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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 5th, 1927 $2 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. How much does the community owe co the Sunday School. What would be the moral and religious conditions if the community were deprived of this agency for the development and training of Christian character? It has been pointed out by leading statesmen of the past and present, that sent civilization can stand 01 rests upon strong moral and education, if we are to have Christian character and Christian conduct. This is the task and responsibility of the home and the church, and requires the whole-hearted co-operation of parents and teachers to secure a united effort in the interests of childhood and youth. In order to draw'special attention to the place and importance of the Sunday School, and the part it plays in the building of character, a day is se„ apart once a year throughout Canada, and called Go-to-Sunday-Schocl Day. It is held on the second Sunday of May, which falls this year on the Sth. and takes the form of a rally ' of all, both young and old, to join in the work of the Sunday School, and to give it their enthusiastic support. Since this is also observed as Mother's Day, it therefore serves a two-fold purpose. How can the two-fold purpose of this day best be fulfilled? We can give honour to those in the home who carry the burden of responsibility and especially to the mothers, who by their patience, their endurance, their loyalty and their self-sacrificing service, are helping to make earth "a little bit of heaven." We can encourage, by our interest and presence in the Sunday School the teachers and officers who are giving unselfishly of their time and effort to help boys and girls to more abundant Christian living. We can join with our children and young people in the special services in Church and Sunday School and resolve to put our influence behind this work in our own community and throughout the Province of Ontario, A special programme entitled "COUNTRY, HOME AND MOTHER" has been prepared for use in the Sunday Schools on that day and is provided without cost by the Ontario Religious Education Council. This is the interdenominational Sunday School organization for the Province and is responsible for the promotion and leadership of 200 conventions 20 "oys' Camps, 8 Girls' Camps. 4 Summer Leadership Schools and 39 Standard Training Schools held during the year in various parts of th^ Province. The task la too great for any denomination to accomplish alone, and this co-operative program in which the various denominations are interested, '-alls for the loyal and generous support of all who are concerned with the moral and religious welfare of our boys and girls. Ottawa, May 2nd.--Suggesting to urban and rural Canada how Confederation may he fittingly commemorated the diamond jubilee committee is sending out a comprehensive booklet to all mayors, reeves and other public officials and to all the schools throughout Canada. The oelebration-in-chief is to last three days, and July 2nd will be proclaimed a public holiday. On July 1, Dominion Day, a public celebration is suggested under the leadership of the mayor or reeve of the community with a "clear, strong, ominant note of patriotism." Par-; Is are 'suggested and the assembly c. " the • school children at all the schools to receive their souvenir medals. In %j larger cities it is suggested that the militia units be a distinctive features of all processions; veterans being particularly requested to join. Old settlers who had so much to do with the upbuilding of Canada, are suggested as being worthy of special consideration, while new-comers should be made welcome to the land of their adoption. We have not heard anything about Colborne's plan to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Canada's Confederation. Years ago Colborne held a fine celebration every year and large crowds were attracted here. We hope this eventful anniversary will not be allowed to pass without commemoration. In the interests of the young people especially the importance of this event in our national history should be impressed. Who will take the initiative. 