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an g 'Vol. LXXI M. A. JAMES & SONS, Publishers. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The annual meeting of the Baw-: nianville Horticultural Society will be held in the Council Rooni in the Municipal Building,. Bow manvilie, at 8 p. m. on the l4th day of Jan- uary, 1926. Election of officers f or ensuing year. Edith V. Scobeil, J. H. H. Jury, Secretary. President. ST. PAUL'S CHRISTMAS TREE St. Paul's Sunday Schoal enter- tainuient and C1ufistûas 'Tree 'on Tuesday, December 22nd,, was a joy- ous affair. The ,audience which filled the Lecture Rout enSayed the interesting and varied program preselted by members of the sehoal,, in the uLsual effient manner. Sinee eaceh nuunber seems worthy of speciali comment we canniot give the pro- i grani in detail but t issaf e to sa.y that the "B. B. B. Minstrels" ived up ta advance notices, delighting the audience and enjaying- it thenmselves. Some of the numbers were véry anmusing and thers quite pretty, and ail of thema tuneful and gay. Greati pains had been taken by tfie officersi and teachers and the conibined re- sit of thieir efforts, wîs a tastefully decorated roam and an, enjoyable prograin. A well laden Chrstmas tree front which at the very end Sauta Claus himself in his delightfui manuner dis- tributed Christmas gifts ta the mem- bers of the School. Mrs. Best re- ceived lavely bouquets of flowers and a beautiful gift-from the Sunday Sehoal and the Chir in recognition of her serviese. Mr. A. R. Scott, B. A., presided in his capable and pleasiag mariner. A "ET 14,.) 'Ul------------------A-A-,------------- Pf1WMAN'VIE. ONT., THURSDAY,. P!CEMJi1Rd is.t., 19~25> OUR HIGH APPRECIATION, WEDDING CELEBRATION ___ We appreciate the merchants who About fifty frien'ds and neigh'bors advertise because they believe in' it of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lyle, Scugog and in their business. We appreciate Street, gave themn a pleasant sur- our country corresponderits Who prise on Monday evening, Decemn- send in their wefl-written' items, ber~ ~ ~ At 28 tbigte2s niversarY every week; the faine of their. of their marriage. Aer the comn- friendly neighborhoods Éoes ab.road i pany was calied to order, Mis. W. W. in the land through their efforts.1 Willis, Toronto, on behaif of those We appreciate those wh?. send in'at present read an address and Mr. ýwritten account of a party or wed- Wmn. McReynoids and Misses Neida ding for by this method -we get. the and Myrtie Lyie pre.sented them with details of the functionD and the names two chairs,. Mr. Lyle acknowiedg-. of guests correctiy reported. We ed the address and gifts in a very appreciate those -who ,eall uP The suitabie replyi ftesr wich the even- Stàtesman and inform us whenever ing was pieasantiy spent in mnusic an intere.sting event occurs. Ail these euchre and dancing. Refreshrnents, make for a newsy paper ond co-ap- in abundance were served, before eration of this kind is reflected dispersing all joined heartily in sing-1 through, the newspaper to ither ing "For they, are joliy good Fel-i parts of the worki. lows" The address w.as as foliows: ,1 fRLYTDDT R S RFFICiERS Mr.. and' Mrs. Fred LyUle-Dear' Friends:-We are gathered hiere at iyour 'hoMe this evening to celebrate with yon the occasion of your twýe.n- ty-flrst anniversary. We trust that yau wiii long be spared ta erjoy the presence of each other's- contpanyi and of those who are Éathered wthi you tonight. We tltought it only fittIng ut an! occasion of this-kind ta express ta yen in sanie tangiible wày -the feel- ing of *arm, heartedness we had ta- ward yau. Qn behali of those gathered here and otherq we ask you ta pleaee aecept theýse tokens 'a-f good-will and friendship and rnay you enjoy thern ta the fuil We al join in wishiag you many happy returus of the day and many, many yere of hapipiness.,~ Sigaed-Mrs. W. W. Wilis,~ Mr. Wm. MeReyaolds, Nelda Lyle, MyTrtie At Dý-cenuber meeting aof Bow- mianville L. O. L. No. 2384, a fa ternal visit was paid by P. M. Bro. Chas. H. Fletcher, P. M., Bro. Sami- uel Thomas. Worthy, Master, Bro. W. Brown, Bro, C rown and Bro J. Roach1-flve t e membersiý of Ioni.c Lodge No. 1693, Toronta, who instailed 'these ofl4eers of Bwxnan- ville Lodge for 1926: Past Master-F. H .Bounsall W .M.