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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS THURSDAY, APRIL 21st, 1921 $2.00 a Year in Advance THE LATE G. M. PEEBLES The funeral of the late George , Milton Peebles, who died on Thurs-say, April 14th, 1921, was held on Saturday afternoon, 16th inst., and was largely attended by friends and acquaintances, as well as by a largi number of the Masonic craft. The funeral services were held ii Trinity Church by the Rector, thi Rev. Harold Snartt, assisted by the Rev. E. W. Pickford of Brighton^ and the Rev. T. J. O'Conor-Fentori ot Presqu'ile, a former Rector of Colborne. A full surpliced choir rendered impressive music. Mr. Fenton delivered the address, speaking very highly of deceased, as a man truly loyal to his King and Country, a devout member of the church, an enthusiastic and consistent member of the Masonic Craft, faithful to his friends, courteoos and cheerful in business and social affairs, and ever ready to aid in any The interment was made in Trin- •thy; th« Mi beautiful burial rch of England. onles were then ted by the District Deputy Master, Rt. Wor. Bro. F. C delivei THE LATE MAE MORGAN The funeral of Miss Mae Morgan, whose death occurred at Brighton under sad circumstances on Wednesday, April 13th, 1921, was held Friday afternoon. The services were held at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morgan, Colborne, on Friday afternoon, by the Rev. Mr. Tucker of Brighton and the Rev. R. A. Whattam of Colborne. The burial was in the Union Cemetery There was a very large attendance sympathizing friends and ac quaintances. A number of handsome floral tokens testified to the high esteem in which deceased was The Ensign says: "Brighton residents were much shocked and griev-to learn, about 5.30 on Wednesday afternoon, that Miss Mae Mor-one of the employees in the Standard Bank had been found in the bank, dead, as the result of a bullet wound in her head.' The coroner decided an inquest lecessary, as there could doubt, whatever, that in handling revolver, she herself d the wound--but just how could not be proven. Miss Morgan ras a very bright and popular girl, dghly respected by all who knew dressj* the grand | her and will be much m , and the cere- j Brighton circles. To the intimate 3 reading of the fnends and especially the family in Colborne a great measure of sym- 3 W. Brt us; H. J. . WN pathy is extended. nd OLDEST EX-WARDEN DEAD death TJolocti William F. Allen, J.P., the oldest son of Robert and I living ex-warden of the united coun-s. About thirty [ties of Northumberland and Durham, le with his parents ! passed away at the family residence, [e graduated from j "Drumralla"', Beech avenue, Bow-chool and attended i manville, Tuesday evening of last ;, securing a teach-!week in his 89th year, after some He taught school months of gradual decline in strength. Mr. Allen was one of the original directors of the Standard H Goodrich, now of Bank of Canada, and was on the the Colborne electric |hoard up to his death, attending the war muvhased about, fit-1 meetings regularly. He was also ago After a few years vice-president of the Ontario Loan & Mr. Goodrich's interest Savings Company, and a director of ice flone conducted the the Western Bank up to its absorp-business successfully. Deceased tion by the Standard. took an active interest in public af- - fairs, and, previous to taking over | Don't miss the bargains at the the street lighting contract, was for j One Cent Sale, April 28, 29, 30th, several years a member of Colborne Griffis' Rexall Drug Store "Council. In politics he was a Conservative. In fraternal circles he belonged to the A.O.U.W., the " the L.O.L.. and A.F. " short time and t bought ONTARIO GIVES DESISIVE VOTE AGAINST IMPORTATION OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS By a big majority has again voted for a "dry" Ontario, the majority will total at least 150,000 for the prohibition of the