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- - :v;^-v^g'jîiÿ^~~p Eg - <7 y? ;y_. $i .00 a' year in advance ; fi .50 to United States. BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL H, 1913 Vol. LIX. No. 14 M. A. JAMES & SON, Proprietors. We have jugt opened out, direct from John Crossley & Son a big stock of Carpet Velvet in •: aise :- A Fine Stock of Lace Curtains, Scrims, and Bungalow Nets in Many Qualities. EDITORIAL NOTES. Nairn's Linoleums in all widths. Ladies' Suits and Spring:'Coats of the newest materials and latest styles. A fine stock of Ladies' and Men's Waterproof Coats. Men's Ready-to-Wear Suits from the best and most reliable makers in Canada. ~ Couch, Phone 104. Bowmanville. Citizens are very- proud of the new Alexander Hospital and are taking commendable commendable interest in it. This week we are giving all the space we can well afford afford to an account of the opening çere- moniès on 26th ult. Mayor Hillier's- address address of welcome, Mr. Alexander's address, address, and remarks^ at intervals by Mr. Jury are reproduced _ pretty fully • from their merit and suggestive character. The letter of Dr. Smith, after the opening is very satisfactory and assuring coming from the Government Inspector of Hospitals. Hospitals. If would appear that no further evidence of the need of a hospital here is required than the fact that on the first week after it was opened twelve patients were admitted and four surgical operations operations performed, and we are glad to say, successfully performed, too. One patient went-out cured and one died leaving ten now under treatment. It is a, source of very great gratification, too, that, Old Durham Boys and Girls away from the Homeland have helped to make possible this local institution. and citizens have, many, many of them, shown practical sympathy in different* wavs. Some have furnished rooms, as Mr. and Mrs. C. Reh- der have done' in memory of their son, Fred, and others have given pieces of furniture, etc. Great credit is due the Women's Auxiliary for their valuable assistance assistance to the' Board. Considerable money will be required vet to put . everything everything in right condition around the buildings buildings and grounds so that any further contributions contributions will ')e thankfully received and may be sent or handed to Mr. John Lyle, J.P., Secretary. FOLEY'S NEW $HOE STORE The home of the Parlor Shoe Store will now be found 1 in its new quarters on the north side of King-st. over on the "sunny side" as the enterprising young proprietor, Mr. Fred R. Foley, has fittingly designated designated it. He recently purchased the brick building formerly occupied, by the Lut-. Irell bakery and confectionery and has thoroughly overhauled it, converting it into one of the nicest, neatest, and - most up-to-ddate business places in town.. He has stocked it with the best goods manufactured manufactured by leading Canadian and American American shoe firms. In addition to the interior interior fittings of an up-to-date shoe house, he has put in two fine plate glass windows windows which, with the copper corners and leaded glass transoms, give them a A , very neat appearance. The leaded screens in the background of the shop windows with the mottoes in gold "We have it if it's new" and "If it is new we have it" add givatlv to the attractive attractive display of- me 11% ^women's and children's boots and" shoes now on display. The store has a very pretty . metallic ceiling, and electric fixtures afford a beautiful beautiful illumination.- The floor is of hard wood'and strips of Brussels carpet lie in front of the seats and along the floor for customers to try the fit, as Foley is very particular about giving his customers fits. The woodwork and display fixtures are finished in light oak--a credit to John Rowe, the painter. A new awning attracts attracts attention, the first of its kind in town-one of J. J. Turner & Son's latest styles. A prettv artistic label - has been designed and printed for »the shoe boxes, to give a uniform effect to the shelves. Mr. Foley informed the reporter that his shoe business has nearly doubled within the past two vears since Bowmanville began to boom in real earnest, so that extra clerks have had to be _ engaged for Saturdays and special days, for prompt and efficient service is his rule. THE NEW ALEXANDER HOSPITAL Formally opened by Sir John Gibson,Lieutenant Governor, in Presence of Many Citizens "Wednesday March 26 was a memorable day in Bowmanville, one from which citizens citizens will reckon events. Not often have gubernatorial personages visited this county, county, hence this event was historical for the reason that Sir John M. Gibson, Lieuten- pitals have been increased . greatly since he was Provincial Secretary and had oversight oversight of all in the province. All cities and most towns now have them. Hospitals Hospitals afford excellent outlet ' for people's philanthropy and Christian work. Such BOWMANVILLE'S NEW GENERAL HOSPITAL - S PRING is fast approaching and many things are required of a machine. We control the agency here for the famous White machines. • Sent out on Free Trial Our No 30 White Rotary Grand Mission Style ■ Our No. 27 White Rotary Automatic Lift % Made Only in the Kotary - Shuttle Style life He This is â three-quarter cabinet made up in the popular Mission style, richly finished in either quarter-sawed golden oak or dull Mission finish --an attractive .yet unique design--furnished with nickle platèd hand- wheel, automatic' lift, symmetrically built wooden frames to replace" the. regular iron legs, three self-locking