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55th Year THE COLBORNE EXPRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1921 $2.00 a Year in Advance STARTLING FACTS FOR PARENTS The question of juvenile crime is one which requires constant attention, and an address which Judge Coatsworth has just made at Toronto on "Criminals and Probation" proves how true this is, and gives some startling facts. He stated that in the year 1919 five per cent of the population of the city of New York appeared in the criminal courts, but in Toronto during that same year 30,000, or six per cent' of the population, stood before judges. Just at present, the speaker affirmed, there was a wave oi crime passing over the city which was involving many young boys. Usually schemes of burglary, etc., were concocted in pool rooms, but this winter had brought to light a baffling state of affairs. One young man was arrested as he left his Bible class, another was taken into custody as he was leaving church. Two boys, guilty of housebreaking, were found to be members in good standing of the Y.M.C.A. and another delinquent was a pupil of a Collegiate Institute preparing for his senior matriculation examination. Much of the trouble, said Judge Coatsworth, was due to lax home discipline, and he advocated a p- blic official whose duty it would be to stop the first signs of resistance of parental control. A proper system of probation should also be established. In New York, where this method had been tried out, it had been found that 75 per cent of these under probation are made good. We do not Wish to pursue the subject further than to point to the words, "due to laxity of home discipline". Standard Bank of Canada 1 Makes Rapid Stride! Savings Deposits Continue to Show Healthy Gain --Larger Business Offering Results in Increase in Capital and Reserve-f-Dividend Increased to 14 Per Cent Per Annum. Ac oi) They THE LATE JAMES W. CAIRNS There passed away on Sunday evening Feb. 13th, 1921, James W. Cairns, one of Camphellford's best known and most highly respected The late James Cairns was born at Burford, Ontario, and was educated at Brantford ' Collegiate Institute and the Ontario College of Pharmacy. He came to Campbellford in 1899 and until a few months ago he conducted a drug business in which he was very successful. He was eight years in Municipal life, had served on the Board of Education and on the Council board as councillor, reeve and mayor. He was a man of strong convictions and fearless in giving expression to his views, in his demise the town has lost one of its most progressive citizens. A wife, and one son and four daughters, all at home, survive, who have the sympathy of all their bereavement. The funeral was held yesterday by Rev. C. F. Mcintosh, assisted ■ by Rev. H. B. Kenny. The remains laid to r.-s in Mount Pleasant cemetery. A federal law which came into force throughout the Dominion on Oct. 16th last, requires that everyone must have a permit to have in his possession a rifle, shotgun, revolver or pistol, with the exception of a shot gun that was owned prior to Oct. 16, 1920. Failing to hold the necessary permit, all firearms in the possession of anyone may be confiscated by the Crown. The Standard understands that the present license is gratis, but permits can only be procured from any officer oi the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the superintendent of Provincial police, any sher-riff, district or police magistrate or chief constable. Local sportsmen would be well advised to procure a permit without delay. Judge Ward has given judgment in the inte-pleuc! r case of Wiseman vs. Pettit, when was tried before him last-month. In this case the plaintiff had seized, the farm chattels oi defendant, which were to have been sold by auction. Defendant's w'.f'j claimed the chattels belonged to her. as it was with l:.er money they were j purchased, and to this effect Judg-:I "Ward gave his judgment. Both parties reside in Murray township. -- Send-nel-Star. A year of steady expansion is re-,Fund has ported to shareholders by The Standard Bank of Canada. There is always special interest in the Statement of The Standard Bank, because of the very large connections which it has throughout. the Province of Ontario. From year to year the business of the Bank has been showing rapid gains and in order to be better equipped to handle it the Bank has now completed arrangements for an increase in Capital and Reserve. From the standpoint of the general public there will be special interest in the increase reported in the savings deposits. In the past five years these deposits have shown an increase of