‘The Atwood ‘Bee Subscription Rate $2.00 = Yoar in Advance. Otherwise $2.50 id : i LISTOWEL, Thursday, Feb. Sth.. 1925 j “a Series of Debenture By-Laws Passed at Council Meeting PASSING OF BY-LAWS PRINCI- PAL BUSINESS ON ‘TUESDAY NIGHT—MAYOR FAVORS OUT- SIDE AUDEE OF TOWN BOOKS— $500 GRANT Said oom’ BAND. A short ecesions of tt the Town Coun- could take in the Listowel—New bers | Sangster Hamburg hockey match. All members were present with the ex- rae pid J. W. Sangster, who was in Toro At the Fequeat of the PGES rot the Cham f Commerce tha council eeeotet one of their somber to act on. the “ae Mayor J. C. Hay was appoint On Tuesday evening, Councillors and one and ler were absent most interesting ‘as nearly the whole evening was taken up in the Laie EVERYBODY'S COLUMN Ten cents a line for first in- five cents a line with mini- mum charge of te a ee th OHEAP FOR QUICK SALE One Oak desk. 7 top. Must be sold at once. Apply W . A. Johnstone, jeweller. WANTHD Wanted to borrow on first mort- zage, $1200, 7% interest. Enquire at this office APARTMENTS BENT rtments to rent with all con- veniences. Apply Grand —, — uiture store. fnp. VAL EeNTIN E TEA The W. U. annual Velentine Tea wik be. held in the Methodist} church Friday, Feb 13th., from three to six o'clock. FOR SALE Red brick residence-in Listowel on John Rosa St., with verandah garage. All conveniences. Good state of repair. Reasonable terms. Apply at this office 2-26 pd. t EAL ESTATE* | $3500 buys a ten-room house in ~ Listowel, with all modern conven- iences. Good size lot and stable. Al- 80 several houses for rent. Apply W. J. Duckering, Listowel. tfinp. PEW it 2 RIBBONS eaver Brand~Carbon Paper: and Typewriter Ribobns do not smudge and are guaranteed to give twice the length of service. Buy your ribbons| and carbon paper at the Banner Of- tice. PROF. KATZ will test eyes at the Queen’ 's Hotei: Feb. 13th. Will relieve eye ache even though others failed. Glas- ses ground for defected eyes for $7.- 50, worth $12.00 NOTICE RE ACOOUN Notice is hereby given that all per sons having accoounts against the town Council! must leave them with B. L. H. Bamford. clerk, oh or before the Friday previous to the regular meetings in order to have them con- ajdered at the regular meeting. BONDS FOR SALE he town of Listowel is offering | for sale 5% bonds to the amount of $233,000, in denominations of $1,000, interest age ble yearly. Intending | purchasers shoutd leave their names / and addresse s with Mr. J. C. Hay e Mayor, cr R. G Savage. Treasurer. 2-12 VETERINARY DR. C. A. HOUZE. V.S., Graduate of the Ontario Veterinary €ollege Membrr of Ont. Vet. As- All Diseases of Domesticated Animals omptly attended to Surgery a Specialty. Office Centrai Barns, Listowel, Ont. ajfor the use of the Perfect Wheel in which to hold the Com-| ism ‘factories in the town | j ! Women’s Hospital Auxiliary debenture by-laws as follow By-law 17 to raise “aatients ures to the amougt of $13,711.83, bearing interest at 5% for the pav- amounting to $8833.20. bearing in- terest at 5%, for the pavement on Inkerman street from the west side of Wallace to west side of Division. By-law 919, to raise debentures a- mounting to $7976.18, bearing inter- est at 5%, for pavement on Division street from the north side of Main to —_ ge side of Penelope. w 920, to raise debentures a- mounting to $3210.49, bearing inter- 68) , for the pavement on Ink- ath ps west of Division streat to the east side of Victoria -law 921 was for the purpose of consolidating all the previous by- laws so that debentures could be ” ry for the entire amount of $33, 731.70. By-law 922, to raine debentures 4- mounting to $390.27, bearing inter- est at 544 % cellar drain on Alma street. ~ By-law 923 was another consoli- dating by-law so that debentures] could pe issued for $729.47 for the sewer on Alma, and sidewalk on Mill street and Dodd street. A request was made by Mr. ¥. Smith, principal of the ae School, factory ee and the two other mem- bers, Messrs. — and Gee were — to carry o yor .Hay reported that he ~~ tislted the” stand factory severa times and found that a seas alterations had bee atory to manufacturing. He r letter. tothe