* » a] “fiubecription Rate $2.00 2 Year in Advance, Otherwise $2.50 General Cut of Five ~ Percent on All Water Rates “ PUBLIC UTELITIES COMMISSION . 80 ENACT AT LAST MEBTING— REQUESTS FOR REDUCTIONS PRESENTED. he regular meeting of the Pub- Ite Utilities Commission was held on @Mnday evening November 14th with all members present, except Mayor Watson = was absent on account of illnes A cmourt was submitted by the ‘superintendent on tho operation of the water department in which he exception of meter are using over five thousand gallons These customers will be on reduction. his five percent re- ei does not apply to hydrant Tenta The report and recommendation Were approved and adopted by the _ Commission. Mr. vonZuben representing the Were using it the Public Utilities Commission to grant them a lower rate. After hear- dng the superintendent's report an the new schedule of rates fcr con- Bumers using over five thousand — per y, Mr rgeeas thank- ed the Commission for their consid- eration. The Council n a request for mt i the removal of dwo street lights to more suitable locations and for sev- eral additional street lights to be In- stalled. equest was approved by the Commission Have mm seen those leather-lined | and hig! pant Suits Simms is tng: at $19 Calvary — Sunday schoo ——, will be held on Wed- nesday evening, Dec. 2ist For coughs use Cherry Bark 35c at Van's Drug Sto »~ Ghrist Church all the usual stalls and the 25th and 26th. Newlyweds Honored By Friends “MR. AND MRS. JAMES R. INGLIS GIVEN PLEASANT SURPRISE AT THEIR HOME LAST FRIDAY EVENING. Mr. and Mre. James R. Inglis were pleasantly surprised Friday evening, when 75 friends and neighbors gath- ered at their ‘home on Penelope street Both young people are well known in town, and have the beet wishes of a large circle of friends. During the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Inglis were presented with a eilver tea service, a jardiniere and fernery. Miss Emily Ogram read a ehort ad- dress, wishing them every happiness} and euccess, and the presentations Were made by Misses Arlyn Nickel, Dependable quality at the lowest i Fisher, Jessie Thompson and| prices at -Simm: ld nder, In a few well wo r. Inglis thank r they are jolly good Fel- An interesting progrdm had been arranged for the evening, and con- sisted of the following: instrumen- tale, Miss Thelma Rennie and Mrs. J. Grosz; solos, Miss Geraldine Mof- fat Mine R. Ward: humorour read- “Tiss Emily Ogram, Mies Helen nee rs, oi Matthewman, ant reciated mouth sy eilantions “and Scotch songs by N w.c e. A yrstlind luncheon was served by several of the ladies ag of Bag ks Wm. Murray wishes to tha = Ry friends and neighbors for thei kindness shown during the anaeen of her late husband, for sympathy extended at the time of his death and floral tributes received. Entertained Friends— Mr. and Mrs. Silas Smith of Mill- ts. was ey —_ aque May- burry of Britt Grateful for Kindness— Mrs. Joeephine Cameron all t ve «|Esteemed Listowel em Resident Dies |” ZAAr, mystery booth, | demise ed -| Stratford Pianist Gives Pleasing Recital ease was hes and gave a short Greeting Cards It is not too early to ape fine range of cards to choose from, which we believe is the largest selection in _ Pric- es range from $1.25 to $2.25 a dozen, with your name and address. On some of these you can have any greeting you wish - printed. Our cards portray the mes- sage of good cheer. The Listowel Banner Saturday, 25th and 26 reoats— Suits— Hats— Ca sig Basten Hosiery— Seasonable and quallt y merchandise at Simms at the lowest priccs, MRS. 8. S. JENNINGS PASSED AWAY MONDAY IN 69th YEAR WAS BORN NEAR een ane AND RESIDED HERE ALL HER LIFE, Listowel lost 03 one ne of ite highly res mday evening, 8. on Wallace street in her 69th year. Her as due to heart trouble. She took ill “about Getcher let and gradually grew weaker. Mre. Jennings has lived in Listow- el practically all her life. She was born Sept. 17th, 1858 on the Wallace now owned b was Hannah Mina Smith. ‘an- uary 4th, 1886, she was united in marriage to Mr. Jennings, wh - eased ther Nov. 7th, 1925. Follow- ing their marriage they took up their ga on Wallace street, where Mrs. Jennings had a large circle of friende and who deeply regret One daughter, Mises Olive Jennings of Listowel, survives. Two brothers, James