The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Ü Greetings ! Success in business is not possible without friendship. We appreciate yours. Best Wished HELLO YOUNG FOLKS! Have yon noticed the very attractive window display in Alex .Elliot's Jewelry store? Don't puzzle over your Christmas gift--he has one suitable for your wife, mother or best girl. Have a look, and be convinced. You never saw such a jewelry jewelry window display in Bowman ville. Don't be late for dinner. If your watch has not correct time, regulate it by the Standard Time Clock in Elliot's Jewelry store window--next door west of Bank o: Montreal. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Knox's Shoe Store The Store of Quality and Service. Only 3 Shopping Days to Xmas. Make your Holiday Purchasing Easy by buying early. Come Now--we are prepared for you with Carefully Selected Gifts. Perfumes in dainty packages, cut glass Perfume Atomizers, an excellent variety of Bulk Perfumes, exquisite Toilet Waters, the finest of Face Powders, beautiful bottles of Talcum Powder, cute little Face Chamois--different shapes. Manicure Requisites--Bleach, Polish, and Cuticle 1 Re mover. WEDDING BELLS Bowden--Rowe. The marriage of Miss Lillian - E. Rowe, OshawB, daughter of Mrs. John Rowe, Salem, and Mr. Thomas P. Bowden, Osh awa, was quietly solemnized in St. George's Church, Oshawa, on Thursday December 14th by Rev. C. R. DePencier, M. A., the bride wearing her travelling suit of navy bhie serge with hat to match. The bride and groom left on the afternoon train for the west and on their return they will reside at 144 Colborne-st, Oshawa. Hardy--Darke. A quiet wedding was solemnized in Cambridge-st Methodist Church, Lindsay, Tuesday Dec. I2th at 8.30 a. m. by Rev. A. H. Going B. A., when Mr. Fred Hardy of Bowman ville, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Hardy, Lindsay, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Eva Alberta Darke, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Darke, Lindsay. The young couple left on their honeymoon trip on the 9 a. m. train to visit friends merston, Ont. On their retum they will reside, .in Bowmanville where Mr. Hardy bolds a good position in the Goodyear Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. They will reside reside in the James Block, King-st. The Churches Perfumes, little sil- Special--Handsome sets including Toilet Water, Talcum and Massage Cream--different prices. See our ver Vanity Boxes--a few left at 20c. Our range of Ivory Goods is so large that we ask you to see it. You will buy. Prices the lowest. Ebony Goods--Everything you could wish for in this line at closest prices. Stationery--Very pretty packages of Linen and Lawn of best quality. You will be pleased with these. Fountain Pens--A big variety of these including the Famous Famous Waterman--a real gift for father or brother. Eyeglasses and Spectacles make very sensible and useful gifts. Our expert optician tests scientifically--Get Them To-day. Hot Water Bottles--The Doctor in the Home. A assortment from which to choose. A highly appreciated gift. Chocolates--Don't forget the kind she likes|the best-- SILVER WEDDING. About 50 relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Werry, gave them a pleasant pleasant surprise at their home Enniskillen, on Saturday evening Dec. 16, when they assembled assembled to celebrate with them the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage. marriage. After all had arrived Rev. H. Wilkinson called the company to order and in a few happy remarks explained the reason of their taking possession of the home so unexpectedly and on behalf of the company called upon Miss Irene Werry to read the following address, and Mrs. C. N. Tamblyn.to make the presentation presentation of the silverware and Mr. Milton J. Werry to present the chair: Dear Aunt"Georgia and Uncle Henry,--We, a few of your relatives anc friends have rather unceremoniously entered entered your home to-night, but we felt we could not let this occasion go by without showing you in some way our appreciation appreciation of you, this being the twenty-fifth anniversary of your wedding. Twenty- five years seems a long time to look forward forward to, but how quickly time passes by when busy with life's responsibilites and cares., Some of us can vividily recall the day twenty-five years ago, when you started life together,.and are so happy to >e able to come and spend a while with you to-night. Yon