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7> ~hde~m~n With Which Is Incorporated Tne Bowmanville News Vol. LXXIV M. A. JAMES & SONS, Publishers. BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, AUGUST 2nd., 1928. $2.00 a Year In Advance 5c a Copy No. 31 Garden Party Under auspices of St. Joseph's R. C. Church, Bowmanville, will be held 'Monday, Aug. 6th (Civie Holiday) at White Rose Camp G îounds Corner Liberty and.King Sta., Bowmanville BAND IN ATTENDANCE Various attractions-to&pes and entertain every- body such as Ring to Live Duck, Wheels of Fort- une, Bingo, Dart Games, Fish Pond, etc. GRAND DRAWJNG CONTEST 10 Valuable Prizes Special Supper Will Be Served from 5.30 to 8 p. m. -35C COME AND HAVE A GOOD TIME Mi d-Summei Auguat Opens With C Economy Event of tht I. Ail Ladies' Coats now in stock which includes only coats purchas- de for this season are now reduced One-Third. Corne in and get one before they ail go. LADIES' SILK LINGERIE Special values this week in Ladies' Silk Underwear: Silk Bloomers from ................$1.00 to $2.50 Silk Vest.s from .....................$1.00 to $1.25 Ail Summer Dresses at Reduced Prices Children's Dresses, value $2.25 up, selling at Haîf Price LADIES' CLOTH SUITS Balance of these very attractive suits have been reduced for quick dlean up from.............................................. $3.00 to $10.00 LADIES' COATS GREATLY REDUCED You must see thèse new coats to reall appreciate the tremendous aaving we are offering you in thi departmnent. The lowv prices would create a false impression as to their style and work go corne in and see for yourself. A lot of Summer Dress Goods selling at greatly reduced prices. A loyely lot of Linen Table Cloths at exactly wholesale prices. Children's Cotton Vests selling off at haîf price. A. great bargain in -Ladies' Silk Hose in Black and White and ail the newshades,Regular 75e for ...............................50e MENS SUITS ONE 0F A LINE SELLING OFF Regular $35.00 For $24.50 Regular $18.50 For $13.50 Regular $27.50 For $21.50 Regular $22.50 For $16.75 Regular $17.50 For $12.50 See Our Men'a Golf Trousers-Price $3.7,5 Up Couch,Jqihnston&Cryderman,I Bowmanville "I -Cobourg to Dalhousie Park via Lake Ontario. Auspices, Bay of Quinte Conference Y.P.S., Wednes- day, August Sth. Boat leaves Co-1 bourg 7.30 a. m. standard time. Fare, adults $2.30; children $1.15. Ex- ciaionists also hav2 the privilege of taking Trolly Tri p f rom Dalhousie Patk to Niagara Falls, for additional fare of 85e return. Buy tickets ai.ead and save disappointment. Tick- ets and full informnatin niw from E. H. Brown, box 8'7, Port Hope. Royal Theatre Proi.nting The Finoat la Photoplays Phone 589 Friday-Saturday, Auguet 3-4 Chanlie Murray Ia «The Head Man" The laugb-a-nîinute limited- with Charlie Murray at the tbrot- tle.. A tornado of laughter on the plains af politice. Charlie Murray breaks the non-stop laugli records again. Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p. m. Children 5e Chapter 9 of "The Trail of the Tiger" andI regulan prograni Monday-Tuesday, August 6-7 Colleen Moore In *'HappinestAÂhead" Laugb-getting, tear starting, never-to-be-forgotten romance that miglit bappen ta any one la the world. But only Colleen could give it such realism-such life-such feeling. Monday Civic Holiday Continuons From 7 O'Clock Wedmoiday-Tlsursday, Aug. 8.9 William Haines In *'Telling the Warld" Be breezed into the midit oi a fan East revolution-and laughed at their bristllng bayonets. Haines as the reporter whose quest for news and romance wili give you a twousand roarz aîîd gssps. 