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62nd year No. 28 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, TH JRSDAY, JULY 19th, 1928 $2.00 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. old Constable Frank Palmer, Colborne boy, a son of the late David E. Palmer, and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. James Stanton, formerly of Colborne, is taking an unique way of getting the force in the good graces of the boys of Hamilton, where he is at present engaged as a traffic officer. Instead of having the boys look upon the policeman with awe and trembling, he is by taking the commendable course of acting the "pal" or "big brother" training the boys--the men of the future--to consider the policeman their guardian and best friend. Recently Constable Palmer sponsored and superintended a happy outing of boys, which was so successful that it is to be an annual affair with increased numbers. Of the recent picnic The Hamilton Spectator says: Filled with goody-goods of every description, a little tired, perhaps, but nevertheless happy as the well-known larks, approximinately 200 boys with their parents or other grownups returned Satutrday night after one of the best and greatest picnics field by the Boys' Junior Angling club since its organization. The big j H outing, superintended by Traffic Of- 1 ficer Frank Palmer, was so successful that it will be an annual affair, and, according to the popular officer, within anothei COLBORNE SCHOOL BOARD Regular monthly meeting of Col-bornie Board of Education was held Monday evening, July 16th, 1928. Present--J. A. Corbyn. Chairamn; H. Gale, C. W. Crandell, H. J. Coyle, A. E. Donaghy, H. J. Mayhew, H. S. Keyes,, F. M. Brintnell. Moved by H. S. Keyes, seconded by H. J. Coyle, That the following counts be paid: High School C. A. Myles, bal. etc.................$175.20 W. F. Griffis, exam, paper, chemicals............ 34.15 Entrance Examinations: Geo. E. Kennedy...... 52.70 A. G. Cracknell.....28.00 R. Doyes............ 21.50 F. J. Smith, trip to Cobour.g re grants............ W. Bellamy, presiding Departmental exams........... 91.90 Public School Bruce Montgomery, removing dirt, ashes............ 10.25 A. G. Brown, work........ 27.75 M. Jex & Co., brick and repaii ing wall............ 42.20 F. P. Strong, tile, pipes, etc. 20.45 W. F. Griffis, exam paper, oil, etc................. 24.45 Grant, plank, etc..... 1.00 Moved by F. M. Brintnell, seconded ' C. W. Crandell, That the Repair jmimitte be authorizezd to place two ines of ground tile to drain the front instead of 200, upwards of" 1,000 ' grounds of the Public School, the tile boys between the ages of 11 and 15 Ito ^ade from West to Bast.-Carried. communication from Inspector toyes stated amount of fees collected n the Departmental Examinations was 229.00. Of which 60%, or $137.40 vas payable to the Government, and ___! 40%, or $91.60, payable to Colborne good and there was plenty of ! School Funds. A cheque was enclosed protection under the sheds and in to cover the amount payable here. Saturday the lads, sharp at 9 o'clock, ! left the city via trucks and motors :: for Carlisle park, and despite the I rain, had the time of their lives, j The conveniences at the park the pavilion. The entire day's pro- This within 30c the off without a hitch, and fees Paid to Mr. Bellamy, the presld-j ing examiner. ABSORBS STANDARD BANK Constable Palmer is receiving well- i merited praise for his good- work. I ■During the afternoon-- many parents RANI< nc PnMucRrc visited the park and were amazed I BANK 0F COMORO at the size of the picnic and the great j enthusiasm displayed by their offspring. But it was during the games and j '. races that the boys had some great I ' fun, and some stirring contests were j ' witnessed. And when the time came , for passing out the prize could hardly believe their eyes. Ten- I ! Financial resources totalling about i $700,000,000 are consolidated in the | merger of the Standard Bank of Can-vith the Canadian 'Bank of Com-3, which was formally announced j last Friday. Although the Standard Bank con-dolia'r cups."' silver'Wtchf. 