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V M. A. JAMES & SONS, Publishers. $1.50 a year In advance; BOWMANVILLE, ONTARfO, CANADA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1917; Volume. LXIII, No, 42 _j Couch, Johnston & Cry derman, Limited. Invite every lady in West Durham to see their splendid collection of Ladies' New Fall and Winter Coats and Suits, all made of the most fashionable fashionable materials and in the latest styles. Every man should see our New Ready-to-Wear Suits and Overcoats. No better made goods and no better value anywhere. THE EDITOR TALKS TEACHERS' CONVENTION We could not help but feel as we sat in the teachers' convention last week that the discussion often interested interested only a limited number of those present and very tew took part in discussing subjects under consideration. consideration. Some means should be adopted adopted for eliciting the opinions of more teachers. This condition could, in a measure, be improved by the introduction introduction of class sections as is done at meetings of the Canadian Press Association. Association. In these separate sessions teachers could discuss problems peculiar peculiar to their own classes. Fully 75 per cent of the teachers are only immediately immediately interested in the work of primary grades and, goodness knows, they have enough difficulties with Which to struggle. We offer this thought as a suggestion to the executive. executive. The teachers of Inspectorates I and 2 met in annual session in the Opera House, Bowmanville, on Thursday ànd Fridav, Oct. nth and I2th.' Ideal weather prevailed prevailed the first'day so the attendance was large. Rev. C. P. Muirhead, Rector of St. John's Church, opened the Institute bv prayer after which the nomination and resolution committees were appointed. An instrumental quartette by Prof. C. C. Laugher, Miss Sicily Laugher, Miss Helen Mortis and Miss Lillian McLean, was very much appreciated as also was the recitation by Master Reid Pearn. Mr. D. White, B. A., of Toronto Normal Normal School, spoke on "Modern Methods Geography", saying teachers of geog- young if the We misjudge the spirit of persons or the present day school teachers would not greatly prefer prefer something more lively and interesting interesting than a lecture on the evening between convention days. The annual annual convention is the only favorable opportunity the teachers have for making each other's acquaintance and the program for the daily sessions affords very little time or privilege for sociability or introductions. How would a promenade concert with plenty of music interspersed between the promenades meet the views of the teachers? It seems tous that those who suggested the union meeting of the two inspectorates had the social (feature uppermost in mind. Very little chance was offered by the program program as carried out here last week for the teachers to fraternize or mingle together in a purely social way In our~opinion this was mdst regrettable, too. j This is only One of the many Instruments and Tests that Jury & Lovell Use. we It is truly a wonderful instrument and demonstrates the continual continual growth of the Optical Science. Twenty-five years ago used methods that some call "new methods" to-day. Every instrument t-hat is worth while is adopted by us and old methods more modern tests. new replaced by the WHEN WE TEST EYES IT IS DONE PROPERLY. NO GUESS WORK IN OUR OPTICAL PARLOR. JURY & LOVELL, Druggists and Opticians. Right Now Buy Cream of Violets and Tamaric Cordial. These two seasonable remedies should be in every home this month. Cream of Violets will prevent your hands and face from getting rough or will cure them in one night. Large bottle 25c. Tamarac Cordial will cure a cough or cold without disturbing the stomach. It soothes, heals, invigorates and cures. We sell hundreds of Cough Remedies, but we know of nothing, that gives our customers such general satisfaction. JURY & LOVELL Druggists and Opticians. You Are Invited to the It seems to us exceedingly bad taste theclay after Sir Robert Borden announced announced the formation of his Union Cabinet which is anticipatory of a Union or Win-the-War Government for the Port Hope Conservatives to announce the intended retirement of Mr. C. Jonas Thornton, M. P., and to say that Mayor, "Col. R. A. Mulhol- land is his probable successor and his name was favorably received by all present". Nine Tooley street tailors once met in a similar way to reform creation. Our view at this juncture is that Conservatives and Liberals should meet in joint convention at Orono at an early date and endeavor to unite on a Win-the-War