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m Gift Suggestions For Bride. 83 * z We have just received a nice assortment of Silverware suitable suitable for a gift to the June bride. Silverware gives to your table that distinctive air as nothing else will. . What is more pleasing than to sit down to à-- table ornamented ornamented with rich silverware ? You will find in our stock Silverware made by the best makers makers and all guaranteed to give, entire satisfaction, We carry all the newest patterns in Cut Glass and Flatware. Come in and see our stock, and you will, be pleasantly surprised surprised at our prices. Dont forget our Repair Department--all work executed promptly and guaranteed. At the Store of Best Service. ALEX ELLIOT\ ^JEWELLER ENGRAVER WATCH MAKER :ms, 3m: V TTfl ANTHRACITE The Coal That Satisfies You Can Save Money on Coal There is as much difference in coal as in wood. You would certainly prefer good hard oak wood, to hemlock slabs at the same price. Lehigh Valley Anthracite costs you no more than you are asked to pay for the ordinary kind, but Lehigh Valley Coal is harder and lasts longer. There is more heat in a ton. That is why we sell it, and recommend it. Order from us and be satisfied. Social and Personal. Mrs. E. Draper, Toronto, is visiting her sister Mrs. A. Barber. Mr. and Mrs, G. A. Covert recently visited visited friends at Castleton. Robt. E. Arnold, Enniskillen, is reported reported seriously ill, at the front. Mrs. Isaac Clarke, Hampton, is visiting at Mr. B. S. Dickinson's, Hope. Mrs. W. C. Washington is visiting her son, Rev. C. C. Washington, Roseneath. Newcastle Methodist Sunday School hold their thank offering services Sunday July 9. Mr. Newell Craig has been transferred from the Standard Bank.here to the Park Hill branch. Miss Mabel Wright, Pickering, a former teacher at Tyrone, completed her course in Domestic Science at Toronto University, University, Mrs. (Rev.) Limbert, Bloomfield, is visiting visiting her daughter, Mrs. Andrews of Cleve- John A. Holgate & Son Office and Yards, cor. Queen and I Division Streets. Telephone No. 153. Bowmanville, Ont. Mr. Farmer! Do It Now Buy your supply of Com, Mangold Seed and Turnip Seed We have just received a fresh [stock of very choice seed and are offering it at very reasonable prices. -- «2 £40* / Garden Seeds 2 packages [for 5c PRODUCE WANTED , - We have the reputation for paying the highest highest cash prices for farm produce and^we livejip 1 -- - to it. Don't dispose of your produce until ' you first get our prices. Limited Phones 72 and 182 Bowmanville 36 land. Mr. Andrews is very ill but slightly improving. Simco.e county ànd North York Press Association decided to increase the subscription subscription price of weekly newspapers to $1.50. per year. Correspondents should not send notice of future meetings or concerts of any kind unless they are prepared to pay the charge of ioc per line. - Use Rexall Orderlies for Chronic Constipation; Constipation; they are gentle in action, mild and natural. Sold only by Rexall îDrug Stores, 15c. and 25c boxes. Geo. Greer, warden of the United Counties Counties of Northumberland and Durham, presented presented the 139th Battalion with a seven passenger McLaughlin car. Wicklow Cheese Factory made its- first shipment May 8th at 19% cts. per pound, the highest price ever paid on Belleville Board in the cheese-making history. Mr. Harley Billings has resigned bis position on the teaching staff of the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md., to take a position at Toronto University. He is son of Mr. S. M. Billings, Leskard. Miss Mabel Atkinson, Newcastle, ha s gone on a prolonged yisit with her brother 5 in Saskatchewan and was accompanied as far as Toronto by her sisters, Miss Ethel and Mrs. W. H. Pearce. ' On May 4th, Mrs. Robert O'Hara died in San Francisco, Cal. The deceased who was 83 years of age was a sister of. the late D. L. Simmons, Colborne, and formerly formerly lived in Bowmanville. Anniversary services of Salem Sunday School will be held Sunday May 28. Rev. W. G. Clarke, B. A., Bowmanville will preach afternoon and evening. Special music by the school and collection in aid of school funds. Annual meeting of Bowmanville Women's Women's Institute will be held on Friday May 26 at 3 p. m. in Council Room. Election of officers and other important business. Members please be-present. Take notice that the merchants of Bowmanville Bowmanville have agreed to close their places of business every Wednesday afternoon at 12.30 o'clock during June, July and August. August. 