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Haddy & Son Phone 62 Bowmanville FINE WAR PICTURES. The War Pictures shown. in the Parish Hall of Sl John's Church Monday even ing again attracted a large audience. The descriptive part was given by Rev. C. P. Muirhead, the new Rector. .Excellent musical selections were given by Miss Nellie James, in piano sold, and Mr. W. H. Densem and Miss Greta Scott in vocal duet. "The Fire and Sword in Belgium" were the chief views, shown. They were really splendid. Several of London and local views were given also eliciting great applause. Mr. À. N. McMillan, Manager of the Standard Bank, occupied the chair. Next Monday evening the subject will be "How a British Soldier Fights" the address address ^ill be given by. Sergt. Dan M. Douglass. More good local views will be shown and a good program is assured. Admission is only 15c. No one . should fail to hear Breezy Dan. SEE "CHARLEY'S AUNT" "Charley's Aunt", that sterling comedy comedy of all comedies, that has weathered the theàtrical storms of years too numerous numerous to mention simply by sheer merit of story, truthfulness to nature, and its excruciatingly excruciatingly funny scenes, will be present^ ed in all its entirety by a strong cast of capable actors, they are to play in Opera House, Bowmariville, or> Saturday, Jan. 13th.- That this play makes e special appeal appeal to all, with its natural sentiment, its pure intent, its genuine natural comedy, and the interest in its theme, and is a play that will always be popular, there is no gainsaying, and it always creates a desire to see it each time it .makes a visit It has been conceded for years that 'CHARLEY'S 'CHARLEY'S AUNT" is the best Farce Comedy of all time, and having outlasted any and all of them it can truthfully lay claim to a following second to none. The Churches Rev. and Mrs. C. P. Muirhead, Port Perry, have moved into St. John's Rectory and Rev. Mr. Muirhead preached most acceptably acceptably in St. John's church Sunday. Rev. H. B. Neal, Bowmanville was a New Year's guest at the home of Mr. Jas. Bailey and preached. in the Methodist church hereon Sunday evening.--Stirling News-Argus. South Oshawa Mission presented their pastor Rev. W. H. Truscott, with an address address of appreciation and a purse accompanied accompanied by the good wishes of the whole congregation. A treat is in store for those attending the evening services of the second Sunday Sunday of the Missionary Campaign in the Methodist Church. Pastor Clarke will conduct the morning service, his subject being--"Crumbs from a Lion's Meal." Prof. A. J Johnston, B. A., B. D, of Victoria Victoria University, Toronto, who is supplying supplying Simcoe-st. Methodist Pulpit, Oshawa, will preach in the evening. Good Music. Strangers welcome. Sunday School Institutes for Bowmanville Bowmanville District will be held as follows-- Methodist church, Newtonville, on Wednesday Wednesday January 24; Hampton, Thursday, January 25; Ebenezer, Friday, January 26. All sessions at 2 and 7.30 p. m. Splendid programs prepared. Rev. Frank Langford the Field secretary of Sunday Schools for the Methodist church, who is a very popular popular officer and an enthusiastic worker will be at each meeting. Addresses by District ministers and local workers will be given. See programs and aim to have your school represented. Rev. J. E. Beck- el, Secy, Tyrone, will be pleased to give you any information. Christian Endeavour- Society ot the Church of Christ held a very delightful and profitable service Monday evening when a good program of solos, duets, readings and instrumental numbers were rendered, and the audience had the pleasure pleasure of an address iromjSergt. Dan M. Douglass, and the opportunity of seeing Pte. Jack Edgerton, the "Little Wonder," as he was called by his comrades. The address of the evening was given bv Corp. Alf. Kersbaw, who related in his happy way, some of bis many experiences during during the 27-* months of active service. After singing "God Save the King" the people had the privilege of spending a short time with our three veterans. The people of Bowmanville know how to make the boys feels that they are glad to have them home again. The entertainment in the Salvation Army barracks was a great success. The audience completely filled the house. Mr. John A. Holgate made an excellent chairman chairman and made a brief address. The usual songs, piano solos, and recitations were given. The Old Maid Drill produced much fun for having false faces on the back of their heads it was some guessing to make out which way they were going. The song and dance by the "brownies", twelve boys from six to twelve years, was cheered to the echo. Miss Edna Fletcher rendered a piano solo "Melody of Love" and two girls gave a piano duet Brass quartette contributed one number and Mr. Geo. Baker gave a capital number in a well-rendered Euphonium solo, "Scenes that are brightest" with Miss Fletcher at the piano. Presents to the children were unloaded by Santa Claris with - great excitement excitement among the children. Officers of the Army are to be congratulated on the excellence of the entertainment. The Methodist congregations Bowmanville, Bowmanville, were favored with more excellent music on Sunday. Miss Reta R. Cole was organist and provided a service of song that was highly appreciated. The morning morning anthem was "How bright these glorious glorious Spirits Shine". Thé solo part was taken by Mr. S.GIanville in splendid voice. The Misses Ethel and Florence Van Nest sang as a duet "Love that passeth Knowledge". Knowledge". Capt. Rev. W. G. Clarke, B. A., preached the first of a series of Missi onary discourses, making special reference to David Livingstone's good work in Central Africa. In the evening the preacher was Rev. S. J. Shorey, D. D., pastor of Port Hope Methodist church,who for nearly 50 minutes held the close attention of the large audience, his text being "Art Thou he that should come or do we look for another"? It was a capital missionary sermon carefully