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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 26th, 1945 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to U.S.A. ATTRACTIVE VICTORY WINDOWS Three local merchants have given of their window space to display not merchandise, but to sell to the passing public the reason for buying Victory Bonds. These window displays have been very carefully planned by the respective owners and each one very attractive; namely, the Bata Shoe Co., W. C. Griffis, and Post & Peacock. The Victory Loan salesmen of Colborne and vicinity should have no difficulty in selling bonds to each and every citizen when they view with mingled pride and sorrow the pictures of local servicemen and. women Pride--because so many young people of our village have sacrificed home, loved-ones, business or professional careers to keep the country's flag flying. Sorrow--because so many of the ones we knew and loved so well will never return. When we, as citizens still enjoying the comfort of our homes, look at these pictures many and varied are our thoughts. There are those who have paid the supreme sacrifice, those who are now suffering in hospitals, those who are convalescing, and those who will carry the marks of war the rest of their lives; also those who, as yet, are unharmed but^ still on active service, and those who have returnedio their homes. It is quite fitting that such a display should be in the window of these enterprising and energetic young business men, as Irvine Post, a member of the firm of Post & Peacock, served his country and felt and suffered from the sting of German fire. A display of a similar character was placed in the local Post Office by Miss E. J. Padginton some time ago. We were thrilled to look at it then. Now, as the Eighth Victory Loan is in full swing, may these window displays inspire us to buy Victory Bonds to the limit of our resources, CAPT. H. McCUTCHEON PAYS SUPREME SACRIFICE Deepest regret is felt in the community in the death of Captain Harold McCutcheon of the 48th Highlands of Canada, who paid the supreme sacrifice while fighting with the First Canadian Division in Germany on April 13th, 1945. He leaves his wife (formerly Ruth Mayhew) and two sons, Dick and Bill; also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman McCutcheon, Toronto, and one sister, Mrs. R. W. Philp, Toronto. Captain McCutcheon enlisted with the 48th Highlanders in September, 1939 and received his commission, leaving with his unit for England in December, 1940. He was returned to Canada in 1943 and acted as instructor on Chemical Warfare at Long Branch for nine months, rejoining his unit in Italy In January, 1944. He fought all through the Italian Campaign until about six weeks ago when his unit was transferred to the Western front. M. D. HOBBS KILLED IN ACTION Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith received the sad news that their grandson, Pte. Maxwell Deardon Hobbs was killed in action in Germany on April 3rd. so that these boys and girls of our own and other communities may soon be brought home and, provisions made for their return to civilian life. We, as citizens of Canada, who have enjoyed life while they fought for us in distant lands, will have to make up to them, at least in part, for their noble sacrifice when they return. Space does not permit a complete description of these displays. Look them over ! PERSONAL Mrs. S. Turpin, spent a couple of days with her daughter, Mrs. R. W. Pike, Oshawa. Master Billie Waller spent the week end with Master Art. Turney, Peterborough. L.A.C. Arthur Turpin, R.C.A.F., of Dartmouth, N.S., is spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Turpin. The many friends of Mrs. G. E. Fox will regret to learn she is quite ill, following an operation at Cobourg General Hospital. Mrs. B. Smith and Mrs. S. Nelson visited Oshawa relatives over the weekend, Mrs. Nelson remaining for a visit. Master David Lowe accompanied Mrs. Smith to Colborne. Mrs. Kemp, wife of Sergeant Cecil' Kemp, with her two sons, arrived here from England on April 6th, and is staying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.' George A. Kemp, East Colborne. Mrs. Clinton R. Coyle, of Toronto, Mrs. Walter Cowie, of Hamilton, and two sons, L.A.C. William H. Cowie, R.C.A.F., Greenwood, N.S., and Sigm. Grant R. Cowie, R.C.N.V.R., of H.M. C.S. "Buctauche," spent a couple of days