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MM THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1957 $2.00 a year in advance--$3.00 to U.S.A. COLBORNE SANTA CLAUS PARADE -- Saturday, December 14th at 2.30 p.m. Suggestions for Christmas Lists Brooches and Earrings ............................$2.00 and up Compacts ................................................ 2.95 and up Cuff Links ................................................ 1.00 and up Cups and Saucers (English Bone China) 1.50 and up Clocks ...................................................... 2.95 and up Carving Sets ............................................ 15.00. and. up Jewel Cases ............................................ 3.95 and up Jewellery of all kinds................................1.00 and up Pens........................................................ 2.95 and up Shavers .................................................... 28.50 and up Watches.................................................. 7.95 and up Many other Gifts for your selection E. M. RIMMER Your Local Jeweller Buy with Cash AND Buy for Less PORTLAND CEMENT, per bag ........................$ 1.15 MASONARY MIX, per bag ................................ 1.05 4x8x14 Plywood, G. IS and Sanded, per sheet.... 4.16 4x8x3/8 Plywood, G. IS and Sanded, per sheet .... 6.40 4x8x1/2 Plywood, G. IS and Sanded, per sheet.... 7.36 4x8x3/4. Plywood, G. IS and Sanded, per sheet.... 9.60 4x8x% Plywood, G. 2S and Sanded, per sheet.... 11.20 DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED AT COLBORNE LUMBER CO. Phone 82 -- Colborne Christmas Suggestions FROM YOUR Rexall Drug Store MAKE THIS A CAMERA CHRISTMAS! Kodak Cameras .................................. $5.90 to $39.75 Kodak Flash Outfits............................$12.25 to $28.95 Kodak Brownie Movie Camera .......................... $34.95 Kodak Brownie Movie Projector........................$79.95 Bolex Movie Cameras ...................... $98.50 to $137.50 Bolex Movie Projector...................................... $164.50 VIEW MASTER--Cameras .................... $6.95 to $8.95 Projector ................................ $14.95 Viewers .................................... $2.95 Three Reel Packets..................$1.50 Poloroid Land Camera, develops and prints pictures in 60 seconds ............................ $87.50 Sabre Camera and Flash Outfit............................$4.98 Skan 35 mm. Projector for slides........................$39.00 Radiant Screens -- Flash Holders Flash Bulbs -- Film -- Field Cases WM.C. GRIFFIS, Phm.B. Phone 85W Prescription Druggist Colborne Come One! Come All! GRAND OPENING THE ONTARIO FLUE-CURED TO^|ACCO GROWERS' MARKETING BOARD AUCTION WAREHOUSE TILLSONBURG Monday, December 9th, 1957 PROGRAM Morning: Demonstration of Warehouse 10:00 a.m.--Operation and Auction Procedure 12:00 Noon--Parade of Municipalities and Band -- DiowntoWn Tillsonburg 2:00 p.m.--Official Opening Ceremonies Warehouse Building Premier Leslie Frost, Wallace Nesbitt, M.P. Gordon Innis, M.L.A., Hon. Wm. Goodfellow and many other honoured guests. 9 :00 p.m.--Gala Stripping Room Parties in Warehouses at Aylmer and Delhi FREE ADMISSION FREE REFRESHMENTS MRS. IRA B. SOLOMON A resident of Brighton for the past forty years, Mrs. Ira B. Solomon entered into rest in Trenton Memorial Hospital Thursday evening, November 28th, 1057, in her 81st year. She suffered a severe Coronary Thrombosis at her home early last Thursday morning and was taken to the hospital.. She was born In Canning, Nova Scotia, August 15th, 1877, Florence E. Kennedy, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Kennedy. Her early life was spent there, where she later was a telegraph operator. In April, 1901, she married Mr. Ira B. Solomon, residing at Canning until 1917 when she and her husband, with their three children, came to live in Brighton. She was a faithful member of Trlnity^St. Andrew's United Church, taking an active part in the Women's Misisonary Society and the Woman's Association. She was greatly devoted to her family and home. Surviving are her husband, two ►ns and two daughters, Gerald T., J. Edward, Frances, all of Brighton, and Elizabeth (Mrs. Douglas Kinney) of Trenton, also three grandsons, James E. Solomon, Brighton; Ronald and Edward Kinney, Trenton. Mrs. Solomon rested at the K. Snider Funeral Home, where the Funeral Service was held Saturday, November 30th, at 2.30 p.m., conducted by Rev. A. K. Edmison. The numerous beautiful floral tributes, the many who called and the large attendance at this service bore tangible evidence of the high esteem in which the deceased was held In a community where the most of her life had been lived. The pallbearers were Messrs. Jas. '. Brown, Edward Boes. Charles Greaves, J. Harcla Morrow. John Brown, Archie Edwards. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton. COMING EVENTS The Baptist Church Sunday School Concert will be held Friday, December 20th, at 8.00 p.m. The Mothers' Auxiliary to the Pals' Club will hold a Bake Sale on Saturday, December 14th, in the vacant store in the Turpin Block. Sale starts at 10.00 a.m. o31-dl2c WILLING WORKERS BAZAAR SUCCESSFUL The annual Bazaar and Tea was held Saturday afternoon, November 30th. by the members of the Willing Workers of Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, assisted by the Junior Willing Workers, in the Sunday School Auditorium. There was a large attendance, all were welcomed at the door by the President, Mrs. C. A. Post. The decorations throughout the hall created a Christmas atmosphere. The tea table was covered with a beautiful white cloth centred with a basket of multi-coloured carnations, arranged on this table were plates of dainty ndwiches, cookies and cake. At either end the gleaming silver tea services, completed the scene, presided over by Mrs. L. M. Smith and Mrs. Frank McGlennon. The individual tea tables were also covered with white cloths centred with colorful shimmer-e bowls of original design. The Home Bake table was, as usual, ell patronized, for sale were all delicacies from angel cakes to cookies. At another table were displayed many useful beautifully sewn and knitted garments, here also a brisk business done. A variety of articles and plants were" sold from another attractively set up table. Roc* 'n' Roll, Modern and Old Time Dancing every Saturday might from 9 to 12, at Cobourg Arena. Music by Neil Taft and His Canadian Jamboree Gang. Admission 75c per person. olO Guides !!! and all who would like to be Guides--First meeting in Colborne High School on Wednesday, Dec. 11th, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. New Leaders: Mrs. Irvine Post, Mrs. Lyle Honey, Miss Doreen Teal, Miss Joan Williams, will be there to welcome you. Reserve the date, Friday, December 27, 1957, for a formal dance, sponsored by Trinity Church A.Y.P.A. Down Beats Orchestra. Admission $2.00 per couple (in advance only), Colborne Town Hall. Dancing 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets may be obtained from Misses Sandra Cooke, Penny Cooke and Karen Island. d5,I2,19c COLBORNE W. I. The Christmas meettfng of the Colborne Women's Institute will be held on Tuesday afternoon, December 10th, at the home of Mrs. Ray Mutton, Percy Street. Instead of the usual exchange of gifts, members are asked to bring something for a Christmas hamper and are reminded that there is still time to contribute something to the layette which will be mailed following this meeting. The Convener, Mrs. Dalton Hetherington, has as her subject "The Meaning of Christmas'* and the roll call is "The First Christmas I Can Remember". The lunch committee for this meeting consists oi the hostess, Mrs. Mutton, assisted by Mrs. Mackie and Mrs. McKim. S'NTA CLAUS PARADE The annual Santa Claus Parade will be held in Colborne Dec. 14th, at 2.30 p.m. The intent of the planning committee is to make this the largest event of its kind in the district, by engaging bands and many colourful floats. Santa will make his deubt in the parade and pass out candies to the children at the town hall after the parade. Parade routes--From the junction of Percy and Church St. West to Ontario St. South, up King St. West, down Division St. along North St., up Victoria St., down King St. East, up Elgin St., along Church St. East, down Percy St. along King St. for dispersal at the town hall, at which