and Ed. Listowel and one sister, Mrs. E. F. Patterson of Appelgate, Mich., also survives. The funeral was-held on Wed- nesday, Nov. 16th, from ier residence, at two o'clock, and coniented by Rev. Guscott, pastes os ig Baptist church, ussis- by R Rayner and Rev. Fields. Pallbearers: —— e Messrs. J. Petch, S. Greenslade, H. Ben- nett, Frank ‘Teard and Wir. Ronald. Interment was made n ‘Fairview cemetery. Friends here from a distance at- tending the funeral were Mrs. Wig- more of Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heard and Mise Heard of Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Davey and Miss Davey, Mrs. White and Mrs. Bridge of Palmerston. . Wallpaper Sale—many selling at less than cost to brighten up you ca | BOW at tilings nee Store. en McDonald's Music~ Hall was only about two-thirds full on Monday eve- ning when the Listowe1 Rranch of the Perth Music Teachers’ Federa- tlon were sponsors for a fine high class’ musica! evening. The proceeds were not large but were sufficient tc clear all expenses, and the associa- tion has the satisfaction of knowing that they helped to advance music in the — 3 Margaret Stevenson, A.T.C. was the artist of the evening and her She ton soloist, +a alist. Mr. ich voice of much yo Bs with an agree- able softness of quality. His deport- ment on the platform was criticised adversely. Miss Stevenson, during the course of the program, w ae C8 ted with two cpa lege one branch and Seay other he hn county organizatio: pt. i . Tor- onto, rresildnt of the Bureau for the Advancement of Music, was age 1 dress. Tens county president, introduced ne é io gh — concert the Listowel} AXhrist Church gs Fray and b to Oshawa at the end of the ponds ud this yjinvited to be present. c. er| day; Novy, Elm: late| ¢. M.}towel Memorial Hospital. ocal| will 4 4 visited erston, Chapter it beg their annual jon dered Mr. T. Dempsey Has Resigned : as Leader HANDED RESIGNATION TO BAND FAREWELL : DONC Bandmaster Thomas Dempsey handed in his resignation to the and and is leaving Listowel the end of the month. e rumors were cur- rent last week that Mr. Dempsey had eral will regret to learn of Ro parture from town mpeey has worked hard with the Toei or- ganization. He is responsible for ite » particu- llarly in the competition at Toronto Exhibition Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey are moving Dempsey haa Their two sons, and ee are now working re Clifford in well concert by the and wilt be he ld Thursday, Nov. 24 Will Reside in Toronto for Winter— Mrs. E. Terhune and = grand- children, ‘Evelyn and Jean stn, are leaving Friday for Toronto, where they purpose spending the winter months with the former's daugh- ters. High School “At Home”— The staff and pupils of the}Listow- 1 High School are holding an “At Home” in McDonald’s Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 25th, at eight p.m. Ex- pupils, parents and guardians,, are Admission Attended Funeral— Mr. and Mrs. Isaae Matthews were in Monkton on Monday, attending} the funeral nat Mr. Matthews’ sister, mm. Alex o passed away in ee « staty-oteth year on Fri- ilth. Burial was made in ma cemeter: ry. Pig Football Match— 4dr Mrs, James Moore, Mr. Reid -Moore and Miss Rhea Moore were at Guelph on Friday last, oe the football match between the O.A and Toronto University. Bert Moore, formerly of Listowel, is captain of the University team Returns from Hospital— Friends-ofMrs. Josephine Camer- on-will be glad to know that she has; sufficiently recovered from her gael tion at the Hospital to be able return home last week. She is mae ing with her daughter, Mrs. James Stewart. Mrs. eron was a patient at the Memorial Hospital hs nine eeks. New Junior at Bank— Mr. Jim McCo er has accepted = the Cana ed r. rning to Goderich the fore part of next week tc resume his duties at the bank there. Division Court at LinwooGd— At the Division Court held Linwood on Tuesd cas of locei int terest. Plai tift ntario Fertilizer Co., defendant, Archie McTavish; notes $85, Judg- Clark of Elmira acted fér the Fer- tilizer Company and Mr. R. G. Mc- Farlane for Mr. McTavish Giving Percentage ‘to Hospital— On Saturday of this week, Mr. Siegal ie generously donating ten percent of all his receipts to the Lis- Custom- ers will not only receive the advan- tage of his bargain prices but will. be helping the hogpital at the same y | time. . United Sunday School concert will : be held on Tuesday -evening, Dec. 20th. Buys Business ij Mooreficla— - ni #. business deal waa transacted in Ss tr.) was made in Greenwood enr?: Word ‘erton. fs) Geort purct Mr. and towe towe leave Visited Palmerston Nineteen members of the peep Listowel, weap to P, ¥ eveni the past eix years and Lis- citizens are sorry to see them Y spacing ‘alme Palm- b- ing an “jnext in McDonald's Hal is de- a patient “a re Listowel Memorial ospital. in McDonald's Hall on 4th. an t+ McCulloch of St. e re-| was in her elghty-third year. ey With Cae Meat Co.