'Tis time to be stirring. LITTLE RUTH TURPIN DROWNEQ Wandering from home, and only aj couple of minutes away, Ruth, the; three-year-old daughter of Mr. and' Mrs. S: E. Turpin, Colborne, w; by her mother in the 'jreek which] crosses Elgin Street a short distance* from their home, Wednesday after} noon, May 4th, 1927. The child felffl from the bank and was carried against!) and her dress become entangled in; the wire fencing which crosses the' creek. Mrs. , Turpin waded in and; rescued the child, who breathed for only two or three minutes after. Drs.i Brown and McGlennon were quickly' on the scene and although working! s were unable to restore' Little Ruth was a noticeably bright, and lively little girl, and for the sadly bereaved parents the sympathy of the community is sincerely felt. DEATH OF WILLIAM _ BELL Mr. and Mrs. James W. Davis have received word announcing the death at his home in Toronto on Tuesday, May 3rd, 1927, of their son-in-law, William Bell, after a short illness of heart trouble. Besides his wife, formerly known as Helen Davis, he leaves one son and three daughters, at home: and also a brother living in New York. The funeral takes place to-day, Thursday, from C.N.R. station, Colborne, on arrival of 3.05 train, Salem Cemetery, APPEARED IN COBOURG COURT As a sequel to the auto crash five miles east of Port Hope, when a Ford sedan driven by R. J. Littlejohn of Gananoque crashed into the ditch after being cut in by a Star touring driven by Leonard Oughtred of Wes-leville, Thos. Oughtred, owner of the touring car was assessed $25 and costs and license suspended for six months under a reckless driving charge. The ■case was heard on Tuesday before Magistrate Floyd at Cobourg. The owner of the car also allowed s son to drive while under age and for this charge was fined $5 and costs. 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. DEATH OF MISS MINNIE GREER Miss Minnie Greer, for many years resident of Colborne, died at the hospital in Cobourg, after an illness " ome months. The funeral was held Saturday, April 30th, 1927, from the undertaking parlours of P. J. Mc-^rthur, Cobourg, and the interment was in the family plot at Salem Cemetery. Deceased was the last of the large family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Greer. Her youngest brother was the late Lt.-Ool. F. C. B. Greer, who died at Ottawa a few months ago. PERSONAL Mr. Hubert Mayhew of Rochester, N.Y., spent Sunday at home here. Mrs. Arthur Ferguson- of Frankford sngnt the weekend at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. VanI Mr. and Mrs. Lome J. Redfearn of Gait spent Sunday at his grandmother's, Mrs. James Redfearn. - Capt. Alonzo Matthews of Charlotte, N.Y., visited his brother, Mr. D. C. Matthews, during the week. Mr. a/id Mrs. John H. Carter and daughter, Margaret, are spending the weekend with Colborne friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McGlennon of Toronto spent Sunday at the home of his sister, Dr. and Mrs. Robertson. and Mrs. Geo. Harvey of Toronto spent the weekend at the home of their uncle, Mr. and Mrs. B. McCrack- Mr's. Geo. Barfett moved onto this week. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Dudley have moved into Mrs. Barfett' residence here. Miss Eva Murphy, president of the Marjorie Moore Mission Band, borne, attended the W.M.S. Presbytery at Bowmanville last week. Mrs. L. C. Murphy and daughter, Eva, visited friends at Wellington and Consecon, taking in the concert at Wellington Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Earl and Miss Olive Earl and Miss Leah Phillips of Brockville spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. VanNess. Mrs. Ed Sedack, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Bricco, left on Tuesday for Port Stanley, where Mr. Sedack will be located for the summer. McDonald and son, Mr. p. Alex. McDonald, are away on a two months' trip to England." sailing [last Saturday from Montreal on S.S. i'Doric, for Liverpool. Stirling News Argus: Principal Kennedy, B.A., THE CANADIAN LEGION OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE SERVICE LEAGUE At a meeting held at Warkworth with representatives from Brighton, Castleton, Wooler, Norham and Toronto, it was decided to hold a boys' camp for the County of Northumberland during the week of July 4. 1$ is anticipated from 75 to 100 boys will attend. The probable location is Colborne High School, spent part of Easter week with COI his daughters, Mrs. Fred McKee and j the close and klndiy tles of ^ctlve services, and to see that theii of Colborne and district are especially invited to a meeting of all veterans to be held in the Town Hall, Brighton, on Tuesday, May 10th, 19-27, when a local branch of the Canadian Legion will be organized in Brighton to which ex-service men in Colborne and district may belong. The meeting will be addressed by Prov. Organizer H. McLeod, and he is also endeavoring to obtain other speakers from the Ontario Command. The Legion is now well established the Dominion and has branches every important city and town throughout the country. During the few weeks new branches have established in Eastern Ontario, at Gananoque, Smiths Falls, Brock-■ille, Presoott, and Belleville. Stated briefly the Legion stands for the following principles and policy: Loyalty to the reigning Sovereign, Canada and the Empire, for maintenance of the foundation principles of the British Constitution, for the development of a national and united spirit and for ordered Government in Canada, and while striving for peace, goodwill, and friendship among all nations, will advocate the mainten-tenance by Canada of adequate and efficient forces