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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 1945 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to U.S.A. SCOUTS AND CUBS The younger male element to a number of about forty, and a goodly jiumber of parents met in the Town Hall last Thursday evening to hear Mr. Jackson, Provincial Field Man of the Boy Scouts Association give a very interesting talk and an even more interesting and convincing demonstration. The older ooys were sent out on a treasure hunt for all sorts of objects from pumpkins to ambulators and pups. They got them too. While they were so engaged the smaller boys got their first introduction to "Cub" ceremonies. The enthusiastic response of all present was a most convincing argument in favor of the organization of Scout Troops and Cub Packs. A sponsoring committee of Messrs. Black-hall, Irwin, Rutherford and Howell was named to assist in organizing the movement. Mrs. Ruth McCutcheon and Mrs. Simpson will be in charge of the Cubs and it is hoped to secure leaders for the Scouts so these may be organized at a very early date. Meetings will be held in the Public School building where very suitable Quarters are being provided and will commence just as soon as the necessary materials are on hand. Get behind this movement and just watch the results. UNITED CHURCH W.M.S. The Women's Missionary Auxiliary met on Thursday, October 4th. The president, Mrs. Baxter, was in the chair and conducted the opening devotions and business. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the program was in charge of Mrs. D. McLaughlin in the absence of Mrs. E. McLaughlin. The program was given by her group. The Scripture lesson was led by Miss Terrill. The study for the day was taken by Mrs. R. Greenfield on "Currie of Chisamba" and by Mrs. Terrill on "Angola Now". Many fine qualities of the African Christians were brought out in this study--their great generosity with the little they have, their faithfulness and loyalty. Two fine prayers by African women were read. ((The Africans are a very gifted race.) "God is the Creator," composed by an African, vas sung by Mrs. Colton and Mrs. D. McLaughlin. Mrs. Coyle and Mrs. Terrill gave prayers of Thanksgiving and for our Missionaries and African fellow Christians. After the meeting a social time was enjoyed. DISTRICT OBJECTIVES NINTH VICTORY LOAN PERSONAL Highest Objectives Ever, But Figures Cover Year's Requirements. No Loan Next Spring District 9th Victory Loan Objective Cobourg .......................$ 540,000 Hamilton Township .... 177,000 S. Monaghan Twp....... 39,000 Haldimand .................... 138,000 Alnwick Township ..... 35,000 Percy Township ........ 136,000 Cramahe Township .... 120,000 Hastings Village .......... " 55,000 Colborne Village ........ 100,000 Brighton Twp............. 100,000 Brighton Village ........ 150,000 Murray Township ...... 155,000 Campbellford .............. 285,000 Seymour .....................* 170,000 Total County objective . $ 2,200,000 DONATIONS BY COLBORNE STREET DANCE ASSOCIATION A meeting of the Executive of the Colborne Street Dance Association was held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening, September 28th, 1945. The following monies were voted : $400.00 to the new park. $ 50.00 to the Salvation Army. $500.00 to the skating rink for shingling the roof on the east side and fixing up the south end. NATIONAL DEFENCE ' MINISTER TO VISIT NORTHUMBERLAND Dr. A. R. Richards, Chairman Northumberland Ninth Victory Loan, has just received word that the Hon. D. Abbot, Federal Minister of National Defence, will come to Northumberland on Wednesday, October 1 < th The Cabinet Minister is coming to this county in Lha interests of the Ninth Victory Loan campaign. Plans are being made for residents cf the county to meet Hon. Mr. Abbot. He Is one of Canada's youngest cabinet ministers and at one time was parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Finance, J. L. Ilsley. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Griffis spent a few days at Rochester, N.Y. Mrs. Roy Boyd, of Peterboro, was a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Mul-hall. Miss Alice Johnson, Toronto, is spending a few days at her home here. Mrs. A. K- Minaker returned home on Tuesday, after visiting relatives at Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. F. Williams, of Scar-boro Bluffs, visited Mrs. A. E. Donaghy. Miss Lillian Munroe, of Wellington, spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. G. Munroe. Mr. and Mrs. L. Gormley, of Renfrew, spent the week-end with Mrs. Chas. Kirk. Mrs. Annabel Reynolds, of Toronto, spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. H. G. McKay. Mr. and Mrs. J. Grosjean, of Oshawa, spent the week-end with Mr. Geo. Mallory. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Matthews, of Toronto, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Haynes. Mr. and Mrs, E. Dudley, of Toronto, spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Fenton. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coyle, Toronto, spent the weekend and holiday with Colborne relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Robinson spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dixon, Bowmanville. The Misses Eva and Dorothy Far-rell, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. Farrell. Miss Lois Gordon, of Whitby Ladies' College spent the holiday with Reeve and Mrs. L. Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McGregor, Helene and Russell, of Kingston, spent the holiday with Mrs. C. M. Allen. Mrs. B. Fox, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Ford Cowie, of Belleville, spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Bell. Mrs. H. Stevens, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her brothers, Mr. L. J. Taylor and Mr. Ben Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnston and family, Toronto, spent the holiday weekend 'with Mr. and Mrs. '£. Quinn. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Myles and daughter Joan spent the weekend in Hamilton and attended the Myles reunion at Dundas. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Davis and sons, Beverly and Roger, and Mr. A. Barnes spent Sunday at Hastings with Mr. and Mrs. E. Hess. Mr. and Mrs. John Rutledge and Miss Verna McNally, Toronto, spent the week-end and holiday with Mr. and Mrs. N. S. McNally. Mr. and Mrs. H. Diamond, Mrs. J. Diamond and Mr. S. Nelson, of Belleville, spent Sunday with Mr. F. Nelson and Miss Irene Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Myles, daughter Joan and son Gnr. Allen and Miss Leone Rutherford spent the week-end at Hamilton with relatives. Miss Clare Snetsinger, of Toronto, spent the holiday weekend with her mother, Mrs. R. Snetsinger, and sister, Miss Helen Snetsinger. Miss Marilyn Sutton, of the Ontario Ladies' College, Whitby, spent the weekend and holiday with her pai ents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Sutton. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Crandell and son Ronald and Mrs. M. E. Snelgrove, Gait, spent the weekend and holiday with Mr. and Mrs. B. McCracken. Mrs. Tom Goulding and daughters Ann and Joan, of Toronto, spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Colton and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Goulding. Mrs. Jas. Reynolds, of Cobourg; Miss Jessie Reynolds, of Toronto; Mr. Jas. Keating, of Kingston, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Keating. Bdr. H. A. Myles attended the Myles re-union at Dundas and is remaining for a few days visiting relatives and friends at Hamilton, Dundas and Toronto. PRESENTATION AND ADDRESS On Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones about forty members and friends gathered to bid farewell to their pastor, Rev. Mr. Kennedy, of the Mennonite Church, and his family who left for their new charge at Smghampton this veek. Rev. C. W. Barry, of Mani-toulin Island, will be the new miniver. The evening was spent in the tinging of favorite hymns and Mrs. Frank Jones read the address and Mr. F. Jones presented a lovely rose colored blanket and a silver tray with cream and sugar to the Kennedy family who for the past four years have worked hard in the interests of their church and people. The evening came to a close with a lovely lunch being served by their friend: B. Y.P.U. RALLY AT BAPTIST CHURCH, COLBORNE Delegates from the Baptist Churches of the Peterborough Association of Baptist Young People's Unions met in large numbers at the Colborne Baptist Church on Thanksgiving Day as guests of the Colborne Baptist Young People's Union. There were two sessions, one at 3 p.m. and the other at 7.30 