OLBROOK PIC SWEET GHERKINS, WALNUTS, ONIONS. and MIXED PICKLES, all put up in Malt Vinegar 40c. per bottle : ALL SEASONABLE AND FRESH FRUITS COMING AND GOING | EVERY DAY. R. A. CLIMIE Phone 72 Wallace Street 5 4) Strange Origin of the Letters We Use *#, P pressed his meaning by using a series of pictures. -If, for example, he wished to write that he had traveled for three days over the mountains with a com- panion, and that he had killed a lion, he drew two = walking, then three suns and some mountains, and lastly a need lion sc an by spears. One. advantage of this form of writing, which is still used by savage peoples, is that you can se< its mean- ing without knowing the language of those who wrote it. Its great draw- back, however, is that ifMis not pos- sible for it to express proper names; to write “Mr. Smith went to London” would mean drawing an exact por- trait of Mr. Smith and a recognizabie picture of London! Early men, therefore, sought for some better method, and at length evolved the system of writing by means of pictures representing sylla- es. If we used this kind of writing we could set down the name ‘“‘Smith- son” by drawing a picture of a smith with pul boaabeade together with one of the s Seatice this picture-writing was like solving puzzle competitions. There were so many sylliabl¥s that it Was necessary to have enormous number of sacar to represent them all. It occurred to some primitive gen- jus that if you made your pictures whole syllables, but annoy, \y genes ' Asplendid opportun- ity to buy a good suit ata low price---Every suitin this assorment was bought at the new low market price. Our stock was low when the wholesale prices dropped. You'll save from $5.00 to $8.00 on a suit if you buy it here. $15.50 $18.50 $25.00. $30.00 and $37.50. } j Come in at your earliest opportunity“and let us demonstrate these good values. The Clothier PHONE 150 SIMMS, simply their own initial letters, you could write any word with the use of about thirty This invention gave the world its frst alphabet, which consisted of Between twenty (J), an oar SPECIAL PRICES. i, oe $i Sestestostactoctecteckectectactestactectect..#..%..%..9..% + ih lll li ii i i EO a oe = | 2 SactestactedincBostectestectoctestectactoctects choctectectoctoctoctecBactecPecPactect. 2.9.0.9 © 0 6 6 9 66 6 teteeenenon en bnbendendetetetetecededesee nbn bedndededetedeeeorbebendondondededetececeofefefededotetetedeele W. T. PEMBER’S Representative, MR. W. J. WHITE will be at The ARLINGTON HOTEL with the finest stock of Human Hair Goods For Ladies and Gentlemen Wigs, Tsiaiforininfhoos, Pom- } padours, Switches and all other hair needs. Special: treatment for the scalp and hair. FOR MEN: The closest imitation in a nat- :% ; ‘ ~ ural Toupee or Wig at a reas- s . onable. price and the best of satisfaction given. Remember the date and call on Mr. White < a Cee ae ie ee aie we ate ba ae ie a eae LeateckectactectestectectecloctechoctectsetacteckesPeckestentet. 2.0 9 % 0 0 6 0 4 6 Cochcctectedestecbecfechectiek.cBe Backnsla Sp fp.0 0 8 0.0 0 6 » 6.0 oe eee ey eer ens oh and thirty pictures of common ani- ts. t “Jones” in this way we might draw little pictures of a jam- mar (O), a nest (N), an eel (E), and a ship (S). As this is rather a long business, our drawings would be very rough, and in course of time we would adopt conventional signs for them, made with as few strokes as possible. Thus the jampot might become a Square; the oar a straight line thick- ened at one end; the nest, a circle; the eel, a wavy line; and the ship a horizontal straight line met by a downward stroke representing the mast. This is what happened in the case of our own alphabet. It came to us through the Romans, who had at from the e Gree ed it from the Piedras. or Philis- tines, to Whom it was given by their cousins, the Jews. The Jéws them- selves obtained the idea from the hieroglyphics of the Egyptians, pos- bly during their captivity in Egypt. ebrew name for A is aleph, which means an ox. Turn A upside down, and you have the ox’s pointed oe and horns. In early times there o fixed rule for the position of fae letters. You could write from left to right, from right to left, from top to