— ut R. Poag has agepted. a Post: ion with Mr. W. F. Schnock Central Meat Shop. Mayor Watson Ill— Mayor Watson is confined to his Masons “At Home’’— The local Masonic Order are hold- “At Home” —_* evening Patient “rl Hospiva co gs te ett of Gorrie poor health for sometime. poppy Medel came to buy that uit or Overc0a! Accepts Positlon— . J. Becker of Kitchener, has | remiss a position as junior at the cal C.N.R. office, oaty commenced his duties on Wednes Agent on Vacation— Mr. G. H, Jackson, Yocal agent of the C.N.R. Jackson, left va hich be in Toronto, Belleville and Kingston. Improving In Health— Friends in Listowe! of Miss Quinn Mc- Dowell is race te ty nicely after her recent serious 1 Return from Kincardine— Mr. Henry see and Mr. Eph- am rned home Saturday tram Tincardiaa, wnhers ave been engaged in the well “aritiing business for the summer month: Power On Third Line Wallace— “Work started on Wednesday by the Hydro Commission.to take power down the third line of Wallace. It is expected that all the work will be completed and power turned on be- fore Christmas. New Deaconess Coming— “Miss H. Scotiler of Petrolia, is ex- pected to arrive in town today. to take up her duties at the City Mis- on, succeeding Sargeant, who een transferred to S Catharines. — Meetin; J. H. Gee wap in Stretford qn saberday last, attending an assistant superintendent’s meeting of the — dential Insurance Co. ‘8. Gee companied her husbend to the city and spent the day. — Position— Mr. G. Alexander haw! resigned his id es with Mr. C. H Smith at his feed mill, and will take a reset. Mr. Alexander has been working with Mr. Smith for the past four ears Party ol Hunters Leave— Mes: Naan Haddow, Bert Chap; man, 7. Wright, _ ‘sm J. Buchanan, left met week for Cran- berry Lake, where they will spend a few weeks huntin, Card of We wish to express our sincere thanks to friends in Listowel, for the many kindnesses tendered us in the time of our bereavement. Especially do we thank the Listowel Masons for their kindness. The McDonald Family. Leave For California— Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Gray, ac- e| companied by Mrs. Gray's sister, Mrs. . Marys, left Tues- y for Long ei fregee California, where they expect to spend the win- ter. alan they will ‘elt at North Dakot Take Up Residence— e Mr. and Mre. Melvin Rapp moved their household effects to Elora on esday where. they wil take their residence. Mr. Alyin Rapp and > . pp, 3rd con., Wallace, Ww. Sates and Mrs. Melvin Rapp volsred Te Elora on Wednes- Attended Funeral— Mrs. Moorehead, Sr. of Listowel, Mily Buried Here Wednesday— The funeral of the Inte. beg Wit r. helmina Denstedt, whpd died in ord on Monday evening, was held from the res j her son, Mr. George Denated allace road, o Wednesday aferrbien nig ieth aad interment was made Fairview cemetery. te ‘ars. Rev. R, B. Geelhaa F conducted the service. Presentutijns to Girls— : On Tuesday afternoon, the child- ren of Robert Bein kd — Jy s ir public’ jnumber, Jean ‘Smale, who ie leaving far— Boronic. « * home this week on account of ill- e ; me and | mill. office at Mean to Listed OVER $288,600 PAID IN WAGES IN YEAR BY FIVE MAIN INDUB- TRIES OF TOWN—THIS SUM SURPRISE TO MANY. Listowel, like other com- munities, is always on look- € CO tries’ mean to the business life of the town. , This week The Banner called up the five main industries of ae ee it would be con- sidérably in e preter portion of this + the merchants om Sy 4 buel- ness men an make Listowel the tear town that it is today. All the factories are busy and running full time, whfle the fur- niture factories have been work- ing overtime for several weeks. It behooves the