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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 1927 $2 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. BOYS' CONFERENCE CHOOSES OFFICERS Campbellford, Ont, Nov. 13, 1927-- A Boys' WlOrk Conference for the County of Northumberland was held in. Campbellford during the weekend. The principal speakers and insturc-tor». at this meeting were Charles Plewman, secretary of the executive, and Earl Pautenslager, leader of the Ontario Older Boys' Parliament, Rev. Chas. Daniel, Seymour; Rev. Ernest Harston, Camjpbellford; Rev. J. E. Glover, Smithfield; Rev. W. R. Archer, Havelock, and Rev. L. M. Smith, Campbellford. Conference officers were elected as follows: Grand Pretor, Gerald Wright, Brighton; Deputy Grand Pretor, Lloyd Dorland, Wooler; Grand Scriptor, Mil-lei Donald,Campbellford; Grand Comp-tor, Kenneth Cooper, Brighton. Rev. L. M. Sm<ith, pastor of the Baptist Church, Campbellford, conducted the service of worship and Mr. Plewman took charge of a questionaire on subject of "facing life problems' cording the answers given by the On Saturday evening a banquet was given the boys at St. John's United Church, the principal speakers being Earl Fautenslager, Gerald Wright and Lloyd Dorland, Candidates for the Older Boys' Parliament for the County gave short addresses, outlining their platform. CROP REPORT FROM NORTHUMBERLAND The crop report bulletin issued by the Ontario Department of Agricul ture contains the following from Northumberland County: "Appli the district are pretty well out of the growers' hands and practically growers who had good stuff to sell and who did not sell too early in the season received fairly tive prices. There are still some lots of apples for sale in this district in the cold storage and in dry storage throughout the district. Generally roots are a good" crop. Potatoes are very uneven. In some sections rot has been reported. The election for Boys' Parliament in East Northumberland will take Place on Saturday, Nov. 26th. 1927. Every boy between the ages of 12 and 20, who is a member of an organized S. School class and whose name has been sent in to the Returning officer by his teacher or minister, has a right to vote. There are two boys seeking election, Mr. Lloyd Edwin Dorland of Wooler United Church, and Mr. Ger-'Z Frederick Wright of Brighton United Church. There will no doubt be a very keen contest. Anyone wishing any information re the election will write the returning officer, Rev. Jas. E. Beckel, Castleton. FARMER FINED HAD NO LIGHTS Farmers should take warning from the case of Herbert Paeden of Hope Township who was fined $5 and costs in Police Court at Port Hope for riot having a light on his vehicle. Paeden was driving his wagon on Tuesday night and was hauling a long telegraph pole, but had neglected to attach a light on the pole. An American car crashed into the pole and sustained considerable damage. In addition to the fine Magistrate Campbell ruled that Paeden was responsible for the accident and ordered him to pay all damages to the cor.-- Port Hope Guide. The dispersal of the Hollyhock herd in Wisconsin furnishes additional striking testimony to the greatly im-pioved situation in the Holstein market. The mark of $7,100 for females set in the Minnesota sale by Hon. A. C. Hardy was here exceeded by one of the bright stars of this herd, and the $10,000 figure recorded was the highest paid for a Holstein female since 1920. In fact, but few cows in the entire history of the breed have ever sold at auction for as high as 510,000.--Holstein-Friesan News Bul- FACTS ABOUT EYES By Dr. Ralph Aylsworth Eye Specialist (Optometric) Trenton Here is one sympton of eye strain. \ person arises in the morning feeling fit and ready for anything. He starts work with enthusiasm, but in two or three hours begins to lose his energy. This is particularly true of those who use their eyes for close Do you experience this? If so your eves are a handicap instead of a help to you. Consult us. We will gladly examine your eyes without charge. If the trouble is not in your eyes will tell you so. If it is eyes, yon will receive the proper attention. (To be continued) $25.00 REWARD The Municipal Council of the Township of Cramahe will pay a reward of $25.00 for information leading to the conviction of any person stealing poultry in the Township. By order of Council. Castleton, Nov. 1st, 1927. Tag Week for the piano fund of Colborne Public School brought in $80.00. A piano has been purchased tor $140.00 and placed in the school. A concert is to be