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HI THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 1945 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to U.S.A. UNITED CHURCH W.M.S. The Woman's Missionary Auxiliary gathered for their September meeting at the home of Mrs. Arkles, on . Thursday, September 6th. Mrs. Baxter, the President, conducted the ppening devotional exercises business. The minutes were read and the financial report showed the giv-jngs well up to date, but that a continued effort would need to be made to reach the allocation by the end of „the year. Mrs. Arkles took charge of the program given by her group #nd called on Mrs. L. Gordon -for the "Spotlight on Africa." Much interesting and valuable information was given about that continent, the second largest in the world, and it is tc be our study for the fall and winter months--"Angola Now"--about our mission in Africa. Our last missionary to return to Africa, went by sailing vessel, taking two months. Mrs. Blackhall read "Bricks Without Straw", a tribute to Mary McLeod Bethune, that brave African woman who accomplished much with so little. The story of Portia White's life was read by Mrs. E. A. Adams, telling how that wonderful colored singer had risen from obscurity to make her people mighty proud of her. Twelvo questions on Afirca were answered by different members. Mrs. Arkles, on behalf of her group, paid tribute to Miss A. Kellie, who had been unable to attend for the last five years, but who was present that day. A basket of beautiful glads was presented by Mrs. Blackhall on behalf of the group #nd another basket of mauve asters from Mrs. J. G. Waite and Mrs. Arkles. Miss Kellie expressed her appreciation and continued interest .n the work. Mrs. MacK. Rutherford sang "He Lifted Me", and gave as well, one of her humorous readings. The program closed with Mrs. Brintnell reciting the "Master's Lillies", and singing the chorus. Afterwards refreshments were served and a social time enjoyed by the large number present. Thanks were expressed to the hostess for opening her home,' and for her program. COLBORNE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Colborne Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. George McCracken on Tuesday, September 11th, for the September meeting with Mrs. A. Mackie, the President, in the chair. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode, followed by all repeating i the Institute Creed. Mrs. W. Harnden read the minutes and correspondence. Two letters of thanks were read for fruit boxes sent to our sick. During the business part of the meeting it was decided to give five dollars to the Salvation Army Appeal. The Institute are going to fill a number of ditty bags for the sailors, the same as last year, and the committee appointed was: Mrs. Walter Harnden, Mrs. Walter Kirk, and Mrs. R. McAdam. The subject for the day was "Citizenship" and the motto, "Don't have a chip on your shoulder, but be a good neighbor yourself if you want good neighbors." Mrs. W. A. Moore was convener and took charge of the following program: "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," Mrs. W. A. Moore; Mrs. Rich gave a very interesting paper on "Citizenship"; a reading, "Citizenship", Mrs. D. Hetherington; Mr. W. H. Berry, who was the guest speaker of the day, gave a splendid and inspiring address on "Citizenship." The meeting closed by all joining in singing "God Save the King," A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Rich and Mrs. Walter Harnden. JULY LOAD SUMMARY Demand for electrical power throughout the province of Ontario has been unusually well maintained this year during the summer months when a. slack-off may generally bs expected. For July all systems of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission show a percentage increase in maximum loads over the corresponding months of 1944. On primary load ;n the Southern Ontario system the demand was for 1,962,117 horsepower, as against 1,831,426 horsepower for July of last year--an increase of 7.1 percent. In the Thunder Bay district the increase of 5.9 percent--from 114,075 horsepower in July, 1944, to ^ 120,777 horsepower in July, 1945-- was attributable, in part, to increased activity at the Steep Rock Iron Mines in the Rainy River district. Total primary load this July was 2,305,716 horsepower, and total secondary load for all systems. was 2,503,773 horsepower, representing an increase over last July of 8.1 percent ;and 7.1 percent respectively. BOLD WAYS TO BETTER DAYS (By R. J. Deachman) Sometime ago I received a letter from a farmer in Western Canada, it