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69th Year No. ( THE, COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 1935 $2.00 a year in advance; $2.50 to U.S. A. COUNTIES NAME OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR Finance Committee Makes Grants to Institutions--Will Not Pay Municipal Clerks' Expenses On Friday the following officials were appointed by the Counties Council by by-law: Auditors' of Criminal Justice counts': Deputy Reeve J. C. Cumr minsikey of Manvers and W. H. Ned-son of Warkworth. Remuneration is $4.50 a day with tern cents a mile one -way to Cobourg. Registry Office Commissioners: Colborne, Reeve I. Palen; Cobourg, M. Booth; Port Hope, J. N. Green-away; Bowmanville, G. R. Edmiond-fitone. Commissioner of Jail and County Office: Leslie H. Wilson. High School Trustees for thres years: Bowmanville, F. C. Vanstone; Campbellfowi, A. G. Thompson; Colborne, H. S. Keyes; Cobourg, Dr. E. W. Hayden; Newcastle, Herb Hancock; Port Hope, H. W. Mitchell. Board of Management The Board of Management of the House of Refuge was appointed as follows: Reeve F. K. Denyes, Brighton Township; Reeve R. O., Jones, Bowmanville, and Warden Stinson. Road Wages The Finance Committee's list of salaries and wages, read by Reeve Mercer, are the same as last year. They include: Mian and team 40c an hour; patrol man, 23c; day laborers, 20c; truck drivers. 25c; power maintainers. 40c; crusher foreman, 35c. Grants Made The report of the Finance Committee granted $150 to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and $500 each to the Bowimanville, Cobourg and Port Hope hospitals on COndirJon that an equivalent sum is paid by each town to its hospital. "We recommend that the expenses of the Municipal Clerks who attended a meeting at Cobourg regarding the new regulations respecting Old Age Pensions be not paid hy these counties." ^ Schools Committee The Schools Committee, of . hic'ti E. C. McKeel of Cannpibedlifoird i*. cuaii'inuii, suggested in its report that the Department devise a simplified standard form for school requi- They endorsed a Victoria County proposal that the government assume oil costs of entrance examinations. Norwood High School requisitions was returned for recalculation. The following requisitions were approved: Trenton High, $2,660.80; Belleville Collegiate. $103.58; Stirling $141.85; Oshawa, $693.80; Brooklin, $60.19. DR. ALEXANDER CRICHTON On Saturday, February 2nd, 1935, there passed away at Cobourg Gen-eta! Hospital, Dr. Alexander Crichton, of Castleton, who was very widely and favourably known. ' He was 73 years of age. Some weeks previous Dr. Crichton fell on the ice at his home, injuring himself so that it seemed roecessatry he should be taken to Cobourg for X-ray and treatment. He was considered better of his bruises, and his friends were pleased to hear he was coming home, when suddenly an attack of pneumonia was reported andi soon alfter his death followed. A largely attended funeral service,! conducted by Rev. M. L. Hinton, was held in the United Church, Castleton, on Sunday afternoon, after which his -body was taken by motor heaTse to St. Catharines to be buried in the family plot there. About thirty-seven years ago, Dr. Crichton came to Castleton and had practiced there continuously ever since, having many calls far from home as well as near by. Before becoming a physician, he bad taught high school and practiced i law. A great reader and student, he wasi well informed on any subject that might he mentioned. It was often addf, "Ask Dr. Crichton, he know." Previous to the unioi churches' he was a regular attendant of Vernonville Presbyterian Church; Eight years ago he suffered a stroke, from which he never fully recovered, but still kept a good practice, and many staunch friends are mourning the loss of an honest, ambitious, kindly gentleman doctor, who was always dy to help by his interest and financially any project for the benefit of the village and community. CASTLETON W. M. S. The Castleton W. M. S. made 1934 o successful year in their society. Meetings were held every month. One life memiber was added to