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ShN se 8F, J $1.50 a year'in advance ; $1.50 to United States. BOWMAN VILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 1917 Volume. LXIII No 3 Couch, Johnston & Cryderman Z Have laid out Twenty-five Ladies' Coats to be sold at Half Price and all other Coats in stock to be sold at rëduced prices and A substantial reduction will be made in the price of all kinds of Furs Couch, Johnston & Cryderman Our Annual Brush Sale January 18,10,20 v High class brushes of all kinds are worth double what they were. •Cth J an. 1 st prices again advanced, and the end is not yet. In spite of this we have decided to continue our yearly practice •f haring a Big Brush Sale, and as these goods were all bought before before the advance we are selling many lines at less than any wholesale house can sell this year's importations. Remember we import more brushes than all the dealers in West Durham combined, and our prices will give you a big money-saving opportunity. 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S PECTACLES and Eyeglasses-- Every day this month will be devoted devoted to our Optical Department. 1 Our optician with an experience of : over 25 years will test your eyes care- j fully and scientifically and give you conscientious advice free of charge. Jury <fc Lovell. THE EDITOR TALKS We must again express our genuine thanks to our subscribers for their much appreciated loyalty to us now that the economice conditions of the publishing business have forced some 300 of the larger weekly publishers to advance the subscription subscription of their newspapers or to reduce the size and amount of news now given. We are glad to know, too, that so very many persons are willing to pay one cent a week more for their home paper rather than deprive their family of the pleasure of reading a high-class family journal like this one. FINE FLORIDA SCENES Bowmanville Girl Writes Birds, Fruit, and Flowers Ob* The ranid expansion ot the Renfrew Mercury's printing and publishing business has led Mr. W. E. Smallfield to turn it into a joint stock comp ny « ith himself as president and editor; C. Kerr Stewart, manager; W. H. Smallfield, secretary- treasurer, and W. J. Styles, assistant editor editor and fresh air reported. The Mercury is one of Ontario's best local papers. Referring Referring to this change the editor said: l or years our subscribers have paid us a slightly higher price than was asked bv other papers Now, at the price of $1 50 a year, The Mercury is charging only the same price as some3 Oof the town papers of Canada, and we have been gratified at the way our subscribers have responded to the new price. It shows that they are broad enough in their views to realize .Agreeably to your request 1 shall give you a brief description of our trip to Cuba. 1 hope it will be of leal interest interest to your many readers in Bowmanville Bowmanville and others in and out of the Homeland of Durham. Real. y there is so very mm h to be seen and to tell ab^ut beautiful Florida and of our trips Kêre and there through it, so many mind picture to be blotted out ai.d repainted repainted that one scarcely knows where to begin, what to say or what to leave out.. I shall give an account of our motor trin to- Homestead, 29 miles south of Miami and of our railway trip over the "keys" to Key West, en route /tin Cuba. We left Daytona Beach, Fla., where we are spending the winter, at 8 a. in. It is good 1 ght for motoring here from 5 a m. Cross t ingover the RiverHalifax by one of the ! many bridges spanning the river here, 1 we reached Daytona. Turning south we ran along the river to Mosquito Inlet Inlet where the Government has a Bird Reservation of thirty square miles. As we motor along the river-banks, are seen the Florida jays, blue and green, blue and white herons, cranes, pelican, ducks, etc. At no time of the 1 year may any person -hoot any feaih- Along that the best interests of the country are i ' j s -- involved in having a Press that is self- I ®£ ed P reafcures this locality s the river are oyster beds and pearls respecting. ICTROLA RECORDS--Call and hear the latest productions and the old favorites. Jury ,<k Lovell. C HAMBERS Encyclopaedia--10 volumes, our 8000 pages; second hand, but in good condition. $10.00. Jury <fc Lovell. A MAGNIFICENT Field Glass. $10.00. This is the chance of a lifetime. It is cheap at double this price. Jury & Lovell. President R. A Falconer, in his annual annual report of Toronto University for year ènding June 80th, 1916 just published, published, a copy of which has