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- THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 1944 $2.00 a year in advancev$2.50 to U.S.A. weeks WHO IS SAYING AMEN TO THIS? Dear Mr. Editor : Allow me a little bit of space vour excellent newspaper to reply ?iehalf of the much abused laitj sn article you printed two ago, in which we, the people, were pretty soundly walloped for our easy going consciences. According to your writer, we say Amen to gambling,' to liquor traffic and to smoking, etc. I suppose it will look to the writer as though somebody's conscience has been prodded. I am no saint, and perhaps the silence of a lot of us does sound like an Amen to the wrong of our world. But, isn't this matter of saying Amen a delicate business for the Church to discuss, in these.days. What about breaking up the Unity of Christianity into a multitude of sects and groups that glare at each other over the back fences of their denominational prejudices, like sworn foes. I wonder who's saying "Amen' to that? Rich men, whose fortunes have been made out of the sweat and blood of underpaid labour, making large donations to the Church and holding responsible offices in her. Who is saying Amen to that? Snobbery and priggishness and class distinction in the fold, that divide it up into "First Church" and the down-■town "Mission Hall." Isn't someone saying Amen to that? Perhaps if the Church would cancel the membership of some of the Big Brewers and Wall Street Speculators, she would put a real check on drunkenness and gambling among the lower orders. Perhaps, as an outsider, I ought not to speak, but I wonder, Mr. Editor, if the best answer that the Church in your town can give to evil and wrong in your midst, is that of criticism. Those who do such things know that it is wrong. (I doubt if they go to Church). Those who do not do them need to be lead in a definite, constructive, positive program that will lead away from these things. Knowing your town a little, I am wondering if your Churches are doing; very much to lure,young people away 'rom the places of wrong influence. Tsn't the best answer to an evil place, the building of a good one? Do those who sponsored the article in question really interest themselves in what the young people are doing and where they are going, to the extent of providing good educational entertainment for them? What are you doing to prepare for a post war world among the Churches. Build up your answer to wrong and evil with an intensive effort to build ■good institutions in your community and you may hear some loud Amens to that sort of thing. It seems to me that Christianity is going to win the world for God and good men--by proving that it is the most constructive, co-operative institution on earth. Criticism won't help. Offering something better will. I always look forward to receiving" The Express.' Yours truly, One Interested. PRESENTATION AND ADDRESS On Thursday evening, February 17th, 1944, Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Lane entertained several friends in honour of Capt. and Mrs. Charles B. Kirk. An enjoyable evening was spent at cards, games and a musical program Mr. W. W. D. McGlennon lead ir. *he singing and sang several popular numbers, which were much appreciat- After luncheon, Mr. and Mrs. KirK ere presented with table lamps and r>. nest of three atractive tables, together with the following address: To-night, we are gathered to honour Mr. and Mrs. Kirk, who have been our friends and associates through many happy years. It is indeed with pleasure we recall youi many acts of kindness toward your families and in the community, your cheerfulness vour co-operation in all worth-while endeavours for good in church, com--nunity and social welfare. Especially do we remember Mrs. Kirk's cheerfulness, co-operation and kind thoughtfulness during the years of her employment. And so at this time, Mamie, and vou Charlie, we would ask that you lccept these gifts as a token of our appreciation and high esteem. As you journey through life oui wish is that every year be a milestone of happiness, and every memory a delightful thought. Give all the help you can to your local Salvage Committee. CAPT. J. E. RATHBURN DIES IN TRENTON Owner of One of the Oldest Coach Lines in Ontario Established in 1897 With the passing of Captain Jacob Edgar Rathburn, at his home, 148 Victoria Avenue, on Thursday, Feb. 17th, 1944, in his 82nd year, Trenton lest one of its best-known and most respected