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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 16th, 1944 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to U.S.A. NORTHUMBERLAND MEMBER SPEAKS IN LEGISLATURE PERSONAL William A. Goodfellow, M.L.A., Delivered Address In Reply to the Speech from the Throme WILLIAM A. GOODFELLOW United Church, Colborne Eev. Geo. D. Campbell ........ Minister Sunday, March 19th-- 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School. 11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship. Subject--"Pilate." 7.00 p.m.--Evening Service. Subject--"Jesus and Practical Religion." Monday-- 7.30 p.m.--Young People's Union. Tuesday-- 4.20 p.m.--Mission Band. 8.00 p.m.--Prayer Service. Thursday-- 8.00 p.m.--Choir Practice. Salem United Church 2.00 p.m.--Sunday School. 3.00 p.m.--Worship. Subject--"Give Them to Eat." All are welcome. Trinity Church, Colborne Rev. Canon H. O. N. Belford of Ayer's Cliff, Quebec JLenten Services-- Wednesday afternoons, at 4.15, : in the Chapel. Fourth Sunday in Lent 10.00 a.m.--Church School. 11.00 a.m.--Holy Communion. 7.00 p.m.--Evensong. St. Peter's Church, Lakeport-- 3.00 p.m.--Service. Baptist Church, Colborne Rev. F. Darnell, Minister 2.00 p.m.--Sunday School. 3.00 p.m. Service. Baptist Church, Wicklow Rev. Mr. Penner, Minister Service.............. 2 30 p.m. Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne Rev. L. M. Smith. Minister Colborne--11.00 a.m. Lakeport--3.00 p.m. Mr. William A. Goodfellow (Northumberland) : Mr. Speaker, I have much pleasure in joining with tbr? other speakers who have preceded me in expressing the confidence which I have in you, and your ability to carry on'the duties of the honourable and important office which you now occupy. I am sure, from your long service with the city of Toronto, and in the larger field of provincial politics, as well as many other very worthy public services to which you have given so much of your time, it was quite fitting that your services should be recognized, not only by your appointment as Speaker of this Assembly, but also by the decoration which your received some time ago. This is my maiden speech in this House. Last night I had decided not to make a speech, but since then 1 thought possibly I might be able to make some little contribution to this debate. The agricultural members of this House seem to predominate. As a matter of fact, from the speakers I have listened to, I would say that about 75% of the members msut be farmers, from the knowledge which they seem to have of agricultural problems. I hope some of them are not just arm chair farmers. Last night, when one of the raem-oers suggested that the length of speeches be liimted in this House, I was thinking it might be a good idea to cut them out entirely, so far as I am concerned. However, I am just an ordinary back-concession farmer, who has tried to take an interest in the publi fare over a period of years, as well as trying to operate my business as a farmer. The reason I am in this House to-day, as the member for Northum-oerland, is not because I had an., us for petty, patry politics, but be I beli j Mr. Bruce Pogue, Brantford, spent a few days at his home here. Mrs. Albert Maskell spent the week end with her husband, at Peterboro. Mrs. Albert Smith, has returned to Colborne, after spending two months municipal council. There seems to be at Toronto a,,ha,bit "I giring t0° mUCh COntr01 \ Mr. Charles Buchanan visited his 11 along the llne' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Buchanan. The black market would not have <jn Sunday troubled us to-day if more money had j i mW Flora To been spent on education and adver- |he weekend with\er parents, V Using through the newspapers to j d M c _ show the peole the real need, from a ? gg" patriotic standpoint of rationing, and ' Miss Thelma Donaghy, Toronto, vie would not have needed many now ^ent the weekend with her parents, Mennonite Brethren In Christ Church Rev. H. L. Kennedy, Pastor Sunday-- Sunday School--10.00 a.m. Services--11.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. Wednesday-Prayer Meeting--8.00 p.m. Friday-Junior Meeting--4.30 p.m. Come and Worship! Emmanuel Faith Mission Rev. L. E. Rabbie, Pastor Sunday Services-Sunday School--10.00 a.m. Morning Devotion--11.00 a.m. Evening Service--7.30 p.m. Friday-Bible Study--8.00 p.m. Good music and singing You are a stranger here but once. Free Methodist Church Castleton Rev. A. F. Ball, Pastor Sunday-Sunday School--2.00 p.m. Preaching--7.30 p.m. Wednesday-- Prayer Meeting--8 p.m. TO SUBSCRIBERS Our mailing list has been corrected up to Wednesday of this week. ..Look at your label and see if you have been given proper credit. If you are paid up, we thank you. If you owe us, we wounld appreciate an early remittance. •party-system of government, providing the parties are progressive and try to carry on the general welfare of the general public. I may also say that in coming .into politics I was prompted by the great faith I have in the present lead er of the Progressive Conservative Party of the Province of Ontario. I like the name "Progressive Conservative." It fits in very well witn me. I am not one of the old Tories, although I must say that my grandfather was, but, being of the