0 gold cuff 'tributes only $100,000,000 and the Bank links and other prizes, none of which i <>£ Commerce $600,000,000 to the en-could be purchased for leas than two larged assets of the new institution, or three dollars, were passetl out I the relative share-for-»hare value Of and there was seemingly no end to ! the two concerns is rated as equal, them. The adults assisting Coi;swbl< and tne deal is being consummated Palmer were even more surprised I on tne basis of one share of Canadian than the children at the class and | Bank ot' Commerce stock for each value of the prizes given out, and had : snare of stock in the old Standard nothing but words of praise for the ' Bank. genial constable who had collected \ The sole reason for the merger is them from the enterprising business j declared to be the greater effletive-which will attend tin difficulty at grafton During the past few weeks the Graf-ton Horticultural Society has had built j,;|Ilk; ,,,'„,' !(, a fine rustic stone fence and rustic stone cairn, with the idea of placing the memorial tablet wow in the face of the township hall in the space left in the front of the cairn. However, some of the members of the township council think that the township hall is the proper place for the memorial tablet, and the Horticultural Society are planning to purchase another memorial tablet and place it in the cairn. The fence and cairn are erected in the little square at the four corners in Grafton, and present a very neat and pleasing effect to those passing through the village. They will make a fine and imposing place for the war memorial. Haldimand having a fine and there should i banks when united. The Minister of Finance has- given his consent to the agreement which j still requires, however, to be ratified the shareholders of the uniting IBuffalo, N.Y., July -5, 1928--Poisonous gas which leaked out of a generator at a Buffalo chemical plant, caused the death in hospital, yesterday, of Hugh D. Strong, who served with thi Canadian forces during the Great War. He was a noted amateur hockey player in this city. Strong and two others were working in the indigo room at the plant when the gas began to escape through a small crack in the generator. Fellow workmen found the three in the closed room. The other are recovering in the hospital. Deceased Was a son of Mr. Strong of Brighton, and the were brought home for burial at Brighton. Hugh Will be remembersd by many as a player on the Brighton Base Ball Club a few years ago. Attention is called to the amended ►tice regarding vaccination for the smallpox. While the oases in the district so far have been of a very mild type of the disease, there is no telling how serious it might develops if no preventitive measures were IThe District Medical Officer, Dr. Sutton of Peterborough, has ordered that all persons be vaccinated who have not been within five years, and further that no pupil be allowed to attend school until a certificate of vaccination has been presented to the Principal. PERSONAL '. James Ryan of Rochester, N.Y. jvisiting friends at Colborne. . M. S. Beeston of Victoria, B.C. jpisiting Miss E. MCTavish, at Bel- ma/or neilson now o.c. northumberland regiment Major W. Neilson, of Norwood, has taken over the command of the Northumberland Regiment from Lt.-Ool. J. F. Wolfraim, of Colborne, whose term of office as commanding officer of the battalion has expired. With " promotion Major Neilson assumes the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. ree good-sized picnic tables and s have been placed in Victoria Park and have been used freque by tourists during the week. The drinking fountain and water tap also proven popular, especially ig the children at play there. DEATH OF PATRICK ROONEY An old resident of Cobourg, Mr. Patrick Rooney is dead. He was born in Ireland and came to Cobourg about years ago. He leaves one son, Capt. n Rooney and two daughters, Annie and Mary, all of Cobourg. CARD OF THANKS Chief W. J. Jamieson and family wish to express their grateful appreciation and thanks to the many tizens and friends for the great r months the detai total iiffi.