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S2^£c?*Kr-', : ' vhPssSr .-* -'v ■ j~\ *-'-- £V-}."/ '- l pEgai Si.50 a year In advance ; IS1.50 to United States, BOWMAN VILLE. ONTARIO, CANADA, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1916 Volume. LXII. No. 29. tir i&. are showing An elegant stock of Ladies' White and Colored Voile Dresses, Wash Skirteand Suits. and A Superb assortment^ of new Silk and Cotton Blouses.j All Spring Coats and Silk Suits at Greatly Reduced Prices , Johnston $ ■ îr- ■I Is- Paris The Best Quality Imported from England and every pound is sold with our guarantee. guarantee. Do not waste your time and money on inferior, quality. Jury & Lovell The Safe, Satisfactory, Druggists and Optician Talcum Potatoes One application every two weeks will prevent rot. Full particulars at Jury & Lovell's , When We Test Eyes It Is Done Properly People Are We have the finest the world ; produces. Delightful Odors, Pure Ungredients, Handsome Packages. We,also have the cheap kinds 5 r forjSgc, if you want that kind. J J jg But it is an expensive Lt^Son Hundreds of don^s have been wasted and the sight of iZ^ny people injured because they took dha26&8 and purchased glasses from those who claim to be Opticians but who never' saw the inside of an Optical College. When We Test Eyes It Is Done Properly DAN D. A WAR POET It is a Sign op Love When Young Men White Poetry We have received several poems from Dan D bub have had no desire to spoil a breezy prose writer by encouraging encouraging his poetic effusions. But he seems determined to be a poet in spite of our discouragements so, reluctantly, we yield to his mania for saying in verse what vrould, he seems to think, be too tame in prose. So; as this is pretty good poetry, we give our readers readers a chance to peruse "the thoughts of his heart" as expressed in rhyme: PEACE, PERFECT PEACE!! I'm far away from din of strife, I never need to fear for life-- The screech of shell, the noise of guns And ne'er a sight of fighting Huns. 'Tis peace as seen in civil life And ne'er a sound to break the calm;. "It's goodfor you,"one's friends do say 'Twill build your nerves up day by day You'll get to like it--long to stay, It's one long blissful holiday". I never knew what bliss did mean-- I'd visions of a human team Of talking honeyed things all day To pass the lagging hours away. Just now I'm in a garden fair With roses blooming everywhere, The bees a humming all around And chirping birds to cause a sound. Each way you look, the boys in blue-- And one or two in Khaki, too : Wander around the gardens fair And like me--wish them anywhere. It's rest and peace and quiet, too; You really don't know what to do; And so, to quiet teeming nerves You write a line or two--it serves To cause you to forget the quiet And make you want to start a riot. Dear Bowmanville--you noisy town-- As numerous feet pass up and down, Just think of us in mansion grand Longing to hear your famous band. Of course, we have some music here Sometimes muddled but oft times dear, Sounding Reveille far too soon-- We'd rather it was blown at noon. Then there's cookhouse that's the sound That" makes the Sergeant rush around. "Cripples and Sergeants first" they cry You've got to be there on time--or die. There's lots of grub--just all you want And tea from never ending font. < gent in ' 'Buster Brown' r cornea in Xnd all the roar and din. At Sergeant^' cry of Shunl 1-no smlfid, The Officer comb* a 5î < * *° c î l£s "Any complaints"? in vol ? e that s like A pebble rolling down a p>P e ' No answer is oür stern reply We have resolved to do or die; Then "Carry On"--the noise begins As if to fill that period in. When you have had enough to eat You rise and beat it from your seat. No city madners for these boys That's for the pampered Mammy's Joys And if you mentioned "by your leave" They, for damaged brain would grieve. You get away and have a smoke Of stuff that smells like damped coke; It is obe joy you cling to now Tho it would easily choke a cow. The roses try to scent the breeze, But what's the use, Sir, if you please? When Irish twist is in a pipe And you have got it well alight? You spend a dreamy hour or so And then you hear the bugle go; Dress for parade is what it tells And on the last note of it dwells. In a short time it sounds again A call that travels thru my brain Of "Fall in A and fall in B Goll ding itll--every Company". It calls for me, so I must cease At last you're going to get some peace. If I feel -like it once again Tho you detest it--just the same I'll try to tell some more in_ rhyme. Just now I havn't got the time. Poor Mr. James--You pay the price of getting what some say is nice. A lady wrote to me