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ftoluor THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 10th, 1945 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to U.S.A. Colborne Celebrates V-E Day Word was picked up on the radi M 9.35 a.m. A minute later things started to happen. The fire brigade started on a trip around the village. The bells rang, the new fire s was given a real test and was heard for miles around. Flags and bunting appeared as if by magic and the village took on a carnival appearance. Business places closed. The pupils from the Public School came racing up the street and the students from the High School joined in the general celebration. But it wasn't all hilarity. At 2.30 p.m. the people of Colborne and district attended the United Church, .where an impressive service Thanksgiving was put on by the Ministerial Association of Colborne. The pent up feelings and emotions of the congregation was shown in the singing of the hymns and the response to the reading of the prayers of Thanksgiving. The parade at 6.30 p.m. also showed the spirit of the people. Headed by Provincial Constable Douglas Wilson and Reeve Leonard Gordon, then the veterans of this and the last ' High School Cadets, a smartly dressed Company of High School girls, a full turnout of the pupils of the Public School, boys and girls on decorated bicycles, and finally a long line of decorated cars and floats. After a tour of the village, the parade assembled at the Cenotaph, where wreaths were placed In honour of the boys in this war. This was followed by brief addresses by Capt. Chas. S. Rutherford and War Ended Officially At 9 a.m. Tuesday Complete victory in Europe was won by the Allies on Monday, May 7, with the unconditional surrender of Germany. The formal capitulation of Germany was at 2.41 a.m. (French time) in the big red Reims schoolhouse. headquarters of General Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in the West. The crowning triumph came just five years, eight months and s< days after Hitler invaded Poland and struck the spark that set the world afire. It marked the official end of the war in Europe, but has not silenced all guns, as battles still rage on in Czechoslovakia. «A. D. Hall, who both stressed the fact that although we have won a victory in Europe, we still have a hard road ahead in the Pacific, and also a long and difficult fight ahead to finally win the Peace and keep faith with all those boys who will not be coming back. Then followed- a trip to Castleton for another parade there. After that the long line of cars and trucks drove back to Colborne for the fire works and bonfire. Reeve Gordon and the committee l charge of the day's program are 3 be commended for their good ?ork. There was a general spirit of joy and relief, but mostly people s just thankful. It was a day that will long be remembered in Colborne. THE WAYSIDE CHURCH "And I saw a little Wayside Church.' --Grayson. Our Text-- "The Lord hath .wrought a great Victory."-->2 Samuel 23 : 12. Our Verse-- "What deeds our men have wrought, What battles they have fought, Let their fame record. Now vengeful passion cease, Come Victories of Peace-- Not hate nor pride's caprice Unsheathe the sword again." --Huntington. Our "To whom God wills, there be the Victory," so wrote Shakespeare in Henry VI. "The Lord is the Victory," so worte the Hebrew historian long ago. "Under God we shall triumph," so said the late President Roosevelt. These words are but-the echo of of the conviction that rests in every thinking mind, and every earnest soul. God has guided us to Victory. Never should we forget and never should we cease to be "grateful for the unselfishness and sacrifical courage of our men and women of the armed forces. Their magnificent record on land and sea and in the air will remain as an imperishable monument of our National greatness. God grant that our gratitude will be of a lasting and practical sort. Above all our effort abroad and at home, however, is the Ruling Power ( and Guiding Wisdom of an all Right-i eous God. This is an hour for Re-" dication to God and the just i righteous purposes of God, that COMING EVENTS "Aunt Susie Shoots the Works," a three-act comedy, will be presented by Colborne A.Y.P., under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary to No. 187 Colborne Branch Canadian Legion, B.B.S.L., in the town hall, Cobourg, Monday, May 14th, 1945, at 8.00 p.m. Admission: Adults 40c, children 20c. ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Honey announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Frances Isabell, to Mr. Thomas William McDonald younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McDonald, both of Colborne, the wedding fo take place early in June. Life-giving plasma journeys to fronts in fibre shipping containers e from waste paper. evil power on earth can fustrate. This is the Resurrection Morning for multitudes of oppressed and broken people. God grant it is the ilawn of a day of peace and brotherhood that shall not end while time remains. "Thy Kingdom come oh Lord, Wide circling as the sun, Fulfil of old Thy Word And make the nations one." --F. L. Hosmer. O^ir Prayer-- HBh God of Love and Peace, who " ;th wars to cease unto the ends le earth, teach us" all as men and ms we pray the lessons that be-our Brotherhood and our the name of the Universal November 11, 1918-- May 7, 1945 In looking through the pages of the issue of this newspaper dated November 14th, 1918, it is interesting to note the similarity of that issue to this one. In that edition we note this prominent heading--"Great War Ended," an article stating that the World War ended at §.00 o'clock Monday morning November 11th, 1918, and in this issue we read an account of the cessation of hostilities in Europe and the unconditional surrender of Germany. In that issue we found large and small advertisements advising people to buy Victory Bonds, and a news item stating that Northumberland County was leading Eastern Ontario in the Victory Loan. Now, nearly twenty-seven years later, we are taking part in another Victory Loan Drive and our news headings state Colborne leads the County in Victory Bond STUDENTS .... plain - to Spend ^Q**B vacation on cv £atm ! fFHINK of it, good pay . . . whole-* some food . . . healthy environment. What better way could YOU spend YOUR vacation? This year the need is greater than ever -- thousands of High School students from all parts of the province, are urgently needed to fill up the Farm Service Camps and to accept work on individual farms. By serving as a Farmerette or Farm Cadet you not only build up your own health but you also make a genuine contribution towards the saving of thousands of tons of food . . . food that means life to millions of people in liberated Europe. Act NOW! Students who have the necessary standing at school can go to work on a farm AT ONCE and still secure educational credits. See your teacher or principal today or write direct to Director, Ontario Farm Service Force, Parliament Building, Toronto. DOMINION-PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE M FARM LABOUR AGRICULTURE - LABOUR - EDUCATION We read also a graphic description of the joy and jubilation in Colborne on a civic holiday proclaimed to celebrate the signing of the Armis-' tice. That celebration was very similar to the impressive ceremony in which Colborne citizens took part on May 7th, 1945--Parade, bonfire, fireworks, ringing of bells. There were some differences, then the effigy of the Kaiser was burned, now the effigy of Hitler stood for punishment, and the blowing of the new siren added a more modern note to the noisemaking part. Colborne at the end of the Great War, 1914-18, was justly proud of her brave sons, so are we now as we celebrate the defeat of Germany in World War II. Then, as now, some of our brave boys made the supreme sacrifice. For them we bow in silent reverence and pray that their loved ones may be contorted. Some have been wounded; we hope for their recovery and the safe return of all. Also in that issue we found news of a local boy being wounded in action, another one killed in action, and another awarded for a brave deed. Such items as these have appeared from time to time in this paper during the conflict just ended. Last, but by no means least, we mention this heading which caught the eye in that issue of November 14th, 1918---"Letters from Soldiers' to Miss E. J. Padginton. How familiar that looked as we have seen it so many times in this paper during World War II. We all know what a keen and kindly interest Miss Padg-igton takes in the boys and girls of our community serving their country, matter where. We would like all to know that she took just as keen an interest in all who served their country in the Great War. Then, as now she devoted much of her time to sending papers and writing letters to keep those in distant lands in touch with things of interest in and around Colborne. We are sure this kindly, public-spirited lady feels rewarded by the love and respect in which she is held by men and women in all branches of the service wherever they may be. Now, as in that issue, we express our sincere desire for a lasting Peace. As an onlooker Monday evening, watching our local teachers so efficiently line their pupils in marching order, one couldn't help but offer up a prayer that these children would be saved in future years from the ravages of war. MY MESSAGE MOTHER TO YOU If I were rich, my mother, I'd bring you jewels so rare; For you, as for none other, I'd cull from life's garden's fair Roses and lilies and pansies, Clusters of sweet columbine, Orchids and