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Mbsx m 62nd Year No. 10 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 8th, 1928 $2 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. Mr. George Printer, who resided in Trenton for many years, and now residing in Picton, will celebrate his 100th birthday anniversary on March Mr. W. A. Samons has purchased from his father, Mr. W!m. Samons, the 50 acre farm, lot 18, Con. 5, Cramahe Township. John Stewart Skeaff is retiring from the managership of the main office, Bank of Toronto, Toronto, after 441 titiei years of service. Born in Aberdeen-! sean shire. Mr. Skeaff came to Canada in j Prov 1884 after some service in an Aber- -: deen bank and entered the Bank of j Toronto, serving in Montreal and Toronto and becoming manager at Co-bourg. He has been in the Toronto office since 1905, becoming manager in 1912. Two of his sons served overseas, one giving his life in 1916. If coal has really been discovered Northern Ontario in sufficient quan-irrant exploitation of the jams, the benefit to the ill be grt CARD OF THANKS si IRISH SUPPER under the auspices of the Willing Workers of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church COLBORNE to be held in the S. S. Hall, on Friday, March 16th, 1928 Tea served from 5.30 to 8.00 p.m. Admission 35 cents EVERYBODY WELCOME JUST TRY a loaf of Rowsome's famous Maple Leaf Bread--the bread with the homemade flavour--the more you eat the more you want. We stand behind our bread in weight, quality and the same price in all towns. It is made of the very best of wholesome ingredients--Milk, Sugar, Shortening, Malt and Yeast. Our aim is to make a loaf to build a trade-- which has brought us regular satisfied customers from outside towns as well as in our own district. Remember you get what you pay for--quality speaks for itself--if you make a cheap loaf you can -sell it cheap. Our Bread and Buns are Baked Fresh Daily Prompt Courteous Attention at All Times E. W. ROWSOME 50 King Street C Miss Jean and Harold Clark and relatives wish to express their wai est thanks for the great kindness shown by friends and neighbours during their sorrowful bereavement; also for 'beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Redcliffe wish to express their heartfelt appreciation and thanks for the many acts of kindness and for sympathy shown by the citizens of Colborne the illness and death of theit boy. f showi durinf ■ir babi MARRIAGES Wait-Patttison--At the Manse, Colborne, by the Rev. A. A. Smith, on Saturday, March 3rd, 1928, Ruby Pearl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George^Pat-tison, and Keith R. Walt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andee Wait, all of Haldimand Township. DEATHS Clark--At Detroit. Michigan, Friday. March 2nd, 1928, Tory McDonald, widow of the late William Clark, of Dundonald. Interment in the Walker Cemetery. Hawley--On Sunday, March the 4th, 1928, at the residence, 168 Madison Avenue, Toronto, Eliza Gordon wife of the late Albert William ley. Interment at Trenton, Oh1 Deceased was an aunt of Capt. WillougbJby. Colborne. Johnston--In Colborne, March 3rd, 1928, Margaret Mackie, beloved wife of Robei Johnston of Belleville, in her vear. Funeral was held from rei of her sister, Mrs. Charles W, East Colborne. on Monday. Ti in Oshawa Cemetery. Redcliffe--In Colborne on March 5th, 1928, John Raymoi__„ diffe, son of Bruce and Hannah cliffe, aged 2 years and 1 day. ment in Salem Cemetery. Shaw--In Cramahe Township, on Sunday, March 4th, 192$. Margaret McDonald, widow of the late William Shaw, in her 77th year. Interment in Walker Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM Cowey--In l»viii_ t^^~- dear son, Archie C. Cowey. who passed away March 9th, 1923. Time moves on and we're reminded Of that day our hearts were crushed When God took you, oh so quickly. And we all in gloom were thrust. Times may come and bring us changes Fresh with every coming year. Put your memory will he cherished In the hearts that love yjou dear. Sadly missed by motHer, brothers and sisters. PERSONAL Mr. Arnold Seed of Tor the weekend at home here, Mr. W. A. Philp spent the weekend at Picton, visiting his broth Thos. Philp. Mrs. John Cowey is visiting her daughter-in-law. Mrs. Lillian Cowey, Church Street. Mr. Edward Farrow spent the week end in