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1917 WE TENDER OUR THANKS To those who gave their support to our store during the past year. The very liberal patronage we consider is an endorsement of our business integrity, integrity, and an acceptance of the fact that the high •lass of goods which we show is not excelled by any. We shall endeavor to maintain this enviable position, and the entry of the New Year will find us better stocked and better equipped than ever to ester to the requirements of our patrons.- We extend to all a Happy New Year. RICE & CO., Sole Agents Phone 66 :;nn Ijlii üiiiiiiM iiiilllii iliiliii ES 11 un |i We extend best wishes for a Bright, Happy and Prosperous New Year to one and all Knox's Shoe Store The Store of Quality and Service. A Very Happy and Prosperous New Year is the wish of Harry Allin and Clerks to all their customers and friends The Churches Mrs. Knowlton is" expected to sing in the Methodist Church next Sunday. Prof. Laugher will have some music appropriate to New Years next Sunday in the Methodist Church. He wishes every member of tfoc choir at practice Saturday evening. Miss Amy McKowan, a missionary teacher from Japan, now visiting her mother, Mrs. W. McKowan, and other friends in Bowmanville gaye a very pleasing pleasing and instructive address at the Church of Christ recently. We wish her God speed in her work of love... .The Christmas Christmas entertainment was well attended, and was one of the many happy events of the Bible School during. the year....Sunday next Rev. G. C. Wellsman, B. A., the pastor, will speak: morning on--"Faithfulness on--"Faithfulness in Little Things";- evening on-- "The Light and Law of the Cross"--new year suggestions... . Wednesday Jan.grd Corpt. Kershaw will address the Christian Endeavour Society on his experiences during during two years active service in France and Flanders. Cordial welcome to all. PUBLIC SCHOOL RECITALS The town public schools closed on Friday Friday afternoon each room excepting Principal Principal Davidson's, having .a program of recitations, dialogues, drills, singing, etc. The children acquitted themselves very creditably. Teachers and scholars vied with each other in making their rooms inviting with flags mottoes and other decorations decorations and the rooms certainly looked attractive. The,Editor had the pleasure of being a visitor and greâtly enjoyed the parts of the programs he heard. FARMERS' SHORT COURSE We write from a sincere conviction and knowledge of the benefits offered to young farmers by attendance on the five weeks' course in agriculture to be had in Orono from January 9 to February 9, 1917. We were in touch with the work done at the Course in Bowmanville in 1915 and can sincerely and conscientiously advise every young farmer within convenient distance to avail himself of the Orono opportunity. Mr.R. S. Duncan, B. S. A., District Representative, Representative, Port Hope, will gladly send a calendar and any other information about this Course which is specially designed designed for Farmers' Sons, 16 years of age or older, who will regularly attend the class. The Lectures will be of a practical nature and will be aided by demonstration and experiment. Subjects to be discussed discussed include weeds and weed seeds, insects and diseases, manures and fertilizers, field crops and practice in judging seeds of all kinds, testing of milk and cream, live stock judging, (visits to local stock farms), and feeds and feeding, soils, fruit growing, growing, poultry, farm" ' bookkeeping, etc. There will be no tuition fees,--ho entrance entrance requirements,--no text books needed --and no examinations. During the course there will be special lectures by prominent agriculturists. IN THE EDITOR'S MAIL It is such letters as this one which we know comes from sincere hearts that puts heart into our editorial staff. We never worked harder than now to turn out a good, clean, newsy home paper and we don't mind the knocks we get so long as we get some praise to balance-matters. When we make mistakes--and we do make some--we usually hear about them, so a confession confession like this kindles in us hope and courage for the future. Members of "'our staff are all keenly interested in turning out a real good newspaper: Indian Industrial School, Red Deer, Alta. Dear Mr. James--You will find enclosed enclosed $1.50 for The Statesman for 1917. We devour the paper eagerly when it comes to us--usually on Monday Monday evening. Wb read all the kind things which others say of it and enjoy enjoy them just as if we were a part of the concern. But we have only lately realized