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A Stain and Varnish Combined -- for Woodwork, Floors and Furniture. The housewife many times would like to finish cupboards, shelves, baseboards--woodwork of all kinds --furniture and floors to imitate natural woods. Sherwin-Williams Floorlac is an ideal product for this purpose. It is a stain and varnish combined that correctly imitates the natural woods and gives a rich finish that is very durable and lasting. It can be readily .applied by anyone and will give the most satisfactory results. We carry a good line of colors. RICE Opposite Post Office & CO., Phone 66 Our New Sanitary Optical Room We have just completed the decoration in white of o.ur Optical Room, which has been enlarged to enable us to more accurately accurately and scientifically examine the eye. We are installing the most up-to-date and Sanitary Optical Chair and also "the latest and most improved optical instruments to assist in measuring the visual defects in the eye 'including muscular muscular Imbalance. We guarantee absolute satisfaction. Relieve that Eyestrain Today. See our Optometrist. FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. Canadian Bankers' Competition Through the action of the Minister of Agriculture, The Honourable Martin Burrell, arrangements have been made to have the Canadian Bankers' Association co-operate with the Department of Agriculture Agriculture in providing a liberal sum of money to be offered in prizes for calves and pigs exhibited by boys or girls under 17 years at any county or township fairs. These competitions are known as the "Canadian Bankers' Competitions", and are linked up with the activitlSffdf the Live Stock Branch Of the Dominion Department Department of Agriculture. They represent represent an effort to^increase interest in live stock, and constitute a part of the active campaign for more and better stock inaugurated inaugurated and carried on by The Honourable Honourable Mr. Burrell through his Department; Department; The generous support accorded to the movement, by the Canadian Bankers' Association, affords a practical demonstration demonstration of the attitude of the banks toward the live stock industry, and the active participation of the Association in this campaign is bound to strengthen and create general interest in farm live stock. Canadian Bankers' .Competitions will be held at a large number of shows this year, and boys and girls should lose no time in finding out all about them. The calves and-pigs must be fed at least six weeks by the girls and boys who exhibit them, so that it is very important to act promptly in securing a copy of the rules and other information. Full information regarding the competitions competitions can be obtained from the manager manager of any branch bank in Bowmanvllle or else where a fall fair is held. THE EDITOR TALKS The mild nature and sweet disposition disposition of our worthy journalistic brother Editor J. O. Herity of The Daily Ontario, Ontario, Belleville, must have been tep- ' ribly disturbed when he wrote this strong censure to The Orange Sentinr el's attack on an article he had published: published: "Cleverness, as far as this province province is concerned, has been monopolised by Toronto, or, as The Hamilton Spectator Spectator would remark, "hogged by Hog- town". In rural communities like Belleville our best efforts in the direction direction of cleverness get little beyond "clumsy" conceit and bucolic bumptiousness. bumptiousness. But Toronto---whew-- ljust as the philosophy of Nietzchsche has produced in Germany a race of supermen supermen that have become the marvel of the universe^ even so of "The Sentinel" and has produced in Toronto a race of supernuts that have become the marvel marvel of all Canada. They naively admit admit their own superiority and v from their lofty branch of nutty perfection they look out with pitying complacence complacence upon all other poor humanity that is so misfortuned as to find its domicile outside the main nut-forest. Unfortuuately the towering genius of these Toronto prodigies is often associated associated with chronic hysteria, egomania, egomania, neurosis, myopia and weârthe- huljshowism. 