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T4aMS I > i m 2k--- f L 5$-W»>v'r ■ |§gSËp^S. r BE'-'r S' GROVE Slide Swiftly as the Wind Smooth, Fast, Light and Comfortable The light, strong tops and hard tempered steel blades, with special supports and the flanges, give'speed and security. Most" hockey players use them--the reason is not far to seek. They are "ounces lighter and stronger." We are now showing the largest assortment of Men's and Ladies" Skates ever offered in Bowmanville, and our prices are low. RICE & CO. Opposite Post Office Let CHRISTIE Do Your Christmas Baking Let us assist you in your Christmas baking. • Then you will have more time to do your. Christmas shopping and make other preparations for the festive season. Our window is full each day of fresh, appetizing "eats." You never saw any baking look better, and you never made any that tasted better. CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY Our chocolates and candies are more delicious, more prettily boxed than ever be" Ore. Come and see our display so you can tell Santa Claus just the kind you prefer. Alex. Christie The Home-Made Bakery Phone 97, Bowmanville Economical Housekeepers Grasp this chance to get good fresh groceries at the lowest prices. Everything is fresh and attractive and of the best quality. We have a superior brand of canned goods which are the best on the market at lowest prices. We always have in stock very best table butter, fresh eggs and young poultry. Our groceries will be delivered at your door and your order taken every day, if you wish. Farmers, We Want Your Produce-- You Want Our Cash HARRY ALLIN Opp. Goodyear Club Phone 186, Bowmanville Ready For T HE old reliable business of C. M. Cawkef & Son will still have its usual display of Meats and JPoultry to supply their numerous numerous patrons with the very best that can be bought. The following following choice young stock has been secured from some of the best feeders in the county : 4 steers and heifer from Rd.' Souch, Providence; 2 heifers from John Lord, Bethesda; 1 heifer from James Cole, Bethesda; Bethesda; 8 ewes and lambs from J. H. Worry, Bethesda; 8 ewes and lambs and 2 calves from John Couch, Clarke; 3 heifers from Êber Crago, Providence: 4. steers and 2 heifers from J. D. Hoar & Sons, Providence. CASH PAID FOR POULTRY--We want any quantity of turkeys, geese, ducks and chickens--they must be the best quality because we guarantee it to our customers as such. Highest cash prices paid. We are now booking poultry orders for Christmas delivery. Better order now--phone 64. C. M. Cawker & Son Purveyors of Flue Meats Phone 64, Bowmanville Cutters--at F. O. Mason's.. - Finest display of poultry in town at Rd. Snowden's. All ladies' knd children's T weed Coats selling at ohe third off the regular prices _ sod aR otbers at reduced prices at Couch, Johnston & Crydermàh's. If you want skates, see Rice & Co. ; . Everything in the sleigh line at F. O. Mason's. • • / Condi, Johnston & Cryderman are showing a fine stock of Furs of all kinds alao Ladies' and Men's Coats quilted linings linings and fur collars. . Bowmanville District Division was slimly attended Friday* wet weather and unsufficient advertising,;.. advertising,;.. . Rev. R. A. Uîlve will preach Xmas sermon Sunday. - - Choir will furnish special music. Everybody come.... Mr. George Pa*coe< Toronto, spent Sunday with his cdusins, Mh. Thos. Snowden and Mr. T.J. Cole.:.. .Mr. T. J. Cole was a successful exhibitor at Guelph Winter fiaif and made a.number of sales.... Why do not some of our enterprising young yeomen aspire to munie pal honors '.now Reeve Courtice is retiring ? Make an effort to be at Hampton next Tuesday night. Dr. Cleaver is fine. , SOLINA Congratulations to Mr. Will Baker; son of Councillor Baker, who was united in marriage with Miss Mildred Penfound, Courtice, Dec. I5 ( h. Also welcome to the bridé. ... Mr.