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E X P ENTERPRISE E S S COLBORNE CHRONICLJ SUCCESSOR TO THE COLBORNE EXPRESS (Established 1866) THE COLBORNE ENTERPRI * Vol. 3 -- No. 48 Thursday, November 30th, 1961 $3.00 Canada -- $4.00 U.S.A.-- 7c per copy I REMEMBER OLD LANDMARKS Some of which have disappeared. In looking over the Col-borne Centennial book, and I look over it often, I find very much of interest in it that I would like to incorporate in a history of the village if I am spared to write it. This morning, I picked it up and read over again a list of the old buildings and businesses that were the backbone of Colborne in the early days. Some of them I remember. Some of them are before my time but in imagination I can go back and picture Colborne as the busy, bustling place that it must have been. I remember the old Town Hall over Gale's Printing Office. The local concerts that used to be staged there. I can close my eyes and still see and hear, in memory, one of the McTavish boys sing that old song, "The Boys Of The Old Brigade". Then steadly shoulder to shoulder, . Then steadly blade to blade, Ready and strong, marching Like the Boys of the Old Brigade. I remember the troop of Kick-a-poo Indians that came around, usually staying for a whole week, sometimes two, putting on nightly shows, selling their medicines, and pulling teeth free of charge. The Gales would sometimes open the back door to the office to find a pile of teeth, on the ground beside it, dumped from the window above. I remember Chapman' Carriage Factory on Percy Street. It was quite a busy place even in my young days. I remember the stone Grist Mill on the corner in East Colborne, where Willard's Machine Shop is now, James Goodrich was the proprietor. I think G. M. Peebles had an interest in in too at one time. Chapin's Furniture Factory, just east of the mill, was the first factory to make caskets in Canada. At least that is the information that I have. The brick house, one block east on the corner of Parliament street was the home of George Couch, father of Ken Couch of Trenton. He was a Blacksmith and the old shop stood practically right on the corner. The first place north on Parliament street was a shop where they made monuments. I think it operated by a Mr. Batty. The next place was the home of the Parliaments from whom the street derived its name. I also remember Charles Head's Sash and Door factory and I also member Mr. Head singing in the Methodist choir, which he did for a number of years. Coming back to King street east, on the north side, right top of the hill in fact, was the W. H. Colton home, another name that goes right back to the beginnings of Colborne. Right across the street the old Davis home still stands very much as I remember it years ago. The little store is a landmark that stands out particularly for me as I worked there for a few months for G. M. Peebles. Then there was Captain Brown's. He was a cavalry man and was the officer commanding a cavalry unit that went to Barryfield to train in the summer. Lastly, the Morton house was the home of Colonel Greer of the old Fortieth Battalion. He took us on a route march around the Barryfield camp, something over ten miles, one very hot day in late June. I think there were three of our company left on their feet at the end of it. The Colonel didn't mind it very much though. He was on horseback. CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR BAND AND BATON CORPS On Saturday evening, November 25th, the Band and "Baton Auxiliary gave a Christmas party for the band and baton members and their guests. There were about forty present and they danced to the music of the volunteer orchestra which consisted of Messrs. Jack Armstrong, Jack Lynn, Wayne Ring and John Armstrong. Jack Lynn sang a couple of songs which everyone enjoyed. A spot dance was won by Anne Murray and Brian Troop. An elimination dance was won by Pam Armstrong. Candy canes were given to everyone and a lunch was served by members of the auxiliary which was enjoyed by all. GRAFTON CAR STOLEN IS INVOLVED IN HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT A Bowmanville Training School boy, James Turner, 16, is believed to have escaped from there Saturday. A service station was broken into at Grafton. The station owned by Harold May was robbed of some money from the till. In addition, a car owned by James Blacklock. Grafton, was stolen about 7.00 p.m. Near Kingston the car became involved in a hit and run accident. Turner was later picked up by the Kingston police. . Constable Tom Parker, O.P.P., Cobourg, the investigating officer, went to.Kingston yesterday and brought him back to Counties Jail at Cobourg--Evening Guide. Poor Turnout At Nomination No Election In Colborne About twenty of the town voters turned