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A-IS w\1 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THl RSDAY, MARCH 25th, 1937 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. was entered into as each expressed 3 to the challenges n Christian youth United Young People's Union On Monday evening last esting programme was given by the Christian Culture Group. All programmes for the first "quarter of the year have carried forth the theme, "Helping Others to be Chris- Those assisting in the Devotional period were: Call to Worship, Doris Mutton; Scripture. Russell Peterson; Prayer, Elda Lindle; Pianist, Muriel Arfcles; Topic, "Choosing One's Friends," Mrs. Liloyd Sabins; Discussion, "Challenges as Met by Youth To-day," Rev. Rickard. The discussion . most freely by all his or her views, a brought to bear < to-day. Commercialized pleasures such movies, public dances, cocktail parties, beverage rooms, etc., all challenged the youth of to-day. Those owning suwh enterprises prc(fit at the expense of those who supported tbem. Thus with some eelmmercialized pleasures such as public dances and movies the wrong element often crept in which challenged even the best in youth. The only remedy for such would be youth setting up a new social order. Yet not to regard every movie as bad but support those and such enterprises that sought to uplift rather than oegrade. Further by youth providing pleasures, which while commercial would seek to correct the social injustices which youth are often submitted to. Beverage rooms and cock-tail par- . be regarc the offenders. What of the budget of our provincial government when showing a balance made in part largely from the sale of liquor. Do our young people look upon it with delight and as a decided achievement? Absolutely not, but regard it with shame are the views expressed. - Therefore in our support of government leaders at Section time we should support only those who seek to remedy this great evil. The recreation period followed the discussion with Gordon Adams most ably conducting. The meeting closed with a song sung by all. Mrs. Erastus Barrett t old resident of Colborne, Mrs. Barrett (nee Mary Ann Run-nals) pas'S«5l away early Tuesday m|orning, March 23rd, 1937, at home of her daughter, Mrs. Duncan W. Church, East Colborne, where " has resided for some time. She has been in failing health for s mon'ths. Besides her daughter, she leaves a son, Mr. Rosewell Barrett of East Colborne. Deceased was years of age. The funeral service will be held this, Thursday afternoon, at 2.30, at the home of Mr. Church, to be conducted- by the Rev. W. H. Moore, Pastor of Colborne Baptist Church, of which deceased has been a member for many years. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Grafton. "Lakeview" Women's Institute, Cramahe Another branch of the Women's Institute of East Northumberland was organized Tuesday, March 23rd, 1937, at the home of Mrs. John Martin, where a numlber gathered for our preliminary 'business meeting. Mrs. Martin has kindly consented to open her home for these meetings. Mrs. P. Metoalf took the chair during the first part of our meeting. She read to uis a few instructions from our band book. Then members were then placed on the roll and the election of officers followed. The officers elected are: President--Mrs. Gordon Honey. Vice-President--Mrs. John Martin. Sec.-Treas.--jMrs. John Evely. District Director--Mrs. G. Honey. 1st Director--Mrs. P. MetcaM. 2nd Director--Mrs. J. Martin. 