one day never to throw my lines away. So here are some I penned one time, when. I felt I r d commit a crime, break a window, smash a door, tho I can't say Quite what for. Peace and quiet still reigns here--never otherwise" I fear. It's a rest camp, plain to see--wish it didn't harbour me. Doing fine and looking well--this is all I have to tell. Won- dering when I'm going to move--my impatience that will prove. Hope the new bunch find the men for to fill up D&N. It's a name that sure would show, well in field of action. so. Tho they're late, they'll get their. turn when they do to "Form Fours learn. Good luck to them, is what I say; I hope I'll meet them all some day. 111 close with best wishes for, the folks at linmft xrmi ma,v be sure. I don't for- Bowtnanvi 1 le's Benefactor home, you may De ; get them any day-- I wish myself there Dan D. --'till I'm grey. Sergt. Dan M. Douglass, (8433) Canadian Convalescènt Camp, - Bear Wood, Workingham, ' " " Bucks, England, Wfaitbv Chronicle is usually very êiâebttiiÆ réitibtè and if the following editorial noté is in the nature of a prophesy prophesy we should not criticise. But it was the Liberals of West Durham w»ho discovered the man m question. is the editor's note; "W. _J. ^ as been nominated as the Li b* T-vative candidate for, West a "me guy will now rise to Durham. Sv. local Conservatives remark that y -mdidate". dan brag of their t> v --• •" , :i, former Bow- . Mr. Hènry O'Hara, ft one of the man ville business man, jiff" c Diirham Honorary Presidents of .th® ^ hav- Old Boys' Astiô&iatidü Of Tdrcrtito# _ -d ing been one of thé inôSt ititë*esW Given a Right Royal Welcome by the 235th Battalion and Citizens A very cordial and hearty reception was given to Dr. John Hoskin, K. C , Toronto, Monday on his first visit to Bowmanville, since his appointment as Honorary Colonel of the 235th Battalion, Battalion, G. E. F. Lieut-Col. S.B.Scobell, O. C., the officers and men of the battalion battalion under command of Lieut. B. T Dickson, headed by the Brass Band under direction of Bandmaster C. C Laugher and the Bugle Band marched to the C. P. R. station and met the 10.45 a. m. train which brought the distinguished guest. Mayor J. B. Mitchell, Mitchell, the Editor of The Statetman and others invited to meet the Honorary Honorary Colonel and a large concourse of citizens were present to extend greetings greetings on behalf of the town. Hon. Col. Hoskin and the Commanding Officer were taken by Mayor Mitchell in his car to the Camp Grounds at the foot of Temperance street. The procession of autos, carriages and pedestrians was a long one. The Bands played several British and martial airs and the men of the 235th with rifles made a large escort. It kept Col. Hoskin active all along the route acknowledging the cheers and other expressions of appreciation appreciation by the people. At the main Four Corners the procession passed under a streamer bearing the words "Welcome to Our Honorary Colonel". The Camp grounds had been nicely fitted up giving it a decided military appearance with its several flag staffs, pretty mounds, etc. On arrival at the Camp the soldiers were lined up and Mayor Mitchell ! offered a few brief and happy words of welcome. Honorary-Colonel Hoskin was then introduced to the Battalion by Lieut-Col. Scobell who made a fitting fitting address and proposed three cheers which were enthusiastically given by the men of the 235th and the band played "For he's a jolly Good Fellow". Hon.Col.Hoskin replied:"Col.Scobell, Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and men and Mr. Mayor and ladies and gentlemen: It was not until Saturday that I received any information that you intended to give me such an agreeable agreeable and cordial reception. A friend from "somewhere in France" dropped me a line giving me a hint upon the matter. But your reception surpasses thank Hert rousing cheers and then sing members, entertainers and entifught^ tic supporters. , For this reason wé' sincerely regret that; his name was inadvertantly inadvertantly omitted by the friènd whb furnished the report or the election' on July 7th. We hope Mr. O'Hara mai live among the fathers of tfie D. Association for years to corné. cepi my expectations and I heartily you for the honor you have done me. My speech will of necessity be short. The climatic conditions are oppressive and it is very" hot. Moreover, I am not now sufficiently familiar with military military matters to enter upon details, It is true that I have been fighting all my life, but on my fields of battles no blood has been shed--only tears by the unsuccessful litigants. When Col. S. B. Scobell and Oapt. McLean called upon me in Toronto a few weeks ago, asking