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The Colborne Express (Colborne Ontario), 19 May 1927, p. 1

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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 19th, 1927 i year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. BRIGHTON BRANCH OF CANADIAN LEGION FORMED The Brighton Branch of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League was brought, into existence at at meeting of war veterans in the town hall, Tuesday evening, May 10th, 1927. Wade Morrow is the first president of the branch and Keith Roblin has taken over the duties of secretary pro tem. The executive committee will be chosen at a subsequent meeting of the new branch, after further progress has been made in enrolling members. The organization meeting Tuesday evening was called as a result of the efforts of Messrs. Fred Douglas and Fred Bradley to bring the veterans of Brighton and Northumberland County in line with the movement that has swept over Canada during the past year. Mr. Hugh McLeod, Toronto, organizer of the Ontario Provincial Command of the Legion, and Clarke Lapp, Ottawa, of the National Headquarters and editor of the Legion's official publication "The Legionary," addressed the meeting. Mr. McLeod described the movement started by Field Marshall Earl Haig during his visit to Canada in the Summer of 1925 for unity among war veterans in Canada. This movement had gathered forces and had taken in practically all the numerous national and Independent organizations then existing. The active upbuilding of the Legion had started a year ago and to-day there are more than 500 branches throughout Canada, including two in the Yukon and three in the United States. Setting forth the purposes of the Legion, Mr. McLeod told of the necessity for adequate pension and treatment legislation to provide for many hundred disabled men j and dependents who are now being refused consideration by the authorities. In addition, there was the great ideal of service in the upbuilding of Canada as a virile nation, through the Empire association of veterans or- j ganizations, of maintaining the great tie which binds the British people together.* Mr. Lapp described the work of Dominion Headquarters of the Legion end told of the 11,000 cases now in hand in which pensions and other needs were being pressed upon the government. From this work, he said, were developed the Legion's legislative proposals by which deserving cases could be accepted for pension j and treatment, etc. Another interest- j ing phase of Legislation work which he explained was that of assisting . service men to find suiW>Ie occupation and home in Canada. Parallel with these practical tasks there was the great urge of comradeship-- a renewal of the ties created in Flanders and France. The value of organization in this particular would be j felt to an increasing extent as the years passed, and as veterans reached the declining years. The meeting was attended by Capt. A. G. Thompson an! Lieut. George Free of Campbellford, and Lt.-Col J. F. Wolfraim, Capt. W. J. Troop, W. J. Onyon and H. A. Free of Colborne. Steps will be .taken by these representatives to bring together organizations in their home towns. Plans are under way for the formation of branches at Cobourg and Warkworth. Following the establisment of these branches all the Legion branches of North umberland County will form i joint committee to look after the affairs of veterans throughout the county. Efforts will be made to have a delegate from Brighton Branch attend the Provincial Convention at Peterborough. Brighton Branch will receive charter No. 100 for the Province of Ontario.