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MUX THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 19th, 1928 $2.00 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. MRS. the late COLBORNE SCHOOL BOARD ISABEL ROBiSON BOYD | _ P. S. Inspector Reports Favorably Organization, Teaching and Disi line, but Accommodations Unworthy. Board will Seriously Consider Alt- The hand of death has removed another former resident of Vernonville, Mrs. Isabel Robson Boyd, who passed peacefully away at the home of her sen, Mr. Robert Boyd, at Lincoln, Nebraska, on Thursday, April 12th, 1928, in her 78th year. The remains came to Grafton on Monday morning, accompanied by her son Robert, and her daughter Mrs. Hugh MacKicham; the funeral being held from the home of her niece, Mrs. William Johnston. The obsequies were conducted by the Rev. A. McLauchlin, B. A., B.D., and all that was mortal of her remains was laid to rest beside her husband's grave in the family plot at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Vernon-ville, The pall hears were two broth- Regular meeting of Colborne Board of Education held Monday evening, April 16th, 1928. Present--J. A. Corbyn, chairman; H. Gale, H. J. Mayhew, A. E. Donaghy, H. S. Keyes, J. P Wilson, H. J. Coyle, B. IMcOracken, F. M. Brintnell, E. Quinn. R. Boyes, P. S. Inspector, reported that accommodaitons at Colborne Pub-lice School do not compare favorably w' . other urban schools. Organization of teachers satisfactory. Teaching excellent. Discipline excellent. Number ers, Peter and James Robson, a nep-; of pupils enrolled 150. Number of hew, William Robson and William , Johnston, Frank Hare and John Lowry. Isabel Robson was born at Vernon-ville on March 5th, 1850, and was the second daughter of the late George Robson. In 1874, she was united in pupils present 139. Proficiency good. Progress good. Deportment satisfactory. Absentee report from Principal Cracknell showed several pupils absent through sickness during the larriage to the late Robert Boyd of; month. Vernonville, who predeceased heri A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. thirty-nine years ago. Of this union | A. E. Donaghy for the donation of a there were born two sons and a< handsome cabinet to hold silver cup daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd continu-1 won by Miss Beatrice Purdy in the ed to live in Vernonville vicinity until J district oratorical contest, his death, after which she and her! The chairman having secured from family for some years made their j the Secretary of State colored illustra-home in Cobourg. After her sons and I tions of the Coats of Arms of the Do-daughters had established homes of minion of Canada and the several MASTER ELSON GRANT WINS THE GIANT BAG OF SNOWDRIFT FLOUR The Official Weight was 258Tb, 11|ozs Considerable interest was manifested in the guessing contest for the Giant Bag of Snowdrift Flour that has been on display in the window at the feed store of Fred A. Philp, Colborne. The contest closed Saturday night, April 14th. 1928 The ballot box was opened by H. S. Keyes, editor of Tin Express, and the ballots arranged in weight rotation, the guesses ranging from 1601b 12ozs. to 4441h. The envelope containing the declaration of weight, attested by the manager aild secretary of the Standard Milling Co. of Canada Limited, the manufacturers of Snowdrift Flour, was then opened and the official weight of the big bag found to be 2581b ll%ozs. The ballot of Master Elson Grant contained the nearest guess, being 259tb--only 4V±ozs. above the official weight. Mir. John G. Kelly came second with 2581b 4ozs. Mr. James Corle as third at 2591b lOozs. There were 234 guesses made, at which 28 were within 101b of the correct weight. The names and weigfc^s of- these twenty-eight i their own she spent her time among them until some ten years ago. when her son Robert was bereft of his wife and left with two small children, Provinces, it was decided to have same suitably framed and hung in the Public School. Brintnell and J. since when she has resided with him. j Wilson reported on some items of The deceased had not enjoyed good I business discussed at the meeting of health for some years and during the | the Trustees' Section of the O.E.A., re-■ three years had suffered i cently held in Toronto. The Township lb serious illness, from which she regained her former health and strength. Lately she had felt somewhat better