sweet, shy, voilets T'd bring to you, mother of mine I'd bring you the grandest pictures That ever an artist did paint; Pictures of old cathedrals And little villages quaint. I'd bring from the shores of the southland, Ropes of coral fair; When the palm trees sway in the moonlight, 'd gather you treasures there. Only this can I give, my mother, From a heart that to you is true: A message that stands forever-- "I dearly, so dearly love you." - - Nora Silke CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Bert Maskell wishes to express her thanks to her many friends and neighbours for cards, fruit, flowers, and the many acts of kindness shown to her during her recent illness. x Buy War Savings Stamps ! Let Our Thanksgiving Be Thanks-Living "Peace in Europe"--V-E Day. The word for which we have all waited with eager anticipation for so long has at last been flashed around the world. For more than five years men and women have striven, endured, and prayed for this hour, now it is with us. What emotions overwhelm us? To many it is a time of deep relief and great rejoicing, while to others, one of sad but proud mem-eries, for they have given their all in the accomplishment of this great task. " Yet to one and all it should be a time of Thanksgiving to God, who is Giver of. all victory. As our minds travel back over the course of the war, through its early struggles and heartbreaking disappointments, to its triumphal end; one marvels at the fulfillment of desires achieved, through the loyalty and valour of all ranks of men and women, and all through one sees the guiding hand of God, "Not by might or by power, but by My Spirit saith the Lord of Hosts." In this hour of rejoicing, therefore, let our first thoughts of Thanksgiving be to God. Naturally we wish to offer thanks to all the men and women of the armed forces who have "borne the burden of the heat of the day." No words can adequately express what we owe to them, thousands of whom have made the supreme sacrifice. Space forbids the enumeration of all to whom we owe thanks, but mention must be made of the thousands of civilians in Britain and occupied Europe who have endured so much for the great cause. Pages could be" written on this subject, yet how futile words appear at this time. How then can we render thanks for this wonderful victory which is ours? A writer once termed Thanksgiving --Thanks-Living, and surely this is the true interpretation. It is so easy to give expresson by word of mouth, but by our actions we show the true feeling of our hearts. Victory is only the beginning, not the end of our quest for a new world, in which righteousness and peace shall dwell. Just as in war every was trained and every thought given to the winning of it, so now must every action on our part show forth our thanksgiving. One of the chief characterstics of war is the unselfishness displayed by all types of people. All work with one object in mind. Self is forgotten in the winning of the struggle. Surely our first ACT of Thanksgiving should be service for others. Only by unselfish service on the part of all people can we hope to bring lasting peace and prosperity to this chaotic world. Service is the counterpart of thanksgiving. We show forth by our service to others our thanks for all who have served, and accomplished, for us. Let this act of thanksgiving be a continuous thanks-living, day by day. Human nature is so prone to forget and to slip back into the easy path of a self-indulgent life. Many will need our sympathetic understanding and help in the days that lie ahead, the days, which in their own way may be to us as difficult as the war days. Let us then go forward in the spirit of Thankful Service, with a firm de-termanation to win the peace as we have won the war. 'We can only pay our debts to the past generation By making the future generation endebted to us." --Lord Tweedsmuir. PERSONAL Miss Marie Turney, Peterborough, is visiting relatives here. Mr. V. G. Cornwell, Toronto, called on Colborne friends on Saturday. Mrs. W. Masters spent few days visiting relatives and friends at Peterborough. Mr. Willet Masters is visiting his daughter, Mrs. H. Bellamy and family, at Cannington. Missdpldred Turney, of Toronto, spent tfife weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Turney. Mrs. A. Olcott has returned home, after spending the winter months at Merrick, Long Island, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Waite spent a pleasant day at the home of his sister, Mrs. T. Johnston, Grafton, it being the occasion of his and his sister's birthday. C. Waite has returned to Dauphin, Manitoba, after spending a 14-day furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Waite, Wicklow. Mrs. B. Smith, little Miss Beverly Lowe, Mrs. G. Hay and daughter Doris visited Mrs. S. Nelson and Mr. Wm. Lowe, Oshawa, on Sunday.