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Ê ■ ■¥: SSSafl* esté SS^Êasg ; gsm m m-y:" • '-O ÜWiS • --vr "Dance and sing and make good cheer For Christmas comes but once a year." X Christmas is fast approaching and now is the time to think about ordering ordering your stock of groceries. Fresh Peels Fresh flavorings Fresh Teas Fresh canned goods Fresh Poultry Exercise forethought and be "beforehand" "beforehand" in Christmas shopping. Our stock is most complete and we will be glad to fill your order. W. Blake McMurtry Ltd Highest Cash Price paid for all Farm Produce. Phones Nos. 72 and 1 82. Bowmanville. Î mir %■ Home? A Place To Live In. X* If your are building a new HOME, or remodelling remodelling your old one Remember That We have all the materials required in the shape of Dressed and Undressed Lumber in Pine, Hemlock, Spruce and British Columbia Fir Flooring, Siding, Ceiling and Wainscot. Birch, Maple and Oak Flooring, tongued and grooved, and end matched. Doors, Sash, Mouldings, outside and inside trim. Also Lath, Shingles, Galvanized Ridge^Cap and Valley, Beaver Board. i " Specialties Ashestoslate Shingles and Siding, and Linabestos Wallboard, a sanitary and absolutely fireproof substitute for Lath and Plaster. We are also Headquarters for Portland Cement, Salt in barrel and bag, Baled Hay and Straw, Oats and other Grains, Scranton Coal. Cannel and Steam Coal, Charcoal, Hard and Soft Wood always in stock. Prices Reasonable and Good Service Guaranteed. McClellan & <3 Clmltsd JCing Streét East v, Phone T 5. - Bowmanville House 228 or 274 25-I3W DR. J. C. DEVITT, DENTIST, Gradxxte of Royxl Dentil College, Toronto. OFFICE : King St, Beet, BownuurrUle, OFFICE HOURS: 9 n. m. to A p. m. dxfiy except Snndxy, PHoxzOOn House phoks 90b McLaughlin & Gray cutters--II different different styles at F. O. Mason's. Flashlights--All kinds at F. O. Mason's. The Fireco Range is one of the best stoves on the market. See it at Mason & Dale's Hardware. Business foresight has enabled us to save many a dollar for our customers in Xmas goods this year. Do not buy before seeing our prices. Jury & Lovell. See Jury & Lovell's big advertisement and then- call and get full particulars of their "Xmas Fireside Music Club." Membership Membership is only $5.00 and you are entitled to purchase any instrument without any cash payment and without interest. " BOWMANVILLE, DEC. 6 1S17 Local and Otherwise. Hon. N . W. Rowell's address is on an inner page--read it. Union Government announcement on an inside page. R^ad it. Miss M. Brown, Buffalo, N. Y., is visit- ing_her aunt, Mrs. Thos.'Tapson. Miss Lena Slemon, Haydon, is visiting her cousin, Miss Grace V. Trewin. Miss Evelyn Brent, Tyrone, spent Sunday Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. L. A. Tole. Mrs. W. H. Jackson, Newcastle, is visiting her sister, Mrs. James Courtice. Mrs. (Dr.) H. E. Day. Kingston, is guest of her aunt, Mrs.(Rev.) W. C. Washington, - Read every page then mail this to an absent friend. One cent carries it any where. Miss Hilda Prout, Tyrone, spent the week-end with her cousin, Miss Ruth Squair, Salem, Mrs. J. A. McClellan was called to Buffalo, N. Y., Tuesday owing to the death of a nephew. Rev. Wm. Limbert, Bloomfield, attended attended the funeral of his son-in-law, Mr. Andrews Andrews of- Cleveland. The Churches TEA ROOM MENU Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bickle, Cobourg, attended the funeral on Friday of the late Mrs. W. G. Glover. Mrs. Best will receive- at the Manse, Church-st., on "Saturday afternoon, Dec. 8th, from four to six. Dont miss hearing Capt. Moore of the I l6th Batt. give his lecture in St. John's church Friday Dec. 14th. Mrs. Clarence Tait and daughter Eleanpr, Toronto, have been visiting at