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lolbornf THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 12th, 1937 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. Colborne Women's Institute The regular monthly meeting of <k>lborne Women's Institute was held »t the home of Mrs. Sabins, Colborne, on July 20th, 1937, with an attendance of about fifteen members and five visitors. The President;, Mrs. Cook was in the chair. The meeting opened by singing the Ode, followed by the Institute Creed. The secretary, Mrs. Yarrow, being unable to attend, Mrs. Evely wag appointed secretary for the afternoon. Many letters of thanks from shut-ins were read which were very nice to hear. We had some discussion about a piano, but left arrangements in the hands of a committee. The roll call for the day was "Canadian Exports to Other Countries." Mrs. Metcalf gave a fine paper Of current events. It was decided sponsor pictures of Ireland in the town hall to help clean up the Union Cemetery. With a hearty vote of thanks to our hostess, the meeting closed by singing the National An- Colborne Institute Picnic The Picnic of Colborne Women's Institute will be held at Little Lake on Tuesday, August 17th. Anyone wishing to know about transportation ring Mrs. Yarrow, No. 11, or Mrs. Rose 55r5. We will leave Colborne about 1 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and have a good time. A. T. Kernaghan Prom Winnipeg Tribune: A pioneer in Winnipeg's plumbing and heating trade, Adam Thomas Kemaghan died at the family residence, 112 Ethelbert Street, Saturday morning, July 17th, 1937, after a long Illness. Youngest of a large family born at Colborne, Ontario, Mr. Kemaghan came 1o Winnipeg in 1892 and entered business here as a plumbing and beating contractor. Prominent in fra-J <(eraal activties, he was a veteran J member of Xo. 1 Lodge. Independent I Order of Odd Fellows, and a memberI New Lindsay Pastor Wicklow-Vernonville W.I. Enjoy Annual Picnic Wednesday, July 28th, 1937, broke forth clear and warm for the annual picnic of the W. I., which was held usual in Victoria Park, Cobourg. This was greatly welcomed because for two days previous a stiff cool breeze had been blowing steadily. The mem-5 and theiir families were well represented. Great credit is due those who were in charge of tables, races, prizes, lemonade, tea, and all other requirements. , After a sumptuous repast the following programme of races were run: Running Races-- Children under 6 yrs.-- Ruth Deviney (Malcolm Rutherford Girls, 6 to 9 yrs.-- Dora Rutherford Margaret Rutherford Roys, 6 to 9 yirs.-- Billie Usher David Kernaghan Girls, 10 to 13 yrs. Christina Rutherford Lillian Calder Boys, 10 to 13 yrs.^ Donald Gillespie Billie Usher Girls over 13-- Ruth Kemaghan Marion Deviney Boys over 13-- Douglas Deviney Andrew Rutherford Three-Legged- Race-- Douglas Deviney and Andrew Rutherford Ruth Kemaghan and Marion Deviney Shoe Roce-- Christina Rutherford Ruth Kernaghan Neck Tie Race, men-- Charles RutheTford William Calder Sewing Contest, women-- Mrs. W. Haig Mrs. Chas. Rutherford Mrs. Geo. C. Ives The funeral services for Emma J. Kemp, wife of George C. Ives, who died on Wednesday, August 4th, 1937. in her 72nd year, were held at the family residence on Saturday after- For many years a member of the Colborne Methodist and United Church, and a helpful member of the Women's Organizations, the services were conducted by the Pastor, the Rev. Roy H. Rickard, while members of the choir led in the singing of the hymns. Mr. Rickard rendered a solo. The many floral emblems surrounding the casket were evidence of the esteem and respect of a large circle of relatives, friends and acquaintances of Ionic Masonic Lodge. Formerly a member of Sit,. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and of St. Paul's, he had been an elder of the First Presbyterian Church since it was first established. Associated with the Sanitary Engineers' Association from its inception, he was a member of its executive. He is survived by his widow, ... son, Edward, of Toronto, and three daughters. Rav, Nora and Lillian, - home. Thr>-« id Lillian, at-.^'he imT Lila Kernaghan of Prince Albert. Mrs. rorXamDragi W. G. Kernaghan of Colborne. and Mrs. O. Nelson of Muskegon, Mich., and two brobers, J. H. Kernaghan of and two brothers, J. H. Kernaghan of Prince Albert. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 from the Thomson funeral home. Inducted at Service Lindsay, July 31st, 1937.