Candidate who shall represent Durham countv irrespective of either political party. This is what a National Government implies - a union of all political parties to win the war. The name of Lieut- Col. Lome T. McLaughlin, D. S. O., now in command of the 2nd Canadian Battalion, has been very favorably mentioned in this town and vicinity. We think, however, that the Executives Executives of both parties should get-together get-together forthwith before complications arise and arrange for a joint convention convention as is being done in some other constituencies. Free Concert Saturday, Oct. 20th TOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS râphy should use the "think" method. They shouldpkno.w and teach more than is in the text-book. Do not memorize too much but learn important things well. They should have a wide knowledge of the subject which may be obtained by travelling, lectures or books. We should study geography as it relates to man. The afternoon session opened .with a selection by the Public School orchestra led by Prof. Laugher, after which Mr. White took a type lesson on primary geography. Observational geography utilizes the senses of the children. They should gain information through objects. He then proceeded to show this by teachings teachings class of small girls which all thoroughly thoroughly enjoyed. He also gave a type lesson lesson on air. A well sung solo by Miss Rita M. Caldwell followed after which Mr. Watson, representing the National Sanatorium Association, spoke a few words urging the teachers to take up the selling of the Christmas seals in the schools. Mr. Frank Yeigh of Toronto gave a very interesting and instructive lecture on "Canada's Historic _ Landmarks" Landmarks" and the session closed. The evening session, which all enjoyed, consisted of: Selection by Public School Orchestra, Instrumental quartette; Recitation,' "panada's Daughter, Miss Frances Worden; 4 Solo, "The Rosary"--Miss Reta R. Cole; Piano duet--Prof. Laugher and Miss by soldiers; letters Tribute to Lt. Col. McLaughlin, D. S. O. DURHAM OLD BOYS 4, 7 and 8.30 p. m. at JURY & LOVELL Mr. free ease can We have secured the services of LaVoi who. will conduct these concerts and demonstrate the with which records of any make be played on the world famous Pathe- phone--thrilling, soul-inspiring productions productions from some of the world's most famous musical artists. A simple-device which can be attached attached to any make of Phonograph will enable you to play any make of records on your old machine; or better better still we will make you a liberal allowance allowance for your old machine and sell you one of the celebrated Pathephon- es. Remember the» hours--4-7*8.30. x Everybody welcome. Free seats for all. Honour Roll for September. Sr. IV.--Ruth Grigg, Margaret Copeland, Copeland, Rhea Deyman, John McMurtry, Gertrude Morris, Ross Tillev, Queenie Wrenn, Leighton Souch, Florence Bennett, Howard Joness. Jr. IV.--Helen McGregor, Wilfred Carruthers, Horace Hennings, Doris Foster, Yvonne, Hazlewood, Edna Jewell, Jennie Merchant, Edsall Oliver, Dora Lee, Alex McGregor. Sr. III.--Frances Worden, Lloyd Richards, Richards, Vernon Westaway, Victoria Turner, Ernest Bennett, Stuart James, Hugh Cameron, Cameron, Marian Clough, Eleanor Wood, Florence Sutton. Jr. III.--Agnes Vanstone, Sydney James,. Joyce Muirhead, May Bulbeck, Raymond Cole, Ellen Richards, Lawrence Turner, Alma Piper, Gordon Chartran, Isbey Sellick. Sr. II.--Hilda Barrett, Molly Simpson, Marguerite Joness, Lucy Oliver, Tom Marsh, Ray Allin, Leland Berry, Ruth Anderson, Henrietta Mercier, Nina Dill- ing. Jr. II.--Mary Muirhead, Harold Foster, Roy Shrubb, Frank Newhouse, Lucy McMurtry, Jack Kent, Hester Moorcraft, Edward Rundle, Doreen Battle, Louis' Wilkinson. Sr. I.--Annie Taylor, Leila Lewis, Leola McMann, Wilfred Bennett, Stuart Candler, Mima Mason, Thelma Greenaway, Greenaway, Garnet Fursey, Elmer Ward, Orville Hooper. Sr. I South Ward.--Nellie Piper, Ruby Clarke, Ruby Witheridge, Isobel Geering, Stewart Large, Wilfred Hamley, Greta Mollon, Sidney Mitchell, Dorothy Downey, Edith Joint. 5 Total number of pupils enrolled,--533. Total Penny Bank Deposits,-r-$ii5.02. R. D. Davidson, Principal. H. Morris; 6 Illustrated lecture by Frank Yeigh. Proceeds$52.65 of which $23.55 was given by the Institute to the Canadian Red Cross. At nine o'clock on Friday morning the teachers of each inspectorate met in separate business sessions. Inspectorate No. I fixed its annual fee at 25c. Then followed a good deal of discussion regarding regarding teachers' library. Matter. was left to the new Executive to, deal with. These Officers were elected:--Past President-- J. W. Bradley, Neweasfcle; President-- D. L. Sommerville, Port Hope; Vice President--Miss M. Jennings, Jennings, Bowmanville; Secretary-- R. J. McKessock, Solina; Treasurer--Miss L. McLean, Bowmanville; Director-- Ed. Mitchelli Franklin; Reps, to O. E. A.