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72nd Year No. 11 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 17th, 1938 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. "Vox Nostrae Scholae" We were glad to have a call from Jack Wilson, formerly of Colborne, but now of Napanee. Jack made a good name for himself when a student here four or five years ago. Dorothy MacDonald has been absent for a few days on illness. t of illness in her home, Marjorie Goodrich is absent for a few days. Two books recently reviewed in the New York Times reflect the general interest in the international affairs at present. Hanson W. Baldwin in his book "The Caissons Roll," gives the reader information regarding the progress of war preparation in the various countries In Europe on Which to base his own theory of the prospect of war and its probable outcome. Although factories are working at high speed at present, yet according to the staffs of Europe, there is still such a woeful shortage of armament that complete preparation for war will not be accomplished for another three years. Even at present the five first powers in Europe have e total available man-powe,r of 56,-280,000 individuals, 17,000 first-class aeroplanes, 1,158 war vessels. Italy's 1,200 munition factories are working on munition orders (as are the factories of other nations) with a view to ensure her own safety and to add to the uneasiness of other powers, not the least of Great Britain whose very life depends on guarding the sea lane* over which her 50,000 tons of foodstuffs daily reach her shores. j The prospects of permanent peace j look slim as we ponder some of these startling statistics. Can we get any comfort from the second book, entitled "The People Want Peace," in which Elllas Tobenkin states that "the German people today are afraid of another war" as they have never been afraid in their whole history as a nation." He adds further that "the most dramatic fight by a people ever made upon its own imlilitary imperialists is under way in Japan." He quotes an Italian Industrialist as saying "Mussolini is like an animal Cxviner. locked in a c&Rft with a new arid unfamiliar beast; quaking, yet having to keep up the appearance' of not being afraid. He keeps irming the Italian people because he has no other patent medicine to offer them." He tells us "Germany is the most systematically under-nourished country in Europe. Except for a small clique that follow the Hitler-Goering-Goeibbmlls triumlirate. every man, womlan and child in the Reich is first and foremost for peace." "In Italy the masses are not war-minded. Peace and brefd are their household gods." The author points out that the Scandinavian countries, industrious, -tolarent. and cooperative in business are a strong influence and example for peace. We can hope that this author has correctly interpreted the real feelings of the great mass of the peoples. In view of the present conflict between Japan and China, a brief account of the modern history of Japan may prove of interest. Japan was a country of mystery to Europe before the nineteenth century. Missionaries and traders from the west hail pushed their way into Asia, bat had not penetrated Japan. The western influence on the ancient i civilization was hated by the expul- ! sion/of tie forelngers from China and I the closing of Japan to foreigners. j By 1S50, the Industrial Revolution ; was in fill swing in Europe. Military, and industrial, commercial and social | matters all felt the change, and the Europear countries began to look out I for the now fields for expansion. As j a conseq lence. Russia began to push her dominion eastward; while Europe and the United States forced the j Oriental nations to admit their trad- The opening of Japan to the west- i em countries was brought about in 1853 by Commodore Perry of the United States. The Commodore's excuse for his action was the treatment tin I had been accorded American seamen shipwrecked on Japan-, ese shon-s. Trade treat'es were made by Japai. which granted some freedom of tiade to the western countries.: Internal dissension led to attacks ow foreigner?, and for a