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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1935 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U.S.A. MODERN ARRANGEMENTS AT McKAY'S GROCERY Availing himself of the advice of the experts in the Service to Retailers Department of the National Grocers Company, Mr. H. G. McKay is having his shop remodelled and redecorated throughout in the most modern style. The new sloping style shelving is being installed, so that all goods are easily seen by customer. Some counters have been dispensed with in order to leave as much shelving as possible open customer, and all goods on the will be plainly priced. A special fruit and bicuit section has been built near the entrance. Special items will be put on each week by Mr. McKay and all prices will be given on a lower margin of profit than ever. The plans for the remodelling were prepared by the National Grocers Company, and the work is being done by Mr. A. W. Teal, assisted toy local mechanics. Mr. McKay, who owns his store building, and is sole proprietor of the business, has always been ready 'o adopt methods tending to improve the store's service to his customers, The public will be welcome to inspect the new ararngements. DUNDONALD Y. P. L. The Young Peoples' League .met In Dundonald hall, February 19th, 1935, ! with the usual good atendance. The hymn, "The Church's One Founda-; tion," and the Lord's Prayer opened I the meeting. The Scripture reading was given by Miss Helen Trottman, j and was followed by a few word* by j Mr. Garnet Mutton. The mintrtes of the last meeting | ted. The ir.ln«te« of the last meeting j were read and adopted. It has been I cecided to have the League divided j into four different groups with the| officer* as leaders, namely: Miss Marjorie Mutton--Missionary, j Miss Earl Irwin--Fellowship. Miss Maridfflelson---Christian Cul- CURLING BONSPEIL Fred Wilson Wins Primary, with Ira Edwards' Rink Runners-up. Harry Fowler Wins Sonaoualion, with Capt. W. E. Redfearn's Rink Runers-up Harold Kernaghan Bill Griffis Clare Wilson Ira Edwards, sk. Clifford Alyea Fred Spence C. M. Finkle H. J. Mayhew, sk. Marvin Gunter N. Henderson A. D. Hall J. F. Wilson, sk. Fred Harnden H. G. McKay Fred Wilson, sk. A. W. Peacock W. J. Chapin Geo. Moore H. L. Webb H. A. Grant H. S. Keyes W. F. Griffis, sk. Harry Lane A. G. Cracknell J. H. Gale S. J. Cox, sk. B. Roberts A. Waller Jos. Farrell Jas. Coyle, si. M. Beecroft W. H. McDougall F. M. Brintnell I. R. Spencer, sk, C. L. Keating Claude Fowler C. P. Brown COBOURG KEEPS SIMMONS CURLING TROPHY Interesting games of curlin took place at Colborne Municipal RlnK, afternoon and evening, Monday, Feb. 18th, 1833, when six rinks from Co-bourg defeated Colhorne rinks by scores totalling 82 to 81. Colborne won the afternoon games, 45 to 36, while Cobourg won the evening games by 47 to 36--Cobourg ahead by two points on the day's play. Afternoon Games Dr. James H. W. McDougall Major Burwash Geo. Moore Col. J. Odell Clare Wilson R. Holland, sk ..13 W. E. Redfearn 21 W. E. Redf earn, sk. H. S. Fowler, sk. O.E.Johnston Jas. Wilson V. R. Tufford H. A. Free Chas. Turney A. E. Donaghy S. W. SuLon, sk. C. R. Cowie, sk. Cox ..................10 Spencer .............. 9 Wilton, JYed..........12 Re&fearn ............. 5 12 Second Draw Edward* .............Ill Mayhew . fl«Y. Bill Thomas^Citlzenshlp. The meeting next week will be In charge or-The "Felkr "with Mrs. Earl Irwin The hymn, "Sound the Battle Cry," tlosed this portion of the meeting. The Topic was given by Mr. Rex Mutton. Thenext item was a mouth-organ and gflfcar duett by Mr. C. N. Dudley and Mrs. Earl Irwin. Mr. John Wright favoured with cue of his pleasing recitations, followed by a song by Miss Adele Chapman. m Th© orchestra gave two popular selecttons and a .comic song by Mr. John Wright and Mr. Kenneth Mutton was greatly enjoyed. Mis* Marjorie Mutton conducted a game, and the meeting closed with the hymn "Stand Up for Jesus," and" the Mizpah. UNITED CHURCH Y. P. S. The regular weekly meeting of the United Church Y. P. S., Colborne, was held Monday evening, February 18th, 1935, in S.S. hall. The President, Miss Helen Dayman occupied the chair. The hymn, "Yield Not to Temptation," opened the meeting. Following the Lord's Prayer, the minutes of last meeting were Tead and adopted. The programme consisted of Scripture reading--Viola Peterson. Prayer--Rev. Wm. Sterling. Address--Mr. MoCutcheon. Reading--Noma Miller. Instrumental--Floyd Edwards. The hymn. "Take My Life," was sung and the meeting closed with the Mizpah. Consolation First Draw Second Draw Griffis ............. Spencer ............ IMayhew .............10 Third Draw Bye--Mayhew Semi-Final Read condensed ads page 5 SPECIAL RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE for sale at GRIFFIS' DRUG STORE Colborne, Ontario I You may find an opportunity to buy or sell by reading the numerous condensed ads. appearing this week on page 5. Butter Paper, plain or printed, for sale at the Express Printing Office. FORGET THE DEPRESSION!! SEE THE PLAY "No Trespassing" A Comedy in Three Acts Auspices Castleton Women's Institute TOWN HALL, CASTLETON Friday, March 1st, 1935 A LAUGH A MINUTE -- DRIVE CARES AWAY Attractive Numbers Between Acts Admission: Adults 25c Children 15c "You Need Stores in Colborne as Much as the Stores Need You" D. Houston L. H. Wilson H. Staples W. Titford sk.. J. Hayden W. Johnson A. Hopper Dr. Jordon, sk . V. R. Tufford W. J. Chapin A. D. Hall 14 J. F. Wilson,sk..ia Jas. Wilson F. M. Brintnell W. F. Griffis . 9 Jas. Coyle, sk. .12 S6 Evening Games R.Parker H. Webb. 45 C. Titford A. S. Cooper J. Roberts ... J. Fewtress C. P. Jones B. Kern; . Gale C. R. Cowie 1 S. W. Sutton , C. Fowler W. Griffis H. S. Fowler W. Dundas..... 7 Fred Wdlso N. Henderson F. Spence C. M. Finkle/ 1,3 H. J. Mavhew.. R. Killip P. T. Welburn R. E. Barnes Geo. Mitchell 47 Here's what it takes to dig New York out of a snowstorm: 30,000 men, 390 flytng trucks with plows attached, 190 west-walk plows, 43 snowi sweeping "machines, 96 trucks for hauling, 679-associated trucks. And the cost--an estimated $1,000,000,000; PERSONAL Miss Jean Snelgrove spent the weekend at the home of her sister, Mrs. O'Malley, Toronto. IMr. C. W. Nunn of Toronto spent Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. G. Cracknell. Mr. V. R. Tufford, manager Bank of Toronto, spent the weekend with his parents at Beamsville. (Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Orser of Bloom-field were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Joslin a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Seed and Mr. Jack Seed spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W Seed. iMr. W. H. Spear and daughters, Misses Grace and Adeline, have just returned home, after their week's cation with friends and relatives in Toronto and Streetsville and other Messrs. Fred and Frank and Miss Mellow of Napanee called on Mrs. Insle-y on Tuesday evening, while on their way to Newcastle to attend the funeral of their nephew, six-year-old son of Mr. Albert Mellow, druggist, at Newcastle. There was, a good attendance at the afternoon tea given by the Ladies' Aid of Trinity Church at the home of Mrs. John^H. Connors on Wednesday and a nice/sum was added to the Society's funds. An enjoyed the tempting edibles -furnished. HARRY A. GRANT REEVE BY ACCLAMATION The nomination meeting in Colborne Monday evening, February 18th, 1935, passed off very quietly. Only two names were proposed--Mr. Harry A. Grant for the Reeveship, following the resignation of Mr. I. Palen, owing to his appointment as turnkey at the counties gaol in Cobourg, and Capt. W. J. Troop for Councillor to fill Mr. Grant's place on the board. Other members of Council are Sam. D. Dudley, Ira Edwards and Dr. John R. Hancock. Quebec's fisheries give employ, ent to between fourteen and fifteen ousand people. Most of these workers are engaged in sea fisheries operations. 