her uncle's, Mr. Archie Tait. Mrs. W. L. Dunnett,Dundonald, has re turned home from visiting Mrs. W. W. Dickinson and other relatives here. Mrs. R. M. Tipper and Mrs. J. D. Fluker, Whitby, have been visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cox. The monthly meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Hospital Board will be held in the Council Room on Friday, Dec. 7 at 3 p. m. Bulbs supplied to members of Bowman ville Horticultural Society have arrived and may be had from Chief Jarvis at Police Office. The D. O. & P. Co. Band have engaged Ernie Marks Dramatic Co. for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 12th, 13th and 14th. Come out and see them as they always have something good. Mr. W. H. Roenigk who has been bandmaster bandmaster of Lindsay Band for sixteen years, was tendered a banquet and presented with a gold-headed cane and purse of gold by the Citizens band boys on retiring from that position. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman have jp&t opened out a choice stock of ladies' furs-- black and natural Wolf, Lynx, Fitch, Op- possum, Musk Rat, Sable, Dog and Bear. These are all made in latest styles and are specially good value. Lieut. A. D. McDonald, 3rd. Canadian Battalion, is renewing acquaintances in town guest of Mr. Chas. Williams, Eigin- st. "Mac" worked at Goodyear Factory before going overseas with the First Contingent in 1914 as a private. He has seen over 2 years' service in France and won his commission on the field. The local W. C. T. U. are asking their members for a donation of $1 each and also all old trinkets--gold or silver articles --from the public that the proceeds may be used to supply tea, soup or cocoa to the men in the forward trenches between engagements. All articles may be left at Mrs. W. H. Pcam's, Queen-st., or Mrs. W. C. Washington's, Division-st. PATRIOTIC FAIR. Contributors of plain and fancy articles, bags, dolls and parcels for the Parcel Post are requested to hand same in to the Committee in charge on Monday afternoon next between 2:30 and 6 p.m., at the Methodist School Room. This is important. Contributions of home made cooking and garden produce produce should be handed in the morning of the Fair at the same place. Butter Wrappers.--After some delay delay we have received a large shipment of fine parchment butter wrappers which we are prepared to supply to our .customers. Butter-makers have your own name neatly neatly printed on some. Phone your order at once to No. 53. HAMPTON Mr. Edwin Reynolds is visiting in Lindsay and Little Britain.... Mr. A. T. Elliott, Fort Erie, visited at.his father's Mr. J. Elliott, who is in a very critical state Mr. Frank and Miss Edna Cry derman spent Sunday at Mr. Fred Tamblvn's, Orono While _ returning from Bowmanville on Friday the horse ran away throwing Mrs. Jos. Clatworthy, Miss Frances Clatworthy and Miss Marjorie Marjorie Cole, out of the buggy. Mrs. Clatworthy Clatworthy sustained a broken collar bone and a fractured rib. The young ladies escaped with a shaking up. W e wish Mrs. Clatworthy a speedy recovery Hon. N. W. Rowell, Toronto, Mr. F. L. Fowke, Oshawa Col. C. R. McCullough, Hamilton, addressed a large audience of ladies and gentlemen in the Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon... .Reserve the date, Thursday Dec. 27th for. the annual concert under the auspices of the Epworth League. Particulars later. Come to Mrs. L. Niddery's Thursday afternoon (to-day) Dec. 6th. to Institute meeting. Miss Katerson will give her report of the recent -Women's Institute Convention at Toronto and every lady should hearit. Since last report the Institute Has sent to Belgian Relief clothing clothing and quilts valued at $45 and $104.45 in cash. This with the $10 sent from their Treasury makes a total of $11445 cash sent the Belgian Fund. Thanks to those who contributed money or goods--especially goods--especially to "Sunshine Class" of Sunday School who contributed one of the quilts. In the parcel of socks recently sent to Red Cross were some from the young girls of Mrs.