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COBOURG PRESBYTERIAL UNITED CHURCH W. M. S. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Cobourg Presbyterial of the United Church of Canada, convened at Port Hope, on January 19th, 1928, the opening session Being at 9 a.m. The devotional period was conducted by the four Vice-Presidents, Mrs. J. T. Field, Cobourg; Mrs. J. U. Robins, Bowmanville; Mrs. S. L. Ter-rill, Wooler; Mrs. F. J. Maxwell, Oshawa: Mrs. J. W. Roberts, Grafton, occupying the chair. The corresponding secretary, Mrs. Geo. Jackson, Port Perry, in giving a most stimulating report, stated that the second year's work had been easier than the first owing to the efficient staff of secretaries. She reported 70 auxiliaries with 3196 members, 42 Bands with 1002 members-- altogether with Young Women's Auxiliaries, Circles and Baby Bands the total enrolment is 5240. Whit and Mrs. Harry Thompson, Whitby byterial Treasurers, reported the finances as follows: Raised by Auxiliaries $13,102.69; by Y W. Auxiliaries $363.10; by Babv Bands $57.66; by Circles $363.10, and by Mission Bands $1,334.48, the total amount being $16,859.43, which was $340.00 less than the allocation. This was explained by the transference of two auxiliaries to the Toronto Presbyterial. after the allocation was set. edlv His The V. Spargo, Bowi Scott, Claremont; Mrs. J. F. Wilson, Colborne: Mrs. .las. McKinnon. Cobourg; Mrs. W. H. Johnston, Grafton; Mrs. J. C. Young, Oshawa, and Miss Alice Henwood, Port Hope, gave detailed and encouraging reports of their various departments. Mrs. Wears. Port Hope, in giving the Church Stewardship and Finance re-ted that $100,000 was the al-\sent to the Bay of Quinte Dominion Board. Of was apportioned to resbyterial, the allot-division would be, to Oshvi*..--«"-V, *sbyterial $12,333.84, to the v*\| Presbyterial $24,941.55. iMrs,-\V- fCinnon, secretary of Supply Womr reported bales valued at $2,560.50, and $123.00 cash w away. Mrs. Johnston, Graftoi gers' Secretary.' reported (>4T «>raii- "T-m viSitod, :no-T»mrto-ba»fents alrfrNftunf fro?.?%(^,UWat? ; *WJSS reports showing practical results of 8 missionary spirit. Mrs. Young, of Oshawa, reported 1.141 Missionary Monthlies subscribed for. Campbell-ford leading with 86 subscriptions. l session opened with I most impressive memorial service, 27 names of members were read by the Recording Secretary, Mrs. Geo. Hammond, Campbellford, as having answered the roll call in the Land Beyond.. This was conducted by Mts. Harper. Coldsprings, in the absence ut Mrs. Barbour, and was followed by singing "Forever with the Lord." Miss Shipley, of North Honan. opened her address by saying, "God loves those who make excuses for others," and solicited a cnarfta'Mf aspect toward storm-riven China. She traced the progress of the Gospel in China, from its earliest efforts to secure a foothold, showing that the propaganda had ever been to make the Chinese Church self supporting. She stated that before the war the Chinese were ready and anxious to adopt anything western, now there is strong antipathy to the west. She referred to the visit of Dr. Gan-dier and Dr. Endicott, and stated that Dr. Gandier had said, when he heard the children of the mission singing, "The Gospel has been -brought to the Orient, it cannot be taken away." Mrs. Daley, Port Hope, Branch President, then took the chair, and proceeded to the business in hand. ide the Presbyterial into the Oshawa and the Cobourg Pres-byterials. a.- this was deemed essen- ^ Honourary Pres President-- Mi Grafton. 1st Vice-Preside Cobourg. 2nd Vice-Presid rill, Wooler. Rec. Sec--Mrs. Cam'pbellford. Cor. Sec--Mrs Castleton The guid folk of St. Andrew'.-* Pres byterian Church and their-friends en joyed a js,.y gh,d nicht last. Monday when the Young People's. S whose the :hOi,l ingly and de svmpatheti and Richard Mi s;>onse for a well-rendered Only the Scotch can say the TPftch, *nd Mrs. Gordon .McGregor tnilTVad it. when she and Miss Minnie Me;-inson splendidly interpreted the troubles of an Knglish lady who refused ' . take "gy to bed with her while laying: PERSONAL Vliss E. J. Padginton, 2nt a couple of days Toronto, last week. VIr. and Mrs. C. N. Dudley have j [%one to Ottawa, where Mr. Dudley I holds a position during the session of the House of Commons, which opens to-day, Thursday. Mr. Sanford Henderson has returned j^ly home from Quebec, cement construc-tion having been stopped on account (jj^ of extreme cold weather there. ml- Reeve, C. M. Finkle of Colborne, j 1928 Some outstanding life and poetry of ; great Scottish Bard