short time after 1862 foreign trade was again prohibited. Japan was finally opened (by a new trai.e treaty signed by the eimip-eror himself. S:x years later there took place in J-nan -evolution which was to affect profoundly both that country and the est of the world. The old feudal organization of the country COLBORNE COUNCIL Regular monthly meeting Colborne Council was held Monday evening, March 14th, 1938. Present--Capt. W. J. Troop, Reeve; L. Gordon, Capf. Chas. E. Redfearn, Alex E. Rutherford and Fred Spence, Councillors. Messrs. J. Bell and H. G. McKay for Street Dance Committee appeared in regard to the ornamental lighting of the business sections, asking if the Council would undertake the expense of their operation, now that the Dance Committee had paid for the installation. After discussing the matter, it was on motion of Messrs. Gordon and Rutherford decided to go fifty-fifty with the Committee for the operation of the lighting. Applications for office of Asae&sor were received from Pred Wilson, at $45.00 and James A. MacGregor, no amount stipulated. On motion of Messrs. Gordon and Rutherford, the application of James A. MacGregor was accepted, the remuneration to be $40 for the year. The auditors, Messrs. Charles Philp and John Bell, presented reports on 1937 accounts of the Village, the Hydro and Water Works Systems, and the Schools. They reported all accounts were regularly kept and that all officers of the Corporation entrusted with the keeping of the various acocunts have acocunted satisfactorily for all monies coming into their hands. The reports were accepted on motion of Messrs. Redfearn and Gordon. On motion of Alex E. Rutherford, seconded by Fred Spence: The following payments were confirmed and authorized: Jas. A. Hall, roads ..........$ 2.00 Bell. Tel. Co., Feb. 11 acct. .. 2.50 Co. Treas, re indigent ...... 14.38 G. J. Hay.................... 1.25 G. Hetherington..............50 B. Redcliffe..................50 Jas. Hall .................... 1.25 Geo. Stickle..................1.25 F. R. M«Murray, truck ...... 1.88 W. A. Youngs, cleaning at hall 3.00 Ray Montgomery, truck...... 2.25 J. Redfearn & Son, wood, rel. 4.50 •J. F. Haynes, wood, relief .. 6.00 W. Theobald, groceries, relief 9.00 C. Brown, groceries, relief ... '12.26 W. A. Seed, groceries, relief .. 9.36 Jas. Redfearn & Son, wood .. 2.50 G. J. Hay .................... 3.25 A. C. Reed .................. 175 G. Hetherington ............. 2.00 W. A. Seed, groceries, relief .. 6.23 C. Brown, groceries, relief .. 5.12 Pattenick's. clothing, relief .. 2.97 J. F. Haynes, wood, relief---- 4.00 Jos. Farrell, salary .......... . 37.50 H. S. Keyes, salary .......... 20.83 A. & J. Hodges, bell ........ 5.00 W. Theobald, groceries, relief 25.75 | Matthews Bros., meat, relief.. 8.55 Mrs. M. C. Alyea, meat, relief 8.65 E. W. Rowsome, bread, relief 33.20 Fred Harnden, milk, relief .. 22.32 Colborne Hydro, lights ....... 136.62 H. G. McKay, groceries, relief 43.29 J. Redfearn & Son, wood. rel. 18.00 C. Brown, groceries, relief .. 10.57 Gordon, McDonald, snow ..... 1.00 Fred Armstrong, snow....... 1.00 Geo. Stickle, snow .......... 1.00 A. Bromley, snow ............ 1.00 G. Hetherington, snow ...... 1.00 G. J. Hay, snow.............. 4.00 B. Redcliffe, snow .......... 2.25 Alf Reedi, snow .............. 2.50 W. A. Seed, groceries, relief 13.10 J. Redfearn & Son, coal...... 3.30 J. Redfearn & Son, wood, rel. 9.75 Geo. Stickle, road© .......... 2.25 W. Theobald, groceries, relief 14.15 C. Brown, groceries, relief .. 7.00 Pattenick's, clothing, relief .. 6.30 Ray Montgomery, truck ...... 1.88 G. J. Hay.................... 3.50 G. McDonald ................ 1.00 F. J. Armstrong ............. 1.00 G. Hetherington..............63 Pattenick's, clothing, relief .. 8.02 W. A. Seed, groceries, relief.. 14.38 Alex Mackie, bread, relief---- 6.08 Municipal World, supplies---- 22.68 Reynolds & Keating, sundry .. 4.51 H. S. Keyes, cheque stamps, postage, etc................ 4.36 J. Redfearn & Son, wood, rel. 2.50 Chas. Philp, auditor ......... 15.00 J. Bell, auditor.............. 15.00 A. Morton, refund ........... 