citizens. Deceased was born at Smithfield. Ontario, and the early years of his life were spent farming at Deseronto t.nd in Prince Edward County. He went to Trenton in 1897 and bought the Asseltine Livery and Stage Line operating between Trenton and Belleville by horses until 1918, when a motor coach service was added and has continued from that date as one of the oldest coach lines in Ontario. During his early years at Deseronto Captain Rathburn operated horse driven, and later steam ferry boats across the bay; and, before the Bay of Quinte Bridge was opened at Belleville, he operated the last ferry boat service from Prince Edward County to Belleville. Later he received his Captains papers under the late Captains Hicks and Port, and owned such popular boats as the steamers Varuna, Brockville, and Rideau Queen. Many will still remember the pleasant hours spent on many of the popular summer excursions on these boats. Probably the most interesting of these were th:: summer weekend excursions from Brighton harbour and Bay of Quinte ports to the Thousand Island Park in the St. Lawrence River. The boats were usually quartered in Trenton, where Capt. Rathburn owned a ways and shipyard where winter lay-up and repairs were made. Several ships were also built in this yard, including a ferry boat still operated by the Tronto Island Ferry. Capt. Rathburn was keenly interested in the growth of Trenton and served twenty-six on public and higs rchool boards of the town, during which period the new high school was erected. Surviving ;ir-i his-wife. thr. former Lena Solmes. a son Grant at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Kenenth Crews Trenton, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at King Street United Church, Saturday dfternoon. Entombment in Belleville Mausoleum. COLBORNE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Colborne Women's Institute met in the Council Chamber, on Monday, February 14th, 1944, with an at tendance of thirteen members. Th? roll call was an exchange of Valentines. The meeting opened in the usual way, with the Ode, followed by the Institute Creed. After the minutes •>.nd the report of the Treasurer were read, Mrs. G. McDonald reported 1 quilt made during the months, and Mrs. Millar reported knitting as foi lows : 1 sleeveless sweater, 2 turtle-neck sweaters, 1 scarf, 3 pr. mitts, 14 helmets, 33 pr. short socks. It was moved and carried, That chocolates or cigarettes be sent to member's relatives who are serving One minute of silent prayer was' observed, followed by a short prayer, read by Mrs. F. Armstrong. Mrs. E. Irish convened the follow-1 ing program : Song--"Bring Back My Bonnie." Reading, by Mrs. G. McDonald-- "The Tired Woman" and "The Tired Woman (up-to-date)." Reading, by Mrs. Millar -- Dan Cupid's Busy Day." Hymn--"Abide With Me." Lunch wsa served by Mrs. G. Mac-Gregor and Mrs. G. McDonald. Mrs. Buchanan acted as hostess. Meetings every second Monday of the month. Everyone welcome. BLACK MARKETS LTD. 15 HITLER'S COMPANY "Anyone who purchases in a black market thereby becomes a shareholder in an organization we might call Black Markets Limited, of which the president is Hitler and the dividends are the lives of the men in our armed forces." This was the message given by Roger Vincent of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board to members of the Progress Club of Toronto recently. Mr. Vincent said every purchase in the black market is a boost tor the black market itself and a blow to honest trade. A sufficient number of boosts to the black market from thoughtless citizens will wreck our system of rationing and make equitable distribution impossible, he said. Red Cross 1944 Financial Campaign $10,000,000--The Dominion Objective $1,600--Colborne,s Allotment (Including Lakeport and South Cramahe) Campaign Slogan £ BRUCE HILL SEES "The Need Grows as Victory Nears.' i Q„n rrnss ,n a PTION This is the slogan for the 1944 finan-lf *** CKOib UN AC 1lUIN cial campaign. The slogan is ^.t^j^-JRING LONDON BLITZ presentation of the situation whiow] », - confronts your Red Cross. " f Mr. C. Bruce Hill, President-elect The floodtide of human sufferingf& Otaario Division Canadian Red flows swifter, wider, deeper. Never £ross Society who is in Great Britain has your Red Crass been called to Resenting the Division and gam-so gigantic a task. What has been £gH-£ future at firf hand o£ how done in the yast is as nothing com- |he Red C™ss °P?r"tes °versehfl WaS pared with what has