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•y ^ od r^ ers of the moving picture film ' Victory's Call fco Canada" in which Sn- Thomas White convinces "Miss Canada" of the advantage in subscribing to Victory Bonds, had their troubles finding a young woman to the part of Miss Canada. Ihis was their choice--Miss Gwendolyn Havnes ot loronto. J 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., Bulter-makers have your own name neat- '■ ly printed on some, once to No. 53. BOWMANVILLE, NOV. 27, 1917 Winter Tèrm Opens Jan. 2nd. LLIOTT 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. W. J. Elliott, Principal. Brockville Daily Record which op- PhonVvnnrnrH^VP 0 ^ Union Government dies hard Phone vour order at j h u t takes satisfaction out of the fact that more Liberals .were elected on . the 17th than Conservatives. Hear ------I what the Recorder says in an article headed "The Tory Party is Dead; Liberal principles aré eternal and must live, despite all the exigencies of a political nature that may arise. Liberals and Tories may for a time fraternize for the accomplishment of a common object, but Liberalism and Toryism will never be merged and cannot be successfully mixed. The Liberal party may be beaten, but Liberals will predominate and dominate dominate in the House of Commons. The Conservative party has passed out of existence even in name, while Toryism has ceased to be fashionable. Notice ! Jas. G. Noblett The Modern Bodt Maker and Shoe Rèpaïrer at the rear of Harry Allin's Grocery Grocery -€tore, has installed a new and very complete machine for doing all kinds of repairing. All work done promptly and satisfactorily satisfactorily at reasonable prices. Skates sharpened on short notice. Bring them in and see how well we do them. can Mr J. D. Flavelle, Chairman of Ontario Ontario Board of License Commissioners, speaking at Thanksgiving "services held in Methodist church, Lindsay,J said Dominion Prohibition is a magnificent magnificent Christmas gift. -All credit is due to Sir Robert Borden and his colleagues colleagues for passing this measure. It means the abolition of beer and distilled distilled liquors in Canada, except 2 per cent beer. The people of the Dominion Dominion of Canada in voting forUnionGov- ernmêntare responsible for the meas ure, because no party Government would have dared to put through such a sweeping measure. Ontario will be dry except for medicinal purposes Quebec will die out automatically, because because as soon as the present supply is exhausted, then Quebec can get no more liquor. The Churches • News from-the Front will be interestingly interestingly told by Capt. Garbutt. . Hear him Thursday, Dec. 27, in the Methodist LectureRoom. Very successful and well attended Christmas éntertainments were held Thursday- evening by the Presbyterian and Disciples Sunday Schools. Rev. M. E, Sexsmith, B. A., LL. B., of Main-st. Methodist Church, Picton, will preach in Bowmanville Methodist church Sunday. Rev. Mr. Sellery will preach missionary sermons in Picton. A week of Prayer in union services commencing Monday evening Jan 7 will be held by the four Protestant churches. The subjects, speakers and places of meeting will be announced next week. A Christmas and Missionary program was presented by the Methodist Sunday School Sunday afternoon. Miss Catherine Catherine Warnica gave the opening selection which was followed by the recital of the Christmas story told by Miss Marion Van Nest to a class of little tots who joined in singing "Jesns wants me for a sunbeam". Miss Ethel Van Nest's class of boys gave a missionary excercise, Master Reid Pearn reciting "God give us men"; Miss Rena Jewell represented "The spirit of Christmas", a class of boys from the Senior Primary representing the different countries. Rev. E. A. Tonkin gave a short missionary address and Pastor Sellery Sellery added a few kindly words, the program closing by the school singing "Hark the Herald Angels sing', led by the Sunday School Orchestra under direction direction of Prof. Laugher. Epworth League Musicale Wednesday evening, Dec. 19th. in Methodist Lecture Room was well attended. After a hymn and prayer by the Pastor, Mr. Sellery, the musical program opened with a pianoforte duet by Miss Kathleen Knight and Miss Lepha Doncaster. Miss Ethel E. Van Nest favored with the pretty Patriotic solo "Canada Ever". Miss Doris Dayman played a cello