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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11th, 1937 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. Crippled Children's Clinic Cobourg General Hospital Thursday, Nov. 18th, 1937 The Rotary Club of Cobourg in cooperation with the Ontario Society for Crippled Children has recently conducted a Survey of Handicapped Children in Northumberland County. The immediate object was to discover children who might be benefited by medical and surgical treatment, but whose parent® are not in a position to provide such care for them. This Survey has now been completed and consists of one hundred and five oases with disabilities such as physical deformity, defective eyesight, hearing and mental deficiency, but ■exclusive of dental defects. Letters are now going out to each md virtual case, advising them that a Crippled Children's Clinic will be held, under the direction of Toronto Specialists, from the Hospital for Sick Children, at the New Clinic Rooms1 of the Coibourg General Hospital, on Thursday, November 18th, 1937. at the following hours: 9.00 a.m. Ear, Nose and Throat Cases, Mental Deficiency Cases 2.00 p.m. Eye Cases, Crippled Children. Parents are invited to bring their child or children, whose name was listed during the Survey, or whose name may have been overlooked, to Clinic, free of expense. Your child, in your presence will receive a. careful by the Doct and COLBORNE COUNCIL There was little business before the Colborne Council at fne regular monthly meeting held Monday evening, Nov. 8th, 1937. Members present:-- Capt. W. J. Troop, Reeve; Alex. E. Rutherford, and Dr. E. J. Garfat, Councillors. An invitation Was read from the Colhorne Branch of the Legion to the Council and all town officials to join with the Legion in attending Armistice Day Services at the TJnied Church, and also the service of placing wreaths following. The. invitation was accepted and all the Municipal bodies and officials invited to join in the parade from the town hall to the Church and Cenotaph. The following payments were authorized : Election Board, expenses ..$ 37.06 Jas. Purdy. roads ........... 3.50 W. E. Otto, postage, etc..... 3.29 Cramiahe Tp., taxes W.W. lot 15.25 W. J. Troop, select jurors .. 2.00 R. H. Tye, select jurors .... 2.00 H. S. Keyesi, select jurors .. 2.00 Can. Perf. Rights Society, lic- Treas. N. & D. hospital fee Bell Tel. Co.............. J. W. MeiCarl, DC. Clerk . C. M, Allen, D.C. Bailiff . P. R. McMurray, truck ... Ray Montgomery, truck . . Chas. Balls, roads ....... Purdy, roads ........ B. Redcliffe. roads ....... Farrell, salary . 7.20 16.63 2.50 4.00 4.00 18.00 17.25 H. S. Key* ►nth . Specialists present, and they will tell you their recommendations as to) 11193,6 ...................... 295.00 treatment. If you are, then willing 1 Colhorne School Board, on that their suggestions be carried out, 1 1937 ....................... 905.00 for the benefit of the child, this Club i Fre« Harnden, milk, relief . . will record same and at an early date, | E- W". Rowsome, bread, relief <*you will hear from us as to the future 1 F- R- McMurray, truck ...... care of your child at the expense of Chas. Balls, roads ........... the Rotary Club of Cobourg. • R H. Tye. assessor and post-While it may be next to impossibble i age, etc................... 42.75 to arrange transportation for all cases ! c- L- Scripture, trip Cobourg listed during the Survey, who will be 1 Hospital .................. 2.00 examined at this Clinic, our Club 1 Clifford Webb, gravel ........ 4.00 members will, with the use of their ' forborne Hydro ............. 124.35 cars, do their best to bring those from | H- S. Keyes, stamps, etc..... 5.92 a reasonable distance, who find it 1 -■------- ahsolutetly impossible to attend this j Clinic, due to lack of means of travel Smale--Wills to and from Cobourg. Where this Is J -1-- necessary kindly notify the under- j .At the United Church Parsonage, signed as early as possible in order 1 Colhorne, on Saturday, November 6th, that arrangements may be made with I 1937, the Rev. Roy H. Rickard united members of the Club. Kindly keep the date and hours of the Clinic in mind, and arrange your means of travel, if possible. Remember also that this Clinic will be held ,I'niy on Thursday. NwotDit istn, 1937, after considerable sacrifice on the part of the Doctors