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~tafr trnrn ZMMMF!!t -With Which Is lncorporated Trie Bowmanviile News Vol. LII M. A. JAMES & SONS, Publishers. BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, MARCH llth., 1926 $2.00 a Year In Advance 5c a Copy No. 10 C. G.1. T. ST. PATRICK'S CONCERT. TRINITY SCHOOL ROOM Wed. March l7th Master Geo. Granville Pupil of Owen Smily, Toronto Gold Medalist 1924-1925 Irishs Com.dy Entitled "Patsy" Special Iridh Music ADMISSION: Adulta 25c; Chldren l Sc CAN' YOU VISIT THEM ALL? Have yau, Mr. Business Man, the time to get out and cail on aU of your customers and prospective eu»s- timers each we'ek? If you could1 do so, it would be a fine thing for1 yau and for your business. The next best thing to a personali cail irom you is to send ont yonr business message each week in The Statestnan which covera ftahe local convnunity and willi oerry your mes- sage ta, old friends and new friends, alike. Advertising in The Statesman is an economical, efficient way to reacti the people in your trade territory end let them know aifthe buying op- portunitv offered in your business establisliùent. Reserve March 23rd for Tamis Boys' Concert. New Dress materiais of wondrous beauty await your inspection at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman 's. Frank Converse Smith Teacher of Violin In Bownanvllle on Flas at Dr. Reamnan'a. Corner Ternperance and Lawe Ste., phone 293 THE EDITOR TALKS ýjInspecitor Si4ider bas very kindly favored The Statesman with a c-opy ai bis annuai report on the publie wf ,I c oo f a inspectorteNo. 1 which we very gladly publhb, as we are Iconvinced that among ail reports ai' c ounty institutions and argamiza-1 tions that ai the publiceshoo1s cl.aims greatesft aonsmderatian. We snggest that parents and guardians, teachers and trustees and aill othersi interested lintme educational velfare oi Canada's greatest set-the childiren--give Inspeter Snider's re- port a thoughtful reading. It is sincerely Vo be regretted than in this banner c'ounty in this eniightened age tihere are still to be found par- sents who are indifferent respecting the attendance ai their eidren ai school age at scixool. It is a dis- tgrace Voo ail snch that il chil[die ai school age in every 100, did not at- tend school during the year. We are plessed ta learn that tbree schools in Darlington township have the horbor bi sncessinlly conduct- ing Fifth Classes. lIn our school days and in aur t.acbing days, taa, there were fiith book classes in the scbools ln both cases and there should be nov in muot rural public COUCH, JOHNSTON & CRYDERMAN LTD. Attractive Apparel In a Most Extensive Variety of Styles, Materials and Colora Fascinating new modes, fashioned of Fiat Crepe, Crepe Satin or combined materials. One-piece effects featuriiig al that is authentic in design, out-line and ornament. As a result of recent extensive and discriminating buying we are able to offer them at exceedingiy attractive prices. Colors inciude: Lavallier, Bokhara, Sonora, Carrot, Mandarin, Italian Blue, Cocoa, Navy and Black. New Dress Materials of Wondrous Beauty Every day we are opening packages of deiightful fabrica that embody ail that is most desirable among the fashionabie novelties for Spring. Ciever new designs and colorings in Siiks, Crepes, Broadcloths, Voiles, Charmeen, Serges, Tricotines, etc. Special Sale of ~ .k-~Rugs -. Great price reductions be- ing offered this week in Wiitons, Axministers, Brus- -;sels and Tapestries. Every rug in the store is included in