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BOWMAN VILLE, DEC. 14,1916. Christmas Time is Here Once Again And wh&fc can we say that has not already Been said ? Just this : The demand is insistent for something new, something different, something better, and we are keeping pace with and really keeping ahead of the demand. We invite your inspection before making your purchases for Christmas : Entirely New Line of Groceries, Red path's Granulated Sugar, 20 lbs for $1.78 Mince Meat ready for use, 2 lbs for 28c Valencia Raisins, large, selected, selected, 2 lbs for 35c New Currants, recleaned,... .25c lb New Prunes, large, fancy 15c lb New Mixed Peel, extra choice 30c lb Shelled Almonds and Walnuts, fine for Xmas cake 60c lb New Dates, Royal Excelsior, per package.... 15= Cranberries, "The Large Ruby Red" I5C lb Entirely New Line of Bottled Goods. Queen Olives, plain or stuffed, from ioc to 50c Holdbrook's Pickles, mixed chow chow, walnuts, and gerkins - -35c andôoc Pure Gold Essences, assorted flavors, 3 bottles for 25c Calyes Foot Jelly, wine flavor, per bottle 30 e Taragon and Malt Vinegar, large bottles 35c and 25c Marasquino Cherries, large and small bottles ..75= and 30c Holdbrook's Olive Oil, very fine 45= and 60c Welsh's Grape Juice.. .25c and 50c Maple Syrup, large bottle, 40c each W. Blake McMurtry Limited Phones 72 and 182 Bowmanville Buy The Best Protect yourself from Winter's chill, By phoning us your bin to fill, The whole world knows that it is right With Lehigh Valley Anthracite. We Sell It. The Coal That Satisfies. John A. Holgate & Son Office and Yards, cor. Queen and Division Streets._ Telephone No. 153 office. House Phone 202.. Bowmanville, Ont. Christmas Papeteries There is nothing more acceptable as a Christmas Christmas gift than a box of good stationery, either for a lady or a gentleman. We have a complete range of fancy boxes filled with -the highest grade of paper. From $2.50 per box to 25c. Greeting Cards and Booklets,' Post Cards, Christmas and New Year designs, Tags, Labels, Seals, Tinsel Cord-and Ribbonzene. W. T. ALLEN Big 20 Bookstore A. in Miss Hilda M. Tabb is visiting Mrs Cyril Jones, Toronto. : . . - ; Get a nice Càlèndar at R. Snowden s with your Xmas order. Mrs. D. A. Wells, Toronto, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chris Cox. Capt. Wilbert Hoar of. the 252nd Batt., has been in town fora few days. Dr. Jas. L. Hughes, Toronto, was town Monday calling on friends. Mrs. T. C. Osborne, Whitby, has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Wm. Colwill. Rev. Dr. Crews, Toronto, was guest of Dr. B. J. Hazlewood over the week-end. . Mrs. W. C. Ferguson, Blackstock, is visiting her sister Mrs. A. W. Pickard. Miss Mabel Lowe, 0§hawa, was gueit of Mrs. C. W. Matthews over the week end. - Ladies' and Gentlemen's Suits cleaned and pressed at Couch, Johnston & Cryder man's. Bring your Poultry to R. Snowden and get the cash and also a nice «Calendar for 1917. The town of Oshawa will vote on the question of separation from the county on New Year's. Before deciding upon your Christmas gift see what you want at Couch, Johnston, Johnston, and Cryderman's. Only two weeks left of 1916--Are you going to square off those small debts you owe before the year ends? Sergt. Dan Douglass' letters are coming to Bowmanville but c Dan delayeth his coining. Many arms are open for him, too. Dr. A. S/Vogt, Toronto, who was in Oshawa attending the Simcoe-st church choir concert, was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Owens. Mr. Felipe T. Smith was in town Monday. Monday. He and Miss Smith expect to leave for their home at Victoria, Chili, S. A., soon after Christmas. Mr. S. Pollard, Mr. W. B. Pollard, Miss Alma Pollard, Mr. Geo. Power, Misses Ethel and Elva Power attended the funeral funeral of the late Daniel Pollard of Oshawa Monday. In the majority of cases a useful present will be appreciated more than