and a letter received by her daughter just a day or two previous to her death seemed to speak reassuringly of her health. But the angel of death even then was near and death came suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday morning last, when her spirit fled to the eternal morning of rest and peace. Mrs. Boyd was one who by nature was quiet and unassuming in manner, but one who possessed a disposition that was genial, sincere and loving. She had an abiding love for her family and an earnest devotion to her grandchildren and will be sadly missed by I them but ever held in loving memory tj.c many handsome floral tributes bore silent testimony to the esteem j and love of relatives and friends. Two sons and a daughter survive her to mourn the loss of a mother, kind and true. William of Kansas 1 City. Kansas; Rebert E. of Lincoln. Nebraska, and Mrs. Hugh MacKicham, Parhhill, Ontario. She is also I survived by three brothers. George of j Fineh.ur.st, Washington; and James ! and Peter on the homestead at Ver- ' nonville. The late William V. Robson j of Colborne. who passed away just two years ago was a brother, as also j was the late John Robson of Vernon- ! ville. Sincere sympathy is extended to j Board Bill was almost unanimously voted against. It is to be thoroughly sitridied and will be fully discussed at next year's convention. The Property Committee reported on some repairs required at the Public School and recommended that new windows be placed in east wall of the school building, similar to windows in class rooms at High School. Some discussion took place regarding the general overhauling of the Public School buildings which have been unfavorably reported by the Inspector. Some of the Trustees favor doing the necessary work by yearly instalments, while others would prefer adopting plans and completing the work in one contract. The matter was deferred for i r.nwifipration and to give Trustees an i.i.-iioi-'unity to look over the premises. The following accounts were passed: High School J H. Goulding, attending water supply.............. 14.00 J. F. Smith, delegates registration .............. 4.00 J. F. Wilson, expenses O.E.A. 13.00 I\ M. Brintnell, expenses O.E.A. 13.00 Public School G. M. Peebles Estate, lights, 3 months............ 8.43 I W. H. Edwards, brooms and j bulbs.............. 2.80 Alf Reed..........249 Mrs. S. C. Peebles .. ..249 D. C. Matthews......250 Arthur McCracken .. .. 250 Kenneth Smith......250 Archie Reed........252 D. Dunbar........255 'Mrs. Ed. Hoare...... 255 Harry Carter........255 W Turpin..........255 John T. Gordon......256 Duncan Martin.....257 J. G. Kelly........258 Elson Grant.........259 James Coyle........259 Mrs. J. W. Miller.....260 Elizabeth Willis......260 Mrs. Bundy . . . . . . . 260 : Ray McBrien........261 John Farrell........263 Harry G. Hunt........264 P. D. McCallum......265 Vernon Honevwell .. .265 Miss Hunt..........265 Geo. Bird..........265 Mrs. F. Vansickle......267 Mrs. James Coyle Ross Whitney PERSONAL Mrs. H. Bickford Wilson of Sudbury is visiting Capt. and Mrs. A.G. Wil-loughby. Mrs. Zimmerman, Toronto, visited her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Johnston, over the weekend. Brighton Ensign: Miss Bertha Wait has returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Ross and other friends. Mr. Frank L. Mallory of Windsor spent a few days, last weed, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Mallory. Capt. Alonzo W. Mjatthwes of Rochester, N.Y., is spending a few days with his brother, Mr. D. C. Matthews. Mrs. Harry S. Smith returned to her home, Pembroke, last week, after a. visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Mayhew. 'Misses Margaret Henderson and Margaret Harnden attended the Presbyterian Guild Convention held on Peterborough last week. Rev. Edwin Smith, F.R.S.A., of Zion Church. Carleton Place, and his ■hter. Miss Muriel, visited with Rev. A. A. and Mrs. Smith at the Manse, last week. Mrs. R. Allan Coyle of Toronto is isiting her parents, Chief and Mrs. V. J. Jamieson. His many friends regret that the Chief is yet confined to the house through rheumatism. Capt. Geo. Kirk, commander of the steamer "Glenelg," was awarded the harbormaster's hat at Sodus Point, N. the boat's entrance opening the on at that port. For the present the steamer is running between Ham-and Sodus Point. Napanee, April 13--Napanee Chapter, No. 151, Order of the Eastern Star, was paid