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$i.oo.a year in advance ; $1.50 to United States. BOWMAN VILLE, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1914 Vol. LX. No. 48 M. A. JAMES & SON, Proprietors Couch, Johnston & Cryderman Have bought for Cash a Clearing Line of NEW and UP-TO-DATE LADIES' COATS at about half-price. These, along with all other Coats and Skirts in stock will be sold at from One-Third to One-Half Below Regular Prices* 50 Ladies' Suits at Half-Price A Big Stock of Men's Suits and Overcoats at Reduced Prices. DISTRICT EPWORTH LEAGUE CONVENTION Profitable Sessions Held at Orono The Bowmanville District Epworth League Convention convened in Orono Methodist Church on Friday, Nov. 13th. In spite of the extremely inclement weather, weather, the delegates arrived from the various Leagues, until at noon the attendance had reached at least the usual mark Mr. Clarence Penfound, Courtice, District First Vice President, took charge of the opening devotional exercises and conducted conducted a most helpful prayer/^service. The pastor of the convention church, Rev. R. A. Whattam, in his cordial manner, extended extended a hearty welcome to all, assuring them it was a pleasure to have such a gathering of young people in their midst. The election of the nominating committee resulted as follows: Miss Frances Conley, Rev. H. B. Kenny, Rev. R. A. Whattam, Mr. Clarence Penfound, Mr. Jas. Vinson. The roll call was incomplete, owing to some of the Leagues not being represented represented at the morning session, but the reports which were received were very satisfactory. satisfactory. The paper by Miss Florence Osborne, Osborne, Ebenezer, on "Our duty as Epworth Epworth Leaguers" was excellent, disclosing much serious thought and time in preparation preparation of it. She laid especial emphasis on punctuality, regularity, and evangelistic effort along the line of prayer, study and giving. Rev. F. L. Farewell, Toronto, gave a very interesting and profitable address address on the open door before the young He OUR SOLDIER BOYS (From our own correspondent.) No. 8433, "H" Co, 2nd Batt., Canadian Contingent, Bustard Camp, Salisbury Plain, England. Dear Editor - I guess you are wondering if the boys have quite forgotten the "home town", but, believe me, sir, many a day you see that dreamy look on some of the boys' faces, which tells a tale. Where the mail has gone to I can't say, but many of the boys, like myself, have not had a letter now for six weeks from home. all wait, when the mail call goes, antPnold our breaths in case there should happen to be one, but our fears (?) are allayed every time. I am afraid that all the mail that was sent to Valcartier must be lost, or else the censor has got a hold of it--he is the only one that seems to get any news nowadays. Salisbury is not by any means as fine a camp as Valcartier, and well we know it. It has rained most of the time since we came, and the state of the camp is past explaining. explaining. Mud is over our boot-tops, and the ground inclined to be of a clay nature; the rest I leave to your imagination, tho that will not carry you far enough if you try to measure our opinion of Salisbury. Still, are we down-hearted--NO. We are just thirty hours' journey from the "firing line", and that makes up for a Of course we don't know when we get there, but we are ready when we the call. We were reviewed by King George and the Queen last Wednesday, as you will of course know by now, and if they wanted any more proof of the loy lot. will get people's organizations. He challenged them "to see the invisible* reach out after j ally of the Canadians than they got as they the unattainable, and attempt the impos- drove away--they had better look sharp sible." There are three periods of life-- j and send us to chase the Germans. It preparation, and rest--and the Epworth was a wonderful sight to look up the road League stands for the second period. Rev. • from our camp and to see the road, as 'ar Farewell outlined the ten-point standard ! as the eye could see, lined with troops for Epworth Leagues. Rev. Whattam ' from the other side of the ocean, and to dismissed the morning session with prayer, j hear the cheers grow in volume as the Rey. W. H. Truscott, Oshawa, opened car came along, made one feel