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j*g&?gs*£; -- ^ r ~ ' - ') $i.$o a year In advance ; $1.50 to United States. BOWMAN VILLE, ONTARIO,-CANADA, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1916. Volume. LXII. No. 26 Couch, Johnston & Cryderman are showing An elegant stock of Ladies' White and Colored Voile Dresses, Wash Skirts and Suits. and A Superb assortment of new Silk and Cotton Blouses. AH Spring Coats and Silk Suits at Greatly Reduced Prices Couch, Johnston & Cryderman THE TRUSS SPECIALIST IS COMING To Bowmanville . Tuesday, July 4th, 1916 We have been fortunate in securing one of America's most experienced lruss Specialists who is to be in Toronto Friday and Saturday of this week, and we have made arrangements to have him visit our stores as follows : Oshàwa, Monday, July 3rd Bowmanville, Tuèsdây, Jùly 4th If You Are Ruptured _ ^ill be interested in seeing the best truss that has ever been invent ed. Money and skill can produce nothing better, yet the price is only $6.00. Gret one of these Trusses on trial 10 days. Every Truss is fully guaranteed for one year. Even if you do not require a new Truss you should call and consult this specialist. He is here at our expense for the convenience of our customers and no charge whatever is made for consultations. Trusses &t 67c Eflch ** We are clearing out all our stock of old style Trusses, as low as 67c. All others in proportion. Jury & Lovell, When We Test Eyes it is Done Property. Some are priced Miss Margery Moore, Hàydon, Wins Gold Medal in Expression Course Local interest in Ontario Ladies' College, College, Whitby, seems to have waned since the change in the Faculty. For many years people of Bowmanville and vicinity have never failed to attend Commencement Commencement Day exercises, but this year few seem to have received slightest notice that their presence was desired. We must not let the event pass,' however, without notice as one of our former High School students won distinction in the final examinations by carrying off the Gold Medal presented by our old friend, Mr. R. C. Hamilton, Toronto, for highest standing in the Expression Course, usually known to us as the course in Elocution. We are sure that Miss Margery Trueman Moore's teachers, schoolmates, and many friends in this town and vicinity will heartily congratulate her on her distinguished distinguished success in her College course. Miss Moore held the position of Editor of Vox Collegii, the College monthly magazine, last term which goes to show that her literary accomplishment was also recognized recognized by the Faculty and fellow-students. Having advocated for nearly half a century century that female education should be equal to that of males the Editor has taken more than a passing interest in the Whitby and other colleges devoting special interest interest to the education of girls. The chief speaker this year was Sir John Willison, Editor of The Daily News, Toronto, and we hope to give a good summary of his splendid address on the work and influence of women now and after the war, in our Talks in our next issue. We quote a. paragraph here from The I Daily News that does more credit to the College and Commencement Day exercises exercises than we could possibly do without being present: Commencement Day at Ontario Ladies' College always has an unusual charm about it. It is not only the pretty fresh- faced girl graduates, nor merely that proud mothers and fathers have dear big and little daughters amongst the white- frocked girls of the college, but there is something so charming about the school itself, set in the midst of its green acres. The grounds, with their tennis courts, their great shade trees and quiet nooks, and the masses of lovely flowers might whisper school-girl stories of many, many years ago. Then the school itself, one of the few old Colonial mansions left, with its wide halls, its grand staircase with its beautiful stained windows over the landing, landing, its great rooms with lofty ceilings, is picturesquely reminisçeûrit bU^fès gone by. A splendidly equipped gymnasium and a great swimming pool testify to the newer ideas of health and happiness for girls-; The domestic science department with its fascinating equipment for each embryo housekeeper, and another joom where sewing machines bespeak that useful useful art, testifying to practical lessons learned by the girls in womanly usefulness. Every room in the great building was a mass of blossoms. On the platform irk the assembly hall were great armfuls of peonies, peonies, snowballs, and other lovely summer flowers. In another room where there was an exhibit of exquisite needlework by the pupils, were great masses of field daisies which the girls had gathered. The chapel, too, was lovely with flowers. Alike interesting was the library. There were paintings and sketches by the girls, with cabinets of lovely china they had painted. Visitors wandered delightedly through the rooms and about the gardens before the commencement ceremonies began began and-between the afternoon and evening evening events. A special train from Toronto with half a dozen coaches arrived at the college early in the afternoon. Dr. J. J. Hare, Whitby, former Principal, presided presided in the afternoon. On arrival of visitors, visitors, the National Anthem was sung, followed followed by an excellent concert and cantata under the direction of Mr. Arthur Blight and Mr. G. D. Atkinson. The principal, Rev. F. L. Farewell, also gave an