'Ail performar.ces stat on Daylight Saving riwe "T'he. dulbt Place in Town" LI3000. in hils decaie aI teachîng, be ebought the planît and gaod-wîl" of The Canadian Statesman at Bawman- ville froni the late W. R. Clîmie,, a-id launcbed on the turbulent sea of journalîsm as editor and propnietor, witbout any previaus knowledge of the business wbatever. Froni the 1start, by bis indus-tnious and systeni- atic business methods he about doub- led the circulation of the paper inî two >ears, and since lias been credit- ed witlî bringine The Statesman into tbe front ranks as ons .of the best edited and most prosperous weekly newspape-rs in Ontar:o. Bis editonials under the heading "~The Editor Talks" haie given the paper leadershi-n. combined with a strong r-ersonality. Bis editorial commenits may well be consîdered the outstanding and can.tinuous feat- une of The Statesman for baîf e century, as tbey bave often been quoted ip the leading papers ai the cauntry and brought forth lavorable comments on many occasioils. In bis earlier years oi editorial work, particu]arly on tapies pertain- ing ta party politics, or where a moral issue was involved, lie wielded a trenchant and vitriolie pen. But with discretion and the ripening of years andI experience he became more tolerent andI considerate in his viewsas expressed tbrougb the papen. The trend of tbaugbt in bis writings of recent years now centre around urging people ta live better, bappier andI more useful lives. Be bas always been more or lessaoai an idealist, aliways aimllng by bis' eff orts as well as those associated witb bim, to make The Statesman a betten papen and at aIl times an in- fluence for good. la this connection we firmly believe that the higb moral influence be bas exerted througb the paper bas had a marked effeet on the enviable reputation for character and wortb witb wbicli the people ai this community have been credited. This influence for good on the generations of 50 years just passed ïs also sbared with the ministera, teachers, andI godly mothers who have served their day and generation s0 well, and perbaps were flot fully ap- preciated in their tume. Wben Mn. James toak aven 'Tle Statesman 50 years ajgo its colunins contained very little local news or happenings of tbis district, Be very soon developed the local news idea la town as well as establisbed country correspondents in every village and hamlet witibin the trading ares ai Bowmanville. Thi.s news gatliering service lias gone a long way ta poîpu- larize The Statesman wbich in familiarly known as "Thle Great Fani- ily Journ4l ai Durbam County". Tbe Statesman lias adbered strielly ta the news poîicy cf pub- ý lishint "ail the local« news fit te prlnt' . It bas avoided sensations and eîtremes In girl ng the news of the colnmunity. Playing up hap- penings ta the limit or recordlng "big newe" usually has a tiage cf un- pleasantaess about it whloh la pan- ticularly distasteful ta an editor of a weekly newspaper who hua aih prsonal contact 'sithl bio rgderu i I Jà. MINISTERS AND CHURCHES SEIN CNDAFIS _________ Firat Instalment of the Editor'a Tnrp t h aii os.I ,l. io o St. Joseph'a Roman Catholic otePcfeCat Church, Sunday, July 29th-Massil What a wonderjul trip-more than!M A a e eertsH a. mn. Sunday School 2.30 p. m. Ser-1 6000 miles through Ontario and M.A Ja e lbrtsH mon and beniediction 7 p. m. Rev. Western Canada right to) the Paciflci of The Canadi P. P. Butler. Coast. Think of the Places visited,1 St.Job'sAngica Curc, Rv.old acquaintances renewed, new A vn fuuulitrs hc St.Joh'sAngica Curc, Rv.friendships made, the ruggod d 1t n w etinetablinsesa uniqe re hcr R. J. Shires, Pyector. Ninth Sunday majestic mounitainous scenery our l hin al ouraîism ais ere c ri after Trinity, August 5, 1928. 11.00 eyes feasted on, the Pullman car dis- i oa oraimi h eerto a. m.-Holy Communion and sermon. cussions and conversations, the rich this week by Mr. M. A. James of his1 12.30 p. m.-Sunday School. 7.00 fertile prairies with growing and 50 years' continuous service as Editor1 p. m.