drawers each side of table, and at the bottom two large roomy receptacles where books, music, etc., may . be stored. Fitted with ball bearings, and supplied with latest style steel attachments. A practical, every day White, totally unlike any other machine on the market in point of construction, and yet built along harmonious, beautiful lines. It has three drawers on each end table, hanging centre panel, beautiful, beautiful, swell front furniture of golden oak, quarter-sawed and finely polished, and-auto-p matic lift, which by the mere raising of cover the head of machine is brought into position ready for use. ; . T Fitted with ball bearings and supplied with a full set of the latest style steel attachments These are a few only of our many styles which are ready for inspection at our store on King St. . - - DON'T FAIL TO SEE THEM PHONE No. 9 Funeral Directors Furniture Dealers PHONE No. 9 Private Ambulance Mr. Foley carries a very large stock-- about $9000 worth--which gives his customers customers variety equal to most of the city stores. His big removal sale last month was a great success in clearing out the broken and discontinued lines, so that he starts in the new store with a clean fresh stock. In addition to several excellent brands which he has been carrying he has exclusive agency for such as Invictus Queen Quality, etc; he has put in two new lines this Spring: the Regal Shoe for Men, and the E. P. Reed (Rochester) Shoe for Women. These are shoes with a continental continental reputation and should prove an attraction attraction for the people.who care. The heavier and every-day footwear has not been overlooked and an excellent variety is carried for farmers and artisans. Large departments are devoted to the boys and girls, and a cosy corner for the little folks. In displaying the smart Spring styles we note a strong tendency towards tans and gun metals, but many still prefer the patent patent leathers., Button shoes appear to be very popular for both men and women with an inclination toward the straight lace shoe in the higher prices. Several pretty button Oxfords and dainty pump effects for ladies are showing. The toes are not quite as high or blunt as last season, and the heels are lower for which many of-us are truly thankful. In addition to footweàr, an excellent assortment of travelling goods is carried, trunks, club bags and suit cases, so that the people who are going away as well as those who stay at home may have their wants supplied. Our West Durham readers who have not called bn Foley in his new store are sure of a welcome if they do so and will see one of the nicest, newest, and nobbiest displays of-footwear that has seldom been_ excelled in this town. ; ' /.;> Chi Id re n G ry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Bears the Signature of ant-Governor, and Lady Gibson, were guests of this corporation. His Honor very graciously condescended to open the new hospital and with Lady Gibson, his A.D.C. and Dr. R. W. Bruce-Smith was met àt the G.T.R. depot by Mayor Hillier and members of the Hospital Board - and escorted to the building. On arrival at the hospital Rev. T. W. Jolliffe, and Messrs. C. Rehder, Tbos. Tod, Superintendent Bruce and a great crowd of citizens and some members of Darlington Council and other leading men greeted the distinguished visitors. Superintendent Superintendent Bruce showed Sir John Gibson thru the hospital, and Mesdames Tole and j Trebilcock escorted Lady Gibson, Other ladies of the Hospital Auxiliary were alike active in showing visitors around. After the assemblage had inspected the wards, sun, room,.operating room, the basement and other parts of the building, the company company was called to attention in the main hall by President Jury'who extended cordial cordial words of welcome to the King's representative representative and the other visitors in these words: Your Honour, Lady Gibson, Our Guests, and Fellow-citizens": We are here to-day in connection with the opening opening exercises of an institution which we trust will be a blessing not only to those in sickness but also to the lives and hearts of all our citizens for by the kindness of your Honour and Lady Gibson you are opening up in our midst an avenue through which our sympathies ancL deeds^of kindness kindness can go out to thosé in distress and not only this but you are opening "up avenues through which shall come to every citizen opportunities by which our lives will be enriched and our hearts enlarged enlarged until we shall grow into the more perfect image oi Him who in the last great day will say "In as much as ÿe have done it unto the least of these my brethren ye have done it unto me." We are greatly greatly honored today by the presence of His Honor Sir John M. Gibson and Lady Gibson and I will ask His Worship Mayor Hillier to present anAddress of Welcome on behalf of the Corporation. To the Honorable Sir John M. Gibson, K.C.M.G., K.C., LL.D., Lieutenant-Governor-of Lieutenant-Governor-of Ontario: On behalf of the members members of the Council and the citizens of this municipality,. I have great pleasure in extending to--your Honor and Lady Gibson a most hearty welcome to Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The prominent part your Honor has taken for so many years in the Legislature of the Province of Ontario, the great interest you have taken in her educational, agricultural, and benevolent institutions, and moi^e recently the dignity with which you have'performed the duties of your high office as Lieutenant-Governor and the lavish hospitality dispensed at Government House by. your Hoiior and