one which is ornamental merely and for your useful presents call at Couch, Johnston, and Cryderman's Mr. Geo. Greer, Warden of the United Counties of Durham and Northumberland, was presented with a gold watch, by the members of the Counties Council. Messrs. A. Cox, W. McLean and P. Me Laughlin helped to furnish music at the American Thanksgiving-banquet held at the Goodyear Club, Bowmanville, November November 30th. Rev. S. C. Moore, B. A., Belleville, who j. nousanu jls was in Oshawa conducting the funeral _of jj ear t disease, the late Daniel Pollard whose remains 1 were interred in Bowmhn ville cemetery Monday, called on a few friends while in town. Mr. D. J. Galbraith purchased in Tor onto a fine bunch of young cattle, nearly 100 head to which he will feed his surplus hay and in the spring turn them on grass making beef cattle for.the early summer market. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sparling left Friday for California where they expect to spend the winter. We trust Mr. Sparlings health will be greatly benefited by the milder climate in that land of perpetual sun. Mr. John Ball who has purchased a farm near Milton, was presented with a gold headed cane and Mrs. Ball with a Life Membership Certificate in the W. M. o. ^of the Methodist Church before leaving Baltimore, Ont. Mr. Donald McDonald who has been in Woodstock, N. B., in charge of ân evaporr ator, has returned home. He visited different cities in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and other eastern points and reports reports a pleasant time combining business with pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Lee, "Sunnyside Farm", Oshawa, announce the engagement engagement of their elder daughter, Hermia Ethel, to Mr. Maxwell Roy Ballard, B. A., Moose Jaw, Sask., only son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ballard, NobleÇon, Ont., the marriage to take place the December. Messrs. Wilfred Elson, Cavan; Arthur Bragg of Darlington and Philp of Cartwright Cartwright were in Guelph, selected by Mr. R. S. Duncan for this county to' compete in judging for the Counties' Cup, awarded 1 by Government for the best county judges I amongst the young men who have already taken the Short Courses. They won second prize. The Patriotic Fund Bulletin for November November shows that for the month of June 63 families received assistance in and about Bowmanville, that $797 were paid and that cost of administering the Fund was only $1.24. The list shows very _ few towns of this size wherein the Fund is so economically managed. Mr.D. B. Simpson, Simpson, K. C., is President and Mr. W. E. Gerry is Secretary--Treasurer. New officers of Bowmanville Purple Guards, L. O. L., No. 2384 are:--W.M.-- John Palmer; D. M.--Richard Clarke, Chap.-- W. H. Yeo; g.ec. Sec.--Ernest A. Jones; Fin. Sec.--Thes. Anhison; Trais.-- M. Jamieson; 1st Lecturer--Geo^McFeet- Poultry still, flies high. . Schools close Friday Dec. 22. Januaryijrd .ail schools open. Start 1917 with-a cash system. Municipal councils meet Jàru8. CoUncils meet Friday-this week. Annual school meetings Dec. 27. Élection Day is New Year's bay. Last day for paying taxes Dec. 14. Rural School trustees.meet Jan: 3. .Municipal nominations are Dec. 22. Councils will generally be re-elected. Christmas shopping--do it this week. Local news appears on pages 2 and 3 What gifts can Ï give?-- Ans.