32.22 Puffer Simeon Puffer, born in 1855, a „ long resident of Cramahe, passed away on March 4th, 1938. For many years Mr. Puffer lived in the vicinity of Marganston, but for over 30 years had resided at Old Dundonald, engaged in farming, as he was previously living elsewhere. He had been in failing health for about two years, and obliged to give up hard work. He was a member of a faimdly of twelve, of whom six have died. He is survived by his wife, and four children, Mrs. Randall Chatterson, Castleton; Harold of Wooler; George of Colborne, and Walter of Dundonald. Mr. Puffer was an industrious man, quiet, kind and obliging, and a helpful neighbour and had many friends. Owing to the illness of his Pastor, the Rev. A. Armstrong, Rev. M. L. Hinton conducted the funeral service at the Cramahe Hill Christian Church, and he was laid to rest in the family plot in the adjacent Cemetery. The beaiers were all neighbours, I. Mutton, K. Mutton, G. Mutton, H. Oliver, F. Irwin, and R. Wright. Among the floral tributes were two beautiful wreaths from his Dundonald neighbours. Sincere sympathy is tendered, Mrs, Puffer and the bereaved family in the loss of their loved one. Among the large number of mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dingman, Rochester, N.Y., and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Puffer of Spencerport, N.Y. Thomas A. Allen The death of Mr. Thomas A. Allen of Warkworth occurred at his home on Saturday, March 5th. 1938, after a brief illness. He had attained his 82nd birthday, the day previous to his death. Besides his wife, formerly Miss E. Lossie, he is survived by on son, Mr. Grant Allen of Warkworth. He is also survived by one brother and two sisters, viz. Mr. John Allen, Mrs. Bayes and Mrs. Bell, all of Warkworth and vicinity. Interment in Warkworth Cemetery. M,r. W. A. Losie, Mrs. G. Knott, Mrs. Percy Challes, Mrs. Jack Hami mell, and Mr. Richard Honey of To ronto attended the funeral. Beyond Average Compreh< From Port Hope Tim e ra § . awa; : the nations had proved stronger than the old Japan a new Japan was to be created on the model of these na- The fiist step in the reconstruction of Japin was the change in the gov-ernmen;. A bicameral parliament was set up with an elected lower house. The franchise was gradually widened until, \n 1025, manhood suffrage was established. The laws were codified and modernized. Education was made national and crmpulsory in 18TO. The army ANNUAL SALE OF "Gold Seal" Congoleum Rugs ALL FIRST QUALITY Prices good up to and including Saturday, April 23rd. 6 X 9 for...... $ 4.90 71/2 X 9 for ....... 6.10 9X9 for ...... 7.25 9 XIOV2 for ...... 8.15 9 X12 for ...... 9.50 9 X 131/2 for ...... 10.75 9 Xl5 for...... 11.90 We will give along with any rug one can of Al Shine Wax, one of the best waxes known. -- at ^ DONAGHY'S Colborne and the navy were reorganized. Means of communication and transportation were improved and extended. Modern methods of industry were introduced. "In short, Japan became in many re-spects a modernized, state." Northumberland and Durham Children's Aid Society reports 182 chil-Iren under their care. intelligence, but there are. things we cannot understand. For example, since the explosion af. the Radium Refining Plant of Eldorado Mined Limited here in Port Hope, we have been asked, on several occasions: "What is Radium?" Having been asked this we have imlade similar enquiries and are still very much in the dark. This is what we are told', but we are just as wise as We were before: "Radium is a silver-white metallic element with great radioactive power present in mineral pitchblende. In 1896 the French physicist, Antoine Henri Becquerel, discovered that uranium (a white metallic element found in pitchblende and other ores) appeared to produce certain rays. Another French physicist, Pierre Curie and his wife, decided to find out whether uranium itself, or something in uranium, emitted these rays. "They took several tons of radioactive pitchbende and, by eliminating the nonradiant matter they discovered that the pitchblende contained a radiant substance that was several millons of times more active than Becquerel's uranium. To this substance