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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 6th, 1944 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to U.S.A. WOMAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Cobourg Presbyterial of the Woman's Missionary Society met in the United Church at Frankford, Wednesday, March 29th, 1944, with Mrs. Gray, the President, presiding. The morning session opened with a Worship Service by the Wooler Auxiliary. Two hymns were sung, the 13th chapter of Corinthians was read by Mrs. Bell, and Mrs. Terrill led in prayer. Greetings of welcome from Frankford Auxiliary were expressed by Mrs. Finnegan. This was followed by an introduction of the Literature Exhibit by Mrs. J. J. Way. Mrs. Ireland brought the report of the executive meeting held the previous evening and Mrs. Patrridge, Corresponding Secretary, gave her report. Mrs. Gray introduced Mrs. J. McKillop, Community Friendship Secretary for the Dominion Board. Mrs. Calder as convener of the Nominating Committee presented the slate of officers for the coming year and Mrs. McKillop presided over the election. The following were elected as officers: Past President--Mrs. S. J. Gray, Garden Hill. President--Mrs. E. C. Roberts, Campbellford. 1st Vice-Pres.--Mrs. Smale, Warkworth. 2nd Vice-Pres.--Mrs. P. F. Gardiner, Garden Hill. Rec.-Sec.--Mrs. H. L. Partridge, Colborne. Treasurer--Mrs. R. Crego, Roseneath. Christian Stewardship--Mrs. Jaynes, Cobourg. Mission Circle Sec.--Mrs. C. Young, Grafton. Mission and Baby Band Sec.-- Mrs. E. Morton, Cobourg. Supply Sec--Mrs. Wm. Calder, Grafton. Community Friendship--Mrs. J. J. Way, Wooler. Press Secretary--Mrs. O. L. Morrow, Brighton. Missionary Monthly Sec--Mrs. N. Chestnut, Fenella. I Temperance Sec--Mrs. G.^ielgon,. Warkworth. I Literature Sec.--Mrs. J. J. Way, Wooler. Mrs. Jaynes in giving her report on Christian Stewardship reported an increase this year of $850.00 sent to Branch. She said that we must take j time for God and Prayer then we will have Victory. If we are to progress let us have faith in Truth and | God. Mrs. McKillop was the guest speaker and her theme was "Our Present Frontier of Service." The Christian Church is challenged and has progressed in fellowship with Christ. The church has won thousands from other lands in its service. Our frontier is right at our own door, -so great has been the migration lately. There is more need of help and soul satisfying need of Christ these days when there are so many influences of con-1 flicts and disturbances. We should measure up to the service in Christ here in Canada where we are safe. She asked "What bas the Church been doing?" They have given a [ course to several young women and placed them in war production communities to help in Community Friendship. Many churches are having special services for the Armed Forces. I Some churches are supplying spiritual and recreational contact for wor work-She advised each Auxiliary to send out removal slips when anyone from their community has moved to another town or city. There are over 500,-000 people in Canada who claim the United Church as their church but ere not church members or adherents. We, as women of the Christian Church should do our part to bring them into the church and do our share of "being our brother's keeper." The church should be a fellowship and radiate r friendship round about; a centre of community friendship. Mrs. McKillop left us a challenge to clarify our own faith if we wish to share as witnesses of a faith in God's redeeming love. Do we expect our missionaries to do abroad what we are not doing ourselves at home? The finanical statement was read by Mrs. Gray in the absence of Mrs. George, the treasurer, after which Mrs. Gardiner offered a dedicatory prayer. Mrs. J. J. Way gave short reviews on three books. "One World" by Wendell Wilkie. "The Church and Changing World" by Dr. Basil Matthews and "Strangers No Longer." An "In Memoriam" service was conducted by Mrs. A. O. Maybee and Mrs. O. L. Morrow of Brighton Auxiliary when seventeen members were remembered as having passed on to the Higher Service in the past year. A bountiful luncheon was served COST OF LIVING Since price control was adopted ir Canada the cost of living has advanced little more than 3 per cent, as against 33 per cent during the responding period of the Great War; by the Frankford ladies at whiclj Mrs. Johnson