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~t4tg~m00 With Which Is Incorporated Tne Bowmanviile News Vol. LXXIV M. A. JAMES & SONS, Publishera. BOWMAINVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, JANUARY 26th., 1928. $2.00 a Year I Advance 5c a Copy. No. 4 " FORGOT- "ýTo pay my subacription to The Statesman". That's the explana. tion we often get when subscribers eventually discover that they are in arrears. With the subscriber the amount is smaîl, but with the pub- lishers the aggregate totals au amount that can always be used te immnediate advantage to meet the weekly wages, paper and ink accounts, etc. Don't forget again. Do it now. ScotchConcert To commemorate the Birthday of Robert Burns A Scotch Concert wfll be held Friday, Jan.- 27t. COMING TO BOWMANVILLE COME AND HEAR HIM AT Opera House Wednesday Night February 1Tst atS p.m. LT. COMMISSIONER W. MAXWELL On December 7th., 1926, Gommissioner and Mrs. W. Max- well of the Salvation Army arrived in Canada from England to oversee al Salvation Army activities from Port Arthur East throughout to Nova Scotia, Newfoundiand and Bermuda. He has become very popular in this short time, and thoroughiy en- joyed by ail who have had the priviiege of hearinig him. It is now to bie the priviiege of the Bownianville citizens to hear the Commissioner in the Opera Huse, Wednesday night, 8 p. m., February let. He will be accompsnied by Brigadier F. R. Blors and others of the staff. Also the Oshawa Band. Mayor T. S. Holgate wiil preside. Corne one, corne ail. I - I W7- ____ I Another Week of Greater Values Unfavoiable and unseasonable weather is responsible for the greater values we are offering for the balance of this month to clear the balance of our Ladies' Cloth Coats AT HALF PRICE Everyj coat was purchased for this season's business-only a dozeri left--so corne in to-day, for to-morrow your size rnay not be here. A real genuine sale of Ladies' Coats at exactly hall their original price. SPECIAL LOT 0F DRESSES Including Silk and Silk Crepe clearing frorn $5.00 UP Women's and Misses' Bloom- ers and Vests, Regular 75e and 80c for 35c and 50c Extra value in White and Col- ored Flannelette. See our 36 inch white at 25c. No better value anywhere. Reversible Chenille Rugs, 27 x WImte Quilts, double bed size, 54 inch, ail new, good patterns to be sold at and below the selling at $2.19 wholesale price Men's and Boys', Overco ats Balance of our this season's Overcoats for Men and Boys are also being sacrificed at 25 Per Cent Below Regular Prices Many other bargains throughout the store during this great annual buying e vent. Couch, JAhnston & Crydermian. Dowmanvllle Phone 104 Limiten COMING EVE'4TS Music Study Club wili hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8th, at St. Paul's at 8 p. mi. Please note change o! date. Bowanville Women's Institut. mee:ts Friday afteraoon in S. 0. E. Hall. Scotch program in charge o! No. 5 group. Corne prepared for the Roll Caîl. Reserve the dates February l4th and 15th for the musical comedy "Make it Snappy" in Opera House, under auspices o! Sun.shine Club o! Rebekaha. Ahl local talent. Trinity United Church wiil hoid a congregational meeting ;n the school- room on Thursday, January 26th at 7.45 p. m., to which ail members and adherents o! this church are cordialiy. invited. The meeting o! the White Shieid Club will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31st, 1928, ln St. Paul's Lecture Room at 8 p. mi. Mothers! AU come and enjoy yourseives, as its te be a real "Scotch" night. Prof. J. B. Rceynolds, President o! 0. A. C., Guelph, wili address the Men's Canadian Club at Balmoral Hotel, Friday, Jan.. 27th. Subjeet: "Is Agriculture in Ontario Progres- sing or Deciinink? How does this question affect the town man." An event of speciai interest to al local orangemen will take place next Friday evening, January 27th., when