guests of Mrs. B. Smith. Ottawa, April 25, 1945 Express, Colborne, Ont. Eighth Victory loan sales across Canada totalled $75,066,450 on Tuesday, it was announced here today. Combined purchases for Monday and Tuesday reached $142,851,750. These figures compare with $75,269,800 for the second day of the Seventh Victory Loan, and $145,530,100 for the first two days of that loan. National War Finance Committee. More than 22,000 Canadians have been killed on Active Service. They gave their all. We are asked only to loan our money. "Buy Victory Bonds." PACKARD--BOCKING St. George's Anglican Church, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, was the scene of a quiet wedding on Tuesday evening, April 17, 1945, when Esther Florence Booking, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Booking, 1301 Rusholme Road, was united in marriage to Argyle Arthur Packard, son of Mr. Roy Packard, Colborne. Given in marriage by her father, the bride entered the church wearing a brocade and organdy gown. Her long veil was caught by the same halo of orange blossoms worn by her mother. She carried a bouquet of roses and carnations. Her sister, Connie, as bridesmaid, wore a blue figured voile and carried a nosegay of batchelor's buttons, snapdragons and carnations. The groom was ably assisted by Mr. Grey Pugh, &S .Saskatoon. A reception was held at the bride's Home, the bride's mother receiving in mauve with black accessories and corsage of spring flowers. Tea was served from a table centred with a three-tiered wedding cake. Seven telegrams were received from Eastern points and England. Later the happy couple left for the groom's home, the bride wearing sea-green with brown accessories. After a brief stay at the groom's home they will resume their duties at their respective R.C.A.F. posts in the Mari-iimes. BRIGHTON VILLAGE ON WAY TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS In the past Seven Victory Loans, Brighton Village has subscribed for $929,050. This is a wonderful record, one of the best in Ontario. Brighton Village is already "over the top" and they are out to bring their total subscriptions to $1,000,000. Good luck to Brighton Village. They want that shield. THE WAYSIDE CHURCH PROVINCE OF ONTARIO GENERAL ELECTION JUNE 4th, 1945 Important Notice to Prospective Candidates # Returning Officers for all Electoral Districts in Ontario are authorized by Paragraph 22 of the Active Service Voting Regulations, 1945, to accept nomination papers of candidates in the pending Ontario General Election at any time after they receive the Writ of Election. MAKE SURE OF ACTIVE SERVICE VOTE In order to be sure of having their names available to Active Service Voters,' candidates should file their nomination papers with the Returning Officer for their Electoral District not later than MONDAY, MAY 7th, 1945; Every effort will be made to make available to Active Service Voters the names of candidates who file their papers after May 7th, but owing to the pressure of the war service in the use of cable and telegraph wires, no assurance can be given that such names will be available for Active Service Voters on polling days. FILE YOUR NOMINATION PAPERS WITH THE APPROPRIATE RETURNING OFFICER BEFORE MAY 7th, NEXT, and make sure your name will be on the list of candidates supplied for the use of Active Service Voters. Alex. C. Letvis CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER ONTARIO "And I saw a little Wayside Church." --Grayson. Our Text-- "Open Thou mine eyes." Psalm 119:18 Our Verse-- "I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, No sudden rending of this veil of clay, No angel visitant, no opening skies, But take the dimness of my soul away."--G. Croly. Our Sermon-- It was once said of Henry Drum-mond by a friend that he could see more "spiritual significance in material circumstances" than any other man of his time. And who of us could not find life a richer and finer thing could we but see more of the Divine ignificance in our human circumstances. Long ago a very aged and very wise prophet prayed that God would open the eyes of a young man that he might see the Spiritual Realities that exist behind this show of material substance. "Eyes have they but they see not," said Jesus of the very practically minded people of his day. There were so many vital things that they failed to see. They were blind to the likeness of God in the character of