a fuubscription Rate $2.00 a Year in Advance, Otherwise $2.50 - Annual Field Listowel High School Day of Sis LIST OF WINNERS IN VARIOUS . tEVENTS—KEEN CONTESTS BY STUDENTS FOR CHAMPION- SHIPS. The annual field day and track meet of the Listowel high school was held .on Monday afternoon and was sy well attended. The weather was e ideal, and all events were keenly * ed. A Neil captured the senior boys’ championship, W. Mcintyre with 50 points; Junior, M. Foreman, 44 points. In the events for the girls senior championship was won b Chapman, 65 points; intermediate, | og Dorothy McDonald, 62 pointa, jun- ior, M. Davidson, 58 points. The winners-of the various events were as follows: ésunior Girls Running vroad jump—M. David- . M.. Melrose, M. Arm the "Standing broad rose, M. Armsrong, M. Throwing a ball woe lin, M. Davi M. Armstr Thro ving batebali at os 50 yard dash x. Davideon, Cc. Sangster, M. Melrose. 75 yard dash—M. Davidwon, M. Melrose, M. Armstron 100 yard dash—M. pavidecs. M. Melrose. Hurdles—M. Coane Cc. Sang- ‘ster, M. Melro e Slow iesle rate, Melrose, 'M. Davidso Fast Blovets race—M. Melrose, M. videon, K. Kid Needle and M. Armstrong, D. Burgess. otato = “and thread SS Gray, 2nd I. Ross and G. race—M. Davidson, dd. at e—M. Ar ae and @G. urgess. Stepping ctone—M. “Melrose, Vv. nder, Kennedy, E. He Intermediate Girls Running high ju ap Darckhy McDonald, Helen Davidso Running road ju ares McDonald, H. Davidson, M. Mitchell. ber ge broad jump—D. oe tdi ald ison, W. Hewit Throwiee basket b 1D. Mc- Donald. F. Tompkins, M. Mitchell. Throwing baseball—M. Pletch, H Davidson, E. Knight 50 yard dash, dash, 100 7 yard dash, hurdles, slow bicycle and fast bicycle races won Mc- Donald, H. eon "Needle and thread race—M. Mit- chell, A. Forman ae ‘ei Duncan, RB. Knight and I. Stew Potato eer Pavilens: D. Mc- Donald, E. Knight. tepping étone race-——D. ald, I. Stewart, M. Mitchel. Coat race—l. tewart and &E, Knight, M. Roe and = | aie A. Forman and E. Dun r and eal aD. ell, E. Knight. tchell, D. Me- McDon- Mc- anut race—M. Vipond, H. Day- idson, M. Mitchell. : Senior Girls Running high grr mp—-M. Chap- man, } er, V. Fewings. Ru unning broa p— Chap- man, M. Parker Y. Fewings. a a jump—M_ Chap- man, M. V. Fewings. | Throwing Task ball—M. Chap- n, C. Rae nge. : werhrowing ‘paseball—M, Chapman, , M. Parker Fewings. 50 yard. dash, 75 yard dash, 100 yard dash, won by M. naan. M. Parker and V. Fewin aM. Chapada, M. Park- er, C. Slow ‘bieycle—M. Chapman, M. Parker, MS Fewin Fast r enrines ‘Chapman, M. Parker, v Fewin +. Needle and thread race—M. Chap- man and M. Parker, 2nd V. Few- - . Ings and e. Potato race—V. Fewings, M. Parker, M. Chapman ‘sat jae stone—C. Rae, V. Few- M. Chapm iG ‘Coat race. "Chantgen and M, Parker, V. Fewings and C. Rae. yammer and ae race—M. Park- er,C, : wings. eign pe Teen, M. Park- pret, F. ne. : Peantt. race—D, Yocom, M. Chap- man, “—, nior Boys Running wet Pics, a Fore- man, F “Standing broad ‘ump. Fore- R. Sneath. man, J. Fritz, Snea ~ Running broad Gite and hop, ed ee sam p—R. eath, M. Fore- 3 apttebling: “ookball 3 “Pratt, S. Pe ppler, J. Fri 100 yard dash—M. Foreman, J. Fritz, R. Sneat 2206 rere dash, and = yard dash —R.:S: M. Foreman, J. Fritz:}- Pole vant R. Sneath, 3., Frits. ediate’ Boys Running high sp. Amos, Wm. Mcintyre, R. Da Running broad ap W. McIn- tyre, A. Lang, D. Amos Standing broad ll Lang. W. McIntre, D. Aos. Hop skip and ge en tyre, D. Amos, C. Barr Dribbling football~W. "ectatyre, C. Barrett, O. Johneto 100 yard dash—_W. M Molatere, Cc. Barrett, R. Davidson. yard dash—W. McliInytre, C. Barrett, R. Davidson. 