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tawm Mr 12s THE COLBORNE EXPfl THURSDAY, MAY 31st, 1928 $2.00 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. Percy Lodge Proud Posessor of New Temple--Opening Ceremonies Held Thursday, May 24th, 1928. For the first time since its organization in the year 1864, Percy Lodge 161, A.P. and A.M., is now the proud posessor of a temple which houses not only the lodge rooms, but also large auditorium, which may be used for dinners, dances or theatrical purposes. The original building was used as the village town hall almost one hundred years ago. It is of brick structure on a stone foundation. Since acquiring the property the Masons of the lodge have added to the size of the structure and also redecorated the entire building, exterior and interior at a cost of about ten thousand dollars. The building is situated on Main Street, near the outskirts of the village. Its overall dimensions are 70 feet by 30 feet. The grounds have not yet been leveled and seeded, but this is due to the fact that building operations have but recently been completed. Inside, the building is finished in rough cast plaster, with natural fir panelling. The floors are of highly polished hardwood throughout. There is also a small stage with special lighting systems to accommodate theatre requirements. Behind the stage is a kitchenette and cloak for use when dancing is in progress, fi There is also a ladies' rest MR. H. A. GRANT BUYS COLBORNE PLANING MILL Again Ready to Fill All Orders for Building Materials MR. CHARLES CREALOCK 1 j DIES OF INjfelESj Jostled off Spreader While leaVTthar^llaS1 ^cS^ j™r f Cramahe Township* ;ent.y lost by fire his planing mill S^X^A^tm . Charles Crealock, Salem, is again in a position supply all kinds of building materials. Mr. Grant has purchased the Colborne Planing Mill from Mr. R. H. Tye, has taken possession. Carloads have already arrived of buiiding supplies, including gyprock, lime, hardwall plaster, plaster paris, B.C. red cedar and mouldings, also, the famous edge grain B.C. cedar shingles. The mill is all in shape to promptly turn out sash, doors, and all kinds custom work. Orders are already coming in and more are solicited from old customers and new customers as well. See Mr. Grant's advertisement fi this paper. Field and Bros., Oldest Established Store in Town, is Swept by Flames --Contents Badly Damaged by Smoke and Water. Fire broke out at 3.00 a.m. Sunday orning. May 27th, 1928, in the store cupied by Field & Bros., one of Cobourg's oldest established dry goods ! firms. Firemen fought the flames from The | the time the alarm was sounded until ter in the building is supplied by; half past six m the morning.. a private system specially installed j the ground floor of the store was not in the building. Lighting is by the | entirely damaged by the flames, the indirect system. j i0SlS on contents due to water and On the second floor, the Masonic | smoke, was great, the entire stock "° occupy the entire floor j being damaged. The cause of the bla: spread .. About noon. In- was driving off the field and in passing through a lap in the fence one of the hind wheels of Hi > muchi'ie struck a fence post. The jolt threw him to the ground, inflicting injuries to his chest which ca is. 1 death about 8 p.m. The funeral was held from his late residence on Wednesday. Interment was in Stone's Cemetery. |^ Mr. Crealock was not marrieefe™e is survived by a brother, Mr. William Crealock of Norham, and three 'sisters, Mrs. Israel Samis of Morganston, and the Misses Crealock at home. i Cemetery. lodge space, as they are much larger than ,'.iv known, although it ?"d ,th.e P?s*°r the recently ' vacated quarters, much js believed to have been due to defec- ° nter; new furniture has been installed. The five wiring. The loss was covered floor is covered with heavy grade lin- by insurance. oleum, and a special lighting system! ---,__ has been installed. At the rear is a spacious ante-room and locker for' SPRUNG WILL CASE Masonic regalia and lodge equipment! HEARD IN COURT of every description. Thursday, Percy Lodge, which ori-1 Question of Alleged Promise to Be gmated with fourteen members sixty- Remembered in Will four years ago, added another mile-! ---• stone to its long years of active A case respecting the will of the existence by the dedication and con- late Manley Sprung, of Hilton, near secration of the new temple. The Brighton, was heard in non-jury sit-oeremonies were conducted by the tings at Belleville this week. Mrs. Deputy Grand Master, Rt. Wor. Bro. Tuck has asked for no stated sum Dargaval of Toronto, assisted by Rt. under the will in