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f t .oo a year in advance ; $1:50 to United States. BOWMÀNVILLE, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1914. Vol. LXI No. 1 M. A. JAMES & SON, Proprietors 'IL From This Date • Couch, Johnston St Cryderman / will sell :l C All Ladies' and Children's Cloth Coats at Exactly Half Pri ice Furs of All kinds and Men's Overcoats at Greatly Reduced Prices Eli LIBERAL MEETING. The Liberals of the Township of Darlington Darlington will meet in the Town Hall, Qampton, on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. for the elecaion of officers and for business. business. Every Liberal is.invited to attend. 18 H. J. Werry, A. L. Pascoe, President. Sec.-Treas. SMITHY REMOVED ! A. W. Pickard, blacksmith, wishes to inform his customers and the 'public generally generally that he has removed to his new shop on Temperançe-st,, opposite the Anglican Church, where he will be pleased to see them and to attend to their wants in his line. LIBRARY AND READING ROOM NOTICE The Board desires to give notice that beginning beginning with the New Year the subscriptions subscriptions will run from the first day of January January to the end of the; y ear. Broken periods periods will be allowed ; for. Also that the Annual Meeting and election of officers will be held in the Reading Room Monday Monday January, iith, 1915, and that the sale Î of the I9f5 periodicals will take place in the Reading Room on Saturday January 16th, 1915. AUCTION BALES. Wednesday, Jan. 13--Fred H. Cowling, lot 8, con. 2, Cartwright, will sell by public auction, 10 horses, 25 cattle, 18 sheep, 30 pigs; also a full line of implements. implements. Sale at 12 o'clock. George Jackson, auctioneer. WANTED: 2000 LIVE FAT FOWL- CHICKENS and DUCKS Mr. Gordon T. Johnston of Gunn, Langlois Co., will be at C. M. Caw- ker & Son's Butcher Shvp, Bowman- ville, on WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY JANUARY 6th and 7th A Satisfied Customer Is Our Best Advertisement 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 Excellency of Finish Lowness of Price. Excellent Cookers Our stock is complete. W. H. Dustan KM "WISH YOU A 1 NEW YEAR When We Test /"O' & Lovell Eyes It Is Done Properly Graduates of New York School of Optics Chicago Ophthalmic College Detroit Optical College 2 Canadian Optical Colleges 25 years' experience in the best cities and towns in Ontario AG-AIN the cycle of time records another year past, and instinctively we turn our faces to the future with a feeling feeling of hope that the new year may have in store for us all. only that which may be good in everything. Reviewing the past year, we feel that we owe to you our customers and friends, a public acknowledgment for the liberal share of patronage you have given this store. You have made it our banner year in business. That we are grateful you may bo assured, and to show our appreciation we promise all that lays within our power toward making this establish ment more and more attractive to you, and larger and more complete stocks than ever before. We don't believe in standing still--store service can always be bettered. We live and learn, and as we learn, we owe it to ourselves and to you to put into effect such improved conditions as will make the store better in every way as a trading place of absolute security. We wish you and yours the Brightest. Happiest and Most Prosperous New Year. THE STORE OF QUALITY fi. SERVICE ' •<- MAPLE GROVE. Chrismas Visitors :--Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Lane at Colborne .... .Miss Vera Power with her cousin, Miss Nellie Burgess, Base Line.._... Dr. L. H. Coates, Brantford, with his.cousin Mr. Leslie Snowden, and other friends^... .Mr. Geo. Phipps, Fort William, Mr. and Mrs. Still Phipps and dqgjighter Lola, Welwin, Sask, and Mrs. Phipps, Whitby, at Mr. F. Swallow's....... Mr. and Mrs. M. Munday, Jr., and two children visiting friends at Brigden and Ladysmith Miss Erma Power, at her aunt's Mrs. S. O'Brien, town. : Mr. and Mrs. N. Smith and son Roy, Willow- dale, with her brother, Mr. C. Oxford Mr. H, G. T. Freeman is attending the Young Men's Conference at Peterboro. NO MUNICIPAL CONTEST. DARLINGTON NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Casey Trull, are visiting their daughter Mrs. Gordinear, Napa nee Mr. Wm. Bradburn and Miss Brad- burn, have .been visiting their aunt, Miss Nancy VanCamp Miss Lila Osborne, Toronto, Miss Helen Goode, Brantford, Miss Stella Blackburn, Elmview, are spending the holidays at home. Mr. E. F. Willonghby, Winnipeg, is visiting at Mr. Geo Vandyke's..... .A very successful successful Xmas entertainment was given by Base Line Union S.S. assisted by the Bragg quartette, Miss Moore, Colombus, and talent from Ebenezer, and a violin selection selection by Mrs. Fletcher accompanied by Miss Hazel Crago on the piano. Proceeds $31. to buy any quantity^of