-A. Conell IDep._ M..-Thos. B. Sellers IChaplain-W. H-. Yeo Rec. See'y.-H. Henning Fin. Sec'y.-iLJ. Swindell Treasurer-E. Jones Director af Ceremonies-E. Osborne lst .Lectrer-A., Fletcher 2nd Lecturer-Thomma Hayes Conmittee-Ira Purdy, Milton J. Elliott, F. H. Bounsail, H. Dadsani and Oliver Robets. Tyler Inside-S. Henain.g Otside-J. Page ol Auditors--M. Ji.Elliott, A. Connell. CELEBRÂTE GOLDEN WEDDING 1 TOWN NOMINATIONS W;i-1 Wl-un,% Ts lncornorated Thet Bowmanville News Couch, John ston & ýCryderman Wish Ail Their Friends and Customers Everywhere A Very Happy and Pros perous New Year. Cou ch, Jçihnston &Crydermanq r 'i ELECTION CARDS THE OFFICE 0F MAYOR TPo The Electors of Bowmanvile- Ladies and Gentle:men: I arn a candidate for the office of Mayor for 1926, and I hereby solicit yoUir vote and influence in may be- hall. As the time is short' between now and electioa day, 1 sliall not be able ta caîl on you ail personally and theref are, respectfully request you-ta aceept this intimation as a personai request for your support on Monday ,next. As a businiess man and large em- ployer of labor, 1 have always placed the best interests of the Town' of Bowmanville and of the community 1generaily foremost. Itaving served s-ix years as Coun- cillor and reeve and the last t-ýwa years you have hionored me as yaur Chief M\,agistrate, uny experience has fltted mie stîli better for the office,1 and theref are, 1 shall be happy ta serve you for 1926 as Mayor of this corporation. 1 arn willing toalalow my past municipal record ta spenk for itseif. Wishi-ng the citizens alh the hap- piness, joy and prosperity that the New Year can bring yau, I remain, Yours, respectfuily, T. S. Holgate. COUNCILLORS To The Electors of Bowmianvile- Ladies and Gentlemieni: I{aving served as Councillor l'or tthe past two years and being request- eËd ta again act ln the samie capa-, city, 1 therefare, place <mA nanae be- fore the electors as a candidate pledging myseif if ýelected ta do my besI .in the interest of the Torwn of -Bowmanville. Soliciting your vote and influencde, I remain,' Yours respactfully, Win. H'. Carruthers. ITo The Electors of Bonanville-- Ladies and Gentlemen: I have again been xnomrinated for the pos-ition of CounçWillor and wiil appreciate your support and influ- ence if you feel inelined that way. If eiected 1 will give fair service as mnan ta iman. Win. C. Caverly. To 'The Electors of Bowmranville- Ladies and Gentlemen: For the f ourth time my naine has iheen .placed before you as a candid- ate for the oefce of Coun-cillor. I have worked in the best interests of- the town and if elected again will continue ta do my best ta perforrn -the duties of that office.' Wishing y-ou the Compliments of the Season. Your. zrespeétf ully, JoS O'Neill. To The Electors of Bawmanvile- Ladies and Gentlemen: I have ýaccepted my nomination for the office of Councillor and, if yousee fit ta eiect me, 1 will do ai in mypower ta further the best in- terests of the Town. Yours faithfuliy, W. Abrthur, Edger. To The Electors of Bowrnany ile- Ladies a.nd Gentlemen:, Ia compliance witji the request of a number of my f ellow ratepayers I ,offer myseif for the position of Councillor, and ýhereby solicit your vote and influence. û 1If elected I will serve the interests 1of the town ta the best -of my ability. 