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le VA>PJ THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 1937 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. The Late William B. Wright Young People's Rally Draws Large Attendance -, i Wm. B. Wright, a life-long resident The Annual Young People's Rally ! of Craimahe, passed peacefully away of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ | at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. Church, Ontario Conference, was held j E- Fiddlok, Sharon neighbourhood, in the Mission Church, Colborne, on ! Cramahe Township, Saturday, Oct. 2, Thanksgiving Day, October 1)1, 1937, | 1937, in his 70th year. Though he had The Mission was well filled, with j heen in poor health for some years, groups present from Aylmer, Vine- 1 his death was sudden and quite un-land, Hespeler, New Dundee, Kitchen-1 expected and a shock to his relatives or, Zephyr, Gormley, Stouffville, Mark, j end friends. Mr. Wright was a saic-bam, Toronto and other points. A ' cessful farmer and by industry and numiber of ministers were present, I economy became well-to-do and own-including Rev. M. Bricker, Toronto, er of considerable property. For six-and Rev. S. S. Shantz, Kitchener, 1 teen years he was a reliable mail Presiding Elders of the Conference. \ carrier of dally mail from Colborne Rev. H. Shantz, Gormley, was Chair- j to Dundonald, not allowing bitter man of the Rally. i storm's to prevent his daily trips. Young People from Toronto East, | After residing on his farm at Dundon-and Toronto West Societies had I ald for fifteen >ears he m°ved to charge of the morning session; while Colb-rno, where he continued to live the afternoon programme was sup- ' unth the death of his wife four years plied by the Markham and Gormley j aS°- In politics, Mr. Wright was a Societies. The following were among ! staunch Liberal; in religion, United the topics dealt with by the essayists ! 'Church. He_ is survived by and speakers: "What is a Christian?" "The Young People's Greatest Need. "The Present Dtay Challenge j son, Ross, and a daughter, Mrs. F. C. I McDonald (Nellie) both of Dundonald. i younger daughter. Mrs1. W. Fid- PERSONAL I dick (Mildred) with whom he resided; I also by eight grandchildren., a broth-' , John F. Wrght, and sister, Mrs. Christian Youth." "Thanksgiving. Rev. H. Shantz. Gormley, preached an evangelistic sermon in the evening . service. Special singing in the form | John Mitchell (Lucy), now both of a Solo, Duet, Quartette and Chorus | Colborne. nmmibers added interest to the day' programme. The weather was ideal, which ei abled many of the visitors to ea their basket lunches in the park. Hot drinks were provided by the. local congregation. The Rally was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. " . Sider, and his people believe i etetry. The bearers were Messrs. Broomfield, C. N. Dudley, Garnet His funeral was largely attended, i many coming from a distance, Brigh-I ton, Colborne, Dundonald, Warkworth, Stirling. Hoard's Landing, Cordova . and other places. There were many floral tributes. His Pastor, Rev._ . Armstrong spoke words of comfort j to the many bereaved ones; and six j of his old neighbours' carried him to day will prove to be a* consi'd Arable ^^U^^ * Cem" asset to the Mission, which was open- ed early this year. i Mutton, I Hinman M. Royal Arch Masons A special convocation of Excelsior Chapter. No. 45, R.A.M., was held on Monday evening, October 4th, 1937, : the Grand Superintendent Donald Goodfellow Wins Foal Club Competition The annual Foal Club competition of Ontario District, in the person of which attracted so much attention at Rt. Ex. Oomp. M. E. Smith of Wlark-. Campbellford Fair was won by Don-worth, on his official visit. The M.M. ai<j Goodfellow, 18 year old son of Degree was exemplified by the offi- Grant Goodfellow. Codrington, Mur-cers of Excelsior Chapter and recelv- ray Meiklejohn. Seymour East, who ed very favourable comment from the won the competition last year, was Official Representative of Grand second and Morley Bennett Camp-Chapter. | bellford. stood third. Following the work a very pleasant, The club this year consisted of ind profitable hour was spent in the j twenty members between the ages of supervision of j 16 and ,2,1, twelve of whom exhibited banquet hall under the s . Comp. A. G. Cracknell, Z, toast-master. The following toasts were j honoured: The King and Craft. The Grand Chapter, proposed by j Ex. Comip. A. Wolfraim, and respond-) ed to by Rt. Ex. Comp. M. E. Smith in a splendid address. The Visitors, proposed by Ex. Comp. W. R. Baxter, and responded to by j visiting Comps, from Warkyorth and Cobourg. Junior Warden's Toast, Ex. Coimip. MacGregor. a Is at Oampbellford Fair. Havelock Masonic Hall Dedication. Octobei 18 Toronto Moiapsts Hurt ~ Two Toronto motorists, John Hack-iew and Leslie Myers, were admitted 0 Cobourg Hospital Tuesday after an accident at the Hancock corner, No. 1 highway, just west of Colborne, vhere the car skidded into the guard •alls. Hacknew suffered an injury to ms spine, the extent of which has tot been determined, but Myers was >nly shaken up. A truck carried the lamaged oar to Toronto,. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Latimer Sunday at Tweed. Mr. Norman Crandell of Toront spent the weekend with Colborn e f i iends. Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Garfat and fan ily spent the weekend with friends Woodstock. Mr. Jack Seed, who is attendin g Toronto University, spent the holida at. his home here. Mir. James Coyle of Toronto spen t the weekend with his grandparent:; Mr. and Mrs. J. Coyle. Mr. and Mrs. G. Russell and famil, [ of Toronto spent the weekend wit Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lane and youn j daughter, Leon©, sipent the holida| | with his parents at Newtonville. 1 | Miss Jean Snelgrove spent 1 weekend and holiday at the home her sister, Mrs. O'Malley, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cowie a family of Brockville spent the we with her father, Oapt. H. Redfeari] Mrs. S. H. Scripture and Mrs. Blaokall and son, James, have re turned to Toronto, after spending th summer months at Colhorne. Prinicpal Cracknell and staff Colborne Public School--IMr. B. Roberts, Misses E. MoGlennon and Nelson--attended a joint conventioi last week at Belleville of teacher* from Northumberland, Prince Edwart and Hastings Counties. Yesterdaj they attended a gathering of North umberland teachers at Hastings where a, representative from the On tario Department of Education plained the several subjects recentli added to the P. S. curriculum. Mrs. Nomina Redfearn of Toronto spent the weekend with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. John McCracken spent the weekend with relatives at Grims- The chicken dinner held at Salen United' Church hall on Tuesday even ng was well attended and all enjoyec he good eats provided. Proceed? imounted to a little over $100. Harvest Festival Services -- at -- Trinity Anglican Church Colborne Friday, Oct. 15th--8 p.m.-- Evensong--Belleville Chior PTjrarhfr: Revr-8^ Sunday, Oct. 17th-- 8 a.m.---Holy Communion ] 1 a.m.--Holy Communion,] with sermon--Rector. 7 p.m.--Evensong -- Rev. N. H. Taylor, Trinity College School, Port Hope A Cordial Welcome to All, Monday, October 18. 1937. will be a red letter day in the annals of Havelock Lodge, A.F. & AjM.. No. 43i5, it being the occasion of an Especial Communication of Grand Lodge there for the purpose of Dedicating j the new Lodge Rooms in the Masonic j Temple. Deputy Grand Master, M.W. | Bro. J. A. Dobtoie, will conduct the i elaborate ceremony, and many illus-trous brethren from Toronto ana other points will take part in tne j dedication. After the ceremony a hot dinner will be served in the town hall by the ladies of St. John's Parish 1 Guild. St. Andrew's Churcl VERNONVILLE Wicklow Y. P. U. On Friday evening. October 8th, 1937, Wicklow Young People held a rieetlng. The lessons of the last Sunday School quarter were reviewed, after which the organization of the League was as follows: President--William Wildey. Vice Presidens-- 1-- Jennie Warner 2-- Leone Jackson 3-- Dorothy Knight 4-- Gordon Locke Secretary--'Azetta Blodgett Treasurer--Juno Fiske Organist--Juno Fisfee 75th Year Anniversary Services hy. Mr. Ed. Parker of Toronto spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Goulding. Miss Verna Taylor of Toronto spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Taylor. IMr. and Mrs. R. M. Bresee and Mr. and Mrs. R. Blackwood spent the weekend at Athens. Miss P. Goulding of Toronto spent Thanksgiving with her parents, and Mrs. J. H. Goulding. Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Brown of Toronto spent the weekend with his pa: ents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Harnden an^. son, Kenneth, spent the weekend at the home of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harnden. .d Mrs. H. A. Snetsinger and daughter, Joan of Toronto spent the the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Snetsinger. Mr. Ziba Harnden of Colborne has been seriously ill of sciatica and pneu-ir.onia during the week at the Cobourg General Hospital. His many friends-wish for his speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wicks, Mr. Bus-sell Wicks, and Miss Gladys Colbray of Oshawa spent the weekend and 'i.oliday with Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Turpin. Wtm. Fowler, has returned f-om Engla'nd, where he took special course at King's College, London, and intends to finish his M.A. at Toronto Unive/sity. Mr. Tom Griffis has been visiting his grandmother, Mrs. James Thomas for a few days before going nell University, where he will be doing postgraduate work. Mrs. H. Non-way of Paris, France, who has beben spending a week with her sister. Mrs. J. H. Goulding, left for Brookline, Mass., and other