younger generation, I like the word "progres rive," and I think in these times we can well use it to advantage, because in these changing and serious times, we must keep up with the times by being progressive in our legislation. I also like the work "conservative," because I feel there is danger that possibly we can overstep the mark and go on wild goose chases in these times, as well as any other times. I think we must watch the extremes both ways. One thing that has impressed and pleased me in this House is the apparent co-operation which exists between all parties of the House, and in my opinion that is as it should be. I think there is no room for petty, political quibbling at this time, when there are so many srious matters confronting us as a nation. I think possibly being a farmer is one of the reasons why it was not difficult for me to be elected, because the urban pople in my riding lealize that prosperity for the farmer means prosperity for them. I am pleased to see so many different professions and avocations represented in this House. I think that is important. Having representatives of Industry, Labour, Agriculture, Pro • fessions and Trades makes a perfect set-up for good government. All are necessary and ,in my opinion, we should al try to work together for the common welfare. employed by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, many of whom have very little idea of the administration of these controls. From the very viewpoint that we hear expressed in this House, from the great amount of legislation that some seem to think should be brought down, I have been wondering why they do not bring down the budget before the speech from the throne. In my own case, I was brought up on the farm, where we always figured that the first thing was to know where your taxes were coming from and then how your other bills were going to be met; and after that, the kind of a Christmas you would have depended on what was left. I hope that if I am here until next Soring, I will be able to see the trees around the Parliament buildings with money hanging from their branches,! because I do not know where all the money is coming from that members expect the Govrnment to spend. V think the government should be more or less a distributing bureau to takej the hgih spots off those who perhaps;' get more than their share, and give! it to others less fortunate. But, on the*' other hand, governments should not give too many hand-outs at any -time as it would interfere with private initiative. I would like lo say a word aboui-Hyd o. In our l-articular district the farmers who use Hyd*o will benefit by the new rates because we. in central and eastern Ontario, have been on a high rate and* that pi |Hr. and Mrs. A. E. Donaghy. Pte. Gordon Philp, Petawawa, spent ,the weekend with his family, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. jt Philp. Capt. Chas. E. Redfearn has been appointed Chairman of the local Branch of the Navy League of Canada. ' William A. Goodfellow, M.L.A. for Northumberland, has been appointed Chairman of the Agricultural Com-jnittee of the House. \ W. A. Goodfellow, M.L.A., and family, Codrington, were dinner guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C J. Goodfellow, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Goodfellow and family called on their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Goodfellow, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Creeggan, of Picton, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Crandell, Gait, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. B. McCracken. Sigm. E. Bugg, who has been over-:as for the past fifty-one months, is spending a furlough at the home of s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Bugg. Mr. Harry Wolfraim, of Queen's University, Kingston, spent the week end with his grandfather, Lt.-Col. .5. ~ Wolfraim and Mrs. Wolfraim, at the Brunswick. Rev. M. L. Smith, Messrs. W. W. Rose, Fred Spence, and Clifford Cowie ittended the meeting of the Peterboro Presbytery, held in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Peterboro, on Tuesday. Mrs. Marvin Gunter, of The Last Call COMING EVENTS I think it is the duty of govern ments to give general direction and legislation which is in the interest of the welfare of the majority of the people. Judging from the experience I have had in municipal affairs, it io I and my opinion that there seems to be | became Commissioner has intimated soon as production of appliances allowed, these will be standardized and produced in large quantities at a price the public can afford to pay Now, I am coming to the subject which I think I know something about --the subject of agriculture. I do not like to be a pessimist, but it is discouraging, when going through the rural parts, especially in my own riding, to see the state agriculture has got into--run-out -farms, perhaps farms that never should have been cleared in the first place, farms (on which the first sttlers got along be cause of the low standard of living which existed at that time) which are vacant and worn out. But that does not bother me so much as to see the mumber of worn out farmers the country. "ne of the pitiful things is tha' the Government has had no manpow-policy in this country. 