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~be ~rn14bian ,ïtatetman With Which Is lncorporated The Bowmanville News i Vol. LXXII M. A. JAMES & SONS, Publishers. BOWMANVIILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1926 $2.00 a Year In Advance 5c a Copy No. 7 i COUCH, JOHNSTON & CRYDERMAN LTD. i M aking Saving A FamlyAffair This week the whole family will be greatly interested in the many savings we are offering in nearly every department of our store. You will be particularly interested and impressed with the real genuine bargains being offered in dependable wearing apparel. Ail Ladies' Coats Selling At Haif Price It will pay you to buy now for next winter's needs at these reduced prices. Bargain Counter Offers Worth While Savings At no time in the year will you find your dollar buying so much as right now at our Bargain Couonter. Here you find Dress Goods, Hosiery, Blouses, Underwear, Yarn, Corsetà, Scarfs, Curtain Materials, etc. $2.00 Kid Gloves For 25c To m?,ke a quick clearing of Kid Gloves, small sizes, we are oferinýg a lot worth $2.00 a pair, for only 25e pair while they last. Final Price Reduction In Men's and Boys' Overcoats We have had a wonderful season in Men's Overcoats, so that we only have a few left and are clearing theni at very attractive prices: Men's Men's Men's Men's Men's Men's Overcoats, reg< Overcoats, reg. Overcoats, reg. Overcoats, reg. Overcoats, reg. Overcoats, reg. $22.50, Now.... $15.00 $25.00, Now .... $15.00 $29.50, Now .... $19.50 $33.50, Now .. . .$23.85 $35.00, Now .. . .$24-85 $38.50, Now .... $28.85 A few Boys' Coats left at equally good values. If you are needing Men's or Boys' Suits we pride ourselves in having a very large and attractive assortment which will pay you to inspect. Our substantial price reductions in these suits makes buying a real investment. During the tremendous stock reducing sale ahl we ask is the privilege of showing you the goods. We gladly welcome coni- panisons of values. Couch,Jlhnlstonl & Cryderman, Bowmanville Phono 104 Limitea STUDENTS DEBATE IN LONDON Editor Statesnan-It may inter- ýest students and others who are partial to the very profitable exer- cise of debating if I tel cf a very interesting debate wbich it was iny privilege to hear a few nights ago in the auditorium cf the University of Western Ontario. The represen- tatives cf "Western" were opposed te the team of student debaters from the British universities wbo are now on a Canadian tour. The three Imperial debaters were Molson of Oxford, May cf Birming- ham and MacDonald of Edinburgh University. Their reception was most cordial, that of the Edinburgh representative who is a son cf ex- Premier Ramsay ýMacDonald being especially "e. The fourtb member cf tb eteain, Reid cf London University, did not share in this debate. The visiters apparently had the heavier task when they affir.med: "That Western civilization is becom- ing a degenerating influence te man- kind". At any rate the judges' de- cision wvas against them. Ballots were given to the audience as they entered the hall and thce, wben marked and counted after the debate, showed 326 te 273 in favor cf the negative, se that both the three judges and the audience ap- parently considered the arguments for the negative the stronger. It was thought by niany that the Britisb speakers would manifest sup- eriority in style and perhaps show a grace and finish jnot found in the Canadians, but the difference if any, was slight. The Western OnTiirio men surprised, their friends by the quality cf their speeches. The local mnen had the advantage cf knowing scmething cf the )t,ýer teamn's line cf argument in advance for tbey had publicly debated the saine subject a day or two befere with the Varsity debating teai-a at Toronto. 1 9hould like very much te hiear a returu contest between the Imper- ials and the young men cf Western Ontario on a different subject. It was a high-class debate and ne attempt at sum.marizing would give a right impression regarding it. One careful listener remarked that there seemed te him two hemispheres cf thought represented-the one em- phasizing material advancement, the other ç,haracter and the things cf the spirit. As te the manageanI't cf the de- bate ail was ln the hands cf the students except the judging. The President cf the Literamy' Society was in the chair. Eacb cf the six speakers had 15 minutes, except the last, on the Vgative side who had 18 minutes. The affirmative had 10 minutes for reply which was tak- en by the second speaker. Three minutes before tinie was up atime keeper rose quietly 'in tue audience a few seats in frontc h platform and stood for an instant as a warning signal for the speaker. After the decision of the juizes MR. W. ROSS STRIKE LEAVES PERTH FOR BOWMANVILLE The follewing clippings from the Perth Courier speak for theinselves. After reading these reports Bow- manvilie and West Durham people will ne doubt cengratulate themsel- ves on baving such a popular use- fui and public spirited citizen and professional man as Mr. Strike take up his residence in thigsomUpunity. (From The Courier, Perth) Mr. W. Ross Strîke, cf the law firm of Messrs. Strike and Rogers cf Pertb, and son ôf the late Rev. A. J. H. Strike, fermer paster cf As- bury Churcb, and Mrs. Strike, bas ucquired the law. practice cf the late Mr. D. B. Simpson, K. C., in Bew- manville, one of the best knewn-.and largest practices in Durbam County, and leaves9 Perth on Monduy, Feb-1 ruary l5th.. for bis new field cf lab- or. Mrs. Strike and daugbter will follow later. The citizena cf the town wili ex- ceedingly regret the departure cf this popular family froin here. Mr. Strîke opened up bis law practice in Pertb in 1920, and since teck inte the prectice as a partner, Mr. T. Artbur Rogers. Mr. Strike, since hiis residence in Perth, bas been actively interested lanurnerous circies, in cburch, fra- ternal, athletic and other affaîrs, andr has held important offices in most cf the organizations witb which lie bas been connected. In Asbury Church he bas been promînently identified witb tbe choir, as a member and soloist, and with tbe Sunday School and other brin- ches. He had toc, mucb te do witb the agreement drawn up pertaining te the amalgamation cf Asbury and Knox congregations. In the work cf the Tuxis beys be always bad a keen interest. Other erganizations witb whicb bie was cennected with the Perth Golf and Country Club, True Britons' Lodge A. F. & A. f4., Laniark Coun- ty Children's Aid Society, as secre- tury, Perth Curling Club, Perth Cboral SocietVy, etc. Mr Strike bas ~always been fend cf atbletics and personally partici- pated preficiently in tennis, golf, .baséball, cÙrling. etc In local atb- letie leagues, hie performed a large part in bringing iabout their success, in fact in ail sports hie was one cf the principal factors in the years hie bas, been a resident, in keeping Pertb te the front in sporting cir- cles in Eastern Ontario. Mr. Strike is numbered among the tbousunds cf Canadians who served King and Country in the Wotrld War, and was a member cf the fam- eus Dumbelîs Concert Co., wbe in t}ieir tours cf France, greatly cheer- ed the troops in those memorable days. The legal firm cf Strike & Rogers is te bc continued by Mr. Rogers in the sanie office. an h nnounremeut o.f the balleot It was with very keen regret that' resuit, there were ne commenta or the Board cf the United Cburcb cf formulities and the meeting was Perth iearned cf the cemiug depart- ,closed by the National Anthem. ure of Mr. Strike. He bas given The visiters were royally treated largely cf his time and efforts te tbe both before and after the debate. As formation and crgauizatiou cf the the student who gave the opening United Chur'cb, and ithe success epeech cf welceme put in they sbould wbich sa far bas been accomplished feel quite ut home banc for wcrc bas been lurgely due te bis efforts. they not in London, in tbe