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March Bargains We must again thank citizens and country folk for their generous generous patronage. We hope to greet many others and show them what satisfactory service we are giving. We cordially invitoijyour patronage. Here are a tew ot our present offerings: 15 cases Canned Apples, regular 10c 3 for 25c Prunes 4 lbs for 25c New Raisins 2 lbs for 25e Fancy Imported Biscuits, reg 35c and 40c 25c Laurentia Cream, always sweet and fresh 15c A choice blend of Black and Mixed Tea, very special, 40c lb Enjoy your morning coffee. There is pleasure in every cup of our special blend Coffee. Its odor alone is an appetizer 40c lb Highest Prices paid for good Clover and Timothy Seed Cawker & Hooper Successors to F. A. Haddy & Son - - Victoria Buildings Phone 62 OBITUARY Mrs. Emily Sharpe, Toronto. The funeral of Mrs. Emily Chapin Sharpe, mother of Mr. Alan O. Sharpe formerly of Bowmanville, died at Toronto Toronto Friday, Feb. 23, aged 61 years after a long illness. Interred at East Colborne Ccnîctcry» Deceased was daughter of a A* She leaves one son, ™r. A. O. Sharpe, Dominion Express Company, London, Ont., who accompanied accompanied the remains from Toronto; also two brothers and three sisters.--Colborne Ex- press. Mrs. Chas. Hutchinson. Mrs. Susan Mahoney Hutchinson, wife of Chas. Hutchinson, passed away at her home 734 Indian road, Toronto, Feb. 27th, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Hutchinson was born in Halifax, N.S., 68 years ago. She had been married fifty-two years, her husband being a civil engineer at Halifax. Later in life they moved from Halifax to Bowmanville, and ten years ago, when Mr. Hutchinson retired they moved to Toronto. She was a member of St. Jude's Anglican Church. She is survived by her husband and ten children; Thomas H, Beaver Falls, Penn ; Charles H., Toronto; ^ a ™ es > Calgary; Allan, Winnipeg; Mrs. A. Copeland, Lansdowne, Ont; Mrs. T Percy, Bowmanville, Mrs. F. Hamilton! Bethany; Mrs. I. Brown, Toronto; Mrs. F. Leadman, Ottawa. All her children were at her bedside when she died except two, who on account of severe illness could not come. ed her that he did not receive a blessing to his own soul. The pall-bearers were her nephews; Messrs. S. R. Wickett, John Wickett, Dr. Jas. Bray, M. A. James and Frank A. Cole, interment being made beside her husband in the Necropolis. The Ancient Order of Foresters showed much kindness to the family in their hour of sorrow in letters of sympathy and in attendance at the funeral, the Executive Council of the High Court being represented represented by Mr. W. R. Woodstock, Past High Chief Ranger, and Mr. RobL Howie, Assistant Permenent Secretary, and Mr. W. H. Goddard and Mr. Chas. Cobley, Past District Chief Rangers and other members; also, Mr. R. C. Clarkson, Mr. Colhnson, Manager and Mr. Jarvis Assist- j ant Manager, Parker's Dye Works, Lira., Miss Wickett being manager of the Branch at 997 Bloor-st., W. WEDDINGS Fletcher--N e al. A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Neal, Hope, when their elder daughter 1 Maie Lavenia, was united in marriage with Mr. Keith G. Fletcher of Toronto. Rev. Dr. S. J. Shorey officiated, assisted by Rev. H. B. Neal, Bowmanville, brother j of the bnde. The bride who was given away by her father, was unattended and wore her travelling suit of navy blue taffeta. taffeta. Miss Edith Uglow of Newcastle, cousin of the bride, played the wedding march, and Miss Farrell of Port Hope, 5ang. After the wedding-breakfast Mr! and Mrs. Fletcher left for their home in Toronto. "The Call of Spring" Nearly every woman responds to the call ot Spring by first visiting the shoe merchant. She seems to realize that good footwear is the foundation for every costume. We would like you to accept our call this Spring to visit us and see what beautiful models we are showing. That they are beauties, you are bound to admit. That they fit most perfectly and hold their shape, you will surely agree. Plain pictures cannot tell the story--we shall have to ask you to step in, examine, and tryjon these beautiful shoes. Knox's Shoe Store The Store of Quality and Service. Mr. James Allin, Bowmanville. After a long illness patiently borne there passed peaceably to rest on Feb. I i t pTT i P. the P crson of James Allin, son of William Allin, who was born in Devonshire, Devonshire, England, Oct 27th, 1843. When