3 UUC Uitti'VBI UJL the philosophy "Jack Canuck" R. M. MITCHELL & Co., Druggists and Optometrists Bowmanville, Ontario. Nights and Sundays Phone 280 Phone 92 NEW CANADIAN NORTHERN ROCKIES. If you do not know about the wonderful Mountain scenery including Jasper and Mount Robson Parks, traversed by the .transcontinental line of the Canadian Northern Railway between Edmonton and Vancouver get a copy of our handsome descriptive booklet, to be had for the asking asking from W. G. GlFFLER, Station Agent, or R. M. Mitchell, Town Agent. 28-3W New and elegant voile, crepe de chene, and Georgette Crepe Blouses just opened out at Couch, Johnston &Cryderman,Ltd. BOWMANVILLE, JULY 2 6. 1917 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 2c per lb more on poultry than on other days. Market days he will pay 25c per lb for Poultry. He will pay the following prices for junk:-- Wrought Iron and Stove Plate per 100 lbs 60c Cast Iron " " 75c ■ags per lb 2c Rubbers " "6c Copper, Brass and Lead, highest prices. QUALITY is never questioned \ This will appeal to all exacting customers, those who demand the best, for it embodies every quality of fine shoe-making. Fred Knox, Phone 120 - King-st LYTLE FAMILY PICNIC. A pleasant little family re-union in the form of a picnic was held at Balsam Lake on July 16th when members of the Lytle family gathered to spend an afternoon together. Present were: Mrs. Stinson, Janetville, Mrs. J. S. Black, Peterboro, Mrs. O. B. Ryckman and son Garnet, Coboconk, Mr. and Mrs.S. T. Dowson, Alvin Alvin and Mabel, Bowmanville, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lytle, Charlie, Percy, Walter, and Vina, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Fry, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Lytle, Miss Lytle and Mr. Fred Lytle all of Victoria Road, and Mrs. E. W, Lytle's mother, Mrs. McCordic, Mount Albert and Mrs. Sproule and son Wilbur, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Lowes and son Omemee, and Mr. A. H. Lytle, Toronto, were unable to be present. Thé other members met by chance for the first time in five years. Mr. and Mrs. Dowson and family motored home next day. Mrs. Stinson accompanied them as far as her home. MR. JAMES DEYMAN President Public Library Board LAWN BOWLING. Mesdames (Dr.) A. S. Tilley and James Deyman of the Ladies' Lawn Bowling Club, Bowmanville, are winning enviable fame on the green as expert bowlers. The other afternoon they challenged two men of the good players and vanquished them. Two other skilled players thinking thinking to uphold the honor of the male gender on the green at this gentlemen's gentlemen's game challenged these lady champions champions and suffered an ignominious defeat at the hands of the ladies. The editor is not known as a sporting man but he will support these two ladies against all comers comers on the lawn bowling green in a game of "doubles." We have often wondered why so few people patronize the Public Library Library and Free Reading Room in this town. It is a lovely cool place of a summer evening and in winter is cosy and warm as one could desire, We wonder, too, how many Bowmanville citizens have visited the Public Library since it was remodelled ? Those of you who have not cannot realize how attractive it has been made. The Reading and Book Rooms have, practically, been thrown together, together, and the open shelf system established, established, so that the Library patron may i select his or her own book. The rooms have been tastefully decorated and present a most pleasing appearance and afford a quiet spot in which to spend a restful hour with a favorite book. Sixty-five new books have been placed on the shelves since the baginning of the year, which is a splendid addition for a half year's time. These books comprise the late popular fiction, war books, poems and non-fiction, which have frequently been requested by the library, patrons. Citizens of Bowmanville should acquaint acquaint themselves with 1 ' the progress of the Library, and should avail themselves themselves of its splendid privileges. For the balance of the year, tickets may be secured for fifty cents. We give space in this issue, too, to the very excellent report of the annual Library- Institute at Lindsay given by Mrs. F. R. Foley to the Bowmanville Board on her return. It is well worth reading reading by all interested in books and the Library in particular. Other Editor Talks on page 2. A SON OF THE PARSONAGE Has Won Great Honors For His Bravery. PUBLIC LIBRARY Citizens are asked to come to see the splendid improvements which have seen made recently in the appearance and facility of the Public Library. 