~ @ubscription Rate $2.00 s Year in Advance, Otherwise, $2.50 * the late Mr. John Jarrett, which was # , chureh on Friday, eaten 2ist. un- “the Methodist Church since his boy- ' general Former Listowel Man * ‘ Died In West JOHN JARRETT TT PASSED AWAY IN MEDICINE HAT—WILL BE REMEMBERED BY MANY IN LISTOWEL. i, z Word wae received this week by trienda. of the death of Mr. John Jarrett, a weli oT. former Bona dent of Listowel, who pass on Jan. — at his home in Medicine Hat, Albe The Merticine Hat News has ‘the following is concerning the late Mr. Sympathtzing friends in large) num- bere: attended the funeral service of! econdncted yesterday, at ‘2:30 p.m, January ilth, in Fifth Avenue Unit- ed oe by the pastor, Rev. E. Scra The service was concluded at Hiliside igen a Lodge No. 3, .O.F. took char hy ‘Toronto, 1880, and lived at Arthur, Qnt., for a number of years before ‘coming west to Calgary in 1888. resided in Listowel untod 1910. The} ? call of the West eard again, however, and Mr. Sarratt came to Medicine Hat, where he has resided until the great Call came releasing him from.many weeks of suffering and weariness. Mr. Jarrett has been a member of hood, going into the United Church of Canada with that-body, Faithful and eteadfast in ‘every undertaking, | # his Hfe of integrity won the highest esteem of friends and fellow work- loyal member uniting cy en of Moose Jaw. Sask., Mrs. C. Murphy of Medicine Hat, to whom She sympathy of a wide cir- ele of friends #s extended. The pall bearere were Messrs. E. A. Cope, H. O. Gillrie, 5. Sprague, E. Pearen, W. Avery J BE. Hawn F * © the date, "Monday, Jan. Bist. for the annual choir concert Knox Presbyterian church. i EVERYBODY'S COLUMN Ten cents a line for first ingertion, with minimum charge of 650c. Subsequent insertions five cents a line with miniue charge of 26c. WANTED Office girl wanted, ply to Dr. James Moore FOR = space in this coluyin, well locat~ ed, read by everybody agd does the work, 50e¢ pays vl one week. Apply o Listowel Bann R- SALE OR KENT residence in Listowel. for sale or rent. All conveniences, new furnace. Pi fon at once. Apply w. J. Bartley. phone 613 r 2 4 PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED ving dissolved partnership all acconnts due & Grainger, meérchants, Molesworth, must be paid by January 29th. in.or- der to straighten up business. FO! Brick FERTILIZER FOR SALE Leave your ‘orders how for “Homestead” ear Write or phone 601 r 11, Could few second hand ae 4 drills. Apply to R. Johnston, R: ist ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Listo-' wel Horticultural Society. will. be held in the Public Library on Friday as|Hemsworth; Lay Delegates, Dr. ti l- After finl-| ¥ ot}. state wages|” desired, with or without board. Ap-}~ evening, Jan. nb at 8 aE ur: A. Climie, Howard, President. " Secretary. 1-20 CONCERT ri | AT TROWBRIDGE The United si iat Ber will gt @ concert’ in rid United elety ceeds in sa of Piano Fund. 1-20 mae SOCIRTY anntal meeting of the Listo- . Davidson President. LETTING MILK ROUTES: The milk routes: of the Wallace Cheese & Butter Co. —_ be Jet on As Dairy r readers. ‘(Annual Vestry. Meeting ~ of Christ Church FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRE- pth pad GIVE FINE SHOWING-- CHURCH OFFICERS ELECTED. annusl vestry meeting Christ Church was held” = Monday evening with the Rev. Howard presiding. The church irene fin- — statement was presented by P. Smith, B.A., The current. ac- caer showed receipts to ba $2490.- 46 with a balanee on hand of $98.