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Page Four THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, JULY 12th, 1928 A Wobble--a worn bearing--a badly lined-up wheel-- anything that keeps tires from tracing true will rob you of mileage and make your motoring costly. EVEN if the tread doesn't show it to your eye --our experienced tire men will usually notice the first signs of trouble. Give us the chance to save you the price of a new tire. Wheels do get out of alignment. Catch it before it gets really bad and you will lower your tire bills and get greater tire mileage. Let our service man check up your tires every week. Let him test tire pressure and look for hidden trouble. A little care may save you a half-hour on the roadside--and knock dollars off your running costs. DOMINION TIRE DEPOT W. J. ONYOIM COLBORNE Jul 192 Entrance Class-- Ada Bishop George Bishop Verna Brock John Cowey James Moore Irene Oke Junior Fourth-- Gordon Adams Betty Orrock Marian Irvine T-hos. Cuthbert Geo. Calbery (rec.; Fred Smith (rec.) Senior Third Annie Bishop Emma Calbery Junior Third-Nelson Cuthbert Junior Second-- Alex Kells Margaret Fagg Mary Fagg Robt. Moore Myrtle Jones Bobby Irvine Grace Calbery (re iSenior First-Alec. Adams Dorothy Bishop Frank Smith Senior Primer--■ Myrtle Jones Muriel Kells Ruth Calbery Sandy Rutherford Brucie Irvine BUILDING MATERIAL Even/thing in Rough and Dresesd Lumber JUST UNLOADED Carloads of Gyp rock, Lime, Hardwall Plaster and Plaster Paris We carry a large stock of B.C. RED CEDAR and MOULDINGS Also the famous EDGE GRAIN B.C. CEDAR SHINGLES Colborne Planing Mill GRANT Victoria Street COLBORNE PROMOTION EXAMINATIONS S. S. No. 13, June, • Pass 60% Honours 75% Sr. IV-- % Fred McDonald......70 Bernice Chapman......64 Jr. Ill-- Thelma Chapman......63 Lloyd Chapman......61 Sr. II-- Mae Mutton..........80 Mary Broomfleld .. ..... 76 Vera Chapman .. .. absent Jr. I-- Rex Mutton..........82 Helen Trottman . . .. absent Primer-Herbert Trottman Charlie Trottmam Norman Alyea E, Ruth MacDonald, Teacher Florence McKague, honours .III to Sr. Ill-Lincoln M.cEathron Gordon Reycraft . II to Jr/ Ill-- Verna Mi-Comb . H'to Sr. II-- Dorothy Doidge, honours Leila McKague, honours . Primer to I-- Harry Reycraft Donald Ducie Una MoOomb Davie Dingwall - er* . Primer to Sr. Primer-- Myrtle Poole Doris McKague Reta Welton Nellie Watson, Teacher. A BRAVE ATTACK AND A BRAVE DEFENCE Amemorial to an event of outstanding importance in both Canadian and American history, has been erected on the wall of the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec. Although many thousands of American tourists regularly invade the ancient city and throng the corridors of the great hostelry, it is not often realized that their ancestors once attempted to gain admittance to the city with less success. Early in the War of Independence two forces of American soldiers were despatched against Canada, one under General Richard Montgomery up the Richelieu against Montreal, and the other under Colonel Benedict Arnold through the wilds of Maine against Quebec. The two armies united their resources before the city of Quebec in mid-December, 1775, and commenced a siege that lasted for 154 days throughout the ensuing winter. Montgomery had carried all before him and captured the forts of St. Johns and Chambly, and occupied Montreal and Three Rivers, so Quebec remained the last stronghold of importance held by the British. Arnold had encountered great difficulty in his march, and his expedition was depleted by about a third of its members. The defense of Quebec was under General Sir Guy Carleton who had a garrison of about 1,500, about equal to the strength of the attackers, composed of .i few regulars, including the Seventh P.oya! Fu-iliers, the Royal Emigrants, a Corps of Seamen, ano British and French-Canadian Militia. Early in the morning of December 31, 1775, the chief assault was delivered by the American troops, bravely led by the commanders in person. Montgomery being killed at Pres-de-Ville, and Arnold wounded at Sault-au-Matelot at the other side of the town. The attack was unsuccessful, many prisoners were captured by the defenders, and the s,-:ge thereafter became little more ♦han ; b'ocka until relief arrived from Great Britain in May, 1776. The tablet in commemoration of the part taken by the Royal Fusiliers in the defence of the town "throughout the rigors of a Canadian winter, aga'n-t an active and enterprising enemy" was unveiled in Quebec on Dominion Day, July 1, in the presence of the Governor-General. A detachment of th? Cana;!?an Fusiliers of London. Ontario, with two officers from the parent unit in England, represented the S-.^on-.l Roval Fusiliers. The nrrangements were made by General Charles F. Winder, secrVary "' ".