it a ate Subscription Rate $2.00 a Year im Ailyance. Otherwise $2.50 ~ Annual Report of Listowel ~ Memorial Hospital “MMSEOWEL, ‘Thursday, Dec, 110h., 1924 Orange Young Britons |Annual Meeting of Hold Annual Meeting!” N. H. L. on Tuesday NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED FOR BAMFORD, LISTOWEL, » Thieves Enter 2 B. 1. H. YEAR OF PROGRESS SHOWN B¥| bers with Mr. T. L. Hamilton, Mr.| COMING YEAR—SOCIAL TIME| NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENT— REPORT-MEMBERS OF BOARD) Wm. Clinic. ae yor W. diay. Mrs} FOLLOWED BUSINESS MEET-| NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMEND-| NOT BE HEAVY--OPFICIALS ON! HIGHWAYS, UNABLE, TO AT-|come in from the mo “—_ ARE RE-ELECTED. ee ee ee ee ee -S ING. MENTS. , THE JOB. BAN EIGH-|the farmers, but the the Reeves of Elma, Wallace and TEND QUET—O strides truction pity m roa r |1921 was. due to the motor. To show : the Increase in traffic, Mr. Pi pio r= ng ¢ Mornington compose the Board of NS —nee Sieieeerant for tne hospital H. Robertson, secretary of the On Monday night or éarty Tuesday The members of “King William's) jy, Northern Hockey League, er annual meeting and electian. w Board for 1925 of the Mem- 4 Pride,”” Orange Young Briton Lodge stated the] morning last, thieves got away with The reports of the Superintendent,| 7, a4 7 7 5 ? t 4 eri). ‘Hospital Trust was held oni, etayy-Teesatver ghd Secretery| > 54, assembled on Tuesday even-| NHL. was apparently in for on * both freight and express parcels from évelyoie:seh dlamupointed: at 4 ail ne = = serra t Loni Monday evening, November 23rd, 13/7 oC ocurer of the Women’s Hospital ing in the U rooms, to hold) the most successful years it had the Canadian Natigqnal Railway sta- iw apaakere 0% thetr vanrat ig ‘the Public Library. Mr. Wm. Climie, their annual meeting and election Of] gmen, as alrea many en tion. - , f ‘B. A., chairman of Hospital Board, fod and saan ee ee officers. After dispensing with many) pave been received, including several} There does not seem to be any in-]at the non-appearance of the Hon. G./ ed the traffic to be 573. On La ; ‘eccupied the chair. spoke in terms of appreciation of the ig los matters of business, Bros.; new teams which were not entered] dication as to how admittance was{S. Henry, Minister of Puc Works Day of this year, at the same point, The four retiring mnapenirs of the] oiendid work of the Superintendent | and J. Guy sold at auction! jast season. Proposed amendments! gained to the station, it is}and Highways, at the Chamber ofithe census totalled 16,797, Board: Mr. H. P. =a ae and her capable staff of nurses and|® quilt ‘which had been gfven to the| and notices of motion received which] thought that maybe the thieves con-| Commerce Banquet in the Queen’s| 3500 per cent increase. He ga John Watson, Miss Mary “Beott an O.. Y. B. by the ou a “Beulah” cealed themselves in the station} Hotel last Rnd evening. Mr. Henry; the census for various ds, show- asked that the Secretary extend to will be handled at the annual con- al promis in’ attendanon Mrs. W. P. Rennie were again elected _|Tue Blue Lodge, No. hen @/ yention on Tuesday next, are: Monday evening while the employees “for a term of two years. These mem harap tenagh Slag seer thaniesuons vote of thanks had Ty ‘extent tol 1. To alter the Be rnd rule to] were at work. The rear door was} and until Friday morning it was. bis| heavy traffic, while others: that y the ladies for their most generous protect bankers, railroaders and oth-| found open in the morning intention to be present, but owing to seovideini highways show a very |] iliness he was forced to cancel.the engagement and Deputy Minister .