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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 30th, 1938 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. Vox Nostrae Scholae Shortly before the close of the High School at a. meeting of the pupils arranged by the Students' Litterary Society. Mr. Beecroft was pleasantly surprised by ap resentation to him of a beautiful pen and pencil set and of an autograph album suitably inscribed with the names of the pupils and the ex-pupils of his classes and of thes tiaff. The presentation was made fry Betty Rowsome and Marion De-viney and Sandy Rutherford, President of the Literay Socitay, expressed' the regret of the school at Mr. BeecMffs departure. The principal conveyed tot Mir. Beeorofs' .the high appreciation in which he was held by hoth pupils and staff, and the best wishes of all for his future. Later, at a meeting of the class of Grade IX M. Beecroft received as a token of their good will and good wiehe? a beautiful desk lamp. "There aire fifteen candidates' writing tihe Entrance extaiminations this year. A larger nuimher are entering the High School on the tions of their teachers. Colborne High School Promotions, June, 1938 The following pupils have been promoted1 from Form II to Form III. The ranie- are ; rranged in order of merit: Isabel Rutherford Jack Hart Mabel Archer Lofts Honey Neil Knight Marjorie Delaney Mildred Peebles Rose Murphy Donald Kennedy Dorothy McDonald Andrew Rutherford Jean Cosens Louis Keating Lucille Moore Mary Tye Jean Harper Margaret Hall Raymond Brooks Lola Bell Mary Miulhall Helen Staples George MlcKenzie The following pupils have been promoted from Grade IX to Grade X. The arranged in order of merit: Ranthia Pattiison Bill iHairt Mlarj ; Gocdi Ruth Blodgett Melvin Todd Murray MjaicGregar Charles Newton. Garnet Haynes Donald Arkle3 Dorinel Oishorne Alhert Arthur Bu"-kti Olarey Jack Keating Kn Wjh it taker Rlti Boyd Jessie Bugg Kenneth Cracknell Irene Taylor Doris Joss Onrtarii's heat wave was brought to a wat close Saturday when heavy Palm :.n l rirtt parts sent tempers tures ftuimlbling to more comforta.ble marks tham 8h middle eighties of the ptast Gathering of Old Timers at Old St. Andrew's Church Large congregations, morning and evening, attended the Old Lyme Re-Union Services held Sunday, June 2-6, 1938, to celebrate the 108th anniversary of Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne. Many old members and adherents' were present from distent places'. The arrangements were under the- direction of the Minister, Rev. C. G. Graham, B.A., and the elders and board managers. The slpecial speaker for1 the day was the Rev. P. Bruce Thornton, D.D., who albout thirty years ago began his ministry at Old St. Andrew's as his first charge, succeeding the long-time minister, the late Rev. P. iM. Duncan. Mr. Thornton delivered two stirring addresses, in which he challenged the ministers' and laymen j of all Christian Churches to take more i active part in the political and wel- I fare services of the country, especial- ! ly to promote schemes to entertain and interest the young people that they imlay be encouraged to take part in the responsibilities' of citizenship and be kept away from the influences of the many "isms" showing antagonism to the Church and democratic ititution of Caaadia. as in other countries. full choir rendered splendid ic, with Mrs. J. F. Haynes as organist, and Mr. W. D. McGlennon his 11 year old son. Duncan, of TorOnto, and Mrs. Ernest McDonald assisting. Mr. MoGlennon. who was an active member of the choir for some years, sang solos at both services, and a pleasing feature in the morning was the solo by his young At the close of the evening service an interesting and happy hour was spent in the S. S. hall, where many old associates and acquaintanceships were revived. Lunch was served by the ladies of the Church.. The United Church cancelled their evening service and Rev. R. H. Richard 'asefislted at Old St. Andrew's, and many imlemlbers were in attendance. During the social hour the Rev. W. H. Moore, Pastor of the Baptist Church, dropped in to extend fraternal congratulations and good wishes. Contributions were liberal and included numerous donations from distant friends who were unable to be The Late Douglas Simpson On Saturday, June lSth. 1938. Doug* las Darwin Simpson, oldest