importation of intoxicating liquors. In Colborne, the voting went along quietly, the "dry" forces being the only ones active. A good vote polled and a majority of 290 given for temperance. The vote stood, 390 "Yes" and 100 "No". Cramahe Township is reported to have rolled up a majority of 700 for the "dry" column. DEATH OF MRS. A. MacDONALD The death occurred on Thursday, April 7th, 1921, at the family residence in Vernonville of Mrs. Alexander MacDonald, aged 67 years. Deceased was born in Colborne, and spent most of her girlhood in Prince Edward county, being before her marriage Miss Bertie Blakley. After her marriage, in 1878, she resided in HaldimaJnd township. Deceased had been in failing health the past winter, and on Easter Monday suffered two,strokes of paralysis, passing away on Thursday. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. C. A. Dezendorf, of Cobourg, with whom much sympathy is felt. . Deceased was a lady of fine character and sweet disposition. Interment took place on Saturday af-x>n in Vernonville Presbyterian cemetery, Rev. Mr. Bennie officiating at the house and cemetery. R.A.M., and" K.T. In these honoured by election to the ____offices In the gift of the several lodges, and at the time of hts death was Presiding Prteceptor oi Palestine Preceptory, Knights Tem plar, of Port Hope, as well as secretary of Colborne Masonic Lodge. Ho was Past D.D.G.M. of A.F.& A.M., and Past Dist. Supt. of R.A.M. All offices he filled witl enthusiasm and fidelity, as well as credit to himself and the respective orders. He was superintendent of Trinity Church Sunday School, and was kind to and enjoyed assoc-i;;ting with young children and contributing to their enjoyment. He leaves his wife, his mother, and three brothers and two sisters-William of Brockville, Samuel of Park River, N.D., Robert of Col borne, Mrs. G. R. Keys of London Ont., and Mrs. B. J. Waller of Col-Relatives and friends attending the funeral from a distance included Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Keys and daughter Willena of London, Ont., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Peebles, Mrs. Mc-Dougall, Mrs. Farrell, Mrs. Polly and Mr. Hannah of Brockvile, Mr. W. H. Smith. Deputy Sheriff, of Cobourg, Mr. George Waller, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Waller of Cobourg. Mr. James Tuck and Mr. Jock Robertson of Toronto, Mr. Ed. J. Wicks of Oshawa. Palestine Preceptory was represented by Sir Knights Harry Bailey, Wm. Noble, Coleman, Lingard and Johnson of Port Hope. AUCTION SALES THE LATE MRS. H. CARR At her home in the City of Toronto on Tuesday the 22nd day of March, 1921, Katherine •Baittisby Carr, widow of the late Harrison Carr, passed away after a brief but fatal attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Carr was born near Warkworth on the 15th day of February, 1S74, the daughter of the late James and Ellen Battisby. In the year 1S97, she was married to Harrison Carr who pre-deceased her on the 2nd of April, 1917; and became the mother of two daughters and one son.--Mrs'. A. Lome Reid of Niagara Falls, Miss Frieda, and Master Dewey of Toronto. The family became residents of Brighton where her husband was Principal of the Public School, a position which he held with much success for some years. He resigned this situation and moved to the City of Toronto, to engage in Life Insurance work. During her stay Mrs. Carr was well known in Brighton and was much respected by her many friends and acquaintances. She was of a very aright and cheerful disposition, a true friend and a good neighbor. The funeral services were held at her late home in Toronto. Interment took place at Wood's cemetery, Brighton. The burial services were conducted by the Rev. A. K. McLeod, a former pastor of the family.--Ensign. Saturday, April 23rd, 1921, at p.m.-- Valuable householi furnitun and effects of Miss Culver, at hei premises. King Street, Colborne No reserve as Miss Culver has soid her residence. Usual terms. D. Ednie, Auctioneer. Thursday, April 28th, 1921, at 1 p.m.