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55th Year No. 33 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1921 $2.00 a Year in Advance DISTRICT WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The annual meeting of East North umboiland District Women's Instit ute was held in West Seymour, 30th July, 11*21, with representatives present from Brighton, York Road, Wooler, Codrington, Hiltrn, Castle on, Warkworth and West Seymoui branches. Reports were given f.t the morning session showing a membership of 275, and 74 meetings held with an attendance or 2,125. Receipts totalled $1(,910.19 from which expenditures have been made for Local Relief, Chinese Famine Fund, Navy League, Institution tor the Blind, Memorial Park, Memorial Monument, Public Library, Amenian Relief, Social Service, Referendum Campaign, Federated Women's Institute Funds, etc., etc., the betterment of home and community ever receiving a large share of interest from the Branches. Medical School Inspection nan been a topic of increasing "interest during the past year. This subject was more fully explained and discussed and correspondence from the Department of Education read by the secretary. A motion was carried that "this District Institute, realb.inp the importance of Medical School Inspection, urge the Department of Education to conduct an in itial survey or inspection of the schools in our district, at the earliest possible date". The election of officers resulted as follows: President--Mrs. M. E. Maybes, Trenton. 1st Vice-Pres.--Mrs. Clarence T. Lapp, Brighton. 2nd Vice-Pres.--Mrs. George H. Campbell, Castleton. 3rd Vice-Pres.--Mrs. Ezra Bedal, York Road. Sec'y.-Treas.--Mrs. Finlay Clark, Brighton. Diieiors-- Mrs. A. K. McLeod, Brighton; Mrs. W. E. Rankin, York Road; Mrs. M. M. Hess, Wooler; Mrs. D. H. Orser, Cod lington; Mrs. R. O. Morrow, Hilton; Mrs. John Miller, Castleton; Mrs. T. Sykes, Warkworth; and Mrs. Peorge Longmuir, Hast Representative to Provincial Federated W. I. Convention--Mrs. Fin-lay Clark. DEATH OF MR. JAMES McKEY Word has been received at Colborne of the death on Wednesday, August 10th, 1921, of Mr. James McKey, who left here a few weeks ago, or :h.! death of Mrs. McKey. to live with his daughter, Mrs. Mulloy, a! Ilraeebridge. Mr. McKey was form erl) in business at Dorset. He was about 90 years of age. The burial was at Huntsville. SIDMORE HOWARD One of Grafton's oldest residents passed away on Thursday, August 4th, 1921, in the death of Mr. Sid-i Howard, at the ripe old age of ears. A funeral service was conducted for Mr. Howard on Saturday afternoon in Grafton Methodist chuieli, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. N. Lovelace. Mr. Howard was veil known throughout this district carried the mail for many year, from Grafton depot to the vihage nd notwithstanding his advancing years was generally active up to a year or so previous to his death. He is survived by a widow and family. DEATH OF MRS. GEO. ELPHICK The remains of Mrs. Geo. Elphick, who died at her home in Norwood, on Sunday, August the 14tb„ 1921. were brought to Colborne on Tuesday for burial in the Union Cemetery. Deceased, who was in her 76th year was formerly a resident of Colborne, being a daughter of the late William Shannon. She has been living in Norwood for a good number of years. Mr. Elphick died five years ago. She leaves two sons, Edward Elphick of St. Catharines and Richard Elphick of Toronto. Two sisters of deceased. Mrs. Germonde and Miss Addie Shannon of Cleveland, Ohio, were here for the fur era!. Another sister, Mrs.Wright-aiso lives in Cleveland, and a brother, Mr. William shannon !hos Nokomis, Ills, i Mrs. At the afternooi lv Maybee, representing the Feder •ation, spoke on "Efficiency in the Branch Institutes and Co-operation in" the district." Mrs. C. K. Bluett of London. Out., Dept. delegate