have endeared your selves to many of us, in that your home and hearts have always been ready to wel come us. We ask you Aunt Georgia, to accept this silverware and you Uncle Henry Henry this easy chair, and we hope your lives may be spared, to another 25 years, when you will be able to celebrate your Golden Wedding. Signed on behalf of company, Chas. Tamblyn, Milton Werry. Mr. Werry made a very kindly and suitable suitable reply thanking all for their goodwill goodwill and for the beautiful and useful gifts presented. After singing "They are jolly good Fellows" speeches were made by Messrs. Albert Tamblyn, Peter Werry and others and Mr. N. Red path sang a solo. Tea was served by the ladies and the evening spent pleasantly with music and si iging. All joined hands and sang Kendall Methodists had a, most success- j foi anniversary and oyster supper Sunday week. Proceeds $320. Rev. J. J. Griffith, B. A., NewtonviHe, preached^ Epworth League anniversary j sermons in Orono Methodist church Sunday. Sunday. . Rey. A. H. Going,. Lindsay, Sunday j morning received word of the death of I his father in Windsor, Essex County. Major Campbell, chief "Recruiting officer i for No 3, addressed Cambridge-st Meth- I odist congregation and was assisted by Rev.fiThos. Brown at Sunday evening service service in the absence of the Pastor. Pastor Clarke made a strong address j Sunday evening on the Peace proposals of j Germany. According to records presented presented the Allies will never accede to such terms. Restitution must be made to the suffering peoples and Prussian militarism j crushed forever. The choir, under direction direction of Prof. Laugher, rendered splendid musical service being ably assisted by a number of the 235th BatL Band jwho, as Pastor Clarke remarked, were a welcome I addition. Pte. Collins sang "Fear Ye; Not, O Israel" in splendid voice at the j morning service and in the evening a men's chorus in addition to the anthems ! was thoroly enjoyed. Rev. J. F. Chapman, B. A., is having a Prosperous year in Cannington. Meetings j of a patriotic character "For Men Only" j are held bi-weekly and are very popular and exceedingly-well attended. They are interdenominational, with abundance of] singing, speeches by interesting lav and i clerical gentlemen, and special prayer services services for "Our Bovs and the Nation" . _ It i is another evidence of the good that can be accomplished by a live, active, intelligent | and popular community leader as Pastor Chapman islknown to be. Other places mightfollowCannington's example during winter months. Suitable topics are many ] for such meetings. Rev. A. L. Phëlps, B. A., pastor of A- dolphüston and Con way Methodist Churches Churches and the Home- : University Club have prepared a program of community service lectures for their Churches to be given i every two weeks, which will be preceded by a short "program, and followed by a discussion led by a prepared leadefv The subjects are General, Literary and Biblical Biblical and should prove of very great interest interest and profit to all those who attend. Only a small fee is charged so that everyone everyone may be permitted to enjoy these treats. It is a new venture but we trust will prove a splendid success. Rev. Mr. Phelps deserves the hearty support of the members of his flock for his interest and labor in trying to stimulate and educate" his young people in something really worth while. The Epworth League was held in Methodist Methodist school room Monday evening when a goodly number were present to enjoy the excellent program which was presented. presented. It was "Christmas Chèer" night and all the members brought a parcel containing containing something suitable for cheer for the needy of the congregation. Miss Vida Worden occupied the chair and Mr. Claude Ives read a Christmas prayer. Mr. Russel Russel J. Herd read the Scripture lesson and Miss Elva B. Bragg read "The True Sig- n ificance of Christmas". Recitations were especially well given by Miss Dorothy Bellman, Miss Mosetta White and Miss Ruth Grigg. The musical numbers were ; very much enjoyed and consisted of a piano duet by Miss Florence Sutton and Miss Gwendolyn Williams;solo by Master Tom Wilkinson, vocal duet by Miss Elsie ! Bragg and Miss Reta Caldwell(Providence) j a piano solo by Miss Gwendolyn Williams and a quartette by Misses Alma Pollard, Elsie Bragg, Annie Johns and Reta Caldwell, Caldwell, accompanied by Miss Ethel Bragg. The President thanked all who so kindly assisted in making such a pleasant Evening's Evening's entertainment. The meeting was closed by prayer offered by Rev. H. B. 