Good Light - Steam Heat Decorated to Suit lenant Centrally Located If you are looking for an office do do not fail to see these. m Royal Bank Building <B0WMc4NVILLE YOUR EYES and their EACH WEEK sees a steady increase in our Optical Department. Why ? Because of the •'EFFICIENT SERVICE RENDERED" and the satisfactory and lasting results obtained by our customers. We test eyes scientifically and guarantee our work Don't be careless. OUR GRADUATE OPTICIAN is at your service. No CHarge for Testing Rod'k M. Mitchell & Co. BOWMM VILLE, FER 12, 1914 THE EDITOR TALKS. Would it not be a good act before Spring trade absorbs too much attention and energy for the town council, board nf trade and other business men to hold a banquet and spend an evening discussing town affairs? Three or four subjects could be selected in advance for discussion. The "Get-Together" idea ns becoming popular and this town might benefit by the suggestion. Board of Trade migh take the initiative. We have read with keen interest Inspector Inspector Albert Odell's address to Coun ^ ties' Council in which he oütlinesteachers agricultural courses, school gardens and said a favorable word of consolidated schools as the only known method of providing providing adequate primary and secondary education for children in rural sections. The benefit of receiving instruction from skilled teachers will be very great, it being being the easiest and cheapest way to give country children advanced education on Agriculture as each school would be an agricultural college. Rural children will have some of the advantages enjoyed by those in cities and towns where nigh schools are established. Give the children children on the farms all possible opportunities for the development of true citizenship. So say we all. It is encouraging to see so many inter- i ational social functions being held in American and Canadian cities at which prominent men from both countries meet together in goodfeilowship and to hear addresses on questions of common interest. interest. It's tendency must be towards inter- ! j national peace, closer friendseip and better better understanding between the peoples of both countries. These thoughts came to us while reading in Cobourg papers of the cordial receptions given to Mr. Frank M. Field, K. C., ot that town, President of the Ontario Bar Association, by the New York State Bar Association at Hotel As- tor in New York City Jan. 31 and at several several other public functions during his stay in Gotham. When Americans and Canadians Canadians come together they find that there is not so much difference between them after all. Druggists and Opticians Phone 92a Bowmanville Night Calls 92b YOUR HOLIDAY TOUR E5S % % 1 1 I 8 1 C We see in Cobourg Sentinel-Star that it was on motion of J. C. Hayden, Reeve I of Port Hope that $200 was granted at Counties Council to the hospitals at Cobourg, Cobourg, Port Hope aid Bowmanville. These grants are quite proper and justified from the fact that none of these institu- ! tions are self-sustaining and have to be in ! a measure supported by the people in the ! towns where located, while all the sar- rounding municipalities have the same priviliges in using these hospitals as occasion occasion may require. 1 hey are public institutions institutions established by voluntary contributions contributions of generously disposed people and in our opinion, are worthy of public grants to assist in their maintenance. Hospitals stand to offer skill d service to afflicted and injured ones that personally they could not well afford in their homes -and especially to young men who have no permanent home in places where they work. Many reasons might be advanced why hospitals deserve public assistance. didn't I have this bathroom put in long ago. It is so clean and beautiful beautiful that I feel provoked thinking of all that time that I worried along with the old bathroom." Don't wait until you can say that when a Standard e$>amtar,g y/ bathroom put in by us will mean so much to you ^ now. 'Standard^ . LavcLU Lavatory RICE (EL CO. Our citizens invariably receive high praise for hospitality whenever conventions, conventions, conferences or other large gatherings gatherings of outsiders meet in Bowmanville. This is very grafitying. It was a high compliment to hear at the Conference Epworth League convention that the financial offerings at the public meetings were larger than at any former convention convention anywhere. v\ hile this is so there was one feature that we sincerely regretted, regretted, namely, that more citizens did not attend the public meetings on each of the three evenings of the convention when eminent speakers were announced to deliver deliver addresses. It is said greater numbers numbers of citizens attended here than any other town, but yet there was room for many more. These meetings afforded all grand opportunities for hearing some of the best thoughts of leading men active in church enterprises. Sure y there is still a necessity for developing a desire and taste for more of the true, the good and the beautiful in life around us. Especially Especially did we wish that more young men were present to catch some of the inspiration that fell from the lips of the speakers. It was a splendid opportunity missed by many. Have you wanted to visit England? Almost everyone thinks of going