We Wish You Joy! ‘Ttems Of Loa Interest Phone @ TO ALL THE CITIZENS OF LISTOWEL AND DISTRICT WE WISH A Merry Christmas FOR’ 1927 AND OTHER YEARS ~~ R.A. CLIMIE Wallace St. Mias Gladys Hamilton of the town- line, has been engaged as teacher of the Carthage school. —-Milverton Sun. Mr. and Mrs. George Raycraft and son James spent Tuesdsy at Listowel with’ Mr. and Mrs. C. Candler.— Mil- verton Sun. The Milverfon Sun says “Tho Lis- towel Banner iseued ‘ast week @ special Christmas edition which is chock full of ‘which show the merchants there are alive to the value of advertising. In an effort to stimulate interest in the aime and objects of their asso- ciation, the Perth County Poultry and Pet Stock Association is arrang- ing to hold an eséay contest in the various public schools of the chunty in conjunction with their ‘annual show to be held this Say eg Prizes of $3, $2 and $1 are to be awarded to the bey or girl ~ ee the best composition on “The alue of a Poultry Show to ea Gomenmalty Predicts Mild Winter— wes, the Chatsworth we eather prophet, has not yet — pleted his forecast for 1928, but says January will be mild, that is or winter weather. There will be a heavy storm the first week, but the rest of the fete will be fair and February. will { <e Shirts Canes Neckwear Bath Robes Scarfs Underwear / Hosiery Belts A 4 HatsandCaps Jerseys /” 3 Nightrobes Overcoats ‘ Handkerchiefs Suits, Stockings mes 4 Collars Braces . Men W Want Their Goods /| Bought at A Man’s Store They Know the Difference A “Correct Details.” ° Men’s Wear / That’s what counts in J Here Are A Few Suggestions: Armbands /Garters Bow Ties Sweaters Pyjamas Overalls Cuff Links Mitts House Coats | Christmas Specials Men’s at: Blue hc SUt Men’s Blue Overcoats z Boys’ Long Pant SUITS at . Plush Lining ke $19.00 $8.45 Pe — ae 6Oc Mens Wool Gloves 65c Pisbrs....: 25c Broadcl’th Shirts $1.65 PApecial SOc | Men’s Hats.......... $2.95 vy ’ Men’s Pyjamas....$1.95 ts....$1.95 Cashmere Hose, 4 special, pair.............60¢ =. T8c Men’s and Boys’ Boys’ Wool Mitts... Forsyth Shirts.,..61.56 the —— i be all comparsiivals mild. The first of March is good for a storm, but the last of March will be quite mild. Case May Be Re-opened—. es Damages of $100 were fixed by the jury in the action of Hannah Seelhoff ve, Elizaqeth Seelhoff, both of Elma Township, ina county court Tuesday. This was a slander action in which no defence was file and a motion to allow for the re-opening of the case was presented by John Murray, on behalf of R. G. McFar- lane of owel he was denied, Judge Killoran wisn thet damages must first be assessed, but allowed until denars 6 or the de- fendent to fille a motinn re-opening the case providing the costs afe paid. WANT PERTH Heath ARED “Bi R KRULL AREA" Stratford, Dec. 1 yale a meoting of the executive of the Perth County Live Stock this afternoon, it was ‘decided to ask the County Council to make applica- tion to haye this county declared a better. bul? area. It was reported that the work in the last three of the townships to be cleaned up hed been very successful this summer, and that the county as a whole would fine «dvertisements’ cree about 90 paant pure-bred r action wil! be taken to get the jon Bo of the tow about taking the necessary make Perth County an accredited area, a still tuttnae sep in {mpray- ing the situation of aut ae! €0 far as live stock ds conce oc is Values Compared— Hundreds of thousands of Ameri- can magazines are sol. to homes each month. The average cost fs 25 cente per copy, o> three dollars a year. Compare that with a worth- while Canadian publication. combin- ing a weekly newspaper covering the world's news, a with which few, if-any, of the 25 cent monthly magazines cen compare in supplying every member of the fami- ly, old and young, with the very purest and cleanest literature, short and serial ‘stories, and hundrede of other features that interest. every member of the family, and an agri- cultural journal vastly superior to any purely agricultural papers in this country. All these three are inciud- to the reader, at the small cost of