-r.lry Om 3 and Work Shoes Vaccination Notice Owing to The prevalence of smallpox it is ordered that all persons who have not been vaccinated within the last five years shall be vaccinated for It has been especially ordered by District Officer of Health that no pupil shall be allowed to attend school after the summer vacation until he or she produces to the Principal of the school a certificate of vaccination. By order A. C. McGLENNON, 28 Medical Officer of Health. VERNONVILLE GARAGE USED PARTS FOR SALE Jack Cowey jr. Vernonville, Ont. ;erve Fund of $24,825,400 1 the transaction is completed rital stock of the Bank of Corn-will stand at $24,823,400, the fund at $24,825,000, and the ssets approximately $700,000,-Total deposits will stand at $567,236,000, current loans and discounts at $329,598,000, and call loans both inside and outside Canada at $107,414,000. The amalgamation of assets will confirm the Bank of Com-in its status as the third largest credit institution in Canada, ranking closely behind the Royal Bank of Canada, which has a capital of $29,941,950 and a reserve fund of equal amount, and the Bank of Montreal, which has a capital of $29,916,700, and reserve fund of $30,916,700. Significant figures which indicate the proportions which the united banks will assume are the following: some 591 branches of the Bank of Commerce will be supplemented by 220 branches of the Standard Bank; duplication in branches will occur in only 42 cases; the staff of the Standard Bank will be absorbed entirely, with a result that the staff personnel of the new institution will number over 6,000; total deposits will reach $567,226,000; notes in circulation will total $31,620,000; cash, notes, and bank balances will approximate $101,-719,000; call loans in Canada will stand at $60,000,000 and outside Canada at $47,106,000; securities held will have a value of $100,203,000; current loans and discounts will total $329,-598,000; bank premises will be valued at $15,548,000. L Park of Campbellford is ting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McGlennon. s. M. Davidson of Bowmanville last week visiting her mother, James Hurley. 3. H. A. Payne and daughter, cia, are visiting Mrs. W. L. b, at the Brunswick. Miss Kathleen Snelgrove has accepted a position on the staff of the Bank of Montreal, in Toronto. Mr. James Mulligan of Oshawa is spending the week visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. Cowie. Miss Ellenor Strong has ac->pted a position, on the staff of the Bank of Toronto head office, at To-iDito. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Crombine of Cleveland, Ohio, have been visiting her mother. Mrs. W. J. Isaac, at Castleton. Mrs. R. R. Harte and young grandson, of Hamilton, are visiting her mother, Mrs. G. I. Merriman, at the Longhbreeze. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens of London, Ontario, and Mrs. Frank Usher of Toronto spent Sunday with Mr. and rs. Wjm. Usher. Mrs. John G. Sanland and Miss F. Kemp of Detroit, Mich., are home caring for their mother, Mrs. James Kenup, who is ill. Dr. and Mrs. C. Bracken and Mr. and Mrs. Morley Earle of Athens, Ont., called on Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rowsome on Monday. Mrs. Sheppard of Weston, England, and Mrs. Chudiley and Mrs. Marks of Rochester, N.Y., were visiting last week at the home of their cousin, Mr. Cecil E. Gumimer. Miss Marian Stewart of Danville, Bi„ and Mr. Cleaence Dice of Veed-ersburg, Ind., have returned to their homes after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Joslin. Miss Doris Copp, and Mr. Brooks and daughter, Edna, have returned to their home at Cleveland, Ohio, after a visit to Miss Copp's grandmother, MSB. M. J. Isaac, at Castleton. Mrs. Kdith Rogers, M.P.P., of Win-Man., spent a few days with unt, Miss E. McTavish, at "Beiie-. (on her way home from repre-nting Canada at the International Labour Conference held at Geneva. (We were pleased to have a call on Tuesday morning from a former townsman, Mr. M. H. Peterson of Chula Vista, California, who with his sister, Mrs. Hamilton, were on their way to Warkworth to visit their brother, Mr. W. Peterson. . T. Hetherington and two chil-Jean and Dorothea, of Argyle, Ontario, returned home, after spend-few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Turney, her mother accompanied her home for a few weeks on account of poor health. INDUCTION AT PORT HOPE The Presbytery of Peterborough met in St. Andrew's Church, Port Hope, on the evening of July 10th, 1928, for the induction of the Rev. John Goforth