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c r *> BOWMAN VILLE, DBG. 20. 1617 Local and Otherwise. Citizens, take a look into Alex Elliot's jewelry window--it's lovely. Bowmanyille merchants are making a fine display of good presents. Election is over, now settle down to Christmas shopping in earnest. December 1917 will be remembered as a very cald month with much snow. The James Papers never before carried as much advertising at this season. Rejoice boys and girls, old and young, we've sle:ghing lor Christmas. Huorayl Mrs. T. T. Nunn and Miss Nunn, Col- borne, were in town Thursday and favored favored us with a call. Capt. Garbutt tells a most interesting story of his experiences in France. Hear him next Thursday night. Petrolea's two local newspapers have amalgamated owing to increased cost of publishing. Both are 40 years old. News from the Front will be interestingly interestingly told by Capt. Garbutt. Hear him Thursday, Dec. 27, in the Methodist Lecture Room. Capt. H. W. Cooper of the 21st Canadian Canadian Battalion in France sends his Christmas Christmas and New Years greetings. Thanks. Same to you, Captain! Come to the Me', ._>dist Lecture Room on Thursday Dec. 27th, to hear Capt. Rev. John Garbutt, give his "Experiences at Vimy Ridge". Admission 15c. Mrs. R. Parker, Newcastle, announces the engagement of her youngest daughter Rose, to Mr. William Hocken, the wedding to take place this month. Save coal by keeping entire fuel space in range or furnace filled heaping coal in centre. Thin fires mean waste. Never let fuel bed burn too low. Close spare rooms--not necessary to heat the whole house. Do not shake too often or too much. Never check a fire by leaving fire door open. Good people, there are fatherless and motherless little boys and girls who are looking for Santa Claus again this Christmas. Kindly think of the many little hearts at the Shelter. What you send will be gratefully received. Useful articles will be most acceptable. Address: Children's Shelter, Port Hope. Sunday School Superintendents and teachers before ordering helps for 1918 should see the Sunday School Lesson Illustrator. It contains splendid notes on the lessons, and separate departments for adults, Intermediates Juniors and Primary which are specially helpful to each. The suggestions for Blackboard and other hints are practical and specially good. 75c a year and 12c extra for postage to all places in Canada. Send Jc for a sample copy. Published monthy. Address Address Fleming H. Revell Company, 2 Richmond St. E., Toronto. The annual meeting of Bradford District District Epworth League was held in Newmarket on December 6, when Mr. L. K. Farr, President, formerly of this town, was re-elected chief head of the District. The Era speaking of the musical part of the program says: "Through the efforts of the District President, Prof. C. C. Laugher's services at the piano were secured. He holds talent in the musical profession which is given to only a few, and his name will not soon die out from among those privileged to hear him. Bowmanville Methodists are proud to claim him as their organist and choir leader, and as a teacher of singing in the Public Schools of the town and conductor of the Symphony Orchestra of 3° pieces* He is a valued acquisition to any city, town or municipality." Mr. Milton Slemon, Haydon, writes a very good article on the benefits of a short course at the Agricultural College, Guelph, in the Canadian Countryman of Dec. 8. Mr. Slemon thinks a two weeks' course is the ideal investment for all young ' Canadian farmers. Oyer 200 young men are going back to their homes all over our Dominion after two weeks at the O. A. C., filled full of great ideals, such as better and more live stock, purer seed selection, thus insuring greater production production "along many lines of farming. The course creates greater interest in better farming by the latest methods, greater crops, fertilizing, etc. Getting acquainted with so many young farmers, getting their ideas on different lines, and meeting under social conditions knocks off the rough corners and makes a young farmer feel like a man. In conclusion he said not one of us regretted the time and money spent, only wished it were two weeks longer. I TYRONE An interesting Christmas program is prepared for League this (Thursday) evening. Collection in aid of Forward Movement.... Mr. F. G. Byam is very low A splendid Christmas program was given in Sunday School prepared by Misses Grace Edwards and Mary Young. Miss Evelyn Brent took the chair and called on Miss Margaret Moore apd Harry Hatherly for recitations, Miss Mary Richards, a reading, . Misses Marie and Hazel Werry and Mrs. L. Goodman and Miss Maud Virtue for duets. Mr. Alim Annis gave an interesting talk