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MITCHELL & Co., Druggists and Optometrists Bowmanville, Ontario. Phone 92 Nights and Sundays Phone 280 bowmanville. Men's and Boys' Ready-to-Wear Suits and Rain Coats in all sizes and qualities at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman's Limited. Limited. No better value anywhere. ECONOMICAL TRAVEL Whether you are going west to homestead homestead or only for a trip the most economical economical method of travel is to take advantage of our low Homeseekers fares good going on special excursions every Monday. For hckets and full particulars apply to W. G. GiFFLER, Station Agent, or R. M. Mitchell, Town Agent, Canadian Northern Northern Railway. 28-3W NEW IMPLEMENT AGENT Fall Term from August 27th ILjLIOTT, * Yonge and Charles Streets, Toronto Is unquestionably one of Canada's best commercial schools. The demand | for our graduates is far beyond our supply. Prompt assistance to get positions positions is assured all of our students who become competent. Write today for our handsome catalogue. It contains full information. W. J. Elliott, Principal. Solly Solowitch 10 Brown St. Phone 285. Bowmanville Is opening a market in Bowmanville Bowmanville on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week when he will buy all kinds of Poultry. Eggs and Sweet Butter paying lc per dozen more on eggs and zc per lb more on poultry fh*n on other days. Market days he will pay 26c per lb for Poultry. He will pay the following prices for junk:-- Wrought Iron and Stove Plate per 100 lbs 60c Oast Iron 75c Bags *«•••••••*•••••••••••• per lb 2c Rubbers .................. 6c Copper, Brass and Lead, highest prices. Leader Quiet, genteel, slender-- this new model is fashioned to fit the foot with snug comfort. It will stand up under hard wear without losing its aristocratic and good-looking lines. Fred Phone 120 King-st m-. A. W. Pickard has been appointed agent for this district for the International Harvester Co., and will keep a full line of repairs on hand. Don't fail to see him before purchasing new farm machinery or implements of any kind if you desire the best. The Churches - - . Bowmanyille Epyorth League wHl_ close during July and August and will reopen reopen in September. Rev. J. F. Clugston, M. A., Blenheim, has been invited to the Presbyterian Church, Dunbarton, stipend $1000. Rev. fl. T. Lewis, B. A., Moose Jaw, Sask., is with Bis former parishioners of the Simcoe-st. Methodist Church, Oshawa, Oshawa Orange Lodges attended service service in King-st., -Methodist Church, Oshawa, Sunday when Rev. J.a. L Wilson, Wilson, pastor, preached. Reserve Monday July 30th for Garden Musicale on Mr. F. C. Vanstone s lawn under auspices of Epworth League. Watch for further notice. Beginning with last Sunday King-st., Methodist Church, Oshawa, will hold their Sunday School in the morning at 10 o'clock during the summer months. Rev. V;H. Emory has completed his work at Dunn Ave Church, Toronto. He has been appointed to take charge of the late Rev. A. K. Birks' work at Morrison-st., Methodist Church,* Niagara Falls, Ont. Rev. H, G. Kingstone, B. D., LL. D. f Fenelon Falls was in Cartwright, Sunday week, conducting services in the Anglican Church. Rev. Rural Dean Kidd of that place officiated in St. James Church, Fenelon Falls. Rev. Dr. Crews' subjects in the Methodist Methodist church next Sunday, July 15th will be: 11 a. m.--"Lessons from the Eagle ; 7 p.m.--"Hand Shaking". Good music. Everybody welcome. Col. Rev. Wm, Beattie, D. D., C. M. G . formerly senior Chaplain of 2nd Canadian ^Division in France, and now on Military duty in England, has resigned as pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Co- bourg. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Manly Benson celebrated celebrated their Golden Wedding, July 9th, 1917, at Grimsby Beach, where for forty years they have made their summer home. Dr. Benson is now pastor of St. Paul's Methodist church, Tillsonburg. The Sunday School of St.John's church, Bowmanville, will hold its annual picnic at Port Bowmanville (east side) on Wed nesday, 18th inst. A limited number of visitors will be carried for the return fare of 25 cents. Waggons leave the Parish Hall at 1.30 and 2.30 p.m. Simcoe St. Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, Oshawa, will hold union services for the next six weeks, beginning July IÇ Methodist pastors and choir will be in charge first three and Presbyserian last three Sundays. Congregations will meet in churches interested alternate Sundays. Upon the eve of the departure of Revs, and Mrs. W. Wk Jones from the Foxboro Circuit for Shannonville they were both made the recipients of very appreciative addresses, and Mrs. Jones as teacher of the senior Men's Sociâl Bible Class, received received a beautiful coffee percolator and a choice set of cut gktss. Rev. and Mrs. Cj W. Watch were given a public reception Iby Carman Methodist church, Pauline anoXBloor sts, Toronto. Dr. McBroom spoke\on behalf of the church, Mr. R. G. KirbyN^n behalf of the Methodist Union, and other addresses from different departments. Mrs. Watch was presented with a bouquet of roses. He was former pastor of Metcalf-st church of Oshawa. Church of Christ--Rev. W. D. Cunningham Cunningham who has spent sixteen years m missionary work in Tokyo, Japan, and now with his family is resting in Canada gave a very interesting address on missionary missionary work in that country Monday evening. evening. The Bible School meets at 10 a.m. during the hot weather. Pastor preaches on Sunday at II a.m. and 7 p.m. Visitors welcome. New pastors, Prof. Greaves, Toronto, and acting pastor, Rev. H. B. Neal, assistant, assistant, were inaugurated x at Simcoe St. Methodist Church, Oshawa, Sunday, and made an excellent impression. Prof. Greaves preached and Mr. Neal assisted in the service. Prof. Greaves is one of the strongest preachers in Toronto. .Rev. Mr. Neal is a young man who will give a good account of himself as he was very faithful to his duties in Bowmanville. Rev. Dr. Crews presented some new thoughts in his sermon Sunday morning when he took for his subject Jacob and Job as two representative types of modern day men. In the evening he spoke on "Liars" showing many forms of lying that were not of the lips. His recital of how nine business men resolved to tell the truth in their several callings for one day and the results, was very amusing and suggestive. The speaker advised sticking to the truth as the best policy and one which will stand the test of time. The musical service under direction of Prof. C. C. Laugher was in keeping with the excellent excellent sermons. Two new soloists made their debut in the anthems, Mr. W . B. Tapson and Miss Lena Hamley, both doing doing remarkably well, Miss Reta R. Cole and Mr. T. S. Holgate taking the other solos of the anthems. Mr. Wm. Adams sang sweetly "Eyes that are weary and hearts that are sad". Miss Reta Cole iSng "The Voice of the Father" so well at the evening service that Rev. Dr. Crews told the congregation to say that her solo "was worth three times as much as they put on the collection plate"--individually, of course. The congregation was large and very attentive. METHODIST TENT MEETING Great Tent Meeting'at Oak Lake, four miles south of Stirling (follow fingerposts on all roads.) Held under auspices of Bay of Quinte Conference July 15th to August 5th. The Evangelistic note is to be struck at every service. Three services services will be held on . July T5--opening day; 16th--Ministers' day; 18--Laymen's Association day; Aug 3 r d-- Y. M. Ç. A. day. . Afternoon and evening services July 22, 25, Aug I, and 5. Services nightly except Saturday. Evangelistic and musical musical Conductor-- G. M. Sharpe. Cornetist and violinist will assist. Many of «.out ablest men will be present and assist. For reservation apply R. N. Bird, Stirling, R. M. D. The co-operation of all the Methodists is earnestly desired. H. A. Yeomans, M D Belleville, Chairman of Committee. Rev. A. T. TERRILL, Stirling, Business Manager,_ 28--3w Farmers if you require new sections or guards for your reapers and mowers, phone 145 and Mason & Dale Hardware will supply you. ; v Rickard--Fisher A very attractive wedding, took place at the home ■ of Mr, and Mrs. Samuel Rickard, Maplehurst, Newcastle, June 27th, when their second daughter, Laura, was united in marriage with Chester Earl Fisher. Seventy-five