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1 % SPECIALS for XMAS 4oi. Tweed and Worsted Suits at $17 50 «ush. ^ do*. Tweed and W orated Suite at $19.50 each. | do*, pair Trousers, at $3.00 and $3.50- ^ do*, pair Trousers, at $5.00 and $6 00- These are a few specials for this week only. All garments tailored to your individual measurements. measurements. Also an unlimited number of Serges, Tweeds, Worsteds, Chinchillas, Chinchillas, Cheviots, Llamas, etc., in plain, stripe and diagonal patterns. Gords of some of the best houses in Great Britain are represented in this stock. Leave your Christmas Order EARLY CAR OF CORN COMING. "~We have a car oî com arriving in a few days. Any person wanting good strong feed cannot do better than get some of this corn. ... , After having our mill closed down tor about a month getting it overhauled and new machinery put in, the mill is running again and turning out better flour than ever. , , 7 Be sure and ask your grocer for Van- stone's Flour with your next order and you will be delighted with it. Better phone your order at once so that we ci»" notify you when it arrives. F. C. VANSTONE, BOWMANVILLE, DEC. 1914 WEDDINGS. Phone 77. Bowmanville. * { RAILWAY SYSTEM DOUBLE TitAvK ALL THE WAY TORONTO - CHICAGO TORONTO - MONTREAL Unexcelled Train Service Highest Class of Equipment WINTER TOURS TO CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA and SUNNY SOUTH The Grand Trunk Railway is the most direct route from all points hast through Canada, via Chicago, Detroit or Buffalo. Bfc5 81 FAST T RAINS-CHOICE OF ROUTES.^ Full particulars and berth reservations at G.T. R. ticket offices. No matter where you are going, ;call phone 7S for information. We will gladly jdeliver. tickets to any house in tusvu. J. H. H. JURY. Local Agent, House Phone 51 30 Choice Christmas Goods From Many Lands the vou as B ECAUSE the British Fleet has solidly maintained supremacy of the seas we are in a position to supply usual with our customary high-quality fresh food dainties from all over the world to grace the Christmas tables. Don t hesitate to Shop Early this year, for some of the usual autumn shipments did nut arrive. Let us suggest a few of the leaders Sultana Raisins and Fig'S --The entering of i urkey into the war has disarranged shipments, but we séc tired our supplies prior to hostilities there. The raisins are 'fine and juicy. 15c to 20C per lb; the figs are an exceedingly choice lot, 15c to 20c lb. Currants From G-peoCQ--Greece is the source of the world's supply and although shipments were held up for a time, ours have arrived as before. before. Finest quality, per lb., loc to 15c. Almonds, Walnuts and Filberts--For the Christmas • baking every housewife wants sound, fresh nuts. Stale nuts are dear at any price but you can depend absolutely on the quality of our goods. Peels--Lemon, Citron and Orange, all good enough to stand your closest inspection. inspection. You will want them for your Christmas c ake, ,and we would urge you to let us have your Q rder as soon as possible. Seeded and Valencia Raisins -- We stock only brands of recognized 'merit Ynd'can confidently recommend them to- you. Our finest Seeded sells at 13c carton, and Valencias at 2 lbs. for 25c. Mincemeat -- Tastily spiced and made in. the most sanitary way by à reliable firm. Just the thing for the Christmas pie per jar 35c, or 2 lbs at 23c. Oranges -- Our stock of choice, ripe, juicy oranges is unsurpassed in quality and values. Florida and California navels from 20c to 60c doz. Poultry--We want any quantity of good poultry, must be properly dressed and dry picked to receive highest prices. Smoked Hams- Very choice, 8 to 10 lbs., special for Saturday only 18c lb. Christmas Tree--For the Christmas Tree which so delights the youngsters we have many suggestions to offer. There is fr> sh candy of various kinds, chocolates in dainty boxes at all prices. Oke--Ferguson A quiet marriage was solemnized at the Methodist Parsonage, Enniskillen,on Wednesday, Wednesday, Dec., 2nd, when Rev. W. E. Honey Honey united in marriage Miss Maggie Ferguson, Ferguson, daughter of Mr David Ferguson and Mr. Albert Leslie Oke, son of Mr. Wesley Oke, both of Darlington. After a visit to Toronto and points west, the happy couple will reside in Darlington. We extend congratulations and good wishes for prosperity. Higginbotham--McLean . A quiet wedding took place on Saturday, Saturday, Dec. 5, at the residence of the Misses McLean, Silver-st., when Miss Ada Jane (Jennie) McLean, daughter of the late James McLean, was united in marriage with Mr. T.E. Higginbotham. Rev. Dr. J. J. Hare, Principal