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Representatives werr from Palmerston and Elmira. January 9——Palmersten at Elmira. ~ January 11—Elmira at Pulmers- ton. January 16—Listowel at Palmers- ton. January 20—Listowel at February 1—+Elmira at- ‘February 6—Palmerstcn at towel. present Elmira. Listowel. Lis- Listowel Intermediat’s Win in Han- over 8-4). _ Listowel defeated Hanover in a echedtiled Intermediate OLA. fix- ture in Hanover, Tuesday nighr. by a 3-0 score. Soft ice spoiled an otherwise good exhibition of heckey and t:.e few penalties were all for minor c7onses. ~bistowel scored a-goal in each of the three periods, Kemp get!'!rg the firet one. FEariy in the tame Kelly injured his ankle and ware forced to retire. He came back for the last two pertode, but his affectiveness on the attack was sadly lacking. Robbie scored in the second stanza and although Hanover tried their best to score, Johnstsn turned them all aside. Creighton was the marksman for Listowel'a last goal, whick came in the third period and which proved to be the last goal of the enine. The Listowel team:—Goai. John- ston; défence, Kelly, emp; Centre, Creighton: wings, Ribble, Woods, subs, Rogers, Bell. Referee—B. L. H. Banicid Listowel. of InterMediates Beaten Dy. Palmerston 8 to .1. : In the first game of thoir Inter- mediate O.H.A. echedule, =he Listow- el] puck chasers were heaten py Palm- erston, their perpetu 1! ri-rais, in the railroad town. The Lattle was hard fought and by winning 3-1, P.imere- ton remained undefected in all their games to date. Listowel took a contingent of loval fans with them anc ran a apecial train back, after the game. ‘icmp was the only Listowel man te have any success against Kel!*. and his goal came early in the first ®, reriod. | damage was done. ‘The following schedule for the{not without results. “*int’’ tled the e wasisoore once again efter w hursday; close and shooting f'om a very . -L.. H.j cult angle.. | e conven- the Listowel net looked dangerous, | working in A ecrambie tn front of but the disc was clenred t.fore any Coxen antl Pink- beiner were penalized for tumping inthe corner and Littowe!l then took the lead egain when Rouald and Rogers uncorked a fine combination| play, “Happy” taking the final pass Finkbeiner and Ronald slipped through once agein tn score the last goal. of the game, prttirg Listowel two in the lead. Milverton tried every trick they knew to scere, but long shots or short ones werd all the same to Baker, and “Jim ' Athas’ Juniors brought home the first vic- tory of the season. - The second game of the zchedule was played in Listowel on Monday night before a smal!. gathering of fans. The ice was anvthing but fit for hockey, yet a close, herd [fcught game was played, with the result al- waye in doubt. M*verton _Ppreased the play and Baker was firered to show his wares. Tistowel scored first when Bell took Finkbeiner’s pass to beat Moore. Milvertcn threat- ened and Rogers win penalized for charging. The rough eurface of the ice pre- vented combination and the Milver- ton boys began to shoot from long range. Moore was forced to flop on the rubber and hold it curing a scramble in front of bis c.iadel and Ronald Missed a real chance to score on Finkbéiner’s pasa irom. the corn- er. The first period .cove wus 1-0 in Listowel's favor. Early in the second period Roth tallied on a long hard drive from well out, which hit one of tue Lis- towel defencemen and gisncod into the net. The Listowei forwards gave a real dieplay of the art of back- checking, Finkbeiner ant Dicrlam completely disorganizing the Milver- ton attacke with their sweeping sticks Coxen was given a :est hy referee Kasson, for charging, «nd aurins his absence; Bell scored hi sccond goal of the night on a pass ont from be- hind the net, from Dierl: m.