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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21st, 1927 $2 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. COLBORNE SCHOOL BOARD P. S. Inspector Bcyes Reports Teaching and Discipline Good, But Buildings and Accommodations Require Overhauling At Once. Regular meeting of Colborne Union Board of Education was held Monday evening, April 18th, 1927. Present: A. E. Donaghy, Chairman; H. Gale, B. McCracken, H. J. Mayhew, J. P. Wilson, P. M Brintnell, H. J. Coyle, H S. Keyes, J. A- Corbyn Mr. A. G.Cracknell was appointed associate examiner for the Entrance Examinations. The following accounts i ed paid: G. M. Peebles Estate/lights .. 1.01 W. H. Edwards, brooms .. ... 1.80 P. S. Inspector's Report The report of Public School Inspector, R. Boyes, on inspection made on Iv'arch 24th, 1927, states: Teaching excellent; discipline excellent; organization satisfactory-- the work and pupils fairly divided. The teaching staff comprises Mr. A. G. Cracknell, Principal, Miss Mae Weatherill, Miss Esther E. McGlennon, Miss Irene Nel- Total enrolment 162; average attendance 133; the attendance is not satisfactory. (Editor's Note:--Illness has been the cause of pupils absence in nearly all cases). Pupils work: Proficiency good; progress good, deportment satisfactory. Accommodations: Desks and blackboards I; school buildings, class rooms, heating and ventilation III; school grounds, halls, cap rooms and lighting IV; water closets, water supply and teacher's room O. The building should be completely! overhauled at once. The heating. During the week, several British families have arrived in this district from the old country under the Settlement Family Scheme. Mr. and Mrs. David Quigley and family from Ireland, have arrived at the Simmons farm, near Castleton. and Mrs. J. Armit and family from Fifeshire, Scotland, are settled north of Brighton. A Welsh family have been placed near Miillbrook. These families all came under the Emigration and Empire Family Settlement Schemes, under which the father and boys old enough are obligated tc engage for a year at least with experienced and competent farmers in order to learn the customs and requirements of managing a farm in Ontario before starting on their own account. For the comfort of the families the Domlinion Government furnish stove, tables, beds, etc., sufficient to start housekeeping, while the British Government provide two or three cows, a pair of pigs, and about 40 hens, which are supposed to be in care of the mother of the family. The Governments hold a lien on these supplies until the family are in a good position to repay. The families for this district are being placed under the direction of Mr. Orchard of Port Hope, who also looks after the purchase of furniture, stock, etc., furnished by both governments. Few realize the extent of the emigration schemes being carried out. From Ireland alone over 15,000 arrived Halifax last week, all under the regulations of the Empire Emigrath Department. PERSONAL Mr. G. R. Keys was in Toronto on business on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bryans spent Easter Monday in Toronto. Dr. Harold Gerow of Ogdensburg attended Masonic Lodge on Good Friday evening. Mr. J. E. McDonald, who has been in Rochester, N. Y., during the winter, has returned home. Mrs. G. E. R. Wilson has returned home from Toronto hospital, and is improving satisfactorily. Messrs. Gordon McKim and George Waller have gone to Port William to join the crew of the S. S. "Canadian." Mr. Albert Waller, who was ill for several weeks at Cobourg Hospital, has returned home and is convalescing nicely. Mrs. Tweed and granddaughters have returned from Norham, where she spent the winter with her mother, Mrs. McClelland. re. W. A. Sargent and Miss Sargent of Toronto spent Easter at the home of Mrs. James Thomas. Sargent is leaving Toronto to reside with her son, William, in Detroit. Little Margaret Johnston, who has been living with Miss McTavish, at "Bellevue," for six years, left for Detroit to-day for a month's visit with her uncle and aunt, before going her new home in Chatham. The buildinj The Easter Monday Dance held by the Colborne Village Improvement lighting, ventilation, | Society in the new town hall w successful and enjoyable affair. The msic was furnished by the Fleming Orchestra. compare favorably with neighbouring schools. The equipment is in fair condition. Editor's Note:---At a previous meeting the Board decided to secure vice and plans from an architect a basis to go by in re-modelling the Public School building and improving accommodations. The accommodations now are nothing short of a disgrace. The idea of the members of the Board is that an approximate sum each year shall be expended in re-modelling the building and improving the accommodations; all to be done in accordance with a plan-of an -arcV "t that has been approved by the I>e,)H,rtment. HE UNITED CHURCH WITHDRAW TENDER