Lady Gibson, have closely identified you with all classes of the" community. We : therefore consider you essentially one of the people of this Province and have felt free to invite you to visit our town and to formally open our. new Hospital. I regret that the time at your disposal is so limited that it will not permit your Honor to visit our schools and busy industries, but let me express a hope that at some future date your Honor and Lady Gibson will pay us a more extended visit. In the meantime, I can assure you that our public institutions institutions and industries Compare favorably with any in this Province. In conclusion, let me also assure your Honor that both you and Lady Gibson will, on your return, bear with you to Government House the best wishes and sincere thanks of every member of the prosperous and contented people of Bowmanvilleffor your kindness and courtesy in visiting our town and opening our new hospital. S. C HILLIER, Mayor. : ;y'V- : In . replying to this address His Honor spoke for some twenty minutes. He was very glad to visit Bowmanville as to him ."the opening of institutions for the ameliorating of suffering and for other needs of the people is, always a pleasing feature. He is temporarily a resident of the great city of Toronto but he enjoys visiting other parts of this Province, all parts of which he considers his constituency constituency and he desires to identify himself with the people and their interests. Hos- | work is Christ-like for Christ's whole career career was characterized by searching out opportunities for helping mankind and relieving suffering. He sincerely congratulated congratulated Bowmanville citizens and those of the district round about on. possessing as their own such a very fine hospital. He could not wish very much business, indeed indeed he hoped its patients would be few but he knew they would be * well cared for. It Would almost be a luxury to- become become ill and be a patient in this splendid hospital. He then formally declared the Bowmanville Hospital opened. President-Jury said that Woodrow.Wilson, Woodrow.Wilson, PresidenLof the United States in his inaugural address _made - use of these words : "This is not a day of victory but a day of dedication" and these words can be applied with equal force to the present occasion occasion for while we ail rejoice in what we see before us as a result of the generosity of kind friends both far and near and especially by the magnanimous gift of our fellow townsman, Mr. J. W. Alexander, President of The Dominion Organ and Piano Company. While we can take just pride in this beautiful building and these magnificent grounds in which every citizen citizen has a part ownership, yet we are not here to celebrate a victory but to dedicate this property to the service of humanity and to the service of Him who said "Blessed "Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy." The Churches. Rev. G. H. Copeland, Norwood, president president of the Bay of Quinte- Conference was the speaker at Ht. James' church anniversary, anniversary, Peterboro, Sunday. Rev. S. T. Bartlett, Toronto, General Secretary of Sunday Schools arid Ep- worth -Leagues, will give-.ap ' address on the Canadian West in Colborne April 7. - Rev. H. B. Kenny-will take for his subject subject in the Methodist church next Sunday morning "Influence of worry" and in the evening "Enoch the Iriimortal." Public cordially invited to all services. Rev. W.-'N. Arnold will conduct evangelistic evangelistic services at the Disciple Church next Sunday--subject of morning sermon "What think ye of Christ?" evening subject subject "What shall I do with Jesus which is called Christ?" The children and grand-children of the late William and Catherine Donnelly, have presented Hollaway-st Methodist Church, Belleville, with a beautiful individual individual communion set, consisting of four tables and two hundred and fifty cups. Queen-st Methodist church Lindsay, celebrated its 24th birthday last week by the. Ladies' Aid holding, a birthday social which netted $118. A program followed at which Rev. D. Balfour, pastor, spoke in highest terms of the President, Mrs. L. Maunder, and other members of the Aid for their faithful work. Don't forget the Salvation Army anniversary anniversary services on April 5th, 6th and 7th. Great musical festival by the staff band in the S. A. hall Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m. arid 6.30 p.m. in Opera House great meetings will be held. Monday Monday special program in S. A. hall at 8 p.m; tea at 6.30; all welcome. The annual election of officers of Bowmanville Bowmanville Meihodist Epworth League took place Tuesday evening as follows: Hon. Pres.--Rev. H. B. Kenny; President--Mr. R. D. Snowden; 1st Vice Pres.--Miss Lena Haddy; 2nd Vice Pres.--Miss Mary Cry- derman; 3rd Vice Pres.--Miss Lillian McLean; McLean; 4th Vice Pres.--Mr, È. C. Higginbotham; Higginbotham; 5th Vice Pres.