5 new books, composed of the latest : ction, war hooks, poems and nonfiction nonfiction have been placed on the shelves since the first of the year. Citizen, avail yourself of your library privileges privileges Tickets to end of the year are only fifty cents. Library Board. JULY WEDDINGS H EARD-- W ILKIN8 The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Wilkins, 17 Royal-st., Oshawa, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday evening, July 14, when Elva Margaret j Grace James, only daughter of the late Thomas F. James of Bowmanville and Mrs. Wilkinte, was united in marriage with Mr. Orville Milton Stanley Heard, son of j Mr. and Mrs. John Heard, of Oshawa, formerly of Darlington. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. S. I. Wilson, B. A., B. D., pastor of King Street Methodist Methodist Church, in the presence of immediate friends of the contracting parties. After the ceremony a dainty dejeuner was served, after which the happy couple left on a short honeymoon motor trip among their relatives at Bowmanville, Orono, and other places. They will reside at 17 j Royal-st., South Oshawa. The bride is niece of Mr. M. A. James. METHODIST TENT MEETING Oak Lake Tent Meeting. Friday Friday July 27th 10 30 a.m., 2 30 and 7 p.m., children's day. Sunday July 29th, 2.30 and 7 jwn, Rev. Hiram Hull. Wednesday Aug 1st A. B. C, Day 2.30 and 7 p m, Friday, Aug 3rd Y. MT C. A. Day, 10.30 a.m., 2,30 and 7 p.m. Taylor Statten and L. A. Buckley. Services every night except Saturday. Sunday Aug 5th Closing Day 2AO and 7 p.m. The Hartshorn Hartshorn Sisters --Gospel Singers G. M. Sharpe, Musical Conductor, Conductor, and Evangelist. We earnestly desire the prayers, sympathy and support of our friends. Over 2000 people in attendance last Snnday. H. A. Yeomans, m. d. Chairman. Rev. A. J. Terrill, Business Manager. His hosts of relatives and acquaintances will be glad to hear that W. Ross Strike, I who has distinguished himself on six different occasions and in connection with the very hardest battles fought during the past sixteen months. His diploma and medal are on the way home. The ribbons he wears on his uniform,of course. Lance- Corporal Strike is a "son of the Methodist Parsonage" and has celebrated two birth days on the firing line. He has studied Law with Mr. I. Hilliard, K. C., M. P. P., for two years. When Ross enlisted he was President of the Epworth League at Morrisburg. He was an excellent student and a very fine, clean, manly sport. He has made friends everywhere he has livec and they know he can be relied upon to "quit himself like a man" at all times. Mrs. Anna Elford of Bowmanville is Ross' grandmother. His younger brother Glenn is in training at Petawawa with the heavy battery. Rev. and Mrs. A. J. H. Strike deserve great credit for giving their two sons for the service of thçir King and Country. Following is a copy of the official copy sent to Rev. Strike: Lance-Corporal Strike, William Ross» is awarded the Medailie Militaire (France) --"For conspicious bravery and conscientious conscientious performance of duty in the presence of danger, notably at the 'Ypres Salient June 2nd.--June 6th. 1916, at the Somme September 13th.--October 6th. 1916, and at Vi.my Ridge (Bois de Bonval) April 10th.--16th, 1917." A. T. Bazin, Lt. Col, Officer Commanding 9th Canadian Canadian Field Ambulance. PORT BOWMANVILLE Barstea d--Hooper. A very pretty wedding was solemnized, June 27th, at the home of the bride T s father, Orono, when Olga Mildred, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hooper, became became the bride of Mr. Benjamin Barstead, Toronto, Rev. G. R. Clare officiating. The bride, unattended, was given away by her father. The ceremony took place in an enbankment of flowers. The bride wore a very pretty dress of white taffeta and georgette crepe embroidered with beads and carried a shower bouqqé^b white roses and sweet peas. After a buffet luncheon the happy couple, amid showers of confetti and good wishes, left by C. N. R. for the Coast by train and boat, to return by way of Seattle, Portland, Portland, and other points. The bride wore a suit oFgrev gabardine with steel trimmings trimmings and black hat. After