--Ensign. COLBORNE SCHOOL BOARD The regular monthly meeting of the Colborne Union Board of Education was held Monday evening, May 16th, 1927. "Present:--A. E. Donaghy (chairman), H. Gale, H. J. Coyle, J. F. Wilson, F. M. Brintnell, H. J. Mayhew, H. S. Keyes, Ed. Quinn, D. W„ Church. Mrs. R. Snetsinger and Mrs. Mc-Kim, representing the Colborne Village Improvement Society, addressed the Board, requesting co-operation in the raising of funds for a town clock and soliciting the views of the trustees regarding the kind to purchase, and the best location for same. An idea generally expressed has been to place a master clock on the High School building, to' which clocks in the several rooms could be connected, and also to have electrical connection to the town bell in Victoria Park. The Chairman, Mr. Donaghy, and Mr. May-hew were appointed to look into the matter, interview the Municipal Coi cil, and meet with representatives of the Improvement Society and others discuss the question of raising funds and report to the School Board. Principal Cracknell presented the Public School absentee report. It Was the most satisfactory report for some time, there being only one of truancy, and only a few because of sickness. It was referred to the School Committee. The following accounts were ordered paid: High School R Montgomery, drawing wood 1.50 R. H. Tye, removing storm sash 2.50 W. F. Griffis, towels, oil, chemi- F. M. Brintnell and J. F. Wilson, expenses O.E.A..... 22.80 R. Boyes, preparing examination papers.......... 5.00 Public School F. A. Philp, lime.........50 T. H. Donnelley, digging and curbing well and digging drain.............. 74.00 Educational Publishing Co., books, etc............. 9.82 O. M. Peebles Estate, lights 1.88 W. H. Edwards, axe handle y and brooms...... .. .. 2.20 W. F. Griffis, oil and examination paper............ 15.00 C. A. Myles, rotary pump, piping, sink, and work...... 89.65 20.05 TWO MOTOR MISHAPS Two motor mishaps, one of which might easily have resulted more seriously, occurred near the Standard Bank corner, this week. On Sunday, a driver of a sedan landed between a telephone pole and a tree at the south-east corner of Victoria Park, there being less than two inches of space to spare, but the only damages were slightly bent front axle and fender. It would be next to imposible for a motorist to get into the same position, if he tried, at the same speed. The owner of the car sitting in the back seat called to the driver te "turn here." and the latter obeyed, with the above result, as the car was too far across the intersection. A tooth cutting the lower lip of the driver was the only injury to occupants of the car. On Wednesday morning, cars driven by F. McEachren of Belleville and H. Jackson of Cramahe, collided when the latter attempted to turn around on the pavement, with honours about evenly divided as to damages to cars. A settlement was immediately arrived at. So many men are buying their suits--tailor made--for $24.00, at F. W. Hawkins'. The W. M., officers and members' of Colborne Lodge, No. 91, A. F. &; A. M., to the number of about thirty-five, paid a fraternal visit to the baby Lodge of these Counties, Hastings, No. 633, on Friday evening, May 13, 1927. They were very cordially welcomed, and a pleasant and profitable^ evening was spent. The W.M., Wor. Bro. D. W. Ives, and officers of Colborne Lodge, conferred the Fellow-craft Degree on a Hastings candidate.' At the close a pleasant hour was spent in the "fourth" degree, and in sing-song and speeches. The Hastings Lodge, which stituted last year, receiving their warrant under date of July 21st, 1926, is making satisfactory progress, has| enthusiastic and efficient officers, and a well-appointed and comfortable hall for meetings. The officers for 1927 W. Bro. Robert Johnston......W.M. R.W. Bro. W. R. Learmouth, G. S. R., ..I.P.M. Bro. W. R. Montgomery .. .. S.W. Bro. A. L. Hill..........J.W. Bro. G. Fox..........Chaplain Bro. W. S. M. Turner . . .. Treasurer Bro. C. P. Doughty......Secretary Bro. A. Maidens..........S.D. Bro. J. M. Baker... .. .. .. J.D. Bro. W. Humphries........I.G. Bro. T. W. Chaplin........S.S. Bro. E. M. Tate..........J.S. W. Bro C. B..Plant......D.O.C. Bro. Jas. Knight........Organist Bro T,. C. Whitfred........Tyler It has been announced by the Grand Master E. J. Rowlands that he would be at Presqu'ile Point on Wednesday, July 6th, 1927, at which place it is interfiled to hold a large basket picnic for Masons of Ontario, Peterboro, and Prince Edward Districts, and •their wives and families. It is to be a regular "get-to-gether" picnic and everyone is especially invited to attend. Everything will be free on grounds