County Several members cf the Board gave c f Middlesex, on the 'Thaînes witbh expression cf their regret, aud tbe Pull Mail, Piccadillv Cheupside and followiug reselution wus moved by Regent streets, with St. Paui's close Mr. Norman Miller and seconded by by, sud Lambeth to the scuth and Mr. J. H. Hardy: Stratford and Durhami ta tbe nortb, Resolved thut this Officiai Board the aid numes in a new land? John Elliott. London, Ont. WOMEN'S MISSIONARY -SOCIETY ý oY uR m Members cf St. Paul's W. M. S. iuvited tbe members of Trinity W. 3018 Terry Place, Les. Angeles, Cal., M. S., to join witb thern in iistening January 20, 1926. te a very inapiriug uddress on Mia-j My Dear Mr. James-I amn like siens on Tuesduy afterncon, whenl my coinrade officer, Staff Capt. Hol- Mrs. (Rev,) J. Ernest Forbes cf 1 landeé, could net do without The. Westen, Presîdent of the W. M. S. Statemman. I was mucb jnterested Council of the United Churcb cf in Whistling Jim's old time remem- Canada, visited thein. brances and being an oid timer n'y- Members cf beth societies turîied self I thought 1 could aise resurrect eut in large numbers and. were a few items. It will be 54 years greatly delighted with tbe splendid in June since my brother John and I address given by this talented lady landed in tbe dear old towu. Won- as she reviewed wbat had been ac- derful changes have taken place in ecmplisbed by the W. M. S. in the. that turne. Most of the old timers past and unfolded the great oppor- heve gene te their reward and I see tunities opening before thein in the by The Stateainan that my friend future. Everyoue was higbiy pleas- D. B. Simpson, K. C., lias pussed ed with the eurnezt and bopeful inws- away. We were young Reform- sag& given by this Lady with the ers in the politicai sense 45 years far-seeing vision cf the needa of ago or more. Those were rreat mankind. times. I will dot down a few paru-1 Mrs. (Rev.) Geo. Masen, Presi- grapils on unother sheet. -Yours dent cf St. Paul's Society, welccmed faitbfully, the visitera and introduced in a M. Ayre. kindly manuer the speaker of the_____ afternoon. The scripture lesson was Do Yeu Remember? read by Mrs. (Rev.) Gordon S. Jury and solos were sung by Mrs. C. WHEN W. R. Climie was editor of A. Cuwker and Mrs. (Rev.) D. W. Thi. Statesman, Rev. Cephas Bar- Beat. ker cf "The Observer" and J. A. A social heur in whicb choice re- Wilkinson cof the West Durhami freshinents wcre served was enjoyed News? at the close. WHEN the late Sir Sain Hughes aud On bebaif cf the visiting ladies a Mrs. J. B. Mitcbeil's father, (Mr. hearty vote cf thunka moved by McLean), were clerks in the dry Mrs. A. E. McCready and secohded goode departanent of McMurtry by Mrs. L. A. Taie wus accorded St. Brothers (West End House)? Paul's ladies fer their generous en- WHEN W. H. Dustun was butcher tertaininent» 'boy for M. D. Williamss aud the wltcr succeeded hlm? OYSTER SUPPER AT EDENEZER WHNIN Meus. Thosupson and _______Burns rau -the Big White Mili and South Daalington U. F. O. will John Darch's father used te teain hold an cyâter- supper at Nbenezer the barrais of fleur te, the station? ounFrlay, February iStis. Sapper WHEN Messrs. T. Brodie, Jos. May- frei 6te 8 m., followed by pro. uafid, T. Shaw, F. Headerson, GU!. grai. Admiuson, Gentlemen 60c; b.vt aud T. Totterdale kq>t the ladies aud ehldn26c. torwn ISoISâ. West Durhain Agriculturai So- cietyw Cons'ined Crop Coiupetitien prize winners have been announced by Department cf Agriculture, Tor- onte. Only four contestants have been awarded prizes: 1, A. L. Pascoe & Son, R. R. 1, Hampton; 2, J. F. Osborne, R. R. 4, BÔ'wianville; 3, Thoias Baker, R. R. 1, Hamupton; 4, James Leask & Son, Taunton. representing the United Cengrega- ions cf Asbury and Knex place on record our appreciation cf the ser- vices rendered by Mr. W. Rosa Strike' in connaction with this movement, for local union. We feel that the success thus far accompliahed bas been due in a very large measure te bis