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78th Year No. 2 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY i 1th, 1945 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to U.S.A. COLBORNE COUNCIL The inaugural meeting of Colborne 1945 Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday, January 8th, at 11.00 a.m. Keeve L. Gordon and Councillors J. Bell, F. Harnden, H. G. McKay, and D. McLaughlin subscribed to the Declaration of Office and took their seats. Reeve Gordon called upon Rev. A. N. Reid, M.A., of Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, who read a passage of Scripture and led in prayer, asking for supreme guidance in the conduct of the business of the Council during the year. Mr. Gordon thanked the Rev. Mr. Reid and the Council adjourned until 7.30 p.m. The adjourned regular meeting was held in the evening with Reev Gordon and all members present. Minutes of December 11th, 1944 meeting were read and adopted. Mr. Ernest McDonald addressed the Council regarding shade trees adjoining his property on Church Street. Messrs. Bell and McKay were appointed a committee to investigate the complaint and take whatever action they deemed advisable. The Clerk was instructed to get legal advise as to the Corporation's liability in regard to snow removal from the village streets in general and William Street in particular. The following payments were confirmed and authorized: Jos. Farrell, payroll Jan. 8. $102.10 L. Kennedy, rebate water,, taxes 6.50 Jos. Farrell, sal to Dec. 15, '44 80.00 W. E. King, auditor ................ 12.00 Jos. Farrell, sal. to Dec. 31, '44 40.00 W. W. D. McGlennon, 3 mos..... 75.00 H. L. Partridge, rebate taxes 3.45 LEGION NOTES We are living in stirring times! Never in the history of mankind have events crowded upon themselves as they are doing in these tempestuous days. The tempo of humanity has been accelerated to an alarming degree and it may be that Armageddon is being fought on the many diversified areas of this global war. It is a testing time of the nations and only those fortified with the principles of justice, serfdom and compassion will emerge as vanquishers of injustice, serfdom and hate and this applies equally to the individual. None of us can escape the fact that we are in very truth our brother's keeper. None of us can live a life apart. For good or evil we are participants of this cosmic strife and willy-nilly are drawn into the vortex. How will we emerge? If we go in as flotsam or jetsam, then without question we wiil be flung high and dry upon the beach when the storm is spent and be as something that even the beach-comber will pass by --on the other hand if we armed ourselves for the fight and with vigor and determination have tried to make all this something worth fighting for then when "The Captains and the Kings depart" we shall find that in the sunshine of peace this weary world will have the opportunity of partaking of the felicities, love and compassion that we shall be entitled to possess. But as a mountain cannot be climbed without much arduous labour so peace cannot be attained without overcoming the forces of evil. All this may sound somewhat like sermonizing--far be it that we intend that--what we are driving at is "What are we doing to bring about MRS. GEORGE PEEBLES Following a cerebral hemorrhage, suffered a few days previous, Mrs. George Peebles sr., a well-known and highly respected resident of this village, passed away at the family residence, Percy Street, Sunday, January 7th, 1945, in her 84th year. Born at Lakeport, Haldimand Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Kernaghan, where she resided until her marriage to Mr. Peebles 63 years ago, deceased has PERSONAL Mrs. Wm. A. Seed has returned to her home here, after spending several days with her son, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Seed, and sister, Miss Ethel Smith, Toronto. Miss Dorothy L. Oliver, of The Canadian Bank of Commerce staff, Brighton, left on Monday to spend two weeks with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fetherston, Pittsburg, Pa. The many friends of Miss Doris since been a resident of Cramahe ■ Cook, who underwent an appendix Township until coming to Colborne operation at Cobourg General Hospi-a few months ago. She was a mem- j tal on Thursday last week, will be ber and adherent of Old St. Andrew's | pleased to-know she is making a satis-Presbyterian Church and took a keen factory recovery, interest in all church activities. Mrs Lorne Fulford just received Besides her husband she is survived the sad news that her nephew, Pte. by three daughters, Miss