1 thin* every man and woman in this country :hould be placed where they could make the greatest contribution to the war effort. It is true that farm prices are better than they were, but yet they have not been, up to the present time, attractive enough to keep people on the farm. my humble opinion that there will be a dropping off of production in the year 1944, as the farmers cannot carry on with the help that available, and due to the fact that they have been overworking during the past three or four years. In our riding there are good farms, especially large ones, vacant and no ore can touch a farm because they have not the help. Many of them are seeded down, some of the crops were not harvested last fall, and there is not going to be help available to put in the crops this year. I think the Legislature should consider very seriously the securing of all available help from every source from which it can be procured, so that it can be allocated as the need I think the Federation of Agriculture is the hope for the future of agriculture. I have been a member of the Federation in Northumberland since the first year of its inception. ras vice-president, but when I candidate for election b tendancy for too much domination the Legislature I resigned because from the higher up governments, and the first hing to be done by members T think we could well free the cenral- j of the Federation is to keep the Fed-ization of a great deal of power and | eration out of politics, give it back to the municipalities, j jn spite of some good legislation where, I believe, we get the most put on the statute books by it, I be efficient government we have in the | ]ieve going into politics was the worst Province of Ontario. ; thing the U. F. O. ever done, and in Without casting any reflections up-1 doing so put organized agriculture on this Legislature, I believe it has I hack many years in the province, had a tendency to take too much I Farmers should have a united voice, of the work out of the hands of the I (Continued on page 8) Castleton, where they spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. N. Gunter. PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES Room four listened to the Radio School of the Air again last Wednesday morning. It was a story of China, and its struggle for democracy. We are very glad to see Mrs. MacKay back teaching third room. Our regular Junior Red Cross meeting was held last Friday afternoon in fourth room. The President, Terry Gifford opened the meeting. Ross Keating and our treasurer, Ann Caville read their reports. It was voted that we send a subscription for a magazine to Miss McGlennon. We then continued with the program. Albert Lister conducted a quiz; Shirley Turney played a piano solo; Fred Troop showed us a rope trick; Walter Rutherford read jokes, and Leona Lane played a piano solo. The program was concluded by Terry Gifford reading a story, and Russell Mac-Gregor reading jokes. Closed by Singing God Save the King. Our war savings report from Inspector Martin, this week, showed for the past month, the total amount of S486.59 for the urban schools in his inspectorate. Brighton had the highest percentage for the past month, with Campbellford coming second and Colborne third. The total for the rural schools was $816.53. Colborne had the best attendance for urban schools. PRESBYTERIAN Y. P. S. A St. Patrick's program was giver, at the regular meeting of the Y. P. S. on Monday evening. Those taking part were : St. Patrick's Day Topic--Dorothy Haig. Devotional Talk--Mrs. R. S. Blackwood. Solo--"Where the River Shannon Flows," Fred Peebles. Piano Solo--"Spring Son," Reta Turpin. Recitation--Paul Haynes. Duet -- "Bendemere's Stream," Claire Haynes, Shirley Chatter- MR. AND MRS. CANVASSER This is the last week of the Red Cross financial campaign. Give this work first claim upon your time this week. Many citizens in Colborne are saying: "No ser has called yet for a contribution for the Red Cross." We have assured them that you will be along. Remember that every little bit added to a little bit makes a little bit more. Get the last possible dime Don't say that your work is done until you have called personally on every citizen in your district MR. AND MRS. CITIZEN When you make a contribution to the Red Cross you are not giving a gift. You are paying a debt. That soldier in hospital in Italy was wounded fighting for YOU. You are giving HIM a fighting chance to live. Let us remember that there is only one honourable way for us to meet our debt to our men in the service and that is by paying in full our allotment of $1600. EARLY RETURNS The results to date are encouraging. People are responding to the appeal, but let us not fall short. This is the home stretch. COLBORNE STREET DANCE ASSOCIATION ,__of the Colborne Street Dance Association was well attended in the council chamber, on Thursday evening, March 9th, 1944, with the President, M. G. McKay in the chair. Mr. S. Sutton presented the Treasurer's report, which was most encouraging and satisfactory. It was decided that cigarettes be sent by the association to each boy from the village now overseas. During the election of officers, Mr. J. Blackball occupied the chair. The following officers were elected : President--H. G. McKay. Vice-President--J. Bell. Secretary--C. R. Cowie. Treasurers--S. Sutton and W. F. Griffls. Executive--A. D. Hall, W. J. Onyon W. E. Otto, C. L. Keating, F. M. Brintnell, Geo. Latimer, B. Kernaghan. Plans were made for the annual dance, with the following committees: Prizes--H. G. McKay, W. F. Griffls, B. Kernaghan. Music--A. H. Hall, W. J. Onyon, H. A. Free. On returning to the chair, Mr. McKay thanked the members for the confidence placed in him, and expressed the regret of the accociation in the loss of the late H. S. Keyes, who served so faithfully as secretary since the forming of the association. FINE ENTERTAINMENT BY COLBORNE H. S. L. S. "Too Many Relatives," the three-act comedy presented by the Colborne High School Literary Society town hall Wednesday and Thursday evenings, was one of the best and most amusing entertainments staged in this village for some time. The several parts were exceptionally well played by students, and the applause of the large number attending, both nights, proved the entertainment was greatly enjoyed by all. The cast, directors, and those in charge of the stage settings are to be highly congratulated. Music by the Serenaders Orchestra, before the curtain went up for the first act, and between acts, added much to a very enjoyable evening. Wild buckwheat : A Hot Meat Pie Supper will be served in the Salem Church Hall, ou Friday evening, March 17th, 1944, under the auspices of the Salem W.A. Supper served from 6.30 p.m. Adults 35c, children 25c. m9-16 Blood Clinic A Red Cross Blood Donors' Clinic will be held at Belleville, on Sunday morning, March 19th, 1944, from 9.00 to 11.00 o'clock. All willing to donate will be welcome. St. Patrick's Euchre and Dance, under auspices of the Ladies of St Francis deSales Church, to be held in the town hall, Colborne, Friday. March 17th, 1944. Serenaders Orchestra. Special Door Prize--$10.00 War Savings Certificate. Prizes, lunch Admission 35c. Part proceeds in aid War Work. Navy League Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Navy League of Canada, Ontario Division, will be held in Room 9 of the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, on Saturday, March 25th, 1944, at 9.30 a.m. All subscribers to the Navy League, either through United Appeals or by personal subscription or by contribution of material, are invited to at tend. Be sure to come to the Massey-Harrls Farmers' meeting, at the town ball, Castleton, Saturday, March 25, 1944, at 8.15 p.m. Motion pictures: "All Out to Win," wartime activity in field and factory. "Wartime Service for Farm Machines," showing valuable hints for the care of your equipment. Special feature : "The Battle of Britain," a thrilling picture of how the people of Britain met and mastered the German plan for conquest of the British Isles. Just released, this new picture is one that Everybody should see. Also other comedy and educational features. Ad-misison free. ml6-23 the most ' common impurity in cereals, being The games period was conducted by j abundant in Western grain. It con-Minnie Morginson. rtitutes a large percentage of the ! week seeds occurring in elvator screenings. Wild buckwheat is considered good feed, especially for poultry. Any worthy effort has its uses . During observance of Temperance, Sunday in Winnipeg an illicit still j J I Give liberally to the Red Cross J NO SUN, PAPERS FREE 153 DAYS IN 34 YEARS Major Lew B. Brown, publisher of the Evening Independent, St. Peters burg, Fla., made a standing offer in 1910 to give the newspaper free on days when the sun failed to shine by home edition press time. He was presented with a scroll recently, praising him for his effort in making St. Petersburg known as the "sunshine city." The Independent anounced that March llth's issue was free. The sun failed to appear by 2 30 p.m. It was the 153rd free edition of the paper. Soils in the Canadian Northwest vary tremendously and it is felt that probably evaluation of soils is the most important potential agricul-cultural development, climate not being such an important foctor.--Dr. E. S. Archibald. AUCTION SALES --by-- ARNOLD POOLE, Auctioneer Phone 10r23, Castleton, Ontario Monday, March 20th, 1944, at 1.30 p.m. sharp--Farm machinery, hay, grain, etc. of Grant Vanblaricom. Cramahe Township, 1 mile Southwest of Morganston. Terms cash. Wednesday, March 22nd, 1944, at 1.38 p.m.--Livestock, implements and real estate, the property of the estate of the late A. I. McBrien, Cramahe Township, better known as the Cowie farm, 5 miles North of Colborne. Terms of chattels cash, no reserve. Real estate subject to a reserve bid. Terms made known at time of sale. Thursday, March 23rd, 1944, at 1.00 p.m.--Livestock, implements, hay. etc, the property of John A. Nichol. Alnwick Township, first farm east of Roseneath. Terms cash. Friday, March 24th, 1944, at 1.00 p.m. sharp--Livestock, implements, hay and grain, the property of George Haines, Haldimand Township, Vi mile South-east of Centreton. No reserve. Terms cash. AUCTION SALES -by-Oscar C. Morgan, Auctioneer Brighton, Ontario Wednesday, March 29th, 1944, at I p.m.--Entire farm stock, consisting of 20 head cattle, farm machinery, horses and hay,, the property of Clifford Brown, Murray Township. IVz miles North of Wooler. No reserve as Mr. Brown has sold his