on land, sea, and in the air, for the defence of try and for the discharge of those' obligations which rest upon virtue of our partnership in the British Empire. It stands for united comradeship among all those who have serv-d in His Majesty's Forces throughout the Empire, so that neither their rights, their duties nor their interests shall be forgotten, and so that their welfare and that of the dependents of the disabled and the fallen m«v be safe-guarded. AIMS and OBJECTS. It aims to bring aJbout the unity of all who have served in His Majesty's Navy, Army, Air Force, or any Auxiliary Force. To further among them the spirit of comradeship and mutual help, and COMING EVENTS "Colborne Masonic Lodge will pay a fraternal visit to Hastings Lodge on Friday evening, May 13th, 1927, when the Degrees will be exemplified by the W.M. and officers of Colborne Lodge. The Castleton W. I. will hold their May meeting at the home of Mrs. John Richards on Thursday, May 12, at 2.30 p.m. Business: Election of officers. Roll Call: Paying fees. Social half hour. Thursday evening, May5th, 1927, l entertainment will be given in the Victoria Opera House, Colborne, under the auspices of the A. Y. X. 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. Mrs. Thomas Eggleton. Mrs. Geo. C. Ives, Miss Hazel and Mr. Harold Ives, motored to Brockville on Wednesday to meet Mr. Earl Ives of Pembroke, who was at Brockville on a business trip. • Mr. and Mrs. LaVernon (nee Mar-icrie McDonald), who have been visiting at Mr. E. E. Mallory's for a few weeks, started by auto last Thursday for their home at Los Angeles, Cal. Farmers should not overlook the fact that gas used in farm engines and tractors is exempt from the tax. The avenues of escape from taxation are so few these days that this ought not to be neglected. He's Coming! Tip op es Cloth, $24 All Orie Pru Meet the representative of the "World's Largest One-Price Tailoring Organization" here on Thursday, May 12 1927 He will help you choose the right material for your new suit. , There are over 200 patterns and weaves to choose from. All the very latest fabrics imported direct from the leading makers of the world. Everything tailored to the individual measure of the customer at one standard, price, $24.00. REMEMBER THE DATE Thursday, May 12th All Day and Evening FRED HAWKINS KING STREET COLBORNE Hinman, Edville, who passed his final examinations with honours and obtained the Degree of B.A., at Queen's University, Kingston. Mr. . Hinman has gone to Cornell University for a special course. The Rev. George Aitken was ordained and inducted in the ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, and pastorate of St. Andrew's Church, Norwood. Mr. Aitken, who has been attending Knox College, Toronto, graduates this spring and takes up his duties at Norwood immediately. PRESENTATIONS The Willing Workers* Society of :. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne, presented Mrs. Jennie Johnston with a lovely quilt, accompanied address expressive of the best of the members for her future her new home. The Ladies' Aid of Trinity Church, Colborne. of which she has been a valued member, presented a handsome silver flower basket to Mrs. George Barfett, on the eve of her departure for her new home in Toronto. STIRLING'S MEMORIAL At Stirling a meeting of the Memorial Committee was held and plans are well under way for final arrangements for the unveiling of the Soldiers' Memorial in May 22nd. Major Walt, Col. Green and Col. Alger were present and aided materially with suggestions and plans for a successful CHANGES IN C. N. R. TIME TABLE The only changes in the May day time table of the C. N. ,R. affecting passenger' trains for Colborne : Evening train from Toronto arrives at 7.35 (one hour earlier); and the Sunday evening train arrives at 6.46 (one hour later). CHEESE LOWER, SOLD AT 15 5-16 Ihere were only 120 boxes of cheese offered on the Belleville Board,' Saturday,, April 30th, 1927, all being colored. The price was lower, 15 5-16c being paid by J. Cook for the board, cheese were sold at this price. CONFIRMATION SERVICES The Right Reverend James Sweney, ishop of Toronto Diocese, will con-ict Confirmation Services at Trinity Church. Colborne, next Sunday even-May 8th, 1927. Service begin vices generally shall not be forgotten by the nation, and that due attention shall be paid to their welfare and that of their dependents. To perpetuate the memory and deeds of the Fallen and those who die in the future; to promote and care for memorials to their valor and sacrifice; to provide suitable burial, and to keep an annual memorial day. To see to the maintenance and comfort of those who ,(,<■;„.! inn.jit, u.e disabled, sick, aged, and needy; and to promote welfare of the women, children, and others their dependents. To educate public opinion regarding national duties to the dead, the disabled, and others who have served and their dependents.