- 96. The Rectory account showed re- coipts of $1611.18 and a balance on hand of $209.46. Other receipts showed a total from all sources of setae . and cash balances on hand $370. Rr to above hand to make further reductions. The officers elected were: Church wardens, T.-G. Anderson and H D. D. Ellie, H. Hemsworth, T. G. And- Willis; Serre C. W. H. Sarg W. 8. Carttidge, 'W. Zilliax Water, G aines, J. M. mith, P. . Smith, G. C. ener H. God- Mi dard, R. B. Han urton, |; wan, nee Cleave: Auditors. . W. Raines and J. an de Wa- ter; > ieniga Board, Fy “M. ith. R . Kem Watson, P. V.. Smith. : p.van de Water. J. Wijtis and the officers. Votes of thanks were unaittinvie: ly passed to all church organizatione) which had such fine showings to their credit in the year’s work. Rector, in his addrees, thanked all for of| . °P. Van de| 5° n Gles of Listowel, and Mrs. “lchildren and a stant aimenesis. Mrs. Jacob Bray Dies In A chi Year F- QUEEIO ~ HOME -OF DAUGHTER, GIBSON. The death of Jane Montgomery, wife of the late Jacob Bray, occur- r at the hohe of her daughter, ts. Thos: oa Gibson, concessio Elma, on Su y nuary 16th, 1927, at the aavanced age of eighty- eight yeara. The late Mre. Bray was born in the Province of Quebec, and was a ey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Montgomery. She came to Wood- stock when quite a young woman where she married the late -Walter}agement to the =“ officers. Lunch | p: Later she married the late|w Brown. Jacob Bray, and moved to Elma township In 1872, and successfully farmed on lot 11, concession 4, til they moved to Listowel in 1900. Mr. Bray Eoetecamees ae in 1920. Since then Mrs. Bray haé made her home with her dsaghter, Mrs. Gib- Two vive: sons and one daughter eur- Robert Brown of Wyandotte, ch.; George Bray of Kitchener, P. Gibson. Another daughter, Jen- nie Bray, is deceased. Twelve grand- dren also su ~ The funeral bore held from the residence of yd rigid law, Thos. E. Gibson, lots 44-46, n. 1 Elma, on Tuesday, January 18th. at See. -thir- ty o'clock. Rev. : mstrong, pastor of the United earch, had charge of the service. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery Pallbearers were 1.0.0.F.. Officers _ Installed By D. D. INSTALLED FOR TERM. ast Monday the } the local. lodge Oddfellows was paid an official. with by District Deputy rand aster Henry Orr of Milverton and the of- ficers of the lodge were duly install- ed by him, assie by four ‘other Milverton brothers... After the routine’ business was } transact the dmstallation took place. This was followed ‘by povecel short speeches by the visiting b thers and members of the lodge, and the District Deputy in a neat speech, gave some good advice and encour- afterward game of cards enor ort. and a social 8: Jr: Past Granéd—Bro C, Johnston. Noble Grand—Bro. Finla Vice Grand—Bro, Te Allison. ss and Fin. Seet.—Bro. Treasurer —Bro: W. J. arate Warde en— . T. Evere nductor—Bro, .R. Mebillaa R.8. "Bre; Ww. Climie 4.8.N.G.—Bro, E. Koch. R.8,V.G.—Bro. W. Ringler. L.8.V.G.—Bro. G. Twamley. L.§.8.—Bro, E. Shearer. 4. 8.8.— R,, Askin. Chaplain—Bro. J. P. Walter. . Guardian—Bro, B. Heath. QO. Guardian—Bro. 4. Inglis. R U miserable from cough, th y Messrs. T. O. eige and i the — a Gibson, J. M. Gibson, J. Vanee, W il ae gal nists church fabric had been repaired and ce Ed, Koch and J. W.