solo, accompanied by Miss Rhea Dayman on the piano and Prof. Laugher on the violin. "Grandma's cross" recited by Miss Frances Worden was most amusing. Mr. Blake Pollard and Mr. H. McAnesbie pleased all with a fine vocal duet. The Hawaiian Trio played by Miss Sicily Laugher, Prof. Laugher and Mr. Leslie Laugher was excellent. They favored the audience with several numbers. Pastor Sellery addressed the audience briefly and kept all in good lumor. Master Chris. Laugher sang the pretty solo "My Task" nicely. Miss Jean Doncaster's violin solo was excellent accompanied by Miss Lepha Doncaster on the piano. Miss Sicily Laugher recited with her usual good spirit. The program closed by a splendid piano duet by Miss Reta R. Cole and Prof. Laugher and all joined heartily in singing the National Anthem. Christmas services in the Methodist Church Sunday were especially interesting interesting and good. Rev. Samuel Sellery gave a very fine discourse on the words"Where is He that was born king of the Jews" ? being both practical and illustrative of truths that are borne out by facts as witnessed to-day. Splendid anthems rendered rendered by the large choir were "The First Christmas Mom by Newton and a solo "Nazareth" by Miss Reta R. Cole. The evening service was preceded by a 15- minute organ recital by Prof. Laugher in which the bells--were introduced as a pleasing addition not only in this service but in all the organ voluntaries of the day. As the service was musical throughout throughout the choir of 40 voices sang "Glory to God" by Nevin, "Sing O Heavens" by Gaul, "God from on High" by Turner and Christians Awake" all being well-rendered well-rendered and very appropriate to the occasion, occasion, the soloists being Miss Van Nest Miss Cole, Messrs. Mitchell and Holgate. Solos were also well sung by Mr. R. M. Mitchell, "Night of Nights" by Van de water; "The Beckoning Star" by Neid- linger by Miss Reta R. Cole and "Rest in the Lord" by Mendelssohn by Mr. Fred Van Nest. Thehjmns were all bv Chas. Wesley and were in keeping with the Christmas spirit. Rev. Mr. Sellery gave an excellent 15-minute sermonette on Lessons from the Christmas Story that was helpful to each one. The Christmas ] message in song, sermons and music was thoroly enjoyed by the large congregations. congregations. BOWMANVILLE LONG AGO Mr. David Morrison sen., writes; In looking over : a copy of the first newspaper newspaper published in this town, the "Bowmanville "Bowmanville Messenger," of Dec. nth; 1850, by McMillan Sc Begg, ten shillings per annum, one of the interesting items we noticed was the great question of the present day, namely: the price of food. Bowmanville market prices 67 years ago --potatoes per bush. 1 shilling to I shilling and 3 pence; Beef per lb 2 pence to 3 pence; wood per cord 4 shillings and 6 pence to 5 shillings; wheat per bush. 3 shillings and 3 pence to 3 and six; oats I shilling to I and two and so on down the list. 5 shillings per day was considered big .money those days for mechanics and 4 shillings was the rate for blacksmiths and other workers in iron business; and on such wages families in this and other villages lived far better than they do today on what they earn and what they have to pay for the necessities of everyday needs. Another item we noticed" was one in connection with the Fire Co. of the village, in which the Captain hands in his resignation on account of the attitude of the villagers when asked to assist on "breaking-her-down"; when they would just stand around and laugh--a species of frivolity which the chief, Thos. W. Hunt, could not stand --hence his resignation. The engine at this period must have been the "Old Deluge" that did business at the old stand for so many years. The arch way afterwards converted into a store, in in the centre of the ground floor of the oldjown hall, was used in those days for fire apparatus, and also on wet evenings was a great loafing place for the sportive kids of that time. On the west side was a large dry goods store, on the east corner corner was the well known drug store kept by Stott brothers, David and Charley. Among the ads is one of a new cabinet shop one block east of the Wesleyan church, where Mrs. Cherry's residence now stands, corner of Church and Division Division Sts. This new cabinet shop was quite a pretentious frame building and the proprietor proprietor was Mr. Geo. Wright. Robert Squair