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Controversy is Nathan Cohen's specialty. As modetrator of CBC's panel discussion program.. Fighting Words, he delights in fanning the fires of argument reg ularly kindled on the show. Fighting Words is broadcast uesdays on the Dominion network of CBC radio. Council To Help Finance Recreation Committee The regular meeting of Colborne Council was held on February 9th, with Reeve F. W. Harding and Coun-illors Cotter, Thompson and Moore Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and adopted on motion of Cotter and Moore. Mr. Al. Dale addressed the Council regarding the annual grant for the Recreation Committee. On motion of Cotter and Moore it was agreed that Council would advance any money needed by the Recreation Committee until March when a financial statement would be available. Correspondence: Sterling Trusts Corporation showing earnings for the Wm. Mutton Trust Fund of $202.50 for 1958. From Magistrate Baxter with a cheque for $10.25 being Colborne's share of fines for December. From Estate of Charles Yule with a balance of $37.29 towards hospitalization. From Ontario School rustees and Ratepayers Association requesting membership. From McCarthy and McCarthy with Board for approval of rates for Gas a copy of request to the Ontario Fuels supplied by Lakeland Gas Company. From N. & D. Health Unit with report for the month of December. From W. E. Dillon Co. advertising heavy duty waste receptacles. From Marten Welding with prices on picnic tables. From Mosler-Taylor Co. quoting on Fire Resistive Safes. From Ben Thompson M. P. advising regarding the itenerary of the Queen in this area next summer. From Association of Mayors and Reeves requesting membership. From Dept. of Finance, Ottawa enclosing cheque for 1957 Municipal Grant on Post Office building. From Lake Ontario Development Association enclosing an invitation to attend the annual dinner meeting at Peterboro on February 19th. On motion of Thompson and Moore the above correspondence was filed. From the N. & D. Firemen's Assoc- iation requesting membership fee for the Colborne Fire Brigade. On motion of Thompson and Moore it was agreed to send a cheque for $10.00 for membership. From Mrs. E. Allen requesting a grant for the Music Festival. On motion of Cotter and Thompson it was agreed to grant $25.00 to the Northumberland Music Festival Soc. From H. F. Cowie stating that because of other duties he felt obligetd to resign from the Recreation Committee. Council agreed to accept the resignation in view of the extra work Mr. Cowie would have with the Centennial Committee. The Treasurer reported on the amount of money outstanding on 1958 1957 and 1956 Tax Rolls 1958 Roll ........ $8,591.99 1957 Roll ................ 4,390.41 1956 Roll .................. 881.30 Total . ... $13,863.30 After some discussion it was agreed on motion of Moore and Cotter that the treasurer should call for tenders to purchase the Elliott and Watson E X P ENTERPRISE E S S COLBORNE CHRONICLE SUCCESSOR TO THE COLBORNE EXPRESS (Established 1866) THE COLBORNE ENTERPRISE (Established 1886) VOL. 1 -- No. 7 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 1959 $2.00 per year in Canada -- $3.00 to U.S.A. Colborne United Church W.M.S. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. E. W. Rowsome on Thursday afternoon, February 5th. Mrs. Taylor opened the meeting with a quotation from Charles Kingsley followed by the singing of the hymn, "O for a faith that will not shrink" and prayer. Arrangements w"ere made for the World Day of Prayer Service to be held in the United Church on Friday, February 13th. The theme of the worship service under the leadership of Mrs. Gordon was, "Race Petrjudice Exposed." Mrs. Gordon opened the worship service with a Call to Worship. God is no respecter of persons; but in every nation he that feareth Him and worketh righteousness is. accepted with Him. Whoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Mrs. Mills read the scripture lesson Ruth 1, 1-18, 14-17. The nations of Israel because of their training and environment had very narrow nationalistic policies. They considered all strangers as enemies. As a protest against such an attitude some unknown author wrote the beauiful story contained in the Book of Ruth, showing how Ruth, a Moabite, one of a particularly hated race became the wife of a highly respected Jew and was the great-grandmother of King David, the national hero-- a strong argument against race prejudice. The program was conducted by Mrs. Quinn assisted by Mrs. Roy Graham and Mrs. Pacey. The theme was, "The Canadian Indian". Following are some of the facts which were given us. There are 2000 Indian reserves in Canada and about 153,000 Indians. The