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d:HOB5and<5LIPPEB5 eztsr <3IFI<S VW i--i ^ V (Ti- roi È Smart Presents for Christmas Giving Daughter, mother, father, sister, cousin--we know there is some relation or intimate friend for whom you want a pretty gift by way of Christmas ofiering.. Considering the great advance on all leather prices for next season, jwhat could be of more service and more appreciable than: A pair of ladies' high top boots in [black, patent, or Havana brown, at prices from $4.00 to $6.50. A pair of kid slippers at, $4.50, or boudoir slippers in kid or felt in all colors at last year's prices. A complete range of women's overgaiters in 'the new military military shades and also white and black. A full range of men's footwear in leather and felt, also hockey boots in all sizes at 30% less than the present market value. At this time and under present market conditions our ad- -rice to you is to buy as much leather goods as you can. Since buying buying our stock of club bags and suitcases prices have advanced thirty par cent and we are expecting another advance shortly. Only sixteen more shopping days until Christmas, (so it will be to your advantage to buy early in order to receive a better selection. selection. Knox's Shoe Store The Store of Quality ând Servièe. DARLINGTON LIBERALS ________ > Liberals of Darlington Township will meet in Town Hall, Hampton, on FRIDAY Dec. 8th, at 2 p. m., for election of officers officers and general business. Every Liberal is invited. A. J. Reynolds, A.L. Pascoe, President. Secy-Treas. WEDDING Dewell--Spry A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Methodist Parsonage, Hampton, at 4 p.m. ! Saturday Dec. 2nd, when Neta, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Spry, became became the wife of Alfred Dewell son of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Dewell, Solina, Rev. George Brown officiating. The bride was I attended by Miss Zella Dewell, sister of the groom. The groom was supported by Pte. Louis R. Spry of the 204th Batt., (Beavers) Toronto. After the wedding ! supper which was served at the home of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Dewell left on the ! 6.30 p. m. train for Port Hope, Lindsay and Toronto. On their return they will reside at Solina. Their many friends join in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous prosperous married life. The Churches Mactavlsh--Manning A very pretty wedding was solemnized on Wednesday evening, November 29th., at the home of Mr. and Mrs,F. J. Manning, Church-st, Bowman ville, when their only daughter, Rhea Merle, was married to Wilfrid Ian Mactavisb, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Mactavish of Parkdale, Toronto. Toronto. The ceremony was performed by Captain the Rev. W. G. Clarice, B. A., Chaplain of the 235th Batt., and pastor of the Methodist church, in the presence of about sixty guests. Miss Helen Mitchell played the bridal music. The bride, who was given away by her father, was unattended unattended and was beautifully gowned in ivory satin and georgette crepe with embroidered embroidered tulle veil and pearls and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses and lilies of the valley. After a buffet supper was served the happy couple left on the midnight midnight train for points east, after which they will reside in Toronto. The bride travelled travelled in a mole plush suit with small white hat and ermine furs. Among the out of town guests were, Mr. and Mrs. Mactavish, Mactavish, Mrs. J. A. Wylie, Miss Thelma Wylie, Misses Lena and Winifred Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr Bell, all of Toronto, and Mrs. J. A. Stewart and Miss Kathleen Stewart of Exeter. OBITUARY \ Only 21 Shopping Days Xmas. We are opening out some excellent Holiday G-oods and have what you are looking for--practical and sensible gifts. NOW is the time and THIS is the place to buy the Newest and Best. Mrs. Emily Butt, Bowmanville. After a six months' illness of intense I suffering Mrs. Emily Butt passed quietly j away Thursday morning at the residence of her brother, Mr. Harry Rice, Concess- ion-st, in her 70th year. Deceased was of a very retiring disposition and lived principally principally within her home. She was very devoted to her mother the late Mrs. J. Rice, giving her every care and attention as long as she lived. During the past five years since her mother's death she has kept house for her brother until illness Whitby Baptist Church choir were en- ; tertained at the home of Rev. and Mrs; G. ! A. McLean Wednesday week. Rev. W. P. Rogers, B. A, Port Pqgry, and Rev. H. W. Foley, B. A., B. D., Brook- ] lin, exchanged pulpits Sunday. Rev. Dr. Hazlewood, Toronto, preached in Whitby Methodist Tabernacle Sunday in the interest