and it is hoped that one the largest gatherings will be held that date. THE LATE SARAH BELFORD There passed away at the home or-Mi#or J. F. B'.Belford on Thu. April 28th, SaraJti Belford, in her 96th Deceased resided with her . lew, Major Belford, and for 90 years had lived on the farm on which she died. Deceased was a life long member of the Methodist, now the United Church. The funeral service Mr. Jack Barfett of the Standard Bank staff, Belleville, is taking two weeks' holidays. Mrs. Wilson of Hillier is visiting at the home of her son, Mr. H. B. Wilson, "Maplehurst." Mr. George Henderson of Trenton was called to Lakeport on Tuesday owing to the death of his brother, Capt. James A. Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Head have returned home, Colborne, after spending the winter in Montreal at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Groom. Mrs.W.H.Rowsome, accompanied by Mrs Harold Fortune and Mr. John S. Rowsome, of Athens, spent the weekend at the home of her son, Mr. E. W. Rowsome. Mrs. Amelia Johnston of Sacramento, California, who has been a delegate attending the White Shrine, O.E.S., Convention at Buffalo, paid a flying visit at the home of her brother, Chief Jamieson. Mrs. Wm. Goulding and son, Mr. Frank Goulding and wife of Toronto spent last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Matthews. On thtir [.return, Mrs. Matthews accompanied .them as far as Whitby, where she spent Wednesday at the home of her in, Mr. Claude Matthews. The editor was pleased to receive luvenir post card giving a view of Burra Bazar Bathing Ghat. Calcutta, dia, from Mr. Arthur S. Chapin, who 1th Mrs. Chapin. was in that city April 1st, 1927, while on their around the world. On that date Calcutta the temperature was 105 the shade, and from 115 to 130 in interior. Fine Foot Wear for father, mother, " the entire family; also work shoes men and boys. None better and quite so cheap, at Cornwell's. BIRTHS -In Cramahe Township, on !ay, April 22nd, 1927. to Mr. and John W. Evely, a son. inter--In Colborne, on Friday, ty 6th, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry inter, a daughter--Ruth Noreen. •nyon--In Cramahe, on Saturday, 7th, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Wal-B. Onyon, a daughter--Marion Uizabeth "Betty." held MARRIAGES^ WORTH--JOHNSTON The marriage took place at the Mount Olitvet United | residence of the groom's brother, Mr. Church on Saturday afternoon, Rev. '. Everson officiating. The pall bearers were: Wallace Ames, Charles Gcodfellow, James Plumpton, Walter Ames, James Ross and William Clark. The remains were laid to rest in nt Olivet Cemetery. DEATH OF MRS. MONROE CLARK The sudden death of Mrs. Monroe~| Clark was a surprise to everyone. Mrs. Clark was in her usual good health on Saturday, but on Sunday morning, May 8th, 1927, she was found dead in her bed. She had been a resident of Brighton township for over fifty years, and and was in her eighty-lighth year and is survived by her husband and one son, Mr. Jacob Clark, home, and one daughter, Mrs. Wilfred Valleau of Percy. The remains Four companies of the Northumberland Regiment and headquarters will i gc into camp at Cobourg on July 2:ith, | 1927. and will remain under canvas until August 2nd. The Regime]J ill be under -'he ':omnand of Lt.-Co.. J. j F. Wolfraim of Colborne. Militiamen from all parts of the j district will take part in the training is to be held ait the | park. Several ' of ( ment and ; ppl i- will be shii _ Cobourg early in July in preparation Four regiments are to be included in [ the brigade; the Durham, Northumberland, Hastings and Prince Edward,! and the Fioutenac units. Special companies of signallers, bands, macli.ne guns. etc. .vill alsao participate. BUSINESS CHANGE Another business change has taken place in Colborne. This week, Messrs G. E. Reynolds & Co. have sold their stock of dry goods, groceries, etc., to a brother Mr. S. W. Reynolds and his son-in-law, Mr. C. L. Keating. The new firm will be Reynolds & Keating, and they solicit the continued patronage of the customers of the old firm, whose dealings have been very satisfactory. COUNTIES COUNCIL The June session of the Council