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. n»--. v ÿi ---V • '" " ' i-"- -\?rf " ' ÿT ~- - •-' ( ' v '-' v 2' - 1 < '- v .;;'; : -. .•••.•• Y~ : •> ■ ■■ ; ;f. ; : ' ' BOWMANVILLE, APR 1915 Smart Shoes for Spring 1915 Variety of Style The woman who is shoe particular will find something something to please her in our Spring line---just opened. • There is a big variety of styles to choose from. The smart street boot, the dainty dress boot of patent leather, the grey and sand colored tops, the many designs in soft kid are all here in profusion. There is a shoe for every foot and a price for every purse. Will you come in soon and look ? That is all we ask--just a chance to show you som^ real shoes. Comerearly--to-morrow or the next day. Fred R. Foley ?r,h= r s", s saE - Bowman ville HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. School will close on Thursday, April 1st to re-open on Monday, April I2th. The open meeting of the Literary Society Society on Thursday proved to be a pleasing social event. The promenades after the open Liter" ary Society's program Thursday evening were thoroughly enjoyed, and the students students are always glad to welcome exstudents exstudents and other friends to any open functions. Report appears elsewhere. HOUSE WARMING. The home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Foley, | South Darlington, was the scene of a ! pleasant surprise and presentation Friday evening March 26 when about thirty-five [ of their relatives gathered at their new home. After hearty handshaking and | viewing the new heme, Mr. Mark Blackburn Blackburn called the gathering together and ! admirably discharged the duties of chairman. chairman. Miss Laila Wilkins read a nicely worded address and Messrs Russell Wor- ! den and Bert Wilkins presented Mr. and Mrs. Foley each with a beautiful leather upholstered rocking chair with the good wishes of all. Mr. Foley made a very suitable reply, thanking one and all for the useful and beautiful gifts. Short speeches were made by Messrs Fred R. ! Foley, Alex Wilkins, J. D. Stevens, H. R. Foley and others. Mr. Mark Blackburn and Fred R. Foley kept the company well entertained with comic recitations and st ries. Recitations were given by H. R. Foley and R. L. Worden. After which refreshments werë served by the ladies. The balance of the evening was spent very pleasantly in social - intercourse and games. The Churches. WEDDING. Exclusive^Designs!In Wallpaper W E take great pleasure in advising you of our Annual Spring Display of Choice'Wallpapers which we consider by far the most complete and best line handled.^(Especially interesting and unusual are the very latest designs which we are now exhibiting. In our large variety of patterns the most discriminating taste will surely find ready satisfaction. satisfaction. Our motto, as all who have visited our store are aware, is : I he very latest and best at the lowest possible price. W. T. Allen, "Big 20" Bookstore 1 If You Want the Best at Lowest Prices Buy Your Groceries for Easter from HARRY ALLIN Opposite Goodyear Club, Bowmanville Independent Phone Central, Bell Phone 186 Snowden--Baker One of the prettiest of house weddings took place at the home of Mr. Thomas Baker, "Elmdale Farm", Molina, Wednesday Wednesday March 24th, when.his second daughter, daughter, Minnie Maud, was united in marriage with Mr. Leslie C. Snowden, son of Mr. Thos. J. Snowden, Maple Grove. Prompt ly at four o'clock the groom took his place in front of a pretty bank of foliage and flowers. The bride was given in marriage by her father and looked charm ing in a dainty white silken gown and wearing the groom's gift, a pearl pendant, and carrying a sheaf of lilies and fern. Rev. C. W .Bar ett performed the ceremony, ceremony, Miss Muriel Penfound, cousin of the bride, rendering a fine musical service throughout. During the signing of the register Mrs. J. Baker sang "Because." About forty guests sat down to a sumptuous sumptuous wedding supper served by four of the bride's girl friends. The bride and groom left on the evening train amid sh wers of confetti and good wishes for Villa Nova and points west, the bride