--Queen Street Unted Church was filled last right, when Rev. H. C. Wolfraim, M. A., B.D., was inducted as minister. Rev. Mr. Wolfraim comes to Lindsay from Janetville, where he served for several years. He succeeds Rev. A. E. Jones, retired. mpressive service was ^sk. Street United 'Church. Lindsay, and the ted Chwas preached by Rev. James Leach, of Bobcay-geon. The address was delivered by Rev. G. McTavish of Omemee. Rev. Mr. Wolfraim is a son of Lt. Col. J. F. Wolfraim of Colborne. PERSONAL Miss Marie Rouse of Cobourg is visiting Miss Helen Free this week. Mrs. Donald Ward of Rochester, N. Y., is visiting friends and relatives at Colborne. Mr. Walter J. Cowie of Brockville s(pent the weekend with family at Loughbreeae. Mrs. Marjorie Pinard of Kitchener was the geust of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Philp during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Robson and daughter Eileen of Niagara Falls are Visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rose. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Reed and family of Rochester, N.Y., are visiting " s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alf. C. Reed. Old friends were glad to greet Mr. Ralph Rutherford of Fergus, who spent a few hours in Colborne last Monday. iMr. and Mrs. Ogle Goodfellow of Toronto spent the weekend with his brother, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Goodfellow, Colobrne. Rev. and Mrs. P. W. A. Roberts and Mrs. Bedward are on a holiday trip by motor to the Clergy House Cacouna, Quebec. and Mrs. Fred Smith and James have returned to Toronto, after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Waller. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sim, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard S. Hofmar and son Donald of Buffalo, N.Y., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Cox and other friends. Mr. and Mrs, Glen Eakins and young son, Billie, of Detroit, Mich., are visiting with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Onyon at their summer cottage at the lake. Mr. Albert Smith and Mr. C. R. COyle, Toronto, spent the weekend with Colborne relatives. Mrs. Smith The interment took place in Salem Cemetery. The pallbearers being F. M. Brintnell, P. Clarey, A. J. Jones; H. S .Keyes, E. E. Mallory and Capt. . G Willoughby. To mourn her passing are her husband and five sons and two daught-Ives of Stayner, Earl Ives of Pembroke, Douglas Ives of Oshawa; Harold and Arnold Ives of Whitby; Mrs. Gordon Earl, Pittsford, N.Y., and Miss Jennie Ives at home; Mrs. Gordon Earl of Pittsford, N.Y.; also four brothers, David and Harry Kemp of Salt Lake City, Marcus and Albert Kemp of Proctor, Minn., and a sister, Mrs. Blanche Murray of Du-luth, Minn. Relatives and friends from a distance attending the funeral were: Dr. R. E. Ives of Stayner; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ives of Pembroke; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Earl of Pittsford, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ives of Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ives of Whitby; Mr. Sam Bartlett and Mr. Harry Ives of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ailyea, Mr. and Mrs. Lome Alyea, Mr. Herman Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kemp, and Mrs. John V.iant, all and Mrs. Coyle, who have been holi-of Oonsecon; Mr. and Mrs. Marshall j daying here, accompanied them home. Tromipour of Hlller; Mr. and Mrs. j Mr. A. McT. Campbell and Mrs. R. Charles Grass of Belleville; Messrs. A. Rogers, who have been spending a. Arnold and Hubert Ives of Whitby; | week at "Bellevue," are leaving to-Miss Mary Ives of Kingston; Mrs. iday. Mr. Campbell returns to his home John Buchanan and Mr. Horatio i jn Winnipeg and Mrs. Rogers going Grounds of Carrying Place; Mr. andI to Hudson Heights, Quebec. Walter Kemp and Mrs. Allie | „ , „, _ , „ , Kemp of Toronto: and Misses Ada* Mr- and M'r5: .Fran1^ palmer and Ohatterson, Reg. N., and Marjorie;son,s- Jamt?' ^ ™ Kenneth of Mcintosh. Reg. N.. representing the, Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. J E. Wicks staff of the Belleville General Hospf- | son Russell, and Mrs. Wm. Wicks | of. tal, of which Miss Jennie Ives, Reg.!of Oshawa, spent the weekend with N„ is a graduate. fax- ^ Mrs- s- TttrPin. The Hon. G. Howard Ferguson a^id Ferguson arrived home Satui ' Have You Ever Saved a Life ? Years of training and years of experience lie behind the. deft strokes of the great surgeon's knife, as he performs a delecate operation. Lifle and death are in the balance. Loved ones tremble in apprehension. Finally, after