t.he Bowmnanville Purpie Guards will be honoured by a visit from the Rt. Wor. Bro. Lt. Coi. T. Ashmore Kidd, Grand Master of Ontario East. A record attendance is anticipated. The Women's G-anadian Club wilî hold an extra meeting in place of the deferred December meeting, in St. Paul's Schoolroom on Monday after.. noon, Jan. 3th, at 3.30 p. -I. Anne Elizabeth Wilson, co-editor of "Can- adian Homes and Gardena," Toronto, will lecture on "The Struggle to find what women really want". Being the only woman who bas had a hand in the affairs of a number of publica- tions, gives Miss Wilson a great in- sight into just what the woman pub- lic has to put up with in the way of filtration of much really vital matter for which editors of the maie gender are often responsible. Royal Theatre BowmanylI.'s Home. of Entertaining Attraction* PHONE 589 Friday-Saturday, January 27.28 "Vera Reynolds" and "Chartes Deianey" In "The Main Event" A dancing giri-she ioved a ring champion then iearned to love another after trying to double- cross him-a dramatic picture that will give you a real thrill. Matînee Saturday afternoon at 2.30. Chiidren 5z. Chapter 2 of "The Silent Flyer" and regular program Monday-Tuesday, January 30-31I The greatest motion picture the worid bas ever kitown "Ramon Novarro"l In "Bea Hur" Nover before has any motion pict- ure been planned with greater thought of your enjoynient; neyer before bas a motion picture been produced calcuiated to sweep you to suoli heights of exultation It's here at last-this lavish- thrilling death-defying spectacle of love and ron'.ancc. Matinee both days at 3 p. m sharp Prices Adults 50e ànd tax Oilîdren 25c. No tax on 25c tickets. Dvening one price inly, aIl seats reserved 75e and tax at 8 p. m. Special music by "The Ben Hur Orchestra' Weda.sday-Thuraday, Feb. 1.2 "Laura La Plante"~ In "B.ware of Widows" Thriliing iaughs and iaughing thrills-Wiid wiiy widowL, broken up weddings-a cunningly conniv- ed auto wreck-a dipzy dlerious night on a storm swept house boat-thrills-hystericai laught- er-gorious fun and Laura sup- remeiy beautiful and delightful. COMING Friday.baturday, Fehruary 3-4 "Tom Mix" In "The. Arizona WiId Cat" Monday-Tu.sday, February 6-7 'w..t Point" Another fine comedy drama with William Haines and Joan Craw- ford stars of "Spring Fevor" at their beet. Wedn..day.Thuraday, Feh. 8.9 'Lon Chaney" In "London After MidaigLI" Februlry 13-14 The greateat comedy team in Pictures "Karl Dane and George K. Arthur" In "6aby Mine This la Greater Moule Seaso at the Royal preseatlng the latest and bout inu ictures at popular MINISTERS A14D CHURCE Trinity United Church, Reyv. .U Robins, Pastor. Sunday servicesi l a. m. and 7 p. m. Sunday School at 2.30 p. m. St. Paui's Church, Rev. D. W. Beat, D.D., Minister. il a. m.-A Me- moriai Service-"An Interpretation of Life by a Hebrew Poet". 7 p. m- "The Prose and Poetry of Life". 2.30 p. m.-Sunday School. St. Andrew's Preabyterian Church, corner Temperance and Cburch Ste., Rev. Robert. McDerment, M. A., Minister. il a. m.-Morning Wor- ship. 7 p. m.-Evening Worship. 2.30 p. m.-Sunday School. Every- body weicome. First United Church, Cambridge St.. Lindsay, wss the scene of a very impressive service Sunday Inorning, when a bronze tablet, erected by the congregation to the memory of the late J. R. McNeillie was unveiied. The congregation was unusually large including representatives from Board of Education, Board of Gov- ernors, of the Ross Memorial Hospit-I al, the nurses and the County. North Oshawa United Church of which Rev. W. A. Bunner is Pastar, reports an increasing interest in Church and S. S.. The S. S. now numbers over eighty each Sunday and a congregation each Sunda.v even- ing of over fifty. In connection with the church there is also a wor- shippers league, which implies a de- finite decision for Chriit and servie, the members of which include people of several denominations. Through the generosity o! an Oshawa layman an acre and bal! of landi is secured for future church build-ings. 