lieu of payment for Wor. Bro. W. M. Logan. Grand Sec-, services for over five years DEATH OF JAMES H. JOHNSTON The death occurred at Ottawa _a Monday. May 21st. 1928, of James fa. Johnston, formerly of Grafton, in ,his 59th year. He was born at Grafton, a son of the late William Johnston, and was at one time Clerk of the Township of Haldimand. Besides his wife, formerly known as Miss Elizabeth (Tuifiei Ross, he leaves a son, James, and a daughter. Grace; afco four brothers, George, Cecil and te^ weeKS- Smith Johnston of Toronto, and Allen Mr. Wjm. Crandell if the Standard ' New Work City. Bank, Blenheim, is spending his holi- Th remains were brought to Graf- days here with his parents, Mr. and n, where the funeral toolc plafe, Mrts. c- w- Crandell. from the C.P.R. station to the United Mrs. W. Eddy, who has been spend-vh-re - tvice« were held 'iy jug the winter at Toronto and Gait, Ottawa j is spending a few weeks with Mr. Mc- j and Mrs. A. T. Fleming. Hubert Mayhew and his friend, PERSONAL in. Smith of Bowmanville spent the weekend here. Mr. S. Sutton spent the holiday with friends at Hespeler. - Mrs. R. McLean spent the weekend with her daughter in Toronto. Mrs. Geo. Couch of Toronto spent the holiday with Colborne friends. Mrs. Wim. Watson of Toronto spent the weekend with Colborne friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Chapin of Toronto spent the weekend in Colborne. Miss Elsie Fittfhett of Belleville was the guest of Mrs. J. E. Alyea over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith, Toronto, spent the holiday and weekend with Colborne relatives. Mr. Jay Post, who is attending Business College in Toronto, spent the weekend at home here. Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan of Rochester N:V., are visiting at the home of hei sister, Mrs. T. L. Chabterson. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Dunn, and Mrs, Farrell of Brockville spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Keys. Mr. Frank J. Hart attended the anniversary celebration of the Knights ot Columbus held at Peterboro last week. ;Mrs. H. J. Coyle spent the weekend in.- Oshawa with her husband, who ha$ been working there for the past in St. served by the wives of the members in the auditorium on the ground floor. Aprroximately three hundred Masons were seated about the table. They formed one of the most representative gatherings which Warkworth has ever witnessed. Among the places represented by visiting brethren were To-milton, Cobourg, Port Hope, -r^-tajy, qj, Hamilton, Rt. Wor. Bro. j Sprung- household. She alleges she deceased, Manley Sprung. Mrs. Tuck, who before her marriage was Mary Hubbs, daughter of Cornelius Hubbs, on Stoney Point, was the first witness for the plaintiff and she stated that she was there from 1899 to 1901 at which time there was a disagreement and she went, for ten days to Morden Sprung's. who lived on the far side of the homestead. Her father came to see what the disturbance was about and told her to settle with Man-Colborne, Brighton. CamipbelTford! ' ley Sprung for $700 in lieu of all pay-Trenton. Hastings. Bowmanville, Pet-; ments. Sprung, it is alleged, then of-srboro, Norwood. Millbrook and Bob-j fered to make her co-heir with his caygeon. i four sons at his death, if she would After the banquet the Masons re- return to the home. This she dfd. tired to the second stores, where the i Under this suit has been brought, for dedication ceremony was held in the ! at the death of Mauley Sprung, Mrs. lodge rooms. Later they returned to I Tuck's name was not mentioned in the will. Mrs. Tuck also stated in evidence that while at the home of Sprung she did all the work in the house and much of the general farm work, including haying, hoeing, milking and other chores. Other witnesses were called, including Chas. Wilkins, Mrs. Hattie MoGillis, to show that Mrs. Tuck did the work about the place in the time mentioned while her father Cornelius Hubbs corroborated the evidence of his daughter in respect to the promise made by the late Manley Sprung. Hon. Mr. Justice W. E. Raney reserved judgment in the case. Later they returned the main floor, where the program arranged by Rt. Wor. Bro. Benjamin Buchanan was thoroughly enjoyed. The musical numbers were a solo by W. H. Smooker and by H. R. Poollock, Toronto, a trio from the Brighton Lodge, and duets from miembetrs of Percy Lodge. Speeches were made by the Grand Lodge Officers. Ac-r■cm.paniments were played by .Bro. J. W. Dixon,- Warkworth. The charter members of Percy Lodge were: Israel Humphries, Wil-lia-ii Wiggins, R. P. Hurlburt, D. S. Pick-worth, W. A. Mayhew, William Stone, J. H. Holder, James