440 yard dash —W. "McIntyre, Cc. Barrett, A. von vault—_W. ‘McIntyre, D. Am- . Lang. whe putt—cC. Barrett, J. Gray, D. Am Hardie. cee W. MciIn- ty) C,. Barret Slow bicycle race—O. Johnstone, J. Gray, C. Barre Fast bicycle race—0. Johnstone, W. Mein ntyre, Kicking football—C. Barrett, M. ist Medutyrs, R. Day- mos. Relay—tst A. ha R. Adame, K North, D, Amos, 2nd. €, Barrett, A. Lang, R. Fgh lg 5. Hemminwgay. Or 6 Running high jump—A. Neil, K. North, 8. Hemmingwa Sane jbroaa jump —A. Neil, 8. Nort Hemm Standing broad jump—s. Hem- mingway, A. Neil, R. Adams Hop step and — Neil, ewey m 4 football. Hemming- _F iner. Ne il, S. Hem- R. dash—A. Neil, mingway, R. Ada 440 yard nuh Hemmingway, 8S. Hem- Adams. Pole vault—aA. Neil, K. North, R. Adams. Shot putt—A. Neil, K. North, J. Vage. Hurdle—A.* Neil, S. Hemming- way, H. Adams Slow iieyis 5 race—W. Johnstone, Adams, K. North. Fast bicycle races. S. Hemmingw R. Ada football R. Johnstone, A. Peppler, M ine: L. Robinson Fire Destroys Chopping Mill at Molesworth ge PLACE W. WAS SET ON ¢ SUNDAY NIGHT—SMALL ieaeance HELD — MUCH GRAIN LORE, Fire, thought t to be of incendiary origin, totally destroyed the Moles- worth chopping mill shortly after midnight on Sunday. In the early minutes of Monda morning, Mr. mont, proprietor of the chopping and grist mill at Moles- worth, noticed the reflection of fire from his bedroom window and soon rushed to the mill and made desper- ate effortssto save his property, aa- sisted by the neighbors and by _ They worked baretcalty and Were successful in the engine an hoe ig about 20 feet from the mill. A large cistern near the engine room aided greatly in fighting the fire Mr. Lamont's mill was recognized = one of the best in Western Ontar- t was of steel and cement con- struetion and was thought to be fire- proof, and so only a small amount of insurance was carried, ow the fire started is not defin- itely known, but indications point that it was set on fire. About 1200 bushels of grain, 240 bage of cotton ceed meal, also our, bran and shorts was destroyed. decided : mont h whether he will rebuild. The ser- vice he has rendered to that district will be greatly missed in the mean- time. not Listowel East W. The September meeting of the istowel East Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Robt. Shiell on Saturday last. Do Sproule gave a description of Institute Lopes at Toronto Exhibi- mee be pre held’ on “Oct. 22nd the hom Miss Jennie Farrell, oth line, "Elton. Sprained Anklie— Miss Hazel Hay, High Sehool teaching. ve to” sp f the Listowel staff. Q the} n her 2 last bt McIn- 8. | of ,|Tearnen, Hespeler; Yjday evening but they did not dampen tion. Jennie Farre @/a close. splendid pane on “Be a daa Make Life Worth le,” October Simmy sells the better qualities at Knox Kudies’ Aid Open Sunshine Bags The Ladies’ Aid of Knox Presby- terian church held a very enjoyable b “ed o ing of the Sunstine bags which-were distributed to rere throughout e grega spring. In the feighbethood “at $300 was collected and several ladies have ot as yet handed in sues Oaee An interesting p red ren- dered during the eventag's an ted of solos by Miss nip Ard and age; short addresses .&. ald and T. L. Hamilton, ‘the latter’s topic e shine.” for the evening and also gave a few remar The evening was brought to a close vy the serving of a dainty luncheo a te lowest eee nk Simms’, dessin, eis Life-Long Resident Died on Monday|° MR. AARON TREMAINE PASSES AWAYIN LISTOWEL AP AGE OF EIGHTY-SEVEN. A ell his life passed away on Monday, September 26th, 1927, in the person r. Aaron M. = a> in his eighty-elghth yea several years he was troubled with Brights disease and ‘was confined to his bed for a wee Ow Sunday jest, September 18th. Mr. Tremaine celebrated