'ST. JOHN AY.P.A. ENTERTAINS PORT HOPE BRANCH St. John's Anglican Young Peop- ie's Association entertained their as- sociates from Port Hope Tuesday evening at the Parish Hall. AI- though the proceedings were late in starting the "Agony" quartet made up for the iate start by giving a pep- py aong, foilowed by that wel -known play, "Croatures o! Impulse,"~ whicb waa rendered btter than any prev- i bus appoarance. Other numbers on the program included:- Songs by W. H. Keel; recitation, Miss Taylor; readinga by G. Young, R. G. Harding, L. H. Cooke. Supper was afterwards eerved, menu consisting o! pork and beans, jolies, cakes, coffee, etc. The giving o! mystery presents te ah end- ed the supper. Winners in the com- petition were Mr. Carr, Miss Marlatt, Mr. Brunton, Miss Ramsay. Dancing ànd community singing ended a most enjoyable evoning's on- tertainment. Oshawa A. Y. P. A. visite Bow- manville next Monday night. ST ANDREWS ANNUAL M4EETING Purchas. Property Form*.Ay Owned By The. Disciples Churcli The annual meeting of St. An- drew's Presbytei'ian Churcli, Bow- manville, was held Wedneuday ovon- ing, January 19th with a good at- tendance. Rev. Robt. McDerment, M. A., Minister, presided. The meeting was characterized by a fine spirit of enthusiasm and good- wili and a succession of intereating reports was given which showed the various organisations to b. in a flourishing condition. During the past year the Board ofg Managers completed the purchase of the church property, together with the recently acquired Manse, which places the congregation in a substan- tial position. Lt waa alzo announced that a gen- erous sum of money had been pre- sented to the congregation which tmade it possible to decorate the in- terior, re-wire the church, and to cover the floor W'th linoleum. The Wo;men's Auxiliary and W. M. S. raised over $1000 during the year an~d great credit is due them for their untiring efforts. Messtrs. J. D. Carruthers, W. H. Wooid, W. B. McMurtry and G. A. Corden were appointed to the Board of Managers for three years, and Mr. Brown was appointed for one year, to fil the vacancy caused by the de- parture of Mr. Alex. Elliot. The meeting was closed with the benediction, after which refresh- ments were served by the ladies of the church. The Ladies of St. Paul's Church wiil hoid a Sale of Home-Cooki*ng and Afternoon Tea with Scotch refreshmnents and a short Scotch program onj Thurs. Jan. 26th (Burus' Blrtbday) at 8 P. M. Aftoruoon T«a 15e PUBL IC SCHOOL BOARD Chat. F. Rice Elocted Chairman- Coat of Education Per Pupil $38.08 Public School Board held it.s first meeting for 1928 in the Board Room of the Central Schooi on January 18th. Chas. F. Rice, the senior member of the Board who lias served about 20 years in such a capacity, was the unanimous choice for chair- man for the year. Other members of the Board include H. G. Caverly, Wm. Brock, A. M. Williams. Geo. L. Hall, Fred W. Nelles. Coxnmittees selected are: Finance --Caveriy, Noules, Hall; Pro perty- Brock, Williams, Hall; Visiting- Williams, Brock, Neiles. L. S. Gaveriy was again chosen to reprosent the Board on the Iligh Schooi Board. It was thought advisable to leave over the appointment o! an attend- ance Officer untii the February meet- ing. A deputationfrom the school staff waited on the Board and requested the' consideration and adoption c'f the systom o!f dismissing pupLIs at 3.3 0 p. m. who had ailI tit day's work perfect, which imol ided lessons, prompt attendance and proper dis- cipline; thus ailowing teachers an ex- tra bai! hour to give more persuna attention to backward pupils. This systom was opergtive here for sevoral years but was discontinued several months ago as it was found piapils loitered around the schooi and streets instead o! going directly home. Request was granted, .Miss Florence E. Moore, Kingston, who cofnes higbly recommended with 8 years' experience. bas been engag-. ed to fil the vacancy in Second Glass at $900 year. Foilowing statisties were present- ed by Principal J. H. Johnston: Pupils enrolled at beginning 1927 ...................... 