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A Give Him Something Useful for Christmas BOW MAN VILLE , DEC. 17, 1914 r This Year When Every $ Has a Long Way to Go* Something That Is Needed Is The Most Sensible Present. /yry. ■ 1*/ -» )-"X A -- >\ X \ Cravats that are different 25c to $1.50 Mufflers and Silk Neckscarfs And then, too, you raise his opinion of you just another another bit higher when you present present him with s omet hi n g practical and sensible--something sensible--something he would buy for himself himself c to $3.00 House Coats suitable k comfortable $2. 50 to $6. 00 Bath Robes and Lounging Robes $3. 75 to $7. 50 Every time he wears the Scarf, the Shirt, or the Cravat or Housecoat, or the Bath robe* or the Hose, or the Suspenders, Suspenders, or the Gloves which you gave him, he thinks of you Every time some friend speaks a word ot admiration for the gift you made him, it brings a happy recollection . of you Fine Hosiery cotton, lisle or silk 25c to $1.00 Men's Gloves Fashion's latest shades Every time he sees the ornamental, ornamental, perhaps, but un- useful gift of someone else, he unconsciously remembers vou for your practical, useful and sensible gift, of something to wear. $i to $3 Handkerchief ?$^39agnificent line 10c to $1 Sweater Coats all color combinations $1 to $5 Dress Shirts handsome new designs 75c to $2.00 ^tylish Hats make acceptable gift» $1.50 to $4.00 So, when you select a present present for ' him" remember, men are practical. They cherish the memory of a practical, useful gift, but soon forget the opposite kind. And make your gift to "him" something he will really really like better than all of the other presents he receives-- let it be something to wear. And don't lose sight of the fact that most men instinctively instinctively know that anything which bears this store s label is absolutely right in style and dependable in quality. We box all Christmas goods appropriately. W The Churches. I Rev. R. A. Bamforth, B. A . Port Perry, preached in Colborne Methodist church Sunday. ... Christmas services in Sowmanrille Methodist church and Sunday School will I be held Sunday Dec. 27. Rev. Dr. Shorey and R ev. J. S. McMul- l-len, Lindsav, exchanged pulpits Sunday evening in the Methodist churches of that 1 town. Rev. J. P. Wilson, Peterboro, preached I anniversary sermons in Grace Methodist church, Napanee, Sunday, Dec. 0. Thank I offering $500* - ... Rev. J. H. Arnup. M. A, Toronto, Mis- I sionary Secretary of the Methodist church, preached Sunday morning in I Charlotte-st Church. Peterboro. The Army Band will be out playing for I a few nights. All proceeds goes toward Band Fund for instruments, music, etc. 1 LIEUT. LUXTON, Bandmaster. His Lordship the Bishop of Toronto I has offered to Rev. F. J. Sawers. Rector of St. Luke's, Peterboro, the Rectorship of the important parish of Cdbourg which he has accepted. Rev. J. U. Robbins, Little Britain, preached anniversary services at Wellington Wellington Sunday and lectured Monday evening on "Pioneer Life in the Mining Camps of British Columbia." Ladies Aid of the Methodist church had a successful sale of useful and fancy articles articles and home-made cooking Wednesday afternoon and were favored with a nice crowd at their tea. Salvation Army, Bowmanville, Please keep Tuesday, Dec. 22 in mind. At 8 p m they will hold their annual Xmas entertainment. entertainment. Recitations, dialogues, etc. Morrison's Goodyear Orchestra will supply supply the music. Admission 10c. Church of Christ : Services next Lord's Day, Morning subject "Good Tidings of Great Joy;" Evening subject : ' The Song of the Heavenly Host." The annual Christmas Entertainment will be held on Tuesday evening Dec. .22nd. A good program is being prepared. Admission, School