address. Mrs. Farewell and Miss Maxwell, lady principal, made most attentive hostesses. We congratulate Miss Grace Linton, Whitby, formerly of this town, on her success at Ontario Ladies' College, on passing her Junior exams in piano and vocal taking honors in the former. She also took highest standing in painting in Oils and Water Color in the Art Department. Department. Attend the Big Celebration , July 4th at Cobourg under auspices of the Athletic Events. Frée Shows. N. Y. Vaudeville. Still Enjoying Soldiers' Hospital In Scotland First Scottish. Hospital, Oldmill, Aberdeen May 29, 1916. (This letter was delayed somewhere) Dear Mr. James--You'll see by my address, that I am like the long-winded long-winded preacher--I sound pretty often as tho I were going to quit, and start off again with the usual--"and now" etc. 1 Well, I've been "almost" gone from this hospital once or twice--in my mind. But here I am still--enjoying life and feeling as if I'm becoming ah most a permanent resident. When one gets used to a good place, it's hard to leave it. That's how I feel so much for the dear boys still in the home town. How can one expect them to tear themselves away from home?-- who'd wear out the door steps standing standing talking, or I should say, saying "Good night": and who'd keep the home fires burning--by sitting around them reading the war news? I know they take such interest in the war, for if there's any special war news--who's the first to buy the paper but those same "safety first" fellows? You may have noticed that same characteristic yourself in some people. Never mind, after the whole war is over they'll all do their bit paying the taxes--same as ourselves. I wonder how many conscription objectors there are in Bowmanville, really? I was at a concert given by some little mites of folk from a place just outside of Aberdeen, and the sky pilot who brought them here stood up to tell us why they brought such a young show--because all the fit men were away serving, and there were nothing but old men and women left. The pilot himself had three sons in the service service of King and Country. It was the children's first visit to a soldiers' hospital hospital and after the show it was strange to see the awe in which both parties looked at one another. They gave a splendid program and the marvel was how they could do it without a hitch. There was an officer standing not over 3 feet tall who sang every chorus that soldiers sing and his salute was a worthy example to any officer I have ever seen do so. Not much to tell you of news value about here so I'll close by saying I'm doing fine, and expect to be away any day, as usual - Dan D. Tweezledown Camp, Surrey County, England June 4th, 1916. ALBERT COLLEGE Albert College, Belleville, has closed another year after a most unique session. Under the shadow of the great war, academic academic work has been carried on with success. success. Some gaiety of old style college 1 ^ e , h as disappeared, yèt the influence which has come to take its place will bear richer fruits. Convocation which always attracts a large attendance was held Fridas Fridas evening in Massey Hall of the College. Rev. Principal E. N. Baker, D. D., presided. presided. On the platform were Miss Gardiner, Vice Principal, the staff, Judge Wills, Mayor Ketcheson and local clergy. Beautiful bouquets were presented to Miss Gardiner and Mrs. Baker. Principal Baker Baker in presenting the prizes in the Collegiate branch referred to the excellence of the staff and of the pupils' work. Ninety per cent of the matriculants secured' standing last year and some ten junior matriculants matriculants passed almost all with honors, the majority of them having spent only one year on the course, which is a remarkable accomplishment. He felt that this year's report would be equal to that of the previous previous year, fudge Mills made a fine address. address. The students and others enjoyed the promenades and social hour which followed the convocation proceedings and many took, the opportunity of visiting the art room and inspecting the work of this department. Albert College is a great credit to eastern Ontario and occupies an enviable position as a practical school of learning. Both sexes find at Albert a splendid college for gaining a knowledge in useful subjects of learning. Aberdeen, Scotland June 12. Dear Mr. James--I'm as well as ever and still enjoying the beauties here--I didn't say nurses, mind you! The weather has been terribly cold here this last week or so, and when I tell you that I got a fire going you'll f uess how it was and this is June too. must tell you about that fire. One morning I was feeling miserably cold, and there are no hot water pipes in this ward--being " the workhouse--I thought I'd enjoy myself, so I went scouting and pinched a bucket of coal --for which may I be forgiven--and got a dandy fire going. The Sister and nurse of the ward came in, and and seeing what I'd done, were speculating speculating whether I'd be shot at sunrise, or just drawn and quartered, as fires are notpermitted here it seems after a certain time in the year. However, I sat and smoked and enjoyed myself until the head Sister came in and said Ahem!