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/ T'lilbj store is ready for Christmas--ready "lur the demands you make on it for the most sensible gift articles one person can give another. We began planning for ifc long ago--placed orders for holiday holiday goods in advance so there would be no doubt of having everything in readiness when the buying campaign opened. Of course Slippers will be popular--they jalways are--and rightly so. Our showing is the most comprehensive we have ever made and includes the most fashionable novelties, as well as the regulation house styles. BOWMAN VILLE, DEC. 23, 1915. 1. *r-\ Othe suitable gifis are : Suit Cases 90c to $7.50 Club Bags $1.25 to $15.00 Ladies' and Gentlemen's fitted Club Bags from $10 to $18. Store will be open nights until Christmas. fKnovCs SJtov THE STORE OF QUALITY 'Keep the Home Fires Burning" with Lehigh Valley Coal Wishing Everybody A cMerry Xmas and A C 1Bright and Happy New Year John A. Holgate & Son cphone / 53 - Bcnvman'bille THe King of Rang'es ' While*our soldiers of fighting age ave .fighting:for freedom, liberty, justice, justice, Kingand. Country, there is in Canada a . great empire to be built up, strengthened and fostered, and that is the empire of true manhood which is .the greatest asset'of .this or any other country. The Happy Thought Range A glance at the Happy Thought Range will show it to be of beautiful beautiful and harmonious design, SMOOTH and ELEGANT, without too much carving, easily kept clean and a delight to the most artistic artistic eye. Quickest and most even baking oven in the world. •Illuminated, ventilated oven, thermometer, powerful waterfront, properly constructed , fire box, brick or cast linings with cast removable removable ends, original duplex grates, patented unobstructible damper, patented reservoir damper; large broiler and toasting door, large deep ash pan, practically everlasting covers and centres. W. H. Dustan PHone 7Ar QUALITY HARDWARE Bowmanville if -hUSES FOB. SALE--2 good houses. Church St. West, at a bargain, all conveniences. Apply Box R. Bowmanville. 26t b DR. B. J. DAVISON SIGHT SPECIALIST B9WMANVIU.E Phone 127 for appointments in Town or ... - Country . I Difficult cases, preferred. FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son Most Complete Equipment Sunday and night calls l • promptly Stténded to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches: OBQNO HAMPTON If people will .only consider that the space in a newspaper is what the . publisher publisher depends on for his living and is the only thing that he can sell at a profit, they would not ask him to give, free notices to every - .enterprise with, which they. are associated. A publisher's publisher's plant is expensive, - and every line costs 7 money to produce. The only reason promoters of entertainments entertainments want notices in .thé papers is that people may be attracted thereto. Few, if any, papers. give as much space fi-ee as we do, tout we must draw the line somewhere. The Churches. DURHAM BOY ENLISTS. Mr. Raymond A. Keachie, nephew of Mr. Tho*. Tod, passed through here Wednesday Wednesday morning in charge of do - men. en route to Barriefield Camp, Kingston. Raymond enlisted a week ago in Toronto and it is a tribute to his capability that he was entrusted with the transit of his comrades comrades to camp in such short knowledge of him. He is second son of former citizens, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Keach e, 66 Asquith Ave., Toronto, and has for some years been on the staff of the construction division division of the C. N. O. Railway, holding responsible responsible positions at Pembroke and Ottawa, but he was desirous of doing his bit lor Canada, King and freedom. He is 24 years of age and a young man of splendid physique. He has joined the 34th battery, (the aquatic Brigade), Canadian Canadian Field Artillery, C.E.F., and is going to Kingston for training in gunnery, and will shortly be drafted to the fighting zone. Rev. Jno. Garbutt, Oshawa, addressed a recruiting meeting at Omemee recently. Rev. J. H. Talbot, for many years rector rector 61 St. George's Church, Oshawa, died at Grimsby recently. Christmas services, with special Christmas Christmas music and sermons at St. Paul's Presbyterian Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning and evening. All are welcome. Rev. Wesley Down, secretary of the Bay. of Quinte Conference, preached in Cobourg Methodist Church Sunday. Rev. H. B. Kenny preached anniversary sermons sermons at Omemee. Mrs.' (Rev.)' Thos. Brown, Lindsay, was recently presented with a Life Member- 1 ship Certificate by. Cambridge-st. Method- * I 11st Women's Missionary Society. Mrs. Brown, who is ist Vice President of the Society, was completely surprised, but made a grateful acknowledgment. Pastor Clarke will preach special Xmas sermons in the Methodist Church Sunday. The regular choir and a special children's choir, under direction of Prof. C. C. Laugher, will furnish Christmas music in the evening. Come and enjoy the set vices. A recital will be given at the close. .Methodist Epworth League Christmas program Monday evening was enjoyed by a goodly number, those present contributing contributing toward its material: success by numerous numerous "pound" parcels, the contents of I which will be welcomed in sonie homes. An interesting program was rendered, Pastor Clarke presiding. Miss E. E. Hay- craft gave a splendid practical paper on the topic "What Christmas