free. Visitors 10 cents. The Boys and Young Men's Conference at Peterboro, Dec. 28-30 promises to be a helpful gathering. Already nearly 100 names have beèn sent in. Every Methodist Methodist Sunday School and Epworth League in this distiict should not fail to have a delegate or two. Send names at once to Rev. J.F. Chapman, Cannington. Rev. W. H. Truscott, South Oshawa, according to direction' of the annual District District meeting and by invitation of the |.congregations, visited the churches on I Hampton circuit Sunday Dec. 13m to present present the need of-his church and his people with the result that he got about *65 in cash from the circuit and a wagon load of I provisions from each church. Rev. C. W. Watch, Midland, an ex-pas- J tor of Cannington Methodist church, preached most acceptably at the Thank- offering services. The congregation was asked for $400 and generously exceeded lithe.amount. Rev. J. F. Chapman, B. A., the esteemed and successful pastor, is to I be sincerely congratulated on the generous I work of his .congregation. Hampton Epworth League Friday was in charge of Miss Lily Burns, the Missionary Missionary vice president. The meeting opened with singing and .prayer by Pr esi cle nt F. J. ;Groat. The lesson was read by Miss Cora Clarke, and the topic "The Indians I and their .training for Citizenship was I taken,by Mrs. J. Colwill. Music by Miss Erma .and Harold Salter. Reading^ on the j Indian work in British Columbia' by Mrs. C. Johns. Meeting dosed w ith League Benediction. Program of Methodist Epworth League , Monday evening was in charge of Mr. Claude Ives and Miss Belle Courtice the former presiding. Mr. Allan Martin and I Mr Claude 1res gave excellent papers on the*topic "The Urgency and Crisis in the far East." for. Harry Rutter read the ! lesson, Misses Olive Mutton and Helen Yellowlees rendered instrumental solos very nicely, and Mrs. Hugh Singerdelight- ed all with a solo. The President Mr. W. G. Butson closed the meeting with prayer. Come next week and bring your pound I contribution toward Christmas Cheer. In teresting evening anticipated. ! Rev. H. B. Kenny gave a fine address I in the Methodist church on Sunday evening evening on "Great Britain," Belgium. France and Russia the other Allied nations now atwar in Europe, having been dealt with previously. Every native or descendant of the little Isle which plays so prominent a part in this drèadful conflict could hardly hardly help but feel a certain degree of pride as he listened to the place and policy which England and her colonies hold up I to he eyes of the world. The music rendered rendered by Mr. H. J. Knight and his choir was in keeping with the theme of the service "The Lost Chord" by Sullivan, and Kipling's "Recessional" being well given. Mr. R.M. Mitchell sang m splendid splendid voice "King George The National Anthem was sung as a closing number. The Anderson Clothing Co., The Style Store for Men phone 61 BoW man ville Great showing of skates at Rice & Co's. Two columus of local and otherwise on 2nd page inside- Mr. Rich Everson, Darlingford, Man., is visiting with relatives. Mrs. Thos. Payne, Toronto, is visiting her son; Mr. John Payne. Mr. C W. E. Meath has returned from a trip to New York City. Mr. Harvey Mingeaud, Royal Bank. Sudbury, is home for holidays. . High School Commencement exercises in Opera . House, Friday Dec. 18. Miss Lizzie Barrie, Newtonville, is visiting visiting her brother, Mr. W. H. Barrie. Miss Annie Nesbitt, Newtonville, is in Bell Telephone office atMillbrook. Mr. Basil Fitzgerald,, Millbrook, has been appointed Manager of the Standard Bank, Orono. Albert J. Armstrong, son of Robert J- Armstrong, Cavan, is dead at Seattle, aged 58 years. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. F. Smith, Shaunavon. Sask., have been visiting his brother, Mr. J. H. Smith, King-st. Mrs. Philp and her sister, Miss Ballagh, of Bowmanville, were week-end visitors to town.--( obourg Post. Brighton Village residents have subscribed subscribed to the Patriotic Fund the sum of $1056 50 and not done yet. Miss Gladys J. Jackson, Newcastle, has again" written a pretty Christmas story for this paper. First instalment on an inner page. Mrs. D. Livingstone, Roland, SanDiego, Cal., are spending the winter with her mother, Mrs. Jas. Knight, Lake Shore Farm, Port Bowmanville. Mason & Dale have just received quantity quantity of Tungstein bulbs in these sizes: 10» 15, 18, 25, 40, 60, 100 watts; also carbon lamps 2, 4, ■>» 8, 16, 32 candle power. Prices lowest. Mr. John Run nails, Port Hope, underwent underwent a second operation at the hospital Monday. While the patient is quite weak, fie appears to be progressing as favorably a§ can be expected.--Guide. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gibbs and son Willie, Ebentzar, left last week for St. John, N.B., where they sailed by the "Hesperian" of the Allan Line to visit relatives'* in the Old Land. They were booked by M. A. James, Agent of the Allan Line. The patriotic concert Friday evening in the Opera House was fairly well attended the principal part of the program being musical selectians by the Victrola. Mr. Fred R. Foley and Miss Frances E. Conley contributed some splendid patriotic readings readings which everyone enjoyed. We congratulate Mr. Roy H. Rickard, of Bowmanville, in being elected Leader of the Democrats of the Union Literary Society of Victoria College, Toronto. The Democrats have been returned to office for the third time by a majority of 18. William Stone, aged 20, night operator at Whitby Junction was shot and almost instantly killed while at his post at midnight midnight Friday. He had presence of mind to phone Central and call Belleville for help before he expired. No clue has yet been obtained as to the murderer. Local bird fanciers fared pretty well at Guelph Winter Fair last week winning these prizes: Fred Pattinson, first and second on Rose Comb Leghorn, 2nd Black Cochin; Thos. Bottrell & Son, : 2 firsts, 3 seconds, I third on bantams «ad pigeons; Chas. Rice, 3 seconds, l third,"Black Spanish; Spanish; Walter Oke, third. Black Java; A. A. Battle, eighth, White Leghorn; T. J. Cole, Maple Grove, also won several first and second prizes. AUCTION SALE SATURDAY, Dec. 26--Mrs. Emma Keeler, Brown-st., Bowmanville, will sell by auction her household furniture and effects, much of which is good. Terms cash. Sale at I o'clock. See bills. L. A. W. Tole; auctioneer. It may be a little out of the way--but you get the good values if you patronize the fruit store opposite Goodyear Club on Division-et.' i BIRTHS. Swim--At Valenti», Dec. 4th, to Mr. and Mn Arthar K. Swain, a daughter. LORO--At Port Hope, Dec. 9, to Mr. and Mrs. A. H C. Long, a eon, (Herbert'Kitchener). MARRIAGES! Maobs--Handley--At the home of the bride's parents. Mount Pleasant, Dec. End, by J -B. Butler, Beatrice M. Handley, Cavan Township, and James Magee, Omemee. 10th, David Cox, 11th, William Make Your Christmas Dinner An Enjoyable Surprise H OW the home folks are looking forward with eager delight to the most enjoyable event of the day--the Dinner 1 How they will remember with pleasant thoughts the goodness ef that savorsome roast, the luscious, tempting, fruits, the many pleasing delicacies ! Just surprise them, with your tempting table and give it an atmosphere of redundant good-cheer with the many specially selected good things you'll find among our varied stock. DEATHS Cox--In Bowmanville, Dec. aged 88 years. Peters--At Baltimore, Dec. Peters, aged 82 years. O'Neill--At Port Hope, Dec. 14th, Dennis