approximately $20,000,000, indicating a tendency on the part of the people of the Province to add steadily to their liquid resources. At the end of the current year the savings deposits of the Bank'amounted to $53,011,997, which compares with $33,986,616. LENT FULL ASSISTANCE During the war period the Bank lent its full assistance in carrying out special undertakings on behalf of the Government and this year's statements would indicate that these accounts are gradually being adjusted and that the.Bank is getting back to its more normal lines of business. As a result, there is a reduction in the deposits in the Central Gold I Reserves from $3,500,000, at the end of the previous year, to $2,400,000. while Canadian, Municipal Securities and British, Foreign and Colonial Public Securities, other than Canadian, now stand at $6,816,973, down from $8,262,809. At the same time tbe Bank continues to handle a large amount of general ..business, current loans and discounts in Canada now totalling $50,896,884. The total assets of the Bank gain-' d to $90,183,979, an increase of close to $40,000,000 during the past five As a result of the argument* for tiie increase in! Capital/ mental already made have -~ in the Capital Account at $3,802,001, while resulted ' standing Reserve SUBSTANTIAL GAIN IN PROFI" Shareholders will be rofit and Lorn is shows the larg«£;. : history of the Banjt,; ed to $784,369. To tljfe added the balance carried forward from the previous yeir of $360,537, while an amount of $223,500 was received as premium ou new stock issued. These amounts added to the profits, made the total amount available for distribution $1,-371,407. This amount was appropriated as follows: -- Dividends at the rate of 14 per cent per annum. $192,720 War Tax on Note Circulation ............ 35,043 Reserve for Dominion • *> Income Tax......... 40,000 Contributed to Officers' Pension Fund....... 25,000 Written off Bank Premises Account........ 100,000 Transferred to Reserv Fund............. . 300,000 $992,763 be carried During the increased Leaving a balance to forward of $378,64: year the dividend from 13 p.c. to 14 p.i STEADY EXPANSION Just how marked has been the growth of the Banks is indicated by a comparison of the statement at the end of 1920 with that issued at the end of the fiscal year of 191b. During that period the assets of the Bank have increased to $90,193,95$, interest now stand at $53,011,997, compared with $33,986,616 and deposits not bearing interest at |g|. 377,712, compared with $9,112,421. Current loans and discounts in Canada now amount .to $50,896,884, * ainst $S3,749,339; Canadi Securities, and British, Colonial ?ubii.. Se«.u. ill... -up from $1,343,527 and Dominion Provincial Government Securi ' 469,234, compared with $1,311,8 PERSONAL Miss E. McLean is spending a few days this week in Toronto. Mrs. J. T. McGowan is spending the week-end with her uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Brown. Miss Smyth, of Oshawa, was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs Sam Dudley at the Brunswick She returned home Mr. Wm. Peebles of Brockville spent a weekend in Colborne recent ly with his brother, Mr. G. M. Mrs. G. R. Keyes of London, Ont., is visiting her mother, Mrs. E. A. Peebles, and brother, Mr. G. M. Peebles. Mr. Glen Eakins has been trans-, ferred from the Goodwood branch of the Standard Bank to the Branch at Cobourg. Capt. O. E. Redfearn of Toronto was home for a few days owing to the illness of his sister, Miss Lillian M. Redfearn. Mr. J. C. Cumming has returned home after a visit of several weeks with his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Cameron, Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. James P. Scott of Toronto spent a few days here, visiting his brother, Mr. W. R. Scott, and sister, Mrs. G. B. Mallory. At the annual meeting of the Ontario Bar Association held in Toronto last week County Crown Attorney W. F. Kerr, of Cobourg, was elected a member of the council. The editor was pleased to have a call from Mr. W. H. Crews of Murray Township, who was in town last Friday, attending the meeting of U.F.O. representatives. Miss Heenan, of Grafton, was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. John Johnston of Westmount, last Wednesday and Thursday. She was enroute to Regina, where she has a position as a milliner.