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$1,50 a year In advance^;, $1.50 to United States. BOWMAN VILLE,. ONTARIO, CANADA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1916. Every Lady visiting our Fair should not fail to see the very choice and elegant stock of hew Fall Suits and Coats at Couch, Johnston and man The finest and most stylish collection they have ever shown. Ev;ery man should see their new Fall and Winter Suits and Over- Coats, all bought from the best Manufacturers in Canada. No better goods and no better value anywhere. Couch, Johnston & SERGT. JAMES SHARP Son of Mb. and Mbs. Andrew Sharp, North Darlington The correspondence received by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew. Sharp shows how thoughtful and appreciative those at the head of military affairs in England,, at the Front, and in Canada are of the work of the men on active service and, when they make the supreme sacrifice,, as in the case of Sergb. James Sharp who enlisted at "Yorkton, Sask., and went overseas with the 2nd Contingent, Contingent, First Mounted Rifljes: Mr. Andrew Sharp, Burketon, Canada. Dear Sir--The King èommands me to assure you of the true sympathy of His Majesty and the Queen in your sorrow. AsqmTH. Graduation Day at Hospital. DR. JOHN HOSKIN DELIVERS A VERY APPROPRIATE ADDRESS Are You Inter ested in the New FoivWeeks past the early fall shipments have been pouring in from the foremost shoe manufacturers of America, and this word of invitation to you to come and see the new season's styles, comes , when our stocks are most complete and the variety of styles largest. A marked " variation of stylé is noticeable, both in men's and wtfinen's footwear. Shapes are more graceful and there seems to be a "general move toward the more refined shapes. But come and see for yourself--and observe our prices, then compare the showing, the quality of the shoes and the prices with those you may have seen'elsewhere. Women's patent colt, button and lace boots (eignt and nine inch top): with black cloth or guninetal tops, plain toe, goodyear welt soles at.,.." .$3.50 to $5.50 Women's kid button and lace, high tops, plain toe, ' goodyear welt soles at ...$3.50 to $6.00 A complete range of men's boots in all the latest shapes, colors and leathers at $4.50 to $.6.00 Men's work-hoots, boys and girls school boots at the old prices THE STORE OF QUALITY & SERVICE THE EDITOR TALKS. We have been favored with a copy of The University Monthly containing Prof. John Squair's valedictory as a lecturer in Toronto University. The address was publicly delivered at a dinner given in his honor and contains many plain words bearing on the conduct conduct of the University. This paragraph paragraph greatly interested us and will many of our readers. "I regard myself myself as having been à very fortunate man. I ought not to say like Macbeth Macbeth : life "I have lived long enough; my way of Is fallen into the sere, the yellow leaf; And that which should accompany old age, As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, I must,not look to have." "Few people seem to realize what a privilege it is to pass one's life in a university. To be associated in the Faculty with cultured men, to have contact with bright young men and women as students, to know the great things that have been done ana are being done in the world, to have pleasures.that pleasures.that leave no loathing; this is to enjoy life. And 1 have enjoyed it, and to-night I am full of gratitude to Providence, Providence, to civilisation, to my country, for the opportunity I have had of spending altogether thirty-seven years, as student and teacher, in our University, University, and 'particularly for the opportunity opportunity of making some acquaintance with one of the noblest and richest literatures that ercïsfc. I have sat at a rich banquet". House and Barn For Sale House and barn and 10 acres of land for Sale at Hampton. This property has been put- in first class shape and would make nice comfortable comfortable home. Price moderate.. Farm ForSâle 50 acres at Hampton. Nice property and in good condition. Terms reasonable. Harry Cann, iPhone 50. Bowman ville. Andrew Sharp,'Burketon, Ont. Deeply regret to inform you 106547 Sergeant i James Sharp, Mounted Rifles, officially reported killed in action action between June 2 and June 5, 1916. Officer in Charge Records Office. Minister's Office, Ottawa, June 39, 1916 Dear Mr. Sharp--Will you kindly accept my sincere sympathy and condolence condolence in that worthy citizen and heroic soldier, Sergeant James Sharp. While one cannot too deeply mourn the loss of such a brave comrade, there is a consolation in knowing that he did his duty fearlessly and well, and gave his life for the