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fcolboruf THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 29th, 1945 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to U.S.A. LADIES NIGHT AT COLBORNE MEN'S CLUB The Colborne Men's Club held their "Ladies Night" on Friday evening with an attendance or about eighty. The social evening provided by the committee headed by the chairman, Mr. James R. Davis, provided one of the best and most delightful evenings ever held by the Club. The President, Mr. George Latimer, acted as chairman of the program, which was unusually entertaining and included instrumental duets on piano and violin by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis. The guest speaker was Mr. "Arthur Duncan, of Batawa, who was introduced by Mr. John Black-hall. Mr. Duncan, as on previous occasions, gave his hearers a real treat and the musical numbers by Mr. and Mrs. Duncan were also very entertaining. The speaker was thanked by Mr. J. F. Iulg Following a delightful lunch, served by the members, Mr. B. J. Kerna-ghan proposed the toast to the ladies, whijh was responded to by Mrs. W. W. D. McGlennon. A sing-song under the direction of Mr. Gordon Davis, with Mrs. Davis at the piano, was enjoyed by all. The evenings proceedings closed with an informal dance, music being supplied by Mrs. H. G. McKay and Mr. S. E. Turpin. "BUSY AS A BEAVER" REPEATED FOR RED CROSS There was a fair attendance at the town hall Tuesday evening, when the United Church Y. P. U. repeated ther three-act comedy, "Busy as a Beaver" in aid of the local Red Cross Drive. As before, the play was well received and those who f ailecr to see the first presentation were exceptionally well pleased with the fine manner in which the parts were portrayed. MARINERS' SERVICE LARGELY ATTENDED Church Rigged Like Ship for Farwell Service to Mariners On Sunday evening, March 25th, 1945, Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne, was filled beyond seating capacity for the annual Farewell Service to Mariners. The mariners were welcomed on behalf of St. Andrew's congregation by the Minister, Rev. A. Newton Reid, M.A.; F. Spence, Clerk of the Session; E. M. Broomfield, Chairman and H. J. Mayhew, Treasurer of the Board of Managers. Colborne Men's Choir and Mr. A. E. Hircock, soloist, of Cobourg, led the praise service. Capt. C. E. Redfearn and Capt. W. E. Redfearn greeted the visiting sailors at the church door and directed them to their allotted seats: "port side, well for'ard," "port side, leg for'ard," "ctarb'rd side, right up in the eyes of her,' 'etc. The Church was appropriately decorated with a model lighthouse on either side of the sanctuary, showing intermittent white lights, a model of the schooner Bluenose, a small model of Ontario car-ferry, a ship's clock and barometer, a ghost ccdggass which apparently has seen "much service, a quadrant, a ship's wheel, flags, nets, lifebelts and cleverly laid items of sailing ship's gear. There were mariners present from Belleville, Trenton, Brighton, Cobourg, Port Hope, Grafton, Toronto, and from all along the North Shore. Many of the officers wore their uniforms, as requested. There was Capt. James Peacock, from Port Hope, of course, getting along toward his century mark and still going strong; Capts. Henry and Frank McGlennon, Charles and Walter Kirk, James Cuth-bert, Ben Bowen, Henry Matthews. Roy Anderson, Ralph Redfearn, Capt. FINE ENTERTAINMENT BY H. S. STUDENTS The town hall was filled to capacity on Thursday evening, March 22nd, when the students of Colborne High School presented a pleasing entertainment. The first item on the program was a Minstrel Show, by about 35 black-faced and fancy dressed students, who entertained with choruses, solos, dances and jokes. Don Baxter was interloceter. Next came a humourous skit, "If Men Played Cards Like Women Do,' by Don Baxter, Ross Keating, EarL Darke and Jim Blackhall. A well-presnted one-act comedy, "Peace, It's Wonderful," closed the program. The cast was as follows : Edith, the wife--Reta Turpin. Fred, the husband--Duncan McGlen- Roscoe, the elder son--Geo. Malloch. Junior, the younger son--Claire Hay-nes. Helen, the daughter--Jean Coyle. Misses Hamilton and Lemon of the H. S. staff, who directed the entertainment, are to be congratulated. If we rebuild a world of monopoly ind special privilege, we face a defeat as bitter as a victory for Axis Arms.--Edgar F. Kaiser. EIGHTH VICTORY LOAN STARTS APRIL 23 Dr. A. R. Richards to be the County Chairman. Northumberland Objective $1,700,000 Goddard, of Grafton, and many 6th-There were lakesmen there whose sons have joined the army or air force, and mothers whose boys are :erving in navy or deep-sea merchant marine, and some whose boys will not return. All gathered at this service in one bond of fellowship, sympathy and goodwill. After the service all met for a visit the Sunday School Hall and enjoyed a delicious lunch served by ladies of the congregation._ ■ Ontario Victory Loan Headquarters have announced that Dr. A. R. Richards of Cobourg will be Chairman of fhe County of Northumberland Eighth Victory Loan campaign. Fred J. Slade Of Cobourg will be Honorary Chairman of the County. Under the direction of thse