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Mbmt 78th Year No. 18 the colborne express, thursday, may 3rd, 1945 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to u.s.a. janet ann bryce Janet Ann Bryden, widow of the Jate Alexander Bryce, passed away at Cobourg General Hospital on Sunday, April 29th, 1945. Deceased had been a resident of Colborne for a number of years and by her bright and kindly disposition, had made many staunch friends. She was a member of Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and took a keen interest in all Church and community organizations. Her husband predeceased her in December, 1933. The funeral service, conducted by the Rev. A. Newton Reid, M.A., as sisted by the Rev. P. B. Thornton, D.D., at the residence of her son-in-law, Dr. A. C. McGlennon, where she had resided for some years, was large ly attended on Monday afternoon. Interment was at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. P. B. Thornton, officiating. -V- colborne b. y. p. u. hold weiner roast The Colborne Baptist Young Peo pie's Union, with about thirty-five present, enjoyed a weiner roast. at Loughbreeze on Monday evening, April 30th, 1945. All gathered around the camp-fire and the President conducted a short appropriate devotional period, open ing with a poem. All joined in singing one verse of "Blest Be the Tie that Binds." The Scripture reading chosen was Psalm 121. The Rev. J. T. H. Rich then led in prayer and the National Anthem was sung. The following young people were presented with a picture from the B.Y.P.U. by the Pastor, for regular attendance at meetings during the season of 1944 and 1945 : The Misses Elsie Peters, Alice Rich, Shirley Haynes, Coleen Brooks, Barbara Brooks, and Wesley Peters. Very much, but pleasantly surprised was the President, Mrs. Chas. Teal, upon being made the recipient of a beautiful set of silver salt and pepper shakers, presented to her by the Secretary, Miss Eleanor Haynes, on behalf of all the young people. The following brief address was read by the Rev. J. T. B Rich during the presentation: No. 187 -- Colborne In War and Peace the Legion "Carries On" legion notes Termination of the War in Europe * * * The Dominion President has ex pressed the wish that all Branches of the Canadian Legion will prepare to take part in any celebration that may be organized in their communities at the termination of the war in Europe. Where no organized effort has been proposed, Legion Branches should take the initiative to bring together those who should take action, such as civic authorities, patriotic organizations, churches, service clubs, etc. The highest authorities have indicated that there will be no cessation of hostilities such as occurred after the 1918 Armistice when the enemy laid down their arms and fighting ceased as from 11.00 a.m., November 11th. We must, therefore, face the probability that fighting by enemy groups will continue after a declaration has been made by the Allied Nations that military victory has been achieved. Furthermore, the war with Japan will still be in progress. In such circumstances, the Dominion President feels that our celebrations should express gratitude for military victory brought about through the valour of Canada's fighting men and those of the Allied Nations, on sea, land and in the air. While the most dangerous phase of the war will be officially over, it is more than likely that casualties will continue to occur from enemy action. Therefore, the Legion should be foremost in urging a sober note of thanksgiving for deliverance from the fate of the overrun countries and of remembrance of those who died play enjoyed by capacity audience The three-act mystery farce, "Aunt Susie Shoots the Works," presented by the A.Y.P.A. of Trinity Church, at the town hall on Friday evening, April 27th, 1945, was greatly enjoyed by a capacity audience. The play was ably introduced by Rev. R. E. Lemon, L. Th., Rector of Colborne and Brighton Churches. The cast was well chosen, each one playing his or her part capably. The play was directed by Mrs. Neil Stevens, of Lakeport, who also played so well the role of Aunt Susie, provided many laughs for the interested audience. The prompters were Miss Ethel Shel-drick and Mrs. S. E. Turpin. Special thanks are extended to the Men's Club, the Presbyterian Sunday School and the Red Cross for the use of chairs; and to Messrs. John Bell and Gordon Hay for their help in conveying the chairs. -V- bernard fox again promoted personal Mrs. B. G. Fox (nee Lola Bell) recently received the