H. Peck, Isaace Piatt. Hugh O'Neil, James Din-woodie, Daniel Kennedy and Edward Wednesday HALF HOLIDAY The Business Places in Castleton will be closed WEDNESDAY Afternoon and Evening from 12 o'clock noon during the months of May, June, July, Aug. and Sept. Men's Suits made to your measure for $24.00 ALL CLOTHS Fit and Satisfaction Guaranteed Join the men who are saving money on their clothes ! Tip Top Suits for $24.00 See the samples at Hawkins* Store colborne WAGGON RAN OVER HIS LEGS Anthony Calnan, who resides east of Grafton on the Provincial Highway, met with a painful accident on Friday morning week while driving on the highway in a lumber waggon. In turning around the board he was sitting on slipped and he fell off, both wheels on the one side passing over his two limbs. Fortunately he suffered no fractures, though the muscles of both legs were painfully bruised. Butter Wrappers at Express Office Rupture Expert Here Brunswick Hotel, Colborne for one day only Thursday, June 7,1928 and will be pleased to give free examination to any sufferer and to demonstrate his famous appliance. This appliance will contract the opening in 10 to 15 days and has cured oases in from three to six months. This appliance is positively demonstrated to you right on your own person without any charge. You do not spend a. penny unless you are fully satisfied that it is the right appliance for you. A consultation with Mr. Reavely will cost you nothing. Don't let this op- YOUNG GIRL BURNED TO DEATH Her clothes becoming ignited while she was playing near the kitchen stove, little Evelyn Grace, six year old daughter of Addison Haig, Seymour Township, was burned to deash on Tuesday, May 15th. Three sis top and three brothers survive her GRAFTON MAN BEREAVED Russell Jandrew and Mrs* Jamtt Mulvihill. of Stoekdale. brother er on"Saturday." May Wth. 1928. Mrs. Mulvihill's father-in-law .died the previous Thursday. EX.-WARDEN PR. ED. CO. DEAD • Mr. William Willoughby Anderson, one of the best known farmers and an ex-Warden of Prince Edward County, died on Monday, .May 28th, 1928, after a short illness. - COUNTIES COUNCIL JUNE The June i Council will Monday, June the Counties as the grant roads. The ra er than last j sion of the Counties at Cobourg on 18th. At this session rate, is struck, as well made for the Counties The House of Commons last Friday vloted $75,000 for harbour improvements at Cobourg. There was also voted $31,000 for harbour repairs and improvements at Port Hope, with a revote of $1,500. The June issue of Canadian Stories, Canada's only all-fiction magazine, contains two outstanding war stories by Kim, Beattie and Victor McQuilkin, and other good fiction by well-known Canadian writers. For sale on all newstands at 15c a copy or by mail at $1.50 per year. Canadian Stories is published monthly by The Post, Deseronto, Ont. Suits tailored by Fashion-Craft conceded to be Canada's greatest tailors for Men's Fine Clothing. He will give your a fit, and value, and lasting satisfaction. Special values in Blue Serges. Prices are low too because Hawkins can sell on a small margin of profit, as he has a very small operating expense. Be sure and call. Inspect the value. Hawkins' Store, Colborne, Thursday, May 31st, 1928. ■d Crane, of Rocheser, N. spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Mayhew. , Capt. Harry Redfearn. accompanied by Messrs. George Waller and Charles Wlilton, left last week for Montreal to join the steamer New Bruadoc, which arrived from England with anthracite coal for Toronto. Mr. and Mis. W. Miller of Uhricks-ville, Ohio, were called here last week owing to the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. T. L. Chatterson. Mr. Edgar Chatterson of Rochester, N.Y., is also here. Mr. James Mackie, who has been i%? isViu"rnin*To' rlromH^vt laving sold his farm, near Eddy-e, to Mr. Frank Grouch, r. and Mrs. J. G. Wait and daught-iSertha, spent the weekend with and Mrs. Chas. E. Roberts at Cornwall. They also visited Montreal. iMrs. Jesse W. Winney accompanied them as far as Kingston where she visited friends. Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Cowie and family have removed to Oshawa where Mr. Cowie has been promoted to district salesman for the Cities Service Oil Company. Before leaving Colborne. The Young People's Guild ^of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church met and presented Mrs. Cowie with a fern and fern stand as a token of recognition of her helpful services in connection with the church. The Rev. Thomas McKim, - M.A., Rector of Colborne, is attending Synod Meeting in Toronto this week. Mrs. IMcKim. Mrs. J. A. Corbyn, Mrs. J. H. Connors and Mrs. A. C. Reed are in Toronto, attending the Annual Meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Misisonary Society of Church of England in Canada, as delegates from Colborne Branch. Last week members ot the Colborne Branch were invited to the home of Mirs. R. R. Joslin, who presented Mrs. M'cKim, the President, with a Life Member's Certificate of the Society, enclosed in a suitable Miss Kathleen Dougherty of Toronto, with Miss Thelma Donaghy, spent the weekend with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Donaghy. At the morning service in St. Andre' Presbyterian Church, Colborne, Miss Dougherty rendered two beautiful lections with precision and sweetness of tone that greatly impressed the large congregation present. In 1926, this youthful singer won a bronze medal at the Toronto Exhibition as the third best child singer in Ontario. Last year she won a silver medal in the same contest, and this year will compete for the gold medal. We wish her success in her worthy offort. A programme of patriotic choruses, recitations and readings were put on by the pupils of the four rooms on Wednesday afternoon, May 23rd, 1928, in honour of Empire Day. This day is set apart by the Department for the purpose of bringing to the children's consciousness the greatness of our Empire and to honour the memory of the men and women who have served in the past to make our Empire the greatest the world has ever known. Following this programme an hour was spent in the play-ground where a splendid game of baseball was played between two teams of the older girls, under the supervision of Miss Weatherill and Miss McGlennon. The boys also participated in a well-played game of softball. ATTENDING PRESBYTERY MEETING AT SMITHS FALLS The Rev. John P. Falconer, Pastor of the Colborne-Salem United Churches, and Mr. C. M. Allen, lay representative of this district, left on Tuesday for Smiths Falls to attend the annual meeting of the Bay of Quinte Presbytery of the United Church* which opened on Wednesday and will continue until the end of next week. On Thursday evening Mir. Allen will attend the Laymen's Banquet, at which a noted speaker from Birmingham, England, will give the address, large attendance is expected at the Presbytery, which comprises the territory from Pickering on tne west to Ottawa on the east. WEEKLY CROP REPORT The weekly bulletin of May 20th, 1928, issued by the Ontario Department contains the following report from the Agricultural Representatii for Northumberland County: The condition of fall wheat contin->s to improve. Growth has been >ry rapid of all sorts of crops during the past week. Orchards are continuing to show promise of a good age bloom and some of the early orchards are now in full bloom while i are just ready for the pink y. General seeding conditions are that farmers have made good progress in their seeding operations this week and the major portions of the spring grains are now sown. COMING EVENTS Floglaze Paints--Covers 25% more surface, lasts longer and looks better. A high grade finish for all classes of work. ROBLIN'S HARDWARE, Brighton, Ont. 21-2 Little Lake Pavilion--The Opening Dance was held last Thursday evening, May 24th, 1928. Square and round danc ing. Every Friday evening at 8.30, commenting June 1st, 1928. Music by Pat Inglis and his orchestra. ■ that DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE CO. Tuesday's Globe contains a photogravure of W. E. Payne, K.C., of Red Deer, Alberta, recently re-elected a director of the Ontario Equitable Life and Accident Assurance Company. Mr. Payne has practised law in Red Deer for 25 years, and has been active Provincial and municipal politics. He has taken considerable interest the Western agency work, and Western investments of the Ontario Equitable. Mr. Payne is a Colborne "old boy." son of Mrs. Payne and the late W. Payne, K.C.. of Colborne. COL. PONTON IS VICE PRESIDENT Branch of the I Institute Colonel W. N. Ponton, K.C., of Belleville, has been elected Vice President Ontario of the Royal Colonial Institute hereafter to be known as the Royal Empire Society, (of London, England). The society is celebrating jubilee year and has suspended fees until Septemiber in hon-of the event. Colonel Ponton will be glad to hear from any who may desire to be Fellows of the Institute. Belleville Daily Ontario. 