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1*50 *• year vfodvance ; $1.50 to United States. BOWMAN VILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER ^^1916 Volume. LXII. No. 52. \A/e Wish our* many Readers A Very Happy New Year. i_ Couch, Johnston & Cryderman W' Wish all their friends and customers everywhere a happy and prosperous New Year. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman We Thank You For the biggest Xmas trade we have ever done in the history of our store (which was established in 1856.) The balance of our Xmas Goods will be cleared off regardless of cost. Hundreds of useful articles at less than can be purchased wholesale. See the bargain table in the centre of the store. i V The Xmas rush is now over and our Optical Department Department will be given our most careful attention every day in the week Except Thursdays Jury Lovell, When we Test Byes it is Dene Properly. ! 1 P?-.- - • r CHRISTMAS IN TRENCHES. R. L. Werry, Quebec City, Que. Christmas in the trenchesl Why should men suffer so? In hunger, cold and danger They face the vicious foe.. For Me they man the trenches, For Me they suffer so. Christmas in the trenches! What took our men from home? Why did they leave their loved ones For trenches .on the Somme? For me they're in the trenches, For me left friepdsand home. Christmas in the trenches! How dreadful is the thought.' Not Love but Hate triumphant-- The child-King ruleth not. No Christmas in the trenches? No peace for souls distraught? Christmas in the trenches! No sacrifice is vain. To-day the Cross; but Christmas Will surely come again. The Heroes of the trenches Will lasting peace obtain. Christmas in the trenches! A Star illumes the morn; Reminding watching sentries The Prince of Peace is bora. For Christ Is in the trenches To cheer the lone and worn. Christmas in the trenchesl The-trenches lead to Peace; The trenches stand for justice, For nations' glad release. OUR BOYS ARE IN THE TRENCHES THAT HATE AND WAR MAY CEASE. December 2Ç, 1916. THE CHRISTMAS SERVICES Splendid Musical Programs in Methodist Methodist Church Sunday's services in Bowmanville Methodist Methodist Church were of a real Christmas character and all who were so fortunate as to be present fully enjoyed them. Very many citizens were out of town. Rev. W. G. Clarke, B.A., was the preacher. Prof. 'C. C. Laugher was in charge of all the musical services and is to be congratulated congratulated on the day's success. The choir sang at the morning service "First Christmas Morn." Miss Jennie Mercliantsang very sweetly "The Gift"--Weatherly. In the Bible School the S. S. orchestra furnished some suitable numbers. The Primary Department, with Mrs. Haddy at the piano, sang "Ring, Happy Bells". Misses Ruth Grigg, Florence Laugher, Alice Worden and Evelyn Dickinson gave appropriate appropriate recitations. Miss Ethel L. Van- Nest sang capitally "Wonderful Night-." Senior Intermediate Girls with Miss Ina Pethick at the piano sang with fine expression expression a "Message of Christmas." Pastor Pastor Clarke offered greetings in a brief address. address. Mr. W. .Trewin, Superintendent, made some appropriate remarks. Celebrate Their Golden Wedding n w MR. JOHN RUNDLE On December 25, 1866, at the residence residence of the bride. Rev. Archie Clarke, Peterboro, united in marriage Mr. John Rundle and Miss Jennette Pollard, Pollard, both of Darlington. Mb and Mrs John Rundle: Prof. Laugher introduced a new feature by attaching a chime of bells to the organ whic 1 he used with excellent effect. Rev. H. B. Neal, assistant pastor, -conducted the evening devotionals. Solos were splendidly splendidly sung by Lieut. Roy H. Rickard, Mr. R. M. Mitchell, Misses Reta R. Cole and Mr. Fred. J. Van Nest. Mr. Mitchell, Misses Reta Cole and Ethel L. Van Nest also sang the solo parts in that grand old anthem "Christians Awake"--J < H. Maunder. Other anthems rendered by the choir were "Rej rice Jerusalem"--Nev- in\ "For Thou only art holy"--Nordeim- er. Every number was well rendered and the services were richly enjoyed. Prof. Laugher will be home next Sunday again and has arranged for some good New Year's music. Mrs T. E. Knowl- ton of Toronto is expected to sing. The choir will practise Saturday evenin g this week. THÉ PASSING OF GEO. GRAY George Douglas Gray died in Newcastle on Saturday Dec. 16th at 8 a. m * and was buried on Tuesday, the funeral service being being at the house at 2 p. m. The remains were afterwards interred in Bowmanville cemetery. Deceased was born in Scotland Scotland 78 years ago and came to this country when he was 19 years of age. His first marriage was to Miss Agnes Yellowlees in 1857, who died in 1873. His second marriage to Miss Jeannie Hislop of Darlington Darlington who survives him, took place Feb. 5th, 1879* He leaves two brothers: Matthew Matthew Gray who lives in England and Robert Robert Gray in Scotland. His four children who were all present at his funeral,- are, by his first marriage: Mrs. Thomas Moffat and Mr. Robert Gray, Newcastle, and Mrs. J. J. Lord, Tyrone. By his second mar- Mrs. George Melrose, Listowell. A.t