that there the afternoon session with devotional ex- : THE EDITOR TALKS. We were surprised on our visit to the United States last week to find the business business depression that prevails in New York in almost every industrial line. Complaints are heard on every hand and the wealthy are no exception. All blame the war for the unfortunate conditions. Thousands of young men and girls are seen congregated congregated on the streets and quite early mornings they are scanning the want advt. pages of the daily papers. The outcome outcome of so many idle persons will be a tremendous increase in crime and lapses from virtue. The white slave traffic will flourish and myriads of girls will go to their downfall as a result of war conditions conditions and the cessation of industries that employ female labor. ercises, the President, Miss Frances E. Conley, presiding. The District officers reported their year's work, and the condition condition in which each had found the work of his or her department throughout the district. Secretary's report showed a new League organized at Eldad with a very encouraging encouraging outlook, and also reported Haydon League re-organized. A report of the progress of Sunnyside Mission in Oshawa, which is supported by the Leagues of the District, was given by Rev. W. H. Truscott, the Superintendent. was a very warm spot in the heart of the i boys who wanted to do their little share for the "Old Flag." Our voyage over 1 here was very nice, no rough weather at all until we reached the Irish coast, and then it was just rough enough to make 1 physical drill a big laugh. * Have you ever tried to stand on your toes and do the knee-bending exercise in a boat that is ! pitching pretty well ? To see a section of 1 troops trying to do it is one big scream. ' Either the first man or the rear man loses s his balance and you get a picture of legs : and arms mixed, which beats a bowling- i alley any time. We enjoyed ourselves He spoke of the beginning of his pastor- j p re ^y we n tho we do wish the Donaldson o f f n ttt a 1 o rv m o r»*/\rrk hio * * / _ . . - , 1 R ubber styles have changed to conform with the style shoes you wear The day for cumbersome, unsightly unsightly overshoes is passed, and you may now wear rubbers without feeling that your feet present an appearance far from agreeable. We are shoeing rubbers for ladies and gentlemen and children. in all the latest shapes and widths -- the best rubbers made, and in styles to suit every taste, whether you want them to cover the entire shoe or merely protect the sole. CHILDREN'S RUBBERS AT 40c to 60c LADIES' RUBBERS AT 70c to 85c MEN'S RUBBERS AT 90c to $1 25 LADIES' ARCTICS AT $1.50 to $2.00 MEN'S ARCTICS FOR $1.50 TO $3.00 Note--The life of rubber is three years. The above prices are for this year's goods. DARLINGTON NEWS. Don't forget Base Line Christmas concert concert December 22nd Miss Lela Van- Dyke recently visited Miss Margaret Oke, Oshawa Miss Stella Blackburn was home for over Sunday week...... Miss Gertie Clarke, Taunton, visited Miss El va Clarke recently. Auto for Hire When requiring the services of an auto send us your order. Rent by the hour or day. Terms right. Leave orders at Cole's Barber Shop one door east of Bowman House. Arthur Cole, Proprietoi. Bowman ville "THOROUGHNESS" IS THE KEY* NOTE OF THIS INSTITUTION. Our graduates succeed because they have received received correct preparation. LJ-IOTT Toronto, enjoys a National Reputation for superior Business and Shorthand Education. Education. All Business Schools are not alike. Nothing less than the best should satisfy YOU and nothing less than giving the best training will satisfy US. Catalogue free. Enter any time. W. J. Elliott, Principal, Cor. Yonge and Charles Sts. THE STORE OF QUALITY Si SERVICE ( Christmas Business As Usual QUR STOCK IS AS COMPLETE AS IT IS OTHER YEARS AND WE ARE DISPLAYING NEW GOODS EVERY DAY FOR YOÙR INSPECTION. INSPECTION. W. T. Allen U Big 20 tt Bookstore ate there--a welcome from his predecessor in office, and six little girls; of his first services in a ram-shackle old building with about twenty rag-a-muffin little folk morning morning and evening; after earnest-effort the attendance began to grow. Then a prayer band was formed and a day came when seventeen united with the church, whose