was winsome, bright, humorous, yet carried its subtle sting to the roots of the foibles of today. I wrote and asked for permission to reproduce it. His answer was: "Go ahead, but of course, if it should be taken seriously and put into effect the sin will be on your own head." Now no one knows when a government may be moved to speedy action or how quickly a suggestion, made in jest, might be lifted by one of our junior parties and become a permanent plank in a political platform but here's the letter--I take the chance: The New Program "I am sending you another pamphlet in "The Behind the Headlines" series. As I was reading it the thought came to me that somebody ought to offer a prize for the best Utopian suggestion for the future security of the race. The points to be considered in awarding the prize should be: (1) The pleasure its votaries would get from contemplating the great good it would do to humanity. (2) The simplicity and smoothness with which it could be introduced, extended, reduced or abandoned as developments required. (3) The visibility of its effect on the economy, so that the people will be able to see for themselves how it works out. "I will not consent to be one of the judges because I intend to enter the contest. I have a suggestion to make, Let every housewife, who wishes to do so, hire a maid, and let every householder who wishes to do so hire to look after the painting, re pairing, gardening etc. Let the gov ernment pay all these workers and also pay the housewife for boarding them. Of course wages will have tq be standard, and hours of work limited. "I think this is a wonderful scheme. It would require no capital investment to set these people to work. It would riot shift the population from one centre to another and so it would create no housing problem. If the house of a would-be employer was too small to accommodate this extra help the householder might be allowed to hire his own wife to keep house for him, while she hired him to light the fires and carry out the ashes. A! times improved and other jobs becam: available men. could then quit these domestic jobs and take on others more to their liking. "P.S.--My wife now points out that, from a woman's standpoint, it is perfect--cooks get more pay than furnace men--why should I care the government's paying for it anyway?" Another Viewpoint In the same mail came a letter from a lawyer in Saskatchewan. He is not in politics but he is a keen shrewd judge of economic problems. He writes with the maturity and wisdom of i man of experience. He looks forward to future progress in human affairs, not by miracles, but by the increase of understanding, the development of the capacity for straight thinking: "People failed to think ahead and to appraise, shrewdly, the almost inevitable end of dictators. A wise man should have known that Hitler, at t very zenith of his power, had set motion forces that would destroy him end, in the process, bring untold ery to the world. Those who trusted him most will now be the loudest his condemnation. Their ever-rea excuse is that they did not dream that Hitler would do what he did. In the domestic field, political as well as economic,, the same short-sighted reasoning is persued. One of the greatest gifts God could bestow upon any people.would be the ability and the desire to think before, rather than after the event. Look back over the tragedies and mistakes which could have been averted if only people had been willing to consider the steps they were taking and the probable consequences of their thoughtless actions." Here are two views, the cynical and the serious--both will be needed if we are to retain our • sanity as we move, from war conditions, back again to the problems of peace. RED CROSS NOTES Although the war is over, the Canadian Red Cross Society is still carrying on the work of providing clothing and bedding for the needy people of Europe. Our local Red Cross Society has received its quota of sewing and feels that some of this work might be done in the Red Cross room if we had two or three sewing machines. Anyone willing to lend one to the Red Cross will please get in touch with Mrs Bert Kernaghan, convener of the Women's War Wor:< Committee. WELCOME COLBORNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Twenty-two interested citizens responded to the call of Reeve Leonard Gordon to give consideration to the formation of a Chamber of Commerce on Monday evening last. Mr. Gordon was elected Chairman and Mr. Wm. Berry Secretary pro tem. After expounding the purpose of the meeting Mr. Gordon called upon Mr. John Blackhall for a report on the aims