once. Next June affords you an opportunity * Offer made elsewhere tellaabout it. Two advantages are important to you. Cost is very small and conductor good. Travel with a, nice conducted party is best. Itinerary of tour sent on application. Write for it now to see particulars of the grand tour planned for this party. British tour includes Scotland--Glasgow Scotland--Glasgow July 5 and 6; Highlands by rail, coach and steamers, Trossachs, thru country^ of Scott's "Lady of the Lake" and of. Rob Roy" by steamer thru Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond; July 8 and 9 in Edinburgh, most delightful city of the Empire, and environs, and up to July 16 visiting most ^ interesting historical parts of England^ and then two weeks in London and locality. locality. Fuller description in pamphlet. Ad dress M. A. James, Steamship Ticket Agent, Bowmanville. MINISTERS AND CHURCHES Rev. H. S. Cobb, Albert College, Belleville, Belleville, will supply on Tyrone Circuit Sunday. Sunday. At Hoiloway-st Methodist Church, Belleville, Belleville, Sunday evening a young ladies' service was held. Valentine social at Tyrone Methodist Parsonage this ( Thursday) evening mdef- inately postponed. Rev. Jo n Garbutt, Cobourg, will conduct conduct anniversary services in King-st. Methodist Church, Oshawa, Sunday. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Port Hope, have increased salary of the pastor, Rev. T. D. McCullough to $1500 a year. Rev. Dr. Shorey, Lindsay, a pastor of Stirling Methodist Church forty years ago, preached missionary sermons there Sunday. Bible Training Class has been organized organized in connection with Cobourg Methodist Methodist Church, meetings Wednesday evenings after prayer meeting. Rev. H. B. Kenny will take for his morning theme Sunday in the Methodist Church "A Moral Crisis", and in the evening evening "Rights of Life--VI Commandment." Rev. J. C. Speer, D.D., Toronto, preached preached in Georg§-st. Methodist Church, Peter- boro, Sunday and lectured Monday evening evening on "Songs and singers, grave and gay." Rev. A. H. Going, B.A., Port Hope, Methodist church, received a very hearty and unanimous invitation to stay 2nd year from his Board. High appreciation was expressed of his'first year's work. Rev. R. A. Whattam, Orono, was heard by good congregations in Bowmanville Methodist church Sunday. His subject was human deserts, which transformed by Christianity should be made to blossom as the rose. At St. Paul's Presbyterian church next Sunday, Re . A. H. Drumm will take for his morning subject : "Our Canadian Babel" and in the evening "Jesus as a Revolutionary." All are welcome to services. The Official Board of Bqwmanville Methodist church at their meeting Friday night expressed their high appreciation of the faithful work of their pastor Rev. H. B. Kenny, and gave him a very cordial invitation to.remain a fourth year. Grand organ recital will be held in Simcoe-st. Methodist Church, Oshawa, this Thursday evening, Feb 12, by Mr. W. H. Hewlett, organist of Centenary Church, Hamilton, Mr. Chrystal Brown, tenor, New York, assisted by a choir of 60 voices, under the leadership of Mr. Geo. W. Henlev. Big Stock-Taking Sale finishes Saturday, Feb. 14th ing Days and Lots of Bargains to clear in that time Everything at, Rock Bottom Prices and a share tor eveiybody Hardware Merchants Opposite Post Office Choice Groceries Our stock of groceries is fresh, clean, and ot the best quality and at prices that will stand comparing. When you want the best in groceries, fruits, cooked and smoked meats, teas, confectionery, sugars, oatmeals, breakfast foods of all kinds. Let us fill your order. Prompt deliveries to all parts of the town. HARRY ALLIN Oppo ^ 0 a 0 n d v ^ a e r Ch * Central for Independent Phone. Bell;Phone:186 HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Miss Reta Cole recently passed successfully successfully her examination in Toronto - Conservatory Conservatory of Music and has the particular congratulations of her fellow-students of Form I. Last year two of our boys left school to enter commercial work--W. Roenigk entered the Royal Bank, and Andrew Nicholls to attend St. Catharines Business College, T. F. Wright, Principal, a former B.H.S. student) to take a general course. We wish both boys every success. The H. S. hockey team journeyed to Oshawa by train Saturday to play the Oshawa H. S. team. A nice, clean, fast game was plaved and both teams did creditable work. Score--7-t° 6 in Bow- manville's favor. Oshawa boys entertained entertained our boys to dinner at the Queen's Hotel. First meeting of the Literary Society this term was held Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 28th, President Ross Lang in the chair. An interesting address on "Memory "Memory was given by Rev. H. B. Kenny who pointed out the functions of memory in the development .of the individual, and emphasized the necessity of cultivating it carefully in youth. The vote of thanks, moved by Wilbur Gibson, and seconded by Carl Clemence, was most heartily received received by the students who thus showed their appreciation of the preacher's kindly kindly interest in 1 them. Other numbers were an essay on the life of Lord strathcona by Alan Martin; vocal solo, Miss Ella Wight; piano solos, Olive - Mutton and Frank Koken. The reading of the first edition of The