membership increased, to 60 by the end of the year. A church was built 60x40 in which the gospel is preached, and in closing he-appealed for assistance in defraying defraying the expense of the building and for clothing for the poor of his congregation, congregation, which appeal was met with a hearty response. A paper on Junior League work by Mrs. (Rev.) S. C. Moore, Oshawa, presented presented in a convincing manner an appeal for the spiritual culture of the child. She argued that the Junior League is as much a necessity in the church as is the Primary division in the Public School. A Senior League is not fully organized until it has a Junior League in connection with it. Rev. F. L. Farewell followed with a Round Table Conference, laying especial emphasis on social life, evangelism, and missions. Rev. Farewell is a popular speaker in this District and his addresses or talks are always received with pleasure and profit. All were pleased to hear a letter read by Miss Marion Burns,, Oshawa, from Rev. G. W. Sparling, B.A., written especially especially for the convention. He represents this district in China, and the Leaguers showed their confidence in him and interest interest in his work by accepting the responsibility responsibility for the maintainence of two children children in the orphanage there. Rev. Mr. Sparling's address is: care Canadian Methodist Methodist Mission, Chungking, Szechwan, 'West China. An excellent paper on "Stewardship" was read by Miss Cora Harvey, Oshawa. She claimed that all our possessions belong belong to God. The tenth belongs to him but it is only the lower rung of the ladder. We should give as God has prospered us and.until it has touched our lives in sacrifice. sacrifice. "Our PresentJDay Need" was subjèct presented by Miss Madeline Emmerson, Nestleton. Her earnest plea for a response response in the best life to the call of the present was enjoyed bÿ the convention. Rev. Wm. Higgs, Tyrone, lead a very interesting and profitable experience meeting on Summer School work, in which those who had attended one of these schools, told of the benefit these sessions had been to them The afternoon session closed with a few inspiring words from the father df the modern Forward Movement for Missions, Missions, Rev. Dr. F. C. Stephenson. His enthusiasm enthusiasm along missionary lines is contagious, contagious, and many caught the spirit of his remarks which no doubt will develop into practical results during the year. The ladies of the church served appetizing appetizing meals in the basement, affording splendid opportunity for social intercourse intercourse which was thoroly enjoyed. During During intermission between afternoon and evening sessions several conferences were held--one on Mission Study Classes by Rev. Dr. Stephenson; a meeting of the young men addressed by Rev. Whattam, Orono; and Miss E. M. Werry, Tyrone, met with a large number of young ladies and discussed deaconeqp work. The evening devotional exercises were in charge of Rev. G. R. Clare, Newcastle. Dr. C. W. Slemon, Enniskillen, gave a splendid address on "Alcoholism--its Relation Relation to Heredity", and Rev. H. B. Kenny and Rev. Wm, Higgs, Tyrone, de- Line, the owners of the "Cassandra", would employ some cooks who could make i something different from stew once in a time. I might tell you we had a compe- i tition on the boat for the best drilled squad in the battalion, and the 46th boys . were chosen from "H" Company to represent represent them. We have not heard the result yet, but ask Captain Hooper (our captain) I who won the prize. I "The Perfect Specimens" are still in the j same tent together, as they were in Val- I cartier, yon of course will remember as j you were in the tent with us. We are still as happy as ever, and what else could you expect with "Happy Martin" with us. He still suffers from the opinion that he can sing ? (and so do we.) Short hair is still the fashion, and we bovs are still very much in the fashion, and the top lips are coming along fine. Harold Carey can now count a cricket team both sides, doubtless due to the good caresses those hairs got at the start. Ira Scott still wears "the smile that won't come off" Wednesday's Toronto Daily Mail has a very sane and timely editorial, barring a thrust at some anti-militarists, on