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Works Like Gas Detroit Vapor Stoves have no wicks, no perforated metal rings or anything that looks like wick. Easy to use and easy to keep, clean--burns less ' Oil We invite you to call on us and we will be pleased to show you this stove. Sold only by RICE & CO., Opp. Post Office Phone 66 BOYS FROM 14 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE WITH HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGIATE EDUCATION Excellent business opportunity for bright boys in office of large Toronto Toronto Packing House engaged in producing food for Canadians at home and overseas. GOOD WAGES AND PERMANENT POSITION Fare paid to Toronto and comfort-able comfort-able lodgings secured if engaged. When applying state age, school training and name of school principal. Apply H. A. C. Drawer B, Bowmanville. Beauty » Glasses Ladies strain their eyes, waste nerve energy and produce premature premature wrinkles because they think glasses detract from"'their personal charms. " This idea is wrong. Properly fitted glasses positively improve the looks of those with defective eyes. We make a specialty of correct fitting and put beauty in the glasses to conform |with the beauty behind. "Our Optician Looks Into the Eyes." With the Electric Retinôscope Sole Agents for Neilson's Chocolates. Agents for Nyal Goods. Agents for Victrola and Victor Records. Cigars. Rubber Goods. Stationery. R- M. MITCHELL & Co., Druggists and Opticians Phone 92 Nights and Sundays I Phone 280 m as MEMORIAL SERVICE. . The Staffa correspondence in the Mitchell Mitchell Advocate gives an account of the memorial service held for the late Mathematical Master of Bowmanville High School: A very impressive memor lal service was held in the Methodist Church here on Sunday, May 6th, for the late Capt. William G. Butson, who fell at Vimy Ridge, France, on April 9th. The church was filled to its utmost capacity, large numbers having to be turned away. An exceptional able sermon was preached preached by the pastor, Rev. W. E. Darling, B. A., from the text, "Our bpnes are scattered scattered at the grave's mouth." Psalm 147-7. The choir furnished special music, ably rendered, and Lieut. C. E. Chamberlain sang "The brave that are no, more," in very acceptable manner. About forty members of the Masonic Lodge, of Mitchell, Mitchell, attended the service. An Honor Roll with a list of twenty-four , names of former members of our Sunday School and congregation, who have joined the overseas forces, was unveiled. Three of these members have paid the supreme sacrifice. Letters of tributè to the sterling character and activities of the late Capt. Butson, as well as sympathy with the parents and friends, were read from the Prayer meeting in Methodist church is .withdrawn this week. Rev. Dr. Chown, General Superintendent Superintendent of the Methodist Church, has gone to England to visit the Methodist Conferences. Conferences. -y" 7 Sunday. lasF St. Paul's congregations were delighted with the discourses of Capt. F. C. Harper, Chaplain of the 170th Batt., Barrie. . Rev. Dr. G. H. Williams, -Lieut-Col, and principal chaplain of Military District No 2, preached in Port Hope Methodist church Sunday, conducting anniversary services. Rev. H. R. Horne has returned from Clifton Springs and resumed his work as pastor in St. Andrew's church. Cobourg citizens are pleased to see~him back and looking-much improved. Sunday next Rev. Hugh Mmiro, B. A., Cornwall, former pastor of St. Paul's, will- preach at both services. In the morning the memorial tablet to the memory of the late Major Arthur E. McLaughlin who died in France last September, will be unveiled. unveiled. Church or Christ--The Evangelistic services being held will continue over Sunday. Interest is good with people responding to the gospel invitation. Rev. W. J. Hastie is a good preacher of the word, and his messages are an inspiration. Service next Sunday at II a.m. Mr. R. M. Mitchell will sing and Mr. Hastie will present the message. Visitors are most cordially invited to the Bible School in the afternoon or to the evening service. The Epworth League service held in the Methodist Church Mondav evening was well attended and the topics "Florence Nightingale" and "Edith Cavell" were well taken by Miss E. E. Haycraft and Miss Hilda M. Tabb. Scripture Lessons were read by Miss Agnes Haddy and Mr. Foster Snowden. Miss Kathleen Knight played a very pretty piano solo and Miss Reta R. Cole sang "Remember Nurse Cavell," to the delight of all. The meeting meeting closed with prayer by Rev. H. B. Neal and the singing of the National Anthem. Next Monday evening the citizens of Bowmanville