- baker and.Moore made soins clever eaves and managed to prevent any further seoring during the pre-iod. Finkbeiner opened the third period Before the period ended, Stickney | the only goal, to put Talmerst-n one in the lead. . Listowel tried hard to tic th»? score but Auld eluded the Slue and white defence to ecore the third and last goal for the homestere. Listowel—Goal, Jol:rsetcn: defence Rocher and Kelly; c«ntre, Creichton, wings, Robbie® Ker~. subs Woode Wenzel). Palmerston—Goal, Kells: defence, Stickney and Vigar; wings, Avid and Root; centre, McDoaaid, subs, Bor- ton, Donnelly. Referee—R. C. Puddicomte of New Hamburg. Listowel Juniors Win Twos Games Defeating Milverton G-4 and 3-1. Stepping on the fics for the second ‘time thie season, the Lietowel Junior O.H.A. eextette subducd the shooting Milverton o!fit cn the lat- ter’s own ice, on Fritay iast. ~The final count was 6-4 and. the score ebout indicates the margin the visi-|. tors had over the home team. The game waa play “a sticky’ ice surface, before a fair) “© and was never lacking in thrills and nerve-wracking moments. The Lis- towel “gang’’ came from: behind twice to finally assume the upper hand and win their first game of the season. Listowel forced from tie face off and gave Moore, the veferan goalie of the Milverton team a coupic of hot shots to stop. Finkbeiner and Ronald combined to beat the defence but were outgueesed by Mcore. Mil- verton drew first blocd when Haber- meh! shot from cent‘e tes to beat Bakén{or the first goel of the match. Play speeded up as istowol passed for the equalizer. Baker blocked a couple of Milverton thruets and Bell and Dierlam teok succoxsive shots at Moore who cleared nicely. Ronald went in alone anda reat the Milverton defence to tie the score. Bell shot from thé face off and Rog- ers threw away a beavtiful chance to ‘core, when he missel a pase across the goal mouth, The Mi'verion at- tacks invariably enced with a shot from well outside the defence, the forwards showing no ine!ination to work past the outer dcfencé Rogers wae penalized for ieza! use of ex- ceesive avoirdupols, aud plaving one} man short the Listcwel team took the ledd when Irwin crosced up the Milverton defence and beat Moore with a hard back-hasd drive. McIntyre and Finkbeircr combin- ed to score number three -.aking the were oe ere 3 fr ee | ” es : fees he Arg, ote ll a Soe IRS A « hard-} : | perio’? score 3-1 in Lisiowel’s favor. - The second ‘perio: waa faet and: home furious with Milverton having the advantage. Their lone range shoot- ing was deadly and on three occa- sions it was euccesef.l in a Nae ead | Baker in the Listowel tet long Hft, from. centre and. repeated from the let’ ponrde. tying: the count at 8 all. Milverton had the best-of the play at this netiad and ‘took the lead for the aécerd time on angen. ert drive by Coxe. The hove got ecoing agath dnd ae Mailed aby w ‘Listowel stage farther] by waltzing througn the Milverton short, the Listowel beys ciowed the visitors how to rag tht peck. Fink- beiner and Irwin. made cveasional rushes and by clever etickhandling kept the puck away f:om the Milver- ton forwards as much aa The visitors falled to take advantage of the opportunity to get lack into the game and Bell ard Rcgirs came back to relievé*the pressaur-. (With only a few minutes to go Lis- towel played careful hockoy end suc- ceeded in holding the lead. winning the ‘eecond game