|Squires came to Listowel in - his stea F e Bighty-two men sat down to the splendid banquet and thoroughly en- oyed all the good chings provided in 3g light traffic. The traffic ny highways ey increased as one approached th ‘i er centres. He maintained that. - ‘benefitted should pay for the o> | struction of a ae! and’ tho: used the road should pay for maintenance. He also dealt with he in all their work pertaining to the In- stitution The freight loss was slight, as only a few groceries to the aie of $3 or $4. was taken. The Can press Co. loss will be teavier as some nine parcels were taken. exact value is not known, but there was no very valuable shipment in the ers of similar professions who have -'of necessity changed thelr place of tor the sum of| residence after August 1, but prior to the opening of the season, and who have not signed or played with any club. gift, the members began to bid and The heivwiag is mond _Teport from i. ee by Bro. J. the Secretary-Treasure $10.75, The election of officers for: The fifth annual report of the/the incoming year resulted as fol- Board of Directors of the Memorial} joy. 7 | Hospital is presented to you at this . EVERYBODY'S COLUMN Ten cents a line for first in- { sertion, with minimum charge time with the assurance that we are| W-_M.—Howard Heath. 2. To alter residence rule to pro- 2 ~ of 60c. Subsequent insertions D. M.—Arthur Gilkinson. tect sailors to the extent of having manner which the Queens is/ financial aspect and showed the tre- q deeply gratified with the loyalty and the privilege of’ n reiting the league|~~ Officials of both treigtit aun ex- noted. Mr. M Has, procicent: was/}mendous amounts eat are being ee ee Guy. Frank Chapman. in the Seainy axa after a few minu- five cents a line with mini- mum charge of 25c spent on roa confidence with which the people of The new policy of the Government. Listowel and vicinity have given of 4 i=] press departments up to at-least the first of August of we 4 Wedntedsy. ‘carting inveutiieatisias. upon May- their support at all times to the mem- No. 1 Spy “produce dealer. SALE Second hand upright piano, Heintz- “man, in good a Apply to i M. Smith. Phone 1 Apples; also good dairy "butter always on hand. Wm. Finlay, FOR 8 8) de Jersey cow, due to en Jan. 16th. Apply to David ‘ood, R. R. No. 1, West Monkton. 1 int. 2-18 CHRISTMAS E 'AINMEINT The 6th. Wallace Evangelical Sun- Schoo! is holding the annual Christmas Entertainment on Tuesday Dec. 23rd. Admission 25c and 1be. FOR SALE Fifty acre farm on 3rd. of Wal- lace, four miles from Listowel. Goo ?_—| Apply Robert bay ey R. . Listowel. 12-11 pd. ‘ TO T Brick residence on Main street, east. Owner wishes board and will let the same apply on rent. Apply . bers of the Board. The year which has just ended has been one of marked success. A number of improvements have een made to the interior of the building. The walls and ceilings of the corridors have been cleaned and covered wi builders cotton and painted. A new roof has been put on the Nurses’ Home. or fumigating room and + combine been er vee on the fill a long felt want. These with a few minor improvements helps to scatter some of the worries of the Superint- endent and in a degree will’ lighten some of their hitherto arduous tasks. The Hospital Board is indebted to he Women’s Hospital Auxiliary for helping them over some of the dif- ficult tasks facing them, to a ‘tauch greater extent than is realized by the community in general. Besides giving | w them a grant annually of $400 which’ b-ntge 3 comes at a very opportune time, the Auxiliary keeps the hospit- al supplied with tho material for purses aprons and uniforms, cur- tains, which after five years of con- tinuous use are giving away. Dishes, constantly in use have a way of get- tingMbcoken, and these articles are re- placed by this organization The flower committees see that cut flow- ers are sent each week to the sick. The Auxiliary help with the rad- heapital grounds, and is expected to led any year, where they ala be residing in preference to playing where they Roe * sec —Elgin Leppard? Guy. played the previous winter or staying 1st. Lect.|—Earl 2nd. Lect.—Arthur Hewitt. Fin. Sec.—Albert Cowan. out of hockey {f they have moved. Treas.—Lloyd Gilkinson. Failing to have the residence rule ist. Com.—Oscar Tho amended, Palmerston asks that *# 2nd. Com.—Elmer Thompson. speciatrule be incorporated in N. H. 3rd. Com.—Harold Karges. L. constitution covering such deserv- 4th, Com.— n artja. ing cases. . 