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Page Four THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY^ JANUARY 5th, 1928 VERNONVILLE NEWS January 3rd. 1928 Another Christmas has come and gone and another New Year has been ushered in. It is the time of times for children and older people. Who cannot be caught in its emotions and exultations must be veritable old Scrooges. It has brought reunions with kith and kin, with friend and neigh-hour, and exchangfs of festivities and liuman kindness. The day is past, but pleasant memories remain and there " no reason why the spirit of Christmas should not continue and find expression in the recurring seasons of the year. The fires of friendship that have been kindled, the good will and good cheer that has been spread should continue throughout the year. The Christmas messages and sentiments of good will expressed on the cards we received and the ones we ■xchanged, and the personal notes are worth remembering for the next and if not remember-bly in their purpose. Mr. James Deviney is just completing an addition and improvements to his house which will make it one of the most modern and down-to-date houses in the community. A part of the old house has been removed and replaced with a most convenient kitchen, pantry, bathroom and bedrooms. A complete water and heating system has 'been installed and there is now secured practically all the conveniences of a city dwelling, save electric lights. Certain it is, people's opinion about urban and rural life is changing. It used to be a man's ambition to work and strive for a competence that might, when he couldn't work any longer, retire to the town or city to live a free, easy and comfortable life as he supposed the rest of his days. Rut, alas, those dreams never seemed Jo com- quite true. He didn't like the Imitations and restraints of c;ty living. He missed the contact with the soil and God's green country and that tree real wholesome life which it affords so abundantly. But now things have changed, at least they are changing-- the sooner the better--better for day, December 31st, 1927, at the hour the individual, better for the family, ^12 o'clock noon. The contracting letter for the community. People's parties were MJss Mary Elizabeth Me- common sense is beginning to assert •Murray, youngest daughter of Mrs. itself and country life and country liv-William McMutray of Vernonville. and ing is being more and more appreciat-Mr. Stanley Albert Deviney of Detroit, ed, under better and more modern eldest son of Mr. Albert Deviney of conditions as long ago it should have ed fail Devi y-Mc.Murray y pleasant duty falls to us this record one of those happy P^rH" hen two take upon them-?clves the marriage vows and plight their troth "for better or for worse." This pleasant ceremony was performed at the Manse in Grafton on Satur- few days in New York To the~Electors of Colborne: Ladies and Gentlemen-- I wish to convey to you nvytdeep appreciation and sincere thanks for the splendid support you gave me at the polls on Monday last, and feel that I can do nothing lass than serve you faithfully during 1928. Yours sincerely, C. M. FINKLE. this vicinitv. Rev. And' ehlin, B.A., B.D.. w: clergyman. The brid' officiating becomingly georgette , and her bridesmaid was Ethel Deviney, sister of the groom. Mr. Deviney was suppored by a broth-• of the bride. Mr. Robert Thomas McMurray. After the ceremony the wedding party returned to the home of the bride's mother, where a dainty l>u«ot luncheon was served. Later in the afternoon the happy couple motored to Toronto, where a sumptuous wedding dinner was enjoyed at the 3 of the bride's sister. Mrs. Jos. Warman. The following morning they motored to Detroit where Mr. and Mrs. Deviney will reside. The bride was the recipient of many valuable and useful presents testifying to the esteem in which she is held by friends and rela-. We join their many friends in wishing them a long and happy mar-.ried life. The Public School Concert The Public School concert on Friday night, Dec. 30th, 1927, although a We cmgTatulate Mr. and Mrs. Deviney on their building up a real permanent. Home in the country and commend their high standard of investment in rural estate. Here Is a price-!ess heritage for them to pass on to their children, perchance yet. unborn, to be handed down to children's children, to remain, It may be, in the same family for generations. Here is sentiment, and sentiment is a part of the World's best wealth. In this commercialized age the hard boiled materialist will scoff at the idea of sentiment