time a trophy will be presented to the Youth Organization with the best float. Sponsors. Retail men: programme committee, Recreation Committee: idjudicator convener, J. C.Armstrong. MRS FRED PEARSON CELEBRATES 80th BIRTHDAY s. George Peters entertained about twenty members of the immediate family on Saturday evening, November 30, when Mrs. Fred Pearson celebrated her 80th birthday. Several members of the family have birthdays in November so it was a joint celebration. During the evening progressive euchre was played with prizes being awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pearson Sr., Miss Elma Pearson and Miss Nancy Pearson. A delicious lunch was served including two beautiful birthday cakes, one for Mrs. Pearson and one for her grandson, Danny Pearson of Dundonald, who celebrated his tenth birthday on Saturday. On Sunday, December 1, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pearson, Dundonald, held open house for Mrs. Pearson Sr., when members of the family called to enjoy a cup of tea and a friendly visit. Among the many lovely gifts received by the guest of honour, was one dozen beautiful red roses. Gifts and cards were received from her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Real Estate Transfer Mr. and Mrs. G. Alex. Rutherford have bought the house on King Street East, owned by Mr. Vern Eggleton of Campbellford. Mr. Ernie Jeffery, of Colborne, District Representative of the H. C. Pedwell Real Estate Agency of Newcastle, negotiated the sale. COLBORNE ROTARY CLUB The Rotary Club met at 6.30 at the Queen's Hotel. Pres. lies in the chair. Once again there was a full attendance with two visitors. Russ Manning and Henry Carlton of Cobourg. After a pleasant meal the meeting was turned over to Vice-President Gordon Metcalf, who in the temporary absence of the President, introduced the distinguished guest, the District Governor. Brett. Brettall of the Mimico Club. The Governor is an able and fluent speaker who has travelled extensively. He gave a talk on Rotarv Work and Ideals. He was ablv thanked by President lies, who had returned. Afterwards Gov. Brett con-ponduoted a Club assembly of which the various chairmen of committees, about 15 in all. save their reports. Each nbase was discussed thoroughly and the whole meeting was most in-formaMvp and conducted in sn informal mannpr. The meetins? adjourned at 10 o'clock. T.pn. Gordon won the weeklv draw. The next meeHn? Dec. 9 th, at which the Club will hosts to the four handicapped children at a Christmas party. IN MEMORIAM OLIVER--In loving memory of a dear mother, Mrs. William Oliver, who passed away December 8th, 1056. --Ever remembered by her daughter, Mrs. Milton Rouse. x CARDS OF THANKS SOLOMON --Mr. Ira B. Solomon and family wish to express their sincere appreciation to friends and neighbours for the many acts of kindness, floral tributes, expressions of sympathy by letter, calls and cards received by them during their recent bereavement in the loss of a loving wife and mother. Thank You! To The Electors of Haldimand Township: Ladies and Gentlemen: To those who used their ballots and influence to elect me to the Council by such a splendid vote on Monday last, I hereby wish to express my hearty thanks. Compliments of the season to all. Yours faithfully, GORDON BROOM FIELD butte Northumberland Cream Producers VARIETY CONCERT Sponsored by Colborne United Church Hi-C IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL Friday, December 13th, 1957 - Children 25c LUCKY DOLLAR STORE Weekend Specials THURS., FRI., SAT. DEC. 5, 6, 7 PET MILK 1 lb. 39c 3 lbs. $1.15 SOCKEYE SALMON i/2 lb. 45c ORANGE JUICE...............48 oz. 29c Frozen Vegetables............per pkg. 79c Order your Christmas poultry early! We have a choice selection of CHRISTMAS FRUITS and NUTS Cook's Groceteria Phone 56, Colborne WE DELIVER PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE ANNUAL MEETING Friday, December 6th, 1957 WARKWORTH TOWN HALL at 8.00 p.m. Guest Speaker: JOHN B. HAMILTON M. P. York West, Parliamentary Assistant to the Acting Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. "Colborne Stores Contain Goods Sold Elsewhere and Prices are No Higher"