-To foster loyalty among the public and education in the principles of patriotism, duty and unstinted public service. To support suitable undertakings for the training, employment and settlement of ex-ser-and women, and the education of their children. To defend their statutory, acquired and legimate rights and those of their dependents; and in so doing to offer the Legion's cooperation to those officially charged with the responsibility of administering such rights by Federal or other] Governments in Canada. To pass to their families and dependents the traditions for which they stand. Tc assist comrades now serving, especially with their return to civil life, and to safe guard the interests of their dependents while they service. To assist ex-service not less than the recognized d rate of wages, in accordance with their ability. To secure adequate pensions, allowances, grants, and gratuities, for ex-service men, their dependents, and the widows, children and dependents of those who are dead, and to labor for honorable provision being made for those who in declining years are unable to support themselves. In a word, to secure for all who have served and are suffering a?: a result of such service, just if not generous treatment from the Government of this cjuntry. Application forms are now available for distribution and may be obtained from Mr. F. S. Douglas, or F. J. ley, Brighton. All /ex-service m quiring advice or assistance in regard to their pension claims, Federal Appeal Board or hospital treatment, should get in touch with these eom-rades mentioned, who will take particulars of their cases and have them available for presentation to the Organizer the night of the organization meeting, Tuesday, May 10th, 1927. The Ontario Command of the Canadi Legion is well equipped to handle pensions and other claims on behalf of veterans. MARRIAGES Ketchum-Ferguson-- On Saturday, April 30th, 1927, at "Maplehurst," Port Stanley, Ontario, by the Rev. Venerable Archdeacon J. C. Davidson, Jean Elizabeth, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Ferguson, of Port Stanley, to Hugh Ferrar, son of the late Judge Ketchum, of Cobourg. On- IN MEMORIAM Bradley--In loving memory of E. R. Bradley, who died May 4th, 1919. One by one our loved ones leave us, And the bitter pain • of loss Teaches us that heart's best shelter Is the shadow of the cross. --Wife and Children. CHURCH NOTES TRINITY CHURCH, COLBORNE Rev. T. McKim, M.A., Rector Sunday, May 8th, 1927 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School. 11.00 a.m.--Morning Prayer. 7.00 p.m.--Confirmation Service, conducted by Bishop Sweney. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. S. C. Moore, B.A., B.D., Pastor Sunday, May 8tl., 19^7 Colborne-- 10.30 a.m.-^Bev. J. S. I. Wilson, B.A., B.D., Brighton, will preach and conduct Communion Service. 2.30 p.m--Sunday School and Bible 7.00 p.m.--Rev. W. H. Clarke. Hilton, • will preach. Salem-- 1.30 p.m.--Sunday.School 2.30 p.m.--Rev. J. S. I WSlson, B.A., B.D., will preach and conduct Comunlon Service. All welcome at all services GRAFTON CIRCUIT sv. R. A. McLauchlin, B.A., B Pastor.^ Sunday, May 8th, 1927 10.30 a.m.--Grafton 2.30 p.m.--Vernonvttle 7.30 p.m.--Wicklow An Invitation extended to all. HILTON CIRCUIT Rev. W. H. Clarke, Pastor Sunday, May 8th, 1927 Shiloh--10.00--Sunday School and Mothers' Day Service. Eden--10.00--Sunday School. 11.00--Mothers' Day Service. Sharon-- 1.30--Sunday School. 2.30--^Mothers' Day Service. Hilton--10.00--Sunday School and Mothers' Day Service. 7.30--Church Service. COYLE'S STORE BURGLARIZED Burglars broke into Mr. R. Coyle's ore early Sunday morning and car-sd away quantities of tobaccos, cigarettes, etc. Parties living over store heard noises there about thrc Bl'o! Cough, Whooping Cough, Quinsy, Croup. Catarrh, Whooping Cough. Tonsil and Throat Troubles treated with Mrs. Sybilla Spahrs Tonsilitis. brings sood results, or monev back. Price $1.50. Gould's Drug Store. Colborne. Vn„. c:nrjn<r bats, shoes, shirts, at fwkins', Colborne. REAL ESTATE TRANSFER Mr. Gr E. R. Wilson has sold the house ;>nd lot belonging to Mr. Philip Kddv, Elgin St., Colborne, to Mr. Jas. C. Hare of Grafton. Belle FACTS ABOUT OPTOMETRY By Dr. Ralph Aylsworth Eye Sepcialist (Optometric) Trenton During the next few weeks each Thursday in this paper the subject of Optometry will be dealt with. What Optometry is, and is not, will be explained. The value of Optometry to the "public will be dscussed. The advantages of the law governing the practice of Optometry will be explained, also the prevalence, causes, effects and corrections of errors of vision, and many other facts regarding the eye health of the public. Make it a point to follow the series carefully. (To be continued next Thursday). Mahone. fast pacing mare of r>v. .T. N. Johnston and T. F. Allison •if Port Hope, sold to Mr. James Akey ■~f "eterboro, Ontario, at a price of $2450. Used Car Parts SOME GOOD AS NEW PRICES LOW Jack Cowey jr.