travelling in navy blue serge suit with white silk blouse and hat to match. A beautiful collection of presents testified to the high esteem in which the young people are held. The groom's gift to the pianist was a pearl pin, and to the soloist a hand-painted fern dish. Rev. W. D. Harrison, Main-sL, Picton, has been invited to Trenton. * Election of officers will take place at the Methodist League Monday evening. On Good Friday there will be services at II a.m. and 7 p.m. in St. John's Church. All are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Wésley D. Bragg, Newcastle, Newcastle, entertained the Methodist church choir Thursday evening. Rev. W. B. Tucker, B.A., B.D., Camp- bellford, conducted Educational services in Stirling Methodist church, Sunday. Rev. C. G. Williams, Consecon, gave his lecturef^Fleets at War, Battleships in Action," in Baltimore Monday evening. Rev. J. N. Clarry, B. A., pastor of St. James Methodist church, _ Peterboro, preached in Cobourg Methodist church Sunday. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Shorey, Lindsay, were at Picton attending the funeral of Mrs. Shorey's brother, the late G. W. McMullen. McMullen. On Easter day the services at St. John's church will be, 8 a.m. Holy Communion, Communion, 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Holy Communion; 2.30 p.m. Children's service; 7 p.m. Evensong. Special Easter services in Bowmanville Methodist Church Sunday. Appropriate sermons by Pastor Kenny and suitable music by the choir assisted by Mrs. T. E. Knowlton (nee Ethel King). A concert will be given by the Mission Band, Tuesday, April 6 at 8 p.m. in the Methodist school-room. Silver collection will be taken at the door. A good program program is being prepared. Everyone come and bring a friend. Rev. John Griffith, Missionary to China, Rev. Dr. Brown, Rev. H. C. Priest, B. A., Missionaries in India, Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Stephenson, Mr. H. L. Troyer, and Rev. W. A. Cameron, B. A., Toronto, were speakers at the Missionary Institute held in Oshawa recently. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Haddy entertained the Boys' Morning Hour of the Methodist Church Friday evening when about fifty young lads enjoyed the splendid sup.ier and pastimes provided. Mr. Haddy is the leader of the Boys' Hour which meets at IO a. m. He is doing a splendid work among the young boys. Hampton Epworth League meeting Friday evening was in charge of Mr. Charles Johns, fourth Vice. After singing singing Mr. Hilton Peters read the lesson. Topic was taken bv Mr. F. T. Groat followed followed with a solo by Mr. Salter. Mrs. Henry Wilcox gave a reading, "The drummer boy." At the reception service eleven new members united with the League. After singing and prayer by Rev. Mr. Barrett, the meeting closed with the benediction. Barrie Examiner says, Rev. C. W. Reynolds was able to resume his duties in the Methodist church Sunday having recovered recovered from La grippe. Thursday evening of last week the choir members were royally entertained at the Parsonage by Mrs. Reynolds. All games and contests contests were of an Irish character and much ingenuity was shown in the designing of the Irish costumes. A dainty luncheon followed, followed, tables being decorated in green and white. Rev. Mr. Reynolds is a Darlington Darlington boy, brother of Messrs Edwin ami John Reynolds, Solina. The West End House The Big Departmental Store Those Weak Eyes . That drawn, squinting expression seen on the faces of many older people is often erroneously attributed to age. or a "life of care" or "raising a large family " Such alleged reasons may occa sionally be valid ones; but the fact still remains that these unnatural facial conditions are OFTEN due to defective eyes and the need of right glasses to remove muscular and nervous strain Save your nervous energy. Let inanimate glass do the work now imposed on overtaxed muscular and nerve force. R. M. Mitchell &. Co. Druggists and Opticians Phone 92 Bowmanville LITERARY SOCIETY. High School Boys Hold a Mock Parliament and Crack Many Jokes. An evening of fun was enjoyed by High School students and a few