predominating in value over dollars and cents. A farm home home, while a ctiy home is only an investment in real estate. The citv dweller wonders how much his property will toe worth when he sells it, but the home-builder and home-maker in the country thinks of his children and children's children living in their sire's and grandsire's house. The Women's Institute The Vernonville and Wicklow Women's Institute did not hold a December meeting. This meeting we understand has usually been dispensed with s large as it would have been had owing to the extra work in the homes it been held on the first date announc- at this season, involved in making ed, but quite satisfactory notwithstand preparations for the holiday festivi- The pupils of the school did themselves and their teacher credit in the splendid program of songs, reci-:, drills, etc., which The program was the num- ght be remarked in passing that during the other eleven months of the year that the members find so much spare time on their hands i>nd such a surplus of energy at their roinmand. that they welcome the monthly .mee-tinft of the institute- as mdience was one splendid opportunity at least of t number. Spec- dissipating a large amount of these lal appreciation was heard on every commodities. This month's meeting.of hand of the excellence of the singing the Institute will be held at the home by the pupils, both solo an ensemble ! of Mrs. C. B. Turk, Vernonville. of numbers. It is seldom that one hears j which further particulars will be furn-so many such real good voices among: ished in due time. ~auch young pupils. Santa as usual ar- j The last meeting was held at Mrs. it the opportune time and re-1 H. Fisk's. and in spite of very inclem-a rousing ovation bv everybodv. j ent weather was unusually well at-His helpers were soon busy assisting i tended. A membership contest had n unloading the bountifully laden '"'0T1 °" and t!,is no doubt accounted tree and distributing presents of ! for the large attendance. The result every conceivable shape, size and ] 01 the contest was to be made known "kind to his eager, expectant little' ™<1 the losing side _wag to pay for friends, and some grown ups as well, j tneir delinquency in obtaining new The teacher was remembered by her. members by a social treat to the win-pupils, and the preacher and his wife I ners. The contest resulted in more were not overlooked by Santa. A | than doubling the membership of this number were remembered without the ! branch, which now stands over the lecipients being in any way ble to { fifty mark. trace or guess who the donors were. No special programme had been ar-This is a decided advantage when it j ranged for this meeting but. after the works, but unfortunately sometimes i '^sular routine business had been dis-t leaks out and the fun is , P"sed of the meeting J Certainly f tn To the Electors of Cramahe: Ladies and Gentlemen-- I desire to sincerely thank you for election to the position of Reeve of your Township. Assuring you that I will strive to conduct the affairs of the Corporation in a fair, businesslike, and economical manner. With best wishes for one and all for a happy and prosperous New Year. L. C. MURPHY. To the Electors of the Township of Cramahe: Ladies and Gentlemen-- For the renewal of confidence by election as Deputy Reeve of the Township for 1928, I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation. Wishing one and all a Prosperous New Year. W. A. SAMONS. January 3rd, 1928. To the Electors of Cramahe Township: Ladies and Gentlemen-- I wish to heartily thank you for your support and votes in re-electng me to the position of Councillor. It will be my earnest endeavour, to conduct the affairs of the Township in an efficient and capable manner. Wishing one and all a Prosperous New Year. ROY DARLING. some mysterious manner or other, the :en have learned of the intentions of your scribe--that's just like women anyway--and they have begged me, entreated me, beseeched me, and implored me to withold it from the editor, and when that was of no avail they admonished, warned, cautioned, nd threatened me of the inevitable consequences of sending it in. What fellow to do but submit? Verily, "the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world," and ndividuals as well. Man with all his noble attainment, with all his unbounded enthusiasm for new adventure and achievement, with all his desires and aspirations to serve his country at large, in all its varied ues of usefulness, and opportunity, is still bound to submit as hw,nii» subjects of sovereign woman. That's just like men anyhow. 