council ighy-ets that the company had placed fet O00 y. which will iL eter and Preston regarding vacant The question of a grant to the band came up and a motion was pass- ed fixing the grant for this year as $500. Councillor Ronald voted a- gainst the motion as he = that a $300 was sufficien C. Hay addressed expressed his an outside audit of the town’s * including the ae Com- mission, should be de. The audit by the local yedttors”| had shown that ‘wo month's vouchers e missing. He felt that in the best interests of the an outside audit mupicipality should be made. the mayor's suggestion also. a motion was passed asking the secre- tary of the Housing Commission to for an 8 inch sewer and ‘ vrepare statement showing each in- dividual loan, the amount paid and, the amount of insurance carried on! each loan and that a copy be given to the chairman of the commiesign | © and iniaiesiial to the ty vial { Hold Monthly Meeting | The regular month: of the Women's Soapital é was held ha amedae aacgga in “the Coun- ci . Chamber. The was a good at- ndance. Plans = made for the eeirlog of new members, and a canvassing committee was appoint- ed to make a house-to-house canvass —s this month. ment! ng CHEESEMAKER WANTED Cheesmaker wanted to nfanufac’- ure cheese and separate whey. Must provide all material axd fuel, past- eurize whey, test milk; box and In voice cheese, Company furnishes boxes. New house on premises. Tend-.- ‘ers received to Feb. 6, 1925, by Mr _D. ampbell, -Sec. Molesworth Th o., R. R. 1, 1 2- Ligtowe: WANTED Those having YelNow Blosso Sweet ever for sale, it -will oar ju to se6 or write me. Will pay you $4 to $5.2 25. cae bushel for your Yel- --NOTICE TO SHAREKEHOLD) All shareholders of “The Tro i) daz) atiornc w composed of co J. Ament, a ee Henry Youn, Mrs. T. L. Hamilto rs. George el Mrs. D. " teneateen, Mrs. chinbein and Miss Lola Fair. Co ainitt ees were also named for the annual fall bazaar, and Mrs. Purcell was hamed as convenor of the plain sewing booth. The buying committee of the Auxillary, was asked to make the sallew’ ing ng Mrs. felr some necessary purchases for the Memorial Hospital, Resident of Wallace Tp. Passed Away on Tuesday The death occurred on Tuesday, February 3, 1925, in Wallace to ship of he are beloved wife of John Yun Mrs. Yunghies was born in Ellice township about 69 years ago, and about. 50 years ago was ed to her surviving husband. The family resided near Rostock until about ye 0 years ago when they moved te des her husband, one som and Fred Yungblut, Mrs. Harman and Mrs. Otto Nickel, all of ‘Wallace.. ‘The funeral took place this Canty: : rie town-| ed: Meeting of County Loyal Orange Lodge WILL CELEBRATE GLORIOUS TWELFTH IN KITCHENER— COUNTY OFFICERS RE-KLECT- ED—SECRETARY GEO. RAINES, —bISTOWEHE;— CANE. The regular annual meeting of the County Loya? Orange Lodge of North Perth was held in the Orange Hall, Listowel, on Tuesdaf, and was well attended and ng. - reports were given in reference to the Order renencat the County. The County Master, Geo. J. Coxon, made the fol- lowing address “I give youa batty welcome to the North Perth County meeting.. As County Master, looking back over the past year, I feel that we have much to be thankful for. The Dem- onstration on the 12th. July at Mil- verton, was a great success. It was blessed with splendid weather. It ro- ceived the loyal support brethren of S. Perth. The thousands of Orangemen who assembled at Milverton on the glorious 12th. dis- played at the same time the strength and the enthusiasm of the Orange Order. I have been in touch with most of the Lodges during the past year, and I find — oe flourishing, and most of the m are keen oad interested in the won of the Or- der. There are, Iam sorry tp say, some weak lodges. It is with regret that o face our “ emies to-day, to build up their organ- ization, to take their place in the battle line of Orangeism once again. The County officers are anxidus to assist all lodges, strong or. weak, to be more efficient, and more vigor- ous in their efforts for Protestant- In conclusion, let me thank all the officers, County, District and Prim- be a glorious one for Protestantism asa whole, and Orangeism in partic- 1 made prepar-| Ular.’ During se afternoon Mr. George Raines lled to the front-of the /Master, when Rev. Bro. Capper fead the following address, and Past _| County Master, Thos. Crookshanks, made the a Bi ag ee r 20 are ‘the County of : Per tn has enjoyed the benefit otf your faithful services. We have ap. preciated your excellent minutes, your steady letter writing, your reg- ular attendance at County meetings in bad weather as well as good, your loyalty and brotherly kindness. We thank you for all you have done for Orangeism in N. Perth n token of our gratitude and our appreciation of your services we pre- sent to you this gold-headed cane in the name of the officers and mem- bers of N. Perth County. We trust you will long be spared to support the noble cause of Orang- ism, and that this little present will always remind you of the affection- ate regard that all — Orange bre- thren have towards y Coxon, Conny Master. Alt hough ‘taken compiggely by sur- prise, Broe Raines .na‘le a short but suitable reply, and thanked the of- teers and members of the lod their kindness in making entation, which, he said he would ever appreciate. The invitation to celebrate the coming 12th. of July at Kitcbener, yas unantinrdusly accepte The county officers for. last year were re-elected by acclamation for the coming year as follows: (Co. Master, Bro. G. J. Coxon; D. Cc. M., tro. J. H. Cross; Secretary, Bre. Geo. Raines; Chaplain, Bro. Re C, Capper: Treasurer, Bro. ‘ “i. Mas. on; Co. Marshall, Bro. Thos. Croo shanks; Lecturer, Bro. D. Wil ; E] Deputy Lecturers, Bros Ruesell Att- ridge and Clarence Coghlin Ladies’ Shoes to clear at 98c paj WALTER'S Interdenominational Tuxis Square Organized On last Tuesday evening at an en- thusiastic meeting of boys in the Methodist Church, an interdenomina- tional Tuxis Square was organized. Rey. Edwards, = a: Man, and Mr: re pres- ent and assisted the Sve ‘ie organ- izing the Squa The followfag” officers were elect- cg Mr. a Matthewman. Praetor, B hae Deputy Pra ree “Halisany.’ f Sale Ai ( toksoGactes Finkbela ner, The . Tuesday or ovér, are in- attend. good p presi vited to which saeecia interest every ba fie Listowel, is being arran arranged. PRESENTED WITH} Neouty Mentor—Mr. R. G. Mac-| doth all. t' nex evening at 7.30 p.m. sharp. All ‘8, two daughters are left to mourn her} fifteen years of a te rg th Taylor Statten Addressed Boys GET-TOGETHER MEETIN MEN AND BOYS HEAR GREAT- EST BOYS' WORKER ON CON- TINENT. fellows in every day life; can estab- lish lasting peace throughout. the Board, addressing the get-together meeting of men and boys in the Guild Room of the Presbyt rian Church last Friday evening. The spirit of love should permeate the life of every c. oy, he said, thus helping to establish universal good feeling. - Matthewman, chairman of the Listowel Boys’ Work Board, act- as chairman of the meeting. Mr. Francis Sutton delighted the boys with two violin: selecions. Mr. Taylor Statten is considered to be one of the greatest boys’ workers in the world. He is the founder of the rial Ranger and Tuxis Movement for boys, whichis spreading into practically every country of the orld. There are now some 30,000 Tuxis and Trail Rangers in Canada. Mr. Statten led the boys in a sing- song at which new and humorous songs were learned, and then he talked along the line stated above. a explained that this movement Putting this in wnnther form it was the development of the Head, the Health, the Heart and the Hand. The word ‘‘Tuxis’’ was ‘also ;| ¢xPlained. The “x” or cross, the centre, stood for Christ with “ty and “I"’ on either side, while the “‘t” stood for training and the “'s” for service. At the close of hig address lunch was served by the ladies and short addresses were delivered by a M. Nicol, Rev. E. “ge a ge Mr. E. G. McDonald and Mr. T. ilton. Listowel U. F. W.O.E Oo. Hold = Enjoyable Meeting The February nieet: senting of the Lis- towel U. F. . Was held in the Club Rooms on Mi Hen afternoon. The meeting. was called to order by the president, Mrs, Ry Jackson After the péual exerdlees thérol call was respon o by giving aoe gestions on “The