3rd Dreetor--Mrs. R. Stimers. Pianist--Misis Gladys Downing. Press Reporter--Miss Mabel Samis. After the business Miss Samis read si poem and God Save the King was sung in closing. A dainty luncheon was then served by our hostess. Our first regular meeting will be held on April 29th. at 2.30 p.m. at Mrs. Martin's home. All the ladies of the district are cordially invited to attend. Read the Condensed Ads c Edward A. Vanwicklin A life-long and highly respects resident of Cramahe Township. Edward A. VanWicklin died Thurs day, March 18th, 1937, after a shor: illness, in his 72nd year, vived by four sons, Lewis), Gordon an I David of Cramahe, and Arthur Saskatchewan, and a daughter, 1 Archie Walker of Trenton. The funeral attended by a larg^ number of friends and acquaintance was held at the United Church, Sa [ Sunday afternoon, conduct* L<Had there been no babe Triumphant Saviour of Men golden that I stood and gazed o'er t West As softly the sun sank low And I thought: of the sor bowed Thy head In those days so long ago. And I asked as I gazed, "Oh! Jesus Lord! (Wonderful Saviour of men) •Had'st Thou; not been strong to meet Thy fate, What would have happened to th. by the Pastor, the Rev. R. H. Ricl Interment was in Salem Cemeter' The pallbearers were Robert Bellamj Roy Benedict, Clark Harren, Harr; Jackson, Jame9 Loveless, and Lorn« McDonald i the t! Mrs. William Usher On Sunday, March 21st. 1937, death occurred at Kingston, at th( home of her niece, Mrs. John Smth with whom she has resided for th« last two years, of Ida M. Barringer wife of the late William Usher oi Colborne. She was a life-long resident of this district. For many years a member of the Methodist (now United) Church, funeral services were held at deceas-er's home in Colborne on Tuesday afternoon, by the Rev. R. H. Rickard. Interment was in the Warkworth Cem- Deceased was a sister of Mr. liam H. Barringer of Warkworth er laid, And no heavenly home for me. No friend of sinners walking earth's No Man of Galilee." If Thou hadst failed when the bitter W)as held at Thy lips to drink, If loneline.se had Thy faith o'ercome, Or a coward's heart made Thee But no! ah! no, in that early dawn Of that glorious Easter Day, Death was conquered--and sin c thrown ftnd Life given endless sway. --Nora Silk. Hepburn Repeals School Tax Act The division on seconr reading of the bill to repelal the amendment to the Assessment Act resulted in an 80-to-0 vote for repeal, the Government voting with the Opposition on George S. Henry's bill. Premier Hepburn announced to an expectant Legislature Wednesi-day night that he would repeal his Schools Tax Amendments of last session and would restore Section 65 of the original law so as to restore Ontario's position wiflE»regard to this long-controversial situation to exactly where it was in 1886. COMING EVENTS Reserve the date, Saturday, April 10th, 1937, for the Ladies' Aid of Trinity Church, in the town hall, Colborne. mlS PERSONAL Mrs. Abram Carr The death of Mrs. Abram Car Ella Calista Turney) occurred home in Crahahe on Thursday, March 11th, 1937, aged 78 years. Mrs. Carr 3 well known and much esteemed . all, having lived her whole life in this vicinity. She leaves to mourn he: two sons, Norton in Saskatche and Harry at home, and on< daughter, Mrs. James Begg, Brightoi Township; also two brothers, Lestet Turney of Oswego, N.Y., and Wallace ' Morganston. Two sisters also e viz, Mrs. A. B. VanBlaricom of Morganston and Mrs. Herbert Campbell of Weyburn. Saskatchi Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Joslin have turned home, after spendng a I ("ays in' Toronto. Mrs. I. R. Goheen sipent Thursday and. Friday with her daughter, Miss Leila Goheen, Toronto. IMrs. Nellie Bruhaker of Guelph spent the weekend visiting at thi home of her brother. Mr. Ed. M. H:n man, Edville. I Mrs. I. R. Goheen spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Jas. Morrow, Hastings, and her brother, Mr. W. G. Morrow, Peterboro. On Monday, Mrs.. Harry Colton visited her sister-in-law, Mrs. Harley, at Hamilton General Hospital, where