- Lewis All in's class in Sunday School making 12 pairs knitted by this class for Red Cross. Well done girlsl Miss Mary Hall, Oshawa, has been visiting her cousin, Miss Evelyn White, who has returned home with her and will visit her cousin Mr. Eber Hall who has returned from a 7 months' trip to Edmonton Edmonton and other Western Cities. Hear Capt. Moore in'St. John's church,. Friday, December 14th. Cobourg District ia having an exchange exchange of Methodist pulpits next Sunday. Rev. J. S. Kerr, M. A., Belleville,' preached anniversary sermons in Cobourg Presbyterian Church Sunday. Rev. A. H. Going, Lindsay, preached anniversary anniversary sermons in the Methodist church, Orillia, Sunday week. Rev. Capt. John Garbutt, Oshawa, preached in Cobourg Methodist Church Sunday and lectured on "Vimy Ridge" Monday evening. Anniversary services at St. Paul's church will be held on Sunday December 16th when Rev. Geo. Yule, Oshawa, will preach at both services - . 30c Saturday, Dec. 8th, 1917. Hot roast pork and apple sauce Whipped potatoes, browngravy Beet salad Bread and butter Fruit jelly with whipped cream 10c Chocolate pie 5c Cake 5c Tea or coffee 5c PROVIDENCE come. Methodist church--Rev. S.Sellery, Pastor. Pastor. Subjects for next Sunday: Morning--r "Withered Hands"; Evening--"Lop-sided People". Public cordially invited. Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Church have secured Capt. the Rev. John Garbutt, Oshawa, to give an address on his Experiences Experiences Overseas on Thursday Dec. 27. St. Andrew's Presbyterian congregation Cobourg, have extended a unanimous call to Rev. W. A. Bremner, B. A., of St. Thomas. He will assume the pastorate about the first of the year. The social to be given by the ladies of St. Paul's Church . at Mrs. John McIntyre's on Friday Dec, 7 at 8 p. m. will be held in the School-room of the Church. Program and refreshments. Admission 15c. Public cordially invited. The consecration meeting of the Epworth Epworth League Monday night in the Methodist Church was well attended and nearly all present responded to Roll Call. President C. C. Laugher was in the chair. Scripture lesson was read by Miss Marion Morris and pretty solos were nicely sung by Miss Jane Grigg, accompanied by Miss Kathleen Knight and by Miss Evelyn Dickinson accompanied by Mr. Laugher. The topic was splendidly given by Miss Lena Haddy who read a paper based on Frances Havergal's consecration hymn "Take my life and let it be, consecrated, Lord, to Thee". Four new members were received. Two excellent readings were well given by Miss Rena Jewell and Miss Annie Cox. The meeting closed with prayer and benediction by Rev. Mr. Sellery. "The Romance of Home Missions" Missions" is the topic for next Monday night "If Sir Robert had proposed a Union early in the war, Sir Wilfrid would have joined him and done so gladly"--Hon. Geo. P, Graham. Don't fail to see Ernie Marks & Co. in the Opera House, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. I2th, 13th, and 14th under the auspices of the D. O. & P. Co. Band. Despite the pouring rain 'a splendid gathering of ladies of- the Bowmanville Woman's Institute attended the meeting on Friday afternoon at Mrs. R. Dumas when the reports of the Provincial Institute Institute Convention were presented by the delegates, Mrs. T. C. Jewell, President, and Miss Edith Weekes, Secretary. Miss Haycraft also added a few words on this splendid gathering