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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS THURSDAY .SEPTEMBER 22nd, 1921 $2.00 a Year in Advance METHODIST CHURCH NOTES Good congregations at the services last Sunday, and also at the Sunday School encouraged our teachers. However, we are anxious to secure a full attendance of our people. We appeal for the presence at the house of God of every person who can be there. Holdays are over. Subjects for next Susday : morning, Tokens of Immortality: even-4 ing. Honesty in 1921. Everybody vill WICKLOW >et you at Colborne, Fail- day, Sept. 2i Congratulations to Mr. and \ Chas. Sleeman jr., Cobourg on arrival of a son. Mrs. Sleeman formerly Miss Mary Turpin of this place. Mr. and Mrs. John Usher have re turned from an extended mot'.r trii to Toronto, London, Niagara Falls and other points. Mr. Floyd Bilcox of Toronto is at Mrs. Andrew Peters and son o: Salem are visiting her sister Mrs. J. W. Nobles. Mrs. R. H. Judd is spending a weel in Toronto. The Orchestra of the Methodist Sunday School Cobourg, assisted the Rally Day Services held in the Methodist Church here on Sunday afternoon, while Mr. Harrison, Supt. of the Cobourg Methodist Sunday School gave an address. A large congregation proved an appreciativ audience . Tea was served to th guests before their departure fo Centreton to assist, in the evening Service there. Mr. and Mrs. John Wait spent Monday at Gore's Landing. We are glad to say Mr. Jack W« son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wells of this place, who has been seriously ill in Cobourg Hospital, slowly improved . Mr. Jim Wilson of Detroit isa. guest of his mother Mrs. Margaret The funeral of the late Mrs. Frank Wait was held on Saturday and largely attended. Besides her Mr. John Wait she is survived by her five grandchildren, Messrs. Harry,' Fred, and William, Bertha and thew Wait to all of whom we extend our sympathy. Our school children are busy preparing for the School Fair to be held DUNDONALD We are going to Colborne, Fair day, Sept. 28th. The School Fair for Cramahe will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24th, at Dundonald in the field belonging to Monroe Dudley, West of his residence. Refreshments will be served by the Ladies' Aid who will also conduct a sale of aprons etc. Mr. R. D. Purdy of Edmonton Alberta was calling on old friends here on Wednesday and Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Mutton of Hilton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wright. Mrs. J. J. Mutton and daughter Hazel of Hilton spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Dunnett. Mrs. L. Eddy entertained the Ladies Aid last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Mutton and Master Averil spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Mutton. Mr. Walter Chesterfield left on Tuesday for Barrie and Bracebridge Fairs where he will act as Judge of horses. MORGANSTON Mrs. Tuttle is no better at time of writing, and Mrs. F. Morgan has carbuncle on her arm. Are you going to the Fair, is question of the day. Miss Steamburg, our clerk, left Monday for Picton, where she has position in a large store, near 1 mother's home. Mrs. T. O'Grady is in Peterborough for treatment. A large number from here attended the anniversary services at Norham on Sunday night. Municipal tax rates throughout On( arlo are generally higher than last year Acton's rate is 47 mills, Mimico' rate is 51 mills, Weston's 57, and oi school section in York township has rate of 67 mills, of which 35 is school 5000 bbls Apples! Wanted-- Spies, Baldwins, Russets, Greenings, Wealthy, Mcintosh Reds-Will buy Good Grceards-- Gnes, Twos, Domestics and Number Threes Stat» quantities with full particulars. A. B. APPLEBY COBOURG, ONT. P.O. Box 525. Phone 485. COLBORNE SCHOOL BOARD Will Discuss Consolidated School and New High School Building The regular meeting of the Colborne Union Board of Education was held in the Council Room, Colborne, on Monday evening, Sept 19th, 1921, at 7.30 p.m. Trustees present: H. J. Mayhew, hairman; F. M. Brintnell. W. A. Seed, F. C. Morrow, S. D. Dudley, F. P. Strong, A. E. Donaghy, H. Gale. H. S. Keyes, Rev. D. R. Clare. I The payment of the following accounts was confirmed and authorized: C. M. Strong, coal........