of Social Service and Evangelism. Evangelism. The 8ist anniversary of Orono Presbyterian Presbyterian Church was observed December 3rd and 4th. Rev. J. W. Rae, Newcastle preached on Sunday. Rev. John Bushel, rector of SL Clem- | enfs Church, Toronto, and Rev. R. W. Allen, rector of All Saints Church, Whitby, exchanged pulpits Sunday Nov. 26. Rev. V. H. Emoiy, acting pastor of Dunn-Ave. Methodist Church, Toronto, preached anniversary sermons in his former former church, The Tabernacle, Whitby, Sunday Nov. 26. A thank-offering of $600 was asked for. Members of Almond's Methodist Ep- worth League and the Young People's Guild of SL Andrews, Whitby, debated on Resolved that the Government of Can- j ada should introduce Conscription. The affirmative won. Rev. S. T. Bartlett, General Secretary of Sunday Schools and Young People's societies of the Methodist Church, has ac- j cepted appointment as Camp Chaplain at j Toronto. His special duties ta be look- | ing after returned soldiers. Rev. C. P, Muirhead, rector of Port I Perry and Brooklin Anglican Churches, j has been appointed rector of St. John's j Church, Bowmanville, succeeding Rev. T. A. Nind, who went to Bobcaygeon Church some months ago. The change takes place , at the, end of the year. j Sunday Rev. G. C. Weisman, pastor of the Disciple church, gave two very interesting interesting sermons speaking in the morning [ on "True Religion" and in the evening on "Turning Back", Next Sunday Rev. Mr. Weisman will occupy his own pulpit. Visitors are welcome to any or all services. The Epworth Leaguers are presenting | a Missionary Mock Trial in Methodist Schoolroom next Monday evening--"The | Crown vs The Christian Church"--when r the witnesses from the various countries will appear in costume. Court opens at 8 o'clock. You will enjoy it come. Admission Admission only 15c. The congregation of the King-st Meth- | odist Church, Oshawa, was pleasantly j ^surprised with the excellant manner in which Master Percy Mercer a former Bowmanville boy, rendered "The Lost Chord" on Sunday evening. Percy has a sweet high soprano Voice, which is well worthy of the training he is receiving from Mrs. A. Bales, the church organist. The Consecration service at the Methodist Methodist Epworth League Monday evening was well attended. Miss Allie L. Bragg j occupied the chair. The Scripture Lesson Lesson was read by several members of the ; League and Rev. H. B. Neal offered j prayer. Misses Lena Haddy and Era Purdy gave papers on the topic. Misses Annie Johns and Alma Pollard sang a prevented. The funeral took place Saturday Saturday afternoon service being conducted I ver Y sweet duet and Miss Florence Laugh- V\ t t ID T T T> XT1 »» -- ▲ -- --. -- r * 1 I pi* i*p1 f o/I ^ A 4 f 1 "K"NT^ Don't fail to see our displays : One of One of Ebony Goods Ivory Goods We are always pleased to show goods and will be glad to have you come in and inspect. Our expért Optician Looks into the Eye With The Electric Retinoscope SI by Rev. H. B. Neal, assistant pastor of the Methodist Church. Four brothers, John, George, Harry, and Charles Rice acted as pall-bearers. Deceased leaves to mourn her loss besides her brothers two sisters, Mrs. N. Horne, town, and Mrs. J. H.Kydd, Ceballos. Cuba, and three daughters and one son. Mrs. Lucinda Carscadden. Mrs. Lucinda Carscadden, widow of Robt. Carscadden, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E. J. Ward. 14 High- view Crescent, Toronto, Nov. 21. The late Mrs. Carscadden had reached the ripe age of 8l years, surviving her husband by 12 years. A daughter of the late John Devitt, she was born in West Gwillimbury, but moved with her parents to Cartwright when a child. Fifty-nine years ago she was married, and continued to reside in the same township until she took up her residence in West Toronto 25 years ago. She is survived by two daughters and one son: Mrs. E. J. Ward, 14 High view Crescent, Crescent, city; Mrs. (Dr.) Wesley,Newmarket, and Mr. John Carscadden, of Cartwright. Funeral took place dto Prospect Cemetery services were conducted by her pastor, Dr. Treleaven, High Park Methodist, Rev. J. J. Ferguson, Perth Ave. Methodist Methodist Church, and Chancellor Bowles, the atter two being nephews of Mrs. Carscadden. Carscadden. MITCHELL & Druggists and Opticians Agents for Victrola and Victor Records. Camera and Photo supplies--Rapid service in Developing and printing. y Ask about it. Stationery--Sheet Music--Chocolates and Qigars. Phone 92or 280 Nights and Sundays Leave your calls for Dominion Express Sole Agents for Neilson's Chocolates IE Hampton Hills The mill has been thoroughly rehovated and is now ready for all kinds of work. ■ ■ Thanking all our customers for past patronage and soliciting a continuance of same or anv new ones. Chas. Horn, Hampton Phone 129 r 6 William Pickard, Newcastle By the death of William Pickard, Newcastle, Newcastle, which occurred Wednesday November November 1st, the village in general and the ^congregation of the Methodist Church in particular have suffered a very severe loss and one which will undoubtedly be felt for many years to come. In the forty years of his life spent in Newcastle he became became identified in a very special degree with the interests of the community and church. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and to consecrate a thoughtful thoughtful receptive mind to every measure submitted submitted for his consideration for the general general good. Mr. Pickard was born in Devonshire, Devonshire, England, in 1848, and came to Canada with his parents when but two years of age. The family settled at Hampton Hampton where Mrs. Pickard died a few years later, and the son when fourteen years of age went to work on the farm with Thos. Werry of Cartwright. After three years spent on the land he started his trade of smithing at Manilla with John Clark. Seven years later, or in 1872, he took unto himself a helpmate in the personf of Mary Phillips Broad, Hampton. In the fall of the following year he moved to Bowmanville Bowmanville to enter the service of Jas. Morris, carriage maker, with whom he continued for nearly three years, when with his wife and their one child he came to Newcastle to start business for himself, where he labored almost to the day of his decease. Upon coming to Newcastle Mr. Pickard became identified with the church of his early choice, and the very helpful part he took in its welfare, both in the service of song and in different official capacities in the Methodist Church and of the choir of which he - Was leader for the last quarter of, a century, is well-known. Soon after coming to Newcastle Mr. Pickard organized organized a brass band and so proficient as a musical aggregation did the members in the short space of three months that they succeeded in capturing first prize at a Tournament held in Bowmanville. At the time of death he was a member of the Municipal Council. The bereaved widow and four sons survive, all married and occupying good business positions. Albert at Bowmanville, Norman in Port Arthur, Russel at Kingsville and Carl in Windsor. er recited "At Church Next which all enjoyed. Don't miss the Missionary Missionary ' Mock Trial" next Monday night. Wednesday evening, Nov. 29th the Church of Christ under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor Society, gave a reception reception to Corpl. Alfred Kershaw, who returned returned Sunday after an absence of twenty seven months, twenty-two months being spent in France. The Bible School rooms were fittingly decorated for the event. Corpl. Kershaw expressed his pleasure at being back in Bowmanville, and thanked the people for their kindness. He gave a very interesting address on his movements with the boys of the First Contingent. A good program and refreshments were enjoyed enjoyed by all. The Young Ladies' Bible Class of the Methodist Sunday School held their annual annual meeting Friday evening in their class room. Miss Eva M. Smith, President, occupied occupied the chair and after a chorus by the members, reports of the year's work was presented by the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the conveners of the different committees which were very satisfactory. The election of officers resulted as follows: Honorary President-- Miss E. M. Otton; President--Miss Edith E. Allin; Vice President--Miss Catherine E. Warnica; Secretary--Miss Rilda G. Sle- mon; Assistant Secretary--Miss Eva J. Spry; Treasurer--Miss Ena G. Corden: Conveners of Committees--Visiting--Miss Ida Hoskin; Lookout--MissEIva B. Bragg; Social--Miss Hilda M. Tabb; Missionary afnd Temperance--Miss Grace V. Trewin. Teacher--Miss E. E. Haycraft; Assistant Teacher--Miss Mabel C. Cox. The new officers brieflv expressed thanks for the honor conferred on them and promised to do their best in their new positions. A pleasant social time was enjoyed, refreshments refreshments being served and a closing chorus sung. All felt that the evening had been a most pleasant one. •Before deciding noon your Christmas gift see what you want at Couch, Johnston, Johnston, and Cryderman's. HAPPINEJJ 1.5 TH.E GREATEST THING IN THI5 WoR*D. THE WAY TO BECOME HAPPY YoUR-SELH YOURSELF IGjfTo MAKE JoMEoNE EL5E TEEL HAPPY. OUR. .STORE, YOU KNOW, 15 ITHE POPULAR. CHR.I5TMA5 .STORE. AFTER. THI5 WEEK WE WILL. BE CROWDED ALL THE TIME. \ For Mother Handkerchiefs 5c to 75c each Gloves ....25c to $150 pr Hosiery ; ...25c to $1.00 pr Blouses ..