yet to be done, ■ §» e£e wcltnes* of sharp blitz on MORE food ships must sail. MORE -ond°n' Saturday. February 19th He hospital ships must sail. MORE ships SfF *he members of the Canadian cargoed with clothing, medical sup- 'Red Gross Corps go into action when plies, and blood serum, must sail. Canadian girls, firewatching The dying can't wait! With every battle the need grows. Blood Serum That Cheats Death Machine-gunned, bleeding to death --another Canadian or British fight- hostel, watched the bombs fail. Carrying on under 2nd Lieut. Marguerite Roberts, Toronto, and Ruth Adams, St. Catharines, the young women later tan canteens to the rescue of demolition workers. Mrs. Ernest P. Lee, whose home is reached by the Medical "hi Toronto, and her husband, Capt Corps. Will he live? Yes, his chances i Ernest Lee, were among those bomb-are good, if he receives a blood trans- j od out on Saturday. There were on fusion in time I casualties among Red Cross person- Thanks to the Red Cross Volunteer-! M Mrs. Lee joined her husband Blood Donor Service, military service! * England in 1942 and soon after-doctors on the field and in hospitals,: wards was appointed Overseas Corn-ashore and afloat, are. equipped to ™**dant of ^e Canadian Red Cross adiminister the blood serum that' Corps. As such she is responisble for cheats death I ^ members of the C.R.C.C. over- cheats death. | The Corps has 97 .n Great Last year the Canadian Red Cross ! Britain> 14 in the theatre of opera-collected 525,000 blood donations for Uons flnd 3 in Newfoundland, rep-use in bombed areas and on fighting, Anting 12 centres in Ontario, ^^^n^^t! Mr. C. Bruce Hill has been over-call for MORE and MORE and still MORE blood Volunteer donors stand ready to reas since early this year, and travelling at his own expense. He is expected back in Canada in time OUR CHIEF There's a touch of Spring in the ai to-night, And the sun sinks warm in the west Our thoughts are turned toward our Chief, For we rated him one of earth's t We miss the smile that he gave quick, The glance of his merry eye ; And grieve to-day, that he went away . We ask why he had to die. Die ! Did we say? Oh, never ! No- His upright life will go on ; He'll spur our pen with a nobler thought: In memory he ne'er will be gone. So through the summer's, the winter' snow, We'll think of his smiling face, And give our best to the Paper he a who has taken his place. --Nora Silke. left, And the ma: PERSONAL . Mrs. T. J. Hetherington, Belleville, spent Saturday with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Teal. Miss Mildred Turney, of Toronto, spent the weekend with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. Turney. Misses Muriel Coyle and Jean Kernaghan, who are attending the Ontario Ladies' College, at Whitby, spent the weekend at their homes here. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Matthews, Capt. W. E. Redfearn, Miss L. M. Redfearn. Lieut. Jean Snelgrove, and Mr. Wm. Hoskin sr., were among Colborne friends who attended the funeral of Mrs. J. H. Peacock, at Port Hope, on Sunday afternoon. PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES for the Annual Meeting of the Divi- donate their blood. But the Red Cross , ion next month He hag had must have YOUR FINANCIAL AID; Shj program since his arrivai in to equip and maintain the necessary , 3ritain arranged by the Overseas Blood Donor Clinics across the coun-j Commissioner, Major General C. B. try. BLOOD DONORS must be backed jipjigg pso DCM YD lie by MONEY DONORS. LsUmes office as President of the Mr. and Mrs. Citiezn of Co _ , ^ trnd Ciamai.e, here The Four Horsemen Ride Again Again, War and his fellow horsemen--Famine, Pestilence and Death, are trampling underfoot millions of innocent victims. From battle-scarred areas across the world, the piteous cry goes up-- Help us, or we perish. Homeless war orphans, sick and starving men and women, millions of struggling Russians, Greeks, and Poles all depend on your Red Cross for food, medicine and comforts. Up to the present time Russia has been aided with goods and services valued up to $2,000,000, and China 8750,000. Over 700,000 Prisoners of War parcels have been sent to Greek, Polish, Yugoslav and Belgian Prisoners of War. Look Jimmy-- From the Red Cross! Imprisoned by the enemy, out of (he battle, and they depend ENTIRELY on the Red Cross for food parcels to keep them ALIVE. With every passing day, the number of our men in enemy prison camps, who must be "kept alive" at all