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Y OUR CHRISTMAS BUYING will surely not be complete without a glance at the many pretty and useful things :that can be bought at our store. No matter whether your purse is long or you have to make a little go a long way, we ihave something something that you will be glad to send to your dear ones. A visit to our store will-solve aU gift problems. Our goods are new .and prices reasonable. LEATHER GOODS--Ladies' Hand Bags, Gents' Travelling Sets, Toilet Sets, Calling Caid Cases,-Cigar Cases. LADIES' TOILET SETS--L-diee' Toilet Seta, both in Ebony and Parisian Ivory at prices ranging from $2.75 to *12.pU. EBONY GOODS--Hat, Cloth, Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes in solid Ebony at all prices. PERFUMES A big assortment of very handsome packages of Seely Perfumes, also a big stock of Hudnnt's Colgate's, Piver s, Ingram's, Ingram's, Williams'., Kerkoffs, Nyal s. PARISIAN IVORY--Toilet and Manicure Requisites made with Parisian Ivory are tjhe latest and most popular wares for hair brushes, hat and clothes brushes, nail and tooth brushes. We have a very attractive assortment and at reasonable prices. ANSCO CAMERAS--The Ideal Christmas Present -is an Ansco axnera. See our special Christmas display. R. M. Mitchell & Co., Druggists and Opticians Phone 92 Bowman ville $ $ * $ e ♦ Hampton Mill Busy ^ BUY SOME CORN--the cheapest and best feed on the market. We always have in stock the standard grades of Flour, Cereals and Mill Feed. If you have never dealt with us send us a trial order. You are sure to be satisfied as to quality and prices. •j Bring along your grinding and oat crushing, as we do them on the shortest notice. f Phone 129r6 CHAS. HORN Hampton * ♦ « ♦ e e e ! Christmas Greetings from F. A. HADDY M AY this festive season bring to you much joy and happiness, and in order to help you to this end I am offering a few lines at close cut prices, so where the purse is light it may be heavy enough to make this Christmas a happy one to both young aod old. The Churches. s § Confectionery All kinds of Candies, but I mention three specials : NO 1 A dandy mixture which will delight the youngsters and which we believe the best value in town at. 15c lb. NO. 2--A better mixture at 20c lb. NO. 3--A still better one at 25c lb. Nuts Almonds, Walnuts and Peanuts at 20c lb.; Filberts 15c lb.; Brazils 2 lb. for 25c; our Special Mixture, all choice nuts, 18c lb., 3 lb. for 50c. Nothing to beat this. Oranges, Oranges Mexicans, Floridas, California Navels, largest stock and beet value in town, by the dozen, half case or case. We have them sweet and juicy from 1 5c to 40c doz., every grade special value, but our oranges at 18c dor. or 3 doz. for 50c are certainly certainly winners. China and Crockery Great bargains in this department. On Wednesday and Thursday we will have a display of goods selected from what stock is unsold and give you your choice at half the regular price. Again wishing you a Merry Christmas, I am Yours sincerely, F. A. HADDY. The China Hall Grocery Rev. A. H. Foster,Colborne, , : - missionary sermons in Port Perry Mgjg* dist church, Dec. jg.. son, Belleville, -continued the wont last Sunday. Mr. R. J. Fewer, SupmntendenV of King-st Methodist Si^ajr School, Osha- wa, was presented chair and paper basket, for .faithful service service rendered during the past five years. The services at St. John's church on Frida/ next, Christmas Day, wfil.be as follows : Holy Communion 8 a m. Morning Morning Prayer and Holy Communion tia m. Evening Prayer 8pm. All arc cordially invited. On next Sunday there.will. be Holy Communion ait 8am Evening Prayer at 7 p m. Rev. J. U. Robins, Little Britain* formerly formerly of Blackstock Methodist church, narrowly narrowly escaped death by taking somtf pills recommended by a friend. His physician examined the sugar-coated concoctions and immediately forbade him taking another another one lest it might prove fatal. Special Christmas services will be held in the Methodist church Sunday when the Pastor, Rev. H. B. Kenny, will preach suitable sermons and the choir is preparing preparing some appropriate music. Another big day is looked for. In the afternoon an open session will be held in the church, by the Sunday School with an interesting program of recitations, singing etc., by the school