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Ihe (Jolborta THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 29th, 1937 $2.00 a / "> advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. "Vox Nostrae Schola. Home Improvement Plan e was writ- Attention is directed the Period VertiSement' appe™ * > 1600P TS I ™ J?J!_ 5' J^arding » as the time was writing his plays The Merchant of Ven ten by Shakespeare in period of composition, which lasted from 1594 we noted last week, this when Shakespeare English chronicle "happy" comedies. The" Merchant of Venice is one of the 'happy" dies, although there is sufficient near-tragedy in it to keep the sympathy of the audience on the alert. As the story of the play is well-known, a brief outline is all that is necessary here. Antonio, a merchant of Venice, is asked for a loan by his friend Bassanio. In order to procure the money, Antonio signs a bond promising to pay a pound of flesh to his creditor, Shylock, if the money is not repaid within the specified time. Bassanio has borrowed the money in order to go to Belmont to seek had charge, the hand of Portia. According to the terms of her father's will, Portia is to marry the man who chooses, of three caskets, the one which contains her picture. Bassanio succeeds in this and wins Portia as his bride. In the meantime, the bond has fallen due, and Antonio is unable to pay the money, as his ships have Mrs. Frank Cornwall PERSONAL An old resindent of Salem, Sarah Miss Doreer copy of the booklet giving a list of Improvements for the Home and Farm are all available and may be obtained firom your Local Committee and your Bank. The Chairman and Secretary 0f the Colborne Committee 1 ' Brintnell. Interesting Services City Mission, Colborne House and Contents JXJMING EVENTS paper Ellen Snelgrove, wife of thelale Frank" I is ^sitinTIer If' Mfc7 Si £t =yaXyriiat^hr SKlSs/' * J- w * after an illness of some .months. a i tr t ni, • ... daughter of the late Robert Snelgrove, H' Le ChaPln «f Montreal deceased was 78 years of age. ; C'^t f £ • ?ayS vlsitia& at l-- „ , -lome of her sister Mrs J W Mr Mrs. Cornwall is survived by three C*rl daughters and a son. Mrs. Frank Ven-tress of Belleville, Mrs. J. W. Peacock and Mrs. C. Peacock and Mr. Don Arthur of Salem. The funeral service was held at ceased's late residence on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by her Pastor, the Rev. Roy H. Rickard. Interment . interesting services were held in Salem Cemetery. Sunday, April 25th, 1937, in Colborne The pallbearers were three sons-in-City Mission, when Rev. H. Shantz law, two gandsons-in-law and one of Gormley, Ontario, accompanied by | grandson, Mr. F. Ventress Mr J W the Male Quartette of the same place, Peacock, Mr. C. Peacock, Mr.' C.' Smith, Mr. P. M. Locke, and Mr. A. W. Peacock. Friends from Belleville, Wooler, Campbellford, Smithfield, Brighton and Colborne attended the funeral. Badly Damaged by re j -See advt for Coronation Dinner < page 8. Two inspring messages were given by Rev. Mr. Shantz. The theme of the afternoon was "The Dimensions of God's Love" Tert: John "3:16 and Eph. 3:18. In this message the speaker told of the great love of God in giving his son Jesus Christ to save the world of lost men and women, and how this love reaches to the very depths of sin, and been reported lost at sea. Shylock j gives to whosoever beiieveth in~Him retuses to snow mercy and demands everlasting life his bond, with the intention of killing' Antonio. The case is brought before the Duke of Venice. Antonio has sent word of h; tion to Bassanio, who letter just as he is cli In answer to Portia's questton, Bas-iment seat, when the'books" will oe samo reads her the letter. Then he | opened and account given. He told ^ tt°hrp^!?I,oeptoJ>e with tnt°?io;°f anoth<* book, the Lamb's book of COnSJu1^ her Iife> itt wHich all have the privilege , and Miss _ The subject of the evening hour J "And the Books were Opened." Text: "iv. 20:12. The speaker emphasized s fact that God is keeping an accur-." Ia"16 record of every life and some day (Claiming Portia.! man must stand before God's judg- of having their names written by cepting the salvation which is provided' and offered to all