-Evening prayer. ripening grain through which we of The Canadian Statesman.' Mr.1 passed, the press convention and the James, Sr., makes bis own comments St. Andrew's Preshyterian Church, hundreds of other incidents, events on this Golden Jubilee in "The Editor coiner Tempeý-bnce a-il Church Sts., l and observations whîch made our trip Talks" on page two. But we thînk Rev. R. M. McDerment, M.A., minis-Ila memorable and enjoyabie occasion. 1it only fitting, and a real sprivilege, ter. Morning worship lila.. Ev- Itoudkemewingfm that the present publishers-hîs two1 enig orln. 730p.m.Sunday tilt next year ta tell it ail. So that y oungest sons-should inake ra4er- School 10 a. m. Mr. H. M. Gilchrist, in order not to weary nîy reader:- tool net hsanvrayocaon. Oshwawil prac atbot sevics.much I wiIl try to avoid unnecessary Summing up to the present Mr. Trinity-St. Paul's Union services details and statistics 5id confine my~Jms ihyyaso atl cii on Sunday conducted by Rev. J. U. remarks to the high lights of out ttip.I ties they are: 20 years on the fam; Robins. Music by Trinity choir. ! will also pass it ont to our readersI 10 years a public school teacher; and Miss Helen Morris, organisti, in in small doses each week as the 50 years an editor. charge. il a. m.-In Trinity spirit moves me, for you must re-_______- Church; 7.30 p. n.-St. Paul'sI member I didn't take notes along thej Church. Sunday Schools at 10 a. mi. way. Why should I? The editor1 Fifty Years Ago in their respective school-rooms. was on bisé.olidays, travelling across ________________ the continent and temporarily living A new churcb at Ivanhoe was dedi- the life of the idle ricli. tated on Sunday by Rev. T. Albert As I was biddîng farewell on June Moore in the presence of a very large 28tb ta niy brother Nornman-m 4 f r congregation. Others taking part business partner-he eraid, "Havea in the service were Rev. J. U. Robins, good tîme, George, and forget about Bowmanville, Rev. L. S. Wight,i business." I did-except for th-e Belleville, and Rev. J .N. Lovela ce,I couple of times my finances got ]ow the pastor.I and I bad to issue check3 on the flrn' ta tide me over tilt I reached home. Rotary Street Falr-August 15th Unlike many other young men way' back a score or more years ago 1 had _______never felt the urge ta "go West, young mani" as Honace Greenley had aptly phrased it many years before in the pioneer days, as 1 aways felt quite content to let fate andI the fut- ure carve my fortune in good oldI Ontario. But whea it was announced early' in February that the Canadian Week-I ly Newspapers Association <of -whicb Thç Statesman hag beer a continueus member of that body and the parent1 association, the Canadian Press As- S a lesc'caton, for 60 years), would hold r S a le 1928 cnvei:on dinlEddmonton, M. A. James ltwsjust three years ago we at- ewsbr nte.aih-) rd tex cled a similar convent,n in Win-rH wasebonsir e parihn d- o N nipeg. Wbat a grain 1 time we had'1 worty eosie nln, o tben! IJanuary 14, 1849. When three years ~re tes (Cntiue onîas pae) of age with bis parents he came ta .3r ate t (ontnue on lat pge) Canada, the voyage froni Plynmouth ta Port L'arlington, occupyinq, 9 e Y ear. THJE BOAT TRIP 0F THE SEASON weeks and 2 3 s _______On August 1, 1878, havîngsaed ,+1 (-aif a Century1-ET HRC EDN Hall-Devitt is Golden Jubilee As Editor A wedding of more than usual in- Ian tatemanterest find atractiveness in the social a large number of guests and a gay "When you read it in The States- throng of spectators, was solemnized man it is correct" is another m<otto in Trinity United Cburch on Satur- that Mr. James has ever kept before day afterneon, July 28th., when Anne his staff of news gatherers.' Thus Beatrice, danghter of Dr. and lIrs. the confidence of reader and adver- IJ. C. Devitt, became the bride of tiser has been maintained