bottom, or from bottom to top of the page, just as you liked. The letters could stand on their heads or lie on their sides. Thus B, which is ie Hebrew beth, a house, lay on its sidé originally. Draw a capital B, Making the loops pointed instead of curved; turn it sideways, and you will see the twin-pointed roofs of a use, D was at first triangular. Its Hebrew name is daleth, which means a door. But how can a triangle re- present a door? If you recall for a moment how much of their time the Jews spent in tents, you see the ex- planation at once. M is an owl; you can easily recog- nize the ears and the beak. N has a curious history. If you look at any Egyptian writing you will see a figure that looks like the jagged edge of a saw. It really represents the un- dulating surface of water stirred up by the wind. This symbol, which had the same sound in the hieroglyphics as it has to-day, has become shorten- ed and simplified into its. present form The other letters have equally in- teresting stories, though some of them have been so badly treated in their adventurous passage through the ages that they are hardly recog- nizable in their original forms. Smoking During Business Hours. An experiment of a big English firm in allowing its employes to smoke for stated periods during the day should give some of the well- known efficiency experts on this side of the water something to think about. Smoking is generally strictly prohibited in factories, especially those in which the nature of the work calls for steady labor, in the belief that time is saved. A firm in Preston, England, which has been ex- perimenting in allowing employes to smoke while at work, found the re- sults so noticeable in making for in- creased output that the scheme has déveloped and the workers are now alowed to SMOKE Tor An Hor and a half morning, and afternoon. This concession has resulted in a bigger factory production and greater con- tentment among the workers. Other A Long Girder. A new concrete girder bridge i Humboldt county, California, carry- ing a highway across the Salt river, is said to hold a record for length. Each span measures 142 feet from centers of supports, against 74 feet When primitive man began_ write =. record of his doings he o> old pg Be Tn th of paper it is not strange that in the search for new materials some atten- tion ton akoaia be paid to the remark- able plant which was first employed for this purpose and from which paper takes its very name, The papyrus reed, or Cyperus papyrus, was first used. in Egypt, for the mak- fal of a. The Egyptians in fact ‘nade uses of this remarkable plant posenn AB ge in the shallow waters of the Nile. The main root of thc Plant, which is about as thick as a man's wrist, lies in a horizontal posi- tion, while smaller roots extend downward from it into the mud and the stem rises into the air. These stems are triangular and tapering in shape and bear a picturesque tuft or umbei at the top which was com- Pared by Pliny to a thyrus, crowned and garlanded staff borne by devotees of Bacchus in their g This tufted head was used for the making of garlands wherewith to crown the images of the ne and wreathe their shrines. The r was ubed to make various aiunatia a as well as for fuel. The pith contained in the stem was a common article of food both raw and cooked. The great value of the plant, however, lay in the stem; this is commonly six to ten feet long, and a recent British inves- tigator declares that along the upper Nile, where the plant still grows, though it is now extinct along the lower Nile, the stems often exceed fifteen feet in length. From the stem not only writing material was made, but also cord rope and cloth, mats, Sails and boa A certain piece of sculpture has been found belonging to the fourth dynasty, in which men are shown building a light skiff with stems cut from . neighboring plan- tation of papyrus. Some authorities indeed believe that the bulrushes mentioned in the Bible were really Papyrus plants. How the papyrus was used by the ancients for purpose of making pa- per is descri -by M. Tevis, in a contribution to the Scientific Amer- ican: “The triangular stem was cut into longitudinal