Tdeal Homemaker.” - reading by Mrs. Vernon, a duet by Mrs. R. Jackson and Mrs. W. Hay, formed a pleasant part of the pro- gram. A committee was appointed to prepare the program for the April meeting composed of Mrs. W. Turn- pic Mrs. vinta Jickling “and Mre. ohn Form. e ply mesttex will be held on March $rd. and the program will be; in the hands of the Britton Club. Snowmobile Interests Many at Listowel Quite a number were interested in Listowel and vicinity on Wednes- day in the visit of a snowmobile, which arrived at the Ford garage late Tuesday evening from Brussels. The snowmobile was under the Management of A. Gort, sales man- ager of the Ford Motor Co. and Turner, sales engineer for the Snow-| to wait mobile Co, A denionstration was: given Wed- nesday morning in w ‘hic h the machine! went through sno in vacant lots} and back streets, tackling drifts of) snow four feet dee They left Listowel chell, don Stratford, St. Marys and Lon- G or| WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REACH “Boy ys, by a “spirit of ite ue their -iMrs.-James Athas, kjing, about s anr-; cient legend there will be six weeks =. later for atit-| |Georgina Athas | Suffers Painful injary FOR- PINS, PAIR OF SCISSORS FALL/AND STRIKE HER IN RIGHT EY palace: MAY 7 SAVED. A serious accident befell Georgina ashes the little yessyers of Mr. and n Monday even- ix-thirty o’clock, when she suffered a painful injury to her right eye. a A paper of pins, a calendar, and a pair of scissors hung n a nafl and in the eye. She was immediately re- moved to the Memorial Hospital and attended to by two of the local doc- ee and by Dr. Forester, specialist f Sratford, who was on mf regular visit to Listowel on Mon hoped that the vatent of the eye may be saved, but it will be a matter of some ten days before the will lose her eye sight or not. Georg- ina is-a.general favorite, and much sympathy is felt for her and also for her parents in this anxious time. Six Weeks More of BEAR AND GROUNDHOG SAW SHADOWS ON MONDAY, CAN- DLEMAS DAY—OLD TRADITION DOES NOT ALWAYS HOLD. a Candlemas day be bright and fair he half o” the winter's to come and air. Monday was Candlemas day and the bear had no difficulty in seeing his shadow, so according to the an- more of winter weather. Owing to the very cold weather of the week-end the bear no doubt, hesitated very much about crawling out of his warm quarters. But he felt it was his duty to come out and try to see his shadow even if it did cause him dis- comfort. Candlemas day and its various sup- erstitions have been the subject of legend and jest for centuries. Can; 1} 2da’s facetiously perpetuated super- Stition that the weather on this date foretells the duration of the winter seems to have been of German origin. The Germans put it up to the badger but as badgers were scarce on this side of the Atlantic his cousin, the groundhog, was pressed into service, Just where the bear got into ii no- body seems to know exacily. Prob- ably his hibernating habits made him a good subject. “it the bear sees his shadow. the story says, he goes back for another six weeks or so of sleep, for the win- doctors are certain as to whether she Ww Winter Weather ?| w:' ¢ Mrs. Margaret Chamney Celebrat Her gpa PIONEER OF QUEEN'S CONGRATULATIONS EXTEND: _ BY - HOST O OF F Fees: On Saturday Jast, J last, Jan. 31ist., Mrs Margaret Chamney, a resident ot Listowel for many yeh celebrated her 92nd> birthday. A large number of friends called to see her and ex- tend best wishes for her health and happiness. The mails both -Saturday and Monday also brought many kindly worl and good wishes. rs. Chamney, in epite of her ot still hos possession of all her ate ties, and while more or less invalid, friends find her teyene and happy Mrs. Chamney was born in ‘Ireland, and when three months old was brought by her pers Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stewart to Cana 2) settled near Peronty tate goon after- wards moved to Tecumseh where they had as neighbors Mr. and Mrs. oa oy < members of the Stewart family mar- ried four of the Chamneys. In 1853 Edward Stewart came u to the Queen's bush to visit one of the early settlers, John