the vit- rolic attacks made by Toronto Conservatives Conservatives aided by some ultra-partizan Liberal journals on Major-General Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia, for statements he made and refuses to withdraw in a recent speech in Toronto about the alleged German peril from the United States. In the same issue Dr. Wm. Hamilton writes a trenchant letter on the same "vindictive, ill-natured attacks". His letter concludes with these words which all fairminded Canadians should heartily endorse : We are proud and very very grateful that we have such a Canadian as Sam Hughes as Minister of Militia in such a terrible and unrivaled condition of Imperial affairs, and we are well to remember in this case the old Scottish proverb : "The anvil lasts longer than the hammer." The financial confusion that at present exists might be considerably remedied if people who have money would put it in action. "A nimble sixpence will do more good than a hoarded £." It matters not how small the obligation, pay.the_.bill and thus set the cash to that extent in motion. Banking money is commendable when your debts are squared. Saving up money money by wage-earners is a good plan. If more people had been saving the past few years of comparative prosperity, instead of spending money prodigally in delicacies, delicacies, pleasure-seeking, theatres, shows and other ways that were unnecessary, many making a god of their stomachs, there would not be the destitution and suffering so much in evidence just now at the threshold of a cruel Winter. The rage for spending money needlessly and unpro- fitably in pleasure and other ways of extravagance extravagance has become a disease with too many persons. Thousands of young persons persons are regularly spending more weekly in luxuries and what they call a good time than their parents spent in a similar way in a year. Then when the pinch çomes, work falls off, or sickness overtakes them they are on their haunches at once. "Spare to Spend" was the title of the first newspaper newspaper article we ever wrote, and the advice advice is just -s good to-day as forty years ago. The Churches. though he thinks, as I just heard one chap say, "that it was no wonder Christopher Columbus sailed away to find.a new land, if he lived at Salisbury. Jack French and Harry Ireland are away on leave, so I guess there will be peace in the tent as regards who shall have the extra blanket. Anyway, we are all "happy as the day is wet", and tho clothes, blankets, kit or all we possess, be damped, our spirits are damp-proof up to now. The boys all send their kind regards to the home town, and sav you are to tell the new soldier boys that "form fours" is not so hard to learn if one of them makes up his mind to stand fast, like a soldier has to sometimes. sometimes. Dick Tones would touch the hearts of all the girls just now if they saw him on his new charger--even the horse looks proud to have him on his back. Must close now as "last post" has just sounded. Kind regards to the Statesman staff. The papers are real welcome, as it's a word from home, and that's what we want. Believe me to be, yours sincerely, Dan Douglass. Just now there is another feature of the situation that may be considered in which those who have money can do a distinct service to the workers. The circulation of money in productive channels under wise management is the business of men of brains and brain power shows itself in enterprise which is far better than hoarding hoarding as it is far better to make money than to save it in such crises as these. The business world needs to take home to itself now so that it may get out of the grip of the hoarding habit and develop more of the spirit of enterprise. It is the time now to loosen up, to pay an 1 be paid. One thing now holding business back is slow payments. Too many wait till the last minute to pay bills and this keeps money tight, and so keeps somebody else waiting for their dues. Slow payment of accounts means poor progress for business. If people of means will loosen up the wheels of industry in Canada will soon be humming humming again and the present unemployed throngs will be at work again. Buy the "Made-in-Canada" products and thus everybody can do a share in improving industrial conditions. WHAT DOES IT