strips, those from the center of the plant “being the broad- @st and most valuable. These strips were placed side by side on a board, forming a layer of suitable width, which was then covered with another layer of shorter strips laid at right angles. The sheet thus formed was Boaked in the waters of the Nile, here firmly to each other, probably from the liberation. of some sort of glutinous matter in the substance of the stem itself. The sheet was then Pressed and dried in the sun, after- ward being polished with oil of cedar by means of ivory or a smooth shell. o form a roll the sheets were join- ed together with paste. The use of papyrus gpread from Egypt to Greece and Italy and thence over’ Europe; it was finally Super- seded by vellum, but did not entirely disappear until about the twelfth century. Of recent years the papyrus plant as been freshly studied by British authorities» In a late report made by certain British investigators it is a Stated that for a distance /of 300 miles along the upper Nile, it is at times exceedingly dificult to keep the main-channel clear because of the enormous quantities of papyrus and other water plants which choke it, while all the tributary streams in this region are blocked for many miles. This dense vegetation is known by the general name of “sudd,” and experienced observers estimate that it covers not less than 5,000 square miles, forming an im- ense store of valuable material either for fuel or for other purposes. It is estimated, indeed, that there is a store of 144,000,000 tons of sudd in this area. Employed as fuel this were be equal to 28,000,000 tons of coal, Crude paper pulp, known in the trade as “half stuff,” is readily ob- tainable, according to experiments made by an English chemist, by heat- ing the papyrus stem either green or ry under pressure, to about 150 de- grees Centrigrade with water alone, no caustic soda or other chemicals being required. The air-dried papy- rus yields about 40 per cent. of dry “half stuff’ and about 20 per cent of dried bleached pulp, The paper made from this pulp is of very fine quality. Still more recent research at the laboratory in Khartoum WB that papyrus stems, when treated with hot water, under a pressure of about four atmospheres, yield prac- tically all their mineral matter and most of the protem to the solution, while the residue constitutes satis- factory crude paper pulp. Pumice as a Depilator. Pumice stone is, according to Dr: L. Merian of Basel,.Switzerland, the best means of removing unsightly growths.of hair,.._He-first—rubs—the spot from two to ten minutes with strong soup leaving the lather on fér five to fifteen minutes. It is then washed off, the place is dried and the : Skin gentl bbed factories are adopting similar rules. fi . y rubbed with a piece of ne pumice stone, twisting a little, while the skin is held taut with the fingers of the other hand. Then the skin is treated with a cooling salve. This is repeated the following even- ing with another part of the skin, each part in turn receiving the ap- Plication once in eigkt or ten days. as the longest previous span for a bridge of reinforced concrete. French Fresidency. When a President of French republic dies, resigns or is unable to perform the duties of office his suc- cessor is elected not for the unex- pred xem, but for a full term of six yea Our Peat Bogs. The peat bogs of Canada are esti- nated to contain some 9,300,000,000 dis teapot, Tea for Travelers. The Chinese, on thelr new-built railways, have established a service which in its line is beyond anything we know in this country. It is free boiling water. , At each important station there is a boiler under a queer-looking cir- cular roof which looks like a huge umbrella. The traveler can help him- self from one of several taps. Why boiling water? tea, of course. For making The traveler brings or at least a cup, along with him; also some tea. He gcis tus of peat, equivalent as fuel to 5,400,000 tons of good c his favorite beverage fresh, just us it would be made at honie, @ present Sar ck wide shortage " which caused the two layers to ad-4 with 4 oon Mr. r Moneniee < PK Boe. = ety ode: visited with Mr.