given by the pupils on Wednesday evening, Dec. 14th, 1!'27, when it is hoped enough will be made to clear off the debt. MILITIA OFFICER PROMOTED Lieut-Col. E. E. Snider, of Port Hope, officer commanding the Durham Regiment, has been appointed brigade commander of the Ninth Infantry Brigade with the rank of Colonel which, since 1920, replaces the former military grade of brigadier general. Col. Snider succeeds Col. F. D. Boggs, of Cobourg, whose term of duty has expired. The Ninth Infantry Brigade consists of the Durham Regiment, the Northumberland Regiment, the 57th Rangers of Peterboro, and the Haliburton Regiment oi Lindsay. Five men arrived in Newcastle last Friday and imlmediately set about passing bogus American bills on unsuspecting business people. One of the merchants became suspicous that the bills were not genuine, took them into the Bank, but the manager would not take a chance with them. Two merchants, immediately gave chase, and caught the men east of Newcastle and recovered $25.00. Police of neighboring towns are warned to keep a sharp lookout. If you require hampers, don't forget undersigned has plenty on hand. Prices are right. Ira Edwards, Colborne. Phone--office 63, house 83. MASONIC LODGE "AT HOME" An enjoyable evening was spent by members and their families at an "At Home" held by Colborne Lodge, A.F. & A.M. No. 91, on Friday evening, Nov. 11th, 1927, at the Masonic Hall, Colborne. A pleasant social time was spent at cards and dancing, the music being furnished by members of the Order, and the square dances "called off" by Mr. P. Clarey. painty refreshments were served. The committee in charge, Wor. Bros. Douglas W. Ives and Lt.-Col. J. F. Wolfraim, and Bros. E. M. Broomfield, S.W., and Arthur G. Backus, J.W. with Wor. Bro. A. G. Willoughby, of C, are to be congratulated on the manner in. which the evening's entertainment was carried through. Mr. nd Mrs. at her SELF COMPLACENCY OF CHURCH MEMBERS EXASPERATES RECTOR Too many members think the}r only duty to their church is to pay their paltry contributions, when they feel like it, and leave it to the minister and a faithful few to carry on the work amidst the discouragements of poor atetndance and low finances. The Rector of Cobourg "spoke out in meeting" and gave his congregation to understand that he did not 'intend to submit to such conditions and was not there to preach'to empty pews. The Cobourg Sentinel-Star says: "Speaking to the congregation at St. Peter's Church on Sunday night Rev. Dr. T. S. Boyle referred to the fact that the congregation did not seem to be backing him up in attending services. The previous Sunday evening, the Church, on its anniver-services, had been crowded, but 3unday evening the congregation a small one for the size of the Church. If they wanted to keep him in Cobourg as a pastor they must back him up by attending service, otherwise they would have to look for ther pastor. Self-complacency was not to be admired when it canie to relations between a pastor aid his gregation." A good memory test is ecall the things you worried \ about last week. Victoria Opera House, Colborne { ONE NIGHT Monday, November 21 st Musical Eckardts SWISS BELL RINGERS with a company of Variety Entertainers Any Seat 50c (plus tax) Children 25c bellford. Hats for all, greatly reduced. $1.00, $2.00, $3.00 and $4.00 tables at Miss Culver's. Miss Ruth Mayhew has returned home from Belleville General Hospital and is improving nicely. Mrs. James M. Snetsinger has returned home from a visit to her father, Archdeacon Warren, Toronto. Mrs. W. Powell of Toronto spent a few days with her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. L. Payne, at the Brunswick. Mrs. James Redfearn and daughter, Miss Lillian, are occupying Capt. C. E. Redfearn's home for the winter. Her many friends are pleased to know that Mrs. E. M. Broomfield is convalescing nicely after an attack of typhoid fever. Dr. John R. Hancock and Mr. C. T. Turney arrived home Saturday from the north country with their complement of venison. Cobourg World: Mr. Percy Weeks and wife of Os'hawa and Mr. Armson Weeks and wife, and Master Randall Weeks of Colborne, spent Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Dixon. Cobourg Sentinel-Star: Mr. Arthur Wialler, Perry Street, Cobourg, who has been in Christie St. Hospital, Toronto, for some time, has recovered sufficiently to return home for two months. Miss May Scott and Miss Katherine Waller of Toronto spent the weekend with Miss Waller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Waller, Perry St- et. Mrs. Alice Tweed