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$5 I ÿ.'il » Couch, Johnston & Cryderman Are showing a splendid collection of useful and fancy goods suitable for V . " Christmas Presents Handkerchiefs, plain embroidered and initialed, Ladies' and Children's Gloves and Mitts of all kinds, Ladies' Fancy Collars, Ladies' and Gents' Umbrellas, Men's Ties, Braces, Gloves, Socks in Silk and Cash* mere, Ladies' Hose in all kinds, Knitted Goods, Bibs, Bootees and Knitted Coats FURS in Mink Marmot, Natural Wolf, NaturahFox, Black Fox and extra fine Sable Muffs and Stoles Ladies' and Children's Coats and Men's and Boys' Overcoats and Suits in all styles, no better value anywhere. Do Not Give a Single Present This Year without first cutting this advertisement out and pinning it behind some door where each member of the family can go to it r^dily. Let each one then initial the the things they would like. Every one will in this way get something thev reallv want, and a lot of unnecessary worry will be eliminated. FOUNTAIN PENS--We sell the best pens the world produces, the fàmoûs "Swan Pens" and Waterman's, also the "College." Nothing nicer for Xmas. Prices .98c up. Every pen guaranteed 14k solid gold. GOLD FISH--Anything that will gladden and brignten the home will make a sensible and acceptable acceptable gift this year. We are offering some very choice Gold Fish from 10c each to $1.50, and Glass Globes from 10c to $1.25 each. These lively, fascinating fascinating little fish make a cheap and suitable gift for anyone. EBONY AND PARISIAN IVORY Tastes differ as to which of these lines are the more desirable. Call at our store, and see both and decide for yourself. We have Brushes of all kinds, Mirrors, Mirrors, Manicure "Sets, Military Sets, étc., in endless variety at les^ t-h^n most dealers have to pay' wholesale. We imported over 10,000 brushes this year. PERFUMES--The finest goods made. Toilet waters in fancy bottles, and delightful odors in tasty boxes. 25c to $5.00. CUT GLASS--We never had a nicer stock, and our assortment is always the best in town. yjhANDBAGS--$1.00 value ,67c; $1.25 value 89c: $1.50 value $1.10; $2.00 value $1.34; $2.50 value $1.75; $3.00 value $2.25. 25c GIFTS--Talcum Powders. Perfumes, Toilet Waters, Manicure Manicure Sets, Purses, Tooth Brushes," Brushes," Nail Brushes, Writing Paper, Dressing Combs, Chocolates. XMAS GREETING CARDS -- If you leave your order this week we will print your name on all Xmas cards free of charge. A very large variety to select from. SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES -- Every one over 40 years of age should wear glasses. We have a plan whereby we can fit your friends without seeing seeing them and you can surprise surprise them with a nice Xmas gift that will give pleasure all day loner every day in the year. If for any reason they wish to exchange them after Xmas we test the vision carefully carefully by the best methods known to science and give our advice free of charge. KODAKS FOR XMAS--There is nothing nices for|XmasJ|provid- ing you do not disappoint your friends by getting something that is not a Genuine Eastman. Our stock is complete and every one an Eastman. A Thermometer for the Home-- Every home should have qne. 15c, 25c, 40c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 DIRECT FROM JAPAN -- We have some very choice brass and bronze vases and ornaments that you should see. Some as high as $12 and others for 50c. FOR MEN, a splendid gift. We have secured the agency for the Stag Honor. It will sharpen any safety razor and will be greatly appreciated by your friends who shave. $2.00. Gifts for Shavers--Razors, Gillette Gillette and other safety razors; Blades, Brushes, Strops, etc. Other Suggestions--A Chamois Vest, Hot Water Bottle, Thermos Thermos Bottle, Shaving Mirror, Shaving Strop, Shaving Brush, one of the latest records for Victrolas, Columbias or other Gramaphones, Fancy Stationery, Stationery, Talcum Powder' Brush, Comb and Mirror Sets, Manicure Manicure Set«, Hat Brush, Clothes Brush, Hair Brush, Crumb Brush, Toilet Water, Toilet. Cream, Box of Paper and En velopes (some 50c boxes for 29c) A Gillette Safety Razor -- Any man will appreciate a gift of this kind. „ We also have a fine line of Shaving Brushes, Strops, Lotions, etc.. Royal Crown Derby--We have a few choice pieces of this famous china at popular prices. Sewing Companions--A suitable gift for ladies. Some cheaper lines for children. rY - FIVE will buy tickle case i bestqual- Shaving JURY & LOVELL The Safe, Satisfactory Druggists and