5th. Com.—William Holmes. 3. To compel senior and junior players to page amateur cards prior o receil N.H.L. certificates, Iow- Bro, J. Gilkinson D. D. G. M., who; er grade pn players being exempt. conducted the election, then instal- 4. Recommendation that -all clubs the new officers, after which for pl take our insurance L 5. That the rules be altered to give the secretary the ee to appoint referees for all N. gam clubs be held tecponsible for notify- ing him of the cancellation of games scheduled due to weather conditions, quarantine, etc., or in lieu tl notice pay the official sent in his regular 6. That the N.H.L. lunch was served by the able chefs of the lodge. Make sure and visit Schinbein's Store and see the beautiful decora- tion and display of fancy goods, toys, handkerchiefs by the thousand. The store for aJjl kinds of gifts for Santa. bi store to do your shopping. Store be M in order ‘ to open ee Tuesday and brin “ ‘7 r g up good “home brew” players Wednesday night, =, 3 and for the senior and junior series, and . to combat the “‘touristing,’’ open el-| p ther a midget or juvenile — er annual fees to be reduced below that year including children born and of senior and junior serie patients in residence at close of past year 200. Births during year 14. Deaths 11. Number of patients re- 7. That application be mare to the Canadian ‘iingon See tm Associa- tion ly af n privileges. 8. tthe in¢éming executive be agticated to prepare a statement for the 1925 annual meeting covering Pt advisability of limiting the terri- ory of the Northern Hockey League ment, adults apd infants, 3096. Av- erage days stay 17. Number of surgi- cal operations 1 and conventions Former Listowel Resid- ent Dies Near Mildmay|: FUNERAL OF, LATE DIETRICH DIPPEL HELD ESDAY LISTOWEL EVANGELICAL CHURCH. The death of Mr. Dietrich D. Dip- pel, in his ninetieth year, occur on Thursd home of his daughter, rs, Jaco! Becker, near Mildmay. The late Mr. Dippel, is well known around here, having resided near Listowel for a great mm a of ees born in Hesse many, harasses 1sth. nae po em- igrated to Canada in 1854. He set- tled in Upper Woolich, Waterloo county, and made his home with ot . Dippel. The same year a campmeeting held e cofivertéd at near St. Jacobs. From that tim took an active part in church serving in every office of the church as @ layman with great efficiency. _ — highly esteemed by all w His fine talents Leeson for prayer and singing, made him a Jeader among his breth- ren in the church. At campmeetings his presence was ay, Dec. 4th., 1924, at the cob work,/ audience of business ase} tes’ of sing-song, he call or Kemp, who welcomed the guesis of the evening in a few well chosen a a H. B. Morphy, one of the WE .-f. chosen to present Listowel’s called upon. He etat- had suffered for a lack of Trmanen pan roads, aon impressed upon the Deputy how great the need was to have the Government take over the — road as a provincial high- ear. Michael Hagarty, Warden of Perth county and reeve of Logan. Reeve Scott, of Elma, Reeve J. M. Kincade, of Wallace, and Reeve Ringler of Listowel, all spoke brief- ly in support of having the road tak- en over by the Government. The Chamber of Commerce wera fine compliments to Listowel as 4 town and abked Listowel to make their claim as strong as possibe to the Government, to furnish all the the digtrict was entitled. If such an men were all combined on this one claim, must fave been virtue in what the Y desfred.. He said that Listowel was rm a ful-towu. He admired thé beautiful homes, boulevards and lawns, and that the town was worth of all our claims. If this highway was built, ratford would immediately was to carry out the scheme already laid down and complete -the high-~ ways already under construction as economically as possible. No new roads would be taken over until the present plan was complete. lieved that North Perth had a good case in asking for this road and mised that it would receive every consideration. As soon as the pro—- Tam already in hand was complete,. he felt that the Minister would give