-er-it's not allowed you know, Sergeant. I said sort of apologetically No--so I believe--I've been in more where fires are, "not allowed than a Carl say. Then, I told the lady about one place where we had fires to cook things only 35 yards from the Huns--and I said "I believe you're just as liable to get blown up here as there. She thought for a moment and I added that "It is nice to have people so interested interested in our comfort. She looked taken aback until I mentioned the fact that "It was natural for a' person to warm one's hands--as she was doing when feeling the comfort of the fire". If it wasn't that I was a Canuck I would have been shot at sunrise, but when a Canadian, who came from that country where snows abound The Lady of the Snows, found it necessary for lersonal comfort and safety to have a lire, they couldn't say much. They don't seem to be in any hurry to move me at all, but I suppose they know best--they've got the doctors on their side. Someone , said "How de do? Good bye!" by letter from South Dakota in my last mail. At least that's how it appealed to me as I read it--it was so short. Still, short and sweet, is a general general saying and be assured that note was very welcome all right. I wonder how many more spots on this earth The James Papers' go to. I wonder if this last bump the Canadians Canadians got in Flanders will help to make room for some of those lads at home to join up who are waiting until they're needed? Y ou're. all needed now boys. Best wishes to everyone in town--the staff not the least. Yours as ever, Dan D. AYê managed to have a pretty good time on our trip to Halifax from Winnipeg. Winnipeg. The journey took a little over four and a half days. It rained much those days but we managed to take in the scenery, especially that along the shores of Lake Superior. At Newcastle N. B., we passed quite close to the largest largest wireless on the continent which was built by Germans before the war --it is closely guarded now by 75 of our soldiers. After going aboard ship at Halifax we lay two days in the harbour before sailing. We heard all kinds of rumors there--that they were waiting for time bombs to explode--they had coaled coaled at New York--that the Germans were betting 100 to 1 that we would never get across, and much else just as senseless. We were only eight days on the water sailing and our boat made a lucky strike for weather. Only one day was Old Neptune on bad behavior. He was a little ruffled and upset the equilibrium of some of the fellows. The last two days there was scarcely a ripple at all. The sea was as calm as Vanstone's pond. One night and part of a day we were in a fog--Fog-horns sounded rather wierd at night. The morning of our last day at sea we awoke to see Old Ireland and a pretty and welcome sight it was too. The green fields and hedges were a delightful delightful change from the endless expanse of water. . The shade of green was very attractive to our eyes, Bonnie Scotland Scotland loomed up in the distance to the north east too and towards evening Old England and with three rousing British cheers we all greeted the sight of her. As we entered the harbour we were welcomed by a cheering, waving crowd. Everyone seemed to recognize qhat we were Canadians and tried to show their appreciation of our coming. We disembarked in the morning and i had our first experience on an English 1 train. It looked like a toy train to us but you should see how it took us over the ground. The road beds here are very smooth. We had a seven and a half hour run on the train. The whole country through which we passed is like one big park, beautifully kept. It is certainly a most charming sight to see England at this time of year. Our Camp is considered the model military, camp of England" and it looks the part. Between some of the rows of huts there are flower beds; also little beds around the huts. At the back is a fine garden well looked after by some of the soldiers. We have splendid wash and bath rooms with hot and cold water and good sanitary conditions. conditions. Our huts are electrically lighted --certainly conveniences which we had not expected. We are not to stay here, however, as this week we are to move to Bramshot Camp where we expect to have to live in tents. It seems rather strange to find cities towns and villages so close together as they are here. We passed through quite a large number of each on our short train trip. Last night a few rented bicycles and went to Farnham and Aldershot. Roads here are perfect forwheels and autos. Everybody rides bicycles here--especially the women. We have a great time down town, that i§ ajb jFleet, quite near aur camp. Being tfie first Canadian soldiers here we are somewhat of a curiosity. The THAT PATRIOTIC FUND Mr. W. R. Allin, Secretary-.Treasurer, Hampton, informs us that a list of subscribers subscribers to Darlington Patriotic fund was made early in January, but was held back in order to give all parties concerned a chance to make their payments, as promised. promised. There still remains unpaid about $1000 and to have published the list giving many persons credit for subscriptions which have not been paid in full or not at all, would have been injustice to those who have been true to their promise and have paid up their subscriptions. Of the amount paid in $6,086.50 has been handed over to Canadian and Red Cross and Patriotic Patriotic Funds, and the sum of $3,664 30 is in Bank of Montreal to credit of the Fund, awaiting the order of the Executive Committee Committee as to its disposal. It is earnestly hoped that every one who subscribed to the Fund will make their promise good and hand in amount of their subscription as early as possible in order that books may be closed up and money paid over to the funds to which they will be apportioned. dangerous places during this last year g&s rive ovlr theCanadians where fires are. "not allowed T />«.