glad tidings that her husband, who went overseas about three years ago with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders as a 1st Lieutenant, later being made Captain, has now been promoted to Major. Bernard's many friends will be pleased to learn of his fine military record. -V- jim Mclaughlin home on furlough Flying Officer James McLaughlin, D.F.C., R.C.A.F., son of Mrs. H. McLaughlin, who has been overseas for almost three years, is now home on furlough, after completing his tour of operational flights over enemy territory. His many friends are pleased to greet him and to see him looking "in the pink." -V- northumberland off to good start Miss Helen Free is attending the Robertson Hairdressing Academy, Toronto. Her many friends will be pleased to know Mrs. G. E. Fox has retunred home from Cobourg General hospital. Rev. J. Jay and Mrs. Post, Buffialo, N.Y., spent a few days this week with Rev. Post's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Post. Mrs. B. Smith and little Miss Beverley Lowe spent the weekend with Mrs. Smith's brother, Mr. C. R. Coyle and Mrs. Coyle, Toronto. Mr. Charles Quinn, Victory Loan salesman in Cramahe, has resigned and he will be succeeded by Mr. Clarence Massey, of Morganston. --V-- junior farmers meet I The Northumberland Junior Farmers rallied to the number of well over 200 in the Grafton hall on Wednesday evening, April 25th. The organization was new and the numbers interested were most encouraging to the rural youth program. At the first meeting conducted in the agricultural office at Brighton 52 members signed the pledge "Because I believe in community improvement and self-development, and that country life may be happy, prosperous and self-sufficient, I will co-operate with other young people toward this end." On this occasion, 50 more joined the organization, which gaves over 100 active members. President Wesley Down acted as chairman and thanked those makng this program possible, especially Grant Kerr for the floral decoration. Douglas Deviney reported on the provincial meeting held at Guelph, which was enthusiastic from the provincial view. Agricultural Representative Ralph Banbury introduced the speaker of the evening, A. H. Martin, one time agricultural representative for Northumberland, and now assistant director of the representative service and in charge of junior activities. The speaker pointed out that junior farmers work commenced in 1914 when several counties organized clubs the wayside church Mrs. Charles Teal, Colborne, Ont. expression without advance prepara- The members of the B.Y.P.U. of the tion or urging* Colborne Baptist Church desire to 1 APart from the fighting thaf may express their appreciation of the I sti11 continue in Germany and Japan, splendid leadership you have given | we of tne Legion should remember for our freedom, rather than un- , restrained expressions of exultatiorf. j in first week of loan* ^;^lg.^rtJ^S; ^__e,m_?ha_" Hilarity and abandon will find full I that we have a fight on our hands to see that the principles laid down in , the Atlantic Charter are made effec-what we would like to. We, however, tive in Canada. We should rather pray has done well during the first week * of the three week campaign period. Colborne went over the top at the them during the session (1944-45) now closing. We desire to assure you that mere words do not adequately express Total to Date $775,000 Northumberland's first week in the Eighth Victory Loan Campaign rolled up a total dollar volume of $775,000 which is 45% of the total County objective of $1, 700,000. Led by Brighton Village the County ask that you will accept the accorii- j th*t the Allied Nations' Meeting at panying gift as a slight token of our San Francisco will take steps to en Christian love and esteem Signed on behalf of the B.Y.P.U. Honorary President and Pastor, Rev. J. T. H. Rich. Eleanor R. Haynes, Secretary. All present enjoyed a most liberal supply of weiners, which brought the evening to a close. This social gathering closed the Young People's Union until fall, when they will once again resume their activities. -V-- praises canada for egg shipments sure the acceptance of such principles throughout the world. It is appropriate, therefore, that a sober note should find expression amid the joy that should, and will be in evidence, on this occasion, and the Dominion President asks that Legion Branches should so express themselves in any celebration in which they take part on the day Victory in Europe is declared. -. V- rutherford, quinn liberal candidates