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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 1938 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. "Vox Nostrae Scholae" One of last fall's most talked of novels is "They Seek a Country." This is the latest work of that industrious author, Francis Brett Young, who has over twenty novels to his credit and who has made more than one excursion into the rarefied fields of poetry and belles-lettres. Francis Brett Young is English, with tha characteristic English clannishness that led him to dedicate his latest book "To the-Earl Baldwin of Bewd-iey, K.C.. with the homage and gratitude of a friend and neighbour." Vocal Music in Northumberland and Hastings Schools A. A. Martin, B.A., B.Paed., I.P.S. Vocal Music is taught in all but of 112 : this inspectorate, by teachers who specially qualified to carry on this work. These 103 classrooms are in a preferred position in view of the new Course of Study which provides that ont half-hour per day shall be spent Blackwood in the study of Music. The special Geo- Rm.it v Muslc teachers spend one hour pi week in the school for about thirty weeks in the year. The regular ^ timo tw sinendinp .-i.ho-nt Iwentv tn Curling Bonspeil The curling bonspeil at C« skating rink during the past created much interest. Twelve i took part. Ira Edwards and H.j Keyes led their respective a and in the playioff Edwards while in the consolation Sutton | feated McKay. The member; four rinks were given prize: The Rinks "They Seek a Country" is the tale of an English lad, some nineteen years of age when the story opens in England who were feeling th spiriting fervour of the reform movement. For a very slight misdemeanour, he was convicted and sentenced to deportation to Botany Bay. The ship carrying the convicts put a point near Cape Town for water and John and a companion escaped. Part I of the book closes with their escape. Part II follows John's adventures in South Africa. He stumbled into a Boer home and was accepted there. The Boers were discontented with the British .rule, and trekking to the north had already begun. The Prinsloo family finally joined the trek and followed Piet Retief to NataL Misfortunes came upon them and finally disaster, when a Zulu attack wiped out the Prinsloo camp, leaving only John and Lisfoet Prinsloo. time by spending about twenty thirty-five minutes a day for the maining days of the year. Music is taking a strong place in our schools due to the new Course of Study. It deserves such a posit in our schools as Music is able afford a definite and valuable training to the pupils in rhythm, melody, concentration and co-operation, when it is satisfactorialy taught and practised. In the junior classes the main emphasis is placed on the learning of note songs and rhythms. This is followed by training the pupils to sing from notes in all their variations. One important phase of musical education is not yet stressed sufficiently in most schools. This is the practice of letting the pupils listen to good music as it is played on tha ■domitably those two pressed on and piano or on a phonograph, the story ends with their making a I ---c---------- . The performances of our schools home on the High Veldt, forgetful 1 and"pupiis" at the 1937 Northumber-of_ English and Dutch distinctions and ]an<1 Music Festival showed that real Group A Smith A. E. Ad F. Harnden Rev. A. H. McDougall. sk. I". BrintneU, s ). E. Johnston iprogress had been made i C. Burleigh Geo. Moore H. G. McKay, sk. Ralph Redfearn Bill Troop C. R. Cowie Dan Dudley, sk. M. Beecroft A. Peacock C. A. Myles S. J. Cox, sk. Ford Cowie H. S. Dane J. H. Gale Ira Edwards, sk. C. B. Kirk C. B. Alyea A. G. Cracknell J. F. Wilson, sk. Group A Won Edwards .................. 4. McKay .................... 4. 'McDougall ................ 3. Dudley .................... 3. Wilson .................... 1. Cox ........................ To break tie--Edwards won. M. Waller Ja.<. Chapi] II .J. Mayhew. E. W. Rowsoi Jas. Coyle jr. C. Fowler W. Redfearn. E. Chapin Geo. Latimer Geo. Waller S. Sutton, sk. Alex Rutherfori M. Gunter W. Griffis H. S. Keyes, s B. Rutherford H. Kernaghan Fred Griffis A. D. Hall. sk. The story is based on a sound foun- _ uation of historical fact. The descrip- tion for school pupils is being offered I Group I tion of the life of John Oakley is a over the radio in the near future. A j vivid and concrete example of the series of programmes of school music | Sutton conditions suffered by the poor in will be presented over a wide terri-! Keyes . .... England during the last century. And tory during the next few weeks, thro- Mayhew the picture, according to historical ugh the co-operation of the Canadian : Hail ... accounts, is not exaggerated. Such Broadcasting Corporation. The pro-1 Redfearn ............ conditions are appoping when we read grammes will originate in the cities [ Brintnell of them. Will our treatment of our and on the dates noted below, and 1 To t,reak tic ' K eyes' v labour problems seem as criminally will consist of choral numtbers by i calloused a hundred years hence? The students in Public, Separate and Sec- Finals trek in Africa is described with a ondary Schools. Mr. G. Rov Fenwick, i Primary--Edward: ----■nis impartiality that show- -- PERSONAL Miss Verna Brock is visiting friend; in Port Hope. Miss Eleanor Strong spent weekend with Mrs. Maud Xewmaii-Jones, Port Hope. Mr. and Mirs. Dwight Williaml Holley. N.Y., spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards. iMrs. A. C. Reed and son, Archie, and Mrs. W. Sheldrick and son, Douglas, spent the weekend in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCutcheon and young son of Toronto spent weekend with her parents, M;r. and Mrs. H. I Mayhew. Mr. Chas. Nunn of Toronto spent the weekend at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. G. Cracknell. He was accompanied by Mr, M. Ostrander. former Principal of Colborne Public. School both the cause for complaint held by the Boers and the difficulty faced by ' ' i ruling South Africa. ' 'Provincial Supervisor ' of Music will Consolation--iSutton i 1 like "They Seek a Country" pro- j jmpi iter of Ceremonies, and .'ould like to speak to as large a! iber as possible of the teachers and over Keyes^ n over Mcfcky Ann Ventress On Thursday. February 10th; 1938, the remains of the late Ann Stimers, relict of Thomas Ventress. were laid at rest in the Salem Cemetery. Service was conducted by the Rev. Roy Rickard. Pastor, assited by Rev. D. R. Clare of Toronto, a life-long friend of the family, who gave a most inspiring and helpful message from the last four verses of the 12th chapter of Mark. Rev. T. D. McClintock of Tabernacle Church, Belleville, gave the Scripture reading from the 121st Psalm and other passages. Rev. Mr. Rickard very feelingly sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." In the death of Mrs. Ventress, Salem loses one of its oldest and respected residents. She was born Feb. 5, 1851, and has resided in Salem all her life. On Dec. 25. 1872. she was married to the late Thomas Ventress, son of Thomas M. Ventress, one of the pioneers instrumental in having the present Salem Church erected. >ria"Avenue. Belleville; two grand-tughters. Mrs. C. F. Smith of Salem, rs. P. M. Locke of Campbellford. and ■ur great grandchildren. COLBORNE COUNCIL Regular monthly meeting of Colborne Council was held Monday, Feb. 14th, 1938. Present--Capt. W. J. Troop, Reeve; L Gordon, Capt. C. E. Redfearn, Alex E. Rutherford, and Fred Spence, Councillors. Mrs. R. Snetsinger and Mrs.- R. H. Tye appeared for the Colborne Public Library Board, soliciting the usual annual grant. The sum of $100.00 was granted. Correspondence: Notice from, F. G. McNeely, Relief Inspector, explaining residential requirements of relief recipients and the municipalities liabilities in case of removal from one place to another. Any dispute as to liability must be referred to the Inspector for adjust- Notice from assessor of Cramahe of assessment on lot of 20 acres in which the water works springs are located, at $500. COMING EVENTS Reserve the date (Thursday, March 10th) for the Irish Supper under the auspices of Trinity Church Ladies' Aid. Full particulars later. Valentine Euchre, under auspices of the Ladies' Aid of Trinity Church, at the home of Mrs. C. A. Mylesv Colborne. Thursday. February 17th, 1938, at 8 p.m. sharp. Refreshments, i prizes. Admission 25c. All are invited. The Willing Workers' Society of Old St, Andrew's Presbyterian" Church, Colborne, will hold an Afternoon Tea at the home of Mrs. Robt. Snetsinger on Wednesday afternoon, February 23rd, 1938. Tea served from 4 o'clock. Admission 15c. flO-17 Euchre and Dance, under the auspices of the Colborne Men's Club, on Monday, February 28th, 1938. Euchre in Club Roornts 8 to 11 p.m. Dancing in Town Hall 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. "The Marry Makers" six-piece orches Notices from Canadian National'will furnish music. Round and square Railways, giving particulars of their dance*. Good prizes. Refreshments, properties in Colborne and valuation Admission 35c. Everybody come and for assessment purposes--old G.T.R enjoy the evening, at $3660.00; old Canadian Northern ! at $3550.00; and Canadian National! Telegraphs,. 