19 tf Mr. Geo. W. James, Reeve, returned from a 10-days' visit to New York on Saturday Saturday evening and left Monday morning for Kingston on important military business business with Lieut.-Col. S. B. Scobell, C. O., 235th Battalion. As a mark of appreciation of her services services in assisting at recruiting meetings, Mrs. C. M. McCarthy, Port Hope, was presented presented with a gold wrist watch suitably engraved, by the officer commanding and the officers of the 136th Durham Battalion. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Fitzgerald, Millbrook announce the engagement of their daughter, daughter, Vera Kathleen, and Lieut. J. W. Pickup, Pickup, 220th Battalion, C. E. F., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Pickup, Weyburn, Sask., the marriage to take place early in June. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Henry, 189 Stewart Stewart St., Peterboro, announce the- engagement engagement of their only daughter, Alice L., to Harry L. Williamson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. . Williamson of that city, thé wèdding to take place in Knox Presbyterian church on June 3rd. Mr. G. Kares attended the wedding at Cobourg May 7th of Miss Sadie Scopis and Mr. Christopher Georgas. The bride wore a handsome white satin gown with overdress of shadow lace. Rev. Father Josephides of the Greek Orthodox church Toronto, conducted the ceremony. Mr. Victor A. Hooper, son of Mr. Chas. Hooper, Tyrone, for the last eight years head of Faculty of Agricultvre in the State University of Arkansas, and Mr. L. J. Scott, a sanitary engineer from California, California, were recently taken on the strength of the University of Toronto Overseas Training Company. Miss Marjorie C. King, youngest daughter daughter of Major W. C. King, P. M., has been chosen as delegate to represent the Toronto Toronto Chapter of the Alpha Phi fraternity at their convention in Berkeley, Cal. on June 26 to 30. Miss-King has successfully passed her third year examinations in Household Science in the University of Toronto. Her many school mates and friends will hear of her success with sincere sincere pleasure. Very general regret is felt by citizens of all classes over the departure of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Higginbotham from town to make their home in Calgary, Alta. Especially Especially do the Methodists feel sorrow because because both of them are very active and valuable members of that church, Sabbath Sabbath School and choir and always ready to render any service or assistance in their power. In connection with the choir both will be greatly missed, Mr. Higginbotham having been for many years on the Music Committee and his place in the choir on all occasions has seldom been vacant, while Mrs. Higginbotham has not only been a valuable assistance in the ranks but has been a very acceptable soloist. Sunday evening after the service, on behalf behalf of the members, a very complimentary complimentary address was read by Miss Ethel L. Van Nest, Treasurer and Acting Secretary Secretary of the Choir Committee, to which Mr. Higginbotham made an appreciative and felicitous reply. The -address is being engraved by Mr. C, A. Johnston. They go West with Miss Breta in the hope that the climate of the prairies will'restore her to vigorous health. All hope that the object of their going will speedily be realized realized and that they will all return to their home town again to reside. Fertilizer at.F. O. Mason's. We take subscriptions to any paper. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman aire showing an elegant Stock of cotton voiles and silk and cotton marquisettes--the finest lot of these goods ever shown in town. Hail fell in Friday's thunderstorm. ... Miss Marjorie King of Toronto University University is home forÉtotidays. " Dan D's letter of May 11 is to hand and will appear in next issue. Mr. Chas. H; Fletcher, Toronto, spent Sunday with"relatives here. Miss Sykes, Oshawa, was guest of Mrs. J. J. Gibson over the week-end. Lieut. Wilfrid Bowles, Toronto, spent Sunday with his- ùncle, Dr. J.-C. Devitt. Miss Edna H. Bottrell of "Every woman's World", Toronto, spent Sunday at home. Preserve your linoleum by giving it a coat of Chi-Namel. Sold by W. H. Dust- an. Quebec elections Monday resulted in 72 Liberals and 7 Conservatives being elected. elected. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Power, Toronto, spent Sunday at his uncle's, Mr. George Power. Miss Gladys E. Jackson, M.E., Newcastle, Newcastle, spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Courtice. Capt. R.-J. Gill, Mrs. Gill son John and nurse, Brotkville, have been spending a few days here. Mr. and Mrs. Donald McDonald and son Archie have returned from their interesting interesting trip to the Coast. Mrs. M. C. Reynolds, Goderich, blind and i her 80th year, knitted 125 pairs socks for soldiers at front. - Rev. Wm. Patterson, D.D., Toronto, preached anniversary services in St. Paul's Church, Peterboro, Sunday. Rd. Snowden has 15 cases of Oranges for sale Friday and Saturday--50c ones for 39c; regular 30c for 2ic. Get the habit of going to Mason & Dale's for electric auto -lamp bulbs--they have the best make and prices right. A big range of Priestley's Black and Colored Dress Goods just opened out at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman's, Rain fell again in torrents Monday evening evening retarding Spring seeding still further which is now over a month late. Oranges! Oranges! Oranges! bargains for everybody at Snowden's Grocery Friday Friday and Saturday. Dont miss it. Mr. and Mrs. C. U. Peeling and sons Kelvin, and Bruce, Oshawa, spent the week-end with Mrs. J. Van Nest, Victoria Villa. Pte. Carl H. Maynard sends us a card from "Somewhere in France" dated Mby 5, saying "I am quite well--letter follows at first opportunity". Mrs. F. A. Philp, Colborne,- who has been attending the great I. O. D. E. convention convention in Toronto, spent the week-end with her father, Mr. C. L. Munson. If your hair seems lifeless try the Rexall "93" Hair Tonic; all Rexall Drug Stores sell it under an absolute money-back guarantee--50c and $1.00 bottles. Just received at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman's a big stock of black and colored silks, and black and colored silk and wool poplins--all bought before the recent advance in these goods--no better value anywhere than these. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Yellowlees, 676 Spadina Ave., Toronto, have had no further further particulars of the drowning of their son Dr. Norman Yellowlees at Solonika, Greece, than we have published. Over 400 letters of sympathy have reached them. Oshawa King-st. Methodist League new officers are: President-- W H. Wigg; 1st Vice--Roy Wotton; 2nd Vice--Miss Georgina Georgina Stork; 3rd Vice--Miss Maud Bassett; 4th Vice--Gordon Picked; 5th Vice--Eva Bale; Secretary--Miss L. Oke; Rec. Sec'y Miss Edith Harrison; Treas.--Miss Alice Orchard; Pianist--Miss Olive Grose. Mrs. Edith V. Scobell is prepared to rent by the day at a reasonable rate an up-to-date ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER AND SWEEPER with all the usual attachments for thoroughly cleaning rugs, carpets, curtains, clothing, walls, mattresses, &c. Have it for your spring housecleaning. Leave your order now, by mail (Box 308, Bowmanville,) or phone 189. Oshawa Vindicator heads the monthly report of the pub ic school "No Race Suicide Suicide Here", and offers as proof that 112 new pupils were enrolled at the opening after Easter holidays. Three extra teachers teachers being engaged. Another funny thing in that paper is: appearing under the heading heading "Died" is a want ad--someone to take care of a yearling baby and under "Married" "Married" an ad vt for a smart boy, followed by stenographer wanted, presumably a girl for the words added are "must be quick". Oshawaites are surely peculiar. Bonnvcastle Dale contributes the opening opening