on oe consideration to North e A vote of thanks <* the speaker was moved by Rev. B. Howard and seconded by Rev. . M. Nicol. Dick Kidd, seit Perth member of the Ontario Boys’ Parliament and Jack Walter, ably presented the need. of a community — for the young -| people of the tow lution, made by Mr. H. 3. , was “ee animously carried, Fn misin ng to s port the municipal council of 1925 in any expenditure it should think wise to make to provide such a cen- 88) data, and stated that he would do all) tre he could to obtain this road to which| ‘Yon will always find the best wal- a = lowest prices in Clothing at Rev. R. J. McCormick May Go To Hamilton SS Russell Knipe. uating exercises by supplying lunch The year ends with the following oat defining therein just what terri- ; and also giving to aduates|staff on duty: Superintendent, As-| tory they would recommend be In- God's cause, for the upbuilding of becsine chesty on being linked up| FORMER LISTOWEL BOY, NOW BAZAAR AND BAKING SALE their flowers, books d pins. Nat-/sistant Superintendent, Night Super- cluded. This for consideration of all 1958 he was marrie’ to Anna t stowe PASTOR OF HYATT AVENUE The Ladies’ Aid of the Baptist| urally the Hospital Board has a feel-| visor and six nurses in training. The} ) rrniated clubs. wo Bight children bl é thi Mr. T. L. Hamilton gave a very CHURCH, LONDON, MAY RE- church are holding their annual = ing of confidence knowing they are} Assistant Superintendent and night e nominetions: ion, tee divine te yates te 1880 he pointed address in support of the GEIVE CALL TO SION A gaar and baking sale on Friday backed by this splendid Society. Supervisor have tendered their resig-| for president, Dr. Lorne Robert-| was maiicn be Spates Mncis Pen nomanent, He said that politics , aed q@mber 12th. in the old Business Col- e at the close of the Hospital|nations and are leaving Oct. 31st to] on stratford; _L. Baraford,| catiaren Sieseed this matrisee, ene shou =“ =~ ~ figure and that every-|, NACLE, HAMILTON. \ year, (Sept. 30th,) the books show a/take positions in a hospital in Phila- Listowel; R. Horning, of them still living. Four sons, threel ne one should give every assistance pe — Seansuen 3 McCormick 5 lege on Wallace street. be loyal to the sitting member Perth In the furtherance of Perth's interest. He felt that he was voicing the sentiment of those present and all of North Perth when he said that there was no town of the size and importance of Listowel whose approach in roads was worse. He did not fee! that this part of the county had been fairly dealt Palmerston: For vice-president, B. L. H. Bam- ford, Listowel; R. Horning, Palmer- ston; E. Murphy, Mt. Forest. For sec- retary, J. F. Scott, Paisley; M. C. Bridge, Wingham; J. G. Morrison, Kincardine, J. H. Robertson, Palmer- ston. Treasurer, R, eae Palmer- ston. Executive committee Lus- tig, Chesley; Chas. Pletch, "Mildmay; delphia. We are sorry to loose them and wish them every sucess in their new field of labor. We had a class of four nurses credit balance of a considerabie a mount on this the eve of our annual Meeting owing to a number of large os ante —_ the balance has been rsed and now show an overdrawn | graduate in June, making the total seconed of pete $185. number of graduates from the school The following is the report from | 9. Se Peg 1923, to September t grandchild-| grandchildren daughters, twenty-four ren, and ten great survive him. For many years Mr. Dippel lived on a farm near Listowel. His later years were spent in Kitehener with his son, Mr. George Dippel. His de- parture was peaceful, AI] is well be- tween God and me,’ ‘were among his London, a Listowel boy, and son Mr. Whitfield McCormick, will lk ly be extended a call to Zion Me odist Tabernacle in Hamilton, at the- completion of his fourth year at Hyatt Avenue Church, London. A . ~ deputation from Hamilton attended * the London church last Sunday and an eS ae is likely. DOG TAXES DUE ; All dog taxes will be payable at the Public Library on Friday, Satur- and Monday. After this date, leg- a! procedure will be taken to