guests were present. The bride was given away by her father. The ceremony was performed under an arch of evergreens and Japanese roses of mauve and cream. The bride was gowned gowned in cream georgette^ crepe over silk wearing a hat ofcfëam" milan with ospreys. A dainty buffet luncheon of seven courses was served, after which the happy. couple left, amid showers of confetti, for various points in Western Ontario. The bride's going away dress being a silk suit of navy blue, and hat with gold marguerite trimmings to match. Rev. J. A. Connell performed the ceremony. ceremony. The presents were numerous and beautiful, testifying to the popularity of the bride. . Glad well--Trull. Amid lovely white flowers and ferns the wedding took place Saturday June 30, at Zion Methodist Church, Darlington township, of Nora Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Trull, Solina, and Mr. William Willis Gladwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gladwell, Toronto. Rev. Geo: Brown officiated, and Miss Lottie Dunn, Toronto, played the wedding march. The bride wo're ivory silk crepe de chene with satin streamers and tulle veil edged with Valenciennes lace. Her bouquet was of white roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Viola Trull, who wore a dress of peach silk voile with black picture hat and carried pink roses. Miss Violet Gladwell, who was maid of honor, wore white silk with' touches of pink and hat to match. Little Misses Doris and Bernice Stainton acted as flower girl and ring-bearer, and wère dressed in white batiste trimmed with .blue. The groom's favors were, to the bridesmaid, a gold and pearl brooch; the groomsman, a gold tie pin, and to the maid of honor,flower girl and ring-bearer, little gold rings. After the ceremony a reception was held at Orchard • Grove Farm, the home of the bride's parents. The happy couple left later for Muskoka the bride's travelling dress being of blue silk taffeta with white Leghorn hat. On their return they will reside in Toronto. The many West Durham friends of the bride wish the happy couple very much joy. CELEBRATE 80th BIRTHDAY Lake View Farm, Lot 25, Con. 4, Fenelon Fenelon Township, Dominion Day, July 2, 1917. About sixty-five relatives and a few intimate neighbors gathered at the home of Mrs. Isaac Knight just before noon, July 2nd, taking her by surprise. After a general hand-shaking all sat down and did justice to the dinner, several having come from a considerable distance. About 2.30 Mr. A. M. Hardy, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, called x the gathering to order and in a few suitable words stated the object of this gathering, congratulating Mrs. Knight on reaching the four score years. Mr. Harry Boyd then read this address, Mr. Fred Blackbutn making the presentation:-- Dear Aunt Rachel: We know you will pardon us for entering into your home today without a formal invitation. Most of us have met you and your family here on previous occasions and have èn- joyed the hospitality of this home. Today, Today, we meet for a little different purpose. Some months a^hwe discovered that in July, 1917, you woBld be passing into your eightieth birthday and we felt as though we would like to share in helping to make this birthday a most enjoyable and memorable one for you. A number of your relatives living at a distance, have written us letters regretting that they were unable to be with you, but as you look around you will notice a number are here from a considerable distance, very glad of the opportunity of participating in this pleasant event. We would ask you to accept this set of dishes as a slight token of esteem in which you are held by us, and not for any intrinsic value it may possess something to remind you of this interesting event. We all trust that you may be spared to enjoy many more birthdays with us. We are going to ask you not to put these dishes away just to be looked at but to use them often, and as you do this we hope you will have pleasant remembrances remembrances of this social gathering on your ïightieth birthday. Signed on behalf off the Committee, Harry Boyd, Frederick Blackburn, Blackburn, A. M. Hardy. Mrs. Knight responded, thanking her many friends for their