article to the May issue of Rod and Gun Magazine, published at Woodstock, Ont., by W. J. Taylor, Limited. "Tales of the Trappers and Hunters of 1914-- 1915" is the title of the article by this well- known writer who can always be depended depended upon to know what he is talking about when he writes of the creatures of the wild. Frank Yeigh, another well-known Canadian writer, contributes "One Eye, Bunny and the Tenderfoot: The Tail of a Trail". SONS OF ENGLAND. Large Turnout to Annual Parade to Disciples Church. The weather on Sunday was ideal for the annual church parade of the members of Lodge Wellington, No. 19, S. O. E. B. S. and there was a splendid rally of the brethren augmented by representatives from Lodge Newcastle No. 46. Chief Jarvis was marshall, an office his commanding commanding figure fits him well to fill. The brethren wore their pretty regalia, several being decorated with Past Presidents' medals and a sprinkling of members in Khaki gave variety to the parade; Rev. G. C. Weisman preached a very appropriate sermon along fraternal and patriotic lines, emphasizing" love to God and man. The brethren were delighted with the discourse and passed a hearty vote of thanks' after returning to the S. O. E. hall to Rev. Mr. Weisman for his excellent discourse, on motion of P. P._ Bro. M. J. Smith and W. W. Boddam. The church trustees and choir were "inr eluded in the vÔt.e of thanks. A standing vote of appreciation and. recognition of the services of absent members fighting for King and Country was passed. They will be glad to know that they were remembered remembered at this annual assembly. Rev. J. W. Hàstiè who preached in the church in the evériing sang very impressively " If the Saviour. Jourriey with You". V i si ting brethren and others made brief speeches aftér which the National Anthem closed proceedings. The church was suitably decorated for the occasion. Autoists, you can now buy electric electric electric auto lamp bulbs and other electrical appliances at Mason & Dale's. Lindsay citizens are modest or cowards --Daily Warder contained three anonymous anonymous letters in one issue last week. People People who havn't the courage of their convictions convictions should not write letters to the" Press. "Notices of Births 28 cents} Marriages BO cents; Deaths, 80 cents, each insertion. ' When fnneral cards are printed at this office, insertion free, BIRTHS. Cochrane--In Darlington, May 18th,to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cochrane, a daughter. DEATHS Vint--At Canton, May 18th, John Vint, aged 84 years. PULEY--In Bowmanvile, May 19, Philip Pnley aged 72 years. Brooking--In Hope, May 16th, William Brooking, Brooking, in his 82nd year. Eddv--In Orono,_ May 12th, Electa Pinkham, relict of the late Hiram K. Eddy, aged 84 years. McCulloch--In Oshawa, May 13th, Janet Geddes, widow of the late Rev. W. K. McCulloch in her 63rd year. Robertson--At Port Hope, May 18th, Emma Julia Bertolotto, relict of the late Peter Robertson Robertson in her 88th year. Bridges--At Westmonnt, Montreal, May 16th, Mabel Gertrnde Metcalfe, beloved wife of Col , J. W. Bridges. Interred at Newcastle. Weese--Suddenly at his home, "Bay View", Albury, Prince Edward Co., May 10th, Wesley Weese in his 68th year. Father of Mrs. Harold Pearn, Bowmanville. Dix --At "Locust Grove," Tyrone, May 19th. Florence I. Clemens, beloved wife of Mr. J. Stanley Stanley Dix, and daughter -of Mr, and Mrs. A. E. Clemens, aged 26 years. LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED Having had a large experience in the grinding and repairing of Lawn Mowers now is the time to bring them before the rush comes. Try me and see .how nice I can fix your mower. A few second hand mowers for sale very cheap. All edge tools ground at the old Smith, and Saws sharpened. W. H. Williams, Church-st, West, at his home, Bowmanville. 