of Ontario Ladies College, College, Whitby, assisted by Rev. H. B. Kenny, Kenny, performed the ceremony at II.30 a.m., in the presence of only the near relatives. After the wedding luncheon the happy couple left by 1.38 P-no. for points in Western Ontario. On their return they will reside at 13 Silver-st, Bowmanville. Among the guests outside town were Rev. Dr. Hare and Miss Brita Higginbotham, Whitby, Miss Mary McLean, Mrs. W. F. Doll and Mr. Kendall Doll, Toronto, and Mr. Hubert A. Higginbotham, Newcastle. Guy--James. A very quiet wedding was celebrated at "Longview Fai m" East Whitby, on Wednesday, Wednesday, Dec. 2, when Miss Louie E. James, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John James, was united in marriage with Mr. Llewellyn L. Guy in the presence of the near relatives of the contracting pat ties. The ceremony was performed at 3 p m. by her pastor, Rev. Roger Allin, Myrtle, while the wedding march was played by Miss Bessie Roberts. The bride who was given in marriage by her father, wore a pretty gown of white voile with trimmings trimmings of satin and carried a bouquet of bride's roses and lily-of-the-valley. After .the wedding dinner the happy couple left by the evening train on a trip to Buffalo, the bride travelling in a navy blue suit- with Alice blue hat trimmed with foliage. The bride received a number of useful and costly gifts from relatives andfriends. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Guy will reside at Co umbus. MASONIC Durham Lodge, Newcastle, by invitation invitation visited Jerusalem Lodge No. 3L G. R.C, at their regular monthly meeting Wednesday e venir g. Besides transacting regular business these officers were elected elected for the, coming year: W.M.-- W. J. Bragg; I.P.M.-- F. J. Mitchell; S.W.-- G us. Bounsall; J.W.--C. A. Cawker; Treas.-- John Lyle; Sec'y.--J. S. Moorcraft; S.D.-- H. J. Knight; JO-- W. J. Hoar; I.G.--A. L. Nicholls; T y 1er-- R. Moyse; Auditors-- J. A. McClellan, Geo. W. James. At the close the members and visiting brethren spent a social hour at the ban- quetting board, F. J. Mitchell, W.M., acting acting as toastmaster. Short speeches were made by E. R. Bounsall, T. H. Spry; F. C. Hoar, Jas. G. Johnston, A. T. Milmine, W. H. Sutherland, town; Jas. Parker, F. Fligg, H. C. Higginbotham, Newcastle; Chas. Shortridge, Winnipeg; Wm. Tucker, Tucker, Columbus, O., and others. Vocal solos were given by H. J. Knight, W. J. Hoar and Maj. W. C. King. Visiting brethren were present from Manitoba, New Brunswick, Brunswick, United States, Scotland, Ireland and Ontario Lodges. HARRY ALLIN Club Central for Independent Phone. Bowmanville Bell Phone 186 CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL. Honor Roll for November. SeniorTV-UEthelda Hazlewood, Greta Muir, Enid Souch, Emma Coleman, Helen Yellow lees, Eileen Cousins, Aileen Hazlewood, Hazlewood, Harry Allison, Ina Pethick, Hilda Bottrell. * Junior IV--Grace Boddam, Philp Tilley, Ted Pethick, Mildred Lawrie, Victor Greenfield, Ruth Martyn, Gordon Morris, Gold win Anderson, Margaret McMurtry, Jessie Worden. Senior III--Edna Thickson, Vera Veale, Mary Finlay, Eva Corden, Blanche Killick, Helen Lyle, Howard McClellan, Margaret Grant, Marjorie Bounsall, Ermie Grant. Junior III--Jennie Merchant, Leonard Richards, Dorothy Bellman, Ross Tilley, Queenie Wrenn, Harold Jewell, Doris Deyman, Lawrence Mason, Leslie Rowe, Flora Worden. Second Class A--Gladys King, Hilton Pearce, Myrtle Cole, May Jackman, Yvonne Hazlewood, Kate Fletcher, Florence Florence Morris, May Manning, Albert Anderson, Anderson, Harold Branton. Second Class B--Ralph Carruthers, Helen McGregor, Fanny Mason, Baden Pingle. Ruth Percy, Hannah Mason, Lloyd Richards, Doris Roberts, Carrie Osborne, Edna Jewell. Senior First (Central) - Alex McGregor» Hugh Cameron, Florence Sutton, Ross Pooley, Harold Gill, Victoria Turner. Senior First (South Ward)--Victor Jeffery, Irwin Alcumbeck, Alma Piper, Stanford Symons, Mavme Lockhart, Vera Kelly. R. D. Davidson, Principal. What's the matter with the boys of the Senior Fourth class ?