son of Mm. and Mirs>. Norman Simpson was accidentally killed while helping to spray his father's orchard. Douglas was in hi® tei Hail to Thee, Canada ! | COLBORNE SCHOOL BOARD for :t yoi and ■ sted in the affairs of the munity. At school he was greatly beloved by all, having proved himself four-square in all his undertakings of work and play. The floral tributes were many andJj^Qn-beautiful. show inn the love and re-1 spect of the relatives, friends and pBut ever and an0n there drops school-mates. i Tbe reminiscent tears. The funeral cortege arrived at ! , „■, ,, n„„„^„ Salem United Church at three o'clock 1 Canada, Tuesday afternoon following ,a short ■ ,n thm% earliest 'birthdays, service at the home. The service was 1 "f?1* myt ffher tel1 conducted by the Rev. R. H. RiekardJ ^[j^J^ J^TT T wW, Interment took, place at Wood's Cem^75** trod-of how before the wheat Hail to our Country! Land of Freedom's building. Huimhly we bless the day that ga us birth In this thy borders, paradise beauty. Happy abiding place Of home and wank and mirth. Down thy white roads I gaze Where swift the fleet cars glint Happy the laughter Floating on my ear, ie -from the merry-makers Bent on happy pleasure, Cemetery. Three class-mates. Franklin Smith. Hubert Baitley and Jimmie Bellamy; Donald Swain and two cousins. Arthur Wells and Gerald Simpson acted as pall-bearers. The flowers were borne by six school friends, Gerald Seeley. differ j Ten-ill. Arnold Cockburn, Donald Smith, Donald Taylor and Jack Bellamy; two neighbours. George and Morley Baitley. and two cousins, Harry Simpson and Harold Wells. Besides his sorrowing parents, he leaves to imiourn his loss two brothers and one sister. He died a rose, a budding rose, Blossomed before its bloom, Whose innocense its sweets disclosed, That beautiful flower's perfume, i To those who here ed This consolation given. He is from a world of woe relieved To bloom a Rose in Heaven. William S. Dudley His ibhothers in Colborne have received word of the death of William Smith Dudley, which occurred on Friday, June 17th. 1938, at his home at Vallago, California. Deceased, who was in his 78th year,! was a son of the late Mr. and Mre.| John G. Dudley of Colborne. Besides I his widow he is survived by fivefi brothers. James of Tyrone. Hamry -ofj Xeweastile, Levi or wthitby. Samuel D. and Stephen G. of Colborne. Great trees were felled:, Of how the giant pine limbs sighed Where sweet new hay is mown. Oh, Canada! it comes again. Thy glorious Natal day. Above the fit: 's smoke and dim, Above our pleasures sway. Help us to hold a thought on high. "« A valiant soul's decree To pledge ourselves, our sons, our Our Canada to Thee. --Nora Si Ike. PERSONAL ~Mr. Fred S. Doulgas of Belleville paid the Express office a call last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Larmor Polley of St. Thomas called on Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Keys on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Roberts of Cornwall spnt the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John G. Waite. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Carter of Rochester, N. Y. spent a few days visiting Colborne relatives. Mr. Everett of Palmerston' spent the weekend at the home of his daughter. Mr. and Mm S. W. Sutton. . Mffis. W. H. Edwards returned home on Sunday, after spending a few davsi with relatives at Port Hope. M. Beecroft, B.A., who resigned from staff, left for his Wednesday, At a meeting of Colborne Union Board of Education, Monday evening, June 27th, 1938, the matter of providing accommodation and equipment for teaching the new courses of studies --Manual Training and Domestic Science--was shelved for a year. It was felt by those supporting the motion the village was not in position to add further liabilities' at preaeint ti|me owing to the existing heavy debenture debts and high tax rates required to im/eet all expenses. Trustees opposing desired to have further information obtained before taking action and possibly a public meeting to be addressed by an official of the Elucation Department. It was moved by W. A. Seed, seconded by B. MicCracken, That the question of Manual Training and Domestic Science in connection with the High School be shelved for one year. Yeas--'McCraeken, Seed, Armstrong, Mayhew. Nays--Johnston, Quinn, Grant. Estimates for 1938 Mr. Johnston, for Finance Committee, presented the estimates for 1938, as follows: HIGH SCHOOL Expenditures Teachers ...............