by Jesus Christ. Over Twenty Motorists Fined for Speeding At Magistrate's Campbell's Court in Brighton on Wednesday afternoon, twenty-two convictions of motorists for speeding through Colborne were registered,. Fines of $5.00 and costs averaging $3.00 were imposed. The majority were convicted for speeds over fifty miles and none were driving under forty. The informations were laid by Chief Farrell, who was represented by A. D. Hall, solicitor. Another batch of twenty summonses have been issued for next week's which may be held in Colborne. . a famous lawyer, and the information he gives her, coupled with her own wit, shows her the means to be taken to save Antonio. Accordingly Portia leaves Belmont, . The quartette vev ably rendered »+1. vgUISfd aS \lawyer' appears a number of selections at S At the Venetian court just in time to services save Antonio. j ----------5-- The main story of the play ends this point. The last act is devoted toi,im(, „, , v .....-- -- a light-hearted, poetical bit or fooler ! ,, w 7 «\fnhan°e the happiness, j Hiffn SehoVm™r about a ring which Portia had given f"™^ 6 Ideation #™ way "ent head Bassanio, on his promse that he louTd l t0 y0Uth aDd Wlt_a.Dd galety" never part wth it. Bassanio. however, I : had given it to the "lawyer" who had i Tne derivatives from "sequi" are saved Antonio; and Portia cottfounds | s.equellce' seQ"el, persecute, consecu-him by giving it back to him after] ' ohse1ui«^ sue, suit, sequentially, they have all returned to Belmont consequential, obsequious, execute, A rapid sketch of the plot as this I pursue and esQ'«acious. has been, merely gives the skeleton \ The words this week are derived took these j from the Latin word "cado" (I fall). Rev. P. W. A. Roberts, Rector of Frinity Church, is attending the meeting of the Synod of Toronto Diocese of the Church of England at Toronto this week. Mr. Gordon and Miss Dorothea Mc-;dm went to Toronto on Wednesday *o attend the Camp Franklin ball at he Boulevard Club. Miss Mae Mitchell Dorothy Davidson, ' weekend at their old homes" Oshawa and Hamilton, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Smth and Mr. McDougall, all of 3rockville. visited Mr. and Mrs. G. R Keys on Sunday, on their way iiome from Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Harnden :tnd son Kenneth of Toronto and Mrs. Fletcher, Ruth and Jackie, of Oshawa spent the weekend at the home of nieir brother, Mr. Fred Harnden. New arrival of Dresses in Crepe 3 and Bemberg Sheere, at Corawell's. White's, Trenton, announce a I Coronation Sale, commencing May 1 See advt. on page 8. Two Motorists Miss-Turn At High School Corner cars it the Colborne. One against one of the trees, peeling off considerable bark, the second, who had a tire blow oue managed to get into the yard between Successful Supper The Coronation Supper held by the Woman's Association of Colborne United Church on Tuesday evening ^as well patronized and all enjoyed le good edibles provided. The i~ ~ all was tastefully decorated with Coronation emblems and flags, and the table decorations were also in keeping. The Church orchestra furnished appropriate music during the supper t'our and a good programme followed. Considerable damage resulted en fire broke out in the kitchen c he home of Mr. John G. "Waite, Tci*to St., Colborne, last Friday evs Mr. and Mrs. Waite were visititat a neighbour's at the time, anche alarm was given by a neighbour he brigade responded quickly, butne fire had gained much headway. Cm" icals and water were used and "ch damage was done to the building* contents before the blaze was i,ier control. The kitchen and part one house it adjoined was gutted!ne axe having to be used where thfre got into partitions. The damage to the house was*v" Tile regular meeting of the Conser-ered with insurance," but there as vative Club will be held in the Club only a small coverage on the Rooms, Fowler Block, Colborne, on ~ Thursday evening, May 6th, 1937, at 8 o'clock. Special speakers. The Barber Shops in Colborne will be closed every Wednesday afternoon and evening, starting April 7th, 1937. Coronation Dance in Town Hall, Colborne, Tuesday, May 11. Round and Square Dancing. Good orchestra. tents, which were