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Vol. LXVIII. M. A. JAIUIS & SONS, Publishers., BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, MAY 4, 1922. $2.00 a Year in Advance 5e a Copy. N.1 DETENBECK'S Introductory Sale Stil in Fu l Swing more1 Bargains for Friday and Saturday c, Detenbeck Phone 61 Bowmanville Phone 130 Oshawa BIG TIME VICTORIA DAY Plan to be in Bowmanville for Bi£ 24th May Celebration. The committee in charge of thE Victoria Day Celebration at Bow- manville are outdoing any previous eff ort to put over the biggest day's program of sports ever attempted in this little old burg. Track teams have been invited tc participate from 17 athletic clubs throughout Ontario, also Buffalo. $50 gold cup is first prize in the marathon race. Silver cups, gold, silver and bronze medals are being offered for other events. The opening home game in the Central Ontario Basebaîl League will be a big drawing card as well as the league football game. Already men are busily engaged in putting the grounds in first class con- dition. A skin diamond will be among the improvements. This work Is being carried on under the sup- ervision of Town Engineer P. F., Newhouse. In the evening a bigh class concert has been booked. Make your plans, now to corne to Bowmanville on May 24th'and watch for more particulars next week. ENTRANCING SPRING WEARING APPAREL EXCLUSIVE, ARTISTiC BUT NOT EXPENSIVE Our exceptionally attractive showing will be a reVelation to those who seek charming Spring qapparel in fashion's newest modes, while our *1 moderate porices will further enhance the popu- )awity of this store. A truly beautiful assortment of Suits- Coats-Skirts--Dresses-Blouses-Silks-Taff- etas-and the finest range of Voiles ever shown in towfl. MEN'S' DEPARTMENT Our stock of Men's Ready-to-Wear Suits is 2w5 very complete and the best values it lias been possibkc to give for several years. An early in- spection is in your own interests. at 8p. m- New Songs-New Singers -New Jokers-But the' Same Prof. Pippin Proceeds for Býownianvîlle Hospital ADMISSION 35e No Reserved Seats Royal Theatre MONDAY & TUESDAY MAY 15.-16 CECIL 'B. DEMILLE'S PRODUCTION "Saturday% Nighft" If an heiress ehoped witb her chauffeur and a mîllionaire mar- riesl his pretty aundress-what would their wedded lives be like? The answer is bere-in a gor- geous tale of the top and bottom of New York. Showiug each haîf how the other half lives and riin- uîng Fifth Avenue into Coaey Is- land. A story oi fashion, revel and hove-,and the two greatest fire and râilroad rescue scenes ever filmed! Cast 1ncîhuié.u Leatrice Joy--Conrad e99,6 Edithi Roberts-Jack Moï Theodore Roberts--Julia Fâà' Aduits 25c; Chidren 15"- Reserved Seats 30c. Chidren must be ac- conipanied by aduits. "THE SINGING SCHOOL" ODDFELLOWS AT CHURCH Scores Great Success Before Packedý Hear Sermon ini Church of Christ House-Repeat Performance May By Rev. L. E. Zavitx, The good people who filled the The lO3rd anniversary of the Opera House to capncity last Friday1foundation of Oddfellowship was night had the time of their lives celebrated by members of Florence when "The Singing School"-a farce NightnaeLde o 6 ... in ýtwo acts--was presented under and a number of visiting brethren the auspices of the Women's Associa- Lro Oshawa, Whitby and Orono tion of St. Paul's Church, by "Thel Ldges who attended divine service Low Holler Choral Society" (35 at the Church of Christ on Sunday Imembers) conducted by Prof. P. morning. 