73 HOTELS IN ONTARIO HAVE BEEN PENALIZED Toronto, Feb. 12--Since beer and .wine regulations came into force in ' ily, 1034, authorities of 73 hotels in Since 1870 the number of lobstefBmtarlo have been cancelled for non-canneries in the Dominion has lnJpo>mpliance and infringment of regula- creased from three to considei more than three hundred. AH are in the Atlantic provinc there is no lobster fishery Pacific Mr. Wordsworth: G. Odette, Liquor Commis- 3re 38 suspensions of auth-1934, but these have now 1. Five clubs authorities Ued In 1934 and three nl"h have been cancelled s HISTORY OF CHURCH MUSIC Rev. P. W. Roberts Gives Interesting Talk on 19th Century Hymns The music-loving audience that greeted Mr. Roiberts on Tuesday evening n the United Church Sunday School Hall on the occasion of his second talk on "The History of Church Music," was even more enthusiastic if that were possible, than his first udience. But that only proved that 19th Century Hymns, for the most part, make a more popular appeal than those of an earlier date. The people of Colborne are much indebted to Mr. Roberts for the very generous manner in which he has placed musical gift at the service of the entire community. COMING EVENTS Box Social and Dance under auspices of Oastiteton L. O. L,. in Orange Hall, Castleton, Thursday evening, February 21st, WVb. Lucky box prize. Highest priced box 75c. Come! girls! with your boxes. Modem and old tyme dancing. IngHs orchestra in attendance. Don't fail to take advantage of the Big Reductions In prices on Ladies Dresses, Shoes, -etc., at Cornwell's, Colborne, from Satwdey, Feb. 16th, to Monday, Feb. 2*th, 1935. You will find ome real bargains in first-class merchandise. hatever than speech since I have been t of the House." member of bette Great Reduction for One Week Sat, Feb. 16 to Mon, Feb. 25 50 up-to date DRESSES a 42 50 Our large stock of Shoes must also be greatly reduced during the above dates THE GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES WILL SURPRISE YOU Many other lines are also included in these reductions V. G. CORNWELL Fowler Block King Street Colborne ARTHUR PARTRIDGE Arthur Partridge, an highly respected resident of Campbellvllle passed f.way quite suddenly in Hamilton General Hospital, on Saturday, Feb. 2nd, 1935. following an illness of three months. ?Te was in his 72nd year. Mr. Partridgs was horn in England in 1863, coming to Canada with his parents while young. He «pent the greater part of his life in Percy Township where be was a successful farmer. In 1981* he moved bellville, where h( years before retirr The rrmirJ|W,-rA bor Helson of Warkworth. by the Rev. Dr. Cooper. Pastor of St. Paul'si United Church. Interment followed in Warkworth Cemetery. He is survived by a son, James Partridge, M.A., B.Paed., of the staff of the Hamilton Normal School, and two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Helson of Warkworth and Mrs. Wm. Paul of Camjpbellville. Mrs. Partridge predeceased him December 8th, 1032. From Feb. 23rd to March 16th, 1935, Coyles1' General Merchandise Store, Colborne, are offering many excep-. tlonal values In new merchandise of the better class -- Nothing shop-worn or out-of-date. See advt. on page 8 of this paper for complete list of prices. Euchre, Bridge and Dance will be held in the Eastern Star Chapter rooms, Colborne, on Wednesday evening, February 27th, 1935. Cards Irom 8 to 10.30. Dancing from 11 to 1. Refreshments. Admission 25c. All are cordially invited. WICKLOW-VERNONVILLE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Wieklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 27th, 1935, at the home of Mrs. G. Findlay sr. Convener, Mrs. W. Gillespie. Subject: Imaginary trip across Canada. Roll Oall, Canadian Woman and her work. Lunch: Sandwiches, Mrs. J. G. Waite, Mrs. C. A. Waite, Mrs. S. Wilson; Cake, Mrs. K. Waite, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Winney