- Will Westlake is working working in McLaughlin's, Oshawa .....Mr, Norman Reynolds, Toronto University, Miss May Reynolds, Normal School, Pet erboro, and Mr. Nelson Reynolds, Wei land, are home for holidays... .Mr. John H. Trull is tussling with lumbago... .Several .Several telephones arc being installed in time for visiti ig these long winter evenings.... Mr. Henry Brown, Weston, is visiting at Mr. R. C. Scott's. Dr. Cleaver is worth going miles to hear. Be at Hampton Tues lay night. HAMPTON Mr. Wm. Jeffery was in Canton recent ly Mr. Wm. Martin had a stroke of paralysis Thursday. He is slightly improved improved at time of writing.... Miss Nancy Johns, Faculty of Education, and Miss Mildred Cole, Normal School, Toronto, are home for the holidays.... Mrs. Percy Clarke and daughter are spending the Christmas with her parents at Trenton Friends and neighbors of Mrs. Martin assembled Wednesday afternoon and cut up a quantity of wood for the widow, who , has been under the Dr's Care Mr. i Harold Williams (in Khaki) is visiting his ■ parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Williams. j Leaguers have secu ed a great treat for i tne people.of this vicinity in bringing Dr. ! S. Cleaver, To: onto, to give his famous lecture on "Jean Val Jean" in the Metho- , dist church, Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 8 p m. j Admission 25c and 15c. No one can af- I j ford to miss hearing the Dr. tell this won- , derlully thrilling and pathetic story in his own inimitable way. Watch for the bills with more particulars. Farmers' Institute meetings recently held were splendidly attended and proved most interesting and helpful. First was held December 15 in Foresters Hall, Nestleton, Mr. R. W. Philp, presiding, Mr. P. Ç. Dempsey, Trenton, gave a good adr dress full of information on Potato culture culture etoph sizing the fact that best results are-obtained when farmers in one "section grow one variety using fertilizer. He'al- 80 s oke of general farming and the scarcity, of labor. Mr. Gavin Barbour, sp >ke on "How to grow crops in a dry season." ' Attendance about "50. In the evening about 10b persons were present when Mr. Barbour gave a splendid talk on "Present Day Needs of Ontario Agriculture" and Mr. Dempsey on "Planning "Planning Ahead." Mrs. H. W. Parsons of Cochrane gave a very excellent address on "Women and the War." Mr. John Baker, President, presided at Solina meeting on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 16. Mr. Barbour presented in his own forceful way "How to grow a good crop in a dry season" and Mr. Dempsey presented the marketing problem to the 60 persons present. Mr. W. L. Smith also gavé a 1 ractical talk. A meeting of the Women's Institute, some 40 members and friends, was held when Mrs. Parsons spoke on "Magnetism of Personality." Tyrone meeting Thursday- evening, President B ker presiding. About 65 persons persons met in Sons' Hall.. Mr. Dempsey give an instructive talk on Fruit Culture and Mr. Barbour on' Co-operative Farming Farming and Agricultural education. Mrs. Parsons again spoke on Women and the War. Friday at Ebenezer Mr. Dempsey spoke on Fruit Culture. Profitable discussion followed. Mr. Barbour discussed Corn and the Silo. Mrs. Parsons addressed the ladies in the church parlor and profitably entertained them. Evening meeting was varied by a .musical .musical program given by D. Pickel! & Co., and. Miss Vera Werry. Mr. Dempsey's subject "Planning Ahead" was well * presented. presented. Rev. R. A. Delve added words of greeting. Mr. Barb: ur spoke on "Present "Present Day Needs" and Mrs. Parsons gave a splendid patriotic address. A hearty vote of thanks moved by W. E Courtice, Reeve of Darlington, and seconded by Mr. A. B. Werry voicing the sentiments of all present, present, was tendered - all who helped make the meeting interesting and helpful. National Anthem heartily sung brought the meeting to a close. _ Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Martin are visiting their son at