me to accept .the position of Hon. Colonel, I declined for various reasons, but, notwithstanding, they have succeeded in their object. But let it be understood that I cannot do -ich work--I am too old. You must -> take the will for the deed. jdtiiSs •'ws papers, local and other- YottF ttv 11 of military news--war wftiti; atfe. ftn. ^v nothing new, From ribWah^Icatoew, *• forth the VALCARTIER CAMP Valcartier is some camp, and will afford greater scope for the final training which is necessary for the battalion,before crossing crossing overseas. Valcartier is a sight that has to be seen as it just about beggars description. As far as the eye can reach one sees nothing in the valley but tents, and when one realizes realizes that there are some 30,000 men under canvas, an idea is gained of the immense army, which, after a few weeks training, will be ready to take their part, side by side, with allied troops, and give an account account of themselves which will uphold that good name which the Canadians have already gained at the front. If General Sir Sam Hughes had no other claim, the fact that he chose Valcartier Valcartier as a mobilization and training centre for troops is alone sufficient unto itself. On this evéry officer and man training for overseas here are readily testifying testifying that they „ are all delighted, with everything hère so far. Their opinion of the camp site and its location cannot change, since beauty is a joy forever and facilities for increasing creature comforts please the average mind and heart tolerably tolerably well and both are at Valcartier. About 30,000 troops are under canvas here. The sight is in a valley circled by an amphitheatre of mountains. Good roads run all thru it, the electric lights are everywhere, even in the officers' tents; There are shower baths, an ample supply in the lines of every unit; the water supply isdrawn from Jacques Cartier river, whose sinuous course threads the valley at the west side of the camp; the arrangements made for the welfare of the men are good. System seems to be systematized without losing sight of the human element. There is no mud even when the rain pours down heavily, owing to the condition of the soil which is mostly sand. For two days it rained hard, yet the ground was not even soggy. The kind of mud that "sticketh closer than a brother" which is the kind at Barriefield, is an unknown quantity here. Some of the battalions have their lines laid out beautifully. Flower gardens, evergreens, plants and flora of every kind encircle all the tents and flank the main approaches to the lines. Dr. John Hoskm, K. C. ? Toronto Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada, Honorary êolonel of 235th Battalion for Northumberland and Durhafii. HON. COL* HOSKIN'S VISIT and the result is evidenced by the loyalty loyalty and bravery of the Canadians, by that of the British soldiers and sailors, by that of our Allies, and,thanks be to God, we are succeeding. Our enemy the enemv of the civilized world, is be ginning to bite the dust, and victory is in sight. But the end is not yet--fur ther efforts must be made. Efforts must be put forth to carry to a success ful issue the good work already accomplished. accomplished. □Let me appeal to the young men of the counties of Northumberland and Durham to join at once the 235th Battalion Battalion and thus aid in the good work What are we fighting for? Our King; onr Country, our homes, our mother: wives, children, sisters and sweethearts. sweethearts. We are fighting a relentless enemy which started out to crush us. Thank God, it instead is meeting that fate--it is being crushed. If the Huns had succeeded, Canada --the brightest gem in our gracious King's Overseas Dominions--would have been seized, and our fate would have been worse than that which the Belgians received at the hands of the Germans--worse than that which the Serbians have suffered at the hands of the Bulgarians. Young men, let me, in the words of the old song, persuade you to join our Colors-- "My King Commands and I'll obey, "Over the hills and far away". All honor to those who have joined the 235th Battalion--may the requisite number soon be procured. Again, let me thank you sincerely for the great honor you have done me and for the cordial reception I have received at the hands of officers and men of this Battalion and from the citizens citizens of Bowmanville, so ably represented represented by you, Mr. Mayor, Let us all give three for our gracious King the National Anthem". Hon. Col. Hoskin then proposed three cheers for the King and after the Battalion and large audience which had assembled to welcome the new Honorary Colonel had cheered lustily for our