-- Horses, cattle, hay, grain, farm machinery, etc., of Messrs. C & F. Slater, on the premises, Lot 31, Con. 9, Township of Cramahe,- three miles North of Castleton. Usual terms. Positively no reserve, ae the farm is sold. J. D. Ednie, Auctioneer. The Salvation Army Rescue Homes for th2 Fallen. Shelters for the Home'ess. Children's Homes. Court House Work. Prison Work. Hospitals and Dispensaries. Maternity Hospitals. Women's Industrial Homes. Summer Camps for Poor Children, Colonies for Lepers. Slum Corps. Navy and Mil'tary Homes. Working Girls' Hostels. Work Among the Heathen. YOUR SELF.-DENIAL GIFT will help carry on this Great Work. Officers of the Salvation Army will be calling on the citizens of Colborne shortly. W. PETERSON I Old friends and acquaint; Colborne, where she spent a good part of her life, were sorry to hear ot the sudden death on Thursday, April 7th, 1921, of Mrs. A. E. W. Peterson, after only two hours illness, at her home in Portland, Oregon. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Miss Marjorie, and three sons, Edward, Howard and Haiold; also three sister, Mrs. II. Bickford Wilson, M(sj E. Willoughby Matron of the Institute for the Deaf, Belleville, and Mrs. D.. Galbraith of Bowmanville, and a brother, Mr. John H. Willoughby of Pittsburg, Pa., Capt. Arthur G. Willoughby of Colborne is a nephew. Deceased was the late Hon. Dr. W. A. Wlllougj by. As a young woman know: Lucy Wlllotisnhy, ulie .» urnt- -nf ued member of Trinity Church arid of its choir. PERSONAL Dr. Harry Quinn, Brantford, spent 4 few days this week at the home of Mr. E. E. Mallory. ; Miss Marjorie McDonald left last week for Toronto to take a course in Shaw's Business College, j Mrs. S. Ferrier has returned to Toronto after visiting her parents, Br. and Mrs. M. McDonald. | Mr. Ed. Wicks of Oshawa was in Colborne on Saturday to attend the luneral of G. M. Peebles, with Masonic Lodge. , Mr. Jock Robertson of Toronto was p. Colborne last Saturday attending Hth the Masonic Lodge, the funeral if G. M. Peebles,. I Mr. Adam Henderson and daugh-pr Miss Rhoda Henderson, nurse-in-raining, Toronto, spent the week ind with his brother, Mr. A. Hen- Chas. B. Kirk left on Monday, p take his position for the season as irst mate on the Steamer Grant [orden, the largest freighter Treat Lakes. Among members of outside Masonic lodges attending the funeral on Sat-rday of G. M. Peebles, were the i.D.G.M., Rt. Wor. Bro. F. C. ioar of Bowmanville, Wor. Bros. H. lailey, Wm. Noble, Coleman, Lin-ard and Johnston of Port Hope. The name of Mrs. G. I. Merriman among the list of passengers an-ounced by the Port-of-Spain Gaz-tte of April 3rd, 1921, as having iiled for New York the evening ifore on the Trinidad Line Steam-, Maraval. Mrs. Merriman spent e winter at the home of her dau-hter, Mrs. J. B. Connell, at Port-•Spain, Trinidad. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Goulding Frederick, Mich., spent a few &ys vith his parents, Mr, Goulding, while on their ip, leaving' for home on via Toronto and Nla-S they will spend a few Goulding has a perma-ion as day operator on an Central Railway, at On Friday evening, April 15th, 1921, Colborne Masonic Lodge extended a cordial fraternal welcome to the District Deputy Grand Master, Rt. Wor. Bro. F. C. Hoar of Bow manville, who paid his official visit. A candidate was initiated, the work being very impressively exemplified by the W.M., Wor. Bro. C. A. Yule, and the officers of the Lodge The lecture on the tracing board by the J. W., Bro. Ed. Branigan, was also exceptionally well given. All the officers were highly complimented by the D.D.G.M., on their efficiency and mariner of exemplifying the work. At the close a pleasant hour was spent in the banquet hall, where refreshments were served, Rt. Bro. Hoar gave an instructive and interesting address on the riptural lessons contained in the