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; $i.oo a year in advance ; $1.50 to United States, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1914 Vol. LX. No. 50 M. A. JAMES & SON Proprietors Christinas Presents This Year you will be looking for something something useful as a Christmas Present. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman have made great preparations to meet this want and are now show» ing a lovely lot of Handkerchiefs of all kinds, Ladies' and Gent's Neckwear, Ladies' and G-ents' Gloves and Mitts, Men's Braces, Ladies' and Gents' Scarfs, Ladies' and Gent's Umbrellas, Knitted Goods in Toques, Hoods and Sweaters, Hosiery and Underwear of all kinds and sizes. ' FANCY LINENS--Doylies, Centerpieces, Tray Cloths, 5 O'Clock Cloths, Embroidered Pillow Covers, Shams and Runners, Luncheon Sets, Table Linens and Napkins to match. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S COATS, all new, selling from one- third to one-half below regular prices. A lot of Ladies' Suits at half-price MEN'S SUITS AND OVERCOATS AT REDUCED PRICES. Couch, Johnston St Cryderman cYHC S'vmJ ,)'UPPQÎ.S' cXov OIFTxS for F£lHIS store is ready Christmas ready for the demands you will make on it for the most sensible gift articles one person can give another. We began planning for it long ago-- ad- placed orders for holiday goods in Pance so there vjould be no doubt of having every thing in readiness zuhen the buying campaign opened, Of course slippers will be popular--they always always are--and rightfully so. Our showing is the most comprehensive we have ever made and eludes the most fashionable novelties, as well the regulation house styles. Other Suitable Gifts are : THE EDITOR TALKS m- as SUIT CASES 90c to $7 50 CLUB BAGS $1.25 to $15.00 LADY'S AND GENTLE vi AN'S KITTED CLUB BAGS §3 2 00 to $18.00 THE STORE OF QUALITY fi. SERVICE The popularity of the Canadian Club lectures was shown by the record attendance attendance at the last banquet of this year's course at which ladies were admitted, as we hope they always will be at these functions. functions. Why should a man go out to a banquet and an instructive lecture and so spend an enjoyable evening while his wife remains at home to kill the time the best way she can, wondering what she has done to be excluded from company and edification edification that only the male members are privileged privileged to enjoy? It always seems to us the essence of selfishness on the part of men to so treat their wives. The only reason for it, so far as we know, is that when ladies are absent they can smoke to their heart's content and nearly suffocate non-smokers by the fumes. There is a higher reason than this why ladies should be present, but if for this reason only we hope to have ladies participants in banquets banquets we attend. A LIBERAL RESPONSE- BOWMANVILLE METHODISTS HOLD • A . Successful Anniversary--Able Sermons by Rev. R.G.Peever, Peterboro. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Methodist church on Sunday was one of the most successful in the history of the congregation. Good weather, splendid congregations,-very excellent sermons, and inspiring music all tending to make the day a most gratifying success. Rev. R. G. Peever, B. D., the popular pastor pastor of George-st, Methodist church, Peter- boro, preached at both services speaking in the morning on "Christianity, the Great Moral Uplifting Force in all History" based on the words "Everything shall live whither the river ccmeth" Ezekiel 47-9. He compared the river toChristianity and presented under three heads, Its rise and source, direction and tendency and its life-giving .effect. In the evening Rev. Mr. Peever's subject was "Canada and Her Need, based on Mark 8, 36-37, changing changing the word man to nation, "What shall it profit a nation if she gain the whole world and lose her own soul, or what shall nation give in exchange for her soul?" The speaker referred to the mighty struggle struggle now going on in Europe, and spoke of Belgium's condition as represented in a recent cartoon as being stripped of everything everything but her soul. He said the need of Canada was not territory, not capital, not population. Some of the most precious possessions handed down to us came from small nations. The name of Canada should stand for Brotherhood--kindliness and love. If these be practised our future is assured and our nation will be great as we exemplify the principles. The speaker speaker has a sp'endid voice, and with his subjects subjects well in hand presented his sermons to the very large congregations at- both services in a manner that was most satisfactory satisfactory to all. The congregation was also favored in having pastor, Rev. H. B. Kenny, at home and sharing in the privileges privileges of this anniversary occasion. The choir gave excellent service in the musical musical part presenting all new anthems at each service. In the morning "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Love Divine," and in the evening "O Come to My Heart Lord