and the visiting Torn to Specialists. Yours very truly, W. W. WADE, M.D.. Chairman. Crippled Children's Committee. Cobourg Rotary Club. Colborne Women's Institute | The monthly meetng of Colborne j Women's Institute, was held at the home of Mrs, W. Rose on Thursday, 2nd November, 19-37, with an atten-1 dance of 14 members and 3 visitors. ! The President, Mrs. Cook opened the I meeting by all members singing the j Institute Ode and repeatng the Insti- j tute Creed. The Roll Call was "What Can Women Do to Promote Peace." responded to with very good ideas. ; Different business letters were read1 i and dealt with. An invitation from j Lakeview Women's Institute for j Colborne Women's Institute to visit | them on Tuesday, 25th November, j sad and accepted. The meeting arriage Eileen, only daughtei Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wills of Wicklow and Mr. Wilfrid Smale of Hiampton. The bride was beautifully gowned match, and carried a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums and maiden hair fern. The couple were attended by Mr, and Mrs. William Wildy of Wick-low. The wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's brother. Mr. Ted Wills. The dining room and tables were decorated in pink and white. The happy couple were recipients of many beautiful gifts, showing the high esteem "In which they are held. Among the gifts was .1 beautiful silver bread tray from the Young People's Society of Wicklow, of which both are members. Anniversary Services Old St. Andrew's Church The anniversary services of Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne, held Sunday, November 7th, 1937, were attended by large congregations, morning and evening. Th Minster, Rev. C. G. Graham was in charge, and the guest speaker was the Rev. D. K. Perrie, M.A., B.D., of Toronto, who brought messages of encouragement, thoughtful and practical. He congratulated the members on the splendid long history of the church here, 107 years, and trusted the younger people would continue to emulate the faith and courage of their forefathers who builded so well and maintained the traditions of the church. Special music for the services was provided by the full surpliced choir, assisted by Mr. Frank Oldfleid of Toronto, who delighted all with his selections and splendid voice. The special contributions were liberal and above the expectations of the officials of the church. The supper held Tuesday was great success, around four hundred persons enjoying the good things provided by the ladies of the church. PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harnden are spending a few days with friends at Toronto and Niagara Falls. (Messrs. W. C. Griff is, Claude Fowler and A. M. Waller left Wednesday for the northern hunting grounds. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Harnden of Toronto spent the weekend at the home of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harnden. Mr. S. W. Sutton, manager of the Bank of Commerce, is away on his ■annual holiday in the northern hunt tog grounds, with a party of friends. All were glad to greet Mr. Morgan ller of the Bank of Commerce staff, who wais in town a short time on Wednesday, having fully recovered after his recent operation for appendicitis. Mr. Her is spending the balance of the week visiting friends in Ottawa, and will resume his duties in the Bank here next Monday. NOTABLE CLERGY IN CONFERENCE AT TRINITY CHURCH _COMING EVENTS The next sittings of Division Court in Colborne will be held November 23rd, 1937, at 10.30 a.m. Luke Weathreson An highly respected resident of Wlarkworth, Luke Weatherson died 01 Tuesday, November 9th, 1937, at th home of his sister. Mrs. Isabella Adrd, Grafton. He has been in poor health for over a year, during which time he has been at his sister's home. He was in his 70th year. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Aird and Miss Margaret Grafton, Miss Jessie of Toronto, a brother, Andrew Weatherson Warkworth. The funeral servces are to be held at Mrs. Aird's home to-day, Thursday, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Warkworth Cemetery. Eden Y.P.U. Hallowe'en Party Over 40 merry-makers attended the exciting Hallowe'en party held iii Dundonald Hall on Monday evening, Nov. 1st, 1937, under the. auspices of the Eden Young People's Union. Following the parade of masqueraders. prizes1 were awarded to Mrs. Will Thomas, Miss Nellie Mutton, Miss Dorothy Oliver, and Orland alter. A Loading Another Car For Western Relief The committee in charge of Western Relief car wish to thank all who have contributed so generously. A numhber of letters have been received thanking all who have contributed. There are about 170 bags of vegetables and abobut 20 oases of can goods, which we were unable to put in the car, and it has been decided to put this in another car which will be loaded on Wednesday next, and we would be pleased to receive further gifts of fruit and vegetables on that day at the C. N. R. station, Colborne, or please notify Mr. W. J. Downing. Not very often' does CoLborne see such a gathering of notable Clergy- AH Come to the 10c Euchre In men as met here in Conference on Trinity Church Parish Hall, Friday Tuesday, November 9th, 1937. His evening. Proceeds for Furnace and Grace, the Archbishop of Toronto, Repair Fund. s23 Primate of Canada had called the-- isters of the Archdeaconry ' "1 Silks in Crepe and Taffeta. We also he Venerable Wim. Simpson of Mill-brook to meet him in conclave at Trinity Church. Some of the men had to come from ■as far afield as. Baliburton County, and represented the Anglican Communion in territory that extended north from between Brighton and Bownianville to the Algoma boundary. Those from a distance were kindly entertained overnight by residents of the village. Meetings began with Holy Communion at 8.30 and concluded late in the afternoon with Choral Evensong, sung by Trinity Church choir, the ladies of the congregation providing a delicious lunch at midday. The Primlate of the Canadian Church, Archbishop D. T. Owen, D.D., presided at all the sessions, which were most devotional in character, and gave all the assembled Clergy a great deal of encouragement calculated to help them through the difficulties of the present age. Coating Material, Suede Shoes. Fabric and Kid Gloves. V. G. Corn-well, Colborne. n4x Come and see "The Challenge of Ihe Cross," being presented by the W.M.S. in the United S. S. hall, on Thursday evening, Nov. 18th, 1937, at 8 p.m. Also numbers on the programme by the Mission Band. Admission 15c; children under 12 free. NEW GROCERY STORE Mr. Wm. A. Seed has opened business with a new and full stock of groceries, fruits, etc., in the shop recently occupied by Mr. F. J. Smith, and solicits a share of public patronage. See advt. in this paper. A Euchre and Dance will be held in the rooms of the Colborne Men's Club on Wednesday evening, Nov. Some of the visitors had never been | 17th, 1937, Euchre at 8.15. Dancing at games and contests were enjoyed everyone until a white ghost suddei lp appearing in the dimly lighted hall caused great consternation and terri-fed screams, especially among the feminine merrymakers. But all tranquilly after a short time bountiful lunch was served and the ening brought tto a close with the aging of the National Anthem. Atkinson--Beach North Parkdale United Church. To- Potatoes are not grown in the territory of British Malaya in commercial quantities and the country is therefore dependent of imported sup-of rice, the comsumption of potatoes of rice, th econsumption of potatoes is small and confined practically to the cheapest product, chiefly from s th.'-! ■ned 0 ) the , Mildred. Maokie. Peace and Remembi-a:...... being the topic of the afternoon, the ! hunters' programme opened with two minute silence, followed by the first verse c "O God. Our Help in Ages Past." j man-Some very interesting current events | After were gven by Mrs. MacGregor, in the couple left 6bsence of Miss Marjory Roney. The lowing wh Rev. Ro> H. Rickard. being the guest rono. speaker for the afternoon, gave a ; and Remembrance, followed by a evening, October 30th, 1937, at 6 and the lack of adequate shipping, o'clock, of a quiet wedding when Dor- Canadian growers supply certain of cthy Mae Beach, niece of Mr. and the hotels and high class stores. Mrs. Martin Peters, Colhorne, became --■------^^^^^m^-- the bride of Francis Smith Atkinson, eldest son of iMr. and Mrs. F. L. Atkinson. Brighton, the Rev. Charles DeJMille, D.D., officiating. The bride, becomingly gowned in 1 velvet with matching as attended by her sis^ Mr. Earl Abell was best the the bridal It's No Riddle g praver. Mis. Macki? gave a on "The Sacrifice." The 1 Anthem, brought the meet-close, and a social half hour Mit over 'the dainty lunch our It seems a riddle that most accidents occur when the driver is going straight ahead. It isn't a riddle at all. our Can you solve it? Here is a clue: That's the only time when the driver can really "step on the gas." Last ri year, in 628 accidents in which people s j were killed. 