she has been under treatment. While slightly improved, Mrs. Harley is yet seriously ill. Mr. Charles T. Philp, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Philp, who has been connected with the Stop & Shop stores in Toronto, has been appointed man-of the store at Greenwood and ard Streets. Rexall One Cei NEXT WEEK Thursday, Friday & Saturday, April 1, 2 & 3 A few of the money-saving bargains -- See bills for complete list CONFIRMATION SERVICES On Tuesday evening, .March 23rd, 1937, a very impressive service of Confirmation was held at St. Peter's Church, Cobourg. when the Most. Reverend D. T. Owen, Primate of Canada, laid his hands in Apostolic blessing on some thirty or so young people of the vicinity, among whom we're two from Colborne, Donald A. Cracknell and Jack Musfce'tt, presented by Rev. P. W. Roberts, Rector of Trinity Church. The Archbishop spoke well and impressed upon the large congregation assembled the need for a decisive Christianity. The life of a Christian, he said, was the hardest, yet one filled with joy and offering greater hope than any o»'her calling. After the ceremony, he greeted all the candidates personally, and wished them every happiness in their vocation. Canadian Legion L. A. The monthly business meeting of the Ladiesi' Auxiliary No. 187 Canadian Legion was held on Wednesday afternoon, March 3rd. at the home of Comrade Mrs. McAdams. Will the Comrades please 'take notice that the next meeting Is to be held on Monday, April 5th, at 8 p.m., at the home of Comrade Mr?. W. A. Moore.. East Colborne. A Euchre and Dance will be held Grafton Town Hall, under the auspices of the Catholic Women's League, cn Monday, March 29th, 1937. Cards at 8 o'clock; Dancing 11.00. Admission 35 cents. The Annual Easter Dance, sponsored by the Grafton Women's Institute, m aid of the Street Lights, will be beld in Grafton town hall on Friday evening, April 2nd, 1937. Dancing from 9 until 2. Admission 35c. Hayloft Harmonizers Orchestra. m25 All mails, West and East, close ai 45 p.m. The evening train being cancelled, passengers may travel by 2.45 train West. WICKLOW-VERNONVILLE W. I. The regular monthly meeting of the Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will be held on Wednesday, March 30th, 1937, at the home of Mrs. Win. Gillespie. Convener--Mrs. J. G. Waite. Subject--The great adventure of growing old. Roll Call--Memories of my grandmother. Current Events--Mrs. Fenton. Demonstration--Knitting, Mrs. Haig Grandmothers' Day--'Come in cos-Talk on Care of Clothing--Mrs. J. Deviney. Cake--Mrs. Findlay sr.. Mrs. Find-lay jr., Mrs. Fiske. Sandwiches--Mrs. CaTder, Mrs. Fenton, Mrs. Deviney. CASTLETON CIRCUIT Hon. Earl Rowe was a guest*, at the , „ .____. . home of Dr. W. Porte Marshall on o^f^f F^a* "Si fnihoTtiA "fiVfrlnv Inst Services will be held on the Castle-Colborne Friday last. ton c,lpo]dt of the Unl;ed 0nUrCh as Glassford of Hamilton follows: spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. James Thomas, and with the irs of the family celebrat-1 anniversary oti Cod Liver Oil Concentrated Tablets ................ 50's--2 for 76c 100's--2 for $1.26 Adhesive Plaster-- 10c size--2 for 11c 30c size--2 for 31c $1.00 Bottle Rexall Blood Purifier 2 for $1.01 Tasteless Extract Cod Liver Compound ................ 2 for $1.01 100 Puretest A.S.A. Tablets- Rexall Orderlie 25c tin--2 for 26c 50c tin--2 for 51c $1.00--16 oz. bottle Syrup Hypo-phosphites Compound--2 for $1.01 Puretest Epsom Salts-- 15c pkg.--2 for 16c 25c pkg.--2 for 26c Puretest Mineral Oil-- 16 oz. bot.--2 for 76c 32 oz. bot.--2 for $1.21 4 oz. Bottle Puretest Castor Oil ................................ 