Jesus. They could read "the face of the sky," but they could not read the love of God in the life of the Master. They were deaf also to the accent of the Divine in the words of love and kindness that fell from the lips of the Lord. It is easy to go through the wilderness of this world and miss the marks of the Divine Presence. We need a clear-eyed faith, a spiritual insight that sees God in every common place, glorifying every mundaue scene and sanctifying every daily duty. So shall we endure then "as seeing Him who is invisible." "Lo, God is here let us adore, And own how sacred is this place; May all within us feel His power, And silent bow before His face." --Tersteegen. Our Prayer-- Grant to us such clearness of spiritual vision oh God in whose Light we see the Light that every common thing and every ordinary task may be aflame with the signicance of the Divine and the Eternal. In His Name who is our Light. Amen. Over 120 different types of articles, ranging from a pound of pins to a complete truck were shipped by the Canadian Red Cross to Newfoundland in one year. Enough toothbrushes, alone, were provided to outfit the crews of 75 corvettes. COMING EVENTS DANCE, under auspices of Colborne High School Literary Society, in the town hall, Friday, May 4th, 1945, at 9.00 p.m. R.C.A.F. Orchestra. Admission 75c. Cadet Inspection--The Local High School Cadet Inspection will be held on the School Grounds Friday, April 27th, 1945, at 10.00 a.m. The public are cordially invited. "Aunt Susie Shoots the Works," a three-act comedy, will be presented by Trinity Church A.Y.P.A. in the town hall Castleton, under the auspices of the Woman's Association of Castleton United Church, on Thursday, May 3rd, 1945, at 8.30 p.m. Admission 35c and 25c. a26x ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Simpson wish to announce the engagement of their second eldest son, Marvin Bruce, to Maggie Isabel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence MacLean, of Wingham, the wedding to take place sometime in May. IN MEMORIAM MOORE--In loving memory of a kind husband and father, Benjamin Moore, who passed away April 26th, 1944. Calm and peaceful he is sleeping, Sweetest rest that follows pain, We who loved him sadly miss, him, But trust in God to meet again. AUCTION SALES -- by-- S .E. ROBINSON, Auctioneer Colborne, Ontario Saturday, April 28th, 1945, at 1.30 p.m.--Household furniture, sewing machine, etc., the property of Mrs. Chas. B. Kirk, Percy St., Colborne. Terms cash. - No reserve. Wednesday, May 9th, 1945, at 12.30 p.m. sharp -- Household furniture, farm implements, hay, grain, stove wood and real estate, the property of the late Herman Dingman, lot 17, con 9, Cramahe Township, 1 mile north of Morganston. Terms cash. AUCTION SALES -by-Oscar C. Morgan, Auctioneer Brighton, Ontario Tuesday May 1st, 1945--Household effects, the property of W. H. Poole, Smithfield, just east of store. Terms cash. Saturday, May 5th, 1945--Household effects, electric radio, washing machine, sewing machine, lawn mower, kitchen range, etc., the property of the late Judson Michael, Dorman Avenue, Brighton. Terms cash. "Aunt Susie Shoots the Works" This Screamingly Funny Three-Act Mystery Farce -will' be presented by- TRINITY CHURCH ANGLICAN YOUNG PEOPLE'S ASSOCIATION -in the --,-- TOWN HALL, COLBORNE Friday, April 27th, 1945 at 8.00 p.m. sharp CAST OF CHARACTERS Aunt Susie Stowe, an eccentric old maid ............ Mrs. N. Stevens Joy Herbert, her delightful young ninece .................... Beta Turpin Scarlet Deane, Joy's colored maid ........................ Barbara Branigan Laura Dawson, another maid .................................... Aileen Diamond Madam Zola, who sees all, knows all, and tells nothing, Mary Turpin Mrs. Jonathan Duuning (Cynthia), a neighbour .... Dorothy Oliver Portia Larke, a female lawyer ................................ Isabel Sheldrick Omar Graves, a successful businessman ................ Fraser Keating LaSalle Johnson, his colored servant .................... Donald Stevens Johnny Rogers, engaged to joy .................................... David Lemon Slick Conway, who adds to the mystery .................... Jim Diamond MUSICAL NUMBERS BETWEEN ACTS Admission: Reserved Seats 40c Rush Seats 30c PLAN OF HALL AT GRIFFIS' DRUG STORE For an Evening of Laughs and a Real Treat Don't Miss This Play ! COME AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS !