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SIS: Viv- X Specials This WeeK MitcHelIs Drug Nyal Quality Store Stationery A new department added to our store is the excellent line of Nyal Stationery, beautifully boxed and of highest quality. . Embassy Lawn, per box .... 50c Wedgewood Lawn, per box, 25c Nyal Fabric, per box 50c Devonshire Lawn, per box .. 50c Nylotus Lawn, per box 35c Patrician Lawn, per box 50c "We Four" .25c Oxford, per box 25c Special Weave, per box ... .25c We also have an excellent line of Ladies' Writing Tablets, and Letter Tablets. For the Teeth Tooth Brushes, from I2c to 45c Tooth Pastes.. .from 25c to 50c Talcum Powders ... .15c to 50c Sole Agents for Neilson's Chocolates Aristocrat, per box ...... $1.00 Specially Prepared Fruits . 1.00 Every Piece Different .... 1.00 Chocolate Sundae ........ .80 Reception Chocolates'..... .85 Assorted Chocolates ...... .60 Assorted Chocolate Creams .50 Empress 50, .25 Cherries in Cream 10 Maple Creams ip Wash Cloths We are offering just now a real bargain in a Wash Cloth, the Electric Rub well, 14x13 inches, an extra large cloth, this week on sale for ioc each or 3 for 2Çc Other lines at Sc and 15c SHiiiiniiiiiiniiittHiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiRiniiiinniiMHHHiHiflHiiiiiiiiiniii^ I The Pick of the | I Coal Fields J B E H There's a difference in coal. M j We're selling our customers g 1 the best--a coal that gives 1 1 an even, lasting heat, and 1 H burns clean to the last pound, g I LEHIGH VALLEY I I ANTHRACITE 1 % The Coal That Satisfies g We are prepared to make 1 = prompt deliveries." Phone g I in your order now. - g . I John A. Holgate | I & Son I 1 Phone 153, Bowmanville g ilHlIHfllfllllEllllllllllllillllllllHflflllllDIIIIIIIHWIIIHiniHflllHIIIIlttfflli 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 BIG REASONS Why You Should Let Us Do the Plumbing'of l Your Home We employ the best mechanics. Our work is done up to a standard. We use only the highest grade materials. Our plumbing fixtures are the best ^made in Canada. If in trouble we serve you promptly. Your money is left and spent at home. A list of the people we are installing plumbing foi will convince you that the quality of our work is the best Let us give you an estimate. W. H. DUSTAN Sanitary and Heating Engineers Phone 74, Bowmanville The Churches. V. Way Allin, son of Rev. S. J. Allin, Clinton, has won a scholarship of $105 at Chicago University. Rev. Canon Farncomb, Newcastle, occupied occupied the pulpit at St. Saviour's church, Orono, Sunday week in the absence of Rev. J. Fenning attending Military College College at Kingston. Rev. J. N. Clarry and family have returned returned from- Glenora where they spent vacation. Mr. Clarry will take charge of the service at West Belleville church Sunday --Ontai'io. SOLDIER'S LETTER ! V From the boys in khaki, 21st Battalion, Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, at West Sandling Camp, Kent, England, England, August 8, 1915. Editor The James Papers--I have the great honor of being detailed to inform inform you of the good health and welfare welfare of the home town boys now on active service at this camp. x g*-- To begin at the start from- Canada, on May 5 we donned the heavy marché ing order kit at the left half barracks. Every one being present, we marched to Artillery Park to join the right Rev. H. A. Frost, B. A., pastor of Pontÿ- I half of the Battalion.. From there we pool Methodist Church, who has been I proceeded to the station being led by stationed at Folkestone, has been trarfs-h fc he. Kingston Veterans, and took the ferred to the Dardanelles with the Queen&jkra-m while a crowd of Kingston*people Stationary Hospital. ' / I were bidding their friends goodbye Bowmanville financial District meeting I handing out some good boxes of will be held at Hampton Thursday Sept. 16 at 10.30 a.m. Afternoon session at I.30 o'clock. John Garbutt, Chairman; R. Archibald Delve, Financial Secretary. Rev. J. U. Robins and family have returned returned after a pleasant visit with friends in Western Ontario. Mr. Robins' mother and sister accompanied them i home and will spend some time at Oakwood parsonage. parsonage. Rey, Wm. D. Lee, pastor of Millbrook Presbyterian Church, has received his D. D. degree with high honors. The degree degree was well earned as the Rev. gentleman gentleman secured 95 per cent. The degree was given by the Potomac University, Washington, D.C. At the last meeting of the Board of Managers of the Presbyterian Church, I Mr. David Keith handed in his resignation as chairman on account of leaving for the thriving city of Bowmanville. Mr. D. Haverson was elected his successor.-- Oshawa Reformer. Rev. W. P. Rogers, of Port Perry, Chairman of the Whitby District, in company company with his son, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Rogers, during the week, and preached an eloquent and forceful sermon in the Methodist Church here Sunday Sunday evening.