our list. We are taking more copies of the Missionary Monthly. Bales of clothing and quilts were sent to the needy areas. Our givings exceeded th previous year by a little over $50.00. So though we did not reach the objective set for us we feel encouraged to carry on and make 1935 as good or SAN FORD BROWN An highly respected resident of Cramahe Township, Mr. Sanford Brown, die<cj at his home at Salem, on Thursday. January 31st, 1935. He has been in poor health for some time. od by Rev, Wm. St piling. Pastor of Salem United Church, at the family residence, on Saturday afternoon. Interment was in Salem Cerretery. The pallbearers were Allen Irwin, Clayton Peacock, VVkn.. Peacock, Walter Rosebush, Howard Swain, and Alfred Whaley. Surviving are his wife and son William; also his mother, 'Mrsi. Charles Greenwood. NORdAN GORDON At Grafton, on Monday, Feb. 4th, 191315, pneumonia caused' the death of Norman Gordon, 17 year old son of Mr. E.nc. Mrs>. John Gordon. The funeral service was held in St. Andrew's Un'*ed ftiirch, Grafton, by Rev. A. ,T Tenill. Interment was in Centre-ton Ceirtery. The pall bearers were f-'x merlbers of his Boy Scout Troop, of which Norman was an active member, lie was second youngest of five children. The others are Ethel and Myrtle of Oshawa, and Fred and Thelma, at home. DR. ARTHUR SLADE )]*. J. Arthur Slade of Toronto, den-. collapsed at the railway station Tnoinbury and died. Dr. Slade cticed destistry in Toronto for 32 rio p-e vtE'S> a brother of Mr. Fred co of Ferella. THE LATE MRS. ANNA ERMINA BARKER Miss Anna Ermdna Barker, a Methodist mission worker among the Indi-of North Western Canada (some fifty years ago), died recently, soon after observing her eightieth birthday. Miss Barker exhibited unusual skill and resource during a typhoid fever epidemic and met terrifying hazards with a calmness which won her considerable acclaim both in Church and community circles. Always striving for the welfare of mankind she was describe.: by a clergyman as the most unselfish woman he had ever met. During a disastrous typhoid and measles epidemic in 1884, she was matron of the MoDougall Orphanage at Morley, Alta., and when the other attendants left she carried on. This ordeal broke her health so badly that she never really regained her strength afterward, although she dM efficient Red Cross Work in Belleville during the war. Miss Barker was born on the farm of her father, Jonn Barker, at Colborne, Ontario, on September 25th, 1854. She died at the Provincial Hospital at Whitby and was buried in the family plot at Salem Cemetery, near Colborne. All her energy had been spent in the service of the Church.--E.H.C. in The New Outlook. Miss 'Barker was born and grew to w'ohnianhooM in Dundonald. She was an aunt of Mr. W. B. Bright, Mr. John F. Wright and Mrs. Geo. Mutton. Walter Ferguson Gordon Honey Irven Goheen Alex Chatterson The Gifts were: A walnut finished bed, springs and mattress, pair pillows, 2 pair flarfiel-nette blankets, 1 comforter, 1 spread, a tablecloth, a wool sweater coat and ie shirt for Mr. Every. Mr. and Mrs' Evely, who were taken completely by surprise, thanked their nany friends for their kind wishes :nd gifts, and all joined in singing, 'For they are jolly good fellows." The evening was spent in dancing and cards. Mr. and Mrs. Evely and family are moving to a place near Bowmanville. STEWART E. WILLIAMS The sympathy of the community is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wil-liamsi, Colborne, in the death of their baby son, Stewart Eugene, which occurred at Cobourg General Hospital, cn Saturday, February 2nd, 1935, after only a few days illness. He was six months of age. The fu-.ieral services were held on Monday afternoon in Trinity Anglican Church, CoKborne, by the Rector, Rev. P. W. A. Roberts. Interment was in Lakeport Cemetery. GEORGE WESLEY FINCH There passed away at his family residence, on the 10th concession of Rawdon, a highly respected resident in the person of George Wesley Finch in his 78th year. Although in failing health for some time, he passed peacefully away, being confined to bed but a few days with