cause of liberty and the upbuilding of the Empire. Again extending to you my heartfelt sympathy. - " Faithfully, Sam Hughes, Major General, Minister Militia & Defence for Canada. Eastwood, Budgewater Road, Weybridge, Surrey, Eng ' My Dear Mr. Sharp--It is with the very • deepest regret T write about your son Jim who was killed on June 2nd and you cannot know how I feel about his loss. He, as you know, was with me for eighteen months and we always got on fine. I liked all the men I had very much, but Jim was always my favorite and right-hand man. He was always such a splendid fellow and never showed any fear and did his duty well at all times, no matter how bad the weather or how dangerous the place was, and had he lived would surely have got some special reward for his devotion to duty. I have often mentioned him in my letters, home, but as you know we had a bombardment bombardment that day that left but very few of our men at all. But you must not fret about the loss too much for I believe believe and know that he, as well as all others who die in this CAL^>e of right, find their place above, «r&t.he was always always so good and well liked by everybody. everybody. He had just come back from leave to go into that awful trap where nothing could be done bub sit and die. I should have written sooner but was wounded myself and very badly shaken shaken too, and worst luck, lost my book with the addresses of the next of kin of all my men. I was in charge of A Company that day and have only twelve men left who were there. I will be back I expect soon now and hope to do some more. With deepest sympathy to you and all yours, I remain remain Yours very sincerely, C. Geoffrey Lloyd, Lieut. Soldiers' Institute, Chaplain's Service Canadian Corps, My Dear Friends--You will have heard before this reaches you of the death of your dear one in the big battle that has just closed A good many of our gallant horses fell and yours was amongst them. He was killed in action and died with his face The weather put on its best behaviour, behaviour, for the interesting function on Tuesday afternoon on the Lawn of Bowmanville Hospital when the first graduating exercises of the Training School for Nurses Class 1916, was fittingly fittingly and pleasantly celebrated. _ A raised platform gaily decorated with gladiolus,, asters and golden glow with Union Jacks, etc., was reserved for the speakers, while the building was gaily decorated ? with flags and bunting. Mr. C. Rehder, President, occupyed the chair. Beside him were Dr. John Hoskin, K. C., Mr. J. D. Storie, President President of Oshawa Hospital, Mrs. Storie of Oshawa Hospital Auxiliary, and Revs. A. H. Drumm, G. C. Weisman j W. Ü. Washington, Capt. Pocock, the Board of Directors. Mrs. Smyth, Superintendent; Superintendent; Mrs. L. A. Tole, President of Women's Board, the Directors, and the three graduates : Miss Edith M. Toombs, Miss Doris W. Hillier, Miss Rhae Williamson, who in their spotless uniforms were seated in front of the speakers. The exercises were opened with the National Anthem led by Mrs. E. S. Senklei* at the piano. The first speaker speaker introduced was Dr. John Hoskin, K. C., who was cordially greeted and who addressed the nurses as follows ; Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen Gentlemen and Graduate Nurses-- In the history of Bowmanville Hospital Hospital this is a day, this is an event which may be remembered. It is the first occasion of conferring graduation certificates upon nurses who have been trained and who are about to be sent forth by this institution as duly qualified. qualified. This occasion is to you three young ladies, to you, Mr. President, and the members of the Board, to the Lady Superintendent and staff, to you all who are interested in the Bowmanville Hospital, a red lebter day. You three have the honor of being the first of what it is hoped will" be a long line of nurses who shall go forth under the auspices of the Bowmanville Hospital accredited with its certificate of fitness, and you are to be congrat ulated upon being in the van of those who shall hereafter go forth thus armed and equipped for your responsible responsible duties. This Hospital, doubtless, has had its ups and downs, and those of you who are charged,, with the con trol and management of its affairs have often been at your wits' end Bowmanville Hospital is no exception to the general rule. It is the universal universal experience of all such institutions, and don't be depressed, don't be cast down if now and again in the future troubles and difficulties stare you in the face, as they will; meet them, cope with them, overcome them--never say die. It must be to those of you responsible responsible for the administration of this Hospital a matter