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62nd Year No. 51 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 1928 $2.00 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. It will be of interest to all lover* and growers of flowers in C'olborL and vicinity, and to all those also whc appreciate a well appointed vegetable garden, to learn that an effort is being made to arrange a Hortculturai Society here. A meeting was held at the Manse Tuesday evening, December 11th, 1928, to consider the possibi" of such a Society. Rev. A. A. Smith was appointed chairman, , ~tts. Roberts, secretary, and Mr. i ia Bell, treasurer, to hold office temporarily until further organization is effected. The object of a Horticultural Society as outlined by Act of the Ontario Legislature, 1827, is to encourage improvement in horticulture: -- 1. "By holding meetings for discussion and for hearing lectures on subjects connected with the theory of improved horticulture; 2. "by holding exhibitions and ; vard- Ing premiums for the pioducion of vegetables, plants, flowers, fruits, trees and .shrubs; 3. "by the distribution of seeds, plants, bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees in ways calculated to create an interest in horticulture; 4. "by encouraging the improvement of home and public grounds, by the planting of trees, shrubs and ] flowers, and by otherwise promot- j ing outdoor art and public: beauty; i 6. "by offering prizes for essays on | questions relating to horticulture; 7. "by importing and otherwise pro-, curing and distributing seeds, plants, shrubs and trees of new j At. the Tuesday afternoon session ol the Counties Council of Northumi berland and Durham, Mr. E. MacNachtan was appointed Counties Clerk and Treasurer at a salary of $3,000 per year. Miss McMillan, daughter of the Superintendent, was appointed Matron of the House of Refuge at a Salary of $900 per .year. Herald and and not more than ten other directors, who together shall form the hoard of directors; and from this board a secretary treasurer will be appointed who shall remain in office during pleasure. GOV€ valuable kinds." iSection 6 «f the Act says: mode of organization shall be (a) A declaration, Form 1. s signed by the persons re~i nts are given to Horticultural Societies in proportion o the number of members and the imount expended iu accordance with he provisions of the Act. A Society d the first year of its existence shall eceive a grant at the rate of one ollar for each paid-up member on the irst day of July, but such grant shall 'Ot exceed in all $75.00. As already indicated, a village such ic Colborne, requires to have fifty ■The | Pal'd-up members before a Society f0l. can be organized. This number has practically been promised, but it is , . confidently hoped that many more will e. lend their interest and co-operation .3. I by becoming members. The testimony who have been associated ural So Our Christmas Wish Tc all readers of The Express, to all patrons of our advertising and job printing departments, to our numerous correspondents, and other contributors of news items Greetings! May all good Christmas joys be yours; may the New Year bring | health, happiness and prosperity. | No Paper Next Week j As been our custom, The | Express will not be issued the last I week of the year--December 27th. j We wish to express thanks to our | regular correspondents for contributions so regularly received during I the year, and also to " DEATH OF MRS. W. A. HAWKINS i A former resident of Colborne, Mrs. j Mary Hawkins, widow of the late W. | A. Hawkins, passed awav early Wed-, .;: morning. December 19th, 1928, COMING EVENTS Don't forget the date--January 1st, 1S29--Trinity Church Play,' in Opera House, Colborne. ields long i , Toro i