by adher- Dr. William James Hall, son of Mr. ing to this policy. and lirs. T. A. Hall of Brandon. Regarding circulation The Statesman Manitoba- Palms, feras, and many bas neyer used high pressure metbods summer flowers made an artistic set- such @ts professionai canvassers, premiums ting for the ceremnony at which Chan- ortcontests.ta inflate its cfirculation. Its list of readers increased steady solely on cellor R. P. Bgwles, uncle of the its menit as a dependable and neliable bride, officiated, assisted by Rey. J. local ncwspaper. U. Robins, pastor of the ehurch. In the hlai century Mr. James lias been Thbrd wowagieinm- editor of The Statesman he bas establish-.Thbrd owagieinm - ed another record by purcliasing seven riage by her fathier, wore a Victorian local competetive newspapers each in period gown of ivory moire, made turn being amalgamated with The States- simp1 with long tight sleeves. Her man. Three other Bowmanville papersjsmp ceased ipublication wizhout being absorli- veil of bridaI net was held in place ed.i with bandeau of lace and seed pearis. She carried a shower bouquet of. To-day cream butterfly roses apd lily-of.the- valley. iThe matron of honor, lirs. Goldwin H. Anderson, Detroit, wore a dis- tinctive gown of green taffeta, with fitted bodice and bouffant skirt edged iwith net, short in front and droop- ing to the ground in the back. A soft bow of green velvet was at the Iwaistline with long streamers of the velvet ,falling to the hem of the skint. She wore a mohair bat with velvet 1 of the samne shade. iThe bridesmaids, Miss Nora Clarke and Miss Marjorie McLean were simlarly frocked Miss Clarke in mauve taffeta ant Miss McLean wear- ing yellow. The three attendants '4k.carried armn bouquets of yellow chry- santhemunis, mauve heliotrope ind maidenhair fern. The best man was Dr. Kenneth Hall of Hornell, N. Y., cousin of the groom, and the ushers were Dr. Han- old Armstrong of Port Credit, Dr. Warren Snyder of Mimico, and Mn. j Jim Devitt, brother of the bride. Miss Gwendolyn Williams, A.T.t. M. A. James M., played the wedding music, and during the signing of the registen, Miss Ruth Waltens, Forest, sang veny 'Mr. James lias always been an Inde- beautifully Cadman's "At Dawningl'. fatigable, wrker and lias given freely PFollowing the ceremony a recption of bis time and talents ta cOmmunity was held at the home af the bride's service hai ing bcld many public positions including 'Mayor of Bowmanvillc for two parents. lins. Devitt, mather of terme. 'the bride, w.one a wmant gown cf rose He lias aise been an extensive travellen, beige geongette and lace with large for recreation and education, In Can1ada l mohair hat ta match and carried an and United States. besides cnosslngthi Atlantic thinteen times where lie vislted old-fashioned bouquet of roses and thé- British laies and Europe. 1 5we-tpeas. Mr.. Diamond, alUit cf Besides being local correspondent for the groom, neceived in a gown of Toronto dallies until recent years lielias black georgette and black bat with written extenslvely for othen Canadian b5 im sx ane av and American journals, agnîctiltural and bi 1n-o-paraie h are av educational topiez being lis favourites. sweet pes and lily-of-the-valley. It lias frequently been said of hlm that A buffet luncheon was served i lie never knew fallune in any enterprise the marquee on the la'wn, aften which ta whlcb lie gave bis personal attention. fIn n revicwing tbe jaurnalîstîc actîvities Dr. and lins. Hall left on a motor of Mr. James on bis Golden Jubilee, trip through the Àdirondacks to New wbicb few editors bave been spared ta York ad Atlantic City. The bride's enjoy, we make no apologies for the travelling costume was a smart en- personal commente. A rose ta the living o odrbn. Sewr la sweeter than a wreatb for tbe dead sembleofpwe l., h ora Tbese remarlis bave net been made wtltsall felt hat ta matel and a beige any baasting intent, but as a reasai- fox fur, the gift of the groom. tien and appreciation of services faitb- fully and consclentiously rendered. 