-- Read advts. R. Snowden wants your Poultry for Xmas. Port Hope expects a cream separator factory. Sunday was a fine day but country roads were rough. Avoid high cost of living by stopping living so high. These dull days bring shekels to the Hydro Electric. Port Hope Children's Shelter is appealing appealing for Christmas gifts. Inside pages contain local news and country correspondance. Earth was covered again by. a coating of snow Tuesday morning. Mr. Anthony Mitchell and family, Port Perry, are moving to Oshawa. Town streets have been in a frightful condition--mud, mud everywhere. Your last chance for the ic sale--see big advt. on 1st page--Jury & Lovell. Chas. Heavener, near Lindsay was struck by lightning, Dec. 4, and killed. Leave your Order for a nice fowl at R. Snowden's for Xmas and get the right kind. Boys and girls will find some information information about Farm Boy Cavaliers in Editor's Talk. Highest cash price paid for Geese, Turkeys, Ducks, and Chickens at R. Snowden's. Mr. W. H. Wilcox, Woodstock, has been visiting his old school chum, Mr. W. L. Law, Oshawa. Eunice White, Elizabethville, and Ambrose Ambrose Byers Robinson, Shiloh,Clarke,were married at Canton Parsonage Nov. 29, A bouquet of roses arrived all the way from Los Angeles, Cal., to Mrs. S. A. Law Simcoe-st., South, Oshawa, on her 90th birthday. The Cobourg World last week contained contained one of the best reports of Counties' Council proceedings that we remember to have read. Geo. C. Boldt who to please his wife spent $5,000,000 to build a castle at Thousand Islands died in New York of , 0 ?.. M. iS If you failed to get some of the ic bargains bargains last week come early Thursday, Friday or Saturday--see big advt. 1st page, Jury & Lovell. Misses Irene H. Bray and Ethel L. Van Nest returned last week from a month's visit with Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Kimball, Rochester, N.Y. Boys and sportsmen should see Rod and Gun for December. It is replete with good things for its sportsmen readers. Read "A Mountain for the Hall," by Paul A. Wallace, a humorous sketch of the ob- stacleFencountered and overcome by a young husband who undertook to secure for his capricious better half a picture of an almost inaccessible mountain. The regular regular departments devoted to Fishing, Guns and Ammunition, the Trap the Trapline, Conservation, the Kennel, are all well maintained. W. J. Taylor, Limited, Limited, Woodstock, Ont., are the publishers of this premier Canadian sportsman's magazine. Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week were great shopping days for the people of Bowmanville and surrounding country. To look into Jury & Lovell s Drug store and watch the. busy bargain hunters one would imagine they were watching the crowds in a big departmental departmental city store. Wb learn that many of the lines were cleared out so quickly that more were ordered by phone. These were soon gone and more ordered, but as latter part of [these did not arrive before the sale was over Jury & Lovell are announcing a continuation continuation of the sale for Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week when their full line of Xmas Goods will also be opened out and for sale. "The Birth of a Nation" looms up as a coming attraction at Bbwmanville where it will be seen on Saturday December 23 It is the largest and most important production production of a decade, yet not a word is spoken throughout the two hours anc forty-five minutes' performance. Music supplies the absence of speech, mechanical effects and realism, whilst the wizard of the screen, David W. Griffith, unfolds in 12,000 feet of film the thrilling romance of the War between the States and the Reconstruction of the Southland. Some faint idea of its magnitude may be had from the facts that 18,000 actors and 3000 horses took part and that the staging of this great "outdoor drama" cost half a million dollars. • Notices of Births 28 cents) Marriages BO cents) Deaths, 80 cents, eaclt insertion. When fnneral cards are printed at thla office, insertion free. y//,. Our stock for the Christmas Season is now at its best, and we would advise an early call to the store of good cheer. Here are t a few of the many suggestions we can make to you: For Mother--A piece of Cut Glues, Flatware, or Silver PlatediWare would make an excellent gift for her and would be sure to please. For Father--One of our special Omega watches. watches. They