of gratification, a ! matter of pride, that you have witnessed witnessed this day, this event, and may I an outsider, be permitted to offer you my congratulations ? You young ladies have entered upon a useful and noble career--that of alleviating the pain and suffering of the afflicted. You are in effect, disciples disciples of. followers of that great, ever- to-be-remembered woman, Florence Nightingale, whose name is inserted Volume. LXII. No. 37, MA£ MCLAUGHLIN DEAD. Word came just before going to press that Major Arthur E. McLaughlin, barrister of this town is dead from wounds received in action at the Front. Æ «. da* days tor ' Sjetters of gold on the roll of Great the i^vid^'h^ûnr »e Britain's self denying, to many individual hearts but in night of death hope sees a star and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing. Out of the dark there are beams of light. First of all, he died in a great cause, The cause of righteousness, righteousness, truth and final triumph was his side and for that cause he gave up his life. And again, he did not die as a coward letting the issue go by default, but he died a hero fighting fearful odds of shot and shell. He laid down his life for his friends. Jesus said 6 'Greater 'Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends." Your loved one has actually done this very thing. He really laid down his life for others. I believe he has fulfilled fulfilled the "Law of Love" and am sure that our Father will crown his valour and self-sacrifice in Immanuel Land. Jesus said "In my Father's house are many mansions". I am sure he has one. He was buried lovingly by the kind hands of his comrades.and his spirit has gone to the Homeland. He died, not alone, but with hundreds of his fellows in one of the biggest fights the Canadians have ever been in before. before. May our Father bless and comfort comfort you and give you strength to sustain sustain you in this sad hour, Sympathetically yours, Geo.O.Fallis, Chaplain. HORSES AT THE EX. Mr. W. E. Jewell, Sh»ws, made a remarkably remarkably good record with hiS string of Hackneys and Clydesdales at the Great National Exhibition in Toronto. He is fast coming to the front as a horse breeder breeder and exhibitor. He deserves the splendid success he achieved in the keen competition-he competition-he was up against in most of the classes. His Toronto record is : Hackneys--First on Hackney mare with two of her Progeny. Second on Hackney .filly 2 years old; Third " " I year old; Second on Hackney brood Mare and foal; Second on Hackney Foal. CLYDESbALES--First on Clydesdale Mare and two of her progeny; First on Clydesdale filly 2r years; .. Secon&bn Clydesdale brood. Mare with foal--in a class of eleven. As I have chosen affords you the opportunity of not only alleviating suffering, but, in many cases, prolonging life. You doubtless have discovered before now that your labors at times will be arduous, arduous, irksome, and far from pleasant. You will come across patients who are peevish and irritable; bear with them. The profession of nursing has presented presented a splendid field for the employment employment of women, one of the many avenues opened up in modern times in which woman has the opportunity of exercising her skill, tact, and gentleness. gentleness. What a contrast is presented between the bedside of the patient of these days and that of the time of which Dickens wrote in his Oliver Twist and Martin Ohuzzlewit ! What a contrast, between the trained and gentle nurse of our day and the dirty drunken creature of seventy years ago, a type of which disreputable so called nurse is so vividly portrayed by Dickens Dickens in his character of Mrs. Sairy Gamp. Let us thank God that these inhuman beings are no longer entrusted entrusted with the care of the sick Are not trained nurses very much in evidence in these days of fearful bloodshed and slaughter? Will not many a soldier and sailor -bless those whose hands, whose skill, tenderness and cheerfulness cheerfulness have ministered to their need, and solaced their sorrows in the military military hospitals, and maybe on the field of battle. What would they do without them ? Is it not in these conditions, conditions, thèse times of horror, an honor that you belong to that proies- sion which has inscribed on its roll the nam e, the rfever-to-be-forgotten name -r-Edith Cavell ? All honor to her memory. Again let me refer, revently refer, to another, a greater One, who, when on earth, assuaged the sufferings of the afflicted, who went about doing good--the Lord Jésus Christ, whose exalted name bring before the sick whenever opportunity presents itself . • Have you 'ever "considered that ' the physical, the bodily diseases which He baled, were but types of man's Spirit ual diseases, the spiritual diseases re-, ferred to in the 103rd psalm, where the- Psalmist says "Who healeth all thy diseases?