IS! ‘Holiday Apparel for Less Money Men’s Suits Substantially Reduced Ladiés Coats . Reducedjto Less Than Cost SRAM "4 33 gee Open Thursday Night. Closed Friday. “Open Saturday. JOHN McDONALD Bargains for the Farmers and Factory Men $3.75 Work Shoes, on gale at.. 2... fcc eee eee eee eee $2.75 $4.00 panko sole shoes, on gale at .......... 0... umes $2.98 Men’s fine blue or black overalls, on sale ............. $1.50 Men's blue and white overalle, on sale ........ ....2-ee 98c Men's work shirts, on Sale .... 6.2.5.2. cece cece eee weues 0c Sng Men’e $3.00 fine straw hats, on gale ............004-- $1.50 Men's $1.50 fine straw hata, on gale ............200000e TSe Men’s elk oxford, with everlasting sole, on gale ...... $2.98 Boys ‘elk oxford, with everlasting sole, on sale ........ 82.48 Children’s elk oxford, with everlasting eole on sale $2.00 Store open on Thursday evening to 11 p.m. Terms Cash J. P. Walter ADVERTISE IN THE BANNER Come and Take Home Your Shopping Bag Free Thursday Night Strawberries ! We will have a good supply of Home-Grown Berries for the week-end. All kinds of fresh fruit and veget- ables on Hand. Our Store Will Be Open ALL DAY Saturday Caruso’s Fruit Store Read The Banner Advertisements 3 Beoctor’ Ss Advice: | | “More Fruit Dishes , q : , For Summer !” Strawberries Now in Season ha Let us supply you this,year with Freeh Strawherries, Other fresh Fruit and Vegetables every day. Mr. and Mrs. G. Lemmex Celebrate Anniversary | out 40 members of the family and friends of Mr. a Mrs. George Lemmex gathered at their home last Thursday to honor them on the oc- casion of the 30th anniversary their wedding upper was served where the ranged for the guests. The h couple were.the recipients gifts and a host of wishes, for many happy days to come. Afte supper « social evening was spent in gam members of the family aca. ent from out of town were E. and Mrs. Lemmex, of Inkster, Mich.; Welburn and Russel and Miss Myr- tle, of Detroit. Other from out of town were Mrs. end- erson and Russel of Wingham, Mise Jessie Measer of Detroit, and Miss Pearl Cummins of Tralee. wR Pleasing Shower Held For Miss Clara Wells n the lawn appy of many guests J. A very pretty cavers aay held at Niet of Mr an J. dH. Ben Wallace street, Priaay ev- ening, when about 60 friends gath- ered in honour of Miss Clara Wells, a bride of this week, to honour her in anticipation of the happy event. shower was a complete sur- prise to Miss Wells. She was asked to take her place on a prettily decor- ated chair, sitting under a _ large decorated floor lamp. As the bride entered the room, Miss Rae Ward played “Here Comes the _ Bride.” Miss Arlyn Nickel then read a hum- orons aiidress, which was written in he form of the ten commandments, and the présentation of a floor lamp and several articles of Bonnie-Blue bride by Mies Ena Ioerger and Miss Lydia Fisher. After the gifts had been unwrapped and displayed all joined in singing ‘‘For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow while the bride-to- be was surprised by the bursting of ‘confetti bags, she being well show- ered. Miss Wells made a fitting re- ply expressing her thanks and ap- pretation of the lovely gifts During the evening a program was rendered, act- Pleasing musical selections including solos, duets and violin music were rendered by Misses Viola and Laura Ludwig, and Edna and Margaret Youngkiut, of Wallace. Miss Rae Ward sang a solo, and a reading was given by 1 Miss Roxie Ellis. A dainty luncheon was served BEET Campmeeting at Mildmay Largely Attended - The annual campmeeting of the Listowel and vicinity attending ine services. In the morning, Rey. Burn of Milverton, pree‘ding elder for this district, preached the sermon, and in the afternoon, Rey. Bean of Han- over. Inspiring messages were de- livered by the speakers at all ser- vices, ee the evening session. ng those spel Listowel at- todding were: Mr. rs. M, Zurbrigg and Franklin. Mr. and Mra. . W. Zurbrigg and family, Mr. and er, Mr. and