$6130 Caretaking ............. 300 Sec.-Treas.............. 60 Examinations ........... 20 Fuel, light, water....... 400 Insurance .............. 40 Supplies ................ 200 Repairs ................ 100 Share of Debenture ..... 1500 COMING EVENTS Lawn Social to be held on St. Andrew's United Church Lawn, Grafton, on Thursday, July 14th, 1938. Tea beginning at 5 p.m. Sale of work. Good Programme. Admission 35c and 20e. j30 Receipts County Maintenance ----$4590 Provincial Grant ....... il350 $8750 Colborne Masonic Lodge will hold their annual Church Parade on Sunday evening, July 3rd, 1938. Service in the United Church, Colborne, at 8 o'clock (D.S.T.) Brethren will assemble at the'Masonic Hall at 7.30 o'cllck (D.S.T.) Visiting brethren welcome. EAST COLBORNE CEMETERY The trustees of East Colborne Cemetery gratefully acknowledge a donation of $5.00 from Mrs. Archie Morrow of Albion, NY., towh.rd a permanent fund. All 'those interested please remember there is money needed or the Oemeterv cannot be taken care of. W. R. Scott F. C. Morrow, Chas. Haynes. Trustees. Mrs. C. T. Head., Sec-Treas. ATTENTION ! RECRUITS WANTED YOutng men of Colborne and Vicinity desirous-Of attending Annual Military Camp with the Midland (Northumberland and Durham) Regiment, are requested to get in touch with the undersigned, or leave name at -fflpress Printtlng Office. Men must be British subjects, in good :physieal health. 17 years old or over. Camp will be held at P-July 24th to August 3rd with full pay for the ejK A. G. ~ Artificial Respiration Alt this, time of year", when drownings are wmimon, the following article on Ar:'ifi •!; ! Respiration, taken from "Healtl." Magazine, is of the greatest tax* <ri,,Tw:& to our readers1. "Aftific iia'. reispiraltion may be a MfeHsaver X is a tragedy '"hat lives rtifioed' ibecause it has soon enough, or be-rt been carried on long cmiough, cr ' ei-ause of misunderstanding as to lis possibilities. '■Artificial respiration may be successful '5-veil whem there have been DO signs of lrffe whatever for several hours. Tnere mjay haviei ibeen no perceptible '•tl=o and jit may have been imp" <•:' . ? tc hear the sounds of the heart thin ugh a stehesoope for a long time. "A co ~ tt" 'illy held opinion is that it. 4s totr.': si-iible to netvive a person who hati '>ean under water for more thai:, th.-i c or four minutes. This is not ,x>rre :t. It is possiiMe for life to he res tor d even after suibmtersion up to half an hour. "Thle itctual death of the human body ma; :ict tl^ike place for several houirs 5uft.er apparent death.. Therefore, it ; n -asi-s of the types referred, -o i; Mr. Miaclac-hlan's article efforts to revive should be kept up for at leaatt. four hours. It is pointed cut that in eleci' rical shock cases •artificial n sp-'taition has been successful fitter e'gh't bouirs. There is ro apipsr- rr reason for believing that prebvmC snorts nuight not be equally .-ui.ces':-!f\i Sr. drowning as in other accidents. Annual Garden Party at Hilton Eden was well represented at the annual garden party held on the parsonage grounds at Hilton. Friday evening, June 27th. Many also attended from Sharon, Shiloh and Hilton, to bid farewell to Rev. A. Armstrong and his family, who leave this week for Cannifton. An exciting baill game between Sharon and Dundonaldi softball teams was won by Sharon with a score of 22rltt'. Following the game supper was served on the brilliantly lighted lawn, then a progirafml of songs, recitations', and orchestra music presented by the four appointments, was enjoyed by all. The final event of the evening was the presentations of farewell gifts of appreciation to Rev. Armstrong and his family. Hilton Y.P.U. presented Marguerite and Lyl© Armstrong with lovely initialled signet rings; Sharon WJMi.S presented Mtns. Armstrong with a glass reflector and rose bowl; and from the Circiuit itself an arm chair and an electric floor lamp was presented Iby Mrs. Hodges of Hilton, with an appropriate addtiess read by Mrs. W. Mutton of Shiloh. Rev. and Mrs. Armstrong were very much pleased by the kindness of his people and both made appropriate and touching replies. Lyle and Marguerite also mane neat little speeches. The evening's ntertainment