Opticians Phone 78, Bowmanvllle - When We Test Eyes It Is Done Properly FANCY MIRRORS for the dresser. We have a very fine line of. these for ladies or, men who shave. SOLDIERS CAPTURE TOWN. The 84TH Battalion Visit Fowman- ville on a Route March and were Royally Entertained. In the memory of this generation Bow- manville never had so many real soldiers in town at one time as were here j Friday afternoon, it being the occasion of a visit from the 84th Overseas Battalion, C.E.F., which is in training at the Armories in Oshawa. Local recruits of the 136th Battalion Battalion numbering about 45 in charge of Capt. C. H. Anderson, as well, as-Major Vf. C. King, Capt. G. C. Bpnnycastle and Lieut. L. B. Tapsori met the 84th contingent contingent at the western outskirts of the -tbwn and were marshalled through town to the Methodist clmrch by Bandmaster C. C. Laugher and a score of red-coated -musicians. -musicians. The splendid .view of the soldiers as they camç along the Kingston road and marched down Vanstone's Hill and over he bridge presented a magnificent and inspiring sight, especially as the. scene of the war is over 3000 miles away. From a distance the battalion shouldering, arms and marching in column of fours led by ■ he red-coated band might be compared to a huge centipeded monster with mouth of fire, flapping ears and long bàck of prickly steel wending its way with precision precision along-the highway and bringing all within its reach under the spell of its martial music. Suddenly with one gulp all is lost in the roar and rumbling within as the drums sound the death knell followed followed by the blatant blast of the bugles announcing its triumphant march onward. Such are the vivid impressions' one receives receives of a battalion of soldiers passing through a fertile and peaceful country such as Darlington. The 84th Battalion is composed of. men from Toronto and Brantford with Lt.-Col. W. T. Stewart commanding. Half of. the battalion is stationed at Oshawa and the remainder are in Brantford. This battalion battalion is the outcome of the Home Guard Movement which was organized by Col. Stewart and to date has been the means of enlisting well on to 2,000 men. „ The nine mile march from Oshawa to Bowmanvllle was made in about two and à half hours, the troops arriving in town at 12 _ o'clock noon. This battalion has been in training since July and are now in excellent condition. It was the 84th Batt. that made the record march from Niagara to Toronto covering 25 miles in one day and also had fewest casualties, j Methodists Gave $1185.30 REDFERNE ^ LLINSHEAD Twenty-Sixth Anniversary a Great Success. Rev. Dr workman Delivered Appropriate and Excellent Sermons. It is hard to realize that it is now over a quarter of a century since the present Bowman ville Methodist hui eh was re-opened after enlargement, to provide acconmn dation for the Queen :§?• congregation when the former Bible Christian and Wesleyan Methodists Methodists decided to join their forces in one church, known since as the Methodist Methodist Church. This union really took P 1a ce in June 1890 when the late Rev. 1. W Jolliffe became pastor of the umted congregations and by forming a Trustee Board of an eq >al number of trustees from each church and by diplomatic and common-sense direction direction of the business affairs, no jar or unpleasantness has occuired on either of the official boards. It was a case of j a wise shepherd leading his united ! nock wisely and well, thus cousum- j mating a happy and what has proved to be a successful union. These figures of 19; h century events may interest ouv readers of this 20th century. Collections on opening .Sunday .Sunday Dec 7,1890, were $161.21. Pro- played most of the accompaniments. Mr. R. J. Mallory is reported as saving at the close: "another 50c worth* for 25c". Receipts $115. Citizens turned out in goodly numbers to see the troops march past. Many-business Many-business places and residences weredecdfhted with flags and bunting in honor of the visiting soldiers. The tro ps marched through town in this order: Town Band, Officers and Recruits of 136th Durham Battalion Signal Dorps, Drum and Bugle : 'B" companies Band, officers and "A" and of 84th, field ambulance and two field kitchens. Upon arrival at the Methodist schoolroom half of the troops marched into the, church where a splendid dinner of cold meats, hot potatoes, salads, pickles, bread and bu ter, pies and fruit was served in abundance to the hungry soldiers by the members of Women's Patriotic League , and Girl's