FOR PRINTING LIQUOR PERN ITS Consternation reigned among many of the ministers and members of the United Church of Canada when it was announced that the Ryerson Press, the publishing house of the Church (formerly known as the Methodist Book Room) were the successful tenders for the printing of the Ontario Liquor Permits and other forms required by the Liquor Control Board. The price being around $8,000. Vigorous protests poured in, with the result that the tender was withdrawn and the withdrawal accepted by Mr. Hanna and the Board. The business manager, Rev. Dr. Fallis explains that an empolyee of the Ryerson Press had estimated on the work and put in a tender in the usual way, just the same as has been done again and again on the other government work, such as school text books and the like. 5000 FACTS ABOUT CANADA Canada's jubilee year, celebrating the sixty years of Confederation, is fittingly emphasized in the 192^ issue of "5000 Facts About Canada," ehe famous tabloid cyclopedia of the Do-compiled by Frank Yeigh, the Cut out, (not the Tonsils) but using cheap remedies for Sore Throats, Bronchitis, Cough, Whooping-Cough. Quinsy, Catarrh and Tonsil Troubles, better soon, or money back. Price $1.50. Gould's Drug Store, Colborne. Mr. H. A. Grant has sold his farm north of Salem to Mr. J. W. Heckbert. Mr. Grant reserved enough land to build a house for himself near his mill property. ' ■ DON'T BUY SEED CORN YET ! It will be much cheaper, and we can save you money. Wait and get our price, which will be much lower than elsewhere. C. M. Allen & Son. ANNOUNCEMENTS HOLIDAY VISITORS Mrs. Lake and daughter, with friends in Bancroft. Mrs. Geo. W. Connors jr and son, Billy, with friends in Belleville. Mr. Wm. Kernaghan spent Good Friday with his son, Ralph, at Newton-ville. Miss Florence Ventress of Belleville, with her cousin, Miss Marion Snel- Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Palmateer and family of Toronto, with her mother, Mrs. Susan Warren. Miss D. McClelland of the H. S. teaching staff is spending her holidays a» her home in Kingston. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kemp and family of Oshawa, at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Edwards. Mr. Kenneth Matthews and friend of Belleville, with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Matthews. Mrs. Cobourg Sentinel-Star: The engage- ent is announced of Mrs. Jennie Johnston of Colborne and Mr. Edward Worth of Cobourg, the marriage to __ take place the first week of May. They Welcome spent Monday with Mr. and will reside in Chatham. | Mrs. Albert Cox. W'.'. Jamieson, and Mrs* S. JD. d Mrs. R. Allan Coyle, Toronto. Mr. Melbourne Wolfraim of Tor-to, with his parents, Lt.-Col. and Mrs F. Wolfraim, a tthe "Brunswick." Mr. and Mrs. E. Wicks and Miss Gladys Colbray of Oshawa, at the home of Mrs. Wicks' sister, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Turpin. E. McLaren of the H. S. teaching staff, accompanied by Mr. Jay and Miss Katie Post, is spending the vacation at her home in St. Catharines. Mr. Howard S. Cox and Miss Grace Earkley of Toronto, and Mr. Austin Chestnut and Miss Florence Clare of HOLIDAY VISITORS Mrs. May Coxall with friends Toronto. -- . Mr. Arnold Warren of Toronto, home here. Mrs. H. F. Hunter of Toronto, with friends here. Miss Annie Young of Toronto, at her old home here. Miss Olive Earl of Brockville, with her mother, M: Mr. Angus Pettibone and family of Toronto, with friends here. Mr. Geo. A. Kemp of Oshawa, home with his family here. Mrs. Simmons of New York, \ Mr. and Mrs. I. Ventress, Salem. Miss Helen McKim of Toronto Normal, at home, "The Rectory." Mr. Geo. Anderson and family of Toronto, with friends at Wicklow. Miss Isobel Bryce of Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bryce. Mr. John Hutchinson of Belleville, with Mr. and Mrs. Wim. H. Connors. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Post of Corn-Wall, at his brother's, Mr. C. A. Post. Mrs. Claude Fowler of Detroit, with >jher son, William, at Mr. W. H. Fowler's. Mr. Harold Connors of Port Hope, at his sister's, Mr. and Mrs. Casey Myles. Mr. Frank D. Bricco of Alliston, ;with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Bricco. Mr. Cyril Philp of Kitchener, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Philp, Fenryn. Mr. Douglas Mayhew of Brockville With his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. Mayhew. Thelma Donaghy of Toronto with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donaghy. iMr. Ton; Goulding of St. Williams, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. " Goulding. Mrs. Jessie Hollenback and daughter of Belleville, with Mr. and Mrs. H. H Moore. Dr. Win. P. McDonald of Detroit, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McDonald. The electric lights, turned on night, at the new service station of Mr. Ira Edwards, at the opera House block, make a briliant display. There are red, white and blue globes, creating an