this sale. Prepare for the Easter Parade Men, if you want to take your place in the Easter Fashion Parade you had b.etter place your order now for a new suit. Then there's the new Spring Coat, Hat, Gloves, Tie, Shirts, Socks, etc. Our display wili please you in style and prices. Couch,Jhnston & Cryderman, Bowmanvllle Phone 104 Limiten ________ ________________________________ I I TRJNITY MISSION BAND Trinity Churds Mission Bond pre- s.nted a very attractive piogram. in tise schooi-îaom on Tnesday even- ing. There vas consideeVar- iety and the. young folks had their parts veli prepsred and thse aud- ience shoved their appreciation as each nuissier vas given. Bey. J. U. Rabins, tise pastor, made o very affable diairman, as he announced th numbeis vith appropriate re- marks. Tise opeuing chorus "Little Sunbeams" w;as nicely given by Nel- lie Mutton, Doris Bennett, Georgius Caverly, Marion Baffle, Florence Purdy, Ruts Hantim, Evelyn Pickard, Grace RundIe, Joyce Luxton, Betty Tamblyn, Darktisy Nichails, Heleni Pritchard, Mary Mutton sud EditIs Marris. Miss Helen Pritchard recited nice- ly "Little Misahief". A dialogue "'The Sick Dol" vas well acted by Ruth Hamm, Nellie MutIton snd Georgius Caverly. A doli drill, by seven littie girls fin costume vas giv- su by Grace Rundle, Dorothy Nich- ais, Betty Tamrblyn, »oly'ce Luxton, Helen Pritchard, Evelyn Pichard and Mary Mutton. The dialogue "Grandmotbers ai Long Ago" by Evelyn Tayaor,, Marion Slemon sud Lorraine Pickard, vas very quainmt aud pretty. Misses Doris and Glsd- Ys Jainieson played a veiy pretty piano duet. Reading 'TLse White Flover ai Happinesa", by Miss Leola Milieu with a chorus by nine girls was mucb appreiat.d. Dialague. "Tise Mysteriaus Guest"', Winonal Caveuiy, Edith Morris, Lusa Ha.mmi sud Doris Bennett. T1he duet1 OBITUARIES J. "GiWs, Bowmani. Aiter a lingering ilîness James Gulis, a resident of this Vvufo the past forty-àtwo -years, ase peacefnlly ta rest an Tuesday, Fb- ruary 16th. Funeral services tolok place at his laVe resideuce, Liberty St., and at Orono Cemetery, on TbursdaY, b.- ing condu0rted by Rev. Robt. McDer- ment oi the Stlh. Andrev's Predby-1 terian Church. The pail-bearers were Messrs. Dalton Morrow, Robert MorrQw, Loanard Morrow, Henry Pearce, Louis Roach and John Reid. The late Mr. Gillis vas born in the township ai Manvers on Jnly 25, 1854. In 1882. he married Sarah Jane Morrow, danghter ai tihe late Robert Morrow, wèb vith one son, Gardon, ai Taranto, survive and mouru the loss oi a ldind and loving 1husband and father. For many years he vas a faithigi ensployee of the Dominion Organ & Piani Co.1 Friends and relatives irons a dis- tance attending- the ueraI vere: Mr. Thms.Guis aud son Georoe, Cavan; Mr. Andrew Morrow, Kir- by; Mr. and Mis. Lethangue, Blsck- sitock; Mrs. Louden, Peterboro; Mr. and Mms. John Reýbinson, Newela8tle; Mi. and Mis. Dalton Morrow and son, Messrs. Leonard and Roberti Morrow sud Miss Pearl Morraw, all ai Taronto.1 1John GUhert, Bowmanvills Ater au illuess ai noms manthis IBetty Tamblyn vas apecially gaod John Gilbert pasesed ta luis revard onl sud being iscalled they sang it vitis Tuesday, Marcis 2nd., aged 83 yeaes. as fine expression as useuy older H. vwas bain near fflem ilu the ones migbt have been prond ta do. township ai Darlingtan, and vas tise Thse prograns clos.d vitis a play in eldest son ai the. late William sud three parts entitled "School Girl Jane Gilbert, Who resided on thee sud Slave Girl" in Chines. costumes faim nov occupied by bis grandson, bjy Misses Marion Hamley, Berniece Russeil R. Gilbert. He married Eliza BeuInan, Leola Miller, Annie But- Ahisu Soucis, the eldest daugitei ai tery, Jean Bell, Beatrice Mollon, tise laVe William sud Dorothy Soncb Reta Canners, Gladys sud Doaris on thse 7 Con. ai the township ai Jansiegon vbo Vold a pathetic but Darlington. iuterestisug story ai wlmt the mission- Deceased vas a former for many suies sud achools are doing in (Iiua. yearsafailer marriage, neau the vil- 7%se Leaders ai thse Mission Baud iage af Enniakilien where h. attend- deseuve mucii credit for the. excellent ed Vis. M. E. Cluurcls aud vas Super- prograns piesented, Mis. J. H. John- intendent ai Sabbath Scihool up ta stan sud Mrs. W. J. Morrisoin vere bis rernoval Va Bovusanville, where in charge ai tise musical numbeus, he sud bis son Arthsur cirried au thse the fioTnr acting as secompanist, grain sud cool business et the wes~t sud the dialogues, ueitatilans and end. - piay in charge ai Mus J. E. Elliott Dec.ssed vas a .gï1-d neighbar, and Miss Florence Weruy. Proceeda kind sud affectionate istiher ai seven in ai if Missions. children aifvIsonsfive predeceased ____ iim saine yers aga. He is aurvived by bis vidov, one son, Arthur aif THE DURHAM CLUB Lumsden, Sask., sud ons daugister, ____ vifs ai W. J. Trenouth, Principal ofiThe Executive oi tise Cluis ex- Napauee Public Schaol,. Also one tend a cordial invitation toalal tise brother, James Glbert, Part Periy, aid iriends irani Durhsams, o o meet- sud one sister,, Mrs. Mary BagleY, ing or. Thursclay evening, MercIs 18 Ssen Francisco, Cal. next, m the Taronts Helicanisu Deceased vas buried from s laVe Club Booms, corner ai Haze!tau home, Base Uine, usai Bavm=snvilie, Avenue sud Scolard Street. ta Hampton Cemetery, tise service A short interesting piogaons s being couducted by bis postai, Rev*. been arranged te ocairnence at 8 J. U. Robins.. o'clock sharp, aiter visicis there wilI Th~e poll-bearers vere four cousinaeIbc refreshmnts andi ample oPPortun- -AIbert, JlIhn, Wesley -and Charlehs iy ta renew aid acquaintanates. Allin sud A. E. Bellusan sud W. L. Jame L Hughes, Tho&. YeIowIess, Bartan. President. Secz'etary. Floral offerings iucluded: Wreatis Waa. F. Ma&», Ast. Secretary. frons Mr. and Mis, W. J. 'Prenants, eTiiy08;Hdo 73 Napoesee; sprays, Mi. and Mrs. c. Phone rity32;Hda 7W W. aud Miss Eva Socs. Mr. and________ MUs. Abert Allin, Mrs. J. Pye and Howard, Enisiskillen, Mim Sheridan, Napoies, Mu. and Mrs..A. Martin. Do You Reme Mms. Gibeit bas thes. incere syns- patiuy ai her neighbara and- iriends. Who little "réé Mrs. Char>., Brock, T«uto witm mtti, do foi There passed peacfully lta rest an In bis instalîmeut tluiis veek Mr. Marcis 2, 1926, at ber haome, 21 Ells- D. Morrison recalla ta mimd mony ai worýtI Avenue, Toronto, Kezia AI- the teachers sud schoais la Bovmau- lmn, beIoved vufe ai Chaules Br.ack ville ai Vhs long ago: in heu 46Vh year, aiter six mnontLhs'i iliness irom Viat dreaded disease,I "Wbistling Jim" asks, do yau re- cancer, afie schaie bravely sud memnber tise Misses Welch's Scisool, patienVly tiied ta fight. etc., vhicis recala aVier sdhol dsys. Thse funeral vas held on TudyHov many rememnber thse saiool aitr ashrt ervce0V sehuas kept by Mrs. Gea. Reid, samneviere Ter roansoversie tak e Vous in thse vicinity ai thse aid hall on Tood romainst Chu take. Clair X-Division Street sitervards the Tod wissre ber pastor, Rev. Mi. Warnei, sshop.fo Tal hi vs spuiat had charge. Interment l2oak place in sha o ml hlin Prospect Cemetery where thse us- There- was anather institution ai mains