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She Mbn THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 6th, 1937 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. "Vox Nostrae Scholae" Much has been written and much will yet be written about the Coronation, and yet the subject is one that can not be disregarded in our column. The occasion is one that affects millions in the British Empire itself, and, in this modern era of close international relations, millions In the countries outside of the Empire. Great preparations have been made for bringing the glory of the ceremony to all parts of the world. Elaborate radio systems have been set up, and facilities for transmitting pictures have been developed to a high degree of efficiency. The events of the day itself being rehearsed with the utmost < The most minute details of all parts of the ceremony are being considered and timed exactly, in order that there may be no interference with smooth performance of the necessary formalities. Large sums of money spent by both the gov< the private citizens of the Empii Great Britain is putting on a gala appearance, and visitors from all parts of the world are travelling to London, anxious to be present at one of the most magnificent spectacles modern times can afford. The Coronation, however, is much more than a show, miuch more than something to he seen and heard.and forgotten. At its simplest, the Coronation is the crowning of the King; and in reading the accounts of how many radio stations will carry the descrip-of the procession, and of how Home Improvement Plan Attention is directed to the advertisement, appearing in this paper on page 5, regarding the Home Improvement Plan. Full information and a copy of the booklet giving a list of Improvements for the Home and Farm are all available and may be obtained from your Local Committee and your Bank. The Chairman and Secretary of the Colborne Committee is Mr. F. M. Brintnell. Annual Business Meeting of Wicklow-Vernonville Women's Institute being "Lakeview" W. I., Cramahe The first regular meeting of oui newly-formec "Institute" was held or , Thursday, April 29th, 1937, with eight members present, the small number J owing to a funeral in the vicinity. Martin was again our hostess | and Mrs. Honey acted as Chairman. The Institute Ode served as our • opening song. Although this was new to most of us we learned it very quickly from our new son? sheets. ! We repeated the Lord's Prayer to- The business hour followed. During the Roll Call flower slips and seeds were exchanged. The minutes of the 11 last meeting were read and adopted. After a short discussion, it was decided that each member bring little articles of clothing to be distributed among the poor of the district. Mrs. Martin gave an intere ting talk m Flowers, and Mrs. Dow^ ng rend-1 ered a solo very beautiful! . Both ■ of these items were very much ap-. predated. ..j sang "Home Sweet Home" be-mamy thousands of dollars are being1 fore we began to arrange our next £pent to outfit the peers of the realm, i programme to be held in honour of we are in danger of forgetting that the Mothers of the district. It will be j&ct. The Kin,,: is mortal, and in him-, at Mrs. John Martin's home on Wed-*elf has no greater sanctity than any ; nesday, May 26th (rather than May But when he 27th because of an Institute meeting - becomes the to be held at Hastings on that date) symbol of the Empire. The crowned King becomes the centre on which converges the loyalty of the British countries. Behind all the pomp and ceremony .of the Coronation lies, this idea. The King is taking up a hereditary duty that is not an easy one to bear. Being a symbol is no enviable task. It is a matter for thanksgiving that the ' Coronation on .May 12th marks the -v- \xr r\ j acceptance of. and acquiescence in Youn& Woman Drowned (bearing that burden, by our -espected King, George VI. We closed our programme by sing-ng God Save the King. Our luncheon vas served "family style" and every->ne enjoyed our social hour. Everyone is most cordially invited o attend these meetings and we vould like to see a numiber of Moth rs present at our next meeting. Man Escapes When Car Goes Into Trent Canal npbellford. May 2, 1937.