of the Anglican Churcf> brought gracious greetings and Revj. H. C. Caclavik, Pastor of the Czecho* Slovak people at Batawa spoke for a few minutes in appreciation of the friendliness and assttance given him and his people by the ladies of Co| bourg Presbyterial. The afternoon session opened with a worship service by Campbellfoisd Auxiliary. Mrs. Malcolm and Mrl. Mills assisting Mrs. Maxwell who spoke a few appropriate words on "The Stand of Mary, the Mother df Christ." Mrs. George Murray of Trinidaft gave a very interesting address ofl her work. She told of the origin of the first mission in Trinidad whicp began seventy-six years ago by Rev! Morton of Nova Scotia. There are now 68 elementary schools with an at-tendance of 25,000 pupils and she gave a genral outline of the educational system. Religious education has been introduced throughout their schools. It was inspiring to hear how the Christian religion has spread emong the Hindus. The following ladies were appointed on the finance committee: Mr* Grego, Mrs. Jaynes. Mrs. Dickson, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Mills. Nominating committee comprises'^ Mrs. Terrill, Mrs. Morrow, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Little and Mrs. Hodges. Delegate appointed to attend the School for leaders at Whitby was Miss Barrie of Canton. A beautiful solo "Just for To-day" was rendered by Mrs. Ott of Batawa. Rev. H. H. Lackey conducted the installation of the officers. Mrs. Gr» then introduced the new preside* Mrs. E. C. Roberts. A book entitled 'Abundant Living" was presented tp Mrs. Gray by Mrs. Calder in appreciation of her services as president for the past five years. Mrs. Jaynes presented one resolution "Be i* resolved that - more Auxiliaries fleeppt <n|t. •eading course." Conferences were presided over by Mrs. McKillop, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. VI. Waite .Subjects being "What soc-al problems in our Presbyterial de-nand action by W.M.S. women and -mat can we do?" "How can we now prepare for better service in our Waster's Vineyard?" and "What more ;an we do for our children and ,oulh?" Some of the problems dis-ussed in first conference reported >y Mrs. Smale were non-attendance >f children at Sunday School. Ado-escent delinquency. Church people hould be community minded and upply good clean sport for our youth md regarding the liquor problem we ire to urge our young people to re-ust the glass of liquor which is iften offered to them at parties. Mrs. Barrett reported for second onference and said there were two iroad given powers--one to think and me to pray. One should think to de-elop a world-wide fellowship. She tressed that one should not think in erms of race and act as though there vas a time limit to opportunities. The findings of the third conference vas reported by Mrs. Taylor who said hat the right seed should be sown, hat there was a lack of Baby Bands nd C.G.I.T groups in the presbyter-al. They stressed that Vice-Presi-lents should be apopinted in the V.M.S. for the younger groups and hat they should attend their meet-ngs. Miss Wilma Thomas, secretary or Dominion Board for the younger iroups summed up briefly by the ndings from the conferences. The fternoon session closed with a hymn nd Mizpah Benediction. The supper hour was in the form f an informal banquet served by the 'vening Auxiliary of Frankford. Miss Vilma Thomas was the guest speaker nd related many incidents from the nternational Christian Conference leld in Wooster, Ohio. She urged that •e draw a friendly circle all around he world through the W.M.S. She aid some incidents of medical work-rs and that there were still many uperstitions in Africa. It was decided that there would e a competition throughout the 'resbyterial for the best scrap book ompiled in 1944. An award to be iven at next Presbyterial for the est Evening Auxiliary scrap book nd one to the Afternoon Auxiliary, he winners to be sent to Branch inference. Everyone enjoyed the sing song, ocal music and readings by mem-ers of the Evening Auxiliary and ie 1944 session of Cobourg Presby-;rial closed with O Canada and ttoj I fational Anthem. Buy more War Savings Stamps I BE WITH US, GENTLE SAVIOUR Oh ! kindly face of Jesus, Bend o'er the world Thou bought, And paid for, with Thy life-blood, Nor think it was for naught, There still lives Faith unconquered-- And Justice holds a sway, And there are dim-lit