their return Mr. and Mrs. Barstead will reside at 330 Clinton-st., Toronto. OBITUARY Deering & McCormick repairs'at F. O. Mason's. We handle the famous Bayne buggies and they are good ones. See us before buying. A. W. Pickard, The Garage Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Farmers if you require new sections or guards for your reapers and mowers, phone 145 and Mason & Dale Hardware will supply you. _ Couch, Johnston & Cryderman are giving one-third off the price of all Ladies' Spring Coats and making great reduction in all Ladies' suits. Mrs. (Dr.) James. E. Brown, Toronto The many relatives and friends in this town and throughout Darlington sincerely sincerely sympathize with Dr. James E. Brown, a Durham County old boy, in the death of I his estimable life partner at their residence, residence, 10 Carlton-st., Toronto, on Tues- l day, July 10th, after a long and trying illness illness from thati. dreaded and incurable disease known as pernicious " anaemia. Mrs. Brown, before her marriage, was Miss Maggie Easson, daughter of the late William and Margaret Easson of Stratford. Stratford. She was born and educated in that city, taking her second A certificate from the Collegiate Institute. She attended the Normal School in Toronto and afterwards afterwards taught school for three and a half years in Stratford. She was a young lady I full ot energy and ambition and for years was a member of Knox church and ever ready to help in the work of that church and Sunday School. After her marriage to Dr. Brown they located in Arkona', Ontario, where ^the doctor "practised for some years. Later they moved to Toronto Toronto where they could educate their son and only child, Dr. Easson Brown, who is now an officer- in the Canadian Army Medical Corps at the Front. Mrs. Brown had many friends wherever she lived who will be sorry to hear of her death. The remains were taken to Stratford Stratford for burial, the funeral taking place from the residence at 150 Huron-st. to Avondale cemetery on July 12th. The Bowmanville Beach Patriotic bciety held their first meeting, at Mrs. . >r.) W. E. Tilley's cottage, on Tuesday July 17, 1917. Mrs. J. K. Galbraith was appointed President, Mrs. Fleming, Treasurer, Treasurer, and Miss Armour, Secretary. They will meet every Tuesday at 2.30 p.m., the next two meetings to be held at Mrs. Aspden's cottage. It was decided to take up a collection at each meeting, and to work in connection with the Women's Patriotic Society of Bowmanville, and to send comforts to the Soldiers, with the? collection money. Mrs. R. Holmes offered offered to supply the work, -and wool from the town society, which offer was accepted. accepted. Service was held on the lawn, last Sunday with a good attendance, Rev. Mr. Fleming officiating. Sunday School to be held every Sunday at 3 p.m., and ser vice at 4 at Miss Armour's cottage. Summer residents at Bowmanville-on- the-Lake (east side) are: Mr. and Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Bull and Mrs. Suckling and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. L. Cryderman, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and family, Mr. and Mrs. Aspden, I Miss Moore, Messrs. Allan and Tom I Aspden, Mrs. W. S. Percy and daughter, Mrs. J K. Galbraith, Miss Armour and Miss Holland, Mrs. Minkler and Mrs. Luz, Mrs. Riddell> Mrs. W. E. Tilley, Mrs. A. N. Mitchell and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Vanstone and sons, Mrs. Edgerton, Mrs. Living, Mr. and Mrs. C. Edgerton, Mrs. Dinsmure, Mr. and Mrs. Cronk, Mr. and Mrs. R. Holmes, Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Darch and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Grant. Roofing Paint at F. O. Mason's. Brantford Roofing at F.O. Mason's. j Hot The West AT X L \ Sale will last 10 days,. Prices in all lines of goods are advancing all the time and most of the prices quoted below are less than present Wholesale Cost. Ladies' Middies Ladies' Fine Middies, plain white and assorted assorted trimmed, reg $1.00, $1.25, for 89c Regular $1.50 and $1.75, sale price $1.25 Regular $2.00 to $2.50, sale price $1.79 Regular $2.75 and $3.00, sale pricè $2.45 White Skirts 18 fine Repp White Skirts, regular $1.75 to $2.00, sale price $1.39 8 fine Pique White Skirts, regular $2.50 and $2.75, sale price $1.95 6 fine Pique White Skirts, regular $3.00 and $3.50, sale price... ..