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66th Year THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1932 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U.S.A. COLBORNE SCHOOL BOARD Report of High School Inspectors Highly Satisfactory Regular meeting of Colborne Board Oi Education, held Monday, Oct. 17th, 1932. ^Present--C. M. Finkle, chairman, H. Gale, W. G. Grant, E. Quinn, D. C. Peebles, H. S. Keyes, H. J. Coyle, A. E. Donaghy, J. F. Wilson. The two Inspectors, who visited the Colborne High School recently, ported all satisfactory. The following accounts were High School G. M. Peebles Estate, lights .. 4.16 Fublic Utilities, water rates .. 12.50 W. F. Griffis, atlases, stencil coupons, arid supplies ..... 8 Corp'n Colborne wood........ 18 Public School G. M. Peebles Estate, lights .. 4.76 Public Utilities, installing system and water rates ...... 38.70 W. F. Griffis, supplies ....... 9.85 Corp'n Colborne, wood ...... 80.25 M. F. Ames, fee for Ratepayers' and Trustees' Asociation .. 5.00 The finance committee was authorized to ask for offers and to purchase coal for schools. CRAN DM OTHERS' DAY IN THE CASTLETON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Castleton Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Ed. Partridge. There was a large attendance. The meeting opened with the President, Miss Bowditch, in the chair. The opening ode was sung. .Minutes of last meeting read and approved. There was some business to discuss, and the report from the Sunshine Committee by Miss Eleanor Wolfraim-Mrs. Jack Stillman and Miss Eleanor Wolfraim were appointed as delegates to the Belleville Convention. The programme was then handed over to Mrs. Wolfraim. The first number was a chorus by the grandmothers, which was enjoyed by everyone. Then came the very interesting paper, "The Best Age of Women," by Mrs. N. Gaffield, end it sure was interesting and enjoyed by everyone. Current Events, read by Mrs. Floyd Harnden. Another interesting -talk by Miss Pomeroy, on "Grandmother." Everyone is always glad to hear Miss Pomeroy. Solo, Mrs. Harry Isaac. Historical Research, by Mrs. William Tait. Paper, "Education 50 years ago," by Mrs,. Wallace Bush, it was interesting about education in grandmother's day. Solo, Mrs, Max Harnden. Reading, Evelyn Quinn. This ended the programme, and the meeting was handed over to the President. The Roll Call was answered by "My Birthplace." There was a contest for the grandmothers in setting up a sock. First prize was won ty Mrs. Wallace Bush; second prize, Mrs. N. Gaffield. There were four entered the contest. The exhibit this month was "Pioneer Relics," and they were very interesting. The meeting closed with singing, "God Save the King," after which lunch wa.s served. As it was "Grandmothers' Day" there was a change made in the lunch. They served maple syrup, Johnny cake and cookies. November meeting, "Peace Day," will be held at the home of Mrs. N. Gaffield. Everyone welcome. PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTESTS NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY The following are the dates of the public speaking contests in the County this yeaT:--■ Oct. 20--Colborne, at Colborne. Oct. 24--Murray Twp., at Wooler. Oct. 26--^Hamilton Twp., at Cold Springs. Oct. 27--South Monaghan Twp. Centreville. Oct. 28--'Campbellford at Campbellford. Nov. 2--Cramahe Twp., at Castleton. Nov. 3.--Brighton Village, at Brigh- Nov. 4--Hastings, at Hastings. Nov. 7.--Alnwick Twp. at Roseneath Nov. 8--Haldimand Twp., at Centre- Nov. 9.-wPercy Township at Warkworth. Nov. 10--Seymour Twp., at Campbellford. Nov. 14--Brighton Twp., at Hilton. Nov. 18--Final County Championship contest at Campbellford. The rules of the competition are: -- 1. Length of speeches, 3 to utes; if longer or shorter, will be imposed at the discretion of the judges. 2. Prompting and notes are not debarred, but penalty for using such will be at the discretion of the judges. A more satisfactory method of carrying on the judging will be used this An. attempt should be made in each school to have the school's representatives to the township contest chosen at a social evening at which all the people of the section should be urged 1o attend. FINED AT COBOURG Cobourg, Oct. 16.