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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1927 $2 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. The annual Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held at Trinity Church, Cclborne, Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 1927, with good attendance at both services. The church was prettily decorated with flowers, fruits and products of the garden and field. The services were as follows: Holy Communion at 11 a. m., at which the Rector, the Rev. T. McKim, M.A., was assisted by the Rev. Mr. McTear of Trenton, who also gave an inspiring address. Evening Prayer at 7, conducted by the Rev. "Mr. Slemin of Brighton, who also gave an inspiring address. The music ny the choir was splendidly rendered, the solo parts in the anthems being sung by Master Walter Bestwick, Miss Kathleen Snelgrove, Mrs. S. E. Tu"pin, and Mr. V. G. Cornwell, while Mus. McKim was organist. Special services in connection with the 56tlh anniversary of the opening of St. Andrew's Church, Vernonville, for public worship will be heM on Sunday, October 23rd, 1927. An effort was made to secure Dr. Lome Pierce of Toronto as the preacher on that occasion, but it has been found that it is impossible for him to take the services on that date. In next week's announcement you will learn of the special preacher for the day. On Monday night, the 24th inst, Canada's gifted Indian singer and reciter, Mr. Charles A. Cook of Ottawa, will give one of his unique entertainments. All who heard Mr. Cook at the garden party last summer were delighted and will be anxious to hear him again. Mr. Cook needs no words of commendation. His recent triumphal tour from coast to coast with universal acclaim by the press is ample testimony to his ability and popularity. Hear him at Vernonville. on the 24th inst. Puller announcement next week. 40-1 FACTS ABOUT EYES By Dr, Ralph Aylsworth Eye Specialist (Optometric) Trenton People shamefully neglect their eyes, for about the last thing the average person decides to attend to is an examination of the eyes. Some like to boast of their ability to do without glasses even though they admit they need them. No greater mistake could be made. You do differently. We make no charge for an examination. If you only suspect that your eyes are not as they should be, have us examine them thoroughly. (To be continued next Thursday) PEONIES PRESENTED BY PRINCE OF WALES RECEIVED AT COLBORNE This week, Reeve Dudley received the peony plants the gift of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ' commemorate his visit to Canada during the Diamond Jubilee year-1927--being sent out through the Bank of Montreal by registered mail to every city, town and incorporated village in the Dominion of Canada. There are three large plants, each a different variety. Full.and explicit instructions are enclosed in each box, along with a card inscribed: "1867-11927. The Diamond Jubilee souvenir from His Royal Highness the Prince at Wales." The peonies will be planted in a new bed to be made at the South-East corner of Victoria Park, on a line with the Soldiers' Memorial. MAY VOTE ON PROPOSAL According to a report from Oshawa the municipalities comprising the Central Ontario Power Association, which includes Cobourg, may be asked to vote on a proposal at the coming municipal elections, as to whether they are in favor of purchasing their distributing systems from the Hydro Electric Power Commission. APPLE SHIPMENTS Halifax, N.S., Oct. 4--Apple shipments from Halifax for the week ending October 1st, totalled 1,075 barrels, as compared with 41,000 barrels for the same period last wear. Shipments leaving the port to date this season total 11,340 barrels, as against 51,628 barrels up to this same date last year. Ira King of Codrington was killed Friday, September 30th, 1927, about 7.30 o'clock when his car upset in a ditch on Brighton-Campbellford high-ay. Marks on the road show that the ir had swayed considerably before it entered the ditch, which is very deep. Cheese Sold at 2114 Cents 1605 boxes white and 160 boxes of colored were boarded at Belleville Cheese. Board on Saturday, October st, 1927. The top price was 21 %c and the Ibalance sold for 21 3-16c. A Rexall One Cent Sale will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, this eek, at Griffis' Drug Store, Colborne. A very pleasing event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor, Castleton, Monday, Sept. 26th, 1927, on the anniversary of their Golden Wedding. Mrs. Taylor was charmingly gowned in black satin with gold lace. The house was beautifully decorated with fall flowers, and the dainty table on which the bride's cake surrounded with marigolds stood, made a pleasing effect. A dainty luncheon was served to one hundred guests. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were the recipients of many beautiful gifts, among them being a purse of gold from the children and near relatives, and a beautiful gold and green sandwich plate from Castleton friends. An unusual and pleasing incident was the presence of the bridesmaid and groomsman of fifty years ago, in the persons of Mrs. B. P. Andrus, Castleton, and Mr. W. H. Barringer of Warkworth. Among the guests 1 friends from Colborne, Trenton, Camp-bellford, Cobourg, Warkworth and Morganston. y, BRADLEY--TAYLOR At St. Peter's Rectory, Cobourg, on Saturday, September 24th, 1927, the marriage took place of Miss Ivy Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor of Cobourg, to Mr. Joseph Bradley of Grafton. Rev. Dr. Boyle performed the ceremony. The bride was given away by her father and was unattended. She wore a dress of rose beige and sunrise filat crepe and black hat. She carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses. Immediately after the ceremony a luncheon was served at the home, of the bride's parents. They left on a motor trip to Montreal MacDOUGALL--ODELL At St. Andrew's United Church, Toronto, on Saturday, Sept. 24tK 1927, the marriage took place of Miss Jessie Odell, daughter of Mr. Albert Odell to Robert MacDougall of Sarnia. Rev. Dr. Munro officiated. CONSTABLE FEWTRALL RESIGNS Provincial Constable Fewtmll of Cobourg. has loft the Provincial)Police ice, and Constable Frank Wieather-all of Belleville has been sent to fill the vacancy at that point. Cobourg command includes the counfles of Northumberland and Durham. complete stock now in Readv-Made Suits and Overcoats, sizes 24 44, at Oornwell's. your supply of printed letterheads or billheads is getting low phone or see The Express. Good stock and good work at closest prices. He's Coming! Tip Top Clothes $24 All One Price MEET the representative of the "World's Largest One-Price Tailoring Organization" here on Friday, Oct. 7th He will help you choose the right material for your new suit or overcoat. There are over 200 patterns and weaves to choose from. All the very latest fabrics imported direct from the leading markets of the world. Everything tailored to the individual measure of the customer at one standard price, $24.00. REMEMBER THE DATE Friday, Oct. 7th, 1927 Fred W. Hawkins King Street - - - COLBORNE PERSONAL /Mrs. G. M. Peebles of Toronto attended the funeral here, on Sunday, of Mrs. E. A. Peebles. Mrs. Wm. Stiles and daughter of Humlboldt, Sask., were guests of Mrs. H. J. Foik, last week. Mr. H. J. Marshall of Montreal spent the weekend with his uncle and aunt, Mr. Charles and Miss Jessie Marshall, Lakeport. Mr. Frank Hamilton of Liverpool, England, was in Colborne this week, in the interests of his firm looking for apple consignments. Mrs. Mary Wright, who spent the month of September visiting at the home of Mrs. F. Hodges, has returned to her home at Collins Bay. Harold E. Hinman, B.A., has ceived the appointment of assistant to Prof. Classen of Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. He will still continue his studies. Mr. A. Parkin, representing James Adam Sons & Co., Com|mission Merchants, of Liverpool, England, is in Colborne this week, interviewing the apple dealers. Mrs. M. S. Gould returned on Tuesday from Detroit, Mich., where she attended the funeral of her grandson, Kenneth Gould. Deceased leaves a wife and one little daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Chapin of Toronto were in town this week, Mr. Chapin being here in the interests of the English firms he represents looking for apples. Capt. Chas. E. Redfearn of Ontario Ferry No. 2 spent a day at home here last week. He left for Kingston, where the steamer is on dry dock to he put ir shape for the stormy winter months. Mr. and Mrs. John Blackhall (nee Evva Scripture) of Toronto, are away on a trip to San Francisco, California, and other Southern Cities. While at San Francisco they visited her cousin, Miss Lillian O'Hara. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brayns were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. R, Joslin for a few days before leaving for their new home in Whitby, where Mr. Bryans will be manager of the branch of the Standard Bank. Harold Quinn, son of Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Quinn of Castleton, and a student of Colborne High School, was on Saturday afternoon operated on for appendicitis at Belleville General Hospital. At last report his condition as favorable. Mr. Roy Tuck of Toronto was in Colborne this week and closed contracts for apples with two local deal-. Messrs. R. Snetsinger and D. C. Matthews. We understand the apples for a chain store syndicate in Northern Ontario. Mrs. R. A. Rogers, M.L.A., who has been visiting her aunt, Miss Emily