$2.45 7 Skirts, awning stripes, $2.00 and $2.25, sale price. . $1.69" Children's fine Middies, plain white and color trimmed, reg 75c and 85c, for...65c Children's Wash Dresses, assorted sizes, $1.50 quality for $1.18, $1.00 for.. 50c quality for Children's Skirts, sizes 8, 10, 12 yrs for $ Fine selection Women's House Dresses, sizes sizes 34 to 44, special $1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00 Women's Fancy Colored and White Voile Dresses, $4.50 and $5.00 quality, quality, sale price ..$3.90 Regular $5.50 and 6.00, sale price, $4.45 Ladies' Hosiery 25 doz fine black Cotton Hose 19c 14 dpz fine White Hose, silk boot, man- 7 ufacturers' seconds, sale price 39c 15 doz Cotton Stockings, assorted colors, sale price 22c pr Fancy Collars 50c All our 25c and 35c kinds, 19c each, and 60c kinds, 39c each. 8 dozen only corsets, assorted qualities, all sizes with lot, regular $1.00 and $1.25, for 79c Men and Boys' Specials Boys' Cotton Jerseys, white and colored, reg 35c and 40c quality, sale price 29c, x 5 dozen Boys' Shirts and Blouses, special 50c each. Some of these shirts are worth 90c. 79c 39c 1.18 8 dozen Men's Balbriggan Underwear, cial 75c a suit. spe- 25 dozen Men's fine Cashmere and Cotton Socks, reg 35c and 40c quality, 28c pair. 35 pairs Men's White Duck and Khaki Trousers, sale price $1.35 pair. A good selection of Children's and Women's Women's White Canvas Boots, Shoes and Slippers, , (leather soles) 20% discount.. sale 12 only Fibre Suitcases, 23x26, $1.45 each. price Our Grocery Department is showing a choice lot of all the finest Fruits and Vegetables fresh from the growers at low prices. Give us a trial. Phone 83 St Co. Ltd. Thé Big Departmental Store Bowmanville The Ontario Government Public Service Service Bulletin states that from Jan. 1st, 1917, to May 1st, 1917, 147 barns with a loss of $181,491.OO r have been burned, the cause being lightning, and adds that "After careful inquiries and special investigation the Fire Marshall states definitely that in no instance has lightning caused fire to a barn which was equipped with lightning rods." This is not mere chance as the statistics of all the insurance companies prove the same fyt viz that buildings properly equipped with protection are immune from the destructive power of lightning. . At the request of several of the insurance insurance companies which I represent and after careful inquiry and indisputable proof of the efficiency of the system, I have secured. secured. from the Dodds & Struthers Co. a complete stock of their best equipment and have arranged with one of their experts experts to install the same as required. This company of whom Prof. West Dodd one of tiie world's leading electricians is the head, stands first and foremost in this line and'has a reputation and standing that shonld and does command confidence. A position guaranteed is • given with each job and continuous inspection and oversight to warrant the efficiency. We will stand behind this guarantee personally and will be pleased to discuss the matter fully with anyone interested. To quote again from the goverment bulletin "In these times of great necessity these losses are scandalous ., because so easily prevented." All our Insurance Companies give reduced reduced rates for insurance if buildings are rodded by the Dodd & Struthers system. J J Mason. Bowmanville, Phone 50. DR. J. C. DEVITT, DENTIST. Grad nate of Royal Dental College, Toronto. OFFICE : King St. East, Bowmanville, OFFICE HOURS: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. daily except Sunday. PHONE 90a House Phone 90b Men'sand Boys' Ready-to-Wear Suit» and Rain Coats in. all sizes and qualities at Couch, Johnston &Cryderman's Limited, Limited, No better value anywhere. 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 for ordinary meat will add to your enjoyment. C. M.CAWKER &Son Phone 64, Bowmanville FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son Most Complete Equipment Sunday and night calls promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches : ORONO HAMPTON Stationery "Grecian", a newly boxed Stationery, Stationery, light weight paper and envelopes. envelopes. Grecian is a writing paper of superior quality, 24 sheets and 24 envelopes boxed complete, ODC. 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