out at the nomination meeting, held in the Town Hall last Friday evening. Enthusiasm was nil as nominations for the various positions did not start until the meeting was half over. Our present Reeve, Frank Harding was the only nomination for the position of Reeve, and he received the postion by acclamation. Six candidates were nominated for the four seats on council, George Moore, Noel Roseblade, Alfred Dove, John Cotter, Harold Harnden and Delbert McLaughlin. George Moore who has been on council for the past few years, had to decline his nomination for this year. The other five candidates all qualified, but Mr. McLaughlin withdrew his name the following day, leaving the council by acclamation of John Cotter, Harold Harnden, Alfred Dove and Noel Roseblade. The three members of the Public School Board who were up for re-election received their positions by acclamation, they were Howard Grosjean, Charles Philp and Jack Wagar. Two nominations were received for Public Utilities Commissioner, William C. Griff is and the present Commissioner, E. M. Broomfield. Mr. Broomfield who has been the Commissioner for a number of years declined his nomination leaving Mr. Griffis as Commissioner by acclamation. Rotarians Work For International Understanding Rotary Clubs in 123 countries are united in these difficult times of international tension in an endeavour \ to promote understanding, good will and peace throughout, the world. This v^as the message' Dr. H. Kingstone, of Toronto, Governor of District 707 of Rotary International, brought to the Rotarians of Colborne following a conference with local Rotarians. Henry Kingstone Dr. Kingstone is a practising physician in Toronto and is member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Fairbank. He was elected as a District Governor of Rotary International for 1061-62 at Rotary's 52nd Annual Convention in Tokyo, Japan, last May. He is one of 269 District Governors supervising the activities of more than 1L0OO Rotary Clubs which have a membership of 509,000 business and professional executives in 123 countries through- out the world. During his visit to the Rotary Club of Colborne, Governor Harry Kingstone explained that Rotary International has awarded grants of more than 3Mi million dollars in the part 14 years through its program of student fellowships, which enable outstanding college graduates to study for one year in countries other than their own, as Rotary ambassadors of good will. Since 1947, when this program was established, 1,454 Rotary Foundation Fellowships have been awarded to students in 70 countries for study in 50 countries. This year, District 707 will choose such a student for study abroad. Dr. Kingstone urged all local Rotarians to attend the Rotary District Conference to be held in Toronto in March 1962. No Election In Cramahe At the nomination meeting held last Friday afternoon in Castleton, the Reeve, Deputy-Reeve, Council and members of the North and South School Areas were elected by acclamation. They are as follows: Reeve, G. S. Philp; Deputy-Reeve, J. G. Honey; Council, Dean Mass-ey, Gordon Metcalf, and J. F. Cochrane. South School Area, Walter Ferguson and Howard Oliver. North School Area, Harold Fitchett, Harold Bedford and Gerald Quinn. Jt's the rich man who doesn't hesitate to ask the store clerk to show him something eheaper. Haldimand Will Elect Council And Trustees For South School Area Nominations were held last Friday afternoon in Grafton for Haldimand Township. Reeve Gordon Broomfield and Deputy-Reeve, Lyle Curtis received their positions by acclamation as did the North School Area Trustees, George Randall, Frank Sequi and'Xester Brown. Five nominations were received for council, with all five standing for election. Those who received nominations were Andrew W. Aird, Alex Mackie, Grant Massey, Neil Masterson and Nelson Usher. Three of the five contestants are to be elected. Four nominations were received for the South School Area Trustees. Those receiving nominations were Robert H. Bottom-ley, James I^Ustoo, Douglas Randall and Marguerite Williamson. All four candidates will stand for election, with lthree to be elected. CASE OF PARATYPHOID FEVER IN HASTINGS The first case of paratyphoid fever to be reported in the Health Unit area since 1947 has been diagnosed in the Village of Hastings. The patient has been under treatment in the Civic Hospital, Peterborough, Dr. C. M. Horner, Medical Health Officer, for Northumberland and Durham reports. Although the source of the infection has not been found, investigations are continuing. The water supply used by the patient has been under suspicion and those using this source have been advised to boil or chlorinate all water. SANTA IS COMING TO COLBORNE ^ the Annual Santa Claus Parade Saturday, December 9th, at 1.30