the time of his death there were 14 grandchildren grandchildren and 6 great-grand children, all alive and well. Mr. G-ray was a farmer in Clarke and Darlington and was always interested in live stock, especially horses. He was chosen by the Ontario Department Department of Agriculture as an expert judge of horses, a work which he did to the satisfaction satisfaction of the Government and with much credit to himself for 13 years continuing till death; He was judge this year at the fall fairs in Lincoln and York counties. A large number of relatives and friends from a distance were at the funeral. Among the relatives-4vere: Mrs. Thomas Moffat and Miss Nellie Ormiston, Columbus; Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson and Mrs. W. Avery, Raglan; William Ormiston, Ormiston, Thomas Hislop, Mrs. Borden Scott, and Norman Stocks, Brooklin; John Hislop, Hislop, Miss Agnes Hislop, Miss McIntosh and Mrs. John Cooper, Whitbv; Mr. Geo. Melrose, Listowell; Mr. Thomas Yellow- Ices, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Neil Yellowlees,John Yellowlees,John Allin and William Hislop, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The funeral service was held in the house, conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. W. Rae, assisted by the Rev. J. A. McKeen, B. A., Orono. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The pall-bearers were: Thos. Moffat* Moffat* John J. Lord, Geo. Melrose, ^Robert Gray, John and William Hislop. Dear Parents and Friends--On behalf of your children, relatives and friends, we have assembled here this evening to join with you in celebrating celebrating the Fiftieth anniversary of - your marriage--your Gulden Jubilee--and to present to you our heartiest congratulations congratulations on this happy occasion. You occupy a unique place in this community being almost the sole representatives representatives of those who lived hereabout hereabout a half century ago when you in ^your early married life came to this 'spot to make your home. True the building has changed a little, the log house has given place to something more substantial, ornamental and comfortable, but the scenes of the old home with its pure white walls will be to many of us a lingering and pleasant pleasant memory. In this neighborhood your best days have been spent, here your children were born and raised, here is the place made sacred nob only by those who honor you with the name of father and mother, but of those little ones long since passed to the land where sickness is unknown and death never enters. You have long been actively~and prominently identified with the religious, secular and social life of this community. No effort or time has ever been spared by you to increase the work of God's cause either in church or . Sabbath School. As a member and official in the church of your choice whenever and wherever assistance was needed either intime or money, no demand has ever been too great for you to heed. In the Public School Board you, Mr. Rundle, have long given faithful service as trustee and no interest for the welfare of the growing boys and girls has been too small to demand your best service and attention. Your loyalty and devotion to every good cause has been an inspiration inspiration to all with whom you have come in contact. You have shared in the joys and sorrows of many who have passed to the Great Beyond. We, your neighbors and friends, have ever found you willing, be it day or night, to extend the helping hand. Now, as you have laid down the more arduous duties of life to enjoy a few years of wéll-earned rest and happiness, happiness, we trust that no cloud may arise to mar your remaining days, and as the sun of.life declines and the shad- MRS. JOHN RUNDLE On December 26th, 1916, the happy bride and groom of 50 years were given given a pleasant surprise at the old homestead, homestead, Hay do n, now the residence of their son, Mr. W. J. Sherwood Rundle, Rundle, where for 47 years they resided previous to taking up their residence at Tyrone. ,✓ The worthy couple, their family and a few friends we invited to enjoy a Christmas dinner and to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. After all had heartily enjoyed the good things so bountifully provided, the baptism of Grace Louise, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Rundle, was performed by Rev J. E. Beckel of Tyrone, their pastor. At about 5 p. m. a number of other relatives, relatives, friends and neighbors began to arrive,the gathering numbering about sixty. Rev. Mr. ' Beckel called the company to order and on behalf of those present, asked Miss E. E. Hay- craft of Bowmanville to read this address: address: ows lengthen may there be to you in this even time, nothing less of' peace, nothing less of happiness in your cup until you stand in a land that knows no declining sun, nor casting shadows, and where night is unknown. As a tangible and visible evidence of the appreciation and love of. your grandchildren grandchildren they beg leave to present you with this gift of gold as a token of their affection for you