just been received by the Editor, pays this tf faute faute to a worthy Durham County Boy: "The 1 esignation by Professor Squair of the Chair of French in University College has brought to a close an honourable honourable career of teaching in and devoted devoted service to this University. P-o- fessor Squair is a graduate of the University University of Toronto and is widely known beyond theDominion as aFrench scholar scholar of high rank. He was one of a group of three--the others being Professors Professors van der Smissen and Fraser-- who succeeded in placing Modern Languages in their proper place ir the Aits curriculum, and was always a thorough teacher. In addition to the conscientious performance of his work of instruction he established a French Prose Priz * for the advancement of French and gave a great deal of his time to general university matters, especially especially to the Alumni Association. He will continue to be connected with the University in the position of Professor Professor Emeritus". In the appendix it is said that Prof. Squiir wrote a series of over 70 articles on subjects connected connected with 1 he present war which appeared appeared in "The University Monthly", "The Weekly Sun" and the "Toronto News". OT WATER BOTTLES--2 year guarantee. Regular $2.50 for are also under culture. A grain of sand is introduced into the oysters' home: to protect itself, a mucous is thrown round this and in time it forms a pearl and their value depends on their size, lustre and shape. We crossed crossed on a causeway over a tributary qf the Halifax, about 800 feet long, formed formed by driving palmetto trunk piles into the river bed and covering with soil. The river is wide but there are several islands so it is bridged from island island ti> island and thence to the main land. There are five bridges in the chain and are so narrow that two vehicles vehicles cannot pass on them, so there are liitte passing places on the islands between between bridges. Florida is making good roads by using her pr soners, dividing them into groups with a nied guards over them, and they do^the pre- poratory work, cutting out trees into proper lengths and laying a road bed thro the marohy par: s. Soil is filled over these logs and then an 8 inch layer layer of shells or limestone cover it and is crushed fine and firm by a heavy roller; roller; then a hot, surfacing layer of cement cement and tar, is put on and while yet soft and hot, about 250°, the shovelldrs throvvn on it, a layer of sand and the road is ready for traffic--no waiting for cement to set. Scenery along the river is beautiful--tall waving p ilmet- toes. live oaks drap d with Spanish moss, oleanders and hybiscus in-owing wild. New Smyrna is parsed then we follow Indian River at least five miles PTE. JOHN H. EDGERTON THE CHOIR BANQUET Returned Soldiers Given A Pleasant Pleasant Evening A most happy social event took place F'riday evening, January 12th in the Methodist School Room when the members of the choir gave a banquet in honor of the re urn of one of its WELCOME TO SOLDIERS Pte. John H. Edgerton The Hero Op The Hour The second public reception by our citizens to returned soldiers who have done duty at the Front was given Tuesday evening in the Opera House when a large audience assembled to welcome Pte. "Jack" Edgerton, the "Little Wonder," as he was familiarly called by .his comrades of the 2nd Battalion Battalion for his pluck and daring in battle, battle, who left here with 1st Canadians in September 1914. While we are proud to have him return, we are sorry that he paid the price of a good soldier in the loss in the battle at Ypres of his left leg. Mr. Thos. S. Hoi gate, Chairman of the Reception Committee, was master of ceremonies and discharged the duties duties of the hour with great credit to himself and the town he represents. At the call of the chair all arose and sang "God Save the King" after which the patriotic spirit of the audience was enthused to a high pitch by Mr. A. Mitchell's solo "Canadian Heroes". He was enthusiastically recalled. Mr. Robt. Copeland extended the welcome of the citizens to Private Edgerton and as an introduction asked the audience audience to rise and give a silent testimony to those of our boys who h^tve fallen in battle. He then referred to the patriotic spirit of every Canadian in the words of Scott's "'Breathes there a man with soul so dead", etc aLo to the Jews of bible times as the most liberty-loving race ever existing, and to the similar spirit of our Canadians who have gone overseas. He also suggested suggested that this