to summer series of meetings, . "Citizenship, its Responsibilities and Opportunities'^ Both addresses were most interesting. West Seymour Branch very hospitably entertained at dinner and tea and furnished good music for both sessions and received a very hearty vote of thanks. The next tnnual meeting will be. held in Sudthfield. (The resolution mentioned above was forwarded to the Department and a reply saying that every effort will be made to carry out a Medical Inspection survey under the auspices of the Department of Education in Education in Northumberland County ir. the very near future. The doctor and nurses are sent out and paid by the Department from an appropriation made by the Government for 'his purpose. Similier inspections h°vo been made in- other counties in the past few years and the results have aroused such a Keen interest that requests for surveys indicate that bV. available doctors and will be kept busily engaged. FATAL ACCIDENT TO CLARKE TP. BOY On Thursday afternoon Harold, o seven-year-old son of Mr. and rs. Arthur Blewett t! Clarke Tp., is riding on a load oi gravel with s father and with the young son of r. Wm. H. Gibson. As they pas-it a. harvest apple :;ea the (libs n dropped off the load and the' r boy followed suit, when he lipped and the waggon passed over lim. He was rushed home but diet" .el'ore reaching there. DEATH OF DR. A. B. PURDY Died, at Rochester, Minn.. . Monday, August 1st, 1921, Dr. A. ] Purdy, in his 56th year. Decease was born in Township of Cramahe and spent the early part of his ___ here. He attended High School in Brighton and taught school in this district for a number of years. 1890, he graduated from the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, and has since practiced dentistry 1 'is(Icord, Pa. The body arrived at Brighton 11.45 train, on Tnursday, Aug. h, accompanied by the members of the family and brother-in-law, Harry Anderson of Pittsburg,' A private funeral was held the home of his brotner-in-law. I Robt. Wade, Kingsley Avenue, s being conducted at 2 p.m. the Rev. W. B. Tucker and R< McLeod. After which thejj left by motor for Stirling, where interment took place. He leaves widow, formerly Miss Nina Ander ion of Stirling, three sons, Dr. Boy It., of Appleton, Wis., Frank Dona'd, and one daughter, Luceille, at home; also two brothers borne, and one sister, Mrs. Robt. Goodrich and Wesley of Cramahe, E. of Bowmanville, Ont. PERSONAL Edwina Carr of Toronto is the guest of Miss Jean Webb. Mabel Turney spent the "week end with friends in Toronto. James Mulligan of Dundas is Visiting his sister, Mrs. W. Cowie. Maude Rutherford is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. H. Fowler. Stafford of Picton is visitin*; her sister, Mrs. (Rev.) C. J. Call, East Colborne. Miss Blanche Coffey, who taught ; Salem last year, has been engaged for the school at Consecon. G. Cracknell has been engaged to reach the school at Orland. a salary of $1200 per year. Miss Nina Bell of Fort William is spending her holidays with her par-Mr. and Mrs. James Bell. . G. W. Arnott has sold his crop and implements in Murray iship and has moved to Frank-ford . Mary Gall of Buffalo, N.Y., idffe visiting at the home of her bro-Rev. C. J. Gall, East DEATH OF MRS. Wm. BROWN OF ALNWICK In Alnwick township on Wednes ty, August 4, 1921, the death took! place of Isabell Montcreh', beloved wife of Mr. William Brown, 60th year, after an illness of s. Deceased was a dan; late Mr. and Mrs. Georgt icreif, of South Monaghan, when was born and lived until her mar' >. In addition to her husbani is survived by one rtaughter, IV e Tucker, of Prelate, Sask.. sons, Kyle at home. Keith nto, Meredith of R.seneath* Federal of Cobourg, also one hr 4r. W. D. Montcruf, of Vm and two sisters, Mrs. d Waldie, of Peterboro, and Mrs.