<• Pc-r-mon of Canada Rifle Association, and formerly a me.aber of the Royal Fusiliers. That sows have the greatest value to the producer, in terms of number: and weight of pigs brought to the weaning age, when they are two, three and four years of age, is the conclusion reached through careful study of fan owing records at the University of Alberta, covering the years 1922 1926, inclusive. The yearling sow less prolific, and the average weight of her weaning pigs is lower; the figures show a marked raise by the second yeair, and this is maintained until the flbh year is reached the sow's capacity shows impa: These facts are brought out clearly in the table below. The age of the sow appeared to be a factor in the production of stillborn pigs, the percentage increasing as the age of the sow advanced. Aged sows crushed a larger number of theii pigs at farrowing time; but it wai considered that the factor of age wai of less importance in this regard than the environment at farrowing time,and the temperament of th< The average birth weight of the 2,533 pigs included in the stud: 2.58 pounds. Difference in weight of pigs farrowed by yeanlings and sows was found to be slight, ranging from an average of 2.15 pounds with the former to 2.69 pounds with thi 'latter. Considered from the viewpoint of of bringing pigs to market eight, the thai bring their litters to a higher weaning weigiyt is of the greatest importance. Compared with pigs from one-year-old sows were four pounds heavier per pig; from three-year-olds, 5% pounds heavier, and from four-year-pounds heavier. This advant- lost the : fourth year, by the number of stillborn pigs, the greater danger of crushing, and a slight drop in the average weaning weight. Influence of age of sow on number of pigs brought to weaning stage, and on the weaning weight of pigs. Average Average Age of No. No. pigs wt. at Sows of of weaned weaning (Years) Sows Pigs per Sow '"" 27.64 31.75 ZZ.Z2 35.25 33.43 (These results were obtained by R. D. Sinclair and M. Syrotuck at the University of Alberta, and were first published in "Scientific Agriculti Will be Unable to Take Active Part in Work of Organization Until Fa! But is Willig to Assist in Every Way iSt. John, N.B., June 15, 1928--Sir Arthur Currie has accepted the tional Presidency of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League, and his message of acceptance, contained in a telegram read at yesterday's sessions of the annual convention stirred the a high pitch of enthusiasm. General Currie, in accepting the Presidency, that he would be unable work in his condition. The^fulT Legion is "There :t of his > follows: theK full to the of appreciation of fhe actions of the Canadian Legion of the British pire Service League in unanimously nominating me for the office of President. It is only fair to say that it will be impossible for me to give attention to the business of the league until the autumn. But if my comrades will accept me on these conditions, I gladly consent to serve. I do so with a feeling of humility, diffidence and pride, knowing full well how difficult it will be to follow ' footsteps of our present honoured leader, Sir Percy Lake. "The Legion has already done much and will yet do more for the service men of Canada and for 1 adian citizenship. It has set high standards, and we must give the best of our hearts and minds to make it a success. It stands for a broad patriotism and a devotion to Canada's welfare. Canada's advancement and Canada's glory. "We must see that the work for which our immortal comardes died willingly on the fields of France shall not be forgotten, but that Canada shall go forward to its greatest strength and greater achievement. I thank the Legion for the honour conferred on me. and shall carry on to the best of my ability. I am encong-aged and sustained by the thought that I shall have the support of all in maintaining the fine traditions of the Legion." v do i Merchants simply have to advertise p be progressive. They have found rat advertising pays. But some of them would be more ■:o'.ressive if they'd advertise con-istently. They advertise when husin-ss is good, of course. But they de-rease their advertising or eliminate t altogether when business is not This is just the opposite of what hould be the case. The time to ad-ertise more than ever is when business is not so good. That's the ay to make it good again--to adver- John Wannamaker made millions as retail mechant. Of newspaper adver-sing he said: "When the times are hard and the people are not buying he very time that advertising should be heaviest. You want to get people in to see what you have to sell, and you must advertise to hat. When the times are good they will comp largely of their own accord, but I believe in advertising all the time. I never stop advertising." Clean-upthe Source of •j In vacant lots and partially culti-vated fields. n In fence corners where the ploughshare cannot penetrate. ^ Along the roadways of your district. Each year weeds destroy Ontario's crops to the ex* tent of millions of dollars. You must help rid your community of this menace by cooperating in every way. See that your own land is clear. Re' port weed growths on roadways, vacant proper-tied or uncultivated fields to your representative on your local council or to your weed inspector. Thus you will be doing your duty in exterminating one of the greatest enemies of successful tanning--noxious weeds. Write for Bulletin, "Weeds of Ontario" ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Parliament Buildings - Toronto W. B. ROADHOUSB Deputy Minister WND TUB MENACE Tire Specials! TIRES OF ALL SIZES REDUCED FIFTEEN PER CENT Put on New Tires and Get the Comfort of Motoring ! Gas Specials! FOR SATURDAY ONLY Low Test......22c. High Test......25c. These Prices are for the Local Trade Only. Edwards5 Service Station Phone 63 Colborne New Wail Paper Stock IS NOW IN All the Newest Patterns and Colorings PRICES VERY MODERATE See the "Special" we are running ! Before buying, look over our stock! Jas. Redfearn & Son Phone 1 Division Street Colborne McCracken & McArthur Funeral Directors ROOMS IN OPERA HOUSE BLOCK COLBORNE, ONTARIO Day or Night Calls Promptly Attended Telephone Connection Motor Equipment Ter^is Moderate