are guaranteed to give satisfaction and will last a lifetime. For Sister--One of our 'Pearl Rings, Wrist Watches, Mesh Bags, Pearl Brooches, and many other gifts suitable for ladies. For Brother--A high grade Fountain Pen, Military Brushes, Fob, Scarf Pin, Cuff Links--any of ■ these would be mighty convenient and a very acceptable acceptable gift. For Baby--A v Spoon, Bracelet, Locket and Chain, or a ring. These are only a few 1 of the things we are able to suggest. * Come in and look over our very complete stock and you will get a great number of suggestions. Engraving Done FREE ALEX ELLIOT, Successor to C.H. Hâddy Jeweller Watchmaker Engraver It 12 •10, y X & otC » BIRTHS. Dec. 2, to Mr. and 26th, to Mr. and Baker--In Bowmanville, Mrs. Chas. Baker, a son. Sheppard--In Clarke, Nov. Mrs. Walter Sheppard, a son. ALLIN--In Bowmanville Hospital, Dec. 9, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allin, a son. Trimble--At Maple Grove, Dec. 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Trimble, a daughter. Gazley--In Bowmanville Hospital, Dec. 6th to Mr. and Mrs,, Wm. Gazley, a daughter. SOUCH--In Bowmanville Hospital, Dec. 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter O. Souch, a son. The Ladies' Store MARRIAGES Chinn--Elviss--At Brooklin, Nov. 29, by Rev. H. W. Foley, Gagie Marie, daughter of the late W. H. and Mrs. Elviss, and Thomas N. Chinn, both of Brooklin. Sisson--Mbldrum--At Victoria College Chapel, Chapel, Toronto, Dec. 9th, by Rev. Dr. R. P. Bowles, uncle of the groom, Mary McLean, daughter of Mrs. Meld rum and the late Dr. P. T. Meldrnm, Whitby, and Capt. E. W. Si ssion. C. A. D. C., Whitby, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Sisson, Bethany. Bethany. DEATHS Symons--In Buffalo Dec, 1st, Thomas, husband of Mary Symons, father of Lawrence and Mary^ Symons. Guthrie--In Whitby township, Dec. 9, Sarah Jane Mcyuav, relict of the latie Richard Guthrie, aged 76 years. Pollard--At Oshawa, Dec. 9th, Daniel Pollard .beloved husband of Mary Helen Pollard. Interred Interred at Bowmanville. May--On Dec. 10th, at his late residence, 70 Law Street, Toronto, Richard May, in his 78 th year. Formerly of Oshawa. Carscadden--In Toronto, Nov. 21st.; at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. J. Ward, 14 High- view Crescent, formerly Annette Stréet, Lucinda Devitt, relict of. the' late Robert Carscadden, aged 82 years. Ridge, Thos. Coulter, Jas. Byers, A. L McIntyre, Geo. McFeeters. The one great threatrical sensation "Birth of a Nation" will be presented at the Opera House, Bowmanville, on Saturday Dec. 23. The first half of the D. W. Griffith spectacle unrolls scenes and incidents incidents from the Civil War on a scale of numbers, diversity and vividness new to motion pictures. The second half is a pictorial chronicle of Reconstruction days in the South, including the carpet-bagger negroenesses and the rise and triumph of the Ku Klux Klan. Interwoven With the whole is a double romance of the Blue and the Grey, suggested by Thomas Dixon'S Dixon'S "The Clansman." A complete sym- pnony orchestra furnish very taking music. O--Cedar mops and polishes at F. O. Mason's. ... . Mitts and Gloves--largest display in town at F. O. Mason's. Farmers--See the bargain in halters and blankets at F. O. Mason s. Ladies' and Men's Suits cleaned and preied at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman's. Cryderman's. . . , Skates, skates, winter is coming and eveSboy and girl will be wanting a pair of skates. Mason & Dale have the ever- popular autompbile skate. See then before before you buy. * F OR SALE--Five dwelling houses, corner King and Brown streets. Bowmanville, the property property of the late.Mrs. Wm. Rowe, (known as the Westcott property). Will be sold en bloc or separate. separate. Any reasonable terms may be made to suit purchasers. Apply to L. A. W. Tole, real estate, agent, Bowmanville. F ARM FOR SALE--640 