towny like every other in Canada, should do what they could THE DRUMMER WRITES How 136th Bn. Enjoyed. Christmas In France Somewhere in France, Dec. 28, 1918. Dear Editor--Just a little space in your valuable paper to let the people of Bowman ville know how the boys of the 136lh spent their first Christmas in sunny France. We had plum pudding pudding and raisin pies which we all enjoyed enjoyed very much. Had the whole of the day off with the exception of * route march. I guess it was to give us an appetite for our Christmas dinner, so we allliad lois of room for it but I hope by the next one that, we will all be back in Canada. I saw our Colonel Over here a few days ago, but I haven't seen him since. I mean Colonel Smart, so I don't know whether-he has gone back to England or perhaps gone up the line. I hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year at home. All the boys here are well, always cheery and happy and singing of Home* Sweet Home, for I think we will all be there pretty soon. There is time for the 235th boys yet, so if there is any more shirkers left in the County erf Durham who wants a nice, pleasant, trip across the "briny" and the Channel, Channel, tell them not to put it off before it is~too late. Scottie, The Drummbr. Read his letter on an inside page* each person plants out his own oyster bed in front of his lot and thus supplies his table. The waters of these rivers also abound with fish of all kinds, many being excellent eating, I imagined imagined whe . I reached Florida to see a country showing a mat of greenery, with a riot of trees and vines luxuriant in growth with festoons of moss or air plant, brightly colored birds: in fact, I former and highly esteemed members, eX p cted a country where nature was Set-gT. Dan M. Douglass, iyho has serv- extravagantly lav.sh, in that way and ed his King and Country in France for - - - - the past 20 months. Corporal Alf. Kershaw and Private John H Edgerton, Edgerton, who have lately returned from duly and with whom Sergt. D «uglass was associated were also invited guests but Corp. Kershaw was unavoidably absent About 7.30 the company, about 60 in number, sat down to an excellent fowl simper which was "fully" enjoyed. When all held par- 1 aken of the sumptuous menu provided Mr. Anthony Mitchell, who ably performed performed the duties of Chairman, proposed proposed the toast to "The King" which was followed by the National Anthem. The next toast was to our "Returned Soldiers" which was ably responded to by Sergt. Douglass, who, on behalf of his comrades, thanked all for their expression expression of joy at their home coming and told several interesting stories of the life of a British Soldier. Councillor Councillor Thomas S. Holgate proposed a toasi. to "Prof Laugher and the soldier b ;ys of the choir . Prof. Laugher, made veritable parks of the jungles, hut I found Floridain its na' ural state. I saw the northern and entire coast sides to he a plain of white sand, where it is not marsh land, and that green lawns were the pride of only a few millionaires. R. E. Olds, the motor King, has a fine home at Daytona Beach and others at various places. Mo<t of their lawns are white sand and it looks strange to see tall palin- ettoes, magnolias, bays and live oaks, the shorter trees in blossom, oleander, hybiscus, poinsettia and clumps of bamboo; then groups of beautiful roses in full bloom and ferns all growing out of this white sand 1 As we neared neared Rockledge we began to see a difference. difference. It looked some greener and richer and there was some pretence at farming. The cattle looked sleeker-- as a rule there are few of them and they half-starved looking. At Rock- ledge their fruit farms were a picture, well kept and laden with oranges, grape fruit, etc. In fact, it struck me who, in company with Sergt. VVesley as the prettiest place on the Eastern I A * 1 t.l% O M A n VII A S 1 r\ Wl L--< A I Is, TT til A 4" A 4* Æ ^ . " -- -- . Coast. When we arrived opposite Stuart we had to cross the St. Lucie River, and as there was no bri Ige we signalled the ferry boat and a little launch brought over a raft for the sum of 8 ) cents, allowed ns to run our auto on the raft and towed us over--a distance distance of a half mile. Minnie Haines Parent. (To be conclude d next week.) KNIT! KNIT!! KNIT!!! Garner, came up from Belleville to attend, attend, responded, and in a witty speech told of the pleasure he felt at being present andlexpressed regrets from the other soldier boys of the choir who were unable to be present owing to a previous engagement of the 235th