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No. 2 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12th, 1928 $2 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. ide at the 192S Eastern Ontario Dairymen's Association held in Kingston last week: R. J. McLaughlin, cheese maker at Sidney Town Hall Factory, won the sweepstakes for 'Eastern Ontario and had the highest percentage of specials and first grade cheese. Out of 3000 chese for the season, 350 graded specials and balance firsts. Won the Instructors' and Cheesemakers' silver trophy, the first prize cash award of the Eastern Ontario Dairymen's Association, the J. B. Ford, The Western Salt Co., The Lawrence Dairy Supply C„ and the A. B. S. Barnekow Special prizes. Mr. McLaughlin is father of Mrs. W. E. Otto, Colborne. Hugh Honey, Dairy Instructor of the Belleville district, won the first place among the thirty instructors of Eastern Ontario Division with the1 percentage of 96.60 of first grade cheese and was presented the Silver Trophy donated by Hon. Jno. S. Martin, Minister of Agriculture for Ontario. This trophy was offered for competition among Instructors from whose district the highest percentage of high scoring cheese, firsts and specials is reported. The following is a complete list of the winners for the best quality cheese produced in 1927 from 600 factories. of the district. tt, R. J. McLaughlin, Belleville; 2, David Wallace, Campbellford; 3 D. N Spencer, Eldorado; 4. S. H. McNeil, j Westport; 5, Leslie Shilling, Campbel- J Iford; 6, R. Lumage, Picton; 7. Yarker Dairy Co., Yarker; 8. Thos. W. Wood,! Perth; 9, C. G. Spencer. Ivanhoe; 10,; Thos. A. Edwards, Clayton: 11, Jon. Cameron, South Mountain; 12, James ; McMillan. Applehill; 13, W. E. Bren-nan, Bogart; 15, F. G. Franklin; Pen-! dleton; 15 Bernice Wannamaker, Red-J nersville; 16. Jno. Suave. Plantaganet-17. Ernest Yuill; Waba: 18, David i Giroux. L'Original; 19, J. O. Smith,! Manotick: 20, Wm. Campbell. Moun-j THREE ONTARIO SENATORS Official announcement has been made of the appointment of three new Ontario Senators. The new men are: James H. Spo i?e. K.C., Toronto; F. Sydney Little of London, and Dr. Gustave Laca-se of Tecmseth, Essex County. They fill vacancies due to the deaths of Senators Pardee, Mulholland and McCoig. Township oFCranrah TAXES TUESDAY Jan. 31 IS LAST DAY OFFICERS OF EASTERN STAR INSTALLED AND INVESTED Ceremonies Conducted by Mrs. Jessie Dudley, District Deputy Grand Matron. Assisted by Mrs. Annie Boyd, Grand Matron and Patrol of Belleville Chapter, and Other Officers from Belleville. The impressive and beautiful Ceremonies of Installation and Investiture of the Order of the Eastern Star were conducted in the Town Hall, Colborne, on Tuesday evening, January 10th, 1928, when the officers of Colborne Chapter, No. 82, were installed and invested for the ensuing year. |Mrs. Jessie Dudley of Colborne, District Deputy Grand Matron of District No. 12, was chief installing officer. She was ably assisted by Mrs. Taylor, Past Grand Electa, and by Mrs. Annie Boyd of Belleville. Grand /Marshall of Grand Chapter, Mr. E. T. Cherry. P.W.P., of Belleville, as Grand Patron, Mrs. Norma Fowler, P. W.M., of Colborne, as Grand Chaplain, Mrs. James Reid of Belleville as Grand Organist. The Patrol of Belleville Chapter. No. 55, assisted in the ceremonies, and under the direction of Mrs. Annie Boyd, Grand Marshall, the intricate movements of the drills were exemplified in a splendid manner, and proved very interesting to the members of the Order and particularly to the large number of invited non-members who were present. There were visitors from Belleville. Trenton, Brighton and other places. Just before the close of the proceedings a number of presentations were made to the grand officers, and to retiring and incoming officers in behalf of Colborne Chapter. The installing officer. Mrs. Jessie Dudley was presented with silver salt and pepper shakers, the presentation address being made by Mrs. Kathleen Scripture; to Mrs. R. Snetsinger, a Past Matron's Jewel, by Mrs. Augusta McDougall; to Mr. Harry F. Moore, a Past Patron's Jewel, by Mr. J. T. Gordon: to Mrs. Annie Boyd, Grand Marshall, a silver sandwich dish, by Mr. Douglas W- I' COLBORNE COUNCIL The statutory organization meeting of Colborne Council for 1928 was held Monday morning, Jan. 9th. Mr. C. M. Finkle. as Reeve, and Messrs. W. J. Cowie. B. H. Coyle, F.C. Morrow and W. A. Seed as Councillors, severally subscribed to the Declaration of Office, and forthwith proceeded to dispatch the business. Communications read included: iFrom County Treasurer, receipt for payment of 1927 Counties levies--$27-CO.OO--Filed. From Hospital for Sick Children, quest for donation. Grant of $5 made. From Ontario Good Roads Association, requesting membership for the year at $5.00--Filed.' From J. T. Gordon and E. M. Broom-field, applying for positions of auditors.