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E X P ENTERPRISE E S S C OLBORNE CHRONICLE SUCCESSOR TO THE COLBORNE EXPRESS (Established 1866) THE COLBORNE ENTERPRISE (Established 1886) Vol. 2 -- No. 25 Thursday, June 23rd, 1960 $2.00 per year in Canada -- $3.00 in U.S.A. Local Couple Married Fifty-Five Years Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sheldrick were pleasantly surprised Sunday afternoon, June 12th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sheldrick. They were greeted by their sons, daughters and families who had planned a surprise party in honour of their 55th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Sheldrick was presen with a bouquet of yellow ro by her daughter, Ruth. At the • hour everyone gathered i the dining-r : to enjoy turkey dinner. A three-tiered anniversary cake decorated the centre of the table. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldrick cut the cake and looked as young and happy as they did 55 years ago. They received gifts and best wishes for many more happy years together. One member of their family was unable to attend, Mrs. L. Lariviere (Isobel) and her husband and children, Carol. Joan, Debora and David, Turner Valley, Alberta. Those enjoying the happy casion with the celebrities were: Miss Ruth Sheldrick and Miss Dorothy Arnot, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gilbert (Betty), Wayne, Randy and Dar-lene, Long Branch; Miss Ethel Sheldrick; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Sheldrick, Audley, Ellis, Arlene and Dianne; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sheldrick, Tom and Lyn of Colborne. Mrs. J. W. Evely was hostess for the June meeting of the Colborne- Women's Institute, held l the Town Hall on Tuesday " afternoon, June 14th. The President, Mrs. Gordon ' MacGregor, opened the meeting ■ with the Ode and Collect followed by the reading of the minutes ; and the financial report. Mrs. f Thompson reported that work on the new fountain, toward which we have pledged $50.00 will not start this summer, 1 avoid tearing up the park dur-: ing the tourist season. : voted to send $5.00 to the Polio ■ Patients' Comfort Fund 1 $5.00 to the Salvation Army, Mrs. Mackie attended ■ June meeting of the Golden • Plow Auxiliary, taking three f cakes from the Colborne W.I. for the birthday party. Together with Mrs. Gresham and Miss Margaret Mackie, she kept the Tuck Shop at the Lodge open for an afternoon. Mrs. Max Telford, convener r of Agriculture and Canadian ■ Industries gave a garden report for June, a month of roses and s rapid growth of perennials and • lawns. For window boxes and i hanging baskets a new tuberous > begonia has been developed ! with a delicate rose perfume i but the new scented begonia is ! still very expensive. Mrs. Delbert Peebles had an article on • tea to read and a definition of ' "Junk", rubbish or treasure. five of Sandra's girl friends at- j For Citizenship and Education tended. Mrs. Mackie read a short poem A dainty lunch was served by, "Recipe for a Day". Mrs. Cor-Louise Ferguson, Shirley Black, | byn told the story of Father's Karen Summers, assisted by,1 Day for Historical Research Mrs. Greenfield, Mrs. Black and! and mentioned the visit of Mrs. Ferguson. J Prince Phillip to Canada and United Missionary Society Meeting The monthly meeting of the United Missionary Society held at the home of Mrs. Earl McCormick on Tuesday, June 7th, with a good attendance. The meeting opened with the singing of Hymn 43, "Let The Lower Light Be Burning". Mrs. Ramer gave a reading and prayers were said by Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Palmateer and Mrs. Jones. Mrg. Simpson read a letter from Mrs. Lageur, missionary in Africa. A duet was sung by Mrs. Warner and Mrs. Palmateer. A report was given by Mrs. Hobbs, delegate to the conference in St. Thomas. Mrs. Ramer read chapter 6 from the book "Travelling in Africa". Donations of $5.00 to each missionary going out to the