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Page Eight THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 3rd, 1945 WICKLOW-VERNONVILLE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Wicklow-Vernonville Women's Institute held their annual meeting ___ Wednesday, April 25th, 1945, at the home of Mrs. C. A. Waite, Wicklow. There was a real good attendance. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode, followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. A Thought for the Day--read by the President. Service is the rent we pay for being on earth. Roll Can--Pay your fee and join again. Answered by all present, with three new members joining. Minutes of March meeting were read and approved. Moved, That the secretary-treasurer send $4.00 for the Jam fund for overseas. Mrs. Deviney, leader of the "Perky Petticoats" sewing circle, gave a few minutes talk on the work. Mrs. G. Rutherford reported 17 more boxes of cigarettes sent overseas. Mrs. O. Herron (nee Betty Hoskin), one of our Institute girls, was asked to come forward and Mrs. W. Gillespie presented her with a sandwich plate from the ladies. Names were given out of four ladies who will bring something for the sale basket for May meeting. The program, in charge of the president, commenced with a sing song, "Old Black Joe." Mrs. G. Rutherford gave the auditors' report. Mrs. Walter MacGregor, secretary-treasurer, gave a splendid report of the work of the past year : Ten meetings were held and 1 special meeting with a paper or address given at each meeting. Sixteen sunshine parcels reported -- a friendly basket sale -- started as a means of raising funds for cigarettes for overseas. In July last they celebrated the 30th anniversary. Three ladies, Mrs. Bilcox, Mrs. Deviney and Mrs. W. S. Gillespie are each io receive a gift for attending every meeting. Several more would have won also, had it not been for so much show which caused them to lose out on the January meeting. j Mrs. Bilcox gave a humourous | ■ reading, "A Trick of Fate." | which inspired all to look into the The reports of standing committees. I future and make up our minds to Reading, "A Social Cup of Tea," j do the best we can, and thanked all from a book by Nina Moore Jamieson, who had helped in the past. SERIOUS SHORTAGE OF FIREWOOD Ottawa--Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick are faced with a serious shortage of firewood for next winter, Munitions Minister Howe warned recently. The Minister appealed to all municipalities in wood-burning areas to canvass their own local situation and make all necessary arrangements for sufficient production. He said that farmers and other fuelwood producers should cut as much as possible during the balance of this spring and in the early summer. "We are faced with a situation similar to that of two years ago," said Mr. Howe. "Because of the continuing shortage 'of labour, and because early snows shortened the normal winter cutting season, in many not more than half as much firewood was cut as in the previc winter. Yet in the previous winter of 1943-44, the finest cutting season 70 years ,the output was below normal. "The shortage can be overcome and distress avoided only if fuelwood producers cut as much as possible in the next few weeks." CLOTHES CHEAPER IN CANADA Before the war many Canadian amen bought clothes every time they crossed the U. S. border because they could get up to the minute fashions and save a few dollars on them. Now the situations is reversed. A New York designer, who recently visited Canada, said he was amazed at Canadian Prices. "If it wasn't for the tariff, I'd stop designing and become a jobber. I'd buy my suits here antl sell them in the States. I've seen some beautiful new spring suits here, costing less than half what we'd charge for them." Just another of our friends from U. S.A. who marvels at the success of Canadian price control. Black market is any transaction which by-passes the regular channels tf distribution for the benefit of a lew greedy individuals. URGE GROWERS TO DISINFECT USED POTATO BAGS In order to prevent the further spread of Bacterial Ring Rot disease potato growers are urged to disinfect Ell used potato bags before they are again allowed to come in contact with potatoes, says R. E. Goodin, Field-man, Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. Bacterial Ring Rot disease is one of the most infectious and destructive seed borne potato diseases on the continent of America. It is a comparatively new disease. The, first cases reported in Ontario were during the 1938 season. The disease has been gradually on the increase and has caused losses amounting to many thousands of dollars since that time. Many outbreaks have been traced to infection from the use of second-hand potato bags which carry the organism. Potato growers are therefore advised to carefully disinfect all used potato bags which are on their prem-ires. The treatment does not involve much time but is cheap insurance against heavy losses from this dis- Bags should be soaked for two hours in a solution containing one pint formalin in forty gallons of water. These may afterwards be quickly dried at this time of year by spreading out over the grass or hanging over a fence. Another method used by some potato growers is by using a hand sprayer and a solution containing one pint formalin with one pint water. This solution is sprayed on about every fourth or fifth bag in the pile, after which the entire pile of bags is left covered overnight with a heavy blanket or tarpaulin. Potato growers may avoid heavy losses by using every precaution to keep Bacterial Rot disease away from their premises. PRICE CONTROL HAS HELPED United Church, Colborne Rev. Goo. D. Campbell .. Mr. Floyd Edwards................Organist Mrs. C. McMullen.....'.. Choir Leader Sunday, May 6th-- 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School 11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship Subject--"The Seed and the Sc 7.00 p.m.--Evening Service. Subject--"The Invasion of God, Monday-- 7.30 p.m.