and objects of a Chamber of Commerce and how such an organization might be of value to Colborne. The following are excerpts from Mr. Blackhall's report: A Chamber of Commerce is a non-political, non-profit institution, set up for the purpose of advancing the commercial, agricultural, industrial and civic interests of the community. Just how the interests of .Colborne and surrounding area can best be advanced, will be for the members of the local Chamber of Cpmmerce to study and determine, and to prepare; a programme of necessary and, or desirable activities for execution during the succeeding months or years. Consideration may well be given to such questions as: On what basis is property assessed? Is it well-founded?. Is each property owner paying his. share of the municipal tax? Would the installation of waste receptacles on the main streets help keep our streets clean? Should a garbage collection service be estab- j lished? Can not night noises of trans- ] ports be considerably reduced? - j Have we suitable tourist facilities: Are they clean and operated in a manner that will encourage the tourists to return? Are the highways leading to our village properly marked? Would "Colborne--The Heart of the Apple Country' be more impressive than just "Colborne"? Would a community chest facilitate the collection of funds for recognized charities such as the Salvation Army. Navy League,* Red Cross, Blind, etc.^j Would it be a good move to organ-.' ize a Cub Pack, Boy Scouts or Girl Guides? Why do msny citizens of ColboH**^', and vicinity shop in Cobourg, Trenton and Belleville? Are there some faults in merchandising that can be corrected? Would more attractive store and other building fronts and window display, attract more business to the village? What have we to offer industries in the way of labor, power supply, taxation, insurance rates, fire hazard, NO "BABY" BONUS PAID TO "HOOKEY" PLAYERS Ottawa, Can., Sept. 5.--Family lowances will not be paid for children who play "hookey" from school, National Health and Welfare Minister Brooke Claxton announces. Under the act, the "baby bonuses" are payable only for children attending school or receiving equivalent education. If a child is not attending school, evidence must be produced he is receiving training satisfactory to the superintendent of education for his province. munity Sports Club make for bett: Does the agricultural output produced in the surrounding area warrant the establishment of a processing plant in or about Colborne? With the felling of numerous big trees, and the many that are reaching their age limit, what are we doing about replacing them? Would a survey by a Chamber of Commerce town-planning committee result in the planting of'young, to replace the old trees, and otherwise beautify the village? Should we make an effort to get Colborne a capable dentist? Do dental patients do considerable out-of-town shopping? Should we possess a public ambulance to care for emergency cases in and around Colborne? Should we have a fully-equipped gymnasium for all ages? Would a community park with tennis courts, softball diamond, swimming pool, picnic grounds with attractions for all ages, help bring business to the village? Would, it help keep our young people home? Would it add to the pleasure of citizens generally? Would the formation of a Com- baseball, hockey, skating, curling, tennis, euchre, cribbage, bridge, dancing etc.? The skating rink--quite suitable for curling--is too small for skating and hockey. The securing of a desired hangar of suitable size for skating and hockey would make the present rink available for curling throughout the winter. Motoring through Colborne every year are hundreds of keen business executives--some doubtless contemplating de-centralization. How does Colborne as an industrial site impress them? The park, the wide boulevard, the colored lights at night would doubtless create interest--Only to bs off-set by the post office, the town hall, the skating rink and its environs. Is the condition of the village property an incentive to other property-owners to brighten up? What can we do to hold our young people? What can we do to attract others to our village? What can we do to make this a better place in which to live? What can we do to advance the interests of the commercial, industrial, agricultural and civic welfare of Colborne and its environs? The foregoing are a few of the many suggestions that may be submitted to the Chamber of Commerce for development, and if but a few of them are accomplished in any one year, it will have done a good job. Following the presentation of fur-information