Guelph.... Mr. Joseph Ashton had u very satisfactory sale last week before before leaving for Detroit. Mr. James Gallagher Gallagher bas rented the store... . Mrs. Wm. Mountjoy is visiting in Toronto. ...Mr. Norman Gilbert has moved into Mr. A Ormiston's house and -will work for Mr. John Campbell Congratulations to Mr John H. Campbell and welcome to his bride Mr. John Ormiston had a valu able cow die. _ Our young .people intend hearing Dr. Cleaver at Hampton Tuesday evening. DISTRICT DIVISION. Durham District Division met at Maple Grove Dec. 17, about 40 delegates present. ..l A £f SO L U * ion . was unanimously adopted that Durham District Division disapproves Of local papers publishing advertisements 1 or otherwise working against Local Op- tion or other temperance measures; and r ' that we, as temperance workers, will not subscribe for the same." Committees were appointed to see if some dormant Divisions can be revived. A good program was rendered in the evening Mr. A. L. Pascoe P. G. W. P. presented the Banner to Taunton Division it being the custodians for the ensuing year. Mr. B. G. Stevens, Solina, presided. Next session al So ina. DARLINGTON ELECTIONS _ Nomination meeting will be held in the 1 own Hall, Hampton, on Monday, Dec. 2 71 at 12 o'clock noon, for nomination of candidates for the offices of Reeve, Deputy- Reeve and three Councillors. Monday, Jan. 3, 1916, is Election Day --from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. W. R. ALLIN, Returning Officer Dont put it off any longer--buy that Supreme Range to-day. Mason & Dale. Look out for bogus 50 cents pieces. Cutters--large display at F. O. Mason's. Give your wife a Supreme Range for a Christmas present--she'll be Happy the year round. Mason & Dale. * i Now is ' our opportunity to get a cheap * hat. Haddy & Co. will tell you all about it. Call and see the bargains. ENNISKILLEN Mr. George Gilbert, son of Mrs. Wm. Gilbert, has enlisted Ptes. Bob Preston j Milton Sanderson and Thomas Hines I were home c ver Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hyland, Blackstock, and Mr. C. W. Souch, Hampton, visited at F. W. Lee's • • • • Mr. Joe Martin is spending Xmas in Toronto and Mr. Douglas Red path at Camborne... .No L ague this week as a number o' the Leaguers take part in Enfield Enfield concert Mr. and Mrs H. J. Werry entèrtained a number of friends at dinner on the anniversary of their wedding day ... .No service in the Methodist church next Sabbath, evening, withdrawing for I the Presbyterian anniversary services. I _ Reserve Tuesday evening for Hampton. I Dr. Cleaver's lecture wvl repay you. j Anniversary services of Presbyterian ; church will held as follows ; Sunday, Dec, 26th sermons will be preached by Rev. J. . W. Rae, Newc. stle. Miss Barbara Foster, 1 contralto soloist, will sing. New Year's : day a dinner will be served at 4 p m. after which a good program will be rendered , by Miss Foster and Mr. Norman Redpath, soloists, Mr. C. LeRoy Kenny, entertainer, 1 Miss Currie, elocutionist, and resident ministers. Tea and concert 40c, children 25c ; concert 25c, children 15c. EBENEZER You will find it easy to do your Shopping at the "Big 20" We have a very fine assortment of Toilet Articles, Brass Goods, Fine China, Hymn Books, Bibles, Presentation Books and all the latest books of fiction A choice collection of Boxed Stationery which makes an ideal gift. 25c to $3 00. Xmas Booklets and Post Cards. 