** rn * of Roseneath. InteMf took place in Centenary cemetew Albert M. Webb of Angeles, California, spent the week guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webb. Mrs. G. M. Peebles and sail, Wm. Cochrane, ore visiting friends in Brockville. Florence Gall of Toronto is spending her vacation with her par-the Rev. and Mrs. C. J. Gall, East Colborne. and Mrs. Robertson, and eon and daughter, who are visiting at Norwood, motored in and spent Sunday at "Loughbreeze." Mrs. C. A. Post and four children e visiting her sister, Mrs. Palmer, Alton, Ont. A nephew, Foseph Palmer motored down THE WARKWORTH CELEBRATION The celebration at Warkworth on Wednesday of last week passed off successfully, the gate receipts amounting to $1200. The horse races were not particularly exciting, as the contests were not close. The most interesting and exciting event of the day was the base ball game between Colborne and Hastings, who were close rivals in the county league matches. Hastings made s in the first innings, but in the following eight were blanked by 'Bobbie" Coyle's slants, backed by good support, with Rich Floyd catching. While all the Colborne boys did good fielding, the clever work of Casey Myles at shortstop catch by Roy McBride after a long run in right field are worthy of pecial mention. At the bat, borne could only gather two runs lever pitching of Herrington of Hastings, who also received fine fielding support. The game called at the close of the ninth with Dre 2 all. Another gs these evenly matched teams would draw a big crowd. COMING EVENTS Trotting and pacing races > upy four days at the C.N.I year, Sept. 3, 6, 7, 8. Dance to the strains of Goldring's Orchestra, Little Lake Pavilion, Thursday evening, Aug. 18th, 1921. Dancing at 8.30. Tickets $1. Anm HIGH SCHOOL hem. •.din :. Arthur Allen of the Durham Canning Company, has purchased the •anning factory situated on Ontario treet, Port Hope, from Messrs. Pillsworth and Daly or this town, dr. D. L. Matthews, it is tinder-tood, will be retained as manager, 'he Durham Canning Company has actories located at Brighton, Colborne, Orono, Grafton and other ;s in the district.--Cobourg \\ orld. REMARKABLE ESCAPE Mr. A. Jardine, formerly representative of the International Correspondence Schools in Orillia, and now of Sault Ste. Mane, had a remarkable escape from a serious accident on Sunday, white motoring from Gravenhurst to Orillia. His Old-smobile in which besides himself, Mrs. Jardine and »even children, went over a steep errfcankment, and rolled to the bottom a distance o" K> or 20 feet, turning completed over. By a miracle .not one of the nine were even scratched, and the only damage done to the car was the breaking of a wheel and a wind shield. Mr. and Mrs. jardine have spent several days in town this week. greeting old friends, who heartily congratulate them on their re'markable escape.--Orillia Packet A serious auto acc:dent occurred on the road between Warkworth and Burnley, when a car driven by Miss Greenly, of Warkwo-tn, turned over twice when it ran into gravel while going down the hill near Skinkle's school. Mrs. James Sreenley, her mother, had her shour.ler dislocated, and thigh and jaw broken, while Miss Greenley had three ribs broken and her hack hurt. Mrs. Greenley's father. Mr. Beamish, and an aunt, who were also in the car, were badly shaken up. Mrs. Greenly was taken to Peterboro hospital in an ambulance. The car was badty broken up. M. Grenadier Guards Band of .Montreal, will be one or the features of the Canadian National Exhibition. ENDED HIS LIFI j Alvin Weller of Toronto, former-jly of Brighton, committed suicide ! sheeting himself ovt r 'gr'yvo in the cemetery at He left a note on his person saying be was lonesome and thought this the best way to end it all. He about 60 years of age and leaves family. He lost his wife about five PRIZE FOR CORN , <J. Bundy ofters $3.00 