regarding membership, by-laws, etc., Mr. Gordon called upon several gentlemen for their opinion on the formation of a Chamber, which was all favorable. He then called for a standing vote which was unanimous in favor of organizing a Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Howell made the report of the committee who sought information regarding the Provincial Associated Boards of Trade and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, with the recommendation that the Colborne Chamber of Commerce affiliate with both parent bodies. Mr. Blackhall then moved, seconded by Mr. Fred Spence, that a nominating committee of five be appointed by ths Chairman to select, get the consent of, and nominate a candidate for each of the following offices of the Colborne Chamber of Commerce for its initial year: President, Vice-President, Treasurer-Secretary, and an executive committee of five and submit its report to the organization meeting to be held on Thursday evening, September 27th, 1945, when further nominations may be made if desired.--Carried. Moved by Mr. Wm. Berry, seconded by Mr. John Bell, that Mr. Howell be a committee of one to draft the By-Laws of the Cblborne Chamber of Commerce. The Chairman appointed the entire attendance a membership committee to bring out every one in and around Colborne, who should be interested in the Chamber, to the organization meeting on Thursday, the 27th, notice of which will appear the press. The meeting then adjourned. FOWL SUPPER Bazaar and Social Evening Sponsored by the Ladies of St. Francis de Sales Church -in the- TOWN HALL, COLBORNE Wednesday, September 26 Supper served from 5.30 to 8.30 p.m. DRAW ON $50.00 BOND at 10.45 Supper and Social Evening: Adults 75c, Children 59c Admis-icn to Social Evening after 9 p.m. 35c Serenader's Orchestra personal _ Mr. J. C. Bell, Toronto, called on Colborne friends this week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Inglis, Norwood, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Haynes. Mrs. O. R. Fleming, Smiths Falls, is spending a few days with her cousin, Mr. H. A. Free. Mr. Lloyd Haynes, Oshawa, spent Friday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. F. Haynes. Sig. Garnet Haynes, R.C.N.V.R., after spending three years with the Royal Canadian Navy,- has received his honourable discharge. Mrs. John Turney, Port Lambton, and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Turney, Toronto, visited their cousin, Mrs. Dal-ton Hetherington, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Blake Turney, Grand Rapids, Mich., spent a few days last week at the home of his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Hetherington. His many Colborne friends will be pleased to learn that Capt. Dan Dudley, S. D. & G. Highlanders (overseas) has been promoted to the rank of Major. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Matthews, Miss Helen Haynes, Reg. N., Toronto, and Flying Officer Melvin Deibel, Copper Cliff, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Haynes. Gnr. Milton Waller, who served His Majesty's ^Forces for over six years, five of which he spent overseas with the 14th Cobourg Battery, returned home last week. His many friends are pleased to see him looking well and almost fully recovered from shrapnel wounds received Germany. colborne council The regular meeting of Colborne Council was held in the Council Chamber on September 10th. Members present: L. Gordon,' Reeve, in the chair, and F. Harnden, H. G. McKay, J. Bell and D. McLaughlin. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Moved by F. Harnden, seconded by J. Bell, that the local branch of the Canadian Legion have free use of the Town Hall for a series of "Bingo" with the understanding they heat the hall and clean up after each meeting. --Carried. Correspondence Canadian United Allied Relief Fund re clothing for European countries. The Clerk was instructed to refer the matter to Mr. C. Smith, Secretary of the Local Red Cross Society. Reeve Gordon reported that Mr. R. S. Blackwood, Fire Chief, had tendered his resignation. Moved by H. G. McKay, seconded by F. Harnden, that Messrs. Bell and McLaughlin be a committee to secure a new Fire Chief.--Carried. Moved by F. Harnden, seconded by J. Bell, that Chief Farrell be authorized to pay 50c per hour for Corporation labor required.--Carried. Orders were then drawn on the Treasurer as follows: Farrell payroll R. Sept. 10......$ 8.70 Colborne Public Utilities ........ 264. J. Farrell, half month salary, material.................................... 41.50 B. A. Irish, Usborne fire ..... 5.00 R. S. Blackwood, Usborne fire . 