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€0lb0r m 71st Year No. 46 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 1937 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U. S. A. Anniversary Services St. Paul's Church, Lakeport The Anniversary Services held at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Tjakeport, last Sunday, November 21, 1937, afternoon and evening, were well attended. Rev. Mr. Foote, B.A., B.D., of Port Hope preached two earnest, Inspiring sermons. Mr, Foote reminded the congregation of the tradition and heritage handed down to us, through the ages, a such self sacrifice, owing to the allegenee of Christians to their Lord and Master and were made to realize that we, too. had a real work to do for our Church and In our homes, and that we must be ready to saicnftoe to develop real characters and to do our part as Christians. The special music, in the afternoon, rendered by Mt. Mortimer, organist of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cobourg, and two of his soloiste, Miss Pellow, soprano, and Mr. Turpin, bass, was much appreciated. In the evening, Mr. Haze, choiir leader of St. Paul's Church, Port Hope, and Miss* Lowe, gold medalist©, gave excellent solos,' and we also had a splendid numiber from our own quartet composed of Miss. Ada Bishop, Miss Russell, Mr. MacDonald and Mr. Haynes. The cups won toy Reta during this ! The offering for the day exceeded year's contests aire: expectations, and the managers and At Colborne--School Cup (Eraser j officers wish to thank all of those Cup. At Hastings--The Dawson Cup. At Brighton--The District Fraser Cup. This fe the first time that a pupil | of the Coliborne Public School has j won the County Championship and : reached the District Finals. If sh' could have gained one more point at Brighton, she would have earned the right to compete in the Provincial Championship at Toronto, next Easter. The three handsome silver cups won by Reta Turpin--first prizes at Colborne and County conte ' t the d: Reta Turpin Wins The Oratory Contest On October 25th, the Colborne School held its annual Speaking Contest in the Town Hall, Colborne. There weine eight speakers and in the opinion of the judges Reta Turpin was declared winner. This entitled her to speak in the County Finals held ait Hastings on November 1:2th. In this contest there were 14 speakers, representing the villages, townships and towns in Northumberland County. Again Reta, with her speech on "My Weed and Insect Collection," won first priz>e. One week later, Nov. 19th, the District finals were held at Brighton. Five counties were represented. In this contest Reta missed first place by one point, the first prize going to the speaker from Durham County. Reta is only 11 years of age and this was her first venture in the field of Public Speaking. Colborne School is might!;- proud of her success and the people of Colborne should be also. Her natural ability and the speed with which she can pick up in her training, combined with her pleasant personaiity should take her far if, when she attends High School, she should once again enter this field. ! who gave so generously of our Church. > the work | about miy project, and asked them, rat they would advise me to get for 7 sixth and last victim. Daddy sug-. t -sted, that, if I wanted to get a rear pest, why not get a corn borer? That was a splendid idea, thought I, so, early next morning, before it Was time to go to school, I spent half an • hour, carefully examining our corn l patch, for evidence of the corn borer's work. At last, I found a cob with i clean hole in it. I took it into the house, and, with a sharp knife I cut ., it open. There he was, a® snug as a test at Brighton--together with the ; bug {n a rog t wag V6ry pleased to cups won by Caherine Mulhall and ! aee him because that, completed my Ray Hart--second and third at Col- Iigit K' not at a\\ difficult, to borne, respectvely--are on display in i obtain specimens of the harm, that Ihe window at Colborne Post Office. i tnese severa] insects and caterpillars -- were doing, and. by the afternoon of Following is Reta Turpin's speech: I that day, I had procured these. Then ] csme the job of mounting them to-i gether, in a neat