--Minden Echo. Hampton League meeting Friday evening evening was in charge of the Christian Endeavor Endeavor department and opened with singing singing and prayer by Mrs. John Col will. ! Lesson was read by Miss Pearl Ranton, and the topic "The Relation of the young people to the Church" was taken by Mrs. F. T. Allen. Music was rendered by Erma Salter arid a reading by Mary Souch. After the roll call and singing the meet- I ing closed with the benediction. Church of Christ--Next Sabbath morning Pastor Weisman will speak. In the evening President Chas. T. Paul of the College of Missions, Indianapolis, Indiana, Indiana, will deliver an address on "The War and Christianity." President Paul is a Canadian, was born in Bowmanville, and is now one of the leading educators of North America. He will bring a message message from his wide experience and constant constant association with all Nationalties of the great Cities. Come and hear him. Rally Day will be observed in the Bowmanville Bowmanville Methodist Church next Sunday, Sept. 12th. At 2.45 p.m. a public session of the Sunday School will be held in the auditorium; special program will be rendered; rendered; all are invited; visitors will please occupy the gallery. In the morning pastor pastor Clarke's subject will be "What Manner Manner of Child shall this be ?". In the evening evening the pastor will preach a sermon to young people, subject "A Hive of Be's". Special music, vocal and instrumental, will mark the services of the day. Attendance at Bowmanville Methodist Epworth League during the summer months has been excellent, even exceeding exceeding that of former years. This record has been most encouraging, and the individual individual members are exhibiting an interest interest and willingness for service that is very gratifying. Monday evening's meeting was in charge of Misses Florence Rickard and Elsie Betts, the former taking the topic "On One's Calling". In addition to the repetition of the pledges and the roll call, suitable readings were well given by Misses Alicia Creeper and Elsie Betts. Miss Carrie Painton read the lesson, and Misses Jane and Ruth Grigg sang a duet very nicely. An letter of appreciation was read from Miss Grace Conger, dêacon- ess, Toronto, regarding the flowers sent to her each week by the Epworth League for distribution in the city. Missionary program next week. Every member is particularly requested to be present. Rev. Wilmot G. Clarke, B.A., returned from his month's vacation on Saturday and was greeted with two splendid audiences audiences on Sunday when he preached at both services and taught the Young Men's Class in the afternoon. He shows the beneficial effects of rest and open-air life by the ruddy complexion and cheerful expression he wears. Two vigorous and interesting discourses were delivered. The musical services were full of interest, too. Prof. Laugher arrived on Thursday evening and directed the choir practice Friday evening when the members present present enjoyed the hour thoroly and showed the effect of the instruction on Sunday. Miss Helen Martin took her place as a member of the choir and as soloist and and sang a vèry much appreciated selection selection at each service. Her fine contralto voice was much admired. In the evening anthem Miss Martin and Mr. W. S. Bragg (tenor) sang a duet their voices harmonizing harmonizing nicely. Mrs. William A. White assisted assisted the choir in the evening. eats to the boys. When 8.45 p.m., arrived we were moving along towards Brockville where we stopped for 80 minutes, citizens citizens being at the station, and theband played a few patriotic airs. Proceeding Proceeding to Cornwall, we again received a great send-off. On our arrival at Montreal Montreal in the early morning we quickly embarked and had breakfast upon the Metagama which conveyed us to England. England. > Themorning ; of May 7th showed signs that we were at sea, a number staying in their bunks all day. This continued for four or five days, but towards the end of the journey the boys were all on deck again. The day before we landed Lieut. H. W. Cooper presented the Bowmanville boys with tWo pairs of socks each, with which we were well pleased, and we are very thankful to the ladies of Bowmanville who made and sent them to us. We showed our feelings by giving three good cheers for Bôwmanville ladies. We landed at Plymouth on May 15 | and proceeded by rail to West Sand- ling Camp where we are still plugging away and getting fit to meet the Germans Germans on the field of battle; We are receiving your papers weekly weekly and the boys join me in thanking you for your kind consideration. Pte. P. G. Wallace, No. 60023. OSHAWA FAIR. All roads lead to Oshawa next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for it is the time of the annual fall Fair. The Railways all give reduced rates but you must get the ticket from the agents before starting. The trains all have connection by street car or buss with the Fair. The 6.45 p. m. G. T. R. train for Port Perry from Whitby will leave Oshawa Tuesday and Wednesday Wednesday at 6 p. m. Preparations are complete for handling the biggest crowd ever handled. handled. The grounds have been improved, fences painted, a beautiful new entrance with ticket offices built, and some buildings buildings rnoved. The Grand Stand has been enlarged. The Park is looking its best thanks be to Dr. Henry, chairman of the Park Commission. There is better accom- modatin for sheep and swine. Two big races are run both Tuesday and Wednesday Wednesday for $209 purses each. You remember I the races last year, and VanWoodruflf and other horsemen say there will be more horses than ever this year. They are gathering here already. Then there is the big line of agricultural exhibits and the live stock and the big parade of prize animals at the close of the Fair. The free attractions at the grand stand are worth the