Patri tic Club. The other half of the battalion was entertained withmov- 1 ing pictures at the Royal Theatre through the kindness and generosity of the proprietor, proprietor, Mr. John Perrin, until their time came for the "eats' ? . Major Wright on f behalf of his battalion thanked the ladies and citizens in general for their hospitality which was fittingly acknowledged by Mrs. E. S. Senkler of the Patriotic League. ' An impromptu program followed with Capt. J. Devonshire presiding, sengs by Pte. C. Callato, an Italian who was formerly formerly a student of grand opera ; songs, Pte. G. Hill ; recitations, Pte. B. J. Holloway; and Pte. B. Oster at the piano. The boys also sang several patriotic choruses. Sharp at 3 o'clock the troops started on their homeward trip which they made in about the same time as they were coming down. The officers accompanying the battalion included: Major J G. Wright, O.C.; Lt. I H. R. Bradfield, Adjutant ; Lt. W. Lat- timer, A.S.C.; Capt. J. Kirby, M.O. ; "A" I Co. officers--Capts. T. Gass, W. Wans- borough; Lieuts. H. Hopkins, J. W. G. j Clark, D. Boothe, K. G. Mickleborough ; : "B" Co. officers--Capts. J. Devonshire, J. Collins; Lieuts. M. Dick, W. K. Williams, IS. Clarke, G.'M. Shaw. Events on the March and After,. It is reported that 6o°/ 0 of the battalion are Canadian born. Quartermaster E. B. Wright is a firm believer in "winning aman through his stomach" and the boys evidently fed from I appearances. The 84th boys are well pleased with the treatment received in Oshawa and are not. ! half as anxi ms to be stationed in Toron- ! to as "Tommy" Church makes out. As the troops were marching by Alan Williams remarked to Jack McConnachie, "Say, Jack, I dont see a Scotchman in the j whole bunch." • "Nd" said Jack, "they are j all in, the trenches now." ; . . ; - Lieut. J. W. G. Clark is a son of Mr. J, Clark, editorial writer on Toronto Star Weekly, and was the' originator of the idea of the successful : Recruiting Street I Car campaign in Toronto. ./Officers of the 84th may feel { very justly justly proud of their men as they wieç$ order- ly, well-behaved, good-looking, happy and contented lot of soldiers who, won j golden opinions from our citizens. : Corp. John Stalker, a foimer Goodyear employee, Pte. Fred Spry, son ;of Mrs. Spry, Ontario-st,, and Pte. Edgériton Lut- trell, youngest son. of the late Alex Liit- trell, formerly of this town, are attached to the 84th. Among the younger local patriots in uniform attracting more than ordinary attention were Brènton - Hazlewood in regulation khaki; Arthur Kent, in Highland Highland kilhr of jMurray plaid; and Jabez and I Money Vanetone in kaiser grey uniforms with Sam . Brown belt- effect acting as standard- ■ - • - The en'arged and thoroly renovated church was opened on Sunday Dec. 7 when Bishop A. Carman, D.D., General General Superintendent, preached In the morning the Dedication sermon, his subjecL being "Duty", and again in the afternoon. The late Rev. George Webber, ex-President of the Bible Christian Conference, assisted in the dedicatory ceremony in the morning, and . preached in the evening on Christ s Relation to His Church". AI r. H. J. Knight directed the" choir and Mr. John Rice, Jr., was organist. Ihe chronicler says, "1500 people were packed into the church at night, On Monday afternoon 1200 persons were served dinner. Some 50 members of the local Salvation Army marched from their Barracks to the church headed by Capt. and Mrs. Steele and the ex ellent band of the 27th Corps under leadership of Mr. Chas Burden." A public meeting was held at night presided over by Rev. T. W. Jolliffe, having on his right Rev. H. S. Matthews, Matthews, the former pastor of the church, and on his left Rev. J. E Sanderson, M A., former pastor of Queeu-st. chui oh. Other ministers present were Revs. R. D. Fraser, M.A., St. Paul's Presbyterian, M. Pratt, Trinity Congregational, Congregational, this town, Rev. George Edwards, Orono, Rev. Robt. McCnl- lough, Hampton, Rev. R.