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SAYING FAREWELL. Silver Service Presented to and Mrs. Holgate From Foxboro Friends Mr. WHAT HAVE YOU FOUND ? * Nearly every day somebody loses something--a something--a watch, a pocketbook, a bunch of keys or any of a thousand other articles. In most cases these are found by somebody somebody else. That "somebody" doesn't know who the articles belong to. To assist assist them in finding the owners, and to ^elp the owners get their goods back, is where anewspaper like the James^ Papers --whici^verybody worth while read, by ^the waycan be of use. We can introduce introduce the finder to the loser, the lost article can be returned, the word of thanks pas- : sedor the reward tendered. TwdVeeks ago 3 we advertised for two valuable articles of ' jewelry that . were lost on the streets. Both had been found and the finders were ^ watching the James Papers to see if they is were advertised. Almost before the ink ; 6a all the papers Were dry the owners had ^their valuables. Yes, it pays to advertise lin the papers the people read. lip Tuesday evening Sept. 21 a large number number of the friends at the village of Foxboro Foxboro met in the Sunday School rooms to say goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Holgate Holgate and their son Thomas who are moving moving to Bowmanville to continue their business business in that town. As an indication of the high esteem in which Mr. Holgate and his family are held, a large and representative representative gathering of about t *o hundred and fifty were present. Rev. W. W. Jones, pastor Methodist church, to k the chair and c - lied Mr. and Mrs. Holgate and Tom to the front when Mrs. MacFarlane, on behalf of the friends read the address, and Mrs. John Gowsell made the presentation: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hoi tinte and Mr. T. HoUjate: Dear Friends--A few of your many friends in and around Foxboro are taking „ advantage of y cur brief stay among us to assemble in this bëloved church in wnich you have worshipped and served so long, to express to you some of the feelings we have ever cherished for you; also our high esteem, not only for your life-ion.: work _ of faith and labor of love but ,more especially especially for your own- sakes. In saying goodbye to you, Tom, we wish to express our sincere appreciation of your I delity and efficiency as a member of our choir. You have ever been jovial and kind and ready to help at all âmes, and for efficiency efficiency and abilitv we can scarcely expect that your place will ever be filled. To you, Mrs. Holgate, we know we are bid- •ding'goodbye to a devoted Christian, a loyal member of our church and a true friend, but we are well assured that your personal character and quiet winsomeness will win for you a host of friends where- ■ever you may go. To you, Brother John, your worth and your work make one feel the penury of words in estimating the value of a life extending over half a century century in the kingdom of our blessed Master. Some of us have seen you as a mere boy soundly converted to God, and this evening evening we are able to congratulate you upon having reached the years of a mature manhood and that during this time you have eyer endeavored to make good use of the talent a kind Creator has so generously generously bestowed, we can all affirm. We, perhaps, have not appreciated as we should all your works on our behalf. We know that your thought and your toil, ye#r prayers and your praise are woven irttjpN'ery brick and board of this beauti- fuichurch. YcySiave lived the gospel, you have preached the gospel, you have sung the gospel into, scores of hearts and lives pow scattered over this great land, who tjaru your influence and inspiration -are the more successfully making good in life's conflicts. In your own congregation congregation you have been truly a ' Prince among men". On all our Boards your sane judgment and practical knowledge and •exp .rience have been on different occasions occasions instrumental, not o.dy in overcom- . ing real difficulties, but in guiding to the goal of splendid achievements. Your musical ability, which is both theoretical theoretical and practical, you have most generously generously employed in all our assemblies to _our enjoyment and edification. As super- "~mtèiident of our S. S. through so many years your patience and zeal, your loyalty and devotion have won for you the love •of all our hearts. As teacher and preacher preacher you have led many of us to a better understanding of the word of God and , have begotten a greater thirst in our .hearts after likeness to the One Ideal Character whom you have so faithfully, in teaching or preaching, ever striven t -> set forth. ' We cannot pass unnoticed your love and sympathy and timely scriptural scriptural exhortations as our honored class leader, neither the fact that you, for many years, held office in our beloved Methodism, Methodism, ranging from the Quarterly Board to thèdeneral Conference. But we believe it is chiefly and perhaps most of all as a man of God that we esteem you, going