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ENTERPRISE E S S COLBORNE CHRONICLE SUCCESSOR TO THE COLBORNE EXPRESS (Established 1866) THE COLBORNE ENTERPRISE (Estiblb * Vol. 4 -- No. 4 Thursday January 25th. 1962 $3.00 Canada -- $4.00 U.S.A. -- 7c per copy I REMEMBER By Jim Bell I Remember The Old Bicycle Days I remember when the low wheels, they called safety bicycles, first came into use. They were pretty clumsy contraptions. The front wheel was much larger than the rear one. It had hard rubber tires, very wide handle bars, about 24" I think and the whole thing weighed any where from seventy-five to one hunderd pounds. To ride one of them from Colborne to Brighton was as tiring as a full clay shovelling gravel. I learned to ride on one of those things. The man who owned it offered to sell it to me for five dollars, but thanks to Lady Luck, I didn't have the five so I was saved from that unlucky investment. It wasn't long, however, till new and much i mproved machines began to appear. Neu-matic tires took the place of the old hard ones. The former atrocious saddle was replaced wfth a much more comfortable one, the frame was levelled up and the mechanism was so improved that riding on the level was no work at all. From about 1895 to 1910 bicycles had their hey-day. Clubs sprang up in all parts of the country. Women's bicycles became popular and women became as enthusiastic participants of this form of locomotion as the men. It was a much speedier way of travel than the old horse and buggy. In fact, the cyclists became so cocky that a relay team raced the mail train from Toronto to Montreal. I do not remember which won but I do remember that one of the relay team was posted on the main street in Colborne and took the mail bag from there. Colborne had some pretty good riders too. Willet Workman whose people lived in East Colborne was one of the best and won quite a few of the races held here at the Dominion Day celebrations. Bob Croxall was no slouch either and could travel along as fast as most of them. He beat Willet in one race but there were rumors that there was something unethical about the whole thing. I remember when George Goslee, whose ancestors were among the first U.E.L. families that settled in this district, had a Bicycle Livery and Repair Shop in what is now the south end of ATs Hardware and Appliance Store. I worked for him one summer and learned a great deal about bicycles and also had a good one to ride any time that I wanted one. We had a novelty in the livery too. It was a tandem. The lady rode i n front and the man at the back. When it went down the front street people would stop and stare at it as they do at some super car these days. Bicycles have not been discarded in these later days when motor transport has eclipsed practically all other modes of transportation. If you don't believe that, go to any school yard during school hours and see the dozens of wheels, as they are called now, stacked in the stands provided for them. In the cities too, shortly after five o'clock you will see hundreds of men going home from work at the factories on bicycles. When I get thinking of bicycles, my thoughts always go back to that old tandem and the words of the chorus of the old song of those days comes back with them. Perhaps some of you will remember it. Cramahe Reeve Elected New Counties Warden Daisy, Daisy give me your answer true, I'm half crazy all for the love of you, It won't be a stylish marriage For I can't afford a carriage, But you'll look neat upon the seat Of a bicycle built for two. Haldimand Council Hold Inaugural Meeting Gerald S. Philp, a 56-year-old farmer from Morganston, was named Warden of the United Counties in last week's election in Cobourg. Mr. Philp is Reeve of Cramahe Township, a post he has held for two years. He was elected on the sixth ballot over three opponents. The new warden had 26 votes, second choice Robert Carlaw, Reeve of Brighton Township, had 18. The other two candidates, Douglas McMaster, Reeve of Murray Township and G. H. Free, Reeve of Campbellford, each had three Mr. Philp is married and has one son. He has been reeve twice, deputy-reeve for two years and was ten years on the council of Crarhahe Township. He was nominated by Reeve F. W. Harding of Colborne and seconded by Reeve H. M. Jake-man of Manvers Township. He is Cramahe Township's first warden since 1892. Reeve Robert Carlaw was nominated by Reeve P. Anson, Brighton Township and seconded by Reeve S. Little, Bowmanville. Reeve Douglas McMaster was nominated by Deputy-Reeve F. Burqea, Murray Township, and seconded by Reeve A. Gibson, Cartwright Township. Reeve G. H. Free was nominated by Deputy-Reeve M. W. Tanner, Campbellford, and seconded by Deputy-Reeve, Mrs. Lenah Fisher, Cobourg. Between Two After five votes, council had not reached a conclusion but it was plain to see that the two reeves, Carlaw and Philp, were ranging closer and closer. Finally .on the sixth vote the clerk, Ken Symons, announced Mr. Philp the winner. The two biggest municipalities in the United Counties had two votes for each representative there. Port Hope's representatives, Reeve T. A. Brandon and The new council for Haldimand Township met in their Inaugural Session at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2nd, 1962. After they had subscribed to their oath of office; the following members took their seats; Reeve, Gordon Broomfield. Deputy-Reeve, Lyle Curtis, Councillors, Nelson Usher, Neil Masterson, and Grant Massey. Rev. R. J. Knock of St. Andrew's United Church. Grafton conducted a brief dedicatory service and wished the Council members well in their work during this coming year, and was thanked for the same by the Reeve and other members of the Council. 