Means to Us"; others taking part were: lesson, Miss Mildred Mildred Cook; readings, Master Reid Pearn; Misses Lola Souch and Rilda Slemon; piano duet, Misses Carrie Roenigk and Olga Tod; vocal duet, little Misses Eva Jackman and MadelineRofcerts;piano solos Miss Gertie Young, Miss Jennie Merchant, A liberal, collection was also received which will also be expended in distributing distributing Christmas cheer. LETTERS FROM THE FRONT- GRAND MEAT DISPLAY Well might C. M. Cawker & Son be proud of their Christmas display of meats for it is one of the best ever shown in Bowmanville, and that is saying a good deal. So famous has the name Cawker became with "meats of quality" that every year they receive scores of out-of-town orders for Christmas meats and poultry. Wednesday morning we noticed them sending three big boxes of dressed poultry to city customers. Inside Inside the store the windows and counters were filled with turkeys, geese, ducks and chickens, the majority of which were marked "sold". Mr. Cawker, however, informed us that every day until Christmas he will be receiving more such poultry for sale, so our advice is to place your order to-day. The display of young choice dressed beef is also well worth seeing. Buy your meat at Cawker's and you will be sure to enjoy your Christmas dinner. HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT Commencement Exercises Give Citizens Citizens a Very Enjoyable Evening. The event of the year in connection with Bowmanville High School was' the annual Commencement on Tuesday evening evening in the Opera House when the students and their friends enjoyed a very happy time. The students acquitted themselves on the excellent program in a most creditable creditable manner, and the audience showed keen appreciation by frequent applause. Miss Le ta Bragg opened the program with a pretty and well-rendered piano solo. Mr. W. B. Couch, Chairman of the High School Board, presided in his affable manner and made a very optimistic address address concerning the success of the school and the outlook for the future. The students sang a pretty chorus "Gaily We're Tripping", and Mr. Allan Martin of the Faculty of Education gave the valedictory valedictory address which was a very interesting interesting survey of his experience in the school, and favorable mention was made of the teaching staff during those years. The address was given in a most credit- I able manner. The presentation of the Fairbairn prizes for General Proficiency, the Gilfillan prize for highest standing at Normal Entrance, the Couch prize for .writing, the Dr. Hoskin prize for entrance to Faculty of Education, and the Galbraith Galbraith prize for Public Speaking were as? signed to Mr. M. A. James who prefaced each presentation with a few brief but suitable remarks referring in appreciative words of the donors, and congratulating the winners and offering encouragement for their future efforts. Mr. W. B. Couch presented the Tamblyn, the Dr. Dandeno and the Smith prizes, commending each student for - industry in winni g the various various trophies of merit for the year's work. His remarks were timely and well received. received. A 'spirited chorus "Do Your Bit" was enthusiastically sung by the students, , Miss Bragg:accompanying on piano. Mr j A. H. D. Ross, the new Principal, present- | ed the diplomas to the various winners I and added a few kindly words to the successful successful ones who had won the honore under under the former teachers. He also an- , nounced sale of "Vox Nostra", the new school magazine of 23. pages just issuled , by the pupils which contains many inter esting items relating to the schor l and the pupils and ex-pupils. A copy may be procured for 15c. This was Principal Ross' first public appearance before our citizens and he created a very favorable impression. "The Return of Lett y ", a pretty and amusing playlet, was nicely presented by Misses Esther Stevens, Helen and Dorothy Johnston, Ruth Squair, Floren e Van Nest and Stella Slemon. It was a gem and was highly enjoyed. Miss Reta R„ Cole played a piari 6 solo, and in response to a hearty encore gave a catchy patriotic air that greatly pleased the'audience.. The boys, under direction of Mr. W. G. But- son, teacher of Mathematics and Agriculture, Agriculture, gave a fine exhibition of pyramid building which displayed splendid athletic activity and strength by the boys in their colors.. /Major S. B. Scobell, of the 136th Durham Battalion, made a short recruiting recruiting speech urging every young man to awake to the responsibility resting upon Canadians in respect to their duty in these- wartimes.. The singing of the National Anthem closed another, term's work and the students and teachers departed yesterday yesterday for their homes in anticipation] of a happy holiday season. Miss Medora Nokes has received some newsy letters from "Somewhere in France" written by her cousin wh se ad- [ dress is : Grenadier Austin Nokes (59751) Bombing Coy. 2lst, Canadian Battalion, 4}h Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division, Division, B. E. F. - in France, Army, P. O., London, Eng. He went from Kingston sailing May 7 on S. S. Metagama and after a fine voyage voyage in calm and pleasant weather landed at Devonport, Eng., May 15. They trained trained at Saddling Camp to Sept. 15--a very fine training Camp--Sept. 16 found them in France where in a few days they had experience in trench warfare. Did not find it very pleasant to be heavily