5.00 Gordon Hay, Usborne fire........ 5.00 L. Youngs, Usborne fire ........ 5.00 C. Minshell, Usborne fire ....... 5.00 M. Harvey, Usborne fire ........ 5.00 J. Farrell, salary, July 31 and materials .................................. 41.25 Bell Telephone Co. No. 12........ 2.50 F. Spence, Ration Board............ 17.50 Goodyear Rubber Co., 100 feet hose .......................................... 130.00 N. & D. Counties, calcium, spreading................................. 25.1 J. Farrell, salary, Aug. 15th... 40.00 Colborne Express, printing and advertising ............................... 12.00 J. Farrell, salary, Aug. 31 ........ 40.00 Bell Telephone Co. No. 12........ 2.50 A. McCracken, .washing fire truck....................................... 5.00 W. W. D. McGLENNON, « Village Clerk. valid dates for meat ration coupons COMING EVENTS THE WAYSIDE CHURCH Each Thursday from now on, one brown "M" meat ration coupon in each ration book will come due. These coupons will be valid until declared invalid by the Ration Administration. Householders, therefore, do not have to consume their entire meat ration between coupon dates but can budget their meats to suit their own convenience. Here are the dates coupons become valid with the number of the coupon coming valid each Thursday: No. 3--Thursday, Sept. 20, 1945. No. 4--Thursday. Sept. 27, 1945. No: 5--Thursday, October 4, 1945. DANCE in Castleton Town Hall, Friday, September 21st, 1945, Minifie's Orchestra, featuring Meria Kelly, vocalist. Admission 35c. Proceeds for returned soldiers. • s20x The Hydro-Electric Power in the Village of Colborne will be off on the afternoons of Sunday, September 23, and September 30, from the hours of 2.00 o'clock (p.m.) to 4.30 o'clock, for repair work. Colborne Public Utilities Commission. To the Anglican Women Our annual Deanery meeting will be held Thursday, September 27th, 1945, at St. Peter's, Cobourg. Celebrations of Holy Communion at 11.00 in the Church. Afternoon meeting at 1.45 in the Parish Hall. Interesting reports and speakers, followed by afternoon tea. Wicklow, Vernonville W.I. Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. H. Fiske, Wednesday, September 26th., 1945. Convener--Mrs. Irish. Topic--School Problems. Roll Call--First School I Attended and Teacher's Name. Lunch--Mrs. Hoskin, Sr., Mrs. Fiske, Mrs. F. Kernaghan, Mrs. Find-lay. BIRTHS WHITING--At Oshawa on Tuesday, September 11th, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Whiting (nee Ruth Brani-gan), a son. CARD of THANKS Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Waite wish to thank their many kind friends and neighbors for cards and flowers sent on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; also the phone calls, Mrs. Waite's brother and two nieces, Mr. Peacock and Mr. and Mrs. George Lindlay spent the day with the happy couple and pictures were taken and all had a happy time together. Pte. L. C. Waite is home and has his discharge. Our Text-- Behold the Man." -Pilate. Our Verse-- "Look ye saints the sight is glorious See the Man of Sorows how From the fight return victorious Every knee to Him shall bow." --Thos. Kelly. Our Sermon-- Perhaps Pilate had an idea that the crowd would consent to the release of the prisoner, if he could get them to really look upon Him. Was it pity, was it admiration, was it contempt, that Pilate hoped to provoke in his appeal to the mob to regard the Christ? One has a feeling it was admiration. Yet it needed more than admiration to hold the allegiance of men to the Lordship of the stranger of Galilee. Pilate looked at Christ, evidently he saw ho more than an innocent man condemned by his foes, in Him. How different was the cry of Thomas who also loked upon the Master. "My Lord and My God" he cried in confession. Millions see in that Man today the hope of the world's salvation. . Well might we ask ourselves, What do I see in Jesus as history has presented Him and as faith envisions Him: Is it just a victim of the mob and circumstances or Is it My Lord, My Master and My God. "I looked to Jesus and I saw In Him my star, my sun And in that light of life I'll walk Till travelling days are done." --H. Bonar. Our Prayer-- May the magnetism of Thee our Master ever draw our hearts and minds toward Thee so that, at last, seeing Thee as Thou art we shall be truly like Thee. Canadian war veterans who have been paralysed for life have formed i association to help out civilians in similar plight. It will be known as the Canadian Paraplegic Association, a clearing house for paralytic s, it wil provide paraplegics with training, education and suitable work. 1