weue teuderly laid away. She the same kind presided over by Mis. was third daughter of hs laVe Mis. Rickard, mother ai ilhe late T. N. Isabel Alluns who predeceased her, Rickard, tise weIll hrwown jeweler. seven years last October. Mrs. Brock This um-s situated opposite ths Soi- leaves ta mouru ber loss ber naw vatian banranei. soraviug Isusbaud aud tihise daugh-I Do o emme tesholkp thyad r irs, Mis. J esi n ohn by Miss Fairweather, situated at the othyandfou siter, Ms. othn, oot of Vhs hill uaw ocecupied by Pring, Toronto; Mis. Fuller, i theBwln Cu bue Bowmnville; Mus. (Rev.) G. W. teBwigCu ue Kinsman, Reynolds, Illinois, U. S. A citizen asks if we remembered a A.; sud Mia. Wns. Parnaîl, Newcaat- schoal dowu on Liberty Street by le, and tVire. brothers, George sud Vhe old Cawker resideuce, but wve David ai Toronto; aud Jabez ai have no recollection ai a scisool Stratihroy, Ont. Uihere, only the Old Siijuth Ward Mms. Kinsmnan end Mms. Parnal ScIsool where Charles KeitIs taught vers unable ta be pissent. The floral for many .years. tributes were many sud beautiful, TIssu, going back some, Viere was showing the high esteerns iuwbich the gebool an the site ofaiAis M. she lived sud vas loved. She vili Willianm' residence, Queeu Street, noV only be miased by -heu relatives wiser. s teacher by tIse noms ai Rog- but by ber churcis associations ai erson held forth. He vas one ai tIse viih she vas a valued member. aid sdhool and did not believe in Thse pail-besiers wore heu six nep- spariiig the rod. hevs--David Pring, Riobeut Pringe, And visat about VIat seat ai Charles Fox, Hsrbert Braici, Leon- iearniug ths 'Loadambe Academy", ard Buock, Lester Brocis. situated whe Vis te Babock reos-: Friends uer physiciens cauid nat save Nor cau the grave confine it ber. Rer maortal body tram Vthe grave, Wiseu Christ aur Saviaur dotis ap- peau. Yeu are invited ta S. W. Mion Smo@s' pslag style Uiav, Ftday ovenlng, Mardi 19Vi. deuce nov stands. IV vas ans af oui ontstsandiug private institoUons, and vas presided aver by that court- sous aid gentlemam, istiier ai R. R. Loacambe, thse veli-kuovu lavyeu, his buotisers sud asas, veil knov ai laVe yesus. This va. a cIsool viser. mau VhseIlntellsctuala'ofi lhe neibcrhood ent thefr alolsement cWdm fr nstradon aud cuure. BOWMANVILLE MUSICAL CLUB The great musical composera Bee-, tihoven and Schubert were te eusb-ý jecta îrnder consideration aM the st meeting of the Musical Club on Wed- nesday, March 3rd. The program vas in charge of Mm. C. EL, Dudley and vas well rendered. Firat numbers were: Diset (a) Tarkish March; (b) Ileme from Symphony in C., Mrs. J. Albert Cole and Mrs. Dudley; two part chorus, "Serenade" by Misses Jean Ramnsay, Reta Free- man, Grace Bragg and Maude Lamb; piano solo, "Nine Variations", Miss Alberta Cole; vocal solo, M.I.M Mitchell; paper "Uàfe oifEethMn by Miss Rilda G. Siemon; piano solo, "Walsteîn Sonate Op. 53", Miss Gwendolyn Williams; ,Voql solo, Mrs. bIs Tod Gray, accs5tpanist. Mrs. Jack McGibbcn; maie quartet, Messrs. H. J. Klnight, S. Glanville, Geo. E. Chase and C. S. Hallman;j r ýaper "Life of Sahubert", Miss G. Wicke.tt; piano solo, let and, 2»d Moveinent of the Unfinidhed Sym- phony in B Minor, Mm. M. A.. Nemi; vocal solo, "Hark, bark the L.ark", Mis. C. Arthur Cawker: piano solo, Miss Gwendolyn William; vocal solo, "W;ho is Sylvia", Mms. Fred C. Palmer. GIRLS' MORNING HOUR The Girls' Morning Hour of Tri- Lity Church put on their annual con- cert on Monday evening in the school-room when a very in.terested and appreciative audience enjoyed a jgood programi by the young folio. 