- Sanderson, Enniskillen, Revs. Leonard Phelps and R. Sing, Tyrone, and Rev. J. J. Liddy, M.A., Courtice. It may be interesting to say that the architect was William Bunney; contractors contractors were Trenouth & Brock, mason work; R. H.andThos. Osborne, carpentry; Sherin & Kirby, painting and oil-finishing; S. S. Edsall, tinning and slating; L. Geo: Quick, heating; Pennington & Baker (Hamilton), chairs; Elliott & Son, windows and decorating. Rev. Wm. Briggs, D.D.,T3ook Steward, Steward, Toronto, preached the following Sunday morning and evening to immense immense congregations. In the Sabbath School in the afternoon Rev. T. W. Jolliffe presided. This program was given, says the report: recitations, Misses Kirby, Lottie and Millie Brim- combe, little Lena Mason, Allie Hos- kin and Luther Courtice. Singing by infant classes taught by Misses Bunner and Veale,-and scholars led by John Joblin with Miss Neads and Miss Carrie Carrie C. Young presiding alternately at the organ. Thos. Kirby and John Joblin, superintendents of* the uniting schools, made speeches. After the evening service the Trus tee Board surrounded the altar when the ritualistic service was read by the pastor, and Mr. John Higginbotham on behalf of the Board handed Rev. T. W.. Jolliffe the keys of the church which was then declared truly and properly dedicated. Monday evening following a sacred a sacred concert was given by the united choirs under Director H. J. Knight when solos by Misses Ida Hatch, Whitby, and H. Dingle, Oshawa, and Mr. T. A. Brown were given; recitations by Mrs. E. Lick, Oshawa; violin solos by Miss Alicia Simpson of teis town, with piano accompaniments by Miss Simpson. Methodist orchestra under direction of Prof. D. Morrison gave admirable selections. John Rice, jr., organist, Canada's Premier Tenor Coming to Bowmanville Tuesday, December 14 iiZu eS a r - eports sav thaf an - v visit of Hol- Heïrhfnî 8 - 3 g J aFan j? e of a P acked house, near him in Methodist church on Tues- day. Dec. 14 He often has return en- gagements two and three times in same season. He is truly fine. Besides this renowned singer, the pro- gram will consist of vocal solos by Mrs. 1. cj. Knowlton, contralto, and instrumen- m! tn °/^ ™ hn ' , cell ° and piano--by Messrs. C.C. Laugher, E. Franke and Miss Mayme Shaw, who are pla> ing very difficult difficult music of a high class nature. These These players haying already established a local reputation, • eed no further commendation. commendation. Choruses by the Choir ot 60 voices are particularly good. Especially attractive is the selection of National Anthems--French, Belgian, Russian and British--m one number. The second of this class is "The British Grenadiers" in original form. A humorous chorus, "Good Evening, will please all, being in a very quaint style. A still lighter chorus, "Gaily o er the Ocean," will prove equally attractive. attractive. Other popular talent in Toronto is expected, but definite acceptance is awaited;,. awaited;,. The girls of the Patriotic Club are selling the tickets, as the club shares in ; the proceeds. One thousand tickets are : on sale. The church will comfortably seat that number. Rev. George C. Workman, Ph. D. needs of tea the following evening $310 91. Collections on Sunday Dec. 15 (the second opening day) $95.20. Both churches uniting had considerable considerable indebtedness, and altho the people , of the united congr egation subscribed liberally to the building fund, ovei? ai d above the subscriptions ^and proceeds proceeds from opening services, there remained remained a total indebtedness of something something over $23,000. The amounts contributed each year since 1896 are; 1897, $1132; '98, $1055.48; '99, $1310.38. This year a very strong appeal was made for a special purpose and proved the iecord year in this church's financial history. In 1900 the amount was $992 79; 01 $101152; '02, $1035.09; '03, $1080 19; '04, $1081.17: '05, $1005 41; '06, $917 71; '07, $1107 08; '08, $938.43. Ever since 1908 the amount asked has been more than made up, and two years ago the church was entirely entirely clear of deb\ The other years' offerings have been: 1909, $1052.35; TO, $1166.30; Tl, $1096.30; T2, $1131.32; T3, $1021 03; T4, $1049.69; To. so far $1185. 30. It is remarkable how near the thousand thousand mark the offerings have reached yearly. The first $1000 on the cost of the fine new parsonage will.be paid off by last Sunday's contributions, as there is no other inilebtedness on* the church property, the large new sheds being paid for by last year's offerings. Pte. Thomas S. Cochrane 21 et Battalion, C. E. F., whose death at the front is reported on an inside page. We have thought it fitting at the end of 25 years' operations of this church to give this bit of history. Its membership now exceeds 700. The Trustees decided during the first year's operations that there was a more excellent way of raising money than by the old-fashioned tea meeting or "bun feed" as some called the annual annual money-mhking scheme. St ath- roy Methodists that year had started a new plan to raise church