Students' Review, edited by Nancy Johns and Gladys Cousins, was thoroughly enjoyed by all. This paper already has an-editor's page, advertising column, personal notes, and "something for ' everybody," so its future success seems assured. Child ran Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CAS TO R 1/ ENTERED INTO BEST. T. J. McLaughlin, Toronto. After a ten-year fight against an illness that gradually undermined his health, J. J. McLaughlin, president ot the McLaughlin McLaughlin Soda Water Co., passed away at his home, 81 Glen Road, Toronto, aged 49 years. He was born at Enniskillen, Ccunty Of Durham, and moved with his family to Oshawa when he was 12 years old, ana received his early education in Oshawa High School. Later he went to Toronto to enter the school of pharmacy, when he was a brilliant student. He also took a post-graduate course in New York, where hé also spent some years in business business before returning to Toronto to establish establish a sodâ water business. Mr. McLaughlin McLaughlin was also interested in McLaughlin, Gourlay, Limited. Some years ago he was compelled to retire from active business business on account of ill-health. He spent much of his time after in studying the details details of his business and in travel, having made several trips to Europe. He leaves wife, two sons, two sisters and two brothers. His lather, Mr. Robert McLaughlin, McLaughlin, whose carriage business is located at Oshawa, also survives him. Interment in St. James' Cemetery. g V ii I RIBBONS 10 pieces Striped Ribbon, new Roman stripe and plain black and white, 5 and 5^ in. wide, Reg 40c and 45c , now for 25c. yd 3£ and 4£ in. plain colors, polka dots and light Dresdens. Just the thing for girls hair ribbons. Reg. 20c and 25c, now for 15c yd, NIGHT DRESSES Ladies' Striped Flannette Night Gowns, good heavy cloth and well made, reg 75c, now for 59c Girls' and Misses Flannelette Night Gowns heavy cloth and good stripes, sizes 6 to i4 years, reg 75c, now for 59c WOOL CAPS and TOQUES Ladies' and Misses Wool Caps and Toques, all styles and colors, Reg 45c and 50c now for 35c 7sc for 55c; reg $1.00 for 75c; $1.50 for 98c wool CAPS and TOQUES Children's Sets --toque, sash and mitts, red only, three piece set, reg $1.00, now for 69c set FURS!FURS! Red letter days for the fur buyers Look for the red marked ticket on each • piece. It tells the sale price. Buy furs now if you want a real bargain-- Muffs, Stoles, Collars, Fur and Fur-lined Coats and Jackets BOYS' JERSEY SUITS Boys' fine knitted Jersey Suits, Sweater Trousers and Cap, all to match, sizes 1, 2, 3/4. good range of colors, res: 2.00, 2.25, 2.5O, now for 1.65; reg up to 3.5O, now for 2.25 ^ CîlCAC ^ on fy Heavy Leather Suit Cases, Russet shade, size 24 and 26. dllll V3.SCS Regular $8.25 now for... $6.95 Keep this list along with our large circular for reference. & Co* Ltd. The Big Departmental Store Phone 83 Bowmanville 1! sa I K.3 Mr. Wm. Wakelin, Bowmanville. In the passing away of William Wake lin, Bownunvi le loos *s an old and much- respected citizens. Deceased was born in Sittinbourne, Kent, tsngiand, and came to Bowmanville with his parënts when quite young and for a time he and his brother James carried on a brick yard. He was of a quiet, retiring disposition and liked by all who knew him. For many years he has suffered from rheumatism which with other complications at last gained the victory. On Jan. 23 he passed peacefully peacefully and triumphantly to the reward of the true Christian after three months of growing weakness. He was in his 8lst year. The funeral Sunday was largely attended, Rev. H. B. Kenny, his pastor, having charge 01 the service. By .special request of the family, Rev. Father Jollme assisted in the service ana spolre of deceased's deceased's Christian character and faithfulness faithfulness to church when able to attend. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Those attending from a distance ^were Miss Wakelin, Toronto, Mrs. Morgritson, Hamilton, daughters; Mr. John Wakelin, Cannington, brother; Mr. and Mrs. John Hoar, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Môllonr Manilla, and others. Besides his widow, three sons, three daughters and eight grandchildren, one sister and one brother mourn this loss. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Wra. Wakelin and family wish to thank friends and neighbors for their j kindness and sympathy during their sad bereavement... Value in Shoes is made up of many elements--the elements--the leather, the workmanship, the fit, and the style. We study the market in the interest of our customers customers to secure the best combination in these that the shoe world turns out HAMPTON MILLS - ;p> BEST BREAD AND PASTRY FLÛUR, BRAN, SHORTS, CHOP, CORN, OAÇ'S, ETC. ALWAYS ON HAND. CHAS. HORN, HAMPTON PHONE 129, r. 6 A I Order Coal Now As to Pricés Well, when they make better shoes than [ours for the money we'll have them. Fred. R. Foley 1 II PARLOR SHOE SHOP Bowmanville "On the Sunny Side" LEHIGH VALLEY COAL I am receiving almost daily several cars of the best Lehigh Valley Coal, shipped direct from the mines--Chestnut, Stove and-peà sizes. Send-your order in now and have prompt delivery E. W. Loscombe Yards and Office at Holgate's Evaporator, Corner Division and ^ * Queen-sts., Opposite High School. Phone 177. 8 8 8 8 8 » * e £ #