was the amplifier owned by Xix Flindall of Brighton by which eveny item on the piogram was broadcast over the entire grounds. The proceeds including the sale of ice cream,, amounted to $56.00, to be used as a parsonage repair fund. Won Pr At. the Prance E< Snelgta/' for at Picton Hospi ' graduation", exercises ward County Hospital, v y, June 23ird, 1937. Miss Jea ie. of ODllborne, a studei ... was .given tdie prize donated nil presentetd by Dr. C. H. Leavins, "rug highest miarks in bac- New Guns Tested Members of the 22 nd Medium Battery of Cobourg held a practice north of thte town on the new pneumatic tired field guns. Drawn by a tractor, also equipped with rubber tires, 'the guns rodled silently along 4he pavement. Crippled Children Aided May of _ the for-Marshall. Xelson. who has been visit- ________rgg at Port home for tlie past few wee-Ks, returned home on Sunday. and Mrs. Kenneth Couch of iTrenton attended the special re-union services at Old St. Andrew's Church i Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hianua of Sea-•forth are spending a few days at the :Lome of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. *G. R. Keys. Mrs. (Dr.) Crawford and friends of •Miarmora were in Colborne Sunday -attend the re-union services at C >St. Andrew's. Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Smith and daughter Shirley of Pemhroke are rresiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs^ H. J. Mayhew. One thousand dollars was during the club's year just ended in crippled chiMren's work, the report of Dr. W. Wade. Chairman of Co- ^ niere for her. toourg Rotary Cluh's Crippled Ohild^ rein's Committee states. Much of the work was done in restoring limbs ' which had ibeen affected by the epi- «">d Ml'h, demdc of poliomyeBtii®. family of Cordova spent the weekend with friends here and attended tl tervices a Old St. Andrew' Home Town Thoughts It '4 -:a d to take a lot of money to ■strait -i b tsinesis. If goods are turned into rroney quickly by advertising, the total cost should not 'he as big. Smiles amid cordial greetings cost rottingi. and they win a lot of friends and sei.l a lot of goods. Butter Wrappers at Express Office. Minister is Honoured Before His Departure Picton, June 28, 1938.--Rev. R. A. Mc.Rae, who has been stationed in the Hallowell Circuit of the United Church for the past seven years, is leaving soon for Hilton, where he will, in future, be stationed. Rev. Mr. MicRae and his wife have been recipients of many pesentations from organizations of the Church, and1 from the M.B.B. Softball League which Rev. McRae organized. A special meeting of the L.O.L. 175, Allisonville, was held last night in honour of Rey. Mr. MicRae, who is Worshipful Master of the Lorge. He wais presented with a silver tea service and tray. During the first five months of 193'8, the number of pedigree animals registered with the Canadian National Livestock Records, laipproved' by the Dominion Minister of Agr'cultui e. totalled 2.9.441. The number inc'.ud;s ,3,685 horses; 14,889 cattle; 2,959 sheep; 1,840 swine; 4,498 foxes; 2,92)1 dogs; 627 poultry, and 22 goats. Read condensed adis on page 5. Bird-Cliffe LUNCHES -- TEAS SUPPERS Miss Dorothy Davidson, B.A., left for home in Hamilton Wednesday to spend 'the holidays. Her father motor- Mrs. Mulholland of Florida is visiting at the home of her sister. Mr. ML Broomifield, and with ,'other relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. .Wlm. Heem Mr. and Mrs. Dean MacGregor and <fn, and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Harn- Yz mile North Road, Colborne IMJiss Margaret Peebles, who has completed a course at Shaw's Business College. Toronto, is home with her parentis, Mr. and Mrs. D. Clarence eebles. Mr. Clarence Walker. Mrs. W. J. Langrion and son Raymond, visited Dr. M. E. Horton, at Enterprise over ithe weekend. Dr. Horton is a nephew t Mrs. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Phiip. accompanied by Mrs. Mary Ewart and dau-"ighter Marion of Cobourg, are spending he weekend in Kingston, guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kilhom. 1690 ORANGE 1938 CELEBRATION CASTLETON Tuesday, July 12th, 1938 | Special Prize -- $5.00 Mr. Wm. Duncan, Lake Villa,! 111., grandson of the late Capt. Wm. Duncan, one of the founders of Castleton L.O.L., offers a prize of $5.00 for the best Lodge on parade --. Appearance, Attendance and Music considered. PUBLIC SCHOOL Expenditures Teachers ...............