1927 HALDIMAND everybody was pleased with the entertainment and proud of the way the teacher had her pupils trained, and the way they acquitted themselves. The splendid appearance of the school ' ;e its renovation came in for most favorable comment. With a new floor, uptodate individual seats, fresh paint, , the environments are immeasurab )y better, and both teacher and pupils will be able to do better and more satisfactory work. report of the Ontario Institute Convention held at Belleville. Mrs. Mac Rutherford was the representative from this branch and she brought back a splendid report full of interest and helpfulness to the home members. This meeting was characterized by one or two innovations. In the first place the President, introduced something which appeared to be a new thing entirely to the members, A Honours 75% Pass 6 Robert Robso: Sr. Ill-- Melvin Robsoi Ir. Ill-Ralph Smith.. Myrtle Smith . . . Jennie Warner . . Douglas Deviney. Albert Belmont. . CHRISTMAS REPORT, 1927 S. S. No, 4, CRAMAHE Honours 75% Pass 60% Sr. IV-- % Georgina Carter...... 70 Mabel Peacock........ 66 Archie Bellamy........ 64 Grant Whaley........ 50 Jr. IV-- Gertrude Bellamy...... 66 Dorothy Blyth........ 64 Jack Smith.......... 60 William Brown........ 56 Sr. Ill-- Dorothy Cooper........ 66 Bruce Chatterson...... 44 Jr. HI-- Aanje McCullen........ 61 ?9*v --, .lean BrVth.........756* Cecil Bellamy........ 55 Willie Turpin . . . . absent Sr. II-- Karl Whaley........ 62 Jr. II-- Kenneth Bellamy...... 77 Grace Spear. .,........ 77 Howard Bellamy...... 67 George Blyth ."....... 62 Victor Blyth.......... 45 Sr. I-- Bobby Smith.......... 74 Audrey Rice.......... 62 Adeline Spear........ 59 Lloyd Chatterson...... 55 Primer-- (Names in order of merit) Donald Chatterson Lloyd Rice Lennox Blyth A. Frost. Teacher. CODRINGTON January 3rd, 1928 Mr. and Mrs. J. B. MOran are in Detroit for the holidays. Mrs. W. Reddon has been under the doctor's care and is improving. Tom Shepard is spending the holidays with his aunt in Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ames of Bow-manville were in our village Friday. Miss Louise Goodfellow of Peter-1 oro Hospital has been home for a week. F. Harold McColl of the S.P.S. staff of the University was home for the holidays. COAL GENUINE SCRANTON COAL We screen our coal. My scales are enclosed and always in perfect order. 20001bs. is a ton with us. Service is a pleasure. Special attention to farmers. Shed open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Nam -We .i mture Mr. F. Oudin Heard c Radio >f more than or-1 3 ny of our read-1 interest to radio * follows: "Mr. Ferdimand On- ' rare ?ineer. writer and lecturer, will men to radio fans to-night a word f0lk of the Rhineland, over WMAQ v*rv >•" j had mdin is an annual and welcom- tend tor to our vicinity and is well arrti to many of our folk, having iUnc I on* of Vernonville's popular ; ,-, ,-,<,, person of Miss ! i,-^. . i to the ladies to j . The idea we Understand ' and perhaps it won't be i some of us are introduced J supper" as our evening; lother innovation at that i Deviney Victor Mc-Mnrrax Herbert Stewart Clarke McMurra' Everett Harnden Charlie Smith B Class-- .rdon Stewart • i the i i of a Oudin ( twr ladies in Lillian Deviney. % congratula ing chosen to depict the famous picturesque beauty of the Rhineland by photologue broadcast and to describe feudal legends. Mr. Oudin, who is a Belgin by birth, was well qualified to deliver this lecture, as he has had made an extensive study of medieval legend and traditions Rhineland is so rich. The photogravure Daily News contained previous to Mr. Oudii tures of many of the s described as well as an ft Mr. Oudin himself. which the of the the: i men folk. This is a very unity that is afforded the incumbrances the women leave at home. This is the ime'that your scribe has vilege and pleasure of at-i of these meetings. He most opportune time--the --to observe perhaps i the tied part of the proceed-1 oman's meeting could be j tirely successful without bial cup of tea. We had j i of meeting the perennial j and indefatigable Presi-1 the equally indefatigable branch, but they i ted our attempt at J would liked to have j EDDYSTONE January 3rd, 1928 Reginald Turk spent Moi Monday, 'ax Baker an day with Mr. r. L. Harnden and-Mt snent Monday with . Jim Collins. iss V. Darling has school, after spendii Mrs. Albe of this opin or two . We s lecture, pic-enes which he excellent photo Among those pictures we noticed one of Cologne-- the largest industrial city on the Rhine--showing its