Jesus" and "Lead Us Gently Home," the solo parts being taken by visa Ethel L. VanNest, Mr. H. T. Knight, leader, and the duets by Mr. R. M. Mitchell and Mrs. Geo. F. Annis. Mr. T. S. Holgaté sang "Thv Will be Done", Mr. R. M. Mitchell, "The Lord is My Light" and Mrs. C. A. Cawker. "Resignation", each doing his or her part exceptionally well. Miss Cawker, Organist, also did her part to the satisfaction satisfaction of all concerned. Jn addition to the names already mention#d>Mr. E. S. Senk- ler of St. Paul's choir rendered valuable assistance to the choir at both . services. he request of the Trustee Board for an offering of $1000 was freely responded to and when Pastor Kenny announced that the amount had been placed on the plates the congregation rose and sang "Praise God from Whom all Blessings flow." Thus another anni\ ersary day has passed into history of this church as a record one. The expense of the improvements made on church property during the past year in the building of the new closed sheds, the renovation of the interior of the church and school-room, new carpets, furnace, etc., has been heavy exceeding $3OCX) and the Board is very grateful to the congregation for the liberal response to their request. Offering now amounts gifts from per A PARENTS' MEETING Editor James Visits Public School No. 12, The Bronx, N. Y. THE CANADIAN CLUB. Those of us who grew up in the country country and were school girls and. boys in the latter halTof the last century, very well remember the Spring and Christmas Christmas examinations and entertainments when the parents were invited to attend school for a half-day to see their young hope tuls in class-work for a time, then to be entertained by their rec tâtions, dialogues, singing, etc. It was a red- letter day to all in the school section. Usually these functions were atten ied also by a teacher or two from other schools nearby. Of late years we have not heard so much about these parents ' meetings in Canada. We think their passing out of vogue is to be sincerely regretted, however. We were privileged to attend what was called a "Parents' M eting" in Public School No 12 The Bronx, New York City, on Thursday, Nov. 19, in which four of our grand-children are scholars. In several respects the program program for the afternoon was quite similar similar to the ones of our boyhood. The town of Westchester, northern suburb of New York City, which in spite of the race snicide cry, finds the school buildings far from adequate. It is said that over 1,200 children of school age have to be accommodated on 908 seats. This is done by opening school at 8 a.m. for one relay of scholars who are sent home at 10.30 a.m., when another lot takes their places. The same routine occurs in the atternoon. This makeshift makeshift is slavery for the teachers, but the school Commissioners are hoping to provide provide in the near iuture a $120,000 addition addition to the big central school. Owing to this lack of room many parents and some of the pupils had to stand while the program was run off. The numbers presented by the students comprised music by the school orchestra--piano and violins--choruses, du ts, school songs, compositions, liter- aiy gems, orations, Swndi-ib dance, flag salute and response, and a capital address address by Dr. John F. Condon,Principal. Miss Cowan had charge of the program program and Miss M. Gatmug, the instructor instructor in music, directed the musical numbers, numbers, which were a delightfully interest ing feature. Miss Lillian Levy, a bright, young girl, read an essay on ' The Progress in Westchestèr during the last Half-Century," It was a very instructive composition and was excellently excellently read. Two orations, "Columbus ' by Samuel Potter, and 1 Brutus' Speech" given by Jerome Bell, were alike admirable admirable efforts About twenty senior students recited in consecutive order choice liter iry selections from noted authors, aud for excellence of delivery we have never heard these equalled at auy school entertainment. The reciting and declamation were all of very high order, reflectin'■ much credit on the teachers. The Swedish d.inces by some twenty girls of the Athletic O.ub, dressed dressed in white, was a very attractive num- bet and the Flag Salute, led by Joseph M. McClosky, and responded to by the scholars who rallied around it,' was something of which we had often read but had never seen. The boy stood before the school holding the flag and recited in clear ringing voice "The Flag Goes By' by Henry Holcomb Bennett : Members of the Bowmanville Canadian Club and their ladies were royally entertained entertained at a banquet Friday evening when Chancellor A. L. McCrimmon, M.A., LL. D., Lecturer on Political Economy, Education Education and Sociology in McMaster University, University, Toronto, was guest of the Club for the second time. The feast, which was served in St. Paul's Lecture Hall by the Ladies of the Hospital Auxiliary, was a truly excellent one--well prepared, nicely nicely served and fully enjoyed by everyone. The tables