1 the condensed ads on page 5. fro Re- UNION CEMETERY All interested in the Union Cemetery are requested to meet there on Wednesday, June 6th, 1928 at 1.30 p.m. for the purpose of cutting brush, weeds, grass, etc. and cleaning up generally the cemetery grounds. Harry McCracken, W. E. Irish, Geo. F. Purdy, Trustees. A REAL WOLF The item started by the Warkworth Journal, saying that the wolf pelt on which Cramahe Council had paid a bounty had been rejected by the Provincial authorities and marked mongrel dog was not correct. The pelt duly stamped has been returned to Mr. James Wilson, who shot the wolf, together with the amount of the Provincial bounty. SHEEP KILLED BY DOGS Mr. Sidney Garland, Hamilton Town-hip, had a number of sheep killed and ■orried by dogs last week. There are alxHit 480 dogs in Hamilton Township. CARD OF THANKS Miss Jane Farrell wishes to express jt sincere thanks to friends and neighbours for their kindness and pathy_ during the illness and death of her father. BIRTHS Jayne--In Haldimand Township, Tuesday, May 22, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Jayne, a son. Newton--In Hamilton Township, on Saturday, May 19th, 1928, to Mr. Mrs. George Newton, a daughter. DEATHS Cra;t!ock--At Morganston, on Mon-dav. May 28th, 1928, Charles Crealock, in his 68th year. Interment at Stone' Cemetery. Men will be pleased to 1 the Expert from Fashion-Craft i faeturers will he at Hawkin's store, Colborne, Thursday, May 31st, 1928, displaying the season's newest fabrics and styles in Men's Suits and Top Coats. * The Summer meeting of the Castleton Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Gordon Carr, on Thursday, May 31st, 1928, at 2.30 p.m. The speaker will be Mrs. McDonough, Copetown. Social half hour. Every-one cordially invited. Nina Black, Secretary. The Castleton Woman's Missionary-Society will hold an "At Home" at the home of Mrs. W. Nelson, on Thursday, June 7th, 1928, at 2.30 p.m. The delegate to the Branch Meeting will give her report, and there will be other programme. The members are requested to bring their quarterly envelopes. The memibers of the Society and congregation are cordially invited to be present. Visitors welcome. Nichols, Rec.-Sec. 22-1 The annual district meet under the ispices of the Provincial Athletic Commission for the Counties of Ontario, Durham, Northumberland, Peterboro, Victoria and Haliburton will be held at Cobourg on Monday, June 4th, 1928, when pupils from the high, separate and public schools will compete for the honour of representing the district at the provincial meet to be held in Toronto. Conditions for this district are: All ces to date May 1, 1928. Boys must represent the schools they are attending May 1, 1928. No boy under 12 eligible. No boy may compete in two age classes, but may compete in shown at least 50 per cent, in class work. Winners only if they reached the standards set will have their expenses paid to the final meet in Toronto. ie 1928 Summer Series of meet-of the East Northumberland Women's Institutes will be held as follows: Castleton, at the home of Mrs. Gordon Carr. May 31st. Warkworth, Town Hall, June 1st. All meetings open at 2.30 p.m. Addresses will be given by Mrs. J. . McDonough of Copetown, District Secretary of North Wentworth W. I. Mrs. McDonough has the good fortune to be thoroughly acquainted with rural life, the problems of the farm, the school and the Institute. District Meeting June 13th The District Annual Meeting will be held in the Parish Hall, Rear St., Campbellford, June 13th, 1928. Morning session for reports and other business at 10.15 o'clock. Afternoon ses-at 1.30 o'clock. Announcement re speakers for this session will be made at the Summer Series of Meetings. Mrs. F. G. Clarke, District Secretary, Brighton. CHURCH NOTES UNITED CHURH OF CANADA No services will be held in Colborne and Salem United Churches next Sunday, June 3rd, 1928, owing to the attendance at Annual Conference of the Pastor, the Rev. J. P. Falconer. The Rev. W. H. Clarke of Hilton United Church Circuit has received and accepted subject to approval a call to Shannonville. Hilton Circuit includes Eden, Sharon, Shiloh and Hilton appointments. Business is sensitive--it goes only where it is invited and stays only where it is well treated. TRINITY CHURCH On Sunday, June 10th, 1928, special services in connection with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Synod of the Diocese of Toronto will be held at Trinity Church, Colborne. Special preacher for the day will be the Rev. Canon Arthur J. Fidler of Toronto, a former Rector of Colborne. Clebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding, the Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto, began its sessions at Toronto on Tuesday, May 29th, 1928, with Holy Communion service in St. James Cathedral. Bishop Sweeny delivered a part o£ his charge, dealing with the history of the Diocesan Synod and the significance of the 75th anniversary.