capable leadersbip, te bis splendid judgment, and to his un- selfish devotion to the cause cf Un- ion. Altbcugh Mr. Strike is going frein us we feel that we are assured cf bis centinued interest and cc-op- eration in the future develo'pmcnt cf the local Union situation, until it has reacbed its final consummnatien. We shahl follow Mr. Strike witb a syînpatbetic interest in bis new field cf lubor, and wisli for hum and bis splendid famiiy that succesa which duty well and faithfully donc ulways merits. Mrs. (Rev.) J. Ernest Forbes 0'f Weston, who addressed St. Paul'si W. M. S. on Tuesday afternoon, was guest of the Misses Allen, Beech Ave., while in town. ember When ? WHEN Messrs. Ceuch, Jobuston & Crydermnan used ta be clerking for the McClung Bros? WHEN Marshall Porter, Samiuel Mason and Little Jobunie Griffi- th.is sed te run barness shops? WHEN Messrs. John Lyle and J. B. Martyn wene clerks for John Milne and Peter Cousaul, respcctivaly? WHEN W. B. Sherin rau a baop- skirt factory ou East King St? WHEN Thos. Yeliowlees, O'Hura; Bras. aud R. B. Audrews used ta run Bock ana Variety Stores? WHEN tbcre wass niy ane bouse on Qucen Street, between Outario and Tempeirance Streets? WHEN F. F. McArthur, F. Y. Cowie, Thes. Patersen and Thomias Bat- ting kept dry geods stores iu town? WHEN P. C. Himes and R. B. Wii- liainson used te sdIl ligbtniug rodsaund the new style pump? WHEN Thos. Basaett and John Mc- Leod kept Hardware Stores? WHEN S .B. Bradsbaw kept a Shoe Store wherc The Statesmau Office now la? WHEN David Fisher wss manager cf the Outaria ýBank and Cee. Mc- Giîl was chief.accountant? WHEN Cuwker Bras. aud M. D. Wii- hum.n used te bave such spirited rivalry lu meuts ut Christanas turne, us to wbo should have the best show? WHEN the old Towns Gniat Mill wus burned? i WREN Clint Gifford used te drive William Giever's bus? WHI~ the Salvation Army opened ita work lu Bownville on the Market Square ou Sunday, March 1ftb., 18847 WOMEN'S DAY 0F PRAYER Women's day cf prayer for Mis- siens, Frid-ay, February 19tb at 3 p. m., in St. Jehn's Parisb Hall. Spe- cial Intercessory prograin by repres- entatives cf ail religions communions in town. -Service cf ene heur. AUl Christian womeu are invlted te ce- operate. REV. J. U. ROINS ACCEPTS INVITATION FOR THIRD YEAR At the February mfeeting of Tn- ity United Churcb Officia? Board, Rev. J. U. Rolbins, tbe paster, was invited ta remain fer another ycur. The resolution meved by Mr. T. C. Jewell aud seconded by Principal W. J. Morrison, B. A., was hearty and.appreciative of the gocd work cf tbe partor and wus net auly sup- ported by a standing ununirneus vote cf the members, but was endorsed by a nuniber cf the meanibers lu short speeches. Rev. Mn. Robins thanked the Board very cordialhiy and accepted the invitation. TRINITY MISSION CIRCLE Trinity Mission Circle held the February meetii!g and quarterly tea 4; the home cf Mns. Chas. Mason, .(%.,'tre St., on Tuesday evening. The President, Mrs. Chas. Bagnell, pre- sided and after devotional exerdises scripture lesson was read by Mns. W. T. Quinn. A reading was given by Miss Laverne Orchard, the select- ion frein the study bock on India was tuken by Mrs. Elaner Cox, and the Watch Tower by membens. A quilting will be beld at Mrs. George Dilling's on Wednesday afterzieon uext. Cotton suits for the girls cf the Fresh Air Camp were dis- tri'buted ameng the inembers te be made after whicb nefreshinents wene served and 4 social time enjoyed. A hearty vote cf tbanksmoved by Mrs. Eliner Ccx and secouded by Miss Minnie Webber was accondcd Mrs. Mason for the use cf ber home. Next meeting on Tuesday, March 16, will be beid at the çhiurdi at 0 p. m. Mfter tea, election cf officers and ctber business lu ceunection with tbe closing cf tbe year will be trans- acted. ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Rector, Rev. R. J. Sbires, M. A., B. D. First Sunday in Lent-Feb- ruary 21st, 1926: il a. m.-Ifoly Communion and Sermon, "The In- vitation"; 2:30 p. m.