--Miss L. McLean, E. R. Frost; Auditors--R. Auditors--R. D. Davidson, Miss Greta Scott. Officers of Inspectorate No. 2 are: Hon. President--A. Odell, P. S. L; President--Marsena President--Marsena Davey, Fenella; Vice President--Miss Grace Peebles, Golborne; Secy.-Treas.--Geo. J. Anderson, Cobourg; Executive--Misses McCaughey, Cobourg, Jessie Macklin, Grafton, Clara R. Scott, Cobourg, Laura Morton, Millbrook. The inspectorates resumed the program program and were favored with a beautiful beautiful piano solo by Miss Le ta Bragg. Mr. White discussed Nature Study- Aims and Methods, saying that Nature Study may supplement other subjects. It trains the senses for observation. The children should see the relation between the thing studied* and the part it plays in nature. We should try to keep alive the sympathetic bond between the child and the world around. The child sees beauty m the humblest things and there arè few who do not appreciate the subject. A recitation was nicely given by Miss Florence Laugher after which a very excellent report of the O. E. A. was iven by Miss McOaughey of Cobourg. Jr. W. E. Tilley, M. Ai; spoke briefly on Agriculture and Physical Training Afternoon session opened with a very fine instrumental trio by Prof, Laugher, Miss Mayme Shaw and Mr. E. Franke. Mr. White spoke interestingly interestingly on Hygiene for the School Room. Entrance Examination papers --"Answers of 1917" was taken, Inspector Inspector Odell taking Arithmetic and Mr. O. Gummow, Cobourg, Literat- CARD OF THANKS Jury & Lovell I The family of the late Mrs. J. W. Sparling desire to express their appreciation appreciation of the kindness and sympathy of the friends and neighb ors at the time of the death of their mother. BOWMANVILLE HOSPITAL The annual meeting of Bowmanville Hospital Board will be held in the Council Council Room Wednesday, October 24, 1917, at 8 p.m., tor election of officers and general business. C. Rbhdbr, H,R. Jollow, President . Secretary The young minister on Tyrone circuit, circuit, Rev. Herberts. Cobb, set a good example to many young men by enlisting as a private and is now in France "on active service." We were glad to receive a letter from him in which he pays a high compliment to Lt.-Ool. Lome T. McLaughlin, Commanding Commanding Officer. Mr. Cobb will please write again. We think it most admirable admirable that men like Lt. Col McLaughlin McLaughlin and others who have folio wed, until three years ago. the most peaceful peaceful occupation in -life are able to go overseas and'to the front and successfully successfully match their skill and leadership, too, against a race who are professors or experts in the art of war. Do our people at home fully realize what the brave Canadian boys are doing for them at the front? Mr. Cobb writes on Sept. 8 thusly: Dear Mr. James.--It was one night off duty! No convoy up the line or regimental care whateverl Strolling around in a quaint French town I caught sight of some men who belonged belonged to a battalion I knew. I imagined and was imformed that the battalion was leaving in a few minutes for the line. I came upon them as they were taking their places in marching order. What a grand» sight to see them! Clean, smart - appearing and robust, representing the best of Canadian manhood. I studied their faces. Some were quiet and serious. Possibly they were thinking of the home folks in old Ontario. Others were joking and passing the time pleasantly. Few were reading papers and magazines in an unconcerned manner. They were all tried veterans, grim fighters--in fact, a typical Canadian battalion. Three years ago these men knew war only as they had learned it from history! history! Now they themselves know war as history never knew it! War that is barbarously inhuman and deathly real! Major Vanderwater, second in command, is dashing here and there on horseback, attending to the many details that are important and must be done before everything is ready to move forward. Meanwhile, the subordinate subordinate officers stand in groups discussing discussing the probable impending operations. Even now Fritz is sending over his high explosives indiscriminately indiscriminately with the result of much barking but little biting, The band has arrived to play the boys one more tune when they move on. They stand where each company will pass them. It would hardly be safe for the