are invited to attend the presentation of "Service Pins" to B. H. S. boys of this District who are aiding in Production. Mr. Poole, Y. M. C, A., Toronto, will be present and give an address. Other good speakers will be present. Do not miss this treat. m CAPT. W. G. BUTSON staff and pupils of Mitchell High School; the Board of Education and staff of Bowmanville High School; the Young Men's Class, of which he was teacher; the Epworth League of which he was president; president; the Young Ladies' organized class, the Sunday School,, and the Quarterly Official Board, all of Bowmanville Methodist Methodist Church. The late Captain Butson was born in Staffa on July 24th, 1892, and received received his early education in the school here. He attended the Seaforth Collegiate Institute, and the Faculty of Education in Toronto. He taught one year in Mitchell High School, and two years in Bowmanville Bowmanville High School when he enlisted in the overseas forces. He took an officers' course of special instruction in Kingston, graduating with a Captain's certificate. He was attached to the 136 Battalion, C. E. F., with whom he went overseas. He was only a few months in France when he met a hero's death leading his men to glory and victory, -Mr. Butson joined the Masonic order in Bowmanville, just previous to enlistment. He leaves to mourn--his father, mother, sister, three brothers, and a host of sympathizing friends. At the close of the service the congregation stood with bowed heads while the organist played the Dead March in Saul. CARD OF THANKS. RECEPTION TO MEMBERS. Thirty Persons Received As Members Members of thf Methodist Church. A most _ impressive and interesting ceremony in the Methodist Church on Sunday morning when some thirty child- j ren, young people and adults were received received into membership by Rev. H. B. Neal who has had the responsibility of preparing preparing the children and others, ably assisted by the superintendent and teachers of the Sunday School. Before the reception services the audience listened to a very thoughtful and convincing sermon on : "Reasons for Joining the Church." clearly j explained by Rev. Dr. Crews particularly address to the young people and others who presented themselves for member- i ship but which was also very convincing and instructive to all who heard it. A number of objections that are sometimes raised were fully met. His address was ! based on the words "Come thou with us and we will do thee good."--Num. 10. 29. At the close of the sermon Rev. H. B* Neal read the names of those who were coming from the Sunday School as a result result of Decision Day, others on profession of faith and others transferred from other congregations. Those uniting were cordially cordially welcomed by Rev. Dr. Crews, Rev. Mr. Neal, Mr. H. L. Quinn, Superintendent, Superintendent, Mr. Wm. Trewin, Ex-Superintendent, Ex-Superintendent, Dr. W. E. Tilley, Recording Steward Steward and Mr. C. 1 M. Cawker, representing the Official Board. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Butson and family, Staffa, Ont., desire to express, their sincere sincere appreciation of the many. kindnesses shown them during their lonely and ! saddened hours, caused by the loss of their son and brother Capt. W. G. Butson, who fell in the battle at Vimy Ridge, April 10, 1917. The many kind letters of sympathy will never be forgotten. MAN IN THE HOME." Rev. Woman's Patriotic League A special meeting of the League will be held in the Council Room on Monday May 28 at 8 p.m. Full meeting of the members is requested. Citizens are specially invited to attend. ZION Zion Sunday School anniversary will be held Sunday June 3rd., at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. m. conducted by Rev. J. S. I. Wilson Oshawa, pastor of King-St. church. Special singing by the school. Wednesday Wednesday afternoon June 6, a picnic will be held in Hardy's Grove, adjoining Osborne's Woods. Sports and races, League football football game, Maple Grove vs. Zion. Come and enjoy the afternoon. Bring your basket. Rev. Geo. Brown, J. G. Langmaid, Pastor. Superintendent. Roofing at the old prices at F. O. Mason's. GRANDTRUNK RAILWAY SYSTEM Homeseekers' Excursions. HHBH BE : SEED CORN. Our stock of Seed Corn is now complete and of excellent quality. Farmers will do well to get their supply early as good seed is very scarce. Also feed Corn. Best grades of Bread and Pastry Flour, Cereals and Mill Feed. Chas. Horn, Hampton Phone 129 r 6 188 Round trip tickets to points in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta via North Bay, Cochrane and Transcontinental Transcontinental Route, or via Chicago, St. Pauls' or