way. I forgot to tell you, that the jar, uto which I had put these creatures, Ladies and Gentlemen: contained cyanide* so that, by the One day, during a nature study les- ; time j wae ready to mount them, the: son ray teacher said, thai he would i i,a,i rd] given --offer a prize, for the best collection . t0 a. --place w. . . of 8 weeds, named and mounted, and more damage, to our gardens or fruits. «=*x injurious insects', mounted and | jr mounting them, the experience, med. with specimens of the damage j n,at T had had with the weeds, help- Brown--Buchanan The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.' Buchanan, Colborne, was the scene of a lovely wedding on Saturday, Nov. 00th, 1937, when their only daughter, Edna Bernice became the bride of Mr. Wm. Brown, only son of Mrs. Brown and the late Sanford Brown. The Rev. Roy H. Rickard officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked lovely in a gown of ivory satin with tulle veil caught with orange blossoms (worn by her mother on her wedding day). She carried pink roses, Miss Hilda Aylea, cousin of the groom, as bridesmaid in pale blue sheer crepe with corsage of imlums. LitJJe Miss Phillis Goodfellow. cousin of the bride, as flower girl, ha pale pink organdy, carried old fashioned nose gay of flowers. Mr. Douglas Goodfellow, cousin of the bride, was best man. The wedding march was played by Mrs, Cecil Goodfellow, and Master Bruce Goodfellow sang "I Love You Truly," during the signing of th* Pollowing the ceremony a reception was held for about forty guests, when Mrs. Wim. Buchanan, mother of the bride, received in gown of wine transparent velvet, with corsage of mums. She was assisted by the groom's mother, Mrs. Brown, in a lovely gown of brown transparent velvet, with corsage of roses. Following the reception Mr. and Mrs. Brown left by motor for Toronto, Niagara and Pittsburg, US. The bride travelled in a blue transparent velvet dress, blue and grey coat, and blue accessories to match. The bride gave her bouquet to her grandmother, Mrs. Chas. Goodfellow. who celebrated their fiftieth wedding E/nniversary this year. Raymond Gilmour of Durham County Won District Speaking1'] Reta Turpin, Northumberland, Second, Mona Kearney, Prince Edward was Third A/EED AND INSECT COLLECTION j Chairman, Honourable Judges. done by each. Now, it just happened, that I i very interested in this kind of wo: and 'I at once determined that would do my very best to win tl prize. Besides, I realized, that in pi paring these weeds and irises- tl I would gainer much valuable ir.ton ation, not. to be gai: ' i little. I I carefully spaced them, on another ! large sheet of bristol board, and beside each. I mounted a specimen of j the damage each one was doing. I fastened them to the board, by using I a darning needle and some fine white inform- j yiairn. They looked very well, and I her way. I v,,eig q,ui,te pleased with my handiwork a great ;__ibut. what would our teacher think would j of them? That " PERSONAL us. A. G. Willoughhy spent a few days in Toronto last week. Miss Keitha Bass left Wednesday morning for a visit with, friends in Rochester, N.Y. Misses Cora and Hazel Peebles of Toronto spent the weekend with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Mrs. H. A. Free, and Mrs. G. Hay nd young daughter Jean, spent a few lays with their sister, Mm Albert Smith, Toronto. „ ster Isabella Browne, D.D.G.M., of Wellington, made her first official visit to Brighton Chapter of the Eastern Star on Tuesday night, Nov. 9. About 70 visitors were present. Relatives and friends attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Henry Peters on November 16th, included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Potts1 of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stoliker of Chatham, Mr. and Mrs. John Carter of Whit In, Mr. Lyman Peters of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs, Benj. Brown of Bowman-ville, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Phillips of Wooier. Mr Freeman Hart of Round Lake, near Havelock, visited Lt.