their stxty-foarth wedding anniver- sary at their home in Listowel. n Sept. 18th, e was married to Esther Alkey of Listowel, and with in Hespeler ratically all eat life i town. was born March 28th, wall, Eng., and came ‘o ‘Canale with his parents when three years of age. Besides his sorrowirg wife, one son and six daughters survive: Wil- liam Tremaine, Listowel; ive, Sask; Mre. R. Wakeford, ‘Hamil- Mrs. Hilts, Hamilton; Mre. Cibkienshaw, Moose Jaw, Sask. and Mrs. George Brownson, Listow = The funeral was held frome “his! late residence, corner of achat aud Elm streets, esday Armstrong conducted the dareicn. In Armstrong conductd the service. In- terment was made In Fairview ceme- tery. The death of Mr. Tremaine igs the first eae in the family. Good maid bg hr Apply Mise Bcott, cjo { Pleasing Shower Held For Miss Della Mayburry Copious showers fell on Wednes- the enthusiasm of a number of young people who gathered at an entirely different shower when they met at the home of Mrs. Alfretta Moffat in honor of Mias Della Mayburry, a popular bride of next month. The shower, which was a complete surprise to Miss Mayburry, was very largely attended, seventy-five being present; The bride-elect was asked to take her place in a prettily decor- ated chair, with streamers in pink and white uged as the corner decora- tion. Miss Forda Lake read an ad- dress and the oop atcha then made. + Misees Jea McLean, Geraldine Moffat and Lilian Bender Rogany the bride-to-be a ma- ogany mantle clock, Sune gas amp and a well laden basket of Banas Blue kitchen utensile and other useful articles for the kitchen. ‘After the gifts had been unwra ped and displayed, Della made a very fitting reply, expressing and appreciation of the lovely gifts. Prerroce then joined in singing “For She’s a Jolly Good ‘ellow.” The bride has been linotype operator with The Banner for the , six years and has a large circle o friends in town. During the evening. & program was given consisting of an instrumental by Rennie; solos by Misses Mary Jer- myn and Geraldine Moffat and read- M Ed M T ty io brought the evening to the lowest prices. Successful On Exanis, Word was received. ar eae that) Adi ne Griffith McDonald h: suecceas- spimationy in physics. merchandise} resident of Listowel practically we her thanks; H. W. Gale cance conducted the servic m Kenney. was born in Wal- lace tomas, Setpember s. 1886. In 04, he married Ida’ Cobber, Wal- lace and resided On a fa nie in that township until 1920, when with his family he moved to Elmira, Mr. Ken- - os ni About thirty years ago he suffer- ed from a severe attack of. catarrh, which destroyed his Aeeee te gar ears comp istle of the encoming freigh eaves te Lenin. hin, his wid- Adaline. Mrs. yet Pearl, hree o. ML, one brother Robert ances’: pa Pi at Listowel. Simms' is a good place to buy that suit. Knox Church Choir Honor Two Members ‘| MRS. GEORGE STEVENSON AND MISS MARION THOMPSON GIV- EN PLEASANT SURPRISE FOL- LOWING THEIR PRACTICE. An enjoyable social evening was spent Thureday last in the Presby- terlan school room by members of the choir and a few friends. After the regular choir practice, sides were chosen for games, singing music con- testa, Si amones hich was an old time § eat charge of Dr. W. G. i“ Spente. A pleasing feature of the evening was presentations to valued members, who have been faithful and honored members of the choir. Mrs. George Stevenson, who has been with the choir for the past twenty-five years, ie retiring, and was presented with a lovely silver basket, the pres- entation being made by Mrs. Howard tr| Gee.