live. fat fowl, for which highest cash prices will be paid. Birds to be delivered with crop empty. Phone 64 for prices and delivery. WEDDING. Allin--Hislop A very quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. William Hislop, Elgin-st., Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 23rd, when his daughter, Miss Olive Ellen, was united in marriage with Mr. John Edwin Allin, son of Mr. Samuel Allin, Allindale Farm', Lake Shore, West. The bride was given given in marriage by her father, and the wedding wedding march was played by Miss Annie E. Allin, sister of the groom. The bay window window of the parlor was decorated with an arch of evergreens, holly and white bells where the bridal couple stood while the ceremony was performed by their pastor, Rev. H. B. Kenny. After congratulations and the serving of a splendid wedding dinner, the happy couple departed amidst a shower of good wishes and confetti for the G.T.R., station for a honeymoon trip west. The bride was attired in a tailored suit of dark brown serge with white silk crepe blouse and hat to match. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Allin will reside at "Allindale Farm." Among the guests ... - v -- -, WhftbV; were Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hepburn and Miss Luella Hepburn, East Whitby. BETHESDA About forty relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Hoskin assembled at their home Christmas day and spent a jolly time. During the afternoon Miss Evelyn Wood on behalf of the company read the following address and Mr. Ernest W. Rundle made the presentation : To Mr. and Mrs Wes'ey N. Hoskin-- We, your friends and relatives again take advantage'of >our hospitality to gather here on this Christmas afternoon to celebrate celebrate also, with you the tenth anniversary of your wedding. Many have been your trials in those years but you have come out the victors and you and your little family are on the high road to success. Yet at all times have been patient and ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need and to anything that was right and good. In token of our respect we ask you to accept these pieces of tinware and also this chair as a slight remembrance and we sincerely hope that you and your family may live long to enjoy many happy returns of this time, and to be an uplift to the community. Signed bn behalf of those assembled, Mrs. H. Rundle, Evelyn Evelyn Wood, E. W. W/Rundle. Mr. and Mrs. Hoskin being so completely completely surprised it was impossible for a short time to respond, but collecting his thoughts, Mr. Hoskin replied in a well worded speech, thanking the doners for their gifts and stated that every person in the walk ot life falls short many times of what they are striving for, as he had done but by constant toil and help from the One who gives help in time of need when asked for they will reach the goal to which they are striving. Speeches were made by Messrs. R. Wood," H. Rundle, Chas. Wood, E. Whittaker, F. Wood and others. The town council of 1914 entertained such electors as attended nomination Monday evening with a eulogy of municipal municipal conduct covering their term of office after the close of the nominations with Town Clerk Lyle in chair. They seem to be a happy family dwelling in perfect peace and confidence, as their little spiels were those of a mutual admiration society, society, and altho three or four names of others were put in nomination no one seemed desirous of breaking the bond of affection that binds the coterie into an harmonious company, so the council as a body was elected by acclamation. The council publicly accepted a watering trough donated to the corporation by Councillor Tole. The Churches. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS No Contests This Year in West Durham Bowmanville Mayor-- Dr. S. C. Hillier; Reeve--Archie Reeve--Archie T.it; Councillors--Lewis Cornish, Fred R. Foley, John Grigg, John Percy, Levi A. W. Tole, Paul C. Trebilcock--by acclamation. Public School Trustees Dr. J. B. Hazlewood, F. J. Mitchell, Charles F. Rice--by acclamation. Darlington Reeve-- W. E. Courtice (3rd term); Deputy-Reeve--James Stanley; Councillors--Thos. Councillors--Thos. Baker, A. E. Clemens, George A. Stephens--by acclamation. Cartwright Reeve-- J. G. Hooey; Councillors--Andrew Councillors--Andrew Devitt, Jos. Forder, Fred A. Hyland, W. A. VanCamp--all by acclamation. Manvers All members elected by acclamation: Reeve--James R. Armstrong; Deputy Reeve--Stephen W. Sisson; Councillors-- WiHiaro A. Corbett, William J. McMaster, Richard Cairns. Newcastle Reeve--A. A. Colwell; Councillors--W' F. Thomas, Wm. Pickard, Merkley Clarke* F.W.Fligg. School Board--Harry Pearce, L. B. Davidson, Frank Rickard. Clarke Reeve--A. A. Power; Deputy:--James Stalker, Thos. Patterson, Fred Bowen, Frank Allin. COBOURG . -Mayor---E. A.Duncan; Reeve--George Greer; De mty Reeve--Daniel Denton; Council, Quinn, Corbett, Dr. Irwin, George Bond, Semple, Maguire--all by acclamation. acclamation. SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. HOCKEY NOTES. Whitby Juniors play league game at Taylor's Rink Tuesday, Jan. 5th at 8.15 p m sharp. Opening league game of O.H.A., at local rink will be played New Years afternoon afternoon at 3 o'clock, Whitby, intermediates being the visiting team. Organ Factory Band will be there in full force. Admission Admission 25c. Lieuts. G. C. Bonnycastle and C. H. Anderson of the 46th Durham Regt. have received instructions to start recruiting at once for the third Canadian Contingent. Men wishing to enlist should apply at once to them. Pay starts as soon as accepted accepted at rate of $1.10 a day and 75c extra for rations. Miss Haycraft of this office received worn Wednesday morning that her brother, brother, Mr. W. J. Haycraft, ex-Warden of Ontario county, now business manager for P. Burns Co, Limited, at 443 Alberta- ave., Edmonton, Alta., had suffered a slight paralytic stroke Monday night and is being being well cared for at the home of a friend, Mr. Lepard. His family still reside at Brooklin, Ont. We hope favorable information information of his recovery may soon arrive. Later--a later message says he is very seriously ill and Mrs. Haycraft left for Edmonton on Wednesday evening. A very successful Christmas entertainment entertainment was held in the Public School S. S. No. 4, Darlington (Trull's neighborhood) on Monday evening December 21. The schoolroom was very tastefully decorated, sprigs of evergreen adorning the walls and at the front was the pretty Christmas Tree while the Union Jack also held a prominent position. Mr. Herbert F. Osborne efficiently filled filled the chair. The motion songs by seven small school girls: Misses Irene and Elsie Welsh, Mary Found, Addie Nichols, Allie Worden, Hazel Rundle and Nina Oke-- showed thoro preparation and were very much enjoyed by the audience. The Lake Shore Orchestra consisting of Mr. Dean Pickell and family gave several selections which were as usual greatly appreciated. Mr. Harry Stafford, formerly stage manager manager Stratford-on-Avon Shakesperian Club delighted the audience with two inspiring readings: a selection from Hamlet and the "Kissing Cup Race" which created intense enthusiasm. A little playlet taken from Mrs. Nellie McClung's book, "Sowing Seeds in Danny" showed that the .teacher Miss VanNest had ably and patiently trained her pupils. The character of Pearlie taken by Lorna Oke and that of Danny taken by Arthur Found were splendidly splendidly rendered and they received high praise. A dialogue given by Misses Van- Nest and Pickell and Messrs Stafford, Pickell and Found was also exceedingly well given. The solos by Mrs. Geo. F. Annis and duets by Mr. Geo. F. Annis and Mr. Frank Walter were splendidly sung and much enjoyed. A tableau "Tenting To-night on the Old Camp G ound" by the boys of the school closed the literary part of the program.. Then the sound of bells was heard outside, scores of little hearts stood still just for a short lapse of time and at the proper time Santa Claus putin an appearance. We were verv sorry that poor old Santa (which many believe was the former popular teacher, Mr. Jesse Arnot) had met with an accident accident this year Having been chased by dogs and getting one eye scarred; however, by tbe way he threw those peanuts and candies candies around he could see the good boys and girls well enough. The whole evening evening proved a profitable and enjoyable one and reflects great credit upon Miss Marion VanNest, the teacher, who by h> r untiring efforts was sp successful in bringing this program before the public. Jubilee Singers will be in Bowman ville February 3. Rev. J. E. Beckel, Beaverton, preached in King-st Methodist church, Oshawa, Sunday evening. There will be a Watch-night Service in St. John's Church Thursday night, New Year's eve, at 11.30 p.m. Rev. R. A. Whattam, Orono, preached anniversary sermons at Lifford Sunday. Rev. A. C. Hie took the work at Orono. Mr. Morrison, a graduate of McMaâter University, has been chosen to take the pastoral charge of the Baptists of Oshawa. Rev. Geo. Coulson Workman, Ph.D., Toronto, who spent the Christmas with his mother at Grafton, preached in Colborne Colborne Methodist Church Sunday. Methodist Church, Bowmanville, Rev. H. B. Kenny, pastor, will preach sermons Sunday suitable to the New Year. All strangers welcome at all services. Rev. Dr. S. J. Shorey, pastor of Cam- bridge-st. Methodist Church, Lindsay, has received news of the death of his youngest brother, Mr. Malcolm Shorey, of Watts, California, aged 45 years. Rev. H. S. Osborne, pastor of Bridge-st* Method! t Church, Belleville, narrowly escaped serious injury by coming in contact contact with a runaway horse and cutter. His fur-lined overcoat which he was wearing wearing fortunately saved