--Miss as drowned and agveed times high days or holy jOi! the fire-bell and efficient re-village for a ft but the fire ontinuous ser- s continuous. Congratulations to Tom Griffis, who Jia- been awarded an $1100 scholarship to enable him to continue his studies at Cornell University next year. Tom was a very brilliant graduate of the Colborne High Sshool. Donald Quin week after a four weeks. William Gummer :s home from th Queen's Univers.t:", awaiting the re-1 suits nf the examinations. af the Macassa Jtio control, left the road and plunged into the Trent Canal just south of this town early Saturday evening. The accident was witnessed from the opposite shore by Mrs. Robert Fox, who raised the alarm, bringing the Fire Department, canal men ana Hydro employees to the scene. N'ot waiting to remove his clothing, Walter Lowe located the- car upside down in nine feet of water. Buster Fraser and Fred Pettifer also dived repeatedly in a gallant effort to effect a rescue but the icy water and swift current gave them no chance. After an hour's work the car was hauled to shallow .water, with the aid of block and tackle. The body was taken to Bennett's Undertaking Parlours to be prepared for burial and later removed to her parents" home in Orangeville. Coroner E. A. Stuart has ordered an Miss Watt, who was a former school teacher, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Watt and besides her parents is survived by one brother, Don. Since last September Miss Watt ias been employed as saleslady by :he Aber Knit Manufacturing Company here, of which Mr. Abernethy s proprietor. The couple were return-ns to Campbellford after a business ;rip. The tragedy marks the first The April meeting of the Wicklow-Vernonville Women's Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon. April 28th, 1937. This was the yearly business gathering. The meeting opened in the usual manner with the President, Mrs. W. Calder in the chair. Reports from the different departs ments wi .re heard. The t Mrs. Fiske reported a balance of $11.51 on hand, Mrs. Turk, retary, gave a resume of the year's1 work which showed an encouraging and profitable year. There were 32 pail members and 10 regular meetings were held. Mrs. Calder explained the different courses available to the Branch through the Department. The members decided on the Speaker's service for first choice, and Social Leader course for second choice. Just at this juncture, Mrs. Jas. A. Deviney, Local Leader, gave lesson No. 3, "Care and Repair.of Clothing." Two more remaining lessons will be given next month. Next followed the election of officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Chas. Rutherford, B.A., a former President, took the chair and ably conducted the election which resulted Mrs. W. Calder was unanimously re-elected President. 1st Vice--Mrs. W. Hoskin jr. 2nd Vice--Mrs. W. S. Gillespie. Secretary--Mrs. C. B. Turk. Treasurer--Mrs. H. Fiske. Dist. Director--Mrs. F. Kernaghan. Press Reporter--Mrs, J. Deviney. Representatives to District Anmaul at Harwood--Mrs. W. S. Gillespi audi Mrs. C. B. Turk. Space does not permit further r< port.A full report will be found o: printed programmes, which will be distributed later. The meeting closed sumptuous lunch. Colborne Water Pure bacteriological report from the Ontario Department of Health on six amples collected from the Colborne Water Works System--at the two supply springs and different locations bout the village--classifies all the samples Grade "A"--that is "Examin-failed to show colon bacilli In all portions tested." These samples weca. collected on April ?sth anrWhe ■* I ■ 1 Cobourg Post--Judge and Mrs. F. M. Field have returned to town for the summer. Miss Annie Young has returned home, after spending the winter months with friends in Picton. Mr. M. Beecroft, B.A., was called to Belgrade to attend the funeral on Wednesday of his grandmother. Mrs. MoGee. C. W. V. McCutcheon of To-spent the weekend with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. C. jOutcheon. Mr. James Murphy, son of -M Murphy, left on Monday for Mary's. Ont., where he has accepted a position. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Eddy of Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs. Robert Harvey, before sailing for a two-month tour to Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bestwiek of Ormsby and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bestwick of Sunderland spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith, Toronto, who just recently returned from spending the winter in Florida, spent a few days in Colborne with Mrs. Smith's mother, Mrs. S. Nelson. Mr. D. L. Smythe, chief engineer of the Car Ferry, Mrs. Smythe and family, of Cobourg, Mr. and Mrs. Mac-donald and son of Toronto spent Sunday with Capt. and Mrs. C Redfearn. Mr. Tom Griffis was visiting grandmother, Mrs. James Thomas, for a few days before going to Kirkland Lake for the summer. He will re eeive his M.A. in June from the University of Toronto and in the fall Will attend Cornell University, where lie has been awarded a scholarship valued at $1100.00. interesting Pictures Shown at Men's Club Club i The Trillium Grandiflorujn Ontario now has a legal floral emblem. The Provincial Legislature, no doubt a little tired of the discouraging business that government seems to be these days, took time out recently to approve the trillium grandi-florum. There seems to have been little, if any. opposition to the trillium. which was recommended by 80.000 members of the Ontario Horticultural Society. Reduced Fares for the CORONATION Between all points in Canada and to certain destinations in the Uuited States FARE AND ONE-QUARTER for the round trip the this j | ? Gordon j Tickets good going any time Tuesday. May 11th, until 2.00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 1937 Return Limit to leave destination not later than midnight Thursday, May 13, 1937 The words derived from 'cado" are season. Provincial const cadence, case, casual, chance, decay, Campbell is investigating, deciduous, Occident, casualism, accl- Abernethy was taken to Cobourg by dent, occasional. easeharden and sergeant Harry Thompson of the cadet. ■ Provincial Police, Belleville, and Con- The words this week are derived stable Gordon Campbell, Campbellford. from "seribo" (I write) and each one He appeared briefly before Leslie contains the letters "scri." The Wilson, Justice of the Peace, and was meanings:-- a writer, tq give an ac-| remanded to May 10, charged with count of; certificate; type in the manslaughter. He has retained Hon. form of written letters; one who is G. N. Gordon to defend him. enlisted by compulsion; sacred writ--- ing; a part added to a writing; to direct; an order; one who draws contracts; to write carelessly; a writing; difficult to descr/be; to write a copy of; to consent to; to record NADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS 5 to death. Answers to last week's questions: 1. Joseph Smith was the founder of Mormonism. 2. The copperhead is. poisonous. 3. Philately is the study of postage stamps. 4. Daisy means day's eye. 5. The trains take an hour to meet end in that hour the fly goes 43 miles. For next week: 1. For what is Kimberley noted? 2. What is coral? 3. What is a rupee? 4. How many masts has a brig? - Mr. Ernest Poole tells this story: "Down south a baby fell into a well hole 80 feet deep and only 14 inches across. A colored boy named Plato so tiny he could fit in the hole, volunteered to go down on the end of le Table Effective Sundi April 24th, 1937 the act oflWestward Trains: 19--3.54 a. 9--6.35 p. No. 109--6.57 p.m Eastward Trains: No. 14--11.35 a.i No. 10-- 3.52 p.n No 110-- 2.52 p.n Daily. Except Saturday and Sunday. Sunday only. . Daily. Except Saturday and Sunday Saturday only. a rope. With bare feet and hands he wormed his way. sharp rocks cutting his face and nearly putting out his eyes. He grabbed the baby by the shirt, but half way up the shirt tore and the child dropped down again. At the top Plato wiped the blood from his face and offered to go down head first so he could "grab her good." 