Cobourg with his daughter, Mrs. Percy Macklin. Mr. D. W. Church has gone to North Bay, to attend the funeral of his cousin, Mr. Thomas Reynolds. Wlm. McCaffey and wife and Geo. Sudell of Belleville attended the funeral of Baby Redcliffe here on Wednesday afternoon. Cobourg Wiorld: Mr. and Mrs. Smart and son and Mrs. Jennie Wilson came over from Rochester, and went down to Cramahe Township to visit friends. Mrs. Joseph Bellamy has returned home from visiting at Iroquois, Pres-cott and Cardinal. She was accompanied home by her cousin. Mirs. Chas. Robinson, for a visit here. Misses Clara Moore and Mabel Gardiner of Toronto, Miss Gladys Moore and Mr. Kenneth Yambsy of Bowman-ville spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moore. iMrs. S. Henderson has won two ore prizes in the Zlan Mail-Empire ad. writing contests. These were for copy prepared for the advertising of Marshall mattress and a motor oar. Among those from the West end of Bay of Quinte Conference. United Church of Canada, who attended the banquet and gathering of Missionary Convenors of the Y. P. S. at Belleville last week were Miss I jas. Herle; Marion Farmer of Port Perry and Miss | Herley Florence Hall of Wicklow. Rev.' F. C. Stephenson and Rev. Denziel Ridout of Toronto were also present. Capt A. G. Willoughby, A. G. Crack-nell, F. J. Chapman and C. E. Glimmer attended Brighton Masonic Dodge, last Tuesdav evening. It was the occasion of the official visit of the D. D. G. M., Rt. Wor. Bro. O. L. Morrow, to his mother Lodge. An interesting, instructive and enjoyable time was spent the Lodge at work, and after in the nquet hall. DEATH OF MRS PHEOBE CLARE Tweed, March 1st, 1928--The funeral took place here yesterday of Mrs. Pheobe Clare, widow of the late James Clare, who died at the home of her son at Guelph. She was born in Hun-gerford 88 years ago, being a daughter of the late Robert McCamon, a pioneer of Hungerford, and the first Magistrate of that township. Mrs, Clare leaves five sons and three daughters; Wilmot of Thorlow, Sheriff Clare of Belleville, Dr. Harvey Clare of Homewood Sanitarium, Guelph; Rev. D. R. Clare, Norham; R. N. Clare, Saskatoon; Mrs. A. Sanderson. Benson, Sask.; Mrs. W. J. Hinchley and Mrs. W. E. Gartley. COMING EVENTS The Willing Workers of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will hold their Annual Irish Supper on Friday, March 16th, 1928. 5-tf "The Dust of the Earth," a four act play, will be presented by Trinity Church Dramatic Club, in Victoria Opera House, Colborne, on Easter Monday, April 9th, 1928. Watch for further advertising and posters. The sympathy of the community is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Redcliffe in the death of their baby boy, John Raymond, aged 2 years. He was ill about two weeks of broncho pneumonia. The funeral service was held in Trinity Church, on Wednesday afternoon, by the Rev. Thos. McKim, M.A. The burial was in Salem Cemetery. The pallbearers were Cecil Burleigh, Alex Grant. Allison Grant, and Alex Mackie. At the last meeting of Haldimand Township Council, Mr. Alfred Larry of Eddystone was appointed road seer of the Township for 1928. remuneration at 40c per hour. Davidson of Bowmanville attended the funeral on Saturday of her cousin, Mrs. Wtti. Clark, and spent ekend with her mother. Mrs. and brother. Mr. Norris To Invitation Holders: The Order of the Eastern Star will hold an informal dance in the Town Hall. Colborne, Friday evening, March 9th, 1928 at 8 o'clock. Admission 50 cents each, including tax. Previous invitation holders will please take notice. Friday evening, March 23rd, 1928, the Colborne Village Improvement Society will hold a dance in the Town Hall, Corborne. Orchestra in attendance. Refreshments. Admission 50c each for dancers; 25c each for spectators. Proceeds in aid of Colborne Public Library funds. 