they gave the name of Radium. This substance was not actually isolated until 1910. >"It has been found that radium emits rays of three kinds: alpha rays, which are atoms of helium; gasi; beta rays .which are electrons; and gamma rays, which are rays like x-rays and can easily pass through solid iron of great thickness. The beta rays travel at a rate of up to one hundred thousand miles a second. "Radium is now known to be one of a chain of elements resulting from the transformation of the uranium atom. Its period of activity is about seventeen hundred years, after which it is believed to pass with greater rapidity through a number of forms until finally it becomes entirely inactive and changes to lead." We tried hard to absorb this information, but it only left us with the wish to ask other questions' siuch as "What is an electron?" "What is an atomi?" "What is an element?" in fact we were entirely out of our deipth. However, we were asked a question and have answered it to the beat of our ability, though the answer is quite incomlprehensible even to us. One of these days we are going to corner an electrical engineer and ask him "What is Electricity?" Canada Slate Broiducts Limited, of Madoc. has begun delivery of one thousand tons of slate flour to the Canadian Gypsum Company. This order represents twentyfive carloads of material manufactured at the Madoc plante. Gordon Steel Works. Tweed, received an order last week for shipment to Baffin Island, near Greenland, from the Hudson's Bay Company. Butter Wrappers at Express office PERSONAL Miss Parker of Stirling is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Strong. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huycki Percy celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, February 23rd, 1938. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wicks, Mrs. Wicks, Russell Wicks, Miss Gladys Colbray, of Oshawa, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Turpin. Mrs. R. R. Joslin were in Toronto last week on business for the Canning Association, and also attended the skating carnval. This week Mr. Joslin is in Ottawa. On Monday afternoon, March 14th, 1938, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Harper held a reception at their home in Warkworth, on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. The many friends of Mrs. Clayton Peacock will be pleased to know she has returned from Belleville General Hospital and is improving satisfactorily after a serious operation. Mr. D. H, Orser received a letter from his niece at Los Angeles, stating she was safe from the flood as ' lives 500 feet above high water. But she stated the situation is grave there.--Warkworth Journal. Mr. J. H. Helyar, teacher third room Colborne Public School has been seriously ill the past week and on Wednesday entered Cobourg General Hospital for treatment. In his absence Mr. Wm. Quinn is teaching the classes-Mrs. W. H. Fowler, Mrs. H. S. Fowled, Mrs. J. F. Wilson. Mrs. S. D. Dudley, and Mrs. Elwood Dudley (Ottawa) were in Toronto Wedneslay afternoon, guests at the reception held at the King Edward Hotel by Mrs. M. Hepburn and the wives of the Onta^o Cabinet Ministers. MMMMMMMMMMMMMM ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. Leonard Gordon, Colborne, has been appointed "Master Feeds" dealer for this district, and has now on hand a complete stock of Poultry, Hog and Dairy Feeds. A trial order will assure us of your continued patronage. "Use Master Feeds for Profit!" MMMMMMMMMMMMMM Paid 18 Years Taxes Thirteen properties were sold for _ack taxes at the annual tax sale at Collingwood. One man who had not paid taxes on his cottage since 1920 heard that his house was on the tax sale list, and immediately rushed to the town clerk's office to reclaim his property. The back taxes for the past eighteen years amounted to several hundred dollars, but the ratepayer calmly produced a roll from his pocket and paid the full amount. Rosewell Barrett A lifelong and highly respected resident, Mr. Rosewell Barrett passed away on Saturday, March 12th, 1938, after a lengthy illness, aged 63 years. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Barrett. For many years he was engaged in farming, coming to the village about one year ago. In religion he was a Baptist and a member of the East Colborne Church. Besides his wife, he leaves two sous, Almond and Arthur Barrett, who are living on the farm a miles north of Colborne; also a sister, Mrs. D. W. Church of East Colborne. The funeral was conducted by the Baptist Pastor, Rev. W. H. Moore, services being held at deceased's late residence in East Colborne. Inter-ment was in Fairview Cemetery, near Grafton. Mrs. Emma J. Bell For several years a resident of Colborne, Mrs. Emma J. Bell passed away on Saturday, March 12th, 1938, at the Cobourg General Hospital, a few hours after admittance. She was in her 76th year and had been in failing health for some weeks. Her husband, George D. Bell died six years ago. Surviving are three sons, Wilhebrt S. of Colborne, Ross of Belleville, and Percy of New York City. The funeral service was held Tuesday morning at the United Church, Morven, followed by interment in the Morven Cemetery. Michael Heenan One of the oldest residents of the Township of Haldimand, Michael Heenan, aged 93 years, died at his home in Grafton on Saturday, March 12th, 1938. He is survived by three sons, William and Arthur of Grafton, and Richard of Cobourg. The funeral was held Tuesday morning, to St. Mary's Church, Grafton, where service was conducted by the Rev. FY. P. J. Galvin. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery. From Watrous, Sask. To Montreal by Horses iMr. J. W. Stewart and family, on their long trip from Watrous, Sask., to Montreal, travelling with a team of Clydes hitched to a tourist trailer, in which himself and wife and six children, a dog, a"*d a goat are accom^ modated, passed through Colborne Tuesday morning. They have been several months on the journey, tak-it by easy stages of about twenty miles a day, and appear to be enjoying it. Many towns have provided accommodation for them and they also find accommodation at farmers homes along the route. They gather in some money selling photo cards of their outfit. William Clapper Ottawa, March 15.--Radio licenses William Clapper, one of the old-for battery sets will remain at $2 a esit reSiidents of the village of Hast-year, the Transport Department an- \ ing,g near peterboro, died at his nounced last night. Licenses for j resi<jence on Tuesday at the age of other radios will be $2.50 a year. | g8 (He is tne, grandfather of Dit. Clapper of the Boston Bruins National Hockey League team. JUST ONE THING OR ANOTHER The press recently carried a story of a man who climbed a tree to escape an angry bull and ramtmed his head into a hornet's nest. Life's like that. For thirteia(n years) rector of St. John's Anglican Church, Port Hope, Rev. A. G. Emmet has announced his resignation. He has accepted a call to the Anglican Church at Orillia. Several Oshawa merchants were victimized over the weekend by some person or persons passing counterfeit U. S. $6 bills, which are almost perfect imiitations. A fire destroyed several out buildings on the farm at one time known as the Andrew Valleau farm east of Norham. Port Hope residents are preparing r an anticipated influx of 1,000 visitors when the Grand Orange Lodge there next month. DEATHS BARRETT, Rosewell--In Colborne, on Saturday, March 12th, 1938, Rosewell Barrett, aged 63 years. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Grafton. BELL, Emma Jane--At Cobourg General Hospital, on Saturday," March 12th, 1938, Emma Jane Sharpe, beloved wife of the late George D. Bell, of Colborne. Interment in Morven Cemetery, HEENAN, Michael--At Grafton, on Saturday, March 12th, 1:938, Michael Heenan, in his 93rd year. Interimtent in St. Mary's Cemetery, Grafton. , FOWLOS, James Campion--In Toronto, on Thursday, March 10th, 1938, James Campion Fowlds, eldest son of the late Henry Miartyn and Victoria Campion Fowlds (The Maples, Hastings, Ontario). Service at Armstrong's Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa, on Friday evening. Interment on Saturday at Trent Valley C< COMING EVENTS Pancake Social and Dance, at the L. O. L. Hall, Castleton, on Friday