--Ed. THE EDITOR TALKS. The interest of children and schools is, in our opinion, equal to any other known interest in our Canadian life. This is why we devote so much space to schools and the welfare of the children. Those who have read our "talks" on this page know j that we have not lauded the educational system of Ontario as many politicians, ed- : itors, and other writers and speakers have done. We have visited schools in Canada, the United States and England and have . read many reports of svhool inspectors, government commissioners and other books on schools, school management and systems of education, and from personal observation and the information we have gleaned from these sources, we are thoroughly thoroughly convinced of the fact that the Ontario Ontario school system is failing most regrettably regrettably in giving the children of this coun- _ try an education that will make them the most efficient men and women. Without discussing further the system that has driven nearly all the male public school teachers out of the profession and placed an army of young girls in charge of the schools--no one blames the girls for qualifying for those positions, and many of them are zealous energetic, faithful workers--we workers--we say the best interests of all concerned concerned in the schools are not as well promoted promoted as they would be were the public schools manned by highly trained male teachers. Dr. F. W. Merchant, M. A., Toronto, Director of Industrial and Technical Technical Education and Inspector of Normal Model Schools in Ontario, is reported as -stating in a public address, referring to children leaving school with a very incomplete incomplete education, that "from statistics gathered 40 per cent, of public school pupils do not pass through the Third book, and 80 per cent, do not pass the entrance examination before leaving school for good. He cited an instance of questioning questioning employees in a factory and not one of 75 girls had reached the Fourth book. It is the same case with boys." What stronger stronger plea for better schools is needed than these statements from one of the highest educational authorities in this Province ? The Editor Talks continued on page 2 0c » i" ■ 1 3C=30 Gift Suggestions ' : sets ■ : 508 Y OUR CHRISTMAS BUYING will surely not >be complete without a glance at the many pretty and useful things that can be bought at our store. No matter whether your purse is long or you have to make a little go a long way, we have something something that you "will be glad to send to your dear ones. A visit to our store will solve all gift problems. Our goods are new and prices reasonable. LEATHER GOODS--Ladies' Hand Bags,«j Gents' Travelling Sets, Toilet Sets, Calling Caid Cases, Cigar Cases. LADIES' TOILET SETS--Ladies' Toilet Sets, both in Ebony and Parisian Ivory at prices ranging from $2.75 to $12.50. EBONY GOODS--Hat, Cloth, Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes in sa lid Ebony at all prices. PERFUMES--A big assortment of very handsome packages of Seely Perfumes, also a big stock of Hudnut's Colgate's, Fiver's, Ingram's, Ingram's, Williams', KerkofFs, Nyal's. PARISIAN IVORY--Toilet and Manicure {«Requisites made with Parisian Ivory are the latest and most popular wares for hair brushes, hat and clothes brushes, nail and tooth brushes. We have a very attractive assortment and at reasonable prices. ANSCO CAMERAS--The Ideal Christmas Present is an Ansco amera. See our special Christmas display. W. D. FARMERS' SONS Take a Course in Agriculture Bowmanville High School IN R. M. Mitchell & Co., Druggists and Opticians Bowmanville West Durham farm boys from 16 to 30 years old are to be favored by the opening opening in Bowmanville High School of a School of Agriculture, to commence Monday, Monday, January 18, 1915, and continue for 5 weeks. This is a splendid opportunity of which we hope many will take advantage. The class will occupy the handsome As- j sembly Room or Lecture Hall of the j High School and wijl be entirely separate Irom the regular classes and teachers. I This Short Course in Agriculture will be the 4th annual class under management management of the Advisory Committee of Durham Durham County and will be specially directed by Mr. R. S. Duncan, B S. A., Provincial Government Agricultural Representative, Port Hope, and Mr. George Wilson, B. S. A., Assistant Representative. Last year's was the red-letter course and was held in Mill brook when 35 students enrolled. W e hope West Durham will go 15 better, making a class of 50. Port Hope in 1912 and 1913 had 22 and 14 respectively. Messrs. Messrs. W. J. Bragg, Bowmanville, and A. J. Reynolds, Solina, ate the members of the Advisory Agricultural Committee for this riding. We may state that the only expense expense will be for. board and any 'travelling expenses that may be necessary. No text books to buy: Lectures and practical work will continue during regular school hours on regular school days. Proper application application forms and program may. be had from Mr. Duncan. The object of the Course is not to teach the boy how-to