and granddaughter spent a few days at her home here, returning on Wednesday to Norham "where she is caring for her mother, Wm. McClelland. The latter has been confined to bed for a year, owing to the misfortune of having sustained a broken hip from a fall. Otherwise, Mrs. McClelland, at the great age of 95 years, is in good health physically and bright mentally. On Tuesday evening, Nov. 15th, 1927, Mrs. S. D. Dudley, District Deputy Grand Matron, Order of Eastern Star, paid her official visit to Amelias-burg Chapter for annual inspection. She was accompanied by Mrs. A. T. Fleming and Mr. Dudley. There was a large attendance of members of the Order. At the close of the bu: session, refreshments were served to 'er 150 persons, and very happy Hastings Star: Mr. and Mrs. W. M. jwlds attended the funeral of the late Bloss P. Corey, of Petrolia, one of the prominent oil men of Western Ontario, whose sudden death occurred it his home there last week. Mr. nd Mrs. Corey had just returned to their home in Petrolia ten days ago from spending two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Fowlds. Mr. nd Mrs. Fowlds spent Sunday with Mir. Harry Burkholder in Hamilton on their way home. A well attended Rally of the l'.U's. of the Peterboro Association was held in Colborne Baptist Church on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 7th, 1927. About one hundred and fifty young people, representatives of the Unions at Peterboro, Gilmour Memorial, Port Hope, Cobourg, Cramahe, Brighton, Belleville, and Campbellford, were present. The afternoon session was taken up with a round table conference, led by Rev. A. H. Jones of Belleville and a Bible Baseball match between the Port Hope and Cobourg Unions. For the evening session the Executive were fortunate in securing Rev. H. C. Wilkinson, a former Port Hope boy, who is home on furlough from Africa. Mr. Wilkinson has spent past three years as a missionary under the Sudan Mission Board and gave an interesting address. The inspirational address of the evening was given by Rev. J. H. Sutcliffe of Peterboro. The Executive officers for the coming year were elected as follows: President--Rev. J. L. Harston, Peterboro. Vice-Pres.--Mr. Albert Morton, Col-Councillors--Rev. J. W. Edwards, of Brighton, Miss Myrtle Peck of Belleville. Sec.-Treas.--Mrs. A. Rutherford, of Colborne. Hunters' and Trappers' Licenses are issued at Griffis' Drug Store, Col- Butter Wrappers at Express Office. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. James W. Miller and family wish to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to friends and neigh-s for kindness and sympathy extended in their sore bereavement. 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Edwards of Colborne, after an illness of several months. He was in his 38th year, and was born in Colborne, the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Edwards. The funeral services were held at the family homestead, Church Street West, Colborne, on Monday afternoon, by the Rev. J. P. Faulkner, Pastor of the United Churh, and the interment was in the Salem Cemetery. The pallbearers were the six brothers of deceased, William H. George A., Charles O., and Ira Edwards of Colborne, Harvey Edwards of Buffalo, N.Y., and Blake Edwards of Kingston. Beside the six brothers he leaves a sister, Mrs. Edwin J. Turpin of Oshawa. Relatives from a distance attending the funeral were: Mr. Harvey Edwards of Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Blake Edwards of Kingston, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Turpin and sons, Ted and Ira, of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Uevt Etrwavds, Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards, and Mr and Mrs. Sam Edwards of Oshawa, Mrs. G. I. Ross of AVbitby. COMING EVENTS Regular meeting Colborne Board of Education next Monday evening, Nov. 21st, 1927, at 7.30. Afternoon tea at the Rectory on Monday, November 21st, 1927, from 3 to 6 o'clock. A talent table of aprons, etc. Tea 15c. All cordially invited. Remember the Chicken Pie Supper and Bazaar at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne, to-day, Thursday. Sale at 3 p.m. Supper from 5.30 to 8, The Colborne High School Literary Society will hold their annual concert in the New Town Hall, Colborne, on Thursday evening, December 22nd, 1027. Keep this date open. Further t later. 