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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6th, 1927 $2 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A, SAM. D, DUDLEY ELECTED REEVE The nomination meeting in Colbome or. December 27th, 1926, passed off harmoniously, there being no criticism of the financial statement. The veteran municipal man, Mr. Robert Snetsing-er, the retiring Reeve, definitely announced his intention of not being a candidate for re-election. For practically every year of the last twenty-five years, Mr. Snetsinger has been a member of the Council, many times holding the position of Reeve, and was honoured wth the position of Warden of the United Counties in 1912. The electors have always felt TOWNSHIP OF CRAMAHE There was an election for Reeve and Councillors in Cramahe Township, the Deputy Reeve being elected by acclamation. Mr. S. A. Clark, who has held the position for five years, was re-elected by a majority of 89 over L. C. Murphy, who was'Deputy Reeve for several years. The by-law providing for abolition of statute labor in the Township was defeated by a large majority. The official summary of the voting follows: Polling Sub-Division For Reeve II' 2 3 4 5 Clark......58 23 82 118 117--398 I DEATH OF LT.-COL. F.C.B. GREER A former resident of Colbome, Lt-Col. Frederick C. B. Greer, died at his home in Ottawa on Sunday, Jan. 2nd, 1926. He had been in ill health! for some time. His niece, Mrs. Fred Armstrong of East Colbome, went to Ottawa to attend the funeral! which was held on Wednesday. De-4 ceased has been an official of the House of Commons for fifteen yearsi confident that the village affairs were |L.C. Murphy. .93 62 33 54 67--309 3 in his hands, and it is with feelings of regret on their part that he has quit the municipal arena. His successor in the Reeve; the result of the polling on Monday, January 3rd, 1927, is Mr. Sam. ~ Dudley, who is getting into the veteran class in municipal affairs, although yet a comparatively young man. Mr. Dudley has been in the municipal arena off and on for the P£ot seventeen years and was Reeve several times. He has always evinced a keen interest in village and counties' affairs. As for the new Councillors elected, Messrs. Ira Edwards and E. E. Mallory have had previous experience, Mr. Walter Cowie has been two years on the Board of Education, while Mr. James M. Snetsinger, son of the retiring Reeve, is in the arena for the first ktme. The uniucky candidates, H. B. Wilson and Wm. E. Stone, W. S. Wiggii s close up in the Council [ van, Alex McDonald, For Councillors R. Darling. ^..36 25 76 167 72--376 L. Naish......38 22 53 60 119--292 C. Quinn.....81 40 78 89 161--449 A. Samons..l46 72 98 54 60--430 By-Law For .........54 20 20 42 65--201 Against......78 62 116 127 99--482 Council for 1927: S. A. Clarke, Reeve; W. E. Chesterfield, Deputy Reeve (acclamation); P. R. Darling, Chas. Quinn, W. A. Samons, Councillors. G. R. BEAVIS, Returning Officer. [DEATH OF MISS EDNA GAY FINKLE HOLIDAY VISITORS I Mr. Fred Morrow of Peterboro, with HOLIDAY VISITORS frieni Miss B. Shand of Toronto, with her mother. Miss Harriet Coyle, with friends in Belleville. Mr. James Reynolds with friends Mr. James Davis jr. with friends in Toronto. •. H. Dudley of Toronto, at After an illness of two weeks, EdnlrJ h°™e' h*;r?' „ Gay Finkle, only child of Mr. anc MMrs- E"a Flynn of Cobourg. with Mrs. C. M. Finkle, Colbome, died alMr- and Mrs' Wm- Usher-the family home in Colbome, on Mon*j Miss Olive Earl of Brockville with day, January 3rd, 1927. The decease;-!her mother, Mrs, S. Earl, attended Colbome High School and Miss Alma Watts and Betty Row-was a clever student arid a bright J some with friends at Athens, likeable girl, and was a great favorite Miss Isobel Towersley of Toronto, among the_ students and her man^[witn Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Corbyn. Dr. and Mrs. John R. Hancock, with friends at Newtonville and Kendal. AT CAMPBELLFORD Campbellford, Jan. 