on the spirit of Christmas, closing with prayer by Messrs. A. M. Brent and Geo. Young. A goodly lot of clothing was sent in for South Oshawa Mission. CANADIAN NORTHER Xmas and New Years Excursions Fare and One Third Xmas--Go° d g° in 8 Dec * 22 > 23 > 24 > 25, 1917, returning until Dec. 26th, 1917. New Years--Good going Dec. 29, 30, 31, 1917, and Jan. 1st, 1918, returning until Jan. 2nd, 1918. Further particulars from W. G. GIF FLER, Station Agent, or R. M. MITCHELL, Town Agent. This then, is hut a brief, final reminder of the Gilt Supreme-THE PATHEPHONE. Let it spread iov in your family circle all the year round. Tou have learned why the Pathephone îs rii $ y called "the supreme achievement in musical instruments , combining as it d « Sennhire Ball ures of all other machines plus its own exclusive advantages (especially the Pathe hîve leîrned instead of the old-time scratching needles that require constant changing). xo , thatT the re *is a Pathephone to suit every home, a Pathephone to meeti every puree^»nd *hatit mav he secured on most attractive terms. Let us, then, suggest that as uhristma -- so near, you see us NOW. We will gladly demonstrate the Pathephone, and, if desired, will te about an easy payment plan convenient for you. The Remarkable Opportunity Offered You By Our Ten Dollars brings any machine and records to your home. These are only a few of the Models from which you may choose In Mahogany or Fumed Fumed Oak All exposed metal parts nickel plated. Equipped with tone control. Dimensions Dimensions : height, 42 inches; width, 18 inches; depth 19 inches. Equipped to play- all makes of disc records. Price $85.00 Mahogany or Fumed Oak All exposed metal parts nickel plated. Equipped with tone control, Pathe sound-box, speed adjuster, adjuster, powerful doublespring, silent motor. Dimensions: height 43 inches; width 20£ inches; depth, 20£ inches. Equipped to play all makes of disc records. Price $135. In Mahogany, Golden and Fumed Oak All exposed metal parts nickel plated. Equipped with tone control control Powerful, double-spring, silent silent motor. Dimensions : height, 14 inches; width 18 inches; depth 21 inches. Equipped to play all makes of disc records. Price $72.00 In Mahogany or Oak All exposed metal parts nickel plated. Dimensions : height 13 inches; inches; width 18 inches; depth, 19 in ches. Equipped to play all makes of disc record. Price $45.00 Christmas Fireside Club Closes on 24th December next. This is the attractive plan we have arranged especially for the Holiday Season in order to make it possible for every home in this district to enjoy the World's best music through the marvellous Pathephone and the all- embracing Pathe Records. A payment of only ten dollars outs this endless source of joy in your own home. But remember the Club closes December 24th, or as soon as 200 rnembers have joined. Don't Hesitate Or You Will 1 Be Too Late ! Here Are The Club Conditions : * i S-/ v hr-.' V a £ ■? •t (William and Mary) In Mahogany and American Walnut All exposed metal metal parts nickel plated. Equipped with tone control, Pathe sound-box, speed adjuster, and a well balanced, balanced, powerful, smooth running spring motor. Dimensions: height, 46 inches; width 21 inches; depth, 21 inches. Equipped to play all makes of disc records. Price $190.00 (Louis XVI. Mahogony, Ivory, Old Gold All exposed metal parts gold plated. Equipped with special Pathe Electric Electric Motor, tone control Pathe sound-box, speed adjuster, four record filing filing albums. Dimensions Dimensions : height, 48 inches; width, 22 inches; depth 23 inches. Equipped to play all makes of disc records. Price $350. We have a Pathephone to suit o all requirements of taste or purse 1. Easy payments on Fellowship terms. 2. You pay no interest. 3. You pay only the regular cash price. 4. Your money refunded within 15 days should you be dissatisfied.- 5. Should you die and previous payments have been regularly made, further payments payments cease, and a receipt m full is given your family. 6. Privilege of exchange at any time for higher-priced instrument allowed. 7. In case of sickness or unemployment a liberal extension of time is granted for the making of payments. 8. Unrestricted selection of instruments. 9. You get records on time payments. 10. Your instrument is insured at our expense. expense. 11. Every instrument is unqualifiedly guaranteed. 12. Free delivery within our district at any time you say. On Saturday We Will Sell 100 Special Double Faced Records as an Extra Inducement at 65c Each. This is very special and the Records are of the very best and include Harry Lauder, Scots Guards Band, H. Burr, etc. Come early and get your choice. We are open evenings ! ! JURY & LOVELL, Phone 78. The Rexall Store Bowmanvillé