$493.10 F. J. Smith wood, glass, etc. 37.51 H. J. Mayhew, repairing clock 2.00 J. H. Goulding, extra work.. 12.00 W. O. Bundy. sundry supplies 9.48 Communications were read from: Secretary of the Ontario School Trustees' and Ratepayers' Association, giving notice of a meeting to be held about the middle of October, of a Committee of the Executive to consider problems that have arisen on account of the campaign carried on by the Teachers' Federation for a higher schedule of salaries, etc., and to receive suggestions that will help to secure the heartiest co-operation between the School Boards and the staffs of our Educational Institutions. The Schultz Brothers Co., Brantford, enclosing catalogue of Sectional School Buildings, for use of schools requiring additional accomodation. Both of above received and placed on file. A petition was read from five of the unsuccessful candidates who wrote at the recent Departmental Examinations at Colborne High School, stating that they were at a loss.to know why they failed in subjects in which they felt confident they were capable of passing, and requesting that the Board insist upon the several papers being returned to Colborne that they might have the opportunity and satisfaction of personally reviewing them. On motion, a letter written to one ot the students by the late Principal, was read, in which the above suggestion was made. A copy of said letter was ordered to be placed on file, and further discussion was deferred until a future date. After some discussion, a -motion carried, receiving and placing the. petition on file. ^ An amendment by *,?essrs. Clare, and Donaghy, "That the"' petition ot s be returned and that the chairman advise them to refer' the matter to the Education Department for consderation", was lost. The new Principal of the High j School, Mr. Kennedy, addressed the.. Board, upon request. He stated that he school had 70 students in attend-mce and that all had settled down | to their studies very satisfactorily and j seemed intent on progressing. He I well pleased with the work of istant, Miss Mitchell. Kennedy asked for some additions to the H. S. j equipment, and was authorized to expend up to $75.00 for same. Peebles, Principal of the I Public School, made a request for! maps and other equipment; for the rooms of the Public School. I A grant of $50.00 was authorized fori this. .t a' previous meeting the Rev. R. Clare gave notice of motion re establishment of a Consolidated School. He therefore moved, seconded by Mr. Seed, That we invite the j Department of Education to send a representative to meet our Board and discuss matters relative to consolidation, and that the\ Secretary be instructed to invite the Trustees of other Sections to meet us at the same time to discuss this subject, and also to secure information re new High School building." The motion carried. 5H,P the Colborne base ball team Northumberland League champii ship and the trophy donated by Salm Clarke. M.P.P., by defeating the Harwood nine in the final game jit Castleton on Wednesday ait"™" Score 15 to 11. Batteries--Colborne,, Allan and Douglas Mayhew; Harwood, kery, Hogg, and Down "The Colborne team fielded spl< didly. Casey Myles at short: Joe Reid at third base made seveil brilliant plays in stopping seveml hot liners and effectively throwing to first, where W. Eckstein did good :ovle <pleii-i and CLARKE--MARTIN St. John's church, Bowmanvill was the scene of a pretty autun wedding on Saturday afternoon, whj Helen Rhea, second daughter of and Mrs. W. H. Martin, Concess street, Bowmanville, becar bride of Capt. Harold F. Clarke, London, formerly manager Standard Bank, Grafton. The vice was conducted by Rev. Geraj Clarke, curate of St. AugustinJ church, Toronto, cousin of the gn> assisted by Rev. C. P. Muirhe rector of St. John's church. Durin the signing of the register Mrs. AIv" Simpson, of Guelph, sang "Still ; Night." The bride wore a charmi^ gown of white kitten's ea veiled in georgette, with Chanti lace, and a long court train, with ver shoes and stockings. Her veil was held in place by a croj orange blossoms, and was worn the face, and her shower bouquet sunset roses. Mrs. Donald Ca well, of Appleton, was matron of hd and Miss Mabel Henderson, , maid of honor. The flower j was Miss Margaret Burgoyne, onto, niece of the bride. Capt. tu H. Rickard, B.A. of Toronto. ELasisfl the groom, and the ushers were Mj J. Raymond, of Montreal, and Cap A. E. McGregor, of Toronto. 1 Canada's Youngest Star j Arlie Marks i At the OPERA HO' FAIR NIGH Wednesday, Sept. 28th PERSONAL Mrs. Ingersoll of Thornbury hai been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. L Bailey. Misses Dorothy Dudley and Dora Philp are attending-Peterboro Norma! School. Mr. C. R. Cowie of Iroquois Falls, Ont., is spending his holidays with his family here. Mr. Fred Tucker of Toronto spending his holidays at the home of his uncle, Mr. John Delaney. Mr. C. S. Strong of Toronto visited his brother, Mr. F. P. Strong, here this week, while going through on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Max MacGregor and child, who have been spending the summer with her mother. Mrs. A. M. Branscombe, have returned to Brantford. During nearly a half century in the ministry, Elder D. Prosser of Newmarket has married 1579 couples and sent them on their road rejoicing. Elder Prosser may be truly termed Newmarket's "Marrying parson."