of six hundred women. The convention was an excellent one and the delegates were most enthusiastic over the good things presented by tire-various speakers. Mrs. Gus Bounsall gave an excellent paper on Christmas Gifts which contained many practical suggestions. Mrs. C. Osborne, Patriotic Treasurer, presented a most complete report of the Halloween Bazaar showing receipts over $500, Mrs. E. R. Bounsall gave a good report of the wool and socks. Misses Kathleen Knight and Lepha Doncaster played a fine piano duet which was greatly greatly appreciated. It was decided to hold a Personal- Property Bag Shower" at the January meeting. Next meeting to be held Dec. 28 at the home.of Mrs. T. C. Jewell,President. Cordial votes of thanks were extended to Mrs. Dumas for the use of her home and to the young ladies for the mùsic. ENNISKILLEN Sleighs for ehildren--15 styles at F. O. Mason's. Visitors:--Mrs. John Pye with her daughters in Toronto; Mr. Harcourt Mis- ener with his parents at Welland; Mr. and Mrs. John Orchard with their daughter, Mrs. Fred Heddon, Columbus, who is still quite ill; Mr^ Aimer Herring in Peterboro; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stainton and Charlie, at Kirby; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Misener, Toronto, Toronto, at Mr. Harcourt Misener's; Mr. and Mrs. John Slemon at the anniversary services services in Bowmanville... . Mrs. Wesley Oke with Mrs. J. McIntyre, Bowmanville; Master Kenneth~Heddon, Columbus, at Mr. Jno. Orchard's; Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Slemon and children, Mrs. John Slemon, Miss Ethel Woodley and Mr. Will Spry motored to the city last week... .Mrs. John Slemon is spending a few days in Bowmanville... .Rev. G. Gomme's illustrated illustrated lecture on Dr. McKay's work in Formosa, under the auspices of the Pres- lyterian W. M. S. was postponed from Friday until Monday evening on account of the inclement weather. He gave an interesting talk and exhibited good views. 'Collection $4.85... .Women's Patriotic League met Tuesday afternoon... .Sunday .Sunday the Enniskillen appointments listened with much attention to the vivid, forceful and very earnest address by Mr. A. E. McLauchlin, a member of the Christian Men's Federation of Canada organized for war relief. Mr. McLauglin, whose only son is at the front, is a very versatile speaker, and gave a harrowing pen-picture of the sufferings and dire need of the Belgians. He is also possessed of a fine voice and his solo "Help Somebody Today" Today" was inspiring. The contribution at the close of the service was $116.50. En- : ield and Burke ton also contributed $100. Total $216.50... .Revival services will be continued this week Rev, H.Wilkinson assisted «Hire service on SabbatlTevening though far from well. Report of Public School for November: Sr IV--'Grace Grieve, •Clarke Dorland, May Werry. Jr IV--Winnie Ashton, oveme "Griffin, Myrtle Brunt, Olive Sharp. Sr III--Reta Ashton, Milton Stainton. Jr III--'Gladys Stainton, Ethel Vannatto. Sr II--Claude Smith, Ernest Werry, Maudie Ashton, Jean Thompson (absent)-- Jr II--*Marjorie Smith, 'Luella Stevens, * Winnie _ Oke, *Mona Preston, Elva Griffin, Harold Brunt, Frank Spry. Sr I--'Clifford Misener, Orville Ashton, * Alma Oke, Eric Stainton. Jr I--'Irene Preston, Léonard Stainton 'Ellis Griffin. Primers (a)--Charlie . Stainton, Phemiâ Hall; (b)--'David Tordiff, 'Madeline Brunt, Ray Ashton, equal, Willie Vannatto, Vannatto, Dora Spry, James Spry, (c)-- 'Audrey Dorland, 'Jim Stainton, Shirley Vannatto. 'Present every day. B.E. RUNDLE, teacher. BIRTHS. MARRIAGES Miller--Moore--At the Methodist Parsonage. Parsonage. Baltimore, by Rev, E. W. Tink, Nov, 28th, Stella S. Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Moore,-Hamilton towmhip, and Bruce A. Miller, son of Mrs. J. Miller, Hops township. DEATHS Tyler--In Bowmanville, December 8rd, Philip B. Tyler, aged 78 years. Hockridqe--In Cobourg, November 29th, John Hockridge, aged 84 years. Gillies--In Manvers, November 29th, Robert Gillies, aged 73 years and 6 months. Kirk--In Cobourg, November 26th, Allan Kirk, aged 68 years. Interred at Mlllbrook. Halligan--In Hope, November 26th, Jane White, relict of the late John Halligan, in her 67 th year. Hallowell--In Clarke, November 29th, John Hallowell, aged 87 years and 2 months. Inter ment at Newton ville. Wilson-- At StonSville, Nov. 2Srd, John Wilson, in his 96th year. Deceased was a brother of the late George Wilson, Port Hope. Tattersall--At Burley, Idaho. Nov. 19th, Ida M. Lawrie, beloved wife of Mr. Fred A. Tattersall, Tattersall, aged 41 years. Sister of Mr. John Lawrie, Oshawa. IN MEMORIAM Ireland--In loving memory of Peter Ireland, who died on November 22nd, 1916. One year has gone and none can tell The loss of him we loved so well We did not think the end was near Twas not for ns to know His memory still remains with ns And will for evermore.' Wiie and Family. "Lest We Forget' E. R. BOUNSALL, Designer and Dealer in Monuments, Tablets, Markers, etc., In Granite and Marble. Bowmanville, Ontario. NOTICE During DR. G. C. BONNYCASTLE'S absence with the Canadian Expeditionary Expeditionary Force his Dental Office will be conducted by J, Je CRAIG) Le De Se, De De Se, Honor Graduate in Dentistry of Toronto University. Bowmanville - Ontario Office Phone 40. House Phone 16 H OUSE TO LET--On Scugog street. Wesley Kerr, Bowmanville. - Apply to 48-11 G IRL WANTED--At once, for general house work. Apply to Mrs. A. W. Pickard, King-st ~ ill Bowmanville 47-tf w ÀNTED-- 2„ dining room girls for Bowman House. Good wages ana steady employment. employment. S. D. Ross, Manager. 44t tOR SALE--A Souvenir parlor cook stove, in < good condition. Apply to Mrs, Thos. Richards, Richards, Qneen-st-, Bowmanville. 49-tf «OR SALE--A Ford Touring Car, 1917 model, ' has been used very little and is as good as "new. Ford Garage,Bowmanville. 39tf F OR SALE-- A Ford JCouring Car, 1916 model, equipped with electric start and lights, in first clasa condition. Apply FORD Garage, Bowmanville. 39tf T O RENT--Brick house and nine acres of land' stable, etc., near C. N. R. Station. For ful particulars apply to David Grigg, box 37' Bowmanville. 49-tf «ORD CAR FOR SALE--1916 Model, f300, in age good condition, reason for selling owner has enlisted. Apply to Lewis Irwin, Ford Gar- , Bowmanville. 48t A UTO TIRE FOUND--An automobile tire; owner may have same by proving property and paying expenses. Communicate with Norman Edgbrton, R. R. l^Hnrketon. 48-Sw. C HICKENS FOR SALE-- 30 Plymouth Rock Hens. A very choice lot. Were imported from Wisconsin last fall. Apply to Norman 8. B, James, Bowmanville. F OB SALE--Frame house, 7 rooms, hard and soft waiter, stable, l acre land on King-st, Bowmanville. Will exchange for a larger house. For particulars apply to H. B. Foster, box 369, Bowmanville. Phone 46. 47-3wt F ARMS TO RENT--Three farms of 100,160 and 200 acres, respectively, to rent. All south of and- close to Oshawa. First-'class soil and buildings, in good state of cultivation. Possession Possession to plow sifter present crop. Full possession April 1,1918. Apply to G. D. Conant, Oshawa, Ont. Dated August 8th, 1917. 82 tf Increase Your Earning Power Your services will be in demand if you are trained here. luott Yonge and Charles Streets, Toronto stands today before the public with a clean-cut record for successful work. A training in this -school paves the way to bigger and better positions of responsibility. Arrange now to enter at an early date.