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1' kH THE COLBORNE EXPRESS THURSDAY, APRIL 28th, 1921 i $2.00 a Year in Advance On Thursday evening, March 21st, 1921, quite a number of the people of the Presbyterian congregations of Grafton and Vernonville met in the Sunday School hall, at Grafton, -whither they had invited Mr. and Mrs. Bennie to meet with them in a social evening, prior to their departure to Mr. Bennle-s new pastoral charge at Uxbridge. The real purport of the gathering was a;r op-srtunity to present Mr. Bennie with a addr€ The following is a copy of the ad- To the Reverend H. L. Bennie, B.D. Grafton, Ontario. Beloved Factor.-- We, the representatives of the congregations of Grafton and Vernonville, have met with you on this occasion with the desire to give expression to some of the sentiments we feel, at this time, when your connection with us as a pastor has just been severed. Sentiment is a part of the world's best wealth and we believe that those who seek to reveal or communicate their sentiments to tneir friends will ever find fresh confirmation to nature's law, that no man impartelh but that recelveth again, and to all such there comes the immediate consciousness and satisfaction of having in a measure at leapt, played their part by their expression of gratitude and We feel it this is an occasion t only our privilege but our duty to give sincere expression to our emotions, and we gladlv pay this tribute to you, now. As our associations with you are about to be terminated, our feelings are those of mingled regret and pleasure. We regret that our connection as pastor ted people nas been severed, but we rejoice that you will be not far remote from us. and that in your new field of labor, you will have even larger opportunities for useful ness in our Lord and Master's work. During your six years pastorate in these united charges of Grafton and Vernonville, our relationship as pastor and people has been an exceedingly pleasant one, and we are glad that you are leaving us under these favorable and happy conditions True, there have been occasions when we have not shown you thoughtfulness or sympathy tha co-operation that we should have given, but we trust that all this you will let pass into the realm getfulness, and let that only which is good and pleasant. That man is surely favored who possesses your perennial ure, ahd it was this along with your unfailing unselfishness and your unassuming manner that lias won for you a warm place in our affections. Your pulpit ministrations have always been exceedingly acceptable, your sermons have ever been fresh and scholarly, and your message full of inspiration and helpfulness. You have faithfully broken unto bread of Eternal Truth, and ced the sincere milk of the Divine Word, which alone can nourish and save,human souls. You have always manifested a deep interest in all matters of public moment, in temperance and kindred movements which tend to help, to elevate, and to uplift mankind. Your fearlessness in denouncing evil, in promoting righteousness, and in upholding and defending truth has commanded our admiration, and your loyalty to principle has won our respect. We all wish to express our appreciation of Mrs. Bennie's life and labors amongst us, in her efforts in the various activities of the church and the promotion of their best interests. As a slight token of our esteem and our affection for you, we 1 now ask you to except this purse, and along with it, we extend to you and yours our very best wishes for every success, happiness, and blessing in your new field of labor. We prafy that along the pathway of life an all-wise Providence may guide you, may watch over you, and keep you, ana that God may continue to bless ail your efforts for the salvation of men and His own eternal glory. Signed in behalf of the Congregat- J. C. Hutchison, M.D. J. T. Robson W. C. Blackiock J. A. Deviney W. H. Johnston W. S. Blackburn Grafton, April 21st., 1921. The address was accompanied by by a gift of $120.00. Mr. Bennie made an appropriate reply, in which lie gratefully thanked the donors for the address and the accompanying gift. He assured them that as he took a retrospect of tne past six years he could not have wished for a better place for his first pastoral charge or happier relationships. He expressed the wish that another pastor would soon be settled over them and that God's richest might rest upon them. Haldimand Tp., has probably lost its oldest resident in the death Mrs. John Brewster at Centreton Wednesday, April 20th, 1921, at age of 93 years. When well past the nineties Mrs. Brewster's alertness of mind and keen interest in people and -events was remarkable She was a fine old lady who held ; place in the social life of the com munity, which was all her own an' which no other can fill. Before her marriage, Elizabteh atopies,/ her death has removed the last of the ight sons and daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. Staples, Baltimore, pioneer settlers of . Hamilton Tp. Her