and an address. Visitors always always welcome. x League meeting Monday evening in the Methodist church was in chàrge of Mrs. W. B. Tapson and Miss Lena Home. President, W. G. Butson, occupied the chair. Miss Greta M. Wickett read the scripture lesson, Mr. Lloyd Rice gave a piano solo, and Miss Rilda Slemon read a Christmas selection. The topic "Christmas "Christmas Cheer" was well presented by Miss M. E. Bruce, Supt. of Bowmanville Hospital, Hospital, who gave the historical setting of this eventful day and its teachings as exemplified in the life of the Christ Child. The "pound" gifts were numerous and will be distributed to cheer the hearts of the sick, shut-ins and others of the congregation. congregation. BUTTER WRAPPERS The rural school fair is a_ success. Reports Reports received by the Provincial Depart- preached ment ot Agriculture for the recent autumn m ' ■* fairs show, on all counts, that the enterprise enterprise is a record maker. Three years ago, when the school fair idea was first introduced, introduced, twenty-five such fairs were held. Last year the total number was 148, embracing embracing 1,391 schools, 75.602 entries and 23,872 school plots. The attendance at these fairs aggregated 95»3 IO « 4 Q d the scholarly gentleman who prepares the department's department's : report concluded . that. the school fairs-have become "a real influence in developing an interest in agriculture in their youthful minds." All the farmers of this section who are selling butter in Bowmanville and other places are required by a late Government Act to use pr.nted wrappers announcing that their product is dairy butter. Failure Failure to comply with the request is attended with a severe penalty. The reason given for this step is that dairy butter is being palmed off as creamery butter and sold at a greatly inflated price. Get your butter wrappers printed at The Statesman Office. WEDDING. Taylor--McCoy. A quiet wedding was solemnized on Wednesday evening, Nov. 18, in the Presbyterian Presbyterian manse, when Miss Annie May McCoy, Port Arthur, became the wife of Mr. Norman H. Taylor, Marine engineer, Fort William, Rev. A. D. Reid of St. Paul's officiating. The groom is the eldest eldest son of Mr. Alex. Taylor, Concessions' Concessions' Bowmanville. Congratulations. Kent--Sharp. A charming wedding was solemnized on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 19th, at 3 : 45 o'clock in Trinity Methodist church, Bloor-st, Toronto, when Jean Hay Dunbar, Dunbar, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Andrew Sharp, tmrketon Junction, Ont., became became the bride ot Mr. Stanley Way Kent, only son of Mrs. Martha J. Kent, Paris, Ont. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. W. S. Griffin, the organist playing playing softly throughout. The bride who was given away by her father, looked very sweet and graceful in a gown of ivory duchess satin with chantilly lace and pearls. Her tulle veil was crowned with orange blossoms and she carried a shower of roses and lilies ot the valley. Miss Jessie MacGregor of Brantford, as bridesmaid, bridesmaid, was gowned in cream crepe de chine with brocaded satin and lace. She wore a black velvet hat and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The groom's gift to the bride to the bride was a pendant of pearls and to the bridesmaid a handsome gold bracelet. bracelet. Mr. Lloyd Buckinborough Ridgetown, Ont, was best man. During the signing of the register "All Mine Alone" was very sweetly sung. On departing for the honeymoon in New York and other eastern points. The bride wore a dress of brown moire silk and leopard cloth coat with blade velvet hat trimmed with fur. Mr. and Mrs. Kent will reside in Paris, Ont. PATRIOTIC LEAGUE'S GOOD WORK. Women's Patriotic League, has sent away for Christmas the following bales : To Canadian Red Cross Society, Toronto Toronto : 18 feather pillows, IOI pillow cases, 24 flannelette night shirts, 35 cotton night shirts, 4 suits pyjamas. To Miss Aroqldi, for our soldiers at Salisbury Plains, England: 42 flannel shirts, 50 pairs handmade socks, 50 pairs handmade wristlets, 12 cholera bands, 45 envelope pillows, I pair blankets. To "C" Company, 2ist Battalion, Kingston Kingston : 30 woolen handmade mufflers, 3° Balaclava caps, 27 cholera bands, 2 pairs socks, 2 pairs wristlets, and a large