--Granted. From Liquor Control Board, notifying that it would be necessary for municipality to appoint an enforcement officer under the L.C. A. in order to retain fines recovered. From Dr. J. Archer Brown, Medical Officer of Health, his report upon the sanitary condition of the town for year ending -Oct. 31st, 1927. There were 16 births, and 14 deaths--one death was that of a tourist who died in his auto of heart disease. 20 cases of comimunicable diseases were reported, but no deaths among these. The M.O.H. recommended "that a milk by-law should be passed in order to keep control and supervision of j the milk supplied in the municipality." Action on the above was deferred until next meeting. On motion of Messrs. Cowie and Seed, the rule governing the passing of by-laws'was suspended during this session, and the following by-laws were given the several readings, numbered, signed and sealed, viz: By-law No. 521, appointing officers for 1928. as follows: Olerk-Treas--H. S. Keyes ....$150.00 Tax Collector--Wm. Usher ... 80.00 Assessor--JohnMcCarl ....... 50.00 Auditors -John T. Gordon .... 20.00 E. M. Broomfield . . 20.00 PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Harry ' Halbert of Regina, Sask, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Peebles sr. His Honour Judge Deroche of Belleville presided at the sittings of the Division Court, held in Colborne last Mr. G. E. Drewry of Brighton and Mr. A. Cochrane of Cobourg attended Division Court, professionally, at Colborne last Tuesday. Miss Gertrude Coffey of Toronto accompanied by her friend, Miss Eva Lawrence of North Bay, spent Christmas with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Coffey. Capt. and Mrs. James H. Peacock of Port Hope, and their daughter, Mrs. R. J. Clarke of Colborne, are leaving to-day for West Palm Beach, Florida, where they intend spending about two months. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert D. M. Peebles and son, Frederick, have returned home from Rochester, N.Y., after having spent two weeks, including Christmas and New Year's at his uncles', Fred and Geo. Coffeen's. COMING EVENTS THE LATE MRS GEO. JOHNSTONE Mrs. Johnstone, widow of the late George Johnstone, died at her residence, Green St., Cobourg, on Thursday, Jan. 5th, 1928, in her 79th year. Until four years ago she resided at the family homestead in Vernonville. Deceased was of a bright and cheerful I disposition and remained hopeful to1 the end. She is survived by two sons, Mr. James Johnstone of Cobourg, Dr. H. B. Johnstone of Fenelon Falls, and two daughters. Miss Esther Johnstone and Mrs. Coulter of New York, and four grandchildren. Her husband predeceased her twenty-four years ago. The funeral which was attended by many old friends and relatives, took place on Monday, Jan. 9th. The services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Boyle of St. Peter's Church, Cobourg. The remains were interred in the family plot at Vernonville. t Much sympathy is extended to the sorrowing family in their loss of a devoted and beloved mother. By-law No. 522, Board of Health: Reeve--C. M. Finkle Medical Officer--Dr. A. Ratepayer--W. A. Moor Secretary--H. S. Keyes pointing Local I demonstration of Post's at C. M. Allen & Son's, lolborne. on Saturday. See page 8. Following is the 1928 cil, which will meet for the first time on January 24. Sixteen members are new to the counties council. Amongst Monday's casualties were two warden-ship candidates, Dr. J. H. Hess in Hastings and Salem Clarke in Cram-ahe township: Alnwick Township--Reeve, Gordon Parker. Bowmanville--Reeve, W. H. Thick-son. Deputy Reeve, W. H. Carruthers. Brighton Township--Reeve, James Ross; Deputy Reeve, Oscar Morgan. Brighton Village--Reeve J. Mills. Campbellford--Reeve, J. M. Bygott; Deputy Reeve, Chas. Davidson. Cartwright--Reeve, Fred Hyland. Cavan Township--Reeve, Geo. Ho-oton; Deputy Reeve, R. J. McKnight. Clarke Township--Reeve, M. J. Hol-man; Deputy Reeve, Albert Morton. Cobourg--Reeve, George Thompson; Deputy Reeve, A. R. Wlllmott. Colborne--Reeve, C. M. Finkle. Cramahe Township--Reeve--iL. C. Murphy; Deputy Reeve, W. A. Sam-Darlington