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7- it 72nd Year No. 16 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 28th, 1938 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. Comments on Last Year's Tomato Crop By C. E. Mighton, Dept. of Botany, Ontario Agricultural College (Continued from last week) In 19137 there was more fungus on the tomato crop than there has been for the last seven years. Both Early Blight or Target Spot and Late Blight or Leaf Spot were present. Fortunately, the lateness of their appearance prevented them from seriously damaging the crop. The Early Blight or Target Spot 1s characterized by the presence of fjpots on the leaves ranging from mere specks to one half inch or more in diameter. In the spots occur concentric ridges which resemble the ■markings on a target. Hence the name Target Spot. When the spots are numerous the leaves are killed. In addition this disease may attack the fruit. Here it produces' a dark rotted area at the base of and running off to one side of the stem. As this rot advances the stem dries and the fruit eventually falls from the vine. The fungus which causes this disease also attacks potatoes. For this reason it is not advisable to fol-1 low a crop of potatoes with tomatoes. | Late Blight or Leaf Spot produces | smaller spots not over one quarter j inch in diameter, with grayish cen-1 tres. If these spots are examined closely tiny black specks may be seen , in them. These tiny specks are the fruiting bodies of the casual organ- j ism. When the spots are numerous. ; the leaves turn yellow and die. The disease usually starts on the lower j leaves and spreads to the upper ones. | The fruit is not generally attacked. Both these diseases are favoured by , warm, moist weather. Such conditions i are very favourable for the discharge and sipread of the spores. Therefore, the rapid spread of disease was a natural consequence of the warm and j very humid weather during the early ; part of last August. Since no variety of tomato is known I that is resistant to these diseases, i control measures must be designed to protect the plants from them. As the I plants are susceptible to both these ; diseases in the seedling sfage and in ! the cold frames as well as in the field it is first essential that they must be grown undeT sanitary conditions, if disease has been present in the seed beds or cold frames the woodwork should be sterilized and all plant re- . fuse burned. Care must also b& taken> that the crop is not grown in a field In which there has been disease the previous year. Further protection is given by spraying the plants in the cold frame*. This may be done with a 2-4-40 Bor-deau mixture or with red copper oxide.' Experiments conducted in this district by the Ontario Agricultural College have shown frame spraying to be a profitable practice. If insures against disease in the cold frame and permits the setting into the field of healthy disease-frei- plants. In addition, yield records .4 how profitable increases as a resulr of this practice. Of the two materials mentioned the red copper oxide is to 'be preferred since it does not tend to check the plants as does the Ixirdeaux. For this reason it is being generally recommended in place o* the bordeaux j mixture. The' spraying pr< »ram is the same whichever mafer'a". is used. Two ap-plications are given to the young | plants. The first when the first true j leaves are well foi Bed and the second about four or five days before the plants are set out into the field. The first spray provides protection for most of the ime in the cold frame and the second provides protection foT a brief time after they go into the field. Trout Fishin.j. April 30 Colborne Baseball Club The Colborne Baseball Club re organized for the season of 1938, witl officers as follows: Honorary Presidents-- W. A. Fraser, M.P. Capt. W. J. Troop, Reeve Rev. P. B. Thornton Opt. A. G. Willoughby President--W. F. Griffis Vice-President--E. W. Rowsome Secretary-Treasurer--Claude Fowler Executive--Above officers and C. R. Cowie W. H. MeDougall A team will be entered in the Norhumiberland League. Northumberland Baseball League A meeting of Northumberland Baseball League wes held at Castleton, on Tuesday night, April 26th, 1938. The following officers were elected: President--R. B. Dawson, Castleton Vice-Pres,--Corey Zufelt, Warkworth Sec.-Treas.--C. R. Oowie, Colborne The next meeting is to be held at Castleton, Tuesday, May 17th. All entries to be with the Secretary by Saturday, May Wth. It is expected to have six clubs represented this season. Mt. B Dawson, President, presented the Sam Clarke trophy to Colborne Club; R. B. Dawson trophy to Baltmore Club, and the W. A. Fraser trophy to Grafton Club. The opening games will be played May 24th. BIRTHS GIBSON--In Colborne, on Sunday. April 24th, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs Percy D. Gibson, a son. DEATHS GIBSON, Reginald --In Colborne, on Sunday, April 24th, 1938, Reginald infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy D. Gibson, aged 17 hours. OLIVER, Eunice Isobel -- Wednesday, April 20th, 1938, Eunice Isobel daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. John Oliver of Colborne, aged 8 years, 2 months. Interment Fairview Cemet- Colborne Public School Easter, 1398, Report FOURTH ROOM Grade Eight-- Total 950 Honours 712 Pass 570 James Lister ........... 