--Oshawa Telegram. Mr. J, Hasry Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs John M. Smith, of Campbellford, has been appointed General Manager of Road Guides, limited, London, England. This Company has over 1000 agencies In England, and an office staff of 41 Mr. Clarence D. Peebles is attending the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada, in annual .convocation at London, Ont., this week. Mr. Peebles is the delegate from Excelsior Chapter, No. 45, Col-of which he is the First Prin- COLBORNE CURLERS WIN IN I NORTHUMBERLAND LIF.O ■ ■ SIMMONS CUP COMPETITION - TO INCORPORATE Two rinks from Colborne Curling Club played at Port Hope on Tuesday Feb. 22nd, 1921, and won by 17 shots from Port Hope rinks in the Simmons Cup Competition. They were to play against Cobourg in the evening, but soft ice prevented, and the games will be finished on Colborne ice. The Colborne rinks comprised Sam. D. Dudley, J. A. Edwards, Ira Edwards and D. W. Coyle, skip; Jas. Coyle, W. F. Griffis, W. G. Potts and Dr. Robertson, skip. The scores were: Coyle .. .'. Oke .. Robertson . Rosevear . The ice v the game. . . 23 t at the end of Mrs. C. F. Garratt of Wellington spent a' couple of days with her niece, Mrs. J. S. Hodgens, Miss Blanche Maitland, of Port Huron is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Denike, at "Chestnut Lawn." Mr. and Mrs. C. Cochrane and family, of Grafton, spent the week-end with her uncle, Mr. George M. Graham. Mss Myrtle Brown, of Port Hope, who has been visiting Miss Clara Graham and her many friends in this vicinity, returned to her home on Tuesday. Mr. Frank D. Bricco, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Bricco, Colborne, and who has been engaged as manager of a jewelery business at Seaforth for several years, has gone to Sudbury where he has accepted a similar position. Orillia Packet: The Rev. J. C. Davidson, M. A. Archdeacon of Peterborough, will be in Orillia from the first to the fifteenth of March in connection with the following up work of the Anglican Forward Movement in this parish. Mr. J. J. Sayer is spending a few days with friends* in West Virgina, and will visit several of the large trade centres before returning home, about March first. In the meantime Mr. Hark Andrus is giving out the biggest of bargains at Mr. Sayer's DEATH OF JAMES MOORE The death occurred on Friday, Feb. 18th, 1921, at the Home for the Aged, Cobourg, of Mr. James Moore, who had gone there a couple of weeks before. "Add", as he was familiar-ily known, was in his 69th year, and was born in Colborne. Many years ago he went West, and nothing was heard from him while away. He returned here about six years ago, and has been working around as farm help. During the war he enlisted several times, and while he was always turned down because of his age among those who knew his hardiness and strength it was felt, he could have stood the hardships with many a younger man. He is survived by a brother, Mr. Sam Moore of Deseronto. The burial took place at Cobourg. ' William Eynon Pollard of Salem section, Darlington, one of the best known-farmers in West Durham,#is dead, aged 73. '_ QUEBEC BARS WOMEN Women are not to be pwen any additional privileges in Quebec Province for a year at least. Women will not be given the vote in the Provincial elections by the Quebec Legislature this year, nor will the House adopt any bill permitting women to enter into competition with the lawyers, of the Province. To grant Provincial licenses to persons specially qualified to sell pure-bred live stock by public auction throughout Ontario is provided in a Bill proposed by the Minister of Agriculture. The fee to be $25 for current calendar year. The temperance issue commit. :• to furnish sport for the political foot-ballists. If it is not the merits some temperance measure it is manner of its enforcement that kicked around from one faction another. the The Drury Government's total expenditure for the year 1919-20 was more than $71,000,OOO.This embraces big capital expenditures as well as current, but it illustrates the swift pace which the Ontario Treasury is travelling. Campbellford town council has decided to ask the Dominion government to erect ihe proposed new post offlCe forthwith, in view of the unemployment that exists at present. W. F". Griffis, local agents for Tem-nleton's Rheumatic Capsules, and RAZ-MAH for Asthma says these two standard remedies are selling better The spring sittings of the non-jury assizes of the supreme court of Ontario opens at Cobourg on Monday, Feb.