collect. Jos. Wilson, Chief of Police. We are pleased that our report a- gain shows a further increase in all branches of the work, in the number ” FOR SALE CHEAP ipts : Two Quebec heaters> with| Balance in Bank, Oct. ist, of patients taken care of, days treat- ee tee Me as = mounts that will be paid to the gov- nm Tabernacle is one of the fin- pipes; two Perfection Oil Stoves and| 1923 212.71] ment given, infants born in the in-| stratford. and ry Herb Rob- mains of the ri mg were/ernment this year by the different; est Methodist churches in Hamilton, ~ extra set of grates for McClary Sun-{ Ontario Geveramant Ore 1006. 00 age and in the financial state-| ortson, are definitely out of the run- brought to Listowel Tuesday for in-|/townships were given as tolhows: and has a membership of ap @hine furnace No. 200. All articles in| County of Perth G 750.00 ning having declined to.accept of-|tezment. and funeral service being| Wallace, $4,688; Elma, $6,436;| mately 1,000. If Mr. McCormick is ’ good condition. ‘Phone 166, Listo-]Town ot Listowel Grant 700.00 “ a great measure of our suc-| fice. held in the Listowel Evangelical} Listowel, $2,046; Mornington, $65,-| invited to occupy the pulpit there it be a . tnp.| Fees from patients _ 7339. 20 cess, we are indebted to the Board of church Tuesday afternoon at one 0’-| 314; Ellice, $5,294; North East Hope| will be a striking tribute to his a- * Donations in c Directors, who at all times stand be-| gimme is selfing all Suits and Ov-| Clock. Rev. 8. E. Schrader, pastor of! $4,630; Milverto n $688. North Perth| bility as a preacher and to his suc- j Grant from W. H. Auxiliary 400. ‘00 hind with their constructive support. ercoats at lower price. Go in Satur- pe Evangelical chureh, Kitchener,|had the largest end of the expendi-! cess in developing a church. He G Received from all other To the Women’s Auxiliary for co-! gay “<: Rev. F. Meyer, of the sixth line|ture and had received no value for| Avenue Church has greatly prospered The . ing of the Lis-} sources $14.14| operation in all undertakings for the 7 Evangelical church, assisted the pas-| it, eaeet his ministration and has been towel Amateur Athletic Association’ J ae | 8- tor, Rev, M. L, Wing, with the ser-| If Hon. Mr. Henry was unabl made a power in the community it. = be _ in the council chamber PP $10757.20 advancement of the work of the Ro Fine Comedy Presented vice, which was largely attended. In attend he sent cae . ' _* waves ™ _— 1 . ital. * 7 ee eee ee de : Friday evening, Dec. Lith, At PTO the Medical Staff for their un- terment was made at the third line| place, a man who was versed with} Rev. Mr. McCormick is a graduate “, eight o'clock. , Butchers meat $ 486.99| tailing courtesy, aedistance end the By Local Talent Wallace cemetery. all the conditions of the Highways| of Victoria College and started his : R. B. White, President, 12-11 ap pttac and. eg $68.82 | giving of their valuable time, to lec- Good b soe Ménday iced pe! Ontari e = Me a had complete aT png d at ees: ~ age f odaaa ace bread ane meal 149.69jture to th d for caring ouses gures and data of the road under rmou enter, Holes- MIIe a soles 285.0 | for them when ill TussGay evening greeted, ra players Arrangements are Complete discussion. In an hour and a halt ville and Biyth before going to Lon— Paper ae and cof 101.58 To the fol we express our > utline e wa - ereeerit ig rethny rbom net sm = Potatoes and vegetables 71.72 thanks fy gratitude: To Mr r. and}tin’s Country Store’’ my cDonald’s For Santa’s Visit Saturday |* — in the province Hn uupteued associated with the Ministerial Al-. aud are guaranteed to give Ae the| Groceries and provisions 621.33 W. Hay for i very gener-} Hall. The play was staged under the on behalf of the Minister |!iance and the London district Meth Jength of service. Buy your ribbons| Drugs and medicines 139.87 ome "gift of $50. 