but 2 years of age his parents came to this country taking 14 weeks crossing the Atlantic in a sailing vessel. They settled m Hampton which at that time was nothing nothing but forest. They hewed themselves a home where they lived all their lives. There were- seven sons bom to them James being the youngest. At the age of 25 he married Hannah Moon who predeceased predeceased him three years ago. He was engaged in farming for a number of years. The last few years he spent iz the gardening gardening business ill-health forced him to give up working. The funeral which was held at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr Thos. Richards was conducted by Rev. G. C. Weisman assisted by Rev. H. B. Neal was very impressive. The pall-bearers 4 Ï 0 ne P he ws, Mr. John and Frank Alim, Orono, Messrs. M. Holland and J. Tyler. He leaves to mourn his loss three daughters, Mrs. Geo. Palmer and Mrs. Fred Wilson, Toronto, Mrs. T. Richards, town, and three sons, Parmcnas Allin, Neepawa, Man., Frank and George Allin, Toronto. Those who attended from a distance were Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Geo. Allin and Mrs. F. Allin, Toronto. KNIGHTS OF HONOR Wednesday evening, Feb. 21st the hockey hockey team of Oshawa King-st Organized Boys' Class and the team from Rev. H. B. Neal's Organized Class engaged in a friendly game of Hockey at Taylor's Arena. After a very exciting and hard- fought play the local boys won by 5-4. The game was clean and fast throughout! Mr. Russell Williams acted as referee and gave entire satisfaction. After the game the boys of both teams and as many girls met at the S. S. Room of the Methodist church where a splendid repast was served and it was very much appreciated by all who participated. Around of toasts were proposed to "the King and the Empire" responded toby Everett Hardy, "Canada" by W. Claude Ives, "Visitors" by Ross Grant and "theEntertainers" by Mr. Flint- off* £ short litcrar y Program was given. Miss Reta R. Cole sang very nicely, Miss Elsie Hoar recited and Messrs. Everett Hardy and Harold Jeffrey played a piano duet. This brought the evening's doings to a close and all joined heartily in singing singing "Blest be the tie that binds". This is the second entertainment for the "Knights of Honor". Many thanks are due the young ladies who looked after the "eats" and served them so splendidly. A return match will be played soon in Oshawa. EBENEZER ■ m I If Your Eyes Bother You William A. Quibell, Toronto. On Sunday, February 25th, at his residence, residence, 59 Oakwood Ave., Toronto, William William A. Quibell, passed away, aged 60 years. Mr. Quibell was a son of the late John Quibell of Orillia and was born at Mount Albert, York county, and after some years as a merchant in Newmarket, and later in Sault Ste. Marie, he was appointed appointed Stipendiary Police Magistrate in the latter district, with headquarters at Sudbury and the Sault. He held that post for twelve years, and was subsequently appointed Dominion Commissioner of Police on the National Transcontinental Railway, with headquarters at Port Arthur, Arthur, Fort William and Winnipeg. Mr. Qui bell's work in this connection did much to maintain order and temperance in the north country during the trying construction construction period. On various occasions Mr. Quibell was a member of deputations to Toronto to present the needs of the north. Five years ago he retired, and came to live in Toronto. The late Mr. Quibell was P. D. D. G. M., of Thunder Bay District, District, No. 17 Masonic Lodge. The funeral funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from his residence to Mount Pleasant Cemetery, service being conducted by Rev. Jos. Od- ery and Rev. Mr. Applegath of the Eaton ; Memorial Church, Mr. Quibell was a member member of the board. The funeral was under : the auspices of Parkdale No. 510 Masonic i Lodge, of which Mr. Quibell was a chart- j er member, and the pall-bearers were • members of the board of Eaton Memorial j Church. Deceased was twice married 1 and besides his daughter Alice, by the first marriage, his widow, who was Miss j Bertha MacWainof Bowmanville survives. Also one brother, Charles, Orillia, and two sisters, Mrs. James E. Kelly, Fort Erie, Ont., and Mrs. W .J. Gladhill, Huntsville. Huntsville. KJ R.M.niTCHELL "The Optician Who Looks Into the Eyes." Satisfaction Guaranteed BÉÙ - R. M. MITCHELL & Co., Druggists and Opticians Our Opticians Look Into the] Eye Mrs. Joanna E. Wickett, Toronto. One of earth's truly noble women passed to her heavenly home on February 28, 1917» in the person of Joanna E. Cole, relict relict of Mr. Robert Wickett who died in Toronto just 20 years ago. Deceased was youngest daughter and last surviving member of the family of John and Grace Cole of Maple Grove, Darlington, and aunt of Mrs. M. A. James and Mrs J. Van Nest, Bowmanville, and Mrs. W. Werry, Solina; also of Mr. T. J. Cole, Maple Grove, and sisters and Mr. J. E. L. Cole Hampton. Mrs. Wickett was born on an estate known as Killockin Cornwall,England, Cornwall,England, situated near the dividing line between between Cornwall and Devonshire, on Feb. 12th 1839. She came to Canada with her parents and their other children two years later, all settling near Bowmanville at Maple Grove. In 1857 she was married to her late husband, they, residing in Darlington Darlington and Bowmanville until about 1864 when they removed to Ogle Co., Illinois, U. S. A. settling on a farm near Creston and remaining there for some ten years, when thev again returned to Canada, locating locating at Brooklin, Ontario County, where they lived until 1878, when they again went back to the States, going this time south to Kent Co., Deleware,'engaging in fruit fanning, remaining four years. They again returned to Canada in 1882, settling in Toronto where deceased has lived up to her demise. Mr. Wickett passed away in 1897--a singular coincident being that he died on March 2nd just 20 years previous previous to the day of her funeral. In religion she was a loyal and devoted Methodist and almost at once became a member of Gerrard-st, Methodist Church, continuing so until 1897 when she removed to the western part of Toronto where she became became a member of Queen-st., Methodist and was up to her death. The funeral service was conducted by pastor Rev. J. C. Cochrane who paid a very high tribute to her strong faith in Christ and devoted christum character, saying he never visit- Mrs. M. S. Soules, Oshawa, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Brooks Epworth League was well attended on Thursday evening. Topic "Timothy" was given by the pastor; piano duet, Misses Gardiner; solo, Miss Allie Oke; reading, Miss Myrtle Blair. All were enjoyed Mr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor are home, Pte. Taylor having received his discharge! They will spend the summer with Mr. A. Huggins.... Mr. F. W. Rundle, Mrs. Wm. Rundle and Mrs. R. E. Osborne attended funeral of a relative at Pinedale Mrs. L. Annis, Oshawa, is visiting her old home....Mr. R. E. Osborne is attending the Dominion Alliance convention in Toronto Toronto this week Miss Luella McCalpin, Toronto, Public School staff, spent Sunday Sunday at home Mrs. W. R. Courtice sang at Hampton patriotic gathering Friday n ight Women's Missionary Society met at church Thursday afternoon. Study book was taken by Miss H. Osborne and Mrs. H. Balson: solos, Mrs. W. R. Courtice aud Miss V. Werry; reading, Miss A. Oke, duet, Misses M. and F. Gardiner--a capital capital program Mrs. A. F. Rundle spent Monday in Toronto Serg't. Howard Courtice, Kingston, was home for Sunday ■." ".-Mr. S. C. Rundle has returned from a visit to his sister at Columbus Sunday services were largely attended. Rev. R. A. Delve gave an interesting discourse on "Melchizedek". At night he preached on "Success" to men and a fine program of music was given by a male choir Mr. Henry Parsons, Saskatchewan, paid a flying flying visit to his parents, looking as if the West agreed with him Red Cross workers are having a lecture by Corp. Alf. Kershaw. Bowmanville, on Tuesday night March 13, in the church. Subject "Twoyears in the Trenches." It is expected expected Sergt Major Dan Douglass will be present. Good program. Admission 15c and ioc Skating was enjoved by our young folk last week Mrs. C. and Miss Mary Trull are visiting Eastern Ontario relatives Pastor Delve was at Wooler officiating at a wedding recently Mr. and Mrs. I. Pickell, North West, visited friends here recently Mr. Marshall Soules, Oshawa, Sundayed at S.S. Brooks* ....Annual W. M. S. Quilting at our Church on Thursday Mr. and Mrs. John Grills, New Ontario, are visiting his brother and sister here.. ..Mr. Simon Penfound has been ill for a week with pleurisy Mrs. A.C