O'Neill, in his 90th year. Brandon--At Fenèlon Falls, Dec. 1st, Martha Brandon, aged 79 years. Bulger--A t Ocbonrg. Dec. 5th, Agnes Jane, youngest daughter of James Bulger. Finlay--In Bowmanville. Dec. 11th, Myrtle Doris, infant daughter of Mr. Robert Finlay, aged i month. Carry--At Toronto, Dec. 12th, Eliza S. Carry, wife of late Rev. John Carry, D.D., Port Perry, in her 75th year. Nokes--At her home, 4 Sydenham Place, Toronto, Toronto, Dec. 9th, Ethel Nugent, beloved wife of George Nokes, aged 33 years. Hyland--In Port Perry, Dec. 2nd, Elizabeth White, widow of late Robert Hyland, in her 60th year Interment at Blackstock. Hanna--McGee--At Janetville Station, Dec. 9, by Rev. D. Balfour, Mr. Albert E, Hanna, and Miss Ethel May McGee, all of Manvers. Ashton--In Bowmanville, Dec. 11th, Oscar Joseph, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ashton, tiaydon, aged 9 years, 9 months. Small--At Port Hope. Dec. 10, Samuel Small, ; aeed 66 years. Bro her-in-law of Mrs. Win. Me- Kowan, Bowmanville. Interred in Bowmanville cemetery Monday. ' Here is a fresh shipment of delicious delicious fruits just opened for the Christmas season -- large, firm juicy oranges, malaga grapes, grape fruit, bananas. Fresh currants, raisins, peels, flour, nuts, spices and every material to help you make the cake a marked success. --and then there are the ssaay other necessaries to help make the dinner a real delight--canned goods, soups, peas, corn, etc., cranberries for the pie, clustered raisins, biscuits of all desirable kinds, unfermer.ted wine, etc., and holly and mistletoe for decorations. Come in and see this new supply of Christmas eatables. You 1) be pleased with their freshness and quality and surprised at the moderate prices. Just drop in to-day. We may be able to help you select a pleasing variety for your table. „ ^ Next Door East Rd. SttOWUetl L. Morris & Son 8 'Lest We Forget* E. R. BOUNSALL, Designer and Dealer in Monuments, Tablets, Markers, etc. Granite and Marble. in Bowmanville, Ontario. FUNERAL DIRECTORS BAKERY CHANGES HANDS L. Morris & Son Most Complete Equipment Sunday and night call* promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones Branches : ORONO 10-34 HAMPTON H OUSE TO RENT--Whole or part of a furnished furnished house, electric lighted, convenient location location Apply to Drawer B, Bowmanville.45t O rders wanted for sawing wood--i am prepared to do all kinds of wood-sawing with my 10 h. p. gasoline engine outfit. Prices reasonable. Apply to Thomas lab , Tyrone. ' HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE Brick house, 8 rooms, new furnace, hard and soft water inside), i acre garden, apples, plums, cherries, stable and driving house all in first- class repair. Bargain for quick sale. Possession early m January: Apply on premises, corner Concession and Liberty streets to T. C. Bragg, or box 327, Bowmanville. 011 Sweets f at Tod's « SANTA CLAUS has placed a big orderwith us to supply the "kiddies" in and. around Bowmanville with HO ML- MADE CANDY We have been very particular to use highest quality ingredients in its manufacture, so eat all yon want. m For the grown-ups we have very attractive gift boxes of Ganong's Chocolates from 50c up. Such a gift is always appreciated. m Don't bother making a Christmas Cake. Just come to our store and pick out one. We guarantee them to be first class. All sizes and prices reasonable. 