$3670 Caretaking ............. i2(50 Fuel, light, Insurance .............. 120 Supplies ................ 10^- Repairs ................ 2^ High School..........■ • -S2™ Public School ..........$4070 -• $o88U Coiix>rne village--89% <6tl23.20 Cramahe Section 11% 756.80 - $6880 The increase in sichool rates is caused by the new regulations hy which the High and1 Continuation School areas are not now taxed by the Counties for a share of the general maintenance rates. Folrmerly ratei-payers in High and Continuation School areas paid this share in the Counties' rates only to have the said amount refunded to the school along with the County maintenance grants the following year. In consequence of the change the Counties" rates have been materially reduced--the requisition to Colborne being approximately $2000 less for 11938. However the Colborne School requisitiition fcjr 1938 is increased; only $H13'0. The following payments were authorized : High School O. E. Johnston, supplies ..... 6.50 W. F. Griffis, supplies ...... 16,20 M. F. Graydon, reparis mower 2.50 Public School Wm. Youngs, removing ashes 5.00 Mr. Newton, tuning piano---- 2.50 Colborne Hydro, light ....... 1.69 O. E. Johnston, suiPplies...... 2.70 W. F. Griffis supplies........ 3.06 Colborne Planing Mill, supplies 1.90 The cottage at "Loughlbreeze," owned by the late Frank L. W.ebb, K.C., has been purchased Iby Mr. W. J. Onyon. who will occupy it during the siutmlmer months. Sally Splash, the local swimming star, uses Cress Corn and Bunion Stalves. Remove ugly Warts, Calluses too. Sold by Griffis', Johnston's and all Drug Counters. UTILAC This is a Paint -- Not a Fad It dries in four hours and can be used successfully for enamelling gas, oil and electric stoves, giving a lasting, perfect enamel finish. The housewife should use nothing else but Utilac on her furniture, on the floors, or around the rugs. Washing does not in any any damage to the lustre of this enamel. REYNOLDS & KEATING Victoria Squ; who recalled their experiences while in the far northern gold country. It was recalled that vegetables served at meals in the days of the gold rush cost their weight in gold in comparison with the prioes> for garden produce at the present time. Andrew Scougale of Cobourg, one of the sourdoughs recalled that a side dish of onions cost as much as $11.25 in those Attending last night's dinner were, Dr. H. Anderson, Mrs. W. H, Jarvisi 'Mrs. E. JoneSi J. B. Tyrell, Dr. J. N. Brown, A. Marks, G. Steer, E. Jones, W. H. Jarvis, Mrs. J. B. Tyrell, J.- C. Hess, Mra. J. N. Brown, G C. Tyrell, Mrs. G. iSteer, Miss M.'Bragg of Toronto; Major L. T. Burwash, Mrs. Burwash, Miss Dorothy Burwash and Andrew Scougale of Cotbourg. Why, Indeed? Kincardine News: Why does a German agent wjamt to buy Antieostii IsJand with an area of 2,600 square mites in the Gulf of St. Lawrence? Why are the Russians flying to the Artie Circlet albove Canada? Why are the Japis insidiously worteing their way into British Columbia? We may yet have 'to fight to retiadn our native land. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and M;ns. J. W. Cornelius and the Jones family wish to express ap-preciatior and thanks to friends and neighbours for the kindness and sym-pathey extended in their recent sad teibreavement. IN MEMORIAM WOLFRAIM--In loving memory of a dear husband and father, John E. Wolfinaim, who passed away suddenly on June the 29th, 1927. His life is a 'beautiful memory. His passing a silent grief, He sleeps in God's beautiful garden, In the sunshine Of perfect peace. Sadly missed by Wife and Family. AUCTION SALE Saturday, July 9th, 1938, at 1 p,m. (standard .time)--Mr. Jack Harris will offer ait Paper Mill Barns. Oampbellfond', 23 head of choice horses, consisting of colts, brood malres and unlatched teams. Some matched teams, bays, 1600 lbs, 5 years old. Several good brood miares wjth colts at side. 'Some 3 year old edits1. Number of 4 year old colts. Other good work horse* and mares. Matched team Pinto colts'. Matched team of grays, 5 and 6 years old. Every horse will be sold. Ccime and look this lot over. Terms cash. Ordinarily incorporated companies paid $5,136,7212 to the province under the Corporations Tax Act, according to the last government report?