one dollar a year for the 52 isstes, in- stead of three dollars for twelve. The Family Herald and r of Montreal is the publication referred to, the greatest dollar's worth on the Continent. Why not patronize home industry? EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: AMALGAMATE 1 7. —Th e Stratford, Dec. Perth magazine : County came into existence here this after- noon, when the existing bodies o North and South Perth voted to merge. Malcolm McBeth df Milyer- ton, who was the president of the North Perth Association, was elected president; Harry Bonis of St. Marys, vice-president, and Mrs. George Hookway of Science Hill, was secre- ry. ‘The meeting was held in the Board of Trade rooms, and was tairly well at The talowiae addresees were giv- n: “Some Modern Tendencies in Education,” by W. M. Morris of Tor onto; provincial mow of the = i] included arguments for the township! schoo] board plan, for junior High | Schools and for establishment o definite standards for school lbrar-! ies. One !9 no older tnan one feels, and no older than one thinks. To think; age and to worry abont it, is to inv ite! it to do ita worst. Do not defy age,! just ignore it. orget it. Shut en mmeeclation; “The rger Unity of School ‘Adiatnisteationy: "by M. Campbell of Milton, presidént of the rural section of the provincial asso- ciation; Dr. S. Silcox, principal of the Stratford Normal School, on ‘School Libraries and the Cultivation of the Reading Habit; W. L. Sprung, prin- cipal of big: Stratford Collegiate In- stitute, “How Can We Have More Practical "High School Course for County Pupile.” The addresses Bay Y our--- Candies, Nuts and Fruits ‘at © Carusos Christmas Oranges, at per dozen 39c, 49c, 59c, 69c, 79c Celery Hearts and Fresh Lettuce Green Onions 1 0c bunch Christmas Nuts of All Kinds at Reasonable Prices ‘Special---Mixed Nuts, 2 Ibs 44c Ripe Tomatoes, 35c per lb. Delicious Apples, 39c, 49c doz. Mushrooms, Grapes, Cranberries Holly Wreaths : : door of your mind against it. Laugh it off. . | 4 5 ae . almost certain to be found in SJ Bie, Fe tae + +, + e +}: } #! * + ae + ¥ ae, 2 * * * + +> Ft: + + is ad the + * Christmas etnektiegn whieh + + ange Meade be duplicated even. + + iby + bg The st ockings held very lit- + + tle of viiae. ‘but the element af * of mystery played * + the youngstera enjoyed + + the excitement of waking in + + the night or early morning to + + pinch the toe of a well-filled + + eock and guess whet it con- + % ed. There was one thing + + * the toe—it fitted s> nirely— + + and that was a cornucopia of + + bright-colored paver filled > + + with tiny ~ candies There + were nute and fruits and * presents as well. ta ent oll, a horse and °a a Noah’s ark, met the aati: ments of the average child. Leone le ale ofe of at * , . Oo | ati ie ie tl ale te ee es ee oe sD Cannot Be Meusered. Nobody has ever added Up The value of a smile We know how much be dollsr’s worth And how much is a mile We know the ciatenes to the gun, The size and weight of earth, But no one here can tell us ** more question when she's fat? How much a smile is worth! The marriage ceremony needs one you love her; WINTER TERM OPENS ‘ TUESDAY, JANUARY 3rd We Take the Risk unless Mrs. Sybilla Spahr’s Tonsili tis js a success treating your Son & hroat, Cough, Croup Wameet é Cough, Head Colds; tarreah Diseased Tonsils. Try it—Creis! ; ton,s Drug Store. a Compelte and thorough courses leading to a diploma. Free employment service for the benefit of all students, Without obligation, write for free catalogue, Central Business College, Stratford, Ont. R. F. LUMSDEN, B.A., PRINCIPAL, Nuts Christmas Oranges Mixed Fike Almonds B « i] Brazils 29c b. Ee Big Christmas Sale “6 is still on 25° Assorted Ib, | California Navels, Large Sizes ao. ae and 69¢ Seiise 8 Smaller Sizes, Floridas 9c doz. : A. beautiful rich — Smyrna Table Figs 25° bb. A delightful Box of Assorted C Chocolates” Wines 29c 280 and Bbc Ib. it Box Bor SOc Karavan Stoneless : Date nn Make in an : in an earthenware bowl ‘ { Finest Quality « Zits 35¢ ate Mincemea MonysRert 346 Malaga Table CANDY “TASTY” — ; ‘