MEAN ? liyered two scholarly addresses on "The Influence of the Authorized Version on English Literature" and "The Old and the New Conception of the Bible". Miss Marion Rowland, Newcastle, delighted delighted everyone with her solo "Almost Persuaded". The Orono choir were in their places and led the singing at this session. A vote of thanks for their kindness kindness and hospitality was extended to Orono Leaguers who had so pleasantly entertained entertained the delegates, to which Miss Elva Tucker, President, replied very suitably. Officers for coming year are: Hon. President--Rev. H. B. Kenny, Bowman- ville; President--Mr. James Vinson, Oshawa; Oshawa; 1st Vice--Miss Florence Osborne, Courtice; 2nd Vice--Miss Marion Burns, Oshawa, (re-elected); 3 r d Vice--Miss Pearle Skinner, Tyrone; 4th Vice--Mr. A. L. Pascoe, Solina; 5th Vice--Miss Marion Rowland, Newcastle; Secretary -- Mr. Harry Rutter, Bowmanville; Treasurer-- Mr. Cecil Allin, Orono; Conf. Rep.--Rev. G. R. Clare, Newcastle; Summer.. School Representative--Miss Elva Tucker,Orono. BOARD OF TRADE. Annual meeting of Bowmanville Board of Trade will be held in Council Room, Friday, Nov. 27th at 8 o'clock. Besides electing officers for the ensuing year other matters of importance will be discussed. All citizens who are willing to co-operate with the Board in boosting for a Bigger, Busier and Better Bowmanville are specially specially requested to attend. A manufacturers' Outlet Sale--it just means that the manufacturer is overstocked overstocked with goods, doesn't know what to do with them and must dispose of them regardless regardless of cost. In a nutshell that ex plains the reason for McMurtry & Co., Bowmanville holding another big sale, which started this Wednesday and will continue for the next 10 days. Last week this firm closed one of the biggest merchandising merchandising deals ever put over in this country whereby they bought a tremendous tremendous amount of the most desirable and seasonable goods from several reputable wholesale firms in Montreal. In many cases this stock was bought for less than the cost of the raw material and includes clothing for men, women and children, house furnishings, shoes and rubbers, linens and cotton goods, groceries, etc. This vast accumulation goes on the market market to be converted into cash within the next ten days, A partial list of the bargains bargains being offered appears on page 40I this paper, but to fully appreciate the genuine snaps you must see the goods at the West End House, Bowmanville s Big Departmental Store. SPEND CHRISTMAS IN ENGLAND. M. A. James, Steamship Agent, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, is now booking passengers for Christmas sailing to Great Britain, ft is well to secure accommodation early. The rush to England will be great this year. Call or write for terms, boats, etc. All Canadian steamship lines are rep^^d, Jojneetaga^. or can send passengers by New York, Portland or Boston. Bookings to Glasgow, Glasgow, Londonderry, Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool, Liverpool, Bristol, Plymouth, Southampton and London. Rev. and Mrs. Alex Torrie are conducting conducting evangelistic meetings in Whitby Baptist church. Rev.xW. S. P. Boyce, B.A., B.D., Smith- field, will conduct services in Co bourg Methodist church, Sunday. Rev. J. P. Wilson, B.A., Peterboro, preaches anniversary sermons in Grace Methodist Church, Napanee, Dec. 6. Sunday November 29, in the Churches throughout Ontario is Tuberculosis Day, and in the Schools on Monday, Nov. 30. Rev. C. E. Manning, Assistant Secretary of Home Department of Missions, preached preached in Trinity Methodist Church, Napanee, Sunday. Rev. Arthur L Phelps preached in Columbus Methodist Church Sunday. . His father, Rev. L. Phelps, Peterboro, was a former pastor there. Regular meeting of W.C.T.U. will be held in primary class room of Methodist Church on Tuesday Dec. I at 3 p.m. Every member is expected. Rev. A. H. Going, Port Hope, conducted conducted anniversary services in Cambridge-st, Methodist church, Lindsay, Sunday. Rev. Dj. Shorey preached in Port Hope. / The 37th Anniversary of Omemee Methodise Church will be held Sunday, Dec. 13. Rev.' John Garbutt, Cobourg, President of the Conference will preach. Orono Presbyterian church was organ-* ized