3, 1927--Result • of elections held to-day as follows: Mayor, Geo. A. Kingston (acclamation); Council, R. H. Cole, J. N _. Stone, W. S. Wiggias, John O'Sulli-Eakins were close up in the Council van, Alex McDonald, W. J. Aber-race, while for the Reeveship two o^nethy (acclamation). For Reeve, last year's Council, Messrs. A. L.: Major J. M. Bygott; Deputy Reeve, Philp and W. A. Moore were not as j Chas. Davidson. School Trustees, Dr. strongly supported as expected. The | H. Longmore, Dr. O. C. Watson, Dr. latter was not, active in the race. | H. O. Richardson; Water and Light The result of the voting has been Commission, Sam J. Abernethy. officially declared as follows: Polling Sub-Division Murray Township Reeve--Frank Ellilott Deputy Reeve--Americus Nelson Council--Sam Milligan, Walter E. Widdy and Hermiam Morrow. Brighton Township Reeve--Harry Bedal Deputy Reeve--James Ross Council--Oscar Morgan, Wm. Good-fellow, Thomas Leslie. friends. She was a member of the | United Church and an active Workei the Sunday School and Young' People's Societies. She was bom at Belleville, being 18 years of age. Fo# the parents the sympathy of the com-" munity is sincerely felt in their sjaaj bereavement. The funeral services were held atf the family residence on Wednesday! afternoon by her Pastor, the Rev. si C Moore, B.A., B.D., assisted by Revi R. McCullough and Rev. L. H. Coles;' The interment was in the Belleville' Cemetery. The pall bearers were:! Albert Gay (a cousin), Clarke Craig, Harold Lemon, Douglas MayheW, Jav Post, Clare Wilson. Miss Isobel Rose of Fort Erie, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W:. Ros< •Mr. Chas. Bugg of Toronto, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bugg. Mr. and Mrs. Carson of Toronto, with her aunt, Miss E. J. "Padginton. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Turpin and fam-r are visiting friends in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith of Toronto, with her mother, Mrs. S. Nel- VITAL STATISTICS •There were 27 births. 13 marriages id 16 deaths registered as oXsovfeftji Colbome during the vear 1926 For 1925 there were 17 births, 6 marriages and 11 deaths. COKE Small car of Coke on the C.N.R, siding at Colbome. $12.75 per tori delivered. $11.75 off car, while it lasts, IRA EDWARDS, Phone 83. l-i in Men's Wear, The death occurred suddenly at Cobourg on Friday, Dec. 31st, 1926; of Mr. Robert Buck, for over fiftjf years G.T.R. agent at Cobourg. Percy Township Reeve--Herbert Nelson. Deputy Reeve--James A. Sykes jr. Cornell--Oscar S. Laver, Alfred Merrill, Wm. Partridge. Manvers Township Reeve--Fred Gray (acclamation) Deputy Reeve--Fred Richardson S Council-- William Corbett, John Burns and Alex Potts. Alnwick Township J .Raeiie--Gordon Parker. |- Ootmcii--AlDert Halst__ Braithwaite, Ernest Timlin, Brown. FOR REEVE McKenzie, Archie (acclamation) FOR DEPUTY REEVE HARNDEN, ZIBA............. 66 63 68 37 129 65 30 McBride, Stanley FOR COUNCILLOR SMITH, JAMES........... WALSH/JAMES............ ISAAC, L. R. ...'............ Miulholland, Miss M........... 54 19 116 52 32 10 33 97 20 111 77 48 63 63 112 47 75 22 13 21 22 47 18 42 70 45 23 80 26 59 45 37 19 16--468 11 10--440 45 66--403 " 13--381 Hoskin, Bertram............ 49 21 74 75 50 36 40 10 14 7--376 Your Xmas Cheques Those Who were Left Christmas Cheques Should See Our Stock of Real Bargains at the Jewellery Store Gifts for Men Gifts for Ladies Cuff Links....... S 1 3 00 to $10.00 String of Pearls. . $ Gold Necklaces . . 5 00 to $25.00 Umbrellas...... 00 to 8 00 5 00 to 25 00 Signet Rings ..... 3 00 to 10 00 Gold Umbrella . . 5 00 to 10 00 Watch Chains..... 3 00 to 10 00 Manicure Setts . . 3 00 and up Watches...... 10 00 to 25 00 5 00 to 100 00 Tie Pins ...... 1 00 to 20 00 Bracelet Watches 10 00 and up Military Brushes . . 3 00 to 7 00 Ear Rings...... 1 00 to . 3 00 Fountain Pens . . 2 50 to 5 00 Ivory Lamps . . 6 50 and up Tie Clips 1 00 to 3 00 Bar Pins...... 1 00 to 25 00 Cigarette Cases . . 3 00 to 6 50 Signet Rings . . 