592 Pupils enrolled during year. ..112 Total pupils enroiled during year 704 Pupils who died or were disabied 4 Ptapils left by permit or lait tovfn 52 Average attondance 1927 .... .598 Pupils on rol t prescnt ..-.533 Pupils who obtaineci entrance .. . 50 Cost of oducation per pupil 1927 ...................$38-08 Cost of education por pupil 1926....................$85.79 Cost pi education per pupil 1925 ...................839.18 EDITOR A GUEST AT BANQUET GIVEN DURANT-STAR DEALERS inepected Plant at Leaside and Viewed New 1928 Durant-Star Modela Through the kindness o! Mr. J. Norman Thickson, Oshawa, dealer for Durant-Star autos for this dis- trict, the editor o! The Statesman was on Tuesday aftoraoon and evon- igprivllegéd to inspeet the plant o! teDurant Motors o! Canada Limit- ed at Leaside, view the new Durant and Star cars for 1928 and partici- pate in the banquet and enjoy the entertainmient in the crystal hall- room at the King Edward Hotel. This was the third annual ovent o! its kina given by tlris organisation and at this gathering ovor 800 dealers frors Nova Scotia to British Columbia w.re present. It is a wonder!ui ides to bring to- gether such a large sasies' organisa- tion to see first hand how the car they soul "back home" is made and assembled at the factory, the get-ý together ides to talk shop with mon o! iike minda, the social intercourse and entertainment and meeting theo "big chie! a" o! the company ail ctn- bine to enthuse aud pop up the deal- ers with confidence and ioyslty to- ward the institution o! whicb they formi so important a part. After thfiz visit and experience, we could- quite understand how the Thîckson Sales Go. and staff were on- abied' hast year to do weUl on te $ 100,000 worth o! Durant business right la the home city o! ita largest motor car compdtitor. Besides the courtesies extended to us by Mr. Thickson, who by the way is a native o! Bowmanvilie and brother o! Reeve W. H.'e Thickson, our thanks la due Mr. Charlie Lander, a member o! Mr. Thickson's staff, and s formner Darlington resident, who was our genial chaffeur, guide and companion on thia occasion. It was also a pleasure to meet at the Durant !actory, Mr. Norman Wil- hiaras, son o! Mr. and Mms. W. R. Williams o! this town, who hoidsaa very roaponaible position with this firm. The car-buyiug public is duo for about as big a jolt from thi" new Star- Durant lineofo cars as tbey got froin the new Ford. The changes inu unez finishes and general style are marked and the Star-Durant lino shows prcctically as 1t&t an improvement over the cars fnrmerly known by these naines as dres the new Ford over iz% predeces- The only commitmnent regardlu'i prices was that they wouid occupy the saine relative position lu the prîce liat that they b.oid hast year. Tue Ford aad -the Whipinet selling at approximateiy the sainie price leave the Chevrolet at an averageo! $100 more per niodel. Thb. Star- Durant lino may run somewbore clos. te $100 more thau the Chevro.. jet. In the uew lino all four-eyllnderd cars a&e kuowu as Star cars while (Cotlnuud ounhlst paa.) DONATIONS .TO HOSPTAL The pride and intereat taken in Bowmanville Hospital by people near and far bas been clearly demonstrat- ed in the rocent campaiga te raise funds to wipe out the debt ou the nurses' new residence. The tacts were published, the appeai was made and the response was simply wonder- ful-and subseriptions are still com- ing in to the Secretary. There are many peoplo in this town and com- munity who have not as yet made their contribution to this fund. An opportunity stili is&vafts you bofore the cam'paign in finally ciosed. Another proof.o! the popularity of the hospital and the generosity and thougbtfulness o! citizens in both town and rural districts in the num- ber of useful articles sent te the hoa- pital from time to time. The Hos- pital Board and Superintendent grate- fuly acknowiedge the following do- nations: Women's Hospital Auxflisry--4 doz. infant's dresses, 2 doz. diapers, 2 doz. pettieoats, 1 doz. head shawls, 30 tray cloths. 