churches, Where people kneel to pray. Oh ! pitying eyes of Jesus, Thou too, salt tears have wept, And vigil with the sorrowing, Thine own dear heart hath kept; The world shall ring with laughter, We'll sing the triumph song, Of Peace and Graoe unending, And Victory over wrong. Oh 1 healing hands of Jesus, Rest on our heads to-day-- We kneel and wait Thy blessing-- We've lost the narrow way; Smile on us from the hill-top, Where Thou, Thy cross did bear, And bid us face the future, Calm from the fret of care. Oh! patient feet of Jesus, Who trod this earthly road, Help us to follow upward, Toward Thy blest abode; Thou came and dwelt among us, Lived, died and rose again ; We'll prove from hearts that love Thee, Thou didst not die in vain. --Nora Silke. THE UNITED CHURCH On Sunday, April 2nd, the services were of more than usual interest At morning worship the Sacrament df the Lord's Supper was administered and four persons were received into the church fellowship. The sermon was suitable to the occasion. The Y. P. U. took charge of the evening service with Miss Vera Arkles presiding. The Scripture lesson was read by Hugh Grant, and Don Baxter led in prayer. The President, Miss Doris Cook, very ably gave an appropriate, inspiring and interesting address on "Service for Christ." Special music consisted of a solo "Palm Branches" by Mac Campbell, and the choir which was composed of twenty-seven members of the Union, rendered as their anthem, "Lord, I Want to be a Christian, in My Heart" and at the close of the service the svening Vesper, "Now the Day is Dver." The attendance was much larger than usual. * * * The choir meets several times this week to prepare for the Easter Services next Sunday. The W. M. S. hold their Easter )ffering meeting on Thursday, April 3th (to-day). PRESENTATION TO MR. \ND MRS. GEO. PEEBLES A presentation was made to Mr. »nd Mrs. George Peebles and Miss da Peebles on Wednesday evening, March 29th, 1944, by their many Mends, to express their regret at heir departure from the old home-tead and to wish them happiness n their new home. They have been •esidents of the community for the >ast twenty-four years. The evening was spent in dancing md playing cards, and everyone had i most enjoyable time. Just before unch an address wes read by Miss lean Harvey and Mrs. Claude Goodrich presented Mr. and Mrs. Peebles vith a beautiful electric lamp and flrs. Gordon Beavis presented Miss da Peebles with a lovely silver ream and sugar set. Mrs. M. Ruther-ord replied for her parents and Miss 'eebles expressed her sincere thanks. The happy evening closed with iveryone singing "Auld Lang Syne." ^OOSE COUPONS Loose coupons are not negotiable or the purchase of any rationed food. ?hose tendering them and those ac-epting them are liable to prosecu- ^UCTION SALE -- by-- S .E. ROBINSON, Auctioneer Colborne, Ontario Vednesday, Aprin 12th, 1944, at 1.00 p.m. sharp--Household effects and real estate, the property of the late Annie Hinman, lot 13, con. 4 Cramahe Township, 1 mile east of Sharon. Terms of chattels cash. Real estate made known day of sale. lUCTION SALE --by-- J. R. BATTISBY, Auctioneer Campbellford, Ontario hursday, April 13th, 1944, at 1.00 p.m.--Farm stock, implements, hay and grain, the property of Roy Blakely, 2 miles north west of Morganston. Terms. Cash. United Church, Colborne Rev. Geo. D. Campbell ........ Ministe Mr. Floyd Edwards................Organii Mrs. M. Roberts............ Choir Leade Easter Sunday-- 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School. 11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship. Easter Message. Easter Music 7.00 p.m.--Evening Service. Subject--"Indignity to Death." Monday-- 7.30 p.m.--Young People's Union. Tuesday-- 4.20 p.m.--Mission Band. 8.00 p.m.--Prayer Service. Thursday-- 8.00 p.m.--Choir Practice. Salem United Church 2.00 p.m.--Sunday School. 3.00 p.m.--Easter Service All are welcome. Trinity Church, Colborne Canon H. O. N. Belford, B.A. Locum Tenens Lenten Services-- Wednesday afternoons, at 4.15, ii in the Chapel. Good Friday 10.30 a.m.--Service. Easter Sunday 11.00 a.m.--Holy Communion St. Peter's Church, Lakeport-- 3.00 p.m.--Service. Baptist Church, Colborne Rev. F. Darnell, Minister 2.00 p.m.--Sunday , School. 3.00 p.m. Service. Baptist Church, Wicklow Rev. Mr. Penner, Minister Service................ 2 30 p.m. Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne Rev. L. M. Smith, Minister Colborne--11.00 a.m. Easter Sunday Easter Message. Easter Music by the Choir. Communion Service and Ordmatior of New Elders. Sunday, April 16th-- Colborne--8.00 p.m. Special Service under auspices oi the W. M. S. Illustrated Sermon on "The Cross" by Mr. Art. Duncan, of Batawa. A warm welcome to all. Monday-- 8.00 p.m.--Young People's Society. Lakeport--3.00 p.m. Mennonite Brethren In Christ Church Rev. H. L. Kennedy, Pastor Sunday-- Sunday School--10.00 a.m. Services--11.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. Wednesday-- Prayer Meeting--8.00 p.m. Friday-Junior Meeting--4.30 p.m. Come and Worship! Emmanuel Faith Mission Rev. L. E. Rabble, Pastor Sunday Services-- Sunday School--10.00 a.m. Morning Devotion--11.00 a.m. Evening Service--7.30 p.m. Friday-Bible Study--8.00 p.m. Good music and singing. You are a stranger here but once. Free Methodist Church Castleton Rev. A. F. Ball, Pastor Sunday-- Sunday School--2.00 p.m. Preaching--7.30 p.m. Wednesday-- Prayer Meeting--8 p.m. WHAT IS SAFETY? It is simply the bringing about of that condition or state of being safe-freedom from acidents or peril. It signifies confidence, a high satisfaction in security from injury of loss. It is doubtful, however, if the word will ever get free from the implication of selfishness, of narrow self-protection, everyone for himself, "my" safety before "yours," etc., which is far from its true meaning. Accidents do not "happen"--they are caused. Caused by someone not being thoughtful--someone not exerting the proper care in his work or actions. By keeping constantly in mind the thought of SAFETY for yourself and for others, accidents can be prevented. "What are you doing?" asked the convict of the reporter. "I'm taking notes." "Humph ! That's what brought me here." 'personal t Capt. W. J. Troop, Ajax, was hon f over the weekend. 5 Miss H. R. Abraham is spending ' few days at Toronto. • Mrs. Jennie Bond is spending Eas I er with friends at Toronto. | R.Q.M.S. Jas. A. MacGregor, King ^ ton, spent the weekend at his hon [ Betty Latimer is visiting her gram parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Latime fe Orland. I Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Roberts, ( I Cornwall, spent a few days with M •j and Mrs. J. G. Waite. [ Rev. Father Ryan, Parry Souni spent a couple of days visiting forme ] Colborne parishoners. I Mrs. John H. Connors is spending ' week at the home of her niece, Mr George Johnston, Hamilton. I Mr. Hugh Latimer and daughte | Sally, Warkworth, spent two weel ' visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gto. Latime: [ Sgt.-Major Allan Buchanan, sper j the weekend with Mrs. Buchanan s ' the home of her mother, Mrs. I Arkles. Mrs. W. H. Miller and Mrs. Gle Chatterson, Rochester, N.Y., spent week at the home of Mr. and Mr: Arnold Ives. Capt. W. E. Redfearn left this wee for Thorold, where he will resum his duties as Master of the S. S "Outarde." Mrs. W. J. Quinn and Miss B. Jea Thompson, Toronto, spent the wee end with the former's parents, Mi and Mrs. C. R. Cowie. Mrs. Albert Smith and Mrs. Sara! Nelson, who spent the winter month at Toronto and Port Hope, have re turned to their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Hetheringtoi spent Saturday at Belleville, guest of Mr. Hetherington's brother, Mi T. J.<Hetherington and Mrs. Hether ington. Mrs. D. L. S. Dudley spent a fev days at Toronto, guest of Mr. ant Mrs. Clark Craig, where she was join ed by her husband, Capt. Dudley who returned with her to Colborm and is spending a furlough. mobile blood donor clinic at colborne Over 160 Persons Registered-Assured of Clinic Every Fiv< or Six Weeks in Future The appeal of the local committee for volunteer blood donors has beer enthusiastically responded to in Col borne and the surrounding districts over 160 willing citizens having al ready volunteered for this service The first clinic will be held on Friday May 5th and future clinics at intervals of every five or six weeks. It is very encouraging to know thai so many in the community are willing and anxious to avail themselves oi this splendid oportunity to serve or the home front and be the means o) saving a life on the battle front. The following names have been added to the committee : Mrs. Arnold Ives, Reg. N., convenei of Nurses. Mr. C. A. Post, convener of Blood Donors. Mr. B. G. Kernaghan, convener oi Publicity. public school notes