in and out among us as a constant protest -against all that is unmanly and as a trusted trusted friend of the noblest and best in speech and life. On account of the foregoing reasons we ask you to accept this silver •service as a token of our love and appreciation, appreciation, and we all join in the prayer that -your cup of mercy and blessing may still •overflow and that you may dwell in the ihouse of the Lord forever. Signed on behalf of your Foxboro friends. Mr. Holgate made a very feeling reply and thanked all for their kind words and their tokens of appreciation. - The chairman then called upon the fol- lôwing speakers--Mr. Nathaniel Vermil- yea, Reeve of Thurlow; Mr. W. B. Tufts from Halloway appointment; Dr. Dan. Faulkner, Foxboro; Mr. R. N. Bird of Marsh Hill; 5»:, J. Albert Faulkner, and Mr. S. C. Gay who takes Mr. Holgate's place as superintendent of the S.S. After the speeches the ladies of the con agrégation served a very enticing lunch. GIVE! GIVE! Some Women Are Giving Their Husbands Some Men Are Giving Their Lives WHAT WILL YOU GIVE? You Gan Give Measure for Measure only by giving giving Without Measure A Public Meeting under auspices of the Bowmanville Branch of the Canadian Patriotic Fund will be held in the Opera House, Bowmanville Monday, October 4th at 8 p.m., when Sir George E. Foster Minister of Trade and Commerce will give a Patriotic Address on "Canada and the War" Lieut. R. W. F. Jones Army Transport Officer, who has recently returned from Francë, will also be present. No subscriptions will be solicited at this meeting and no collection taken. Every Citizen Is Invited Campaign Dates : and Wednesday October 5th-6th Campaign Objective $15,000 .It may help the truant officer in the discharge of his duties if we tell the new-comers to this country that there is a compulsory school law in this province insisting that every child of school age must attend school. The clause of the Act covering this point reads thusly : "A parent, guardian or other person having . the charge or control of any child between the age of eight and fourteen years who neglects neglects or refuses to cause such ehild to attend some school, unless such child is excused from attendance as. provided provided by this Act, shall incur a penalty not less than five dollars and not more than $20.". The Globe recently made a survey of business conditions in Ontario which showed that small towns have not been seriously affected by war conditions. conditions. Tne general conclusion of the whole inquiry was that the small towns have "stood up" during the war and along with the solid country behind behind them are helping to steady business business all over the country, the consensus consensus of opinion among merchants is that the backbone of Ontario's Commerce Commerce is indeed, the farming indus l ry. The special reference to Bowmanville is most gratifying and rendors es what this journal has been saying all along, namely, that the 'town wa.s found to be as busy as ever. At the present time the shortage of dwelling houses and even boa ding houses for single men is unprecedented and very regrettable. regrettable. There is apparently room for 50 more houses. We are glad to see that Darlington Council is planning for a campaign for raising a patrio ic fund in the township township by calling x a public meeting on Thursday, October 21 to discuss ways end means. Great need will be felt in many homes no doubt for momentary assistance before this horrible war is over and for long afterwards. Some people are strongly in 'favtir of municipal municipal grants for this purpose so thf|,t all ratepayers are contributors according to their assessment. Objections may be raised to this plan, of course, kickers kickers are found opposing everything, good and bad, but such a plan touches the pockets of the greatest number in the easiest and most direct way. Such a method of raising money for the dependents dependents of soldiers need not interfere at all with personal contributions where people are able and willing to subscribe additional amounts. Mr. Fred R. Foley appreciates matters matters educational and rccentlj>sjffid on our desk' the following paragraph which is worth a dollar a line to young people who will read and heed tlie lesson it so practically imparts. Learn it off. Read it aloud in the home circle, circle, in social gatherings of young folk, talk and write aboutit to friends:- "The average educated man gets a salary of $1000 a year. Of course, very many receive much more and some less. He works forty years, making a total of $40,000 in a lifetime. The average day laborer gets $1.50 a day, 800 days in a year, or $450 in a year. In forty years he earns $18,000. The difference, $22, 000, equals the value of an education. To acquire this learning capacity requires requires 12 years at school of 180 days each, or 2,160 days. Dividing $22,000, this value of an education, by 2,160, number of days required in getting it, ; we find that each day at school is worth a little more than $10 to the pupil. Can't afford to keep them out, can we ?" The annual meeting of