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THE ONTARIO REFORMER, SATURDAY, DEC. 23, 1922 "CLARENCE," FINE COMEDY, PACKED WITH LAUGHTER ---- A wholesome comedy of family life in America! A picture story that conveys 'a fine message without be- ing a preachment, That is William de Mille's Paramount production of "Clarence," featuring Wallace Reid, Agnes Ayres and May McAvoy, three screen stars of unquestioned popu- larity, 'Clarence" is announced as the big, Christmas attraction at' the Regent Theatre Oshawa, and will be continued until Wednesday of next week, 'Clarence' is the humorous story of an ex-soldier who drove mules without swearing anl who became a good angel in the family of a mil- lionaire whose happiness is being dashed upon" thé"rocks because of their lack of harmony and constant bickering. Clarence found the task of reconciling this family nearly as difficult as driving army mules without cussing, but he accomplish- es the task with the aid of his saxo- phone, his genial temperament and general tact, so that happiness is the lot of all concerned. "Clarence" is packed with laughs from beginning to end. Beside the feature film the Re- gent management has arranged for a- special program of Xmas music by the Regent Orchestra under the di- rection of Fred Balshaw. There will a!so be a fine supporting bill of minor attractions including a screamingly funny comedy. Felix the Cat and the ever popular news of the world, Altogether it promises to be one of the stellar bills of the season. "WHERE IS MY WANDERING BOY TONIGHT" "Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight," the melodramatic offering that comes to the New Martin The- atre beginning on Christmas Day, Monday, promises an unusual treat for lovers of homely drama, It is u :plendidly photographed production and tells a story that touches every uman heart and does it in a way to grip the interest and hold it in its clutch to the last flicker of the pic- ture. "Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight," as one can conjecture from this sentimental title, has heart iLiercst in abundance. And the strain on the feelings is lightened au times by situations calling for quiet chuckles rather than laughter. The dominating note is simplicity. Three of the four principals are malltown folks--the mother, her sou two former live in a cottage. The and the latter's sweetheart--and the -sweetheart is the employee of the town's big business man--grocer and banker combined. The fourth mem- ber of the quartet is a girl of the show in the city. In the situations revolving around the Boy and the Show Girl there are flashes of Broad- way life as it was in the old days --of a cabaret, with dancing girls and clinking glasses and riotous mirth, : The engagement at the New Mar- tin theatre begins on Monday, Dec. 25. 'A special matinee will be hela on Christmas Day at 3 p.m. Two se- lected vaudeville acts complete the bill, AT THE GRAND You all know Raymond Hatton, Dozens of times you have seen him play characters with a skill and force that makes them stand out like cameos, And every time you've wondered why some producer doesn't give him a real star role, Well, Goldwyn has dome it! in "His Back Against the Wall," Mr. Hatton is featured to the limit, and he certainly makes good, His performance in the role of tht little tailor"s apprentice who finas himself a hero against his willl, will live forever in your memory. This show appears at the Grand Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. . News of Nearby Places COURTICE Mrs. John Walter recently visited friends at Peterboro. Mr. H. and Miss F. Hancock were visitors at Bowmanville on Thurs- day. - Base Line Concert was held Thursday evening at-8 P.M. The| "Teaser", a play, was put on by the voung people. Readings were given by Miss M. Adams, Bowmanville, Music was rendered by Methodist Male Quartette, Bowmanville, Drills and dialogues were given by the] school. Mr. 8, Snowden visited Columbus on Saturday. Mr. B.'R. Hope Saturlay. | Mr. Cedric Parsons was in Bow- | manville on Wednesday. | Stevens visited Port Mr. Cecil Found visited Bowman- ville friends on Wednesday. Speedy Collection Service OLLECTIONS made in all parts of C2 tion service tory to business firms. Consult our local manager r plete facilities which can be placed at your DOMINION OSHAWA BRANCH - CEDAR DALE BRANCH - BROOKLIN BRANCH - ! Ma and jhe world, acceptances quickly obtained, payments prompt] transmitted, details handled ll i these factors combine to make our coliec- efficient and highly satisfac- the com- 0) BANK . = What Happened When the bully of the town got the baby of the town with ~ "His Back flgainst the Wall" AND HIS GIRL BEHIND HIM JRL TR Raymond Hatton g Virgin "AIS BACK AGAINST THE WALLY a SOLOWYN PiSTY Exciting scenes and snappy action on the part of "The Yellow Streaked Mollycoddle" 'SEE HIM MOVE MACK SENNETT COMEDY 1 'BOW OO TRI 0 1a Vall an' Mr, R. C. Pearce was a recent visitor in Bowmanville. A Christmas tree was held at Maple Grove Wednesday night. A good time was reported. Mrs. Jas. Short recently visited Mr. and Mrs. A, Muir. Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Short, visited at Mr, and Mrs, John Brook's, Bowmanville, on Thursday evening. Mr. W. R. Courtice visited at Mr. Bért Wilkins Wednesday. He called also at Mr. Robert Courtice's, Miss Louise Osborne was a visite or at Mr. Robert Courtices on Wed- nesday afternoon, Mr. and 'Mrs, Drury, friends of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin, here, are mov- ing from Toronto to Oshawa. Mr. Alfred Ayre has sold his farm out north, | Mr. Wm, Risnick has purchased some standing timber north of his place for fire purposes, Mr. Kanopachi"s house is nearing completion. It is bungalow style and looks prepossessing from the road. Congratulations 'to Mr. and Mrs. . W. Balson on the arrival of a daughter, John is always around our neighborhood, although he lives north of here, as he is traveller for the Watkins Products Co. and also as he is a leader in our football league. Mr. G. Courtice visited Courtice, Bowmanville, afternoon, : Mr. Eric Courtice is recuperating after his unfortunate accident at the pond last Saturday. REFORMER TYRONE Several from here enjoyed skating at the rink in Bowmanville on Sat- urday. Mr. Wallace Miller's shooting match on Wednesday was fairly well attended. Sixteen geese were dis- posed of at $4.60 each. Miss Evelyn Brent sang a very fine solo on Sunday which was much ap- preclated. Pleased to note the increased at- tendance at Sabbath school. TAUNTON Mr. and Mrs. Newton Edger and Joyce visited at Mr. Luther Corn- ish's recently, Mrs. Elizabeth Bowins and Victor have returned home, after having had a very pleasant visit with friends in Chicago. Mr Jessse Arnott has a new car. Mr. and Mrs. James Stainton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Russel Perkins, Solina Station. Mr. Henry Scott motored to Mill- bpook recently on business, Mr. Alfred Ayre has sold his farm to Mr. Green of Peterborough. Mr. Ayre purchased "Orchard Grove" (as it was formerly called) about three years ago from Mrs. John H. Trull, now of Bowmanville, who owned the above farm, and whose home it was for over thirty. five years. Mrs, Jas. Thursday (Continued from page 1) Frank made a beautiful Christmas speech: "Gentlemen and fellow citizens, 1 have lived in Oshawa for thirty years. For many years pre- viously I belonged to the British Army. 1 served in far off India and in other countries. 1 want to tell you that I was born in that great province down by the sea called as Sir Charles Tupper--but this Thirty Years Ago| Nova Scotia, and in the same town looks like the best Christinas I have yet seen. Gesitlemen, I thank you from the bottom .of my heart." Chicken ple, dumplings, oranges, grapes, Jobat and a little old rye over Christmas he ry, Jest la He was not seen again for three days when the following anti-climax to the story took place. Our old friend, Mr. Alphonso Hinds -wés in the habit of buying his meat for din- ner each day up town, and by way of convenience he would bring his parcel to the Club, lay jt on the writ- ing desk and move about town until time to go home. Upon this occas- ion Mr. Punshon and Father Jeffcott i. found the parcel, and looking out of the window saw Frank on the street, They beckoned him up and in a most formal way they addressed Frank thus: "We regret exceeding- ly that we were not present on Christmas Eve when this Club ex- tended to you their good wishes, but we now beg of you to accept from us this little token of respect and good feeling towards you." With these remarks they presented "Phonnie's" dfaner to Frank w he absorbed with a becoming Bow, and another neat little speech, Thus was celebrated a memorable Christmas in Oshawa about Thirty Years ago. Be a Secretary to & business ve. An {deal position for a young womsn. The Shaw Secretaria) Course covers every needed subjectr-- Shorthand, Type writing, Booklgeping, Law, Bank- ing, ete.--Perwnal instruction, Write fat Prospectus to J BN Plumbing, Heating and Repairs Repairs a Specialty J. S. 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AGNES AYRES Dec. 28 - 29 - 30th "The Lane That Had No T I ------ Theodore Kosloff--MahlorHamilton ig. it's a Big Heart Picture Steeped in Life and Flashing with Lusy Fpion!