points, returning to France in the Spring. nd Mrs. G. Earl and family of Pittsford, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. D. and son of Oshawa; Miss Jennie of Toronto, and Mr. Earl Ives of Pembroke spent the weekend with Mr. Geo. C. Ives. dr. and Mrs. C. A. Post have been Buffalo, N.Y., during the week, to 1th their son, Mr. Jay Post, who j t an appendix operation In tliei'p_^on Tuesday, "ecovery. "*isne jaomhe home of Mrs. Murphy for Thanksgiving were Hon. Thos. G. Murphy and family of Ottawa, Dr. G. H. Gerow, Superintendent of Wfestport Sanitarium, Westport, Conn., US.A., and Mr. Wm. Gummer of Queen's University. Kingston. The Sflth birthday of Mrs. Alex. Rutherford (nee Jennie MacKenzie) was celebrated by a gathering of her family at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Carruthers, Bowmanville, on Saturday, October 9th, 1937, when all the members of her family were present, viz., Mr. and Mrs. G. Andrew Rutherford of Calgary, Alta., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carruthers of Bowmanville, Mr. and Mrs. Mackenzie Rutherford of Colborne, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rutherford of Lakeport, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Rutherford of Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rutherford of Oolborne, together with :ixteen grandchildren; also her slst-», Miss W. S. MacKenzie of Colborne. A nuimlber of other relatives and friends were also present to extend congratulations and good wishes, very happy afternoon and events spent. Teal--Dayman A wedding of local interest took 1 lace in the United Church Parson-, age, Colborne, on Saturday afternoon, October 9th, 1937, at 1.30, the Rev. Roy H. Rickard conducting the ceremony, when Helen Orpha, second daughter of Mrs. S. Dayman and the late Samuel Dayman became the bride of Russell Wilfred, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Teal, both of Colborne. The bride's attire was of Royal blue crepe with navy accessories. She was attended by her sister, Miss Dorothy Dayman of Omemee, wearing navy sheer. Mr. Ross Teal, brother of the groom, acted a,s best man. ' The parents of the bride and the groom were also present to witness the cere mony. Following a short motor trip, th' happy couple will reside on Percy Street, Colborne. COMING EVENTS Regular .meeting of Colborne School Board next Monday evening, Oct. 18tn» at 8 o'clock. Reserve the Date--Nov. 2.--for the Dinner sponsored by Trinity Church Ladies' Aid, in the town hall. s23 The October meeting of Colborna Council, which was postponed owing to Monday being Thanksgiving Day, will be held to-morrow, Friday evening at 8 o'clock. McFiggins--Hoskin The home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hoskin, James Street, Cobourg, was he setting of an interesting wedding uri Monday, October 11th, 1937, at :.30 p.m., when their daughter, Emily lean, became the bride of William Murray McFiggins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. McFiggins of Fenella. The ceremony was conducted in a ■etting of autumn flowers in the drawing room by Rev. W. P. Wloodger, raster of Trinity United Church. The wedding music was played by Miss Alice, Allen of Warkworth, and during signing of the register, Miss Jean son of Millbrook, sang "O Promise he bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a charming gown of whte triple sheer, and carried a shlower bouquet of roses and lily-of-the-valley. Miss Helen Hoskin, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore an attractive gown of flowered apple green taffeta and carried yellow 'mums. The bride's two little sisters. Misses Margaret and Mary Joyce, as flower girls, wore long quaint frocks of rose taffeta and carried nosegays to match. Mr. Ray Bowen of Castleton was best man. Following the ceremony a reception was held, the bride's mother receiving with the bridal party, wore a gown of flowered rose georgette; the mother wore black sheer, h Hoskin. Cobourg, and Mrs. Keep the date open--October 19th. 1937--for the Anniversary Chicken Dinner, under the auspices of the Woman's Association of Colborne United Church. The Willing Workers' Society of Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Colborne, will hold their annual Supper in the Sunday School hall on Tuesday, Novemlber 9th, 11937. Supper served from 5.30 p.m. Admission 35c. Anniversary Services Oak Heights Anniversary Services will be held on Sunday, October 17th 1937, at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The Rev. Mr. Beckel, a former Pastor, will be the special speaker for the day. Music will be furnished by the Morganston choir at both services. We :e you to come. WICKLOW-VERNONVILLE W. I. The Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will hold their regular monthly meeting on October 20th, 1937 (please notice change of date), at the home of Mrs. M. Usher. Convener, Mrs. A. Rutherford. Subject, Ontario School Laws. Roll