anxious hours1--success! The supreme ability of one man in a million has saved another life. Most of us can never save that way. The surgeon's snill is not ours. But by preventng accidents streets and highways, every one of us, whether we are drivers o destrianfe, can just as surely lives and safeguard our fellowmen against crippling or fatal injuries. We can Ueach our cihldren the enduring princples of safe driving and walking. We can uphold the author-ir public officials is impartial and effective law enforcement. help in organized efforts to spnead gospel of traffic safety to everybody. And. most of all, we can resolve in our own minds to perform no act dangerous to others selves. Great skill and long training are not needed for this kind of life saving. What we do need--all of us--is a realization that "I AM my brother's keeper." WBll you accept your personal share of this great responsibility? Will you help to stem the tide of blood and death that promises to sweep Ontario's streets and highways? Will you SAVE A LIFE? COMING EVENTS Midsummer Sale of all good's at reduced prices, at Cornwell's, See advt. on this page. Magic Dirt Annihilator--A great stain remover. A wonderful disinfectant in the water when mopping. At Cornwell's, Colborne. Peebles Re-union 3 held Read condensed ads. on page 5 Colborne Taxes The Colborne tax roll having been returned by the Collector, arrears of taxes may be paid to the undersigned. H. S. KEYES, Clerk-Treasurer, vi arrives nome ^aiuraay. , Die, jn r^i^^ ^ ^ Phillip Kirck V,ictim of Auo-Truck party for their Majesties the KTrig Spo and Queen in Belfast on July 28t" Thje annual Peebles picnic Tuesday, August 10th, 1937, lawn of Mr. Geo. Peebles sr., Colborne, being the occasion of his 80th birthday. Over 60 guests sat down to dinner, While at the table, birthday felicitations were read from, many friends who were unable to be present. During the afternoon many sports, interspersed with music, were enjoyed by young and old. We all appreciated musical selections by Prof. Anglin of Albert College, Belleville, and Rev. Roy H. Rickard, Colborne. By request, Mrs. Mac. Rutherford Am Folk." Supper was served on the lawn afer which election of officers for the ensuing year was held: Mrs. Mac. Rutherford Delbert Peebles Men's suits tailored to measure, shown in your home, 1000 samples. Buy the new way. Why waste time or burn gas to go shopping--just phone or write us. Everything guaranteed. Fred Hawkins, Colborne. Castleton's sixth annual Field Day and Harvest Home Dinner will be held on Castleton School Grounds, on Wednesday, August 25th, 1937. The best ever. Watch for full particulars. THANKSGIVING DAY, OCTOBER 11 Monday, October Uth, 1937, has been set as Thanksgiving Day in Canada, "as a day of general thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful crops and other blessings with which Canada has been favoured this year. School Fairs Phillip Kirck. Kingston, died Monday night, truck crash oi Grafton. Police said Kirck was at the wheel of an automobile owned by William Hugli, Golden Lake, Ont. who had stopped to pick up Mr. and Mrs. Kirck at Napanee. Hugli suffered slight injuries in the crash, while Mrs. Kirck also received lacerations. The truck was driven by Charles Amodeo, Napanee fruit dealer. G. Peacock opened preliminary inquiry and the inquest proper will be held later. Constable Fred Blucher investigated. Kirck was about 35. Many happy returns to Mr. George 3-ebles sr., who celebrated his 80th rl,rhamWOSt^et il>Irthday almiversary on Tuesday, Durham, btreet AlH,llst 1(Mn 1ftS7 m Cobourg Hospital Tweed's I mills, the s Mid-Summer SALE at CORNWELL'S To Continue for Another Week BELOW IS A PARTIAL LIST AT SACRIFICED PRICES For the Ladies DRESSES in CjiifTon, Crepe, Cotton Lace, House Dresses. Also the following lines--Nightgowns, Bloomers, Panties, Step-ins, Hosiery, Shoes. For Men and Boys OVERALLS by the following makers : Headlight, Railroad, John Bull, Pioneer, Brotherhood, and American Pad. Notice the DEEP CUT in prices: reg. 2.35 for reg. 1.75 for reg. 1.90 for reg. 2.00 for $1.75 $1.25 $1.40 $1.50 Work Shirts to match BOYS' Knee Pants, Bloomers, Breeches, and Summer Pullovers. MEN'S Pyjamas, Summer Pullovers, Sport Shoes, Caps, Hats, and Notions. Our Made-to-Order Suits are having a great run, especially in the better grades. People are not satisfied with "fibre" cloth. All suits come under the above Special Discount Price for ANOTHER WEEK Fowler B,ock V. G. CORN WELL COLBORNE August 10th, 1937. His many friends are pleased to know he has so recovered from a recent illness a be able to join in the festivities of the annual Peebles picnic, which held this year on his lawn on birthday. Interesting Lecture A good number enjoyed the illustrated lecture, "The Scenic Beauties of Ireland," given by the Rev. A. Ketterson of New York City, who is spending the summer at Colborne, at .the lake. The lecture was under the auspices of Colborne W. I., and the proceeds, $28.00, go to the Union Cemetery Fund. Steps are being taken to form an organization to superintend the upkeep of the Cam.