-Uol. J. F. Wolfraim, at the Brunswick, on Monday. On December Hth Mr. Hart will celebrate his 100th birthday anniversary and on that date Havelock Loyal Orange Lodge is holdng a special meeting and banquet in his honour. Mr. Hart joined the Order when he was 16 years of age and was for many years a member of Castleton Lodge.'He has been visitng friends in Castleton, and all his acquaintances were very pleased to see him smart and' active and apparently enjoying good' health. Legion Notes No. 187 Colborne Branch Canadian Legion B. E. S. L. held their annual meeting and election of officers on Wedne.<dar evening, November l.th, 1937, at the home of Comrade W. A. Moore. Two new members ware added to the roll and the following officers were elected for the ensuing M.C. Chaplain--Com. R. H. Rickard, President--Com. C. Bugg Vioe-Pres.--Com. B. Moore Secretary--Com. W. A. Moore Asst. Sec.--Com. R. McAdams At Brighton, Friday evening, Nod 19th 1937, Raymond Gilmour. CfarW Township, Dunham County, won th{ District Cup and the right to compete in the Provincial Public Speakf. Contest in Toronto next sprin; had for his subject, "Sports Rural Community." Reta Tu,F111 ~ Colborne, ^Northuntitj^n^^Cmin^^^_Ar 'dona Keamev Prince Edward COunty^Wpoppy Fund-- jfrheobald. Com. R. Packard, Com Bessie Boldrick, Hastings County, foke. Two members from Ladies Aux-and Ivan Wade, Peterborough, were, j lliiary to be Cobourg Rotary Club - Visits Colborne Enjoyable Banquet and Entertainment Under the auspices of the Cobourg Rotary Club an enjoyabble banquet and entertainment was held in the town hall, Colborne, Friday evening, November 19th, 1937, when besides officers and members! and visitors: from Cobourg, a large number of ladies' and gentlemen of Colborne and district were present. An excellent supper, upon which the Rev. P. W. Roberts asked the blessing, was provided by the ladles of Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and during which music was given by the Cobourg Orchestra, under the leadership of Prof. Goldring. After the supper an interesting programme of music, song, and speech was rendered, the President of the Club, Mr. Jack Burnet being chair-All joined in singing old time popular songs, under the leadership Mr. Bert Hanks. For one of these Capt. Chas. E. Redfearn was requested to stand while all, especially ladies, joined heartily in singing "All Nice Girls Love a Sailor." Reeve W. J. Troo'P welcomed th< Club in a brief speech, which he wai particularly glad to do as he was : Cobourg boy and spent his school days there. A happy reply was given by Mr. Ollte Taylor, the Vice-Presi- Dr. W. W. Wade 'told of the work of Rotary in looking after the treatment of crippled children. Only the day before a clinic had been held at Coibourg General Hospital when about 120 children were examined by Dr. Robertson, of the Sick Children's Hospital, and Dr. Wright, chief eye specialist of same institution. Parents were advised as to the treatment required for the children. In due time Rotary will see that those requiring special surgical treatment will be taken care of, without cost to their parents. The children came from different parts of the County, the Rotary having previously requested 'ministers and others to report any cases coming to their knowledge and to arrange for transportation Cobourg. Major Dr. Lloyd explained history and aims of Rotary, which was instituted thirty-four years ago, now become international, COMING EVENTS Euctone and Dance under the auspices of the C. W. L. will be held in Grafton Town Hall on Friday, Nov. 26th, 1937. Austin's Orchestra, Wooier. Admission 35c. Cards at 8; dancing at 10. All welcome. Reception Mrs. P. Bruce Thornton will receive on Tuesday afternoon, November 30th, from four to six o'clock. Her mother, Mrs, I. V. Robson and Mrs. Edith E. Sandy of Port Perry, will receive with her. In the evening, Dr. and Mrs. Thornton will receive from eight to ten-thirty o'clock. CARD OF THANKS_ Mr. John Somers and family wish to thank neighbours and friends for kindness and spiritual offerings extended in their sad bereavement; also Lake-view Women's Institute for lovely wreath. The family of the late Floyd T. Williams wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness and expressions of sympathy and floral tributes extended to them during their recent sad bereavement. consolation .books. IMr. R. J. Ross, chairman of