YOU WANT es FIRST-CLASS: "MEATS RIGHT - = PRICES _ STEVENSON THE CITY BUTCHER FRESH GROCERIES 6f all kinde always on hand. $. J. STEVENSON, Wallace St. Morphy & Carthew, BARRISTERS, SOLICITUKS &0. Solicitors for the Bank of Hamilton. Notaries Public and jCommresionar st oan. MB. Monrny Money . M. Cari sew Blewett & Bray. BARRISTERS AND SOLIOETORS, Sotaries Publicand A Comverse to Loa: ney doneltors for Scott's wanking Ho 'House antl Ont. B & Loan Perm. MUNEY TO LOAN AT 4 on PER CENT. » BR. Ruewerr. Gro, Bray. lb. A. J. Cecil Hamilton, B. A. Barriste>, Conveyancer. MONEY TO LOAN ar 4} PER CENT Office, Main St., next to Dr. Foster, Dentist. Branch office in Atwood every Wednesday. fabee & Makins, BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &C. qomaltnta toss oo monente Bank. mn. °STRA AT FORD, ONT. | J. P. Manger, K. C. C.J. Maxins. W.E. a D., of Queen's University; Rogpaiene of 8, Ontario DR. W. . M. BRUCE. iy. =a +c. .D.B oe -- D.S. Trinity Uni- 0; Post Geode te Haskel School of Bronthetic De mutiatry, Chica; me tp '0 rooma over W. seeare Store. Entrance oy same stairway as Dr. Rutherford, Main St., Listowel. Thos, Fullarton, ATWOOD ONT. done on reasogableterms Money to lend. ' [SSUER of Marriage Licenses, en sioner in s B. B. Deeds, Mortgages, Leases dnd ai] Convey- RR G. Roberts, SHIPLEY, ONT gaint tar the London .and Jfanca shire Fire Insurance Com . Also Money te Loan in ny sums from ae ai att a iw rate o li descriptions done perry a convovancing of easy te: --- a L. O. L. No. 379, Listowel | § Meets in Orange Hall first wuiehy in each month. Membera are reque ttend all meetings and visiting brechren ordially invited. H. WILLUUGHBY, W. R, HAMILTON, WM. Rec.-See. _& T. R. TIME GARD 8 leare Linto ec ates daily as under Qa. po ger 2p, m Ax Vor pimerston. --Mixed, 11 22a. m.; Mixed, 3 p.2a.; Passenger, 747 a BINCAT DINE AND PAL MERSTOR. For Paime: a Ente ae , 8 02a. m.; Mixed, 11.00 mn +e er, ; Passenger, For Kinear ine. tMixed 9am, 12.40 ; Paseo pger 7.4; A NEW LOT OF Amateur Photographic Supplies at - - OC. A. LEE'S" PHOTO STUDIO, Artist Proofs, A NEW PHOTO. Call and see it. Farm for Sale. The undersigaed offers his hundred acre farm , sale ot 8, Sth coa. Maryborough soil, conveniently situ- ated, buildin 8 first sinss, 10 acres of hard- 1 bush 'nd meee cnliing spring of water at the buildings. 'erms very reasona ), MILLE 5 Wyandotte Y', O., Ont. AL MERST ON 'For tering--it must feel I must cry to the audience, 'O that , not as I it to bef Let me the porter luaz- to the house with his foot. 6 gentleman, 1 vet much struck at the man'é laziness, u can show me a lazier action than that, my good ive you two bits." The por- "ig not moving an iy replied: "Put it A pein guv'n "eee ae 'thet most amused the Tate Need who had a keen sense of humor, was that told her by the late "of the comical ad- the Dunkeld and i 0S i Blairgowrie coach, which posted the f keld. coach wus named ° chess i Athole,' aad the ted 'Th wiul morning at her reminiscences, Henriette Cock- ren a ilo an amusing anecdote of Rob- ert g- She relates that as she gat in the drawing-room of ler London sd =4 w Mr. ee ning nursing a goose, a utely carrying it in his arms. The poet cx into the hall . I Jaughed, remarking t was a queer kind of pet. 'It is so clever and affectionate, answered Mr. ; 'it is not well, so I am Jook- after It follows me about just like a dog.'" Bishop Watterson tells a story of how he was once saad 'or a "drummer" by n who was riding on in. "What house do you re- "Lo prese tt" s ore Yhurch," replied the bishop. "Hm" mused the drummer; * a heard of it. Any branch house? ranch houses all over the world," said the man of God, easily. "That's quecr!" went on the drummer, who be gan to think he had tiul representative of "Er--boots and 'J run across a boas some small concern. shoes?" "No," said the bishop. "Dr, goods?" aske od the druminer, beginnin te ---- irritation. Well, no," sai the bishop, "some folks call 'em n na." They tell this story of Lord Charles Ber restord and Sir Frederick Treves, the : Lord Charles fell ill, * sald Sir Frederick, "your symptoms." The other said he had ain here, an ache there and o stiffness somewhere else. And to each of these announcements the ares exclaim chuckling --delightedly "Lixeeltent |" te ' ~~ had concluded the his troubles, Sir Frederik sla was thought be ¢ Atkins lauren, 2 in elle his ap- pearances with y Anderson, when she was a youthful aspirant for steHer honore in the East, says: "I was gett! a little eheny in those "days, even tho yr, and, as that I hed su) 4 & possible { had joat? finished * y description of et ina and knelt down to sy: 'Likes! thou the picture, Pe sine! 1' when Bi ly all three of the buchles gave wa, a snap that set the people in the or- chestra tittering, "Wimnt's em apres Atkins?' Mary « Anderson said, whisper. 