Capt. Chas. S. Rutherford, V.C., M.C., M.M., a veteran of World War 1, was the choice of the Liberal Convention at Warkworth on Friday afternoon, to contest this riding in the A recent issue of the Manchester ?England( Evening Chronicle, received by the Dominion Department of Agriculture says in an article : "Eggs by the million are coming into Manchester and other areas of Northwest England. These big supplies are coming from Canada and are being cleared as quickly as transport can be found." "The Secretary of the Manchester and Salford District Grocers' Association said: 'Canada has certainly done the big thing. We have not yet had one bad egg reported. They are a marvelous lot and are being distributed as fast as they come into] colborne now the shops.' " In the first 3V2 months of this year, more than 24 million dozen Canadian fresh eggs have been shipped to Britain. These are the first fresh eggs shipped from Canada since early in 1942. In the intervening years all shipments have been in the form of end of this week. In the race for the Eighth Victory Loan Honour Shield the Township of Alnwick and the Town of Campbellford did particularly well.. Salesmen report the best reception--but they again urge people to buy now. In the past necessity of call backs has retarded progress of the loan. Practically all the rural areas are doing well, although the campaign is proceeding slowly in Hastings, South Monaghan and Cramahe. It is expected that after the turn' cuitural destiny, of the month, many people will buy their bonds. With a good response during the second week, Northumberland may be able to achieve its objective much earlier than was the case in previous campaigns. - V - ^sized that a suitable organization must be kept in balance, educationally, recreational, and social activities. The considerable donations made to war services by J. F. A. organizations were mentioned and the possibilities of Sunday services, regular study meetings, summer field days and similar events, suggested. The new J.F.A. News, which will be mailed to the members each month from Toronto, was emphasized and a publications committee with Shirley Harnden as editor and composed of the following was named: Sam Davidson, Douglas Deviney, Lloyd Merrill, Harold Rowe, Howard Evans, Evelyn Carruthers, Grant Kerr, Margaret Rutherford. In closing Mr. Martin challenged rural youth to face an aggressive food program; to carry on an never ending self-education of the individual and the community; to take an active part in the rehabilitation of our armed forces, and to support farm organizations that will direct the future agri- Dominion election. He succeeds W. A. I pip? q> pROIFr'T^ Fraser, who stated it would not be fair rKUJ^ia to his family or business associates lor him to accept nomination at his time of life. • Mr. Charles Quinn, Castleton, a former Reeve of Cramahe Township and President of the Northumberland Federation of Agriculture, was chosen Northumberland County girls during the past winter season have been working on the project "Being Well Dressed and Well Groomed," under the direction of their local leaders, supervised by the Women's Institute Branch of the Department of Agricul-to oppose W. A. Goodfellow in the I ture at Toronto. Miss Scott, who Provincial contest. | successfully conducted this work for -V ---- many years, was transferred to Western Ontario last fall and Miss Thompson, who replaced her, is ill. Con-LEADS COUNTY i sequently, the work for ths summer j closed with "The King' 'at 12.30. --- ! will be carried on by Miss Verna ! -V- Over the weekend Colborne took j Bambridge, who has conducted similar j p lDNINr TO the lead in the County of Northum-; work in Waterloo County and is well Kk 1 UKINlINlj. IKJ berland in the Eighth Victory Loan j known for her senior activities with | CIVILIAN LIFE campaign, and on Wednesday had j Women's Institutes in Ontario. She The Rev. Father Butler, of Grafton, speaking briefly, expressed his pleasure with the meeting and the feeling that people of similar interests do not get together enough. The Rev. T. A. Nind suggested two definite programs in which young people could play a part, namely the reforestation of our waste lands and the development of better^housing, which would mean happier homes. Miss Verna Bambridge of the Women's Institute Branch briefly expressed satisfaction at the opportunity to co-operate with the girls in their work for the summer. Following the educational program, some stunts and games were led by Sam Davidson. After lunch an hour of dancing to music played by local talent was enjoyed and the meeting "And I saw a little Wayside Church." --Grayson. Our Text-- "This is the Victory.'