the obbie Bur *3,' the were outlined in .ev. A. A. Smith. Murphy, and Reeve W. A. Samons of Cramahe Township are attending Counties Council in Cobourg this week. We were pleased to have a call by Mr, Wm. D. Vassaw of Belleville, who dropped in to renew his subscription for the Express, while on his way from a visit to friends in Cas- iends Charles M. Davidson, Deputy Reeve of the town . of Campbellford, was nftTe elected Warden of the United Counties of Northumlberland and Durham at the inaugural meeting of the Coun ties' Council held in Cobourg an Tues day night, Jan. 24th, 1928. There were four contestants for the coveted position, the other three being Reeve Jibb. of Hamilton Township, Reeve EMiott of Murray Township, and Reeve Nelson of Percy Township. On two ballots, Reeve Jibb got 20 votes, BROAD--DIXON Roil The United Church Pai nersville, Ontario, was the scene of a pretty wedding at five o'clock, Saturday afternoon, January 7th, 1928. when the father of the bride, the Rev. S. F. Dixon, united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony the younger daughter. Lilian Florence Staples Dixon to Mr. Howard Keith Broad of Oshawa, only son of Mrs. Nancy Broad of Queens- of her oldest j brother. James N. S. Dixon of the Bank j j of Montreal, Hamilton, the bride Maggie McColl, a life-long rest-1 looked radiant as she entered the Wooler, who suffered a stroke ; r0Om, dressed in white taffeta with j 'before, on Sunday. Jan. j silver lace trimming, wearing also her I the home j mother's wedding veil, and carrying I ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING TRINITY CHURCH, COLBORNE The annual meeting of the Vestry of Trinity Church, Colborne, was held Monday evening, January 23rd, 1928 There was a good attendance of Church memfbers. The financial report was presented in printed form by the Wardens, Dr. J. Archer Brown and John T. Gordon. It shows all obligations met for last year and a cash balance on hand at Dec. 31st, 1927, of $219.45. The report of the W. A. Treasurer, Mrs. J. A. Corbyn, also showed a balance on hand, after meeting obligations, of $33.45. The Rector, Rev. Thos. McKim, M.A. reported 8 burials, 2 marriages, 16 baptisms^ and 16 confirmed during Id 107 regular tleton Mr.and Mrs.Stan.Morden. Brighton, celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on January 15th, 1928. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Whiley, Hilton, where many friends enjoyed a sociable evening. DEATH OF MRS. MAGGIE McCOLL ) and ; celet [ Holy . ion Peebles. The friends from Lai buted materially to the "The old Scotch songs' Conimunio tendance. The thanks of the Vestry was voted to the officers and members of the Ladies' Aid and other auxiliaries for their helpful activities during the Officers for 1928: People's Warden--Dr. J. Archer Brown Rector's Warden--John T. Gordon Vestry Clerk--H. S. Keyes Lay Delegates to Synod--R. R. Joslin, J. A. Corbyn, S. Sutton. ' Rector's Sidesmen--C. C. Craig, H. Bestwick, A. C. Reed. People's Sidesmen--R. R. Joslin. H. A. Free, A. G. Cracknell. o^amiae Treas.--Mrs. Rose Maitland. Brigh- Sec. of Young People's--Mrs. H. B.J Neal. Wooler. Sec. of Missionary Monthly--Ms.1 .las. McKinnon, Cobourg. Sec. of Associate Helpers--Mrs. | John George, Millbrook. iSec. of Children's Work--Mrs. G. M'cKeen, Baltimore. Strangers' Sec-- Mrs. Snelgrove. Brighton. Literature Sec--Miss Alice Hen-wood. Port Hope. Church Stewardship and Finance number* of Mr. fey drew forth i .Miss Alice Du ■ instrunfental and MisfCof-'ited appfeuse. > her usuTl ef-it the |>iano g. Delfcious ;le i witW the At the Picton Poultry Show, held Jan. 17th, 18th and 19th, 1928, Chief Jamieson of Colborne won 75 prizes '° " as string exhibitor of poultry, geese, j vvy ducks. He brought home 31 firsts, 24 seconds, 9 thirds and 11 specials exhibit of a fine pair of wild created particular interest. We have come to the conclusion that divorce courts are for the modation of couples who other but couldn't keep each other after they got each other j covering, bu IN MEMORIAM Ophelia roses. Only immediate tives of the bride and groom we present, and after the congratulatior the party partook of the wedding re-1 past. The bride received many choice j MUST GET CAR LICENSES SOON and beautiful presents from a wide I -. circle of friends. The groom's gift j Strict Enforcement to See All Cars Equipped with 1928 Plates The laxity in the purchase of 1928 automobile markers which was apparent last year will not be tolerated this year. The markers are here and it behooves all motorists to buy early for the police