Duluth, on sale each Tuesday until Oct. 30, inclusive, at low fares. Through Tourist Sleeping Cars to WINNIPEG on above dates, leaving Toronto 10.45 p. m. no change of cars, via Transcontinental Route. Return Limit, Two Months. Exclusive Exclusive of date of sale. Berth reservations and full particulars at all Grand Trunk ticket offices or write C. E. HORNING, District Passenger Agent, Toronto, Ont. J. H. H. Jury, Local Agent . X / Dr. Crews Describes A Model Man. The Methodist Church was again well filled Sunday evening to hear Rev. A. C. Crews, D. D , describe 'Man in the Home."' Added interest and curiosity were aroused by his clean--cut discourse the previous Sun day evening on "Woman in the Home.' People from the country drove in to the service and were well rewarded as the speaker held the closest attention of the vast audience for 62j minutes during which he drove home to the men present several wholesome lessons on marital, paternal and brotherly relations. relations. He pleaded hard for closer fellowship and greater confidence between between fathers and their sons. At the close Dr. Crews paid the large choir the compliment of saying that he knew of no better choir anywhere in a church of this size. The anthem "Come unto Me" was capitally rendered rendered and Mr. R. M. Mitchell later sang in his best voice the Pilot Song the choir joining in the chorus. Pleasing feature feature introduced by Rev. Dr. Crews in the singing of Hymn 213: "Art thou weary, heavy laden?", was for the choir to sing the first two lines of each verse and the audience to sing the remaining remaining two lines. The effect was splendid and served to show that the ^audience contained many good voices. Miss Reta R. Cole was organist and received high praise for the way site handled the instrument. Members-of Lodge Wellington No. 19, Sons of England Benevolent Society, Society, will parade to the Methodist Church next Sunday evening when Rev. Dr. Crews is to _ preach a special sermon to Englishmen. Mr. Robert Holmes is Worthy President and Mr. W. W. Bod dam is the Secretary. 'Brethren are called to assemble at their Hall at 6.80 p.m. PROVIDENCE Anniversary services of Providence Methodist Sunday School will be hdld on Sunday June 3 when Rev. J. W. Rae, Newcastle, will preach at 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. Special music. Collections in aid of School funds. " * 20-3W. PAY UP OR PAY INTEREST All persons having accounts with me unpaid by June 1, 1917, will be charged interest. Quantity of good hard coal for sale at my coal sheds, C. N. R. Station, Bowmanville. Terms--strictly cash. R. H. Collacott, Phone l46-r3. X Corn ! Corn I < ! We have the best varieties of Seed Corn on hand to day that we have " r had. We would advise early buying as it is O oing to be hard to get repeat orders. Field Corn: Silo King Longfellow North Dakota Imp. Learning Pride of Nishna White Cap Dent Wisconsin No. 7 Comptons Early Giant White Ensilage White Cap Yellow Dent Mammoth Southern Sweet Table Corn: Golden Bantam Early Minnesota Stôwells Evergreen Early Sweet or Sugar McMurtry St Co. Ltd. Phone 83 The Big Departmental Store Bowmanville Last Season's Shoes For Last Season's Feet At Last Season's Prices The papers and show windows are all displaying shoes with high tops, high heels and high prices, but we have a splendid variety to select from at the following prices: Patents, lace or button, $4.00, $4.50, $5.00. Kid with patent tip, $2.75, $3.00, $3.50. We have a number of good lines at the old prices. We also have the $ latest fads, colors, and combinations $6to $12. Step in and look them over. Fred R. Fdley On thé Snnnysidè Phone 12 Bowmanville INSURANCE ! ! MRS. EDITH V. SC0BELL, assisted by Miss Nina E. Neads Agency for very best lines in British and Canadian Insurance Companies FIRE . AUTOMOBILE CASUALTY SICK BENEFIT Also.ror tne old and reliable Sun Life Ass. Co. of Canada, the strongest and best Canadian Life Insurance Company. Mrs, EDITH V. SCOBELL, Bowmanville Box 308 Phone 189. 9-Sw FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son Moat Complete Equipment Sunday and night calls promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches : OBONO HAMPTON DR. J. C. DEVITT, DENTIST, Grad nate of Royal Dental College, Toronto. OFFICE : King St. East, Bowmanville, OFFICE HOURS: 8 a.m. to O p. m, daily except Sunday. Phone 90a House phone 90b We Guarantee Meat of Quality. When purchasing méat from us you are always sure of the best quality and full weight. This is the secret of our success. Tf you are not a regular customer of ours become one today and send in a trial order. C. M. CAWKER &Son Phone 64 Bowmanville