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COLBORNE CHRONICLE SUCCESSOR TO THE COLBORNE EXPRESS (Established 18661 THE COLBORNE ENTERPRISE (Establish Vol. 4 -- No. 15 Thursday, April 12th, 1962 $3.00 Canada -- $4.00 U.S.A.-- 7c i Reeve Turns First Sod For Curling Rink Lowering skies and rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of those attending a simple but meaningful ceremony at East Colborne on Saturday last, April 7th, 1962. This day marked the official beginning of the newly formed "Colborne Curling Club". Part of the property, formerly owned by Canadian Canners, had been purchased from the corporation and the building is to be enlarged and converted into a rink, with clubhouse attached. Much hard work by some real curling enthusiasts had resulted in the formation of the club, with plans for expansion and future operation. Amid the rousing cheers of those assembled and equipped with a "gold" spade, Frank Harding, Reeve of the village, undertook the task of turning the first sod for the clubhouse. He gave a short address, in which he announced his interest and pleasure in the formation of the club and it's use for the younger generation for recrea- Rev. Sayers, representing the Ministerial Association, after a prayer for divine blessing, gave his best wishes for success of the club and the "clean sport" of curling in Colborne. Various local organizations were represented. For the Legion, Jack Armstrong stated the interest of this body and that it was 100 per cent behind the Curling Club. Wm. Irvine, Public School Principal, spoke of the younger people who would eventually derive some degree of benefit. Others were Bill Griffis for the P.TJ.C, George Moore for the Rotary Club and Jack Armstrong, for the High School Board. Our local "grand old man" of curling, Gillis McKay, reminisced briefly on old times in curling. The President of the new club, Del McLaughlin, expressed the hope that "although the weather was bad to-day, it might be a favourable sign as to the future." Considerable interest and enthusiasm had been arous- ed in this undertaking, with the club quota being almost reached. His sincere wish was that the ladies of the community would take full advantage of the benefits to be derived from "this popular sport". He thanked all those who had taken part. Other local notables in curling, noticed in the crowd were Ross Teal, Joe Blackwood, Al. Thrower, Cecil Reed, Herb Rusaw and Bruce Griffith. Officials of the club are Del. McLaughlin, President; Les Rice, Treasurer; Jack Wagar, Secretary; Gillis McKay and Chas. Wood for Publicity. It is hoped that when next curling season opens Colborne will have a rink and clubhouse in use. Labor is voluntarily given and to date there are about 65 members. If you are interested in curling and would like to help in this v/orthwhile endeavour, if you can only drive nails fairly accurately, please contact any of the club officials. They will appreciate your offer. Soil and Crop Improvement Meeting at Brighton Centre Northumberland Soil and Crop Improvement Officers met at the Agricultural Service Centre in Brighton on Friday, March 30th, 1962, at 2.00 p.m. Present were President, Gordon Macklin; Vice-President, Chas. Don Lang; and Directors Reg Buchanan; 2nd Vice-President, McCann, Gordon McGee, Elmer Laver, Bruce Eagleson, Will Moore, Herb Stillman, Martin Lang and Weed Inspector, Percy Gooding. The projects were reviewed and applications are requested for the Pasture Competition. Bruce Eagleson and ■ Gordon Macklin were the only applications to date. In the Grain Corn Competition, Don Lang and Gordon Macklin are now entered. Plans were made and seed forwarded for the plots testing Empire and Viking Trefoil with Vernal alfalfa, at the Philip Farm of Gordon Macklin. Weed Inspector Gooding offered co-operation in a spray-hay day. The Codring-ton area was suggested with committee to pick date and make plans of Gordon McGee, Reg McCann and Charles Buchanan. The idea will be to have spray results to be s some spray work done and later hay equipment demonstrated. The Secretary was instructed to order seed for the hay sequence tests on the farm of Arnold Peister from the Warkworth Co-operative. Secretary was structed to order 15 soil tube units from the Standard Tube Company of Woodstock, that each director would have this equipment available in that community. It was suggested that the 1P62 Convention ad- dresses be mailed by the Secretary to members. This is a timely booklet containing all the addresses and is prepared by the Ontario Field Corps Branch. Eight new members were reported by District Director Reg McCann and four by President Macklin. Professor N. R. Richards, Heal of the Soils Work at the O.A.C. introduced Mrs. J. Haggarty who will be stationed at the Service Centre this summer to feature soil and crop work. He is a graduate of the O.A.C. of 1961, now taking Masters work. He will place plots on hay with Bruce Eagleson of Cobourg No. 4; on corn with Elmer Laver of Warkworth, No. 4 and on oats with Herb Stillman of Campbellford No. 4. Farm planning and fertilizer recommendations from soil samples of this area will be his special duty. Alfalfa plots were established last year at the farms of Will Beggs, Ewing brothers and G r a n 1 Philip. Fertilizer for experimental work by the Crop Improvement Association was offered at cost. The annual meeting door prize of Ri Oats won by Jacob Boes was livered. Definite announcement of the Crop Improvement bus trip on May 30th and 31st made. It would'appear that the 2-day trip caji be financed for $10.00. The list will be prepared about May 1st and at least 40 are expected to visit Ridgetov/n Agricultural School and see the very productive county of Kent. The May meeting will be in the evening with the date at the call of the President. The object of the organization is to keep farmers well informed in the sphere of Field Crops. . Meeting adjourned at 4.30. "Spring Tea" to have "Old Time" Setting The members of the "United Church Women" are planning something different for their Spring Tea and Sale on Saturday, April 14th. In keeping with the