Listowel then not only to be on the lookout for new tndustries, but also to give their support to e concerns that are operating here at present.and are such an tgset to the town. Fall ‘O Cream Seen 39c Ib. at Van's Drug Sto Christ Church Bazaar, Friday Saturday next. usual attractions and a few added ones. Armistice Day Fittingly Observed In Listowel SHORT SERVICE HELD AT MEM- ORIAIy¥ LAST FRIDAY— WREATHS) PLACED ON TAPH. It must be a source of intense sat- isfa n to the relatives of the men who fell in the Great War, as well to all who have a right appreciation of “boys” were being —— — their return from ove were those who evetnnea weet rei sacrifices which been made n .be forgotten and that memories of the fallen would remain of those to whom ear. (Listowel on Friday last fittingly honored those who had paid the su- preme sacrifice by holding a short service at the Memorial. The pan and the public school lars par- aded to the monument, and the high school —— also gathered in a gether with a large number of cit The se ervice Was in anes of the Ministerial ano ciation. Rev. Rog Armstrong a as Mayor Wa’ Bovgge an unable to oe pres- illness, nce was served and then all joined in singing “O God Our Help In Ages Past.” Th invocation was given by Rev. H. W. G Rev. R. B. Geethaar gave a ehort Caiiaes, pecewog the ae sacrifice that had bee pointing out how we as henor their as 80) ed by fendsmen Alex Ross, Konald Cox and Roland Gibson. The Nation- ai Anthem was sung and Rev. T. B. Howard pronounced the benediction. You will always find the best quality at the lowest prices at Simms. 7 Founder of Kurtzville e- Dies in States was receiyed here this week away at the home 2 f his -| sister, . B. Hoffe The late Mr. Karts was | pare 1843 n Germ and w yeare $60 caer 7 wih his n}old came to Wi parents. en a lad of fifteen years, the family moved to aon pict 3 ship and ong. see in martied to Margaret Garbrigg at the age of ight. When twenty-e! y years-of-age he bullt a saw shingle mill and also ran ‘a cider Pg agg gael a urtzville and the settle- ment A named after Mr. ge by teil apc Ris. ®! Mission Circle. The pa preg judging ntl Pon age oO an inter rat have been selééctedy. is Hye Wweinen: ai at Toran “a ' of Josep! ‘old: McKay and Bruce Prin ‘ em a The wili-not judge until Ran com rs, Milver- son Cowan, An interesting feature of the Roy- al Show this year will be the enter- tainment by the government of a large number of young farmers from ow over the roms ten from ea county. 8 will be given a Tree trip and will not ony a the hie but. will take part in very rape a A pert prograw Gaices- Wil- arys Stratford; " Dougiaa Casnpbell, Palmerston; Harvey Park- er, Atwood, Mystery ! Mystery ! Mystery ! Christ Church Bazaar, Friday pide Saturday, 25th and 26th, Get Simms prices before you bu that Suit o eee, ’ 2 a cert w: on +": evening, Large Crowd Hears evening for the return engagement of Ye Olde Tyme Village Quartette, and this second performance was en- one but by a larger nu The enterta on an entire’ ¢ there were so. m ngé of program but many request numbers that this ins pl impossible. everal new numbers were given, however, and the wholé program was of out- neuling merit Mr. Tom Hamilton, the Scotch comedian, Who appeared with this company last mon ath, was ill and was unable to. be present, Pp. was Mr. arry Bennett, anothe (" Scot, who perhaps is better known to the public than Mr. Hamilton. He oo, convusled his audience with laughter and his numbers were great- ly enjoyed Mr. Chapman and his party are sure of a hearty. welcoine on a return visit to Listowel Mission Circle Concert— The eum of $33 was renlized at the chicken supper given at the home of Mr. and’ Mrs..Clarence Coghlin last Friday evening by the Sunshine Following aupper a program was given. Rav. . Arm- strong acted as ‘chairman and gave 4 short address, eadings were given by Mies Purcell, Reta Bartley, and posed 9: Hough alm ton; Lorne Hidden, ewan and Nel-| 5 atte ee. wit be com- thn It Concert t by Quartette - McDonald's » Hall was crowded last . joyed eavally as panel ol the firsty m ere tarenhed to but | 7” TIME SPENT—DEACONKSS PARTS FOR MISSION WORK I ST. CATHARINES. Jas It was a happy compat - ing about eixty-five and members of the city Mission, who gathered at the mission r c*) cg d evening