p.m. The opening exercises in the afternoon were conducted by the Cambellford Union, while at night a rousing song service under the direction of Miss Doreen Nevins, of Norwood, opened the service. Through both sessions Miss Phyllis Moore, of Peterborough, occupied the chair most efficently. Miss Shirley Chatterton, of Colborne, in words, fitly chosen save the address of welcome to the visitors. This was replied to by the representative of Lakefield: Union. The Rev. A. L. Gregory, of; Toronto, B.A. Director of Religious Education, presented most attractive and informative lantern slides (both still and moving) showing the activities engaged in at the various Baptist Summer camps for Young People The Rev. Ronald Harmer, B.A., B.D., of Lindsay, gave a challenging address on "The Stewardship of Christian Life" and called for a dedicating of the Emotional Life, the Intellectual Life and. the Physical Life to Christ. The visitors were loud in their praise of the hospitality shown them. Great-credit is due the Colborne Baptist Young People and their leader, Mrs. C. Teal (President) for the wholehearted way in which they tacklecf the problem of providing supper and to the ladies of the church for the magnificent co-operation they mani^ tested with the Young People. The Young People wish to thank th? Minister and the Board of the United! Church for the use of their tables and extra chairs. This courtesy is greatly appreciated. The Rev. Mrj Eastman, of Belleville, on behalf oi the delegates tendered a very hearty vote of thanks to Rev. T. J. H. Rich, his Young People and the ladies of the church for all the good things they had received and for, in everji way making their visit most pleasant! The Rally was voted one of the best, "ever held in'(he Association. *1 RED CROSS NOTES The Red Cross Society is now settled in its new room in the Coyle Block. Tea will be served every Friday afternoon. There is still a large amount of sewing to be done for civilians. If you have a sewing machine which you* can spare, will you lend it to the Red Cross, or if unable to do this, will you rent it? When machines have been procured, the room will be open to anyone willing to sew on Tuesday afternoons. I VICTORY BONDS COLBORNE LIEUT. HENNESSEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VISITS SISTER A meeting of the Executive Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Friday, October 5th, 1945, under the direction of John Black-hall, President. It was decided to seek permission to use the Men' Club rooms for general meetings and this permission has very kindly been granted by Geo. Latimer, President of the Men's Club, subject to the approval of the Club as a whole. The by-laws were considered and approved in amended form with the secretary being instructed to have same printed for distribution to the members. Committees were named for membership, investigation of available industrial sites and procuring of aerial survey maps of the district. A report was submitted to the effect that the newly formed Counties Health Unit might locate in Colborne if suitable quarters could be found and it was agreed that every effort should be made with that end in view. The President and Secretary were authorized to meet the Council and urge the advisability of installing traffic caution lights at dangerous intersections in the village, also to see what could be done toward elimination of the bad bump in the road at the east end. COLBORNE BAPTIST W.M.C. The Colborne Baptist Women's Mission Circle met recently at the home of Mrs. Harry Jones for their regular monthly meeting. The first vice-president, Mrs. Stuart Haynes, the chair and there were 20 ladies present. After the opening hymn Mrs. Lee read the 107th Psalm. The president, Mrs. T. J. H. Rich, read a letter from Miss Susie Hinman, a valued member of the Baptist's Foreign Mission staff, who after being home on furlough at her home in Cobourg, and who has already served 34 years in India, now on her way back to India. The devotional topic, "Giving" was taken by Mrs. Albert Morton. Miss Mabel Peters gave the missionary topic, "Beginning the work among the foloured people in Canada." In it she " ressed the trials of David George, coloured parson in Nova Scotia. Two new members were received, bringing the membership up to 34. The ladies thanked the men folk for their kindness in placing cars at their disposal for the trip. A tasty lunch was served at the close and greatly enjoyed by all. COLBORNE, (CRAMAHE, HALDIMAND Ninth Victory Loan Campaign Objectives--Colborne ......