Indians are slow to change and so do not readily adjust to the ways of the whites. Here the church has a part to play in bringing the different races together in order to create better mutual understanding. Any capable Indian may apply for the franchise the same other Canadain or a whole may apply. Many Indians are leaving the reserves and moving into specialized fields. Welfare benefits such as old age pensions and childrens allowances are available for them as well as for other Canadians. In the field of education where there are no public schools, residential schools are still maintained. In some public schools Indian and white children attend. Mrs. Graham read one of Pauline Johnston's poems. Thanks was extended to our hostess for sharing her home with us and also to the committee who served the delicious lunch. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. Change Of Date Please take note that the Euchre and Bridge, sponsored by the Colborne Chapter,No. 82 O.E.S. which was • to be held on February 20th in the Masonic Temple, Brighton has been changed to February 27th. Christina Rutherford Becomes Bride Of Donald Alfred Chant On Thursday, Fetbruary 5th, in a quiet home ceremony, the Rev. Archibald Peebles, of Delta, united in marriage, Christina, daughter of Mrs. Wallace A. Rutherford of Colborne and the late Mr. Rutherford and Donald Alfred, son of Dean and Mrs. S. N. F. Chant of Vancouver, B. C. Given in marriage by her brother Colin, the bride looked charming in a wheat chantilly lace frock designed in short full skirted style and carried a semi-cascade of yellow sunbeam and goldilock sweetheart roses. Miss Molly Johnston of Kingston attended the bride, she was lovely in toast tissue-mist silk, the petals of the skirt rounding up to the snug bodice. She carried a matching semi-cascade of yellow acclaim pom-pom mums. The groom was attended by his brother John of Duke University, North Carolina, who read several telegrams from friends of Vancouver, B.C., Belleville and England. Mrs. S. N. F. Chant, the groom's mother flew from Vancouver to visit her son and to be present at the ceremony. Mrs. Archibald Peebles of Delta and Mrs. John Allan of Kingston were also guests. Following the buffet breakfast the happy couple left, motoring to Eastern Cities. The bride in hunter green gown, short fur jacket, with nigger brown accessories, wore a corsage of gardenias. On their return Dr. and Mrs. Chant will be at home after March 1st, at Ireland Court, 201 Victoria Avenue, Belleville, Ontario. Prior to her marriage the bride, Miss Christina Rutherford was gifted in a shower arranged at her mothers home, by Mrs. Gordon Rutherford, neighbours and relatives who gave her a beautiful pewter service, 5 pieces on a matching tray. Also one of cups and saucers at Dr. Joan Brom-skills home in Belleville. A crystal and china shower at- the home of Mrs. Ron Jefferys of Trenton. She also received a carving set and matching steak knives from her Sorority group, China from the Science Building Lab. where she works and china, linen and crystal from Kingston friends who met at the home of Miss Molly Johnston of that city. O.E.S Euchre and Bridge A Euchre and Bridge was held on Friday evening' February 6th in the Masonic Temple, Brighton under the auspices of Colborne Chapter No. 82 O.E.S. The lucky prize winners were: Lady's High-- Mrs. Gordon Knapp; Gents High-- Mr. N. Tom Armstrong; Lone Hands-- Mrs. G. H. McKay. Bridge Prize winners were: Lady's High-- Mrs. Bert Seaborn; Gents High-- Mr. William Lelliott. Castleton W.M.S. The W.M.S. met Thursday, Feb 5, at the home of the President, Mrs.J. C. McKague, with 18 present, and with Mrs. G. Carr in the chair. The meeting opened with the hymn, God of Grace, and with prayer. Minutes were read, treasurer's report given, and announcement made of the World Day of Prayer, which in Castleton, will be observed on Friday, February 13th, at 2.30, In the United Church. Report of the Presbyterial meeting at Brighton was given by Mrs. E. Jones, Mrs. H. I. Allen and Mrs. W. Covert. Mrs. Jones told of receiving the 6th year certificate for the Mission Band. A lively tour was taken through the Missionary Monthly, with many points of interest being indicated. Mrs. D. Dingwall Jr. was our guide in this. Stewardship Secretary Miss M. Greenly, in a reading tithing, commented that "Real religion presupposes righteousness and generosity...... tithing is God's way, and those who put God in their budget find Him nearer in their lives. The poor are more generous than the rich, and the rich receives much of our Lord's pity when he was here on earth." Mrs. C. Nelson, for Christian Citizenship, read a paper on the evils of social drinking, describing the gradual