1Wishing youl the Compliments of the Season. Yours rçspectfuliy, A., J.,Wadhanus. To The Electors of Bow.manvill- Ladies and Gentlemen: 1I'have been nominated for the office of Councillar and if elected will give 'the town the best of my services and ability. Soliciting youy vote and' influence, 1. 1remain, Yours truiy, Robert Holmes. ............................. a Y ear in acivance De a uopy INo. ý 0,5 Election for Mayor and Councullor Citizenis were out in large numbers Monday evenîng at nomination meeting in the Council Room. Alter the nominations closed John Lyle, J. P., Town Clerk, was appointed chairman and called on those nom-. iated to address the meeting. Mem- ber.s of last year's council gave ac- count of their stewardship. Then se-veral new aspirants ýto <municipal hbonors wvere also, givený an attentive hearing. Ex-Reeve C. E. Rehder was nom-. inated for Mayor but did not qualify. This ieft the field to Mayor r. S. Holg-ate an-d J. W. Hynds who have bath qualified. Reeve M. J. Elliott and Deputy Reeve W. H. Thickson were baôth re- eiected by accliiiation. 'There were elev'cýn nominiation,,s ta fill the officesý of six councillors. Ail have qualified -with the exception of W. J. Chailis and Geo. W. James Who has been a memiber of council for several years, but declined ta sta1nd this year. Thus three experienced councillors and mienibers of last year's counicil wili seek reelection-W. C. Caverly, W. 1-1. Carruthers and J6s. O'ýNeil- besides six new onies. With 50 many new and inexper- ienced mnen in the field it isz desirable and really urgent that former zaem- bers of council be reelected. We leave it with the electorz as to who the other three councillors âlould be. The nominations are: For Mayor Nominated ýby Seconded Haolgate, T. S. A. Tait À. M. Hlardly Rehdcer, C. Er. A. m. Hardy D. R, M.orrison H-yndýs, J. . A. -m. Hardly D R, Morrison For Reeve Elliott, M J. A. M. HIardy D. R. Marrison For Deputy Reeve Thiekson, W. H. A. Tait P. R. Morrlsoni For Councillors Carruthers, W. H. A.M. Hardly Morrïron Caverly, W C. . Tait DY. R. Morrison O*'ill, Jos. A, Tai1t 1). R. Morrison James, Geo. W. A. Tait D. R. Morrisoni Edger, W A. A. Tait D. R. lUorrlson Minlore, M H. A. Tait D. 1R. Morrison H-olme, ita Rbt. A. M. Hardy O. Morrison Challis, W. J. A. M. Hardry, D. Morrison Bouinsail, F. H. W J. Bragg W. J. Bradd Wedhams, A J. A. M Hlardy A. Tait Pritchard, G.J. W. Hynds W. J. Blragg For Schoot Trustes siemon . w. W. -'N. Ruse N. Plummnier morris, F. F. N. Plummiiier C. N.>us Dininiwell, R. E. R. Amnes Hl. Lathrop DARLINGTON Reeve--Thos. Baker. Deputy Reeve-3. A. Wight. Counillors-Geo. F. Aujanis, Sulas Williams, J. H1. Mutton. (ail reelect- ed). NEWCASTLE Reeve-Dr .Jf. A. Butler, H. S. Britton. Councilors-J. H. Jose, W. Frank Riekard, J. H. Çiibson, Frank Gib- son, J. E. W. Philp. (four ta be elected. CLARKE Reeve-M. J. Holman, Thos. Pat- terson. Dep.-Reeve-1. T. Chapman, Ar- thur McKay. Counilors--(acc) Albert Mort- on, L. T. Dent, Geo. Luxton. HOLIDAY VISITORS Miss Agnes Vanstone with friende,ý in leontreal, Que. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Holmes with friends in Oshawa., MAi and Mrs. F. C. Palmner andi babe with relatives in Gaît. 'Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Percry, Toron.. 'to, with the Misses Percy. Mr. Wm. Metcalf, Toronto, at 'his father's, Mr. J. L. MUetcalf. Mr., and Mn. Gardon Mitchell, Toronto, witb -relatives here, Mrs. M. Aspinail, Public Health' Nurse , at her home in Biurlingtoxi. Mr. Ray Grant, Toronto, with his parents, Mr. and Mrsq. Jamw.esz Grant. Mr, W .C. Cator, Oshawa, with1 hi% parents, Mr.' ard Mrs. Fuller Cator. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Sisson, Beth- any, wjIth their son, Dr. E. W. Sisson Mrs. Morgritson and son Wilfred, Hamilton, with. her mother, Mrs. Win Wakelin. Mr. and Mrs. Harley P,-ey and [Shirley, Toronto, with Mr. and 'Mrs. N4r. and P4ra.