521 cars were "going '°"f straight," and so were 8,092 of the j?? i cars involved in 10,438 non-fatal ac-r"C' ! cidents. HIGHWAY DEATHS CAN -," ! RE ELIMINATED if drivers will mix brains, as well as air, with their gasoline. Radio Service G. G. Hinton Graduate Engineer R. C. C. Employee Rogers-Majestic Corporation Agent for General Electric Radios Tubes -- Batteries Phone 22 -- Castleton, Ont. Presentation and Address to Rev. and Mrs. T. McKim A large number of friends assembled in the Parish Hall of St. Peter's Chinch. Lakeport, on Monday evening, in honour of Rev. and Mrs. Thos. McKim, who are leaving this district to take up residence in Cobourg. During the evening's proceedings Rev. and Mrs. MiCKim were presented with a beautiful floor lamp as a slight token of the esteem in which they are held by their friends. The presentation was made by Mr. John Cracknell, accompanied by an address, to which Mr. McKim replied with a few well chosen and suitable remarks. The Ing closed with the singing of 'Old Lang Syne." During their res'J. dence - if ff^'^fticalitv Mr. and ""' their, new home. village before and expressed dmiration for its clean wide street and the general tidiness of the place. For Trinity Church itself, they had nothing but praise. This little building presented the idea of a sanctuary of real beauty with sunlight streaming through the stained glass windows, and the Altar bright with flowers, in memoriam to a former member of the congregation, and the scarlet poppies, of the Remembrance Day wreaths. Picton Robbers Get Five Years At Picton Police Court Edward Taylor, 26, third member of a gang that ■entered a brewry warehouse there and also broke into a gas station at Bloomfield two months ago and later engaged n a runnng gun fight between Brighton and Colborne, was convicted and sentenced to five years in the Kingston Penetentiary. The other two Fred Stevens and Fred Taylor were sent*- >dj, to five years and six 10.45. Good orchestra. Admission 25c. Lunch served. All invited. Proceeds for Community Christmas Tree. SPECIAL SERVICES ON CASTLETON CIRCUIT Special Services will be held at Oak Heights, Morganston and Castleton appointments of the United Church on Sunday, Nov. 14th, 1937, at the usual hours. Rev. Dr. McKay of India will be the guest speaker. Special music. All welcome. AUCTION SALES -by- S. E. ROBINSON, Auctioneer. Colborne, Ont. riday, November 19th, 1937, at 1 p. m.--Sixteen choice young horses, 1 to 5 years old, some broken to harness, 1200 to 1450 lbs., all sound and quiet. Some matched teams. A few implements and harness, the property of A. R. Routley. at the Penticostal grounds. 3 miles east Terms^Cash. A good Editor Port Hope Guide Dies Suddenly One of the youngest newspaper editors in Eastern Ontario. Malcolm Bruce Bennett, 32, only son of Mayor George Bennett, and in charge of the Port Hope Evening Guide, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 9th, 19137. Acute thrombosis of the heart was the cause given by the doctor. Mr. Bennett was prominent in Masonic circles, up to the Shrine of Rameses Temple. Toronto. He also took active part in local sporting organisations. Butter wrappers at Express Office Low Rail Fares to ROYAL WINTER FAIR TORONTO Nov. 16 to Nov. 24 In Single Coach Coaches Fare for Only Round Trip In Single First Sleeping or Class Fare for Parlour Car Round Trip Parlour Car or Berth Fare Extra Good Going--Nov. 15 to 24 Return Limit -- Nov. 26 Canadian Pacific ■""^--imm*^^^BSlii*w-- -- at East Colborne until Sergt. Harry | J*«l«eyoung horses. Thompson caught up to Taylor. Fori----------------------== some time Taylor was a patient in AUCTION SALES Belleville General Hospital while the | tchfork wounds were being treated. One of the other men were captur- j ed near the C.N.R. Station the same { day by •Sergt. Thompson and Traffic Officer Fred Blucher. Military Night at Cobourg Masonic Lodge | An interesting meeting of Cobourg j Masonic Lodge was held on Tuesday t evening. Nov. 9th, 1937, when officers ■and members of Cobourg 2nd Heavy j Battery were in charge and conferred 1 the M. M. Degree upon a comrade during the Great War, Mr. Jesse Winney of Wicklow, a member of Colborne Lodge. At the close an happy hour was spent in the "Social Degree," under Lt.