the Canadian Press Association is to newspapermen somewhat of the character of a Method! Method! -t General Conference to ministers. The larger problems which arise in the course of the year are considered and action initiated to deal with them. The daily and weekly publishers come together and discuss problems that are common and the effect of coining in touch is helpful and broadens the outlook, outlook, journalistically. The men of the big city papers seem to come in for the larger share of honors as a glance over the list of officers and committees will show and the feeling grows stronger annually that the weekly publishers are being side-tracked. The chairman of the weekly section gave vent to his feelings in this matter in no uncertain way at the recent session in Toronto. It will require some shrewd diplom cy we fancy, to maintain harmony between between the different sections. Tne previous year saw some unpleasantness unpleasantness between the publishers of trade papers and the daily section, the result result being that several of the former allowed their membership to lapse. Orono's Fine New Continuation and Public School "College Hill." Erected at a cost of $13,000.00. Opened .Saturday, September 11th, 1915. Continuation Class Teachers : Miss Elsie M. Wise, Principal • Miss Edna Staples, Assistant. Public School : Miss Julia Richardson, Principal ; Miss Win n if red Williamson, Assistant. Trustee Board--A. J. Staples, G. M. Long, C. A. Chapman. (By favor of Orono News.) FAIR A BIG SUCCESS. The West Durham Fair- of 1915 is now a matter of history and will be remembered as one of the more success- ful exhibitions for which this riding is noted. One feature we observe of late years is that our townspeople are not as active as in former years. Business men have ceased to contribute as they did in the old drill hall. The exhibition exhibition should be of as much interest as a town institution as a country one. The Fall Show is an advantage to the whole community--town and country. When farmers prosper, their market town gains in like manner. A fair stimulates all coining under its influence influence in some way. Tivde is helped and the neople come together and en- joy the meeting. Many future events are dated from the Fair. It is a great day for the children--better than a day at i- chool by long odds. ^ This year's exhibition will b > remembered remembered for. the fine show of live stock, especially in the heavy and light horse classes. The show ring was a gr<-at credit to farine s in this riding as this is the feature above all others tha,t gives character to the exhibition. exhibition. The judges found their tasks anything but easy ?o high was the general standard. One man remarked to us about a class of colts : "The judge wont go far astray however he awards the prizes on that class." The other live stock--cattle, sheep, swine and poultry--was one of the usual West Durham quality and quantity and gave the exhibition a standard of high excellence. The people went from the grounds praising the Fair. They could not honestly have done other wise if they wished to. As the chief exhibitors' names appear appear in the Prize List which we publish publish complete on an inside page, individual individual mention is unnecessary. Indeed, Indeed, if we begaii to make special mention we should require twice the space at our disposal- and we should not know where to stop. FAIR NOTES. were excellent--large FAIR NOTES. The editor of the Markdale Standard attended the recent meeting of the Canadian Press Association and gave vent to his meditations in his excellent weekly jour al after his return home, Among the timely views he expressed about the devotion to dqty and the desire o.f the weekly, publishers to assist assist in promoting our country's best intereots, he says for 1 the most part the publishers of weekly newspapers receive little of this world's goods. They work early and late--result, the subscriber in the country get the news dished up. to him in form 52times a year and all for the sum of one dol- "ar. In no other business on earth is so much value given for the money, a ,fact that the average reader may not appreciate. The country weekly editor editor continues in business just the same and by so doing is making for the country's well-being and _prosperity. What would the small town be worth without its local paper ? The town would never, be. heard of beyond a small radius. People iïi towns and cities and in the country as well, sometimes sometimes forget how much they, oweJbo the men of the newspaper press in the upbuilding of this land ana in its resources known abroad. Bowmanville fair was favored with splendid weather. LjTfie complete list of prize winners appears on page 2. Many admirers beheld the lovely hand-painted china and burnt woodwork. woodwork. Canned fruit, pickles' and jellies made most tempting display and was larger than other years. QMr. T. H. Knight had a fine Me Laughlin auto on display that attracted attracted the attention of every passer by. Mr. Jas. Deyman advertised the good qualities of the Dominion Piano