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We Desire to Thank our many customers and friends for their very liberal patronage during the past year, and heartily wish everyone A Very Happy New Year. R. M. MITCHELL & Co., Druggists and Opticians Our Opticians Look Into the Bye w. Blake flcflurtry and Staff wish to extend the Compliments of the Season to their many friends and customers W. Blake McMurtry Limited Phones 72 and 182 as « 4s « « « H « * n « « « « « « « « « « « « « With the season's greetings and sincere good wishes for peace and prosperity throughout the com ing year. W. T. ALLEN Big 20 Bookstore Bowmanville Miss Eva Curtis, Toronto, at home, - Miss Eva Saunders, Toronto, at-home. Miss Rae Kirkendall, Toronto, at home. Miss Clara Robbins* Toronto, at- home. Miss Violet Osborne, Toronto, at home. Miss Lena Pennington, Toronto, at îome. • . Mr. Wm. Sutherland with relatives m Toronto. Miss Leta Bragg, Toronto University, at home. , . , . Miss Lillian McLean with friends in Toronto. ... Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hardy with relatives in Lindsay. . , , . , . Mr. and Mrs. Darling with friends m Port Hope. Miss Kerslake with Miss McQueen m Owen Sound. Miss Marie Law, Toronto, with Miss Jean Dumas. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Finlay with friends in Bobcaygeon. Mr. Herbert Jennings, Toronto, with Mrs. William Jennings. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Callan and family with relatives in Toronto. Miss Nita Deyman, Toronto, at her father's, Mr. James Deyman. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Tilley with their son and daughter in Toronto. Mrs. J. Fleming and Mrs A. E. McCready with Mrs. (Dr.) Moore, Brooklin. Pte. Herbert Fowler, School of Aviation, Aviation, Long Branch, at his mother's. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Reid and Sergt. Harold Elliott at Mr. John Elliott s. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Tamblyn, Eliz- abethville, at her father's, Mr. Wm. Luxton. Corp. and Mrs. A. J. Hayward and daughter with relatives in Owen Sound. Miss Ella Henderson, Lorraine, Ohio, is visiting her gieat-aunt, Mrs.Geo. Pearson. Mr. and Mrs. N S. B. James and family with her fat' er, Mr. J. J. Mason, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Wm.McLaughin,Oshawa, at her father's, Mr. W. B. Pinch, Division- st. Mr. Harper Elliott, Saskatoon, has been visiting his uncle, Commissioner John C. Elliott. Mr. T. A. Brown, Musical Instructor in Ottawa Normal School, is visiting relatives in town. Mr. Thomas Stacey, Bluevale, Ont., with his brother, Mr. John C. Stacey, Liberty-st. " Mr. and Mrs. E. W. W. Rundle, Osh- awa, at her father's, Mr. J. T. Bragg, Prospect-st. Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Jennings, Port Hope, with his mother, Mrs. Wm. Jennings, Jennings, Church-st.- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dale and son Freddie with relatives in Hamilton and Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Elliott and family at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs*. John Lyle, Queen-st. Mr. and Mts. Fred Brimacombe and son Garfield, Toronto, with his sisters Misses Brimacombe, Elgin-st. Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Trebilcock, Misses Margaret and Minnie Trebelcock with Mrs. H. F. Hutchinson, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. McKay and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sherin, Toronto, spent Xmas with their mother, Mrs. Thos. Sherin. Mrs. J. C. Vanstone, Mr. Byron S Vanstone and Miss May Vanstone, Tor onto, at Mr. Fred C. Vanstone's "Cedar Cliff. ,, . Mr. and Mrs Byron Y. Haddy and Mr. Chas. H. Haddy, Toronto, and Sergt Alec.Haddy, 235th Battalion, Cobourg, at home. Miss Edna H. Bottrell, assistant editress of "Everywoman's World"', Toronto, and brother,-Mr. Len Bottrell, with their parents parents over the holiday. Misses E. M. and G. J. Henry, Dundalk, and Mr. L. J. Henry, Toronto, are spending spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Henry, Silver-st. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. McCarthy, Toronto, Mr. Milton Woodger, Port Dover, Miss Ruth Woodger, Glasgow, with Miss Cole and Rev. and Mrs. F. Woodger. . Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mayer, Pte. Jack Mayer, and Misses Almo and Florence Mayer, Hamilton, and Miss Olive Mayer and Mr. Phoenix, Toronto, at Wm Glanfield's. Mrs. Wm. Street, Toronto, and son Mr. Milton Street, Brampton, with her mother Mrs. M. A. Washington who was well 1 rkrictmau dinner and MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS MANVERS--Reeve--J. R. Armstrong. Dep.