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r Three Specialties BOWMANVILLE, NOV. 19, MESSAGE FROM INDIA 18c 32c a dozen for sweet Valencia Oranges Friday and Saturday, Saturday, or 2 doz. for buys 4 good sized Grape Fruit, just the thing at breakfast--delicious. breakfast--delicious. cash or trade is what we are paying paying for eggs this week. Bring us any quantity. 35c 32c Social and Personal _ 4 0 Next Door East JS tl O W UCtl L. Morris & Son's Bowmativille his Week 1 MITCHELL Have you seen those elegant hot water bottles all one piece of rubber, no seams--2 qt. size $1.25; 3 qt. size 50 excellent value for the money. Dont fail to take advantage of this offer. Call and see them. In spite of the great variety of hand and face lotions we have for sale, our customers insist upon getting MITCHELL'S WITCH HAZEL CREAM Healing, Soothing and Softening, but nut sticky. Two sizes--25c and 40c. The constant demand we have for «<301" COUGH REMEDY preen its Efficiency. Are you taking it for that cough ? One size only, 25c. R. M. MITCHELL & CO Druggists and Opticians Nyal Goods. Camera Supplies. Neilson's Chocolates. CAKES anc For Every We couldn't begin to tell you about the "many different kinds of Cakes, Cookies and Pastry we are making every every day for the particular particular people of Bowman ville, No matter if you want something extra nice and dainty for lunch or afternoon tea or for social callers, we have it. H Just try one of our layer cakes--so light and spongy, the filling so generous and deliciously flavored. lake a cake home with you to-night. % Another thing the prices of our cooking are so reasonable. THOMAS Baker and Confectioner The following extracts from a letter to the Editor from Rev. James Smith, Secretary Secretary of the Bombay Tract and Book Society Society at Kalbadevi, Bombay, India, will be read with interest as the writer is known by many in this vicinity, having visited relatives here a few years ago: Dear Mr. James: We are now in the midst of the bustle of war here as you are in Canada, but we pride ourselves on having having landed our contingent in France, 6000 miles away, quicker than you were able to land yours, although so much nearer, as according to your War Minister, the redoubtable Sam Hughes, you ought to have delivered your contingent in 24 hours at least. It would do you good to see the activity displayed just now in Bombay in the despatch of troops for the front. A stream of men, horses, mules, guns, carts, and other war material has been passing through our port for many weeks past, and by this time nearly everything everything that we can possibly spare must have been despatched to the front.. About a fortnight ago I myself saw 33 ships sail in line out of our harbor, from the back veranda of our house which is near the lighthouse. India has responded wonderfully wonderfully to the call of the Government at home for recruits. You have no doubt seen it stated in the papers that every Rajah in India has offered not only his personal services, but all the resources of his State. While this is true of the Tributary Tributary and Feudatory States, it is also true of wealthy mill-owners, merchants and other men of means and influence throughout throughout the Empire. If India were offered her independence tomorrow, she would reject it with the alacrity that would do credit to Canada. India's interests are apparently bound up with the Empire forever, forever, and a great question of statesmanship statesmanship lies before our higher officials of Government when the war is over; though India may not demand a larger measure of self-government as a reward for her loyalty in this crisis, it will be recognized, I hope, in Great Britain that she is deserving deserving of a larger measure of independence, independence, and that.nothing but good will result from putting authority and power in the hands of her leaders in the future. The only danger is from agitators and demagogues demagogues who, in the past, have been able to stir up sedition amongst irresponsible, hot-headed, half-educated college students students and schoolboys. That age has now gone by; sedition is no more, and we have entered upon a new era, and it will be a task worthy of the best statesmanship, so to guide the new current of thought that it may flow into channels for the betterment betterment of India, and for the closer union of India with the Colonies and the Mother country. A very regrettable incident occurred a few days ago on the arrival of the "Hindus" who went to British Columbia in the "Komagata Maru". The government of India brought them back from Hongkong to Calcutta where special trains were in readiness to take them to their homes in the North West. This arrangement, although although at the expense of the Government, did not suit a few of the leaders who were very sore over their disappointment and determined upon marching from the Port, several miles through the streets of .Calcutta .Calcutta so as to make a "demonstration". The police got wind of their intentions in good time and a large number of the leading leading police officers, including the Chief Police Official of Calcutta, went down to the