prepared and well delivered, delivered, the Dr. growing quite eloquent at times. Mr. R. M. Mitchell assisted the choir and sang in splendid voice "Tosti's Nest Miss Prayer". The anthem "The Unseen City was magnificently rendered by the large choir present, Miss Florence L. Van singing in good voice the solo in it. Cole's organ voluntaries were also fine. Pastor Clarke preached at Hope. YOU ARE INVITED to see Pictures in St John's Parish Hall Monday evening--they are specially very Port PTE. JOHN H. EDGERTON Pte. J, H. Edgerton, second son of Pte. H. Edgerton, and Mrs. Edgerton, Wel- lington-st., who left here with the 2nd Canadians, in September 1914, and who has come through much fighting in France was wounded in June 1916 and lost his left leg. He" returned to Bowmanville Saturday evening to visit his mother but had to report again at Toronto before getting his discharge. He now " has . an artificial limb and tho maimed for life is bright and cheerful. His father Pte. H. Edgerton is now serving in England. One brother Pte. H. D. Edgerton, was killed in action Nov. 18. THE SOLDIERS' WELCOME War next fine. REDUCING * SALE * is proving to be the Sergt. Dan Douglass and Corp. Kershaw Given A Cordial Reception A public reception was held for returned soldiers on Thursday evening when the Opera House was filled to the doors, many standing throughout the whole program. The welcome given Sergt. Dan M. Douglass and Corp. Alf. Kershaw was hearty and could leave no doubt in the mind of any that all were glad to welcome home two of the soldiers who left here in Sept. 1914 with the 2nd Batt. which went to the front to do duty for us and to uphold the principles principles of liberty and justice. Mr. Thos. S Holgate, Chairman of the Town Council Reception Committee, Committee, called the audience to order, stat- ii g in concise terms the object of the gathering, the pleasure it gave all to welcome the t\\ o boys home and referred referred in kindly terms to Major E. D. O'Flynn whom he had known in their school d-iys in Belleville. The audience audience joined heartily in singing "God Save the King". Mayor Mitchell, havingarrived from another engagement, extended a few words of welcome, and called upon Councillor Robfc. Copeland of the Reception Reception Committee to extend the civic welcome to the "boys" which the audience audience gave lustily in "three cheei s and a tiger". He referred in kindly terms not only to the boys who were permitted permitted to return from the awful scenes of the .battles in Belgium and France, but to those who had given their lives nobly in the cause of liberty and freedom. freedom. Mrs. T. E. Knowlton (Toronto) who always pleases Bowmanville audiences with her splendid voice sang "Twa Sisters of Binnorie" by Arthur Som- erwell, and as an encore, "Courage" by Peterson. Sergt. Douglass before replying to the welcome so kindly extended by Coun. Copeland, proposed three cheers "For the boys now in the Trenches" which was heartily responded to, and then one for "The boys who are going to go" which was also given a generous response. Sergt, Douglas thanked all for the welcome home and the pleasure it gave him to be here. Be briefly refers refers d to the urgent need of more men at the Front if sure victory is to come to thé allies, the dress of the French women, and the glorious times enjoyed enjoyed by the boys when the letters and papers come from across the seas. He expressed very hearty thanks to" the Girls' Patriotic Club of this town for the splendid parcels sent by them to the boys. He referred very touchingly touchingly to the boys of his own battalion-- Kenneth Maatin, Oxley, Harry Ireland, Matt. Dewell and others who were brave soldiers andhad given their lives for their homes and their country. There are many battles to be fought yet, said he, and more men must go if the Germans are to be soundly beaten. Canadians are sure of a welcome by the British, French and Belgian Allies. He paid high tribute to the officers of the 2nd Battalion and strongly urççed thé-boys to join up and "do their blt^r Corp. Kershaw expressed his thanks for the reception given him and told of the joy of meeting Sergt. Douglass, one of his old companions of the 2nd Batt. He, too, referred to the boys who had given their lives, mentioning the boys already referred to and also Ted Moody, formerly of Blackstock. Jack French of the D. O. & P. Co., and Wilfred De well, all of whom were the finest of soldiers. He thot that every man who is fit should enlist. Capt. Macdonald of the 235th Batt. sang "Up from Somerset" and was heartily cheered for his solo. Major E. D. O'Flynn, Belleville, now an officer of the 247th Batt., who was an officer of Ihe 2nd Battalion over Sergt. Douglass, paid a fine tribute to him and said the only time he was not on duty was when he was carried out on a stretcher. He fought with good cheer and always had a smile for everyone. everyone. He also referred to "Happy" Martin and Oxley and of their splendid qualities as soldiers. He referred to the various battles they had come thru and to the ground now held by the French and Canadian armies and of the great need of re-enforcements if the victory is to be sure and soon. Miss Beta R. Cole made a capital hit with the song "Home Once More" and the equally appropriate encore, Rev.- J. D. Morrow's popular song "You bet your life we all will go" f.>r which she was enthusiastically applauded. Rev. G O. Wellsman, pastor of the Disciple.church, added his tribute of 1 welcome and expressed the wish that Ber. T. A. Nind, former Rector of St. I ever We must apologize to many of our customers whom we were unable^ > to wait on last week, but we are . i- • now better prepared to serve you Shop Early and Often h A Day McMurtry Co. Ltd. Phone 83 The Big Departmental Store Bowmanville. > John's, might have been privileged to attend this reception as he had always taken such keen interest in the boys in Khaki. Mayor Mitchell made suitable reference reference to Sergt. 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