the! Brighton Trustees' and Ratepayers] Committee presided. . Mrs. Arthut Alexander was^pianist^ Willam^ Potts; violinist, . C. Bugg, chaiir- . R. Pack- Membership--Com. nan; Com. F. Barry. Com. i,rd, Com. W. Harnden'. Entertainment -- Com' B' Moor,e •hairman. Other members to be ad anTVed"snider, Smithieldi | ^ ang. but, with high hopes I thing to I set to work. I Well, the day came when the col- Regarding the weeds, I soon found lections were to be judged. I had out what a little bit I knew, about heard the other collectors discussing even the commonest of them. How- their work, and I thought, that surely ever with the aid of a book on weeds, ] hadn't a. chance, especially, when I that I found in the school library, and tollnd, that some of them had placed with the advice of my teacher. I had theirs, in a folder. I hadn't thought of soon gathered and found out names of that "Well, it's too late now," I told 3 weeds. They were, the sow thistle, -the piaintaln, the burdock, the pig weed the blue devil, the twitch grass, the golden rod and the mullein. These I ob&ined from our own garden, and the neighbouring fields and roadsides. 1 was careful to get the whole plant, including the root, and the job of drying them, would keep their colour. from a book on the subject, just how | _ this should be done, and, b> carefully th, following the instruction given, I was W£ able to have them in fine condition ve for mounting. Then I bought a large ha sheet of bristol board, ii took two sheets. With gn „„, when our teacher called for the results of our labours, to be put on his desk, I bravely marched up with mine. This was at noon, and his decision was to be given us, at 15 minutes to four. You can imagine what was uppermost in our minds hen began , tlia)t afternoon. Slowly the time passed > that they tm at las.t the old clock on the wall " -d out pointe.a to 15 minutes to four. Then 1^ i ,m , would for my collection, when I sh ready for them. I first went tomato patch, and hunted for a worm, that I had seen there before, I found him alright, satly able. Gordon McCulloch Wins Gold Medal Judging at Royal In the Inter-County Livestock Judging Competition at the Royal Winter Fair in which teams from 37 counties comprising in all 111 boys, Gordon McCulloch, Campbellford, won the Rayal Winter Fair Gold Medal for obtaining the highest number of points in judging horses. Mr. McCulloch obtained a score of 372 points out of a possible 400, and also won $10.00 In -cash in standing 11 in the entire competition, which consisted of judging and giving reasons on 2 classes each of .heavy horses, dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep and swine. he order.: to put books away for | ^.\^ri^Z!^S^ Allan ,v and. that being done, we consisting of Gordon ^SSS^Mtit Curie and Herbert Stillman, all or v had I Sevmour Township, was placed 14th wtreh with 37 teams competing. The team , He was coached by A. H. Martin, Agri-t iu=t cultural Representative for Northum-a n;r__ berland County. The competition was a hint won bv Grenville County, with Leeds ime the 2nd Pr. Edwdar 3r, Durham 4th. All .„clu.'ht 5 gold medals and 13 of the 20 cash elon,ging prizes were won by boys living In ras Ts- counties east of and including Durham without i County. her col- ( Exhibitors from this district at the Royal included Joseph Lean & Sons, sick Visitors--Com. W. A. Moore, Com. B. Moore, Com. F. Barry, Com. Ira Edwards. The next meeting will be held Dec. 8th, at the home of Comrade W. Harnden. than At Club meet-lectures "are heard from leaders in professions, business and different walks of life, in the interest of education and welfare. Solos sung by Mm S. W. Sutton of Colbobrne and Miss Bowen of Castleton were much appreciated; also a =ong by Mr Clifford Earl of Cobourg and a mirthful black face skit by Rotarians J. Ashley and R. Freeman, 'Wake Me Back to Old Virginy." Mr. Gordon MacGregor danced the Highland Fling and gave bagpipes. Musical AUCTION SALES -- by -- 8. E. ROBINSON, Auctioneer. Colborne, Ont. Friday, November, 26th, 1937, at 1 p.m.--Farm stock and implements, hay and oats, of George Bird, lot 13, con. 2, Oramahe Township. Terms cash. Saturday, November 27th, 1937, at 1 p.m.