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McCLELLAN & CO., LIMITED King St. E Bowmaanville. M MEi.I 1a BOWMANvILLE, JUNE l6th., 1921.1 A SOLDIER'S BURIAL Pte. Richarýd Davies, BowmanviIle. Afteî a lingering illness of -several months the resuit of being gassed while on active service ini France,, Pt'e. Richard Davies passed away at his late residence, Elgin-st, North, on ]Iriday, June 4th in ýhis 8th year. Deceased was one of theý "or- iginals" who went overseas with the 2l1st Bnattalion, lst Contingent iýn 1915. H1e spent 10 months on active service until hie was gassed at St, Elol in the Ypres attack of '1916 and was in hospital in Englànd for some time before being returned to Can- ada. Upon partially regUining his health hie took a vocational course and when taken sick was employed with the Ross, Can Co. Previous to eiý1isting "Dickie", as hie was familiar- ly known, worked at the Goodyear factory. Fo r several seasons he play- ed on the foîward line of the local football team and was very popular with lits mates. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. D. W. Beet, B. A., Minister of St. Paul's Preshyterian Church, on Wednesday afternoon. A firing party in charge of Major G. C. Bonnycastle accompanied the remains from the house to the cemetery where last military rites were given, The bearers were six former comrades of deceased, and members of 2lst Bat- talion-Wm. Tait, Oliverý Roberts, Frank Grant, Chas. Manning, Bert Parker and Deceased la survived by his wif e and littie daughter Violet; mother, Mrs. W. Davies, town; sisters, Mis, F. Humphîies, Manvers Rd., and Mis. D. Smyth, Toronto; brother, Jas. Davies, town. Relatives fîom out of town who attended the funeral included Mr. and Mis. D. Smyth, Mis. P. Cruick- eshank, Toronto, and Mis. Jas. Fletcher, Detroit, Mich. Floral tributes weîe very beautiful being wreaths from wife and daugh- ter, -the Family, Mis. J. Fletcher,I Neighbors, G. W. V. A., Ross Can Co.; spays-M. and Mrs. S. R. Davey, Mis. Hughi Cameron, Mis. Taylor, Mrs. B. Bateman and Irene, Alexi Bagneil, Mi. and Mis. W. J. Bagnell, Mi. and Mis. T. Wright, Mis. F. Humphreys, Mr. and Mis. H. Allin, the childien, Girls' Auxilhaiy of St.i Paul's Church. PASSING 0F JOHN MAYNARD WelI Known Brooklin Resident Dies at 76. The senior editor's oldest chum is dead-Mr John Maynaîd of Brooklin,- Ont. Ia 1853 Mis Margaret May- nard, widow, and sons John and James, and Mis. John James, son Moses and daughter Mary, came to Canada, then calledl Upper Canada, fîom Devonshire, England. Mi. John James had preceeded his fam- ily in 1851. These two families did not cross the Atlantic together but both settled in Bîooklin, having land- ed at Port Daîlington. Mis. James and childien came on the sailing shipI "Rose", and on airival at Bowman- ville had spent nîne weeks and three days on the wateî. In 1857 the editor's father took the late Daniel Holliday's faim east and south of Brooklin to work on shares and "Johnnie" Maynard was'his first hired helper, then a boy of seime 12 yeaîs. his wages being one shilling per working day or $6.50 per month. Johanie, as eveîyone called him then, was a very good, faithful and con- scientious lud, and became a very great favorite of his master and mist- ress whose inteîests and wishes were his greatest concein. One thing for which hie was especially noted was his constant endeavor to be helpful toe his mistresa and kind to lier ehildien. By his fidelity to 'duty, i4dustrious habits and fondness for well groom- ed and high-conditioned horses, hie became one of the highest paid faim workmen in that section of eountry and became one of the wealthy resi- dents of that section. He and the editor have continued friends al thîough hit long life, hie being pos- sibly the last suîviving classmate of the editor's ia Dryden's School where both attended for four winters. As the editor looked on his peaceful face as hie lay in his casket Sunday week, hie felt that his oldest chum has pas- sed to rest. The following sketch with slight additions appeared in the Gazette-Chr-onicle, Whitby: The late Mr John Maynard pas- sed away at his Iate residence, Brook-* lin, on~ Thursday,, June 2, 1921, after a graduaI declîne of physîcal and mental powers of several months, -Aged76 years. T% -DeceAdwsel and Mis. ar n i.JmsMy nard, Mi. and Mis. Knolls, Mr. and Mis. H. Banner, Son Frank, Mis. Colby, Toronto, Mi. J. Coakwell, Highland Cîeek, Mi. and Mis. Waîd, Mi. and Mis. Stoner, Stouffville, Mis. Brown, Mis. Pierson and daughter, Port Perry, Mis. James Tweedie, Whitby, and several others. 