*, and which spiritual diseases. He alone can heal. Compare for a moment the bodily diseases which He healed, with, our Spiritual diseases. He healed the paralytic, bodily, as you. know, such an one is helpless, so man is spiritually paralized^ helpless away from Hingu So the deaf, the blind, the dumb, the dead. Away from Him we are spiritually spiritually deaf, dumb, blind and dead, as He healed those so afflicted bodily, so He will heal us spirirtually if we will go to,Him, The spiritpally deaf will hear His sweet voice, the blind will behold. His glorious face and the dumb will be able to quote words of that great writer of hymns, Charles Wesley Wesley "to sing their great Redeemer's praise". Let Him be your example--follow Him--do good not only to the bodies but to the souls of those in your charr ge, and if you do, then, when you shall be summoned into His presence, you may hear Him say "well done, good and faithful servant". You are leaving those with whom you have been for some time associated associated and I am sure you carry with you their good wishes. You doubtless will take with you a pleasing recollection of this event which has been favored with the presence presence of so many of Bowmanville's citizens. Once more let me offer you my hearty and sincere congratulations and to wish you every success and happiness in the profession you have adopted. Dr. Hoskin then shook hands with the three young graduates. Mr. J. H. H. Jury, who was active in promoting this institution,recalled the opening exercises, the great opportunities opportunities for services among the sick and wounded in this great war. As the certificates were' presented by Supt. Smyth, he congratulated the graduates graduates saying they were not only certificates certificates of having comyleted the course, but certificates of ambition, determination determination and worth. Mrs. Tole, in a few complimentary remarks, presented the graduating pins and kissed the young ladies. Each graduate received a sheaf of beautiful roses from Nursing Sister M. E. Bruce, now in France, and under whose superintendency these young ladies began their training. A number number of other beautiful bouquets from their numerous friends were received and much admired by the visitors, none more than the lovely one presented presented to Miss Williamson by her young patient Master Joseph Alexander. Alexander. Miss Reta R. Cole sang very "God Remembers when the forgets." Mr. J. D. Storie, Oshawa, congratulated, congratulated, the Board, Supterintendent and Graduates and expressed his pleasure at being present. He reviewed briefly the beginnings of Oshawa Hospital, saying that much credit was due the women of Oshawa for the erection, completion and after success of the hospital, and hoped before another graduation day the contemplated annex annex would be completed at Bowmanville Bowmanville Hospital. Rev. A. H. Drumm congratulated the graduates adding they were not to think their period of study was over but to realize the main work of their training was to learn how to learn. He said the difference between a doctor and nurse was. the former was a heathen institution and the latter latter a Christian instition and gave some very interesting information regarding regarding it. Mr. M. A. James offered congratulations congratulations and read a letter from Capt. the Rev. H. B. Kenny, Chaplain of the 139th now at Valcartier' and formerly President of the Hospital Board, regretting regretting his inability to be present, congratulating theDirectors and graduates graduates and wishing them every success in the future. Miss Hazel Burnham, Port Hope, favored the audience with a solo, "The Sunshine of your smile" which was nicely rendered. Rev, G. O.. Weisman, B. A., expressed expressed his pleasure at being present, commended commended to the graduates the great opportunities for service and urged them to extend the helping hand of love and sympathy to the sick and suffering. suffering. Reference was made during the afternoon afternoon to the wonderful opportunities opportunities nurses haye for helping and especially especially those Who have been wounded on the battlefield. Here we may add that Miss M. E, Bruce, the first Superintendent Superintendent o£ this Hospital, is now in France "doing her bit r ' in cheering the sick and wounded not only of our own town and province but the Canadians in general, and many are the kind things we have heard of her work there. ; The chairman regretted the absence of Capt. thé Rev. W. G. Clarke, B. A., Chaplain of the 235th and a member of the Board, who was unable to be