'Shaking with chill, with blood pouring from his nose and numerous cuts, he brought back the baby. When told he deserved a medal, he grinned and said: "All Ah wants is a pair Minimum Special Fare - 25c For fares and information ask any Railway Ticket Agent Canadian Pacific uteresting instructive evening joyed at the Colborne Men's >oms. Monday, May 3rd, 1937, hen the members and their ladies ere entertained by moving pictures pf places of interest and the natives op different countries, taken by Mr. Albert Smith of Toronto, while he Mrs. Smith enjoyed a cruise ajound the world on the S.S. Empress Britain. The pictures were explain-in an interesting manner by Mr. lith who also exhibited two reels mvum. ■ prospectfff trip :" Coronation Day Ceremonies at Colborne The ceremonies arranged for Coronation Day, Wednesday, May 12th,1937, are as follows: 9.30 a.m.---Local Ministers, Council, School Board, Municipal Officers, Men's Club, Legion, Auxiliary, Women's Institute, and School children to meet at Town Hall and march in procession to Victoria Park, where the programme will be as folplws: Singing--"O Canada." Breaking of the Union Jack. Planting of trees by the various. organizations. Address by Reeve Troop. Singing--"Coronation Song." Singing--'God Save the King." After which the procesion will reform and march to Trinity Chnrch, where a Coronation Service will commence at 10.30. 00 p.m.--Entertainment in t Town Hallv In charge of Legion. The King's Coronation In all Colborne Churches special sevices will be held in keeping with the memorable event on May 12th, when The King will be crowned in The Mother Church of The Empire. Te following is the list with times of service on Sunday, May 9th: Presbyterian--11 a.m. United--7 p.m. Baptist--3 p.m. Anglican-- 9 and 11 a.m.. 7 A request has gone forth from the headquarters of all denominations that the occasion be celebrated with thanksgiving for the blessings the British Empire enjoys, and with prayer for both Ruler and People that peace and happiness may prevail in days to come. No doubt most British people will hear the Corona-Ceremonies on the day itself, it is hoped that all will meet for thanksgiving and prayer on the Sunday before. A King Goes By A King goes by-- And all the world pays homage. From lands afar, come men of high degree, Proudly they come, at thy call, our mother, To share this solemn, yet joyous day with thee. A King goes by-- Within the Sacred Abbey An Empire gathers -- happy voices sing. All heads are bowed--from the loved Queen Mother Down to the humblest that shall call him King. 'Tis England's King-- We of the proudest Empire Glory to-day in the land that gave birth, Proud of her annals, her army, and her navy, Her hard won, matchless place upon the earth. "God Save the King"^ In far off tiny hamlets Folk songs are heard and dancing feet hold sway, Pledges are toasted o'er many a bub- buling Tankard, All hearts are glad 'tis England's crowning day. "God Save the King"-- Sunset--the day is o'er. In "Her Dominions far beyond t'aa sea," We, too, have pledged our honour and allegiance To King and country and our Liberty,. --Nora Silke. COMING EVENTS Coronation Dance in Town Hall, Colborne, Tuesday, May 11. Round nd Square Dancing. Good orchestra. 5 and the lorttiern itario, miles beyond the mining cilstircts now being developed tubes of moose in th< landing of five-pound higb? spots of these pictures, whin thje rushing waters of the rivers am •y interesting. At the close refreshments were serve! and a social half hour enjoyed. fhen England Crowns the Sixth George, ana Queen Elizazbeth."--See "lustrations and descriptions on the 7th page of this issue. _ Coronation Service, May 9th At Trinity (Anglican) Church, the special form of Service will be used j at the Evening Service that has been ^ ' issued by the Archbishop of Canter-! The regular meeting of the Conser- bury for general use all over the vatlve CIub wl11 be heId in tne Club British Empire. It will contain special £°oms- Fo^er Block. Colborne, on and ! Thurs ever, those unchanging illuminators, the sun and the moon, have no regard for the twisting back and forward clocks here and there. MARRIAGES ROBSON - WOLFRAIM --The riage of Dora Eleanor, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wolfraim of Castleton, and Irvin John Robson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Robson of Toronto, was solemnized at Toronto.on March 27th, 1937. LANG-EVELY -- At the Baptist Farsonage. Colborne, by the Rev. W. H. Moore, on Monday, May 3rd, 1937, Olga