last to bid farewell to Miss R. Sargeant who ie lea’ for St. Catharines to continue m the mission work there. A very. enjoyable program combina : ing of mole and dtets, Yocal and inst: ings, pote Was mad “ the recip- — of a-gift of money, the address by Mrs. T. J. ‘Smite and y Mas- kson, which ies Tgreant uey qtdnely, replied. After the progra’ unch was , and D i gathering 1 "God with prayer and singing. o Again. “Following is the a 5 r fellow worker:—As th e time of aay leave taking is at nena: we the members and trienite of the City - Miasion have mn moved to express . in this tangible way our appreciation of your labors among us. A large amount of good has Tegul- ted from yours atid’ Miss Peard’s efforts and influence, and we will fiot forget our pleasant relatione together in home and church life. re not insensible 'o your devoted ztal age ae thet efforie and are genuine you are called to ceccher field. Qur vistt thie evening is not to make you sad, but rather to cheer and encourage you, od be with you till ae dress: @ pray that continued race and greater success may ‘our work, and finally you may hear the “Well Done” of the Mas our last thoughts be skies Out rain, joy without sorrow, peace without pain. ised strength from above, unfailing sympathy, undying love. i ac is m thee. gniemed “4 “pehalt of the congrega- Emma R. Smith. Miss mete ie betne succeeded by Miss H. Scouler, a deaconess who comes from Petrol and will be here on Thursday. ree eines Mb foedeedmlaiesteclondendecienletlnteecieeleelenons fo Remember the “CURLING CLUB ~ = FRIDAY, NOV. McPonald’s ian #. ote at, fe ofe ate «| “ + 8 p.m. Sharp + ive Euchre, Old Time + Dancing, ents + SPECIAL EXTRA ATTRAC- fe — au “ . Fiddlers’ Contest for three valuable son, Earl Zurbrigg, violin selections, ; Mr. Hall and Mrs. arse yore quartette, Earl and Carl Zur-| rigg, Earl and Billy Lavery; chorus! 4 oy eight members of Circle. Everybody Welcome. ADMISSION—— 47c oo tax eleieleiieleielinlloleinleloiiniedete Try Van's Full ‘0 Cream Caramels ors Ce ie i Old Time Private Shaving Mug Gone Way of All Good Things NO FAMHLIAR SHAVING MUGS ARE NOW SEEN IN SHOPS—} BARBERS ARE CHIRONTON- SORS. In practically every barber eh op town, now consigned to the realm of fo n things, stood rows of ehaving mugs, ail pleasantly paint- ed in gold letters, reminiscent of the deys when a barber shop was a ba er shop. ‘ Mors than forty og so ago this “tad” started. Partly because it was beHeved to be more sanitary. partly use it appealed to man’s vanity, but principally because the barber got a 50 percent commission, no be git se {motera man of twenty y was considered} strictly: éelat wands he had a private anes hang o mould ma sr and vest, ty on his wing collar tie the collar but- a h into the shop, remove. his coat ane Se ingty began to stir ie the Then out: A Brummel would pick a beet irrent issue of the Pol- ice Gazette. step into the chair, and] cam the etrietly private ng scesion Inst of presertting. the} toni youth of that day with resent such as a watch the fashion- able gift was a shaving mug. These paune catried the name or fuitials of wher and perhaps the year; as me = 8. 1906." manhood As It was a tribute! va The snappiest literature seen there now is the daily newspaper, while ™~ men folk are a bit cautious about Ww. —_. smoke, apprehen- pe of the annoyance of the lady in -, _ mate who is getting a bob. . —— of women hein th tinction of the = time barber po Not that thare anything particularly, awful aheut ‘it, ae “| things now, but in those days a bar- ber shop ea a place for men only. The private mug was the bulwark of the old-time barber shop. Men of prominence, oo — note and men of fashion had th But the 6 civice, wkving wm ug pass- ed into discard long ae the era of a feminine bar op. the advent of hot ates the barber was enabled to scald out mug ve. Therefore, he it more ‘tanitaary rE and/ than the mug which set for three days-or a week gathering dust and germs? rber’s argument, ae everyone knows, always wins out In the end of the mug became came the revolution of the tonsorta: parlor. In Bee: ofa dimly lighted secretive mé ithe well-light- ed room, the haadeenie aveceee leather chairs, etc., which ga Big. eantuer ho ee er their Bold on tthe Indies’ buginess; th the was rendered. During the ee toe ee