'leal who also made arrangements for a 3ible Study class to be formed early in the new year. The next big meeting of the Auld Lang Syne" before departingjor | ^nuaTy^ Tuesday evenin 8 their homes. It was regretted that Rev. Geo. Brown of Hampton who officiated at their marriage was unable to be present owing to the death of Mrs. Brown's brother, DURHAM COUNTY BOYS. A special attractive feature of the Win ter Fair, held at Guelph, from December I to 8, was the Students' Inter-County Live Stock Judging Competition. There were 21 counties represented by teams of 3 boys--boys under 25 years of age and SAVE PAPERS, AND MAGAZINES, ETC. The Girls Patriotic Club and High School Cadets will commence collecting papers, magazines, rags, and rubbers on j Dec. 26th. * Very few people realize the value of a Scrap of Paper." When you burn old paper you are destroying material that the paper mills* of Canada need. You are destroying directly and indirectly that who had taken a course in Agriculture which helps support man and families, and D I 1 0 fïKeftlllfoîw Ann An 1 - -- 1.L -- • in packages from 10c to $3.00. We are sole agents in Bowmanville. Store Open Every Evening till Christmas R. M. MITCHELL & Druggists and Opticians Agents for Victrola and Victor Records. Camera supplies--Rapid service in Developing and printing. it. Stationery--Sheet Music--Chocolates and Cigars. Phone 92or 280 Leave your calls for Sole Agents for Nights and Sundays Dominion Express Neilson's Chocolates Co., and Photo Ask about Hampton mils The mill has been thoroughly renovated and is now ready for all kinds of work. Thanking all our customers for past patronage soliciting a continuance of same or anv new and ones. Chas. Horn, Hampton Phone 129 P 6 under a District Representative. Mr. R. S. Duncan selected the following boys:--Arthur C. Bragg of Bowmanyille, Wilfred Elson of Millbrook, Harry Philp of Nestleton Station and spent 3 days visiting stock farms in the District to give the boys practice in judging. The students had to judge the following classes of stock. Dairy Cattle:--4 mature Holstein cows 4 mature Ayrshire cows. Beef Cattle: --4 Export steers 4 Aberdeen Aberdeen Angus heifers. Swine:--3 Yorkshire Brood Sows Yorkshire Bacon hogs. Horses:--4 Clydesdale mgres 3 Percheron Percheron stallions. Sheep:--4 Leicester ewe Iambs 4 Shropshire Shropshire aged ewes. Each contestant had to write reasons for his placing and afterwards gave his rea son's orally before a competent judge-- 50% was allowed for correct placing and 50% for good reasons. The final score resulted in the boys from Durham coming second as a County Team, as the following score shows:-- York--2357 points, Durham 2289 points, Simcoe 2242 points. As a County Team the Durham boys were first in Horse, First in Swine, Sev enth in Sheep, Thirteenth in Beef Cattle and Twelfth in Dairy Cattle. Individually the boys won prizes as follows:--Wilfred Elson, 1st in Horse, $10,00; 5th in Swine $6.00; Arthur Bragg, 4th in Swine^/.OO; Harry Philp, 4th in Horses, $7.00. Out of a total of 600 points the boys as a team scored 591--a remarkable good score. Last year the Durham boys stood ninth and yet carried off the greatest amount of prize money: This year they not only stood in second place, but they again won the greatest amount of prize money of any of the County Teams. The Canadian Turkey is much morel I popular than the European variety. Oak- wood has a citizen who paid $7 for ode in f I Lindsay. is absolutely essential in the carrying on of one of our important industries. The Red Cross and Patriotic Club in Canada are doing great work collecting papers, magazines, rags and rubbers, and it is up to every man, woman and child to save every available "Scrap of Paper" and piece of rubber. If every home will save their newspapers fold them in bundles, magazines in seperate parcels, scraps of paper, pasteboard etc, in old bags also rags and rubbers in seperate parcels. It will be a great help to the Club and collectors, collectors, and be doing a national service for their country--Canada Y We wish our many customers A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year For Mother Handkerchiefs 5c to 75c each Gloves 25c to' $150 pr Hosiery 25c to $1.00 pr Blouses ..... ...