1 On thain return Dr. and Mn.. Hall We nejalce witli the Edltor-in-Chief on will reside at 149 Stanley Avenue, tbis annlversary occasion, and we feel Mimtico. rwe are aise voiclng tdte sentiments of 1 n h get rm u !tw bunned o!bisfntndsandwekiy read- were: Dr. and lirs. G.ý.~ L. Meciib. ens of «*The Editor Talksa" In publicly1 bon, Mn. and Mrs.,Byron S. Vanstone, etepding ta hlm congratulations andi rW n ia.HnyBbna n n n good wlses. I-I Nortliover, Mn. and lins. J1. Hyde, lins. As bis successon 1 ofer a tnîbute o N. Hag,.Mr. Donald Haag, Miss R. sincere regard fer tbe wantby example indMonM. and Mns. C. C. BuUlock, Mn. bigli standard in Journalism wblcb lie bas land lins. Frank Shannon, Miss M. WvaIt- zealausly guarded for The Statemînai4, ers, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Bulien, Mise Nons and wh icli wil l e my constant endeavon Clanke, Mr .and* Mns. R.Wllbur, miss ta maintain. Editb Barber. Mise Pearl Slater, Chancel. My brother and business pantner, Nor- lor R. P. Bowles. lMr. imnd '--ra. J. Pat. man, joins witb me in tlieee kindly terson, Mn. and Mr&. 4. Martin, Mn. M. felicitations ta aur venenable father wliom Hall, Mn. and lins, O. Stanley. Mn. Geo. we hope willi le spared ta write "The Mathers, Toronto; lin. and lins Carl Editor Talks" for years to came. Hele, Lambton; Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Ga. MW. James. Antderson, Detroit; Dr. -ind Mrs. H. G. Armstnong, Port Credit; Mn. and lins A. E. Devitt. Bunketn; Mr. and Mrs. AN EDITOR FOR FIFTY YEARS 1 s. W. Sieson, Mn. and Mrs. H. Hannab, Betbany; miss Helen Lyons, Dr. C. 'Statesman' readers, now a legion, of 1I Ljyos.l an Mns .MisseAnn iss ten tbousand bomés and names, iMnaylcen ids.Ms ni In sincere congratulation join ta banor iBrown .Mr and Mrs. R. Brown, Belle- M. A. James.i ville; Dr. Ken Hall.,itorneli, N. Y.; Mise He ui ben kndadvso e as ae-Sarahi Hele, Misa Mary Horton, Dr. and eba lhien a kind dylsr s shar s. Warren Snyden, Misqi Kathenine IEditing thlir favorite paper for a solld' Dodds, Miss Mary Dodds .Mise Skelton, j fiiy 'eears. ise;la Janet Skeltan Mn. Harold Skelton, mimica: Miss Helen lt-vine, Mise Mar- IHali a century o! service fan tbe welfane garet Dlamand. Mn. and lIns. W. Hall, of the wold- Miss Ethel Hall Miss Esthber Hall, Mn. Near a lifetiqie, toiling dally, keepingi and airs. John Hall, Camplielîford. bonors flng unfuled- Such a record anc admires; bene li friendsbip that endeans; di. for fifty years. e o1 Honr, hen ta00ewbobasbee , MOUNTJOY PICIC Some ma * eek for t-ank and title: nome ma ia> I alane for fame; T1 onjyca hl hi it Those deserv,. the higlicat hnrwo TeMuto lnhl hi i have bigliest mot-a. atm. 1innwi annual reunion at Elliott Memorial 0 bow mucb that ls ennobling; 0, wbat Park, Bampton, on Saturday aften- power tbat lifts and cheers, noon, July 8th. During the a.ftennoon Springs tram beart's sincere devotIon- cr enn red rmTrno edlln fr ify eas!Bowmnanville, Taunton, Kedron, May 11f es evening bring a sunset noseate Blackstock, Nestleton, Uxbr.idge, as witb rainbaw hues; May the meed a! lave and labar lie tle Haydon and Enniskillen began tic ar- prize that lie wauld choose: rive and soon a merry company of Let no linge of disappointment-nougbt neariy ninety were enjoying a social.- of sadness or of teans ie hla l gmwsinpo Ilir the jay of hlm naw lianred-editor tm. Wieabi aewa apo for fifty yeans. gress, the races of different kindo R. L.*W.! Wene Jgaged in by the youngen Mantreal, July 31, 1928. membera, the lucky ones carrying off the prizes. The supper tables were 1-tful adwiaIl goo1 thi-A 'i i.,. 4..., j' Phone 104 Limitea