'My vest buckles sete "yrokely 1 answered. 'That's all right,' dhe rée- plied, 'I was afrnid it was your suspen- de » In bis autoblogra: ye Misys " George Francis Train says n has shad more ---- on his life rai any other man the world. Here is his account of office i remember (iat it was t 47. I replied - this question naine was 'I mean the old tleman,' he wid, "1 told him that Colo: was out of the office at the but as [ had -- of the ships, I mij o his business. hour. 'That is jy° what I am here for' said he. 'I want to sail on that ship; I want poege for England' I s but one stateroom for the price of one-- must get aboaed in great haste, as ¢ thi , and the ship was t- ing for final orders He said he wee 'What is your potent I ask ys stip. Ralph Waldo Emerson' he replied. pe ook out of his walleh five » open it carefully, counted out Eis. I could not wait Bee r. en on. sagen visit to Eagland, during to visit Carly! Burne-Jones has. been xhibi inting, "The Vetpire," which Kiplin i hat title, and In an interview Pampas "" The a Bruasels professional Ly For Over Sixty Years. 3 ees Anecdotal. [,. When the late "Fom" sokd i te thouget tes nen ') rs] femgyentnedirean rd : _re dse] Sane might do woree--and I th Toa of friends Hien said: = hater is not like drawing. x. make a line. it is wre'> you mb it er. CASTINGS MADE TO ORDER. REPAIRING DONE PROMPTLY AND SATISFACTORY a = FARM IMPLEMENTS. Ensilage and, Straw Cutters, Horse-powers, Speed Jacks, Circular Saws, Pulpers, Turnip Sowers, Scufilers, Land Rollers: PLOWS TO SUIT AGENTS FOR of MACHINERY at before buying elsewhere. Deering Harvesting and Seeding Machinery, Thomas Haying Machinery, Walker- ville Waggons and Sleighs. Campbell Buggies and Cutters. Farmers will do well to order their TWINE now. Call and see our DISPLAY Wareroom opposite Town Hall, Mill St. Le _.GILLIBS. & MARTIN. N. B,--Farmers in need of anything in the above lines will do well to give us a call 'Then and Now. Once, leng ago, 'twas her To dress up in a handsome go' But now, when he's out late x night, Literature, istence long after you are forgotten. Critic--Yes, I should say that it is likely to escape the wear and tear of excessive reading. Family Frankness, Sister Susan--Do we dine with you Christmas, Rebecca? Bister Rebecca--Oh, uo, Susan. Don't you remember? It's your turn to have us. oe New he cried in loving tone, mine," oe new girl sald: 'Nay. poe But I'll take you to be m. You dear boy, name the day ™ To Start the Incineration, Mrs, Weddem--You had better not treat Mr. Seeker so cavalierly. He bas money to burn. Miss Flypp--Then I'm his match. Usually the Way "Did they make much jo at the fancy fair?" , indeed, and all because "he were so unfair." Pickle Fame, a fair and fickle thing, bg Shermer oe fi ough still its smile's entrancing, Yet he that makes a fiddle sing May wet @ World to dancing! P Bigge--Say, can I sell you & good sur hours? Mike--Xia. We want each wan to oo av for-rty minutes, begorry' ' | ! Bhe likes to dress her hubby down. | 1 Lasting : Author--My book, sir, will be in em COMING AND GOING. Yes, the NEW SPRING GOoDs: SPRING SUIT. This coilection Ontario. we create. see how we can serve you, Are coming to hand very fast,and selling almost as fast. We have received another shipment of SCOTCH SUITINGS {by special order) and now is the time to decide on your is second to none in Western There is no fold or flaw anywhere in any garment Let us have anjorder for your Spring outfit, and 'MACKENZIE BRO Model Tailors, A. MacDonald's Store, Wallace Street. fina beh hibtiog the. Sabie i centres Gad tad a-well filled store of Jatest in Ladies Sy uitings. Muslins Laces and | Frints, Embrolderies... Space will nof permit enumerating he many attractive' lines-.in Dress 'Goods; ° etc. 