“Another presentation was made and this was to Miss Marion Thomp- rving a dainty luncheon, aad all aniting in singin ng, “For They’re Jolly Good Fellows.” Buy your winter overcoat now and save re at Simms’. Sermon—. H. Jackson preached his are seal Seniae to a large audience in the Baptist church on Sunday eve- ning. the morning service five young members united with C) Rev. ad Mra. i rian Jack- eon moved their household goods to Ethel on Wedn where they will reside. vag oag§ Fall Fair— ~ Mr. Ben Shantz and son, Mr. Rue- ben Shantz of Kitchener were in Lis- towel on Tuesday attending the Falljs Fair. Mr, Shantz ie known ‘to several in Somtstog being a former resident of Lebanon. His father ran the saw mill at ‘Lebanon éome forty ears aga, and this is Mr. Shantz" firet ko it to Live for several years. was pl improve: aments..to the t ttended ; AR mong those fro mg distance at- fending the funeral of the laté-Henry ms in ategg r on Ipsos were ate rs, Lem lifford; Mr. and on, C and Mrs, Cadwell, Toronto; Mr. andjt passed exa: and meee iterates in connection 1 Shere wo os with og on tM. 3. Prite, Re ot pul-——M. orman, : " gneath. te, Bat pe L. M." gta St. Thomas; Mr. ba Mrs. Her, 2. sOn8, : of Stratford: si es aan amc ; faughter ae re NEAR 8ST, ACOBS, IN ELMIRA johanna at TN WALLACE) ney receiving feneierment in_ the El-}- act his _unfortnate defect that he failed | Made t *‘|home from a delightful honeymoon wwho hae practi TOWNSHIP. wiliam "Kenney the -anfortu: note] fo" the f future an- Killed ‘on the Canadian National ' pe tea t; near the -Sst.|7 ral” He i feng ne : period cbse ihe take menampese me and solicits the same for his success- fra, on Tuesday afternoon ‘at 2.30)° to ser Papeete circlea’ of. the comm bore WA Sen ee See Wee —S prices at; ™ Shnms* fn- epector of factoires, shops and “ee buildings, Department o fg, in town last week making her annual | inspection. | Return From Wedding Trip— and Mrs. Silas Smith, (nee yloreriee Mayburry yhave returned Inspections— Mise J. W. Ogilvie, provincial in Muskoka; Toronto, Grimsby ‘and Niagara Falls, and will be at home to their friends after Nov. let Visit Local —— Mr. W. H. nter, local manager of the Bell Telephone Co., BHilmira, and Mr. urn! f Stratford, switoh board installer, a the office on . ae born Card o Club wish to thank the public for their ——— on tag day and for the sum of $29.19. They a acknowledge’ with sincere apprec tion the help of the girls in ie the tag oO g sz Returns to J] towel— rT. Roli:r. swoldner, who has been employed in Burlington, has return- ed to Listowel and resumed hie for- mer position ,at Bendeér’é Grocery y Return to Toron Mr. Wellington Fi Fisher aa George Gemmer left Monday morning for Toronto, where they will resume their studies at University. caeenty - in Galt— Mrs. . Tremain, formerly Linowel. yale rwent at Galt hospital o condition is repofted as serious. Ups. Nose Cut— Master Hugh ean son of Mr. d 20: had r= Bw: ally fell on a corn stubble. Medical attention was required, Held oe and Wiener Roast-— nm and wiener roast was held Card of Thanks— . Mrs. Henry Adams and daughters, | p take this meano of ressing their thanks and avpraciation for kindness and sympathy exte friends and neighbors at the time of their reavement, also for floral tributes teceire Returning from West— “" Mr. Carman Armstrong, who has spgnt the summer months on a mis- sign field at Angle Lake, northern Alberta, will —. the week end rents, and Mrs, E. F. fore ‘acving to reume his Sending at Victoria Collegg A Re-union of Battalio: Frank ©. Kelly, essts. Vandrick, Hance McDonald, Harold n on Sa re-nion ot the 58th battalion Wheeler 84, Georgina Fletcher 84. potees Mills 84, May Helmka’ 84, lg. 84, Minnie Stamniiton $3,) so Holtzm r