0° e of our Popular young ladies, Miss Mildred Penfound, was married last Wednesday Wednesday to Mr. Will Baker by Rev. R. A. Delve at the parsonage. They left immediately immediately for a rip to Pennsylvania to , enj >y the honeymoon." All wish them every joy and happiness Evere t Wal ter, village smithy, has been busy placing .on horses his famous "neverslips".... , Thursday night League was well attended. attended. Gordon Pickeil gave a fine address on "Barbara Heck". Duets were render- j ed by Misses A. and L. Pickeil and Rev. and Mrs. Delve (vocal) Congratula- i tions to Wm. Terry on arrival of a little ; daughter, and to L. Bigwood on a son and I heir... .Farmers' Institute met on Friday- when Messrs. Barbour and Dempsey gave j W. T. Allen "Big 20" Bookstore Bowmanville Gifts That Bear thé True Ring of Friendship "Fruit" res- j fine talks on "Ensilage" and pectively. A magnificent address was . given in the evening on the war by Mrs. Parsons of Cochrane. » Messrs. Barbour I and Dempsey and Pastor Delve also spoke finely. Messrs. D. and J. Pickeil furnished furnished good music.... Miss A. Holt is back in Bundle's store after a lengthened holiday ...... Schools are in the concert business this week.... Mr. E. Beckel, Osha wa, spent Sunday at Mr. D. Pickell's ...... Sunday services were well attended. Pastor gave a vigorous sermon on "The Sabbath." Epworth League rally was held at night when Misses C. Courtice and Marion Van Nest and Mr. Delve gave addresses on "The King's Business" and the League choir rendered fine selections. All pronounced pronounced the meeting a fiee success .... Mr. E. Freeman and lady friends, Bow man ville, spent Sunday here...... Postmaster Postmaster Walter is ill again--la grippe.... Ebenezer Church made a strong protest Sunday evening against the unfair attitude attitude of. the Oshawa Reformer toward Local Option. A large petition was signed, signed, demanding signatures to statements made in last week's issue, or demanding retraction... .New phones have been installed installed in homes of R. E. Osborne, F. W. Rundle, Herb. Osborne, Jas. Bundle, Art Osborne, and John Worden... .Mrs. W. H. Rundle is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. Campbell, Detroit, Mich. Hear Dr. Cleaver at Hampton Tuesday night. On no account miss it AUCTION SALES Thursday, Dec. 30--Mr. F. J. Clemens will sell by auction at the Solina Sta- tiontm the C. N. Ry., 35 Holstein cows *ad heifers, consisting of renewed cows, springers and coming in in the Spring. An excellent bench of cattle. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock. ? Terms 8 months credit. Jas. Bishop, auction- Offcen^ the very people who are most in need of the soft, consoling ■ comfort of Oomfys are the last to think of buy ing them for themselves LOOK OYER THIS LIST It will help you to reach a decision For Father, Husband, Brother Patent Boots $3.50-$5.00 Dancing Pumps .$3.00 Kid Slippers $1.25-$2.25 Felt and Plaids 75c-$1.25 Carpet . ...70c For Mother, Wife or Sister For the Kiddies Girls and boys wear out an awful lot of shoes. Ten ta one they need new ones right now A pair will please them. All .sizes and prices. Moccasins .. "85c-$1.25 Overshoes.. .$1.40-$2.00 Beautiful Boots, $3.00-$5.00 Toy Trunks " *^"7, Evening Shoes... $3.00-$3.75 JuvenileSuit Ca^s * Satip Slippers ... $3.00-$3.50 - *1 ok el vet Slippers ..$1.40 Corduroy Leggings 90c-$1.25 Fur trimmed Juliet, i ....$ 1.15 Boud oir Slippers $1.15 Comfy's, special, in red, , blue, brown 85c Felts and Carpets ... 50c-75c Oveÿ-gaitëra ..........50c-75c Fancy Buckles ....... 25c-75c Silk Laces ............ 15c-35c Scholl's Foot Basera and Remedies Remedies for the feet. _ Pretty Slippers 25c-75c Bootees, all colors ...25c-50c . For Everybody Hockey Boots, Warm Overshoes, Overshoes, Buckskin Moccasins, Rubber Footwear, Rubber Heels, Felt Houseboots, Shoe Trees, Polish Outfits, Slipper Soles. Once a man gets off his day shoes and slips his feet into house shoet, it's-a guarantee he will stay in the rest of the evening. Fred R. Foley jParlor Boot Shop on the Snsoy Slie Gift For Men and Boys Of gifts that will be appreciated above everything else--because nothing is appreciated as much as something to wear, w-' House Coats A splendid assortment of House Coats in soft materials, rich dark shades $5.00 to $8.50 We have one particularly handsome handsome line, which has house slippers slippers of same material, boxed in individual boxes. GI0V6S Sweater Coats