42- Reserve the date, Monday, Nov. 28, 927, for the play "My Lord in Livery," under the auspices of Trinity Church, Colborne. This play was a big success at the Lyric Theatre, London. Eng., and should be a rare treat to the people of Colborne and vicinity. Eden Church Anniversary Tea in the Church Hall at Dundonald, on Tuesday evening, Nov. 22nd, 1927. Supper served from 6.30 to 8 o'clock, followed by a good programme of music, etc. Admission: Adults 50c. Children 25c. A cordial invitation to all. 45-2 The Anniversary Services of Wick-low United Churcb will be held on Sunday, Nov. 20th, 1927, at 10.30 a.m. and" 7.30 p.m. On Monday evening, November 21st, the Annual Supper will be served, after which Brighton talent will furnish an excellent program. Admission 50c and 35c. le funeral of James W. Miller, accidentally killed while out hunt-near Bancroft, was held from his late residence, Haldimand Township, There was a very large attendance of friends and neighbours, evidence of the high regard in which he was held the community and of sympathy for the sorely bereft family. Internment was in Castleton Cemetery. AMAZING RESULTS, hundreds of operations avoided, treating Bronchitis, Sort Throats, Head Colds, Croup, Quinsy, Cough, and Diseased Tonsils, by using Mrs. Sybilla Spahrs Tonsilitis, successful or money back. GOULD'S DRUG STORE, Colborne. 45-2 The New England Tea held last Saturday by the Colborne Village Im-ement Society was well patronized and the good eats were enjoyed y all. The Society will discontinue the Saturday afternoon teas until the New Year. Counties Council has been called to ret a! robourg on Dec 6th, 1927, for The World's Greatest Show CAPITOL Tbeatre BELLEVILLE i^S Nov. 21 MATINEE DAILY Ben Hur NOTHING LIKE IT BEFORE -- PERHAPS NEVER AGAIN ? | Cast of 150,000 Cost $4,000,000 ' DEATH-DARING CHARIOT RACE THRILLING SEA BATTLE i 47c and 70c (plu Men's Underwear at The November meeting of the Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Harry Fiske on Thursday, Nov. 24th, 1927, at 2.30 p.m. Programme committee: Mrs. S. Robinson, Mrs. Wallace Rutherford, Mrs. Gordon Rutherford, Miss Marie Vansickle. Members are requested to remember the "Shower" for the Sunshine Committee Work. All interested are invited to attend. Florence E. Hall, Secretary. OPENING DANCE The Opening Dance will be held in the Opera House, Colborne, on Friday, November 25th, 1927. Turpins Orchestra. 4 pieces--piano, violin, saxophone and drums. Square and round dancing. Gentlemen 75c, ladies free. Come and njoy a good evening. THE MUSICAL ECKARDTS The Musical Eckardts, Swiss bell ringers and variety entertainers, are billed to appear at the Victoria Opera House, Colborne, on Monday evening next. Since their last visit to Colborne, three years ago, the Eckardts have engaged some new performers and promise an entire change of programme. Burnard Eckardt, comedian with the party, will be seen and heard in a new line of comic songs, monologues and character sketches. Little Mary Parent, a new member ith the company, will entertain with latest songs and dances. AUCTION SALES -by-- S. E. ROBINSON Thursday, Nov 17th, 1927, at 1 p.m.-- Farm stock and implements, pure bred and grade Holstein cattle, bees, etc., of Mr. John Collins, Lot 24, Con. 6, Cramahe Township. Usual terms. Farm of 10 acres will also be offered, subject to reserved bid. Reason for selling, ill health. Friday, Nov. 18th, 1927, at 1 p.m.-- P ;y Cows, Poultry, Hay, Lumber etc., of Mr. G. W. Chatterson, Lot 5, Con. 1, Haldimand Township, 3y2 imjiles West of Colborne on the Provincial Highway. Usual terms. Saturday, Nov. 19th, 1927, at 1 p.m.-- Farm stock and implements, touring car. Ford ton truck, stovewood, White Leghorn pullets, on the premises of James Valleau, V2 mile South West of Grafton. Usual terms. AUCTION SALES -by- Oscar C. Morgan, Auctioneer Hilton, R.R. No. 1 riday, Nov. 18th, 1927, at 1 p.m. sharp--Entire household effects of the Hugh Strong Estate, Lot 33, Con. 4. Brighton Township, 1% miles south east of Hilton. Tuesday, Nov. 29th, 1927-- Auction sale of choice high grade and pure bred d^iiry cows, horses, machinery, etc., of Mr. Walter Carr, on gravel road, 1 mile south of Codrington. No reserve. Thursday, Dec. 1st, 1927--Auction sale of Executors of Estate of John Grimes, first farm south of Brighton village, entire farm, stock consisting of choice dairy cattle, horses, machinery, etc. No reserve as farm is rented. AUCTION SALES --by-- ARNOLD POOLE Tuesday, Nov. 29th, 1927, Mr. Alex. Chatterson will sell by public auction, lots 13 and 14, Con. 3, Cramahe Township, his live stock, implements, hay, grain, etc. Usual terms, with 11 months' credit. Sale at 12.30 o'clock. Arnold Poole, Auctioneer. 46x Butter Wrappers at Express Office.