-Sunday Scbool; 7 p. m.-Evening Prayer and Sermon, "Fuith in God." You are cordially iuvited. Lenten Programme Feb. 2lst: Morniug-Tbe Invita- tien. Evening-YýIaith in God. Feb. 28: Morniug--The Condition. Evening-Preacher, Rev. C. H. Bouldon, M. A. March 7: Morning-The Unden- taking. Evening-At-one-ment with God. Murch 14: Morning-The Equlp- ment. Evening-Conxmunlou with God. March 21: Mornng-The Service. Eveuing-Leanning the WIII cf God. Marcb 28: Mornng-The Motive. Evening-WorkIug wlth God. Weekday services every Frlday during Lent at 8 p. m., comeneciug February 28th. "Studies Iu Christ- ian Character". eiMtur.s-_"What a Confluwned Christian ought te Kuow and Believe". Iu Parlsh Hall tou Tuesdays at S p. mi., commone- ing February 28rd. GOODYEAR ON THE WING MINISTERS AND CHURCHES Will. Spend Nearly $200,000 lu International day cf prayer for Equipment and Buildings At missions will be bled Friday after- Local Plant noon at St. John's Parish Hall. Al ________c ordially welcome. During the last six ýmonths the Trinity Church, Rev. J. U. Rob- Bowmanv4Ille plant hba added new ina, Pastor, will preach on Sunday equipment and buildings ta the ex- at il a. m. and 7 P. m. Suniday tent cf $120,000.00, and tbere is School at 2:30 p. M. still approximately $60,000.00 te be Rev. W.- R. Tanten cf Trinity Un- spent te co>mplete the buildings ited Church ,Napanee, preached in which are now under way. The King Street United Church, Oshawa, Bownianville Plant is employing at on Sunday, conducting the 15th an- the present time, one third more em- vesrsric. ployees than one year ago. Inci-nirarseve. dentally the production is just double (>wing te the iYlness cf Rev. Win. that cf a year ago, and the prospects Higgs, Port PeIri7, services in the for the future neyer looked better. United Church were condurcted on Mr.A. . ard ws i MntralSunday week by Rev. J. Manseli Mhr.Aay. attedng then RubbeAs-Irwin cf Whitby, wboje sermons sociation Banquet and on Friday viswere. usch aprciatRe.D.W e ited the Manhasset Cotton Cein- St .,Paul'stChrcbiRev. D.-W. BTet pany's Plant, at St. Hyacinthe, Que. GD. D.ofMinister . il .- nnTh [This Plant is being purchased by a Gaec o" .m-einn subsîdiary cornpany cf the Goodyear1 a series on The Teaching cf Jesus- Tire & Rubber Company. 1, "What Jesus Taught and Prac- Mr. . ONeil ws i Chtha ontised". 2:30 p. m.-Sunday School. Mrdy. O'Nebuinews. hthmo Trinity young people who wish te On eday n fuinten rasc.Mn-go te Oshawa next Monday night te On uesayfifee Brnih Mn-Simcoe Street United Church agers and eighit Head Office Officiais League, please give their.names te vîsîted the eHowiav Ille Plant, coin- 1 Rev. Mr. Robins, Earl Osborne or ing from Toronte in a Goodyear Merrill Ferguson as earlv as pos- equipped, handsomne meter bus, car- sible. rying large banners on the aides, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Ghurch, which read "Goodyear Branch Man- Corner Temperance and Church Sta., agers Visiting the Bowmanville Rev. Robert MjcDerment, M. A., Min- Plant". After sight-seeing tbrough ister. Morning Worship il a..m. the Plant ail sat dewn te a turkey Evening Worship 7 p. m. Sunday dinner at the Balmoral Hotel, whieh School at 2:30 p. mi. Everybody wel- gave much credit te the propriertor,,,.e Mr. A. J. Wadhanis. The afternocncme was spent in conference with the Trinity Young Peopie's meeting Factery Counicil. Friday the Bow- on Monday evening was in charge of manville Facteryr Council, editor cf' Mr. B. E. Inghain, convenor cf the the Wingfoot Clan, and the Manager Citizenship Committee, who read the cf the'Order Deparbiment, wili join scriptiire lesson. Solos were Sung the Branch Managers and Salesmen hy Misses Jean Ramsay and Eleanor at a Banquet at the King Edward Wood. Mr. Eurl Byam gave the Hotel, Teronto. tcypic àu the "Lif e cf Mr. Over- land". Mr. Earl Osborne, Presi- dent, opened the meeting. A con- COMBIED COP WINERS test was enjoyed at the clou..