$1.00 to $4.50 each Umbrellas 75c to$3.50 each Scarfs 65c to $ 1.50 each Shoes $2.00 to $3.50 pr Slippers $1.00 to $2.50 pr Fancy Linens..... 25c to $5.00 S weaters............. $2.50 to $7.50 Silk Mufflers 75c to - $1.75 Spencer Wool. $1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 2.25 Furs ..U $7.00 to 22.50 Dresses $4.75 to 8.00 Fancy Aprons 25c and 50c For Sister S Silk Sweater Coat ? 15.00 Wool Sweater Coat $2.50 to 7.50 Woolen Scarves and Tams......$1.00 to 1.50 Gloves ..'..25c to $1*50 Handkerchiefs 5c to 75c Hosiery 25c to $ 1.00 pr Blouses $1.00 to 4.50 Furs. ...$4.00 to 22.00 Tea Aprons..... 25c, 40c. 50c Shoes and Slippers $1.00 v. 2.00 Fancy Collars 25c, 50c. 75c, .<1.00 25c, 50c an a , 5c For Father Sweaters Handkerchiefs 5c to 65c each Ties 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 Shirts. .. .$1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 Socks ....25c, 35, 50c, 75c Slippers 75c. $1.00 to $2.25 pr Mitts 2Çc to 2.50 pr Gloves 50c to $3.00 pr Underwear,50c to $4.00 garment Neck Scarf . .50c to"$2.50 Braces 25c, 50c. 75c Garters 25c and 50c pr Armlets .....10c to 25c pr Overcoat $10.00 to $25.00 Suit $10.00 to $25.00 For Baby Woollen Coats... .40c to $1.25 Bearskin Coats... .$2.50 to $3.50 Bootees ;. Woolen .Overalls. ...50c to 75c Wodlen Scarfs.. MlttS; Bonnets Bibs Beauty Pins..... . ioc to 20c pr Boots, slippers.... . . 50c to $1.25 Stockings For Brother Sweaters Handkerchiefs 5c to 65c each Ties 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 Shirts I.oo, $12.5. $1.50 Socks 25c, 35c, 50C.75C Slippers 75c, $1.00 to $2.25 pr Mitts 25c to $2.50^1 Gloves 50c to $5.00 pr Underwear, 50c to $4.00 garment Neck scarf. 50c to $2 50 Braces 25c. 50c and 75c Garters 25c and 5C_- pr Armlets.. . ioc to...A: pr Overcoat..... .$10.00 to'Ws-OO Suit $10.00 to $25.00 For the Home. Our stock of Xmas Groceries and Fruits are the very choicest to be Give us a trial for your Xmas order. had. Phone 83 Thé Big Departmental Store Bowmanville. FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son Most Complete Equipment Sunday and night calls promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones Branches : OBONO 10-34 HAMPTON DR. L C. PEVITTj DENTIST. Graduate of Royal Dental College, Toronto, i OFFICE : King St. East, Bowmanville, OFFICE HOURS: 8 a.m. to 6 p. m . «un, l except Sunday. I 4 Phone 80a House Phoke Bob I F OB SALE--2 good one-horse wagons, I good family carriage, 1 good entier, 1 good one- horse sleigh, 1 tallow press, 2 H. P. No further further use for above goods. Also stable and storehouse storehouse to rent. John Grigg, Ontario-st., Jow- m an ville. 43. tf I Insure Harry Cann, Insurance and Real Estate Phone 50. - Bowmanville, This is the Store the Xmas Spirit And no!wonder with a store that rings with big values in cnoice Christmas Groceries. The Christmas dinner is the event of the season and our many friends will find everything necessary to make it a complete success at the Peoples' Store Peels--Orange Peel, Citron Peel, Lemon Peel, New Currants, Currants, New Raisins, Pure Lard, Pure Extracts, Shelled Nuts. Mince Meat--Our genuine homemade" Mincemeat 121 cents per IL--the best of fruit, absolutely clean, and blëhded with just sufficient of the purest spices to give it that delicious flavor. No wonder.we have to repeat orders. Biscuits and Fruit--50 difierent varieties .of choice biscuits, prices 15c, 20c, 23c per lb. > 50 boxes Choice Navel Oranges, 30c, 40c, In Candies our assortment is very choice. Highest Price for Butter and Eggs Insurance Office Agency for : Sun Life _ Assurance Company, also best lines in Fire, Accident, Sick Benefit, and Automobile Insurance. Insurance. Conveyancing done at reasonable reasonable charges. Mrs. Edith V. Scobell, 1st door west of Elliot'j Jewelry store, Bowmanville Box 308 Phone 189 50c per dozen. Phone~65 ArChlC Tflit) Bowmanville The Reliable Grocery House GRAND TRUN& = Christmas and New Year' Fares SINGLE FARE--Dec. 23, 24, 25, I good for return until Dec. 26th; also Dec. 30-31st, 1916, and Jan. 1st,1917, valid for return until Jan. 2nd, 1917. FARE AND ONE-THIRD--Dec. 21, 22, 23, 24, good for return until I Dec. 27th; also Dec. 28, 29, 30 and 31, 1916, valid for return until Jan. 3rd, 1917. Above reduced fares apply between all j stations in Canada east of Port Arthur and to Detroit and Port Huron, Mich., Buffalo, Black Rock, Niagara Falls and I Suspension Bridge, N.Y. Tickets now on sale at all G.T.R> ticket [ offices. J. H. H. Jury, Phone 78, Bow- 1 manyillc.