20-3m Best values in electric auto lamp bulbs at Mason & Dale's. Port Darlington Harbor Co., Annual Meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual' GENERAL MEETING of the Stockholders of the Port Darlington Harbor Company will be held at the office of the Company, Port Darlin- ton, Town of Bowmanville, on Monday, the Fifth-day of June, 1916, at the hour of FOUR O'CLOCK in the afternoon for the election of Directors for the said Company for ensuing year and for transaction of such business as may come before the meeting. J. A. McClellan, ^ . Secretary. Dated at Bowmanrille, May 16,1916, "Lest We Forget" E. R. BWNSALL, Designer and Dealer" in Monuments, Tablets, Markers, etc., In Granite and Marble, Bowmanville, Ontario. NOTICE During DR. G. C. BÔNNYCASTLE'S absence with the Canadian Expeditionary Expeditionary Force his Dental Office will be ' conducted by J. J. CRAIG, L. D. S., D. D. S., Honor Graduate in Dentistry of Toronto University. Bowmanville - Ontario Office Phone 40. House Phone 22 FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE. MODEL T 1914, Tires in excellent condition. Recently overhauled. Extra equipment. Presto lite, Tools, Chains, Extra tire in case. Low Price upon application to W. W. TABERNER, Bowman House, 21-3w* Bowmanville. G IRL WANTED--At once to help with light housework. Apply at Statesman Office. 13t O' O MAIDS WANTED--For Oshawa Hospital. Highest wages paid, evenings free. Apply to the Superintendent. ' x7t 'OR SALE--three beautiful singing Canaries-- an young birds. Apply to N. S. B. James, Ihe Statesman office, Bowmanville. H UUSES FOR SALK--2 good houses, Church St. West, at a bargain, all conveniences. Apply Box R, Bowmanville. 26t b F OR SALE--Quantity of Celery and Tomato Plants. Apply to THOS. BOTTRELL, Cor. Church and Liberty-Sts., Bowmanyille. Phone 2. 20-tf New Rooms For Old; What a transformation can be made in old rooms by finishing the walls and ceilings with ""the ready-to-use flat wall paint ! The rich, harmonious effect that Mellotoncd walls will give your home will delight delight you. You will be still better satisfied as time passes and you find that the beautiful finish holds'its color and is not easily marred. Mellotone imparts the soft, beautiful effects of water colors and gives the enduring, sanitary, washable qualities of high grade paint. The velvety, flat-tone colors make rooms attractive and homelike. Come in and see the Mellotone sample panels on display here--see how this modem wall finish will look in your own home. Rice Sc Opposite Post Office. Phone 66. F ORD CARS FOR SALE--Two second hand bord autos in good condition and going at big sacrifices. Apply T. H. Knight, Phone 26, Bowmanville. i3t WANTED' by the Farmer's Dairy, Toronto, a few good men to take charge of milk routes. Salary and commission. A splendid opening for steady man, no city experience necessary. Permanent position Communicate with R. B. Hughes, General Manager. 21-lw* FARMER'S DAIRY CO., TORONTO Think About It f Do you admit it is fair to carelessly carelessly neglect your eyes ? Just consider a momenta-- coùld you be as efficient in your work if your eyesight were to fail ? In spite of this reasoning, thousands go about their work daily with failing eyesight eyesight and very often wake up to the fact that their eyes are wrong when it is too late. You might get along without an arm, a leg, or your hearing, but your eyesight is indispensable. Our Expert Optician Looks Into The Eye. with the Electrical Retinoscope-- the Modern and Scientific Method. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Rod'k M.Mitchell & Co. the Satisfying Drug Store. Sole agents for Neilson's Chocolates, Chocolates, Agents for Nyal's Remedies and Chocolates, Agents for Victor Vicfcrolas and Records. Leave your calls for the Dominion Express. Special Sale of Ladies' Paris Model Dresses In ^addition to our regular stock of alluring creations creations of the most fashionable and attractive display display of Dresses it has ever been our privilege to introduce to the ladies of Bowmanville. We have been fortunate in securing * 28 Only x Sample Dresses from Paris Models which are the highest dream in the art of dress designin g---Piquant, Distinctive, Distinctive, Fascinating. On sale Friday and Saturday, May 26th and 27th at one-third off the regular prices No Two Alike Also an attractive assortment of Ladies 7 and Misses' Suits, Coats, Dresses and Skirts. Phone 106. S. W. Mason & Son Next door tolStandard Bank ^ Bowmanville