*'--St. John. Our Verse-- 'Be the banner still unfurled, Still unsheathed the Spirit's sword, Till the kingdoms of this world Become the Kingdom of our Lord." --W. W. How. Our Sermon-- The defeat of Nazi Germany is not by any means to be considered as a final victory over the forces of evil that menace the peace and happiness of man upon this earth. World powers of brute force have, been defeated in the past but evil has not been conquered and a righteous order has not been made secure upon the earth. Let us remember that Hitler and his henchmen were not a cause, but an effect of evil. Never until we have faced and dealt with the real evil that is selfish sin in the spirit of man can we establish an order of enduring good upon the earth. Germany has been brought to her knees, Japan, we trust, will soon sue for peace. Sin and selfishness are still at large. The Christian must not cease his mental fight nor must his sword sleep in his hand till we have brought forth an order that is genuinely Christian upon this earth. This is the Victory, the conquest of the Spirit of Christ over selfish and sinful passion and power. Christianity has signed no armistice, declared no peace, there can be no lasting victory until the Way of Christ is the rule of all human relations, the inspiration and direction of all national and international economy. That will be the victory. "Set up Thy standard Christ that we Who claim a heavenly birth May march with Thee to smite the lies That vex the groaning earth." Thos. Hughes. Our Prayer-- Jesuc still lead nn until the Peace COMING EVENTS COLBORNE w. i. Members please take notice that the May meeting has been postponed for one week, and will be held on Tuesday, May 15th, at 2.30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Roll Call---12" quilt block, also exchange of slips, plants, bulbs. Convener--Mrs. E. McLaughlin. Subject--Agriculture. Bring your garden problems and ideas. Refreshments--Mrs. W. Kirk and Mrs. Geo. McCracken. Everybody welcome. -V- PLANS MADE FOR V-E DAY ACTIVITIES At a well attended meeting of business men and citizens of Colborne on Monday evening, plans were made and committees appointed to arrange a V-E Day program in Colborne. Should V-E Day be on a weekday, Thanksgiving Service will be held in the United Church at 10.00 a.m., 2.30 or 7.30 p.m., depending upon the hour the news is reveived. A parade will take place one hour after the morning or afternoon service. Should there be an evening service, the parade will be at 10.00 o'clock the following morning. Stores will be closed on V-E Day and the day following. WE LIKE TO GET THE NEWS The main aim of the weekly newspaper is to give news of its own district. It may have other aims, such as to give the merchants a chance to tell of their goods in its columns or to try to influence public oponion through its editorial columns; or. to amuse or instruct; but first of all, it must give news. Some of this news is not easily obtained and no editor can cover it without assistance. Therefore, we ask our readers' assitance. Especially is it true when you have visitors. Many of the ladies think that personals are the whole paper. Your visitors naturally are glad to have their names printed. So send tKtajna in. SometiiYipg oeoole rovie of a righteous and enduring order is | ^^gSggtiSffit t'ney'are made upon the earth Forbid that we , agki a fayour when they want ug should cease to strive until Thy Kingdom has come in Truth. Amen. -* V-- USE OF SULFA DRUGS MAY BE DANGEROUS Live stock owners who have heard of some of the benefits from the use of sulfa drugs in treating livestock ailments have been reminded by the veterinary authorities that there is also a dangerous side to the use of these drugs. Through their improper use, the following are some of the results--degeneration of liver cells, damage to kidney tubes, depletion of bone marraw, necrosis of muscles, and in some instances hemorrhages. The authorities point out that these are not common occurrences but they may result when sulfa drugs are used by persons who do not know their proper application and limitations. The only safe way is when the drugs are used under the direction of a veterinary officer. --- y-- VICTORY IN EUROPE HAS BROUGHT OUTSTANDING SUPPORT FOR NORTHUMBERLAND EIGHTH VICTORY LOAN 139.5% of their quota. Brighton is . i now second, with 120.3%; Campbell-dried egg powder wh>ch contmues to foM ^ ^ 8-g%> and Alnwick go forward in large quantities --V- Canning Sugar Coupons in fourth place, with 82%. -. V- Ottawa, May 2, 1945 Eight extra preserves coupons will j The Colborne Express, become valid on May 17, for the pur- | Colborne, Ontario : chase of canning sugar. The first two i Tuesday's sales of 8th Victory Loan of twenty extra preserves coupons to ; bonds totalled $77,039,000 against be used for the purchase of canning sugar became valid on March 15. -V- We have heard many definitions of friendship, but none more true to fact than this one of the little boy : "A person who knows us--and still likes us." $74,343,750 for the same day in the 7th loan. Accumulated total for 8 days of campaign stands at $575,813,-500 at the same points 500. Sales to individuals Tuesday were $40,170,200 against $31,404,700 for corresponding day in 7th loan. National War Finance Committee visited Northumberland recently to speak to the girls' garden clubs and made arrangements for the usual achievement day on June 2nd in the Brghton town hall. About 100 contestants are anticipated to display their achievements on this occasion and demonstrate their ability along these lovely lady lines. --V-- WHY IT CAN'T BE DONE Children's shoes cannot be made in a plant producing women's shoes because the processes, machines and lasts are so different. A plant geared to make one type of footwear cannot conveniently be turned over to make toother type. Any person who has received their discharge from any branch of the armed services and wishing to secure their ration book should make application to their nearest Local Ration Board, presenting their discharge papers or a letter from their Commanding Officer certifying to their discharge. In the case of discharges from the R.C.A.F. it will be necessary to present a release certificate. If it is not convenient to go to the office with your application and realease you may mail all necessary papers to the Local Ration Board office. * - V-- SALVAGE PICK.UP--There will be another salvage pick-up about the middle of this month. Victory over Germany, now so decisive, has greatly stimulated sales of Victory Bonds in the County of Northumberland. This county, which has provided so many men for the armed forces, is anxious to help make Victory complete. Victory Band buyers realize that even though Germany is defeated much remains to be done. The present loan is, of course, largely to cover war costs already incurred. In addition, there will now be the costs of maintaining the armed forces pending return to Canada, the great costs of rehabilitation, and the costs of care of the many sick and wounded. Victory loan chairmen and workers feel that many people are buying heavier than before, as they see Victory. A feeling of thankfulness is apparent and many seem to desire showing their thankfulness in a tangible manner. As one steady supporter of all Victory Loans said "Let this great Loan help make it a better peace, just as earlier loans did much to help defeat Germany." ,- V--. More than 22,000 Canadians have been killed on Active Service. They gave their all. We are asked oriy to loan our money. "Buy Victory Bonds." to insert the names of their friends who have been spending a few days with them. No person need fell that way who has an item of real news. -V- NURSES URGENTLY NEEDED FOR RED CROSS OUTPOST HOSPITALS There is once again a great need for nursing personnel in Canadian Red Cross Outpost Hospitals, according to Miss F. I. McEwan, superintendent of the Field Nursing staff. The Ontario Division of Red Cross maintains twenty-eight hospitals scattered throughout the northern section of the province. Any graduate of an accredited training school is qualified to apply, and may do so by getting in touch with Miss McEwan at 621 Jarvis Street, Toronto. This is an excellent opportunity for any graduate nurse who would like further experience in the nursing field in the north west part of the province. -V- Why Worry Over Rationing Our fathers existed without-- Sugar till the 13th century. Coal fires till the 14th. Buttered bread till the 15th. Potatoes and tobacco till the 16th. Coffee, tea, or soap till the 17th. Puddings till the 18th. Gas, matches, or electricity till the 20th. Automobiles and tinned goods till the,20th. So why worry over rationing or shortages? The old boys managed to get along fairly well. AUCTION SALES -- by-- S .E. ROBINSON, Auctioneer Colborne, Ontario 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 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.