Port accompanied by a large number of native police and tried their best to induce induce these men to go their homes. Some did so, but in a moment when everything seemed to be settled, the rest began to fire at the police, killing two officers and wounding a large number of others. There was the danger for a few days that this might upset things in Calcutta and elsewhere, elsewhere, but the loyalty of Sikhs (these men were Sikhs) has been equal to the occa- ; sion, and this morning's papers say that j the Sikhs in several places in India have ' held meetings and expressed their deep regret and severe condemnation of the action taken by their countrymen in Calcutta, Calcutta, so this incident may be considered as closed. { We arc getting on as usual in the Tract Society, forging steadily forward,"business reviving in spite of the war which has put - ! a damper on many industries and much ' trade in Bombay. We are publishing a steady stream of new books and tracts and succeed generally in securing advance advance orders for nearly everything- we produce. I am a little tired; have not had a holiday since I arrived here two years ago, not even Sundays, but I am hoping at the end of the cold season next April that I mav be allowed to go away for two or three months and have a.change in the Himalayas. This reminds me that perhaps some misapprehensions may be held with regard to the powers of endurance endurance of men of our Indian troops. I may tell you that only North India men are being sent. I know them well, and have tramped with these men for ten days in succession over deep snow in the Himalayas Himalayas when I found the cold as hard to endure as in Canada and was very glad of warm shelter at night. These men, however, however, refused to come inside and preferred to sleep on verandahs and under trees although although there was a hard frost. It is amazing to see how hardy they are and I ow capable of enduring exposure and hardship. I shall be glad to hear how things are going with you at home. With very kindest regards to everyone, Yours very sincerely, James Smith. Piano for sale. See advt. Mr. R. G. Dickinson visited relatives at Dundonald. Mrs. Wm. Quick is visiting relatives in Saginaw, Michigan. The CampbeUford Herald celebrated its forty-first birthday Nor. 9* Mrs. H. Ditchborn, Carbondale, Pa., is visiting-her brother, Mr. Jacob Pollard. Just a few more rolls of Certain-teed Roofing and the season is over. Mason « Dale. Nice sweet luscious oranges for 18c doz* at Rd. Snowden's, Friday and Saturday-- 2 dozen 35c. All Men's Suits and Overcoats selling at reduced prices at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman's. Major Odell, Cobourg. will have command command of the Heavy Battery of the second overseas contingent. Miss Pearl A. Nesbitt, Lindsay, has accepted accepted the position of organist at Trinity Methodist Church, Napanee. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Henry, Port Perry, recently visited the forrr er's sisters, the Misses Henry, Wellington-st. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman are sell- ing off all Ladies' Cloth Coats and Skirts at from J A to below regular prices. Board of License Commissioners refused refused the continuance of business at the Baltimore hotel. This hotel is the oldest in Ontario. The Bragg Quartette will sing at the anniversary services in Clarke Methodist Church, Monday, Nov. 23. Rev. H. B. Kenny will give an address. Mr. G. A. Putnam, Superintendent Woman's Institutes, was presented with a purse of $365 i° gold from the Ontario Institutes Institutes at the meeting in Toronto last week. Mr. Nicholas Butson, Brooklin, father of Mr. Tosiah Butson, Bowmanville, celebrated celebrated his 88th birthday on Nov. 6, when a pleasant gathering of friends gave him a surprise. Rev. R. W. and Mrs. Hindes, Mr. Geo. Hindes, Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. D. Galbraith were in Colborne recently attending attending the funeral of Mrs. Hinds mother, Mrs. Spilsbury. Toronto-Eastern between Whitby and Bowmanville is now completed, and the company is awaiting inspection of Engineer Engineer of Dominion Railway Board before beginning operations between these two points. Friday and Saturday is orange days at Rd. Snowden's. The case brought by Miss Annie Staples of Orono, against the estate of the late Archibald Stalker for wages etc., will come up for trial at Cobourg in December. R. R. Waddell, Toronto, appearing for the plaintiff and E. H. McLean, of Bowmanville, Bowmanville, for the estate. Bowmanville Woman's Institute will hold their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. J. T. Hooper, Centre-st, Friday, Nov. 27. Report of Provincial Institute Convention Convention will be given. Contest in Baking Powder biscuits will be held. All ladies cordially invited. There will be "something "something doing" so be there. Wilmot Gordon Pickell died at Mark- dale recently aged 69 years. He was born in township of Darlington, Durham countv, countv, in 1845, being a son of Capt. and Mrs. Geo Pickell. When a child his parents moved to Grey county. Forty-five years ago he married Elizabeth A. Wright of Flesherton. He was an official and active worker in the Methodist church, and a member of Public School Board. His widow, two daughters and five sons survive. survive. You are personally invited to a Musical Demonstration led by Captain Weeks, of Toronto, in the Salvation Army Hall on Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. Come and enjoy the treat. Tickets, 10c. In the hall Sunday Nov. 29 àt II a.m. Morning Holiness meeting; in Opera House at 3 P«m. Musical Musical Festival; and at 7-3° P- m - a great Salvation Salvation meeting. Silver collection. Good music and singing. Come and enjoy yourself. Don't forget the dates. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S 5 A 85 T ORIX Bowmanville, Ont. an ABIES FOB SALE--Two German warblers last year's birds and good singers. Apply at Statesman Office. AUCTION BALES. Thursday, Nov. 19--The household effects effects of the late Mrs. Geo. C. Haines, Church St., consisting of parlor, dining room, bedroom and kitchen furnishings, two-wheeled cart, stoves, etc, will be sold at auction. Sale at 1 p.m. Terms cash. See bills. L. A. W. Tole, Auctioneer. Auctioneer. JPriday, Nov. 20--Mr. J. C. Gibson, High St., Bowmanville, will sell his horse, cow, buggy, cutter, implements, roots, berry and tomato crates, poultry, furniture, furniture, stoves, etc. See bills. Sale at 1 o'clock. L. A. W. Tole, Auctioneer. BUSINESS AS USUAL. After having our mill closed down for about one month getting it overhauled and new machinery put in, the mill is running again and turning out better flour than ever. Be sure and ask your grocer for Van- stone's flour with your next order and you will be delighted with it. We have two cars of Bran arriving soon and any person needing Bran this winter cannot do better than get it off one of these cars. Phone in your order at once so that we can notify you when they arrive. F. C. Vanstone, Phone 77. Bowmanville. William H. Allen, a native of Hope township, died in Ops township, Nov. 15, aged 64 years. He. leaves a widow, two sons and one daughter. Mrs. R. B. Potts, speaking on "Home Gardens and the Home Makers" at the Horticulturalists meeting in Toronto last week, said that if the women devoted their time to their gardens instead of attending "pink teas" they would find themselves much better off. If instead of the usual social gatherings around the tea pot at five o'clock they were to have the garden as a common interest they would find life much more interesting and the social standard would be raised to a higher plane. Interesting discussions on flowers etc., would take the place of the scandal monger which occupied so much time in the lives of many women. The tone of the home life would be raised in a corresponding corresponding degree. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S C A S T O R I A << Queen Lou: s» West End House Furs ! Furs ! Furs ! Cottie along now and. get Furs at Your Own Price We have gone through our stock of Furs and marked them down to prices which have never been heard of in this town. Look for the Red g on every piece. Come in and examine the stock and secure your New Furs while the selection is good The likeness of ' 4 Queen Louise" stands lj a symbol the world ever for the best in women's footwear -- "Queen Quality" Shoes. For beauty of design, design, for perfect fitting qualities, and for absolute absolute comfort, they are the standard throughout throughout civilization. Why experiment with others when "Queen Quality" known worth is yours without extra cost? Prices within the reach of all. Fred R. Foley Parlor Boot Shop On the Sunny Side BOWMANVILLE - ONT. Fur Coats Greatly Reduced Large range of Ladies' and Men's Fur and Fur-lined Coats, all marked to sell in quick time. Men's Coon Coats, reg. $100.00 to §120.00 for $64.00 to $78.00 Men's Mountain Bear Coats, reg. $25 for ..$16 95 Specials in Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings Men's Two and Three Piece Suits, all sizes, 26 to 34. regular $4 50 to $7.0u for $1 98 to $4.45 Bo} s' Overcoats, regular up to §4 50 for $1 98; reg. up to $9.00 for $4 49 Men's Suits in tweeds and worsteds, worsteds, reg. $6.50 to $9 00, now for $4 95 Lot Boys' Bloomers in tweeds and worsteds, all lined throughout throughout and well made, reg. $1.25 All our best suits, including our 20th Century Brand, all ready-to-wear, reg. up to $20, for $9 95 Men's Odd Pants in full range of sizes, all good strong serviceable serviceable tweeds and good winter weight, special 95c pair The Balance of our Men's Overcoats, Overcoats, all styles reg. up to $15 for $7.95; reg. up to $20 for $10.95 Men's Wool Underwear, heavy wool ribbed shirts and drawers, reg. $1 25 and $1.50 for......79c See these along with a number of other special lines which we offer now. McMurtry & Co., Ltd. The Big Departmental Store Phone 83 Bowmanville A Satisfied Customer Is Our Best Advertisement $3- 50TO $5- 0 ° A few Specials at $6.°° Hi THE HAPPY THOUGHT RANGES are sure to satisfy you in every particular. They have six distinguishing features : Effectiveness of Heating Economy of Construction Durability of Wearing so S Excellency of Finish Lowness of Frice , -- -- Excellent Cookers Our stock is complete. W. H. Dustan