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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1894. INTERIOR OF TE BIC 20-W. T. ALLEN'S BOOK STORE. ters of Lake Ontario. Close to the school and between it and the lake flows a gentle meandering stream, which very much adds to the effect of the landscape. No more magnificent site for a school could anywhere be found, and it would be difficult to-put a more handsome building upon the site. Neither care nor money has been spared in equipping the school iii the most modern and efficient way. The laboratory is a model one for size and convenience. The library is large and carefully selected. There is also the neucleus of a museum. A distinctive feature in the furnishing is the pro- that the most prominent men in the town deem it an honor to have a seat on the Board. Lt.-Col. Cubitt, the pre- sent chairman, has been on the Board continuously since 1857. Mr. J. B. Fair- bairn, postmaster, has been on nearly as long. The other members are :- Messrs. W. B. Couch, President of the Board of Trade ; P. C. Trebilcock, D. B. Simpson and John McClellan. That these men take a deep interest in ed s- cational affairs is attested not only by the success of the school, but also by the position they take in the trustees' section of the Provincial Association. The scbool is presided over by Prin- cipal Fenwick, who has charge of the einence that is given te statuary and .ther works of art. Not"only are the most prominent public men in Canada represented, but also men eminent in literature and science. There is pro- bably not less than $2,000 worth of sta- tuary and pictures on the walls. There has been a constant increase in the attendance since 1890 and, with such attractions, one is not surprised to learn that this school draws students from every part of the Province and even from across the line. But the re- ' utation ef this schoel dees not depend either its handsome building and eautiful surroundings or its many in- terior ,tecorations, but the character classical department. With him are associated an able staff of specialists, comprising Mr. Jas. Gilfillan, specialist in science, who is the oldest member of the staff ; Mr. J. G. Witton, late Fellow in Toronto University. teacher of ma- thematics ; Miss M. Ard. Mackenzie, teacherof -meden-languagës ; M. A. N. Myer, junior mathernatical master. BOWMANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The Public Schools of the town are a credit to the people. Beyond any ques- tion there is no town of its se ln On- tario that can furnish anything equal- ling them. The Central School building is a massive and imposing structure 110 JOHN M'MURTRY'S DRY GOODs AND OROCERY STORI, of the teachirg done there is such that t will stand the test. Bowmanville High School is famed throughout the Province for the number of students it bas sent up to Toronto University and the distinguished stand there taken by these students. Within the last three years pupIS have gone ont of this echool who have won first scholarship ln the departments of classics, modems, ;and science, together with a second ln mathematics and several ln general proficiency. It is no wonder that the citizens point with pride to their High School, nor feet by 91 feet, two storeys high, built of red brick, in the Romanesque style of architecture, with a square tower and cupola 80 feet high, in which is a 400 pound Meneally bell from the Bell Foundry of Troy, N.Y. The building stands in a beautiful plot of twe acres in the centre of the town. The ground is bigh, well-drained, and surrounded by a row of fine maple trees. In front of the building is a spacious lawn, with a large fower bed in the centre. The margin of the lawn is filled with choice shrubs and perennial flowering plants. Broad sidewalks surround the building. The roof is covered with first-class slate, and may be said to be almost fireproof. Internally the building is divided in- to ten class rooms, 25 feet by 32 feet, with ceiling 13 feet high, two corridors 110 feet by 12 feet, besides cross halls and passages for the pupils' clothing and cupboards for the use of the teach- ers. The rooms and corridors are adorned with pictures of noted men, views of Canadian and other scenery, historical pictures, and illustrations from the animal kingdom. The desks are of the latest designs in ash, with folding scats, and in most of the rooms are single. The class rooms are aiso supplied with maps, globes, blackboard and other modern applicances to as- sist the iteachers in impartlng instruc- tion. At the end of the upper corridor is the Board room of the trustees, with talles, chairs, lamps, grate, etc., and nicely carpeted. The room is 12 feet by 18 feet. The heating apparatus is the celebrated Smead-Dowd system, and CA works admirably. The ventilation by this system is perfect. In fact the air in the rooms at any hour of the day is as pure as that in the best constructed dwelling house. The basement is fitted up as a play ground for the children in wet and stormy weather. The closets are also in the basement, and by the Smead-Dowd heating system no offen- sive odor whatever arises from them. The wainscotting