'Kindly Teall and see our lines etc., which will convince you that we are in the front rank, no old shop-worn stock, new and up-to-date and selling ata close margin. Agent for Modes Fashion & Pattern Co. _New stock of for.. pair, $1. . Sugar Beet Seed, etc. ee | BOOTS & SHOES to Hand. Ladies' fine Dongola Kid worth from $1 25 to $1.50 per No trouble to wait on you, we want your Butter, Eggs, Potatoes and other Farm Products, for which we. will pay highest market price at all times, . &, . GREAT BARGAINS 7) at TRE Up-to-Date Grocery: of broken Sets. a margin. Iw. vive all kinds of Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Berr 8 . ¥ Sets, Toilet Sets, for one month at cost price, Any quantity I also carry a full line of Groceries, which will be sold at Canned Goods and Fruits, New in Stock. All kinds of Farm Produce taken in exchange. JAS. AR MSTRONS ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF Pure Drugs and Chemicals. ------ ---- R. A. HUNTER having acquired the sole interest, will in future attend to the wants ot his -Customers personally. Family recipes a specialty. R. A. Hunter. Listowel Sash and Door Factory. BMFORD BROS- Builders and Contractors are prepared to contract for the erection of allciusses of buildings, Plans and+ specifi catioas drawn, and estimates furninhed on application. SASH, DOOR FRAMES, BLINDS, te., f rnished on short uotice. Planing done to ---- a in the =e ing line w rompt attention and FiRST Clans worl ee 3UAR.- Charges 'Moderate. Bamfcrd Bros. LOUIS WENZEL, _ Samo ms 3c. ay a uUPY:, jate delivery. d in soct ea PAINTING ony PAPER HANGING an promptly attended to, RESIDENCE-- Opposite Public School, a Town of Listowel. NOTICE Ty OWN ERS OF DUGS. H owners of dogs or jor bitobes are requ ed to call'at the office of the unde reigned, Mill strect, and pay their dog license for 1903, When not paid Wig time costs o on will be incurre: collection ROBT, WOODS, Claiirman License € 'ommittee. i 4 OUR MOTTO: 'High Grate Work Orly !" STRATFORD, ONT. Our Graduates readily secu oie tal positions because our ie ITS ALL RIGHT AND STUDENTS may enter (7)-t4. OWELZ (7 GUdMALOYGE at anytime, SPRING TERM begins MARCH 30th, 1903. Two conrses--Commercial and 'Short- hand. SEND FOR JOURNAL TO A. L. McINTYRE, . Listowel. . We are Ready To Supply Your Needs. » SUITS, TROUSERS or OVERCUATS. » Our new and nobby Scotali Goods » are to hand, See them before ) ordering your Suit. ROGERS & Co. $ Expert Tailors, bl =] UO'0'e ee oo a th th tm Ge Sn A A fi Sf he eee ve -1é 4020020002 22888180 Edward Broughton was probably gl injured by yoy lamp speetitny in his room eo Essex Honte, Windsor, 5 Main St. Listowel. , WELCH'S BAKERY. --_--_---- -- A select class of all kinds of CAKES AND PASTRY in all lines. Call and see our stock or leave your order for anything you want in our line. A full line of Candies and Nuts THE BEST BRAND OF OYSTERS kept fresh, always on hand. by the half pint or by the tub, J. T- WELCH, Te cen ad Washington: cht qualifies us to dispa tc'! work an qui! as broad asthe invention, Highest ref Patents procured th: th Marion & rion Fecelve special notice without ch pers distributed Trish measures ' plank of their platform, 'House and 2 3-4 Acres of Land for Sale. The above property is situated on corner of Bolton and William Streets, Listowel, kitchen and woodshed; bard and soft er; table on property, and all kinds of fruit. Will be sold at a very low figure, For further particulars enquire|at premises, 30a. CONRAD_NEUERT. J. Gabel, OPTICIAN AND JEWELER Listowel. reason try to get along without glasses, thereby suffering endless misery, and sometimes blindness follows. We are comp-stent to examines your eyes. We use the most modera scientific methods, and guarantee satisfaction, zg J. GABEL BUGGIES FOR SALE Top Buggies, Open Buggies, Road Carts and Wagons. If you rire abe deo fe in the vehicle ae now is the ¢ to buy, as 1 hav large stoek on hand pens vil sell at closest prices, A my carriage shop will convince, J. F. WiLSON, Mill Street, Listowel. POULTRY WANTED. LIVE OR DRESSED. 10,000 Turkeys 5, 000 Chickens, 2,000 Ducks. 1,000 Geese, I have been commissioned to Pr cash to Farmers for Rood toc every day at my place in iietowe WM. SPEARS, Wallace Street, 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE sending Rcptets and eset ascertain out Opinion aaron ey Mr. Chamberlain denies 'the re- ports that the Government will soon resign and go to the country with as the principal 1.00 FPAMILY GROCERIES COMPLETE. We claim to give best value in Teas and Coffees in Listowel. Try our special Japan Blend, only per pound..... Try our regular black goc. pure Ceylon, only..... Try our pure Santos Roasted Coffee, only per Ib. Try our Rajah Blend, regular 4oc. Coffee, for per Ib. GARDEN SsHEDS. Large improved Mammoth Long Red Mangel Seed 8 Ibs. for -