reigning Sovereign, the Band played the National Anthem and the men were dismissed Col. Hoskin was taken to the Commanding Commanding Officers' quarters where he spent the time before noon. Hon. Col. Hoskin and a few friends were entertained at luncheon by Editor Editor and Mrs. M. A. James, "Lome Villa" where citizens called to pay their re-, spects to Bowmanville's worthy benefactor. benefactor. Col. Hoskin returned to Toronto Toronto on the 4.27 p.m. express and was taken to the station by Mayor Mitchell accompanied by Mr. W. B. Couch and other friends. No gentleman is more highly respected in this town than Uol. Hoskin who has ever been proud to be known as a Durham Old Boy having studied Law here in the office of the late Robert Armour, Esq., father of Miss Armour whd still lives here and was guest at "Lbrne Villa with Col. Hoskin at luncheon. Private Ed. F. Carr, 805034, "B" Coy, 136th Bn, Valcartier Camp, Que., writes to his mother Mrs. E. J Carr, 7, of j ü i v 9 Bowmanville, nnuer m.cw~ Q , and we are pleased to be privileged to -"hush these excerpts ; _ Dear Mother--I am sitting on the bank of the Jacques Cartier river, about 15ft above the water. The bank is lined with trees--mostly birch and hemlock--and is about thirty feet high and so steep that if it- wasn't for the trees, I wouldn't be able to sit here and write. As it is I have a crate for a writing desk and a root of a tree for seat. This is a glorious spot, the river is about 200ft wide, the opposite bank is low and flat for a short distance, then there is a strip of woods, back of which a mountain about 1,000 ft high Ï okes its nose into low lying clouds. t is very hot, but sitting in the shade with a nice little breeze blowing off the water, I have nothing to kick about, I will never forget our march to Bowmanville Bowmanville C. N. R. station--it was so warm we were nearly melted when we got there. But we got a magnificent send off at the station. We got oranges oranges and bananas and a nice box of lunch each. I enjoyed mine allright. As there was no name in or about it I dont know just who to thank for it. Our train was made up of colonist cars. The seats could be spread out and we could lie down full length. I slept pretty good considering the noise and jolting of the train. I awoke once dreaming that I was in a house and there was an earthquake and I was getting out to see what was doing. We had a nice run Monday; some of the way was flat and tame but around Montreal and near Quebec city there are a lot of interesting bits of scenery. We didn't see much of Montreal as we passed some distance north of the city. Near Quebec city we travelled several miles right along the bank of the St. Lawrence river. The bank is steep and rocky almost perpendicular and is from 20 to 100 feet high. The railway track is laid right along the edge of the water; then we turned north and came in back of the city of which we didn't see very much, we twisted and turned around hills and crossed ravines till we came into camp. It was raining raining when the train stopped but we pnt on our over coats and marched aboujb two miles to our tents. We were greeted with cheers from other battalions battalions along the march which made us feel at home. Next day we spent getting settled, most of the day was cloudy but the sun came out and to me set in the East 1 very much to our surprise. The train twisted around so much, and then when we got off it, it was headed towards the west when we thought we were going east. We had a big job getting our bearings and right directions. Wednesday about 11 p. in. we were all in bed and the most of us asleep when we were awakened and told we were to have breakfast at 5.45 a.m. and line up for parade at 6.80 with our best suits on, boots shined, buttons polished etc. We hadn't the slightest idea what for but we learned in the morning that SirSam Hughes was going to review us that day. We got up pretty early were marched about five miles--it was awfully hot, too, but we have to get used to that. niece, on his Reef Is- en and duty of women, Hon. Col. John Hoskin and Miss Oarpmael are summering island in Muskoka, known as ] land, Lake St. Joseph, but he expects to make a brief visit, to Bowmanville in August. The Editor makës grateful acknowledgment acknowledgment of an invitation from the Citizens' Committee of Lindsay to attend attend the laying of the corner stone of the Dominion Arsenal on Saturday last by Major General, the Honorable Sir Sam Hughes, K. C, B., M. P. Another Another important -semi-military function function at Osnawa at the same hour prevented prevented his attendance, much to his re gret. &x '•".J -j VV ■ -IT' - „ r • j. 1: ■ F 1' u ! At Î • r . < ✓