were beautifully set and decorated decorated by pretty flowers. Mr. W. B. Couch, Vice-President, was Master of Ceremonies, Ceremonies, and after the chicken pie and other viands had.been discussed he introduced the speaker in a very cordial manner. The theme dealt with by Prof. McCrimmon was "The War in Europe. The Churches. to $1045.69 and with some gnus irum pci- D of plenty aud years of peaC e, sons who will put'their offerings on the , f; * plates next Sunday the amount will likely be increased. The total offering last year was $1021.03, that war conditons have not affected this congregation very badly. March of a strong land's swift increase Equal justice, right and law, James Publishing House has just received received a large shipment of business envelopes of varying qualities and prices. Every farmer and other business man should use printed envelopes. It gives a touch of business enterprise to a man. Stately honor and revered awe. Sign of a nation, great and strong, Toward her peopleJrom foreign wrong; Pride and glory and honor all, Live in the colors to stand or fall. 'Buy Xmas Goods cMade in Canada See our Special Display of Made- in-Canada Goods which we are showing in our windows THIS" WEEK. ^\ioya\ Qvriv Qyy&stoxisbfy' You will be surprised surprised at the vast assortment o f really high class Jewelry which is made in our Canadian Canadian Factories. We make special mention of our Gold and Pearl Jewelry which is, we believe, the finest line of this class ever shown in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Other lines shown include Cut Glass, Umbrellas, Silver Plated Holloware, Flatware, Silver Deposit Ware, Watch Cases, and an extensive line of Gold-Filled Jewelry. Your Christmas wants can be well looked, after with Made- in-Canada goods if you call atxour store. Come in while the assortment is at the best, pick out the articles you require and have us set them aside until wanted. Always remember whether interested in immediate buying or not, that we welcome you to come in and inspect our lines. HADDY, Jeweler The House for High-Grade Watches The whole school saluted by certain actions aud then pointing to the flag repeated repeated in concert : "I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the Republic for which it stands--one nation indivisible--with liberty and justice for all. ' The scholars scholars sang with much spirit "The Star Spangled Banner ' and this most interesting interesting entertainment was over. Previous to the entertainment the parents visited the children while at work in their rooms and exhibits in drawing, sewi n g, manual work such as caning, cord raffia aud basketry w ere viewed, and our readers would be surprised surprised could they have seen the high quality of these exhibits. One feature about the work of this school is the en- tir- oo-opeiat-ion between the parents and the teachers, which brings the school in ?lose touch with the home. This was gratefully recognized and strongly emphasized by Dr. Condon in his address. Another procedure mentioned by him in connection with this scho l--one That appeals forcibly to us too--is a Students' Board of Trade through whose members niuetv-two young men and women, graduates of No 12, Bronx, were placed in excellent positions--trades, professions, professions, vocations and avocations with a view to showing the real value to systematic, systematic, progressive and analytic teaching teaching applied to the life-work of girls and boys. The organization of this school includes includes a principal, head of department, six special supervisors, and thirty-two teachers, all working with the one great aim, to raise their pupils to the highest possible standard, mentally, morally and physically, One reason for devoting so great space to a report of this entertainment is to interest Canadian teachers, many of whom are readers of this journal, in giving giving similar school programs. We believe that the parents always enjoy them and they may be inside very beneficial to pnpils. We may add here that never have we seen such perfect order, system and discipline in any school as was shown by the scholars of the Westchester Westchester school. As we remarked to Dr. Condon at the close of the^program, it The chief thoughts dealt with were : "Who is responsible responsible for the war breaking out now?", and "Why should Britain be engaged in it ?" The speaker very minutely enumerated enumerated the steps leading up to the outbreak, describing clearly the positions of the dif-1 ferent nations, the petty jealousies and troubles existing between some of them, their relation to each other geographically, geographically, the treaties existing between them, and the mixed and complex population which may have had some influence in swaying the decisions ot the rulers. Because of Russia's part in the National Alliance, she was bound to protect the independence of Servia when the greater nations molested her. He pictured briefly Germany's need of more territory for her inc. easing population population and