both. As relatives relatives and friends, we desire to present our gift as a token of our respect and good-will and trust that this may represent represent to you our friendship, tested as the gold of earth that has been tried in, the fire and found true. May God's richest blessing rest upon you both and when time shall be no more arid the summons of the Heavenly Master is heard may we all with you be ready to enter into the rest prepared for all who love and serve Him on earth. Signed on behalf of the company : W. G. Rundle, F. A. Werry, E. E. Hay craft. At the proper time Miss Mona Rundle Rundle presented a purse of $5 with the good wishes of the five grandchildren and Miss Elsie E. Rundle presented the bride with a beautiful bouquet of white carnations. On behalf of the relatives and others Mr. Frank A. Werry made the presentation of a purse of $80 in gold. Dr. Rundle, Brighton, made a very suitable reply for his parents, thanking all for the splendid gift and the good wishes presented. presented. Mr. W. G. Rundle read letters letters of congratulations from Dr. J. C. Mitchell, Brockville, Mr. R. S. Pollard, Preston, Mrs. S.H. Rice, Oayley, Alta., Messrs. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman, Cryderman, Bowmanville, Mr. Wm. Rundle, St. Marys, Mr. Jas. C. Pollard, Cadil- ac. Mich. At this point Miss Alice Werry on behalf of Mr. Pollard made the presentation of two china cups and saucers and a pair of gold salt and peppers. peppers. Many others not present extended their good wishes by phone and letter among them being Mrs. Walter Lyons, Rev. S. T. Bartlett, W. Greenwood, Geo. Duffy, Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Cob- bledick, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Wight, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wight, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Trewin, Mrs A. E. Mc- JDready and Editor and Mrs. M. A. James, Bowmanville, Mrs. W. J. Hay- craft, Braoklin, and others. Short happy and congratulatory speeches speeches were made by Messrs. J. H. Werry, J. W. Philp, Mr. Edgar Philp, T- D. Hoar, W. H. Creeper, John, Thos, and Rd. Slemon, T. A. Best, W. L. Buttery, Rd. Ashton, Esli Oke, N. C. Rundle, F. A. Werry, Theo. Slemon, Mrs. Thos. R. Hoar and-others. Miss Alice Werry led the singing of "Put on your old grey bonnet," with Mrs. Esli Oke, Ebenezer, at the organ. Afterwards all joined in singing heartily, "For they are jolly good fellows." Personal congratulations were then offered to the smiling bride and groom, all wishing them many returns of their wedding day. Regret was expressed expressed that the groomsman and bridesmaid of fifty years ago, Mr. Geo. Rundle, St. Marys, and Mrs. W.- Legge, London, were unable to be present on this occasion. Mrs. J. H. Werry, Bethesda, was the only one of the company who was present at the wedding a half-century ago. The ladies served a splendid supper and the balance of the evening was spent in a very pleasant social manner. Among those present from a distance were: -Mr. N. C. Rundle, Toronto, Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Rundle and family, Brighton, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Philp, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Philp, and Miss Addie Philip, Whitby, and Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Best, Orono. THE EDITOR TALKS Owing to high price of butter honey nas come into more general use this year. It is far more healthy, especially for children, than fats. Beekeeping is verÿ profitable arid should find a place on every farm. The crop of honey gathered in 1916 has been extremely heavy, and although the markets were well supplied for a short time, there is a scarcity at present. The next event of interest to beekeepers is the Short Course in Beekeeping at the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. The need of more practical work at_a winter winter course has necessitated adding another another week to it and the course will start January 9th and conclude 'on the 27th. A very attractive program has been arranged. People wishing a copy should write Mr. Morley Pettit, Provincial Apiarist O. A. College, Guelph, Ontario. LATEST WAR PICTURES Eighty of those wonderful pictures of "How British Pluck Won Through at Mons" are to be shown in St. John's Parish Hall on New Year's Day evening at 8 o'clock in excellent Lime Light views, under the auspices of the Sunday School. The admission is only 15 cents. A series of 80 views on War themes will be given each following Monday evening for five weeks--every one of them 01 very great interest to all Canadians. Canadians. Watch for fprther announcement. announcement. You should not miss these excellent excellent War Pictures. Other Talks on 2nd Page. Many people admired the very fine Christmas display of meats as usual in Ç. - M. Cawker & Son's store, but special men- tion should be made of the 5 months* old . calf fed by Mr. John Couch, Clarke, weieh- i ing 610 Ids. That was an attraction---no f baby begf about it, eh? DAN D. STILL WAITING Tries To Keep Up His Spirits But Is Homesick C. C. A. C., Hastings, Sussex, Eng. Dear Mr. James--From away over the water comes the cry--"How long"? Here!