Battalion Battalion band at Belleville. "T h e Church" was proposed by Mr. M. A. James of the Musical Committee and Lieut. Roy H. Rickard responded, speaking of the great place thé church holds in the social life of the Nation. Mr. R. M. Mitchell, in a neat speech, eulogized woman and proposed a to st to "the Ladies" and Miss Ethel Morris made an excellent response. At the close of the toasts and sp ech-making an excellent program was given which opened with an instrumental solo by Miss Helen Morris; Mr. R. M. Mitchell sang "When the British Bull Dog's Watching at the Door" which pleased all, the choir joining h'm in the final chorus. Miss Marion M. Van Nest gave an Irish recitation "That's True" which proved very humorous and entertaining. entertaining. Mrs. Geo. F Annis, (Ebenezer) (Ebenezer) sang the pretty Patriotic solo "Canada Ever" in good voice. Mr. Anthony Mitchell delighted those present present with his excellent and appropriate solo "To Our Canadian Heroes" written written by Mr Harry Gilbert and daughi er. An instrumental trio. "Overture" from Wm. Tell was excellently rendered by Misses May me Shaw, Re a R. Cole and Eva Smith. Mr. Thomas S. Holgate closed the program with the solo "Off __ _ For Philadelphia" which, as rendered t nicely and abundantly. wide here. Rivers are all shallow and making smooth the paths of those who return from I he war handicapped for life. His words were hear.ily applauded applauded and the audience rose and sang "For lie's a. jolly good fellow" followed by three cheers and a " tiger". Pte. Edgerton shyly rose and briefly acknowledged the welcome and expressed expressed his best thanks for the warm reception given him. Continued applause applause by the audience followed. Mrs. C. A. O iwker sang splendidly the solo "Good Company" and received raptui ous applause. Bandsman R J. Lowens who returned returned from England that morning, was asked to speak and received a very hearty greeting. He stated that his duties were principally band work ; because of age he was not permitted to go to France atho he offered to go. His two sons ai e at the Front. He told of the good spirits of all the boys he met over there. Bandsman H. Gilbert of the • 93rd Batt., Peterboro, who recently returned returned from England, spoke at some length of his experiences. Mr. H. J. Knight sang two rousing patriotic songs "The Hero's Returir and an encore "Jolly Jack Tar" which received well-deserved applause. Sergt. D. M. Douglass, a comrade of Pte. Edgerton's on the field of battle, referred to thè "Little Wonder" as one who was all DO and no say" --a very high compliment One instance, when the souvenirs from Germany were coming over thick and every one looked looked serious, Pte. Edgerton, who was a runner on duty, came along with a cheery message. He told of the need of more volunteers to face the conflict, and what going meant to mothers, sisters and others left behind. Still he thought these would be prouder to see them go and do their duty than to stay at home. Cdpt. W. L. MacDonald favored the audience with a good song, after which Capt. B. T. Dickson, O.C., No. 1 Co, Cobourg, 235th Hitt., gave a brief telling telling address stating that the best recruiting recruiting appeal was the sight of these two returned soldiers. He urg d every fit man to don the khaki if we are to win in this war. He thanked Heaven for the British navy and hoped that every youngjman would enlist at once. Rev. A. H.uruinm, minister~of St. Paul's, ex preyed pleasure at being able to greet the boys and recited a biblical incident of a mother in ancient history who gave her 7 sons. He spoke of ' the honor resting on the work of our fallen heroes and to those who have returned bearing marks of wounds, and to the mothers of boys who have gone to uphold the honor of Britain and the good old Flag- Misses Helen Mitchell and Carrie Roenigk performed the duties of accompanists accompanists with excellent satisfaction. The National Anthem closed the program. program. On the platform, in addition to those mentioned, were Lt.-Col. S. B. Scobell, 0.0 . of the 2 i5th, Major J. A. O. Dunlop. Dunlop. 