field and to the Bible School. Mrs. Charles Smith and Mrs. Hobbs were appointed to provide the programme for the July meeting and Mrs. .Tones and Mrs. Corbyn for th«f August meeting, followed by prayer by Mrs. Grant. Closing Hymn,f46 was sung Grant. The Offering was taken of $12.50 and Sunshine Offering $1.50. Lunch was served. Piano Recital On Friday evening the pupils of Mrs. Clarence Mutton, Shiloh, gave a Piano Recital in Eden United Church. The programme was as follows: Piano Solo -- "Turkish March", Sharon Montgomery; Vocal Solo -- "Ships", Ross Mutton; Piano Solo -- "Dream Boat", Karen McCul-lough; Guitar & Piano Solo -- "Five Foot Two", Nelson and Sharon Montgomery; Piano Solo -- "Roses' Dream", Mary Packard; Violin Solo -- "J go", Mrs. Len Dickens; Piano Duet -- "Waltz", Wendy Mutton, M. A. Mutton: Piano Solo "Waltz in A Flat", Melody Morrison; Piano Solo -- "Star of the East",. Elaine McCullough; Piano Solo -- "Rose in my Garden", Karen McCullough; Vocal Solo -- "Cradle Song", Mary Packard; Piano Solo -- "Doll' Dream", Wendy Mutton; Violin Solo -- "Drink to me Only", Mrs. L. Dickens; Piano Duet -- "Here Comes the Band", S. Montgomery and M. Morrison; Piano Solo -- "Spinning Song", Sharon Montgomery; Piano Solo -- "Minuet", Elaine McCullough. After each pupil had finished her final piece, Mrs. Mutton presented her with a nosegay of flowers and to the guest soloist, Mrs. L. Dickens, a gift. Mrs. Roy Packard thanked Mrs. Mutton for the very enjoyable eve- Western Sectional Rally A Rally of the Western Section of the Cobourg Presbyterial W.M.S. of the United Church of Canada was held in Grafton on Tuesday, June 14th. Approximately sixty ladies gathered from thirteen groups to join fellowship and worship. The full day program gave ample time for study and discussion of the New Women's Organization. Guest speaker was Miss Enid Horning, a missionary on furlough from Japan. Mrs. N. D. Mcintosh, Cold Springs, 3rd Vice President of Cobourg Presbyterial presided and opened the meeting with thoughts on "Christ the Son of the Living God". Plainville ladies conducted opening worship with meditation theme being "For God Hath not Given the Power of Fear" and a solo, "We Would be Building". Welcome to Grafton was given by Mrs. M. Rutherford. Rev. Mr. Asbell, Grafton, spoke on "Responsibility of the New Women's Organization the Church", expressing his fear that missionary education may suffer and explained the import- ning after which Karen McCullough presented her with a spray of multi-coloured carnations from her pupils. A silver collection was taken and thi proceeds were divided between the Sunday Schools of Sharon, Dundonald and Shiloh. W.I. Hear History Of Barnum House Bridal Shower A bridal shower was held for Miss Sandra Black on Friday evening, June 10th, at the home of Miss Louise Ferguson. When the bride arrived Miss Arlene Ferguson wheeled her pretty doll carriage laden with gifts into the living room, where the bride was assiste opening of her gifts by Misses Barbara Spencer and Nadine Irvine. Sandra thanked everyone for r lovely gifts. About thirty-| the United States and Eisenhower's planned visit to the Orient for Current Events. In the absence of Mrs. Harry Rush, Mrs. Mackie reported the District Annual, attended by fifteen of our members. Mrs. Grant Allen, President of the Northumberland Historical Society, speaking on the Barnum House asked for hooked rugs among other things needed to furnish it. Mrs. Evely offered to hook a rug to be presented to the Barnum House Museum if she is supplied with material for hooking. Mrs. Lloyd Deegan volunteered to collect anything brought into the store for the rug and will see that it is delivered to Mrs. Evely and also to take in any donations of soft cottons, etc., suitable for cer dressings. Mrs. J. A. Corbyn had a very interesting programme on the Barnum House, beginning with the history of the house itself and of Eliakim Barnum who built it. She had numerous newspaper