50 per cent of gross re- \ ceipts of past year. $35.87. Xei NOTICE inciting of the Shareholders of '^ts ware ordered for | ^ Colborne Athletic and Driving EMPIRE AIR MAIL SERVICE vides an interesting and, whole, accurate picture of conditions that would help any student of his- Francis Brett Young has a brilliant vocabulary and a forceful and gripping mode of express-Ion. Opening the book at random one finds a passage like this--"Silence followed that sound; and yet it was an uneasy silence. The cattle in the kraal were restless; they were moving about or stamping; there was a soft continuous thudding of many hooves, as though they had sud- 1 ra<jjo"page of the i the schools of Onta T1 e broadcasts will take place at to 4.30 p.m on the to-lowing Wed -lairing 193S: Feb. 16' .... Toronto Mar. 2 ....... ..... London 9 ...____ ____Windsor 16....... North Bay 23........ Fort William 30....... Port Arthur Apr. 6 ....... Hamilton 13........ Kitchener It will be necessa ry to consult denly smelt danger--perhaps and huddled together not know ng where to turn. The sound of hooves grew nearer and then, again, faint. She hea.rd a quick burst of laughter: then shouts and a shrill devilish whistling." -spapers to dr--- the station which will deliver e, various broadcasts. Midland Argus Publisher Die i Plant's Last Job for Old Owner is Not only can this writer convey the j His Own Funeral Card impression of a moment, as in the | -1 passage quoted: he has, in addition, j Midland. Feb. 14. 193S.^Last week the ability to make his characters , the Midland Free Press, Limited, real. Who could fail to sympathize ! completed negotiations to buy from with the Scottish predikant. Mr. | William G. Cave, one of Ontario's Blair? Who would not feel pity and I grand old men of the printing trade, impatience and in the end, admira-j his -printing and publishing business tion for the clumsy, blundering, heroic j carried on under the name of the Jan Bothfama? We must, admit, how- j Midland Argus. At noon Saturday, the ever, that the minor characters are handled more skillfully than the chief ones, John and Lisbet. who remain a little wooden. But then, Francis Brett Young has created an unforgetable figure in George Dieketts, the one-legged soldier who couldn't understand why the moon faced the oppos'te way in Africa from the way it faced in England. Or think of little Hend.rick Prinsloo who legged, for his elder brothei indberg to Permit Grafting: of Artificial Heart in Bo [y i EMPIRE All Jfl All letters, i 11 I artic'es prepaid cards and other . prepaid at letter rate, posted ada after February 23rd, 1938, rried exclusively by air Empi: is at present, for the Empire < betters--6 cents per t cards--4 cents. London, Feb. 14th. -- The Sunday Referee said today that Col. Charles A. Lindbergh will undergo an operation to permit grafting of an artificial , heart which may make him ■' and parcel post .... ■'Lindbergh may be the first man forwarded beyond England to lengthen his life far beyond nor- transport s al," the newspaper said. "This possibility follows his action in subjecting himself to the physical precautions necessary for grafting into his body of the artificial heart made of rubber and metal bv him and Dr. Carrel on St. Gilda's Isle off the Brit- which the new owners to take possesion of the plant. Mr. Cave passed away in his sixty-sixth year in St. Andrew's Hospital. Midland, and fhe plant was kept open long enough to complete the last order for job printing to be done in that building--the owner's funeral card. Mr. Cave published the first edition of the Midland Argus in 1899. (Col. Lindbergh and Dr. Alexis Carrel, of the Rockfeller Institute collaborated in the invention of a perfusion pump, a glass appature big enough to permit a heart to be placed inside, and live in artificial blood which the pump keeps streaming through the organ. During his stay in England. Col. Lindbergh worked on the artificial heart and with Dr. Carrel exhibited it in 1938. The aviator's return to the Unted States last December 5 was beleved in connection with his medical experi- :a,ffi:o;Kh has already beer given for readi book it has one final recommendation, it is real entertainment. For sheer impact and intensity the climax of the book cannot be surpassed. Listen: "A white figure came plunging out of the darkness into the crescent formed : the figure of From 1925 to 1934, apple tree plantings in Canada declined but have been increasing ever since. The apple crop of 1937 was one of the largest