* gl £? raVe 0V f r ^ he y anacl ians. We are enjoying it immensely here We love the country and enjoy canoeing canoeing on the pretty canal. Hope Bram- shofc will prove as interesting. I was surprised to meet a couple of our old town boys on the boat--Ed. Hoar of Providence and Percy West- lake. Ed. was witha Mechanical Transport from Toronto and Percy with the 8th Stationery Hospital Corps of Saskatoon. Both were looking well and seemed to enjoy it. Will very much appreciate anything in papers and letters from my home town afe anytime. Best regards to all at the office and home--Creight. Address--Pfce. E. C. Higginbotham (631711) 11th Canadian Field Ambulance Army P. O., London, Eng. Mr. H. J. Werry, Enniskillen, received received this interesting letter from Walter Ran ton: First, I will talk about weather--have had a pleasant change now for ten days, béen lovely, sunshine and clear, lots of excitement now, business more brisk, aeroplanes, we see them from sunrise to* sunset-- German, Belgium, French and our own. One of the German's was brought down the other day, right by our camp, both the observer and pilot were killed. killed. The aviator who brought itrdown was only nineteen and that was his fourth one in three months. All be- ligerant countries lose some, buta very small percentage, as men are safer up there, than we are on the ground as far as shell fire goes, as they have been shelling the town here the last week. Yesterday they shelled us all day, and as luck would have it, we only made one call in the town, whereas other days we are there the most of the day. We went up for water yesterday yesterday and we nearly got more than water water as there Were three shells dropped while we were there. Two dropped twenty yards-from road, but one dropped dropped just as we were coming up and the other dropped as we got past a few yards. Had we been a minute sooner or later, we would have got it sure. We are used to that now being under shell fire, so drive along as though they were footballs. One may as well for there is hardly two ever drop in the same place. You will have to excuse excuse writing, as I am writing this on the steering wheel of the car, as we are waiting for our turn to load. Have not the time we had in the winter, winter, as the roads and fields are dry sc a lot more fighting is going on. Some nights we cannot sleep for noise, and the last two nights we have had to roll out of bed in whatever clothes was on, and put on our respirators, as the gas alarm r^ng; but gas did not amount to much. It blew back on the Germans the first night. This is the weather for them to use it --calm with a small breeze blowing. We are sleeping in our trucks now, and have been working working harder than I have, since I came to France. We have our pantry and stove, a priumos stove, burns gasoline, in one gasoline box, wardrobe in another, another, our bed in another, we are only allowed two blankets but the weather is getting warmer now, so do not mind the weather. You would have laughed fche other night. Had some rice on our truck, so we got three eggs, some of our issue of butter, some milk and raisins, and made a rice pudding. Put what we thought was enough for five of us, and we put it in a half of a gasoline tin, kept adding water 'till it got full and we had enough for two platefuls each for ten of us and then had enough for breakfast; believe me, it was a treat, as I had rice only twice since we came to France. We cook chips when we can get the grease, and fry our bread in it, But it is certainly hard to get. Well our leave has started started again, after being stopped for two weeks, and unless I get to Paris on my leave at "the number I am, at one a day I will not get mine until about between Christmas and New Years and I would love by then to be back home and the war over, but by the look of things, it is going on another year. We all hope not as we have had enough of one war but I guess we will have to grin and bear it'till the end. Saw the Home boy who used to work at Herb. Stain- ton's--I forget his name now, but he is looking well, (Kenneth Mason). . See persons every few days, from some part of Canada, I used to know, and it is a change to see fellows who you have not seen for five or six years. Got a letter from home and am told my folks are not very well; but I have only one wish and that is that nothing happens them or myself 'till I get back once again to dear old Canada. The trees here in Flanders are nearly all out in leaf and are beginning to blossom, blossom, the grain is looking nice and green, and the horses are beginning to pick up a little new grass, and instead of mud to stand and lie in, they have dry ground. Walter Ranton, 2nd Canadian Contingent 2nd Divisional Supply Column, Canadian Ex. Force, in France No. 255, Army P. O., London, Eng. Pte Alexander Virtue nephew of Miss Mary Scott and Mrs. W. A. Pope, 63 Char- les-st., Toronto, received a bad wound in the leg during recent fighting near Verdun, Verdun, after dodging bullets, as he expressed trench life, for 5 months. Pte Virtue, was bom in Bowmanville and enlisted with the 5th Battalion in Yorkton, Sask. Pte Virtue is a son of Mr. Robert Virtue, formerly collector of taxes of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. His mother was a Miss Scott daughter daughter of the late Wm. Scott, boot and shoe dealer of this town.