In an endless variety, with or without collars, all colors and combinations 50c to $5.00 Big assortment of Cardigan Jackets $1.00 to $3.00 Gloves are always appreciated-- unlined in cape, suede, chamois, tan, grey, straw, $1.00,1.25,1.50 Silk lined, tan, grey, 1.50, 1.75. Wool, the most comfortable glove,grey, brown, natural, some silk lined 50c, 75c, $1, 1.2 1.50, 1.75. Lined Mocha,$l, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75 Fur lined, genuine mocha, $3.00 Fur lined Mitts 2.75. Mocha Mitts, $1.00, 1.50, 1.75. Boys' Mitts, Gloves and Gauntlets Gauntlets 50c, 75c, $1. Big cut Clothing Clothing for Xmas Raincoats in Presents. To move the Clothing Clothing as well as the Furnishings during the Xmas season, we will make a cut of 10% OH all Clothing. This on top of our low prices is a big reduction. Something that is always useful, useful, Paramattas or Tweeds, Raglan, Raglan, Motor or Balmacaan, larye assortment $7.50 to $15.00 Neckwear Shirts A new Shirt is always acceptable. acceptable. We have secured some particularly smart shirts for Xmas trade. Boxed in beautiful beautiful individual Xmas boxes, all the latest colors $1.50 A large range of other shirts, $1 Hats and Caps There is always more Neckwear given for Xmas gifts than any other present. We have the kind the men like and will wear. We have one extra special, special, a regular 50c tie, beautifully beautifully boxed, in all newest shades 35c or 3 for $1.00 An Endless variety of beautiful neckwear in all that is new, plain silks, fancy embroidered, knitted knitted 50c, 75c, $1 K Probably a new Hat or Cap is what he wants. Stiff Hats ...$2.00, $2:50 Soft Hats . 2.00, 2.50 Caps, with or without fur bands 50c to $1.50 Underwear The most useful gift of all, two piece or combination, all weights all wool, silk and wool, cotton and wool, fleece lined 50c to $3.50 The Anderson Clothing Co. Phone 61 Bowmanville Merry Xmas F- A. I-faddy & Son wish you all a Merry Xmas Give the kiddies a good time at Christmas. We are offering special inducements to help you. ORANGES--We did not get a carload, but we did get a drayload of California Navel Oranges, the seedless kind. We have the largest stock and best special 13 to the.doz. value. AH sizes in stock. As a special we will give 13 to a doz. GRAPE FRUIT -- Special value in this delicious fruit in 4 sizes: 5 for 25c, 4 for 25c, 2 for 15c and 3 for 25c. and as a NUTS--They are higher this season, but we are adhering to old prices where possible, almonds, almonds, walnuts, filberts, peanuts peanuts 20c lb., and as a special mixed nuts 18c lb , 2 lb. for 35c. Cocoanuts, dandy large fruit, 7c to 10c; shelled nuts 50c lb. CONFECTIONERY-- Sugar being higher, confectionery is consequently higher, but we are putting out our 15c special mar vel mixture as usual. We think this will surprise you. Choice assortment at 20c lb., and as a special our reg. 40c chocolates for 29c; ten varieties. Ÿ- RAISINS -- Fancy Dessert rw„ Qrifo r> • • ^ Raisins, reg. 30c, in 1 lb. car- C ™nts Raisins, Dates, etc. toons, for 25c. , of a11 kmds * Unheard-of Bargains in our Crockery Department, Department, which we are discontinuing Only one Dinner Set left, good semi-porcelain, neat pattern and gilt lined, 97 pieces, marked to soil at $13.00. On Monday our price will be $10.00 On Tuesday " " . 9.50 if unsold On Wednesday " 9.00 " On Thursday " " 8.50 " On Friday " " 8.00 " Who will be the fortunate one ? On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday we will offer the balance of our Fancy China.and Fancy Lamps at half our regular prices. This is your opportunity. We. have sorted our cups and saucers into two lots, one at 15c and the other at. 25c. There are bargains in these. Everything in this department reduced? You will make no mistake if you come direct to us when making Christmas purchases whether you are a regular customer or not. May Your Christmas be a Happy One F. A. Haddy & Son Phone 62 Bowmanville ms*