on record, being 14 per cent higher than the fie-year average 1931-35. The increase was general in all producing Casein, manufactured chiefly from skim milk, is used in industry and is closely affected by industrial conditions. Argentina is the chief exporter of casein, accounting for about half of the total export (818,800 cwits in 19136). France is Argentina's closest competitor, the two countries together providing over 80 per cent of the world's exports. Read the small ads. on page 6. isting r Park and Elgin Streets, Mr. Minaker's, and another on Division Street. All properties upon which there are arrears of taxes for three years or over are to be advertised for sale. Fire Chief Troop was authorized to purchase 100 ft. new fire hose; also two twin couplings with thread to take the hose in use at Cobourg or Brighton, in case assistance should be required ftrom these towns at any The following payments were con. firmed: relief 8.71 W. Theobald, groceries, relief 13.25 Bank of Commerce, Co. cheque commission ................ 5.00 Jas. Hall, snow .............. 1.75 Jas. Hall, snow .............. 1.75 H. G. McKay, groceries, relief 1.85 Ont. Treas., rink license ---- 3.00 Geo. A. Kemp, snow.......... 2.00 John H. Delaney, snow ...... 3.00 Geo. Stickle, snow ........... 2.00 Alf. C. Reed, snow .......... 2.75 G. Hetherington, snow ....... 1.50 Park Association Limited, is called for Friday, March 4th, 1938, at 2.30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Ool-borne for the purpose of election- of Directors and Officers and the authorizing of the voluntary winding up of the said Association and of appointing a liquidator for same, and for general business. J. H. GALE, For the Colborne Athletic and Driving Association Limited. WICKLOW-VERNONVILLE W. I. The regular monthly meeting of the Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will be held on Wednesday afternoon. Feb. 23>rd, 1938. at the home of Mrs. G. Findlay sr. Convener, Mrs. Fenton. Subject, Historical Research. Grandmothers' Day. Roll Call, Ways of Neighbouring. Current Events. Mrs. G. Findlay sr.. Display of Old Time Handicraft. Sandwiches, Mrs. Knight. Mrs. Larry, Mrs. MacGregor. Cake, Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Mc-Guire, Mrs. Pearson. Demonstration, on Salads and Raw Vegetables, by 3 ENGAGEMENTS F. J. Armstrong, snow........ 1.00 j Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blyth, "Bai H. Carter, snow.............. 1.00 | barroch Farm," Colborne, wish Jos. Farrell. salary .......... 37.10 announce the engagement of their Postmasters are informed that a service for special delivery of parcels within Canada for parcel post has been inaugurated. Parcels intended for special delivery should have the words "Spec'al Delivery" legibly written on both sides of parcels. The following special delivery fees are in addition to postage at present parcel post rates: Up- to and including 15 lb ...... 20c Over 15 lb up to 20 lb ..... ____ 25c Over 20 lb up to 25 lb ........ 30 Instructions have been modified concerning the handling of parcels by Rural Mail Carriers, while in actual performance of their duties and they are to be permitted to act as agents for their patrons in the execution of errands involving the delivery of groceries, etc., from the local stores. Five thousand years of civilization, and still the most famous are who can hit, swat, shinny, kick, or carry a ball. W. J. Troop, fire truck license Municipal World, 6 subs. ., T. J. Riley, snow .......... Cecil Hart, snow .........'. Jas. Hall, snow ............ A. Bromley, snow .......... T. J. Riley, snow .......... .1. H. Delaney, snow ....... W. A. Seed, groceries, relief Wl Theoblad,, groceries, relief 27 F. J. Armstrong, H. Carter, snow Jas. Hall, snow Geo. Stickle, snow .......... 1 75 G. Hetherington, snow ...... 2.25 G. McDonald, snow .......... 3.25 C B. Alyea. taxi, Cobourg .. 2.00 Bell Tel. Co., Jan. 11 acct. .. 3.93 W. Theobald, groceries, relief Jas. Hall, snow .............. C. I.. Keating, collector's bond J. W. McCarl, D. C. Clerk____ C. M. Allen, D. C. Bailiff .... T J. Riley, snow ............ Cecil Hart, snow ............ Alf C. Reed, snow ........... G. J. Hay, snow.............. Geo. Stickle, snow ........... J. H. Delaney. snow.......... B. Redcliffe, snow ........... Jas. Hall, snow .............. W. Masters, snow............ G. McDonald, snow .......... F. J. Armstrong, snow ....... G. Hetherington, snow........ C. Brown, groceries, relief .... J. M. Kemp, taxi Toronto .... W. Theobald, groceres* relief Irr' W. A. Seed, groceries, relief . . : T TTic--.o.n onion, daughter Dorothea to Allan Albert, 6.00 I son of Mr. Albert Duffy, Brighton; 2.00 [ the wedding to take place early in 4.63 April. 