1Pippin, A. M.,e D. M. 11ev. L. E. Zavitz, B. A., the past * From the initial appearance of Cy or, delivered a very forceful and and al o te cncluing chous mely address on "Brotherhood", there was keen interest and unre- onekilg as ateM, 23 :8,is"Forn rstrained mirth on the part of the oei orMseee hit n audince an lie, mvemnýt vi aial ye are brethren". lis remarks - adiece an lfemoemetvîvc-were based on the triple links of ity, wit, subtle humour, hilarity, Oddfellowship and were taken up in clever acting and fine singing b the the order of Truth, Love, Friend. imembers of the "Choral Union." si.Slo a ti og a h * er l costumeshandrmaesup were -privilege of listening to an abler remakaby godthedresesincud-discourse in the interest of the Or ç ed many antiques from grandmothers' der. *wardrobes. In many cases the audi- ence was kept guesiug as to the - During the service the Oddfel- identity of the wearers. lows' Choir rçndered an' excellent * The twins Ima Kidd and Ura Kidd service of song witb two anthems, attracted a great deal of attention a selection by the Bragg Quartet, and succeeded wonderfully in keeping and a solo by Bro. R. M. Mitchell, up the illusion of a pair of tweîve tbe choir joining in the refrain. year old girls. The others were Members of, the choir were: Bros. equally good in their own way. W. J. Bragg, M. P. P., W. B. Tapson, Justin SLyle-"the Low Holler Fash-~ W. H. D ensem, W. S., Otto and Wal- ion Plate" was a picture. Prof. Pip- lace Bragg, 0. Smith, Anthony Mit- pin and Cy Furr were in the thick of chell, R. M. Mitchell, Geo. E. Chase, it aIl through, the difference being T. S. Holgate, L, Tapson, S. Glanville that Mr. A. L. Nicholîs has long been and S. Evans. Mrs. Clinton Lunney known in Bowmanville as an accomp-I presided at the organ in ber usual lished artist, while Major R. J. Gill in efficient manner. the role of actor and fun maker was The parade was the largest on re- a revelation to most of bis acquaint- cord there being over 200 participat- ances. i ng. Bro. F. C. Petbick was director The first act represented a final re- lof ceremonies and tbe procession hearsal in the Town Hall, Low Holler. was marsballed by Bro, Douglas The singîug began with an old fash-IMoore. ioned round in three parts. Thîs was Upon returning to the lodge roomi followed by "The Valley ofCham- Bro, Elgin Wight, Noble Grand, ouni", the Most difficult and one of tbanked the brethren for attendingi the best numbers given. The soprano in such great number, and an apprec- obligato was beautifully sung by Mrs. iative vote of tbanks was accorded R. J. Gili, the full chorus singing the 11ev. Mr. Zavitz for the sermon and accompaniment. Next came a hum-ithe church officiais for courtesies ex- erous duet "Oh, My Heart goes Pit-a- tended to the lodge and its members Pat" sung by Mrs. M. A. Neal and A brief address by Bro, M. A. James Mr. George Chase; they were recalled brougbt the meeting to a close, after an.d in response gave a very pretty which,, visiting brethren were enter- selection. The voices of Mrs. R. J. tained at the Goodyear and Bo6wman Gi and Mrs. Alex. Colville were ilHotels to dinner. charming in thesoprano and alto duet_______ in "The Little Brown Church"l witb ________ chorus. In response to the caîl for THE LATE JAMES COLEMAN more they sang "Whispering H-ope." No words can describe the "Singin Mr. James Coleman bas, indeed, Skewl" as sung by Messrs. McMurtry, been a very well-knowu and conspic- Bounsali, South, and Major GuI, The uous figure in the civic life of Clarke fun continued through the reading of township and Newcastle village for an essay on the "Art of Mus;ic-Be- a long time., He was born lu Paris, fore and After Takin" by Miss Annr Ont., in 1835, was educated lu the Sowforth (Miss Montgomery), the Public Sdhool of Paris and at Brant- reading of the "Low Holler News 11e-: ford Hligh School, later atteuding cord", by Homer Gaines, and the vis- High School in Toronto. The Cole- it of Sister