also advertises in this paper for any quantity of oates delivered at his mill, which was situated in the famous hollow ot that period. Another interesting item appears: "This to the young men of Bowmanville." Bowmanville." "A meeting of the young men of the village will be held on Friday evening next in a room over Webster cabinet shop for the purpose of forming Young men's Singing Society and all in favour are respectfully asked to attend." We would like to know whether the class was formed and if so how it succeeded better, perhaps, than the one that was formed here a year ago. Another, which shows that the desire for etiquette anc culture was not forgotten in that early period of the village, was the ad of Mr. S, M. Creerer, Prof, of dancing, and he re' spectfully intimates - to the Gentry of Bowmanville--"Gentry," mind you,--that he will open a class at the Waverly hotel, when he will instruct in all the fashionable dances as practised in all the highest circles circles of society, also "Crerar's Ballroom Companion." price I shilling 3 pence, The Waverly Hotel, which was a large building of the dimensions of the Statesman Statesman block, was the fashionable hotel of that date and having a fine ball room was the centre of the ultra-fashionable young men of that day in their social affairs. The hotel was kept bv Hinds and was considered to be far above the common tavern of that time. OBITUARIES Mrs. Fred Reeves, Lindsay. Mrs. Eliza Guy, beloved wife of Mr. Fred Reeves, sr., south Lindsay, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 18. Had she lived ti 1 Saturday she would have reached 83 years. She was born in Braden, Isle of Wight in 1834, and came to Canada in 1856. They first settled in Bowmanville for two years, moving to Lindsay in 1857. Surviving children are: Charles, Wesley and Harry of Lindsay, George of Toronto; Mrs Marshall Tripp and Miss Lillie, Toronto. Happy New Year A happy and prosperous New Year to all our customers. May the coming-season bring you good luck. Buy your Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers Rubbers at our store and foot comfort will be assured. Fred Knox Bowmanville, "Phone 120 CA Undoubtedly you want to make your farm pay, that is. what you are working for, you want help, too, no doubt. Has it ever occurred to you that there is another another kind of help which costs but a trifle and pays for itself over and over again each year, help that helps you to farm and buy and sell right. The farmers' business paper, The Weekly Sun (26th year) is published with only one point in view, that of serving the farmer. It costs but a triflle to find out what a real help The Sun can be to - ' you and you will wonder how you got along without it. Its market reports are unsurpassed for accuracy and its general farm news is worth many dollars to you. The subscription subscription price remains the same as heretofore, heretofore, one dollar. You cannot get as much real help through any other source or spend a dollar to greater advantage. Try it for 1918. CLUBBING LIST, 1918 Canadian Statesman $1 60 Bowmanville News 1 60 The Statesman or The News will be furnished for 1918 in connection with the under named publications at prices stated :-- Daily Globe $5 25 Daily Mail & Empire 5 25 Toronto World 5 25 Toronto Daily News 425 Toronto Daily Star 4 25 Weekly Witness 3 00 Weekly Sun 2 50 Farmers' Advocate 3 00 Farm and Oiiry 2 50 Family Herald & Weekly Star 3 75 Ladies Canadian Home Journal.... 3 00 ! Christian Herald.................. 3 50 Christian Guardian -. 3" 00 Canadian Farm . 3 00 i Canadian Countryman 2 50 Saturday Globe 2 50 Toronto Sunday World 3'50 Toronto Star Weekly 3 50 ] Co. Q. M. S. Garfield Reddon, Tara, who has just returned from overseas is visiting his father Mr. P. Reddon, Liberty- st, Mrs Reddon accompanies him. Woman's Institute will meet Friday afternoon at Mrs. T. C. Jewell's, Ontario- st. All come and help make the meeting a success. Miss Helen R. Martin is in New York city studying with a celebrated teacher of voice culture. Miss Martin's pupils do her great credit. Mr. W. F. Allen was in Toronto recently recently attending the funeral of his brothdr- in-Iaw, the late George Byron Smith who died in Los Angeles, Cal. L.idies' Aid ot the Methodist Church have secured Capt. the Rev. John Garbutt, Oshawa, to give an address on his Experiences Experiences Overseas on Thursday Dec. 27 Mrs. G. C. Weisman entertained the Sunshine Circle class of Church of Christ, Thursday evening week and an enjoyable evening was spent in social games, after which the class was organized and the following officers elected. Teacher--Miss Middlebrook; President--Miss Hazel Wilcox; Wilcox; Vice-Pres.