for . ?2 tor 2nd, and $1 for 3rd.., sliest corn left a£ his store on e Aug. 24th inst. AUCTION SALES THURSDAY, Sept. 1st, 1921, at 1 hi. -- Valuable high grade Durham and Holstein cattle, horses, ' hogs, ', fodder corn, machinery, harness, ., under instructions from W. S. erson. half mile East of Colborne Kingston highway. Usual terms. D. Ednie, Auctioneer. Grain Wanted Car Lots TRACK -- COLBORNE or GRAFTON Farmers, notify Mr Stephen Goodrich, Castleton, when you have grain for sale. Highest Prices will be paid, and all grain must be re-cleaned and free from smut. J.J. COLLINS, Hastings, Ont . L. Payne, K.C., and Mrs Payne returner from a holiday ;'s Island, Maine, and Mr. Payne |is.at bis office again ready to rec ' Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clarence and 'Master Arthur Turney of Rochester, N.Y., spent the past week with the Matter's grandmother Mrs. Mary Turney and other friends. . Messrs. Bruce Pogue, C. Chase, Robt. Darke, Wm. Eckstein,' Clarke Craig, and Mrs. C. H. .Craig spent S'.inlay with Capt. a^d Mrs. T,i. s. 'adglnton, 'at "Idle. Hou.s..." H. H. Loosemore and Soil J. Philip Loosemore, of Brook iln spent Sunday with Colborne friends, guests at the Alexandra and oi Miss McTavish, at "Bellevue.' Mrs. Wm Morri Cockburn) and daughter Helen and Miss Mildred Cockburn of Amsterdam, N.Y., have been visiting at Mrs. Hallenback's and other friends Milton MacDonald, C.E., who has been overseer of construction or the last three years on ial highways, ^utterly near rough, is home for a rest and holiday Over 15,000 veterans are expected I to parade to welcome Lord Byng! when he opens the Canadian National | inhibition. August 27. I YOUR EYESIGHT may be ruined if you neglect the first warning that eyes give. It comes in so many different ways that Lrst trouble you have should hasten you here to CONSULT WITI-e scientifically test the eyes and fi II bring relief. Call and talk the matter over with US an expert optometrist H. J. MAYHEW Colborne and Mrs. R. J. Ross, Brigh-mounce the engagement of their daughter, Mabel Pearl, to Mr. T*. Russell Marshall; Brighton, the arriage to take place the latter part The fourth of this month Mrs. M. . Tuttle had the misfortune to fall from her wheel chair and sustain a fractured hip. She is at the home of daughter, Mrs. Frank Morgan, Morganston. Her many friends and acquaintances will be glad to know that a deci ded improvement is reported in the condition of. Mrs. Wm. H. Hallen-back, who has been quite ill of typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. John Reive and young son Johnie, of Winnipeg, Man., spent a few days here with his uncle, Mr. John Reive, while their way to Prince Edward Island to visit her old home. Deputy Sheriff W. H. Smith, Mrs. SmPh, and Miss Lulu Smith of Cobourg, and Miss Ethel Smith of Fort William' spent th-- weekend with daughter Owing to the change in the re ulations the pass standing is give by subjects. The following hai Form III. Matriculation Bruce Bailey......3 Subjects Hugo Clarey......10 Subjects William Cochrane .. 3 Subjects Dororthy Dudley.. ..12 Subjects Ruby Grant......9 Subjects Marion McLean.. ..11 Subjects Helen Yeomans..11 Subjects Form III. Normal Entrance Hugo Clarey.......4 Subjects William Cochrane ...2 Subjects Dorothy Dudley 8 Subjects, Honors Ruby Grant.......4 Subjects Marion McLean .. .. 5 Subjects Helem Yeomans .. .. 7 Subjects ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AT VERNONVILLE Special Services in connection with the 58th anniversary of the opening and dedication of the Vernonville Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, August 21st. 1921. The preacher on this occasion will be the newly inductee* pastor, the Rev. S. E. Moyer B.A., B.D. The morning service will be at 10.45 and the evening at 7.30. Special music at both services. A corclial invitation is extended. 