pneumonia. His wife (Margaret Meiklejohn) predeceased him some 23 years ago. Besides his family, Mrs. William Finch (Mabel), Mrs. Archie Samons ;Rosie) of Dundonald, and three sons, Stanley, Howard and Raymond, one sister, Mr®. Annie Buchanan, Campbellford, survive to mourn his passing. fMr. James Blackwood, of Peterboro, conducted the services in the home and at the grave side, the remains being aid to rest in Rylstone Cemetery. The pallbearers were William Gibson, Robert Scarlett, Verney Heath, Russell Wlson, Thomas Mac-Keown and Thomas Reid. SPRING AROUND THE CORNER On Saturday, Feb. 2, 1935, a lively robbin was seen about i the -remises of Mr. John Cochrane at Edville. Does this mean spring's just around the PRESENTATION TO MR. and MRS. J. EVELY The friends and neighbours of Mr. and Mrs. John Evely and family met at, their home, Tuesday evening, Jan. 29th, 1935, when they were presented with the following addresses presents: Dear IMrs. Evely: We, your sister memiber® of the Colborne Institute have recently been informed, and deeply regret, that you and1 your family have decided to move to a new neighbourhood. As a member of the Institute we have always found you willing to lend a helping hand whenever and where-ever necessary, and while not always able to attend our meetings we were always pleased and happy to have you with us,, and are, therefore, going to miss, you greatly when you are absent fromi our group. But what is our loss will be another's gain. If you are at any time in this vicinity we would be much pleased to have, you attend our meetings and wish you. to feel perfectly sure of a hearty welcome. We are joining in a small way with your friends and neighbours' in purchasing a gift which we trust you will receive in the spirit in which it. May God bless yeu and prosper you,., your husband and family in your new home, is the earnest wish of the members of the Institute. Signed on behalf of the Colborne Women's Institute, Alice A. Grant, Sec. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Evely and family: We, your friends and neighbours, have gathered here to-night and it is much regret that we have learned of your dparture from our midst. You were always willing and ready to help at all times, and you will be greatly missed by all. That you will meet ever}' success your new home is our sincere wish. PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Waite visited friends in Peterboro on Saturday. Mr. and1 Mrs. Arthur Metcalfe of Toronto visited Mr. and Mrs. Elton Goodrich over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs, J. G. Findlay, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Waite and G. Finley visited in Toronto on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dudley of Picton' have been here this week owing the illness of hie father, Mr. Sam Dudley. Mr. Sam D. Dudley has been quite ill during the we>efc of influenza and pneumonia. All hope for his speedy recovery. At time of writing his condition is reported improving. Mr. Elwood! Dudley of Toronto, has also been ill at the home of his parents, The Men'si Club of Grafton, Vernonville and Wieklow held their meeting at Wieklow United Church, on Thursday evening, when about forty members were present. Major Belford of Cobourg, was the guest speaker. He gave a very interesting address on some of the problems' of the day and the part that we, as citizens, should take in them. Lunch was served after the meeting. Mrs. H. .A- Grant and daughters, Misses Eileen and Doris, were hostess to a very enjoyable euchre at their home on Friday "evening last. Prizes were won by Mr. W[m. Worth, Mrs. R. Coxall, Mrs. Hodge, and Mr. Chas. Turney. After lunch a delightful singsong was held. Mr. V. G. Cornwell veftr kindly rendered a few of his humorous' songs. Other songs were led by Dr. J. R. Hancock, Mr. Johnson and others^' A substantial sum of money was raised for welfare purposes in eonection with the C.W.I., of which Mrs. Grant is the capable secretary. I. PALEN RESIGNS REEVESHIP Mr. I. Palen has resigned as Reeve of Colborne, owing to his appointment as turnkey at Cobourg gaol, where