--Pleading guilty to a charge of operating a dice game at Roseneath Fair and inducing D. Clarey to stake money on the result, James Bard, a travelling fair-man, was fined $20 and costs, amounting in all to $30, when he appeared before Magistrate Floyd in police court Saturday morning. He was arrested by Provincial Constable W. J. Carey. MRS. BENJAMIN DRINKWALTER Cobourg, Oct. 16.--An old resident of Haldimand Township, Mrs. Drink-Walter, died yesterday at the home home of her brother, George Bayes. She had reached eighty-eighth year. Ker husband, Benjamin Drinkwalter, predeceased her. Mrs. Drinkwalter, 'before her marriage, was Martha E. Eayes. The funeral was held from the home of her brother, . with a public service in Eddystone Baptist Church. Three cows, owned by Fred Brown, Hope Township farmer, were poisoned on Monday by persons unknown, and Provincial Constable W. J. Carey is investigating. Brown found the cattle in a stupor, Monday, and summoned a veterinary, who diagnosed the condition as caused by poison. The farmer is unable to account for any motive for the poisoning. A CHURCH BROADENS OUT Church people of the old type must have rubbed their eyes when they read the report of a special committee of the United Church of Canada on "The Meaning and Responsibilites of Christian Marriage," submitted to the General Council at Hamilton on Thursday. In brief, the report endorsed the practice of birth control, the ;e of divorced persons, and ;e by civil contract. -- St. ! Times-Journal. SUCCESSFUL EUCHRE ere was a good attendance at the of the weekly euchies, held Wed-ay evening, in the Eastern Star s, and a very pleasant evening spent. Atter the games, dainty t Express Office. Chj&*~ Sold at 9 5-16 Cents Belleville, Oct. 15th,-- At to-day's meeting of the Belleville Cheese Board 638 boxes white were boarded; 445 boxes sold at 9 5-16 cents, and 193 boxes were refused. THANKFULNESS God and I have a partnership, Of the hills purple misted I have The star #t the pine's crest and ti Little Bear, The flicker's yell, defiant and gay. To all lovely things a claim I lay, For beauty is mine, since the spicy ™1 «na Keys and Mr ^JW«1« Miss Jean Snelgrove assistant in the Colborne Post Office. IMr. and Mrs. W. C. Potter and children visited his relatives at Moscow on Sunday. and Mrs. G. R. Keys, pint Our beauty-craving hearts. And when I say the world is mine, I mean, God gives me leave To love the flicker, the wind's lov whine; And he gives me grace to believe That the glory of dawn and sunset glow, The swish of wavelets breaking low The beauty and ecstacy of living sc Is God. Evelyn M. Crews. Trenton, 1932. Cobourg, Oct. 12.--An open verdict, was returned by a coroner's jury investigating the death of Lyle Naylor, Milton, who died on August 30th, following a motor accident. The jury urged that trucks be con> pelled to carry more adequate lighting, in case of forced night parkin? on the highway. Naylor was passei ger in a car driven by his sister, Hem . which ran into the rear of a truck near Cobourg on August 14th. John Gourlie, Roehampton Avenue, Toronto, testified his truck had brok-tn an axle and while he was waiting for the parts to come from Toronto, the accident occurred. The truclc lights were burning and he was flagging traffic with a lighted lantern, spent Sunday with friends in Toronto. (Master Elwood Rice, Oshawa, is spending a few weeks with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Argyle Rutherford. Mrs. Irene Foster and brother, Mr. H. Shannon, of Barrie, were guests test week of Mr. and Mrs. R. Mc- iMr. and Mrs. L. C. Dunn and Mrs. Glenson Smith of Brockville called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Keys recently. - Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rowsome and children, accompanied by Miss Clara Eyre and Miss Verna Brock, spent Sunday with relatives at Athens. IMr. J. Geo. Keyes of Rochester, N. Y„ called on his cousin, H. S. Keyes, Thursday morning on his way to Warkworth to visit his sisters, Miss Tillie Keyes and Mrs. John Wood, at the latter's home. Miss Vera MoCracken underwent an operation for appendicitis at Belleville General Hospital last Monday, and her many friends will be pleased to know her condition is reported quite satisfactory, at time of gomg to press, . Thursday morning. Miss Ada Chatter-Ism, Reg.N., is special nurse in attend- AUCTION SALES -by-- OSCAR C. MORGAN, Auctioneer, Brighton, Ontario. Monday, October 24th, 1932, at 1 p.m. sharp.