invited guests Thursday, March 25th--Lady Day--when was held in the Assembly Hall an open meeting of the Literary Society. Mr. Milton R. Sanderson, President, gave an address of welcome in well chosen sentences sentences and bade all visitors to feel at home. Mr. W. B. Couch, Chairman of the Board, was invited to the platform and asked to talk to the audience. Always j happy in his public addresses, he seemed to be very much at home in his advice to the students to become familiar with good literature and best authors. Dr. J. B. Dandeno, Principal of the School, gave a talk on Small Things of Life, emphasizing the importance of giving care and thought to some matters by many considered among the minor things of life. Miss Reta R. Cole gave a piano solo, "Miserere", Mrs. H. Burk and Miss Zm rn, B. A., a piano duet "The King's Forest" and as an encore "The Stage Ride", and 12 girl students sang "Twelve by the Clock" with Miss Leta Bragg at the piano. Mr. Carl Clemence in Highland costume sang "I Love a Lassie." The Mock Parliament completed the program. "Hits" were showered at the teaching staff, the boys who go girling, the town council, the local editors, and a few others in gattling gun fashion. 1 he students knowing where the jokes fitted had heaps of fun over them. Every member member was a free lance and no mercy was shown. The "speils" were original with the speakers and no one knew what was coming, so like Dan D's freshies in action, they didn't know just when to "duck" to escape being hit. "Horse play" was rather too exaggerated, otherwise the boys performed performed their stunts very fairly. No such "capers" as they introduced are seen in the House of Commons where every member is supposed to be a gentleman. The actors represented these personages and were : Governor General--Field Marshal His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught and Strathem, KG., K.T., K.P., G.M.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O., G.C--Gordon Manning. Hon. Speaker--ALLIN ANNIS. Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Laird Borden, P.C.. K.C., LL.D., M.P.,--Alan Martin. Rt. Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, P.C., P.C. M.G., M-P.,--Alan Gale. Poet--Lloyd Rice Farmer--A. M IN G BAUD. Westerner--Kfnneth COX. Scotchman--CARL CLEMENCE. Irishman--Thomas Norton. Minister of Militia and D. fence--Major- General the Hon. Sam Hughes, M.P.,-- Day Warnica. Suffragette - CYRIL SOUCH. Page--FREDERICK RONALD REDNERS Snowden. The National Anthem closed the program. program. D. O. B. EXECUTIVE. Durham Old Boys' Executive will meet at residence of Mr. R. W. King, 10 Wal- mer Road, Toronto, at 8 o'clock on Thursday Thursday eveniiig, April 1st. Any person from the Homeland who happens to be in the city that evening will be welcome. Durham Durham Bovs' Association was organized in June 1898--nearly 17 years ago 1 Dr. James L. Hughes has been the continuous President and Mr. Thos. Yellowlees the Secretary. PTE. ED. J. NIDDERY HURT. Mr. Levi Niddery, Hampton, received a telegram Saturday evening from Militia Department, Ottawa, saying his son, Ed. J. Niddery was wounded in action in France but giving no particulars. Pte. Niddery was in thé employ of Mr. F. A. Haddy in this town two > ears ago as delivery boy. Toronto Evening Telegram publishes his p rtrait and says : Pte. E. J. Niddery went with the first contingent, enlisting originally in tne 9th Mississauga Horse. He is reported woun ed. His home: address was 555 Sherbourne-sL, Toronto, but his father s address is given as Hampton, Ont. He is 18 years old and had no previous military service. He is now in the Second Battalion. D EAR SIR OR MADAM : We take great pleasure in informing you that we are now ready with our New Spring Goods. This year, as in previous years we have taken great pains in selecting for our stock only the best and most suitable materials and colors for the season's wear. Easter is close at hand. This is the time set by Dame Fashion for donning our Spring dress and laying aside our Winter apparel. We will be pleased to show you all our new lines which are the choice of the markets. We have the favorites