-- Mr. James Thorne, the popular G.T.R. agent at Colborne, is away i two weeks' holiday, and is accompanied by Mrs. Thorne. His duties are being attended to by Mr. 3. Dorion, who looked after the busisess last year while Mr. Thorne away on sick leave. BIRTHS COMING EVENTS Colborne Fair, Sept. 28th, 1921. MELLOW--In Colborne, on Saturday, Sept. 17th, 1921, to Mr. and Mrst Fred E. Mellow, a daughter.--Eleanor Elizabeth. MATTHEWS--In Colborne, Thursday, September 22nd. 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Matthews, twins-- son and daughter. CARD OF THANKS MRS. J. A. LEMON AND HAROLD wish to thank the friends of Colborne and vicinity for their many many acts of kindness during Mr. Lemon's long illness; also for the kindness and sympathy shown at the time of their bereavement. AUCTION SALES THURSDAY, SEPT. 29th, 1921, at 1 -Valuable high grade and pure cattle, norses, sheep, hogs, grain, machinery, etc., of Mr. , McCallum, on the premises, 4 miles North-East of Colborne. No reserve, as the farm is sold. Usual terms. Geo, O. Tice, Auctioneer, Bellevi.le. Phone 568. Good music, Fair day, Colborne, by Cobourg Citizens' Band and Ladies' Concert Band. The Ladies' Aid of Colborne Methodist Church will serve lunch on the grounds during the Fair. Arlie Mark's Concert Company in opera house, Colborne, Fair night, Sept. 28th, under the auspices Colborne Agricultural Society. Benson's Big Midway at Colborne Fair, Sept. 28th. Big Ferris wheel and Merry-Go-Round, Whip, Nasca's Boyed Italian Band, anc: Big Freo Acts. The Ladies' Aid of Trinity Church ill hold their annual bazaar and tea in the fire Hall, Colborne, on Thurs-ly, Dec. 1st, 1921. The ladies of the War Memorial Committee intend putting on a "tag day" on Sept. 28th, the second day of Colborne Fair, for the purpose of raising funds to fix up iiround the memorial in Victoria Park and to install electric lights there. TRINITY CHURCH Services on Sunday next, will be Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Evening service at 8 o'clock instead of 7. Archd. Davidson will be at both ser- To Our Readers: The Express is a day late and also short of local reading matter owing to our typesetting machine and other machinery being forced to remain idle from Wednesday noon until Friday tf.m., in consequence of a break in the town electric service vice. The damage was caused by the lightning of Wednesday a.m., and was of such a nature that it could not be located until Friday a.m., although several men were carefully hunting for the trouble all that time. NOTICE WHEN AT COLBORNE FA1 R Do Not Fail to Visit THE LOVELY EXHIBIT "IP' --of-- ART PHOTOGRAPHY AN ANNUAL GATHERING A family gathering met at the home of Mrs. A. Peters, Morganston, on Thursday Sept. 15th, 1921,. About ten-thirty, they began to arrive with their well tilled" baskets.' Dinner was served on the lawn, after which they returned to the parlor, where two volins and piano, which were awaiting them, rendered lovely music. The afternoon was spent in music, singing, and toasts. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs, »Johji Kellogg and his brother- Byron of Grafton, Mr. and Mrs. Piatt Kellogg and their son Everett, M. and Mrs. Bert Wnters, Mrs. Andy Waite of Vernonville, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bloomfield of Warkworth, Mrs. Chancy Dingman of Cramahe Hill, Mrs. David Glover of Morganston, and Mr. Edward Peters of Castleton. A pleasant afternoon was spent. About four o'clock, they all left for their respective homes. * GRAFTON FARMERS' CLUB Grafton Farmers' Club will hold their regular meeting in the Club Room, Grafton, os Thursday evening, Sept. 29th, at 8 p.m. A good alt-tendance is requested. G. Finlay, C. A. Bradley, Pres. 5-1. Sec.-' t Posi Menzies Appointed to Import-Roy* Bank of Canada The News takes great pleasure in congratulating J. H. Menzies, one of Red Deer's former citizens and Alder-, on his promotion to the position of Supervisor of the Royal Bank of Canada for Alberta, the highest position in the gift of the Bank in this provnee, with fifty branches in Alberta' under his supervision. Mr. Menzies has a large circle of friends in this district, secured through his efficient and able management of the Northern and Northern Crown Banks in Red Deer. He always took a keen interest in everything pertaining to the interests of this city and district, and the Royal Bank is fortunate in having so able a conversant with conditions in this province, at their head. r. Menzies' (advancement has been very rapid. He left Red Deer in 1912, and went to Regina to take charge of the Bank there. He was later appointed inspector of Saskatchewan branches of the Royal ink, which had in the meanwhile absorbed the Northern Crown Bank. _ . was afterwards promoted to tho inspectorate office at Montreal and appointed from there to his present position, being one of the youngest nen in Canada to hold such an mportant office.--Red Deer, Alberta. Slews. Mr. Menzies is a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Larke of Colborne, his acquaintances here will be pleased to hear of his promotion. Cramahe, Dundonald, Sept. Murray, Wooler, Sept. 27. Seymour, Campbellford, Sept Brighton, Hilton, Sept. 30. Hello, Folks! Don't Fail to see me in Oliver Morasco's Success "THE BRAT" ALSO BIG ACTS OF VAUDEVILLE Don't Forget to hear 'Jerry Gosling" in the ';01d Fashioned Mother," at Castleton Town Hall, Fair night, Sept. 23rd. SOMETIMES it's a question, how to serve various foods in an appetizing manner. OUR CUT GLASS clean, brilliant and sparkling, makes any table viand look attractive. Come in and see how many useful dishes for serving salads, fruits', nuts, jellies, olives, almonds, etc., we can show you. H. ^J. MAYHEW Jeweller. Colborne Optician U. F. O. CONVENTION A meeting of the U. F.,0. Political Association of Northumberland County will be held at the Town Hall, Warkworth -mwm Tuesday, Oct. 4th,? 1921 At 1.30 P.M. For the purpose of Selecting a Candidate for the coming Election of Members for the House of Commons of Canada SEVERAL PROMINENT SPEAKERS are expected F. W. JONEs, Pres. i THOS. HGSKIN, Sec. Notice to Fruit Growers and Dealers: The Ontario Government Demonstration Cold Storage Station, Brighton, Ontario, is now in operation. Fruit Growers and Dealers are urged to consider the opportunity now open to them in placing apples in Cold Storage. Charges :--- Barrels, 15e per month, 40c for season. Boxes, 5c per month, 15c for season. Prices on other packages and commodities on application. Inspection invited. Visitors always welcome. HON. MANNING DOUGHERTY Minister of Agricuiti re Keep Green Their Memory. Canadian fathers and mothem whose song were laid hi soldM gTa?e§ 6f the Garrison ChurchyariL Shorncliffe, Eng., will find comfqsf in the fact that the entire distrM holds an annual flower memorSt service to commemorate the Canadians who died at ShornciiJfe. English flowers attended this year1* service and placed their tributes oh the graves. Local governing bodies, clubs and associations were represented and sent floral tokens. The ceremony opened with the singing ot "The Maple Leaf" by the children and afterwards addresses were given by" the mayois of Folkestone aijff Hythe. Among the "noted assembly-were many people whom returned men will remember for their hospitality to the C.E.F. They included: The Mayor Wood of Folkestone, Deputy .Mayor Sir Stephen Penfold, Aid. <?. Spurgen, the Mayoress (Mrs. Wood), Lady Penfold, Town Clerk Kldson, Town Sergeant Chadwick, Mayor Twopeny of Hythe, Deputy Mayor Price of Hythe, Councillors Tun-bridge, Col. Osborn, Rev. Mr. Mac-pherson, G. C. Walton, Rev. H. D, and Mrs. Dale of Hythe, and Mr. H. Palmer, the organizer. There were detachments of men from the M.G.0. (cavalry), 14th Brigade, R.F.A., and the M.G.C. The band of the Machine Gun Corps played. Soloman's Temple, is believed to-day by many sa-s that the Old Testament description ef Solomon's temple was written by the Jews after their return from the captivity, with the memory of the real splendors of Babylon fresh In their minds, says Anstruther Mackajr, writing in the Atlantic Monthly. It is possible that the actual temple was a simple place of worship. If it had been otherwise, it is hardly possible that no remains of it would be visible to-day, seeing that the temples or Egypt, which are so much older, remain, in some cases, almost in toto. lived quite Freddie's Little Freddie's mother near the railway and i____„ day that the King passed'that way his, way to Balmoral; and every-i was eager to get a glimpse ot the royal train. - Freddie was lucky and saw it, and then he asked his mother where the King was going to. "He's going to his other big house, dearie," said his mother. Freddie was deep in thought for a moment, then lie burst out: "Oh, mjumniie, how did1 he get the other-people out?"--Spare Moments. " EXPRESS ADDS BRING RESULTS.