-Reeve-- S. W. Sisson. Councillors -- W. J. McMaster, W. A. Corbett, J. R. Shea. Cartwright--Reeve--W. A. _ Van Camp.. Councillors--Andrew Devitt, T- E. Elliott, J. J. Jobb, F. A. Hyland* all by acclamation. CORP. ALFRED KERSHAW Clarke--Reeve--Arthur A. Powers, accl. Dep.-Reeve--Frank Allin, James A. Stalker. Councillors--James "Boyd, George Payne (Newtonville),Fred Bowen, W. Patterson. to one ana alt It seems that few of the men who return from the front care to narrate the terrible experiences through which they have passed. Hearing Gorp. Kershaw address the audience at a recruiting recruiting meeting in the Opera House the other evening we requested him to write a short account of his experiences since leaving Bowmanville. He did EASJ Whitby--Reeye--Warren Dearborn. Dearborn. Dep.-Reeve--John Glover. Councillors--Hr-L. Councillors--Hr-L. Pascoe, LeviEIlins, John A. Nesbitt, all by acclamation. ALEX ELLIOT will has supplied a short article .that be appreciated by our readers. When it was known that England was really going to war with Germany to avenge the wrongs to Belgium and to the cause of righteousness and the call for men was heard over here in dear old Canada, there was a very loyal response by the boys of the Dominion Dominion and the town of Bowmanville responded nobly to the call. Many of the brave boys who first answered the call have since died the noble death of a soldier fighting for the right. We have asked Corp Alf. Kershaw to give a brief account of his experiences. He writes: After going thru a trying time training at Valcartier aiffi Salisbury Salisbury Plains we finally reached France, arriving at the beautiful fishing port of St Noizaire from which it took xis three days to reach the firing line south of Ÿpres. We had a short rest here and then we were to have our first trial of facing the Germans - and although it is I who say it our boys acquitted themselves very well, indeed. In the early days of the war, to use a common term, the Germans were absolutely top dog as regards numbers of men, artillery and aeroplanes, and at times it was more than we dare do to open up on them at all. The next call on the Canadian Division was made on the night of April 22 when the Germans threw over their first gas attack. During, the course of this battle I got quite a dose of the gas which laid me up for some days. It was before this battle was over that I was ordered to report back to the transport section as a blacksmith. I did not want to leave the Bowman ville boys but a soldier's first duty. is to obey. During the day _ my duties were to see that all horses in the Company Company were O. K. as regards shoeing, and also that none were sick. In the event of sickness we would notify the Veterinary Surgeon who would give direction what to do. At night under cover of darkness, we would transport food for the boys in the front line and many the times we have been shelled but never yet has the transport failed to deliver the rations to"their appointed appointed place, altho men and horses were being put out of action continually. But where one falls another takes his. place, After Ypres we next moved down to Festubert and Givenchy and were in action there taking part in all the fierce fighting that has been told about in the dispatches. From here we went to the trenches around Messines. It wasabouthere that we spent Christmas Christmas 1915, which was not too bad, thanks to the many kind friends around Bowmanville who remembered the boys--we all had a parcel from someone. Notices of Births 28 cents; Marriages 80 cents; Deaths, 80 cents, each insertion. When fnneral cards are printed at this office, insertion free. BIRTHS. Lyle--In Bowmanville, Dec. 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lyle, a son. Culley--In Bowmanville, Dec. 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Culley, a son. Hooey--Near Salem, Dec. 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Russel Hooey, a daughter. Gekrino--In Bowmanville, Dec. 28rd, to Pte, and Mrs. Joseph Geering, a son. G LAN ville --In Bowmanville, Dec. 26th, to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Glanville, a daughter. Giles--At Pavilion, Toronto General Hospital, Dec. 