hamper hamper of home-made cakes. The League wish to thank the Tyrone Auxiliary for their valuable help in making making shirts and socks. Edith A. Hillier, Cor. Sec'y. ENTERED INTO REST. David Cox, Bowmanville An old respected resident, Mr. David Cox, passed quietly away after a short illness illness on Dec. io in his 89th year. Deceased Deceased was born in Northleigh, Oxfordshire, England, and came to Canada about 40 years ago, living for two years in Newcastle, Newcastle, then came to Bowmanville where he spent his remaining days, liked by all his neighbors. His rector, Rev. T. A. Nind, conducted the funeral on Sunday, 13th inst., at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. G. H. Richards, Bradshaw St. Many beautiful floral offerings were received from his children and.grandchildren. Pall bearers were Messrs. C. M. Cawker, John McMurtry, John Percy, W. H. Williams, Alpha Pinch and J. T. Hooper. He leaves to mourn his loss four sons and two daughters daughters : Francis Cox, Oxfordshire, Summer- town, England; David of Toronto; William William and Albert of Oshawa; Mrs. H. Han bly, Woodstock; and Mrs. G. H. Richards, Bowmanville. Among relatives present were: Mr. and Mrs. Hezekiah Hambly and son Jack, Woodstock; Mr. William Cox and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Cox and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Knowles, Mrs. Taylor, all of Oshawa; Miss Carrie Hambly, Toronto. Y OU have only a few days left to get ready for Christmas. No^v is the time to get your buying done. Don't leave it till the last day and then be disappointed disappointed when you can't get what you want. The early buyers get the best selection. We have a full and well assorted stock of . goods suitable for gifts. It is no trouble for us to show goods. Come and have a look through if you find it difficult to decide on some little gift. W e may he able to assist you. Here are a few suggestions : WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Friday, December II, was the occasion of a very pleasant social event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Nancekiv- ell (nee Fanny Boftd), Brooklin, Ont. It being the 25th anniversary of their wedding, wedding, a few of their many friends and relatives. relatives. about forty, assembled at the family family residence Fridaj r evening and after the guests had concluded their greetings to each Mr. James Potter, Pickering, was voted to act as chairman after he had ex- j plained to the host and hostess why the> j had so unceremoniously taken possession ; of their house he called upon Mr. Leonard j Neale who read the following short ad- i dress:--Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Nancekivell --We a few of your friends a. d relatives on this the 25 th anniversary of your marriage marriage wish to express in a small measure our appreciation ot you as friends of us all and of the esteem and regard in which you are held as residents in this community. community. You have lived happily together for a long time; you have each other's company; company; you have rejoiced together in times 01 sunshine and sympathized with each other in times of sorrows. We have always always found you honorable in all your dealings; friendly when we needed a friend and ever ready to lend a helping hand to any of us in time of trouble. You will kindly accept these easy chairs j as a slight token of our appreciation of you. Long may you live to use For Ladies Furs are always useful and acceptable. acceptable. Then Blouses, Gloves, Silks, Handkerdhiefs, Underwear. Hosiery, Umbrellas, Collars, Ties, etc. For Girls Dresses, Coats, Toques, Gloves, Mitts, Handkerchiefs, Underwear. Hosiery, etc Santa Claus can find some very cheap Furs for girls here. Fancy Goods We also have a nicely assorted stock of Fancy Goods and Brass- ware, Note Paper and Greeting Cards For Gentlemen Suits, Overcoats, Sweaters, Caps, Hats, Shirts, Collars, Ties, Mufflers. Mufflers. Braces, Garters. Handkerchiefs Handkerchiefs Gloves. Socks, Smoking Jackets, Bath Robes, etc. For Boys Suits, Overcoats, Underwear, Gloves, Mitts, Shirts, Stockings, Sweaters, Caps and Toques, etc , etc. Groceries, China Don't overlook our stock of Groceries Groceries and Chinaware. We have a nice stock of Fancy China suitable suitable for gifts. You can buy your gifts