10 nn\eiling and dedication of the memorial statue erected in Victoria. Park. ir. memo;, of c-r Colborr.e 's who gave their lives in the ;at War, 1914-1913, will take place Friday afternoon, August 2Gth, 1921, at 2 o'clock. An appropriate programme will he given. The Cobourg Citizen's Band will take part. All veterans of the reat War are especially invited to attend. MARRIAGES vo years ago when the Duki Devonshire visited Cobourg two large 'lags belonging to the town, which vere stretched across the main itrbet, were stolen, as a prank, it vas thought at the time. One day ■ecently Chief Ruse took occasion o visit Belleville, and, having a long nemory and a suspicion as to where they might be, he "looked up the suspected party who denied taking them. ' upon being given a chance lo rn them they were afterward reed to the Chief. The flags are let long by 6 feet wide, and will, doubt, float for the Cobourg ie Show this week. WILL the party who took the large i wing rope and pole from the door of barn of Mrs. Thos. Shields kindly return them at once and save further trouble. 33 IVES--BARTLETT-- At Victoria Beach, Colborne, Aug. 11, 1921, by the father of the bride, assisted by Rev. R. A. Whattam. Ethel Blanche, daughter of Rev. S. T. and Mrs. Bartlett, 24 Dalton Road. Toronto, to Mr. Raymond E. Ives, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Ives, Col- DEATHS IIARVIE--In Brighton Tp., on Thursday, August 4th, 1921, Thomas . Harvie, in his 78th year. WARNER--In Colborno, on Tues-u, At gust 16th, 1921, MM'ssi A. ies, wife of the lato William arner, in her 80th year. Intercut in the Union Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM of DUNCAN--In loving memory '. I-t. Duncan, vho left us seven >ars ago, Aug. 20th, 19X4. tiis day brings back sal memories f one who has gone to rest The ones who think of him to-day those who loved him best. ... jno knows how we mis-3 him, None but aching hearts can tell: Earth has lost him, Heaven has found him, sus doeth all things well! Wife and Daughter. . Mrs W. A. :ed. and Mrs. M.J. Carter, Fullvie J. Carter, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Mr-icil of Lindsay, and D.\ and Jin. ). Henderson and child of FToly-Mass., were in Coibor.ie on fin-day, guests at the Alexandra. Congratulations to Misses . Dora Philp and Dorothy Dudley, on suc-'ssfully passing, their junior matriculation and entrance to Normal nations, the latter obtaining honors', also to Russell Philp on suc-issfully passing his senior..matric- Father J. O'SuIIivan, the popular parish priest of Wooler, will celebrate his twenty-fifth anniver-in the priesthood on Wednes-September 14th. Dinner will srved in honor of the occasion, ome fifty members of the priest-in this part of Ontario will participate. Trenton Courier; Miss ?.label Ltrney, of Colborne, spent Monday town visiting relatives. Mr. Charles Hawkins, of Toronto, is isiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Young. Mr. and MrJ. Turney and Mr. and Mrs. Workman, of Colborne, Memorial Unveiling The Unveiling and Dedication of the Memorial erected in memory of the Colborne boys who died in the Great War, 1914--18, wiU take place AT VICTORIA PARK, COLBORNE FPIDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 26th at 2 o\ lock Come and pay tribute of respect to our "Fallen Heroes." An appropriate programme will be given. All war veterans are especiaPy invited to attenc1. C B. Turr In a friendly game of b£ Cothcrne on Wednesday defeated the Cilborne nine In Opera House, Colborne Mon. Aug- 22 ONE NIGHT ONLY The Old Reliable Laugh Producer Jerry From Kerry Band and Orchestra Funny Comedians - Singers and Dancers ---and- The Funniest Irish Comedy Ever Written Gorgeous Costumes - Special Scenery 30 - PEOPLE - 30 Watch for the Big Street Parade! PRE-WAR PRICES-- Ad| ts 50c. Children 25c.