--Auction sale of entire farm stock, hay, grain and implements, the property of Mr. Harper Peister, Brighton-Camipbellford Highway, 1 mile north of Codrington. Usual terms. Hay and grain cash. 42-lx ONCE FAMOUS HOSTELRY FALLS BEFORE WRECKERS Belleville, Oct. 19th.--Once famou-throughout Ontario, or Upper Canada, the Anglo-American Hotel is being torn down to make way for modern buildings. The building was one of the oldest buildings in Belleville and was built just before the Fenian raid? i Saturday, October 29th 1932 at 1 p. of 1866. Timothy Holbrook became th- j m. sharp--Household'effects, horse, first proprietor, and the building garden, implements, etc., the prop-1 r •:. T. Tni pin, on th AUCTION SALES ROBINSON, Auctioneer, Colborne, Ont. ihanged was', closed in Darnel Coyle 191-6. Of the sevei the Advertisements are your pocket book editorials. They interpret the ■enchandise news. The High School Concert and Play - will be presented at- VICTORIA OPERA HOUSE, COLBORNE Friday, October 28th, 1932 The following cast will present W. S. Gilbert's famous Irish play TOM COBB - or -FORTUNE'S TOY Colonel O'Fipp, an Irish adventurer, Arnold Olmstead Tom Cobb, a young surgeon..........Don Massey Whipple, a young surgeon .............Jack Seed Matilda O'Fipp, the Colonel's daughter . . Reta Grant Members of a Romantic Family-Mr. Effingham .......... Wm. Griffis Mrs. Effingham .... Margaret Peebles Bulstrode Effingham . . Gordon Adams Caroline Effingham, Rosemary Robertson Biddy.............................Norma Arkles Footman.............................Jim Coyle Musical Selections, Fancy Dancing, Drills Lantern Slides of School Activities, will add to the interest of the programme Admission: Reserved Seats 50c; Rush Seats 35c & 25c Sale of reserved seats starts Oct. 11, rush seats Oct 18 C. M. FINKLE, Chairman of the Board. JACK SEED, Pre F. J. SMITH, Secretary. H. S. L. S. CAR DIVES INTO RIVER FIVE CHILDREN DROWN Driver of Packed Auto Blames Steering Gear Failure--Parents all Escape Glen Miller, Ont., Oct. 17th.--Five children died in the murky waters of the Trent River, near here, to-day, when an automobile driven by George Cronkwright, of Glen Miller, plunged into the deep stream after striking several posts on the bank. Five others were saved. The dead are: Keith Cronkwright, son of George Cronkwright, owner and driver of the Alice, Eunice, Gladys and Shirley Wickens. The saved: Mr. and Mrs. George Cronkwright. Mr. and .Mrs. Archie Wickens, parents of four of the dead children. Arnold Cronkwright. Returning from Holiday Returning from a holiday trip to "The Ridge" where they had been visiting the farm of William Nicholson, the party smashed through a barrier and dropped into six feet of water. Archie Wickens was badly cut about the hands in a mad scramble for safety in which he broke the windows of the car and helped the rest of the party to shore. According to the police, the car bad travelled 25 yards along the wrong side of the road before starting its fatal dive. It then hit a fence post, caromed against a telephone pole, just scraped two more fence posts and then smashed into the depths of the stream. The acicdent occurred about 6.15 this morning and police were on the scene a few minutes later. COMING EVENTS I On Thursday evening, October 20th, If 32, the Ladies' Aid of Sharon Church will hold a Chicken Pie Supper Served from 6 o'clock. Adults 40c, children 20c. TO VOTE ON MONEY BY-LAWS On Monday, November 14th, 1932, the votes of the property owners will be taken on the By-Laws authorizing the issue of $15,000.00 debentures for the purchase of and rehabilitation of the electrical distribution system In Colborne; also the By-Law providing foi increase of interest Tate on $10,000.00 unsold debentures In connection with the water works, and at the same time to increase the amount cf debentures to $15,000.00, the addition of $5,000.00 being required to finish paying for the installatlo]__ A Fowl Supper will be held at Dundonald Church Hall, Tuesday, Nov, 1st, 1932. Supper from 6 p.m. Ad-mission 35c and 20c. A good program to follow. The Young People's Presbytery are holding a convention at the United Church, Colborne, on Friday afternoon, at 2.30. Supper served at 5.30; admission to supper 25c and 35c. Evening session at 7.30. No charge for meetings. All made welcome. Friday, October 28th, 1332-- High School entertainment in Victoria Opera House, Colborne. Gilbert's