|prug Store. -27 additions made to church equip- , ae es es ment. . eee — _— Mrs. Chislitt wishes to announce |Mr. Lewis Fritz Knox Church Held that she herself is taking charge of ™ her Beauty Parlor. Ladies’ Aid of Knox Church:Have Good Year The attendance was good at the; innual meeting of the Ladies’ Aid Society of Knox Presbyterian -chur- on Wednesday afternoon last Plans were made for 1927, and the work of the past year was.discuased. The treasurer's report was sub- mitted by Mrs. J. Ament. The sum 1,431.37 wag, raised bv the 680- ciety during the year. Of this a- mount $600 came from the five cir- eles, of which the following ladiee were conyeners: Mrs. §8. Johneton. whose circle raised $172; Mre. A ; Mrs. George Stev- The soclety contributed and eash over $5,100 to the building fund of the new Sunday endeavor to Frank Duberges: sewing committee, Mrs. Jamés Rose, Mre. George May- urry, Mre Cameron, Mrs Chambiey, Mrs. S. Alexander, Mrs. J. Dick and Mre. J. Amen Veteran Reeve of Ellice Township Died Died Wednesday Robert Armstrong, veteran county politician, aw at his home in Ellice township ae after ~~ on Wednesday, followin ilinesa that has Sradeatiy wealleast P him for many months Mr. Atmatzon: : as born | © in Eflice township and had he lived until his next birthday would have Ellice om had been keenly interest- itics for an earl In _ for the last 40 years Mr. ‘Arm- trong was an active worker in the political field {n North Perth in fed- al — for re-election: in his town- the pist 18 years Mr. Arm- étrong served the township as in that capacity represented Pp. zon yy county council, In uty reeve and from 3901 te i906 as ) ommnnistion. a of the township. wo mp Lie yee — of the taney Sark ‘felt he P Tike fe tuner will I pe held on Batar- day, anon ‘ Patrons of City Dairy ene 2 of $161,991.18 following figures from _ the will be of interest to. ders Pounds of milk received 0.41 patrons aucaeere Marion Beaver Factory i(From our 6th Line Correspondent) Honored On Birthday A pleasant surprise was given Mr. Lewis Fritz on Wednesday ev- ening, January 12th. when a num- ber of friends gathered at his home on Elma street, to celebrate his birthday with him Members _ the family took the Fritz "auikee Ha with a seoetus * coat and d the™address being read by Miss Ol- I many other \useful gifts from his friends. Although taken completely by surprise, Mr. Fritz in a few well chosep words thanked his friends for their kind remembrance The remainder of the evening was spent in paying progressive euchre, and a dainty luncheon was served, Opening Evangelism Services Well Attended The Byvangelism services of Hanover district of the Evangeticst| ; Rey. C. Gretzenger, Mildmay; Re vy. N.W. Retbling, Chesley; Rev. H. H. Liebold, Ayton ae F. Mey- er, Elmood, and Rev. L. H. Pletch | w 6th con. Wallace The services were changed some- what as had been arranged on the cards, as two of the ministers were unable to remain in Listowel to-day for © inspiring ad- pints were given by Rev. C. Gret- . n Pray- er or Lite of the Christian,” ‘ rayer Life of the Home and Con- regation,” ty ev. N. W. ng Both addresses were listened to with much ‘int The choir of fif- teen voices rendered an anthem, and two quartets were given by Reva. Becker, Gretzenger and Wing, and Mr. Henry n rvices were held in the church at ten o'clock this morning, at two o" k a oon, and at eight this age The speakers were Rev. H., Liebold,. Rey. H. Pletch G. ” Brown, das EB. Burn, Rev. EB. D. Becker, Rev. F. Meyer, bas Mr. M. F. Zurbrigg. Held Annual Meeting f the Mar- Co. s ort and financial statement, ‘lect new officers, and other bit. NOS. The make this. yaar ‘inn any other vea Total Ibs of milk received, 330 rane Total Ibe, of cheese man’f’ Tetal recetved for cheese Tote for. »choy 2094. was Target * hey of milk to. manufacture fb. of }su 22 *hoese 11.2 \Verage price per Ib. 16.94c. Fritz wee also the recipjént of Ta “iaionary Soci Ada Mr. of tha Com ihual Meeting REPORTS RECEIVED. FROM ALL DEPARTMENTS VERY ENCOUR- AGING — ENDANCE