call. Why I Am Glad I Live in 1837. Current events, Mrs. C. B. Turk. Sandwiches, Mrs. F. Williams, Mrs. S. Wilson, Mrs. Winney jr. Cake, Mrs. Winney st., Mrs. Calder, Mrs. Deviney. Mrs. C. B. Turk, Sec. Everyone welcome. Sunday, October 17 1937, at 11. a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Hunters to Wear Badges Preacher: Rev. A. C. Stewart, M. A. of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Toronto t cf Gai ) and Fish- by hunters this fall. The badges are of distinctive celluloid design and tear the number of issue ana are imprinted with the words "Ontario Department of Game and Fisheries, Gun License." BARGAINS FOR MEN Fine Sox, Overalls, Sweaters, Fine Shoes, Just Look Over the Values Special Sale Tailor-Made Suits and Coats--See our samples, at C. A. Post's, or shown in your home. Dresses, Coats, Suits Cleaned and Pressed FRED W. HAWKINS TiD Top Clothes COLBORNE Merpal Mixed Quartette at Both Services YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THESE CORONATION YEAR ANNIVERSARY SERVICES A Congregational Remembrance and Social Gathering will be held on the Monday Night following from 7.30 PROGRAMME - REFRESHMENTS Admission 10c and 20c Wednesday Half Holiday We. -the undersigned merchants agree to close on Wednesday afternoons during October and November, and to remain open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings: W. Pattenick's Store V. G. Cornwell Jas. Redfearn & Son monotone blue coat with navy ' On their return Mr. and Mrs* McFiggins will take up residence at Fenella. Great Sculler, Jake Gaudaur Dies at Or World professional sculling champion for five years--18% to 1901--and winner of numerous lesser titles in the twenty-five years he took active interest in rowing, Jake Gaudaur is dead at his native home near Orillia. in his 79th year. He still held two records set over forty years ago. G. McKay R. McCracken P. J. Smith M. M. Coyle A. L. Philip A. E. Donaghy Mrs. M. C. Alve C. P. Brown AUCTION SALES Saturday, Oct. 16th, 1937, at 1.30 p.m. --Household effects of Mr. F. A. Philp, north end Victoria Park. Colborne. Terms Cash. No reserve. Read Condensed Ads on Page 5 CARD OF THANKS Mrs. G. A. Hawkins wishes to vey to friends and neighbours her sincere and grateful appreciation and thanks for the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy in her sad bereavement; also for the beautiful floral tributes. CAR AT COLBORNE FOR WESTERN RELIEF Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 20 and 21 On Wednesday and Thursday, October 20th and 21st, 1937, a car will be at the C. N. R. station, Colborne, for loading vegetables, canned fruit, raw fruit, canned vegetables, beans, etc. (excepting raw pumpkins), for Western relief. It is hoped the car at Colborne will be loaded to full capacity. Donations, large or small, thankfully accepted by committee in charge. To the Electors of Northumberland: Now that the battle is lost and won, I wish publicly to express my sincere thanks for the very generous measure of support given to my candidature, and to all those who gave so generously of their time and effort on my behalf. I congratulate Mr. Carr on his re-election as the repersentative of this Riding. Under our democratic system of government your local member now becomes the spokesman for all our citizens, irrespective of partisan considerations. Yours faithfully, ROY W ILLMOTT, Conservative Candidate for Northumberland. AUCTION SALE --by-- JOHN A. NOBLE, Auctioneer Tuesday, October 19th, 1937, at 12.30 p.m. sharp--'Farm stock and implements, hay, grain, etc.. the property of Mr. W. R. Oliver, on his premises, lots 7 and 8, con. A, north oi Pontiao Stock Farm, 2 miles east of Cobourg, on highway No. 2. Terms cash. No reserve as Mr. Oliver is in poor health. ENGAGEMENTS Mir. and Mrs. Edgar S. Vandewater announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Myrtle, to Clarendon Newcorrtbe Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wilson of Colborne. Ont.. the marriage to take place at Christ Church, Deer Park, on November 1st, at 3 o'clock.--Globe and Mail. BIRTHS DETCHER--At Private Patients' Pavilion, Toronto Western Hospital, on Friday, October 8th, 1937, to Mr. and Mrs.. Ralph Detchor (nee Mabel Taylor) the gift of a baby son. MARRIAGES TEALhDAYMAN -- At the United Church Parsonage, Colborne, by the Rev. Roy H. Rickard, on Saturday. October 9th, 1937, Helen Orpha, dau-ir of Mrs. S. Dayman, to Russell Wilfred Teal, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Teal, all of Colborne. IN MEMORIAM ELLIOTT--In loving memory of a dear husband, Leslie Elliott, who passed away October 15th, 1931. When days are dark and friends are few, Dear husband how I think of you, e friends, if they are true, my best friend when I lost --Sadly missed by his wife. ted States potato croip is at 403,393.000 bushels compared wi'h 329.997,000 bushels harvested in 1936, and 372,115.000 bushr els, the 5-year average 1928-1932.