McTavish, at "Bellevue," for a couple of weeks, has gone to Montreal to spend a week with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Lawson, before returning to her home in Winnipeg, Man. Mr. S. Sutton, the new manager of the Standard Bank at Colborne, arrived in town last week, with Mrs. Sutton and young son, and they are living in the residence on King Street West, which Mr. Sutton purchased from Mr. C. A. Bryans, the former manager. Mr. and Mrs. Bryans have removed to Whitby, where Mr. Bryans will be manager of the Standard Bank Branch located there. DEATH OF MRS. E. A. PEEBLES Mrs. Elizabeth A. Peebles pa away on Friday, Sept. 30th, 1927, her death being caused by shock from injuries sustained a week before when she had the misfortune to fall down stairs at her home in Colborne. She was in her 86th year, born on Dec. 24, 1841, in Leeds County, Ontario, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Hanna. With her husband, the late Robert Peebles and family came to Colborne about thirty years ago, and being of a cheery and kindly disposition she was held in high teem hy a large circle of friends and acquaintances. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. G. R. Keys of Colborne. Her husband died about twenty years ago, and a son, G. Milton Peebles, and a daughter, Mrs. B. J. Waller predeceased her a few years ago. The funeral was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. R. Keys, Church St., Colborne, on Sunday afternoon. A brief service was held at the house by the Rev. S. C. Moore, E.A., B.D., after which funeral services were held in Trinity Church, by the Rev. T. McKim, M.A., assisted by the Rev. Mr. McTear of Trenton, and a full surpliced choir. The interment was in Trinity Churchyard. The pallbearers were C. M. Allen, H. L. Chapin, W. G. Grant, H. S. Keyes, D. ~ Matthews and C. A. Yule. Friends from a distance attending the funeral were: Mrs. G. M. Peebles, ! Cora Peebles and Miss Ethel Smith of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Dunn, Mrs. Farrell, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Maybee of Smithfield. GET IT! USE IT for Sore Throats, Bronchia Asthma, Quinsy, Bronchitis, Cough, Head Colds, Catarrh, and Tonsil Diseases. Good results or money back. It's Mrs. Sybilla Spahrs Tonsilitis. GOULD'S DRUG STORE, Colborne. A runaway horse caused considerable excitement in Ottawa on Saturday. Such an event reminds one of days long past. When in need of a furnace consult H. M. Roblin, Brighton (formerly of Colborne). Phone 58. 39-4x aged 26 years. Blodgett--In Cobourg General Hospital, on Thursday, September 22nd, 1927, Richard Blodgett, of Roseneath, aged 26 years, 5 months and 20 days. Peebles--In Colborne, on Friday, Sept. '30th, 1927, Elizabeth A. Hanna, widow of the late Robert Peebles, in her 86th year. Interment in Trinity Churchyard. Walker--In Cramahe Township, on Saturday, October 1st. 1927, Deborah N. Murphy, widow of the late James T. Walker, in her 89th year. Interment in the Union Cemetery. Rose Beauty Shop Marcelling and c A Curhng......... JVC Up' airs OVER A 1 £v-- ST RE Ki ig S ■"»«•■ Cclborne A Rawn One Cent Sale will b 1 V on Cct. 6th, 7th, and 8th, a i: Wilis' Drug Steve, Colborne.- Belleville, Ont., Oct. 3.--Withrow Reid, agent for the Manufacturer's Life Assurance Company, in this city, is lying in Kingston General Hospital 'th little or no hope of recovery, the result of an automobile accident the Sydenham-Kingston Highway late Saturday afternoon. His arm was broken in five places between the eland the wrist and had to be amputated, and gangrene has set in, causing septic blood poisoning. He was also injured internally and badly cut and bruised. Later--Mr. Reid died on Oct. 4th. He leaves his wife who has been ill of rheumatic fever in Kingston pital and has not yet heen told of her husband's death. They were only married six weeks ago. COMING EVENTS The Regular monthly meeting of Colborne Council will be held Monday-evening next, OctoberJ.0th, 1927. Remember the Rexall One Cent Sale, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, this week, at Griffis' Drug Store. Colborne. The ladies of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne, will hold their annual sale and tea on Thursday, Nov. 17th, 1927. The ladles of Sharon Church are serving a Chicken Pie Supper, Oct. 11th, 1927. Supper served from 6 to 8 p.m. Adults 50c, children 25c. Good programme. Everybody welcome. SATURDAY AFTERNOON TEA-- The ladies of Colborne Villag Improvement Society will serve afternoon tea at the Council Room, every Saturday, 3 to 6, until further notice. All are invited. The farcical entertainment, "The Beantown Choir," which made such hit when put on by Colborne talent l Fair Night, is to be presented at Hastings town hall on the evening of October 