- and Atwood iidetpediiine Played in Ethel on Monday night and were victorious, the seore ger = 3-1 In their favor. Atwood has now won six points of a possible twelve and have two more to pla}. They have lost only one game. Mr. James W. Dickson, who .was operated on last week for appendieci- tis is gee F splendidly. Rev. Dr. Andrew Henderson of Vandura, Sask., wetoched in the Pres- byterian church on Sunday morning and in the evening in Knox church, Monkton. At one time Dr. Hender- son held the pastorate of these joint en for fifteen nt he has four charges and ead in them every Sabbath. In the entire length of his ministery Dr. Henderson has only been unable tc preach on ore Sabbath. He is spend- ing a few days in the community re- newing old acquaintances Mr. Alex Ducklow of Niagara Falls is spending his vacatzon with his mother, Mrs. A. Ducklow. Mrs. Bert Ross and Mrs. Clarke bd Motherwell last we Rey. E. A. Thompson of Monkton occupied the pulpit of the Presby- terian church on Sunday evening. The subject of his very on address was “The Fifth Gospel”. Mr. Frank Terry of sioubeoxn was in owe P45 Sunday. . W. Ingram preached in Ottawa Sunday Mr. J. A. McBain Hamilton. Mr. Barold Roger had his tonsils and adenoids removed in the Listo- wel Memorial hospital last week. He is doing nicely. Mrs. W. H. Gilmer spent a few days last week in Britton William were in town is visiting in Mr. W. Peebles of Detroit is holi- daying in-town. Mr.and Mrs. John Roger, Mr. and Mrs. George Roger and Mr. William McKenzie spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. MacDougall at Mount Forest. Mr. and Mrs. George Graham of Mitchell ria. in town on Saturday. Mr Cadger spent the week- end in stitebual, Mrs. John Vallance, who jis in Stratford General Hospital is expect- ed to arrive home the end of this week. Mr. Stockford of Georgetown visited his brother, Mr. C. W. ford, last week one day. Mrs. Allison Jolly spent this week- end with her daughter, Miss. A. E. Jolly of Guelph. and Mrs. D. J. Falconer of Ethel spent Sunday in this vicinity. Rev D. McDonald was in Riv- ersdale last week and was accompan- ied home by his father and sister, Mrs. (Rey.) A. C. Stewart, and Kath- erine. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Coghlin and son Lindsay, of Listowel, spent Sun-| * day with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morri- son. rous Practise camertan Times—The habit which many autoists have of turning their cars around in the centre of a block, had nearly a disastrous outcome here on the evening of the 24th, when a; large McLaughlin car in swinging a-, round in front of Lettner’s garage was crashed into by a Ford, which; wae breezing along the highway from | the south. The impact, while a noisy noisy event, W affair, the Tin. Lizzie bouncing off 1 the big car like a rubber ball, and} being as sound as a drum when later, examined for feared injuries and) wounds. The McLaughlin, however, | didn’t fare so well, a front mud guard | Although the ill of costs will easily hategccurred from such a mis- | hap, and sWows the menace to the| who traveling public of the autoist insistson swinging his bus around in| ning down to one of the corners and making the right-about as presc sribed | by law. Not until, probably, body's finances are appreciably low- ered by some such mishap, car drivers take warning and from this perilous practise. desist NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to the Trustee Act, Revised Statutes: of Ontario, 1914, Chapter 121, and | Amending Acts, that all said William Bright, Deceased, who: died on or about the Seventh day of March in the year of fur Lord one | thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-; One, at the Town of Listowel, County of Perth, are send by post, prepaid, or deliver to! the Undersigned J. E. the Town of Listowel, Frances Wellington Hay, Alexander Climie, the Executors of; the Will of the said Deceased, on or, before the Eighteenth day of ace form sur duties appeals to our fellow townsmen. We render the proper service in a@ polite spirit. vo TROWBRIDGE Walkerton Times—Rev. C. W. Coa- ens, pastor of the Methodist Church, has been transferred by Conference to