kind remembrance, saying that her greatest delight was to meet and talk with those about her, some of whom she had not seen for many years. Her son at home, Mr. Isaac Knight, and her daughter, Miss Lizzie Knight, also respondedfsuitably, thanking all who had in any way helped to show such respect to their mother on her 80th birthday. Speeches followed by her brother Mr. W. C. Blackburn, Newcastle, Mr. Webester, Fenelon, Mr. Frank Allin, Newcastle, Mr. Chas. Knight, Wick. Mr. Mark Blackburn, Darlington, Mr. James Hardy, Lindsay, Mr. John Earl, Ida, Mr. Thomas E. Hardy, Whitby, Mr. Harry Boyd, Cameron, and many others, including including some most excellent remarks from the ladies, after which all sat down to a sumptuous meal served in the diningroom. diningroom. At six p.m. promptly, autos from Port Hope, Newcastle, Orono, Bowmanville, Whitby, Port Perry, Wick, Omemee, and Fenelon left. for home, carrying a good representation of Blackburns, Allins, Hardys, Dowsons and Knights, all feeling that they had spent one of the most enjoyable enjoyable days in maiiy years. While travelling through Mariposa, we saw some beautiful crops of alsike clover and: fall wheat. Coming into Oak- wood we stopped for a few minutes add Rev. J. Ü. Robins kindly escorted the party through theoew Oak wood Methodist Methodist Church which; lias greatly admired by all. The party reachéd Bowmanville at 12 o'clock midnight somewhat tired" after their auto trip of 130 miles in one day, but all much delighted with the pleasure of the outing and the happy reunion of the relatives of the aged lady in whose honor it was held. Buy the best when you are buying and get International Harvester Co's Farm Machines and Implements. Sold by A. W. Pickard, Bowmanville,. We are,now showing a very complète stock of New Summer Goods for Ladies, Men and Children- Blouses In White and Colored Violes, Crepes and Muslins, $1.00, 1,25, 1.50, 1.75 2.00, to 4,50 each Middys A very complete range of middys in plain white and fancy stripes, 75c, SI .00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75 to 2.50 each : / Skirts Wash skirts in drills, ducks, piques, and fancy stripes, $1.00 to $3-00 each. Underskirts and Underwaists A splendid selection at very reasonable prices. 30 dozen ladies fine black cotton stockings, special, 19c pair 20 dozen ladies fine undervests, special 15c and 19c each I5 dozen ladies fine white silk hose, special 49c pair Mên's Shirts We have the best range of men's shirts in all styles that we have ever shown Shirts with soft cuffs (some with collars to match) 75c to $2.00 Silk shirts in white and fancy patterns, $5.00 to $6.00 each Sport shirts in white and fancy, $1.00, $1.25, and $1.75 each Straw Hats Now is the season for straws, we have a good choice, 5OC $5.00, each f .4^ Palm Beach Suits Twentieth Century make in the new Palm Beach shades, pinch back, two piece suits, $15.00 each McMurtry St Co. Ltd. Thé Big Departmental Store Phone 83 Bowmanville DR. J. C. DEVITT, DENTIST. -- Graduate of BoyalDental College, Toronto. OFFICE : King St. East, Bowmanville, OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. daily except Sunday. Phone 90a House phone oob If We Prepare the Roast ready to put in the oven you may be sure you are in for the finest meat treat you ever 'had. The meat will be tender, juicy and so finely flavored that you will be sorry you didn't buy a larger piece. And the fact that it cost you no more than you have been paying i for ordinary meat will add to your enjoyment. C. M. CAWKER Phone~64 FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son Most Complete Equipment Sunday and night calls promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches : . OBONO HAMPTON Bowmanville Stationery "Grecian", a newly boxed Stationery, Stationery, light weight paper and., envelopes. envelopes. Grecian is a writing paper of superior quality, 24 sheets and 24r^mvelopes boxed complete, 35c. WE SELL FARM IMPLEMENTS F. O. Mason Bowmanville, Ont. Light, breezy stories for men and women 35c by the following well-known authors--Rex authors--Rex Beach, Edward Stuart White, Gene Stratton Porter, Kate Douglas Wiggin. W. T. 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