PRESENT W. EDNESDAY EVEN- ING. The annua) con*regational meet- ing of Knox Presbyterian — was held on Wadubetay evenin an. 19th. and there was a aime herents: Lunch was served by the die J. M. Nicol had charge of the Sevotienad exercises and Mr. W. Johnstone, chairman of Board of Managers, presided over the busi- ness session. eports from all departments of - church were given by the fol- . Wanzer—Treasur rer’s Repor T. a Hamilton—Report of Build. ing Fund. Mrs. J. a Ald. Mrs. . How Jas. O, Harile ~Adait Bible Class. E. G. McDonald—-Sunday School. Blythe Duberges—Dorcas ' Mission Band. Evelyn Gee—Guild Elsie Pirie—Young” Women's Mis- ety. Shearer—Livingston Mission Ban The ote. cere raised all purposes @. yea $10,200. oF this snout over + $2700 as raised for m and. over 37800 for current. expenses, ‘Apart fro h the Ladies’ Aid turned over $5100 to the building fund and the Sunday .School gave $5 riptions to this fund a- mounted to $16,013, as well as: an oftering of $175 and a lega $50 from ie Er H. McDona Three mana retired ¢ yea! on account e ‘iil ae a P, Richardson, T. and T. W. neton| ‘The jollaring. manag- ose terms expired, an Mesers . Pi; lay, Thos, Cleland bebe aa drew Stevenson. Then ween managers appointed. were Mess R: Thompaon, Jas. Burg me cme ‘R. Askin. Geo. Fisher. Messra.. R. Cassels and ‘eam Grainger were appointed aud- ors, = af aeky appatiten: J. Fin s George's Tamiases bonbe iuawice ling Neilson's Ice Cream Bricks. ‘| Utilities Commission-Ask For Pay F For Meetings |. The organization | meeting of the Listowel Public Uullities > earn was heid on Monday even . The follow for - ing are S eeticare. Chaipman——Mrw,. Preuter. Light Commission-—Mr. Cecil v tndvtek, chairman, and Mr. Louis ‘Water Cémmiseion—Mr. Hay. chairman, and Mayor . er Wats ent B. Hants, Begin +o his report Mins i. 5 - Ottioess. pr ie Average price of milk per 100 ibe. 7 ‘Ban- me 0. & The officers toetafied’ were as fol- un- | tow: st Listowel Club In rie Th health he pre: Jackso rison, Ban taken which evenin o'clock. second is as fi Blac Piano P. K. Piano follows: vers e Sad mh 190 ter, fifth ¥ ers: view ship One o year an t not been lea A eplendid lunch -was nll present and a social time enjoy- rd n, C. M. Joh Considerable Indi{ans vs. did attendance of members and ad.«}) P. K. and B. H. Piano Co Indians vs. Malcolm Fe Pian Indians vs. President, president, B.-L. H. Bamford; sec- rotacstidieated executive committee, 1ogat LODGE OF ODDFELLOWS | SEVENTY SITED BY 0, DG. Oe: AND SUITE—OFFICERS N the membe: cr. twine asurer’s y financial shape, and resentation. Mr. Tille ving town. Past President—J. G. Burt a na Vice-Pres.—Dr. St. A, McDonald. of ee nston, W. A. F, C. Kelly, F. S. Auditor—-R. G: Solicitor—R. G. McFarlane. kers—Imperial Bank. Local Town League Draw Schedule For Games interest is in the Tow was organized Six &. have Each win nts Place play ollows ers va, P. K, kmore-Hamilton ate brunry 1s va. sane vs. Wallace Lambs bruary 8th Co. vs. Malcolms Wallace Lambs vs. Rovers Indians vs. nas evaey and B. H. 15th and ©. = ays. a cies . va. "Rov Yiilace Sree Co. ve. P. Hd d B. H. Wallace lames = ._Malcotms Indians ve, | The officers e ‘the League are ag Fy J. Burrows; Rs Robbie, M. Pepp f the best az annual meetings of the Listowel glen Was held on Monday averieni © served en “about scshiond ropart aiowed that the Cinb wos in a good the predénce of so Fons fa vouched for the popularity of t ial 8 : spoke few comeenian. Mr rg a ane time of vice- president of the "cia Garlak | the past woul have. been elected o the president's chair if he had to ed. Fs The officers elected were as fol- lows: C. Wilson. H. Mor- Howe. being n Hockey League on Saturday ed | On Business 4. aan three games will be played each Mr Fusday night, oe at seven two noints. and the teams if “first and off for medals, The admission will be 25c. The schedule, drawp np this wéek ry 2501 International Piano Co. Mille and Co. vice- . Ww. McIntyre and 8. dha Receive Word of Death Of Former Resident ror Ps) seen sth, 4 Mr. and Mra. Sarr Harry Maloney *% of: theirs,-in the person of Mrs. Wm. Delph who pagaed away at the | of her daughter, Mrs. Tadmore, home ohn Strong, Saturday, 1875, we late Mrs. Delph, in 3. wi them. remember Delph “aied in pin gar a 1908, y went west . ies. Sy eg A er here; and many of the older Mr. me. ia “ier go oa. arin: She was born Jun ‘ ers Bitton of Lieto a granddaughter lady, and Mrs. surviving member. of the Funeral of Mrs. ~ 15th ly and was in her Neintay- a trong is the only | — y. Wilson Held Friday ce —, to attend owing to recent. IH- . Interment wie made in Fa apo. "The funeral-of the late Mrs. Alex~ cometery . The late Mrs, Wilson's maiden rtha Wallace town sixty-nine years AM ‘her! Com |i'fe was spent in Wallace and: lulsto-* ome the wel. Her hnsband - “her fri - , be glad to learn that he is reco [ ysmenenng Position —™ Mies -Alma Welker -h as accepted ‘& position as~ clerk Ain “yobnaton's gr es Cecil rte Cross haa been: appoint- Caretaker. of ua piscowel “areas, and’commenced his duties last week. ; ik, BS Returns Mr. turned home aioe tp oven: from their ipoutae trip. i “Seal Vandrick was in Han- over on "la ee the annual furniture abow rr from Trip-—— Alvin Calder and ese. © Recovering Nicely — Wienae” of Mr. Andrew Yule will ver- ing nicely, after. having been ser- jously il with pneumonia. Attended Funeral 4n Harriston— Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hemsworth were in Harristor on’ Monday, ‘ténding the funeral of Mrs. Hems- worth’s uncle, Mr. Thoe,; Grills. Attended Faneral— Mr. Ira McLean /of,-Wroxeter, at- his grand- tended the funeral was held on Friday afternoon last. Returns to Work— Mr, James Hoad, who was injur- ed_ while at work at the Pumping at@ion in December; was able to retarn to work on Monday. Attended Music ic. Federat ion— Miss Winnjfred: Andereon was in Tnesday and this week, attending the Music Teachers’. Federation. Confined to Honse— Mr. J. M. Smith, the butcher, has been confined: to. his home for the with an attack of la Hamilton— Cliterd. Dempsey left _Mon- day mornin \Hatiilton on busi- ness in connection’ with the Inter- national Piagio Attending jabs ave aust Mesars. Dempsey and LW. Pay ne were in beaten: this “week ‘at- tending.Mocha eenie Shriners’ conventi Attending coneiio= R. B. Hanne, superintendent re ‘the erin Ttilities Commission o sttending oy Ontario, sfuntetpal Blectrical Convention. wil Give Progress yw br! Weather rag the choir, the United Church wHl enjoy sleigh ride to Trowbridge on Friday evening, where they will render 5 program in the United ,Church. “of Leaves Scott Ho Miss Meadows, nurse from Strat- ae been nursing Mr. J. left Listowel this take charge of a case in another town. Card of Thanks—- ag sons and daughter. of the late Mrs. Jacob Bray take this means of thanking their many friends for, kindness and sympathy shown dur- ing their recent bereavement. Snowshoe to Britton A party of six young, people, en- joyed a snowshoe to. Britton on Saturday afternoon leat. and re- port aor good time. They retura- e¢ home on the seven-twenty C.N. Re | Attending Faneral— Mr. Alvin Goldner went to — ford on Wednesday to at the funeral on Thureday (te-day) - the late Mrs. Skinner, mother of Mre, Walter Gphiesr Leaves tor oa | compan with her. husband, left ' icken, Cam eshire, England, Martin, who has nD f r representing the ro Electric wer Commission in Listowel for vw es the past aeveral months, left this ‘week for Mitchell . Card. of. Thanke—. The tamily of, the late AYbert hiin wish fo thank all eo who showed kindness in their recent bereavement, es 1 those me penal the use of their cars“and sen flora Card " Thanks—. ish, to tender our gratefu) cab od of 4¥m ecent bereavement. earey. 