price of admission. Mr. W. F. Eaton says he is going to have his Boy Scouts on the grounds. This is war year I and special features ih that line are plan- j ned. The Baby Show on Wednesdày will show the type of citizen the country is producing. The Hospital tent will be there to feed the people. The merry-go- round and midway will furnish amuse- riient. The Union Jack will be in evidence. Mr. Chas. P. Davis, the Secretary, has his work in shape and will meet the exhibitors with his usual pleasing manner. The managing Director, Mr. Sinclair, is working working out details to stage the fair better than ever as a complete show. If you do not get your money's worth this year, you can have your quarter back. You can meet more friends at the Fair than any other place. Can have a chance to see Oshawa and have the best time of the whole year by taking a holiday and making making for Oshawa. Remember the good times you have had on other years. Tell all your friends and be on hand Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. No school ever had truer friends among its graduates than LLIOTT TORONTO, ONT. This is a school of results--Splendid Results. Meritorious work for our students and for the business public has been an active agent in the upbuilding upbuilding of our famous school. We assist worthy students to get employment. employment. Commence a course now. Catalogue free. Yonge and w. J. ELLIOTT, Charles Sts. Principal CANADIAN PACIFIC TUB IDEAL ROUTE TO AND FROM TORONTO DURING Canadian Nàiîôfiaî Exhibition AUG. 28 to SEPT. 13, 1918 GRAND TRUNK system REDUCED FARES To Toronto from all stations in Ontario, also from Niagara Falls and Buffalo, N.Y., and-Detroit, Mich. Be sure to consult C.P.R. Agents regarding EXTRA TRAIN SERVICE To and from Toronto, Parkdale Station, and Exhibition Grounds, also SPECIAL LOW FARES From Principal Points on Certain Dates. Particulars from C. B.JKENT, Agt, Bowmanville, or write M. G. MURPHY, D.P.A.,-Toronto, No paint equals Martin-Senour. It goes farther and lasts longer. W. H. Dustan. Oshawa has organized a Ladies' Home Nursing Class. The organization is to comprise the ladies' section of the St. John's Ambulance Brigade work and will be under the jurisdiction of that organiza- vit 1 n , w _ ition. They will prepare to nurse soldiers Western rair. London have «vaiMed home, or assist 5 «vuuvu m emergency cases. RETURN TICKETS at réduced fares to London from stations in Ontario, Belleville, Scotia Junction and South or West thereof. Special train service and low rate excursions from principal principal points on certain dates. Ask agents for full particulars. Time Table Changes Effective September 12th. Information now in Agent's, hands Panama Pacific Exposition: Reduced fares to San Francisco, Los- Angeles and San Diego. Information and tickets on application to Agents ! OFFICIAL FRUIT BULLETIN I FRUIT BRAND-DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE j Lombards and Gage Plums are now in j their prime. • Canning and preserving j should not be postponed. The quality 1 this year is high in both peaches and plums, due to the fact that the trees are not overburdened. Crawford and Elberta peaches are now arriving. They are the best product of our Canadian Canadian orchards and are supreme, both for eating and preserving. Plenty of canned or preserved peaches and plums means good health all winter. By perfectly sterelizing the bottle and Irait no sugar is needed. There is health, economy, and luxury for those who act promptly. Phone or call on your grocer and have him book your order in advance. NOTICE A CHANCE OF TIME will .be made September 8th Fo» particulars apply to W. G. GIFFLER, Station Agent Transportation ■ V. ' * including everv phase of Railway^ Station work and Telegraph Operating Operating is taught in a thorough manner manner by Shaw's Railway and Telegraph Telegraph School, Toronto. Home study courses are- available and correspondence is. invited. Graduates Graduates readily obtain employment on our Canadian Railways. T. J. JOHNSTON, W. H. Shaw, Principal. President. i > Guaranteed the best overalls you ever bought or money back after 30 day*' wear. The best^by test, Head Light Overalls and Pants with Jackets to match in Blacks. Blues and Blue and white stripes Wear a pa^r 30 days at our risk. ^ ^ a y s wear doesn't prove them the best overalls you ever had on brino- them back to our store and get your money back. McMurtry St Co Ltd. Thé Big Departmental Store Phone 83 Bowmanville. «MADE W CANADA" Ford Runabout Price $480 Ford Touring Car Price $530 Ford Town Car Price $780 The above prices f.o.b. Ford, Ont., effective Aug. 2, 1915. No speedometer included in this year's" equipment, otherwise otherwise cars fully equipped. Cars on display and sold at Ford Garage Opp. Hotel Bowman Dont neglect your floors. Old , - .e floors made to look like solid oak m :h Chinamel Floor Finish. W. H. J r FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son Most Complete Equipment Sunday and night calls promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches 1 OBONO HAMPTON * It's Easy Work to Cut the Grass If you have your Lawn Mower sharpened the new way aty-^he new blacksmith shop. All the work is done promptly and satisfaction guaranteed. ers called for and delivere^^o » . all parts of the town. S ' ^Phone 185 and your want. 0 Vwill be attended to-promptly. A. W. Pickard South of Post Office on Temperance St. '