00 mas jab ot the Listowel Athletic As A gerne for Bey for ray ss ge and stated mat ilness was the only wart : mk pr F etek ae | M 80) on an t) owel Ban mas tree 2 thing that kept him from cials o on Ta capri gad cor carbon paper at t the Ba: Bazzer ‘Ot oper gro cheno eupplice Bt 38 patients alike, aaa it atid still Listing ag h Myre ae gist & oe Setataey Wae eee ee ot cue prese : nt. _When the present ryan neither eatin Bo nor Rene iA svete: ‘ .--| Bee 1 ne well, and abundance o @ execu “| ment took over the Highway depart- ev. orm would be , ti ae Sore a eo peed naman 36 4 by Bag 4. a ap Rag! No. 69 OES. was 4 ai nha = ey ae ay erce on Wedn ee Stn ae ment, they found Pie 3 a onaieiee gutted to fill” _ Hamilton al Ira ’ CHRISTMAS . also ar well'and prov ous response w: t did not appeal to the ay: cruton, member of Zion t- : Wallaceville, Methodist church are 7 sate netalaciaie 101.28 Te. che Hattor nt the Latowar Stand: entertaining. These were given both|impossible to see everyone, ant ba business man, cer Mr. He ary bed ed that fle Rev. Mr. McCormick Bo their ‘gnnual. Christmas en-! roel 628.27 |ard for a copy each week of his val-|n song and what was sup }there are any who were not shouldered the task. There was uo! W89 being considered as a & successor tertainment om Wednesda: “| Blectric light, ofl and candles 170. 35 uable paper. To all those mentioned |to be the local paper. All taking part/vassed and who would like to help, problem more-difficult to solvé than|to Rey. G. K. Bradshaw, the present 1 A ancy rye eee is we ia Water supply 3.96] we express our gratitu must “—s ne ed = for n joi Fg mn leave their hs) pang we the Highway problem for the follow- erga eating: definite. had ae eis ave. BTA | toe ply to the|few weeks and are to eompliment-| the ing three tegen the bway!c on. j ~ > @tarts at 7.30. iy. Spee Ha tacpgd aiid ‘saien ott? as Ryo —_ ye ee na beers ed oa the fine work dine Fred wae Banner office. Considerable tyads problem whee - Hugeysy The matter is under anil i Taxes as Al’ n, ge uben as the ig ry as (t afforded cmauent employment| 8¢ present end nothing will be done. é & CHRISTMAS AL 1 Advertising,” printing Bost- _ Ae einer ea annpert tramp end Dr. Spe’ as irejlarge number of children in town) and sites was univ vole No before next Sunday c4 age an 153.51] to further the work ¥ we are endéavor-| Holden ‘had the: leading parts and/that day and those in charge will be/ type of road had yet been found that . The Listo ce Bruegel church | Interest . oS ac- - “fing to carry. 0: played them. grateful for donations of any size. {is the last word in road building, one|. If need a good Suit or Over~ > ere holding their annus! Christmag} ™ —) ot 5.01 submitted, The cast of character was as fol- EN The big tmas tree for thé} that ie economical and betrioneble coat buy now at Simms, fs oy ree Bt eoag- cirbt o'iock. Fur Conti cies 191.77 pect ye RN, | lox ae Sarina ied receptic a ot emigre he ae ay sorareey and will take care of the traffic. The! are. down for ten days, ee = . ns. fa n town ‘ : ther particulars will be given next| Repairs ordinary 713.66 Repack of “Women's Hos- red = : the aquare at the corner ii -y Law #9EREE) Sept, 30th.<1053, to. Bept, 30th] “eS arias intiaver. Soduesdey:. Tho-tree will be, alcely : ae dian retried: $ eae art 2 Balance in m bank $ 611.51 aie ol bv hed ; decorated by many electric lights of A Mes e From Santa Cl, e School wit} Interest on mortgage ‘on Fees 62.2 Agns— different colors. on aus Nu Harold awiey—avihur ra, ents are peer gi com hold their Ch: Tree and rses Home 120.00 | Bazaar funds 766.78 Sat- Friday, Dec. 19th. at Interest on Bank” 23.47 Al, Martin—Fred” Mack. plete for the big reception on - j $10757.20 Tram urday afternoon ate "230. iodo is the Total $1464.03) SO combeeDre Re ¥, Taylor. but the chilaren. a dpe dows Dear Boys and! Girls of Listowel— f ni a 2-15 so me w Report Cheque books #. 1.00 : cheube Ot autdetiad : “As I told you last week:I expect to be cst soe ye one Ae 4.1 yj boy and girl in Listowel : "| following report from Oct. et, 1923, ieee t for a Nurses’. Both errs and the surrounding country te tee in Listowel on Saturday afternoon. Your Cham- < § eo 20. turday, beh ob Cocsmater eden ne sages + this extra visit, and as I liked you all so: well | eee a