Ida Peebles, i Jfcufus Fulford was seriously wounded at home; Mrs. C. J. Smale (Annie),j/a action in Italy on December 18th Bowmanville, and Mrs.' Mackenzie ] jjmd is still in a serious condition. Rutherford( Grace), Haldimand Town- jjfcte. Fulford is a son of Albert Fulford ship, and two sons, Mr. D. Clarence j'of p0rt Hope, who has four sons in Peebles, Lakeport, and Rev. Archie j^he army--three fighting in Italy and Peebles, Heckston. Ontario.; also three i^ne still in Canada; also a daughter, brothers, Mr. W. G. Kernaghan and | ppd. Doris Fulford, C.W.A.C., Peter-Mr. Jack Kernaghan, Lakeport, and borough. Mr. Joseph Kernaghan, Manitoba. -v-- The funeral services at her late j ditqqfii residence on Tuesday were conducted MAJOR RUSSELL by the Rev. A. N. Reid, M.A., assisted : ARRIVES HOME by Rev. P. B. Thornton, D.D., and --- Rev. G. D. Campbell. Interment was! Major J. W. A Russell, who has at the Union Cemetery. ! served overseas with the C. A. C. for The pallbearers were Messrs. B. G. I >ne Past five years, returned home on Kernaghan, A. Kernaghan, E. Kerna-! Tuesday last. ghan, H. Loucks, H. McCracken, s. [ Major Russell is a son-in-law of Peebles. jMr. and Mrs* Robert Blyth, Salem. Relatives and friends from out-of- ' -v-~" town attending the funeral included : j if pi to uarf Rev. and Mrs. Archie Peebles, Hecks- j^11*1 THE WAYSIDE CHURCH Express, print and advg......... 42.00 !tnis consummation so devoutly to be J. W. McCarl, D. C. Clerk ... 4.00 j wished?" J. W. McCarl, court fee ........ 1.50 j Are we as members of this branch Municipal World, supplies ...... 6.50 j doing all that we might do to further The Enterprise, advg............... 9.70 Dr. A. C. McGlennon, M.O.H., etc............................................. 127.29 the ideas for which this group have dedicated themselves? If we were segregated as it were, and stood apart Dr. A. C. McGlennon, V.D..... 51.00! from the fight having no interest in Express, printing ballots ........... 27.00 j the fray beyond how it touched us C. P. Brown, D.R.0................... 5.00 j politically and economically, it might H. A. Free, poll clerk................ 4.00 1 be understood, but when we regard J. H. Gale, D.R.O. .................. Geo. Connors, sr., constable Albert Morton, D.R.O. ........ Alex. Rutherford, poll clerk Wm. Eakins, constable ........ Mrs. J. Bland, poll booth .... Larke Fire-- R. S. Blackwood ............ J. Griffis .......................... 5.00 ! the list of members who jire serving ton; Capt. Bruce Peebles, Mr. and Mrs. Homer McKenzie, Mrs. Charles Wilson, Mrs. Morley Leake, all of Toronto; Mr. Harold Loucks, Peterboro; Mr. Charles Carruthers, Bowmanville; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kellogg, Welcome; Mr. Ernest Kellogg, Grafton; Miss Mary Rutherford, Port Hope. - V- CHARLES RICHARDS 3.00 | ers who are in uniform and the host 5.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 ........ 5.00 ........ 5.00 G. J. Hay ............................ 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Thos. McDonald ............ B. A. Irish........................ Geo. Latimer .................. L. Young.............................. 5.00 Fish Fire-- R. S. Blackwood y.......... J. Griffis .............'............. Geo. Latimer ................... Thos. McDonald ............. By-Law No. 683 was duly passed appointing Municipal Officers as follows : W. W. D. McGlennon, Clerk Treas......................................... 350.00 W. E. King--Auditor. Jos. Farrell--Weed Inspector (contract). Assessor--Left in abeyance. By-Law No. 684 was duly passed appointing M. Cook, C. H. Fenton and H. C. Lane as High School Trustees for the year 1945. By-Law No. 685 was duly passed appointing the local Board of Health as follows : Chairman--L. Gordon. M.O.H.--Dr. A. C. McGlennon. Ratepayer--Left in abeyance. Secretary--W. W. D. McGlennon. Remuneration for M.O.H. $125.00 By-Law No. 686 was duly passed authorizing the borrowing of money as required up to $17,000 during 1945 from The Canadian Bank of Commerce. Moved by J. Bell, seconded by H. G. McKay, That Messrs Harnden and McLaughlin be a committee to enquire as to the f easability of purchasing new stoves for the fire hall and town hall and report at next meeting.