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E X P ENTERPRISE E S S COLBORNE CHRONICLE SUCCESSOR TO THE COLBORNE EXPRESS (Established 1866) THE COLBORNE ENTERPRISE (Established 1886) Vol. 1 -- No. 11 THURSDAY, MARCH 12th, 1959 $2.00 per year in Canada -- $3.00 to U.S.A, Council Sets 1959 Mill Rate Members present, Reeve F. W Harding and Councillors Cotter Griffis, Thompson and Moore. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved on motion of Councillors Thompson and Moore. Mr. Hayden of Crown Life Insurance Co. addressed Council re Pension Plan for Streets Foreman Keith Clark. Council approved plan submitted which includes pension and also Life Insurance. Mr. Hayden agreed to endeavor to have the Bylaw setting up the Pension Plan approved by the Dept. of Municipal Affairs. Delbert McLaughlin requested Council to pass a motion approving the extension of East Colborne Cemetery. Moved by Councillor Cotter and seconded by Councillor Griffis that this Council approve the application of East Colborne Cemetery Board for permission to extend the East Colborne Cemetery. Carried. „ Chief Constable George Blyth reported that the Rabies epidemic appeared to be dying out, that he had destroyed a cat during the past month and that a dog died but that to date he had not received a report as to the condition of either. Mr. Potter of Brighton addressed Council regarding the job of Dog catcher for this village. Council listened to his proposition and then Reeve Harding assured him that Council would consider the matter and inform him of their decision. On motion of Griffis and Thompson it was agreed that the Ford Fire Truck should be insured for Public Liability and Property Damage. A financial statement of the Recreation Committee was presented to Council together with a request for a grant for 1959. Moved by George Moore and onded by William Griffis that this Council grant the Recreation Committee 2 mills on the dollar of Assessment or $2345.20 for 1959. The matter of assisting with the flooding and preparing of the rink was discussed and it was agreed motion of Moore and Thompson that the Council would pay $48.00 towards the cost of the same. Correspondence From the Salvation Army with a request for a grant. * From Radio Station CHUC expressing appreciation of the support given them by Colborne in their attempt to get extended broad casting hours. From Community Programmes Branch acknowledging receipt of application for grant under the Community Programmes Branch. From Dept. of Finance, Ottawa enclosing a cheque for grant in lien of Taxes on Post Office building for the year 1958. From N. and D. Health Unit with report for January^ From Dept. of Education approving By-Law No. 844 which provided for the setting up of a Public Library under the Public Libraries Act. From Office of the Fire Marshall suggesting that the roof of every Public building should be examined to see if there was an excess of snow on the same. From Dept. of Highways enclosing By-Law for street expenditures for 159. Tenders to purchase certain properties which had been advertised were then opened. Moved by Thompson and seconded by Cotter that this Council accept the offer of Mrs. A. V. Branigan of $2000 for the Elliott house on the corner of Toronto St. and Norton Lane, carried Moved by Moore and seconded by Griffis that this Council accept the offer of Mr. John Bell of $375.00 for the Watson house on King St. East. Moved by Griffis and seconded by Moore that the following accounts be paid: Bell Telephone Co., No. 63w, $5.70; No. 91, $7.05; No. 397, $5.70; No. 25, $26.90; Total $45.35; G. W. Westrope, gas for Fire Truck $2.50; Ontario Hospital Services Commission 10.50; The Municipal World, subscriptions and supplies 15.00;; Wm. G. Smith, plastic pipe 11.70; Pettibone Bros., oil 1.20; United Counties, hospitalization for December 72.00; Williams Hardware, supplies 16.47; C. E. Hickey and Sons, for Fire Dept. 9.25; Trent Valley Sand and Stone Ltd., for sand 21.58; Rev. R. Harris, school crossing guard 36.00; George Blyth, salary as Constable 240.00; Colborne Public Utilities, street lights 392.85, Park lights 48.16, Town Hall 42.00; Geo. Johnston, ambulance subsidy 42.00; Safety Supply Co., rain coats for Firemen 66.53; Crown Life Insurance Co., for pension plan 399.90 Relief accounts 146.28; Fire Department 98.00; Keith Clarke, payroll from Feb. 13 to March 6th 851.45. carried. The 1959 Budget was discussed by Council at some length and it was finally agreed that the Rate for Commercial and Industrial properties should be 60 mills for 1959 and 55 mills for Farm and Residential properties. Reeve Harding introduced four By-Laws, one to set the rate and to provide for the collection of the 1959 taxes, one to provide for 1959 street expenditures, one to authorize the sale of house to Mrs. A. V. Branigan .and one to authorize the sale of house and lot to Mr. John Bell. On motion of Councillors Cotter and Griffis the By-Laws were given first reading. On motion of Councillors Thomp-and Moore the rules relating to the passing of By-Laws were suspended for this session of Council. On motion of Councillors Cotter and Moore the By-Laws were given second reading. By-Law relating to collection of Taxes provided that Taxes should be collected in four instalments, namely 1st instalment on May 1st, 2nd instalment on July 2nd, 3rd instalment on September 1st and 4th instalment on November 2nd. For third reading a By-Law was also introduced to extend the time in which Lakeland Natural Gas Co. shall have to instal mains and make Natural Gas available to the residents of Colborne. Mrs. Leonard Gordon Hostess To United Church WMS The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. Leonard Gordon on Thursday afternoon, March 5th. Mrs. Taylor opened the meeting with the first verse of the hymn "Jesus Stand Among Us' the singing of the hymn "Jesus Shall Reign". After the ports of secretaries, Mrs. Wootton opened the worship service with the singing of the hymn "When I survey the wondrous Cross". Mrs. E. Adams read the Scripture lesson from the 14th Chapter of Mark. Mrs. Wootton shared with us a lenten season message of the late Bishop Renison. We were reminded of the words used by Jesus in His encounter with Satan "Man Shall Not Live by Bread Alone, but by every Word that Proceedeth Out of the Mouth of God." Jesus was working man, the family breadwinner, but the carpenter shop could not hold Him. He gave three years to preaching His Gospel to mankind. The words "Bread Alone" refer to the material things of life: "the word of God" suggests the Spiritual and the ideal. Where can we hear the words of God? Everywhere. In the songs of birds, in the flowers that bloom, In all music, in the beauty of each recurring season is heard the voice of God. Immigration was the theme discussed in the program under the leadership of Mrs. H. McLaughlin with Mrs. Michell and Mrs. May assisting. Since 1945 over a million and a half Immigrants have arrived in Canada, mostly from Britain and other parts of Europe. These newcomers have contributed much to Canada in capital and in knowledge and skills. Many able bodied men among them need for laborers in this rapidly developing country. Many who have Legion Ladies Pay Last Respects To Com. Annie Theobald On Saturday, March 7th a large body of Auxiliary comrades paid their last respects to Comrade Annie Theobald. After placing their poppies on the casket a short service was read by Commrade Elsie Rush who represented the President during her come since 1945 now epsrale iheff own enterprises, employing both na-On motion of Councillors of Griffis tive born Canadians and newcomers: and Thompson the five By-Laws were given third reading, signed, sealed and numbered. Moved by Cotter and seconded by Moore that the Council pay the Streets Foreman $1.50 per hour for overtime. Carried. On motion Council then adjourn. Eyeglasses Appreciated Thanks Received From New Zealand A recent issue of a Missionary Magazine contained an appeal from a New Zealand correspondent for used or discarded spectacles that might be made available for use in missionary countries. The following letter has been received from Dr. B. Cook, a former medical missionary in India, now Chief Secretary in New Zealand: "You were kind enough to report in your Magazine the fact that a missionary optical service has been set up in New Zealand. As a result of your comment many parcels of disused spectacles have been received from Canada. Approximately fifty pair have been sent from Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia. These parcels have greatly augmented the service and they are gratefully acknowledged." The glasses after having been sorted out by an optician, have been sent to our missionary hospitals overseas. Typical of the replies received is the following letter of thanks from Mrs. H. Williams, wife of Dr. Harry Williams, of Emery Hospital, Anand, India. She writes:-- "My husband has asked me to acknowledge at once a further parcel of spectacles. He was very pleased with the consignment, and there were only a few rupees to pay. This means that the hospital is saved considerable expense in supplying spectacles to free patients. There is a lot of poor sight among the women. This may be (apart from disease in childhood not receiving proper care) put down to interminable cooking over wood fires, in a closed room in bad lighting. If you could see how the children do their homework! My home league women do embroidery and knitting, but after sundown I'm amazed that they can Centennial Committee To Make 1,000 Rose Bushes Available To Colborne And District Residents fine work. Poverty of course, is at the root of most of the disabilities people suffer, but it is good to know that there are friends who are willing to help carry (in this small way) the burden of the underprivileged in this land." large number have brought crafts and skills. Professionals from many nations are making a major contribution. It is difficult for newcomers to make adjustment in a country in which language and customs are strange and they need our sympathic understanding and friendship. The churches are doing much in welcoming the newcomers and helping them to make adjustment. Mrs. Terrill gave a reading on home missions in North Frontenac. Mrs. Chisholm read a poem relating to Simon who carried The Cross of Jesus. After the close of the meeting a delicious lunch was served. Comrade A. Theobald was Of the oldest chartered members and will be remembered for her faithful service in the past years. Her cheery smile greeted us often. Although ill health prevented her from attending the meetings she was never forgotten and will always be with us in spirit. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember Northumberland Farm Radio Forums "What Can We Learn From Labour" was the topic for March 2nd. "What ideas can Agriculture bor-from Labour to increase Personal Income?" was the first question under discussion. It was the general opinion that farmers are not in agreement with unions and the way they operate. Mt. Pleasant Forum said, "We don't want to borrow anything from labour because it's too much like dictatorship. It is difficult to visualize ourselves taking orders from labour eaders la another country as many u?ian members do." Cobourg Road favoured a closed shop and dues system. All groups reporting stressed an educational program -- the only way explore and find a way of correcting the ills of society. Trent Valley spoke for all by saying they were not in favour of strike action by farmers due to the lack of organization and co-operation. Mr. Mervyn Avery, vice-president of Cobourg, Port Hope Labour Council, Mr. Curt Jones, a member of the executive board and Mrs. Jones were guests of Cobourg Road Forum. Plainville Forum was entertained by the Cobourg Business and Professional Women's Club. Haldimand Township Council Meet Council met today with all m bers present. Communications were received and dealt with from the Ontario Water Resources Commission Ontario Dept. of Municipal Affairs, Lake Ontario Development Assoc., Long Bros, re Insurance, N. and D. Health Unit.Ontario Medical Assoc., Chas. Buday, Ontario Dept. of Agriculture, The Salvation Army, Ont. Dept. Mun. Affairs Re Flood Control, Ont. Dept. Mun. Affairs Re Building By-laws, Colborne Chamber of Commerce, James Milgate and several other of routine nature. The Reeve and Clerk were authorized to give "Letters of Occupation" to the adjacent owners of the Concessions 5 & 6 across Lot No. 13. By-law No. 245 to provide for a pen- sion plan for Township employees was given First and Second readings and forwarded to the Dept. of Municipal Affairs for their consideration. Councillor Nelson Usher was named as Township representative on tho Board of the Northumberland Historical Society. Road Accounts for $3,232.94 and general accounts for $726.44 were duly passed. The Road Supt. was Instructed te prepare the 1959 road programme and the Clerk was Instructed to prepare a tentative Rate By-law for 1969 for presentation at the next Council meeting. Council then adjourned to meet at Grafton, Thursday, April 2nd, at 1.00 Mrs. T. McDonald Hostess To Hustlers Auxiliary Mrs. T. McDonald was hoi to the March 5th meeting of the Hustlers' Auxiliary with an attendee of twenty-five. President Mrs. E. Thompson opened the meeting with the W.A. motto, after which all sang the W.A. Theme Hymn. The Devotional under the leadership of Mrs. N. O'Neill, commenced with an Easter message by Mrs. Mutton. Michell read the Scripture from Mark 16: 1-15. Mrs. R. Mutton then gave the Meditation with an Easter Theme, after which she led in prayer. The minutes were read and approved. A note of thanks was read from Mrs. H. Harnden. Mrs. W. Baxter sent thanks for the fruit and card she received. Reports were received from the various committees and other items of business were dealt with. Miss Doris Cook gave a humorous Recitation, A contest conducted by Mrs. N. O'Neill, was won by Mrs. F. Taylor. Thanks was extended to the hostess Mrs. T. McDonald, to Mrs. O'Neill and her group for the programme and to Mrs. McKay and her group for the delicious lunch.. The meeting closed with the Theme Prayer. Sr. Willing Workers The March meeting of the Senior Willing Worker's met at the home of Mrs. Wanamaker, Thursday afternoon, March 5th, with a full attendance. The meeting was opened by the President, Mrs. C. Post, reading the 16th Chapter of Mark, followed by Prayer. The Secretary's report was read by Mrs. E. Broomfield who moved the adoption and seconded by Mrs. BelL Carried. The Society felt the Choir needed new hymn books and a motion was made by Mrs. Philp and seconded by Mrs, McGlennon that we purchase 12 new books for the Choir. Carried. A letter was read by the Secretary from the March of Dimes, and it was moved by Mrs. McGlennon and seconded by Mrs. Hollingsworth that we send out usual donation. Carried. It was suggested by one of the members that our Church should be lighted more, so Mrs. C. Coyle very kindly donated a flood light, If the Society would have it installed. We do appreciate Mrs. Coyle's kind offer. The meeting then closed by repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. A social hour was spent and delicious refreshments served by the hostess. Cramahe Township Council Meet At Castleton Cramahe Council met in the Council Chamber, Castleton, March 6th, at 10.00 a.m. Members all present with Heeve Dingwall in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Moved by Philp, seconded by Massey that the council of the Township of Cramahe request the Dept. of Highways to transfer $5300.00 from Bridge Construction to Road Construction, also $2000.00 from Bridge Construction to Bridge Maintenance. Carried. Moved by Philp, seconded by Massey that this council accept the tender of the Burley Bus Lines for I.H.C.R. 200 truck with a T63 transmission snow plow and wing mounted for $11,510.00 as per tender. Carried. Moved by Metcalf, seconded by Philp that this council engage Ken At the meeting of the Centennial Committee, Tuesday, March 10th, approval was given for the procurment of 1000 rose bushes which are being made available to residents of Colborne and District for home beautifi-cation. The planning and distribution of the bushes is under the direction of Mr. George Moore who is responsible for Centennial beautification program. The Students Council of Colborne High School has enthusiastically undertaken the task of selling the rose bushes which are being supplied by a well known Northumberland County Nursery and will be known as "Colborne Centennial Roses". Five girls will be appointed as Team Captains and will each have four assistants. Commencing March 21st, after the High School examinations, these volunteers will be canvassing every home in the community for the purpose of obtaining orders. The Captain of the team which sells the largest number of the rose bushes will be crowned "The Colborne Centennial Rose Queen" during the celebrations and she and her four assistants will ride on float being provided by the Nursery, in the Centennial Mammath Parade. This is a very worthy venture. The plan is designed to beautify the Village and purchasers of the bushes will realize from later advertising that every rose bush supplied will see to do anything at all, especially -have a full guarantee of it success from the Nursery. Children's Day The program of events organized for Children's Day, Tuesday, June 30th, has been mapped out. This promises to be a great day for parents and children alike. There may, of necessity, be minor changes at a later date but the following program Parade--to assemble at 1 p.m. at Memorial Park to parade through town to Fair Grounds. Entries (a) Floats or Groups depicting historical events, nursery rhymes etc. (b) Individual Classes -- (1) Tricycle. (2) Bicycle. (3) Doll Carriages. <4) Wagon. (Boys and Girls judged together) (5) Fancy dress. (6) Comic dress. (7) National dress. 1 (8) Gay Nineties costume. (Boys and Girls judged separately) Prizes -- Cups will be awarded for the best three of (a). A baseball and bat will be awarded to each entry in (a). Cash prizes will be awarded to the best three in each class in (b) with consolation prizes for all deserving entries. Sports Activities -- At the Fair Grounds following the parade: 5 years and under -- spot race and peanut scramble. 6 years -- 20 yd. dash. 7 years -- backward race. 8 years -- sack race (bring your own sack). 9 years -- shoe kicking. 10 years -- balloon blowing. 11 years -- wheelbarrow. 12 years -- 3-legged 13 years -- wheelbarrow. 14 years -- 3-legged. 15 years -- duck walk. 16 years -- 3-legged. Each event will be divided for girls ttnd boys. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third in each group. Suggestions: It has been noticed that a large number of suggestions are being received from residents presently not directly engaged in planning the celebrations. These suggestions are being very enthusiastically received by the Committee but everyone will realize that verbal suggestions can be overlooked. In order that every idea may reach the Committee it is suggested that all those people who have suggestions put them in writing and hand them in to the Colborne Postmaster who will present them at the following meeting. Those who do submit suggestions are asked to sign their names to the submission in order that the Committee may be aware of the origin. Rotary Hotel, Monday evening, with a good, ning, March 17th, Jones as Warble Fly inspector at $8.00 per day and 10c per mile to Garnet Reycraft to spray cattle at $4.00 per hour, also supply powder, township to pay for same. Carried. Moved by Metcalf, seconded Honey that a By-law to provide for expenditure on Roads and Bridges in the Township of Cramahe for the year Read a first time. Carried. Moved by Philp, seconded by Massey that Rule 23 be suspended for the balance of this session. Carried. Moved by Honey, seconded by Metcalf that the. above By-law be now 1959. Read a first time. Carried, read a second and third time, signed, sealed and Numbered 1064. Carried. Moved by Philp, seconded by Honey that this Council consider the tenders for truck that were received before closing date only. Carried. Moved by Philp, seconded by Massey that this Council request the Dept. of Highways for a supplementary Bylaw for $11,500.00 for the purchase of a 1959 truck with plough and wing. Carried. Orders were then drawn on the Treasurer as follows: Fox Bounties for Feb. $11;.00; Geo. Johnson, Ambulance Service $42.00; Sec. Cr. Tel. System, re B. Benis $106.90; Lome Darling, postage and hall lights $18.99; J. G. Honey, rep. Con. R. Mun. and G. Roads $30.00; G. S. Philp, expenditure Con. R. Mun. and G. Roads $30.00; Mrs. Alex Clark, care of hall $3.00; Road Account to the amount of $3,142.95. Council adjourned to meet the first Friday in April at 1.00 p.m. CWL Hold Successful Quilting The regular meeting of the C.W.L. was held Tuesday, March 3rd, at the home of Mrs. L. Hill. The Peterborough Diocesan Council of Catholic Women's League is sponsoring an Essay Contest for students of the parish in Grade 8 and 9. Some of our students will be taking part in this. The ladies plan on having a quilting at the home of Mrs. C. McGuire on Monday, March 9th. The ladies will supply a pot luck lunch for the occasion. Plans are underway for the euchre our Parish Hall, on Tuesday eve- The sing-song was led by Al Com-mack followed by the election of officers. Officers elected were: President, George Latimer; Vice-President, Jas. Chapin; Secretary, Albert Dance; Treasurer, Reg Pacey; Sergent of Arms, Charles Woods; Directors, Jim Coumans, Pat Cunningham, George Moore, Ed Rimmer. The meeting was closed with the Act of Consecration said in unison and adjourned *V Mr«- F' "art A very successful quilting was held at the home of Mrs. Charles McGuire on Monday afternoon, March 9th. The ladies gathered at Mrs. McGuires' home about noon and sat down to a delicious pot luck lunch. The table looked lovely with the beautiful array of food and was enjoyed immensely by all. The remainder of the afternoon was spent quilting. Special thanks to our most gracious hostess, Mrs. C. McGuire.