Hornsiby, recently received into the Presbyterian Church in Canada from the Congregational Church of England. The Rev. F. C. Harper, B.D., of Cobourg, assisted by the Rev. A. A. Smith, B.D., of Colborne, conducted Divine worship, and in a most interesting sermon gave a very clear exegesis of that contraver-sial text "Thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build my church." After the devotional COMING EVENTS A. Seed is offering big grocery for Friday and Saturday. See page 8. Fire Sale continues for another ya at C. M. Allen & Son's, Col-See ad. on page 8. Big reductions announced in prices of tires and gas. See advt. of Edwards' Service Station, on page four. Wm. Allan of Peterborough Moderator of Presbytery, assumed direction of the meeting, and called upon Rev. Harper, the interim Moderator of the Port Hope congregation, to narrate the steps leading up to the settlement. Very felicitously, and with much appreciation of the cooperation of the supply committee, the efforts to secure a suitable minister were briefly outlined. lir. Hornsiby, the minister elect, aft-satisfactorily answering the usual questions, was formally inducted by Mr. Allan into the pastoral charge and given the right hand of fellowship by the - members of the court. The Rev. D. A. Thompson, D.D., clerk of Presbytery, who for forty-five years has been minister of the Hastings Presbyterian Church, addressed the minister, and out of his rich experience and faithful service gave much practical advice. The Rev. W. H. Walker of Janetville, a former member of the Port Hope congregation, addressed the people. He emphasized the motive of the "call" as being for the sake of the Kindgom of God, and called upon the members of the church to encourage their minister by faithful attendance upon the services of worship ,and to support him in loyal. co-operation in all congregational activities. Following the benediction those present repaired to the S. S. hall, where refreshments were served and Mr. and Mrs. Horns-by had an opportunity of meeting their new parishoners. On Wednesday evening, July 25th, 1928, the Wlcklow and Vernonville ■ Women's Institute will hold an Ice t-be ! Cream Social at the home of Mr. and H. Judd, Wicklow. Ice Cream and cake will be served from 7 p.m., on the lawn, and a program will be rendered during the evening. Admission 15c. A series of base ball games to be played on the home diamnds alternate Wednesdays has been arranged between teams of Brighton and Colborne. The next game to be played at Colborne Driving Park next Wednesday afternoon, July 25th, 1928. The opening game played at Presqu' He Park yesterday, resulted in a win for Brighton--13 to 6. Myles and J. Bilcox pitched for Colborne, with Usborne catching. Passing through Colborne recently on a motor trip through Ontario, Mr. and Mrs. Outton and daughters of Brockport, N.Y., brought a welcome letter to the editor from Mr. Henry Hicks, a former well known townsman. The Outton family are niext door neighbours of Mr. Hicks and daughter, Mrs. Jennie Davis, at Brock-port. Mr. Hicks reports that he ts fairly well and is looking forward to the celebration of his 94th borthday anniversary on July 29th, 1928. The best wishes of many old friends in Colborne and Northumberland County, in which the editor heartily joins, will be with Mr. Hicks on his great iversary. THE MASONIC BASKET PICNIC The Committee of Masons and the Park Commissioners are Busy Making Arrangements Masons, their families, and their friends, together with the widows and orphans of deceased brethren, are all invited to pack their baskets and join in a day's enjoyment at the Monster Masonic Basket Picnic to be held at Presqu'Ile Provincial Park Wednesday, August 1st, 1928, all BIRTHS Read the condensed ads on page 5. SQUARE and ROUND DANCING little lake pavilion Every Friday 8 p.m. Commncing June 1st Pat Ingli* and" his Orchestra C. W. 7RENEAR & SON alans,Straw Hats at Hawkins!. Tailored TO YOUR MEASURE FROM FINE WOOLENS One Price Only $24.00 WHAT MATERIAL DO YOU WANT YOUR NEW SUIT FROM? Tweed, Worsted, Serge, Cheviot-- you may choose any cloth you like-- in any pattern or shade--at TIP TOP'S one, low price. Every TIP TOP garment is tailored to the customer's individual measure, in any wanted style, and