Jones. This part couclud- man family came fromn Oxfordshire, ed with solo and chorus "Long Long'England, in 1816. Hîs graudfather Ago", Miss Helen Yellowlees taking purchased and cleared 700 acres of the solo very sweetly. Cy Furr in- ý f orest land in Brant county about one sisted on siugiug another verse but! Mile from Paris and it is known as the the falling curtain bit him ou the head' Coleman f arm to this day. He rand cut short his career as a soloist. built and operated on an, extensive à Part two represented a perform- j scale saw milîs and land plaster milîs auce before the Committee on: and made great quantities of maple awards, Squire Grumps (Mr. W. Fer- syrup and sugar, and conducted in a guson) and Mrs. Amanda Squegee, big way all the, different activities of (Mrs. A. L. Nicholîs). It opened pioneer lif e through three genera- with a round lu foqur parts, the feat-1 tions. ure of whicb was the wonderful "Con- James Coleman at the age of 25 dlucting" by the Professor. This was1 married Susan Swackhamer in Paris, followed by an enjoyable medley-1 Ont. Their first child, Thomas, a lively chorus "Dixie Lau.d", chorus died at the age of 13. Their second witb obligato "The Happy Farmer"l, child was Nora, who survives and is Mr. Soutb's pleasing tenor voîce be- a successful teacher in Givens Street ing heard to advantage in the obli- School, Toronto. gato, solo, "Hunting" by Miss Mar- James engaged with bis father lu jorie Bounsaîl, "Grandma's Advice" large business enterprises in Canada Miss F. M. Galbraith and chorus; and the United States. But finan- duet, "Reuben and Rachel" by Prof. cial reverses overtook themn and Pippin and Miss Elviry Ketchum, and 1 James moved to Newcastle lu 1878 final chorus "The Dearest Spot is where he took up residence in the Home". Purple Beech house at Bond Head. SMr. W. Ferguson played a perfecti Shortly after coming to Newcastle "Squire Grumps" whose resonant b e was appointed to the office of voice matched bis grandiloquent or-i Bailiff of Division Court and also atory. Mrs. A. L. Nicholîs as'usual made a County Constable, which posi- gave an exceedingly clever persona- tion hie filled with remarkable energy tion, while Mrs. W. Adams gave a and faithfulness to the close of life. very if e like interpretation of "Skster He had many tbrilling experiences in Joues". bis capacity of bailiff and Copetable Mr. B. S. Long, Tenor Soloist of during the Scott Aot r@glmne, Tornto sag a th .bginung, in iMrv, Coleman was unusgually well the intermission andi at the. end, agd Vre nb'nsan a fe o- once more èharmed a Bowmanvilîe j Vered lb1 sôines_$ And was ofteônscon- ~çlience with bis beautîful voice and sead bto, a ftnd corportions lu attaoiv p thoaty.Ait sns cunt of bis wide and varîed eXper- were go geod taco i say hie wê@ ' - 'd I-clt tlelhnce and bis fund of legal kuow- sa wic wethe best,ý perhaps-ledge. Many were often saved by 'The Trumpeteil5' and "A Lt iis advice froi makng iisfkes. He Story of Sleep were ffdst admired, was "bonest to a cent", with the most Tbis rollicking entertginrnent Wi"' forgiviug and sympathetic heart be repeated in the Opera'IloUse, Fi4.wbich was in proportion to bis baud- day, May 12, proceeds to be given tosmeadc mudn flue hc Bowmauville Hospital. Tickets ~C will be greatly missed by bis hosts of[i no reservations. -friends in Newcastle and vicinity, He Cast of Charactera: fiscl a positive batred of shains of ahl 1H-omerGans ereay AR.Sttk The , Singing School under auspices of Wom- en's Association of St. Paul's wiIl be repeated in the OPERA HOUSE BOWMANVILLE FRIDAY, MAY 12th Couch, Johnston & Crydermnan, Bowmanville Phone 104 Lîrnitea LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Tod visited rel- atives