soaked wit icals and water. Mr. Waite e his loss above the insurance $1200. Considerable improvements been made to the house since' . Waite purchased the property, ld most of the furniture was new. "ne property was formerly owned ^ occupied by the late Thos. Padgi'm- Bon Voyage Mrs. Pennine"1 Red Cross in Action 5 usual, the Red Cross got into action at once in the flood-stricken reas of Western Ontario. In normal tiimes little thought may be given this Wonderful organization, but when tragedy stalks in the land its ministrations command the admiration and he gratitude of all the people. A very pleasant evening was tP* on Friday, April 23rd, 1937. when*6 memher of the Ladies' Auxiliaryaa Colborne Branch of the Can?111 Legion gathered at the home of im" rades Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Pennif011 to bid bon volage to Comrade r®-Pennington, who is going to Enf11^ for the Coronation. The Preside" the Ladies' Auxiliary, Comrade MacGregor presented Mrs. Pennip with a travelling toilet sachet i:: half of the Auxiliary, and in a few1 chosen words wished her a ple»* trip and safe return. Mrs. Pennington expressed ?*cil pleasure on receipt of the gift. i*£ wards an enjoyable social time ipent in games and singing o:1 Comrade Mrs. Pennington saile the S.S. Montcalm on April 28th1' Montreal. j If you. have something to sell at a rice others are willing to pay, a classed advt. inThe Exnress will sell it. COLBORNE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The regular monthly meeting of the Colborne Women's Institute will take place in the Town Hall, Colborne, on Tuesday, May 4th, instead of May li at 2.30 p.m. Hostess--Mrs. S. J. Cox. Convener--'Mrs. R, J. Armstrong. Topic--Planting the Gordeh, Mrs. Roll Call--Name a Spring flower. Demonstration--Exchange of seeds, plants and slips. Cake--Mrs. MacMe, Mrs. Cox. 'Sandwiches--Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. MacGregor. Paper--Mrs. Cook. Sec.-Treask--Mrs. Yarrow. Everyone welcome. -ad' -Tl,^„ISg,ag,lm*^'a41in^; . by chance or without design, to waste away, the doctrine that all things happen by chance, accidental, to harden the surface, a military pupil. The preceding words contain the letters " The following wordis contain without design. 1 adjective mean-id containing the nis artistry appears in our willing suspension of disbelief while we are reading the play. The story itself is improbable; the manner of telling it makes us forget its improbability. from^rvafy^fe^'venfee telreSrt | the leters "cid;" ' a" falling off after of wealth and romance. A play -set .a time (usually applied to trees)-in Venice would lead one to expect! west; that happen: a strange romantic story. Therefore, The last word is a the setting helps us to disregard:the \ mg unexpected; a strangeness of the bond which the j letters cha. "Venetian Shylock suggests and the | Venetian Antonio signs. In Colborne, we have seen lately The beauty of the poetry distracts I Plenty of evidence of the activity of our attention from the strict actual-1 the scrapiron market, in which a ity of events. Shakespeare, by the 1 former citizen of this village played time he wrote The Merchant of an important and profitable part. But Venice had progressed beyond imita- the activity in the junk market gener-tion and was feeling himself master ally has been world wide. It has been of his medium of expression. There is estimated that in the United States greater facility and grace in the ver- in 1936 there was sold $530,000 000 sification of this play than in his pre- worth of junk. Of this amount $2oo.