husband pre-deceased her some years ago and surviving are three sons, James, with whom she resided at Centreton, Charles of Havelock and W. S. Brewster, K.C, of Brantford, and two daughters, Mrs. Neil Martin and Mrs D. S. Sargent, Victoria, B.C. The funeral took place at the residence Friday afternoon at 2.30. Interment in Centre-ton cemetery. Brighton Ensign: MY. Norman Montgomery, who has been quite ill has recovered and is again attending tc business. Mr. Montgomery reports many enquiries from prospective buyers for Juno and would be glad to hear from those wanting to sell their farms. DEATH OF WESLEY PROUT The Express in common with all his Colborne acquaintances deeply regrets the passing of Mr. Wesley Prout of Castleton, who received fatal injuries in an accident while driving a team, particulars of which are gi?r en in Castleton items In this paper. He was a frequent visitor to Cot-borne, aAid because of his quiet, uni^ assuming and kindly manner, well as strict integrity in busi dealings, Mr. Prout made friendi here who will miss his court greetings. r. Joseph Braithwaite, formerl;, of Plainville, passed away in Toront$ last week, and his remains were; brought to Gore's Landing on Friday for interment in the family plot in St. George's cemetery. H son of the late Wm. Braithwaite a£ Plainville and was 65 years of age$, Mr. Braithwaite was struck by al|j automobile last May receiving at thi ■ internal injuries, which it ii believed resulted in his death. His widow, before her marriage, " Jane Fisher of Coldaprmgs, a daughf and three sons survive. at thi Don't miss the bargains One Cent Sale, April 28, Griffis' Rexail Drug Store. This year the provincial highways department is to let all road work on the highway out by tender irstead of hiring teams and men themselves. By this w.iv tho/ expect to save considerable money. Last year they did not get proper value for the large sum of money expended. ORDER NOW APPLE BERRY BERRY BOXES BOXES CRATES PRE-WAR PRIGES Write or Phone SHERMAN COOPER Phones 256--514 Box 836 Coboury^ PERSONAL Mrs. W. H. Smith of Cobourg is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. A. Seed. Mrs. B. McGuire, who has been quite ill for the last week, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Mellow spent the week end with friends at Deseronto. Mr. Sidney Nelson and daughter, Miss Hortense, of Belleville, spent a day last week with Colborne friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Joslin and children are home from St. Louis, Mo., where they spent the winter months. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Phillips and three children who have been seriously ill with the influenza for a couple of weeks, are reported on the mend. T. Fitchett and family of Aurora have moved on the farm lately purchased by Mr. A. A. Con-over from Mr. Alfred Deviney of Vernonville. Mrs. F. Oudin of Riverside, 111., returned to her home on Saturday last, after spending a few days with her another, Mrs. James Deviney, Ver-■jaonville. Mrs. Alvin Peters has returned to >r home at Morganston, after spending several weeks at Rochester, N.Y.. With her son, Mr. Chas. Peters, who has been quite poorly in health. While on her way home from attending the funeral of her sister, i. Gibson, at Belleville, Mrs. John Wood, of Warkworth spent Monday with her aunt, Mrs . Geo. t. 'and Mrs. A. G. Willoughby in Toronto on Wednesday. Mr irjiby attending the ceremonial ,'neses Temple, Mystio Shrine, be semi annual con-.-lav© of the COMING EVENTS Look out for "St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Concert at Colborne Opera House. Remember the dates of the One Cent Sale, April 28, 29, 30, at Griffis' Drug Store. A progressive Euchre will be held Wednesday evening, May 4th, 1021, in the Parish Hall of Trinity church. Admission 35 cents. Refreshments served. Everyone invited. IMPORTANT NOTICE All who are interested are requested to attend an all day "Bee" at Fair-view Cemetery on Tuesday, May 3rd, Tea, Cake and sandwiches will be ierved at the Council Room, Colborne, :ext Saturday afternoon, April 30th. by the ladies of the Soldiers' Memorial Committee. Admission 15c. invited. WICKLOW-VERNONVILLE W. The annual meeting of W'icklow and Vernonville Women's Institute be held on Thursday, May 5th, 1921. at 2.30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Arthur Kernaghan. The President's alddress will given by Mrs. Kernaghan and ction of officers for the ensuing year will take place. Every member •equested to attend. Programme comimittee--Mrs. J. G. Wait and Mrs. T. W. Johnston.