2nd in command of the 235th, aind Councillors Rehder and Cornish. The Women's Patriotic League are appealing for knitters. Knitting is falling falling off sadly while the need for socks is very urgent. More Knitters are called for. Apply to Miss Clara Allen, Beech Ave., Convener of Wool Committee. Will the good ladies and girls please commence at once and work diligently as c the boys' are in great need of socks. Sergt. Dan Douglass says that clean, dry socks is the soldiers' greatest need. by him was a laugh provoker and delighted delighted everyone as "Tom" always does. This happy occasion was brought to a fitting close by all singing "For They are JoLy <-»ood Fellows* and "God Save the King . The banquet room was prettily decorated with flags and flowers, and lovely lilies adorned the 11hies. Special credit is due Mi>s Gertie Young who, with a staff of able young ladies, served the company so LETTER FROM FRANCE Pte Carr In a R. C. Convhkt-- French Not Like The Canadian System Somewhere in France, Dec. 17, 191$, Dear Editor:--A Presbyterian living living in a convent seems like-a queer condition and combination but that is where I. was hi 1 letted for several days in France. Instead of learning the gentle art of doing good to the poor and giving cheer to the sinners. I have been learning the gentle (?) art of teaching the highly "kultured" Germans Germans that the best place for them is on their own s.de of the fence, and that their type of kultur cannot bs forced on their neighbors. Our class room was the Chapel an* it seemed queer to be learning all about bombs, etc., in a room that not long since was u-ed for preaching "peace and good-will" to a number of women and girls. Most of the decorations, decorations, dres.-es, etc, generally seen ia a Catholic church were still in place. This building is about 230 years old. French farming is altogether different different from the Ontario system. In- ! stead of each farmer living in an isolated isolated house and having his farm all fenced in, the farmers all live in villages, villages, and there are no fences worth the name. Dotted here and there over the landscape are numerous small round stacks of grain and hay which the farmers draw into the villages at their leisure. French village- are a queer mixture of stables, houses and barn yards We stopped three days in a village which I will describe and it ia a sample of the rest: In the center of the village is a church very substantially built and over 200 years old; from the open space in front several streets or lanes wnind away in uncertain directions. The streets are narrow--about'30 ft wide-- and are lined on both sides with barns or stables. Back of the stables are the houses and the manure heaps, etc, are between the front door and stable. The buildings all look about 20) years old. The people never complain of defective defective sidewalks as they sometimes do in Ontario towns, because there are no sidewalks, the streets being gravel, or mud, right across. I was billetfcod in a stable that was a fair sample of the rest. It was very cheap'y built, the frame work h id been erected and then the spaces between the studs or scantling had been filled in with a mixture of straw and cli^--this formed formed the wall. The roof was of burnt- clay, shingles or tile. A tile roof is alright alright in France but it would be useless to keep out a sifting Ontario snow storm. The villages are in poor condition condition and a person almost thinks that instead of fighting for the villages the people ought to give them to the Germans Germans and then apoligize for the condition condition they are in. The curse of War I think is to blame. 1 saw a French threshing machine at work the otner day and I thought if I could have it a> a side show at Toronto Fair I would make a big fortune. The power to run it was furnished by a horse on a.tread-mill, the sheaves were dropped in, the grain threshed out and then the straw dropped out the back of the machine in such a way that it could be and was bound in sheaves again just like the sheaves th it had been put in only less the V; grain. An Ontario threshing outfit would thresh, as much in one day>ts this one would in a month. TheMîountry roads are good, hard, smooth roads and it is a pleasure to march on them. I received the home papers you sent and was very glad to get thorn, as I had not seen a Statesman for several weeks. It takes just about a month for mail to reach here from Bowmanville. Bowmanville. I am writing this letter in a hay mow. lying flat on the hay with a candle for a light. I have to keep wiggling ray feet to keep them warm. W e are billeted in a stable at present. We sleep rolled up in our blanket* with our clothes on except our boot*. It is quite comfortable and then we dont have the trouble of dressing in the morning. So you see it might be a whole lot worse. Wishing you and your staff and all my other friends a Happy New Year, I am, yours siucere*- ly, Pte. E. F. Carr, y* "B" Do., 75th.DanacUkn* Army P. 0„ London, (805034) England,