an official visit by Mrs. S. D. Dudley of Colborne, District Deputy Grand Matron of District No. 12. The occasion was marked by a splendid attendance of members and visitors, the latter representing Aldworth Chapter of Toronto, and Loughboro Chapter of Sydenham. Following the conferring of degrees by the new officers, which was splendidly done, the District Deputy was presented with a beautiful piece of silver by the officers and members of Napanee Chapter, the presentation being made by Miss Edith Tavener, Past Worthy Matron. COMING EVENTS The W. A. of Trinity Church will hold an afternoon tea in the Parish Hall, Colborne, on Friday, April 27th, 1928, from 3 to 6 p.m. On sale will be homemade cooking and a table of useful articles. Tea 15c. All invited. The Young People of Castleton will present "The Village Lawyer," a comedy drama in 4 acts, under the auspices of the Farmer's Club, in the Town Hall, Castleton, on Friday evening; April 27th, 1928, at 8.30 sharp. Admission: Adults 35c, children 25c. Orchestra in attendance. 15-2 NO WRONG USE OF STRAY BALLOTS IN SOUTH OTTAWA ELECTION Commissioners Strongly Censure Returning Officer for Carlessness, Negligence and Incompetence At a meeting of the directors of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association held in Ottawa recently it was decided to hold the annual convention this year in Edmonton, Alberta, during the first week of July. There will be a side trip to Jasper Park and other .points in the rockies. Over 200 are expected to attend the convention. DEATH OF rev. r. McCULLOUGH Word has been received at Colborne announcing the death on Monday. April 16th, 1928. of Rev. R. McCul-lough, a former Pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Colborne. Since leaving Colborne, last year, Mr. Mic-Cullough has been Pastor at Leask- AN HONOUR DESERVED Rev. D. A. Thompson, the veteran \ minister of the Hastings Presbyterian Church had the degree of Doctor of Divinity conferred upon him at Knox College, Toronto, on Tuesday, April Nat one tittle of evidence of any imiprojper use of "stray ballots in South Ottawa is reported by Commissioners Magee and Hodgins in their findings as made public last evening. F. M. Scott, the returning officer is found guilty of carlessness, irregularity, negligence and incompetence as well as of unintentional wiong doing. The commissioners find that the result of the election was in no way affected by what happened, but they do urge greater check on ballots in The suggestion is made by commissioners that a permanent county official might well have charge of elections in his district. Recommendations are made for of more modern methods in insuring safety of ballot paper, the use some better devices than sealing for fastening envelopes containing ballots and greater care in checking up supplies. Motorists! Don,t forget to carry your driver's license with you or have the brakes of your car properly tested when you take a motor trip. This year j traffic cops are authorized to check-' up in these matters. Non-functioning brakes will likely mean a fine to the C. M. Allen & Son a list of specials for Saturday, advt. on page 8. and 1 If your supply of printed envelopes, letterheads or billheads is getting low phone or see The Express. Good stock and good work at close prices. Nanette Haird ressmg Parlours FINGER WAVING SWELL BOB WINDBLOWN BOB ARTISTIC HAIR CUTTING MRS. LLOYD COLBORNE Men's Suits made to vour measure for $24.00 ALL CLOTHS Fit and Satisfaction Guaranteed Join the men who are saving money on their clothes ! Tip Top Suits for $24.00 See I He samples at Hawkins' Store COLBORNE SATURDAY April 21st, 1928 A Real Night for Everyone--Vaudeville Show and Four Piece Orchestra Before and After the Lecture What do You know about Your Automobile? Here is an Opportunity for Every Car Owner or Prospective Owner to Learn all About Modern Motors. Free Lecture "THE MODERN AUTOMOBILE-ITS CONSTRUCTION, CARE AND OPERATION" - by - W. KIRBY FACTORY EXPERT OF Durant Motor Co. of Canada --to be given in the -- Town Hall, Colborne LECTURE AT 8.15 P.M. SHARP ALL FREE This Lecture is Sponsored by Durant Motor Company of Canada 1 upon him Norwood Register--Times are be-oming so good that some are begin-ing to complain about the new Canadian five cent coin. We side with those who like it, because it feels like a quarter in one's pocket. Ex-Mayor W. W. Chown of Belleville died suddenly in Kingston on