to .the C. H. S. Coh< llile i tend- Council at Cobourg. The eputy Reeve of Cramahe, y and W. A. Samons, re-re also there. f Greenly of Flint, Mich., ;o see her mothei. Mrs. Dougherty, who has been quite week, at the home of Mrs. John W. McCarl. nt Redfearn, who has steamer "Hast- >hit. Dcugl nth Horti lliber be t ) of s i in the ARM BROKEN CRANKING CAR While cranking her motor car in Colborne on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Ralph Wilce had the misfortune to sustain a broken arm, near the elbow, when the engine back-fired. Dr. Pember rendered first aid and then accompanied Mrs. WTlce to Cobourg Hospital to have an X-ray taken. The proceeds of the chicken pie supper and bazaar held Dee. 6th, 1928, bv the W.M.S. of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne, amounted Its over $400. A large number enjoyed j the many good dishes served at the supper. j Miss Culver is offering hats from $1.00 to $4.00 during the month of I December. Come early and get your 1m* <•■ ality and quantity the Family Herrfct and Weekly Star, Montreal, is ti'e prudent farmer's first choice. - ree years for $2 value, and all j family get a wealth Riding of marvelous interest. Crrne to C. H. S. Concert Dec. 21st, 1928. and let Jim Pritchett give you a le:-son in patience. IN MEMORIAM Di iley--In loving remembrance of Mon- )e Dudley, who exchanged Time for teraity, December 13th, 1926. --j rife and Sons. id by two sens and a daughter, George C. aud W. A. Hawkins of Toronto, and Miss Anna Hawkins, Birmingham, Mich. The funeral takes place to-day Thursday, from Canadian -National Railway Station, Colborne, on arrf of train due at 2.43 p.m. Intermeni Salem Cemetery. P. S. CONCERT A SUCCESS The Public School concert held i Victoria Opera House. Colborne, on Friday evening, Dec. 14th, 1928, was a great success. The choruses, drills, etc., were all splendidly executed, and showed careful training-on the part of//he teachers, who are to be congratulated. Mr. J. A. Corbyn, chairman of the School Board, ably filled the duties of chairman for the evening. WHOLESALE THEFT OF FOWL Cobourg, Dec. 11.--Reports that ave come to the Provincial Police ere of recent chicken stealing, indi-ate that a wholesale theft of fowl i going on in Northumberland, Dur-am and Ontario Counties. Every effort is being made to bring the offenders to justice. Those wishing Fur Coats for X: can see a Splendid Display as Canada Fur Manufacturing Co. be at Cornwell's Saturday, 22nd i To Invitation Holders--The Eastern Star will hold a Christmas dance on Friday evening, December 28th, 1928, at the Town Hall, Colborne. Square and round dancing, novelty dances, etc. . W.. Read the Condensed Ads c A Christmas Tree will be given in Sharon Church under the au-;pices. of the Sunday School on Thursday evening, December 20th, 1928. A good programme is being prepared. Admission 25c. All welcome. 50:2 COLBORNE POST OFFICE The Colborne Post Office will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, on Christmas Day, also on New Year's Day. Outgoing Mails will be dispatch-d at the regular hours. Rural Routes There will be the usual delivery and collection of mails on the Rural Routes on Christmas Day. No delivery or collection of mails i New Year's Day, the carriers being anted a holiday for that date. nless he shall have paid at j least $1.00 into the funds of the j Society as membership fee for j that year; ! Within one month after the money I has been so paid the declaration, j with the names and addresses of ! . ahaU_heJ 1 exhibit s general appearance. ' the transmitted fo the Minister" of j 0,e,foL . Agriculture, who shall thereupon \: \- s ,|„ instruct the Superintendent to ! household; authorize a person to call the 1 nfi,.k first meeting for the organization oiboire of the Society. j n01 onry At the first meeting there shall j the high: be elected a President, also a first 1 loveliest i s and inization, and thus the mem-encouraged to do their best icing fine flowers and whole-g-i tables. "Beauty and useful-well -m i-we .in-iu; i Horticultural Soc-ergy of interested spent in the front or It is to be hoped that respond and become "prettiest village" of sign board, but the Beauty, Shoppe, . Parcel and Curl .. ..... 