of the United Counties of Durham and Northumberland has been fixed for June 6th, 192 7. During this session the members will probably take the annual Warden's excursion trip from Cobourg to Rochester. CHEESE SALES Then- w^re 545 boxes offered Saturday, Mav 14th, 1927, on the Belleville Cheese Board: 268 white and 277 colored. All were disposed of at 16 9-16 and 16 1-2 cents. SOLD OUT We have disposed of our business here and we sincerely thank our many friends and customers for the liberal patronage that we have received during the past three years. The pleasant business dealings we have enjoyed with our patrons is very gratifying to us indeed. We bespeak for our successors, Messrs. Reynolds and Keating, a share of your business. Thank you. Yours sincerely, G. E. REYNOLDS & CO., Colborne. Used Car Parts SOME GOOD AS NEW PRICES LOW Jack Cowey jr. SQUARE and ROUND DANCING little lake pavilion Every Friday 8.00 p.m. Commencing May 20th COUSINS' ORCPESTRA C. W. TRENEAR & SON W. Worth, 35 Lynd Avenue, Toronto, by the Rev. J. E. Hunter of Queen Street United Church, on Thursday, May 5th. 1927, Mrs. Jenny Johnston of Colborne and Mr.. Ed. Worth of Chatham (formerly-of Cobourg) . CAPT. JAMES A. HENDERSON MEETS ACCIDENTAL DEATH While Out Hunting, Gun Was in Some Way Discharged in Getting Over a Fence, the Full Charge Sti Him in the Face. The whole community was shocked on Tuesday evening, May 17th, 1927, when it became known that Capt. James A. Henderson had been acci: dentally killed near his home at Lakeport. He left his residence about 1 p.m., and picking up .the shot gun said he would go out or a couple of hours hunting. Not returning by sup-pertime, Mrs. Henderson became anxious and soon had a number of neighbours, men, women, boys and girls, out in search. For some time the wooded lots in the vicinity searched without success. Finally his body was found by Miss iMarshall and Mrs. Wm. Kells, lane which runs south from Lakeport School, and only a few hundred yards from the Henderson home. From the position of the gun and the body, it is believed that the gun had in some way discharged either while Mr. Henderson was climbing over the fence, or in attempting to pull it over after him. The charge of shot entered under the right jaw and passed out just above the left eye, and no doubt death was instantaneous Dr. J. Archer Brown was called, and he at once notified Coroner Ferris of Cobourg. After learning the circumstances and consulting with Crown Attorney Kerr, the Coroner decided an inquest unnecessary and released the body, which was prepared for burial by Mr. E. Quinn, funeral dir- The funeral services will be held at deceased's late residence, Lakeport, this, Thursday,, afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock. Interment will be in Lake-port Cemetery, with Masonic honours. Members of the Crait will meet at the Masonic Hall, Colborne, at 1.30. Mr. Henderson spent all his life as a mariner on the Great Lakes. For about nineteen seasons he was a commander of one of the steamers on the Toronto-Hamilton route, and was very popular with the travelling public. e was born at Lakeport, being 60 -s of age, and has always made home there. In religion he was a Presbyterian, and in politics a Con-tive. He was a member of Colborne Lodge, No. 91, A.F. & A.M., and Past First Principal of Excelsior iw.pter7"Wb-. tS, R.A.M. Besides his wife, formerly known Alice Locke, he leaves two daught-s, Miss May in California, Miss Marjorie in Toronto, and Charles of the Toronto Bank staff in Colborne; two sisters, Mrs. Catharine Brock of Muskegon, Mich., Mrs. Polly -Johnston of Peterborough, and a brother, Mr. George Henderson, superintendent of the Trenton Cooperage Company, Trenton. For them the sympathy of the community is felt in their sad and unexpected bereavement. DEATHS Turcotte--Ai Gananoque, Thursday, May 12th, 1927, Julia Augusta Turcotte, widow of the late John Turcotte, Bostwick Island. Eveiy--In Cramahe Township, on Sunday, May 15th, 1927, Melville William, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Evely, aged 23 days. Interment in Union Cemetery. COMING EVENTS The annual meeting of Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Arthur