family, Mr. A an and family, Mrs. W. J. Stricker and Dorothy,’ Mr. and Mrs: Jacob Fi- singer, Mr and Mrs. Louis Pfeffer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bender and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. We L. Heibein and family, Mrs. Louis Snyder, Mr. Dan Berlett, Mieses Emily Ogram, Lydia Fisher; Vera Berlett, Irene Rassman and Edna Liebold, alao attended from the 3rd Wallace. S222 Returms .from Vacttion— Mr. J. P. Van de*Water has re- turned, from his vacéation to Picton, Montreal and Toronto, and has re- sumed his duties.as accountant at the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Conducted Sal Mr. C, F. Vandrick was_in Fergus Monday” and Tuesday conducting the sale 6f Mr. E. Blakely, formerly of Listowel. Return from Wedding Trip— Mr: Dick Oke ti his bride have returned.from thefr-wedding trip, ‘and have rented ~ apart Brit tton’s pucntare etore: - tables were daintily ar-| Gore d Teacher Honored b Taylor. We one “Ces ADH) RISE The vine is ce sent of League the Wallace Football Played won tied font ey 4 Third Line 8 4 Fourth Line 7 3 2 1 4 Donegal 6 '3 1 2 7 7 1 2 4 4 Lebanon 6 i 1 4 3 Donegal plays the Gore on the sixth line on July og Lebanon plays Donegal on July 8th - ANOTHER TIE GAME The Kinburn and Listowel Senior- Intermediate Football teams played a scoreless draw in their scheduled WiF.A. fixture last Friday evening in Kinburn. . Playing on a very rough field, dribbling the ball was almost im- possible, with the result that the game developed into a battle of lon range kickers, with Woods of Listo- wel having a slight edge on Stev- enson at the other end of the lot. Kinburn had the best of the play in the first half, thetr etyle of kicking the ball before it bounced on the un- even field completely fooling the visitors. gong finally _came to nd several times. The “best opening of th whole game came in the last two minutes of the first period, when on a pass from Davidson, Lapet mis- sed the goal by Inches. In an effort to shake a jinz, which has been dogging the heels of the Listowel forward line, a change was made in the line up for the eec- ond period, eo i) left wing with Jaci while Davidson and eee were shifted to right | -p win The change didn’t seem ‘to help much, although the visitors. had the best of the play for the first ten minutes of the last half. Only the good work of the Kinburn goalie prevented Kelly from scoring while Davidson also gave lilm some anx- fous moments. The home team then staged a last grand offensive which carried the play to the Listowel end, where it stayed for the greater part of the balance of the match. Thanke to the heavy kicking of Woods, the clearing of Bamford and Johnston, backed up by perfect goal tending by M. Peppler, no scoring secaitan and the final whistie blew with has played which, with the win oyér Bruseels wives Aya five points in the ag The Blue aid wnt play in Brus- sels on Tuesday, July 6th, and must win the game to make sure of the group title: Let’s go = Reco the boys! Sim™s' is a re teieew to buy that suit. Died Suddenly— Friends in Listowel will sincerely regret to learn of the sudden feagh of Dr. P. D. wen in Denver «© Friday, June 24th. Furthér particu: lars will be given next ¥ eek. * Ente y ee Following the church parade Sunday morning True served lunch to the 20 members of the Juvenile Loyal True Blue Band from Stratford in the lodge rooms, Mr. A. B. George very Kindly don- last ated the ice cream for the lade. y Pupils— Monday'of this week, Mise Phyllis Kilgore, who resigned rer position as teacher at U. 8. La No. 1, Elma and Wallace, “ ry. give ay The’ merchants of Listowel were }unable to agrée as to thé closing of the stores.on Saturday, July 2nd. al- though it ‘had been proclaimed «a Log holiday. The majority of the merch- ants were in favor of closing but a few were not, and as a result the stores will all be open Card of Th®nks— We wish to tender our grateful thanks to our friends and neighbors for their