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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, Tl 1URSDAY, FEBRAUAR 4th, 1937 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. Mrs. Thos. Clouston Mrs. Annie Shaw Clouston passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 31, 1937. at her home, where she had resided for half a century. A native of Haldimand Township., daughter of the late James and Nancy Shaw, would have been seventy-five y< old in March. She had been a staunch Presbyterian all her life, and wi a very friendly and social disposition Although she had not been in the very best of health, her death as a shock to many, as she W£ for a few days only. Her husband piedeceased her in 1914, and a Albert in 1926. She is survived by one sasteri, Mrs. Jennie Canty, Castle-one son, Arthur at home, twin grand-children, Jean and John Clouston. The funeral was held Tuesday, to St. Andrew's Cemetery. Grafton. Dr. G. A. McQuibban, M.P.P Dr.- G. A. MeQuibbin, Liberal M.P. for North Wellington, died denly in his hotel in Toronto Saturday, JanuaTy 30th, 1937. During the week he had contributed to the debate in .support of the Hepburn Power Measures. He was in his 65th Any Canadian housewife can obtain a free fish cookery booklet by writing to the Department of Fished"*. Ottawa. The cook book, available in either English or French, is called "Any Day a Fish Day." "Vox Nostrae Scholae" The Literary Society is the chief student organization in our school. Its activities are directed by officers elected by the students themselves from the student body. On this executive body there are two representatives from each Form, these representatives being shosen by the members of the Form only. The teachers may make suggestions or give advice from time to time but the ultimate responsibility for the Society and its activities lies in the hands of the students. The chief object of the Society is to discover and encourage any talent which our students may possess. It aims to help the individual to take his place before the assembled school, to face his audience and to express his ideas clearly and without embarass- To this end the programmes are arranged to include debates, music and recitations. So far this year, in-terform debate,? rave taken a prominent place. At our next meeting the winners in these debates--the Third Form and the First Form--will meet to decide which Form in the school can collect the best arguments and express them most convincingly. But it is not the fact of winning a debate that is all important. All who take part receive a very worth-while benefit. In these days it la becoming imperative that, the successful man or woman should be able to express himself or herself with clarity and selt-possession and it is this side of our students" abilities-which participation in the exercises of the Liter-1 airy Society is designed to develop. I The Executive and the Form repre-1 nalf an egg. To a third customer, half sentatives are doing their part ex-!her remaining eggs and half an egg. ceedingly well, but the aims of their iT':ei1 sne found she had 36 eggs left Society will be fulfilled only by each ( Hcw ,nany has he at the start? student showing his willingness to i "he correct words for the meanings take a definite part in its activities, j given Jan. 21st: Moscow, cow, Wick---:-- low, tallow, Glasgow, Longfellow, wil- Things that have happened in Rus- low. undertow, chowchow, sia lately, have not recoinmendod | low, sncw. Communism to Canadi truth : has just condemned to death 13 pi inent Russians that were once loyal supporters is a vast ment on the corrupt the Czars that it replaced. Negley Farson, to whom reference was made in this column last week, was for a while during the war a representative of an American firm anxious to sell the Russian government munitions, rifles, shells and bombs. needed the munition;! that the American firm was ready to sell for Farson himself reports that he had seen the regiments marchirg off to the front, one with and one without rifles, the latter to pick up I le rifles of the Meanwhile to his inquiry of the Russian Grand Duke, in charge of equipment for the a my. the answer was "Oh, we have everything going splendidly now." And why could not the much-needed munitions be sold? Because in the Technical Departmen; charged exclusively with the pv.rcla.se of all kinds of supplies, there w re no less than 9 men, each of who,:: had to get a percentage on every --der placed and the chief grafter j.v.s ■ u ihomllnoff the Minister of War. Ba 1 these 9 men collected their shar> :' £Taft (and the Minister's percentage was 2 per cent) no orders for mimitii were