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Page Four THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 14th, 1938 CASTLETON Apri: We Ritchie is confined to his bed ill. Mrs. W. Buckout had tea with Mrs. D. Gunter on Wednesday last week. Mrs. Bill Graham and baby spent the past week visiting freinds in Tor-Do i not fail to attend the closing dance at Black's school house Friday evening, April 15th. Mr. E. Jol : Rod Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson. Mrs. Andrew Wolfraim and Mrs. lrvin Rcbson spent a few days with relatives and friends in Colborne. Mrs. Harold Spencer and children, Mrs. Argyle Allen and son Benny visited their sister, Mrs. Chas. Harn-den, at Carmel. Mr. Fred Papineau of Detroit, Mich, who is visiting his mother, Mrs. E. Papineau. visited Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Welton, a couple of days last week.. We are sorry to report little Ronald Haynes, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Haynes. was taken to Cobourg Hospital Sunday, where he had operation Monday for ' Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Barton of Camphelll'ord have moved into part of Mr. Fred Prout's house. We welcome theirt to our community. Mr. Barton has been here for considerable time, running a garage. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Coffee, who have been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Coffee, have left tor their home in Toronto, where Mr. Coffee will resume his duties for the coming season on the lake. Special services were held in the Casfleton United Church on Sunday evening, April 10th, when the Mission.-ary meeting was held and a special speaker was heard. The young girls were in the choir for special music. The famous three-act play. "Correspondence Courtship," has proved a success. The Young People's sponsored it at English Line on Tuesday evening, April 5th, and at Dundonald Friday. April 8th. They are expecting other invitations. Do not forget the Women's Institute to be held Thursday, April 14th, The annual business meeting and election of officers. At the home of Mrs. Rex Haynes. Roll Call--Suggestions for another year's programme. Everybody welcome. Special services are being held in the Pentecostal Church this week and next, Mondays and Saturdays excepted, at 8.00 o'clock. Rev. Ratley and daughter will he special speakers. On Sunday people were present from Campbellford, Wellingtin. and Cobourg.. There were several speakers. Special Easter and Evangelistic services will be held in the United Church, Castleton., on Good Friday, April 15th, 1938,at 8 p.m., and Easter Sunday evening at 7.30. Also each evening of the week following, at 7.30 Evangelists Gidbart and Leonard, out-sanding -evangelists of the United Church of Canada, will give special messages and special services in song* A few friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wialter Gillespie on Thursday afternoon, April 7th, in honour of their 29th wedding anniversary. They received many useful gifts and a pleasant afternoon was enjoyed. At lunch hour Mr. Spencer Farara read the following address: Dear friends: We gather here this afternoon in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gillespie in honour of your 29th wedding anniversary. Hoping that God in his goodness toward them may spare their lives to see many more of them and thanking all her friends for their kindness and gifts. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. S. Fairman. A delicious lunch was served and a delightful afternoon brought to a The Young People's League of the United Church held its weekly meeting in the haement of the Church on Wednesdty, April 6th. The President, Mr. Raymond Bowen, opened the. meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. W. R. Baxter, in absence of the secretatry, Miss Frances Dingwall. The following program was in charge of Miss Irene Peebles: Bible reading--.Mrs. .1. C. McKague. Topic--Everett Allen. Solo--Luella Lane. . Reading--Mr. J. C. McKague. Quaitet--Misses Verna Whitney, Laura Naish, Luella Lane, Pauline Burleigh. Reading--Grace Bennett. The meeting' was closed with hymn 284 and the Mizpah Benediction. On Thursday evening, April 7th, 19138, a number of friends and neighbours gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bowen for a surprise party in honour of Mr. Bowen's birthday. A delightful