--Household effects, Plymouth Rock Hens, the property of the late Mrs. John Peebles, on the premises, in Lakeport. Terms Cash. Saturday, December 4th, 1937, at 1 ' p.m.--Household furniture and effects, hard coal, dry maple stove wood, pine wood, lumber, and real estate, the property of the Estate of the late Samuel Tungate, on the premises in Grafton. Terms of chattels cash. No reserve as Estate is to be wound up. Real estate rms mode known at time of sale. MARSHALL--At Cobourg General Hospital, on Thursday, November 25. 1937, to Dr. and Mrs. W. Porte Marshall, a son. that being done, rafted wiith bated breath, for erdict. Apparently, my teacbc ad' a hard task to decide oMedttion deserved first, plac xplained all this in a talk, th bout had us. on the verge of a of who had won. Then i dimax. The very one that w would most certainly win, to one of the other girls nualified, because she had, liMnfcing, placed her name oi ■ girl! I felt " the for her She felt so badly, but, like \ Barwood, who exhibited ato the good sport she was, managed a ket cattle classes; W. day i Elmile through her tears, when the | Roseneath, in Yorkshire about teacher declared, that here would j the time of writing has " ! letetlt. n the first section, i the i Atkinson, , (Judging at , T s ! place, too fat t0 crawl far, j iiave been first, but for her mistake, e. When it came to picking , well still the prize had not been ling, crea-; awarded. Who bad won? At-last, the " teacher turned from us, and placed along the chalk rack at the board, pieces of bristol board, and inquired whose they "tore. I could scarcely believe my eyes-, but, there they were --my weeds and insects. Then I acknowledged that they were mine, and, with the clapping of my classmates in my eairsi, I walked to the front of the room, at his invitation and received my prize--a beautiful book of verse, with a pretty book mark enclosed. After thanking him, I returned to my plaice proud and happy, teacher told me to open the book, at the place where the mark was, and read what he had underlined. This it what I read: selection solo selections were also given by the several mem-~" - - dance numbers Carload of Vegetables Arrived in Good Condition and Appreciated in West That the carload of vegetables and canned goods sent to Saskatchewan arrived there in good condition is shown by the letter of appreciation received by "The Express." Darmody, Sask., November 12th, 1937 Editor "Express" Colbborne, Ontario, Dear Sir: Would it be possible through the medium, of youir newspaper to convey to the kind people of Colborne and district our sincere appreciation and heartfelt, thanks for the carload of vegetables and fruit so kindly donated IS in excXn^ ZT^^l wrlTbe j ton- distributed among 500 persons, each j a^xt^u'tenant-Governor, ' TUNGATE, Mi of Cobourg. Mr. Deyman proposed visitors, to Which Mr. r. w. v Cutcbeon replied. In behalf of the Club, Mr. Roy Will-mott expressed thanks to the ladies of Old St. Andrew's for the splendid repast. Rev. C. G. Graham replied in behalf of Mrs. C. A. Post, the President and other members of the Women's Association. Mr. J. D. Mayhew and three other members of Napanee Rota-were among the visitors. MARRIAGES PHILP-YOUNG--On Thursday, Nov. 18th, 1937,' the marriage took place quietly at the Hilton United Ohurch Parsonage, Rev. A. Armstrong officiating, of Hazel Kathleen Young < gMetr of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Young), and Gerald S. Philp (son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Philp) of Oraniiaibe Township. DEATHS GOULD, Ida Adelaide Barrager -- Passed peacefully away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. D. Fletcher, 40 Geoffery Street, Toronto, on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1937, Ida Adelaide Barrager, formerly of Pont Hope, and wife of the late Norman Burr Gould, in her eighty-second year. Interment at Port Hope Union Cemetery. HAWKINS, George Clayton -- In Trenton, on Tuesday, November 23rd, 1« 37 George Clayton Hawkins, son of the 'late William Albert Hawkins, of Colborne. Interment in the Salem Cemetery. SOMERS, Mrs. John--In Cramahe Township, on Friday, November 19th A. E. Matthews Named Lieutenant-Governor I mM Post Tuesday I 1*37, Catherine Patton, beloved