2 table cloths. Miss Symons-Loaf of. home, made bread. Mm. Thonmas McMullen-3 Jans fruit. Mrs. Chas. Carruthers--Baaket of apples, quart croani. Mm. Robt. Hohaes-Rhubarb. Mm. Alfred Hardy-Rhubarb.' Sidney Brown-Basket peu and head iettuce, butter beans, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoos, basket black curranta, 3 heads cabbage.. Mm ' H. G. Pascoe-Basket green peas. John Trimble-2 sections honey. Mrs. Thomas Ward-3 do. eggs. Mm. Wm. Carmuthers--2 boxes strawberries. Mr. G. Giilespie--Cabbage, ouloaq. lettuce, spinach, tomatoos, cauhi- fiower. Bey. Geo. Mason-1 basket pots- toes, % do.. squash, 3 pumpkins, 4 bunches carrots, 19 cobe corn, 1 basket cucumber, 1 basket salad, fruit, 2 basketer onions. Mm. Ferber-Basket apples. C.G.I.T., Ebenezer-14 baby drees- os, 7 slips. Women's Hospital Auxiliary-14 shoots, j doz. towels, 1 doz. batIL towels, 6 rolier towels, 2 do&. tes towels, 1 doz. spreads, 6 doze ach plas,.c.upesuad saucera, . e do. en cups,6 oz. fnflt anapples, 2 dos. eaoh -plates 10 luches, plates 8 Inches, 2 doz. bread and butter plates, 2 dom soup plates, caps and saucera, fruit nappies, eng cups. Womeu's Institut%, Hamptou-.18 jars fruit and pickles, 6 cakes of soap, 2 heandeo! cabbage, 2 do. .gg, towel, uuralpg bottie. Mm. Arthur Hubbard-Jar cherrie Mm. Arthur Bellman-1 bat car- rota, 1 bag beets. Mary Young-3 headu cabbaags. Mm. E. R. Bounsall-2 jars pick.-ý les. W. M. S., Tyroue.-2 dos. Jan. fruit. Women's Hospital Auxlliary-12 pairs pure wool blankets, 2 dos. table napkins. Mn. Mabel Couch--4 books. A. N. McMiilan-$25 bockis. C. T. Boss-Cash $14,00. Christmas 1927 Womeu's Auxiiary-4 don. or- anges, 2 do.. bananas, 1 do. rpe fruit, fig., nuta, raisins, caudy, grapes, celery, lettuco. Mr. sud Mms. Chas. H. Masos.-, Devonsahire crosua. Girls' Moruing Hour--Oranges, grapes.- T. W. Cawker-eoose. W. J. Dudley-6moked ham. G. A. Edmondtoue-.4 chickenis. Dr. aud Mrs. A. S. Tlloy--Goose Mrs. T-. Tod-For Todt Roo-2S pairs curtains. Jerusalemn Lodge, A".&A.M. for Masouic Boom-i bed aud spring, Marshalniattress, dresser, somnoe, arm chair, windsor chair, mug, chintz curtains, sasb curtains, curtalu rodae, iam.p. pair pillows, pair blankets, 2 spreads, 4 shoots, 6 pillow slips, 3 bath towels, 3 face towels. To Nurses' Residence Womon's Hospital Auxliary-11 dressera. 5 beda, apringa and mattres- ses, curtains for ail windows, dresser scarfs,, l7. windsor chairs, rug, 18 shoots, 33 pillow slips, 4 do. 10w els, 2 doz. bath toweis, 1 dos. leu towels, 1 213 don. preada, % dos& pillows. Mrm. John Spencer-Table fer laundry room. Mr. Geo. Gbase-Electric Plate, 2 bikrners. Mr. snd Mms. Norman S. B. James -Bridge lamp. Mrs. T. Ted sud Miss Olga Tod- Fera stand sud fera. Mins Boreland-$200 for chuster- field suite. Miss Mcluri-Electric trou. Rebecca Club-Cheaterfieid table. ýGraduatq Nurses-Clock, mautie mirror, fire basket, 2 pictures. Bey .and Mrs. Geo. Maon-% doe. cups and saucera, % dos. tea Plates, cake Plate, coffe. porcolator, tes pot, cream jug, suga" bowi, % dos. kulves and forka, % do.* tes spoons. Mr. W. B. Couch-8 b.d spreads. Bowman'vlie Women'u Institut- B.d, upring aud mattrees 2 wluinar chairs, dresser, table, rug, Kenwood blaiket, (blu.>, pair white wootea blankets, 2 mastie chairs, 1 ufss (rsie. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School at 8 p. m. ADMISSION 25c Hoot Mon!