ork of the third degree. Brief addresses were also given by Wor. J. W. Odell and Chas. L. Fetherston, W.M., of Cobourg. Broomfield, W.M., and C. L. Cryderman of Percy Lodge, the candidate, iBro. Frank Chesterfield, and others. COMING EVENTS BIRTHS NBLARICUM-- In Hilton y, April 1, 1921, to Mr. and Allan Vanblaricum, a son. lENNESSY -- In Colborne, on purday, April 9th, 1921, to Mr. : Mrs. Harry Hennessy, a daugh- MARRIAGES COLBORNE OPERA HOUSE ONE NIGHT ONLY Friday, April 22 ORIGINAL VERSION UNCLE TOM'S CABIN EVA -- TOPSY UNCLE TOM High-class Vaudeville POPULAR PRICES Not Moving Picture McDONALD-- At Vernonville, on Thursday, April 7, 1921, Bertie Blakley, beloved wife of Mr. Alexander McDonald, aged 67 years. "And They Gave Me a Medal For That."--Section Foreman J. E. Reid, of the C.N.R., has been awarded five merit marks "for prompt and intelligent action in setting misplaced joint on leg of a calf struck by engine, thereby saving animal's life and claim that company would have had i pay. SEEDS Garden and Flower Seeds in bulk TURNIP and MANGOLD FORMALDEHYDE For Treating Grain, etc. EVERY FARMER SHOULD USE IT! W. F. GRIFFIS _ OHLDING-- BURKE-- At Frederick, Mich., on Tuesday, April 12th, 1921, Clara Mae Burke and Mr. W. H. Leonard Goulding, (son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Goulding of Colborne) both of Frederick, Mich. HARVEY -- DINGWALL -- At "Bellevue", Colborne, on Thursday, April 14th, 1921, by the Rev. W. A. McKenzie, D.D., Mrs. Jemima Dingwall (formerly of Port Soy, Scotland) and Mr. Robert Harvey of Colborne. HARRIS-- HENNESSY-- In the Presbvterialn Church, Colborne, on April" 18th, 1921, at 2.30 p.m., by the Rev. Dr. McKenzie, Melville Redvers Harris of Gores Landing to Frances Hennessy, daughter of Mr. H. Hennessy of Colborne. Only immediate friends present. Look out for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Concert at Colborne Opera House. Remember the dates of the One Cent Sale, April 28, 29, 30, at Griffis' Drug Store. Don't forget the Mission Band Entertainment in the 3.S. Hail, hodist Church, on Friday. April 22nd, at 8 o'clock. The dancing pavilion at Little Lake will be open every Wednesday-evening, commencing March 30th. 1921. Ladies bring your baskets. All cordially invited. 12-4 Tea, Cake and sandwiches will be served at the Council Room, Colborne, Saturday afternoon, April 23rd, by the ladies of the Soldiers' Memorial Committee. Admission 15c. All invited. BASE BALL iterested in base ball to meet at the Council ;r Colborne, this Thin evening, 'at 8 o'clock, for the _ of re-orgajiizing the Colborne Ball Club for the seasi DEATHS Business is litera Are you busy; or an ling and growling? Very pleased indeed, was the large audience wrich greeted the Stirling talent on their appearance in Victoria Opera House, Colborne, on Wednesday evening, April 13th, 1921 when the play, "The Reward of Virtue," was presented by them in an exceedingly clever manner. Trie performers were Mrs. rialliwell, Mrs. Potts, Miss Gertrude Graham Messrs Sutcliffe, Luery, Cosbey, and Clute. Each one filled' their part in good style. Between acts, solos were given by Mrs. F. E. Mellow, Mrs. J. F. Wolfraim, and selections on the piano by Miss A. Duncan. Mrs. Frank Wilson playing the accompaniments for the singers. All were well receiwed. The performers were entertained by Miss E. J. Padginton while in Colborne. METHODIST CHURCH NOTES Next Sunday morning, our An-vml Reception Service will be held. . number are uniting with our church. Will any who have letters kindly place them in the pastor's hand previous to the Service. The studies in our Adult Bible Class are along the lines of Christian teaching relative to Capital and Labor. They should interest every Next Sunday the lesson subject will be Poverty and Wealth. " ai. 5:8-10. Amos. 8: 4-7. Luke i: 19-25. The Subject for the evening service will be the '|Sin of Ingratitude." Everybody welcome. GAS SAVING DEMONSTRATION Next