780 Dorothea Hetherington .. 752 | Marion Morton ......... 752 3f Frank Osborne ......... 735 - IMary Kelly............. 719 It-Dorothy Davis .......... 690 Audrey Matthews ...... 690 Lois Garter ............ 689 Bernard Murphy ........ 683 Bobbie Otto............ 682 Helen Free ............ 677 Marie Turney .......... 676 Jean Riley ............. 667 I Donald Carter .......... 654 I Bill Smith ..............6B1 Jack Bradford .......... 6t2 Gerald Grant............ 598 Charles Buchanan ...... 559 | Junior Craoknell ........ 527 Alex Quigley ,.......... 511 I Grade Seven-Total 950 Honours 712 Pass 578 Ray Hart .............. 801 I Stanley Todd .......... 788 Catharine Mtilhall ...... 740 '* 'Mildred Hall ........... 736 Dorothy Farrell ........ 729 V Ivan Stickle ............ 659 1 Gerald Black ........... 657 M Delos Brown ........... 616 31 Clarke Chatterson .......611 j| Kathleen Parrish ...... 608 $f Oscar Teal ............. 599 "... Harold Harnden ........ 582 j Frank Balls ............ 549 Mildred Turney ........ 540 ffl Martha Yarrow ......... 536 "ft Gordon Black .......... 519 Jj Arnold Dickson ......... 511 Archie Kemp ........... 509 ii Betty Carter ........... 503 J Douglas Moore ......... 458(al>. A. G. Cracknel!. Principal. PERSONAL "Miss Margaret Purdy of Millbridg; spent the holidays at home here. (Rata and Joan Bowd spent their Easter Holidays with friends Kingston, Ontario. Miss Thelma Donaghy of Toronto spent the Easter vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Donaghy. IMr. and Mrs. Norman Harnden and son of Toronto spent the weekend the home of Ms brother, Mr. Fred Harnden. Rev. and Mrs. Archibald Peebles and family of Frankton visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Peebles last week. Mr. Gerald Beavis of London, Miss Margaret Beavls Reg. N. of Peter-boro, and Miss Alexander of Toronto spent Easter with,Mr. and Mrs. G. tt. Beavis. Rev. H. C. and Mrs. Wolfxaim of Lindsay, and Mr. Melville Wilfraim of Montreal spent a day last week with their parents, Lt.-Col. J. F. and Mrs. Wplfraim, at the Bruswick. Mrs. W. H. Colton has returned home after a month's visit in Rochester, N.Y. She was accompanied home by her daughter, Miss Helen Colton, who expects to spend two months here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Bricco and daughter Mary of Allison, spent Sunday with his parents.'Mr. and Mrs. B. Bricco. On their return his sister, Mrs. H. Sedack accompanied them as f;\r as Toronto for a few days' visit. Village of Bancroft Switches to Dry Column Bancroft. April 20.--The Hastings County village changed over from the wet to the dry column to-day and marked up a victory for temperance forces. A local option vote brougft out 84 per cent of the electorate ana 330 cast their ballots for the' SJS™ tion. while 202 voted to retain £\ "xisting system. A banquet was held in the S. S. hall of Colborne United Church on Wednesday evening, April 20th, given by the Men's Club of the Church. After a generous dinner was enjoyed 'by the guests, the Pastor, Rev. Roy H. Bickard led in community singing. This was followed by an interesting address by the Rev. R. B. Cochrane. D.D., of Toronto. Dr. Bruce Brintnell fioted as toastmaster. nesda SPECIAL NOTICE An adjourned meeting of all interested in the upkeep of the Lakport Cemetery is to be held in the Council Chamber, Colborne, Friday evening, May 6th, 1938, at 8 o'clock. It is most important that each plot-holder be present, otherwise care of the Cemetery will have to be abandoned. F. P. STRONG, President W. A. SEED, Secretary Successful Dance The dance held by the Colborne tve Wire's in the town hall, Wednesday evening, April 20th, 1938, was successful and enjoyable affair. Orchestra of TJeseronto. Read the condensed s Carter--Inglis A quiet E|a.stertide wedding solemnized on Saturday, April 16th, 1938, when Genevieve Leona, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Inglis of Smithfield, and Harold Norman Carter, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carter of Colborne, were united in marriage. The Rev. Mr. Harrison of Smithfield United Church officiated. The fair bride was beautifully and becomingly gowned in miarina sheer chiffon, with matching accessories, and carried a lacey handkerchief that a valued friend, Mrs. Bullis, carried at her own wedding thirty years ago. The bride was attended by Miss Audrey Carter, sister of groom, who wore a tailored suit of navy blue, with touches of red. The groom was ably supported by Mr. Wm. C. Griffis of Colborne as best man. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Carter left for points west. On their return they will take up residence in Colborne. Before her marriage, Leona was given a "kitchen shower" by the class in Smithfield Sunday School of which she has been a member. She was also presented with several pieces of silver by Smith-field friends. Best wishes to the young couple for a happy and useful wedded life. United Church W. M. S. Easter Thankoffering Meeting The Easter Thankoffering meeting of the W. M. S. United Church, Colborne, was held in the Sunday School hall. The President, Mrs. Partridge presiding. After the business meeting the ladies enjoyed an interesting programme, arranged by Mrs. E. Quinn's group. The devotional period was taken by Mrs. W. G. Grant, Mts. j. F. Wilson, Mrs, McLaughlin, and Mrs. F. M. Brintnell. Mrs. R. H. Packard explained "An Adventure in Understanding," from the study book, "A New Church ■ Faces the World." A short play, "Thanksgiving Ann," was presented by the following: Mrs. R. Teal. Mrs. W. Onyon, Mrs. McMullen, and Mrs. Bilcox. The meeting was closed with prayer. This was follow-y a social hour. COMING EVENTS ayon has on display in his a Kelvinator, the Champion. See advt. on page 8. Rev. Mr. Spencer of Bowmanvilla will preach in Trinity Church, Colborne next Sunday, May 1st, 1938. All welcome to the services. Come and enjoy the services, Sun day, May 1st, 3 and 8 p.m., at Colborne Mission. Stouffville Young People will have charge. Special singing. L. Sider, Pastor. Colborne Men's Club will meet at the Club Rooms-, Sunday mornng, May 1st, 1938, at 10.30, to attend service at Old St. Andrew's Prasbyerian Church. A full turnout is requested. Any Canadian woman may obtain a fish cook book, free of charge, in either English or French, by writing to the Department of Fisheries, Ot- .A play, "A Wild Flower of the Hills," will be presented by the St. James Brotherhood of Peterboro in the Town Hall. Colborne, under the auspices of the East Colborne Group of the Women's Association of the United Church, on Friday, April 29th, 1938. Admission 25c and 15c. All cordially invited. If you have something to sell at a price others would be willing to pay, "issified ad. in Express will sell it. CARD OF THANKS IMr. and Mrs. R. John Oliver wish to thank friends and neighbours for kindness and sympathy extended in their sad bereavement. , I. Never thought nothing could remove his Coras and Bunions. Cress Corn and Bunion Salve did. Sold by Griffis'. Johnston's and all Drogdowvters. > In | AUCTION SALES Monday, May 2nd, 1938, at 1 p.m.-- Live stock, new implements, and Oldsmobile coupe, the property of Roderick McDonald, Cramahe Tp., 3 miles east of Castleton, on gravel road. Terms cash. Thursday, May 5th, 1938, at 1 p.m.-- Live stock, implements', brood sows, clover seed and hay, the property or R. W. White, Haldimand Tp., 1 mile north of Burnley. Terms cash. Satu fishin In keeping with -idea the opening da pike will th's yes-Saturday. March 14t' lay. Mav Wth. for pickerel and I be advanced to ! , instead of Mon- j Bargain Fares' April 29-30--May 1 Buffalo ........U..........$ 4.8S Chatham ................ 6.65 Fort Williarr......... 22.50 Goderich ................ 5.40 Hamilton ................ 3.15 Owen Sound .......... 5.15 Toronto ...... ........... 2.15 and numerous intermediate points Going--Lv. 6.?c p.m. Apr. 2« 3.54 ax. Apr. 30, May 1] For Return Limits Consult Agents--Ask for Handbill POOL TRAIN SERVICE CANADIAN CANADIAN PACIFIC NATIONAL Growing children need plent; Vitamin D. There's no better way to give it to them than in Canadian fish FOR SALE Millinery Business GOOD GOING CONCERN Forced into selling on account of faimly illness WILL SELL CHEAP FOR QUICK TURNOVER MRS. MASON Brunswick Block King Street COLBORNE SPRING OPENING MFM t WATCH THE EAST WINDOW mtL.Fi I _THIS WEEK! SPLENDID ARRAY OF SAMPLES for Custom Suits and Overcoats for men and women, made by Skill Craft, Custom Tailors of the Dominion--none better. A SPLENDID LINE OF READY MADE SUITS AND OVERCOATS GREATLY REDUCED IN PRICE OUR SPRING SHOWING of Hats, Shirts, Ties, Shoes, Belts, Suspenders and all accessories to men's wardrobe is complete. LADIES' DEPARTMENT shines with the newest in Dresses, Waists, Collars,Ties, Shoes, and the Oriental shades in Chatelaine and Kyser Hosiery. Also a full range of Lingerie, Gloves, etc. YARD GOODS in silks and other fabrics for dresses, blouses and trimmings. In fact we cannot enumerate all the small needs, such as Buttons, Buckles, Crochet requirements, etc HOUSE FURNISHINGS in Lace Curtains, Chintz, best grade of Bats and Quilt Linings, Factory Cotton for hot-beds, etc. It is a pleasure to show you goods and quote prices Fowler Block V. G. CORNWELL Colborne