and have them tied up and tagged right here. Everything handy The store is nice and warm, which makes it comfortable comfortable shopping these cold days Open every evening from now till Christmas. McMurt & Co., Ltd. Phone 83 The Big Departmental Store Bowmanville DURHAM COUNTY BOYS. TOWN COUNCIL. Statutory meeting was held Dec. 15th. James Bennett street watering tax was lowered from $18 to $10. R. Pooley claimed damages from town for breaking of his son's leg .caused it is alleged, by defective sidewalk on Scugog- st. Mr. Thos. Hardy's letter rebate of assessment assessment was shelved. Town Engineer presented statement of expenditures and receipts, as did Treasurer Treasurer for expenditures on waterworks and sewage to date. Motion pawed at previous meeting to close certain streets was rescinded. Chairman of différents committees presented presented jeports of expenditures for 1914 as follows: Expenditures Roads & Streets $2,376 73 Fire and water 1,337 52 Public Property 2,697.13 Police . 1,821,21 Cemetery - 823.62 Relief & Health 1,20167 Printing 250.86 Salaries 2,130.00 Contingent 645.94 Mr. Fred Loscombe's claim ages was turned over to Finance Com. to make best settlement possible. By-law was passed for holding Municipal Municipal Elections Jan. 4th. At special meeting of Council, Dec. 17, J. T. Connolly, contractor for waterworks waterworks enclosed receipt in full payment of his account against town. A letter from Washington Trust Co, was read suiting that owing to general business depression no offers could be obtained obtained for the McGill property. Citizens will be glad to learn that Mr. R. Wesley Redman who has been clerking in Mr. F. R. Kerslake's drug store for some years and is very popular with the OI I public has completed his first term in The - - - . ~ , .. . tnem , College of pharmacy, Toronto, with most around your fireside and it is our desire ; credi f able standing, taking First Class that during the long winter evenings when ; Honors all thru and winning third place enjoying yourselves in them that you will . order Qf merit in a class of about I00 sometimes think of the donors. I students. He is known to be a hard Mr. Nancekivell replied in feeling terms 1 wor ker in whatever he undertakes so that and said they were taken completely by his friends look for him to make a high surprise. : record always. lhe remainder of the evening was en- | joyably spent with short speeches by some , Men's Suits and Overcoats selling of those present, music, games, etc. The reduced prices at Couch. Johnston & happy company broke up in the wee small Crvderman's hours of the morning. Gifts That Are Useful TT is useful presents that are ap - preciated ànd this is why we offer offer the following suggestions to busy Christmas shoppers . Ml Estimates $2,590 1,250 2,700 1,850 850 i,ido Christmas Gifts Useful and Lasting Y OU will have no trouble selecting your Xmas Gifts if you come to the "BIG 20". Here are a few suggestions, but the better way is to come in and look around : Brass Goods, Ladies' and Gent's Travelling Sets, Toilet Sets, Fountain Pens, Latest Books of Fiction, Books galore for the Chil- - dren, Dolls with real hair and bright eyes, China Novelties unique and useful, Christmas Christmas Cards, Calendars, Beautiful Boxed Stationery, etc. Suit Cases * V In Imitation Leather, Japanese Japanese Matting, W oven Cane, Genuine Leather and Sea Lion Grain Suit Cases, alTweights and sizes. Prices from $1.15 to $15.00. Club Bags In Split Cowhide, Heavy _ Paris Grain Leather, Sea Lion or Walrus Hide and Alligator Skin, different different shapes, leather and cloth lined. Prices from $2.00 to $25.00 I I g h I •s §: 1 $ Trunks No matter whether your purse is long or you have to little go a long way, we have something that you will to send to your friends. make a be glad W. T. Allen Big 20" Bookstore Bowmanville Canvas or leather bound, brass trimmed, deep set in trays with covered hat compartments, steamer shape or square. Prices $2.75 to $7.50. House Slippers Can you think of anything more useful and acceptable as a Christmas gift than a nice pair of house slippers ? We have them stylish and comfortable. Gents' 65c to $2; Ladies' 50c to $1.50; Children's 25c to 50c. Our Motto : Shoes that Satisfy Fred R- Folev . Parlor Boot Shop os the Sunny Side Phone 12 - Bowmen ville