--Miss Dorothy Johnston; Sec. Treas.--Miss Margaret. McMurtry; Flower Com.--Miss Ina Pethick, Miss Florence Pierson; Visiting Coin.--Miss Rosalind Read; Lookout Com.--Miss Elva Veale, Miss Emma Alcumbrack; Social Com.--Miss Nellie Burk. CANADIAN NORTHERN New Years Excursions Fare and One Third 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. Mrs. Chas. McGregor, Colborne. Margaret, widow of the late Chas. McGregor, McGregor, passed away at the family residence, residence, Haldimand Dec. 20th, in her 82nd year. Deceased had been in poor health for some time and her death was not unexpected. unexpected. Mrs. McGregor was born at Campbelltown, Scotland. Shortly alter her marriage she moved to the farm in Haldimand where she has since resided. She was a consistent member of the Colborne Colborne Presbyterian Church, was a loving wife, a true mother and wise councillor. She is survived by a family of five sons viz; Alex of Ottawa, George of Toronto, Charles of Vonda, Sask., Jas. of Vancouver, Vancouver, B. C., and Walter at home. The funeral tookplaceSaturday to Vernonville cemetery. Deceased , is mother-in-law of Mrs. D. S. McGregor, Bowmanville. stroke, which consciousness, rallied. Mrs. afternoon had another state of un- she never her 8ist. m Mrs. (Rev.) Wm. Tucker, Toronto. Mrs. (Rev.) Wm. Tucker, 30 Tranby avenue, Toronto, passed away Tuesday. Deceased had a slight stroke on the 6th inst., from which she seemed to have quite recovered, having sat up through the greater part of Monday Shortly after midnight she left her in a from which Tucker was year and is survived by her husband, Rev. Wm. Tucker, one daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Morton Gallagher of Bay City, Mich., and two sons, Revs. W. Benj. Tucker of Madoc and S. T. Tucker of Desoronto; also by a brother, Benjamin Godkin of Bay City, Mich.,, and a sister, Mrs. JaneWiggof Oshawa, both of whom are her seniors. A service will be held at the house by Rev. Dr. Hincks on Friday, at 2.30 p. m., and interment will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. TIRE REPAIRING Ideal Tire Repair Company, Corner King and Silver Streets, Bowmanville, is now open for business. business. Steam vulcanizing services and guaranteed work at minimum prices. Auto Tire , and Tube repairing repairing a specialty. Free Air Service. Service. Dealers in all popular Canadian Canadian made Tires. R. M. Jamieson, Mgr. We wish you one and all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. McMurtry & Co. Ltd. Thé Big Departmental Store Phone 83 Bowmanville Watch the next issue for our Big January Sale. DR. J. C. DEVITT, DENTIST, Grad nate of Boyal Dentsl College, Toronto. OFFICE : King St. Eut, Bowmanville, OFFICE HOUBS: 9 a. m. to 8 p, m. daily except Sunday. Phone 90a House Phone 90b Bowmanville, Dec. 25, 1917. With sincere thanks for the past and best wishes for the future. W.T. ALLEN, "B1C 20'* BOWMANVILLE FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son Most Complete Equipment Sunday and night calls promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches : OBONO HAMPTON 1917-1918 The Season's Greetings and a wish that the coming coming year may bring success success to all our patrons. C. M. CAWKER &Son Phone 64 , Bowmanville Poultry supplies at F. O. Mason's. -- Animal regulators at F. O. Mason's. • Sleighs for children--15 styles at F. O. Mason's. Skates--Save Mason's. $1.00 per pair at F. O. Hockey boots at $3.00 per pair at F. O Mason's. McLaughlin & Gray cutters--11 different different styles at F. O. Mason's. John J. Mason BOWMANVILLE Insurance and Real Estate Agency Personal, careful, and competent attention given to all business entrusted to us. Fire,; Life, Accident, Sickness, Automobile, Hail, Wind, Livestock, Livestock, or any other form of Insurance, Insurance, List your property with us for sale or to rent, We have a waiting list of prospective purchasers and tenants. Rents collected and properly looked looked after for non-resident owners. A Call Solicited John J. Mason Insurance and Real Estate Dodds & Strothers Lightning Rod System. Wl:- m