^ 28, before the Hon. Mr. Justice Hardwood flooring, "Beaver Bra^d", for sale and laid and finish ed by Mr. E. J. Turpin. See advt. WhiteTeeth, Healthy Gums, a Clean Mouth HPHAT is what you should seek in a JL dentifrice. And it is easily found, if you will care for your teeth r eg ularly with Klenzo Dental Creme. And the delightful after-taste of Klenzo--that Cool, Clean, Klenzo Feeling--is satisfying evidence of the good it does. Step in and get a tube today. soidby w. F; GJRIFFI3 THE REXALL STORE -- COLEOFNE Apple Growers' Meeting The annual meeting of the Northumberland and Durham Apple Growers' Association will be held in the Town Hall, Bowmanville, c -> . . , 5, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28th ~^ Morning Sesion Opens at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon Session Opens at 1:30 a.m. A fulland interesting programme will be presented. SPEAKERS PROF. H. H. WHETZEL New York State College of Agriculture PROF. A. LEITCH, Farm Survey Dept., O. A. C, Guelph PROF. L. CEASAR, O. A. C. Guelph, Ontario. DR. A. FARNCOMBE, Newcastle. Ont. JOS. COULSON, Newcastle, Ont. and others See Programmes for further details C. R. LOVEKIN, H. SIRETT, President. Secretary. JEWELRY FOR MEN should be characterized by quality, utility and distinctive design. That's why ours is so popular. WELL-DRESSED MEN appreciate ihe rich quality, the unique and original settings and designs, the good taste and air of refinement our,jewelry for men imparts. Come in and let us show you our stock. H. J. MAYHEW JEWELLER and OPTICIAN, COLBORNE As a Political Association Representative U. F. O. members from different parts of the County met in Colborne on Friday last and decided to apply for incorporation as the Northumberland United Farmers' Political Association, in order that they may legally assist financially and otherwise their candidate, whoever he may be, in the next election. Following are the provisional directors appointed to apply for the incorporation: President--F. W. Jones, Cramahe Secretary-- Bertram Hoskin, Haldi- Directors-^i.. W. Cassan, Seymour J. P.j. McAuley, Brighton Tp. Wm. C. Livingstone, Haldi- COMING EVENTS The Memorial Committee will hold tea in the Council Chamber on Saturday, Feb. 26th, from 4 to 6. Tea, Sandwiches and cake, 15c. Revival Services will be held in le Colborne Baptist- Church, beginning, Sunday, Feb. 20, 1921, conducted by the Pastor, L. H. Coles, assisted by Rev. E. Butcher of Brighton. The interest and sympathy of the community is much desired. All ill be heartily welcome. The Burns Comedy Co., will give their play, "Two Weeks in France", Colborne Opera House, Saturday Feb. 26th, together with 8 big vaudeville acts. Two and one-half hours of fun and amusement. No waiting between Acts. Come with the crowd. Popular prices, 30c and 55c. Show at 8 p.m. BOX SOCIAL AT SALEM The Littie Lake L.O.L., No. 903, are holding a Box Social at trie Salem School House on Friday evening, Feb. 25th, 1921. All are invited to come and have a good time. Also a good programme. Admiss-sion Free. 7-2x WiCKLOW-VERNONVILLE W. I. The Wicklow and Vernonville omen's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. John Usher, Wicklow, on Thursday, March 3rd, 1921, at 2.30 P.m. sharp. --- Key. j. Daley Is expected to speak on the work of the Children's Shelter, Port Hope. Subjects for discussion: "Living Life is more than' making a Liv-g", by Mrs. J. G. Finlay. "Kitchen Wavs and Wrinkles", by Mrs. * Usher. Programme committee. Mrs. S% Etcher and Miss F. Hall. Lunch will be served and every-le interested is cordially invited to attend. Florence E. Hall, Sec. ENGAGEMENTS Major and Mrs. H. W. Dudley, Newcastle, announce the engagement of their niece, Gladys E. Walton, to Mr. Harvey Charles Bonath-an son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Bonathaa, Newcastle, the marriage to take place early in March. _CARD_ OF THIANKS_ Mrs. Arthur Danford and Mrs. Hubert Miller wish to thank their friends and also the friends of Mrs. Cordon McDonald for their many acts ol of Colborne who took part }n the concert at Castleton last week, also Mr. Brown, tenor soloist, of Toronto. Net proceeds were $30.00. MRS. Ful ford Allen and family wish to express their sincere thanka to their friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and sympathy expressed during their unexpected bereavement in the loss of husband and father. AlTcflbir^SALES Thursday, March 10th, at 1 o'clock --Live stock, hay, grain, implements, of Mr. Justin Lapp, at his premises, Lot 26, Con. A, Haldimand Township. Usual terms. S. E. Robinson, Auctioneer. Thursday, March 10th, 1921, at 1 p.m. Mr. Justin Lapp will sell by public auction on his premises, Lot 26, Con. A., Township of Haldimand, live stock, hay, grain, implements, etc. Usual terms. S. E. Robin-Tuesday, March 8th, 1921, at 12.30 sale, of pure bred"* Holstein^cows! pm • b: d ( }\ 'i.i'e mu es and stal- and tmplem.-rts, of Mr. Alex Bryce, on his premises, Lot 3D, 'Con. 2, "The . LEEI'Ip--til Colborn sb. 21st, 1921, Eai ieias, aged 6 years, c ys--second son cf Uabeth Whitelaw Le