clippings and pictures of the house and articles in it, some of them donated by Colborne women. Mrs. Thompson read a humorous poem on the joys and of housecleaning from point of view. A contest won by Mrs. Gordon MacGregor ended the programme, after which tea was served by Mrs. Evely, Mrs. Day and Mrs. Corbyn. Castleton W.I. The W.I. meeting was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Wm. Turney. Eighteen ladies and eight children and babies were present, it be-children's day. Plans were made for a Dance Recital in the Hall on Saturday night. Mrs. S. Peebles, President, gave a splendid report of the Public Relations Conference she attended at Guelph in May. Mrs. Don Peebles was program Ducie gave a very interesting report of "House of Happiness", as presented at the District An-ual. Mrs. C. Nelson had a musical contest with Mrs. D. Dingwall winning the prize. Ice cream was given the children and gifts to the babies. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Peebles and hostess. TIMELY TIPS Keep children away from ses and other flowers that readings were given by Mrs. have been sprayed or dusted Glen Pappineau and Mrs. W. J. with insecticides. They might Talt The roll was "My Favour-Lat the poisoned flower petals, ite Name for Twins" and was TT ,„,.,, ^ . . „ answered by all. A piano solo, warns Hal W"ght' 0ntan° De" "Star of the East", was given by Partment of Agriculture Safety Mrs. Tom Doidge. Mrs. D. I Specialist. of continuing missionary zeal in the hew organization which must be the total work of women involving all women of the church as the W.M.S. has been one of the greatest organizations of the United Church of Canada. The departments stressed were Missionary Monthly and World Friends, Christian Stewardship and Mission Band. The Secretaries for these all gave interesting thoughts and information. Mrs. C. G. Marshall, Brighton, told of the value of Missionary Monthly and World Friends periodicals. World Friends will be renewed in September as many Mission Bands begin in September. Mrs. Westington, Bewdley, Secretary for Christian Stewardship gave the message given at Conference Branch by Mrs. Doris Edwards, Conference Branch Christian Stewardship Secretary, toptic being "Launch Out Into the Deep", Spiritually by Prayer, faith and selfless service. Mrs. C. Thompson, Campbellford, explained the reason we have Mission Band -- "Thou shall love the Lord with all Thy Heart", best learned while young children come close to their Heavenly Father in Worship Service. Temperance Edu-cation, Peace and Brotherhood should begin with children. Refugee children should be a matter of concern. Greetings were brought from the Eastern Section by Mrs. M. Petheric, Campbellford. Interesting and inspirational highlights of "Through the Year 1959", were given by twelve auxiliaries disclosing their efforts and accomplishments. A delicious dinner was served by the Grafton ladies. The afternoon session opened with the Hymn, "Oh Master of the Working World", and Worship by Cobourg Afternoon Auxiliary. Minutes of silent prayer were observed for auxiliary members in hospital. Meditation on "God so loved the World" by Mrs. Burwash and a solo by Mrs. Ramsay entitled, "The Lord Is My Shepherd". A tape recording on Women's Work of questions asked by Nancy Edwards and answered by Dorothy Long, President of the Dominion Board, Dr. Norman Murray, Mrs. Halpenny and Mrs. McKinnon, President of Dominion Council, was follow by questions on Women's Work by Mrs. O. Deviney, Vernonville, and answered by Mrs. H. I. Allen, Castleton. Book News was given by Mrs. Taylor, Brighton, Literature Secretary. Enid Horning gave a vivid picture of the Japanese feeling toward Christianity down through the years that it was a western religion and not for them and the importance of the year 1959, the 100th anniversary of Christianity in Japan. Mrs. McKinley reported for the Courtesy Committee and an invitation was accepted to Cold Springs for 1961.