1 % Just received, an attractive assortment of Xmas Crackers. Thomas Tod Baker and Confectioner Bowmanville moving up town. I Mr. A. w. Pickard, King-st East Blacksmith, Blacksmith, has purchased from Mr. T. G. Mason the dwelling and store on Division St opposite the Anglican church. Mr. Pickard intends altering this property fnto an up-to-date blacksmith shop and wifi occupy it in the near future. Being almost in the centre of the business section of the town it will be very convenient for farmers to have their horses shod or o.her repair work done promptly. Watcnior aitoouncement later. Christmas Gifts Useful and Lasting PHOTOS FOR CHRISTMAS Full size cabinets from *3(to $10 adox en. Nifty large cabinet, ^8* *7» social for Christmas, $5; offer good toran. I, 15- Amateur work, enlargements of all kmd^, nromotlv and efficiently done, hlasn lights of evening parties, banquets, e c. Give me a trial. Hve me a uwi> . , Before finishing your Christmas popping popping it will pay you to come in and have j, at the things v/e have to otter. Sale opens Saturday Dec. 12 at 2.30 P m. Md continue, until Christina, or until everything is sold- Y OU will have no trouble selecting your Xmas Gift» if 70» come to the "BIG 20". Here are a few suggestions, bn* the better way is to come in and look around i Brass Goods, Lathes' and Gent's Travelling Seta, Toilet Sets, Fpuntain Pens, Latest Books of Fiction, Books galore for the Children, Children, Dolls with real hair and bright eyes, China Novelties unique and useful, Christmas Christmas Cards, Calendars, Beautiful Boxed Stationery, etc. No matter whether your-purse is long or yon have to make a little go a long way, we have something that you will be glad to send to your friends. Don't forget the date and come and have a look; no obligation to buy. You caneasily find the place--Robson s Studio, James Block. W. T. Allen 44 Big 20" Bookstore Bowmanville THOS. ROBSON. i T WISH to inform the citizens of Bowmanville J. and vicinity that I have purchased the Bakery Bakery and Confectionery Business recently carried carried on by Mr. J. A. Milne, King St. I trust that uhe patrons of the Milne Bakery, >s well as the many citizens who have become regular customers customers of mine during the past two months, will continue to deal with me. Our aim is to treat you right by giving good service and good baking of the highest quality. Try a loaf of Christies Home-Made Bread to-day. ^ Special line of Boxed Chocolates, Home-Made Candy and Tafiy for Christmas. ^j- Be sure to try our Christmas Cake. AT,EX CHRISTIE The Home-Made Bakery Phone 97 Bowmanville S. W. Mason & Son Send Christmas Greetings to all their friends and patrons Are we downhearted ? NO! Be brave, cheerful and optimistic. No long faces or despondent despondent hearts. To assist this cheerful spirit we have bought and placed in stock the most attractive collection of useful articles suitable for Christmas presents that it has ever been our privilege privilege to show you, and at prices that will appeal to the most depleted depleted 1 pocket books. In part as follows ; Ladies and Misses Handkerchiefs in Silk, Initial, Embroidered, Embroidered, Linen, Muslin, Lawn, Pictured, etc., from 3c each to $1.00. Fancy Collars Scarfs in silk, knitted and lace Gloves in kid, long or short, silk, su^de, or cashmere Wool Mitts Tn fan tees and Bootees Veils and Toques Aviation Caps and Bonnets Polkas Sweater Coats and Sweaters Kimonae Leggings Underskirts and Underwear Night Robes and Corset Covers Corseta Hosiery in Silk,ylisle,'Cashmere, Cotton and Wool Coats „ Dresse» Skirt» - Furs / Linens of all descriptions, plain or fancy-- Napkins, Table Linens, Towels, Towelling, Towelling, Cushion Covers, Pillow Shams, Pillow Pillow Cases, etc., etc. Men and Bôys Sweaters Sweater Coats Ties Collars Handkerchiefs Gloves Mitts Braces Night Gowns Pyjamas Sleeve Holders Arm Bands Socks Scarfs Shirts Smocks Overalls Spèçlàl l enly Gent's Fur Lined Coat, size 38, Otter, collar, rat lining, lining, reg. value $65.00, Sale Price $37.50. This is certainly certainly a bargain, S. W. Mason Next Door l to Standard Bank & Son BOWMXNVILLB / i - - ,