from Milvertcen 3 to 1. ! XY This gives Reeve Suyage'’s“eam a real start in the race for sroup hon- ors, with two games won in ef many played. They play in Mount Foreet Friday night and a wir there will put them well out in front. JMilverton—Goal, Moors; defence, W. Coxen, M. Coxen; centre, W. Guenther; wings, Schneuker and Habermeh!; subs, Roth and Eccking. Listowel—Goal, Baker; -ietence, {Irwin and McIntyre’ centre, Ronald; wings, Bell, Finkbeine’; suvs, Dier- lam and Rogers. Refe Milverton game. W. Johneton of Palmerston: Listowel game, “Sky” Eaeson of Stratford. O.H. A. Group 18 Standing © P wW ly P Listowel ...... 2 2 tf 4 Palerston ..... 3 2 y 4 Mt. Forest '.... 2 1 1 2 Milverton ..... 3 0 Z 0 The Listowel Junior Hockey team have to date won both their zchedul- ed matches and Friday they wlay in Mt. Forest, who last year won the N.H.L; Junior eSpesionahlp: On Mondey night next, they iinve as their opponents tHe’ fast travelling Palmerton team at ‘1e local arena. Due, no dowbt, to other attractions the crowd for the opening same on Monday night last was very small and in consequence the club los: out financially. The expenses of running a Junior club are just as high as Senior or Intermediate ciubs but it ig not very gratifying wien a club loses money on their hore fixtures. On the road the expense« always go over the amount reccived for mileage which means the club has to make up the difference. The Weal team is / playing a brand of hecker that will please the most rabid far and those who witnessed the game last Monday night were well repaid. ‘She team is cOMposed, with one exception, en- tirely of Listowel boys ard iney are asking for your suport end it is sincerely hoped that for their next game, which is Monday, Jan- per 16th, the rink will he well fill- ed. By being : you can mater- lally help the boys in the way of en-' conragement in their fight for vie- ecored Milverton’s second pea! on. a} SENN Ae, soi ae eras is a pg anaene Chub’ wie to rn dr in Sh eit és - . Yoh te + cand they Sagdewe =} th a ae ee + | Sy hs to beat Moore on an ankle high shot. | Just to make certain of the ol4 game, | beat Johnston to tie the enugt, n Siew wae. Lye cd : 1 Rise Satclings and ee Msbelnbet ts Pgh the second period, w.th Prot 8} roughing it ear e payibe vo" ent’ poseible. |e ‘xbout a year, Margaret McKay. wid- row of the iate Isaac Arkin of Carth- age, passed away on Saturday morn- Sannary ach sualty | CASE AGAINST PROPRIFTOR AND| OF ARLINGTON) - BARTENDER HOTEL DISMISSED—NS!AGARA FALLS MAN FINED. Nes : Wapiatvate Hamilton on - ‘Monday evening imipoed ea fine of $500 on Mr. S. H. Stewart of =acara Falls,: ‘for having liquor in another place rather than in his private room at. the Ar his McDonald's Hall was packed to the doors Monday night to heer the trial. On Wednesday of last week, as re- ported in The Banner; “Cortables} Bone and Moore of Kiicherer visited the Arlington Hotel and arrested the ‘bar tender. Mr. Stellar Carer in the week the proprietor of the rotel. Mr. Beneteau was also arrested. men were let out on bail. At the trial on Monday night, both charges against Stellar and Bereteau of the Arlington Hotol worse dismiss- ed when Mr. Stewart swore tkat the liquor was his own. Poth Stcilar and Beneteau ewore that thore- was ‘no liquor in poasession of the Hotel and none was offered for sale In hie evidence Mr. Stewart said he had the whiskey !x his PSS EOSION | in his room: Desiring a drink he could not find a giiss in his room nor in the bathroom, eo he tcck the bottle to the bar Foom tc serure a glass. While there the constables appeared on the scene. Mag'strate Hamilton imposed a fine cf $500 and costs or one one month is.jail. Ask for Billie Burke chocolates at Van's Drug Store, 63c Ib. Both i for the ensuing} The elected o ere arc, Pres.