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THE COLbvRNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 8th, 1945 ANNUAL MEETING W.M.S COBOURG PRESBYTERIAL The annual meeting of the Cobourg Presbyterial of the Woman's Missionary Society was held in Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church, Brighton, on Tuesday, February 27th, 1945, with the president, Mrs. E. C. Roberts of Campbellford, presiding. The number of delegates was less than usual this year, owing to the inclement weather and impassable roads in some districts. But the few in number did not dampen the enthusiasm with which the business of the year was transacted and the manner in which the inspiring messages of the day were received. Monday evening thirteen members of the executive met in the Sunday Schoop rooms to transact any business necessary before the morning session. Mrs. Roberts presided and Mrs. Gray of Garden Hill led in a short worship service, after which the minutes of the previous executive meeting were read by Mrs. H. Ireland of Carman and the business dealt with. Morning Session The morning session opened with the call to worship by Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Heath of Hilton. The hymn, "Zion's King Shall Reign Victorious," was sung and Mrs. Adams read the first ten verses of the tenth chapter of Luke and spoke a few words on "Reconstruction," which She said would bring about advance in our W.M.S., after which Mrs. Heath led in prayer. Mrs. J. E. Anderson, president of the Brighton W.M.S., welcomed the delegates in a very graceful and pleasing manner. Mrs. Roberts then took charge of the meeting. Mrs. H. Ireland read the report of the executive meeting and, in the absence of Mrs. Partridge, the corresponding secretary, Mrs. Gray, past president, gave the "Story of the Year" which is a report of the various secretaries of the Presbyterial. Mrs. Jaynes of Cobourg, secretary for Christian Stewardship, gave a most encouraging and satisfactory report, saying that an increase of more than $731.00 over last year's givings had been raised. She said that it was a great responsibility to be a Christian, also a great privilege. We all cast a shadow and asked-- "What kind of a shadow do we cast?" The session was then divided into four departmental groups. Mrs. M. Waite of Hilton presiding at the Mission Band and Baby Band group. Mrs. E. C. Brown of Brighton talked with those interested in Mission Circle work. Mrs. Jaynes discussed finances with the finance committee, treasurers and Christian Stewardship secretaries, and Mrs. E. C. Roberts led the group which discussed any problems relating to the W.M.S. The hymn. "Come, let us sing of a wonderful love," was sung. Then Mrs. Pi J. Graham of Brighton gave a most interesting review of the book, "At Trail's End," by Frank Cartwright, telling of the work Rev. James Hoover, who served the people of Borneo. Another interesting book review was given by Mrs. A. Alexander of Brighton on "The Christ of the American Road" by Dr. Stanley E. Jones, which deals with the growth of Christianity in the United States. The morning session closed and all repaired to the Sunday School ro where a delicious dinner Was served by the ladies of Brighton W.M.S. and W.A. Afternoon Session The afternoon session opened with the "In Memoriam" service, conducted by th3 Colborne Auxiliary, with Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. Brintnell and Mrs. McLaughlin taking part, and the names of the eleven deceased members were read, Mrs. Coyle placed white caranations in a vase in their memory. Dr. A. A. Scott, Principal of Indore Christian College, India, was introduced by Rev. J. E. Anderson, and gave a most interesting and inspiring message on India as field for a lady missionary. A woman in India is supreme in her own home but nothing outside of her home. They are ignorant, narrow and self-centered. In Hindu homes the women are in Purdas (behind curtains) never appearing in public except at night, heavily veiled. Women missionaries are the only ones who can contact the women of India. Story telling very interesting to them, especially in Oriental style. Thousands may believe in Christianity but cannot confess it on account of custom-of Purdah. Dr. Scott told us that only 14% of the people of India are educated and less than 2% of the women are educated. But he said that education for the girls is becoming as common now as for the boys and through the influence of the Christian missionaries the doors are opening for the women. Women doctors have a marvellous opportunity to help these women of India as men doctors are not allowed to see them. He concluded by saying the W.M.S. is doing wonderful work for the women of India. The report of the nominating committee was brought in by Mrs. S. Terrill, the convener, and the following slate of officers for 1945 was presented for the approval of the Presbyterial: Past President, Mrs. S. J. Gray of Garden Hill; President, Mrs. E. C. Roberts of Campbellford; 1st Vice President, Mrs. A. M. Smale of Warkwort; 2nd Vice President, Mrs. P. F. Gardiner of Canton; Recording Secretary, Mrs. H. Ireland of Carman: Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Bel-yea of Port Hope; Treasurer, Mrs. F. Denyes of Smithfield; Secretary of Christian Stewardship, Mrs. A. Jaynes of Cobourg; Secretary of Mission Circles, Mrs. E. C. Brown of Brighton; Secretary of C.G.I.T., Mrs. G. Young of Grafton; Secretary Mission