Allin, Bowmanville, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. F. Annis Mrs. L. Brunt, Enniskillen, is visiting relatives here Miss Alma Courtice spent Monday in Toronto Mrs. W. R. Pickell spent Tuesday with her husband at the General Hospital, Toronto Mrs. W. S. Percy and daughter Ruth, Toronto, are visiting her sister Mrs. S.'S. Brooks .... The congregational meeting Monday evening was a fine success, 100 present, good program, inspiring reports, refreshments refreshments were served, and a good social time enjoyed. Mr. Walter I Osborne, Saskatchewan, spent Tuesday with his brother R. E. Osborne.... Mrs. Dean is visiting her daughter in Toronto Mrs. Crothers, Wallaceburg, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Beer Mr. A* J.'Gay spent Tuesday in Toronto. Bargains in hardware. See Mason & Dale before stock-taking. Report of S. S. 4, Darlington; names in order of merit; V--Mary Found (548), Walter Randle (432), Sr. IV--Harry Osborne, Gordon Trull, Jr. IV--Addie Nichols, Irene Welsh, Sr. Ill--Arthur-, Found, Elsie Welsh, Jr. Ill--John Oke, Allie Worden, Hazel Rundle, II--Nina Oke, Eleanor Tolly, Mary Tully, Norman Welsh, ]r.I-- Keith Worden, Cecil Welsh, Willie Wade, May Wade, Pr-- Orval Grills, Irene Grills, Fern Oke, (absent.) Present every day-- Mary Found, Arthur Found. Marion M. Van Nest, teacher. New Goods Arriving & W e are busy opening and marking off New Spring Goods in every Department. > X our windows for new display of Men's Shirts and Easter Neckwear. 60 Pairs Men's Genuine Wine Elk Boots, while they last $5.00 pair. McMurtry S: Co. Ltd. Phone 83 Thé Big Departmental Store Bowmanville stock I Honor Roll For February. Sr IV Margaret Grant, Nellie Stevens, Prower McMurtry, Helen Knight, Marjorie Marjorie Pointer), Reta Bennett, Joan Lawson, Norman Dickinson, Marion Bellman, Helen Lunney. J r fV--Ruth Grigg, Howard Joness, Dorothy Bellman, Forrest Dilling, Queen- îe Wrenn, Harold Jewell, Lawrence Mason, Mason, Melville Dale, Gertrude Morris, Glen Martyn. Sr III--Ralph Carruthers, Horace Hennings, Hennings, Wilfrid Carruthers, Helen McGregor, McGregor, Charles Pethick, Edsall Oliver, Ross Pooley, Alec McGregor, May Jackman, Walter Finlay. Jr III--Hugh Cameron, Reid Pearn, Tom Buttery, Ernest Bennett, Marion Pickard, Stuart James, Kenneth Foster, Marion Clough, Harold Gill, Muriel Dech. Sr II--Agnes Vanstone, May ' Bnlbech, Joyce Muirhead, Ellen Richards, Alma Piper, Raymond Cole, Lawrence Turner, Sydney James, Florence Hennings, Frank Shannon. J r II--Marguerite Joness,Margaret McGregor, McGregor, Leland Berry, Minnie Baker, Nina Dilling, Hilda Barrett, Ruby Lennox, Bernice Bernice Allin, Lawrence Goddard, Thomas Marsh. Sri (Central)--George Ne whouse, Mary Muirhead, Marrianne Shannon, Lillian Sutton, Frank Newhouse, Dorothy James, Harold Foster, Alex Cameron, Vernon Gmger, Harry Osborne. Sr I (South Ward)--Leo Mutton, Dick McMillan, Marguerite Harrison, Elsie Osborne, Osborne, Eugene Wood, Viola Callan, Harold Harold Rice, Ethel Cox, Lizzie Clough, Nellie Barrell. Number on Roll for February 515. Penny Bank Deposits for February $127. Savings' Bonds purchased by pupils during February, $225. R. D. Davidson," Principal. All Ladies' Coats at reduced prices at Couch, Johnston 8k Cry derm an's. Animal Regulators--Largest town at F. O. Mason's. a t ^Machines--:*5° machines for $30 at F. O. Mason s for next two weeks. Mason & Dale's hardware is the place n tr °? Razors and now 6 the time to call and see them. 1 S° uch i J°k nston & Cryderman have laid out twenty five Ladies' Coats to be sold at exactly half-price, INSURANCE ! I MRS. EDITH V. SC0BELL, assisted by Miss Nina E. Neads DOMINION OF CANADA WARLOAN The new issue of the War Loan Bonds to be ready about March 1st, will yield, approximately, 1°/ We will be pleased to give fullest information as to these bonds, and 'accept applications for same, without any charge to applicant! Mrs. EDITH V. SC0BELL, BowmanviUë Box 308 Phone 189 &-3w DR. J. C. DEVITT, DENTIST, G radnate of Boyal Dental College, Toronto, OFFICE : King St. East, Bowanarüle, OFFICE HOUBS: 9 a. m. to 6 except Sunday. PHOXK90a p. m. daily Hoot* Phone 90b We Guarantee Meat of Quality. When purchasing meat from us yon are always sure of r the best quality and full weight. This is the secret of our success. If vou are not a regular customer of become one today and send in a trial order. C. M. CAWKER &Son Phone 64. Bowmanville