funds-- holding a Thank-offering Sunday. The report of their first • ffort appeared in the papers and caught the eyes of the present treasurer of this church and was brought to the attention of Rev. T. W. Jolliffe, pastor, who explained the scheme to the Trustee Board, and they decided to try the new method. So, on the anniversary of the opehing --the first Sunday in December 1891-- they asked the people, every man, woman and child, to place a thank- offering in money on the plates in envelopes provided on which they were to write their name and amount enclosed and they would be given credit individually in the printed annual annual report of the church. The Trustees, not wishing to overreach overreach in their first experiment, decided decided to ask for $500. The people fell into line splendidly and gave $537 46. Encouraged by this first effort they asked for the same amount the next year and got $654.58, and the next year $682.72. Finding that the thank- offering plan was increasing in popularity, popularity, they decided the next year (1894) to ask for $750 and the response was $847.10 and the following year $953.81. Every year the church debt was decreasing decreasing and the people's offerings were increasing. Heartened, by this encouraging evidence of the popularity popularity of the"from-pocket-to-plate" method method of raising church monies, the Trustees Trustees asked for a round $1000 in Dec. 1896, and the response was again beyond beyond the amoun t asked, being $1076.76. The Board was now paying off the debt at the rate of $1000 a year and were so well satisfied that they hayev continued to ask yearly for only $1000. Only three times has the response fallen below the sum, and on two of these years the amount was considerably considerably more than made up, and the people of the church were not to blâme for the other deficiency. (Continued on fourth page) TOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Honor Roll for November. Sr. Fourth Class--Ruth Martyn, Mildred Lawne, Nora "Muir, Helen Yellowlees, Jessie Worden, Ted Pethick, John Fox, Gordon Morris, Lena Bird, Philp Tilley. Jr. Fourth--Nellie Stevens, Clayton Cornish, Marion Bellman, Herbert God- dard, Blanche Killick, Norman Dickinson, Tempe Boddam, Harry Bennett, Helen Lunnev, Prower McMurtry. Sr. Third Class--Hilda Jackman, Reta Bennett Dorothy Bellman, Glen Martyn, Arthur Spicer, Florence Bennett, Violet Deyman, Ruth Grigg, Ross Tilley, Helen Knight. J r - Third Class--Helen McGregor, Wilfrid Wilfrid Carruthers, Florence Maver, Ora Bottrell, Charlie Pethick, Ralph Carruthers, Carruthers, Doris Foster, Norah Clough, James Nicholls, Leighton Souch. Second Class (A)--Philip Nind, Mary Varley, William Stannah, Vernon Westa- way, Harold Branton, Reid Pearn, Ross Pooley, Mary Morris, Florence Sutton, Ernest Bennett, Second Class (B)--Jessie McDougall, | Gwendolyn Williams, Violet Killick, Alex McGregor, Lloyd_Richards, Muriel Dech, Hannah Mason, Hugh Cameron, Ernest Moorcraft, Kathleen Ellegett. Sr. I Class (Central)--Gordon Pearce, Marion McDougall, Lawrence Turner, Madeline Roberts, Lavancha Barrett, Greta Burns, Orville Williams, Joyce Nind, Peter Martin, Damon Stannah. Sr. I (South Ward)--Hector Clark, Ernie Roach, George Richards, Nina Dil- ling, Leland Berry, Minnie Baker, Sam. Manning, Ileen Large, Doris Hearl, Marjorie Marjorie Barrell. There are 42 girls and 38 boys on this honor list. R. D. Davidson, Principal. A number of school boys walked to t Oshawa with the battalion--some came tfiome by the same route while others borrowed borrowed car fare. Many favorable comments were passed about Prof. Laugher's "emergency" band. Hope they will favor the pubi c with more such excellent music in the near future. Among prominent citizens from Oshawa Oshawa accompanying the battalion by autos were Mr. F. L. Fowke, Dr. Henry, Dr. Kaiser, Rev. John Garbutt, W, F. Eaton and several ladles. Altho the local recruits of the 136th have only been in training for three weeks no apologies were necessary for the splendid splendid showing they made. Our citizens were proud of them. Mr. Cameron Philp, Colborne, who ha* enlisted with the 40th Battalion was in town Saturday bidding his mother and other friends goodbye previous to entering entering upon a Lieutenant's course at the Military Military Training College, Kingston. Lance-Sergt. Edward Moody- 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, G.E.F., whose death at the front was reported by Dan D. in our last issue. He lived in Cartwright before enlisting. "flSBi m IB* ÉÊËÊâ