farm; practical work on the farm is the best teacher. The aim ot the course is to create a greater intt rest in the understanding of farm life, to_ induce induce the boy to enquire more closely into things, to give him an intelligent idea of the scientific principles and problems underlying underlying successful agriculture, to make him acquainted with new and approved ideas, and to instruct him where- to seek for the latest information and assistance science can give him in farm operations. A TIMELY HINT j Bowmanville business men will endorse what follows and be made happy if the . advice is acted upon by our readers. The , Peterboro Examiner says: "The war throws upon us many new obligations and intensifies existing ones. Business- at the best under the new conditions is difficult, and it should be the part of every citizen to facilitate business operations, in the general interest, as well as in the interest of our fellow-citizens engaging therein. It is not too much, perhaps, to say that j many, if not the most of the business men I of Bowmanville, in common with other j places, are not doing business, with an eye i on the result of profit, but merely to keep j going till better trade .conditions come. With high taxation, high rents and uncertain uncertain trade, it is a pretty stiff problem ta finance business now-a-days--to meet obligations and meet the weekly pay-roll. It stands to reason that to do these things business must have its dues. At the beginning of every year for years this journal has urged prompt payment payment of accounts in the interests of comfortable comfortable business. It can, therefore, now consistently urge the same course. Any citizen who can p y a bill due to - business business man will be doing an honest as well as patriotic and neighborly thing by paying paying promptly and helping a fellow citizen to do likewise. Men, and women, too, in easy circumstances, circumstances, who financially reside on Easy street, who do not have to skirmish, plan, contrive and scheme to make ends meet cannot realize how hard it is tor a business man or other creditor, sailing close to the wind, to steer his business clear of the rocks. It only needs a little thoughtfulness, thoughtfulness, a little of the golden rule realized and applied to show people of comparatively comparatively easy means, who can pay bills without without embarrassment, how much it will help to pay bills promptly. We are told of a man of considerable means who owed a fairly large bill to a small business concern, and when urged for payment, he not only neglected payment payment of the bill but withdrew his patronage patronage to pay cash for the same kind of goods at another place. It is to be hoped that this is not the case. It shouldn't bé so. We may sing loyal songs and extol our patriotism, but patriotism and loyalty begin begin at home. We sh uld begin by practising practising British fair play upon our neighbors before addressing ourselves to more remote remote obligations. & IP 1 / THE West End House Only two weeks to Christmas. Now is the time to get your gifts ready. Don't leave it until the last minute and then be disappointed because you cannot get just what you want. We have a full and well assorted stock of dainty goods suitable for gifts. Come in and have a look around, until Christmas. Here are a few Blouses, Hose, Furs, Dresses, Silks, Ties, Shirts, Collars, Gloves, Suits, vou Pick out what you want now and we will keep it tor suggestions : LADIES--Handkerchiefs, Glo\es, Collars, Dress Goods, etc., etc. FOR MEN --Handkerchiefs, Sox, Overcoats, Sweaters, Braces, Underwear, etc., etc. BO\ S GIRLS--Dresses, H&nd- --Suits, Overcoats, Sweaters, Gloves, Caps, Shirts, Boots, Ho->e, etc. kerchiefs, Gloves, Mitts, Scarfs, Underwear, Boots, Rubbers, etc., etc. Also a large variety of Household Goods, Blankets, Sheets, Pillow Cases, etc. Greeting Cards and Fancy Sheets, Goods. Quilts, Comforts, Rugs, Mat*, Cdme earlv and get best choice. Here are a few Specials which we are offering offering now : Dresses Dresses for all the family, navy Panamas, all nicely trimmed in styles. Full range of sizes Reg. $3.50 and $4.00 for Reg. $5.00 and $6.00 for............. serge and the latest $1.95 $2.95 Boots, Shoes, etc. Just received, six cases of Manufacturers Samples of Men's, Women's, Boys' and Girls' Boots, Shoes and Slippers. These are all new and up-to-date goods and will be sold at about half the regular price. Come while we have vour size. Suits and Overcoats purs, Furs, Furs Now is your opportunity to get a Suit or Overcoat. Our stock is to be cleaned