Friday, April 13th, 1928. the work. Mr. ,T. D. Henderson, for many years connected with the York Road Cheese Factory, has secured a position in Black Creek, Prince Edward County, and has moved his family there. HARRY FITZGIBBON Cobourg Dealer JACK HUYCKE Dealer's Agent I To Invitation Holders The Order of the Eastern Star will hold an INFORMAL DANCE TOWN HALL, COLBORNE Tuesday Evening, April 24, 1928 Admssion 47c each, puis 3c tax Previous invitation holders please take notice! FLEMING'S ORCHESTRA The Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will hold their annual llmsiness meeting on Thursday, April 26th, at the home of Mrs. S. E. Robin son, at 2.30 p.m. The election of offic-' crs and other important business will be considered, so all members are requested to attend. All having roots, bulbs, seeds, etc., for exchange are requested to bring them for the semiannual flower exchange. Florence E. Hall, Secretary. DESTROYED MUSKRAT HOUSES FINED AND LICENSE CANCELLED For destroying muskrat houses and placing traps within five feet of the houses Ivan Caldwell, of Foxboro, appeared before Magistrate Mlkel in Belleville Police Court on information laid by the Fish and Game Inspector. The young man pleaded guilty and was fined $10.00 and $6.40 costs. His license to trap for muskrats was cancelled. It was shown by the game inspector that the muskrats build their houses above the water so that the young can be reared without drowning, and if the houses are opened early in the spring there is generally a cold snap following and the oung are killed by the cold weather. Caldwell it is alleged opened the houses and set his traps in the house resident of the Cobourg road south of Hastings, was called upon tribute $107.50 to the public exchequer on Saturday last for breach of the Liquor Control Act. The accused, who had half a bottle of gin in his pocket when apprehended, did not have a Government permit and he obtained the liquor from a who had recently come to Has-I tings. ALBERTA COAL COMING Shipments of Alberta Coal are on the way East. Mr. Ira Edwards expects a carload of the best grade, from the Drumheller mines, with the first train. See advt. The Express wants to publish everything in the way of town or district news, and your co-operation will help a great deal. Send your news in early, as there is always a great deal of last minute rush just before publication. Notice re Corn Borer Act Every person who has corn stalks, pieces of stalks or cobs anywhere on his property Is required by the Corn Borer Act to destroy all these and also all coarse weeds among or alongside them, and in addition to spade or plow the ground so that all small pieces which have been overlooked will be buried. 'The best method of destroying the corn remnants and other refuse is by gatherng ana burning them. Inspectors will be sent around in May to see that this work has been done. Anyone who disregards this notice will be liable to prosecution. 'Diamonds and Hearts' A Three Act Comedy Drama Will be presented by Grafton Talent in the Town Hall, Grafon Friday Evening, April 27 1928, at 8 p.m. PROCEEDS IN AID OF BOY SCOUTS Admission 25c and 35c Butter Wrappers at Express Office. AUCTION SALES Oscar C. Morgan, Auctioneer Hilton, R.R. No. 1 Saturday, April 21st, 1928--Auction Sale of Mrs. Robt. Simpson .of the " Village of Hastings, consisting of entire lh^ry equipment, horses, vehicels and automobiles, harness, etc. No reserve. Oscar C. Morgan. Auctioneer. BIRTHS Merriam--In Haldimand Township, on Saturday. April 14th, 1928, to Mr, and Mrs. Roy Merriam, a son. Redfearn--In Colborne, on Wednesday, April 4th, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Redfearn (nee Pearl I. Edwards) a son--George Harry. Rutherford--In Colborne, on Thursday, April 12th, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rutherford, a daughter, (stillborn.) MARRIAGES Yule-Denk--Mr. and Mrs. Henry Denk of Rochester, N.Y., announce the marriage of their daughter, Ruth, to Mr. Grant Yule, on Saturday, April 14th, 1928. at Rochester, N.Y. Mr. Yule is the son of Mr. C. A. Yule of Colborne. DEATHS Webb--At her late residence, 693 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, on April 11, 1923. Jennie Elizabeth Ferris belov-ea wife of the late Harry Clifford Webb, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ferris of Brighton, sister of Mrs. Mary Sand-ford and Miss Ferris of Brighton. Interment at Cobourg.