1Interment was'in Groveside Ceme- tery. JUNE WEDDINGS Wright-Shaw Faiîview Faim, Janetviile, the home of Mi. and Mis. Alfred Wright, was the scene of a pretty nuptial event on June 8th, 1921, when their only daughter, Idella Rose, was united lu mariage to Albert James, son of Mi. James J. Shaw, Lindsay, by Rev. Mr. C. S Reddick. The ceîemony was peifoimed under a beautiful arch of floral bloom, etc., and in the presence: of some 200 guests. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white silk dresa and overskirt of georgette, trimmed with mother of peail, a white embroîdered veil and caiiied a bouquet of Ophelia roses. The 'bîidesmaid, Miss Eva Shaw, sister of the groom, woîe a pîetty dress of pink voile, with hat to match. Mr. Arthur Wright, brother of the bride, acted as groomsman. The wedding maîch was rendered by Miss Bessie Gîandy, and during the signing of the registler, Miss Etta Beggs sang, "Oh, Perfect Love". Coad-Moore The residence of Mi. and Mia. Horatio Moore, Bryson's School, Opa, was the scene of a very pretty nup- tial event on Wednesday afternoon, June 8th., when their daughter, Mar- guerite, was uaited in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. M. E. Wilson, M. A., Cambîay, toMi. Harry Coad, son of Mi. and Mis. Chas. Coad, Lin- den Valley. The ceremony took place ln the presence of 100 guests under an ever- green arch beautifully decorated with peonies and other floral blooms. T he bride,' who was given away by her father, was handsomeiy gowned in white satin with an overdress of georgette, trimmed with silver lace andpearîs and carrying a bouquet of Ophelia roses. The bridesmaîd, Miss Olive Moore, was neatly gowned lu ýa pretty dress of pink voile and cairied a bouquet of rose pink roses. The groomsman was Mi. Frank Rich, cousin of the groom., The wedding maîch was played by Mis. Marvin Rogers and duîing the signing of the register Miss Jean Alexander, an accomplished vocalist of Toronto, rendered "Until" lu a delightful manner. At the conclu- sion of the ceremony the happy couple, with asseinbled guests, par- took of a daînty supper at which a toast list was run off. At its con- clusion the young couple left on a motor trip to points in the United States and on their retuin will settie on a modern and up-to-date faim on Con. 11, Mariposa. The bride, who is a most popular and estimable young lady, was the recipient of a large number of beauti- fui nuptial gifts. The groom's gift to the bride was a i-pvalier of pearîs centred with sapphires; to the brides- [maid a lavalier of pearIs and amne- thyst; to the groomsman a gold watch fob; to the sololat a brooch with pearîis aud amethyst. The house was beautifully decorat-j ed for the occasion and the bridal couple when leaving on their motorý trip weîe showered with good wishes for a long and happy wedded if e. Relatives and fîiends of the bride in Bowmanville, Darlington, and East Whitby, unite in good wishes to the young couple for a long and happy if e together. Lowe-White Ebenezer Methodist Church, Cavan, Ontario, was the scene of a very pret- ty wedding, June 2nd., when Miss Laura May, daughter of Mi. and Mis. Ephraim White, and Mi. Donald Wes- ley Lowes, son of Mi. and Mis. John Lowes,- Cavan, were mariied. The bridai party unattended, entered the artistically decorated church to the strains of a popular wedding Imaîch played by Mis. Otto Spencer, sister of the groom. The bride being presented by her father, the ceremony was performed, under a beautifuily decoîated arch, by Rev. W. T. Wickett of Tyrone, as- sisted by Rev. Jas. E. Beckel of Bethany, in the presence of rela- tives and friends. Master Cliff ord Veale was Ring Bearer, aud his sis- ter Rowena, acted as Flower Girl. While the register wasbeing signed by Wm. White, Cavan, Miss Margaret Robertson, Peterboro, Miss Veina Bell Lee of Bethany, sang lu beauti- fui, voice "ýO Promise Me". The bride iooked charming, attiîed lu white Kongorie Silk draped with imperial crepe, bearing, on her arm a sheaf of roses and wearing a milane hat. At the close of the ceremony the bride was presented with a well Report of Higginbotham-Mc- Keough wedding appears on page 3. C. P. R. train 604 for Trenton will leave Bowmanville daily, except Squnday, at 9.16 p. m instead of 10.16 TOWN BUSINESS MAN DIES 'Mr. William Scott, Grocer. After several months of declining health Mr. William Scott, the well- known grocer, passed peacefully to ,rest on Thursday, June 9th in his 71st year. Having lived in Bowmanville since 1873 his was a f amiliar figure among our citizens and was univers- ally respected. William Scott was boen in the county of