5 Romie Day— y nest, Jan, 25th, The W is Nom- tiation Dav. hot nominations wil) be feceived- for, -yacant seat on ;the Council, If Vélection. is neces- gary it will be! bel the - following} Tuesday, Feb. “1 Meved This BO ia Mrs. ‘TG. Tilley and son ,Tommy. left Listowel to-d for; | Pord City. where they. will take upj with j rT many their residence. The: ae tak ends 1 Lista bie! ce wi “Tilley at ev Pans pt th of mother, the lat® Mre. Wilson, which |}: 5} 66, 8 those who \gave flowers ie) other daint " Olass Soctal— The ladies of Miss. Purceli’s Sun-- day School’class of~ the? “3 church, met at home’ of. fa0 of their members, Miss Hazel Wédnest: evening. brought for the ndicd ive, and — evening spent in a 3008 fal mann Social Spent— Thirty people from Listowel en- joyed a sleigh riding party on Fri- 4 evening Yast, when’ they drove © the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Thitaeson, ‘A An joyable -evening was spent in ce and dancing, and refreshments were ® qi. at- | 8erve Good Attendance Asked— Horticultural Society will the Pub- sup- port the work of this ‘Society in its. good work which is so largely of a Pulte nature. Enjoyable Evening Spent— A number of relatives betes invit- ed to the game of Mr..a rs. si Wallace street, "on Thure- day evening last, in honour of ‘Mr. Russel Wood, of _ miota, Man;, a nephew of Mrs. ‘a who spent 2a coe days last week 42 "Lastawet. The evening was enjoyably spent in mué- ic, and a dainty luncheon was serv- d. ' ‘ Cold Wave Struck gees Listowel came in for its share of the cold spell which visited Western Ontario tast Friday and Saturday . Pleven 9.30 winter. was still cold but mild in comparison to the two days before Dissolved Partnership— : Meera. Spence and Grainger who Phave conducted the general store at Molesworth -for.some.time i6~ solyed partnership. The business will be carried on by-Mr. Spence who takes full possession on Feb. Ist Mr. —— expects, to locate in busi 2 ones locality in the near pone The old firm de- sire to thank all their customers for - their patronage in the past Siubseripgion Time Here— At this time of the year a ine newals to The Banner | are due. tion, while others ‘- a litle ESS ging to get actio’ bel to-day. Our bets up to and eclogee Monday Jan. 1 ha your label shoul ehow. it. Appreciated “His Servioes—— é Since his retirement after. 41 years f liao Pacific the C,.P.R. a er . Scully, General Manager.” ‘Bath ie ae bse in glowing -te' eu efficient service with a that TP ings Leaving on Miss Alma Fleming has received ce the ¢ been added to the ‘staff © —, ee ae Mr. Hoadley was in Strat- ford hte Sook attending the first annual convention Perth County Tesehers’ Federation which pe! continued on Tuesday and Wednes- day. Weekly Report— tola Hamilton Carol Stogater 04 94, » Myrtle Marrrret Mel- rose 89, Jac mibler’ $7. Eatth Host- ings 84, Jean Hemsworth Velma ap iemas 82, Fean- Holi 83, Helen Stna mo, Mary S8-- --Fwhy Cogtilin 76, Jim Bivens ne 76, Isabelle rages a Frminte Richards 74, aS dy, Be 2, pag Burgess {2° genset 68. Leonie gdh 6a, “Bily Bhasin Womb Donald. Brown Richards “yrs Ma » 61 .) 3> Set ame oy