--Carired. Council adjourned to meet Monday, February 12th, 1945, at 8.00 p.m. W. W. D. McGlennon, Clerk. - v- WAR supplies War supplies must be produced in Canada. Half of our industrial production is now on war output. This reduces supplies of civilian goods. If we pay higher than ceiling prices for civilian goods in short supply we *re helping to start inflation. Like a bomb, inflation would disrupt our flow of war supplies to the fighting fronts. -v-- It is cheap protection against fire to paint up all property which is •veathered, cracked or rotted or otherwise in a condition making it relatively easy to ignite. of associate members, let us ask ourselves if their interests are not our interests; and further, whether we are doing all we can for their welfare, looking ahead to their future --to their return to ordinary occupations and their restoration to the amenities of civil life ! There is much to be done. It is not the purpose of this article to state how and why, but arouse in the minds cf all our members that individually and collectively we are responsible for doing our part, and that is up to us individually and collectively to meditate on these things and to suggest and implicate how they can and should be done. If we earnestly think about these things the road will open and the way become clear and definite, and we shall progress triumphantly to the goal of our desires. -v- HANDKERCHIEFS PLENTIFUL IN CANADA Toronto, Jan. 6.--There may be a handkerchief crisis in Washington with plenty for show (at $2.50) a piece) and none for blow--but Canadians in January are well supplied with 'nose wipes' for any siege of sniffles. Right now, in the heart of winter there is a fairly good supply of men's cotton handkerchiefs priced from 10c to 25c each, according to S. W. Day, director of handkerchiefs for the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. "While the hand embroidered variety of women's handkerchiefs have practically disappeared from the market, Canadian manufacturers have developed novelty prints selling around 10c to 25c," the director said. In pre-war days sheer handkerchief linen was imported from Ireland some being shipped to China for embroidery, Mr. Day explained. Before the war about 99% of the handkerchiefs sold in Canada were imported, mostly from Ireland. Today Canada produces 80% herself. "No Canadian need be without a handkerchief, "the director said. "Canada is producing hundreds of thousands* of dozens of the essential 'nose-wipes,' not show pieces. But we'll have to wait for some time before the*more luxurious embroidered and initialed varieties are available. Wholesalers and jobbers today cannot import handkerchiefs from Ireland and sell at a profit under the Canadian price ceiling which bases prices on Sept. 15 to Oct. 11, 1941 levels." -V - Only visitors staying in Canada for a period of 5 days or longer are entitled to ration cards. Charlejs Richards, a well-known an^ respected former resident of Cpl borne, passed away at £g|^r£ g£ e^al hospitef, aite> a uxSMI^ Friday, January 5th, 1945, in his 8 year. Deceased was a life-long resident; of this district, having farmed in Cramahe Township until his retirement some years ago, when he came to Colborne to live with his daughter, Mrs. May Miller, with whom he removed to Cobourg just over a year ago. His wife predeceased him about fifteen years ago. The funeral took place from the lesidence of Mr. E. Quinn, Colborne, on Sunday afternoon. The service was conducted by the Rev. G. D. Campbell. Interment was at the Union Cemetery. -V --- - OLD LANDMARK BURNED KILLED IN ACTION Mrs. Keith hare received an official message to-day (Thursday) stating that her husband, Lieut. Keith Hare, had been killed in action in Italy. Keith was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hare, Grafton, and a brother of Mrs. W. D. Haig, Colborne. --v -- CORRECTION In last week's issue we had Harold ||gU|jht, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wicklow, mentioned as being jFoer. - ^i^haiildL hfrye fit Lieutenant. On Saturday morning last fire, said to have been caused by the explosion of a blow-torch used to thaw out frozen water pipes, completely destroyed the old Chas. Larke homestead on the corner of King and Church Streets. This was one of the oldest proper-lies in Colborne, grants to the different owners being as fololws : Crown Patent to George Palmer, 15th July, 1803. George Palmer to Jos. Keeler, 18th January, 1812. Jos. Keeler to Jos. A. Keeler, 1st January, 1824. Jos. A. Keeler to Jas. D. Geslee, 22nd February, 1832. Jos. D. Goslee to Geo. Goslee, 1st March, 1856. George Gosley and wife to Thos. Bingley, 3rd July, 1871. Thos. Bingley to Barbara J. Webb, 6th August, 1880. Barbara J. Webb and J. G. Webb to Levi C. Bailey, 26th March, 1881. Levi C. Bailey and wife to Emma J. Larke, 16th June, 1897. The fire brigade quickly responded to the call, but the fire was spreading rapidly and the Brighton hose truck and firemen were called to