attractive effect. Mr. Edwards has made extensive alterations and improvements to the building. The weigh scales have been moved to the north side, on Church Street, to make room for four gasoline pumps at front, facing Victoria Square, and the exterior has been re-painted. The formal opening takes place day, and Mr. Edwards is giving special premium to purchasers gasoline there, as will be seen advertisement in this paper. To wind up with a community dance in the opera house to-night, under the pices of the U.F.O. Club. Mr. Willet McCracken of Cobourg, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McCracken. ■ Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith of Toronto, Ojt. the home of her sister. Mr. and Mrs A. Free. DEATH OF OLIVER K. CHURCH Another aged resident of our community passed to his eternal reward in the person of Oliver K. Church. Mr. Church was born in 1842, -and when yet a boy he went and made his home with the late Mr. John Richards, was married to Miss Mary Pome-and she died at Colborne, Jan. 18th, 1923. Since his wife's death Mr. Church has made his home with his son, Fred. Last November, while helping to drive some cattle, he was thrown from the buggy and he m completely recovered. The last weeks of his life were spent in bed and he slept the sleep of death on Friday, April 15th, 1927. The funeral service was held in Sunday, April 17th at 11, conducted by Rev. C Edwards and Rev. J. E. Beckel. He leaves to mourn his loss one son, Fred, and two grandchildren, Mrs. Theo Jones and Harry COMING EVENTS COMING CONCERT On Friday evening, April 29th, 1927 in Salem School, at 8 p.m. It is under the auspices of the Youneedus Club. Good programme and admission only 25c and 15c. Everybody welcome. 16-2x The Ladies' Aid of Trinity Church will hold a progressive euchre at the Parish Hall, Colborne, on Monday evening, April 25th, 1927, at 8 o'clock. Admission 25c. Refreshments. Ail are invited. The second annual meeting of the Cobourg Presbyterial W.M.S. of the the United Church of Canada will be held in Trinity Church, Bowmanville, on Tuesday, April 26th, 1927, morning, afternoon and evening s Morning session at 9.30. The regular meeting of Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. S. Robin-on Tuesday, April 28th, at 2.30 Programme Committee: Mrs. H. Fiske, Mrs. W. Hoskin, Mrs. J. Usher, Jos. Winney. All are invited to attend. Florence E. Hall, Secretary. THE LATE BENJAMIN CHATTEN well-k publicist, lectur-thor, It is a tonic to read kable national progress, as t forth in this unique book-fifty chapters, frsm "Agri-o "Yukon." The contents varied than evsr, and will =vs'iation to the reader. No 7 of making known our re-realth and prospects exists publication, and it should ie circulation this year. The it could well afford to use in this and other countries, y be had from leading book-ly sending 35 cents to Cants Publishing Company, 588 eet, Toronto 2, Canada. NOTICE After a careful study of my business and present conditions, I tiave deoided that by putting my business on a cash basis I can save money for the consumer, as I can sell on- closer margin of profit. I wish to announce, therefore, tnat from this date our sales will be made on a Cash Basis. Also, I wish to call to attention that all outstanding accounts I. PALEN New Service Station -at- Victoria Opera House, Colborne s will open on • Thursday, April 21st, 1927 With full supplies of Gasoline, Oils, Etc. FREE OFFER--Every customer purchasing 5 gals of gasoline on opening day will be given One Quart of Oil Free of Charge. Community Dance The same evening a Community Dance will be held under the auspices of the U.F.O. Club. See posters for further particulars. IRA EDWARDS, Proprietor J. M. SNETSINGER, Manager For Her-A Diamond With the coming of Spring what gift could be more appropriate than one of our PERFECT RINGS A Diamond in our box means purity, perfection and value, with our guarantee of satisfaction. JUST PAY US A VISIT OF INSPECTION H. J. MAYHEW Jeweller Colborne Optometrist ith her _ R. McLean. Mr. -and Mrs. M. M. Elliott of Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Chapln. Mr. and Mrs. Lome J. Redfearn of Gait, with his grandmother, Mrs. Jas. Redfearn, Lakeport. Mr. James Kernaghan of Toronto, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kernaghan, Lakeport. Miss M. Mitchell of the H. S. teaching staff is spending the vacation at her home in Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morris and daughter, Willa, of Ottawa were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rowsome on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coon and twins, and Miss Wtiittager, of London, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rowsome. Mr. and Mrs. Carder Martin, son Raymond and daughter Dorlees, at the home of her uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Usher. New Spring hats, shoes, shirts, at Hawkins', Colborne. The funeral of the late Benjamin