Kennedy. So taken was he w acres in ‘bush To this shanty onal young Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chamn Many a ione- ly and homesick cour ‘aid the young wife spend in this primitive _ after a time her heartaches van- ished. A blazed trail went ‘through the bush to the neighbors’ and soon a road was worn right past the cor- shelter and food—tfree. In this hos- pitable hut many a night the floor was covered with “shake downs” for the pioneers on their way to new omeés. Mrs, Chamney's parents moved up rom Tecumseh to this place, so in standing with the assistance of friends and neighbors. .Among Mrs. Chamney's treasures is a crown land deed. It reads as follows: Stratford, 17th. Sept. 1856 Received from Thos. Chamney, the sum of Five pounds, curren- cy being the first instalment on lot No, 18 in the third con- cession of Wallace in the coun- ty of Perth containing 100+ acres, more or less, sold to him at the rate of £1 per acre up- on condition of actual settle- ment, and that no timber shall ter has a Jong way to go before giv- ing place to spring. If, on the other hand, the sky is dull so 2 casts no shadow, then it is said iat! he will ee out and there will be an early spring. | Careful cbeeren tieios have a tend-| ency to knock this superstition the head. Candlesmas day vas cloudy, but look at the winter | we had after that. In 1925 the was bright and mild heavy snow fell. We will just have and see what 1925 will do.! ont wo: -~ 4 o Es be | Get your Costumes ready for the ie. araieel to be held in Listowel, Men's Medium weight Shoes, on ‘sale at $2.75. WALTER'S. New Hambvr~ Sextette Too vast For Listowel Boys PLAYED HERE MONDAY NIGHT ENDING IN SCORE OF 5—2 FOR VISITORS —RETURN GAME ON WEDNES- DAY. REAL HOCKEY nan O.H.A. Intermediate semi- final game here on Monday night Listowel was defeated by three goals. New Hamburg had not the “cinch” they thought they had, as both teams seemed well matched, although the score was in favor of New Hamburg, 5-3. e@ game was very fast from start to finish and was no doubt, the game of the season. There were plenty of penalties handed out by Referee ‘‘Ike’’ Masters of Kitchener, who kept the game well under his control, There was a big crowd out to the game and of these, there were very few who did not enjoy it. The first period started out with the first malized. but Kelly made a lo: Lore rush through the visitor's team scored the first . This m tt look very promising for the "blue nd L. Ro e talto Goalle Johnston, who made some Ra-| wonderful stops. Credit Listowel two oe Rocker, Kelly; the puck past Oliver, in the New Hamburg nets, again making: it a tie. This was held for a while, but Trushinski broke away and scored making it 3-2. He was followed by two from Lederman, who after a good piece of stick handling and speedy skating made the score 5-2 in favor of New Hamburg. There was no more .score for the rest of the period. It was during this period that the New Hamburg yellow jack im got the advantage over Listo- nly one man was penalized bo this section. In the third period the Blue and Whites held the yellow jackets score. less, but they were also unable to score themselves. There were fast rushes and good combination during this period and the spectators were shown a sample of real hockey. Listowel had four games this week. Tuesday night they were scheduled to meet Paisley and Wed- nesday back to New de and Friday night here with Paisley. Much credit is due to ar the piay- ers on the local team and especially is also due to the New Hamburg fast ‘sextette, especially to Goalie oe who say- ed somé nice ones for his' tea. , The ae sete ynoes and M. ~*Penpier;| } ney a splendid and speedy rush placed : be cut from the land (except for the purpose of clearing and building up the lot) until the whole purchase money with In- jor neighbor was a . neighbor," a Mrs. C Chamney. pe there was no Anglican church ° Cc me y Caeeines or a acincyn ey Mrs. is still 0 ae street with her daughter, Miss W. Chamney, local manager of the me Telephone Co. ‘ rs. Chamney has six other child- car Miss Jane Chamney of ton, Miss Matilda and William W., of town; Stewart of Wat .