-ceding work, although it does not show 000,000 was the value of 17,000,000 the grandeur and sonority of the later tons of scrap-iron. That prices of this tragedies Some of the most-loved material have advanced recently is passages of poetry come from this obvious since it calculated that in play There are. for instance, the 1935, 15,000,000 tons of scrap-iron lines spoken by Lorenzo, which no sold for $180,000,000. Of the 2,000,000 amount of memorizing can dull. tons of scrap-iron exported the bulk "How sweet the moonlight sleeps went to Great Britain Japan and Italy. A commodity that runs into 11 such a great volume and Colborne City Mission extends a hearty invitation to all to come and hear the youthful preacher evangelist, Lloyd Sider, who is returning to Colborne to have charge of the Mission through the Summer months. Mr. Sider's First .Service Friday, April 30th at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 2nd at 2.30 and 8 p.m. of music "Creep in our ears: sof and the night "Become the touches of '^Sit. Jessica. Look how of heaven **Is thick inland with 1 bright 1 " 'Thei hehold'si ; the s "But his ; "IMP. "Sui-r harmony is in immorta "But whilst this muddy vesture of "Doth grossly close it in, we can And there is Shylock's magnificent . and most skilfully written speech, n}mi] beginning "To bait fish withall -"se which causes the tolerant to sympa- «eir thize and applaudi. The chief means, however, which Shakespeare employs for making us forget the unreality of the story is the naturalness of the characters. Portia, Antonio, Bassanio. the lesser characters, and, most of all, Shylock are portrayed with such art that one studies them as living persons, moving in a real world, not as characters, stiffly pacing an artificial stage. Shakespeare's problem is stated thus by Granville-Barker: Shakespeare chose two incredible stories; he had "so to charge them with humanity that they did not betray belief in the human beings presenting them, yet not so uncompromisingly that the stories themselves became ridiculous." An intensive reading of the play shows just how successful Shakes-ipeare was in solving this problem; and justifies Cranville-Barkef's statement that "The Merchant of Venice is a fairv tale." The magic of the plav. like" that of all good fairy tales, lies- in its power to transport us to a e sounds 1 great sums in money should hardly be stillness j referred to as junk. It deserves a j more respectful title. Scrap steel is reet har-the most valuable k nd of scrap. The stainless steel spike atop of New he floor York's Chrysler building and the trusses that carry the immense Oakland ines of Bay-San Francisco bridge are botn i made of scrap steel. In fact 60 per >rb thou cent of the requirements of the steel industry are supplied by collectors of in angel so-called junk. Unsightly dumps may accumulate here and there for a time, mmortal Bi t it is not waste material. It is in reality precious metal that will be sture of eventually collected and sold for regeneration into new shining stuff, we can- It is not worth very much per pound but on the other hand it is likely to netain its value longer than some stocks that at a rumor may r fall precipitously carrying wners to affluence or poverty, safe investment stick to junk. Answers to last week's questions: 1. Mandalay is in Burma. 2. Waterloo was fought in 1815. 3. A spa is a mineral spring or a place where there are mineral springs 4. A Gretna Green marriage is a run-away marriage. For next week: 1. Who was Joseph Smith? 2. Is the copperhead snake poion- 3. What is philately? 4. What does daisy mean ? 5. Two trains on a single track are 65 miles apart, running to meet each other, one at 35 miles per hour, one at 30 miles. A fly travelling at 43 miles per hour flies from the engine of one train to meet the engine or the other train and then flies to meet the other train and so on. How far does the fly fly before being crushed by the two engines meeting head-on? FREE! FREE! Our Annual Spring Special One 14 Pint Utilac highest grade four-hour enamel -- and -- ONE RUBBER-SET BRUSH 55c Value -- Both for 25c or FREE BRUSH with larger can of UTILAC This is a four-hour drying enamel suitable for all furniture, woodwork and floors. Remember, this is MOORE'S PAINT--The Best Money Can Buy--Always the Best Superior Paint Due to our large sale of Superior Paint last season, we have made arrangements with the Company whereby we can sell 1 qt. Superior Paint for 59c REYNOLDS & KEATING Phone 49 Victoria Square Colborne Subscriptions taken at the Express Printing Office for all the Leading Newspaper* and Magazines at Club Rates Huge Entry in Music Fesfa^ Secretary A. A. Martin, Brighton, has received 294 entries tor the first 'Svrthumberland bounty Music -ti. ClvBhicbn wffich the heaviest entry appears includes