cost, increases. If our Red Cross cannot continue sending to them, they will literally starve to death. This is the story of each and everyone of our boys who has returned safely to us from enemy hands. The need for Red Cross parcels BELLEVILLE HISTORY W. C: Mikel, C.D.L., K.C, Local Master of the Supreme Court of Ontario at Belelville, has compiled a history of Belleville, comprising about 330 pages* 7 x 10 inches, together with about 180 pictures of present and former citizens, public buildings, scenes, etc. It gives a history of churches, military organizations. =chools and other activities. Mr. Mikel was born in Belelville. of United Empire Loyalist descent, and his occupancy of a number of public positions in that city might be expected to qualify him for the com pilation of the history. Among other positions, he has been mayor of the city, an officer in the local militia, and is Local Master of the Supreme Court. The history shows that in the first election held for Upper Canada, in 1792, the County of Northumberland was included in the constituency with the County of Hastings. Extracts from a letter of the Rt. •Ton. Sir William Mulock, former Chief Justice of Ontario. "I have to thank you for your book, "The History of Belleville," a most interesting work." "Many of the names of those published in the book were public men, some of whom I have known. The photograprs are very good indeed, -some of them bringing back to grown to staggering proportions. «iomories of the House of Commons "during my membership. You have been a very industrious man and have made yourself most useful to your fellow citizens. I don't wonder at their attachment to This need must be met by contributions from the men and women in Canada. Over 39% of our giving , goes to meet this need, I Owe My Life To the Red Cross Such is the grateful testimony of countless fighting men who kept their "rendezvous with Death" and live to +ell the tale. Every Rod Cross triumph over death, wounds, disease and human agony is a triumph in which YOU can take pride. It must be YOU who helps those in pain and peril. As the dreadful ravage of war increases, SO MUCH money is needed to maintain a steady flow of blood rerum, medical supplies and dressings, .surgical instruments, hospitals and hospital equipment. This is the part you can play. Raise your sights, give MORE ! This Crucial Hour The end of the conflict 'ooms near. Our nations prepare for their supreme effort--and, if need be, sacrifice. In that crucial hour, everything will be | asks your most liberal generosity to thrown into the balance--the sweat, I >his National appeal, the blood, the lives, the prayers of j In past campaigns, our local district our gallant men. Then, as never j has NEVER met the challenge of the before, will be need the mercy thai I need of these men. Can you face is Red Cross, to support and cherish ! them if we fail again this time? you." The "Express' is very grateful to Mr. Mickle for a complimentary copy Of "The History of Belleville." The book is well compiled, printed and bound, and is indeed a credit to the publisher and to the city. A. S. MILLER ELECTED ZONE COMMANDER At a meeting of Cobourg Branch Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., last week, Comrade A. S. Miller, Brighton, was elected Zone Commander of District E. Representatives were present from from Port Hope, Colborne, Brighton and Campbellfcrd. i their It i Sorry to report that Mrs. MacKay was on our sick list last week. She was absent Thursday and Friday, and the first part of this week. We are all beginning to think of "ruckling down to work again. The exams, have started for most of the classes. Many of the pupils have been absent, during the last week, due to bad colds and the flu. So far this month the War Savings total for the four rooms is $60.30. This week, first room having the highest percentage, got the cup. Grades seven and eight. listen to the School of the Aair each Wednesday. This week we learned how the British got control of the Suez Canal. THE LATE ANNIE HINMAN The death occurred ai the homi' of her inece, Mrs. J. J. Muttoon, of Miss Annie Amelia Hinman, on Friday, February 18th, 1944, at the age of 81 years and 6 months. She was the daughter of the lat;; Mr. and Mrs. Smith Hinman, and was born at Sharon, where she lived all her life, except eleven years spent at Brantford Institute for the Blind, where she received her education. Miss Hinman was the efficient organist of Sharon Sunday School