Third room Junior Red Cross meeting was held Friday afternoon. Colborne School came first, having the highest percentage in Mr. Martin's inspectorate during February. Mr. Martin paid a visit to the School last Thursday and Tuesday. First room led all the others again this week, with over 50% of the entire War Savings. Fourth room listened to the "Radio School of the Air" last Wednesday morning. It was based on the fact that "Sugar Fights for Freedom." It took in countries such as Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, etc. presbyterian y. p. s. A pre Easter program was arranged for the meeting on Monday evening and an illustrated talk on "The Child Born to be a King" was given by Mrs. L. M. Smith. The Scripture reading was taken by David Kernaghan and a reading "If Easter be Not True" by Dorothy Haig. Duet "Santa Lucia" by Shirley Chatterson and Claire Haynes, and a duet following the address, "When He Cometh," by Lilliam Calbery and Fred Peebles. Games, refreshments and the National hem concluded the program. COMING EVENTS Good Friday Service Moving Pictures of the Passion will be shown on Friday evening, April 7th, 1944, at the Baptist Church. Sacrament will be observed. All Christians invited to this service of Dedication. Post Office Hours Good Friday, April 7 On Good Friday, April 7th, 1944, Colborne Post Office will be open from 10.00 a.m. until 1.00 p.m. Outgoing mails dispatched at the usual hours. No delivery or collection of rural mails. Colborne Women's Institute The annual meeting of Colborne Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chamber, on Monday, April 10th, 1944, at 2.30 p.m. Hostess--Mrs. C. Cook. Roll Call--Suggestions for Roll Call and Pay Your Fee. Election of Officers. Refreshments--Mrs. Noble, Mrs. Olcott. Canadians Are Spearhead of Attack This is likely to be the headline when the invasion of Europe starts and a small amount of your blood will undoubtedly be the means of saving the life of one who is giving "his aU" that we may still enjoy the freedom and comfort of our homes. Colborne is to have its first Mobile Blood Donor Clinic on May 5th. Fill in the form in the advertisement on page eight and you will be helping greatly on the home front. MARRIAGES______ PUFFER-GRILLS -- On Saturday, April 1st, 1944, by the Rev. M. L. Hinton, at his residence, Percy Street, Colborne, Eva Grace Grills, younger daughter of Mr. Thorns Grills and Stella Williams, Rawdon Township, to Mr. Andrew Puffer, son of the late Ogden Puffer and Charity Ann Masters. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Haynes. of Colborne. DEATHS__ HERCHMER, William--At Cobourg, on Thrusday, March 30th, 1944, William Herchmer, aged 70 years. Funeral from the residence of Mr. W. J. West, Brighton, on Saturday, at 2.00 p.m. Interment at Union Cemetery, Colborne. SEED--William A.--At St. Mich-eel's Hospital, Torento, on Tuesday, April 4th, 1944, William A. Seed, in his 65th year. Funeral services will be held at Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne, to-day, Thursday, April 6th, at 2.00 p.m. Casket will be open from one o'clock until time of service. Interment at Union Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. AUCTION SALES --by-- ARNOLD POOLE, Auctioneer Phone 10r23. Castleton, Ontario Friday, April 7th, 1944, at 1.00 p.m. --Farm stock, new implements, hay and grain, the property of Robert Tapscott, Haldimand Township, 3 miles north of Grafton, on the Centreton road. Terms cash. Saturday, April 15th, 1944, at 1.00 p.m.--Household furniture and effects, the property of the estate of the late Annie Roney, Cramahe Township, 1 mile east of Colborne, on Highway No. 2. Terms cash. AUCTION SALES -by-Oscar C. Morgan, Auctioneer Brighton, Ontario Tuesday, April 11th, 1944, at 12.30 p.m. sharp--Entire farm stock, implements, grain and household effects of Mr. Frank Swenor, lot 23, con. 4, Brighton Township, Vz mile north of 3rd concession, on township line between Brighton and Murray. Thursday, April 13th, 1944, at 1 p.m. sharp--Choice herd of dairy cattle, horses, implements, new DeLaval Magnetic Milking Machine, the property of Mr. Morley Simpson, Highway No. 2, next to West End Canning Co., Brighton. Terms cash. No reserve as Mr. Simpson has leased his farm. Saturday, April 22nd, 1944, at 1 p.m. sharp--Entire household effects of Mrs. Janet Snider, Division Street, Brighton. Terms cash. 77tH Year No. 14