him. Next Sunday is to be observed throughout throughout the British Empire as a day of Humble Prayer and Intercession to Almighty God for the issues raised by the war. It will be observed as such at the usual Sunday services in St. John's Church. The members of the Young Ladies' Bible Class oi the Methodist Sabbath School presented their teacher, Miss E. E. Haycraft, with a nicely worded address .and a very pretty pearl crescent, on Christmas morning as a token of their appreciation of her services. Subject at League in the Methodist church Monday evening was "Duty" taken taken bv Mr.Roy H Rickard and presented in regard to ourselves, others, our country, the League and God, and contained some very practical thoughts. Miss F. E. Conley Conley gave a reading "Thoughts for New Year",and Miss Ethel L. VanNest sang a suitable solo. Miss Gertrude Hamley read the scripture lesson and Mr. C. C. Washington closed the meeting with the benediction. Subject for next week "The Faith of a Present Day Christian." The Methodist Sunday School held a Christmas service Sunday afternoon in the church, Mr. William Trewin, superintendent, superintendent, presiding. The lesson was read by Mr. Fred J. VanNest, readings or recitations recitations were given by Miss Greta M. Wickett, Masters Reid Pearn, Stanley Humphrey, little Miss Frances Worden and Mr. Anthony Mitchell; also a fouf- part recitation by Misses Doris Courtice, Cecelia Lowe, Vilda Symons and Jane Grigg. Choruses were nicely given by the primary and junior classes, and selections selections by the school and orchestra, all flavored with the Christmas thought and spirit. Mr. Llovd Rice read an appropriate appropriate psalm, and Rev. H. B. Kenny, the pastor, gave a short address on "Peace" and introduced Mr. John Holgate, superintendent superintendent for the past 38 years of Foxboro Methodist Sunday School, who is spending spending the winter in town. Mr. Holgate brought words of greeting to the members members of this school. The committee in charge of the preparation of the program were Mrs. W. B. Short, Miss Young, Mrs. F. A. Haddy and Mr. P. C. Trebilcock who, with Mr. H. A. Farrow also deserve credit for the decorations in the church of evergreens and Christmas bells which were greatly admired. DARLINGTON Base Line Sabbath School held the annual annual Christmas tree and concert oa Dec. 22nd and it was a decided success. The program was given by the members of the school assisted by outside talent--the Bragg Quartet, Miss Lyla Osborne, Miss Winnie Moore, Columbus, Misses Pen- found and Osborne, Miss Vera Werry, and Mrs. Fletcher. This Sunday School is noted for its superb Xmas entertainments entertainments but seldom have the young people equalled this one. Every number was excellent excellent and too much credit cannot be accorded accorded to the committee consisting of our popular teacher, Miss Florence Osborne, Misses Lila and Elva VanDyke and Nellie Guy who worked so hard training the children. The chair was ably taken by Mr. E. F. Willoughby, B.A., of Winnipeg, a former teacher, who added much interest interest by his humorous remarks, and whom the people were glad to meet again Some Xmas visitors: Miss Stella Blackburn Blackburn at home; Miss Ruth Holt at home; Mrs. S. Trevail and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Hall at Mr. Geo. Van Dyke's; Mr. Sid Parsons at home; Mr. E. F. Willoughby, Willoughby, B.A., at Mr. Geo. VanDyke's, now science master in Kelvin Technical High School, Winnipeg, probably the largest in the Dominion Mr. W. Woods and-Mr. John Abernethy have purchased new pianos. This don't look like hard times for farmers. BIG ANNUAL lVENT. EXPERT PIANO TUNING. Geo. W. Pingle, Piano Tuner and Player Player Piano Expert, will be in town fora few days from Dec. 31. For seven years having had full charge of the tuning and repairing department of piano player, pianos and organs for the John Rayer Piano Co., Ottawa's largest piano house and with six years previous factory experience, experience, I am in a position to guarantee absolute satisfaction on all work intrusted to me in this line. All-orders left at The Statesman office office will receive prompt attention. Every Householder In West Dur ham Personally Interested The big annual January clearance Sale at the vVest End House, Bowmanville, is always looked forward to with fond anticipations anticipations because numerous householders and heads of families take yearly advantage advantage of this great buying opportunity to secure such articles of clothiug and other personal necessaries as are sold at this great sale at positive bargain prices. Every person within 25 miles of Bowmanville Bowmanville should read McMurtry 8c Co's., full page announcement on 4th page of this paper. The chance is yours--attend this January sale and test the genuineness of the daims made.! ■KS '■•.jv'v- y5.ÿ. BP rV;- 4 ) i i 4 } 4 4 i 1