in large variety. Come and inspect the stock and ask our prices. Then there is only one thing to be done. Leave your order here and feel satisfied that you are getting the best for yqur money. Thanking you for past favors and anticipating a continuance continuance of the smne, we are Yours respectfully McMurtry & Co, Ltd. Phone 83, Bowmanville ChildLren Cry FOR FLETCHER'S ÎASTORIA PATRIOTIC LEAGUE Temple of Fame will be rep ated April 16 in aid of iheld Kitchen; 25c all over the Hall. Particulars next week. Every woman can help our soldiers at the front by coming to the Council Room Wednesday after uon April 7 at 2.30 to sew. The Women's Patriotic League will have machines and material ready. See what other towns are doing. Do not let the women of Bowmanville be behind in helping to save the lives of onr men. March 29 a meeting of the Women's Patriotic League was held in the Council Room the President, Miss Galbraith, in the chair. It was reported a bale was sent to headquarters for Red Cross Society, Society, 77 King-st., Toronto, which included 19 scarfs, 2 pillows, 6 pairs socks, 5 pairs wristlets, 2 pairs mitts, a quantity of old linen; and in their care for Dr. Armour, Canadian Hospital, Shorncliffe, England, a parcel including 60 night shirts, 50 pairs socks, 4 dressing gowns, 2 pairs bed socks. Donations for the month were 4 blanket dressing gowns, 3 pairs socks, 12 pairs p> jamas, pair pillows, scarf. 37 pairs socks were sent to the men of this district belonging to the 39th Battalion. A complete list of work done by Women's Women's Patriotic Le gue of Bowmanville including including work done by the Women s Institute Institute and Tyrone Epworth League : 300 pairs socks, j6i pairs wristlets, Il6 cholera belts, 109 scarves, 35 helmets, 55 grey flannel shirts, 4 pairs mitts, 28 housewives housewives contain ng needles, »h ead, etc., 26 small bags containing c urt plaster, gauz -, etc., 14 kit bags, 85 feather pillows, 83 flannelette pillow slips, envelope shape, IOI white cotton pillow slips, 187 night shirts, 24 pair pyjamas, 14 warm dressing gowns. Purchased for men of 1st Contingent: Contingent: 40 pairs socks, 40 helmets, 6 suits finderclothing. Account of knitted comforts comforts sent to soldiers and supplies sent to Red Cross headquarters has been published. published. Now ready, to send to front over 40 pairs socks. iTOEE TO BBNT--In Jinnee Block, King-st. I Apply to Geo. W. James, Statesman Office, Bowmanville. * AN INVESTMENT 'T'HE investment involved in -. an installation of Electric lighting is but a fraction of the total investment in your home which is jeopardized if that wiring prove to be inadequate inadequate or defective. Saving a little money by the purchase of an untried, unguaranteed, undependable system of wiring is like putting mud bricks in- the foundation of a costly building. building. It is a false economy. More than this, it is a wilful neglect of ordinary precautions _which cannot bo too severely censured. Therefore we repeat : the value of "Quality First" can be adequately expressed only in terms of experience-- our own experience in electric wiring--the experience of those who have suffered loss from inferior inferior workmanship --and the experience of those who have proven that "Quality First" means real security. K. O. W H YTE Electrical Contractor FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son Most Complete Equipment Sunday and nignt calls promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches : OBONO HAMPTON CLARKE TOWNSHIP FARM FOR SALE. 30 acres clay loam soil, mile from Tillage. venient to Starkville station, C. N. R., eight roomed dwelling, bai* barn, bearing orchard, trout stream. Seventeen Hundred Dollars. JOHN FISHER dfc CO. Lntasdes Bnildlng, Toronto Ont- Mother Knows y What's Good for hungry boys and girls who troop in from school clamoring for "something to eat." She has ready some jam and Christie's Homé-Made Bread The children just can't eat too much Christie's Bread and mother knows it. It's good for the old folks, too. Try our special line of home-made candy and taffy. Alex. Christie \* The Home-Made Bakery Phone 97 Bowmanville