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Mborut 78th Year No. 10 the colborne express, thursday, march 8th, 1945 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to u.s.a. give generously This week the Canadian Red Cross ^Society opened its drive for $10,000,-000. In the next few weeks, thousands of voluntary canvassers across the Dominion will call at home, offices and plants, and it is confidently expected that no one in Canada will hesitate to contribute to the humanitarian war services for which the Red Cross is appealing. In this closing year of the Eurpean war, the Red Cross must without fail maintain its services to Canada's armed forces abroad and at home. The need for parcels for prisoners of war will not automatically cease with the end of hostilities. It is estimated that it will be at least six months after the last- gun is fired before all prisoners of war have been safely brought back home from the prison camps in Germany and there will still be Canadian and Allied prisoners in Japanese camps to look jafter. The maintenance of the life-saving blood donor service will continue to be an indispensable service. So will the Red Cross lodges in military hospitals, the outpost health services and aids to the soldiers and their families. The job of feeding Europe's hungry millions is staggering in its immensity. Over 17,000,000 humans have been torn from their homes. Many have no place to go and many are starving. There will be an urgent need for food, clothing and medical supplies. The Canadian Red Cross fias its part to play in caring for these destitute millions. This year, as on previous occasions, the Red Cross drive should go "over ■ the top" in record time. With their I contributions this year, citzens of j the Domnion will help to provide aid I and comfort not only to our armed j forces in prison camps and hospitals, | but also to Canada's Allies in Europe ,--the millions of women, children and aged, who for the past five years tiave suffered the shock and tortures of Nazi ocrupation. The Red Cross is asking Colborne and the surrounding area for $1,600 as our share in this magnificent work, tret's not shirk our responsibility nor fail in our objective. p.o. geo. cracknell home from overseas Among the repatriated airmen recently arrived at Ottawa is P.O. Geo. Cracknell, son of Capt. and Mrs. A. G. Cracknell, 63 Rosedale Ave. George (Junior) went overseas in October, 1943, and on completing his tour of 35 operational flights over enemy territory has been returned to Canada for further posting. These operations handed out many thrills to this young Pilot Officer as he sat in his tail gunner turret. His greatest stirring episode was when his bomber staggered home with 90 holes in it. "Once in July, 1944, over Emden something happend and the bombs were not dropped on the first run over the targe. Deliberately the bomber circled again and the job was completed satisfactorily but not before the anti aircraft guns had spit up all their shells, or so it seemed." The bomber was badly crippled but somehow kept flying, landing without crashing on an emergency field in Southern England. P.O. Cracknell has two brother, Don and Ken, fighting with the Canadian 1st Army in Germany." His sister Helen is also serving with the W.R.C.N.S. and at presnt is stationed at H.M.C.S., Cornwallis, N.S. -V- Fashion is continuing to play its part in helping to win the war by designing simple styles which will save on materials and labour. Listen to PREMIER George Drew Wed, March 14 on CBL toronto, at 8.30 p.m. edt Mclaughlin family congratulated Acting Minister of National i Defence for Air and All Ranks j Of the R.C.A.F. Join in Con-! grratulating Family of D.F.C. \ Winner Ottawa, March 6th, 1945 j Mrs. H. McLaughlin, King Street, Colborne, Ontario. Dear Mrs. McLaughlin: I am writing to say that all ranks of the Royal Canadian Air Force join i me in warmly congratulating you and the members of your family on the \ honour and distinction which have I come to your son, Flying Officer! James Robert McLaughlin, D.F.C.:; through the award of the Distinguish- \ ed Flying Cross for great gallantry in; the performance of his duty while \ serving with No. 683 Squadron of the: Royal Air Force. The citation on which this award J was made reads of follows : "This officer has proved to be an | outstanding photographic reconnais- j sance pilot. He has obtained some] No. 187 -- Colborne In War and Peace the Legion W^K$L> "Carries On" legion notes When the late Earl Haig pleaded for unity of all ex-service organizations, alL joined with the Legion except four. The Legion has borne aloft the human brotherhood and comradeship conceived in the heat of battle, which has carried it to great heights of accomplishments. Members to-day realize the mighty task involved in this serious obligation, which is borne out in the prestige and respect the Legion enjoys to-day. Pioneers of the Legion have built not only a structure of stone, but a living memorial in the hearts of those who sought and received its excellent photographs of the battle \ aid Each member is a living link area and the Gothic line. In addi-jin this great chain of service freely tion he has successfully covered j giv<?n to our comrades and their dependents--a noble heritage that is being built for those who follow after. Let' us take for our slogan, "To serve and, in serving, serve one another, to build and, in building, build for to-morrow." Our young service men and women are beginning to return in small numbers. It is up to the "old sweats" to make ready. The