Band, Mrs. Bennett of Camborne; Secretary Baby Band, Mrs. M. Waite of Hilton; Associate Member Secretary, Miss E. Little, Port Hope; Supply Secretary, Mrs. A. Tompkins, Brighton; Community Friendship and Literature Secretary, Mrs. J. J. Way, Wooler; Missionary Monthly and World Friends Secretary, Mrs. Earle, Cobourg; Temperance Secretary, Mrs. G. Adams, Carman; Press Secretary, Mrs. O. L. Morrow, Brighton; Librarian, Mrs. Lewis, Port Hope. Rev. J. E. Anderson conducted the installation of officers, after which Mrs. G. Solomon renedered a solo, "Spirit Divine," with Mrs. W. C. Chisholm accompanying at the piano. Only two scrap books were sent in for the competition--Brighton and Garden Hill, the latter receiving the prize, a book. The prize winning scrap book is to be sent to Branch Conference for competition. The delegates to Branch Conference were appointed: Mrs. Smale, Mrs. Gardiner, Mrs. Jaynes, Mrs. Morrow, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Mills. Two committees were appointed, the following ladies for the Finance Committee : Mrs. Denyes, Smithfield; Mrs. Jaynes, Cobourg; Mrs. Powell, Frankford; Mrs. Hodges, Hilton; Mrs. Underwood, Grafton. The Nominating Committee : Mrs. Gardiner, Canton; Mrs. Jaynes, Mrs. Fulford, Port Hope; Mrs. Mills, Campbellford, and Mrs. Baxter, Colborne. Three groups were then formed for conferences, and the first group was led by Mrs. Smale, Warkworth, the subject being, "How can we enlist in the on-going work of the Church and the W.M.S the Christian women who have been absorbed in war work?" Mrs. C. W. Barrett, reporting the finding of this group, said that the friendship secretary could help in this work and that we should have something very definite for these women to do and not to neglect newcomers but be friendly. Mrs. A. Tompkins of Brighton led the second group in discussing "What can we as church women do in our communities to help in rehabilitation of men and women demobilized from forces and industries." Mrs. R. M. Lapp of Brighton reported that we as church women should pray, set them an example and study their problems, treat them normally and each one strive to give them a better world to live in. The third group was presided over by Mrs. Gardiner of Canton and they discussed "Why: and how should we strengthen the program of youth in our churches and for the families with which we are in touch through these children." The report from this group was given by Mrs. G. Allen of Warkworth ,to the effect that we, as W.M.S., need to live more consecreat-ed lives and pray more, that we should give the young people evenings of clean fun and that there was need of adult^ducation. The afternoon session closed with the Mizpah Benediction as several had to leave before the supper hour. The supper was served by the young ladies of Brighton Evening Auxiliary. Evening Session The evening session was presided ever by Rev. J. E. Anderson, a hymn was sung and Dr. Scott read the Scripture lesson from the thirty-fifth chapter of Isaiah. An anthem by the choir was very much enjoyed, after which Rev. Mr. Anderson led in prayer. The offering was received and Mrs. Allen Watson of Campbellford sang, " IWalked To-day Where Jesus Walked." On behalf of the Presbyterial Mrs. Hendricks of Smith-field thanked the Brighton ladies for their hospitality and all who had contributed in any way to the success of the meetings. Mrs. Roberts announced that Presbyterial would meet next year in Port Hope and Mrs. Clare Wright of Brighton was appointed delegate to the School for Leaders at Whitby. Another inspiring message given by Dr. Scott. He spoke of India as a land of contrasts, there was a great contrast of wealth and poverty, physical contrasts too, mountains and plains, heat and cold, plenty and famine, culture and ignorance, pacifism and the largest volunteer army in the world. He dwelt on the four permanant adversaries for the good of India. When these were overcome, as they would be in the next few years, India would enter the Open Door to Christianity, (a) Caste. There are several thousand castes, who will not mingle with one another, but this is being overcome in their colleges to-day and they recognize it as a barrier in India's progress, (b) Ignorance. Only fourteen per cent of the population of India is educated. They have no desire to read or write. But when they become Christians they are more interested in being educated, (c) Inertia. They are unchangeable but the present war is changing their methods and India is waking up. (d) Idolatry. The Indian villagers think they must worship some god and the Christian missionary is teaching them to worship the true God. Dr. Scott concluded by asking our co-operation with our Interest, work and prayers. A hymn was sung and Rev. G. D. Campbell of Colborne closed' the session with prayer--Press Secretary. EDVILLE March 6th, 1945 Miss Jean McDonald, Toronto, is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reddick. Miss Mary Gummer, of Brighton, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gummer. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Montgomery were among those from this district who attended the "welcome home" party in honour of Winston Packard, recently returned from overseas, held at the home of Mr. Garnet Mutton on Friday evening last week. Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chatten included Mr. and Mrs. Gordon VanWicklin and Marguerite, Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Percy Inglis and Miss Audrey. Mrs. Melville Inglis and Glenn, Colborne, and Melville Inglis, Brockville. Mrs. Bud Walters, Belleville, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lome McDonald. Mrs. Keith Stimers and Kathleen visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chapman, Dundonald, on Sunday. Wedding bells will ring here in the near future. A general fire alarm was sounded on Friday evening last week when Mr. and Mrs. Manly Stimers discovered a fire in an upstairs room. Considerable damage was done and Owen lost tnost of his clothing before the blaze was extinguished. SHILOH March 6th, 1945 Church Service here will be at eleven o'clock in the morning next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Mutton, Mr. Hugh Mutton, Miss Nellie Mutton and Mr. Garnet Mutton, Dundonald, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mutton. Mr. Gordon Mutton and Miss Ruth Mutton were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Chapman, Dundonald. Mrs. John McCracken spent last week with relatives at Cobourg and Colborne. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dale were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Purdy. Several from this neighoburhood attended a party at the home of Mr. Garnet Mutton and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mutton, Dundonald, last Friday evening for A/G Winston Packard, who recently returned from overseas. A very pleasant time was spent. Metal gutters and waterspouts are hard to replace these days. Careful cleaning and painting of exposed surfaces will prevent corrosion and prolong life. Be sure to sandpaper all rust spots down to the bright metal before painting. No matter what work you have accomplished in the past -- you are only as good as you are to-day. CASTLETON W. M. S. Mrs. J. C. McKague was hostess to the Woman's Missionary Society on Thursday evening, March 1st, 1945. Mrs. G. Welton presided and opened the meeting with hymn, "Work for the Night is Coming" and prayer. Plans were made for the Easter Thankoffering Service, which will be held in the Church on the regular day, with Miss Farrell as convener, and "Cross" as roll call. It was decided to have Miss Hawken of Calgary as the missionary for special prayer. Miss Bowditch conducted the Worship Service on "The Kingdom of God in the World." Prayers were led by Mrs. Purdy, Mrs. Welton and Miss Bowditch. Various Scripture selections were read by Miss Mitchell, Miss Farrell, Mrs. W. Nelson and Mrs. J. C. McKague. Several hymns were sung. Mrs. G. Carr reviewed the last chapter of the Study Book on the Church in Burma. The Lord's Prayer in unison closed the meeting. NOTICE TO BUTTER MAKERS People who make butter must register with their local ration board whether they sell it or not. But people who make preserves, and that includes honey and maple syrup, register only if they sell some of the commodities they make. THEY'LL NEVER BOMB BERLIN When Goering o'er the radio Began to tell his lies He never thought the R.A.F. Would take him by surprise. "Mein Fuerher, you have won the war, The fighting it is done, The British they are paralyzed, The Yankees on the run." "Your navy and your submarines Sink every ship that floats, Machine-gun those who foolishly Attempt escape in boats." "Your army is invineible, Your generals are skilled, Your enemies are put to flight And most of them are killed." "Their schools and churches have been bombed, The children they are dead, We never miss their hospitals, The roofs are marked in red." There came a burst of thunder sound, And Goering, where was he? Into the sewers with the rats He scuttled rapidly. Some medical authorities believe now that many cases of asthma and bronchial trouble can be traced to certain moulds that form on walls and ceilings, especially in damp rooms. The trouble, in such cases, has been found to clear up after the room i» painted. PROCLAMATION! (Issued under the authority of the Emergency Shelter Regulations, Order-in-Council, P.C. 9439, December 19, 1944) TO ALL PERSONS PLANNING TO MOVE TO Victoria • Vancouver * New Westminster Hamilton * Toronto - Ottawa • Hull As part of a plan to meet congested conditions, all persons who propose to rent or occupy family quarters in any of these Emergency Shelter Areas are required by Board order first to obtain a permit from the Administrator of Emergency Shelter for the district. The purpose of the order is to help those who must be in these areas to obtain necessary accommodation. Before completing arrangements to move to any of these districts, write to the Administrator for full particulars of the Emergency Shelter Regulations as they apply to that district. TilIfl ip Till" 1 A14/ No Person m*y move to and rent or occupy 1 il IN |\ 1 HI" 1 Hit *amilv quarters in any of these districts without IIIIU III lllls HI 11 an Adminfei^tor, permit (Form E.S. 1). ^ "|MC0UVER VljbfoRli'^NEW '111 ^©WESTMINSTER JpRONJO _ hamTltotT HULL OTTAWA® Every person who rents or occupies family quarters in any of these districts contrary to the order, commits an offence and, in addition to other penalties, will be required by the Administrator to vacate the shelter and the district at his own expense. The Emergency Shelter Regulations provide serious penalties for hindering or obstructing these efforts and for any contravention of the regulations or of an order of the Board or of the Administrators. THE WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOARD