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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th, 1956 $2.00 a year in advance--$3.00 to U.S.A. JOSEPH CARLYLE MILLER In his 56th year, Joseph Carlyle Miller of Hilton, Ontario, passed on Sunday, January 1, 1956, after two months' illness. The son of Ota and Winnie Miller, be was born at Centralia, Illinois, and came to Hilton in 1945, where he carried on the trade of plumbing and heating. He was educated at the Centralia Public School and later at the Kirkwood (Missouri) High School. Mr. Miller resided in the United States until 1925 when he came to Canada. He farmed in Saskatchewan until 1939 and during the Second World War he was engaged in war work In Winnipeg and in Saskatoon and Regina. In 1942 he undertook work for the United States War Department at Prince Rupert sub-port of embarkation and was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Emblem for faithful and satisfactory service. In Hilton he was a member of the United Church there and also a member of the Hilton Men's Club. In addition to his wife, the former Emily Wright, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Angus McDonald (Winnie) of Oshawa, Ontario, and Mrs. Norman Mutton (Shirley) of Hilton, Ontario. His father resides in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. The funeral took place, from the Cummings Funeral Home in Brighton to Hilton Cemetery on Wednesday, January 4, 1956, at 2.30 p.m., with Mr. D. A. Richardson of Hilton United Church officiating. Pallbears were James • Brown, Sidney Cassan, Phil. Graham, Don Little, Lorne Mutton and Wallace Onyon. Flower bearers were Dean Chatten, Norman Chatten and. Ray Chatten, Thomas Cobbledick, Gordon Cole, Russellfl Herrington, Douglas Morrow and Roy Morrow. --Brighton Ensign MISS EVELINE GOULD A former resident of Salem, Eveline Gould, entered into rest at Toronto, Saturday, January 14th, 1956, aged 88 years. Miss Gould was born in Salem, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irel Gould. The earlier part of her life was lived in the Salem community where she attended Pufolie School. For several years she taught Sunday School and was a faithful member of Salem United Church (then Methodist). Following her residence in Salem she went to reside in Picton, Ont. until last October she moved to Toronto making her home with her nephew, Mr. Arthur Metcalfe. This nephew is her sole survivor. Miss Gould rested at the Humphrey & Thompson Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., Toronto, until Sunday evening, Jan. 15th. The funeral service was held in Salem United Church, Salem, Ont, Monday afternoon, January 16th at 1.30 o'clock. Rev. F. J. Whitely, minister of Picton United Church, ducted the service. Interment Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs. Clayton Peacock, William Peacock, William Brown, Gordon Knapp, all of Salem, Mr. Dletcher, Toronto, Mr. Rowlan, Picton. Relatives and friends were present from Toronto, Bowmanvllle, Cobourg, Brighton, Belleville. FUNERAL SERVICE FOR FRED M. BRINTNELL A large number of relatives, friends, church, business and fraternal associates attended the funeral rites of Mr. Fred M. Brintnell, held in Colborne United Church, Monday, Jan. 16th at 2.30 p.m. The service was conducted by the minister, Rev. F. W. Taylor, assisted by Rev. Roy Rickard, Columbus. The gowned church choir was in attendance. There was a profusion of beautiful floral tributes. The Masonic Guard of Honour was Bros. Douglas Deviney and Duncan McGlennon. Honorary Pallbearers: Messrs. E. M. Broomfield, Frank Haynes, William May, Leonard Gordon, H. L. Smith, H. J. Mayhew. Active Pallbearers: Messrs. I. D. Post, Malcolm Campbell, Clare Wilson, George Stanley, John Purdy, Tom McDonald. Flower Bearers: Messrs. G. M. Drinkwater, N. S. McNally, B. L. Spencer, E. Thompson, J. H. Gale, J. C. Armstrong. Interment Union Cemetery with Masonic Honours. "PAL'S CLUB" MOTHER'S AUXILIARY The newly organized "Mothers' Auxiliary" of the Pals Club of Colborne Baptist Church, met Wed. evening at the home of Mrs. G. Haynes. The President, Mrs. Haynes, opened the meeting with prayer. Plans were made for a strawberry festival, to be held on the Parsonage grounds, date to be announecd later. This will be a joint effort of the C.G. COLBORNE 187 BRANCH CANADIAN LEGION B.E.S.L. OFFICERS INSTALLED At the regular meeting of Colborne 187 Branch Canadian Legion BESL, held in the Legion Rooms in the Coyle Block, plans were made for the Telephone Bingo and other business matters dealt with. Following the business session, the officers for 1956 were installed by the following Installing Team: Com. Scotty Broughton, Brighton, District Commander (Dist. F.) Com. "Al." Rowan, Cobourg, Zone Commander. Sgt.-At-Arms, Com Gordon McMast-er, Brighton. Thel956 officers are : Past Pres.--Com. R. N. Packard President--Com. John E. Cotter 1st Vice-Pres--Com. E. H. Island 2nd VicenPres.--Com. W. Packard Secretary-^Com. W. B. Warner Treasurer--Com. H. J. Grosjean Sgt.-At-Arms--Com. John Mutton Executive--Corns. W. G. Smith, T. J. Cuthbert, M. J. Brown Service Bureau-^Com.W. B. Warner Poppy Chairman---Com. J. C. Armstrong Sports--Com. B. G. Fox Public Relations--Com. H. A. Free Auditors--Corns. C. L. Keating and H. F. Cowie Following the Intsallation, President Com. Cotter took the chair and thanked his officers and the Branch in general for the co-operation he received during 1955, and expressed his hope for a successful year and to see the new Legion Hall completed. The meeting was closed by Com. Rowan and a social hour enjoyed. Colborne Branch was pleased to welcome as guests Corns. John Lynn of Cornwall and Maritn O'Shaugh-nessy of Brighton Branch. UNITED CHURCH W. A. The Women's Association met in the Sunday School Hall on Thursday, January 12th, with Mrs. H. McKay presiding. Meeting opened with the theme song "Let the Beauty of Jesus". The Devotions were led by Mrs. Graham who spoke on a New Year's, topic on the Four Roads that lead to! victorious , living: Fai,th, Courage, Knowledge and Service. In the business that followed the annual reports were given showing that it was a very successful year. A great deal CUBS AND SCOUTS GOING-UP CEREMONY The Parish Hall of Trinity Church, on Friday evening, January 13th, was the scene of a very interesting and instructive event in the lives of our local Boy Scouts and Wolf Cubs. Four Cubs, Richard Dickens, Michael Mutton, George Stickle and David Teal, were the chief participants in this event, known as the Going-up Ceremony, at which a large number of parents were present to witness. The Going-up Ceremony means a milestone in a Boy Scout's life, as a boy leaves a group with which he has become familiar and goes up to become one of a similar, but senior group, in the world-wide movement, the Boy Scouts Association. The evening commenced with the Cubs, under their leader*, Cubmasters Dune McGlennon and Lorne Hill, falling in and going through their usual Opening Ceremony, followed by a game. The Pack then fell in again and took up their position in horseshoe formation; at this point the Scouts filed in and under their leaders, Scoutmasters, Jas. Small and Major Symonds, formed up in a horseshoe the reverse way, the Pack and Troop thus forming a large oval. Staves were laidon the ground to represent stops. TBe Cubs who were going-up, then bade Good-bye to their former comrades and were introduced by Cubmaster McGlennon to Scoutmaster Small, who with" two boys on each side, proceeded1 up the steps, at each one a Scout repeated one of the Scout laws. "" ..- *^ The new Scauts were then introduced to their Hew Patrol leaders, and in turn introduced to their Patrols, , with whom they fell in. The Scouts ■ then went through their Closing Ceremony, after which they left the Hall, and the Cubs" carried on with their usual activities for the remainder of the evening. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE "FIX AND FIT" COURSE On January 17th and 18th, the Colborne Women's Institute and the Ridge Road Institute met in the Leg-Room for a short course given by the Wojnen's Institute Branch and Howe Economics Service, of the Ontario Dept. of Agriculture. The coursfl "Fix and Fit", conducted by Miss Dora W. Burk is planned to give help in making minor alterations to garments complished, particularly in renovating j which do not look or feel just right, the church kitchen and redecorating; 0n Tuesday afternoon, Miss Burke part of the parsonage. Mrs. Waite reported having sent out 26 Christmas Cheer boxes. Two letters of acknowledgement were received, from John Milton Society for the Blind, and Sailors of Inland Waters. A motion was carried to send assistance to the Canadian Save the Children Fund. discussed points to look for in buying ready made clothes to assure a good fit with the fewest possible changes, how to distinguish between a well made garment and one poorly constructed and the use of well placed darts for perfect fitting. Garments brought in by members were fitted and changes discussed. On Wednes- The date, January 27th, was set for j day, work continued on garments a Pot Luck Supper, preceding the annual Church meeting. Mrs. Terrill gave her regular informative talk on the United Nations. Mrs. Rowsome and Mrs. Taylor sang a lovely duet which was followed by a Bible Quiz, given by Mrs. Drinkwater. The meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction and a delicious lunch was served by the Executive. SOCIAL EVENING HELD brought in by members and sewing techniques such as putting in a zipper, hems, etc., were demonstrated. At noon a pot-luck luncheon was Through the courtesy of Mr. Fred C. McDonald, local representative of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, several sewing machines were prodded, together with buttonhole makers and other attachments to simplify dressmaking. Other needed equipment was brought in by members and Mrs. Jack Armstrong provided a full length mirror for the convenience of those present. A meeting to foe held on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 25th, Mrs. W. R. Baxter opened her home Monday evening, Jan. 16th for a social get-to-gether of the Colborne and Salem members of Colborne Chapter O.E.S. and friends. The eve- , ning was spent in playing court whist, jclock m the Town Hal1 was announced. Mrs. Earl Whaley, Salem, making the ! At this time> Miss Bunny Muff- of tne highest score, received a prize. I Department of Agriculture Extension During the evening Mrs. R. W.! Service will give a talk on weaving Greenfield made a presentation ad- and later on a course in weaving will dress to Miss Doris Cook, a Chapter 1 be sponsored by the Recreation Asso-officer. Mrs. Greenfield fittingly ex- j ciation- A11 those interested are cor-pressed to Doris, how sorry her many j dlally invlted to attend, fellow members and friends were at I her loss sustained recently by fire, j UNITED MISSIONARY Mrs. W. R. Baxter presented her with | CHURCH W.M.S. MEETING a purse of money, a gift from the j - many present, and some who were un- j On January 12th, 1956 at 12 o'clock able to attend. Miss Cook was com- I noon, the W.M.S. of the United Mis-pletely taken by surprise but quickly sionary Church enjoyed a "pot-luck' THE V. C. CENTENNIAL On January 29th it will be exactly 100 years since Queen Victoria signed the Royal Warrant which created the Victoria Cross. This will be commemorated by an open air ceremony in London, England, late in June. The intention is to bring together as many of the approximately 400 living V.C.'s as possible, and tentative plans include a parade in Hyde Park. This will coincide with the anniversary of the first actual presentation of the V.C. which, took place in Hyde Park on June 26th, 1857 when Queen Victoria presented 62 Victoria Crosses to heroes of the Crimean War, one of whom was a Canadian, Lieut Alexander Robert Dunn of Perth, Ont., who won the coveted decoration while serving with the 11th Hussars at Balaclava, Oct. 25, 1854. The Victoria Cross has only been awarded for conspicuous bravery and looking back over the century one-finds almost every occupation represented among the 1347 men who have won the V.C. A janitor stands beside a cabinet minister, errand boys rub shoulders with peers of the realm. Rank means nothing and there is no bias of colour, race or creed. A Canadian negro won the Cross in the Indian Mutiny (Able Seaman William Hall, Peels Naval Brigade, Royal Navy, Lucknow, Nov. 16, 1857). One of the most important clauses embodied in the Royal Warrant reads: "Neither rank, nor long service, nor wounds, nor any other circumstance or condition whatsoever save merit of conspicuous bravery shall be a sufficient claim for the honor". The first V.C. was awarded to a sailor: Lt. Charles Davies Lucas of the Royal Navy, a 20 year old mate in H.M.S. Hecla, who received the award for extreme bravery against the Russians June 21, 1854. Three men have twice won the decoration: Lieut A. Martin, Leake; Capt. N. G Chavasse, Doctors in the R.A. M.C. The third, Capt. Charles H. Up-ham, a New Zealand farmer, who won his decoration twice in World War II. There have been 94 awards to Canadians: Crimea 1854-1856 (1); Indian Mutiny 1857-1859 (2); Little Andaman Island (1); South Africa 1899-1902 (4); First World War 1914-1918 (70); Second World War, 1939-1945 (16); T, -World War One, of the 70 V.C.'s, a? |**<-e posthumous, In World War Tw<|> 8 were awarded after death. By services the Canadian awards total Navy 4; Army 85; Air Force 5. Our own Charlie Rutherford was the 59th Canadian to receive the award while serving in the 5th Brigade Canadian Mounted' Rifles, C.E.F., France, 26th August, 1918--For Valour. Note: The material for the above was gleaned from an article in the Legionary January, 1956, by John Hundeood, Editor in Chief of the Legianary. --W. B. Warner. 100th ANNIVERSARY COLBORNE NEWSPAPER regained her composure to gratefully express her appreciation for the useful gift also the fraternal and friendly sentiments. Like all happy parties, the evening's entertainment was climaxed by the serving of fooutlful and delicious refreshments. I.T., Pals Club, and Mothers' Auxiliary. It was decided to meet every second Tuesday of the month, the next meeting to be at the home of Mrs. R. W. Teal on Feb. 14th. All mothers of lar meeting.--Sent the boys are invited. Two bers were appointed to the executive: Mrs. J. Watson, Sunshine Convenor and Mrs. J. Gibson, press representative. Rev. J. Gibson closed with prayer. A dainty unch was served by the hostess. --Mildred M. Gibson. dinner at the home of Mrs. H. Herman. Following the dinner a short business was conducted by the vice-president, Mrs. Gordon Ramer, in the absence of the president, Mrs. W. Robinson. The next few hours were profitably employed by willing hands in preparing hospital supplies for the United Missionary hospital in Tungan Magajiya in Nigeria. In view of the enthusiasm and interest manifested by the amount of work accomplished, Mrs. W. Farrow invited the women to her home on January 26th for a simi-foy Mrs. C. Corn- wall, 162 Bay St., Cobourg, Ont. Chile supplies the United States currently with twice as much iron ore as Canada does. More than $8,000,000 worth of aluminum cooking utensils is made in Canada annually. COLBORNE ROTARY CLUB The regular meeting of the Rotary Club on Monday night at the Queen's Hotel took the form of a club conference. That means a look backward at what was accomplished during the past year and a look forward to see what opportunities lie ahead. Reports from Committee chairmen were received and a financial report was given, all of which showed that the club was in a sound and flourishing condition in every way. There were two removals from the club during the year but there were six new members added. The Community Service Committee reported that they were still examining essays submitted by High school students and7 would have the results in the very near future. It was decided to start organizing at once for Rotary's Big Day on July 1st, Last year's effort was a fine start but it is the club's ambition to make the next one even bigger and better. Chas. Wood reported that plans to entertain the American Rotary Club, that will visit this district in the early spring, are already under way. Colborne and Trenton clubs are joining in this and the entertainment will be a joint promotion. COMMITTEE SELECTED FOR HOSPITAL FUND The Committee selected to look after a campaign in the Village of Colborne to assist the Cobourg General Hospital in their effort to build a new wing with more than sixty additional beds is as follows: Hon. Chairman--Reeve W. H. (May. Chairman--A. D. Hardie. Team Captains--W. H. Berry, Bernard Fox, E. Jeffery, W. J. Smith-ers, Bruce Spencer. Secretary--Leonard Gordon. Treasurer--C. H. Hauser. The hospital has in the past admitted patients from the surrounding country without any additional fee. Many hospitals do make an additioal charge for patients from outside the immediate area. One hundred years ago today, Jan. 19th, 1856, the first newspaper to be published in Colborne made its appearance, called the Colborne Transcript and Castleton, Percy, Hastings and Norwood Advertiser, this was printed by W. and J. S. Steele at their office, corner of King St. and Market Square. The subscription rate was five shillings per annum if paid strictly in advance, seven shillings and sixpence if not paid within six months and ten shillings if not paid till the end of the year. Editor's Note-Today we publish and forward the first number of our Journal as a specimen sheet of what we intend to circulate weekly. We shall send two more numbers to those whom we think will feel disposed to become subscribers; and those not wishing to do so, will please return them to this office as clean as possible, without delay, or otherwise failure to return their papers as directed, will be considered bona fide subscribers, and will be entered as such in the office books. A report of a Public Meeting held Dec. 15th, 1855, gives some very interesting news: Resolved'-- That the thanks of this community are justly due to Mr. J. D. Hayes for his indefatigable efforts in getting the new Bank of Toronto to agree to establish an agency in this village on condition of having stock taken in this vicinity to the amount of £10,000, which sum has (been exceeded, also thanks to Mr. Joseph Keeler, for his assistance in getting stock taken,-- Carried. Moved by J. M. Grover, seconded by W. H. Colton, That from our central position, being half way between Toronto and Kingston, and so near the lake, we view this place as the best locality for a general railway statio for the receipt and distribution of goods, passengers, etc., for the country north of us, and for shipment upon Lake Ontario.--Carried. Moved by W. H. Colton, seconded by Thos. Webb: Resolved, that this meeting view with pleasure the anticipated establishment of a newspaper in this village to commence with thfc' New Year, for the purpose of* advertising the various local interests together with that of the County of Northumberland generally. Therefore that it is of the utmost importance that the inhabitants do lay aside all political or individual jealousies and that we do unite personally and collectively in giving encouragement and support to the undertaking by which our natural, local and individual interests can foe brought forward to public notice knowing that we have the power within ourselves to become one of the most flourishing and rapidly increasing towns in Canada West, --Carried unanimously. Moved toy J. M. Grover, seconded by J. M. Merriman, Esq.: That the publisher of the paper mentioned be requested to call it the Colborne Transcript.--Carried. How long the Transcript was published it not known but the Colborne Times made its first appearance in the Autumn of 1863. The first Issue of the Transcript, Vol. 1, No. 1, Jan. 19th, 1856 and the 29th issue of the Times, Vol. 1, No. 29, April 22nd, 1864 are in possession of W. J. Troop, Toronto St., Colborne, also a certificate of Stock of the Cobourg and Peterboro Railway Company for £ 100 Sterling issued 1854. (The above was compiled by Mr. Wm. J. Troop, Sr.) COMING EVENTS Firemen's Ball -- Colborne Town Hall, Friday, Feb. 3rd, 1956. jl2,19c A Pancake Supper under the auspices of the A.Y.P.A. will be held on February 14, 1956 in Trinity Church Parish Hall from 5.30 to 8.00 p.m. Admission 50c. All welcome jl9 A Rummage Sale and Home Baking Sale will be held in Old St. Andrew's Sunday School Hall on Saturday, March 3. Watch for further announcement. J19c Saturday, Feb. 11 -- The Hustlers' Auxiliary of the W.A. are holding their annual Valentine Tea and Sale, featuring a Tiny Tot Fashion Show of garments for sale, in the Sunday j School Hall of the United Church. Tea/ served from 3 to 6 p.m. Price 35c. jl9,26-f2,9j Mrs. Bunty Muff, from Dept. of Education and Mr. Bill Watson, District Representative of the Community Program Branch will make their appearance at the Colborne Town Hall Wed., Jan. 25th at 2 p.m. to lecture to women on the principles of weaving and demonstrations by means of films, also the possibility of organizing a class if the interest is a desirable one. All are welcome. Let's take advantage of it. US Y'all Come, Y'all Come to Cotoourg Arena every Saturday nite. Modern and Old Time Dancing at its best with Neil Taft and his Canadian Jamboree Gang. Admission 65c. each Dancing form 9 to 12. ol34f. COLBORNE 4-H CLUB The Colborne 4-H Club held the first two meetings for 1956 on Monday, January 9th and January 16th at the home of Mrs. T. M. Gresham, club leader. Future meetings are to be held on Tuesday evenings at seven o'clock. The club for the winter Is "The Club Girl Entertains". Hospitality in the home and club are to be studied with emphasis on the planning and preparation of refreshments for various occasions such as a formal or informal afternoon tea, family meals and parties. At the first meeting requirements for memfoers record books, working methods were discussed. The topic for the day was "Hospitality -- the home as a place to entertain". Proper methods of measuring various quantities were demonstrated. "Entertaining the House Guest" was e subject for the second meeting and covered the responsibilities of a hostess, invitations, and the essentials of a guest room, also the responsibilities of a guest. The girls wrote out a formal invitation and discussed the correct way of accepting or refusing such an invitation, also formal invitations. Mrs. Gresham showed the girls how to pack week-end bag. Wi' piper, an' haggis, an' a' that, Burn's Nicht will be celebrated Jan. 25th in the new Masonic Temple, Brighton. Turkey banquet and Scottish entertainment at 6.45 p.m. Tickets $1.50. Don't miss this treat. (Colborne Chapter O.E.S. To avoid disappointment secure your tickets in advance from Chapter members. JAMES MILLIGAN OPENS NEW CONCERT SERIES AT BRIGHTON NEXT MONTH On the basis of encouragement received at the Community Carol Festival last < December, the Brighton Concert Series Committee have secured James Milligan, the distinguished young baritone, to open the new series of concerts at the East Northumberland District High School, next month. A further concert has been arranged for April when Helen Spicer, mezzo soprano, with W. Pry stawski, violinist, and George Brough, pianist, will be the artists. At the meeting of the concert committee last Tuesday evening at the high school, the principal, Mr. A. M. Fulton, and the principal of Colborne High School, Mr. W. R. Baxter, were made honorary members of the committee. Other members present were Mr. Wesley Down, Miss Frances Solomon, Mrs. E. Faulkner, Miss M. Wase, Mrs. M. Baker, Mr. George Little and Mr. W. R. Freeman. Tickets for the two concerts were distributed among the memfoers for sale to the public. By the encouragement given to the committee in the" patronage of these concerts, plans for next season's series will be laid.-- Brighton Ensign. About Time--Did you know? That Canada was the first country in the world to adopt the standard time system that now is in universal use. Of 77 new vessels built in Canada in 1953, Nova Scotia yards produced thirty-nine. ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Rutherford announce the engagement of their daughter, Lillian Jane, to John Peter Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Williams, Colborne. The marriage to take place in early February. x BIRTHS GROSJEAN--Mr. and Mrs. Howard Grosjean announce the arrival of their son at Cobourg General Hospital, Sunday, Jan. 8th, 1956, a brother for Guy. IN MEMORIAM KNAPP--In loving memory of our little daughter and sister who passed away suddenly Jan. 21st, 1953. Too dearly loved To ever foe forgotten. •Ever remembered by Dad, Mom, Bernard, Helen, Murray and Wayne, x KNAPP--In memory of our little ece, Linda Louise, who passed away suddenly three years ago, Jan. 21st,, 1963. Her memory is as dear today As in the hour she passed away. --Lovingly remembered by Aunt Flossie and Uncle Bill Garringer of Dunn-ville, Ont. X