have instructions to see that all cars are equipped with new licenses before the first of February. Hon. George S. Henry, Minister of Highways has issued an ultimatum to this effect and the law will be rigidly enforced. DEATH OF DAVID BLAND highly respected A lifle-long -esident of iway on Monday, January 2~3rd^ 1928, n the person of David Bland. About anted each six weeks ago he was seized of paral-wanting j ysis and last week appeared to be re-Friday took a turn -1 k comimttee--Mrs. Ter-. n,11,latMcKii,non, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Geo. Auams, Mrs. wjagar. Finance Committee--(Mrs. Mears, Mrs. Maitland, Mrs. Galbraith. Mrs. Runciman. Delegates to Branch Meeting--Miss Rannie. Burnbrae; Mrs. Harper, Col-springs ; Mrs. Robson. Vernonville. sist elics t Hope United fidenee of the After showing th owing to '.he eff Mrs. Cook gave s suggestion; the W.M.S •ated, 1 v spirit i .ibership and r lay Scl- programme occasionally in the to ask the Mainten-Com.mitt ie the privilege to present information as studied by the W. M.S. to the congregation. The church should expect the suport of the W. M. S. in fighting pnything that reduces the spiritual «fficiency of the church, and assistance should be given by it, in cooperating with the pastor in keeping in touch with strangers. Mrs. Roberts, Grafton, president of t e 'resbyterial, followed with a most earnest address. She said the Presbyterial officers had been tireless in their year's efforts. Too high a tribute could not be paid to the women of the local churches, who by their sacrificial giving had made the vear such a financial success. Only len in the United •re in the W.M.S. s the two-thirds the burden. She e for prayer and "Last year," she To-day we are e-third of the v took plai their pla ssion, the chair F. W. Anderson, stallation service officers taking :es around the altar rail-was conducted by Rev. Mr. and Rev. E. B. Cook. In the abs of Perth, K Young Peopl of North Hoi statesmanlik. opening. "Is ice of Mrs. McKinnon, t. MicClinitock, cjf To-practical address on Work. Miss Shipley n. China, again gave a iddress. She said,' in e Chinese Church ade-jgnize itself?" Her •np.iiat In e offering. Rev. R. T. Rich-Petry. led in prayer. The ■ United Church choir ren- Butter Wrappers at Express Office. TRINITY CHURCH W. A. The annual business meeting of Trinity, Church, Colborne, Women's Auxiliary, was held at the Rectory, on Thursday. January 12th, 1928. The follotwing officers were elected for the ensuing year: Hon. President--Mrs. M. A. Keyes President--Mrs. T. McKim Vice-President--iMrs J. A. Brown Secretary--Mrs. R. R. Joslin Treasurer--Mrs. J. A. Corbyn Dorcas Secretary--Mrs. A. Reed Asst. Dorcas Sec--Mrs. C. Ball Literary Secretary -Mrs. G. C( Box Secretary--Mrs. G. Ooffi Junior Supt.--Mrs. R. J. Asst. Jr. Supt.--Mrs.A.G.Willo" Delicious refreshments were ed by the hostess, Mrs. McKim. A recent copy of the Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Times contains a report of the doings of the Fifth Saskatchewan Boys' Parliament and a cut of a fine looking young fellow, underneath which it says: "Robert Butler Gould of Moose Jaw, who is Speaker of the Fifth Tuxis Boys' Parliament now being held at the Legislative Buildings." Robert Gould has evidently been active in boys' work circles for some time, as we note he was the only memlber present this year who had attended the First Parliament five years before. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burr Gould of Moose Jaw. formerly of Salem. Hodges--In ever loving memory of a dear son and brother, Melborne Hodges, who lost his life January 28, 1924. Also a loving husband and father, Frank Hodges, who passed away Oct. 12, 1922. Sadly missed. "Deep in our hearts their memory lingers." The Family. Montgomery--In loving memory of our dear father, James Montgomery, who passed away January 27th, 1926. Two years have passed away, our hearts still sore. As time goes on we miss you more. Your welcome smile, your loving face, No one on earth can fill your place, forgottf for the worse. Deceased who years of age, was born in Cramahe, a son of the late John Bland. He engaged successfully in farming until a few years ago, when he retired and bought the home in East Colborne, i'onnr-r!y known as the Parliament Tayh fc- u;-:r^..]:^,v:iU:.h':i? survived!