old Dundon-ald, property of the McTavish estate, is being demolished. It has not been in operation for a number of years and so long built that no one in this vicinity can remember the date of its erection. The Woman's Association of Eden Church held the April meeting at the home of Mrs. Lewis Mutton Wednes-, day afternoon of last week, though the day was rainy with highj' VERNONVILLE April 27th, 1937 Mr. Kerr spent Thursday evenii with Cobourg friendis. Mr. E. H. Pratt spent the weekend with friends in the village. The Junior Mission Band m Saturday afternoon last at the Church ; feeling | Mr. Robert McMurray, Bowman-ville, spent the weekend at his home Mrs. Ruddle of Toronto was a recent guest at the home of her aunt, Mrs. M. E. Jarvis. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Woodruff, Lake-port, visited Mrs. Woodruff's parents on Thursday evening. Mr. Neil MacKenzie has re-decorated Mr. Turk's truck in readiness for the Spring rural routes. The Exectuive of the Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. C. S. Rutherford on. Wednesday last. The Y. P. A. of Wicklow put on the play, "Just Like a Woman," in the United Church on Thursday night last Several farmers who find surplus land a burden are reforesting--which indicates cheaper fuel and dearer Fish--fresh fish is the usual bill of fare these days, as local boys bring home the nightly catch of fresh lake We are very glad to report Mr. Willie Harnden somewhat better. He has been able to take some nourishment this week. Friends here learned with regret of the illness of Miss Mae Mulhol-land of Grafton, and hope for her speedy recovery.. The local ball team (all star) is In full sway and practices evenings on the diamond under the captaincy of Mr. E. Gayford. Frank Sherwin and family of Grafton have moved into Mr. C. B. Turk's house. Mr. Sherwin is engaged to assist Mr. Joe Calnan. Everett Harnden is convalescing nicely at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Flatters, Cobourg. after a tonsil operation in Cobourg General Hospital. Seeding is expected to be in full! swing this week. There has been plenty of seedi grain, ranging at prices from 75c to $1.00 per bushel for oats, and $1.50 for wheat. The Township grader was put over the Shelter Valley road during the past week, and local men have repaired the damage don*' near the highway by the floods last winter. We are sorry to report Stewart Maasey not progressing toward recovery as quickly as was hoped for, anid it is feared that his lung may have to be drained of poisonous fluid. Mr. Wallace Rowe had an unfortunate incident befall him. When entering the stable 'Saturday afternoon alone, at Mr. Don Lee's barn, he lost consciousness. He sustained a nasty cut. which necessitated the calling of a doctor, who closed the incision with nine stitches. Mr. Rowe fails to remember whether he was kicked i horse or what happened him. | Modern Conveniences Are Today a Necessity Emco Bathroom Fixtures and Fittings are k! m to the minute, mechanically perfect and finely finis! i . hey will give years of satisfactory service and greatly r\ rove the appearance and comforts of your home. The four pieces illustrated--Built-in Bath. Shower, Toilet and Lavatory--with all fittings, ready for stajla- tion, cost only............................................................. $1,37.00 Other complete Bathroom equipment as low as... $80.00 Duro Pumps Furnish Running Water If your home is without running water, the e s a Duro Pump that will furnish a supply to kite .1 bath-room, laundry and barn. The Duro-Special Pumping System has a capacity of 250 gals, per hour, comt 30-gallon Galvanized Tanl ': or 60-cycle, 110-volt motor, ar<i cflsls, only'.................................... $&9.«r Home Improvement Loan Act Take advantage of this Government Plan to modernize your home with Emco equipment. Small monthly payments over a period up to three years. Write for Free Booklets or see Fred Spence Colborne, Ontario 39 EMPIRE BRASS MFG. CO., LTD. f London Hamilton Toronto Winnipeg Vancouver Centreton. Miss Janet Tait, teacher of Waite's School, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Tait. Mrs. Clarke Pomeroy, Ronald and Beverley, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. James Findlay. Mr. and Mrs. James Honeywell spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. John MctKenzie, at Centreton. Mr. and Mrs. Max Harnden of Vern-onville spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ziba Harnden. Mr. and Mrs. C. McGregor and family of Eddystone spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McGregor. Mrs. C. E. Dawson has returned to her home, after spending a couple of weeks with her mother, Mrs. C. Whitney. Mrs. Donaghy of Colborne visited her nephew, Mr. Harry Day and family also Mrs. Jos. Day sr., one day Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Stark and daughter Donna, of Starkville, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. j F." I. Moore. Mr. Raymond Bowen, teacher of Bowmanton School, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bowen. Miss Isobel Harnden, teacher of, Vernonville Public School, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ziba Harmdien. Miss Gertie Newman, teacher at Oshawa Public School, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and, Mrs. R. S. Newman. Services will be held in the United i Church, Castleton, next Sunday. May 2nd, at 2.30 p.m.. There will be no evening service this week. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Bennett, Mrs. C. Whitney and daughter Verna. called/ on Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kemp, Orland. on Monday evening. Masters Ben. Bill and Dit Harnden, sons of Mr. Max Harnden of Vernonville, spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ziba Harn- We are glad to report that Mr. Donald Quinn is able to be around again, after having an operation for appendicitis in Cobourg General Hospital. Mr. H. Rubee and sister, Miss M. Rubee. motored to Consecon on Monday, taking tlhetr mother, who has spent the past week here, to her iuflity. A lovely'birthday party in honour of Donald Harry Day was given by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Day, on Thursday, April 22md, 1937. Those present were his grandmother, Mr-. Jos. Day sr. of Castleton, Mrs. Nyles Cowey and daughter Ruth, Rev. and Mrs. M. L. Hinton. The beautiful birthday cake had one candle on it and was a real decoraton of the splendid dinner which was served in honour of the occasion. A happy time was spent by all, everyone wishing this beloved child many returns of his Natal Day. MORGANSTON April 27th, 1937 Mr. Herman Dingman recently lost a horse. Our S. S. had an attendance of 70 on Sunday. Earl Darling has secured a position in the Royal Bank at Warkworth. Mrs. Dean Maissey spent last week with her parents. Mr. Togas, Wooler. The W. A. called a special meeting Wednesday to complete some quilting. May 'feting in Dundonald invite the Shiloh Association to attend, serve refreshments, etc. Further particulars later. The program consisted of a d-uet by Mrs. Honey and Mrs. Roy Chapman, two chapters from the book of Nellie McClung, "Leaves from Lantern Lane," read by Mrs. Chesterfield, and Mrs. F. McDonald, reading by Miss Mae Mutton, followed by an excellent lunch of two kinds of sandwiches, pickles, jellies, two kinds of cake, and a cup of tea. A pleasant social hour was spent. Mrs. I oil ; and We are hoping to find our roads a little more comfortable to drive over, since the grader driven by Mr. Chas. Lawson, has been around this The Woman's Missionary Society w 11 hold tbeir regular monthly meeting in the basement of the United Church, on Thursday, May 6th. 1937. at 2.30. All welcome. Mr. Terrill of Wooler is filling the school duties of Red Cloud School for a couple of weeks, Mr. Rusaw having been called to his home at Hastings, owing to the illness of his1 mother. •• ■ The Ladies' Aid met in the basement of the United Church, on Thursday of last week, April 22. A good Mr. and Mrs. working Mr. Frank Goodrich's farm this year. Trucks are being engaged for hauling milk to the factory and; returning the whey. Our merchant has several regular customers using mineral water he bas for sale. Mr. James Phillips recently -shipped a bunch of 19 hogs averaging 223 lbs. and all grading selects. Mr. Puddaphat is busy blacksmith-ing and general repair work for the farmers in his shop on Main Street. Mr. Glen Carr's team of colts became frightened in Saturday and be was pinned under the roller until help arrived. Horses of not more than $150 In value imported into the United States from Canada are dutiable at $20 per head; horses over $150 in value are subject to a duty of 20 per cent ad valorem. Prior to January 1936, the duty on horses of not more than $150 in value was $30 per head. From 1931 to 1935 there was a slow but steady, increase in the number of Canadian horses imported into the United States and in 1936 the imports rose to 17,156 head for the not more than $150 classiification and to 326 head for horses over the $150 figure. Butter wrappers at Express Office. AUCTION SALE -- of -- HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS, STOVES, ELECTRIC HEATER, ETC. I have received instructions from Mrs. S. Henderson t0 sell by public auction on the premises CHURCH STREET, COLBORNE Saturday, May 1st 1937, at 1.30 p.m. sharp 1 Davenport 2 Large Leather Rockers 1 Small Oak Rocker, leather cushion 3 Veranda Chairs 1 Kitchen Rocker 2 Heavy Oak Arm Chairs 1 Kitchen Table anc Chairs 1 Walnut Dining Suite, complete 1 Walnut Arm Chair 1 White Sewing Machine, cabinet. 1 Ottoman 1 Writing Desk 2 Kitchen Chairs 1 Full-length Mirror 1 Hall Mirror 1 Wicker Table 1 Walnut Centre Table 1 Stove, coal or wood 1 Stove, wood 1 Bedroom Suite, gum-wood 1 Simmons Bed. springs, mattress 1 Cream Enamel Dresser 1 Wash Stand and Set 1 Enameled Bed, springs and mat- 1 Iron Bed and Springs 1 Electric Heater 1 Extension Table. Maple 1 Victrola and Records, new walnut 1 Linoleum Bedroom Dishes 1 Chest of Drawers Tub, Boiler. Kitchen Utensils Dishes Pictures Numher of Valuable Books Fruit Jars, etc. 1 Grindstone Tool Box, Bucksaw, Axe, etc. Numerous other articles TERMS OF SALE CASH S. E. ROBINSONN, Auctioneer. .ding of hogs is shown by the increase of 192.726 during the first 14 weeks of 1937 when 255,003 were graded compared with 62.277 in the corresponding period of 1936. "Don't go Outside Your Home Town for Things Your Own Merchants Supply" Rex Battle, Famous Musician Canada exported 3,096 metric tons of certified seed potato to the Argentine in 1936. A metric ton equals One of Canada's best known musicians is seen here at Canada's leading hotel, the Royal York, in downtown Toronto. He is Rex Battle, leader of the Royal York Hotel concert orchestra, which plays daily at the hotel and is heard on regular coast-to-coast radio broadcasts. The ■ picture of Mr. Battle is from a por-• trait recently done by Allan Barr, and shows the maestro concentrating on a difficult piano passage. At the Royal York Hotel, which is the largest hostelry in the British Empire, Rex Battle's orchestra is a favorite among the guests, who gather in large numbers at his concerts or tune him in on the individual radios in bedrooms throughout the hotel. The orchestra has spread its fame by playing for conventions that gather at the hotel from all over the continent. The Royal York's fine facilities for this type of hotel trade attracted 75 conventions, totalling 6,000 delegates, up to the middle of March, while 45 others are scheduled to bring 11,000 delegates to the hotel from all over the country later in the year.