$1.00 to $4.50 each Umbrellas 75c to$3.50 each Scarfs 65c to $1.50 each Shoes \ $2.00 to $3.50 pr Slippers ;$1.00 to $2.50 pr Fancy Linens 25c to $5.00 Sweaters . $2,50 to $7.50 Silk Mufflers 75c to $1.75 Spencer Wool $1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 2.25 Furs $7.00 to 22.50 Dresses $4.75 to 8.00 Fancy Aprons 25c and 50c For Sister Silk Sweater Coat. 15.00 Wool Sweater Coat $2.50 to 7.50 Woolen Scarves and Tams... ...$1.00 to 1.50 Gloves a. 25c to. $ 1.50 Handkerchiefs.. ...5c to 75c Hosiery 25c to $1.00 pr Blouses $1.00 to 4.50 ^urs à $4.00 to 22.00 Tea Aprons ; 25c, 40c, 50c Shoes and Slippers... . $1.00 to 2.00 Fancy Collars 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 Ties--' 25c, 50c and 75c For Father Sweaters Handkerchiefs 5c to 65c each Ties.. 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 Shirts $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 Socks 25c, 35, 50c, 75c Slippers 75c. $1.00 to $2.25 pr Mitts. .... .25c to 2.50 pr Gloves 50c to $3.00 pr Underwear,50c to $4.00 garment Neck Scarf . 50c to $2.50 Braces 25c, 50c. 75c Garters 25c and 50c pr Armlets 10c to 25c pr Overcoat $10.00 to $25.00 Suit $10.00 to($25.00 For Baby Woollen Coats... .40c to $1.25 Bearskin Coats $2.50 to $3.50 Bootees .-.25c and 35c Woolen Overalls... .50c to 75c Woolen Scarfs 40c to 75c Mitts ..20c to 35c Bonnets. 50c to 75c Bibs ioc to 25c Beauty Pins ioc to 20c pr Boots, slippers 50c to $1 25 Stockings 25c to 40c For the Home. For Brother Sweaters Handkerchiefs.... 5c to 65c each Ties. . 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 Shirts I.oo, $12.5, $1.50 Socks ...25c, 35c, 50c, 75c Slippers... .75c, $1.00 to $2.25 pr Mitts 25c to $2.50 pr Gloves... 50c to $3.00 pr Underwear, 50c to $4.00 garment Neck scarf 50c tc^fcso Braces ...25c. 50c and75c Garters..., 25c and 50c pr Armlets. 10c to 25c pr Overcoat .$10.00 to $25.00 Suit $10.00 to $25.00 z Our stock of Xmas Groceries and Fruits are the very choicest to be had. Give us a trial for your Xmas order. Sc Co. Ltd, Phone 83 The Big Departmental Store Bowmanville. & FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son Moat Complete Equipment Sunday and night calls promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches : OBONO HAMPTON DR. J. C. DEVITT, DENTIST. G radnate of Royal Dental College, Toronto. OFFICE : King St. East, Bowmanville, OFFICE HOURS: 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. daily except Sunday. _ Phoxk 90a House Pnoite 90b I Insure Harry Can n, Insurance and Real Estate Phone 60. • Bowmanville. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Dealing with the Public. During this long period of years I have always endeavored to give the public the very best services. From the fact that my business has grown each year is proof that my efforts have been appreciated. If you 1 are not already one of my customers I will appreciate it very much to have your next trial order. A Few Suggestions , Breakfast Bacon, Cooked Ham, Tongue, Béef,îSausage, Weiners, specially cured for oùr tracta Fruit We are headquarters for Fruit You will want Granulated Sugar., Get our special price this week. Remember we pay the highest price for all produce. Phone 65 A.lTClll6 TBowmanville The Reliable Grocery House as F OR SALE--2 good one-horse wagons, 1 good family carriage, 1 good cutter, 1 good one- horse sleigh, 1 tallow press, 2 H. P. No farther farther use for above goods. Also stable and storehouse storehouse to rent. John Grigg, Ontario-st., Bowman Bowman ville. 46-tf H OUSE FOR SALE--That desirable brick residence residence on Centre-st, containing six rooms and two large balls, heated by furnace, hard and soft water in kitchen, tine "cellar, electric lighted, good garden. Soldvery reasonably for immediate sale. Apply to Alex. Colville, corner Centre and Concessionsts., Bowmanville. 45-tf F OR SALE--Brick residence containing seven rooms, kitchen, pantry, good cellar. Electric Electric lighted. Brick stable and driving shed. All in good repair. Hard and soft waterindoors. J acre land on which are apple, cherry and plum trees, also small fruits. For particulars apply on the premises to Mrs. A. Gully, (nee Lovedy , Hoskin) corner Prospect and Odell Sts., Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Sl-tf. Insurance Office Agency for : Sun Life Assurance Company, also best lines in Fire, Accident, Sick Benefit, and Automobile Insurance. Insurance. --«Jl Conveyancing done^at reasonable reasonable charges. Mrs. Edith V..Scobell, 1st door west of Elliot's "ÏWelry store, Bowmanville Box 308 Phone 189 Winter Term opens Jan. 2nd Strike for a Better Position by taking a course in the Popular LLIOTT TORONTO. ONT. This school stands head and shoulders above the ordinary business college and when THOROUGHNESS OF TRAINING is considered, tanks among the best on this continent. Handsome Catalogue sent on request. Yonge and W. J. ELLIOTT, Charles Sts. - Principal «fis--