the rescue. They quickly responded and with the local brigade braved the zero weather and prevented the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. This is the first Colborne property to be completely destroyed by fire in some years, as there is ample fire protection to take care of most fires. -v--- more table flatware Steel base table flatware, formerly restricted to essential users such as hotels and restaurants, will be placed on the civilian market, according to a recent announcement of Herman H. Levy, Prices Board Administrator of Jewelry. , The order restricting the sale will be revoked December 1st. GENEROUS RESPONSE FROM CITIZENS The citizens of Colborne showed their kindness and generosity by their generous response to the request for goods to aid the families of Messrs. H. Stickle and L. Youngs, who last all their household furniture and clothing in the fire which destroyed the house in which they were living on Saturday last. The local Red Cross and several public spirited citizens canvassed the town and liberal gifts of cash, canned goods, clothing, bedding and furniture were received, which will considerably assist both families in getting another start in a home, as at present many of these necessities are hard to procure owing to rationing and war time conditions. -y--- RED CROSS SENDS PARCELS TO DESTITUTE HOLLAND The Canadian Red Cross is sending 30,000 food parcels for destitute civilians in Holland, Norman C. Urquhart, Chairman of the Society's National Executive Committee, announced today. "Immediately we learned of the acute situation in Holland, arrangements were made for food parcels to be diverted from Lisbon," the chairman said. "This food will be part of a 9,000 ton shipment being prepared by the International Red Cross in cooperation with other Red Cross Societies." The International Red Cross ship Henri Durant is now loading at the Portugese port and is expected to sail shortly with a full cargo of food, including bulk wheat and lentils, Mr. Urquhart said. Germany, is expected to grant safe conduct for the vessel to enable it to discharge at a small Netherlands port in occupied Holland. -v-- apple juice again For the past three years, apple juice has been reserved for the armed forces. This winter, about 500,000 cases of the juice, fortified with vitamin C, will be available for the public. It will not be rationed. -V--r- In warehouses and other storage places, stocks of different ages of grain should not be mixed. The older r.tock should be disposed of first before it becomes infested with insects, and unsaleable. "And I saw a little Wayside Church." --Grayson. Our Text-- "Men ought always to pray." --Jesus. Our Verse-- "More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of. Wherefor let thy voice Rise like a fountain for me Night and day."--Tennyson. Our Sermon-- Said Joseph Parker, "Let me but here a sentence of the private prayers of any man and I will tell you a paragraph or two about his public life." The measure of our daily living may well be answerable to the measure of our private praying, I wonder if we have not thought too much about this matter of prayer as though it were God who need our petitions. It is we who need prayer. God loses nothing if we do not pray, but we shall lose all that He can and will pour into our hearts and minds as they are opened toward Him. One can never know how poor and hopeless life can be without prayer until one has felt and known how rich and wounderful it becomes through the ministry of prayer. The holiest and most useful life this earth has ever known was sustained and sanctified by prayer. How much more do these lesser lives of ours need the blessing of Divine Communion. "When you pray," said Jesus, "say Our Father," The Father of all, who knows, loves, understands, and helps. Life instantly becomes steadier, stronger, more full of purpose when you say--without reservations--and earnestly--"Our Father." "Together Lord we come to Thee And in Thy presence bow the head, A band of hard-pressed folk are we Who find life's pathway hard to tread. Lord make us pure, enrich our ^life ^^^^ Vv jjpp i c?a venly • kr-2 4e#jHiMMir: Giveus the strength to face the strife And serve Thee better than before. --L. Gilbert. Our Prayer-- Oh Thou who found Thy strength to do the Father's will in the place of prayer, teach us to pray that our 2ives may be more filled with the power and purpose of Thine own. Amen. -v-- UNITED CHURCH W. M. S, LETTERS FROM SOLDIERS The January meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society was held on Thursday, January 4th, 1945, at the home of