in the roos nr priately be termed a musical town. The famous Dominion Organ Band that figured so' viotoriously in Provincial. band tournaments a few years ago is still in existence, though many of the old members have removed to other centres. A very good amateur band has recently been doing service under the direction of Mr. D. Morrison, and the Salvation Army band is certainly a credit to tl-at religio-military organi- zation. There is a splendidly-organized and efficient orchestra, compr'ising some of the business men, and other musical citizens, also three young ladies who are exquisite violinists. Besides these organizations each church has one or more musical organizations : the Methodist Church choir, under the effi- c'ient leadership of Mr. H. J. Knight, being composed of about 40 members, among whom are some well-tralned and cultivated voices. Vocal and Instru- mental music are also taught in the High and Public Schools, Miss M. M. constantly in circulation is very credit- able, and a fair index of the tastes of the people. The President is J. K. Galbraith, Miss Gale Secretary, and Miss Annie Hillier the obliging and painstaking Libraran. MUNICIPAL. Bowmanville is thoroughly equipped with modern improvements. The town is lighted with electric light ; the C P. R. and G. N. W. bave telegraph lines t) ail points, and the Bell Telephone Company have a splendid service in the town, with outside connection also. Two charter- ed banks-the Ontario and Standard- have agencies at Bowmanville. First- class fire protection is afforded by two well-equipped companies, of which Mr. T. Hoar is chief, and in every possible way the town council have provided for the safety and comfort of the citi- zens. For the year 1894 the municipal au- thorities are as follows :-Mayor, R. R. Loscombe ; Reeve, W. P. Prower ; De- AMPING SCENE AT THE BoWMANVILLE BEACH. Armour having charge of this depart- ment. A FINE MUSIC HALL. Since the union of the two Methodist congregations, the large brick edifice formerly known as the Bible Christian Church has been converted into a mag- nificent Music Hall, with a seating ca- pacity of nearly 800, the seats in the main auditorium being comfortably up- puty-Reeve, W. F. Allen ; Councillors- John McMurtry, Wn.. McKay, John Lyle, Thos. H. Spry, Joseph Jeffrey, J. C. Vanstone, Joseph Pattinson, John K. Galbraith, David Davis ; Town Clerk, R. Windatt; Town Treasurer, Thos. Burden ; Assessor, Samuel Bur- den ; Collector, Marshall Porter; Police MNagistrate, Geo. Haines; Chief of Po- lice, Richard Jarvis. Students' LaSU Ohair danu' In hardwood frame, spring seat, handýomr satin russe. Not either, but the two for' able value. Largest homefurnishing bouse i paid. We furnish the home from cellar to C. F. ADAMS CO., O-M 175-177-179 YoNGE STREET. C. S. CosYE' tions. One popular feature which was first adopted by the present proprietor, Mr. M. A. James, is its country corres- pondence, almost every village and school section having its own corres- pondent. In many respects The States- Statesman , with city estal large auction e and otier are as good as are ever seen. M. A. JAMES. One of tho buiest of the bus ridors is white pine, beaded, finishedin hoîstered. There is a gadery round asavllin14adsatowntin il ands avillagsind183Tand roaotonlre o11 and varnisbed. The rooms are j three sides, and a large, new stage,I1858 The population is 3,570. The as. atundautly lighted and cheerful. The with convenient dressing rooms and sessed value $1,128,870. The bonde b in h.thefrnin - otheraccosseries. makingi n fL«e clusive of the ground, cost $25,000. Be- sides this Central building there is a Ward School building of red brick, 40 feet by 60 feet, two storeys high, with slated roof, belfrey and bell. The rooms are fitted up and furnished similar to the Central building- It stands on an acre plot, surrour-ded with trees, and cost $4,500. The interest taken by the TH town in educational matters is evinced by the standing of :the trustees. The Chairman, W. J. Jones, is Manager of the Standard Bank ; Dr. Beith, one of the leading physicians ; T. E. Higgin.. botham, the leading druggist; John Me- Clellan, large coal, wood and lumber dealer and harber master ; Messrs. John McMurtry and John Lyle, promin- ent merchants. The principal of the schools is R, D. Davidson ; Secretary- Treasurer, S. Burden. HANDSOME SHOPS. There is one very noticeable feature for which Bowmanville is specially re- mai'kable, that is the large number of fine shops ; perhaps no other town of its population in Canada can compare with it in this respect. Not only are the stores large, well-lighited, and con- tained in handsomne brick buildings, but the window, shelf and wall displays gve additional attractiveness to them. Window dressing is truly an art brought to a commendable state of effi- ciency in this otherwise beautiful town. At night these handsome shops are brilliantly lighted by electric light, which, through the large plate glass fronts, that adorn nearly all the larger, places of business, presents an illumin- ation ou tise stroOts that reminda oe of a modern city. A MUSICAL TOWN. The influence of the large musical in- strument manufactory