Girls' Solo (under 12 years) with 53 entries; Girls' Solo (under 16 years) 42 entries; Piano Solo (under 15 years) 27 entries, and Boys' Solo (under 11 years) 26 en-There are also 17 adult solo entries in 4 classes. Four Rural Church Choirs and 7 entries in the Instrumental classes. All classes are well filled with the exception of Urban Church Choirs. In all probability elimination contests will have to be held in the three or four classes where the heaviest CORONATION DAY COMMITTEE Reev--W. S. Troop Ministerial--Rev. P. W. Roberts Legion Auxiliary---Mrs. p. Hodges Council--Fred Spence School Board--C. L. Keating Colborne Legion--Chas. Bugg Horticultural Society--Jtftn Bell Women's Institute--Mrs. b. Yarrow High School--F. W. C. Mcutcheon. Public School--A. G. Cra^nell. The programme proposed for the Coronation Day Celebration ?n Colborne, May 12th. 1937, as outne(j Dv the Commute, is as follows: 9.00 a.m.--iSchool children tt ti trees in school yards. to plant Paint Up -- Clean Up A liberal use of paint alone would make a transformation in Colborne, it is to be hoped that every citizen who can possibly afford the expenditure, will brighten up his residence and business place this spring. ■iSee advertisement of paint dealers in this paper. CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS Time Table Effective Sunday, April 24th, 1937 Westward Trains: ). 19--3.54 a. Daily. Except Saturday and Sunday. Sunday only. 9.30 a.m.--Local Ministers, Ckkucil, School Board. Municipal Offers. U.llH.I'C!, ~-<> I».i-<" ;i t aWTl . and march in procession to Victoria Park, where a short service will be held. Following the service trees will be planted in the Park by representatives of Council, Legion, Wbmen's Institute, and Menjs Club. After which procession to reform and march to Trinity Anglican Church for -service at 10.30. Following the service trees from the Royal Forest in England! will be planted in the churchyard. 8.00 p.m.--Community concert in the Town Hall, with local talent and community singing, etc. Admission free. The committee is to meet Tuesday evening, May 4th, to complete arrangements. Every child taking part in the parade will be presented with a Union Jack and souvenir button, gifts of the School Board. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Waite wish to express to neighbours and friends their sincere thanks and appreciation for help in putting out 'he fire in their home on Friday night, April 23. Also to the Fire Department for their prompt and efficient service, and to everybody for their kindness and thoughtfulness since the near disast- I, Mrs. Pennington wish to thank No. 109--6.57 p.m. Sunday only. my comTades of the Ladies' Auxiliary Eastward Trains: from the bottom of my heart for the -11.35 a.m. Daily. kind and very much appreciated use- 10-- 3.52 p.m. Except Saturday I ful gift they presented to me on Fri-and Sunday j day night last, at my home, previous No 110-- 2.52 p.m. Saturday only. BRING HOME THE BACON! Come to the EUCHRE PARTY --.in -- Trinity Church Parish Hall -- on -- FRIDAY EVENING April 30th, 1937 at 8 o'clock Admission -- Only 10c PAINTERS -- Get our price on White Lead Donaghy's Colborne to leaving for a well earned holiday. Thanking you all again, so "Au Re-voir," but not "good-bye." "Blest be the Tie That Binds." METCALF--In Cramahe, on Monday, April 26th, 1937, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Metcalf, a son. DEATHS CRAIG, William Frederick -- In Brighton, on Friday, April 23, 1937, William Frederick Craig, in his 65th year. Interment in Woods Cemetery. SPRAGGE, John Walter --At Co-bourg, on Friday, April 23, 1937, John Walter, son of the late Canon and Mrs. A. W. Slpraglge, in h|is 52nd year. Interment in Cobourg. CORNWALL, Mrs. Sarah Ellen--In Cramahe Township, on Sunday, April 25th, 1937, Sarah Ellen Snelgrove, beloved wife of the late Frank Cornwall, aged 78 years. Interment in Salem Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM TURPI N-- In lov'ng memory of Pearl Eileen, the darling daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Turpin, C.N.R.. Salem, who fell asleep in Jesus April 30th, 1919. "Safe in the Aims of Jesus." --Father and Mother. Sisters and Brothers.