Kernaghan, on Thursday, May, 26th, 1927, at 2.30 p.m. All members and others interested are urged to attend and bring surplus seeds, roots, bulbs or slips fot the flower exchange. Committee: Miss F. Hall, Mrs. Fenton, Mrs. Ament. Friday evening, May 20, 1927, at Victoria Opera House, Colborne, under the auspices of the A. Y.P.A. of Trinity Church, the Young People of St. Peter's Church, Cobourg, will present the two pleasing plays, "Dick's Night-Out," and "Marrying Off Father." There will also be songs by Mrs. Ravensdale of Cobourg, violin solos by Mr. Ralph Rogers of Toronto, and music by Five Piece Orchestra. Admission 35c, children 25c. All cordially invited. Several officers of the headquarters staff, Kingston, and military men throughout the district will be in attendance at the unveiling of the centopath in Stirling on Sunday; May 22nd, at 2.30 p.m. A company of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment will be present, also the Military Regiment Band. May 24th, 1927, Victoria Day, mail will not be delivered or collected .on rural routes. The couriers having been granted a holiday. The Colborne Post Office will be open from 10 o'clock until 12 noon. All -going mails will be dispatched at the regular hours. All interested will kindly govern themselves accordingly. Cut it out, (not the Tonsils) but using cheap remedies for Sore Throats, Bronchitis, Cough, WJhooping-Cough, Quinsy, Catarrh and Tonsil Troubles, better soon, or money back. Price $1.50. Gould's Drug Store, Colborne. Grand Concert NEW TOWN HALL COLBORNE Friday, May 27th, 1927 MISS MAUD BUSCHLEN, Violinist MISS GRACE BONNICK, Entertainer in Monologues and Musical Sketches MR. BOB WILSON, Humorous Entertainer Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of United Church Admission 50 cents Doors Open at 7.30. Programme at 8.15 COAL Now is the time to fill your bins with the celebrated Lakawanna Coal LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR SHINGLES Just Received Two Carloads SEWER PIPE and LAND TILE F. P. Strong Phone 43 20-4t Colbornei AUCTION SALES -by-S. E. ROBINSON Friday, May 27th, 1927, at 1.30 p.m. Valuable household effects, garage equipment, etc., of Elizabeth Hay-nes, Village of Castleton. Usual terms, 5 months' credit. No reserve as Mrs. Haynes is leaving for U.S.A. S. E. Robinson, Auctioneer. CHURCH NOTES TRINITY CHURCH, COLBORNE Rev. T. McKim, M.A., Rector Sunday, May 22nd, 1927 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School. 11.00 a --Morning Prayer. Mr. Ralph Rogers, Toronto, violinist, will assist in the musical part of the ser- --Evening Prayer UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. S. C. Moore, B.A., B.D., Pastor Sunday, May 22nd, 1927 ! Colborne-- 10.30 a.m.--Mr. A. H. Davis of Toronto, representative of the Upper Canada Bible Society, will preach. 2.30 p.m.--Sunday School and Bible 7.30 p.m.--Rev. L. H. Coles, of Colborne Baptist Church, will preach. Salem-- 1.30 p.m.--Sunday School. 2.30 p.m.--Mr. A. H. Davis. All welcome at all services GRAFTON CIRCUIT v. R. A. McLauchlin, B.A., Sunday, May 22nd, 1927 10.30 a.m.--Grafton 2.30 p.m.--Vernonville 7.30 p.m.--'Wicklow An invitation extended all. HILTON CIRCUIT Rev. W. H. Clarke, Pastor Sunday, May 22nd, 1927 11.00 a.m.--Shiloh 2.30 p.m.--^Sharon 7.30 p.m.--Hilton FACTS ABOUT OPTOMETRY By Dr. Ralph Aylsworth Eye Specialist (Optometric) Trenton The studies which an Optometrist must master now comprise the anat-, physiology and pathology of the The detection of the many deviations from normal of the eye which prevent its proper functioning. The form and character of the vari- is lenses, which, when placed before the abnormal eye, cause it to function as nearly as possible normally. The preparation of these lenses and their accurate adjustment to the features of the patient. So it will be seen that Optometry is distinctly valuable to the public, both from a health and economic tandpoint. (To be continued next Thursday Next Tuesday being Victoria Day and a school holiday, the Colborne schools will also be given a holiday on Monday. Boys' two-pant suits

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