1961 road ounts for $1,962.11 and general accounts for the year 1961 to the amount of $2,473.14 were confirmed and authorized. By-Law No. 293 to provide for the borrowing of up to $95,000.00 during the year was presented and duly passed. Communications were read and dealt with from the following: (1) Community Programmes Branch, Ontario Department of Education; (2) Ontario Department of Labor; (3) St. John Ambulance; (4) Mrs. D. A. McCul-lagh; (5) J. V. Ludgate, Municipal Engineer, Ontario Dept. of Highways, and others of a routine nature. Mr. Ewart Huycke was reappointed as Assessor for 1962 and J. O. McCrimmon was again appointed as School Attendance Officer for 1962. G. Broomfield and L. Curtis were named to the Fenella Community Centre Board. N. Masterson and G. Massey to the Haldimand Memorial Centre Board and N. Usher to the Barnum House Museum Board as Council representatives on these boards for 1962. (Continued on back page) Deputy-Reeve W. A. Heberle, voted a straight Carlaw ticket right to the end and one of the Cobourg representatives, Reeve W. I. Thomas, did the same. Mrs. Lenah Fisher voted Free for three votes but switched to Philp for the last three votes. Following the election, Warden Philp went to the clerk's rooms and then came out later with his mover and seconder and passed through the lobby of the council camber to the dias. There he was applauded by the large crowd that gathered for the election. One by one the defeated candidates moved to pledge their support to the new warden in 1962. Then each in turn thark-ed their sponsors. Warden's Address The warden declared: "I would like to introduce to the gathering here my mainstay in life, my wife. I express my thanks to all of you who have helped me in the last few weeks. I congratulate you other men who have to-day lost out. Cramahe has not had a warden since 1892 and I thank all of you for the privilege. "I realize full well that the other candidates could have done as good a job as I. May I have the health and strength to conduct this job and not cause you any regret for your actions this afternoon. With the help of the good clerk, Mr. Symons, and of all department heads I hope this job will be done in a satisfactory way. "I congratulate you gentlemen on the job that you have done in county council and I also congratulate the municipalities that have sent you here. I am sure you will be a good help to me in 1962. To the thirteen new members of council, I express welcome. "Again thank you for electing me and the only promise I can make is to do my best for county council. To each and everyone of you I wish the best in 1962". Mayor F. M. Rutherford. Campbellford, congratulated the new warden on his election. Mayor J. Heenan, Cobourg, was next and congratulated the warden on his election and de?vs clared: "In Cobourg we have very great faith in you and have faith in the year ahead". Mayor M. Wladyka, Port Hope, * said: "It's like coming back to your old alma mater when you come back here. I can only reiterate what has been said here. On behalf of Port Hope I want to extend to you our sincerest wishes that you will bring forth the best things in 1962. Grid bless you and work hard". Rev. M. Freeman, Welcome, opened the election meeting with admonition that "you shall love your neighbour as yourself". He declared that the municipalities had used wisdom in placing the men and women of the council in their seats. He prayed that "you may have the wisdom "and trust to carry out your duties of your office in the new year now before us". The minister was thanked by Reeve G. B. Rickard, Darlington, and Reeve H. E. Walkey, Clarke. Past Wardens Following the election of the warden and his speech the various other wardens who had served the United Counties were introduced. They included Reg McCann, Stewart Gray, Earl Nelson, D. Maybee, R. Elliott, G. Lowery, Harry Campbell, John Morrow and Ray Bothwell. The Minister of Highways, Hon. W. A. Goodfellow, was unable to be present but his brother, Cecil Goodfellow, Codring-ton, spoke and congratulated the warden and added: "I am sure that 1962 will be a good year under the leadership of Mr. Philp."--Evening Guide. x Northumberland-Durham TB Association Hold Campaign Dinner In Cobourg Northumberland-Durham T.B. | Association held their Campaign Dinner in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cobourg, on Tuesday, January 16th, 1962. The guests seated at the head table were as follows: Chairman, Major John Foote, VC, patron' of the Association; Ben Thompson, M.P. for Northumberland; Dr. D. Wicks, Medical Superintendent of Weston Sanitarium; Dr. Charlotte Horner, Medical Officer of Health, Cobourg; Dr. W. D. Jamieson, Medical Officer in charge of mass surveys, Ontario T.B. Association; Mrs. E. J. O'Brien; Dr. C.j W. L. Jeanes, guest speaker; Mrs. David Dick, President of Northumberland - Durham TB Association; Col. T. F. Slater, Commandant 26 COD; Mrs.; John Foote; Mr. E. J. O'Brien,1 Executive Director Ontario TB Association; Mrs. A. Calnan, Cairman of local districts for the survey. There were over 70 members and workers attending this campaign dinner. Mr. Ben Thompson, Federal Member for Northumberland, welcomed the people of the counties to this campaign- dinner. Mr. E. J. O'Brien brought greetings from the Ontario TB Association. He is the executive director of the Ontario Association and brought out the importance of this survey not only for the purpose of finding tuberculosis but also for the finding of lung cancer. Dr. D. Wicks, Medical Superintendent of Weston Sanitarium spoke to the group and brought out two very important facts, j That in 1961 there were more tuberculosis patients admitted i to Weston Sanitarium than in I any previous year in the hospital's existence and that more than half of these patients admitted had tuberculosis beyond the early stage. Mrs. David Dick, President of the Northumberland - Durham Association then introduced Dr. C. W. L. Jeanes, the Assistant Executive Secretary of the Canadian TB Association, who was the guest speaker of the evening. TB is no longer a killing disease but it is a very costly disease to the patient for time lost and the manner of cure is also very costly. In 1960, the last year for which they have complete sta- (continued on page eight)