and Player and entertained the crowd with music. Poultry men filled their building with a fine exhibit of fancy and useful fowl. The chicken-pie breeds attracted attracted us most. There were some beauties, The display of quilts, mats and car pets was much larger than former years and the ladies found some difficulty difficulty in finding room for the exhibit. The new case for the display of cooking is a splendid improvement and the good things therein were a credit to culinary efforts of -West Durham Durham ladies. For fine horses, heavy or light, well- bred cattle, sheep and hogs one will have to go a long way before you find a better show than was seen at this fair. West Durham is noted for fine live stock. Entries : Horses, heavy 75, light 122; cattle 122; sheep 105; swine 29; poultry 316; dairy and apairy 15; eggs 8; grain and seeds 28; fruit 108; vegetables 199; flowers 128; fancy work 235; domestic manufacturers 49; fine arts 104; decorative decorative and constructive arts 36; domestic domestic science 143. High School Cadets under tuition of Mi - . W. G. Butson, teacher of Calisthenics, Calisthenics, Mathematics and Agriculture, Agriculture, entertained their audiences on Tuesday and Wednesday with their clever "stunts" their acrobatic feats would have done credit to older and more* experienced pe^ormers. Théy were -applauded again and again as they acted before the grand standi 'A • . .. Vegetables and plentiful. Butter was smallest exhibit in years. Its a very scarce article this year. Mr. Fred Hobbs exhibited the superior superior qualities of the Singer Sewing Machines. Mr. Thos. Robson, photographer, made a fine display of photos that many admired. Miss McSorley's display of dressed dolls in their varied costumes was greatly admired. Mason & Dale had the cold weather wants of the public provided for in their variety of stoves. The Girls' Patriotic Club served hot coffee, tea etc., which was most acceptable acceptable on a cold evening. - The fruit display was somewhat smaller than usual. and the color not up to the usual mark owing ta the wet season. Messrs Bradley Bros., proclaimed the good qualities of the Ford car and Mr. A. F. Cox presen ed the fine qualities qualities of the Heintzman piano. The fancy work display was as usual hard to be beaten. For fine needlework needlework there is.no finer exhibition to be found than at Bowmanville fair. "The Man from Canada" by the Tom Marks Co., drew a packed house Fair night and everyone enjoyed the play and the witty sayings of the actors. _ Errors and omissions in the prize list published on inside pages should be reported at once in writing to Secretary Secretary Moorcraft, box 398, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The Kiltie Troupe of Tom Marks Co. gave a number of selections on the bag-pipes and other amusing features that pleased the crowd, especially the dancing. D. O. P. Co., band furnished music during the first evening and during Fair afternoon. The music was oft lie first quality and abundant in variety and quantity. The floral display was magnificent. S. J. Jackman & Son's floral designs were real works of art and were greatly greatly admired and praised. His display of cut flowers was also a picture of beauty. Among the exhibits at the Fair that attracted considerable at tention was a branch from a cotton tree, with cotton in its ripe state sent by Mr. Stephen H. Short, Vineland, North Carolina, a former resident, of Darlington, and brother of Mr. W. D. Short, Conces- sion-st, ONTARIO MOVING NOW. Public opinion in Ontario is surely be ginning to crystallize in its antagonism to the liquor traffic. In addition to a lot of minor agitations for certain specific reforms, reforms, there is also apparent an even stronger feeling that now is the time to wipe out the liquor traffic altogether and not be satisfied with any quarter-way measures. The thoroughness of the West where the talk is not aoout reducing the licenses by 10, 20 or 30°/ 0 but where the action either taken or contemplated, is the complete wiping out of the traffic, is spreading to Ontario. A few people seem to be proud if the present 1300 or 1400 licenses in Ontario MAY be reduced soon to about IOOO but general public opinion, particularly during the war, is not likely to be satisfied with the presence of 1000 licenses. One of the definite steps for prohibition was a conference held in Toronto with representatives of twelve different organizations organizations at which it was decided to launch a campaign for the prohibition _of the liquor traffic or at any rate for a referendum referendum on the question. In addition to representatives representatives of churches and temperance organizations, this movement has the cooperation cooperation of a number of leading business men and it is thought Trill develop igreat importance. " BRAVERY! Dan D. Shows His Talent in Poetry The newest man to join, you see he'd been kept back when we were free to come to France to do or 'dee'. His bravery we all admire, he hasn't vet been under fire, but what lie's going to do with Huns, we'd think would make those mothers' sons pick up and just retire. Of cour.