--Florence Hall, Secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Montgomery f Brighton spent Sunday with Mr. nd Mrs. Wm. Usher. "Th House of Quality" WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF --TIE PINS --CUFF LINKS --BROOCHES --BAR PINS --NECKLETS --RINGS "Gifts That Last" H. J. MAYHEW'S Colborne Optic SEEDS Garden and Flower Seeds in bulk TURNIP and MANGOLD FORMALDEHYDE For Treating Grain, etc. EVERY FARMER SHOULD USE IT! I W. F. GRIFFIS DRUGGIST Grafton West End Garage We have Secured a First-Class Mechanic from the City for Repairing Cars Agents for Gray-Dort and Ford TIRES OILS We also handle Elictric Light Plant for Farmers SABINS & MIKEL Phone 49 Grafton, Ont The Castleton Epworth League Will present a two act play THE LAST LOAF in the ^Tf^™ Hall, Castleton Wednesday Ev'g, May 4th This play is one of intense human interest Musical and other program will also be given Program commencs at 8.15 p.m. Admission Adults 50 cts Children 25 cts Everyone invited TWO YOUNG MEN ARRESTED Last Sunday night, thieves broke into the garage of Mr. Clarence Cole at Codrington, and were seen going away with his automobile. The car became unmanageable and ran into a soft hole in the ditch a short distance away. The driver jumped into a buggy which appeared to be driven by a confederate, and the horse being a speedy one they got out of sight quickly. Chief Jamieson was called Monday, and by following the tracks of the horse, which had a singularly shaped shoe, he was brought to a place near Morganston, where he placed under arrest two young men, one alleged to be the owner of the horse. They were brought before Magistrate J. Miller at Castleton and remanded until next Tuesday, being allowed out on bail. Several parties around Codrington have lost auto accessories recently and last fall Mr. Cole lost over two hundred dollars worth, including a forty-gallon tank filled with gasoline. ESCAPED SERIOUS INJURY Frankford--Mr. Ross Tufley had narrow escape from a horrible death, while working with a team on farm the other day. He went between the horses to pick up a rein, stradling the tongue on the cultivator, when suddenly the horses of mind he succeeded in climbing on the back of one horse and eventually itopped them after they had gone across the field. Opera House COLBORNE Saturday, April 30 The Feature Will Be MAE MURRAY The A-B-C of Love A Dramatic Romance The Race--with a Life at Stake wr//WARNER OLAND Episode Tato. EILEEN PERCY episode Don't Miss It ! Will Run 9 Weeks More ROLIN COMEDY "SNUB" POLLARD --in-- Grab the Ghost LIVELY MUSIC DURING THE SHOW ADMISSION--Main Floor 35c Gallery 25c Children 15c DOORS OPEN AT 7 30 BEGINS AT 7 45 SHARP SHOW EVERY SATURDAY EVENNG Complete Change of Pictures J. J. SAYER, Proprietor EXPRESS~ADDS~BRING RESULTS. ..... : 3 BRING RESL J. McArthur, Funeral Director, for years at Cobourg, has associated himself with Capt. Troop, and has formed a partnership for the con-ducting of an undertaking business in Colborne. Suitable showrooms, with telephone connection, halve been arranged for and stock has already reached here. By this amalgamation the motor service of Cobourg will be added to the Colborne equipment. First-class winter hearses will be kept here. This business is not a branch concern, but strictly a Colborne undertaking, planned and arranged to give, when occasion requires, the best possible funeral ser- J. McArthur and his embalming staff are qualified licensed men. This is now demanded by the Gov-•nmetit, of the Province. Capt. Troop requires no introduction to the people of these pafrts, but s much to this organization. AUCTION SALES Saturday, May 7th, 1921, at 1.30 m., Household furniture and effects of Mr. Albert Sayer, at tho Windsor Hotel. Colborne. No reserve as Mr. Sayer is removing his family to W. Virginia. Terms cash. The re.-O estate will also be offered foi sale sul>- tt to a reserved bid. S. I'. Rob- e son, Auctineer. Thursday, April 28th, 1921, at 1 m.-- Horses, cattle, hay, grain, farm machinery, etc.,' of Messrs. & F. Slater, on the premiser,, Lot 31, Con. 9, Township of Cramahe, three miles North of Castleton. Usual terms. Positively no reserve, s the farm is sold. J. D. Ednie, Auctioneer. CARD OF THANKS Mr. aind Mrs. Wm. Morgan and family of Colborne, wish to thank their many kind friends and relatives for their kindness shown them during thier recent bereavement. Also for the many beautiful floral tributes. BIRTHS BULLOCK--In Brighton on Wednesday, April 13th, 1921, to Mr. and Hubert Bullock, a daughter, Eva Luella. MARRIAGES BURN-- GRAND-- The marriage took place quietly in St. Matthias church, Ottawa, on Thursday, April 14th, 1921, at 11.30 a.m., of Miss Florence S. M. Grand, of Ottawa, to Major David H. Burn, of H.M. Customs, Cobourg, Rev. Mr. Butler officiating. DEATHS BREWSTER -- On Wednesday, April 20, 1921, at the residence of her T. Brewster, Centreton, Elizabeth ^tuples, relict of the late John Brewster, aged 93 years. In-in Centreton cemetery. IN MEMORIAM )in--In sacred and ever loving iory cf Peari Eileen, darling uau-r of Mr. and Mrs. S Turpin, m, who died April 30th, 1919. many years the Family Chain Was ever linked together, But Oh, that chain is broken now, One link is gone forever. The first that died was our darling . Pearl; In bed she moaning lay, Till God released her from her pain And then she went away. She's singing with the Angels now. She's crossed the shining river. The Heavenly light shines on her For t I for