-Col. John W. Odell as toastmaster, when a programme of music, song, recitations and speeches was enjoyed. ■Members of Colborne Lodge present were James A. MacGregor, W.M.; W. J. Onyon, S.W.; W. H. Knight. J.W.; A. G. Cracknell, Sec; Harold Kerna-ghan, I.G.; V. G. Cornwell, P.M. * Coyle jr., Wallace Onyon, B. C erts. Harry Fiske, Floyd Waite ARNOLD POOLE, Auctioneer Phone 10r23 -- Castleton, Ont. Wednesday, November 24th, 1937, at 1 p.m.--Live stock and implements, household furniture, etc., the property of the late Geo. Bayes, Township of Haldimand, 4 miles West of Castleton. Real estate, 50 acres, more or less, brick house, frame barn; plenty of water; subject to Chattels cash. ENGAGEMENTS_ Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Buchanan announce the engagement of their only daughter, Edna Bernice, to William Brown, only son of Mrs1. Brown and the late Sanford Brown of Colborne. The wedding to take place Saturday. November 20th, 1937. BIRTHS KETCHUM--At Port Hope. Tuesday, November 9th, 1937, to Ottille, wife of Philip Ketehum, a son. MARRIAGES . Rob- t Wed- Bee Stings COCKBURN-SMITH--(By t Harry Perry, in Wellington, ■ r.esday, November 3rd, 1937, Miss Mazie Smith of Wellington to James Cockburn of Colborne. We read this summer the account > WILSON -- VANDEWATER -- On of a horse being stung so severely by .Monday, November 1st. 1937. at Christ bees that it died. Here is a remedy Church, Deer Park, Toronto, by the that was clipped from a Western Rev. Canon Herbert F. D. WoodstocK, paper. It was submitted by a bee man. j Sarah Myrtle, daughter of Mr. and Heat boiler full of water. Add 10 ' M™>- Edgar S. Vandewater, to Mr Clarendon Neweombe Wlson, son of md Mrs. J. F. Wlson of Colborne. of story 1 ndon, evolution from t contains early primitive tillage iy other imple-value, including riginal reaping Dr. Bell in 1826. itrber only is being used or the Empire Exhibition buildings o be opened at Glasgow, Scotland, i! 1938. Already a three-mile bound-iry fence of Canadian Eastern sprues las been built. Canadian wood also igures larger- in a building which is considered to be the largest tempor->.ry exhibition constructon ever erec-ed. It coverp nearly five acres. Read the small ads. "on page 5. In England an i istered when sold, same license through! toimobile 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 - Tip Top Clothes COLBORNE New Grocery Store IN F. J. SMITH'S OLD STAND Have just received a new, fresh stock of groceries, fruits, etc., and solicit a share of your patronage. As was our motto, when in business some years ago, we willsell good merchandise at a fair price. Your trial order will be appreciated. Prompt Delivery. W. A. SEED East Side Victoria Square pounds of common salt. Wrap blankets wrung out of this brine as hot as can be handled by bare hands, around | °n* the animal. Relief is instantaneous, ~-cure is complete in two hours. This recipe may not come.amiss to ~ (he new bee handlers. Even with the ! , " best of care bees soimetimes go 1 am page. DEATHS (left- t In " O. K." Condition 's easy for a driver to blame some his car for an accident. Don't be misled by these flimsy excuses. Figures of the Accident Recording Division of the Department of Highways show that in 1936, 9,951 out of 10,438 cars involved in accidents were in apparently good condition, and 577 of 626 cars involved in fatalities seemed to be "0. k." These star 1 (-'sties show clearly that the defect is ! n:---""y curable by the application of 1 a little driving "horse sense." Butter Wrappers at Express office, WEATHERSON, Luke -- At t home of hs sister, Mrs. Isabella Ai: Grafton, on Tuesday, Nov. 9th, 19: Luke Weatherson, in his 70th yes Funeral today, Thursday, at 2 p.i from Mrs. Aird's residence to Wai The reduced license fee has had another result, it has brought on to the highway a number of old wrecks which will prove another hazard for the cautious drivers.--St. Catharines Standard. Delegates to the international t vention of Police Chiefs, held in M treat, brought together men who p haps know more than any other gr about the queer things that are gc on throughout the world. AI a k e it a w e e k 1 y p 1 a eric he advertisements.