-e we've heard it oft before, so very few looked very sore, when he says with a lowering brow' "I'm going to ; how you ginks just h° w ^ The first thing that you have to do" (he says this to the admiring crew) "is fix your bayonet, take a run, mount their parapet; whole thing's done !" We hear this all in silent wonder, wonder, and someone says: "Well, why the thunder do we stay in the trench and ponder on how many Huns there are out yonder?" This talk takes place miles from the trenches, far from the hissing shot and stenches; the reinforcements, reinforcements, don't you see, with our slow methods, don't agree. Well, here we are upon the road; it is our turn our foe to goad, and make him fire a wagon load--of ammunition. We're now, say, just a thousand yards from ruins, battered, burnt and charred. I he new man turns his head to stare at what the Huns have laid so bare. "O, what did that?" he asks of me (the chap that's next to him, you see.) "O, thar ?" I say, half to myself, "I guess a Johnston chased itself in thru the roof and out the door You bet your boots when it does that, what's up ab >ve it lays down flat." "It must lie warm around this place ?" he savs wit h slightly slower pace "O, not so bad- just a few shells, and now and again one of them tells." "Now we're to where the fun begins" says one who has such various things as he will need whilst in the trench. Perhaps a kettle, loaf of bread. I've known of chickens good and dead. He locks a hobo true to life, you'd never think he was bound for strife. Now we get down into a trench, plod thru the mud, breathe in the stench of rotting things that lived here hence, 'haps ages without number. number. They're killed, as all things are, in view of Huns, for they shoot straight its true. Be it man or animal, its' the same--that's where, one thinks, is more the shame. "Oh ! isn't this fierce?" says gasping vome; it's our new man, he's got his choice. He's in the trenches trenches here at last. "I say ! just tell them 'nut so fast'. The men go slower, wading wading thru the path of mud and water too. Sometimes an awful word you hear, a stumbling noise, you're not clear. Make a false step and down you go into soft mud and, rising slow, you bless the Huns who brought you here and those who are with you laugh and jeer. Bang ! it's the sniper's lonely lonely shot; his presence here you'd near forgot unt'l his gun told you aloud-- and our new man don't look so proud. His back is bent, his eyes they stare-- peril-tps just then up goes a glare. All things show up as plain as ctav, except the new man and his way of showing how to fight the Huns with cannon, bayonet and guns. "Where's that new man ?" a voice will cry. "Right here" is the answer; then a sigh. You look beneath you, in the mud a form lies prone; you 'chew the cud'. "Why are you there ? ' I ask amazed, and gaze down at a form that's glazed from head to foot in yellow mire, of which us 'Tommies, early tire. "They might have seen us" comes the cry out of the mass of mud and grime. "Seen your grandmother ! We re miles away from any Hun. In fact, you've only just, begun to hear the shots from faraway faraway where Germans dwell--well, so they say. The talk of chasing Huns away, especially in the light of day, is good to hear back from the line, but mind you don't get there in time. It's different when the shots will fly, perhaps perhaps not always in the sky. You do your best to keep low down, nor ever show your helmet's crown above the trench, for, if you do, your time for quitting soldiering's due. ' Dan D. France, September, 1915. ABOUT GIFTS Mrs. E. S. Meath, Toronto, announces the engagement of her daughter, Eva Ruby, and Mr. Nelsoû Bently Marr of Glen Ridge, N.Y., the marriage to take place quietly the latter part of October in old St. Andrew's Church, Toronto. Selected by M. M. White, Neu\ York City If with pleasure you are viewing any work some man is doing, If you like him or you love him, tell him now, Don't withold your approbation, 'till the Parson makes oration As^ lie lies with snowy lilies o'er his brow; For no matter how you shout it, he won't really care about it, He won't know how many teardrops you have shed; . If you think some praise is due him, „ now's the time to "slip it to him," For he cannot read his tombstone when he's dead. More than fame and more than money, is the comment kind and funny, Or the hearty warm approval of a friend. For it gives to life - a savor and it makes you stronger, braver, And it gives you heart and spirit to the end; It he earns your praise, bestow it, if you like him let him know it, Let the xyords of true encouragement encouragement be said, Do not wait 'till life is over, and he'a underneath the clover, For he cannot read his tombstone ». when he's dead. Friday was a very unpromising morning morning but by noon the sun shone and the usual large number of citizens set out for Orono where the Clarke Township Fair was held. It was a splendid success in all respects and the people came home delighted delighted with their visit to the hub of Clarke.