--Mr. Wesley Redman; Redman; Rec. Secretary--Mr. Roy Warnica; Cor. Secretary--Miss Grace Trewin; Treasurer--Miss Alma Pollard; Pianist--•- Miss Florence Rickard; Coriv. Flower Com. --Miss Florence Allin. A vote of thanks, moved by Miss Young, seconded by Miss F. E. Conley, was unanimously passed to Miss Grace Trewin who has for a number of years capably and faithfully fulfilled her dutiés as convener of flower committee. Rev. T. W. Jolliffe, Vice President, offered the dedicatory prayer. "There was a time when the greatest hero was the man who was the greatest in battle and this Standard of greatness is even today quite a proper standard when one is- fighting for the defence of his country and in a just cause" said President, President, Jury, but there are names today which are equally honored, not for their valor in taking life, but for their self sacrifice and. devotion in relieving suffering suffering and searching out ways and means for saving rather- than taking life. It is only necessary to mention the name, of Florence Nightingale to prove to you that hero-worship is not" confined to those mighty in battle. Then again Lord Lister's Lister's introduction of antiseptic surgerv and Sir John Simpson's introduction of chloroform have made these men famous the world over. And so men's ideas are changing and deeds of kindness and acts of -mercy _ are becoming more general and institutions such as this are becoming more plentiful and the man or woman today whose heart is not softened by the sight of suffering suffering and poverty is the exception- and not the rule. Some say the world is. getting getting worse, I do not believe it, but if it is the fault is yours anu mine. The world is cruel, and cold you say, And justice arid love are rare, , Yet tell this : In the world today Have you done a citizen's share ? Havesvoù lifted a weight from a burdened burdened he^rt? . ___ Have you helped a friend by a smile? In the struggle of life are we doing our part To render cur lives worth while ? -• Now just a word or two in reference to this institution. Some will-see one. thing and others some other thing that might possibly have been improved on but the Board of Directors have done their best and by hard work and strict economy, we present a building for your inspection that we are not ashamed of but which we hope is but the beginning in our town of an institution that will in the days to come prove a blessing to many within its walls. - The Board has been backed up by a strong devoted Ladies'Auxiliary and they, too r are human and possibly some may find some things which they have done that do not just suit them; but I want to say this-- if you search the town over and then go to the country and pick out the most industrious industrious and most devoted women ; there, I do not believe you will find an equal number anywhere who could make your money do better service or who would work harder in the interests of the Hospital. Hospital. ■ ■- _ In closing let me say this one thing more. It will be the ambition of your Board of KELLOGG-HAINES SINGING PARTY A great musical treat awaits all who attend this concert in Bowmanville Opera House on Thursday, April 10 under auspices auspices of Morrison's Goodyear Orchestra. Plan is now'open at R. M. Mitchell & Co's Drug Store. Tickets 35 cents to all parts of the house. We are assured that the Kellogg-Haines Singing Party is all high- grade, affording laughter, entertainment and moral and.. .cultural uplift. "Not a weak point in a whole evening's program" says one who heard them. Every member of the party is a genuine artist. The company is clean and cultured and the community will not have a bad taste in mouth after hearing them. Some extracts from Press notices: "Best mixed quartet appearing before public." "Singing selec- . tions range from light comedy to grand opera." "They made a decided hit their rendition created unbounded enthusiasm." "As individual artists and in ensemble work they rank very high." The Morrison's Morrison's Goodyear Orchestra have every assurance assurance in presenting this clever company of vocalists and entertainers and request a liberal patronage of this concert. Further ^particulars in another column. Reserve your seats today by phone or letter or call. Remember date--Thursday April 10. Directors to run this Hospital as. near the self-supporting point as possible but I sincerely sincerely trust that at no time in the history of the Bowmanville General Hospital will any one in distress come to its doors who will not be admitted and tenderly cared for." Rev. H. B. Kenny being called, ex-* pressed his delight at the completion of the hospital. He was greatly, pleased because because Sir John Gibson had spoken of the work of philanthrophy from Christ's work on earth, He established the League çf Pity, it is the work of all who c^n to look" after the needy wj . ¥? as pleasant as possible for the unfortunate. This property Is a lasting monument .? the generosity of Mr. Alexander. Dr. Bruce-Smith was greatly pleasêu that Mr. Alexandér's timely offer was accepted accepted and citizens had nobly joined in the commendable enterprise, for they now have one of the good town hospitals, very complete and up-to-date, so that it will be no longer necessary to take patients away to city hospitals. This hospital is a great credit to the united efforts of citizens. citizens. He praised the Ladies' Auxiliary for the helpful part they had played. This institution would develop Christian phil- anthrophy in the people and he was pleased pleased to learn that so many individuals had taken personal interest in it. No hospital has ever yet closed its doors. It is an institution institution for rich arid poor alike. He said this hospital has splendid public and private private wards and is one of the best hospitals in the small towns of the Province. Few citizens have ever had the pleasure of hearing Mr. J. W. Alexander speak in public before this occasion but all will agree that his address was a model of brevity, rich in suggestion, happily delivered delivered and admirably suited to the time and place. "I have great pleasure" he began, "in being here this afternoon at the opening opening of the Bowmanville Hospital, I an* sure you will agree.with me that the ver (Continued on page 4) V, ^