2 for 26c Rexall Milk of Magnesia-- 32 oz. bot. 75c--2 for 76c Super Specials Forget-Me-Not-- $1.00 Box Face Powder 50c Jar Cold Cream 50c Jar Vanishing Cream $2.00 Value for 99c Forget-Me-Not-- 35c Tube Shaving Cream 50c Bottle Face Lotion 35c Tin Talcum $1.20 Value for 79c Large Bottle Boot's Regesan Fruit Saline ................ 2 for 99c Extra Savings Old Colony Playing Cards--• Double deck in box ............ 76c 4-Square Floor Wax ........ 2 for Sic Rexalline White ................ 2 for 26c Vita-Full Chocolate Flavoured Health Drink......... lib tin 39c Opeko Tea .......................... i/2lb 29c Opeko Coffee ........................ lib 31c Vanilla Flavouring ............ 2 for 25c Molasses Kisses .................... lib 19c 5c Chocolate Bars ................ 2 for 6c Castleton-Rev. H Colbornf -Friday evening L. Partridge, will be guest their annual service. Mrs. Gordon Findlay of Wicklow will be the guest speaker. Special msuic at all services. $1.00 Puretest Norweigan Cod Liver Oil, plain or mint flavoured....................2 for $1.01 $1.00 Defender Hot Water Bottle, guaranteed ................ 2 for $1.01 $1.00 Rexall Beef, Wine and Iron Tonic ................ 2 for $1.01 25c Bottle A.B.S. & C. Tablets-- 2 for 26c 50c Gardenia Face Powder-- 2 for 51c 35c Rexall Shaving Cream-- 2 for 36c 40c Tube Lavender Mentholated Shaving Cream ............2 for 41c FOR THE TEETH Mi 31 Tocfth Powder with Sodium Perbcrate .................... 2 for 36c 25c Tube Klenzo Dental Creme 2 for 26c 25c Tube Rexall Milk of Magnesia Tooth Paste ........2 for 26c TOMATO GROWERS, ATTENTION! Educational meetings of Tomato Growers will be held as follows: Grafton, Council Chamber. Monday, March 29!th, 8 p.m. Colborne. Town Hall, Tuesday. Mar. 30th. 2 p.m. Brighton, Council Chamber. Friday, April 2nd. 2 p.m. Dundonald, Hall. Friday, April 2nd, A meeting of the Tomato Plant Growers will be held at the Greenhouse of Clayton Peacock on Thursday. April 1st. at 2 p.m. Speakers:-- Earl Nighton, O.A.C., Guelph; A. H. Martin. Brighton, and successful tottnato growers. Care and management of the soil, suitable fertilizers, diseases and in-control, cultivation and manage-ent and other subjects relative to mato growing will be discussed. All interested in growing tomatoes ■e invited. STATIONERY 15c Writing Pads ................2 for 16c 25c Writh ig Pads ................ 2 for 26c 10c Linen Envelopes............2 for 11c 15c Fountain Pen Ink ........ 2 for 16c PHONE OR MAIL ORDERS HELD UNTIL CALLED FO R GRIFFIS' REXALL DRUG ST(DRE PHONE 85w WE DELIVER COLBORNE Wednesday, March 31st, 1937 -- Live stock, implement®, hay, grain, etc., the property of L. C. Murphy, Cramahe Township, IV2 miles south of Colborne. Terms cash. No reserve. Saturday, April 3rd, 1937, at 1 p.m. sharp--Live stock, farm implements, sawing machine, household furni-Iture, etc., the property of Arnold and George Ives, on the premises, one mile east of Colborne. on highway. Terms cash. AUCTION SALE CARD OF TH ANKS The family of the late Edward A. VanWicklin wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness and sympathy received in their sad bereavement; also for flowers. BIRTHS w Orleans, Louis-March 23rd, 1937, to Dr. and Mrs. Harold Hinman. a DEATHS laturday, Marcn z/tn, iso/, ai. j. sharp--Entire household effects of the late Mrs. J. H. Covert, Brighton Village. No reserve. Cash. MUTTON, Joseph John--At Toronto General Hospital, on Monday, Marcn 22nd, 19.37, Joseph John Mutton of Hilton, beloved husband of Edith (Dunneft) Mutton, in his 64th year. Funeral at Hiltqn Church Thursday. March 25th, at 2 p.m. Interment in Shiloh Cemetery. USHER--Ida M. Barringer -- At Kingston, on Sunday, March 21st. 1937. widow of Wm. Usher, late of the village of Colborne. in her 80th year. Funeral from her late residence. Colborne, Tuesday, March 23rd. at 1.30 p.m. Interment in Warkworth Butter Wrappers at Express office. miber