deterioration of the drinking individual. Worship on the subject of Brotherhood, was conducted by Mrs. Haynes and opened with the hymn, "These Things Shall Be" and with prayer. Mrs. W. Day read the Scripture, from the book of Ruth, and Mrs. W. Nelson in a comment on the passage pointed out that it is a story of love against a background of religious and racial intolerence. Mrs. R. Lawson led the study group with an engrossing discussion on "Our Indian Neighbours". Numerically, of seventeen millions of people in Canada, one hundred and fifty three thousand are Indians. The Church, in its task of communicating Christ, meets many problems. One is personality differences, and though processes which, originating deep in the past, have always centred on being, or existing, rather than on 'becoming' or progressing. The Indian accepts change slowly. Legal problems' also have hampered relations with them, and have deterred the intergration of the race into nation, community and church life. Advancement has been made, in „the appointment of placement officers, who' *re endeavouring to choose suitable Indian youths for for special education and employment, in enlarging the ministerial, missionary and hospital staffs, and by both races, who are slowly learning the art neighbouring. Lunch was served by Mrs. H. I. Allen, and Mrs. W. Covert. The March meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Haynes. United Church Hustlers Auxiliary Mrs. J. Davis was hostess for tne February meeting of the Hustlers' Auxiliary. Mrs. E. Thompson, President opened with the W.A. motto, followed by the theme prayer. After the members were welcomed tv.o devotional opened with the singing of Hymn 109, "Jesus Calls Us O'er the Turmult". Mrs. A. Dale read the Scripture from Phil. 4, 1-13. She then read Meditation on the Christain approach to life, "Accept What Cannot Be Changed." After prayer, Hymn 173, "O Jesus I Have Promised" conducted the Devotional. The minutes were then read and approved. Following the treasurer's report by Mrs. T. McDonald, and reports from other convenors, various items of business were discussed. Further Plans were made for the Valentine Tea and Tiny Tot Fashion Parade to be held on Saturday, February 14th. Mrs. F. Taylor's Sunday School class has offered to be in charge of the Church Nursery. It was decided to accept this kind offer. Mrs. W. Irvine read a chapter from the Study Book. Mr. Irvine then showed films of New York and Florida, which he and Mrs. Irvine had taken during their trip over the Christmas holidays. Mrs. E. Thompson expressed thanks to the hostess Mrs. J. Davis and to Mrs. A. Dale and her group for the programme and to Mrs. G. Westrope and her group for the delicious lunch. The meeting then closed with the Theme Prayer! properties. Moved by Cotter and seconded by Thompson that the following accounts be paid: Bell Telephone Co. No. 91, $5.70; No. 397, $6.25; No. 63w, 6.45; No. 25, $26.90 Total $ 45.30 Colborne Public Utilities, Sfeet Lights ...... 392.85 Town Hall ............................. 38.86 Park Lights ..... 13.14 A. W. Chisholm, rock salt 47.95 Cities Services Oil Co. for Town Hall ...... 46.54 Twp. of Haldimand, relief 3.04 Trent Valley Sand and Stone Ltd., for sand ....... 86.73 Wm. C. Griffis, supplies ... 13.70 Jenings Fuels, for Town Hall 42.85 R. M. McManus, battery exchange 16.00 Colborne Garage, set of flares 7..50 George Edison, for stove oil .. 3.00 Colbright Express, for trucking sand and snow 157.00 N. & D. Health Unit, Plumbing inspections 48.00 Geo. Westrope for Fire Tr. 11.60 Miss M. Leopold, mitts for Firemen ......... 23.40 George Blyth, salary as constable ....... 288.50 Ontario Hospital Services Commission ....... 18.90 Rev. R. Harris, School Crossing Guard ......... 50.00 Leonard Gordon, salary as Tax Collector ...................... 500.00 Treasurer Recreation Committee, on account 500.00 George Johnston, Ambulance subsidy .................., 42.00 M. J. Coumans, U. I. stamps 28.32 Relief Accounts ............... 133.55 B. Irish, salary as Fire Chief ............... 25.00 Keith Clark, salary as assistant Fire Chief ... 10.00 Keith Clark, payroll from Jan. 9th to Feb. 6th............ 998.00 Carried Reeve Harding introduced a By-Law to establish a Public Library under the Public Libraries Act. Moved by Geo. Moore and seconded by Earl Thompson that the By-Law be given first reading. On motion of Thompson and Cotter the rules governing the passing of by-laws were suspended for this session of Council. On motion of Cotter and Moore the by-law was given a second reading. On motion of Moore and Thompson the. by-law was given a third reading signed, sealed and numbered 844. Moved by J. E. Cotter and seconded by E. C. Thompcon that the following be named members of the Colborne Public Library Board; Mrs. Mary Hart, Mrs. J. W. Smithers and Mr. Ed. Rimmer. Carried Colborne United Church Hold Annual Meeting The annual meeting of Colborne United Church was held on Monday evening, February 2nd, after a splei did supper served by the ladies of the congregation. Rev. Taylor opened the annual eeting with a portion of scripture followed by prayer. Mr. Taylor gave the report of the members of the congregation and expressed appreciation for the work done in the past year. The congregation has grown in numerical strength and reports given by the different organizations revealed a very prosperous year both spiritually and financially. Through the splendid work all current obligations were met and repairs were made to the tower and roof. Mr. Bruce Spencer moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor for their splendid leadership during the year. A hearty clap of hands endorsed this motion. Mr. Taylor thanked the congregation for these words of appreciation. The meeting closed with Benediction by Mr. Taylor. Church Officials Elected for 1959: Elders-- Earl Thompson, Wm. Irvine, Leonard Gordon, James Bell, Russell Teal, Norman McNally, Bruce Spen-Walter Harnden, Wm. May, Ernest Jeffery and Tom McDonald. Stewards-- James Bell, Gordon Bea-Ross Teal, L. Gordon, J. Heck-bert, S. Carr, H. Grosjean, Wm. May, Gordon Davis, Russell Teal, Tom McDonald, Walter Harnden, M. Drink-water, A. W. Chisholm, A. Dale, H. G. McKay, B. Spencer, H. Fisk, Wm. Irvine, R. Boyce, M. Campbell, Dr. Pember, K. Redner, Harold Harnden. Trustees-- B. Spencer, Russell Teal, T. Graydon, N. McNally, L. Gordon, H. G. McKay, S. Carr, A. J. Bell, M. Campbell. Parsonage Trustees-- Russell Teal, H. G; McKay, Wm. May B. Spencer, H. Fiske and Ernest McDonald. Champion country correspondent for a weekly paper, Philip LaForce I left I. (>'->, of Gibson Indian Reserve near Bala, receives Ontario Hydro's award of merit from James A. Blay, Hydro's Director of Information. Presentation took place in Toronto during the annual convention of Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association, which selected Mr. LaForce for his column in the Bracebridge Herald-Gazette. Envelope Steward-- Tom McDonald. Auditors-- Walter Harnden and Gordon Beavis. Congregationl Secretary-- M* H. Campbell. Carteaker-- Harold Harnden. Colborne Centennial Plans for the Centennial go steadily ahead. Workers are many, and more are needed. Thanks are due to several ladies who have already done a great deal of typing. Everyone in Colborne might offer to help in some capacity. Please give your name to Mr. Coumans at the Post Office and state what kind of work you could do. The following have already offered, and other names will be added week by week. C. Alyea, J. Armstrong, Mrs. Mary Barnes, J. Ball, W. Baxter, L. Beamish, J. Bell, J. Blackwood, G. Blyth, Mrs. I. Buchanan, Mac Campbell, Al Cammack, Keith Clark, J. Coumans, F. Cox, F. Cowie, Mr. and Mrs. N, Cunningham, Al. Dale, A. Dove, Mrs. Len Dickens, G. Edison, B. Fox, Mr. and Mrs. W. Irvine, G. Johnston, C. L. Keating, G. Latimer, Ted Lee, Mrs. Jack Lynn, T. McBride, Mrs. Norman McKay, J. McKay, G. McKay, T. McDonald, C. McGuire, D. McGlennon, Mr. and Mrs. D. McLaughlin, I. Min-aker, G. Maskell, Mrs. L. Matthews, G. Moore, A. Morton, Miss C. Scroggs Mrs. Doris Simpson, J. Small, C. Spradbrow, G. Smith, Miss Doreen Teal, G. Walker, Mrs. W. Wanamaker Mrs. G. Westrop, H. J. White, Mr. and Mrs. C. Wood, L. Gordon, Mrs. Gres-ham, H. Grosjean, A. D. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hardie, F. Harding, Mrs. R. Harnden, Mrs. F. J. Hart, Mrs. D. Hetherington, Bill Harrison, N. O'Neil R. Pacey, Ken Palmateer, D. Peebles, C. Philp, I. Post, Mrs. D. Peacock, Mrs. G. Raymer, Mr. and Mrs. E. Rimmer, E. Rowsome, G. Ryan, Miss Rose Roddy, Miss June Rutherford, B. Root. Shiloh W.A. On Wednesday, January 28, 1959, Shiloh W.A. held their first Community Dinner for 1959 in the school house with a good attendance. Following the dinner the Annual Congregational meeting was held under the direction of Rev. Van Walsem. At the close of the meeting a brief business session of Shiloh W.A. was held with the President, Mrs. Lawrence Mutton, charge and eight members present. Several orders were dealt with. Each member was requested to make two bazaar articles during winter. It was decided to hold a euchre on Friday evening, February 20, 1955. The February meeting will be held l Wednesday, February 26, following a dinner at noon in the school house, Mrs. C. J. Mutton in charge of Devotional Period. Letters and words of thanks were received from Mrs. W. W. Mutton, Rev. and Mrs. Van Walsem and family and Mrs. C. J. Mutton, for gifts received.