Reeve, Council and many of the citizens of Colborne are with the Legion in preparing for the return of our boys and girls. They look to the old soldiers for leadership. Are we,, who j seen our comrades of 1914-18 suffer during the years of depression, just 1 sitting back and saying "let the other 1 fellow do it?" If you are not--then join the Colborne Branch now and least give your moral support to those who are willing to build, and build for to-morrow. God Give Us Men! God give us men! ™E)J\^jl1±j]vs\_ demands strong hearts, true faith and ready hands; men whom the lust of office does not kill; men whom the spoils of office does not spoil; men who have honour; men who will not lie; men who can stand before a demagogue and damn his treacherous platform without a wink. President C. L. Keating and the officers of Colborne Branch No. 187, are grateful for the support given to the first euchre. It is encouraging to know that the residents of Colborne and vicinity are interested in the welfare of this branch. -V-- chinese most patient and reasonable under adversity targets in the heavily defended areas of Vienna, Munich and Budapest, displaying extreme skill both as a pilot and a navigator. On another occasion he showed marked resourcefulness and determination in pressing on to the limits of his fuel supply to obtain valuable pho~ tograps. He was able to achieve this only by exceptionally skilful handling of his engine and fuel and outstanding navigation." The personnel of the Force are proud of your son's fine Service record. With kindest personal regards, Yours sincerely, Colin Gibson, j Acting Minister of National Defence for Ai -V -- Business is sensitive. It comes where it is invited. It stays where it is well treated. n. jlel J .101 A time like ttinds, great' the wayside church flfofoVM RED CROSS ASKS YOUR HELP TO HEAL A WAR-TORN WORLD % Wherever the great destroyer, War, has passed, pain, suffering and sorrow follow in its wake. Young men on the battlefield or in hospitals are tormented by sickness or wounds. Little children, mothers, aged people are homeless, hungry, cold. In every theatre of war, whole cities lie in ruins. Millions are suffering the pangs of disease, starvation and dire want. So the Red Cross will continue to reach out a helping hand. It must heal Loc?l Campaign Headquarters CANADIAN and comfort our own sick and wounded. It must send food, clothing, medical supplies to war-torn lands. And the Canadian Red Cross will answer this urgent call. For the Canadian Red Cross is you and your friends and your neighbors, and all the good folks up and down this fair Dominion of ours. You will send help -- yes, life itself -- to the stricken people of other lands. You will stand staunchly behind your Red Cross, and-GIVE! Ws> E. QUINN, Phone 111 RED CROSS The special preacher at Trinity Anglican Church, Colborne, on Sunday evening, February 25th, 1945 was Venerable Archdeacon Andrew, D.D., Anglican Missionary recently returned from Honan, China. He gave a vivid description of life in China, snce the beginning of Japanese aggression in that country seven years ago. He deplored the criticism, in some quarters, of the Chinese war effort, and pointed out how much we owe her. She was the one country who stood between us and the Japanese in the Pacific zone, when she might so easily have thrown in her lot with Japan against us. Archdeacon Andrew spoke of the extreme privations suffered by the civilian population, by the flooding of the Yellow River in order to stop the forward march of the Japanese. He mentioned the plague of grasshoppers, and complete grain failure, also during these years of war, and the cruelties of the Japanese. The people he described as most patient under adversity and very reasonable in relation to ther nations. Never in his hearing had any Ally been criticized by them. The Missionary work during these years had consisted in a great deal of relief work, especially among the children, for which the Chinese were most grateful, but never forgetting the vital necessity of the preaching of the Gospel. One was impressed with the debt of gratitude owing these people. It can be, in a measure, repaid to them in the sending of many more Missionaries back to their country, as soon as it is possible, who would be eagerly accepted. The Colborne choir was augmented at this service by St. Paul's Church choir, Brighton. Special hymns and prayers were offered for the Missionary cause. "And I saw a little Wayside Church/' --Grayson. Our Text-- "The greatest of these is love." --St. Paul. Our Verse-- "Love is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart and mind to mind, In body and in soul can find." --Scott. Our Sermon-- The more you think of it the more you are inclined to agree with the apostle Paul, that love is the greatest thing in the world. Indeed what is there in life that has any value apart from love. The possessions of wealth have no value except for the good they can do and the happiness they can bring as love administers them. Pain can only be endured as we reflect upon the comfort and happiness it will bring to those we love. Even the supreme sacrifice that so many of our gallant boys have made bears upon it this proof of love, for "greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." It is in his capacity to love in the highest sense of that term that man most clearly demonstrates the Divine character of his creation. "If God is Love," said Elizabeth Browning, "then I am not afraid to die." Yes, surely in life and death we can trust the Love that will not let us