- Thousands will soon be required^ for office positions. Let us. train yOu and we will do it right. Write today for our large Catalogue. Wi J. Elliott, Principal. Have vou seen the. new Fireco Range at- Mason & Dale's Hardware ? Phone 145- ■ You are asked to save coal. Get a Fireco Range at Mason 8t Dale's Hardware. Hardware. Phone 145. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Suits repaired cleaned and pressed at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman's Limited. - A lot of sample serge dresses andfc beautiful lot of silk dresses just received at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman's Limit. ed. Just opened out at Couch, Johnston fc Cryderman's a lovely lot of Ladies' blouses blouses in voile, Georgette crêpe, silk and crepe de chene, all made up in the latest- styles--special value. Providence Sunday School are holding an entertainment on Wednesday Dec. 19. A good program will be given by Mr. F. R. Foley, Bowmanville, Newcastle Quartet, Quartet, Miss R. M. Caldwell and others. Admission 25c. Reserve the date and Report of S. S. No.. 5» Darlington, for November. Names in order of merit: Sr IV-- Allie -Darch, Arthur Bell, Roy Jackson. Jr IV--Tena Dilling, Theresr Darch. Sr III^-*Stanley Osborne, Mabel Dowson, Norman Luxton. Jr III-- Melbourne Osborne. Sr II--Valeria Dilling. Sr I--Eva Darch. Primer (a) -- Rose Kemp, 'Alvin Dowson, Alan Osborne. Osborne. (b)--Fern Crago. 'Present every day. Average attendance 12. Effa G. Wight, teacher Skates--Save $1.00 per pair at F. O. Mason's. Notices of Birtlis BO cents; Marriages BO cents; Deaths, BO cents, each insertion. When fnneral cards are printed at this office, insertion free. James--In East Whitby, Nov. 80th, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. James, a son. Darch--In Bowmanville, Monday, Dec. 3rd., Richard Darch, aged 00 years, 4 months, and his wife, Jane Campbell Darch, aned 87 years, 8 months. Fanerai private today (Thursday) from the family residence, King-st, at 2 p. m. Please omit flowers. How To Serve The greatest service you can render to your country is to buy Victory Bonds. The greatest service you can render to your household is to buy your Christmas Groceries at our store. Everything new and fresh in Currants, Raisins Seeded, Raisins Seedless, Lemon, Orange and Citron Peels, Shelled Walnuts Shelled Almonds, Mince Meat, and all other Christmas accessories. •i.-M Highest Cash Prices paid for new laid Eggs, Butter and all Farm Produce, HARRY ALLIN Phone 186 Bowmanville, Coal is a difficult article to secure and the Government has asked everyone to use the strictest economy in using same. We will do our best to supply our customers, making no guarantee as to price or quality. John A. Holgate & Son Office and Yards, cor. Queen and Division Streets. Telephone No. 153 office. House Phone 202. Bowmanville, Ont. at The Ladies' Store Buy early--Buy now and get first choice of the grand assortment of attractive, useful and most desirable articles we are now showing--suitable for Xmas gifts---in part, as follows; Dainty Waists Fancy Collars and Ties Gloves, in kid or silk „ *v Gloves, Chamoisette or woollen Handkerchiefs, initialed plain, or embroidered Camisoles Boudoir Caps Hosiery, in silk, near silk, lisle or cashmere Fancy Ribbons in silk or satin Aprons of all kinds White wear Sweater Coats Sweaters Wool Caps and Toques- Underskirts, moire, satin, wool Coats, Suits, Skirts Dresses, all sizes and qualities Pretty Linens, pure linen Table Covers, Tea Cloths, Tray Cloths, Runners, Side-board covers* Towels, etc Bed Quilts and Comforters Wool Caps Umbrellas All wearing apparel for kiddies Men's shirts, ties, sweaters, etc» Telephone 106 S. W. Mason & Son Next door to Standard Bank Bowmanville