evening was spent. At lunch hour the following address was read by Mrs. Herman Lane: To Mr. J. C. Bowen. Dead Friend:--We have met here to-night on this occasion of your birthday, to congratulate you on your success during these years. We don't know how old you are, but "Moses was a hundred and twenty" when he died, so we feel you have many more years to spend with us. We have always found you very willing and anxious to help in any way where a friend's aid was needed, especially the Church work. We as neighbours and friends ask you to accept these gifts as a token of our goodwill and best wishes for a continued long and happy ife. Signed in behalf of friends and neighbours: Mrs. Rex Haynes Mrs.. Herman Lean Mr. and Mrs. Bowen gave a few words expressing their appreciation. Reeve Chas. Quinn and Rev. M. L. Hinton gave a few words for the occasion . A delicious lunch brought a delightful evening to a close. | MORGANSTON April 12th, 1938 Mr. B. VanBlaricom is now enjoying the Hydro. Our sick. Mrs. Goodrich and Mrs. H. Carr are improving. Mrs. Pollock and daughters have the telephone installed. Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mas-sey, April 7th. 1938, a son. The Oastleton Y. -P. S. is presenting their play here to-night. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Phillips of Belleville visited his parents on Sunday. Mr. and Mts. C. Massey spent Sunday in Trenton with Mrs. W. Weaver. iMrs. Cryderman and Mts. Cole of Norham' spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds. EDVILLE April' 12th, 1938 iMrs. Clarence Dale of Hilton visited at the home of her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Howe, during the week. Mr. Ed. Irwin of Union Neighbourhood visited at the home of his nieces, the Misses Nina and Mina Lacey, during the week past. Mr. and Mrs. Van Waite spent the past weekend at the home of her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. George Sweatman, at Kingston. The members of Sharon Women's Associaton are planning an entertainment to be held on the evening of Thursday. April 21st. The members of Salem choir will supply the program, which will be in the form of a musical comedy, entitled "Musical Romance" and promises a rare_ treat for those who are able to be present. A good attendance is hoped for. LAKEPORT April 12th, 1938 Mr. and Mrs. J. Outhbert sipent a few days last week in Toronto. JMiss Dorothy Langferd of Oak Heights is visiting h«t sister, Mrs. H. Russell. Mrs. James Kernaghan and son Billy of North Bay are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kernaghan. Mr. Nelson' Cuthbert of Cobourg spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cuthbert. Our Y. P. S. are practising for a play- entitled "Doctor tlim," which they hope to put on very soon. Mr. and Mrs. A. Beatty and son ot Grafton spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S'taney Winter. Mr. .and Mrs. A. E. Pettibone who have been spending the wi months taking care of a boat at ronto, have returned to their home Mrs. Wm.. Ames and baby have returned to their home in Toronto after spending several weeks at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, G. Irvine. Trie regular meeting of the Y.P.S. of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church was held in the basement of the Church on Monday evening. The meeting was in charge of the Educational Convener, Mr. Mac Pettibone. The next meeting, on April 26th, is in charge of the Religious Convener, Mr. Jim Winter. VERNONVILLE April 12th. 1938 Mr. Bill Hie of Castleton called on friends in the village on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Woodruff were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fitchett. Mrs. George Burleigh spent last Monday with her friend, Mrs. Harry Frederick. The saw mill outfit owned by Mr. Milton Branscombe of Salem, has moved to Mr. Jos. Calnan's. Members of the Junior Glee Club spent Tuesday night at Cobourg and attended the Capitol Theatre. Two men were canvassing this vicinity this week for new subscriptions to the Canadian Countryman. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Fitchett and family spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mtrs. MacGregor, at Castleton. A number from here attended the opening and Dedication service of the new Pentecostal Church at Castleton on Sunday. Mr. Rosevear and daughter, Miss Rosevear of Harwood, were tea guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Turk on Wednesday last. Mr. Charles Rutherford, V. C, is home, after finishing his position as Sergeant-at-Arms in the Parliament Buildings, Toronto. Mr. Fred Bryant had the mifortune to cut an artery in his leg while splitting some wood. He was rushed to Cobourg Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fitchett and family have moved into Mr. A. V. Robson's house in the village, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Darling and family have moved to Mr. W. Oliver's house. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Turk entertained a number of friends last Wednesday evening in honour of their son Albert's birthday anniversary. The evening was spent in dancing and Mrs. Philip Brenton The death of Mrs. Philip Brenton of Percy Township occurred at her home on Saturday, March 26th, 1938, In her 81st year, Mrs, Brenton spent nearly all her life at Norham. where she was well known and highly regarded. Beside her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lewis iMJciDonald of Belleville, and three sons, Clarence at home, Harold of Trent Bridge, and Stanley at home in Percy. Interment was in Warkworth Cemetery. page 1! Cornwell's advt. pv ANrF under the auspices Ly/All VvE> Q£ Colborne Live Wires Club, in town hall, Colborne, Wednesday, April 20, 1938. "The Aces" 6-piece orchestra. Dancing from 9 to 2. All welcome. Tickets 50c. Proceeds for charity. Lunch. Special Easter and Evangelistic Services Castleton Circuit United Church GOOD FRIDAY Castleton United Church.............................. 8.00 p.m. EASTER SUNDAY Oak Heights........................ 11.00 a.m. Morganston .................................. 2-30 p.m. Castleton ..................,...>............... 7.30 p.m. SPECIAL MUSIC Monday, April 18th, and each evening of the week in Castleton United Church .... 8.00 p.m. Special Messages and Music, led by EVANGELISTS GILBART AND LEONARD Outstanding Evangelists of the United Church of Canada, who will assist the Pastor at above services. ALL WELCOME Rev. M. L. Hinton, Pastor | Conference Branch W.M.S. I Holds Spring Meeting The Bay of Quinte Conference Branch of the Woman's Missionary 'Society held their Spring meeting in Sj'denham Street United Church, Kingston, April 5th and 6th, 1938, with almost a full attendance. Mrs. R. O. Joliffe, president of the Conference Branch, presided and each secretary presented a splendid report. -Mts. A. I. Brown conducted an impressive service for Mrs. B. L. Barns (beloved recording secretary who passed into Higher service in Nov.) and a bouquet of roses was placed in i her memory. | The treasurer remitted to Dominion Board $66,500.00. | During the sessions. Mrs. J. J. Way, | Wooler, was elected recording secre-I tary. Mrs. H. T. Thompson, Whitby, \ Dominion Board Secretary, was guest j speaker and brought a splendid address on Leadership. Mrs.W.L.Smyth ! took charge^of the ded'cation service, J urging the women to try to love oth-I ers and understand their problems. Mrs. J. E. Mabee had for sale a i splendid display of literature. 1 One of the pleasant events was a j scenic drive to the new home of the I president where all were served afternoon tea. An invitation to convene in Cambridge Street. Lindsay, | in 1939 was accepted. ] Mrs. R. O. Joliffe, who was elected t for the second term as president, , brought a timely Easter message and said there need be no financial proh-| leni's if we lived Christ from day to j day. She urged each individual to i shed the spirit of the Master as she I goes about daily and so .help to better the world. Expert Plastering and Repairs Plain or Ornamental Work ALSO CEMENT WORK Estimates Furnished Work Guaranteed A. RILEY Address: Co'oourg R.R. 5 Phone: Grafton 40~ "GO PLACES" FOR EASTER SPECIAL LOW FARES Between all points in Canada and to certain destinations in the United States FARE AND ONE-QUARTER for the round trip Judge Sees End of Democracy DM,fUMSV,WOOD£#SmCL£S WWT£f/#£/ Protect your Buildings TITE-LAP METAL ROOFING Dry, rotted shingles catch fire like kindling! But with Council Standard Tite-Lap roofing you needn't worry about flying embers or sparks. It is good for a lifetime and is sold with a 25 year guarantee. This guarantee is backed by a reliable firm with a background of years of service to agriculture. Ask your banker. Tite-Lap roofing comes in large sheets that are easily handled. Fireproof, weatherproof--does not crack, bulge, shrink or curL They may be put on right over your old roof. Send ridge and rafter measurements for free cost estimate. Eastern Steel Products &El^x£?