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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 10th, 1927 I a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. On Wednesday, March 2nd, 1927, the coroner's jury sitting at the resumed inquest at Warkworth into the deaths of Mrs. West and her two-year-old son, Floyd West, on March 9th, 1925, brought in the following verdict the result of eighty minutes deliberation:--- "We the undersigned jury, according to the evidence submitted here have come to the conclusion that Evelyn and Floyd West came to their deaths under suspicious circumstances on March 9th, 1926, in Percy Township and that the real cause of death is unknown to us. Signed W. A. Kelly, foreman; W. B. Baker, W. H. Anderson. W. B. Armstrong, John Harnden, J. A. Armstrong, Fred Breadworth, G. L. Walker. Paris, March 5.--Smokers are less likely to take gripp than nonsmokers, says Dr. Henri Bouquet, well-known French medical writer, who also declares experience has shown that smokers are practically immune from cerebro-spinal meningitis. Reoent tests, he points out, seem to prove that tobacco smoke has ant-ceptic properties sufficient to kill off microbes which inhabit the mouth where many diseases have their ori- CHURCH NOTES TRINITY CHURCH Rev. T. McKIm, M.A., Rector Sunday, March 13th, 1927 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School. 11.00 a.m.--Morning Prayer. 7.00 p.m.--Evening Prayer. HILTON CIRCUIT Rev. W. H. Clarke, Pastor Sunday, March 13th, 1927 11.00 a.m.--Eden 2.30 p.m.--Sharon 7.30 p.m.--Shiloh All Sunday Schools on the Clr it the usual hour. UNITED CHURRCH OF CANADA Rev. 8. C. Moore, B.A., B.D., Pastor Sunday, March 13th, 1927 The Rev. F. J. Anderson, M.A., of the United Church at Port Hope, will Colborne-- 10.30 a.m.--Public Worship. 2.30 p.m.--Sunday School and Bible Class. 7.00 p.m.--Public Worship. Salem-- 1.30 p.m.--Sunday School 2.30 p.m.--Public Worship. All welcome at all services In moving second reading of his Highway and Traffic amendments in the Ontario Legislature, Mr. Henry gave a comprehensive statement covering road construction and future policy. He alluded to the passing of the toll road system. In 1926, he said, the Florence toll road was taken over by the county of Lambton, marking the final phase of the old order. Only a decade ago, he noted, it was impossible to get into Ottawa by road without paying toll. Statute labor was also passing rapidly in to oblivion. In 1796 the first Parliament of Uppei Canada created this system, which has been in existence for 130 years. Actual experiment has proved that statute labor was only about 33 per cent efficient. It had been the policy of the government, by increasing subsidies, to encourage the townships to abolish statute labor, and on December 31st, 1926, no fewer than 310 out of 414 townships in the organized counties, or 74 per cent had fallen into line. The extent to which the townships had beneflitted by provincial aid was follows: 1920, $340,973; 1921, ns.4S6: 1922, $649,601; 1923, $614,- 17; 1924, $638,940: 1925, $988,633; i26. $1,270,000. Seek Uniformity In connection with surburban roads, which the province contributes fifty per cent and counties and cities 25 per cent each, it was mentioned that the mileage now totalled 693. The general policy of the Department, said the Minister, had been the enlargement of road units, with the object of securing more uniformity. Local or township roads had developed into county roads, and these in turn had become provincial highways. Altogether, the total mileage of the various roads was over 52,000. Total expenditure on these roads was $151,672,812.56, made up as follows: County roads, $71, 777,641.89; township roads, $21, 404,913.63; provin cial highways, $58,490,812.04. It was significant of the trend of road legislation, he intimated, that the province had borne more than half the burden, having spent $8,578,699 more than the counties and townships. This indicated that since 1901 the province's share or road developement and maintenance had been 52.4 per cent. This percentage is greater now, in 1925 the province contributing 56.8 per cent. GAS TAX GOES UP RECTOR OF CAMPBELLFORD Rev. Clark Wallace has accepted the appointment of Rector of Christ Church, Campbellford. Rev. Mr. Wallace is a son of the late Clark Wallace who was for a time minister of toms when Sir Mackenzie Bowell Premier of Canada. Dealing with sources of meet these expenditures, Hon. Henry said: For the fiscal year ing October 31st, 1926, gross ! from the gasoline tax was $3,533,744.