ý John Siemon, Enisikillea GOLDEN WEDDING gold". When you are not pressent,, we1 Mr. a.nd Mrs. Jo>hn Sleinan, shahl speak ta oue amothez of your1 Enniskillen. aumerous persanai virtues and graces, f or, let us tell you, yau have SLEMON-.MARK-At the residence, wan golden opinions from ail sortus of the brîde's mather, on tiecember 23. of people. 1875, by Rev. William Jolliff e, Johin1 As we revieew the last haîf cea- Sieman and Pamelia Mark, daugbter ai i tury, we see th- at the pathway ef " Mrsè. Broad and the late Henry 'Mark af yaur lives has had its steep clapes Haydon, Darlington township. ta eiimb, with its joy of success at A very happy event was pleasan't- reaching the hili.-crown. There ly celebrafed on Wednesdlay, Decemn- have been, too, strthe fesier ber 23, 19'15, when Mr. and Mrs. travelling whvleui ife seemed fair and John Slemion of Enniskillem, complet- smoath, and bright with promise; ed fifty years of married life. The, but -we know there misa have been gathering was held at the large amd J dark and gIaomy valîcys, where the- beautifui residence of their son, Dr., footing seerned uncertain, and« and Mrs. C. W. Siemon, Ghurch St.,! where the ciouds above, were al Bowmanville, and the roorns thruout but impenetrable, se as almost ta the hanse were gaily deearated in1 shut ont the light and if e of yaur honor of the event. i hr earts. Yet amid ail life's Trhe receptuon roont was gày withi joys and sarrows, there have reniain-i Christmas decoratians and the din-J ed faithý in God, and hope for the ing roani and table were prettily1 future; and f fifty ears the-re hats doue ia yellow, and white indicatcivei bnrned in you and your of the auspiciaus event beiag cele-ý hearts the que1le îs- ftaine of 'bràted. changeless love. During the afternoon mnany aid! As a slight token of aur esteeni friends and neighibors frorn Ennjsl-, and warm regard, we ask you toa c- len and vicinity called ta offer con-i, cePt this littie purse of gold, with gratulations ta the worthy couple'1 the wish that there nay yet rernain who have spent ahl their lives in for you ma.ny years of quiet seren.ty, SH&,ýdon and Enniskiilen where. theyi ful af the golden glaw of sunset, are very highly esteenu.ed, hmvinjg iand that, when yau entbark on your always been most emergetie and use- iat janrney, you unay mneet your fulinl church, Sunday Sehool, choir, Pilot face ta face whem you have and other societies as wel a good, crossed the bar". neighbors, aiways ready ta ilend ai Miss Greta SIemnon and Miss Mar- helpimg hand ta those requiring as-, ion Sleman an behaîf of the'relatives sistance or sympathy. presented their grmdparents with ai The family party wms held in thej purse of gold and a beautiful bou- evening when about sixty mem-bersý quet of yeilow chrysanthemnum.s of the clan, unelding their owný Mr. Siemon an behaîf of ,hirnself ehildrem, graadchildren, brothers,1 and Mrs. Siemon repiied thmnking sisters and other nea.r relativesý en- il for the kiad words mnd the joyed a sumptuans wedding dinner.ý beautiful gift and mIsa recalled sorne After dinner ail assembied in the1 incidents, of the pasýt and expressed reception romarn md Rev. J. U. Ra-b-1 gratefulneas ta the Heavemly Father las, Pastor of Trinity Church, cal]-ý for Ris pratectiag hand throughout ed the eantpany ta order and in a the years. very happy speech eogratlated the Mr. Herbert Slemon sang "Put bride mnd groom on reachiag this on your aIld Grey Bonnett", Mr. T. important milestone la their rnarried W. Stmnléy accompmnying hixu on thel life and called on Dr. E. T. Slemon, piano, amd the whale canupany jain- B. A., Ottawa, ta read this address: uag in the chorus-. Dear Sir and Madam:-We wish Mr. Harry Jewell, Toronto, the ta affer a few, words ia explamation, groamsman