bombarded bombarded the first time they were in but they were soon settled down to it like old soldiers and now do not mind it altho the duns give them a lot of big shells every day. Trenches were mud and water mires during the rainy season but are better better now. Rain coats, fur coats, rubber boots, etc., have been, supplied so they are in shape for the winter. Bombadier Alfred Nokes, (284), 2nd Section Divisional Amunition Column, 2nd Canadian E. F., in France, Army, P• O., London, Eng., writes acknowledging acknowledging receipt of a parcel of "eats", tobacco etc., from Bowmanville friends and tells how he and his pals enjoyed the cakes, chocolates, and other "goodies". He had received town papers and seen how the Nokes boys had won prizes again on poultry poultry at our big Fall Fair. He describes a church service he attended that Sunday with cannons booming a half mile distant. He says it is great sport going up -to the trenches at night with supplies of ammunition ammunition and having shots from snipers flying flying about. "Dont worry about the French girls" he says "they are not in it with the Canadian variety." Those who say this war will be over by Xmas would think otherwise if they were at the front. GOOD HEALTH RECORDS. Darlington Townhip had only two Deaths in 1915 From Contageous Diseases "Darlington people have much reason to feel grateful and proud of the spléndidly efficient efforts of the Board of Health in preventative measures adopted to stamp out infectious diseases. The Board is composed of Reeve W. E. Courtice, Chairman; Alfred Hogarth, A. E. Jen- Inings, Sanitary Inspector, Clerk W. R. Allin, Secretary; Dr. r C. W. Slemon, Medical Medical Health Officer. A recent precautionary action was to collect samples of ice from ponds where ice harvesting is done and send them to the Provincial Laboratory Toronto, for analysis and report. Following is a copy of the jreport of the Secretary of Darlington Board of Health as presented to Council on December 15th inst : "During the past year four meetings of he Board of health have been held, the chief topic at each of the meetings being m respect to the improvement of the slaughter houses in the township, and I im pleased to be able to report that a very material improvement has been made all along the line and that the slaughter houses and their surroundings are now in a vastly better condition than were even a year ago, though some further further improvements are still required to bring them all within the requirements of the law. The members of the Board feel that they are justified in believing that the small number of contagious di eases occurring occurring in the township during the year is in part due to their efforts in having bad the various slaughterhouses placed in a more sanitary condition and then owners owners having been impressed with the necessity necessity of keeping their p eipises in a good state of cleanliness. Only two deaths have occurred during the year from contagious diseases, one being being from whooping cough and the other from tuberculosis. One other case of tuberculosis was reported, the patient being being still living and the necessary precautions precautions taken to prevent any further spread of this much dreaded disease. Ten permits were issued for cutting ice and 14 for slaughter houses. A supply of Diphtheria anti-toxin has been kept on hand in case an out-break of diphtheria should occur." West End House The Big Departmental Store mm m el WE WIGH EVERYBODY FULL OF HAPPINEGG. CONJCIoUG OF HAVING HA.S DEALT WITH \JS. MAKE YoVRJELF AND YoVR FAMILY HAPPIER IN AND GETTING .SOME NEW THINGS To WEAR. IN THE WHOLE BIG WORLD A HEART WE ARE HAPPY BECAUSE WE ARE TREATED EVERYBODY RIGHT WHO BY 'COMING Only Two Days Left in which to do Your Christmas Shopping But you will see all that you need if you only come to McMurtry's We can still show you a good range of MEN'S ties, neck scarfs, handkerchiefs, socks, shirts, braces, garters, gloves, mitts, etc. For the T.AETTTfi we have a large range of underskirts, blouses, collars, handkerchiefs, neck scarfs, woollen tarns and neck scarfs to match, Jaeger Spencers, gloves, furs, etc We have fitted up a lot of the soldier boys in the trenches with presents. Now for the boys at home, khaki silk handkerchiefs, neck ties, socks, gloves, neck scarfs, sweater coats, etc. , Leave your order for your Christmas turkey, goose or duck. & Co. Ltd. Phone 83 Thé Big Departmental Store Bowmanville, Automobile skates at Rice & Co's. For . late Xmas shoppers requiring groceries go to Rd. Snowden's and receive receive prompt service and best values. Special value in Ladies' handsome umbrellas umbrellas suitable for Christmas presents at Couch, Johnston & Crvderman's. Holly and mistletoe for sale at Rd. Snowden's. Skates at F. O. Mason's. See big d splay of choice poultry at Rd. Snowden's--prices right. You'll not worry about cold weather if you have a Supreme Range in your home. Mason & Dale. Rough on Rats" clears out rats, mice, etc. Dont die in the house. 15c and 25c at Drug and C unty stores. 52-2 Rd. Snowden has extra clerks for Xma week which assures you of prompt ser vice. Just surprise your wife by giving her a Supreme Range for Xmas. Sold bv Mason & Dale. For the finest stock of useful article-: suitable for Christmas presents call at Couch, Johnston & Crvderman's. 407 pair skates at Rice &.Co's. Everything in the sleigh line at Mason's. F. O. R. M. MITCHELL & GO., Sole Agents for Bowmanville