4.00 -------- ---- = 3.75 j CARD OF THANKS 2.50------- 4.00 | Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ventress and 10.00 | family wish to thank all their friends and neighbours for the many kindnesses shown them in their recent .75 ; bereavement; also for the beautiful 2.50 ! floral tributes received. 3.25 : 1.00 12. on 1.75 AUCTION SALES --by-- ARNOLD POOLE, Auctioneer Phone 10r23 -- Castleton, Ont. Tuesday, February 22nd, 1938, 1 p.m. --Live stock and implements,hay, grain and sheep. thie property of William Bonney. at Burnley. Terms cash. 1.38 ! Thusday, Feb. 24th, 1938. 1.38 Live stock and im.pler grain, the property of I half mile south of Nor McCracken--Grant clad » Sill He staggered forward andj fell on one knee. John slipped down from the waggon and lan to him. He was a man he knew already by sight, named Daniel Bezuidenhout. so blown with running that he could hardly speak. "The Kaffirs"--he gasped-- "They're on us. They've got the, Liebenibergs.!!" And that is just the beginning. By all means, read. "They Seek a Coun- LL FAIR DATES The association set the following Sates for the district fairs: Campbellford......Sept] 27-28 Brighton...........Sept. 13-14 Picton ............ Sept. 28-29 Napanee ............ Sept. 6-7-8 Centreville .......... Sept. 16-17 Stirling ............ Sept 20-21 Belleville........Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Marmora ............ Oct. 17-18 Tweed ............. Sept. 22-23 Amellasburg ........... Sept. 24' Warkworth .......... Oct. 6- 7 Roseneath ........... Oct. 13-14 Wooler .............. Sept 29-30 Madoc ............... Oct 4-5 Coe Hill ............ Sept. 13-14 Coyle's Stock-Taking Sale ENDS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Still Many Great Bargains in High Quality Merchandise WATCH OUR WINDOWS FOR REAL VALUES IN SEASONABLE GOODS Phone 156 MARJORIE M. OOYLE Colborne Jos. Farrell. sala: H. S. Keyes, cheque stam postage,etc. 1 mo. salary A. & J. Hodges, bell ..... Man hews Bros., meat, relief Cecil Hart, snow ......... Fred Harnden, milk, relief W. G. Covert, wood, relief . W. E. Otto, on salary........ 20.00 W. Theobald, groceries, relief 6.50 Jas. Hall, snow .............. 3.50 Reynolds & Keating, glass, etc. rink ...................... 15.68 Pattenick's, clothing, relief .. 15.53 H. G. McKay, groceries, relief 18.37 Ray Montgomery, truck, roads 2.75 F. R. McMurray, truck, roads. . J. H. Delaney, snow ........ B. Redcliffe, snow............ H. farter, s-now .............. G. McDonald, snow .......... Geo. Stickle, snow ........... Alf. C. Reed, snow .......... Jas. Hall, snow .............. Cecil Hart, show ............ G. J. Hay. snow .............. F. J. Armstrong, snow ....... W. Theobald, groceries, relief C. Brown, groceries, relief . . Patten'ck's, boots, relief..... °i"-?"iiie's, bread, etc., relief W. Theobald, groceries, relief G. A. Kemp, snow ........... Jas. Hall, snow .............. Jas. Redfearn & Son. wood, rel. C. A. Post, tubes, amplifier - - Hall.- rink .............. fd'-vnp Public Ut: 1.00 On Saturday, February 12th, 1938, 5.81 at the Presbyterian Manse, Colborne. 10.00 the marriage of Mr. Thomas Mc- 9.72 Cracken. C.P.R. foreman, of Trenton. IS.75 end Miss Marjorie Do.rii Giant. Reg. 37.50 N. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Grant of Scotland. ..Ontario, was sol- 24.15 emnized by the Rev. C. G. Graham, 4.65 ! The bride is well known and high] 2.38 . esteemed in Colborne and communit; 13.25 I The happy couple left for points wes 27.00 We wish them every happiness i their new home at Trenton. 2.75 1.50 1.00 1.50 4.50 . Redfearn & Son, wood, rel. . 148.99 ng of the Garage s held Tuesday evening in Cobourg. with members present from Northumberland, Durham, Prince Edward. Victoria and Peterboro Counties. For the coming Passover season. Canadian Customs duties and taxes have been remitted on Passover bread, or matoz; on 12 matoz products and on Passover vinegar, imported into Canada, from 9th Feb. to 23rd April, 1938. and fire hall ............... C. Brown, groceries, relief .... W. A. Seed, groceries, relief .. Treas. N. & D., hospital .... W. Theobald, groceries, relief J. Bell, records for amp..... Jas. Redfearn & Son, wood, rel. Cars, re delegates to Toronto-- W. A. Turney .......... E. W. Rowsome ......... Fred Harnden ........... W. J. Onyon ............. Sam. D. Dudley .......... Alex Mackie. bread, relief .... 9.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 20.13