| Mra. by . Another son, Joseph, died a few years ago. Two grandsons beg hops in the great war. “parold being ed in action and Clarkson dying from the effects of wounds. There are 22 grandchildren and 21 great grand- children... CYRIL Soloist of “The Little Church Around the Corner,’ New York City, will be heard in Concert Recital in RICE Boy the METHODIST oaeeor Monday, Feb. Admission 50c sad 25¢-—— oe J.P. Walter, Chairman of Board of Education COMMITTEES DRAFTED AND OF- FICERS APPOINTED AT OR- GANIZATION MEETING. The organization meeting of the Board of Education was held in the terest is paid thereon. Also re- ceived as rent and for | valuation, and that this sale is | made upon the express under- | standing that no claim exists on the part of any other person on | account of imprgyements or | otherwise and should such a | claim be established the sale will-be cancelled.’ | I. Thomas, ae Agent. 6-3 3Jecoming remini Chani-} recalls the acl life of those. early days. ed in a sap-trough, a tray and then two poor volun-| teered to make a real cra pine cradle was shaped with simple lines and generous capaciiy in spare eyentings. When it was completed M mney recompensed his friends for their trouble with the gift of a quart of whiskey.-~"That was In those days.when people did- n't hg oe it such a sin to drink whis- ke hed Mrs, Ghamney who is a Rs . the A schoo nd a church were as much nacessttna as a home in that Tocality so a log school was erected where the present substantial brick school (known as Binning's school) now is the centre of education, and a church on the same site as “Stewart's Church” in which union 8.58. is still Before: church was possible service was os®J in their shanty. Mr. and Mrs: Chaminey were Angli- cans and their marriage service was read by Rev. Featherston Osler of Bone Head, father of the*famous late Sir Edmund Osler, the Inte B. Os- er, the e Sir Wm. Osler of Oxford, England, Hon. Mr. Featherston Os- ler and the late Mrs. (Col.) H. Gwyn of Hamilton, who died in Ham- {lton last Monday. Mrs. Osler was Mrs. Chamney’s first Sunday School teacher and is lovingly remembered. ‘She was a mil¢ and lovely lady, and in those days. dressed her hair with loug curls hanglaz down around her face,” she said The rector’s buggy was the first in which Mrs. Chamney rode. Pictures of the “Oslers’’ aré among the most treasurer ones that hang on memo- ry’s wall for the subject of this sketch. the pioneer life Mrs. Chamney in- ere real bors in those Gays— in sickness thé neighbors did each aes erk—in death they aot Her first baby was rock-' : ed what was the chief.charm of! stantly ee ae cage oe there | the exception of Mr. J, Livinston, Mr. J. P. Walter was the unani- mous choice of the Poe as Chair. man for 1925. Mr, Binning was re-appointed as eatetieg and Mr. John Ingts as Penden) officer. The various committees * were struck as follows: FINANCE--W. A. ohn a adel J. | Stevenson, T. L. Hamilton | PROPERTY-—H. regia worthy E. D. Bennett, J. Livingston. _ PURCHASING —T. G. . Anderson, M. Smith. C, Bamford. \ INSURANCE E. D. Bennett, W. A. Johnst one. SCHOOL MANAGEMENT—J. P. Walter, W. A, Johnstone, H. Hems- worth. Messrs. J. Inglis and J. O. Hardie were re-appointed as caretakers for Public and High Schools respectively. Mr. McDonald, principal of public school, reported 340 pupils on the rol, with an average attendance of 206. or 90. per cent. The question. of proctiring some new uniforms for.the High School cadets was left jn the hands of the purchasing committee The property coomniitien was em powered to purchase six fire extins~ uishers for each school from Thos. Burnett. 20% off all Men's Suits, WAL- ‘HITS BACK AT FERGUS Harriston Review—The _ “Whig” who edits “That Inside pees of the Fergus News ig in e of that paper of Jan. some of them, that if. i keeps up (they) seem doomed to disappear in time. It is a truly wonderful coucin- sion that he has c town H ston which in a flourishing condition. One of our aes dustries is almost doubling ty, and another is movin w adva I make it in the ear future one the most flour- , towns in this section of the country, If it wasn’t for Bros.