jr. Everyone welcome. Mrs. C. B. Turk, Sec. Colborne's First "Talkie" Auspices Trinity Church A. Y. P. A. TOWN HALL, COLBORNE Friday, February 22, 1935 at 8 p.m. sharp - featuring - JACK HOXIE a Via Pony Express" A Thrilling Drama of Pioneer Days Cartoon, Musical and Other Reels An All-Talking Picture Program NON-INFLAMABLE FILM Admission: Adults 25c Children 15c Don't miss this opportunity to see a good "Talkie" without going out of town "Colborne Stores Contain Goods Sold Elsewhere and Prices are No Higher" 'CLEAN-UP" DAY AT COBOURG LOCK-UP Constable Orders Hoboes to Move On Cobourg, Feb. 16th. 1935--It was "clean-np" day at the Town Hall lock-np and seventeen of the "boys" who were having a quiet game were given emphatic orders to move on. Police are endeavouring to keep perennial hoboes on the move and yesterday Provincial Constable Bill Carey paid a visit to the lock-up to find seventeen boes having a euchre party. The sun was shining outside, -the weather was ideal and Constable Carey was unable to sanction the party under such conditions they were ordered to move out and The furtive actions of one hobo aroused the curiosity of the constable and looking closer, he recognized an old friend of his, "Paddy O'Connor," who two years figured in the town lock-up riot, and who had heaved the piece of stove-grate which cut a deep gash Constable Carey's leg. O'Connor that time had undertaken to set Are to the lock-up, and as a result of his activity, received two years i: Kingston penitentiary. Yesterday' meeting had none of that atmospher of Auld Lang Syne, and O'Connor responded with alarcity when Constable Carey told him to "get going." FIVE THOUSAND FACTS ABOUT CANADA FOR 1935 11 again welcome the ! "5000 Facts About l its 32nd year, com-the well known Canadian a tabloid cyclopedia of the Dominion --Canada in a Nutshell--"or two," as Andy would say. Here within brief compass are all the salient features of the country for the current year, arranged under fifty chapter beads ranging from Agriculture to Yukon. This handy little volume-- "as full of meat as a cocoanut"--is a revelation as well of the progressive story of the Dominion in a single year, and should prove a source of encouragement to all and a revelation as well of the favoralble trends of recent months. It "sells Canada" most effectually, and its wide circulations good national business. Copies at 35c each, or three for a dollar may be had from 588 Huron Street, Toronto, or from leading newsdealers. MIXED SMALL HARDWOOD $2.00 per=cord 3 cords $5.50 A. E. Donaghy Colborne TRY A CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT IN THE COLBORNE EXPRESS THEY SURE BRING RESULTS AUCTION SALES Tuesday, February 26th, 1935, at 1 p.m.--Farm Stock, Implements, etc., property of the late Henry and Peter Gilmttnurry, one mile north of Vernonville. Terms cash. See advt. . for list on page 5. Wednesday, Feb. 27th, 1935, at 12.30 sharp--Farm stock, implements, hay, grain, ensilage, household effects and real estate, the property of the late Albert Cox, Lot 24, Con. 2, Cramahe Township-- North-East of Colborne. Household effects offered first; real estate offered at 3 o'clock. See advertisement containing list and terms on page 5 of this paper. DEATHS MCALLISTER Sarah--In Cramahe Township, Tuesday, Feb. 19th, 1935, beloved wife of - the late David McAllister in her 91st year. Funeral from the home of her son, Mr. F. A. Black, to-day (Thursday) at 2 p.m!. Interment in Union Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM Away in that Glorious City, Away from this world of care; Some day we shall be united. Some day we shall meet you there. Two years have passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away: God took him home, it was His will-- Forget him, no, I never will! i loving wife i Havelock Council decided at a recent meeting to imipose a tax of $15 and $10 on all police dogs. 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