go." "When the winds unlearn their cunning, And the storms at last forget, When the last lip is palsied And the last prayer has been said, Love shall reign immortal When all the worlds are dead." Our Prayer-- Jesus Lover of our Souls, beautify our lives we pray with the loveliness of Thy ipve. that in t£e ocean depths of its transforming power Our minds may richer, fuller be. For Thy love's sake. Amen. - V --- colborne public utilities commission coming events At the monthly meeting of the Commissioners of the Public Utilites of the Village of Colborne, held Monday evening, March 5th, 1945, a communication from the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario was presented, stating the Commission had determined an interim rate of $30.50 per horse power for year (our former rate was $33.00 per h.p. for year) and as a result thereof the Commission recommended that the following schedule of rates for power and lighting services be adopted : Domestic-- Consumption Charges--3.8c per kilowatt-hour for the first 60 kilowatt-hours per month (former rate was 4c per kilowatt-hour). Plus lc per kilowatt-hour for all additional consumption during the month (former rate was 1.1c per kilowatt-hour). Minimum monthly bill 83c. Prompt payment discount, 10%. Commercial-- Service Charge--5c gross per 100 watts of installed capacity. Minimum gross service charge, 50c per month. Consumption Charges--3c per kilowatt-hour for the first 100 hours' use of the installed capacity. Plus lc per kilowatt-hour for all additional monthly consumption. Minimum monthly bill, 83c. Prompt payment discount, 10%. Power-- Service Charge--$1.00 per h.p. per month of connected load of maximum demand. Consumption Charges--2.8c per kilowatt-hour for the first 50 hours' use per month of connected load or maximum demand (former rate was 3.1c per kilowatt-hour). Plus 1.8c per kilowatt-hour for the second 50 hours' use per month of connected load or maximum demand. (Former rate was 2c per kilowatt-hour). Plus 0.33c per kilowatt-hour for all additional monthly consumption. Prompt payment discount 10%. Water Heater Flat Rate-- 43c per 100 watt per month gross. Prompt payment discount, 10%. Street Lighting-- No change in present rates. Reserve the date, March 15th, 1945, for the Irish Supper in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall. Tea served from 5.00 p.m.--35c. -. v-- The Salem Woman's Association will serve a Hot Supper in the Church hall on Friday, March 23rd, 1945, Supper served from 6.30 p.m. Admission, Adults 35c, children 25c. -V---- DANCE -- Castleton Continuation School will hold a dance in the Community Hall on Friday evening, Mar. 16th, 1945. Potter's Orchestra. Admission 35c. Lunch served. m8c -V- St. Patrick's Social--Friday, March 16th, 1945, in Colborne town hall. Serenaders Orchestra. Auspices ladies of St. Francis de Sales Church. Lunch, door prize. Cards 8.30. Music 10.45. Admission 35c. All welcome. -V- Colborne Women's Institute The regular monthly meeting of Colborne Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Walter Harnden on Monday, March 12th, 1945, at 2.30 p.m. Roll Call--Bring a Hot Dish! Convener--Mrs. W. G. Harnden. Subject--Tasty and Inexpensive Foods. legion euchre well attended The euchre sponsored by No. 187 Colborne Branch Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., was largely attended in the Men's Club rooms, on Tuesday evening, March 6th, 1945. The prize winners were as follows : Games, George Gummer; lone hands, Mrs. A. Irwin; door prize, Mrs. Jos. Clarey. BIRTHS LATIMER -- At Cobourg General Hospital, on Friday, March 2nd, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. George W. Latimer, a daughter. DEATHS BABCOCK, Almira--At Consecon, on Tuesday, February 20th, 1945, Almira Cummings (formerly of Castleton), widow of the late John Bab-cock. DANFORD, Mary Elizabeth -- At Colborne, on Tuesday, March 6th, 1945, Mary Elizabeth Morrison, widow of the late Alfred Danford, in her 80th year. A short service was held at the residence of her son, Mr. Arthur Danford, on Wednesday evening at 7.00 o'clock. Service at the United Church, Coe Hill, on Thursday at 2.00 p.m. Interment at Coe Hill Cemetery. in memoriam CHAPMAN--In loving of our dear father, Roy Edward Chapman, who passed away March 8th, 1942. You're not forgotten, father dear, Nor ever shall you be, As long as life and memory last, We shall remember thee. --Lovingly remembered by Adele, Lola and family. card of thanks Mrs. N. S. McNally wishes to thank all her neighbours and friends for parcels, cards, flowers, cards and letters; also those who visited her during her illness. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stewart take this opportunity of thanking their many kind friends and neighbours for the cards and lovely boxes of fruit received during Mr. Stewart's illness. auction sales -by-Oscar C. Morgan, Auctioneer Brighton, Ontario Wednesday, March 14th, 1945, at 12.30 p.m. sharp--Pure-bred and high* grade Holstein and Ayrshire cattle, electric milking machine, electric milk cooler, farm implements, hay, grain, etc., the property of Mr. J, G. Findlay, half way between Col* borne and Grafton, opposite Wick-low store, on No. 2 Highway. Terms cash. No reserve as Mr. Findlay has sold his farm. Head of Business College -- "In the teaching of shorthand and typewriting, we are strong for accuracy." Inquirer--"How are you on speed?'* Head of Business College--"Well, of last year's class, six married their employers within six months." -V-- Now is the time for ail men who were born equal to show what they're