acte of kindness and gure et sions of sympathy during our reéen sad ceconvene: also for kindnees g thé ilines of Mrs ee ish .to thanks for’ fipral Spates received. Robert Taylor and Family. at Post Office— Toate Friday and A Pas at ei ee from a4 express | 3rd. |Large Crewds At - Decoration Services ~ ODDFELLOWS AND VETERANS UNITE IN MEMORIAL SERVICES AT CEMETERY AND AT CENOT- APH. . -. The fine weather of Sunday last drew large-crowds to tld annual Decoration Services of the 1.0.0.F. and the Great War Veterans. Be- sides the local order visitors’ were present from Monkton, Atwood, Drayton and Linwood and joined in the parade. The oo of epect- ators was also ver. The Listowel 04 — the where the who have passed on are always re- membered. The two hymns & friend We have in Jesus" a ward Christian Soldiers” .were sung during the service On the return from the cemetery the veterans held their service at the cenotaph on Wallace street. ‘This was opened “Abide be Ma," d. Ad- dresses were delivered by. Mayor Watson and Rev. The names on the Honor Roll were read by Major Savage.and wreaths were placed at the base of the mon- ument. The “Last Post’? was sound- ed by Messrs. Cox, Gibson and Rosa —a two-minute silence was observ- ed, and'then the “Reveille” was sounded. 4 Ew Enjoying Summer Outing— Mr. Robert Oliver is in Ottawa this week, where he is the guest of Lumberman’s Association, who are enjoying a summer outing this Climies ance S Store will be op- en all day Seturday. Has Car Damaged— Mr. A. Gaus of Wailace Twp. had the misfortune on Sunday evening of having his Ford coupe badly smashed when -he collided with a larger car at Molesworth. Men's stripe overalls, $1.00% pair at Simms’. Girls Honour Playmate— On Thursday evening, Miss Mary Gibson entertained fourteen girl the evening, Was presented with a ring by er playmates, presentation music were ‘then entoved, and luncheon serve Men's work shirts, quality 95c at Simms’. Army Otticers Leaye— Commandant O'Neil the better chat they were to prepare to leave a surprise when her pupile eetut: v z ed Aer} with a beautiful léctric oy el They have not as yet h reading ‘tamp. hen they are to hit where they are } 0 go, or who js to.take up the work Stores Ope here. During the Gast two. years that these ladies Nave eharge here they have. made Many friends who will sincerely regret their de- parture. They wish .to thamk the friends and — of..Listowel for kindness support. to the. work aria their term of office. » Boys’ long pant suits on sale at Simms’ for $8.95. ; Motor Accitient on Main Steert— “A motor -actident occurred on Main street on Friday evening of last week, shortly—efter—six~ o'clock; and as ‘a result Mrs. George Noble, co Wallace, sustained a bruised thigh. Mrs. Noble Miin ‘street in front of Johnston's ber shop and was about td? cross to the other ide of the street. She phat watching another car coming "Main. street and: did not see a oar a én by: Mr. Henry Cullem ie siete tame around: the Imperial corner from Wa et w e- Elizabeth Cross of es | Mre. Heroes the peop God bless e where weak on ’ O’er mountain and canyon, rom o Canada! Canada" glorious, cean to ocean we hail Dominion From Sea to Sea By Mrs. Rev.) H. W. Jackson, Listowel Dominion that lies from sea to sea, Wonderful, beautiful, vast and free. eoplé that hold thee must be, thee, God mould asia His nation to be, Canada, Canada Daughter ot Britain, so tai, so strong Ref es may outgrow the wrong. Strangers adopted as sons ere long live, ‘0 ev'ry one justice may oe give Canada, Canad Lakes and great rivers reflect the clear sky, wailing winds bring us he ‘ie in their train. anada, Canada. over Bhs a a aes free God bless: thee, God mould thee, His S catton to be. anada, Cana Items of Local Interest Relieving 4t Gowanstown— Mr. Jim Inglis is in Gowanstown this wegk relieving Mr. Blackwell, Cc. N. R. agent eed new laa for the “poldey go to Simm Returns to ,.Home— Miss Margaret’ McNair, who has orial Hospital, was able to