acre farm 200 acres, ready for crop. On premises are a house, (cost over $4000, built in 1913) stables, etc., abundance of water; situated in the famous Carrot Carrot River Valley, on good road one mile from station. station. Elevators, Government Creamery, schools, stores, etc. Exceptional opportunity. Write to Dr. p. D. TYBRMAN, Prince Albert, SaBk. 49-3 wt IN MEMORIAM Of Thomasine Gilbert, beloved wife of the late John Smith, who departed this life Sunday, Dec. 21st, 1913. We watched her suffering day by day It caused ns bitter grief To see her slowly, pine away And conld not give relief. . Not dead to ns, we love her dear, Not lost, out gone before ' She lives with ns in memory still And will for ever more. Children. This is a PCfSOllfil invitation to yôu to visit our store and see the wonderful display of beautiful beautiful goods that we have Now on Sale for Christmas shoppers "Lest We Forget" E. R. BÔÛNSALL, Designer and Dealer in Monuments, Tablets, Markers, etc,, In Granite and Marble, Bowmanville, Ontario. •*} A. C. Màcnaughton, B. A B arrister, Solicitor, Notary Public, 18 Kîng-gt. West - TORONTO Will be at the Bowman House, Bowmanville, on Wednesday November November 16th, and following Wednesdays, Wednesdays, until a permanent office has been secured. 46-tf NOTICE During DR. G. C. BONNYCASTLE S absence with the Canadian Expeditionary Expeditionary Force his Dental Office will be conducted by J. J. CRAIG, I* D. S.,D. D.S., Honor Graduate in Dentistry of Toronto University. Bowmanville - - : Ontario Office Phone 40. House Phone 22 M ONBY TO LOAN--$1000 BOX 6, Bowmanville. or more. Apply 49-tf w ANTED--To buy in Bowmanville or vicinity, 'la " "" ' a few acres of land with Box 167, Bowmanville. buildings. Apply, 60-lw* w ■ANTED-r-Young girl house work. Apply to Mrs. perance-st, Bowmanville. to hélj) ^ with general Kent, Tem- 46-tf w ANTED--A Boy, good wages to right party --one about 16 OtT7 years of age. Apply to Drawer B, Bowmanville. 47-tf. <RUIT FARM WANTED--Farm with fruit and 4 good buildings. 100 acres or over. Drawer B, Statesman office, Bowmanville, Ont. 49-3 wt Included in this exceptional showing of desirable desirable and useful articles for Xmas Gifts are Dainty Collars in georgette, satin, silk and organdie; charming charming Boudoir Caps; beautiful Blouses in georgette, silk, voile; Silk Camisoles; Ties; Scarves; silk, lisle and cashmere Hosiery; Gloves in kid, suede, and silk; Handkerchiefs of every description and price; silk and satin Underskirts; Ladies' and Misses' Coats, Suits, Skirts and Dresses, Sweaters s and Sweater Coats, quaint Japanese Kimonas in silk and crepe; Children's silk Japanese Coats, Tea Aprons, Linens, Fancy Towels, Umbrellas, Tiedowns, Quilts, Blankets, Blankets, Wool Toques, Caps, Scarfs, Jackets, .Gloves, Mitts, Bootees, Infan tees, etc. Telephone 106 S. W. Mason & Son Nextldoor to Standard Bank Bowmanville H OBSE FOR SALE--Another very quiet and reliable horse at a good bargain. Apply at once to A. W. Pickard, Bowmanville. 47-tf D istrict representative wanted-- At once, for Bowmanville and the County of Durham. A splendid opportunity for the right man. Stone & Wellington, the Fcnthill Nurseries, Toronto, Ont. . 48-5w B UGGIES FOR SALE--2 rubber tire runabouts, runabouts, one only used a few times. Also new steel tire top buggy. All are in good condition, and may be had at reasonable prices. Call and see them at Pickard's Garage, Temper- ance-et„ Bowmanville. Hockey Sticks at F. O. Mason's. Automobile Skates at F. O. Mason's Washing machines at F. O. Mason's. Buggy Rugs large display at F. O. Mason's. . ' ' Floor OU-- all kinds-only Seventy Five Cents'a gallon at F. O. Mason s. McLaughin and Gray Cutters at F. O Mason's. Boys have you ever seen Mason & Dale's automobile skates? See them before you buy. Order your private Christmas Greet cards now. An excellent variety to cho from at Mitchell's Drug Store.