$100,000 Cramahe ...........$120,000 Haldimand .......$138,000 L. Gordon--Chairman Frank Griffis Alex Stevens T>. McLaughlin F. S. Harnden J. W. Heckbert James Blacklock J. Persofsky H. Sirett R. M. Bresee G. Tait W. R. Baxter Mrs. M. Rutherford W. H. Berry, E. Howell -- Colborne A. A. Kemp, C. Massey -- Cramahe A. Ferguson, B. Rutherford, C. H. Quinn -- Haldimand CARD OF THANKS VANWART--Miss Shirley Vanwart wishes to sincerely thank her many friends who so kindly sent her flowers, fruit and cards while she was a patient in Cobourg General hospital. WHAT GARMENT HAVE YOU FOR A LITTLE CHILD? Thousands are going cold in war-torn countries. All available used clothing, blankets, footwear, in serviceable condition is needed URGENTLY. A TRUCK WILL CALL AT YOUR DOOR ON Wednesday, October 17 DO NOT FAIL TO HAVE YOUR DONATION READY LEONARD GORDON, Reeve. ' * for • National Clothing Collection First Lieut. Norah Hennessey, a former Colborne girl, with the United States Army Nursing Corps in Italy, visited with her sister, Mrs. Melville Harris, Gore's Landing recently. First Lieut. Hennessey sailed from Newport News Va. on the Empress of Scotland and landed at Casablanca, French Morocco on July 15th, 1943. They stayed there for two months, then went by train across North Africa, through Sidibel-Abbes, the site of the French Foreign Legion which has now been disbanded. After a 1,500-mile trip which took six days and seven nights, they reached Mature in Tunisia, where they set up hospital September 8th, 1943. Mature is near Bizerte which was heavily bombed during the North Africa campaign. This hospital site was very dusty in the fall with terrific dust storms occurring frequently. The countryside was so dry and drab and uninteresting in the fall but the following spring myriads of flowers sprang up all over in brilliant red, blue and yellow, making the desert a beauty spot. Easter lilies grow wild in this country. The climate during the day very hot but at night, it is so cold that blankets are a necessity. A Frenchman called it, "A cold country with a hot sun." This hospital unit left for Naples, Italy, arriving April 26th, 1944, where they were attached to the General Hospital until April, 1945. On May 8th, last, the hospital was moved to Mantova, an historical spot not far from Verona, the latter place immortalized through Shakespeare' Romeo and Juliet. During her sojourn in Italy, First Lieut. Hennessey had many trips and visited Rome and the famous St. Peters where she had the honor of shaking hands with the Pope. She also visited Florence, the leaning Tower of Pisa and Milan. First Lieut. Hennessey was transferred to another unit that was going to the Pacific. They sailed from Leghorn and were 30 hours past Gibraltar when the ship's course wjs changed because of the Japanese surrender and they sailed for New York. First Lieut. Hennessey left Saturday to rejoin her unit. MRS. FRANK M. FIELD The funeral of Mrs. Frank M. Field, widow of the late Judge Field, took place on Monday, October 8th, 1945, from her late residence, "Hazel-meade," Cobourg, to the Union Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. E. W. B. MacKay of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cobourg, and Rev. A. Newton Reid, of Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne. The pallbearers were two cousins, Alan and Stewart Field, Cobourg, and four nephews, Dr. F. G. Robert-Cobourg; James Denike and Duncan McGlennon, Colborne, and Thomas Crawford, Marmora. Born in Colborne, the deceased before her marriage was Miss Abigal McGlennon, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James McGlennon. She went to Cobourg in 1900. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Hamilton Crawford, Marmora, and Mrs. W. G. Robertson, Colborne, and two brothers, Dr. A. C. McGlennon and W. W. D. McGlennon, Colborne. GARRY MASSEY KILLED BY CAR Garry Massey, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Massey, Brant-ford, formerly of Morganston, died the Brantford General Hospital early Saturday evening, September 29th, 1945, following injuries received a traffic accident shortly after 1 The boy ran into the street and was struck by a car driven east on Dal-housie Street. He was rushed to the hospital where he died about four hours later. 