--Young People's Union. Tuesday-- 4.20 p.m.--Mission Band. 8.00 p.m.--Prayer Service. Thursday-- 8.00 p.m.--Choir Practice. Salem United Church 2.00 p.m.--Sunday School 3.00 p.m.--Service. All are welcome! Trinity Church, Colborne Rev. R. E. Lemon, L.Th., Rector Sunday, May 6th-- Fifth Sunday After Easter 10.00 a.m.--Church School 11.00 a.m.--Holy Communion and Sermon Tuesday-- :.00 p.m.--A. Y. P. A. Thursday-- 4.15 p.m.--Confirmation Class. St. Peter's Church, Lakeport-- .30 a.m.--Morning Prayer by Mrs. C. H. Gillespie. Mrs. M. Rutherford, district president, took charge of the election of officers. With the exception of a few changes in the standing committees all the officers were re-elected as follows : President--Mrs. W. S. Gillespie 1st Vice-President--Mrs. W. H. Knight 2nd Vice-President--Mrs. C. Irish Sec.-Treas.--Mrs. W. MacGregor Mrs. Gillespie gave a splendid talk, The secretary-treasurer gave a sum-1 mary of the programs to be made up. Mrs. Judd jr. acted as auctioneer for the sale of "friendly baskets," which was enjoyed by all, with the highest bidder taking home the buns, The collection was taken and the meeting closed with the National Anthem. A dainty lunch was served and a social half hour enjoyed by all. A note in the "Twenty-five years ago" items said, "Butter sold here at 68c a pound; eggs, 80c a dozen; onions, 75c a basket; potatoes, $2.75 a bag, and apples 75c a basket. People who are fond of complaining about "wartime restrictions' should reflect on the fact that price control has at least afforded some improvement over 1919. TO SUBSCRIBERS Our mailing list has been corrected up to Wednesday of this week. Look at your label and see if you have been given proper credit. . If you are paid up, we thank you. If you owe us, we wounld appreciate an early remittance. Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne Rev. A. N. Reid, M. A., Minister Sunday, May 6th-- 10.00 a.m.--Church School. 11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship. St. Paul's Church, Lakeport-- 3.00 p.m.--Service Messages and music you will want o hear. A warm welcome to all. Baptist Church, Colborne Rev. T. J. H. Rich, Minister Sunday, May 6th-- 2.00 p.m.--Sunday School 3.00 p.m.--Service Monday-- 8.00 p.m.--B. Y. P. U. meeting. Tuesday-- '.30 p.m.--Prayers Service. Mennonite Brethren In Christ Church Rev. H. L. Kennedy, Pastor Sunday, May 6th-- Sunday School--10.00 a.m. Services--11.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. Prayer Meeting--8.00 p.m. Friday-- Junior Meeting--4.30 p.m. Come and Worship ! Clip this out and send it airmail ot An Urgent Message from GEORGE DREW TUNE 4th is Election Day for the members of our armed forces overseas J from Ontario, as it is here at home; The arrangements which have been made provide ample time for the overseas vote to be taken; Special Returning Officers are already overseas; Something more, however, must be done if our voters overseas are to know why an Ontario election was forced upon us at this time. I appeal to each one of you who read this message to write NOW by airmail. Give our men and women overseas all the information you can and be sure to tell them the correct name of the Provincial Riding in which they are entitled to vote, and the name of the candidate. This is of the utmost import* ance because so many of them have never voted before and the difference between the names and boundaries of Provincial and Dominion Ridings make it doubly necessary that you be sure to give them the exact name of the Riding in which they are entitled to cast their ballot on June 4th; If you are in doubt as to any details please call the Progressive Conservative Office in your locality and get the necessary information without delay; Be sura to mm? ihi$ air mail today] The election dot* June 4th; The name of the Riding is Yours sincerely* The name of the Candidate is 'PUBLISHED BY THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF ONTARIO DANCE Under the Auspices of Colborne High School COLBORNE TOWN HALL Friday, May 4th, 1945 at 9.00 p.m. r. c. a. f. orchestra Admission 75 Cents HIDE and WOOL BUSINESS PURCHASED -V--- I beg to announce that I have purchased the Hide Business of A. Margies, Cobourg, and will carry on this business in future in Colborne. HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR RAW FURS -- HIDES -- WOOL H. J. WHITE King Street Coal, Wood, Tile, Ice -V- The undersigned wishes to announce that he has purchased the Coal, Wood, Tile and lece Business carried on by Mr. H. G. McKay for the past few years. It will be his endeavour to render the same prompt and courteous service as in the past, and all orders for coal, wood, tile or ice will be given prompt attention. All orders for fuel left with Mr. McKay for summer delivery will be filled to the best of our ability, and all previous customers will be looked after as our quota for coal will be the same as that obtained by Mr. McKay. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. nelsoTTeTdavis PHONE 27 COLBORNE, ONT. Notice to Hydro Users Owing to a delay by the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, confirming our proposed rebate to Hydro Users, our local Commission will be unable to give any rebate to our Hydro users at the time of our May billing, but said rebate will be delayed until our July billing; further the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, do not approve of a rebate of one-half of bimothly billing, but rather of a 10% rebate upon the 12 months billing of the year 1944 (only resident users of Colborne in year 1944, will receive discount). Colborne Public Utilities Commission Asparagus Wanted! Graham's Dried Foods, Ltd. BRIGHTON FACTORY ---V- For further particulars call MORLEY SIMPSON PHONE 133 BRIGHTON, ONT. "Colborne Stores Contain Goods Sold Elsewhere and Prices are No Higher" McCracken&McFadyen AMBULANCE SERV1EC and E. McFadyen, Embalmer Undertaking Prices to Suit Everyone SERVICE THE BEST "Colborne's Prosperity Depends Upon Those Who Spend Their Money in Town"