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Giles, 14 Alvin Ave., a daughter. Successor to C. H. Haddy Watchmaker Jeweler Ingraver MARRIAGES Lockey--Henderson--On Christmas Day, at the residence of the brides' parents, Darlington, by Rev. .1. W. Rae, uncle of the bride, Annie Henderson Henderson and Pte. Robert Locker, both of Toronto. DEATHS Courtice--In Bowmanville, Dec. 26th, Ethel Wilhelmine Osborne, wife of the late Arthur J. Courtice of Ebenezer. Fnneral today (Thursday) at 2.30 p.m. to Ebenezer Ebenezer cemetery. CaNN--In Bowmanville, 1 on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1916, Harry Gann, Insurance Agent. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. from family residence, Wellington-st., to Bowmanville Cemetery. Sparling--At Redlands, Cal., Dec. 16th, Tohn William Sparling, Bowmanville, aged 60 years. "Lest We Forget" E. R. B0UNSALL, Designer and Dealer in Monuments, Tablets, Markers, etc., in Granite and Marble. Bowmanville, Ontario. NOTICE During DR.G. C. BONNYCASTLE'S absence with the Canadian Expeditionary Expeditionary Force his Dental Office will be conducted by J. J. CRAIG, L. D. S#, Di D. Si, Honor Graduate in Dentistry of Toronto University. Bowmanville - Ontario Office Phone 40. House Phone 16 Buy The Best Protect yourself from Winter's chill, By phoning us your bin to fill, The whole world knows that it is right With Lehigh Valley Anthracite. We Sell It. The Coal That Satisfies. John A. Holgate & Son Office and Yards, cor. Queen and Division Streets. Telephone No. 153 office. House Phone 202. Bowmanville, Ont. \^r -S3 The Ladies' Store 'SSssl A. C. Macnaughton, B. A., Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public, 18 King-st. West - TORONTO Will be at the office formerly occupied by the late Dr. Brimacombe, on Wednesday Wednesday of each week. During all this time I used to get occasional occasional glimpses of bur own boys and enough to sit up to Christmas dinner and to see the Christmas tree unloaded. YOU ARE INVITED _ to see War Pictures in St. John's Parish Hall next Monday evening--they are specially fine. !» !» 1 !» !» !» !» 5 !» !» 6» !» !» !» !» !» !» !» !» !» !» !» $ whenever the opportunity presented would have a jolly good time Hockey Sticks at F. O. Mason's. Buggy Rugs large display at F. O. Mason's. If you need a new Cutter, see Pickard. Flashlights from 5pc up at F. O. Mason's. McLaughin and Gray Cutters at F. O Mason's. Dr. W. E. Tilley's report of school grants on inner page. Mr. and Mrs. W. I.Mactavish, Toronto, at Mr. F. J. Manning's. Women's Institute meets Friday at 3 p. m. at Mrs. Gus. Bounsall's. Men wanted for the Navy--see page 2. Read Chas. M. Bice's article--page 2 Boys have you ever seen Mason & Dale's automobile skates? See them before you buy. Mrs. J. B. E. Staples of London, is visiting visiting her sister, Mrs. Norman James, Lome Villa. Ladies' and Men's Suits cleaned and pressed at Couch, Jchnston & Cryder man's. Miss Florence L. Van Nest is home from Hastings county where she has been teaching. Zion school report, Cartwright Council, and Rev. T. A. McDonald's obituary are on inner page. Mr. Chas. Worden is home from Roleau, Sask., with his children and sisters-in-law the Misses Spry. Misses Mabel and Helen Bray, Toronto, and Grace Tremeeir, Lindsay, are guests of Mr. F.A. Foster, "Norwood Place. Mrs. ' Alex; ' Wight has gone to Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alta., to visit her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Tiffin, who is moving to Vancouver, B.C. itself, we « „ . all together and often talk about what we would do when we got back home. In the early part of 1916 we were sent back to Ypres where we stayed five months. It was in February of that year that I got my first knock out, receiving a shrapnel wound in my left side, which put me out of action for about a month. Just a word about the Medical Corps --this service is simply splendid and Insurance Office Agency for : Sun Life Assurance Company, also best lines in Fire, Accident, Sick Benefit, and Automobile Insurance. Insurance. Conveyancing done at reasonable reasonable charges. Mrs. Edith V. Scobell, 1st door west of Elliot'.! Jewelry store, Bowmanville Box 308 Phone 189 This is a PcrS0113.1 invitation to yôu to visit our store and see the wonderful display of beautiful beautiful goods that we have Now on m w ANTED--A vBoy, good wages to right party --one about 16 or 17 years of age. Apply to Drawer B, Bowmanville. . 47-tf. H ORSE FOR SALE--Another very qmet and reliable horse at a good bargain. Apply at once to A. W. Pickard, Bowmanville. 