to our dismay, that we, too, should have told you so. Now we hope to atone in some measure.for our neglect by assuring you that every expression expression of appreciation which appears in the paper nnds a glad response in our hearts and we could never think of living without it. Very sincerely yours, M. E. Joblin. mm Hampton Hills The mill has been thoroughly renovated and la now ready for all kinds of work, Thanking all our customers for past patronage and soliciting a continuance of same or any new CANADIANS CALLED FOR NAVAL SERVICE Opportunity To Share In Home Defence Commodore Aemilius Jarvis, Naval Recruiting Officer fat Ontario, is recruiting recruiting Canadians up to the age of 45 with previous naval experience, for home defence. The renewed U-boat menace to the Canadian shores and the, trans-Atlantic trans-Atlantic trade routes has made it necessary to largely increase the Northern Atlantic Atlantic Patrol. This is an opportunity for Canadians to defend their own shores, and Jbhere should be instant response from any men who have had sea-tràining. In addition to the men, Commodore Jarvis will enroll a limited number of boys for training in the same service. The age must be between 15 and 18. Recruitix.^ 1 '°adquarters for Ontario are in Toronto. ones. Chas. Horn, Hampton Phone 129 f 6 Take wife and children or your best , girl to see the famous War Pictures in I St. John's Parish Hall New Year's evening--15c evening--15c admission only. Mr. E. L. Fortt, manager of Bank of Montreal, Kingston, and Lieut. R. L. Fortt, of Halifax, are renewing acquaintances acquaintances guests of the Knowlson family-- Lindsay Post. ' Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Finkle, Los Angeles, Cal., send -Christmas greetings to Bowmanville Bowmanville friends and say it does not seem much like Xmas down here owing to climate conditions. People go out to parks or woods near the mountains with lunch baskets and spend the day in out-of- door pastimes. They promise the editor and wife a good time if they'll go down to visit'them.- Thanks many--after the Ijg ! war. THOS. C. LANGMAID The ranks of former leaders of industry agriculture and various other enterprises in this town and locality are fast passing from the earthly scenes of activity and entering entering into their eternal rest. The good Book tells us that "There remaineth a rest to the people of God". It is our duty at this time to record the passing of another one of Earth's noblemen--an old and very much respected resident of Darlington for very many years. We refer to the late Thomas Coleman Langmaid of whom it can well be said that "he has fought the good fight, he has finished the course, he has kept the faith" and has gone to his reward. reward. Deceased was born in Darlington in September 1839, his parents then living on the Langmaid homestead, now occupied occupied by his youngest son Joseph, and died in Bowmanville on December 18, 1916, in his 78th year. In 1864 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Hancock who survives him. He also leaves to mourn his loss three sons--Walter John, Charles Thomas and Joseph George, all farmers in Darlington, and one brother, Joseph Langmaid, senior, Providence. Mr. Langmaid Langmaid spent the earlier part of his life on the farm where he was born. In 1894 he retired from farm work and moved to Bowmanville where he lived in their comfortable comfortable residence on Concession-st., until his death. He was a very active worker in Zion church for. many years, holding manyjoffices--cl ass leader, trustee, steward and Sunday School Superintendent for over 15 years, also in the choir he used his voice to the glory of God and was always always ready to help on the good work of his Master. He was a Liberal in Politics. A good neighbor, a kind father and loving husband has gone to his heavenly home. The funeral was held on Wednesday December December 20th from his late residence. Captain Captain the Rev. W. G. Clarke, assisted by Rev. H. B. Neal and Rev. W. F. Woodger, delivered an impressive address at the house and spoke of the good life that had just closed. The interment took place at Zion cemetery where Rev. Geo. Brown assisted Rev. H. B. Neal in the service at the graveside. The floral offerings were beautiful, including "Gates-a-jar"--wife and children; wreaths--Mr. Joseph Langmaid, Langmaid, sr., Mr. and Mrs. W. Chas. Allin, Zion Sunday School; Sprays--Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Langmaid, Mrs. J. Higginbotham, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Allin, Mr. and Mrs. W. Short, Zion Ladies' Aid. Sleep on, dear