that has so long existed in this town has had a marked impression on the citizens, and there- fcre Bowmanville may very appro- respects one of the largest and best public halls to be found in any town of its size in the country. The large meetings in connection with the recent centennial celebrations were held in this building. A MORAL PLACE. We shall only b doing an act of IHE BOWMANVILLE HARBOR-PORT DARLINGTON justice in this descriptive article by calling attention to the high moral character of the citizens, old and young, of this progressive town. We do not know of another old established town doing the volume of business that is done in Bowmanville, where there are only 'two hotels and no liquor stores. A drunken man is seldom seen on the streets, and there seens to be very little drinking going on in the hotels. The whole County of Durham is remarkable for the very small num- ber of law-breakers and criminals it sends to the tribunals of justice, and Bowmanville bas a wonderfully clean record in this respect. A well ordered police service is kept up, with Mr. Richard Jarvis as Chief, but the duties are comparatively light. This is ac- counted for by a two-fold reason, namely, the respectable character of original settlers of the district as ex- plained in another part of this article, and secondly, the high qualifications and skill required by the employees In the flactories and other industrial in- stitutions. It is very manifest that a person who is not respectable and well- behaved will not find congenial quart- ers or comradeship in Bowmanville. THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. This institution is ln keeping with the highly cultured tastes of the people of this town of good schools. The reading room- is large, airy and well- lighted, and is kept in a most inviting ncondition. The library contains nearly 3,000 volumes of carefulIy-selected beeka, and the large lîumber which is debentures paid this year. Rate covering all purposes, school and muni- cipal, 17 milHs. SHIPPING FACILITIES are of the best, the G. T. R. and steamers plying on the lakes affording every convenience and competition of rates. Aà N INVITATION. The Mayor, Council, and citizens- ex- tend to every person an invitation to comne and visit thc town and see for themselves, its healthful location, its beautiful situation, their many fine buildings, large Sitores and mammoth stocks of the most seasonable goods, their comfortable homes, the excellent opportunities it offers as a manufac- turing centre, and to enjoy for a sea- son that hospitality whichaihas ever characterized her citizens. They will m iake you welcome. Come ! THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, established 1854, is regarded as one of the best local newspapers in Emastern Ontario, and well deserves its extensive circulation and patronage. An evidence of its value as an advertising medium is the appreciation shown by the local merchants who use its columns gener- ously and judiciously. Great care and skill are exercised in setting the ad- vertisements to make them attractive ; indeed, few country journals in the Dominion are comparablein this re- spect. The Statesman Is a welcome weekly visitor in almost every home ln the district, and wields a strong in- fluence fer goed lu tise cemmunlty. i bas ever boon au ontemprisiug ad'-ncate of temperance, its motto being : Total abstinence for the individual and pro- hibition for the State. Politically, it bas always been Liberal, but its éditorial columns are characterized by exem- plary fairness and respect to <Olitical opponents, and moderation wi Z: decis- ion lu ts utterances on all publieiques- STOTT & JURY, IDRCGISTS man is a model local paper, and oc- cupies a prominent position among Canadian journals. West Durham peo- ple have good reason for supporting iiberally and comnending generously this excellent journal. Some may con- sider its¯advemtising¯rates¯rather high, but they are not too high for the very large circulation it has in the district. The Statesman Job Printing Depart- ment enjoys more than a local reputa- tien, the present forenan, Mr. Wm. Mc- Kowan, having been in charge of the mechanical department over 20 years, excepting a short interval. He served his apprenticeship in Toronto, and was several -<ears in the jobbing depart- ness men in Bonwî James, editdr an( Canadian Statesm Devonshire, Engla John JauIs, Osha adain-189 1witht of his youth an spent on the fai intere s till is reads all the a is considerable ing, stock re oppertunitic education v tended Pub wcrking on gan teachir ReSIDENCE OF D.BI BsIdrsON, SILVER Si 74E ment of The Globe in early days. ciass teacieî Though one of the pioneers among the two years printing fraternity, he yields superior- Milisroek, a ity as an all-round artistic printer te obtained a f very few of the modern graduates oftoto, and u the Art Preservative. This branch is yoars ai By well-supplied with good presses, new ton, receivi and modern type, and for style and eachsucco general excellence the plain and orna-'- - f, menýtal priutiti turer eut ai Thcmaster f CAWKER &.TAIT'S STORE. 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