17th, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of Hastings United Church. DEATH OF RICHARD BLODGETT 'The death occurred at the Cobourg General Hospital on Thursday, S _ 22nd, 1927, of Richard Blodgett, of Roseneath, aged 26 years and 5 months, following a short illness from pneumonia. About ten days previous to his death he was brought to the hospital suffering from boils, the poison going through his. system and causing pneumonia, which in his rundown condition caused his death. Deceased was a fine young man of exemplary character, and a steady and capable young farmer. In addition to his parents he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ivatt of Baltimore, and Miss Gladys at home, and one brother, Willis, Lakeport. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon to Merril' cemetery, and was largely attended. Senator Robert A. Mulholland, Mayor and prominent business man of Port Hope, died in London, England, Saturday, October 1st, 1927. Angina pectoris was the cause of death. Senator Mulholland, together with his wife and brother-in-law, Angus MaoMurchy, K.C., of Toronto, have been holidaying in the Old Country and the Continent, and were ready :o return home Friday on S. S. Mont-pose, but were delayed owing to the Senator's sudden illness. Deceased, who was a son of the late Robert Mulholland of Cobourg, was born at Alderville, Ontario, in August 1860. The remains are being brought to Port Hope for Rev. A. L. McTear, vicar of Trenton Anglican Church, has been appointed by the Bishop of Ontario, rector of Wellington and Hillier in Prince "J ward County. He will assume the position at once. Mr. Richard B. Rogers, designer and builder of the famous Peterboro lift locks,, the largest hydraulic lift locks in the world, died at Peterboro Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 1927, in his 71st Gary Ham.bly, eldest son of Mr. and drs. Colin Hambly, of Port Hope, pas-ed away at Bracebridge on Friday East Colborne Chopping Mill WE ARE AT YOUR SERVICE AND SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE. LET US MAKE YOUR CIDER! P. C. Hunt EXPRESS ADS. BRING RESULTS The Annual Meeting of the Past Masters' Association of Ontario District, A.F. & A.M., will be held in the is of Jerusalem Lodge", Bowman-ville, Monday, October 10th, 1927, at n. Business: Election of Officers for ensuing year and other business. Address by M.W. Bro. Rowland,P.G.M. G. M. Goodfellow, Secretary, Whitby, Ontario. The Castleton Women's Institute will hold their October meeting at the home of Mrs. Fred Black on Thursday. October 13th, 1927, at 2.30 p.m., entertaining Wicklow and Vernonville Institute. Program by the guests. Roll Call: "My One Superstition." Members are requested to bring a can of fruit for the Sick Children's Hospital. Social half hour. AUCTION SALES --by-- S. E. ROBINSON Thursday, October 6th, 1927, at 1 30 p.m.--Farm stock and implements, hay, grain, household effects and real cstuU: velour.i'V, to I he e^taj of the late John Cowey, (Mrs. Barbara J. Cowey, Administratrix) on. premise, % mile east of Lakeport. No reserve as Estate is being settled. Usual terms for chattels; real estate made known at time of sale. Wednesday, October 12th, 1927, at 1.30 p.m. sharp--^Farm stock, implements, hay, grain and household effects of Parker Bros., 1% miles south-west of Dundonald. Usual terms with 12 months' credit. No reserve. Thursday, October 13th, 1927, at 1.30 p.m.--Farm Stock and Implements, Dairy Cows, etc. of Mrs. Katharine WWson, Lot 22, Con. 4, Haldimand Township. Usual terms with 11 months' credit. No reserve. CHURCH NOTES HILTON CIRCUIT Rev. W. H. Clarke, Pastor Sunday, October 9th, 1927 11.00 a.m.--Hilton Sharon Anniversary Services 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. Rev. W. H. Truscott of West Huntington will conduct the services. St. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH COLBORNE Sunday, October 9th, 1927 Services will be conducted 10.30 a.m. and 7 p.m. All are invited to attend. TRINITY CHURCH, COLBORNE Rev. T. McKim, M.A., Rector Sunday, October 9th, 1927 10.00 a.m.-^Sunday School .1.00 a.m.--Morning Prayer. 7.00 p.m.--Evening Prayer. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. S. C. Moore, B.A., B.D., Pastor Sunday, October 9th, 1927 Colborne-- 10.30 a.m.--Rev. J. K. Curtis, B.A. of Kington will preach. 2.30 p.m.--Sunday School and Bible 7.00 p.m.--Rev. J. K. Curtis. 1.30 p.m.--Sunday School. 2.30 p.m.--Rev. J. K. Curtis. All welcome at all services. GRAFTON CIRCUIT Rev. A. E. McLauchlln, B.A., B.D., Sunday, October 9th, 1927 10.30 a.m.--Grafton. 2.30 p.m.--Vernonville. 7.30 p.m.--Wloklow. An invitation extended to all. The corner stone of the new $7,000 Presbyterian Church at Westwood was laid on Thursday of last week. The pastor is Rev. Walter McCleury,