Saturday, April 23rd, at ■ 'clock, at Colborne Driving Park ,-ill be given a practical demonstration of the G. M. Gas Vaporizer. By the use of this attachment to an automobile from 25 per cent to 50 per cent of gas is saved in running, more power and speed to your car at times, car runs smoother, and carbon troubles are reduced to a minimum. Will last life of the car. Can be installed in a few minutes. Will pay for itself in three weeks' running of car. All automobile owners and any others interested are iirvited to at-:nd the demonstration next Saturday afternoon. CARD OF THANKS Ir. Wesley Hall and family wish express their heartfelt thanks to the many friends and neighbours who so promptly and willingly helped to save their property dur- ng the fire which destroyed thei.'. ■esidence last Sunday. Mrs. G. M. Peebles, Mrs. E. A. Peebles, and the sisters and brothers of the late G. M. Peebles, wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for their many kindnesses during his long aifliction and for expressions of ympathy at the time of his death. "Th House of Qt WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF --TIE PINS --CUFF LINKS --BROOCHES --BAR PINS --NECKLETS --RINGS "Gifts That Last" H. J. MAYHEW'S Jeweller. Colborne Oj ality" ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR The first regular business meet-ig of Colborne Chapter, No. 82, O.E.S., was held last Monday even-Several canditates were initiated. The officers exemplified the degree very creditably, although practically all of them are nev. in the order. Sister Modeland, Grand Electa, and sister Barrow, p'.W.M., of Belleville, were welcome visitors. Both congratulated the Chapter on excellent' manner in which the business and the work of the degree had been done. The first and third Mondays in each month have been selected for the regular meetings of the Chapter. WESLEY HALL'S HOUSE BURNS Last Sunday, about noon, the house just North of Salem owned and occupied by Mr. Wesley Hall, was destroyed by fire, caused It is thought from a defective chimney, which was used for the first time since Mr. Hall occupied the place. The blaze had gained so much head-under the roof before discovered and help had arrived that it was check it, so that et were all put into saving tho contents. While most of the furni-was saved, Mr. Hall and family practically all their clothing, There were small HARVEY--DINGWALL A quiet wedding took place at 'Bellevue", the residence of Miss McTavish, Colborne, oa Thursday afternoon, April 14th, 1921, when the Rev. W. A. McKenzie, D.D., united in marriage Mrs. Jemima Dingwall (formerly of Port Soy, Scotland) and Mr. Robert Harvey of Colborne. Aflier refreshments were served, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey lefl for their future home, just North of Colborne. The Brighton School Board has re-engaged W. Bellamy, B.A.,^ as Principal of the High School at a salary of $2400. Miss Margaret J. Hinds has been re-engaged as assistant at a salary of $1600. Mr. Bellamy thus getting an increase ot $400, and Miss Hinds an increase of $100, after their first year's work Srighton High School. Spring v :he and i sthma. Templeton's Capsules and RAZ-MAH for asthma recognized standard remedies for these troubles. Sold by W. F. Griffis. ; week Mr. R. Terry sold his to Mr. A. R. Lawson of Toronto. Mr. Terry has purchased a home in Brighton where he expects move his family in a few weeks. The undertaking equipment and business of the late G. M. Peebles. Colborne, has been purchased by Quinn of Castleton, who will conduct the business here. License Inspector Goodrich was in Bowmanville on Tuesday, where a doctor from that town Was fined for selling liquor contrary to the Ontario Temperance Act. Wm. G. Potts, who is moving to Cobourg, has sold his residence on Toronto street, Colborne, to Mr. John S. Hodgens. The Misses Culver have sold their residence on King street, Coiborno. to Mr. James .T. Joslin.