sold with a positive guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Come in now and see what wonderful value TIP TOP Tailors offer in fine Spring Clothes. Fred Hawkins Shoes, Underwear, Work Clothes COLBORNE Try one and be convinced no clothing firm can give as good value--not one--as do Tip Top Clothes BIG BARGAINS NOW ON ! Men's Suits, Separate Trousers, Work Shoes, Fine Shoes, Running Shoes, Khaki Pants Straw Hats, Fine Shirts, Fine Hose Partridge--In Oamahe, on Friday, July 6th, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Hersery Partridge, a son. Pomeroy--To Mr. and Mrs. Vance Pomeroy, Grafton, on Sunday, July 15th, 1928, a son. Farrell--In Colborne, on Friday, July 6th, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell, a daughter. Lindle--In Colborne, on Thursday, July 5th, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. William Lindle, a daughter. IN MEMORIAM arnden--In loving memory of my dear husband. Asa Harnden, who pas-id away July 23rd, 1925. o one knows the silent heartache, Only those who have lost can tell f a grief that is borne in silence For the one we loved so well. Sadly missed by Wife. day. The picnic is being held under the auspices of the Masonic Districts of Ontario and Peterborough and Prince Edward. The committee in charge comprises: Rt. Wor. Bros. O. M. Goodfellow, D.D.G.M., Ontario; W. R. Morris, D.D.G.M., Peterborough; O. L. Morrow, D.D.G.M., Prince Edward; F. H. Brown, P.D.D.G.M., Ontario, B. Buchanan, P.D.D.G.M., Peterborough; F. E. Brown, P.D-.D.G.M., Prince Edward. Wor. Bro. A. G. Willoughby, Colborne, chairman; V. Wor. Bro. B. C. H. Becker, Brighton, secretary; together wltri the W.M., Wardens, and 3ecretary of the several Lodges in he three districts, who form a committee for their respective Lodges. The PrescfuTIe Park Commissioners are: T. H. Tweedle, chairman; H. M. Roblin, secretary; C. H. Clouston, A. C. Corby. F. O. Wade. The following Grand Lodge Officers, M.W. Bro. Hon. John S. Martin, Grand /Master; M.W. Bro. J. A. Rowland, P.G.M.; M.W. Bro. W. N. Ponton, P. G.M.; R.W. Bro. R. B. Dargavel, Deputy G.M.; R.W. Bro. W. M. Logan, G. Sec; R.W. Bro. W. S. Herrington, P.D.D.G.M.: R.Ex. Comp. I. A. Humphries, P.G. Supt.; and other prominent members of the Craft are to be pres- The day's programme will comprise band music, speaking by G. L. Officers, golf, tennis, soft ball, dancing, boating, bathing, aeroplane nights all the day, Punch and Judy Show for the children. There will be refreshment booths on the grounds. Hot water sa, and good drinking water. W. Bro. O. L. Morrow will present $5 gold piece to the oldest Mason the grounds reporting at the Registration Booth. All attending the pic-requested to sign the Visitors' Book at the Booth. Sommerville-- In loving memory of ir dear son and brother, Floyd Som-erville, who departed from this life, July 16th, 1927. Rest on dear Floyd, thy labour's o'er, Thy willing hand shall toil no more; A faithful brother, true and kind, No more on earth like thee we find, h we miss him, how we miss him None but bleeding hearts can tell: Earth has lost him, heaven has found Jesus has done all things well. He bade not one of us adieu, 'He shook his hand with none, He took his flight before we knew That he was dead and gone. Sadly missed by Mother, FatheT, Sisters and Brothers. Job printing neatly and promptly done at The Express office. We print anything from a business card to a newspaper. CHURCH NOTES UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Sunday, July 22nd, 1928 Colborne: i.30 a.m.--Sunday School and Public Worship. .00 p.m.--Public Worship. .30 p.m.--Sunday School. i:30 p.m.-^Public Worship. The Pastor, the Rev. J. P. Falconer, will be away on his holidays during the month of July. There will be supplies to conduct the usual services during the month. Don't Accept Substitutes! Be sure to ask for the Bread with the Maple Leaf Wrapper, as we do not use any plain wrappers. We are sole agents in Colborne for the famous Page & Shaw Chocolates; also Metcalf's Smiles 'n Chuckles. Call in and look over our stock--.All strictly fresh. We also carry a full line of Pure Candies for Children SILVERWOOD'S ICE CREAM--the largest plant in Canada. Try it and be your own judge! E. W. ROWSOME Phone 150 COLBORNE