Cavan, Ireland on March lst, 1854, and for two years after coming, to Canada was engaged at f arming in the vicinity of Tyrone. In Bowmanville hie followed the groc- ery business and for rnýny years worked in McClung Bros' store, then with John Milne, John Lyle, A. Taiti and Mason Coy's. 11e-next went into business as partner in firm of Sanders & Scott, afterward Scott & Allun and finally for 8 years by himself. He was a staunch member of the Anglican Church being confirmed before leaving Ireland. Was also a life member of the Orange Order. Funeral was very largely attended, the service being conducted by Can- non Rolld. At the grave Cannon Rollo and the Bowmanville L. O. L. officials took part. Floral off erings were magnificent. Relatives were present from Man- vers, Nestleton, Buiketon, Toronto, Newtonville and other points. Left to, mourn his loss'are three daughters-Mrs. H. Humphries, Mrs. W. H. Densem, Mrs. W. L. Rowe. Mrs. Scott died elght years ago. Palîbearers were Messrs. John Mce- Murtry, ex-Mayor A. Tait, T. H. Knight, W.,H Osborne, Samuel 5aow.. den and Thomas Coulter. PROPERTY'*OR .SALE FO R SA LE-To close an estate: House, Stable and 1/ acre lot in Bowmanville on the north-west corner of Church and Division Streets oppooite the Methodist Church. For particulars appily to John Lyle, Town Hall, Bowmanvllle, Ontario. il-tf, BUTCHERS and GROCERS BOWMANVILLE McMURTRY & Co. Thursday -Friday -Saturday June 16 June 17 June 18 Bargains Our Counters and Tables will show you how great, the savings are for you -- and the descriptions below will give you some idea of their value. TJ The Shop That Lead s UNDERWEAR THAT MEANS SOLID COM- FORT IN HOT DAYS DELPARK ATHLET1C Price $2.00 The Price is Lower but th e Quality is the Same. In Our New Line of Outing Trousers WHITE DUCK, LIGHT GREY FLANNEL, ENG- LISH CREAM WORSTED Price $2.75 $5.25 $5.50 STRAW H.ATS That Rivet Attention and Give Service ALL THE NEWEST SHAPES Price $3.00 to $4.25 G.eN. THURSTOIN Bowmanville'*s Up-to-date Jlaberdashery and Fur Shop. 19c per., pair for Hose Supporters for childre4 from 4 to 12 years, in black or white, heavy elastie, good fasteners, regular price 25e a pair,-1 June Sale 19c per pr 98c for Kiddies Middy Skirts, pleat- ed', made of excellent quality twill drili Repp and Pique to fit girls from to 12-yeax's, regular price $1.50, June Sale 98c $2.48 for Colored and White Bed spreads honqeomb of medium weight size 60 x 80 ,regular price $3.50,' June Sale $2.48 25c per pair f or Women's Cotton Hose in blackÎ and coIors,,alIUsizes, values to 40c, June Sale 25c per pair $1.95 for Women's Petticoats,' made of whitýe Taffet4pe washable with pleated ruffle, a good skirt to wear with summer dresses, June Sale41.95 each 68t per sq. yd. for Floor Oilcloth of good quality, big range of pattérns to choose from, widths 18 iný. to 72 in., regular prie $1.00, 1June Sale 68c per. Sq. yd. PHONE8 PHONE 83 $1.79 for Corsets, medium -bust and Elastieý Girdle styles, excellent wear- ing and shape keeping styles, 4 good hose supporters, all sîzes, regular price to $3.00, June Sale $1.79 $23.50 for Tapestry Rugs of good quality, sizes 2½/ x 3 yards, rich col- orings of tan and rose pink, regular price $32.50, June Sale $23.50 59c per. yd. for Ribbon, Silk or Satin, 6 to 9 inches wide, full line of colors, suitable for hait' bows, sashes, fancy work, etc., regular price 85c, June Sale 59c yd- $1.95 for Ladies' Camisoles made of good quality Habutai Washable Silk, colors black, white navy blue, all sizes, $2,50 value, June Sale $1.95 $3.95 for Women's Petticoats, made of white washable satin or natural pongee sîlk, pleated -flounce, these skirts are easily worth $5.00, June Sale $3.95 Rieduced Prrices Again Reduced If by any chance you are not- one of our regular customers start-now,ý7.. You will wonder at the savings you make. READ ]BELOW Only a few of our many low- prices in groceries:; Canned Corn, 2 for...................25c Canned Peas .......... ............ Canned Pineapple ............................................. 20c IPork and Beans..........................15 Pink Salmon 19e......................... ....... 6 for $1.00 H. A. Oleomargarine ........................................... 2k Fancy Mixed Biscuits........................................ 21c Tiger Catsu p, large bottie ................................20C Castile Soap, 6 bars.............5 White Star Hand Cleaner, 13/4 lb., tins only ............ 26c WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST QUALITY 0F MEATS BUY HERE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO PHONE ORDERS C.M A WI.KR à'& ;SON