Township--Reeve, C. A. Wright; Deputy Reeve, Silas Williams Haldimand Township--Reeve, Ziba Harnden; Deputy Reeve, Stanley Mc-Bride. Hamilton Township--Reeve, W. J. Jibb; Deputy Reeve, Thos. A. David- iHastings--Reeve, Dr. Wilson. ' Hope Township--Reeve, M. Wilson; Deputy Reeve, A. J. Finnie. Manvers Township--Reeve, F. Gray; Deputy Reeve. William Corbett. Miirbrook--Reeve, W. T. Wood. South Monaghan--Reeve, Wilbur Wood. Murray Township--Reeve, W. F. Elliott; Deputy Reeve, H. Morrow. Newcastle--'Reeve, W. Frank Rick- Allen's store, Colborne. Mrs Pa Fowler, first W.M. of Colborne Chapter, by Mrs. Helena Seed; to Mrs. James Reid of Belleville, by Mrs. Norma Fowler. Mrs. Annie Boyd, in behalf of her Patrol, presented to Mrs. Ruby Fleming, the newly installed W.M., an handsome rose bowl in new lustre china, while on assuming her position the Chapter presented roses. Brief congratulatory addresses were m'ade by Dr. W. G. Robertson, M.P.P., O. L. Morrow, of Brighton, Dr. M'C-Quade of Trenton and others, and the principal officers expressed their thanks and appreciation for the honours conferred. Dainty refreshments were served and then to music by the Fleming Orchestra and others dancing was j enjoyed. Officers of Colborne Chapter O.E.S. for 1928 Sister Rubv Fleming .........W.M. j Brother A. T. Fleming ........W.P. | Sister Kathleen Scripture . . Ass. M. Prother A. G. Cracknell ......W.P. Sister M. A. Padginton ......Treas. Madeline Cowie ..Conductress Edna Moore ........Ass. Con. Helena Seed ........Chaplain Edith Oorbv .........Marshall M. Mallory ..........Organist Mary Coffey ............Adah Mabel Wolfraim ........Ruth Willena Keys .........Esther Martha and 19311 liy-1: ind Tn in! ii'ii'i Standard the Reevi mony as required fr ! Education at 3% or frc Bank at 6%. I By-law No. 526, appointing W. J. Jamieson as enforcement officer un-| der Section 121 of the Liquor Control Act of Ontario. (This appointment is necessary in order that the fines re-j covered on charges laid by the Chief may be paid into the Corporation treasury, instead of to the Province.) On motio Coyle: The , Jan. 8th, 1928, Percy Lloyd, t son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan V ricum, aged 3 months, 10 days, nent at Salem Cemetery. was appointed banker of the Corporation, to honour cheques, etc.. signed by the Reeve and Treasurer. Moved by W. J. Cowie, seconded by B. H. Coyle, That the Clerk have full charge of renting the Town Hall and looking after the collection of the Amusement Tax.--Carried. The question of gravelling roads was discussed, and it was decided that the Reeve and Councillors would inspect the reds on Tuesday afternoon. Percy Township--Reeve, W. H. Nelson: Deputy Reeve, Jas. A. Sykes jr. Port Hope--Reeve, L. H. Giddy; Deputy Reeve, F. Rosevear. Seymour Township--Reeve, W. S. Grills; Deputy Reeve, R. Peake. Frank J. Hart's residence, King St,. Colborne. The washing comprised house linens, house dresses, adults' and babies' wearing apparel, etc. Considerable slab wood--cut and split for the stove--was taken from the yard at Tye's mill one night this week. iShowing of new Chevrolet models t Poole & Onyon's garage, Colborne, n Monday next. See advt. on page 4. The second annual meeting of Cobourg Presbyterial will be held in the United Church, Port Hope, on Thurs day, January 19th, 11928. There wil be three sessions: 9 a.m., 1.30 and 7.30 p.m. 2-1 The Annual Oyster Supper of the Castleton Farmers' Club will be held in the Town Hall, Castleton, on Friday, January 20th, 1928. Supper served from 6 p.m. till all are served. Good programme. Admission 60c and 30c, including tax. All are invited. You are cordially invited to attend the free demonstration of Post's Product's to be held at C. M. Allen & Son's store, Colborne, on Saturday, this week. Shopping bag and samples free with any purchase of the products. Every customer will also be served with cake, hot Postum and Jello. See advt. on page 8. The monthly meeting of Castleton Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Ted Moore on Thursday, January 112th, 1928, at 2.30 p.m. Subject: Suggestions for winter reading, by Mrs. Gerald Wtelton. Roll Call: Magazines I take and why. Exhibit: Best Embroidered pillow cases-- prizes. Programme: Mrs. A. Ellis. Social half hour. The annual meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, Grafton, on Saturday, January 14th, 1928, at 8 p.m. \ full attendance of members is re-H. Pratt, Sec.-Treas. 