-u82. while there was $157,054.26 given back in rebates, leaving net revenue ot $3,376,690.56. There were indications, he said, that still larger revenue would be derived from the tax during the current year. The increase in November over the same month in 1925 was $59,000, while the increase in December was $25,500. Rev. H. A. Poster, Pastor of the United Church Madoc, has received an invitation to become the minister at Parkhill United Church, London Conference, and Rev. G-eo. W. Rivers. B.A.. B.D.. of Parkhill, has received from Madoc United Church an invitation to become their Pastor at the close of the present conference year. These calls will be accepted subject to the action of the Transfer and Settlement Committees.--Madoc Review. ST. ANDREW'S, BU RN BRAE A most successful congregational banquet was held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Burnbrae, Ont, last Friday ever:inR. Although the weather was unfavorable, over 150 were present and partook of a splendid supper. i.iutifully decorated special way for a An advertisement in The Express condensed advertisement column will be likely to bring a customer for your live stock or produce to your door. Try it! AN APPRECIATION Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett Gaffield Castleton has become much the poorer this winter because of the passing of several of its oldest and most highly respected and esteemed citizens. Among these have been Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett Gaffield. They had both reached the ripe age of 83, and all their life had been spent in and around Castleton. Mrs. Gaffield was born on the Eastern side of our towij-ship, near Hilton, while Mr. Gaffield was born on the Western side, Nort9! of Castleton. When they were first married they lived on the farm nof Owned by Mr. George Blakely, an# here they hewed a home out of thjp forest. After a number of years spent on different farms they retired and about twenty-five years ago settled in Castleton. They were both industrious and hard working folk, and by the work of their own hands built themselves a comfortably estate. They were both fervent Christians!, early life they gave their lives ti God. They believed in a real Chris* tian experience and had the assuranci oi the Spirit of God. They were air wavs interested in all types of r* vival services, and their prayers an<j testimonies were full of power. Thejg belonged first to the Episcopal MethoJ dist Church, later to the Methodist Church,, and finally to the United Church. Their Christian Character5 ripened in the School of Christian' Service. Mr. Gaffield died on December 8thi 1926, after a lingering illness. MrsJ Gaffield died on March 1st, 1927, bare] ly three months later. Services weret held in the United Church and inter-' took place in the Castleton Cem- They leave to mourn their loss two] daughters. Mrs. John Coffey of Eddy-stone. and Mrs. Marcus Drinkwalter of Sharon. These mourn the loss of: their parents, but lok forward to meeting them in all the glory land. . PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT A number of Colborne people attended the entertainment put on by; the young people at Lakeport last Thursday evening, and were so well pleased that they persuaded the Lakeport performers to repeat the play and concert at Colborne. and it will be held in the new town hall, this. Thursday evening. Admission 25c. including tax. PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Joslin spent few days last week in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Heckbert spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. D. M Callum. Mr. Edward Farrow is spending few days in Cobourg with his daughter, Mrs. Macklin. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Farrow of Edville spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morgan. Her many friends regret to learn of the serious illness of Mrs. David Bland, at her home in East Colborne. Mr. Claude Matthews and family have removed to Whitby, where he has secured employment at his trade, making barrels. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Grant entertained about 70 of their friends and neighbours last Friday night, and all spent an enjoyable time. Messrs Berger and JordaL Inspection Staff of the Standard Bank of Canada made their annual inspei tion at the Colborne Branch on Friday last. Major G. E. R. Wilson spent the weekend in Toronto, to be with Mrs. Wilson who is yet in a very weak condition following her operation at "e Hospital there. Mr. James Tuck has been confined to his room in the Aleandra with severe cold during the week. B son, Mr. Roy Tuck of Toronto w here to see him last Friday. Miss Culver announces her Spring Millinery Opening Friday and Saturday, March 11th and 12th, 1927. A complete line of New Spring Styles. Popular Ready-to-wear Hats and Trimmed Individual Hats. Mr. Charles Bugg jr. has so far recovered from his recent operation for appendicitis at Toronto General Hospital, that he was able to return home here on Tuesday. His father went up to accompany him home. Last Monday evening, Polly Bugg, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bugg, was taken to Belleville General Hospital where an operation, removing absesses from the appendix, was performed by a specialist. Her condition for a few days has been causing anxiety. Friends are hoping for change for improvement. MRS. W. S. 1ERRINGTON Scougale's, Cobourg, e ladies their Spring Style Parade, be held at the Capital Theatre, Cobourg, Wednesday afternoon and _ [arch 16th, 1927. See adver- 1 n^^aw ----l Mrs. W. S. Herrington, wife of W. Herrington. K.C., died suddenly at her home in Napanee on Sunday afer-i. March 6th, 1927. Mrs. Herring-was formerly Miss Tilley and had lived in Napanee all her life and active in church work. Besides her husband, she leaves one son daughters. The Minister of Finance in his Bud-_ ;t speech last week judiciously exhorts the people of Canada, in the following phrase: "Let us continue to build solidly; let us shun extravagance and waste." And he certainly put a world of business wisdom in the one sentence. The tables banquet. chairman. . McKei who acted as d~to the toast to the Presbyterian Church in Canada, stated that there were over 77,000 families and 155,000 communicants, and over 900 preaching places. In one .year over 10,000 united with the church. There is a bright future before it. Used Car Parts SOME GOOD AS NEW Jack Cowey jr. SCOUGALE'S COBOURG Announcement to the Ladies who are Lovers of Beautiful Apparel Our Spring Style Parade will take place at the Capital Theatre, Cobourg, Wednesday nm | ia Afternoon and Evening lfiarCIl 10 We Will delight you with a FEAST OF FASHION modeled by Live Manequins Matinee SCOUGALE'S Evening Working Under Praise for O.T.A. and Describes Township School Boards Proposal Ahead of Rural Sentiment The Toronto Globe reports the ad-cbess of Dr. W. G. Robertson, M.P.P for Northumberland, in debate on the Ontario Bugdet as follows: Dealing with what he termed "matters of public welfare, "W. G. Robertson, Liberal member for Northumberland, said that, while the Government's system of liquor control might make a half yearly revenue of $3,500,-000, it would, in the long run, mean a great loss to the well-being of Ontario. He considered the Ontario Temperance Act the finest bit of temperance legislation on the statute books, and inferred that, had the Liberal party had the administering of the measure in its charge, there would have been nc "fear of bootleggers," as indicated on the part of the Ferguson Government in its election talk. r. Robertson laid considerable stress on Premier Ferguson's township school board proposal, declaring that rural sympathy had not yet outgrown the "little red school house" stage; that the proposal, he was afraid rould lead to too much centralization; md expressing the hope that the Prime Minister would take "plenty of time" before passing in a legislative on the scheme. COMING EVENTS The Order of the Eastern Star will hold a Community Dance in the new Town Hall, Colborne, Thursday evening, March 17th, 1927. Square and Round dancing from 8.30 to 1.30. Admission 55c each including tax. Music by Fleming's Orchestra. The Colborne Village Improvement Society will serve tea at the Council Room on Saturday afternoon. All are invited. The regular meeting of Colborne Village Improvement Society will be held Tuesday evening next, March 15, 1927, at 8 o'clock. At Dundonald Hall, on Friday even-g, March 11th, 1927, a Three-Act «medy, "Kentucky Belle," will be jsented by the Shiloh Young People. ' Admission 25c and 35c. The Simmons Cup did not stay in Cobourg long enough to get anchored. The Colborne curlers made a successful sortee last Friday evening and re-captured the cup by a majority of " shots with four rinks a side play- g. The score: Colborne C. T. Turney Dudley W. .F. Griffis Cobourg E. Hilliard B. Thompson ~. H. Burns Read the announcement of the big bankrupt stock sale at C. M. Allen & Son's, Colborne, on page 8. Many wonderful bargains are offered. Subscriptions arid orders for advertising for Toronto Globe may be left at the office of "The Express," Colborne, and same will be forwarded without extra charge. W.E.Redfern.sk 15 W. G. Potts, sk O. M. Finkle C. Swadling F.Wilson Jas. Roberts A. Edwards