9-2 Old Tyme Concert, under auspices of Colborne U.F.O., will be held Wednesday evening, March 14th, 1928, in Victoria Opera House, Colborne. The play, "The Troublesome Investment," will be presented by Edville Young People. Admission 35c, including tax. Dance after the concert. A good orchestra. Dr. W. G. Robertson will be In his;Easter! office every Saturday and Monday during February and March. Men who require a new spring suit or top coat wil lbe pleased to know that Tip Top Tailor's expert will be at Hawkins' store Thursday, March 15th with a complete range of new cloths--taking measures for suits-- blues, greys and fancy's--all at one price--124.00. Get your suits for Butter Wrappers at Express Office. YOU RUN NO RISK, just get Mrs. Syhilla Spahrs Tousllitis, use it for Sore Throats. Coughs, Bronchitis, Croup. Catarrh, Head Colds, and all Throat and Tonsil Diseases. Success or money back. GOULD'S DRUG STORE, Colborne. The Castleton Women's Institute will hold their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. W. W. Purdy, Thursday, March 8th. 1928, at 2.30 p.m. Subject: Making a Common Flace Life Interesting, by Mrs. Frank Isaac. Roll Call: Suggestions for next year's programme. Exhibit: Cookies. (Prizes given). Programme: Miss Helen Cameron. Here Thursday, Day All March 15, 1928 TIP TOP TAILORS EXPERT WITH SPECIAL RANGE OF SPRING SAMPLES FOR MEN'S SUITS AND TOP COATS Tailored to Measure for $24.00 Be sure to call and see these lines! If you buy you save $10.00 THE GREATEST VALUE IN CANADA Have your Suit for Easter MEET MR. JONES AND SEE HIS SAMPLES, AT HAWKINS' STORE, Colborne THURSDAY, MARCH 15th. FRUIT MEETINGS The Annual Convention of the Northumberland and Durham Apple Growers' Association -will be held at---- TOWN HALL, BRIGHTON Friday, March 9th, 1928 Meetings will open at 10.30 a.m. Speakers will be--Prof. J. E. Howitt, O.A.C., Guelph Vrof. L. Caezar, O.A.C. W. A. Ross, Vineland Station Jas. A. Neilson, Port Hope A. Fulton, Fruit Division, Ottawa P. W. Hodgetts, Toronto A Banquet will be served at the Clarendon Hotel, Brighton, at 12.15. Speakers at the Banquet will be W. Bert Roadhouse, Toronto, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, and H. T. Foster, Burlington, President of the Ontario Fruit Growers' Association. E. H. Martyn, President. H. Sirett, Secretary. iMiss McLean is again on duty after spending a pleasant two weeks in Toronto, mixed with pleasure and business, and announces the purchase of a carefully selected showing .of Spring Coats and Dresses, which will be on display in good season for spring buying. She finds it a great advantage visiting dim-rant factories" and is now in a position to explain the different combinations of Goods, Colors and Styles at Cornwell's. JUNE 15 .Ottawa, March 5th-- The dates on which day-old chicks will be accepted by the Post Office Department for shipping by parcel post have been changed, and shipments will now be accepted from March 1 to June 15, inclusive. This is an extension of six weeks, the old dates being April 1 to June 1. Instructions covering this change have been issued to all district superintendents and postmasters throughout Canada. Messrs Reynolds & Keating quote attractive speciaJl prices on all lines. See advertisement on page 8 of The Express. OLD TYME CONCERT Under the auspices of Colborne U. F. O. "The Toublesome Investment" will be presented by Edville Young People VICTORIA OPERA HOUSE, COLBORNE Wednes. Ev'g, Mch. 14 Admission 35c--all seats--tax included Dance Afterwards GOOD ORCHESTRA Tip Top Suits made to measure for only $24.00. All clothes guaranteed to I fit and wear. On sale at Hawkins'. AUCTION SALES --by-- S. E. ROBINSON Wednesday, March 14th, 1928, at 1.30 p.m.--Live stock and farm im-i plements. hay, grain, turnips, household articles, Chevrolet car, etc.. of Mr. W. H. Keast, lot 27, con. 4, Cramahe Township. 1% miles East of Griffls' Corners. No reserve, as Mr. Keast is giving up farming. Usual terms. AUCTION SALES --by-- ARNOLD POOLE, Castleton, Ontario Phone 10 r23. Thursday, March 8th, 1928-- Live stock and implements of Stanley Joice. Township of Haldimand, at Eddystone. Wednesday, March 14th, 1928--Livp stock and implements of Geo. Beatty jr.. Township of Percy, in Village of Warkworth. Thursday, March 15th, 1928-- Pure bred Holsteins and implements, the property of Harry Colton, East Colborne. Friday, March 16th, 1928--Pure bred and high grade Durham cattle, horses and implements, the property of Marcus L. Drinkwalter, Township of Cramahe. 1 mile north of Little Lake. Thursday, March 22nd, 1928--Live stock, implements, hay and grain, property of Dan Kewin. ' 3 miles Usual te. Castleto AUCTION SALES Oscar C. Morgan. Auctioneer Hilton, R.R. No. 1 Saturday, March 10th, 1928--Auctio sale of Mr. Clarence Ritwage, o on Presqu'Ile Point, dairy cow: