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COLBORNE CHRONICLE Successor to The Colborne Express (est. 1866) and The Colborne Enterprise (est. 1886) PRINTED and PUBLISHED in COLBORNE, ONTARIO * *5 Thursday. June 22nd. 1967 7c per copy -- $3.00 Canada -- $4.04 Capt. Charles Rutherford, school principals and c V.C., and the bell cairn whicn old school are in glass he unveiled on Wednesday, frame fronting the cairr June 14th. Pictures of form' r Photo: Wn BELL CAIRN UNVEILED Colborne's old school bell, resplendent as never before, in a coating of gilt, its frame a lustrous black, is displayed atop a fieldstone cairn, to public view in front of the old school, now the home of Legion Branch 187, Colborne.' On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 14, children from Colborne's mo d e r n school came to watch the unveiling of this memorial to times past and to take part in the ceremony ,with thei rteachers and other adults. All joined in singing O' Canada, and Legion padre, the Rev. W. Baird, spoke a few words of prayer. Past president, Com. George Blyth, acted as Master of Ceremonies, introducing various speakers, ' including Branch president, Com. Vera Bickle, the Reeve of Colborne, Delbert McLaughlin, and Chairman of the Public School Board, George Latimer. Capt. Charles Rutherford, V.C., was present to unveil the and bell, after first giv-short talk to the child - was enclosed in a frame in the face of the cairn. It had not been possible to get a complete history, but in 1893 Mr. W. D. Massey was principal of the school, followed in 1903 by Wm. South-an. Mr. Charles Fenton had charge for one year, 1911-12, when Mr. Southan again assumed the position. Others were: 1915, M. Ostrander; 1918, Grace Peebles; 1924, A G. Cracknell; 1938, Wm. J. Quinn; 1942, G. J. Davis. From 1943 until the closing of the school in 1957 Mr. Irvine was principal. After prayer by the padre, and The Queen sung- by all present, the children adjourned to Victoria Park where a carnival and treats were pro- Mr. Wm. Irvine, last principal to preside in the old school, gave a talk on bells in general, and the bell on the cairn in particular. Mr. Irvine * had found a large picture of the building surrounded by a white picket fence as it once was. Suroundfng this he had mounted some pictures of former principals. The whole COLBORNE COUNCIL The regular meeting of Colborne Council was held on Monday, June 12th, 1967, with the following members present: Reeve Delbert McLaughlin, Councillors Jensen, McPherson and Ferguson. On invitation of the Council, Mr. F. J. Taylor, representing the Ontario Provincial Police, addressed the Council re: the take-over of one-man police forces, with specific reference tm Colborne. He pointed out thai the change is not mandatory, but felt that with all the facilities of the OPP, better policing would result. If the change were made, the OPP would be responsible fcr breaches of the Criminal Code but that the local police would be responsible for the enforcement of local by-laws awd minor non-capital cases. Reeve McLaughlin thanked Mr. Taylor for his informative talk and advised him that Council will discuss the matter ani contact the Ontario Police Commission. The matter was laid over until the special meeting on TVIonday, June 12. It was then moved by Councillor Ferguson and seconded by CounciTlur McPherson that: the minutes of the last regular meeting and one special meeting be adopted as printed and read. Carried. Mr. C Black addressed the Council re the dump. He was_ advised that this matter was in the hands of a special corn-Mr. W. Luedke and Mr. D. Kernaghan approached Council with a petition signed by 34 residents of Percy Street, asking for more protection from speeding on this street. In -view of the fact chat Council iad jrust been addressed about the projected OPP takeover, the decision was held in abeyance. However, the Reeve, when thanking the deputation, stated that some necessary action wrould be taken. Fire Chief Lee advised the Council that 'the Colborne Fire Dept. would %>e host tc. the Wed in Colborne United Churcn DUNK - LOWERY Colborne United Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on June 10th, at 3.00 p.m. Sandra Lowery and James Dunk were united in marriage by Rev. R. W. French. Baskets of White shasta mums and pink snapdragons adorned the church, and the wedding music was played by Mrs. W. G. Irvine. Given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Jack Mott, the bride wore a white silk taffeta and lace empire gown with long train. Her two-tier illusion veil was held in place by a headpiece trimmed with seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of deep red roses. The maid of honour, Miss Barbara BlacS, Colborne, wore a pale blue lace and organza empire gown, blue net headpiece trimmed with seed The bTiflesmaids, sisters of the bride, Mrs. Kenneth Palmer and TVIiss Rhonda Lowery, were dressed alike in deep blue silk organza empire gowns trimmed with white lace over taffeta, blue net headpieces trimmed with seed pearls. Three-quarter length gloves and each carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Ronald Dale, Brighton, was Dunk, brother of the grown, best man. Ushers were John Kenneth Palmer, brother-in-law of the groom. The reception was held in the church parlour where the bride's mother received the guests wtaring a turquoise lace dress, matching three-quarter length coat with white accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. Following a honeymoon trip to Niagara and points west, the couple will reside in Brighton. Out-of-town guests were from London, New Toronto, Oshawa, Peterborough, Streetsville, Belleville, Toronto, Holloway, Trenton, Cobourg, Port Hope, Rcseneath, Brighton and Lakeport. CHICKEN BARBECUE NO WASHOUT It takes a little more than torrential rain to wash out a mutaa'l aid depts. of the United Counties on Thursday, June '22nd, and asked for the usual rgrant of $40.00 for entertainment. This was granted. Heading of the Community Hall was discussed arod left in the hands of the Property Committee. Reeve McLaughlin introduced two by-laws, one regarding the second phase of the Highway No. 2 Connecting link, -and two, regarding th? agreement of partneiship with the Township of Cramahe in a sauiitary land fill project. Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor McPherson, that the by-laws be given first reading. Carried. '(continued overleaf) project of Branch 187, R.C.L., in Colborne. The Giant Chicken Barbecue at the Legion Centre went on.last Saturday, with modifications. A large canvas was stretched over the cooking area, and instead of having an open-air repast, those who attended, and there was a good number, enjoyed a bounteous meal inside. It is estimated that more than 30ft meals were served. , , Reports from Trenton Aii Station gave no promise of a let-up in the dismal weather until around midnight so plans were changed accordingly. Owing to the change in arrangements the rock and roll dancing for the young folk had' to be cancelled (a dance for them is promised at a later date), but a large number of adults enjoyed dancing to music provided by Jack Armstrong and his orchestra. FROM VISIT TO GERMANY Recently returned from a trip to Germany, where they visited their son, WO/2 John White, and his wife and four sons, Mr. and Mrs. Hilton White report an enjoyable time. From Ramstein Air Base, where John is stationed, they visited Amsterdam in Holland and Lucerne, Switzerland. Some of their impressions include the friendliness of people everywhere they went, the immensity of London as seen from the air on their Air Canada flight, and the amazingly productive system of agriculture and gardening in Europe. MS CAJRW WAS ERECTED BY BRANCH 187 OF THE CANADIAN LEGION IN THE CENTENNIAL YEAR 1967 .TO PRESERVE THE BELL OF COLBORNE '5 UNION GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1857 H957 ^J?iD,CATE<> JUNE 1967 BY CHARLES RUTHERFORD V.C MX. M M The inscription on a bronze plaque STREET DANCE & CARNIVAL Sponsored by Colborne Recreation Committee v,cZXZ'^r Friday, June 23rd, at 7.30 p.m. R0CK^-BAND