1After the opening hymn atnd prayer by Rev. J. U .Robins, who discbarg- eil the duties of chairman very effi- C iently, a chorus "Marchinig vitit the Heros" vas sung by the girls. Te 27th Psalm, The Creed and the namnes of theAposéfles vas splendid- ly recited. The smallet girls on the program vwere Mise Peggy Smith> and Miss Shirley MaiMsen, both -reciting nioiely. Other recitations were giv- en by Misses Doris Betnnett, Ger'trude Hooper, Lilian Pritchard, Edith Mor- riHelen Pritbard, Dorellsy Tap- son, ail doing their parts credltably. Piano solos vers volt rndened by Misses Kathleen Thurston and Evelyn Goddard. Dialogues 'The Rainbow" and "Our Work" vwas given by seven and five girls respect- ively. Vocal duet by Misses Lva Darch and Aima Mprris and a swing song hi nine girls. A chorus by the girls and the mizpah benedi c- tioai cloised tlie program. Miss Evelyn Goddard, the accoenpanist, and the leaders, Mrs. H. W. Foster and Mms. W. B. Tafson ssisted by Mrs. R. Thompson are to be con- gratulated on the succem aioftus plelasant evening's entetasisent. SENTENCE SERMONS W. Sesem To Ba.Tryinu- -To be stylish instend af beautiful. -To b. élever instead ai dependable -To b. sophisti.aied insend of vise -To b. theologicai inatead ai relig- ions. -To b. hilariaus inatead -of happy. -To be modern instesd of modest. -To b. livly insitesd of iovely. ember When ? i for byoM ways, or futur. days. Just Vie same tsey were generally a hard gi-onp ta Isandle and tise "Goveunar" bad bis bauds full most ai tise scisool psriod in keeping bis charges lu the path ai duty. We have been told biset thse iate John S. Moorcrait's fatiser Vanghlt scIsoio in thie little brick building. "ht stood opposite thse Trinity Unît- ed Cisurcis, receuity puaied dovn. W. are noV sure sncb vas tue case, if so, it vas before he vas an afficer ai thse custonis departusent. Iu Vhs ear1y days vihen Vise Town >Hall was the centre building of ths aid Public Schoal vitu Vhs tawn lockup underneats, ths Public School was buiît escs side. Ou account ai the "cooier" being in that vicin-j ity it vas a terrar for usany Wo pass there dark evenings. Nov caming davis ta receut tumes boy many rememiber vho were tise trustees whsu Vhs present Public Schooi vus erected? WeX, bers are thse narnes: Samuel Burden, John Rice, Dr. J. M. Brimacombe, Coi. Cubitt, W. M. Hpmey, Joseph La- Belle, with Richard Wiudatt, Secre- tory. Messrs. Horsey sud Lal3elle sVilI survive. We had almost fargottem about the schoal upon tise vest bill, early opposite F. C. vsnqtoue's resideuce. This achool was for young ladies. Kept by VIse Misses George. wba were vsry Iiîgisly respected by all as being most worthy citizens, b.ughly cultiured sud v-ery favourably apaken. ai by Viseir pu.pils. D>o you remember visen ltse laVe Sir Sams Hughes vas a teasiier lu t.he aid Public Scisoal tva husky elutis undertook ta put ans over ou bim? Well, when tuy yelled enougls b. lett Viernup. 1isey only tried it once. We wiii noV divulge tiseir naines as they are *.ill lving. AV leat one la ta our knovl.dg. Yomr fou old ties sud oldi acI*oia, D. Mersi.. MINISTERS AND CHURCHES St. Panl's Cluci, Rev. Dr. D. W. Beat, minuster. Services ut il a. m. and 7 p. m-. 2:30 p. m.