--Here 1 says I, I'm still here, waiting--a fact I'm very much aware of. Worse luck, J have been over a month awaiting word to report for instructions instructions before embarking immediately-- immediately-- my heart in my mouth at each mention of my name. I've swallowed quite a number of hearts, I'm positive, I met Major Anderson on the Promenade Promenade here this evening. I understand he is second in command of the Training Training Depot--a post which takes a man with business ability. He's the right man in the right place I guess. This town is just beginning to realize realize that there is a war on and that soldiers soldiers are necessary to the making of war. I was told by a barber--they're great people for givirig you news when your in a hurry--that they objected to having soldiers in Hastings, really--in his case it interfered with* civilian custom, custom, which was shocking! Myl to think that we're in our third year of this war and a guy talking' like that! I mentioned the fact that he, with the razor poised over my face, which showed showed what a fearless (?) guy I was. L must have inconvenienced him quite a bit. Oh, not much, but I'll tie late for mv dinner. He didn't look very old, I should say about 33, so I said "I sup pose they've called you up"? "Yes but I got exemption for a time, nobody nobody to carry on for me". I said "that's fine, keep on carrying on", as some music hall artiste sings "There's lots of Canucks will leave their farms for you". They don't matter, but don't let them bother you by delaying your meals". I believe he thought I was being a trifle sarcastic for he took his revenge by shaving me with another another razor that was a trifle dull. Ladies should be everlastingly grateful that they are spared some agonies on this earth. I suspect someone went after you with a blunt razor once Mr. James. I want to grow a beard too, badly. It's a fine town, this Hastings, with ar pretty Promenade dotted with pretty things--evergreens are pretty, aren't they? I knewtyou would be thinking what the pretty things were, that's why I mentioned--er--the evergreens. Then there are some" other pretty things--I mean those Staff men, all dolled vp and shiny. One's on pins as he walks up the promenade and feels like tossing up a ha'penny each time you see a short overcoat in the horizon. You see, we've never seen whether-its an officer or not until we're on it. We salute and if its an officer it salutes in a weary manner generally--if not it smiles and we feel as big as a nickel. I confess I've made a few blunders but can a poor guy be blamed when he sees something in leggings, riding breeches, a British warmer and soft cap come striding along. Still, a salute gone astray doesn't hurt--guess there is many an officer's heart beats under a private's tunic, and to go to the expense expense they have buying these things to look nice--why let'em get the salutes. salutes. It's never yet been too much trouble to salute. I always try to show the officers how it should be done, you know. I've not seen a paper for a donkey's years it seems to me. All mail has gone wrong with me lately. What with the P. O. moving and the uncer--= tainty of my abode, my own people can't keep touch even. Some day I may come but if I don't see you before Christmas, Lere's wishing you all a cheerful one--guess I can say it for the boys, I never see any of our lads these days, sorry to say. I did get a parcel from someone with mince pies which made me remember that Christmas Christmas is little more than three wèeks ahead. There's one joy in the coming Christmas which should put a curtain tsfore the joy--less things--we're going going to have a Government which does not wait and see what is going to happen happen . It's going to "do" from now on --as Haratio Bottomley used to say in "John Bull"--"Ho ! for a Business Gov- ment"--now it will be--when you see it in John Bull"--for it's a fact that his articles have been of more use in arousing^ arousing^ the general public to things than all the waiting and seeing of this last two years. Do you know, I look forward forward to his sermon each Sunday in the Sunday Pictorial, for I know it's going to be worth while reading--tho' I am a sinner for buying an illustrated paper on the Sabbath. I wouldn't have dreamt of doing such a thing when I was a kid, it would have been terrible, so much for the progress of the present race, 'spose I'm one all right. Now I wonder why I've written, for there's no news in this letter that could be of interest to you. I was just feeling I'd like to drop, you a note, I suppose, got used to it. I've just finished finished reading "Daddy-Long-Legs", its fine the spirit of some of those letters of "Judy", t believe, I've felt myself. Hope you keep fit and all at the home fireside, the staff, and everyone around and about Bowmanville. Wish I could have been sure of seeing you all before Christmas, Bon Sante, Dan D. December 6, 1916. 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