present, and-thanked all for their presence presence on this occasion, Refreshriiènts were served by the ladies and the happy event was brot to à, pleàsaiifc ending. DR. HOSKIN'S BUSY DAY Dr. John Hoskin, K. C., Honorary Colonel of the 235th Battalion, spent a very busy day here on Tuesday. By request of the Hospital Board he delivered delivered the address to the graduating class, as reported in another column, in the afternoon. He came especially from Toronto for this pleasant duty. This excellent address was delivered extemporaneously without a note of any kind--no easy task for a young man, but for a gentleman who wittily remarks that he "is growing nearer to 90. than 80" it is a wonderful accomplishment. accomplishment. It has been generally remarked remarked what a very appropriate and splendid address it was, too. Arriving by the 10:46 a. m. C P. R. express from Toronto Dr. Hoskin and party after spending a brief period with friends went for a motor trip out thru the country visiting the Public school at 2ion where Dr. Hoskin as a youth "taught the young ideas how to shoot" and this neighborhood holds still a warm spot in his heart. Returning Returning the party came by way of Solina and Hampton. At 1 p. m. Dr. Hoskin gave a small dinner party at Hotel Bowman. He made a most genial host. Those invited to meet Mrs. George Macdonald, Miss Amy Clarkson and Dr. Hoskin's niece, Miss Carpmael, who came with him were Miss Armour, Miss Faivbairn, Miss Haycraft, Mr. W. B. Couch, Editor and Mrs. M. A. James and Mr. Norman S. B. James. Dinner over, Dr Hoskin made calls on Mrs. (Col.) ScoBell,- the Misses Percy and others.- After the public function and partaking of "refreshments "refreshments Dr. Hoskin and party left on the 4.27 train "for home, Dr. Hoskin and niece each leaving a substantial check for the treasury of the Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary. We may add here that, in addition to a very liberal donation to the 235th Bn. band instruments instruments by Dr. Hoskin, Miss Carpmael Carpmael sent a check for §250. nicely, World COME TO THE FAIR Bowmanville Wednesday Sept. 20 The arrangements for our Big Fall Exhibition in Bowmanville on Tuesday and Wednesday September 19 and 20. Wednesday will be the "great day of the Fair", when with fine weather we look for a record crowd. It will be a splendid exhibition. Do not fail to invite invite your friends to meet you next Wednesday at Bowmanville. Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock the Fair will be opened. It is Citizens' Night and all departments in the Main Building and Poultry Building will be open for inspection. It is hoped the 235th Battalion Band under direction of Prof. Laugher will furnish plenty of music. Grand Stand Performance will include include a wonderful exhibition of Hay- man Ali Troupe of Arabian Whirlwind Acrobats and Pyramid Builders, The Knights of The Desert, direct from New York Hippodrome, La Tow Sisters Sisters The Whirling Geisha Girls, in novel, out-of-ordinary acts. While suspended by the teeth they give a sensational exhibition of Aerial Dancing, Dancing, Rose and Edith in wonderful feats while balancing on Rolling Globe, Davis Duo Female Tight Wire Wonders Wonders of the W"orld--All Acts New. There will also be Grand Exhibition of Rifle Exercises, Bayonet Fighting and Sweedish Drill by Picked Squad from 235th Battalion C. E. F. Wednesday the gates will be opened at 1 o'clock. Single admission tickets 25 cents. Singe carriage anddriver 50c; each additional person 25c; two-horse carriage or automobile and dn.ver 75c. The Grand Stand performance on the second day will be the same as on Tuesday evening with additional stunts Tickets to Grand Stand 25c. Band in attendance as usual. All live stock must be ready by 1 p. m., when judging judging begins. Wednesday, Fair Night in Opera House a program of genuine fun has been provided this year--60 laughs bo the minute. If vour liver is sluggish, attend. It will be better than blue pills. Be there by 8 p. m. There'll be a rush sure. A Grand Dramatic and Vaudeville Entertainment will be given given by Reisen and Parker in their series series of Monologues, Skits and Sketches, Freddie Wood, Singing and Entertainer, Entertainer, late of Bow Wow Minstrels and Jack Archer, in his Original Novelty "The Magician". Plan opens at Alex. Elliot's Jewelry store on Friday, 15th inst.," at 12 noon. Tickets 35c. No extra charge for reserving seats. W. J. Bragg, President, W. E. Jewell, Manager, J. S. Moorcraft, Sec-Treas. "Bring your bit"--Bring a violet. AUTO LIVERY Any person wanting a business or pleasure trip apply " at the Overland Garage, Tetnperance-st., or phone 248, house phone 185. Nothing.but first- class cars used. 22-tf A. W. PICKARD