in 1835--79 years ago. Rev. Dr. Thornton, Whitby, was the preacher. Thirty-five persons composed the charter members. Disciple Church, Rev. G. C. Welsman's subjects next Sunday : Morning : "The Sum of Saving Knowledge;" Evening : "Come over to Macedonia and . help us." (Home Missions). Rev. W. J. Hastie, formerly acting pastor of Disciples Church has been hold- ingyery successful evangelistic meetings at Welland, Bridgeburg andRosedean and is now taking a needed rest in Toronto. Methodists will hold their annual thank- offering services on Sunday, Dec. 6, when Rev. P. G. Peever, pastor of George-st, church, Peterboro, will preach. Special music by the choir. Trustee Board are asking for the usual thank-offering of $1,000. Prof. G. W. Wrong, Prof, of History, Toronto University, who was in England at the outbreak of the war will lecture for Young Men's Club of Simcoe-st, Methodist Methodist Church, Oshawa, Tuesday evening, Dec. 1st. Subject, "The War with Germany." Germany." Ladies' Aid of Bowmanville Church will hold a sale of fancy and useful articles and homemade cooking in the School Room Dec. 9th at 4 p. m. Donations gratefully received, and may be left at Mrs. MçCready's on or before Monday, , Dec. 7th. Rev. H. B. Kenny was in Port Hope» Thursday attending a meeting of the Conference Conference Missionary Committee. As it would be unwise to recall the missionaries in the foreign fields at the present time an effort will be made to keep up to or increase increase the missionary givings of last year. Boys' Work Conference for Eastern Ontario will be held in St. Andrews' Church, Belleville, Nov. 77-30 for boys of 15 years and over. Mr. John L. Alexander, Alexander, Chicago, and many other prominent speakers will be present and give addresses. addresses. Every Sunday School and League should be represented. Rev. A. R. Sanderson, pastor of Hol- loway-st. Methodist Church. Belleville, has been accepted as Chaplain of the Second Second Contingent, and will leave for the front when called on. The appointment came from General Sam Hughes Saturday. Saturday. Rev. Mr. Sanderson is well known in Bowmanville, being a son of . the late Rev. J. E. Sanderson, a former pastor of the Methodist Church in this town. Rev. Dr. Hazlewood, Toronto, associate secretary of temperance and moral reform reform of the Methodist Church preached a very strong sermon in the Deseront© Methodist Church, Sunday week. He spoke sympathetiically of Rev. Robert Burns' illness, and said he had anticipated his visit here with Mr. Burns very keenly, as he was but a lad in Howick township when Mr. Burns was a probationer for the ministry. Hampton Epworth League service this week was in charge of Mr. Hilton Peters, 3rd vice-president. Rev. C. W. Barrett opened with singing and prayer. Milton Avery read the lesson. Miss Nancy Johns and Mr. Hilton Peters, delegates to the Convention gave excellent reports, on different subjects. Music by Mr. Theo Salter. After business was over the meeting closed with National Anthem and Benediction. Next meeting will be rally night. L. C. TrenoUTH, Secretary. At League meeting Monday evening in the Methodist Church the topic "Canadian "Canadian Immigration" was splendidly dealt with in a paper by Mr. S. Roy Jackman. Vocal solos were well rendered by Misses Eisler and Ethel VanNest; vocal duet by Misses Jane and Ruth Grigg; piano duet, Misses Helen and Dorothy Johnston; piano solo, Miss Kathleen Knight; a reading by Miss.F. E. Conley, and an address by Mr. E. Skitch, organizer for the K. l. ot 1. President Butson read the scripture lesson and presided over this gathering which was attended by some 75 young people. Rev. R. À. Bruce, B. A., pastor Methodist Methodist Church at Brookings, South ^Dakota, who has been visiting his sister, Miss M. E. Bruce, superintendent of Bowmanville Hospital, occupied the pulpit of Bowmanville Bowmanville Methodist Church Sunday evening. Rev. Mr. Bruce is a West Durham boy whose early days were spent in Cartwright Cartwright under the pastorate of Rev. W . U. Washington, M. A., whom he was pleased He took for his text "She I hath done what she could" and his address address was a very effective, simple, gospel, message on using our smallest talents talents and gifts in doing what we can for the betterment of humanity. I