in Toronto on Sunday. Mrs. W. Robson was called to Feu- elon Falls Tuesday to attend the fun- eral of a niece Miss Marj orie Trebilcock, Toron- to, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Trebilcock. Miss Margaret E. Moore, Toronto, is visiting her brother, 11ev. S. C. rMoore, at the Methodist Parsonage. The Hospital Auxiliary wlll hold hts regular monthly meeting in the 1Council iRoom on Friday, May 5 at 13.30 P. M. Miss Elizabeth Samis spent Easter in Toronto, and attended the funeral of hier sister, Mrs. Colbourn, on April 22nd. 11ev. and Mrs. C. C. Washington and daugbter, Joyce and Mrs. W. F. Johnston, Baltimore, Ont., are visit- ing 11ev. and Mrs. W. C. Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allun and son, Arthur, Newcastle, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Allun, Division St., on Friday. Arthur was a guest over the week-end. Mr. W. H. Martin, Toronto, was, in town Tuesday looking after busi- ness. lHe has sold his fine residence "Craignairn" to Mr. R. E. Wilson, President and Manager of the Thom- eon Knitting Co. Corne in and inspeet our garden and field seeds. We have all var- ieties-timothy, clover, rape, mangel, turnip and great display of smnall seeds. Special price ont quantities. C. M. Cawker & Son. Mr. and Mrs. Wrn. McReynolds, Mi ss A'Edra, Mr. Fred Lyle, Nelda and Myrtie, spent Sunday at Mr. W. W. Willis', Toronto, Mrs. Fred Lyle wbo has been visiting friends in Tor- onto and Oakville returned home wîth them. *We were favored by a caîl on Tuesday from Mr. J. S. Atkinson, Secretary-Treasurer and Director,.of the Canadian Bureau forthe Advance- ment of Music, 407 Ryrie Building, Toronto. This association of per- Isons is interested in the general musi- cal advancement of Canada thru the development of music in the home, church and school. MINISTERS AND CHURCHES St. Paul's Churcb, 11ev. D. W-. Best, minister. il a. m.-The Mer- ciful. 7 p. m.-"Is Life Worth Liv- ing?" 2.30 p. m.-Sunday School and Bible Classes. St. John's Churcli, Rector-Rev. C. P. Muirhead; Organist-Mrs. J. A. Gunu. Sunday services: 11.00 a. m.-Holy Communion. 2.30 p. m.- Sunday School. 7.00 p. m.-Even- ing Song. Preacher, The Rector. Methodist Church, 11ev, S. C. Moore, B. A., B. D., pastor. Sun- day services: il a. m.-God's share and ours in our Salvation". 7 p. m. -"The good news that Christ Brought. 2.30 p. m.-Sunday Sehool and Bible Classes. League meeting in the Methodist Church Monday evening was in charge of Mr. Mr. W. Pointon, Firat Vice-President. A reception ser- 5vice was conducted by 11ev. C. C. Moore. The f ollowing new officers were'elected: President-Miss V. Spargo; lst Vice do-W., Pointon; 2nd Vice do-Miss Mabel Couch; 3rd Vice do-Miss Gertrude Hamley; 4th Vice do-Mr. Wallace Bragg; Rec. Secretary-Miss Enid Souch'; Cor, do -Miss Marion Morris; Treasurer- Lorne Plummer; Pianist-Marion Pîckard; Assistant do-Miss Lena Hamley; Floral Convenor-Miss Viola Brown. NEWCASTLR Those who did net attend th~e eon- cert given by the yoiing men of St. rGeorge's Anglican ChMrchi on April 29th missed manya hearty laugh. The iprograrn eonsisted of songs and monýý ologue by Mr. Conway Baird; illus. trated duet, Mesere. LéGiresîey and jUrowther; two hearty choruses "Lord vYng" and "My Sunny Tennessee"! solos, Mr. Robert Walton; pi&no duet, Mr. George and Fred Fenning, ex- cellently rendered recitations from n., W. Service by Mr. Fred Ander- son, Mr. Lorne Thomas and Mr. Reg- inald LeGresley; humorous recitations by Mr. John Bonathan and Mr. Tom Brown; illustrated duet, Mesf Bonathan and Baird; comic negro act by Messrs. LeGresley and Crowther; [an amusing play entitle-d "An Econ- ornfcal J3(ooaserang" iin Wxjcà4'e parts were _roP1-dented by.. Z 0 f 1