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P yey W /Z. "Mv t If she <wère choosing her cmm Christmas gift she 'ïfrould come here ij First because jewelry and fine silverware make the strongest appeals to her admiration, vanity and feminine desires for adornment* J Secondly, because she knows that the choicest, richest, and most refined | selection is characteristic of this shop. And furthermore, because she knows our high repute for the most of quality and valve giving. * Why not safeguard her appreciation by choosing where she would choose. <A few gifts she will like s Wristlet Watch $10 up Diamond Rings $10 up Necklaces $3 and up Broaches $2 up Toilet and Manicure Sets, (French Ivory and Pearl) $5 up The store is full of other desirable and choice gifts for the whole family Come in and look around. Jeweler ALEX ELLIOT Engraver W atchmaker. '>«10,1 > > A Daily Reminder of Christmas That's exactly what the Hydro Turnover Toaster is. Husband will delight wife and son will gladden mother's heart with so useful and beautiful a remembrance. Yes, and it can just as well be the other way 'round. For where is the man who wouldn't appreciate piping hot, tender toast made right at the table and eaten while its crisp and full of flavor ? The Hydro Toaster "turns the toast and toasts it to a turn". No burnt fingers and no black toast--just the most delicious morsel that it is possible to produce from bread and heat. But do not eliminate things electrical from your Christmas gift list just because wife or mother has a toaster. Visit the Hydro Shop --see the array of practical gifts--and select something . that will help make housekeeping still easier. Phone 120 Hydro Electric Power His many friends in Bowmanville were 'sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Geo.. Porter, so many years on the staff of the Ontario Bank (now the Bank of Montreal) when Mr. ~ Geo. McGill was manager. The particulars only came to hand Saturday Saturday through the kindness of Mr. C. M. Cawker who handed us a copy of the Glendale News, Los-Angeles, California, containing this sketch: Mr. George Porter of Toronto, Canada, who, with his sister, came to California some two years ago to regain his health, passed away Tuesday morning, November 20, at Glendale in his 74th year, Mr< Porter had followed the banking business practically all his life up until 1885 when he retired to: private life. He spent much of his time in travel in foreign countries. He was fond of literature and art, a man whom to know was a liberal education. He leaves to mourn his loss four brothers and one sister, Miss Effle S. Porter, Toronto; Norman Porter, St Thomas; Harry H. Porter, Sask. and W. N. Porter, Tujunga, Los Angeles County, CaL Services were held at the Scovern-Letton-Fey undertaking undertaking parlors Saturday at 2:30. His remains will be kept in a receiving vault until spring and then taken to Toronto. COUNTIES COUNCIL Final session of thé Counties of Northumberland Northumberland and Durham for 1917 met in Cobourg, the counties town, Dec 3. Business Business was very light beyond passing accounts. National Sanitarium Ass'n was granted $10, Port Hope Poultry Ass'n $50, Dept, of Agriculture Durham $500, Northumberland $500, Teachers' Institute No. 1, $50. Nos 2 and 3 each $25, Orono Continuation School $488.95, Millbrook $472.10, Newcastle High School $435.67, Cobourg, $1157.62, Campbellford $623.65, Brighton, $515.93, Bowmanville $656.45, Port Hope $899.29, Colborne $500.41. Special grant to Newcastle H. S. $200. Board of House of Refuge reported expenditures expenditures for year ending November 30, 1917, as $15,924.25. Live Stock had been sold amounting to $378.90, and $566.52 had been received for board of inmates, leaving the net cost at $14,978 83. The cost of provisions was $5,418.56. Earnings Earnings of farm and garden, $3,004.75; live stock on hand, $1805. Actual cost of maintenance, including all expenditures and adding 5 per cent, interest on value of property, is 62 cents a day per individual. individual. Ninety-two inmates were reported November 30, 1916; 8 have since been committed, 8 died,4 discharged, 3 absconded, absconded, leaving 85 at present, 33men, 52 women. R efuge is conducted in a very satisfactory manner. LT. RAYNER RECEIVES M C. Mr. D. J. Gibson, Clarke, has received received this letter which explains itself in respect to the honor that came to his son-in-law: Divional Orders,Nov. 16,1917. MILITARY CROSS. The Field Marshall Commanding-inchief Commanding-inchief has, under authority granted by His Majesty the King awarded the Military Cross to Lt. Gilbert Rayner, 421st Field Co'y, R. E. Date of award Nov. 2, 1917. "Near -on the nights of October "Tis not the weight of jewels or plate, Nor the fondle of silk or fur, 'Tis the Spirit in which the gift is rich, As the gifts of the Wise Men were". You are going to need a lot of new colthes for Christmas time ! You are going to need to buy a lot of Christmas presents for your friends. Come in and buy them from us. Those who get goods that came from our store feel Proud of them because our name is a guarantee guarantee of high quality. We also give you Value when - Z"T 1 • a 0 • - 1 JV „ ,«.