what may have been Germany's idea of attacking France and Britain at this time and on such short notice, but the Kaiser found that instead of the seemingly seemingly internal differences of the Colonies of Britain helping his plan, the colonies as one man said : "We are one when the mother country is attacked," and su ting their actions to their words rallied to her support without a moment's -hesitation or waiting to be called or invited. Britain Britain went to war because the neutrality of Belgium had been violated. She is not looking tor more territory. "Germany," said the speaker, "may have thought Britain Britain did not know how to handle her colonies, colonies, but she is learning that England's plan of government leads up to and wins the respect of her colonies, and that a spiritual force is more binding than any brute force and that King George's 'little contemptible army' is making Germany j feel that 'it's a long way to Paris.' " He j said the policy of the German army to destroy and loot everything- they possibly can is entirely at variance with the policy of Lord Kitchener as expressed to the British Army in his address, to be courteous courteous at all times and do no discreditable act. Germany's policy was to hack her way through to Paris regardless of treaties. treaties. Britain's poliev is to keep her word even if that were only on a "scrap of paper." paper." Britain now has a righteous cause, and any country which deviates from the right is sure to bring wreck and ruin on itself in the long run. The speaker closed with some very appropriate, lines from Sullivan's and Burnett's poems that were a fitting closing to this luminous and inspiring inspiring address. Mr. Evan H. McLean, Barrister, moved a very hearty vote of thanks to the speaker speaker and stated that he believed we would all be with Britain even were her cause not quite so righteous, but with a cause so right and a duty so clear it devolved on everyone to do his utmost. He advised every unattached young man to get ready to go to the front. This is not a time for criticism; we should draw a mantle of charity over those who disagree with us and in the words of the slogan of a western western city "If vou can't boost don't knock." Councillor Fred R. Foley ably seconded the vote of thanks. He referred to the long reign of peace we as a people are enjoying enjoying with our neighbors, and thought it greatly to the credit of ourselves and our neighbors to the south of us that there is not even a. fort along our oyer 4000 miles of frontier. The gathering conclude by all joining heartily in singing the National Anthem, led by Major W. C. King. Rey. Wm. Limbert, Oakwood,preached anniversary sermons at Tweed Sunday. Disciple Church--Rev. G. C. Weisman, pastor, will speak at both services next Sunday. Rev. A. R. Sanderson, pastor of Halloway Halloway St. Methodist Church, Belleville, preached in Madoc Sunday. Rev. D. M. Best, Beàverton, has been called to the pastoral charge of St. Peter's Presbyterian Church, Madoc. Rev. H. B. Kenny attended a general board meeting of Sunday Schools and Epworth Leagues in Toronto Wednesday. Rev. L. Phelps, pastor at Mark Street Church, Peterboro, addressed the Epworth League Convention at Lindsay, on Citizen- • ship. Mr. Enos Bacon, the Yorkshire Nightin* gale, the famous singer and lecturer, preached Sunday in George-st. Methodist Church, Peterboro. Rev. John Garbutt,Cobourg, President of Bay of Quinte Conference, gave au address address on "Life's Ministry" at the District League Convention at Lindsay. Methodist Church, Rev. H. C B. Kenny, pastor, subjects for Sunday: morning, Concert in Opera House, Wednesday, Dec. 16th will include clever impersona tions, violin and piano selections and vocal solos by one of Canada's best lyric sopranos. Season's ticket $1 or 50c each concert. "England's Daughter" words by R. L, Werry, 650 Layal Ave., Montreal, Que., composer of music G. Harold Brown, Associate Associate of the Royal College of Organists. "He likes my words and I like his music" writes the poet, "and we hope the public will find them both . inspiring and entertaining." entertaining." A number of copies of this splendid new patriotic song have already found patriotic musical admirers here and it is being sung with much acceptance. It is on sale at Big 20, Bowmanville, at 25c or may be had from Mr. Werry at above address. If you are a singer, reader, you will be sure to like this song which appeared appeared in this paper a few weeks ago by permission of the publisher. seemed ..s if every boy and girl.tried to nphold the good name and honor of the school As the schools in Gotham are designated by number, the aim of the teachers is to glorify or make popular this number, for in his address Dr. Condon referred several times to "School No. 12' and on a flag over the platform in large golden letters was shown this, to the students, sacred number. The memory of the high quality of the reciting--the reciting--the elocutionary efficiency--the clear ringing sentences lingers with ns and will