right oat, and in order to do this we have marked them right down. You can get them now for jast about half the regular price. You will have a chance to secure "Fare, Muffs, Fur and Lined Coats at prices which will interest keen buyers. We must cleaa up our stock of Furs. Don't Wait ! Corné Now ! McMurtry & .Co., Ltd. Phone 83 The Big Departmental Store Bowmanville SHOOTING MATCH. A shooting match will be held at Mr. E. F. WeatherilVs, Kingston Rd„ East, on Friday, Dec. II, at 12 o'clock sharp. About 40 geese and turkeys will be shot T en. r » PHOTOS FOR CHRISTMAS Full size cab*nets from $3 to $10 a dozen. dozen. Nifty large cabinet, reg. $7» special for Christmas, $5; offer good to Jan. I, '15. Amateur work, enlargements of all kinds, promptly and efficiently done. Flashlights Flashlights of evening parties, banquets, etc. Give me a trial. Before finishing your Christmas shopping shopping it will pay you to come in and have a look at the things we have to offer. Sale opens Saturday Dec. 12 at 2.30 p.m. and continues until Christmas or until everything is sold. Don't forget the date and come and have a look; no obligation to buy. You can easily find the place--Robson's Studio, James Block. THOS. ROBSON. DURHAM COUNTY BOYS. Durham county is surely furnishing its j share of leadership in the present military emergency--Major-General Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia, Col. Williams, Commandant Commandant of First Canadian Contingent, Major W. S. Hughes. Commandant of 2ist Infantry Battalion, Second Contingent, Major John W. Odell, Commandant ot Roval Canadian Artillery now mobilizing at Halifax, and Major A. C. Williams, son of Mr. W. H. Williams, Bowmanville, who was given a royal send-off from Portage la Prairie, Man., as noted on an inside page of this issue.. Several other Durham boys are holding lesser offices and a goodly number are in the ranks preparing to fight for King and Empire. All honor to them. In all great military engagements in which volunteers have been called to action in this generation there has been a Williams from Durham county, and the outlook is that where there is fighting to be done for King and country that there will still be a Williams ready to respond to the call. In a despatch from Portage la Prairie dated Nov. 30 a Bowmanville boy in command of a regiment was with his men greatly honored. The despatch says: "No body of men ever left a city for active service with a better send-off than was accorded the men of the 32nd battalion battalion who left this afternoon at 3 45 for Winnipeg under Major A. C. Williams. Business was practically suspended during train time, and it is safe to say that half the population of the city was there at the given time, arousing cheer after cheer as the train pulled out of the depot. The men were escorted to the depot by the Boy Scouts, the home guard, and the men enlisted here for the mounted regiment who leave in. the morning for Brandon, and they marched to the depot headed by the Highlanders' band. Bringing up the rear of the parade were 1000 school children children carrying Union Jacks as a compliment compliment to Major Williams, who has been a member of the school board for a number of years, and at the present time chairman of that body. The children sang patriotic songs at the depot and gave three cheers for Major Williams as only Canadian children can give. /X Gifts That Are Useful TT is useful presents that predated and this is wh are ap preciatea ana unis is why we otter otter the following suggestions to busy Christmas shoppers . Suit Cases Couch, Johnston & Cryderman call special attention to their fine stock of black and colored silks, all bought before the advance in these goods bv the declaration declaration of war. In Imitation Leather, -laj. anese. Matting, V* o \ eu Cane, Genuine Leather and Sea Lion Gram Suit Cast s, all weights and sizes. Prices freir. : $1.15 to $15.Oh. u t ! t; ! Club Bags In Split Cowhide, Heavy- Paris Grain Leather, Sea Lion or Walrus Hide and Alligator Skin, different different shapes, leather and cloth lined. Prices from - $2.00 to $25.00 Trunks Canvas or leather bound, br*s> trimmed, deep set in trays with covered hat compartments, steamer shape or square. .Prices $2 75 to $7.50. House Slippers Can you think of anything more useful and acceptable as a Christmas gift than a nice pair of house slippers ? We have them stylish and comfortable. Gents' 65c to $2: Ladies' 50c to $1.50: Children s 25c to 50c. Our Motto : Shoe» tMat Satisfy Fred R- Folev Parlor Boot Shop oa the Siteey Side • Phoae 12 - Bow*aa ville "SS'W