--Sunday School and Bible Classes. St. Andrew>s Presbiiterian Chnrch, Corner Temperance ansd Chuzch. Sta., Rev. %oeit M.cDerment, M. A., Min- ister. Morning Womflip Il a. m. Evening Worship 7 p. m. Sunday Sdiaol &t 2:30 p. m. Everybody vel- came. Hampton Circuit a.nd Wbithy Tab- ernacle of Vhe Cobourg Preslbtry have tied Zor thse $150 prize offered by Mr. H. W. Âckerrnan of Belle- ville4 for Vthe fiast circuit in the first Presbyttry in the -Bay ai Quinte Comerebce ai thie United (Iuith let rea<t their objective and obtain tise ce casnl the Maintenance and Exten- sian Fund Campsign. St. John's (Anglican 'Clurch. Rector, Rev. R. J. Sbires, M. A., B. D. FourtW5Suuday in Lent, March 14th. 8 a. m.-Hloly Communion; Il a. m.-Morning Prayer "The, Equipusent". 7 I. m.-Evening Prayer "Communion vith God". 2:30 p. m.--Sunday School. Fridey, Marexis l2th., at 8 p. m., Lenteu ser- vice in Church. The. first round ai thse I nter- Leegue debates viii b. heid Vhs vesis ai March 22-27. Trini Young People, Bovmwaville, = - bt witii Simca. St., Oshawva, at Oshawa. Sqibj sot: "R.ooelved tisat thse Spirit of Co-operaiin as againat tise Spirit ai Competition is ta thse botter inter- enta -of oui Commnercial XUe." Bey- nianville hts the affrmative. Wa"d for date. Trinity United Cisurti, Bev. J. U. Robins, pastior. Susday Sdijaol &nniversary serviices àt 11. s. n, 2:30 and 7 p. m. Rev. Dr. W. P. Fletchser, for many yeam s asociat- ed in Sundsy Schl o vo ill b. the speaker at all services. SpecWa program in thse aiternoon. Music by t Junior chair at evening service. Special Thank-of.ering la aid cifS&m. day Schaol work. Rev. J. U. Robins galve tw.o excel- lent sermons an Sunday la Trinjty United Church preachiug in the morning irons thse vrds "They whtch vmit at the alar are partais- ers vith the taîtar',. 1 Qor. 9:13, showing how oui lives are affected by aurr ocupatians or recreatons, biset throngh oui laek af knowledge we aten lisrow away vealhe tbings and tisat aur cianters or demtiny is sbaped by vhttever sitar we woriiip at. In thse evening Rev. Mr. Robins took fiai bis sub- jeet "Thiee liands"--Greece, An- cient Rame and Palestine-repres- enting thres peoples viiose ambttion was ta knov, Vo have, and Vo 6e and iikened tisem ta thiee phases ai character nrging al Vo place thse laat- namsd first. Mms. H. M. Poster sang Vhe sola "0 Rest in thse Lord" ot the morning service and Mim Bote Fresman sang "(lad la aur Refuge" and Mr. B. Hircocis "Asamed of Jesns" at thse evening service, al ai whiich were highly affleclated. Mr. T. C. Jeweli, Secretary aif thet.Su. day School, mode a splendid appeal for the Anniverary nexit Sussday. CCINC EVENTS Keep Frdoy evening, March 191h iree ta attend S. W. Màson & Sou'. Fcmabl Spring Opening. St. Paul'a Cisurds vili present the. cantata "Penitence, Pardon and Peace" by Maunder, on Good Flday, April 2nd. Milinery Openings on F'ridoy and Saturday, March 19 and 20. Ses the nov style hats at DtsWman & Edmondstane's. Don't miss hearing George Gran- ville, boy eio'cs&ionist, at the. C. G. 1. T. concert in Trinit .Snnday School.rooen, on Wsdn::aY, Mardi 17th.' Bowmsuville Women's Institut. are invited ta visit. Whity Institut. on Friday aiteunoon, March l9th. Ail inesubers intending ta go pisas natiiy Mis. G. H. Bicell or Mins Editis M. Weekes, Secretauy. Men's Canadian Club viii hold its next banquet at Balmoral Hotel, on Friday, March l2Vb at 7-15 p. m. Mr. W. C. Kettieveil, Hon. Tisas- nier ai Toronto Rotary Club vili speak on "Romance ai Printers' Ink." Next regular meeting of tihe Woman's Canadian Club vill b. held in St. John's Parish Hall on Monday, Mardi i5th at 3:30 p. m. Rev. R. J. Shires of St. John's Church, vil give an address on "The Influence of the Nerth West Mounted Police in the Development ai Western Can- ~br Spring Umm .1ý - f lanabian