wife Assumes Post luesaay i ^ Somenj( in her 77th year. In- Albert Edward Matthews, Toronto djytrtbuted. among ow i""™"',' ™J 1 rwurW* next Lieutenant-Governor receiving 120 lbs. of vegetables a.nd j ^JhgC Dr- Herbert A. Bruce of sealers. I may say, that v paying crop here si year has been the have not had a •e 1928, and this (vorst since that end there was my first captive. Next. I went to the cabbage patch, and looked, for a. cabbage worm;. I soon found one. and into my bottle he went The potato beetle was easy to p^d and add to mv collection. What sbouVd i get next? Then I remembered, ihat while gathering grapes, I had noticed seme little chaps, busily eat-in g a nay at the vines. Away I went to visit them and sure enough, there thev'were. busy as ever. I chose a nice fat specimen, and, there was num.'iei four. What next? I had been readme in the papers, what a pest the gl > < } ],i i weie out west, so I thought, why not capture one of them ; lrok^d around, and soon found sev-e-a'.. But to find them', was one thing and to catch them was another. However, after much quick jumping around, and several unsuccessful To him that If he will1, but, thre digest-Be hopeful, peirseverii God. will provide the shall come f Dempsey, Carrying Place, won 1st and thei silver trophy on a 20 box lot of Mcintosh and 1st prize and a gold watch valued at $75.00, contributed by the Niagara Brand Spray Company, on a 12 box lot of Mcintosh. Mr W. J. Huycke, Norham, won 3rd: and 4th n single box lot Northern Spy and 4th on single box of Talmans, Miss Nina Immel Funeral of Miss Nina Immel dau-of Mr. and Mrs. George Immel Cobourg. was held Saturday with integ-nent in Cobourg Union Cemetery. Sig. was educated in Cobourg Collegiate Institute and from her girlhood took an active part in Church work The services were conducted b> Rev W P. Woo'dger, of Trinity Oired Church: She is survived by her parents and one brother. Hart, of Co- hut he plans to 'maintain ^5SSSA*r|=s'" <*»' c"e" Samuel--In Graf-Saturday,. November 20th, 1937, Elizabeth Feely, widow of the late Samuel Tungate, in her 85th y This wonderful car will do much to relieve sufferng and bring much hap-Again thanking you all. I am, yours truly, CHARLES E. WILKINS, Secretary Distributing Committee. P.S.-nA list of names of people who received and the amount will be sent if desired.--C.E.W. iJe committee of the Western Relief Cars, wish to thank all who so generously contributed in making It $42.50 $42.50 ning, Treasurer. Total receipts .. Produce bought Trucking ....... Labour ......... Phone calls..... Macauley as House Leader Shakeup in Party is Started--Early Meeting of Provincial Association is Scheduled Leopold Macauley was chosen House Leader of the Ontario Conservatives at a caucus of elected members at the Albany Club, Toronto. He is M.P.P. or South York, and was Minister of Highways in the Henry A dtri n is t ration. Plans for reorganization of the Ontario Conservative Association' were drawn up by a caucus of more than eighty of the candidates In the Oct. 6th elections. An early meeting of Provincial Association is scheduled. The caucus, passed a resolution expressing gratitude to Mr. Henry for his service to the Province of Ontario through his long and honourable career as a member of the Legislature, a Cabinet Minister, and as Premier. Charles J. McDonough Cobourg, Nov. 21, 1937.--Connected with the Sheriff's office for the last twelve years as Deputy and Acting Sheriff, Charles J. McDonough died suddenly at his home here today. Born in Toronto, he came here while young and for several years was employed In the Dick Woolen Mills, later being ployed by Appleby and Daley as buyer. About twelve years ago he became Deputy Sheriff. He is survived by his widow, his mother, Mrs. Joseph McDonough, and a brother, William, Toronto. Interment in Cobourg Union Cemetery. J. L. Haycock, Napanee One time Provincial Legislative member when Leader of the Patrons of Industry from 1894 to 1898, Joseph L. Haycock died on Monday at the home of his son in Napanee. He was 87 years old. During his term in the Legislature he moved' for the abolition of the Government House and all the Conservatives voted in favour of it, but «... t ;k„,„o1« c.Mirl'lv nnnnsed it.