for fifty years and often assisted at the Church services. In these ways ;ind others she served her community well, and was a highly respected resident. She had been ill for six months. Although she was blind, she led a very useful, active life, and was loved by her many friends. She 1 ad a rare sense of humour and a pleasing personality. She is survived by four nieces, Mrs. J. J. Mutton, Dundonald; Mrs. E. H. Clarke, Aurora; Mrs. J. Talcott, Bowmanville, and Miss H. Hinman, Hamilton. The funeral service was conducted ny the Rev. Dr. Teffry in Sharon United Church, of which Miss Hinman was a member. Burial took place at Salem Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. James Cochrane, Alfred Peddelsden, Ted Walker, Lorne McDonald, Cecil Gummer, and John Cochrane. REINSTATED A group of women shipyard workers laid down their tools in Vancouver, B.C., to protest dismissal of a fellow worker who wore "tight" clothes. In a manifesto to their employers, they declared : "We cannot let an act like this go unchallenged, no matter what the circumstances. Woman must retain, above all things, her pre-eminent right to snare her man." The management, romewhat abashed, reinstated the girl. COMING EVENTS The Colborne H. S. Literary Society will present the play "Too Many Relatives" in the Colborne town hall, March 15th and 16th. CARNIVAL -- Monster Carnival. Friday, March 3rd, Colborne Arena. Stunts, Races, Costumes. Prizes. Admission 25c, under 12 yrs. 15c. See advertisement on page eight I EUCHRE -- Sponsored by Salem War Workers, in Salem Schoolhouse, on Firday evening, February 25th, 1944. Good prizes and refreshments. Proceeds for smokes for overseas soldiers. All Come ! Admmission 25c Memorial Service At Morganston A Memorial Service for the la'.e Sergeant-Observer Clarence A. Massey, Will be held in the Morganstoi United Church, on Sunday, February 27th, 1944, at 2.30 p.m. International Day of Prayer The annual International Day of Prayer meeting will be held in Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, on Friday afternoon this week, at 3.00 o'clock. Ladies from all Churches will take part in the program Mrs. (Rev.i L. M. Smith will act as leader for the opening exercises. An offering wiH be taken up in aid of the Day ot Prayer Inter-board Committee. Important Canvassers' Meeting A meeting of outstanding importance for the canvassers who are going to work in the approaching financial campaign of the Canadian Red Cross Society, will be held in the Red Cross Room, Colborne, on Saturday afternoon, February 26th, 1944, at 3 o'clock. All canvassers for both Colborne and Cramahe Township are urgently requested to attend this meeting. Canvassers' books, receipt pads, and full instructions regarding the campaign will be given. There will be a short, informative and inspirational address. DEATHS PEACOCK, Margaret Matthews-- At her home, 21 Brown Street, Port Hope, on Friday, February 18th, 1944, Margaret E. Matthews, beloved wife of Captain James H. Peacock, in her 88th year. Service in St. John s Anglican Church, on Sunday at 3 p.m. Entombment at St. John's Chapel. IN MEMORIAM CONNORS--In loving memory of a ^ear husband and father, John H. Connors, who passed away February 24th, 1943. No length of time, no lapse of years Can dim our loved one's past, For treasured memories hold him dear And will while memory lasts. --Sadly missed and lovingly re-remembered by f24x Wife and Daughters. WALKER--In loving memory of my dear mother, Agnes May Walker, who passed away February 18th, 1937. Dear mother, you are not forgotten Though on earth you are no more, Still in memory you are with us As you always were before. --Sadly missed by Daughter. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. J. J. Mutton wishes to thank her friends and neighbours for their acts of kindness during the illness and death of her aunt, Miss Annie Hinman. SPLENDID EUCHRE AND DANCE The euchre and dance, sponsored by the ladies of St. Francis deSales Church, was largely attended, on Friday evening last, in the town hall Cards were played until 10.30, after which lunch was served and dancing to the music of the Serenaders orchestra enjoyed until 2.30. Prizes were awarded as follows: Lone Hands-- Ladies'--Mrs. J. Cuthbert Men's--M. Drumm Games-- j Ladies'--Mrs. Stewart Men's--M. Calnan. Door Prize--Frank Roddy. Keep your mind open to new ideas and suggestions. There is no better way to make yourself valuable to your c--i or to make yourself more money.