--^ Freeman, Ont, Mrs. J. Walker and Mr. Robt. B. Bland of Cramahe Town- ] Co: The funeral services were held at j his late residence on Wednesday aft- To ernoon. by the Rev. A. A. Smith sisted by the Rev. L. H. Coles. Rev. D. R. Clare of Norham was to assist, but was unable to account of sr iterment was i Cobourg on •28, of Isobel titer H. OUey The Harry, James. Arthur MoCracken. To Invitation Holders: The Order of the Eastern Star will hold a dance and euchre in the Chapter Room, Colborne. Friday evening. February 3rd, , 1928, at 8 o'clock. Admission 50 cents >w blocked roads. The ! each, including tax. Previous invita-at the Union Cemetery. \ tion holders will please take notice. John. HERE'S A CHANCE, at OUR risk, use Mrs. Sybilla Spahrs Tonsilitis, for Cough, Bronchitis. Croup, Catar-rh. Whooping-cough. Quinsy, Sore - Throats and Tonsil troubles. Results | business pertaining to the Systet good or money back. GOULD'S The annual meeting of the subscribers of the Cramahe Municipal Telephone System will be held in the Town Hall, Castleton, on Saturday, January 28th, 1928, at 2 p.m., for the election of commissioners, receiving, reports, and transaction of all other • will ; he. DRU STORE. Oolborn life and ; We shall always remem/ber thee Sadlv missed by Bruce, Ray family. Murphy tn loving memory Harold Murphy, who died . Jan. I Wedni | Mr. and Mrs. l Cramahe Township. GREEN PEA VINE ENSILAGE The Canadian Canners Limited, Lakeport, have a limited supply of Green Pea Vine Ensilage, for sale. Deliveries made on following days:-- From Wicklow Viner Station--Mondays & Thursdays From North Viner Station--Tuesdays & Fridays (Near W. Craig's) From Factory, Lakeport--Tuesdays & Fridays Prices:--From Factory $3.00 per ton From Viner Stations $3.00 per load Call at Office, Lakeport, for re^erv-l;!- --Parents and family. Turpin--In loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. E. T. Turpin sr. who died January 25th, 1926. Peaceful be thy sleep, dear mother; 'Tis sweet to breathe thy name: In life, we loved you dearly. In death, we do the same. Often we think of you, dear mother, Our hearts are sad with pain: O, this world would be a heaven, Could we hear your voice again. --Ever remembered by Family. Samons--In loving memory of our dear mother, Charlotte Samons, who passed away January 25th, 1927. No one knows how we miss you. mother; No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lost you: Life will never be the same. --Sadly MARRIAGES Broad-Dixon--At the Unitei Parsonage, Rednersville, Ontario, on Saturday, January 7th, 1928, by the i Rev. S. F. Dixon, father of the bride, Miss Lilian Florence Dixon and Mr. Howard Keith Broad of Oshawa. January meeting of Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Bert Turk, : Vernonville, on Thursday, January 26, I 1928, at 2.30 p.m. Committee in charge , of the Programme: Mrs. Jas. Deviney, Mrs. J. T. Robson, Mrs. H. Fiske. Miss Ethel Deviney. This will be Health Day in the Institute and the Roll Call will be "Health Dont's." Everyone interested is invited to attend. Florence E. Hall, Secretary. AUCTION SALES DEATHS Bland--In Colborne, on Monday, Jan. 2"rd, 1928, David Bland, aged 61 years. Interment in the Union Cemetery, Dafoe--In Brighton, on Friday, Jan. 13th, 1928, Mrs. Mary Dafoe, aged 86 years, 4 days. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery. Gould--At Regina, Saskatchewan, on Sunday, January 22nd, 1928, Mrs. Phoebe Gould, widow of the late Dr. Carmen M. Gould of Colborne. Funeral from Colborne station, Friday, to Castleton Cemetery. COAL In the past week I have unloaded over 100 tons of the Best Coal mined in the Pennsylvania fields, and would solicit a fair share of your patronage. ONE PRICE TO ALL PEOPLE All Coal Thoroughly Screened before leaving shed COLSORNZ Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 1928--Auctio sale of Mr. Geo. Riley. 1 mile nort of Trenton: Entire farm stock an implements, consisting of extr choice herd of dairy cows, heav horses, hay, grain and machiner: No reserve as Mr. Riley is givin up farming. Wednesday, Feb. 15th, 1928--Auctio sale of. Mr. Gilbert Vanslyke, nes Breeze School, 2nd con.: Farm stoc and implements. No reserve as M Vanslyke is leaving the farm. AUCTION SALES --by-- ARNOLD POOLE, Castleton, Ontario Pihone 10 r23. Watch for posters and dates of the following sales: Charles Thompson, live stock and implements, seed grain, hay and real estate, 1% miles south of Cen-treton, Township of Haldimand, on Tuesday, January 31st, 1928. Usual Albert Harnden, milking cows and young cattle. Stanley Joice, live stock and imple- £. Campbell, live stock and imple- George Beatty, jr., live stock and implements. Fred Harnden, live stock and imple- Harry Colton, Colborne, pure bred cattle, live stock and implements. Robt. Montgomery, Colborne, live