- Mr. S. C. Miss Irene Peebles Mr. Cecil Peebles iMrs. Gordon Metcalf Miss Irene Nelson Mr. Mac. Rutherford Rev. Roy H. Rickard led singing of some popular old songs while the ' guests formed a circle around "Uncle George." The singing of "Auly Lang Syne" brought the happy occasion to an end. The dates for Northumberland School Fairs announced by A. H MartiD, Agri cultural Representative at Brighton are as follows: Brighton Township-- at Hilton-- Thursday, Sept. 9 'Murray--,at Wooler-- Friday, Sept. 10 Seymour--at Campbellford-- Tuesday, Sept. 14 Percys--at Warkworth-- Thursday, Sept 16 Cramahe--at Castleton-- Friday, Sept. 17 Haldimand-Tat Centreton-- Tuesday, Sept. 21 Alnwick-- at Roseneath-- Wednesday, Sept. 22 South Hamilton--at Baltimore-- Thursday, Sept. 23 North Hamilton--at Coldsprings-- Friday, Sept. 24 The School Fair prize list this year includes 66 classes as well as a number of specials. There are classes for grain, vegetable, fruit, poultry, live stock, flowers, sewing, cooking, farm mechanics, plant and insect oollee- '»'• Live Stock .Tudging."'thT School Parade, School Songs and Athletic Exercises. A spelling Contest is a rew feature in this year's prize list, open to two competitions from each There will be no admission at the gate and the general public is invited to come and see the children operate their own fall fair. Week-End Road Accidents Take Lives of 24 Persons Twenty-four persons are dead and upward of 75 lying injured after one Df Ontario's blackest weekends for raffic accidents. Six children were among the victims. Two women riding running boards were klled. There were also several lives lost by drowning. During the past week no less than ten accidents occurred between Colborne and Cobourg, with one child a man fatally Injured. Mid-Summer Sale -AT- COYLE'S COLBORNE - ONTARIO SPECIALS EVERY WEEK THIS WEEK--Ladies' Silk and Satin Slips Ladies' and Gent's Bathing Suits at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES A fine display of dresses--priced from $1 to $3.50 Phone 156w King Strset CHANGE OF JJU3INESS Having purchased the Colborne Planing Mill from Mr. Bresee, I will conlnue to manufacture Sash and Doors, and do all kinds of custom work that has been done in the past. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. All work will receeive prompt and careful attention. Mr. Bresee will confero to conduct the sale of lumber and builders' supplies. B. MASKELL COLBORNE Vimy Pilgrimage An interesting description of the Vimy Pilgrimage was given by the Rev. A. G. Emmett of Port Hope at the Parish Hall, Colborne, last Monday evening, Mr. Emmett having gone over with the Canadians. Shipping to Britain Canadian foodstuffs are imported into the United Kingdom free of duty and are exempt from import duties chargable on foreign merchandise, provided that the British Customs are satisfied that the conditions of Imperial preference have been fulfilled, that is. the inclusion in the shipping documents of the proper certificate of origin. Priory Elects Officers R. V. Harris of Halifax was elected Supreme Grand Master of the Sovereign Great Priory Knights Templar of Canada in annual assembly at Port Arthur. F. Davey Diamond of Belleville, Ont.. was elected Deputy and W. W. Williamson. Montreal, Grand Chancellor. The next assembly will be at St. John, N.B. $2,000 Fire in Church Fire which broke out near the motor box of the pipe organ of St. John's Anglican Church at Havelock did over $2,000 damage before being extinguished by the volunteer fire brigade. Loss is fully covered by in- Trinity Church, Colborne Sunday, Aug. 15th, 11 a.m.-- Rev. A. Ketterson of New York City Sunday, Aug. 22nd, 11 a.m.-- Rev. Thos. McKim, M.A. Sunday, Aug. 29th, 7 p.m.-- Rev. Mr. Nind of Grafton IN MEMOR1AM COFFEY--In loving kind and loving father, Thos. Coffey, who passed away Aug. 13th. 1936. The hour of my departure's come, I hear the voice that calls me home: I leave the world without a tear, 3 for the friends I hold so dear. •Sadly missed by son and daught-