placed, even though the fan ve Russian soldiers (and there MM none braver) marched off to th; front armed in some instances, with spades instead or rifles. The RttBBH - were not defeated by the Qiiiiillifilii, they were defeated by the cor - ipt members of their own corrupt WWWUiuent. The Late Mrs. B. McGuire he Bible into English; a low placi jet ween two hills; a musical ending tn American College; a package of foods; a kind of rock; a stiff hooped ettcoat worn In the sixteenth cen-a park in Toronto; a kind of plant; a song bird; a character rom Robin Hood; a cotton material. PERSONAL iMiss Dorothea McKim of Toronto spent a week with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Thos. McKim. E. H. Herkimer and son Ronald of Toronto have returned home after spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. MacMur-ray. Mr. Clarence Gunter, who has been ! n the staff of The Canadian Bank! of Commerce at Colborne. leaves to-! day to join the staff of the Bank at j Mr. James A. MacGregor has pur-! chased from Mr. Clark Bedal, the old D. L Simmons homestead in East Colbome, including the house and five acres of land. MacMurray and brother Harold of Albion, N.Y., spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Mac-M«iinay. Mrs. Marjorie Coupland and sister, Misse Cora Mac Murray, ac-ompanied them home for a week. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Rogers of Fort drew's Presbyterian Church. Colbome, wilIiam' whlle on their honeymoon cf which she was a faithful member'*ast SDent ihe weekend with for forty years Rogers' grandmother, Mrs. James Mrs. Rogers was formerly into rest, on Friday. Jan. 22nd. 1937, Elizabeth S. McGulre, relict of the late Barney McGulre, i\ '.to predeceased her home of her niece, Mrs. James Noo-nan, Burnley, where she had resided for the past four and one-half year#, having previously resided in Colbome for over forty-two years. She was a daughter of the late David Wilson of Casitleton. and was 86 years' She leaves to mourn her los son, Andrew, of Bakersfield, three brothers, John F. of Burnley, Edward H. of Chilliwack. B.C., and Charles A. WHlson of Toronto; also two sisters, Frances Squier of Oregon, and Rebecca Wait of Birch Hills. Sask.. besides nieces and nephews. The funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 25th. at the home of Mr. James Noonan. thence to Union Cemetery. Colborn* for interment, and were conducted by Rev. C. G. Graham. B.A., Minister of St. The pallbearers i i Miss Jean Griffis. daughter Prof. George H. Locke Charles W. Kerr, K.C. The editor of The Express was grieved on learning of the passing of Prof. George H. Locke, for a num-of years Chief Librarian In the City of Toronto, His passing severs i friendship formed in our early [Senator William Kerr. In 1921 he ichool days and maintained during defeated In Northumberland, in ■ie yeaTs since his father, the late provincial election. Rev. Joseph Locke, was pastor of the':. --_--_-- Colborne Methodist Church. Charles W. Kerr, K.C well known' lawyer and active worker in the Liberal party, died on Friday, January !29th. 1937. in Wellesley Hospital, Toronto. He was 71 years of age, native of Cobourg. a son of th< Mrs. A. MacDonald, Healy Falls Death came suddenly to Mrs. Arthur MacDonald of Healy Falls, on Satur-afternoon. She was seated in her motor car waiting for her husband, who was doing some shopping at Campbellford. when taken with a weak spell. She died before medical id arrived. I the Condei Contributions to Red Cross Are Acknowledged C. L. Keating is Chairman Colborne School Board At the annual meeting of Colborne Union Board of Education, held Wednesday evening, February 3rd, 1937, Mr. C. L. Keating was appointed the chairman for the year, and Mr. F. J. Smith was re-appointed Secretary-Treasurer. Standing committees we named as followtsi: Finance and Supplies--H. S. Key< Fred Armstrong, A. L. Philp, O. Johnston. Schools--C. L. Keating, Ed. Quinn, B. McCracken, W, A. Seed. Repairs- kV J. Mayhew, Dr. W. G Rcjbertson, D. C. Peebles, Wm. G. Grant. The report of A. A. Martin, Inspector, was read, showing P.S. teaching staff is doing good and satisfactory work. Details of report will be published next week. Also the report of the Inspector of High Schools, which is also very satisfactory. Principal Craeknell was authorized to procure some new books for the P. S. Library, as recommended by the Inspector. ITIhe Secretary was instructed to express the appreciation of the members of *he Board to Rev. W. H. Moore for his inspiring address delivered on the occasion of the recent visit to the Colborne Baptist Church with the several municipal bodies. Trustees present:--H. S. Keyes (chairman pro tern, owing to absence of Mr. Keating, laid up with a severe rold). H. J. Mayhew, Dr. W. G. Reb- COMING EVENTS Remember the date--Saturday, Feb. 13th, 19'37--for the annual Valentine Tea in the Colborne United Church S. S. hall, under the auspices of the Hustlers" Class. , W. G. Granl E. Qui There will be a Social Evening held Grafton Town Hall on Monday, February 8th, 1937, under the auspices of the Catholic Women's League. Admission 35c. All welcome. The W. M. S. of Old St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Colborne, will hold a Valentine Tea in the S. S. hall, on Tuesday. February 16th, 1937. from 3 to 6 o'clock. Admission 15c. All welcome. The Colborne Men's Club will attend Divine Services in Trinity Anglican Church Sunday evening next. February 7th. Members are requested neet at the Club rooms. Coyle Block, at 6.30 p.m. Afternoon Tea, in aid of Colborno Public Library, will be held at the 3 of Mrs. Robert Snetsiger. King Sltreet West, Colborne, on Wednesday afternoon, February 17th, 1936. A<!-lission 15c. It is respectfully re-qtuested that as many as possfible attend this tea. as funds are urgently :eeded for this wothy cause. . Mc- Trinity Church, Colborne Have Successful Year tario. took up a collect then forwarded a Canad: t order for $11.55. CURLING BONSPEIL Next week, February &th to 13th. the Colborne curling enthusiasts wall hold sway at the community skating rink for their annual bonspell. All interested in curling are invited to join. Fee for the week $1.00. spit." f the fered 1 Jack Seed made i bis examination-Toronto UniversMy cent that inter-MUt of hockey, ie showing on Christmas at ror? DALE-CORN AND PEA ENSILAGE Cash Price ...................................... $1.75 ton Credit Price to 1937 Growers........$2.00 ton CANADIAN CANNERS, LIMITED Cobourg, Ontario "Nancy Anna Brown's Folks" A THREE-ACT PLAY will be presented by the Salem Y. P. U. AT SALEM Tuesday, February 9th, 1937 1937, at 8 p.m. Admission: Adults 25c Children 15c finale; Yale; Valentine Tea Under auspice?, of the Hustlers Sunday School Class will be held in the SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL OF THE UNITED CHURCH, COLBORNE Saturday, Feb. 13th, 1937 Tea Served from 3 to 6 p.m. Admission 15c EVERYONE WELCOME rhe magic s< m 6 18 24 BLUE COAL! THE COLOR IS YOUR INSURANCE OF QUALITY GIVE THIS FINE COAL A TRIAL ! $13.50 per ton, Cash Stove or Nut PROMPT DELIVERY BY OUR OWN TRUCK A share of your patronage solicited ALBERT WALLER PHONE 28 COLBORNE f From the Times-Union, Rochester: The annual vestry meeting Canada is sending gifts to Rochester Trinity Anglican Church Colborm Red Cross Chapter through Al. Sigl.! was held Tuesday evening. February Barnes-Union news caster. From the 2nd. 1937, when all reports showed H. A. Mills family of Picton. Ontario, I a satisfactory and successful year formerly of Rochester, came a Can- ; The Rector. Rev. P. W. A. Roberts, Ik dollar bill, while Jean M. May, reported the attendance at services a Rochester, visiting at Colborne,, g0od average, while the Warden's J were able to report a substantial cash j balance on the year's finances. The j Women's Auxiliary and ether organ-! izations also gave satisfactory re-! ports on the year's acitvities. ! Officers for ensuing year are: r'eop'ie S wai-uVii-- «. ?io^\ >i -Sidesmen--Dr. W. P. Marshall, L. evening, January 28th,! Matthews. S. Sutton, B. Maskell, R. R. Joslin, A. M. Waller, Capt. W. J. Troop, N. Sheldrick. Lay Delegates to Synod--Dr .W. P. Marshall. Alternate--R. R. Joslin Envelope Secretary--A. Hodges. Parish Council--The Rector Church Wardens Lay Delegates A. Hodges Mrs. H. B. Wilson B. Maskell 8. W. Sutton Mrs. W. A. Seed Mrs. L. Matthews V. G. Cornwell Auditors---S. W. Sutton R. R. Joslin Votes of appreciation and thanks for their year's activities ded to the Rector, the Choir, and other organizations of the Church Hustlers S. S. Class Hustler* Sunday School Class wa enjoyed by the members and friend: Thursday 1937, in the form of a skating party. After skating, the party proceeded the home of Miss Willena Keys, where a very enjoyable lunch was ed by the hostess and committee, .iss Keys was presentd with a ring, a small token of appreciation for the good work done by her as Past President of the class. The playing of games, contests and siogting provided entertainment fon the rest of the evening, everyone reporting a good time. COLBORNE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Colborne Branch of the Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. H. A. Grant. Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 9th, 1937. Hostess--Mms. H. A. Grant. Current Events--Mrs. F- Armstrong Convener--Mrs. Chas. Edwards. Topic--"Dentistry," Dr. Robertson. Roll Call--Dos and Don'ts for the Institute. Demonstration--"Spelling Match." Cake--Miss- Doris Grant, Mrs. I R. Goheen, Mrs. Clifford Turney. Sandwiches--■ Mrs. W. A. Moore, Mrs. Goodfellow, Mrs. Kirk. Will the members kindly come pre- --by-- ARNOLD POOLE, Auctioneer Phone 10r23, Castleton Tuesday, February 9th, 1937, at 1 p.m. sharp--Furniture, horses and young cattle, the property of Mr. A. C. Bradley, 1 mile west of Dundonald. Terms cash. Attend Banquet Jersey Cattle Club January Meeting Wicklow-Vernonville Rev. Thos. McKim and Mr. L. Bradford of Colborne, and Mr. F. Chapman of Stoney Point, were in Toronto Monday evening, attending the banquet at the Royal York Hotel, of the Canadian Jersey Cattle Club. The guest of honour was World Champion Brampton Basilua, record butterfat producer of all time, all ages, all classes. It Is reported her! Ladyship was so little Impressed with ! The Wicklow-Vernonville Women's the address of her master, Hon. Dun-' Institute held the regular monthly can Marshall. Minister of Agriculture, meeting in the S. S. Hall of Vernon-she walked out of the meeting when j yille Churc" Wednesday afternoon, he was half through his speech and; January 27th, 1937. Mrs. Hoskln mooed sleepily as she shook the' acted as secretary in the absence of orchids out of her horns. Other guests '■ Mrs. Turk, who was ill. The minutes adorned with bouquets of car-: 0f the November meeting CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. Joseph Harnden wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation of the kindness and sympathy extended in ther sad bereavement. The famly of the late Mrs. Thomas Coffey wish to express their sincere appreciation and thanks for the kind expressions of sympathy extended in their sad bereavement; also for the beautiful floral tributes; and to the Salem firends for their kindness and for flowers. Mr. and Mrs. James Noonan and relatives of the late Mrs. Elizabeth McGuire wish to express their sincere appreciation and thanks to the many kind friends and neighbours for the kndness and sympathy receievd during their recent bereavement; also to all those from the several Churches who assisted with the singing. CLOUSTON, Mrs. Thomas--In Haldimand Township, on Sunday, January nations brought from New Zealand, also the report of the oyster supper: „lgt 1937 Annie shaw. widow of the for the occasion. March 14th, 1937 last day for payment of Cramahe Township 1936 Taxes. I hope no one will force me to put on extra ARNOLD POOLE, Tax Collector. Township of Cramahe .._ gi'ven. " A letter was read from J ■ Thomas _ [ the Hurstwood Branch of the W. I.. ; Intemlont in st. Andrew's Cer Hants, England. I etery, Grafton. I Reports of the Sunshine Committees COCHRANE, Wallace--At Toronl heardL which reported $1.50 to ; General Hospital, on Sunday. Jan. 3 Wallace Cochrane, beloved hi did ad-given by be drawn from treasurer. The subject for the day i and the Family." and a &] dress on this subject was CHURCH NOTES Trinity Church, Colborne Rev. P. W. A. Roberts, Rector Sunday, February 7th, 1937 .00 a.m.--iioly Communion. .00 p.m.--Evensong. Gillespie. Mrs. the convener. Pleasing solos were rendered by lleen Darline tiid Rena Cowey. also a happy little duet was given by these same little girls. Mrs. J, A. Deviney gave her first on the "Care of Clothing Project." which the ladies found in-" helpful. "God Save the tg. Lunch was served. Colbome Baptist Church Rev. W. H. Moore, Pastor --Bible Lecture. IN MFMORIAM RICE--In lovin husband and father. Samuel Rice, w ssed away February 7th. 1935. we could speak to him today tugh with him, in the same old w =ar bis voice--see his smile, ren life to us would be worth wb --Ev band of Lavella Tobey, of 2579B Younge Street. Serv'ce in the chapel of Morley S. Bedford. Eglington Ave.. Wednesday. Feb. 3. Interment in Mi. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. HARNDEN. Mrs. Joseph--At Graf-Sunday, January 24th, 1937. Graham, widow of the late Joseph Harnden, in her 72nd year. Interment in Union Cemetery, Col- LOCKE, George H.--At Wellesley Hospital. Toronto, on Thursday. Jan. 28th. 1937, George H. Locke, M. A., Ph.D., LL.D. (Librarian City of Toronto), beloved husband of Grace Moore Locke, 48 DeLisle Avenue. To- Funeral services on Sa'urday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock <private). Inter-| ment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Me-Jmorial service at the Central Circul-I ating Library- corner of College and embered by St. George Streets, on Saturday after- Wife and Family noon, January 30th. On r On'ai fis'