of 50 years;ago, inaa of this large coentpany of relatives;! humorous after dinner speech effer- mmd friends here gthered te do you' ed bis congratulations and best widsh- hanour. Ili the flrst place, yon' es. yonrselves are primarily respensible.1 Mr. Thamae Siemon, Dr. E. T. This will at once appear wfhen you Siemon, Mr. William Trewin aad Mr. recall the fact that on the 23rd of!I W. H. Broad made rerniniscent DeSember, 1875, yau jointly etered' sPeeches recaliing many things of intoa a cotract ta love and honlourl iteresýt in the lives of their brother one anether and to nuutualîy saure and sister an-d paying well deserved the respcusibiities of wedded 1itf e.ý tributes to their consistent mmd help-, The intredimte rospansibility f or' fui lives. this gathering lies with ns, who have Mr. W. J. Bragg, M. P. P., misa watched your fmithful and jýoyans, added a few kindly, wards ia appre-_ fulfilment of thisý cotract for 50 ciation on behaif of their maay years. t frîends, a mumnber of whom had cmli- Sm ce tat happy hymieneal event O d durimg the evening to express mueh water lias passed under Hay-' their good wvihes. Mr. Heeb.. Siernon don bridge, but continuns as its, favored with muother solo afterý flow mnd musical as its rippling mave-1 which -11 joined hands and heartily ment bhas -been the camstmncy mnd sang "Auld Lang Syne"._ harmony of yaur married life. 1 Telegrauns, letters mmd messages in your home yon have proved the were received from Mr. Sarnzuel truth of Burns' limes: 'Sl'iem.on, (brother), of Winnipeg, "To make a happy fireside chinie iMam., Mr. Paul E. Siemon, barris-1 For weans and wufe, 1ter, Wshngton,, D. C,, M r. John That's the true pathos amd sublime Broad, Detroit, Mr. amd Mrs. C. A. 0f hurnan life"l. Bziggs, Toronto,,Mr. Delbert Lgng, In yaur church, you have aîways Wooster, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. C. taken a large shýare la its activities. Brough, Winnipeg, Mr. and Mrs. Ia yaur cammiiunity, yon have everý McGowam, Fiorida,,Rev. Gea. T. Me- been identifled with what is -aplift- Kenzue, Yarker, Rev. H. Wilkinson, ing and best. Sacimlly, you have 'onltypo-oi, Miss Crookshanks, Peter- proved true frieads and good neigh-i bora, and mamny others.' bars. Your hospitable door has.'Mr. mnd Mrs. Siemaon were very eer been ciosed, and your infect- hapTpy in havimg mil members of ious cheerfulmeý,sa and aptirnism have their fmmriiy with their wivesý, hus- brought suashine and joy into the, bandeamnd childrem present. The hearts of many others. By yo'ur1 ehldren are Dr. Cyrus W. Siemaon, livès of imdutry and bard work, you Bawnaviile; Mr. Thea. M. Slernon, have provided for yonrselif a modestl Enniskiliem; Mr. Herbert Slernan, competency, amd have taught the les- T oronito; Mrs. Hngh Annis, Enais- son of thirif t, mmid ecuagd k ilen., The brathers and sisters- spirit af independence; mmd what ijsî -1laW Present weý-re Mr. mmd Mrs. mach better than ail, have lerned Wnt. Trewin, Bowmanviile; Mr. and tha t- Ms.Thomas ýSeiemon, Enniskillen; Better tItan grandeur, better than Dr. E. T. Siemon, City Inepeetar of goid, Sehoolsz, Ottawa; Mrs. R. T. Siemon, Than rank,or tities a hundred fold, Haydon. Mr. Samuel Siemon of Is a hemlthful body, a mmnd at emse,ý Winnipeg was unable ta be present. And simple pleasures that alwaysI Among the riatives present from please. a dsac were: Dr, E. T. Slemnou'i, A keart that cmii feel for a neigh-1 Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert bor's wae ,Siemon mmad Miss Greta, Mr. mnd Mrs A share in bis jay with a friendiy W. H. Broad, Mr. and Mrs. Hlarry gl.aw, ,1 Jewell, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wright,. And sympathies large enough ta en-i Mrs. W. A. Bain, Torento; Dr. andý foid1 Mrs. Garnet Trewin aad Bill, Osh- AIl men as brothers, is botter thani awm.