musicians to go any farther as Germany is not patronizing British music just now. Everything is now arranged and the Colonel is summoned from his billet to take command. He arrives accompanied accompanied by a few other officers all ai mounted and in battle array, gas helmets at the "alert position" and shrapnel hats. The Colonel is of medium height, dark featured with a face that has an undertone of sternness, sternness, probably due from the excessive mental strain under which he constantly constantly lives but his^ eyes are unmistakably unmistakably kind. One of his subalterns, who is an old college mate of mine, speaking to me some months ago of this Colonel said, "He does not know what is fear." He also remarked-how fond of his men he was, never sending them where he would hesitatë to go himself. Having arrived the Colonel makes a few formal enquiries, bids a, pleasant au revoir to the officer who is to remain behind for the present, and gives the signal to go forward. The band strikes up a lively tune and a thousand men swing into line and march pass each company at stated intervals. Lt.-Col. Borne T. McLaughlin, McLaughlin, D. S. O. leads his men "into the line." ure. A vote of thanks to those taking part on the program and also to the people of Bowmanville for their kind hospitality as proposed by Inspector Odell and seconded by Inspector Tillev. Inspectorate No. 1 will meet in Port Hope next year and Inspectorate No. 2 in Cobourg. The Institute closed one of the finest sessions in its history by singing the National Anthem. The first meeting of the season of the Durham Old Boys' Executive, was held at the home of the President, Dr. James L. Hughes, on Fridav evening. A goodly number was in attendance. As no annual meeting had been held during the summer, the officers and executive were all reelected. reelected. Several suggestions were made as to the programmes for the winter, and a committee consisting of Dr. Trebilcock, J. D. Keachie, S. H. Jeffery, Mrs. M. P. White, and Mrs. (Dr.) J. H. Elliott, was appointed to assist in securing talent. November meeting will be held at the residence of Mr. S. R. Wickett, 124 Isabella-st. After refreshments were served, and songs given by Mrs. Houston and Mr. J. D. Keachie, a cordial vote of. thanks was given to Dr. and Mrs. Hughes for the delightful evening on motion of Dr. Gilmour. THE TEACHERS' CONCERT The Travelogue given by Mr. Frank Yeigh in the Opera House Thursday evenipg was not largely attended, some teachers preferring the Royal Theatre or other places. Pictures . thrown upon the screen were of scenes in the life of the Canadian soldier from enlistment, in training camp at Val Cartier, in England and on jthe battle fields of Flanders. Other views of the city of Montreal, Quebec, the Quebec bridge and places in Old London, Paris, etc,, were put on--not all new. The musical program was the feature of the evening including the Public School orchestra under leadership of Prof. Laugher, solos by Miss Reta R. Cole, and a trio of mandolin, banjo and guitar by Prof. Laugher, Miss Lillian McLean and Miss Sicily Laugher accompanied accompanied on the piano by^Miss Helen G. Morris. Miss Frances Worden recited very nicely, "Canada's Daughter". Mr. J. W. Bradley, Newcastle, presided. Mr. C. Erpest Rehder and Mr. Roland E. Yates assisted in manipulating the lantern. The proceeds after paying the lecturer, amounted to about $25 for Red Cross purposes. OBITUARY Mrs. J. W. Sparling, Bowanville. Friends of Mrs. J. W. Sparling were greatly surprised and shocked to hear of her death on Friday morning following an operation for appendicitis. The sudden sudden death .of her husband last December after a journey to California, was a great shock to her from which she never fully recovered. At the funeral on Sunday afternoon Rev. C. P. Muirhead, rector of St. John's Church, officiated, assisted by Rev. E. W. B. Richards, M. A. Pallbearers Pallbearers wère: Messrs H. Brock, Alpha Pinch, Alex Hume, Gus Bounsall, A. L. Nicholls and J. T. Hooper. Deceased leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother, three daughters and one son, all of whom were present at the funeral. Two sisters Mrs. B. Fairley, Calgary, Alta., and Mrs. J. W. Clarke, Yorkton, Sask., and two brothers, Mr. J. Kribs, Guelph, and Mr. P. Kribs, of Northern California, also survive. Many beautiful floral offerings from the family and friends expressed the deep sympathy of all in this sudden bereavement. Among the relatives present were--Rev. and Mrs. E. W, B. Richards, Cobden; Mr. and Mrs. Thos.G. Sowden, Elizabethville; Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Mornan (who resided with her,) Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Sparling, Detroit, Mr,J.Kribs, Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. White and Mr. and Mrs. Henry, Perry- town. FARMERS, READ THIS. MAPLE GROVE Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Munday, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Foley and children, Hilda and Ted, spent Sunday with their brother, Mr. Milford Wilkins, Oshawa. THE HOSPITAL CAMPAIGN Citizens and a few others have responded responded liberally and willingly to the appeal for subscriptions to the Hospital debt, about $2,500 being in sight. W eather conditions interfered with the canvass, so the work in the country has not been completed. Some townsfolk were out when called upon and so it is hoped to complete the canvass in time to publish the names of donors in our next issue, Pte. Ernest A. Ingles, 805748. The boys who write to us all seem to have some different experiences. But while they all will be glad when war ends that they mav come home, never do they complain of their lot. They are all brave and glad to have a chance to do their bit. They never seem to be a least bit downhearted. This letter was written on August 31, but came only last week. Dear Mr. James.--I am keeping pretty well, but frequent rains keep everything so wet and muddy. I receive The Statesman and, believe me, there isn't much in it that I don't read. Another Bowmanville bpy is m this Company and three in this unit. We are in tents--ten of us in ours and -a dandy good bunch of fellows, too, all coming from different parts of Canada. Fritzie gives us a warm time while we are on working party but we have been exceedingly lucky so far. lt is a little over seven months since we came to France, but I hope it won't be seven more. But as I often Lear fellows say, "We are winning." We are off duty this morning and I am writing letters and sewing on buttons. It is pretty cool at nights. We have one blanket and overcoat. Aeroplanes are busy this afternoon but they haven't been around lately. Not many trees around here-- Fritzie cut them nearly all down. When we moved here we went through aFrench town where the people were living and, believe me, it did me good to see the town and the crops all in the fields, after being up here so long not seeing anything but villages all flattened to the ground. We nave a good line of ballons up this afternoon watching Fritzie's movements pretty close. Kind regards to all. (806748) Ernest A. Ingles, * 2nd Company, 2nd Canadian Labor Battalion, B. E. F., France. Mr. G. A. Williams, local representative of the Ontario Department of Agriculture, Port Hope, is co-operating with the Honorable Martin Burrell in carring out the plan recently announced, by which important freight concessions apply or. carload shipments of female cattle and sheep and also on stockers and feeder cattle to country points. Note advertisement advertisement on another page. Ontario breeders will be particularly interested in the Free freight policy included in the Minister's announcement. Under this policy female cattle under two years of age and ewes three years or younger mav be shipped from any Canadian Stock Yards to local points without the payment by the purchaser of freight charges on same. The shipper will be required to make a declaration that he is a bona fide farmer and that the stock so returned is for his own use or that of his neighbors and is for breeding purposes only. Farmers who are in a position to handle additional cattle for feeding purposes this winter or for finishing on grass next summer will receive a rebate of twénty- five percent of freight charges paid on any carload shipment which they may purchase purchase on Eastern Stock Yards. Owing to scarcity of feed in many parts of Western Canada this Fall there has been a heavy run of stocker and feeder cattle in the Winnipeg Yards during the past few weeks. In view of the fact that feed conditions in Eastern Canada are so satisfactory and the demand for feeding is so general, the Dominion Department of Agriculture has agreed to pay $0% of the freight rate paid on carload shipments of feeding cattle from the Winnipeg Stock Yards consigned to country points in Eastern Canada. This concession wil 1 be applicable to both drovers and Farmers alike. The District Representative will be glad to furnish any further information desired and assist farmers inarranging for co-operative shipments if desired. FAIR PRIZES Prizes won at West Durham Fair will be paid at the Treasurer's Office, Town Hall Building, on Saturday Oct. 20. J. S. 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