2 50 and up Eversharp Pencils 1 00 to 5 00 Waterman's Pens 2 50 and up Masonic Emblems 1 00 and up Ivory Pieces . . 50 and up Gifts for the Family Silver Pudding Dishes Silver Tea Setts Carving Setts Cut Glass Water Setts Chest of Silver Mantle Clocks Don't Forget Your Eyes--We Fit All Kinds of Eye Glasses and Spectacles All Goods Purchased This Week Engraved FREE. Store Open Evenings. By paying a small deposit any article will be laid away until Xmas. H. J. MAYHEW Mr. E. Houghmaii of the Bank of Toronto staff, with friends in To- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Usher, with his niece, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin, Port Credit. Miss Mabel Taylor of Toronto, with her parents, Mr and Taylor. Mr. Louis Murphy of Wellington with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Murphy. Miss Annie Young of Toronto her home here and with friends in Picton. Miss Verna Strong of Peterboro, ith her Mend, Miiss Esther Mc-Glennon. Miss Thelma Donaghy of Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Donaghy. Mr. D. Alex McDonald of Detroit, „tith his parents, Mr and Mrs. J. E. picDonald. Tit uncle ■-M. OMver. Mr. and Mrs. M. M Elliott of Toronto, with her parents, Mr and Mrs. H. L. Chapin. Mr. R. W. Defries of Toronto spent Christmas with his sister, Mrs. N. D. Snetsinger. Mr. and Mrs. R. Bodkin of Toronto at home with her sister, Mr. and Mrs. E- E. Mallory. Mrs. W. H. Miller of Uhrichsville, Ohio, is visiting her mother, Mrs. T. L. Chatterson. Mr. Victor Redfearn of Rochester, N.Y., with his parents, Capt. and Mrs. C. E. Redfearn. Mr. Gordon Kirk of Detroit Mich., with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kirk. Lakeport. d aunt, Mr. B. F. and R Miss Jefan Irvine of Toronto, at her home at Lakeport. IMiss Margaret Coffee of Toronto, at her home in Lakeport. Mr. Fred Post of Cornwall, with his brother, Mr. C. A. Post. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Pogue of Toronto, with relatives here. Miss Helen McKim, who is attending Normal at Toronto, at home. Mr. D. G. Nairn, manager of Toronto Bank, with friends in Gait. Miss Marjorie and Master John Moore with friends in Belleville. Miss Marion I. Robson is spending a few days with friends in Toronto. Mrs. T. Cuthbert and nephew, D. Jewell, of Cobourg, with friends here. IMr. and Mrs. L. W. Dudley of Whitby, with his mother, Mrs. J. G. Dudley. Mrs. Ed. Sedack of London, Ontario, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bricco. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Oke and family of Newtonville with friends at Lakeport. Mr. and Mrs. A. Lawless of Grafton, with her mother, Mrs.JD. Kernaghan, Lakeport. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kirk of Hamilton, wth his parents, Mr and Mrs. Jos. Kirk, Lakeport. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Matthews of Toronto, at the home of his sister, Mrs. McDougali. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Morgi Grafton, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morgan. Miss Marion McLean of Mount Albert with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. McLean. Mr. James Kernaghan of Montreal, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kernaghan, Lakeport. Mr. Kenneth Matthews of Belleville with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Matthews. Mr. and Mrs. Waler Clarke of Lakeport, at their daughter's, Mrs. Jack Johnston, Grafton. Mrs. F. O. McGlennon and daughter, Miss Marjorie, of Toronto, with Mr. nd Mrs. R. Snetsinger. Mrs. Standz of Buffalo, N.Y., and nV^Page of London, Ontario, J^U-* COMING EVENTS New Municipal Councils meet for organization next Monday, Jan. 10th, 1927, at 11 a.m. The annual oyster supper and dance f Colbome U.F.W.O. and U.F.O. will be held Thursday evening, January 20th, 1927, in Club Room. The Ladies' Aid of St. Peter's Church, Lakeport, will hold a Progressive Euchre at the home of Mrs. Walter Clarke, on Thursday evening, January 20th, 1927, at 8 p.m. Refreshments. Admission 25 cents. The Castleton WomenInstitute will hold their January meeting at the home of Mrs. Chas. Wolfraim, on Thursday, Jan. 13th, 1927, at 2.30 p.m. Subject: "Making a home out of a house," by Mrs. Beckel. Exhibits: Best quilt block (prizes). Roll Call. Help for wrinkles. Programme: Mrs. W. Covert. Social half hour. AUCTION SALES -by-ARNOLD POOLE Wednesday, January 12th, 1926--Mr. Chas. Cook will sell by auction on his premises, quarter mile south of Colborne, known as the McTavish farm, his Percheron Horses," High Grade Cattle, Implements, Hay, Grain, etc. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. Usual terms with 9 months' credit. ARNOLD POOLE, Auctioneer. 1-lx NOTICE OF SALE UNDER the Act respecting Liens of Mechanics, Chapter 30, Section 48, Sub-Section 1, notice is hereby given that to satisfy an indebtedness due by one Wilfred Burleigh amounting to $94.66, there will be sold by public auction on Saturday, January 15th, 1927, at 2 o'clock p.m. at the Castleton Garage, by Arnold Podle, Auctioneer: 1 Ford Touring Car, 1918 model serial number C79349, engine number C79349. Of which all persons are required to toke notice and govern themselves accordingly. WM. SPENCER. Castleton, January 5th, 1927. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kernaghan of Newtonville, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kernaghan, Lakeport. Mrs. A. Nichol, Miss Isobel Nichol and Miss Jennie Nichol of Toronto, with their aunt, Miss Nichol of Lake-port. Mr. Russell Philp of Toronto and Mr. Cyril Philp of Kitchener, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Philp. Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Wolfraim of Consecon, with his parents, Lt.-Col. md Mrs. J. F. Wolfraim, at the 'Brunswick." Mr. E. Cracknell of Toronto and tfr. C. J. Cracknell of the Toronto 3ask staff at Alliston, with their parents in Lakeport. Dr. and Mrs. John H. Purdy (Mrs. M. A. Keyes spent Christmas Toronto and w. Bellamy, __ Day with her sister, Mrs. M. T. Feth- Mrg Bellamy of Brighton, with Mr. erston, Cobourg. and Mrg Geo F PurQy. R. Allan Coyle of ami Toronto, with her parents, Chief Mrs. W. J. Jamieson. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner and young daughter of Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gale. Mrs. C. R. Coyle andi family, with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith, Gothic Avenue, Toronto. Miss Marjorie Henderson of Toronto with her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Jas. A. Henderson, Lakeport. Misses Helen and Evelyn Colton of Rochester, N. Y., with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Colton. Mr. Wm. Crandell of the Standard Bank staff, Picton, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Crandell. Mr. Arnold Seed, who is attending the University of Toronto-, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Seed. Mr. and Mrs. Dean D. Mallory and young daughter, Carol, of Toronto, with his -parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Mallory. (Mr. Douglas Mayhew of Brockville and Mr. Hubert Mayhew of Rochester, N. Y„ with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J Mayhew. IMr. and Mrs. Frank Ventress and daughters, Doris and Florence, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ventress, Salem. (Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smale and four children of Bowmanville spent New Year's at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Peebles. Misses M. Mitchell, I. McLaren, and D. McClelland, of Colborne High School staff, at their respective homes, Oshawa, St. Catharines and Kingston. ■. Allison Jamieson of London, and her sister, Mrs. J. Anderson WlckloW, were guests of Mr. and Dickenson Snetsinger New r. and Mrs. George H. Peebles and little daughter, Mildred, spent Christmas and New Year's in Roch-1 ester, N.Y., at Mrs. Peebles' brothers, [George A. and Fred S. Coffeen. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Leonard Goulding and two children of Frederick, Mich., and Mr. Tom. Goulding, who is teaching at St Williams, with their Barents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Goulding. JEWELLER and OPTOMETRIST s and gloves at Hawkins' PERSONAL The many friends of Mr. W. N. McDougali, who underwent an operation at Cobourg Hospital for a painful and serious affection in the ear,-will be pleased to learn that the operation appears to have been successful and that his condition has shown a decided improvement. One of our popular grocers, Mr. Wm. A. Seed had the. misfortune- to fall on the icy steps at a customer's residence while delivering goods on New Year's Eve. and sustained several fractured ribs and sprains of the muscles of his side. He has since been confined to the house, resting as comfortable as possible in f The Colborne Curling Club opened the season on Tuesday evening with a local bonspeil. After this the inter rink games will be scheduled. The old-time enthusiasm appears manifested by the members. The officers for the season 'are: President--J. F. Wilson. Vice-President--J. M. Snesinger. Secretary-Treasurer--J. A. Corbyn. A Christmas Tree for the parish of St. Peter's Church, Lakeport, was held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Smith or Wednesday evening, December 29th, 1926, when a very enjoyable evenling was spent. An interesting programme was rendered by the children, who were instructed by Miss na Pa-gg. Hastings curlers have elected their officers for 1927. Mr. G. B. Stevenson is President. The National Cooperage building will be used as a rink. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. P. J. Chapman and family wish o express their thanks to friends and 'eighbours for the kindness and sym-v.thy extended during their bereave- Clean up sale winter goods, fawkins'. Men's Shoes at Hawkins'. AUCTION SALES Hilton, R.R^No. Friday, January 14th, 1927--Auction sale of farm stock and household goods of Mr. John W. Cross, Lot 22, Con. 2, Brighton Township, y2 mile north of Breeze School House. Terms 10 months. Tuesday, January 11th, 1927--Auction-Sale of farm stock and household effects of Mr. H. Menzia, at Mr. Whaley's, Con. 2, town line between Brighton and Murray. No reserve as Mr. Menzia is going away. CHURCH NOTES TRINITY CHURCH, COLBORNE The Rev. Thos. McKim, M.A., Rector Sunday, January 9th, 1927 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School 11.00 a.m.--Morning Prayer. 7.00 p.m.--Evening Prayer. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. S. C. Moore, B.A.,B.D., Pastor Sunday, January 9th, 1927 The Rev. Peter Bryce of Toronto, a very able speaker, will preach at all services. Colborne: 10.30 a.m.--Public Worship. 2.30 p.m.--Sunday School and Bible Class. 7.00 p.m.--Public Worship. 1.30 p.m.--Sunday School. 2.30 p.m.--Public Worship. MARRIAGES Reid-Peters--At Belleville, on Wednesday, December 29th, 1926, by the Rev. S. S. Lindsey, Bessie Rena daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Peters of Colborne, and James Oliver Reid, son of Mr. and Mirs. John Reid of Frankford. They will reside at Frankford. DEATHS Finkle--In Colborne on Monday, January 3rd, 1927, Edna Gay Finkle, only child of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Finkle, aged 18 years, 3 months and 18 days. Interment in Belleville Cem- , Buck--At Cobourg, on Friday, Dec. 31st, 1926, Robert Buck, for fifty years agent of the Grand Trunk Railway, Cobourg. Funeral from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. John Henderson, Division Street. Interment in Cobourg Union Cemetery. "The Express" is authorized agent to take subscriptions and orders for advertising for "The Globe," Toronto. All orders received will he forwarded to "The Globe" without extra charge. Two Round Island men and a horse floated on an ice raft for three days until it ran up on Isle Parisien in White Fish Bay. Thirteen-year-old Simcoe boy hang ed Mmself in a temjper after fighting with two school chums.