„ v you buy from 11s. Do your Christmas buying at flrn un" nnn 154«r «if ftexi < „t our store where you get the "away up" quality at the "away down" price. Gift givers who have an eye to practical economy will make this an opportunity for early shopping. Christmas Gloves \ z For Men, Women and Children Dainty Handkerchiefs 26 and 27th, after an attack there ap peared to be considerable doubt as to the position of the enemy. Lieut. Rayner after he had completed the work for which he was detailed, voluntarily and at great risk went out 200 yards in advance of our outpost, line and personally reconnoitred the enemy's lines bringing back very valuable information. This was done under heavy shell fire and in spite of his being informed by our own Infantry Infantry officers in Front posts that the enemy were fn front. He also found wounded lying out and assisted two men back to our lines. On the nights of Oct 27-28, 1917, this officer again reconnoitred beyond our Advance Posts and found two wounded men who had been exposed for over 36 hours in shell holes and with the assistance of Srgt. Amos and Sapper Sharp carried them back to A. D. S. under-heavy shell fire. It took them six hours to carry the men one mile back to A. D. S. as the going was so bad, a sea of mud, shell holes and duck boards being shelled all the time. You will be delighted with our large assortment of Beautiful Handkerchiefs DECEMBER WEDDING. Couch--Bragg. A pretty wedding was solemnized on Wednesday Dec. I2th. at "Foston Farm", Darlington, the home of Mr. and-Mrs. W. J. Bragg, when their second daughter, Ethel Louise, was united in marriage with Mr. Howard Couch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Couch, Darlington; The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. E. Beckel, Tyrone, in the presence of fifty friends and relatives. The drawingroom, drawingroom, where the ceremony took place, was a veritable fairyland, the bridal party standing between large floral gates, in front of a bank of palms and white crys- anthemums. The bride was given away by her father, and was wearing her traveling suit of brown serge, with velvet hat to match, and mink furs, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. She was attended by her niece, little Miss Helen Baker who was daintily gowned in'white voile and lace, carrying a basket of pink roses. The wedding music was played by Miss Mabel Couch and during the signing of the register, Mrs. John Baker sang sweetly "Because". After congratulations the guests repaired to the dining-rooms,- which were tastefully decorated in pink and white. The double heart from which hung a shower of roses and lilies of the valley suspended above the bride's table was most unique. The dainty wedding supper was served by the girl friends of the bride. The bride and groom left later amid showers of confetti and good wishes, for a short honeymoon, after which they will reside at the groom's home near Tyrone. Many beautiful and substantial gifts were received showing the high esteem in which the bride and groom are held. On Friday evening previous to the wedding the people of the neighhood met at the bride's home and. presented her with an oak.writing desk. Mrs. Couch will be greatly missed in the community as she has for some years past been a most efficient organist in the church, and faithful worker in the Sunday School. Among the relatives Here they are boxed in lovely boxes with one, two, three and sîx to a box, in dainty colored borders, in white embroidered effects, in corner designs, designs, in lace trimmed handkerchiefs and in the greatest variety of patterns patterns that we have ever shown. This store has a reputation for Dainty Xmas Handkerchiefs. We are living well up to our reputation this year. McMurtry 6i Co. Ltd. Thé Big Departmental Store Phone 83 Bowmanville t^HOE5and<5LIPPm5 c/or OITTS ~ wnêê A V What could be more practical for anyone than a pair of boots, shoes, slippers, or moccasins ? Everyone appreciates such a gift Our stock is complete and prices are very low considering considering the quality of these lines. Designs of unusual merit are on display for the holiday v season at our store. Call and get the best. DR. J. C. DEVITT, DENTIST, Grad uate of Boyal Dental College, Toronto.) OFFICE : King St. East, Bowmanville, OFFICE HOURS: 0 a.m. to 6 p. m. daily except Sunday. Phonk 90a House Phone 90b Fred King-st, Bowmanville. from a distance were: Dr. and Mrs. J..S. Somers, Miss Elsie M. Bragg, and Miss Arscott, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. McLaughlin, Oshawa. Poultry supplies at F. O. Mason's. C. M. Cawker & Son want all Poultry. Highest cash price paid. your CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. W. Wight, Tyrone, wishes to thank all those who have so kindly assisted assisted her during the affliction and illness of 1 her father, the late John Awde. Sleighs for children--15 styles at F. O. Mason's. Highest cash price paid for Poultry of all kinds at our store. C. M. Cawker & Son. For the finest assortment of goods suitable for Christmas presents call at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman's Have you ordered your Christmas Groceries. Leave an order at Snowden's Elite Grocery and get a calendar. Come to the Methodist Lecture Room on Thursday Dec. 27th, to hear Capt. Rev. John Garbutt, give his "Experiences at Vimy Ridge". Admission 15c. Books For Christmas We have this year a particularly particularly fine array of books suitable for holiday gifts. Books make tne best present. There is nothing easier to buy than a book and nothing that makes a better showing showing for the cost. Some of the latest are: The Major--by Ralph Connor Definite Object--Jeffery Farnol The Luck of the Irish--Harold MacGrath AH In It (KI Carries On)--Ian Hay And many others. Make this a book Christmas. W. T. ALLEN, "BIG 20" • BOWMANVILLE