Chatten, who died on Tuesday, April 12th, 1927, after an illness of some months of heart trouble, was held__ Thursday afternoon, from the home of his brother, Richard H. Chatten, Cram-Township, with whom deceased had been living. The services i conducted by the Rev. W. H. Clarke the United Church at Salem, and interment was in the Salem Ceme- Deeeased* who-ai-as in his 58th year, has Always lived~m this disuict. Kof some years he-was engaged in the fish business. He was the youngest of a family of eleven, of whom only three survive. They are Mr. Richard H. Chiaften of Cramahe Township, Mrs. Samuel Sweatman of Rohester, N.Y., and Mrs. John Colby of Cali- Thursday evening, May 5th, 1927, an entertainment will be given in Colborne under the auspices of the A.Y. P.A. of Trinity Church. Two plays, "The Red Lamp," and "Too Much Married," will be presented by the A.Y.P.A of Port Hope, interspersed by numbers rendered by Miss Margaret Milne, soloist and readings, and Mrs. Gordon Scott, elocutionist, while the Alf Stagg Orchestra will furnish the music for the evening. Admission 35c, children 25c. » CARD OF THANKS DEATH OF MR. A. E. W. PETERSON A message to his nephew, Capt. A. G. Willoughby, announced the death at his home in Portland", Oregon, on Saturday, April 16th, 1927, of Mr. A. E. W. Peterson, after several months' illness. Deceased was a son of the late Alexander Peterson of Colborne, and his wife who died a few years ago, was formerly known as Miss Lucy Willoughby. He practised law in Toronto before going to Oregon. He leaves a daughter and two sons, also a brother and a sister, Mr. M. H. Peterson and Mrs. Hamilton of Chula Vista, California. Mr. R. H. Chatten and family wish > express their grateful appreciation to friends and neighbours for kindness during the illness and death of Mr. Benjamin Chatten, and for flowers. Mrs. Abram Warner, Castleton, with sr sons and nephews, join in their wish to thank the many friends for kindness shown during the illness of her mother, Mrs. M. Morsette, and for sympathy expressed in their recent bereavement. The Ladies' Aid of Trinity Church, Colborne, wish to thank Miss Ila Johnson of New York CMy for the generous donation of lovely flowers which she sent for the Easter services at Trinity Church, and also St. Peter's Church, Lakeport. Since leaving Colborne as a young girl, Miss Johnson has not once missed sending liberal contributions at Eastertide and for the annual bazaars. BIRTHS VanNess--In Colborne, on Wednesday, April 20th, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence VanNess, a son. Hawkins--In Colborne, on Thursday, April 14th, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hawkins, a son. DEATHS Boys' two-pant suits i Business Change J. L. HAY & SONS wish to announce that they have purchased the stock and good-will of the business of Gents' Furnishings and Boots and Shoes CARRIED ON BY MR. J. W. HECKBERT Our policy will be: Close Prices, Good Goods, and Fair Treatment to all. NEW GOODS WILL BE ADDED AT ONCE All Goods Now in Stock will be Sold at Greatly Reduced Prices Men's Made-to-Measure Clothing A representative of the Semi-Ready Tailoring Company will be at our store on Tuesday, April 26th, 1927 to take orders for Made-to-Measure Clothing. Call and see full line of Spring Samples! We solicit your patronags. Call and get acquainted! J. L.JIAY & SONS Standard Bank Block -- King Street -- Colborne Peterson--At Portland, Ore, on Saturday, April 16th, 1927, A. E. W. Peterson, husband of the late Lucy Willoughby Peterson. Church--In Cramahe Township, on Friday, April 15th, 1927, Oliver K. Church, in his 86th year. Interment in Castleton Cemetery. Morsette--In Castleton, on Friday, April 15th, 1927, Louisa Masters, widow of the late Maxwell Morsette, in her 81st year. Interment in the Castleton Cemetery. Gray--tOn Saturday evening, April 2nd, 1927, at her late residence, 722 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Mrs. Mary E. Gray. Interment in Prospect Cemetery, Toronto. Deceased was a former resident of Colborne, a daughter of the late G. N. Gordon, who for many years conducted a tinsmithing and hardware business in Colborne. CHURCH NOTES TRINITY CHURCH, COLBORNE Rev. T. McKim, M.A., Rector Sunday, April 24th, 1927 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School. 11.00 a.m.--Morning Prayer 7.00 p.m.--Evening Prayer UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. 8. C. Moore, B.A., B.D., Pastor Sunday, April 24th, 1927 The Rev. W. W. Jones, S.T.L., B.D., 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.--iSunday School 2.30 p.m.--Public Worship All welcome at all services GRAFTON CIRCUIT Rev. R. A. McLauchlin, B.A., B Sunday, April 24th, 1927 10.30 a.m.--Grafton 2.30 p.m.--Vernonville 7.30 p.m.--Wicklow An Invitation extended to all. HILTON CIRCUIT Rev. W. H. Clarke, Pastor Sunday, April 24th, 1927 11.00 a.m.--Hilton 2.30 p.m.--Sharon T.'O p.m.--Shiloh All Sunday Schools on the Circuit t the usual hour.