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Page Eight THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 1927 r Genuine Bargains Everything you see advertised at a reduced price is not. a bargain. To be a real bargain it must be of good quality and full weight or measure. These are the kind of bargains you get at the "old reliable" grocery store--the kind that make satisfied customers. TRY US FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS NEEDS ! W. H. EDWARDS Phone 2 East Side Victoria Square Colborne Your Xmas Baking ? Why worry about your Xmas Cakes and Puddings when your home baker will supply your needs (made from the very best nuts, peels, spices, etc.) in Xmas Cakes, Xmas Puddings and Scotch Bread---each 40c lb. Please order EARLY--it will help us. XMAS CONFECTIONERY We have a splendid display of Xmas Candies of all kinds, in bulk and fancy Xmas Also Chocolate of the best quality, in bulk and boxes, to suit the taste and purse of all. Make this your headquarters for Xmas Candy Ice Cream in Bulk and Bricks always on hand E. W. ROWSOM.E Phone 150 King Street Colborne QUALITY SERVICE Christmas iroceries ALL FRESH STOCK NEW FRUITS OF ALL KINDS China for Presents NOTHING BETTER THAN A NICE SET OF CHINA* \S A USEFUL GIFT. NEW PATTERNS -- A BIG SELECTION JUST ARRIVED QUALITY and SERVICE PRICES RIGHT R. COYLE ANTHRACITE Lehigh Valley Coal Name-- Stands for Quality This Coal is sold in all sizes. ORDER NOW WHILE PRICES ARE LOWEST Also Pocohontas Soft Coals for Domestic Use J. Redfearn & Son C.P.R. Telegraph Office. Issuers of Canadian Pacific Railway and Steamship Tickets. A very pleasant and profitable evening was spent at the last regular meeting of Colborne Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, being the occasion of the annual inspection by representatives of the Grand Chapter of. Ontario. The officers on this visit were Sister Laura E. Moore of Windsor, Ontario, Worthy Grand Matron, and Sister Jessie Dudley of Colborne, District Deputy Grand Matron. Both received a hearty fraternal welcome. The degrees were exemplified' by the Worthy Matron, Sister Mary A. Snetsinger, and the Worthy Patron, Brother Harry P. Moore, and other officers of the Chapter in a capable The Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Moore, delivered an interesting address, and congratulated the officers and members on the success of Colborne Chapter, in which she stated she felt a peculiar interest, having Grand Secretary at that time handled the application and other papers in connection with the institution of the Chapter, thus becoming familiar with the names of many of the officers and members. The District Grand Matron, Sister Dudley expressed her appreciation of the Grand Matron's visit at this time, and also her pleasure in paying her official visit to her mother Chapter, in which she has always taken an active interest and hopes to continue. Brief speeches were made by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Barlow ofj Belleville, and Mrs. Russell of Ameliasburg, all F.W.Ms; Mrs. Gooding, W.M. of Ameliasburg: Mrs. Barlow W.M. of Trenton Chapter; Mr. Gooding and Mr. Russell, P.W.Ps. of Ameliasburg. and Capt. A: G Willoughby and A. G. Cracknell, P.W.Ps. of Colborne. In behalf of the Chapter, Sister Ruby Fleming, Associate Matron, sented to the Worthy Grand Mai an handsome silver steak platter, Sister Jennie Chapin presented D.D.G.W.M. an Eastern Star eml ring, as mementos of their Cclborne Chapter. The distingui visitors expressed their thanks for' gifts and grateful appreciation kindly sentiments conveyed by sisters making the presentations. At the close of the Chapter, happy hour was spent in music and dancing. ROYAL ARCH MASONS On Tuesday evening, December 6th, 1927, an interesting convocation was held by Excelsior Chapter, No. 45, R.A.M., Colborne, when an official visit was paid by the Grand Superintendent for this, Ontario District No. 10. Rt. Ex. Comp. Geo. W. P. E\iery of Whitby, who was warmly welti>m-ed by Ex. Comp. J. R. Hancock, FSrst Principal of the Chapter, and received with grand honours. The District Superintendent waslac-1 ^Tvalkenbiirg!' P.O.K. ' K •'^W G. Erskine. P.Z.. and Ex. Comp. Fred T. Rowe. H., all of Keystone Chapter. \ No. 35. Whitby. The following officers and members of St. John's Chapter. No. 48. Cobourg, were also ; visitors: Fx. Comps, Sherman Cooper,! Z...W. J. Yonder.. IT.. F. C. Senine. J.. j r>«d Ccmn.- T Knrdcastle. P.S.. P., Bradbury. Geo. P. Strong. G. R. Roth-1 well. R. Gilchrist F. I). Allport, and .:. McNah. iFivc- Candidate were exalted to I the R. A.M. Degree, the work being | M.!!r (>-:..irpi«n>d bv the officers of Excelsior Chapter. After which [ Rt. Fx. Comp. Every delivered a short I address, comp'imoniing the officers.! The new officers for 192? were in-j vested and installed, the ceremonies j being conducted by Rt. Ex. Comp. i VanValkenburg, assisted by visiting Companions. The list of officers fol-1 Ex.-Comp. Jno. R .Hancock . . .. Z R. Snetsinger........H | G. F. Purdy........JI J. T. Gordon .... Scribe E " H. F. Moore .... Scribe N I " H. Gale........Treas. 1 " A. Wolfraim .... Prin. Soj. ; " Thos. McKim . . . . Sr. Soj. E. McDonald . " H. Gale .... v" " V. G. Cornwell ". H. J. Mayhew " W. J. Cochrane " IT. S. Keyes .. " Thos. McKim . At the close of the Chapter a pleasant social hour was spent in the banquet hall. The director of ceremonies and toast master was Capt. A. G. Willoughby, who filled the duties in his usual efficient and happy An ■ instructive. address the origin and history of Masonry i given by Rt. Ex. Comp. Every, when responding to the toast to the nd Chapter, which followed the 3t to The King. The toast to the tors brought brief humorous re-nses from several of the visiting-companions. Music by Comp. E. M. McDonald, ano, and Comp. S. E. Turpin, violin, is greatly appreciated. QUALITY GOODS AT BARGAIN PRICES Clearing Sale of Winter Coats ALL FRESH STOCK -- AT PRICES THAT WILL SURPRISE YOU COME IN AND SEE FOR YOURSELF Ladies' Silk arid Wool Hose, pair ...........69 Ladies' Wool Hose, in sand, grey and black, pr. .65 Children's Rompers of Military Flannel, each. . .69 Ladies' Flannelette Lined Broadcloth Bloomers 1 • 50 Women's Nightgowns, Flannelette, short and long sleeves...............98c to 1.25 Heavy Flannelette, 36 inches wide, per yard. . .25 Silk Hosiery, regular $1.75 to SI.50 per pr;, for 1.00 Silk and Cotton Underwear, no sleeves...... .49 Silk and Cotton Underwear, short sleeves .... . 55 Silk and Cotton Bloomers...............59 SPECIALS IN LADIES' WINTER COATS AND DRESSES Ladies' Rubber Aprons, in green, blue, orange --Special 29 cents each THE NEWEST IN SWEATERS CRAIG & CRAIG "QUALITY AND FAIR PRICES" Phone 136 King Street Colborne Personal Christmas and New Year Greeting Cards, with your Name Printed, at Express Printing Office. 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