for years to come, for it was decidedly decidedly the best we have ever heard in a school recital. Declamation is one qualification that American scholars possess in a much higher degree than ours. The United Statesers are a nation of orators, we are told, and it is presumably presumably because the children are taught reading and reciting so efficiently in the elementary and high schools. The Exodus"; evening "The British Empire." Strangers welcome to all ser- Right Rev. W. D. Reeve, D.D., Assistant Assistant Bishop, Toronto, conducted confirmation confirmation services in St. John's church Sunday morning and preached a very helpful sermon sermon in the evening. Rev. F. A. Connors, who has resigned the pastorate of Park-st, Baptist Church, Peterboro, was presented with an address and a purse of gold. The members of his : bible class aiso presented him with a ! purse of gold. I Rev. J. P. Wilson, Peterboro, preached I anniversary services at Grace Church, , Napanee, Sunday. Rev. Dr. Lesley How- ; ard, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian j Church, Napanee, took services at Char- I lotte-st, Peterboro. ! Rev. A. H. Drumm, B.A., minister of ! St. Paul's church, conducted the twentieth 1 anniversary services Sunday of Avonton Presbyterian Church, one of his former charges. Mr. Fibbald, of Knox College, conducted services at St. Paul's. Salvation Army: Special meetings next Sunday. IT a. m. subject, "Sanctification, can it be partial and can it be complete 1 3 p. m. Love of God; 7.30 p. m. Is there such a place as Hell ? Christmas entertainment entertainment Dec. 22. Morrison's orchestra in attendance. "Admission 10c. Rev. Dr. George Coulson Workman is now settled at 7 North Street, Toronto, and is open for engagements to lecture or take anniversary services of any kind as the brethren throughout the city and country desire. We may say that Dr. Workman has a special lecture upon the present struggle in Europe, for which his long residence in Germany and his contact contact with the leading thinkers of that land give him special fitness.--Christian Guardian. Guardian. Hampton Epworth League meeting on ■ Friday evening was well attended and in charge of Miss Rhoda Johns. Meeting opened with singing and prayer by Mr. F. J. Groat and the Lord's Prayer. The lesson was read by Miss Rhoda Johns and the topic "Prayer and its relation to character" was well given by Mrs. F. T. Allin. Duet by Masters Milton Avery and Harold Salter. A reading by Miss A. Gibson and the meeting closed with singing singing and prayer by Rev. W. Barrett and the benediction. Splendid attendance and interesting program characterized the Methodist Epworth Epworth League^Monday evening. Miss F. Rickard gave, an excellent paper on "Prayer in its relation to character and service." Miss Bruce read a poem "Unanswered "Unanswered yet ?" very acceptably, Miss Belle Courtice gave me so quotations on prayer, and Rev. H. B. Kenny gave a short address on the subject. Misses Eisler, Ethel VanNest and Reta Cole rendered rendered suitable vocal solos which were enjoyed. enjoyed. Subject next week will be "The Urgency and Crisis in the East". Strangers Strangers welcome. Women's Missionary Society of Bowmanville Bowmanville Methodist Church were favored Thursday with a visit from Miss Edith Campbell, a daughter of Rev.T. M. Campbell, Campbell, for many years an active minister of this Conference, Miss Campbell, who is home on furlough, has been in Japan for five years and is at present Principal of a girls' school of which there are seven in •that country. In the afternoon she gave an address to a large gathering ot the ladies of the society. In the evening Rev. H. B. Kenny presided and Miss Campbell gave another address on the work among the girls in the schools and of the native bible women's work which was intensely interesting. Miss Campbell is an exceptionally exceptionally pleasing speaker, capable of making making conditions and her experiences in that island nation very real. She appeared in native dress at both services. Pleasing duets were sung in the evening by Misses Painton and Pollard and Mrs. A. W. Pickard and Mrs. W. C. Cole. Revs. W. C. Washington and E. A. Tonkin assisted in the devotional exercises. The W.M.S. will in future meet on Wednesday instead of Thursday. The Listowel Banner published our recent recent "Talk to Young Men and Boys" with this preface : 'JThef following commendable commendable article w(hich is well worthy of reproduction reproduction is taken from the Bowmanville Statesman one of our most appreciated exchanges of which Mr. M. A. James is editor. Thank you. The Banner is a worthy contemporary. At the Provincial bye-election in Dun- das county to elect a successor to Sir James P. Whitney, deceased, the Conservative, Conservative, Mr. Irwin Hilliard, K. C., Morris- burg, was elected over Mr. John A.Campbell, A.Campbell, Liberal, by 59 votes. Conservative majority in June last 673. There is a charm in the Liberal's name--John H.-- which no, doubt won over many an old time Conservative.