he began his duties Monday morning. Mr. Harry A. Grant has resigned as Councillor and will be a candidate for the Reeveship. Nominations to AH the vacancies' are set for Monday, Feb. l'8th, at 7.30 p.m., with polling one week later if there should be a COMING EVENTS The Hustler's Class of the United Church, Colborne, will hold a Valentine tea in the S. S. Hall, on Saturday, February 16th, 1935, from 4 to 6 p.m. Price 15c. All welcome. j31-fl4 Afternoon Tea -- On Friday, Feb. 8th, 1935, the Ladles' Aid of Trinity Church will hold an afternoon tea at the home of Mrs. G. E. R. Wilson. Tea served from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission 15c. All wolcomie. J31-f7 We realize whlat is another's gain. As a token of ou ask you to accept t their value, our 1 i will be remembrance of \ friends and neighbours Signed on behalf of the Read condensed ads page I "RED-HEADED STEPCHILD" WELL PRESENTED Many Brave Storm to See the Cleverly Acted Comedy of the Great Open Spaces vs. Sophistication The Orono News: "The Red-headed Stepchild," a play in three acts by Colborne talent, in the intres'ts of the Anglican young friends and neighbour,,, Arthur McPrar-kpn -."ftQTi'e of Orono. drew an unexpected- Walter F \ , » ^ evening of last week. Many from surrounding districts face of a fierce Arctic blizzard which prevailed. The pla;y was cleverly pre: by the entire cast and thoroughly joyed, practically every character being realistically portrayed. This was especially so in the characterization of Richard Russell, played by Rev. Wm. Sterling, a former pastor of Park Street United Church hi Elizabeth Russell, his daughte' by Miss E. Strong. Nature's child of the untrammelled West transplanted' to the soft sophistication of the metropolis; phony values as opposing Teal worth, the theme, and the fluency and i acy with which the parts were given svas greatly appreciated by husiastic audience. - COMING -Carolina Jubilee Singers RETURN ENGAGEMENT Wednesday, February 13th, 1935 They delighted you in Sacred Concert a few weeks ago--Hear them now in Comic and Secular entertainment, under the auspices of COLBORNE BRANCH CANADIAN LEGION -in the- TOWN HALL, COLBORNE Popular Prices:-- . .25c and 15c IRWIN COWAN PHOTOGRAPHER OF TORONTO will be in town at the BRUNSWICK HOTEL, COLBORNE for the next three weeks PORTRAITS OF FAMILY GROUPS Men, Women-and Children BABY PORTRAITS^ A SPECIALTY Phone or write; or come in to see us for particulars at the Brunswick Hotel, Colborne. "Colborne Stores Contain Coeds Soli Elsewhere and Prices are No Higher" COLBORNE SCHOOL BOARD Dr. W. G. Robertson Re-appointed Chairman.-Standing Committees Unchanged. The statutory meeting of the Colborne Union Board of Education was lied' Wednesday evening, February 6th 1935, with the personell of the membership the same as last year. Dr. W. G. Robertson was re-appointed chairman, and Mr. Fred J. Smith s ec re tary-t r ea su rer. Standing Committees First named to be chairman of committee. Repair^---H. J. Mayhew, A. E. Don- aghy, H. Gale, D. C. Peebles. Finance and Supplies^-H. S. Keyes, B. McCracken, Fred Armstrong, Albert Morton. Schools--J. F. Wilson, Dr. Robertson, E. Quinn, W. G. Grant. The following accounts were ordered paid: High School W. F. Griffis, duplicator sten-cils . ..$ 24.75 29.30 The Express, 5 cases paper towels .................. Public School f. J. Smith, brooms ......... 1.65 Colborne Hydro-Electric ..... 7.30 W. F. Griffis, supplies ....... 1.70 F. M. Brintnell, insurance, building ................... 52.20 G. E. R. Wilson? insurance, building and contents ... The regular monthly meeting of the Colborne Wonemn's Institute will be held in the town hall, Colborne, in the evening of Tuesday, February 12, 1935, and will be a social evening for members, their faimlies and invited guests. The Hustlers' Class of Colborne United Church held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. T. G. Brown, on Wednesday evening, Jan. 30th, 1935. After the business part of the meeting the girls spent the evening sewing. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by the social committee. VESTRY MEETINGS Trinity Churolpj Colbor,., the annual meetmgof'tne Vestry" of Trinity Church, Colborne, the fol lowing officers were appointed for ensuing year: Rector's Warden--A. G. Cracknell People's Warden--Roy Matthews Sidesmen--W. J. Troop Albert Waller Bert Maskell Geo. Waller C. C. Craig S. W. Sutton Dr. W. Porte Marshall H. A. Free C. P. Brown W. L. Matthews Douglas Sheldrick Walter Bestwick Auditorsi--R. R. Joslin H. A. Free Advisory Council-- Rev. P. W. A. Roberts A. G. Cracknell Roy Matthews Dr. W. Porte Marshall R. R. Joslin S. W. Sutton Arthur Hodges ,S.S. Mrs, F. Hodges, W.A. Mrs. W. A. Seed, L.A. Miss- Verna Matthews, AYPA Mrs. J. H. Connors W. J. Troop F. P. Strong V. G. Cornwell S. W. Reynolds H. S. Keyes Lay Delegates to Synod-- Dr. W. Porte Marshall R. R. Joslin iS. W. Sutton Alternate--Dr. A. A. Young St. Peter's Church, Lakeport Rector's Warden--Fred' Clarke People's Warden--Gordon McKim The reports showed the finances to be in a satisfactory condition. ALYEA'S COMPARE OUR PRICES ON MEATS per lb Choice Beef Roasts . . . 10c Meaty Pot Roasts .... 8c Beef Stew .......... 5c Round Steak____ 2 lb 25c Sausages........2 lb 25c Beans........ 3 cans 25c Also a choice selection of Pork, Lamb, Canned Goods A LY E A ' S We Deliver to Lakeport 'hone 37 -- Colborne INTERESTING ADDRESS ON HISTORY OF CHURCH MUSIC On Wednesday evening, Feb. 6th, 1935, in the Colborne United Church Sunday School Hall, the Rev. P. W. A. Roberts delighted the music-loving people of the village with an inter-'ssting talk on "The History of Church Music," from the earliest time down to the 18th century, illustrating hla talk by numerous hymns,, sung by a united choir from the local churches. will continue his history of Church Music on Wednesday, Feb. 20th, at the same place and hour, dealing particularly with the develop-t during the 19th century. UNITED CHURCH Y. P. S. Regular weekly meeting of Y.P.S. of United Church was held on Monday, -February 4th, 1935. Meeting was in charge of the Devotional Convener, Vera Arkles-. The hymn, "Joy Bells," opened the meeting. After the reading ' tes and business discussion, program ,-wna n«m^"i- eading--Effie Goodrich Prayer--Mildred Grant Reading--Viola Peterson Address--Lome Arkles Current Events--Floyd Edwards Instrumental'--Gordon Adams A consecration service was then held'--18 new members were added. Closing hymn, "Nearer My God to Thee," was sung and meeting closed with the Mizpah. On Thursday evening, January 31, the members of the Y.P.S. of Colborne United Church enjoyed a gleigh ride party. After the drive the young people assembled In the S. S. hall, where a program was rendered and games were played. Every-good time. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs>. Lawrence Williams wish to thank friends and neighbours for their kindness and sympathy extended in their bereavement in the loss of their baby son. Mrs. Sanford Brown and son, William, wish to express their appreciation and thanks1 to friends and neighbours for kindness and sympathy extended in their recent bereavement. DEATHS WILLIAMS, Stewart Eugene -- At Cobourg General Hospital, Saturday, Feb. 2nd, 19»5, Stewart Eugene, beloved1 son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Williams, Colborne, aged 6 months. Funeral services were held at Trinity Church, Colborne, Monday afternoon. Interment in Lakeport Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM who passed awaw February 9th, 1934. While he lie in peaceful sleep His memory we shall always keep: The flowers we placed upon his grave May wither and decay, But the love for him who sleep beneath Will never fade away. Sadly missed by Wife and Family. TEAL--iln loving memory of my ;ar son, Oscar J. Teal, who passed away February 3rd, 1934, in Oakland. California, ie evening just at the close of day, voice was calling that seemed to Ye that are ready come and rest, Lay down your head upon my breast; Come follow me and I will guide Thy footsteps to the Jordan's side; son he heard the sweet command And gently took the Saviour's hand. --Sadly missed by Mother. Butter Wrappers at Express Office,