50c Fourth House on North Side CHURCH STREET WEST COLBORNE C. BELSON IM$0 ®0f Oft at the Jewellery Store Gifts for Men Gifts for Ladies Cuff Links......$ 1 00 to $10 00 3 00 to 8 00 Signet Rings . . 3 00 to 10 00 Watch Chains. . . . 3 00 to 10 00 Watches .... 10 00 to 25 00 Tie Pins ...... 1 00 to 20 00 Military Brushes . . 3 00 to 7 00 Fountain Pens . . 2 50 to 5 00 Tie Clips...... 1 00 to 3 00 Cigarette Cases . . 3 00 to 6 50 Eversharp Pencils 1 00 to 5 00 Masonic Emblems 1 00 and up String of Pearls. .$ 5.00 Gold Necklaces . . 5.00 Gold Umbrella . . 5.00 Manicure Setts . . 3 . 00 Rings........ 5.00 Bracelet Watches 10.00 Ear Rings...... 1.00 Ivory Lamps . . Bar Pins . . . . Signet Rings . . Waterman's Pens Ivory Pieces . . 6.50 1.00 2.50 2.50 to $25.00 to 25.00 to 10.00 and up to 100.00 and up to 3.00 and up to 25.00 and up and up and up Gifts for the Family Silver Pudding Dishes Silver Tea Setts Chest of Silver Carving Setts Cut Glass Water Setts Mantle Clocks Don't Forget Your Eyes--We Fit All Kinds of Eye Glases and Spectacles All Goods Purchased This Week Engraved FREE. Store Open Evenings. By paying a small deposit any article will be laid away until Xmas. King Street H. J. MAYHEW ELLER and OPTC MET" C. H. S. CONCERT A PLAY ffr THREE ACTS "It Happened in June" --also- COME AND HAVE A GOOD LAUGH ! COME AND Friday Evening, Dec. 21st 1928 AT VICTORIA OPERA HOUSE, COLBORNE Admission: 35c and 25c Misses Je; Song .. ACT I. OPERA HOUSE WED. NIGHT DEC. 26 ATTRACTION EXTRAORDINARY "Her Ladyship's Niece" A COMEDY IN FOUR ACTS under the auspices of Trinity Church Dramatic Club Opera House, Colborne Tuesday, January 1, 1929 Doors open at 7.30, curtain at 8.15 PROGRAM: Orchestra Givens and Marjorie Yerrow, Bell eville, in their Novelty Dances. ..........v . . Mr. V. G. Cornwell .Scene--Drawing room of Melbourne House. Orchestra Solo......................Mrs. S. Sutton ACT II. Scene--Garden at Melbourne House. Orchestra Solo....................Mrs. S. E. Turpin ACT III. Scene--Same as Act 1, 3 days later. Orchestra Misses Jean Givens and Marjorie Yerrow, Belleville, in their Novelty Dances. ACT IV. Scene-- Same as act 3, later in the evening. " GOD SAVE THE KING" Cast of Characters: Captain Charles Beresford........A. G. Cracknell Sir Thomas Melbourne............H. A. Free Sir John Phillips, Capt. Beresford's friend, T. Goulding Joseph Lupton, a butler . ..........B. J. Waller Lacjr Melbourne............Mrs. S. E. Turpin Nora, Lady Melbourne's -niece. . . . Mrs. J. F. Wolfraim Lady Betty Everill, Nora's friend. . Miss Jean Snelgrove Norah Jones, a maid......Miss Georgina Branigan DANCE AFTERWARDS TURPIN'S ORCHESTRA Admission:-- Children under 12 years of age 25c, Reserved Seats 50c, dance included--save the stub for dance. Ticket for dance only, 25c. Plan of Hall at Griffis' Drug Store THE WORLD'S GREATEST FEMALE IMPERSONATOR HAMILTON "IN PERSON" THE ONE AND ONLY "MARJORIE" OF THE CANADIAN SOLDIERS REVIEW THE DUMBELLS GEORGEOUS GOWNS DAZZLING HATS MARVELOUS VOICE WONDEREUL IMPERSONATIONS SUPPORTED BY HIS SINGING AND DANCING COMPANY AND FORMER STARS OF THE DUMBELLS IN A HIGH-CLASS MUSICAL REVIEW THE CLEANEST, SNAPPIEST AND NEATEST SHOW ON THE ROAD DIFFERENT, DAZZLING HILARIOUS ADMISSION: CHILDREN 25 CENTS ADULTS 50 & 75 CENTS SEATS AT GRIFFIS' DRUG STORE fe