& „ J im i+*xrl - _, Truss Bams, Tite-Lap 85GuelphStrMl JJlTUMTtTVL) Factories alio at SAYS PRESS NOT FREE Winnipeg. April 10th.--Canada is slowly -everting from democracy to i an absolute form of government. Mr. Justice A. K. Dysart of the Manitoba Court of King's Bench told guests at ' the annual dinner of the Blackstone Club. | "A man who thinks our State is | based on democracy is under a de-I Fusion," he declared. "We regulate | trade, labor, children's welfare and i many other aspects of. life. That is all contrary to democracy. I "This country is going to revert to absolute government if we don't ; do some hard thinking and work out i some other form of democracy, he : prophesied. I "We talk about democracy being l administered by the voters. But ! are not many of the voters com-j pletely blind and blank about what is going on, selfish, ignorant people whose only wish is to get something for themselves? "A great deal of talking is done by the papers about freedom of the press. But the press is not free," he charged. "It submits to the wishes f its advertisers. The press talks about combines, but the two newspapers iri Winnipe.g have entered into a combine by which they have kept up their price. The fact is that it is a ! monopoly. | "If yooi have censorship of films, | >thy is it so inconceivably wrong to j have some sort of censorship on the | press?" he asked. "The press of this I country ought to be regarded as a ' public .utility, just as heat, .light and i power a Victoria Garden Beauties Bring Joy to Thousands TEMPLE, darling of movie-going millions, summed up world-wide opinion in a sentence when she said of the Empress Hotel gardens in Vic-oria, B.C.: "They're beautiful. I'd ove to stay here a whole year." These and other choice gardens ■ the British Columbia capital ill be thrown open to public isw for a full week starting May during the eight-day garden tival held annually by the .lorful city. Garden week in Victoria has become an institution whose uniqueness attracts thousands of visitors to Vancouver Island every spring. The gardens at this time of the year are a glorious riot of bloom because in that western city the favorable weather gives year-round golf and flowers which cannot be surpassed for size, variety and rich colorings. In addition an entertaining programme has been planned by the management of the Empress Hotel, sponsor of the event. There will be flower shows, talks on flowers by world famous horticulturists, and many informal parties. The above pictures show Shirley Temple in a favorite spot in the Empress Hotel gardens during one of her recent visits; a visitor showing her son floral sculpture at its best; and a view of the famous ivy-covered Empress Hotel itself. Tickets good going any time Thursday, April 14th, until 2.00 p.m. Monday. April 18th, 1938, Return Limi; to leave destination not later than midnight Tuesday April 19th, 1938. MINIMUM SPECIAL FARE 25c For fares and information ask any Railway Ticket Agent Canadian Pacific 3%* On Guaranteed Trust Certificates A legal investment for Trust Funds Unconditionally Guaranteed THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION STERLING TOWER TORONTO A. D. HALL Local Representative -- Colborne Cattle Dehorning and Clipping Cows and Horse* WILLIAM HAMMOND is thoroughly experienced in dehorning and clipping live stock and all work entrustea to him will receive prompt and expert attention. Moderate Rates. Phone 93rl2, Colborne Tinsmithing and Plumbing Complete Line of STOVES AND FURNACES STOVE PIPES AND ELBOWS Stoves to be sold on Easv Pay- l plar Call A. B. MULHALL and Block, King St., Colborne PHONE 152 Radio Service G. G. Hinton Graduate Engineer R. C. C. Employee Rogers-Majestic Corporation Agent for General Electric Radios Tubes -- Batteries Phone 22 -- Castleton, Ont. Most people may think of fish scales as worthless, and, indeed, as only a nuisance to the housewife, but herring scales marketed by New Brunswick fishermen last year brought a return of $12,100. Scales of the herring are used in the production of pearl essence which, in turn, is used in manufacturing artificial pearls and pearl knife handles.