coming Centennial celebration, the whole setting will be "Old Time". There will be completely old-time parlor : which tea will be poured. Those serving and those in charge of the sale tables will be dressed in old fashioned costumes. There will be a bake table with pie equal to those that grandmother used to make, a sewing table with many attractive articles and a Green Thumb table where plants and flowers will be sold. From information I have received, this is going to be of the outstanding teas of the season. Red Cross Blood Clinic in Colborne The annual Red Cross Blood Clinic held in Colborne United Church Sunday School, April 9th, was well attended.. A r ber who attended for health reasons were unable to contribute,,however, 122 donors gave one pint of blood each. This figure is 25 more than the 1960 clinic but still 25 less than the 1959 clinic. The committee in charge wish to express their sincere thanks to all who donated blood, canvassers, those who assisted the day of the «Jinic or helped any way to make the effort success. We regret that, owing to lack of space, some items were held over till next week. I REMEMBER By Jim Bell The Old Brunswick Hotel Standing in front of the big window and looking into what used to be the old hotel, pictures started to flash across my memory. Some of them were humorous, some ridiculous, some interesting and some sad. I can see Pat Connors sitting outside on the step, half asleep in the sun. Pat never worked except when he went to Barryfield camp for the two weeks training with the soldiers. Big Jack Hill, a coloured man, comes out, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. I can hear the click of billiard balls and a medley of voices from the billiard room and louder ones from the bar. The picture changes. It is time for the buses to leave for the station to meet the mail train. Burleigh's comes first with Yeoman's right behind him. Two commercial travellers come out. Henry Hicks, the proprietor follows them and shakes their hands effusively. They both get into Burleigh's bus. The drivers whip up their horses and away they go to the station. Perhaps when they come bac'0, either one may bring a couple more travellers with four or five trunks each of sample goods to show Scougale Bros., Thos. Brown or Thornton Huyck. Of course, the buses do not handle the trunks. John Prater looks after that. Then my thoughts turn to the winter time. The old Brunswick was for a number of years the winter home of most of the elete of Colborne. You would wonder why when they all had beautiful homes of their own. The explanation is simple. It.was much cheaper to close up their homes and live at the Brunswick. It cost money to heat a big house* in the winter and there was no insulation in those" days. There was another attractive feature. There were always enough there to make up a few tables, of bridge, euchre or a little poker if your inclination ran that way. If some of the old timers could look in on the Brunswick now, they wouldn't recognize the place and if they walked inside they would be almost amazed. The comfortably furnished spacious lobby, always well kept. I do not know just how many nice comfortable apartments there are, heated and with all conveniences and so handy to shopping and to most of the churches. Mr. Pearce has certainly made an excellent job of converting the old Brunswick into an apartment house for which there was a distinct need. Jim Hodges Wins General Motors Draw There General Motors people on April 9th won the right to travel in style during next summer's vacation. In the first of a series of lucky draws held as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the GM Suggestion Plan, the trio won the use of a 1962 Buick for their vacations with all car expenses paid, including gasoline, oil and insurance. A total of 16 Buicks will be drawn for during April. To-days winners were Harold G. Messerschmidt, Chas Plant Inspection, 541 Monteith Ave.; Frank Preston, West Plant Truck Line, 231 Hillside Ave.; and James E. Hodges, Final Welding, Body Plant, R.R. 2, Colborne. General Motors said recently that more than 8,000 suggestions were submitted during the first week of the month-long campaign. Those who submit suggestions are eligible for the lucky draws. The Chronicle extends to Jim Hodges its congratulations winning this draw. HUNTING SAFETY With the increasing desire to reduce hunting fatalities, the Department of Lands and Forests has organized groups throughout the Province to instruct classes of boys 15 years and over in the safe use of fire- The Colborne group will holding such a class in the n future. Interested persons are to contact Mr. George Blyth, Howard Grosjean and Major L. B. Screaton, Lakeport. Highway Minister's Grandson Killed A seven-year-old grandson of Highways Minister W. A. Goodfellow died last week after being struck by a car while walking along Highway 30 about ten miles south of Campbellford. Terrance Bird, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Bird, R.R. 1, Cod-rington, died of head and leg injuries in Trenton Memorial Hospital at five p.m., four hours after the accident. An inquest has been ordered. Police said the driver of the car was Samuel Crane, 67, of Cobourg. The accident was investigated by Brighton Provincial Police. 25th Wedding Anniversary Party Thirty friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rutherford, Sr., King St. East, on Friday evening, April 6th, in honour of their 35th wedding anniversary. Games of euchre, crokinole and scrabble were enjoyed by those present with prizes won by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Ives, Mrs. Gordon B e a v i s, Mrs. Arthur Rutherford and Charlie Rutherford. A delicious lunch, including a lovely decorated anniversary. cake was served by a quartet of young ladies. At the close of the evening a number of gifts were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford. Both then thanked those Who were present for coming and making the occasion a memorable one. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rutherford of Keswick and Miss Jean Rutherford of Hamilton.