beautiful Cathedral, famous as the finest gothic structure in the world. Bonn, the birthplace of Beethoven and near which are the scenes of Wagner's Story, was also shown; as well as several others representing both modern and medieval times. Mr. and Mr. Oudin's home is in Riverside. Illinois. A card received from them recently stated they were several matters but they were non-commita!! We'll .lust, have to be more agressive and diplomatic another time. For some time the men have been carrying on a secret discussion among 'hen»s.e!ve.s as to the purpose and usefulness of this organization among their women-folk. For sake of their own self preservation, the men are mostly very reluctant about, giving their opinions or saying much about the institute before the women, but >ou get them by themselves and they will "talk" right "out". It was your correspondent's intention to let you have these opinions as expressed by' men, but it looks now as if he will have to be governed by the same law that governs the other fellow, that epidient law of self spent Xmas en. Dundonald. and Mrs. C. Turk and Berriiee Monday at Cobourg at her si stirs. C. W. Sherwin. and Mrs. C. Howard attended moral of their nephew's wife. Coldsprings on Friday. Bernice Larry spent her Xmas holdiays at home. She expects to return to school in Peterboro some day this week. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Turk spent Christmas at his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C Turk. Mr. Raymond Turk accompanied him home for a week. 'MJiss Bernice Larry and Leonard spent their holidays at home. Miss \ era Blackburn, Rochester, spent her j holidays at her home, Mr. Wm. Black- Butter Wrappers at Express Office CHRISTMAS REPORT, 1927 UNION SCHOOL =. S. 14 & 16 Cramahe & Haldimand Honours 75% Pass 60% Sr. IV-- - % Bessie Taylor........71 Fred Greenly........69 Jr. IV-- Fletcher Prosser......79 Ruth Mcintosh ......71 Josie Greenly........67 Harriet Shred........58 Jr. Ill-- : William Taylor........66 Robert Shred.........62 Sr. II-- Johnnie Ireland........78 Jr. II-- Esther Prosser........77 Albert. Shred........59 Sr. I-- Jamies Jones........49 Sr. Primer-Eileen Harnden........94 Gerald Jones........88 William Blakely......66 I Ralph Ireland........59 Clifford Shred........58 George Shred Gerald Blakely Floyd Jones Donald Isaac Nellie B. Wilson, Teacher. HSHERMEN UNFORTUNATE IN MARITIME PROVINCES The fishing industry of the Maritime Provinces has been peculiarly unfortunate in recent years and particularly in 1927. Not only were the catches small, but severe storms wrought serious losses to the fleet and to ships' gear and tackle. Catches in Norway nd Newfoundland have been heavy and the price of fish has been depressed. Fishermen are now turning to other lines than cod and haddock. During the past year, many vessels have been fitted for sword fishing and the results have been highly satisfactory. Good catches have been reported and a heavy market has been found in the United States. Ira Edwards Used Car Parts FOR SALE SOME GOOD AS NEW PRICES LOW Jack Cowey jr. To the Public That we may reach every home we take this way to let you know our thoughts go out at this the beginning of a New Year to one and all to wish them success in all their endeavours, and to offer our appreciation to old associates. A new year faces us with its bright pages of promise and we want you to know that upon your page we would inscribe pleasant thoughts and best wishes of health, happiness and prosperity. I. PALEN -lour, Feed, Gra Phone 97 lultry Supplies COLBORNE CORDIAL GREETINGS -and --- Sincere Good Wishes for 1928 You will find our Groceries and Fruits New and Fresh, and Prices Right. FULL STOCK OF CHINAWARE R. COYLE PHONE 24w COLBORNE ANTHRACITE Lehigh Valley Coal Name-Stands for Quality This Coal is sold in all sizes. ORDER NOW WHILE PRICES ARE LOWEST Also Pocahontas Soft Coals for Domestic Use J. Redfearn & Son C.P.R. Telegraph Office. " Issuers of Canadian Pacific Railway and Steamship Tickets. OUR 18-inch SURFACED ROLL ROOFING makes an excellent Barn Roofing, being nailed every 18 inches. It offers special resistance to the wind. A carload of the Mineral Surfaced 4 in 1 Shingles, Sheathing and Building Papers to choose from. PRICES RIGHT ! Will exchange logs for roofing material Custom Sawing Done Promptly R. H. TYE Box 358 Planing and Saw Mill Phone 99 COAL The LOWEST PRICE in 10 years FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS Don't Miss This Opportunity! All Coal Thoroughly Screened before leaving shed TERMS: STRICTLY CASH F. P. STRONG