Maude Evely, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Evely, Colborne, and Arthur Frederick Lang of St. Thomas, Ontario. MURNEY-EVELY--At the Hilton Farsonage, on Saturday evening, May 1st, 1)987, at 7.30. Mr. Clarence Murn-ey and Miss Mildred Evely were united in marriage by the Rev. A. Armstrong, Pastor of the United Churches of Hilton Circuit. The bride was attended by her sister, Mi sis Maud Evely, while Arthur Lang of St. Thomas assisted the groom. Coronation Dinner Sponsored by Trinity Church Ladies'Aid TOWN HALL, COLBORNE Tuesday, May 11th, 1937 Dinner Served from 5.30 ALL WELCOME Admission 25c Round and Square Dancing from 9 o'clock GOOD ORCHESTRA Subscriptions taken at the Expi'ess Printing Office for all the Leading Newspaper* and iMagazines at Club Rates will take plac i Players Defeat Colborne Brighton Badminton Club played their last tournament for the season Monday night when they visited the r.ing four of the seven sets played. Winners of the first two games in the set *were conceded the winners and results were as follows: Mixed doubles, Dorothy Warren and Mark Scanlon of Brighton won from Miss Grant and Douglas Farrell, Colborm Rose Strong and Maynard Johnso Brighton, lost to Esther McGlennon and Eric Cowie, Colborne; Evelyn Johnson and Harold Craig. Brighton, took the set from Mrs. A. Davis and Fred Griffis. Colborne. Ladies' doubles, Lorna Hubble and Dorothy Hennessey, Brighton, won from Mrs. A. Minaker and Mrs. Blucher, Colborne; Marie Sluggett and Ruby McCracken, Brighton, lost to Miss Davidson and Esther McGlennon, Colborne. Men's doubles, Geo. Brown. Geo. Thompson. Brighton, won from F. Blucher and J. Rimmington. Colborne; Jack Russell and Elwood Armstrong, Brighton, lost the final set to Eric Cowie and Douglas Farrell, Colborne. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the playng and a par ticularly enjoyable social time waJ indulged in by the players by way o marking their last event of tha nature this season. ) The Annual Meeting of the Children's Aid Society of Northumberland and Durham will be held in the Public Library. Port Hope, on Thursdav, May 6th, 1937, at 3.00 p.m. Daylight Saving Time. Guest speaker will be Mr. Ralph Hubbs, Picton, Ont., Secretary Assocation of Children's Aid Societies of the Province of Ontario. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested in child welfare. a29 BRING HOME THE BACON Come to the EUCHRE PARTY --.in -- Trinity Church Parish Hall -- on -- FRIDAY EVENING May 7th, 1937 at 8 o'clock Admission -- Only 10c PAINTERS- Get our price on White Lead Donaghy's Colborne PLAY AT GRAFTON A Comedy entitled, "The Time < His Life," will be presented in & Grafton Town Hall on Friday e May 14th. 1937. by the members of the Dramatic Club of St. Mary's Parish, Grafton. A pleasant time is assured to all who will come. Admission 35c. Curtain at 8.16. m6-13x Coronation Day. Wednesday, May 12th, 1937. being a statutory holiday, Colborne Post Office will be open for delivery of mails from 10.00 a.m. till 12.00 noon. Outgoing mails dispatched at the usual hours. Rural mails delivered and collected as usual. No holiday for the rural mail couriers. O. A. Langley, K.C., of Peterboro, Senior Magistrate for this district, has appointed Wednesday mornings at 10.30 o'clock--commencing May 19 ---for sittings of Magistrate's Courts at Colborne. W. A. F. Campbell, K.C.. of Port Hope will preside at these sittings. Hitherto all cases entered with F. M. Brintnell, J.P., at Colborne. have been tried at Brighton, making it inconvenient for litigants and witnesses in many cases, especially when partes are willing to settle. The observance of Coronation Day throughout the Empire on Wednesday, May 12th, will include celebrations at important points across Canada and to facilitate economical travel for this occasion the railways of Can-la will place in effect reduced fares. These fares will consist of single fare and one-quarter for the round trip, and will be good going during the period from and including Tuesday, May 11 up to 2 p.m. of Wednesday, May 12. The return movement be good to leave destination any ud to midnight of Thursday. May 13th. • Shops in Colborne i ;ry Wednesday afterni starting April 7th, If