E. Guillet Ira Edwards, sk 17 M. Booth, sk. -- H. Poole Jas. Johnston Dr. Brown W. Titford A. Corbyn E. MacNachtan H. J. Mayhew,sk 14 E. Barnes, sk-- Clare Wilson Fred Robertson Dan Dudley Frank \Vilson,sk W^MJasihton, sk 16 56 The Willing Workers of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church will hold an Irish Supper in the S. S. Hall, on Thursday, March 17th, 1927. Admission 35c. A four-act comedy, "Aunt Susan's Visit," by Clara Rockwell Anderson, will be presented by the Y.P.S. of Colborne United Church, at the Town Hall, Colborne, on Friday evening, March 25th, 1927. The entertainment entitled "Our Minister's Birthday" will be presented by the B.Y.P.U. of Brighton, in the Colborne Baptist Church on Tuesday evening, Ma»ch 15th, 1927, at 8.00 'clock. Keep this date open! Ve don't care what you tried for Cough, Quinsy, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Sore Throat and Tonsil ills, Mrs. Sybilla Spahrs Tonsilitis treats successfully or money back. Price $1.50. Gould's Drug Store, Colborne. BY POPULAR REQUEST the Concert given by the Choir at Lakeport last week will be repeated in the FIRE HALL, COLBORNE Thursday, March 10, 1927 A two hour play in three acts, entitled "A Poor Married Man" together with Songs, Readings, Choruses, Instrumen-tals, etc., will give you a pleasant evening for the popular price--23c plus 2c tax OUR BEST ADVERTISEMENT --THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN IT Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Concert at 8.00 p.m H. J. IV! AY HEW Colborne Opto] IRISH SUPPER under the auspices of the Willing Workers of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church COLBORN E TO BE HELD IN THE S. S. HALL, ON Thursday, March|17,11927 Tea Served from 5.30 to 8.00 p.m Admission 35 Cents EVERYBODY WELCOME The Centreton Dramatic Club will present their humorous and popular play, entitled "The Jonah," a catchy farce in three acts, in the Centreton Community Hall, on Friday, March 11th, 1927. This is a thought-provok-_. laugh-inspiring, and crowd-commanding play. Come and enjoy a rare treat. 9-2 PIE SOCIAL The Salem Sunday School, under the auspices of the Salem Ladies* Aid will hold a Pie Social in the United Church Hall, Salem, on Friday evening, March 18th, 1927, at 8 o'clock. A good programme, featuring an Olde Tyme Spinnin' Bee, readings, singing, etc., is being prepared. Come and have a good time. Admission 25c and 15c. Everybody welcome. 10-2 Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Acorn of Wick-low wish to thank their neighbours and friends for their many acts of kindness and sympathy during their recent sad bereavement. Mrs. John Coffee and Mrs. Marcus L. Drinkwalter wish to thank friends and neighbours for their kindness during the illnes of their mother and for expressions of sympathy in their b DEATHS Acorn--At Wicklow, on Sunday, February 27th, 1927, Elizabeth Jane, dearly beloved infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Acorn, aged 1 month and 6 days. IN MEMORIAM Cowey--In loving memory of our dear son, Archie C. Cowey, who died March 9th, 1923. Sadly missed by Father, Mothers Sister and Brothers. Four years have gone and still we miss you IMore than words can tell. Time may heal the heartache. And make our wound less sore. But will never stop the longing For the one that's gone before. Gone from us but leaving memories Death can never take away, Memories that will always linger While upon this earth we stay. AUCTION SALES Saturday, March, 19th, 1927, at 1.30 p.m.--The valuable farm property of the late Andrew Swain will be offered for sale at the Brunswick Hotel, Coliborne. See advertisement on page 5. S. E. Robinson, Auctioneer. Wednesday, March 23rd, 1927, at 2 p.m.--The valuable farm property of the late John Carey, Haldimand Township will be offered for sale, at the premises. See advertisement on^page 5. J. A. Noble, Auctioneer. AUCTION SALES --by-ARNOLD POOLE Saturday, March 12th, 1927--Pure Bred and High Grade Holstein Cows and Young Cattle, Pure Bred Yorkshire Sows, a number of Shoats, 3 head of horses, quantity of seed oats, at Hotel Yards, Castleton. Wednesday, March 15th, 1927-- Pure Bred Holstein Cows and Young Cattle, Hogs and Implements, the property of Albert Partridge, " Tp. of Percy, 1*4 miles North of Warkworth, on Hastings Road. Usual Wednesday, March 16th, 1927--Arthur McCracken, lot 30, con. 3, half mile east of Purdy's Corners, will sell his Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Poultry and Sed Oats. Usual terms with 7 months' credit. Sale at 1.30 p.m. ARNOLD POOLE. Auctioneer. Butter Wrappers at Express Office.