48th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Turpin celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary quietly at their home on Wednesday, October 10th, 1945, and received mumerous gifts and cards from their family. Mr. and Mrs. Turpin were married on October 10th, 1897, in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Emington, Devon, England, by the Rev. Edmund Pin-will, and resided in England for nine years after their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Turpin came to Colborne in 1906 and have resided in this vicinity since that time. They have two daughters, three sons and seven grandchildren. The Express joins in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Turnin and wishing for THE WAYSIDE CHURCH "And I saw a little Wayside Church." --Grayson. Our Text-- "The Kingdom of God is not in Word, but in Power." --St. Paul. Our Verse-- "Be the banner still unfurled Still unsheathed the spirit's sword, Till the kingdoms of this world Become the kingdoms of the Lord." --W. W. How. Our Sermon-- If talk could make a good world we should have witnessed the creation of an utopian order long ago. Preaching has its value, despite that very few people are inclined to listen to it today, nevertheless preaching will not save the world. The hour for decisive action has come. The demand of our times is for a religion that expresses itself in practical service. The keynote of the Kingdom of God, the apostle is saying, is power. No word could more adequately describe the church in relation to the community in the last few years, than the word "power-less." Surely we do need power, to change men's lives; to change the social and economic structure of our civilization; to change the attitude of men and nations toward each other from that of selfish competitiveness to unselfish co-operation. The genius of the first century Christianity was its power to change its world. It did things to its world and men knew that it must be reckoned with. Less talk, more action empowered by the Spirit of Christ, that is our need. "They who tread the path of labour Follow where Christ's feet trod." --H. Van Dyke Our Prayer-- , Forbid, oh Lord, that our Chr anity should be in word only b service by which our world may be blessed and saved, through Christ our Example. Amen. MARRIAGES WINNEY-STEVENSON -- At Col-born, on Saturday, October 6th, 1945, by the Rev. William Sterling, Jesse William Winney and Margaret Ella Jane Stevenson, both of Cobourg. AT HOME Mr. and Mrs. Fred Black will be At Home to their friends, relatives and neighbours upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary Tuesday afternoon and evening, October 16th, 1945, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 o'clock. AUCTION SALES --by-Oscar C. Morgan, Auctioneer Brighton, Ontario Friday, October 19th, 1945, at 1.00 p.m.--Farm stock and implements of Mr. Clarence Puffer, lot 48, con. 9, Cramahe Township, iy% miles north of Castleton. Terms cash.' Thursday, October 25th, 1945, at 1.00 --Entire farm stock, implements, truck, tractor, pure bred-cattle, hay and grain of Walter Reycraft, lot 8, con. 9, Cramahe Township, 1 mile south-west of Morganston, on County road. Terms cash. AUCTION SALES -- by-- ARNOLD POOLE, Auctioneer Phone 10r23, Castleton, Ontario Wednesday, October 17th, 1945 at 1 o'clock sharp--An Auction Sale of Livestock, Implements and Hay, the property of Jerry Towns, in the Township of Alnwick, 2V2 miles east of Roseneath. Terms Cash, no Friday, October 19th, 1945, at 1 o'clock-- An Auction Sale of LiveJ stock, Implements, Hay and Grain, the property of David J. Richardson, will be held in the Townshio of Percy, IV2 miles northwest of Dartford. Terms Cash, no reserve. Thursday, November 1st, 1945, commencing at 12 o'clock--An Auction Sale of 65 head of Cattle, Tractor, Milking Machine, Horses and Furniture, the property of Fred J. Hen-nessy, Township of Cramahe, miles northwest of Morganston. Terms cash. No reserve as farm is sold. Wednesday, October 24th, 1945, commencing at 1.00 o'clock sharp--An Auction Sale of Livestock, Implements, Hay and Grain, the property of the late Herman Blodgett, in the Township of Alnwick, 1 mile north east of- Roseneath. Terms cash, no reserve.