return to her home in Brueselg on Monday Mens Summer cometeetiom under- wear 60c suit, at Simm Had Tonsils Removed— Miss Nettie Bartley and Mr. Har- old Bartley had their tonsils remov- Memorial Hospital. Returns from Hospital— Mre. Ezra Finkbeiner has recov- the Listowel Memorial Hospital and was able to return to her home on Tuesday. Boys’ Blouses 69c at Simms’. Taking Summer Course— Mr. Robert Savage is leaving on Motiday for Hamilton, where ‘he is taking a summer course at Techni- cal school, Held Gathering— A gathering of the Karges family was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mah!on Good. Gowanstown. A fuller account will be given in next week’s issue. Aa bi H. -W, Wright and childrexe not “Trowbridge, and Miss Leamington, spent Thareney with Mr. and. Mrs. P. Mr Llo yd Hall’ ‘of Toronto, is spending his ek with his moth- R. K. m and Mrs. *Cévtén C. Bender and two children, Lyle and Laverne and Miss Effie Karges, sof Toronto, are spending this week at their homes In town. Mr. and Mrs.! Grainger of Detroit, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T° Be Grahiger + . + + BORN + * 2 KITELY—On Town Line ast. on Saturday,, Jane 25th, 1927, bo Mr. been a patient at the Listowel Mem-| ial on Monday morning at the Listowel | 1 ered from her recent operation at} Taking Cadet Course— Mr. John Savage is leaving Mon- day for London, where he is taking a cadet instructor’s course. Forsyth Shirts, $1.50 at Simms’. Memorial lluminated— A large flood light has been in- hetalled on thé péle rear the Memor- Wallace street and raye from this beautifully illuminate the monument at night n’s Patriotic League recently approach- ed the town council asking them to install light standards, but the flood light was considerably cheap- er and will prove, according to the opinion of many, even more suitable than the standards. find the best prices &t | You will always 1 rane and the lowest Sim Dies at Hospital—- The death of Miss Burnett, sister of the late Mrs. T. K. Mayburry who passed away on Sunday, June ‘} 19th, 1927, occurred at the Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday ev- ening, June 24th, 1927, where she was confined for only, a day. remains were taken fo Elora burial on Monday morning. Burnett has been residing in Listo- wel with _ sister and wil be known for ies Have you seen those $20.00 blue serge suits at Simms‘ and Mra. Hdgar Kitegley, a daugh- ter. 4, wi oe wR LISTOWEL ON A SATURDAY NIGHT r By L G, Fritz Automobiles row on row Country people, “few I know," Sunday papers, grinning boys. Selling them with lote of noise. Smiling merchants, busy stores— People crowding thru’ the doors, Busy clerks who show that they All have epent a weary Market baskets filled to top, (Held by men who hate to shop!) Baby buggies (quite.a few), Holding babies that cry aod coo, phen groups of happy Laughlin, chatting; telling jokes. People, people everywhers Seeming not to have a care. Work and worry seem forgotten, Seemed contented with their lot, Most of them are quick to smile, Glad, it, seems, to chat a while. Snobbishness is cast aside, Little, now, of silly bee Reason why is hard to éell, Saturday night ‘and all. is well. It was early morning en thet inaiick es the “night owls’ of Listdwel were drift- reet.| monotone spesth. gave him the whole kiana as they he needed Pe ing home, one by “one, and in pairs. Three men gathered on a Main etreet corner and were holding an earnest conversation when ‘a strange drunk meandered his way from the east. He was ao full corn and rye ie he Was nearly ov- erflomng and he was, polding an earnest per den with himeelf, while @ Ught rain fell, during his The three Be pounds in to}. Amd not a “Night Owls’ Watch Drunk; Weighs Self By The Clock liquur sooner, goin’ fur quit, yeah, vuught to “ave “nother When hé finally ened ‘the corner sat down then glanced down the street to the lars e clock on the Post Office and as dation again. oe ee a blared ont. don't ses gained Te¥- o days.” ¥