2-1 CRAMAHE MUNICIPAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM SUBSCRIBERS NOTICE On and after January loth, 1928, a toll fee of .5c per message will be charged on all messages of five min- L. V. O'Connor, K.C., of Lindsay has been appointed County Judge of the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham. J. K. Kerr, K.C., of Chatham has been appointed Judge of Kent County. Floi . Cr knell . . . . Elec .Warder j night. Dec. 27th, 1927, I TEST THE CAPACITY OF STRAIN YOUR EYES WILL ENDURE, THE DELICACY OF THE EYE, ITS FORMATION AND THE INTRICACIES OF ITS NERVE SYSTEM ARE INDEED WONDERFUL. Had Your Eyes ^Tested ? IT'S HAZARDOUS THINKING THAT NATURE WILL CURE THAT DEFECT. IT CAN'T. GLASSES ARE RESTFUL, CURATIVE. GET THE BEST, ALWAYS CHEAPEST, HERE. H. J. MAYHEW Jeweller and Optician UNG STREET COLBORNE Gordon, assisted by Branigan. Wor. Bro. ~ * [.P.M. . Backus . . A. G. Cracknell W. G. Robertson J. T. Gordon ......Sec. A. G.Willoughby .. Treas. Rev. Thos. McKim Chap. B. McCracken . .D. of C. E. D. McDonald ----Org. J. A. M. McDonald. .S.D. F. J. Chapman ____J.D. A. Wolfrai M. C. Broomfield H. L. Chapin . . . H. S. Keyes . .. W. F. Griffis . . . . . .J.S. . . .T.G. ..O.G. Auditor Auditor uiffer YOU'RE NOT SO DUMB from Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Cough. Bronchial Asthma, Catarrh, Head Colds, Adenoids and Tonsil Troubles, when GOOD r suits a*-e guaw teed by using Mrs. Sybilla Spahrs Tnnsilitis. Tit it. GOULD'S DRUG STORE. Colborne. 2-! 30 per cent discount on all good! That the interest ariused in the New Chevrolet has been well merited is indicated by these first photographs of this latet addition to the light car field. The smart sport cabriolet, with its folding seat and disc wheels, is showi in the upper right-hand photograph. In the centre is the sturdy Chevrolet one-ton truck chassis, wHle at the lower right is the coach model, the body of which is five inches longer than formerly. Insets a^e: upper left, the massive new radiator and heavy full crown fenders; right, the powerful and clean-cit motor of the new line, with two-port exhaust and complete enclosure; lower left, a view of one of thejfour-wheel brakes. The New Chevrolets, which are to be reduced in price, are to be available at once. They are longer and roomier than previous models. 3 first showing ot these ne< models will bo at the garage of Poole «i Onyon, Colborne, Monday Jan. 16th. Spat ng & Ree . Coin See page On Monday, Jan. 2nd, 1928, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Honeywell, of Haldimand township, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage at their home, near Baltimore. On January 2nd, 1878, Amos Honeywell and Margaret Ann Cochrane, both of Haldimand township, were united in marriage by Rev. Mr. McKay at what has been their home ever since. They have two children, Mrs. H. A. Johns of Port Hope, and Mr. George Honeywell of Haldimand township, both of whom, with their families, were present at the celebration on Monday. The bridesmaid of fifty years ago was Miss Bella Cochrane, who was also present, but Mr. Honeywell, a brother of the groom, who'was best man,' is now residing in the United States and was unable to be present. In the afternoon a gathering of old friends and relatives of the couple was held, when an address and a purse was presented by members of the family, while - in the evening close to one hundred younger friends and members of the family were present, when Mr. W. J. Jibb, on behalf of the neighbours and friends, presented them with a purse of- gold and an address, this being followed by dancing and cards. There was also step-dancing by Mr. Montgomery, broom dancing by Walter Leech, a golden wedding song by two grandchildren, Grace and Eilly Honeywell. Charleston Dance by Miss Gilliland and Miss Honeywell, a comic song by Billy Honeywell, followed by Auld Lang Syne to wind up the evening. In the afternoon there were several baptisms of younger members of the third generation, the ceremony of fifty_ years ago being repeated under' a nicely decorated arch. We join with many friends of the old couple in congratulations and wish them many years of happy wedded life. ture every apiary owner must have a license to keep bees. This is an enactment of the Dominion Parliament and some time ago the Provincial Police laid information against a large number who keep bees as a means of live-'ihonfl as they were contravening the statute. Brighton Township Reeve--James Ross Deputy-Reeve--Oscar Morgan CounciL^Cecil Samds, J. Wright, W. : be a bigamist.