men, Northumberland, last fall, rolled up a record subscription of $1,819,000 in the Seventh Victory Loan campaign. This was 112% of the objective. '.. Both Mr. Richards and Mr. Slade have been very active in Victory Loan work through all the campaigns and Mr. Slade was County Chairman in the past. At a recent meeting of Victory Loan workers at Cobourg Headquarters it was announced that in the past Seven Victory Loans people of Northumberland have bought a total of $10,2000,000 Victory Bonds. The County Objective in the Eighth Victory Loan campaign, which begins April 23rd, will be $1,700,000. This is the highest objective the County has ever had put, but is well below total subscriptions last campaign. The General Sales Committee in this campaign will be headed by W. Sfl. Edwards of Cobourg as Honorary Chairman and the Chairman will be John Blackhall of Colborne. R .G. Parker will again be Chairman of the Payroll Savings Committee. This latter committee, which covers the industrial canvass, has produced exceptionally fine results in the past. * An announcement is expected from Headquarters in Cobourg as to the objectives for each district in the county. CANADIAN Down to Earth /GARDENING for the fun of it-- ^■Jweek-end trips in the old family jalopy--lazy days fishing by the river --these things still stand for a pleasant way of life--a way of life our men overseas are fighting for today! They won't be able to come back to these simple things, unless we get "down to earth" in our thinking, and make sure when they do come back, their dollar will be worth a dollar! To protect that dollar, we must realize now, the dangers of careless, unnecessary buying! We must buy only what we need--never buy two where one will do! We must not evade rationing or price control, or deal in black markets. If we break these rules, our country--the country our soldiers are fighting for--will start on that spiral of prices known as inflation. And inflation affects everyone . . . wage-earner, pensioner, small-business owner, returned soldier! That's why it's important to take a stand against it now. If inflation starts in this country, this is what will happen. Prices will rise. Wages will try to follow along--and will never quite catch up! Soon your dollar--your soldier's dollar--may buy only 25% of the things it used to! That is what has happened in many of the countries of the world today, and that is why normal living for anyone Is impossible in those countries! So let's make sure our soldier's dollar, when he gets back, will be worth a full dollar. We cannot give back to him his lost years or lost youth. But if we keep up the fight against inflation, the man who is overseas can look forward to pleasant, satisfying living ... to the Canadian way of life! Make this Pledge Today! I pledge myself to do my part in fighting inflation: By observing rationing and avoiding black markets in any shape or By respecting price controls and other anti-inflation measures, and refraining from careless and unnecessary buying. 1 will not buy two ' where one will do, nor will I buy a "new" where an "old" will do. By buying Victory Bonds and War Published by THE BREWING INDUSTRY (ONTARIO) t. PERSONAL Mrs. Fred Taylor, Port Hope, spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Sarah Nelson. Mr. Allan McDonald, Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mrs. H. Smith, Pembroke, spent a few Says with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Mayhew. Mr. and Mrs. H. Connors and Mrs. Hill, Port Hope, spent. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Myles. Capt. Grant Redfearn, of Stoney Creek, spent a few days with his father, Capt. H. Redfearn. Miss Marion McKenzie, Toronto, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. McKenzie. Miss Ann Malcolmson and Mr. Cecil Davis, Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. Mr. George Campbell and friend, Toronto, spent the weekend with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. G. D. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McKenae and son Barry, Whitby, spent the weekend with his parents, Vlr and Mrs. A. R. McKenzie. Mrs. R. W. Pike and daughter, Miss Pearl Pike, Oshawa, spent Monday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Turpin. Mr. and Mrs. M. Ryan, Mrs. Ryan ., Mrs. Tompkins and Mrs. Brand, Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr. ana Mrs. W. A. Turney. Mrs. S. Henderson, Toronto, was Colborne on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson have sold their home on Church Street to Mr. I. R. Goheen. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Turpin and family, Oshawa, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Turpin and daughter, Cobourg, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Turpin. The many friends of Roy Mutton, who is serving overseas with tbe R. C.A.F., will be pleased to know he has been promoted from Pilot Officer to Flying Officer. Cpl. Russell and Mrs. Haynes have eturned to Hamilton, after spending two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Haynes. They leave for Torbay, Nfld.. on Wednesday. Mr. B. McCracken, who with Mrs. McCracken, spent the winter with their daughter, Mrs. N. Crandell and Mr. Crandell, Gait, returned home this week. Mrs. McCracken is remaining for a couple of weeks. LOCAL RED CROSS URGENTLY APPEALS FOR YOUR SUPPORT The Local Red Cross is considerably short of jts objective of $1600.00 and the need is urgent for future contributions to put us "over-the-top." The Committee in charge appeals for your support, that we may not fail in our objective. The demands upon the Canadian Red Cross are greater than ever before and are likely to be increased during the next few months. Let's dig down and get that objective and get it without delay. Give generously and do it now ! PICKED PANSIES ON MARCH 4th The Red Cross room will be closed Friday, March 30th. Tea will be served Friday, April 6th. Now that spring has come, visit the Red Cross room where a 10c tea is served every Friday afternoon. Everybody welcome. COMING EVENTS BINGO ! Mrs. B. Smith will hold a Bingo in aid of Colborne Chapter, O. E. S., at her home, Church Street, Colborne, on Friday evening, April 13th, 1945, at eight o'clock sharp. All present end past members please accept.this invitation. Admission 25 cents. Post Office Hours Good Friday, March 30th The Post Office wicket will be open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Out-going mails despatched as usual. No Rural Mail collections or deliveries. RED CROSS NOTES While speaking of the early spring this year, Mrs. H. Oke, Lakeport, informed "The Express" yesterday that she picked a fine bouquet of pansies at her home on March 4th. The pansies were picked from-under water, but remained fresh for almost a week after being brounght into the house. CHINA SHOWER FOR BRIDE-TO-BE On Saturday evening last a number of friends of Miss Betty Rowsome gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Bell and presented her with lerous beautiful and useful gifts of china iii honour of her coming marriage. Various games were played and a delicious lunch enjoyed. AUCTION SALES -- by-- S .E. ROBINSON, Auctioneer Colborne, Ontario Saturday, April 7th, 1945, at 1.30 p.m. --Household furniture, farm implements and hay, the property of Charles J. Greenwood, Highway No. 2, at Salem. Terms cash. No reserve as Mr. Greenwood is giving up housekeeping. Wednesday, April 4th, 1945, at 1.00 p.m.--Household furniture and effects, the property of J. C. Bell, Victoria Street, Colborne. Terms cash. No reserve, as Mr. Bell is going to Toronto. Give all the help you can to your local Salvage Committee ! THE WAYSIDE CHURCH 'And I saw a little Wayside Church." --Grayson. Our Text-- 'Because I live ye shall live also." --Jesus. Our Verse-- "Jesus lives, thy terrors now Can oh death no more appal us; Jesus lives and thus we know That thou, oh grave, will not enthrall us."--C. F. Gelbert. Our Sermon-- The victory of Jesus Christ over the cross and the grave is more than a subject for preachers to make ions about, it is a fact for men and women to live by every day. 'Because," said Jesus, "the cross couldn't destroy me, nothing that is symbolised by that can destroy you." If you doubt sometimes that love will win, then see the proof of it in the oss and its sequel. Goodness, love and truth. yes men may deny them, betray them, nail them to a cross, but they cannot destroy them. "Its as fanciful as a fairy story," said a University student in speaking about the resurrection. Who can believe that as he sees all across the world liberty and love and justice rising anew from the grave of sacrifice. Men could not destroy these things. "Just so," said Jesus, "no more can death destroy those who believe in these things, they will live as I "O cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from Thee, I lay in dust life's glory dead, Then from the ground there blos- Our Prayer-- Oh Christ of the perfect love and truth that no hate or wrong could destroy, teach us how to love with the love that passeth not away and to trust the truth that shall endure forever. In the light of Thy Resurrection we ask it. Amen. BIRTHS METCALF --At Cobourg General Hospital, on Sunday, March 25, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Metcalf, a ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Miss Lois May McMann, elder daughter of Mr. W. A. McMann and the late Mrs. McMann, Cobourg, to 2Lt. William Roy Knight, Brockville, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. George Knight, Colborne. The wedding to take place quietly in April. USED WASHING MACHINES Used domestic washing machines have been brought under specific price ceilings by a new order recently announced by the W.P.T.B. The order sets ceilings for sales by private individuals and dealers in the same levels and will eliminate some confusion which formerly existed in the determination of the proper ceiling price for a used machine. Two sets of ceilings are established by the order. The higher ceiling is established for machines which have been rebuilt, and the maximum prices according tS make, model, year of manufacture, are set forth in the price schedule attached to the order, as specific dollar ceilings. Among the prices listed in the schedule are a $45.00 ceiling for vacum type washer with a 22 inch copper tub and $125.00 for spinner washer with copper or porcelain tub.