frmous play, "Tom Cobb, or Fortune's Toy." Musical selections, fancy dancing, drills, lantern slides of school activities, etc. See advt. UNITED CHURCH, COLBORNE In the absence of the Pastor, Rev. Wpi. Sterling, who is conducting Anniversary Services at Vernonville, Rev. A. J. Terrill, B.A., of Grafton, will occupy the pulpit of the United Church next Sunday, October 23rd. EUCHRES Colborne Chapter No. 82, O. E. S., will hold a series of Euchres commencing Wednesday evenirg, October ISth, 1932. These will be held in the Chapter Rooms, Coyle Block, Colborne, and will continue each Wednesday until further notice. Very good prizes are being offered and a good social time is assured all who attend. Coma and bring a friend. Admission 25c. The ladies of the United Church, Castleton, will hold their annual Fowl Supper and Concert on Wednesday evening, October 26th, 1932. Supper will, be served from 5.30, A splendid rrogram will be given in the auditorium of the Church following tha supper. Come and tnjoy the evening Admission: Adults HSc, ldren 20c. 42 Young People's CONVENTION COBOURG PRESBYTERY UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Colborne United Church Friday, October 21, 1932 Afternoon Session ......... 2.30 Evening Session ........... 7.30 EVERYBODY WELCOME Banquet Supper at 6 p. m. Admission to Supper 35c Anniversary Services St. Andrew's Church VERNONVILLE Sunday, October 23rd, 1932 at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. SPECIAL PREACHER--Rev. Wm. Sterling, Colborne ST. ANDREW'S CHOIR, GRAFTON will lead the Service of Song ST. PAUL'S MALE QUARTETTE, BOWMANVILLE will be present at both services Monday Evening, October 24th HUMORUS LECTURE bry Rev. Wm. Sterling with Special Entertainment Features, including THE QUEEN CITY NOVELTY THREE with Hawaiian Instruments Admission 15c and 25c. You are cordially invited. The advertisements bring you news | The advertisements are printed for The advertisements bring you news j Advertisements are your pocket of better things to have and easier your convenience. They Inform and j of better things to have and easier book editorials. They interpret the ways to live. save your time, energy and money.1 ways to live. | merchandise news. NSTITUTE The Wicklow and Vernonville W. I. will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 27th, 1H32, at the home of Mrs. S. Fenton. Convener:-- Mrs. Mac Rutherford. iSubject-rHealth. Roll Call:-- Jar of fruit for Old Folk's Home. A demonstration on extracting a cinder from the eye. Lunch:--Sandwiches, Mrs. A. Ker-raghan, Mrs. Ed. Kernaghan. Cake, Mrs. F. Kernaghan, Mrs. Knight. Everyone welcome. Mrs. C. B. Turk, Sec.-Treas. ORATORICAL CONTEST .The Oratorical Contest of Colborne Public School, under the Auspices of the Trustees' and Ratepayers' Association of Northumberland County, is being held on Thursday evening, October 20th, 1932, in the town hall, Colborne, At this contest the winner will be chosen to represent Colborne School ir the final contest to be held at Campbellford on November 18th, 1932. Those who attended the Contest last year enjoyed a rare treat, and it is 'oped that all the citizens of our town nil turn out on the evening of Oct. 20th to support this worthy cause and lend encouragement to the young speakers of the evening. Speakers from outside points will be present •his occasion. A short programme lusic will be provided by the High School Orchestra and others. Silver collection at the door. J. F. Wilson, local representative. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Bessie Irene, daughter of Mrs. E. W. Morgan of Toronto, formerly of Colborne, and the late Pte. Walter Mor-to Harold Elmer Forke, of Hamil-the marriage to take place the r part of October. BIRTHS Vout--At Cobourg, on Wednesday. October 12th, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vout, a son. On Saturday afternoon, October 15, 1932, the Peterboro C. I. rugby team defeated Colborn H. S. by 16 to 11, in first game played at Colborne. The Peterboro lads got away quickly the first of the game, but Colborne s doing well at the finish. They re a few bumips and bruises, but nothing serious. The Express wants to print everything in the way of town or district uews, and your co-operation will help great deal. Send in your news early, as there is always a great deal of last minute rush just before publication.