readers will be. surprised ; weak to learn that wok James s Moore, f licine in Listo-} ocal bisa is a former Listowel bes and here = hanks— The anabore of the Junior Hockey}; Lau a-{ed exceptionally good. Every driver Adams ‘also Maryboro tor 8 twenty: years Seek two years ago Mrs. wer os Febraary| “th, i907, Mr tired in rea r Presbyterian “anurch or over forty son and. nine daughters 6 firet marria: over be fe gto nm a years ag an er, Mr. Mr. Robert Adams, oon ‘om The gate receipta were meant 800 fewer people ‘on the grounds, There was a siight, ‘falling oft in entries in some of the Goeee others: were larger: The work was a equal “a that fo “otk er years but the Was: ®carc- er, The pubis’ School “exhibit was up to its usual rd, but there were fewer e xhilbite from the rural schools- of the district, Th display of flowers’ was not ve bl good, and x splendid quality of oe + i + was shown. The. stock classes were | +. Special about ba game as other years. The! + pin Shovite 7 showing of horses was up to ey us-|- LADIES’ and MISS ATS + ual high standard of this dist + and DRESS ” Shortly after, one o’clock the "Ele: Ss Monday, Oct, 3rd + towel band h the parade of|** By,John NORTHWAY & Son + school children to the grounds, and;* Special orders taken .and + played selections. during the after-;‘* sales made from samples v noon, although gr ty inconven-|** We invite your inspection + fenced by the cold + J..M. SCHINBEIN & SON “} The concert stag he the Fair|# S Management on both Monday and S fears td orsninat rea very suc- . cessfu points C) nman’ receipts totalled. about $240. Laur- ot nme Merino Underwear, 85c ant, the magician, was exceptionally e ost people a fone | of sllekt ot hand tricks, and gave them geo feats of all kinds to keep th seing. is the horse racing, and these was out for the mo o -2 <4oO7 spoken of ‘his year’s races. The winners were: 2.50 Class lst—“Peggy Gratton," John Wil- helm a Stratford; 2nd—‘'Minnie Dell,” B. alters, of has aa stein Boe, “Ann ydro;* J: - Bannerman of Monkton. sou: 24 . 2.30 Class oA Star,” W. Coiqu- ho 2nd—"Allendale,”’ T. Moore ard—"“Paddy Wood,” J. H. Huston, 2.29%, 2.29%. ‘ ix Line Evangelical church, A Free*For All good program is being prepared. ist—"Patches McGregor,” A. W. a 2 6 Chittick of \Teeswater; 2nd—‘Har- Nearly 200,000 members are ~ is Richardson: [tween R. Gibson and Hi Duchiow. vecih® Winners of the special As driver, ites §3,-donated - Sol, Weber, iP. - sia Mage 2nd, Fred.Bender; -$rd, snag rs—p Se a 2nd, W. P, Davidson. Lady driver—ist, tog Wm. McLaughlin, oe ee 2 » WwW. iL Roberts. 5 _. Gir icycle race—1s 3, by J. about $200: below. lest-year, so that |-Donaldso: ve argaret Meivoos: ; 7 ank of Cominatece arco hy, best heifer pad exhibited ty Lie or gir! under 1 Yo — oung~ \Agricultural trophy for best single roadster owned in county of Perth— Pred Bender. Map of Dominion— $2. by Hudeon for best map by pabise rural school pupi—Georgina Fletch. er, Listowel public ‘school. Have serge suits Simms is pa ge at Sieot BS | abel beeste beh elec rebeshbecbeebede dee The annivers earvices Prechytatinn church have been post- poned from to October 23rd. Rev: of Brampton, will be speaker at the United church next Sunday Harvest Home eorvives are being held on Sunday, October ist, in the i _ 2m Jonn money follows: ‘Gentlemen Outrit— Fred ‘ Roberta” ard, J. onated by n, Gon. Barton, and, n, for you seen J. M, Nicol will occupy own “pulpit fee Randay after several weeks’ holiday. of Knox ct. 16th, as announced, * = aad A. Lioyad “smith, M.A,, “BD, s the special I dy Todd,” J.B. Walters; 3rd—mon-jrolied under the banner f son, a very popular bride-elect, who ey Ls between “Sallor B” owned| Women’s Missionary Societe: of the was given a handsome chesterfield] wi) Play for Dance— H. Burns of Palmerston and United Church of Canada. Meg < ae being made] Happy’ ‘and his gang, the local ayaus Hal" owned by J. B. Ban- y_ Mrs. George Steven dance orchestra, are playing for se nerman. 2.18, 2.18%. _ Rev. LL. Mr. . Hamilton and Dr. W. G.|Fall Fair in Lucknow on F * 'r We a ore the E. Spence spoke highly of these two evening. pena in Waterloo church on Sun- rage i . trots red aoe Bote Attended Mitchell Fair— day next, exchanging pulpite with recipients fittingly nin oe B the} Mr. and.Mre. Joe Lockhart, Mr. Mr. Henry Adams Rev. J. P. Hauch, a presen expressed their ap-jand Mrs. cae Riehm, Mrs. A. G. Gpeci preciation of the kindness of the/ gavage and family, Mr. James Spenc- Passes Away the ro et aaule sete cota we, — = ae erred a dle hoursler attended oo Mitchell Fall Fair 7 of the Unites church nex P Sunday Sen lite ener Tor"'over ta[™ Weemeday RESIDENT OF LISTOWEL FoR! Mr. Lorne Betmelr of nt Mick. PAST TEN YEARS AND FARM- baritone. soloist ‘will ‘aesist ‘at the ‘The era evening was brought to mine, ETE. ED IN MARYBORO FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS, Henry Adams, a resident of Listowel tot: the past ten years, pas- sed away at his home, Main etreet east, Listowel, o¢ Saturday, Septem- A ber 24th, 1927, in his\geventy-ninth | ches at the Femte of Mr. and Mrs. R. Mc- year. Although in poor health for Intosh, Wallace road, .on Wednesday! over 2 year; he was only confined to evening, and the locaf staff of the/his bed for three weeks suffering Bell Telephone Co. were invited. from heart trouble and dropey. The late Mr. A born in unty Cavan, Ireland, and with his brothers came to Canada in the year 1866. was then arenes fully reemet for prveral years. Nr. med on the 6th ‘con. a- Mr. was marr to Mrs. Eliza- beth Bohan of Listowel, who oe vives him. For the past ten r. and Mrs. Adams have lives Te~ ber of the "Boslase his sorrowing wife, one survive of Samuel Adams, F. me: there was o. held i e crystal ball room of climax, —_ Mrs. Cadwell, Toron-/T. L. wasnt ate and My b Goey aaa he King: ‘Edward Hotel: mr Gilmore, Arthur; Mrs.|Rev. Mr. M gave addresses d Giles, ‘Drayton: Mrs. George Atgus,j Jack Gee and sil tewart. gave i ae reported “pelaw 60% lOmasda Miseor ine: Barre Bell, oti She pa " Ww fan.>:Mrée. Harry Ball, of|aolo. The “orcheatrn ugh|42:in class: arris 99, Bery!| Weyburn, Sask.: Mrs. Noble, | of| numbers. aie retian Fisher -93, alee pantier 89, Doris deg Current, Sask.; and Mise Ol- * ame, of Vancouver, B.C, An- Sarah of Wiarton. was held’ on: .Tues- a anniversary servic Betis October 9th, at eleven a.m. or ee Sa _ speaker w ._ A p spate Music by ‘the chrie ned or- ‘The. anfiversary services of Calvary Evangelical church will be held on Sunday, October 2nd, and the ‘a4 er for the day will be Rev. J. Hauch of Waterloo, a former iP of the Jocal church. is being prepared. | Harvest Thanksgiving services will be held in ©) t 9th day of nt. The Ven. Arch- deacon Cy ma of }Goderich will be the special preach- er for the day. The moe will be ld at 8 a.m. m, Dr. Wilson of Toronto, and Mr. Scrimegéur, missionary of Trini- dad, were in town on Mon addressed the official board of the United churches of Car bridge, Atwo L Listowel United church on the. Main- tenance and Extension Fund: Knox Sunday schooiheld their an- nual rally service bs Sunday last and he Eva saz aradines for their and the scripture Lo Heler Rev. Jam Special music irist church on Sunday, an, M.A and 1 a.m. and at Rey. rthage, ‘Trow- and Listowel at ‘the s alicat League. met Mon- Bendi eased. er Was read