47-tf --this service is simply splendid an d -« .ANTED--Carpenters at Lindsay Arsenal, evervone of the staff give their best to W Apply to Foreman Carpenters on job. Wages 1 the^ya who are wounded. _ _ | "^rcCTM BaT,,,0aOTaE ' Ca,,,,CH Leaving Ypres we moved down about 25 miles behind our lines for a complete rest. It was while I was down there that I again had the chance of meeting all tne boys from Bowmanville strolling through a churchyard one night I chanced to come across Major A. E. McLaughlin and Major Lome T. McLaughlin and had a very interesting conversation with them. Three days after this I heard the sad news that Major Arthur McLaughlin had been killed in action during the Somme offensive. W e first went in action in the Somme on the First of September and from that day until 1 left to come to Canada and was taking part in the big push. I had the narrowest squeak of my life on October 14th. I was riding my horse behind one of our officers. We had been inspecting the 1st Brigade transports transports and coming to the village of B., on the main road to Albert,'the enemy were shelling this place very heavily but we had to. go through, so off we started. We had got pretty well to the other side of the village when bang comes a high explosive German shell right to the house I was just passing and the impact from the explosion knocked me eff my horse, and a piece of ■ coping stone, from the top 0$ the house struck me slightly on the head. Had it strupk a little farther over--I would not be able to tell you about it at all. I AVE YOU SEEN the new Fairbanks-Morse H I! ^Type ^Engine ? * Its a dandy. The little rmxnpfn pumping outfit has Williams sells them. them all beat. W. J. D ISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE WANTED-- At oncè, for Bowmanville and the County of Durham. A splendid opportunity for the " " right man. Stone & Wellington, the Nurseries, Toronto, Ont. Fonthill 48-6w F OR SALE--^Five dwelling houses, comer King and Brown streets,-Bowmanville, the property property of the late Mrs. Wm. Rowe, (known as the Westcott property). Will be sold en bloc or sep- | arate. Any reasonable terms may be made to suit purchasers. Apply to L. A. ,W. TqpE, real estate, agent, Bowmanville. 50-tf War Pictures--see those splendid Mons views at St. John's Parish Hall next Mon- ^ HpsKln) t ] day--New Year's-- évening at.8 o'clock, jmanvilie. r AV1NG RENOVATED -MY HOUSE on Con- Jj ^cessYon-st.r^wili rent part of it consisting of kitchene tte, dining room, living room, two bedrooms and bathroom,, also back kitchen, all newly decorated and painted. Very convenient home for small family. Possession after Xmas. MRS. T. G. Mason, Bowmanville. 61-tf T O RENT--Ten-roomed house, on Scugoz-st.-- heated by furnace, electric lighted, hard and soft water, good stable, driving house, chicken chicken house, fruit trees, and good garden. Possession Possession at once. Also pleasant rooms over the Mason Block to rent. Apply to Mrs. T. G. Mason, corner corner Elgin and Concession-sts., Bowmanville. 51tf I OUSE FOR SALE--That desirab' - brick resi- H O WAS AV*» K/*---- „ dence on Centre-st, containing six rooms and two large halls, heated by furnace, hard and soft water in kitchen, fine cellar, electric lighted, good garden. Soldvery reasonably for immediate sale. Apply to Albx. Colville, comer Centre and Concessionsts., Bowmanville. 46-tf Included in this exceptional showing of del sirable and useful articles are Dainty Collars in georgette, satin, silk and organdie; charming charming Boudoir Caps; beautiful Blouses in georgette, silk, voile; Silk Camisoles; Ties; Scarves; silk, lisle and cashmere Hosiery; G-loves in kid, suede, and silk; Handkerchiefs of every description and price; silk and satin Underskirts; Ladies' and Misses" Coats, Suits, Skirts and Dresses, Sweaters and Sweater Coats, quaint Japanese Kimonas in silk and crepe; Children's silk Japanese Coats, Tea Aprons, Linens, Fancy Towels, Umbrellas, Tiedowns, Quilts, Blankets, Blankets, Wool Toques, Caps, Scarfs, Jackets, Gloves, Mitts, Bootees, Infantees, etc. --> Telephone 106 S. W. Mason & Son Next door t3 Standard Bank X y X Bowmanville iOR BALE--Brick residence containing seven rooms, kitchen, pantry, good-cellar. Electric Electric lighted. Bnck stable and driving shed. All in good - repair. Hard and soft water indoors. 1 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. Hpskin) comer Prospect.and Odell Sts., Bow- Far mers-Seethe bargain in halters and blankets at F. O. Mason's. Skates, skates, winter is coming and every boy and girl will be wanting a pair of skates, x Mason & Dale have the ever- popular automobile skate. See then before before you buy. • ' O--Cedar mops and polishes at F. O. Masqn's. Mitts and Gloves--largest display in town at F. O. Mason's. Cutters! Cutters!! Winter is coming. See Pickard before purchasing that new cutter. - ... V; •V; i- -. -