father, thy labor's o'er Thy willing hands will toil no more On earth there's strife, in heaven rest, They miss you most, who loved you best. Mr. Daniel Pollard Oshawa. On Saturday, Dec. 9th at the Oshawa General Hospital, there passed away one of Oshawa's most highly respected citizens, citizens, in the person qf Mr. Daniel Pollard. Deceased was the eldest son of the late Samuel and Janet Pollard, Darlington. Born in Darlington on June 22, 1841, he went to Oshawa about 24 years ago, and entered the employ of the Malleable Iron Co., in which position he remained actively actively engaged until stricken with paralysis on August 23rd last. In politics he was a life-long liberal; and very early in life he joined the Bible Christian Church. On going to Oshawa, he at once became I identified with the Metcalfe-st. Methodist Methodist Church (now King-st,) and held official position in that congrégation until May last when he retired owing to increasing increasing feebleness. He was twice married,--In married,--In 1864 to Miss Hannah Rockey, Darlington, and in 1874, to Miss Mary Helen Power, daughter of the late Edward Edward G. Power, who survives him. By his second marriage he leaves' one son, Edward Gainer, of Oshawa, and one daughter, Birdie Beatrice, supt. of the Brockville General Hospital. Mr. Pollard was greatly beloved as a man of a kind and genial personality, strong in sympathy, of uniform courtesy, and always staunch in his moral and religious principles. In the unavoidable absence of his pastor, Rev. I vison Wilson, the funeral service on Dec. Ilth, was conducted by Rev. S. C. Moore of Belleville, assisted by Rev. J. C. Wilson of Toronto. Ihterment was made at Bowmapville Cemetery. He leaves three brothers, Mr. Samuel Pollard, Registrar, Bowmanville, Mr. Zach Pollard, Pollard, Oshawa, and Mr. Thos. Pollard, Los Angeles, Cal., and one sister Mrs. Geo. Lane, Oakwood, one brother and three sisters predeceased him. THE LATE PTE EDGERTON Capt. the Rev. B. H. Pullinger, Chap, lain, 46th Canadians, _B. E. F., France, writes to Mrs. H. Edgerton, this town, as follows: Dear Mrs. Edgeton--I am sure you Have heard that your dear son has paid the supreme sacrifice, I am sorry and ask you to accept my sincere* sympathy. He was a fine soldier and certainly did his duty, he never knew what it was to shirk, but always displayed courage and devotion devotion to his duty. Now,' he is at rest and has seen his Saviour face to face and I am sure Jesus smiled on his noble face as it was borne into His Presence by the Angels, for like Him, your dear son has sacrificed his life for the salvation of the world. Your sacrifice is .greater, and I am sure Jesus will bless you. Just think of him as having turned the corner of the road of life, to which comer we are all hastening, you will see him again. Please accept this little token of esteem and sympathy in the spirit it is sent, not in familiarity, but from a heart that goes out fully to you in your heavy bereavement. ) Mrs. H. Edgerton desires to thank all j the friends for their letters and kind words of sympathy, on the great loss susta'in by the death of her son Pte Harry Edger ton who was killed in action in France on | Not. 18. * OME SEE OUR FURS D ALL KINDS OF LOVELY » THIN GS TO WEAR 1 ' u f Please accept our best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. See the Large Bill for our _ January Sale Starts ôn Tuesday, January 2nd. * McMurtry Si Co. Ltd. Thé Big Departmental Store Phone 83 Bowmanville. Ring Out the Old Ring in the New Christmas is over, but the demand for footwear footwear still continues. Happy New Year to all our friends SMILES SUNSHINE SUCCESS Hearty thanks for 1916 /• For 1917 we; invite you to look us up when needing footwear, over on the sunny side Fred R. Foley Sutmyside Boot Shop, Bowmanville FUNERAL DIRECTORS L, Morris & Son Mort Complete Equipment Sunday and night calls promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches : OBONO HAMPTON DR. J. C. DEVITT, DENTIST, G radiate "of Boyal Dental CoUege, Toronto. OFFICE : King St. East, BowmamriHe, OFFICE H.OUBS: 9 a.m. to 6 p except Sunday PHO!tK90a m. daily lay. v, House PH«B 00b GRAND TRUNK ^ NEW YEAR'S FARES SINGLE FARE--Dec. 30-31st, 1916, and Jan. 1st, 1917, valid for return until Jan. 2nd, 19.17. . FARE AND ONE-THIRD-- Dec. 28, 29, 30 and 31st, 1916, valid for return until Jan. 3, 1917. Aboyé reduced fares apply between all stations in Canada east of Port Arthur and to Detroit and Port Huron, Mich.,* Buffalo, Black Rock, Niagara Falls and Suspension Bridge, N.Y. ■ Tickets now on sale at all G. T. R. ticket offices. J. H. H. JURX Phone