evening, April 1st, 1938. A pleasant evening. Admission 25c. Everybody Come. A Spring Time Supper will be served in the S. S. Hall on Friday, March 25th, by the Woman's Association of the United Church. Tickets 25 cents. All are invited. ml7-2t Afternoon Tea, auspices Colborne Public Library, at the home of Mrs. Robt. Snetsinger, Wednesday, March '30th, 1938. Tea served from 4 to 6, 15c All are invited. ml7 Men! Mr. W. K. Sloane, special Tip Top Representative will be in Colborne, Thursday, March 17th. Your opportunity to preview fabrics and styles. See advt. Frew W. Hawkins. Progressive Euchre will be held in the Conservative Club Rooms, Colborne. Wednesday evening, March 23, 1938, at 8 o'clock. Admission 25c. All cordially invited. Clayton Smith, chairman of committee. A Meat Pre Supper will be held on Thursday, March 17th, 1938, in the Sunday School Hall of Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne, under the auspices of the Willing Workers' Society. Supper served from/ 5 o'clock. Admission 26c All are invited. f24-ml0 ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Mitchell announce the engagement of their fourth daughter, Clara Elsie Marie, to Gordon Kenneth, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reycraft of Morganston. The marriage to take place the latter part of March. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Michael Heenan wish to thank friends and neighbours for kindness and sympathy extended in their bereavement, also for spiritual offerings and flowers. AUCTION SALES -- by -- S. E. ROBINSON, Auctioneer. Colborne, Ont. Tuesday, March 22nd, 1938, at 1 p.m. --Live stock, imiplemients, Essex car, the property of Roy W. Shea, lot 5, con. 2, Percy Township, 5 miles west of Warkworth. Terms cash. No reserve, as Mr. Shea is giving up farming. AUCTION SALES Thursday, March 17th, 1938, at 1 p.m. --Horses, sows, and hogs, the property of Oscar Dingman, Township of Cramahe, 1% miles East of Dundonald. Terms cash. Friday, March 18th, 1938, at 1 p.m.-- Live stock and implements of Mr. Baxter, Township of Alnwick, 1 mile east of Roseneath. Terms cash. Wednesday, March 23rd, 1938, at 1 p.m.--Live stock and, implements, hay, grain, etc., the property of Angus Lonsberry, Township of Haldimand, IVi miles north of Grafton. Terms cash. Thursday, March 31st, 1938, at 1 p.m. --Live stock, implements, grain, and some household effects, the property of Bert Ferguson, 2*4 miles north-east of Colborne, in Township of Cramahe. Terms cash. No Watch for Dates of Following Sales: Western horses, cattle, and machinery, on farm of Bert Moore, 1 mile north of Colborne. Terms cash. COYLE'S NEW STORE Opening Specials Saturday, March 19th We invite you to visit our new store and get your share of the bargains we are offering to make room for our new spring stock. This is a real chance to save money. Come in and see us. Goods all attractively displayed for your inspection. MARJORIE M. COYLE Centre Store of Coyle Block Colborne AUCTION SALE Thursday, March 17th, 1938--25 head of choice heavy horses, 1300 to 1500 lbs., the property of Mr. Jack Harris, at the Paper Mill Barns, Gampbellford, Ont. Terms cash. Thursday, March 24th, 1938, at l.pim. --Entire farm stock and implements of Foley Bros.. !ot 13, con. 2, Cramahe Township, known as the Albert Fiddick farm. Terms cash. No reserve. Friday, March 25th, 1938, at 1 p.m.-- Farm stock and implements of E. Buck, lot 3, con. 3, Murray Township. Temrs cash. No reserve. Wednesday, March 30th, 1938, at 1 p.m.--Choice lot of horses, cattle, iimiplemients, etc., of Jack Rittwage, 3rd con. Brighton Township, on the Miltoni Mayhee farm. No reserve as the farm has been sold. Terms cash. Tuesday, April 5th, 1938, at 1 p.m.-- Entire farm stock and implements etc., including pure bred Jersey cows, the property of L. Potts. Brighton Township, on Provincial Highway, % mile east of Smithfield. Terms cash. The work of rebuilding the interior of Trinity Church, Hastings, which . was destroyed by fire about six weeks ago, is progressing, and -it is expected that the re-opening services will be conducted about the end of March, or a litte earlier.