Allenford and assumes his new work the first Sunday in July. Mr. Cosens completed the maximum term of four years Jast July and was per- mitted to remain for a fifth year by special permission of the Stationing Committee. Perhaps no occupant of the Methodist oaiptt here has ever been more better liked throughout the town. His unustal oratoricaT powers and endless fund of apt illustrations told in his own -inimi= table way, have made him a popular figure on the public platform. He has taken part in all movements for the betterment of the community and his eloquent tongue has been at the disposal of every good cause. Under his pastorate the Church has shown an increase in membership and in finances. All good wishes go with Mr. Cosens, Mrs. Cosens, and Miss Flos- sie, to their new home. Through an error in the second draft of the stationing eommittee of the London Methodist Conference, as published in the dailies, it was announced last week that Rev. Mr. Sterling of Trowbridge, was to move to Sparta. Instead of Sparta, we learn that he has been stationed at Cedar Springs, in the neighborhood of Chat- ham, and abouta mile and a_ haif from Erie Beach, a popular summer resort. new minister, Re J: W. Pring, who comes from Yarmouth Centre, where he has been stationed for the past five years, was at one time located in Atwood. -* | | | - MOLESWORTH | | | + + Messrs. Justice Dierlam and Clar- ence Bean of Listowel spent Sunday with Mr. Jack Felkar Mr. and Mrs. H. Hilleig motored from Elmwood and spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Felkar. Mrs. Felkar Pease with them and will spend a few day Mr. and Mrs. C. a were visit- ors in the village over Sunday. > =~ being dented and the bumper bent.| hold, who passed away June 13 be! The month of June again is here, slight, a more serious outcome might} For us the saddest of all the year, the centre of a block instead of run-| some- | will local} creditors! and others having claims against the; | | IN MEMORIAM ! a * Liebold—In sad, but loving mem- ory of our dear Son, Wilfred M. ne 192 a Sad and sudden was the call, Of. him so dearly loved by all, His memory still is very dear, For oft is shed a silent tear, “Thy will be done” {s hard to say, When those “wwe love have passed away Some day perhaps we'll understand, When we meet again in the better land Parents, Sisters and brother. itp + ~ | | | CHURCH DIRECTORY | if - CHRIST CHURCH Rev. W. H. Dunbar, Rector anc Rural Dean of Pert ee aane 19th., 1921. 11 a. —T and — _ Subject: “Excu —Sunday School a Ad- in the, ult Bible ‘classes. required\ to 7 p. m.—Evening prayer and ser- mon. Subject: “The Divine Pro- Terhune, of| tector. Solicitor for | we and Russell} 1 | ™ BORN | | 1 oS ate A. D. 1921, the names and a and description and full particulars | | WERTH—In Listowel, on Saturday, the Executors. 4tnp of their claims against the estate of; June 1ith., to Mr. and Mrs. Irwin the said William Bright, duly veri-| Werth, a son. fied, and the nature of the securities; m NAND FUR HER T KE morc! | . | AND FURTH TA i : | that after the Highteenth day of: MARKETS June, A. D. 1921, the said Executors., | + will distribute the assets of ‘the said*® ox deceased amongst the parties entitled’ Butter .....-...ee+eeeeeeees i oe thereto, having regard only to the| ER&S — .-- eee e eee eee eee s9-38 claims of which the Executors have| Potatoes ...- eee ee eee ee eeee “s'30 then notice, and that the said Execu-| Por te eee ee me eee 353 tors will not be liable for the assets) Beet i ae or any pam thereof, so distributed,! Veal .....----- esse eee eee e ee ~ to any person of whose claim the|,Chickens ......---++eeeees 25-30 Executors shall not have received) Hens~ ...-.-----+-++eeeeees Hogs notice at the time of such distribu-| Bran gseyer reece ese sesrees "20 tion SHOPS’ <Seweccswsnusmence’s vest DATED at Listowel this Sixteenth| Oats. --...- esses ee eeee ees = aay of May A. D. 1921. i 5 ola 30 ORS TS AS AED OD ae f POMS wc. cc eee hee ee acc enne Z J... Merhune, |wreat 12.2222. $1.60 Solicitor for Frances Wellington! Horse Hides ..........0+++++ $2.50: Hay and Russell Alexander Climie, Hides ............-.ee0eee eee os (Grain prices from Hay Bros.) 4