Mrs. J. G. Waite, the President, Mrs. Baxter in the chair. After the opening devotions and business report of the work of the past year were given by the various secretaries, Mrs. Arkles had charge of the program. The theme for the worship service was "The Kingdom of God in This Community." Special prayers were offered for the Council, School Board, Schools and Students, by Mrs. Baxter; for the King and Queen and leaders, by Mrs. Quinn, and for men and women in the armed services, by Mrs. Terrill. Mrs. Rowsome gave a vocal solo and Mrs. B. Smith gave an interesting talk on her visit to the Phillipines during her around-the-world trip-- telling of some of the habits, customs and sports of the people and the products of the land. This was especially timely, as the study book is about Missionary work in the South Pacific and for January, the Church in the Phillipines. After the meeting a social half hour was enjoyed On Monday afternoon, January 8th, the W. M. S. entertained the Baby Band and the mothers. , . -v- Buy more War Savings Stamps ! From Rev. W. E. L. Smith Italy, Nov. 26, 1944 To the Congregations of Grafton, Vernonville and Wicklow: My Dear Friends : I wish so much that I could move among you to shake your hands and wish you a Merry Christmas. Again it may not be, so once more my greetings must go their way by the written word. Already greetings from some of you have reached me here in Italy and cheering they are. This long separation between service men and women and their loved ones at home is wearing. I wonder though if it has not taught many to put into words the love and care they feel and to say again and again kindly and affectionate things that might otherwise be left unsaid. I am certain that many, many men now away from home, will carry the memory of these, things always. No one could possibly say that war is good. It is evil. But God find ways to turn even the wrath of men to His praise and the evil things they do to one another He makes into new ways for His entry into the human heart. I have seen this so often. A soldier here, looking back over 1944 would count it a barren year in many ways--barren of home life, remote from old friendships, without advancement and empty of comfort. But for my part, when I stop to add up the blessings of the year I dare not say the net result is loss. There is preservation from death, there is the moving affection and trust of men ministered to, there are those messages from loved ones and staunch friends that tell of their prayers and their longings for our return. Most of all the year has brought the renewed experience of the faithfulness of God. Life is made rich not only by what we take to ourselves but by what, with God's help, we give to others. The sorrows that have come to some pf your homes are shared in by us all. We are finding the Christian fellowship of sympathy. There is still darkness, but we see the dayspring and presently we shall stand in the runlight of God's presence. 13av all konw and feel His blessing Kft Christmastide. Affectionately yours, W. E. L. Smith. --r-- v - TRINITY A. Y. P. A. A meeting of the Anglican Young People's Association was held in the Chapel on Tuesday evening, January 9th, 1945, with sixteen members present. It was deceided to hold a skating party at the rink on Monday night, January 15th. Refreshments to be served at the Parish Hall afterwards. All members are urged to attend. BIRTHS cowie--At Cobourg General Hospital, on Tuesday, January 9th, 1945, to Tpr. and Mrs. Eric Cowie, a son (Douglas Clifford). quinn--At Cobourg General Hospital, on Monday, January 8th, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Quinn, a son. MARRIAGES jones-rayner--By the Rev. M. L. Hinton, at his residence, Percy St., Colborne, on Wednesday, December 27th, 1944, Florence Lilly Rayner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rayner, Morganston, to Donald Harry Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Jones, of Colborne. DEATHS MURPHY, Mode H.--In Cramahe Township, on Monday,. December 25th, 1944, Mode H. Murphy, in his 74th year. Funeral from BrintnelTs Funeral Home, Brighton to Salem United Church for service Wednesday afternoon, December 27th. Interment at Salem Cemetfery. In the Matter of the Henry S. Keyes Estate It is of vital importance that all outstanding accounts owing to the above estate be paid so that the administration of the estate can be proceeded with and completed. Will anyone owing any account whether for newspaper subscription or otherwise ^please get in touch with Howard A. Free, Colborne Express. A. D. HALL, Solicitor of Estate, Colborne, Ontario.