—Mias » far . ~ Ist Vice, Evangelism —M iss Tin- dail. 2nd Vice, Missionrrts—MI*i Mar- garet Vipond, Mr. Jack Hiv. “> 8rd Vice; Cit Mr, Eigin Leppard and Mr. “Clarence Heatiman. 4th vice, Literary and Social—_ Mies H. Hay and Miss Pursell, 5th Vice—Miss Austin. 3 Secretary——Miss. Margare: strong. es ‘Treas.—Miss ‘Rothwell. Planist—-Mias D. Yscum, ~ Agsist,—Miss Raith Dier'am. —- Suits, Overcoats, Hate aud Caps, Underwear, Odd Pagts, Sweaters, Gloves and Mitts, | eckwenr ,Hosiery, Shirts, at lower prices at Simms’ asia Sale nor on. Arm- Looting of Missions LETTER FROM REY. JOHN GRIF- FIFTH, MISSIONARY WHO IS WELL KNOWN IN THIS TRICT, TELLS OF- DESTRUC- TION OF CHURCH VOPERTY. Tieutein, Chinay October 1, 1927: Still further occupation av4 destruct-|' Young Ladies’ Auxiliary Elect 1928 Officers The Young Ladies’ Miseionary Auxiliary of the United church met}. at the home of Mrs, Robt Olivér on Tuesday evening. Quite a large number were present. Ths meeting was opened with a hymn and prayers. by Mrs. L, A. Oliver and Misa Mc- eormick. Mies Lennox sang a very beautiful solo, accompnanicd ‘br’ Mise C. Weber and Mrs. Richard Oke an instrumental which wes a)pprecfated by all. Following this the electicn of offi- cers for the year took plarc: Hon. Pres.—Mre. Armetrong. Pres.—Miss Emily Ograin. ist Vice Pres.—Mrs: Matthswman, ~2nd, cis ge —Mrs. H Hotbein. ane Miss Rothwell. , bi Ss Sec—Mies Mc: tormick. Corres. sec.—Miss Ellis. . Record. sec.—Mise t.one, Press Rep.—Mre. J A. Vorber. Study Book——Miss D»Smith. Christian Stewardship—Mize. Coop- r. Héralds—Africa, Miss Ronalds, Japan, Mrs. Wm. Stevenson: -China Mrs. Brown, India, Mre.. Hoadley, Foreigners, Mrs. Ok>2, French and Oriental, Miss Binniny. . > Value for your money every. tiene at Simms, Mother of Listowel: Man Dies: — eee ee MRS. ISAAC ASKIN OF CARTHAGE PASSES AWAY IN 69th YUAR— BURIAL MADE IN FAPRVIEW. After being in declining héalth for ing, Jan. 7th, 1928, at the home of her: daughter, Mre. W. F. Mlaleolen, 13th con, of Morningtin. Mrs. Askin wao.4 native of Hay township, Huron coun‘y, ond was m@rried at London forty-two years ago and went to Brartford to reside. Factory work not agrecine with Mr. Askin, he returned to his native lo- cality about twenty-seven scare ago and took up farming whith occupa- tion he continued until ‘ie death about twelve years aco. Mrs. Askin since that time has continued” for the moést part to reide with ber son, Randolph, on the. homestead, and had been living with him in Listow- el, but sometime ago she went ‘tc the home of her daughtor, Mrs. Malcolm; were she continued to decline in health until dissolution ceme. She was in her 69th ysar and is survived by a family -f tro sore and. two daughters: Randolph. Listowel: Donald of Riversdale; Mrs. Edward Pierce of Parkhill, ani Mrs. W. F. Malcolm of Carthago : The funeral took plece on Monday afternoon from the home of her son- in-law, Mr. W. F. Maicolm to Fair- view cemetery, Listowel, he:e bur- ial took place. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. D. Bell of Carthage United Caureh. Young People of Knox _ Church Ele Elect Officers On ‘Maaaby aise ot this week the Young People’s Soriety of Knox Presbyterian church held the e'ection of officers for this year. The following — appointed; ae Tend ia oe as tee tee es Th, ~ Zz Ve r af : on Rs ey ‘ > ae ar PST ‘ 7 ‘ * . H ‘fe , i ig Laue . ef i “ i" mith ich A nck a hae eee Bars ie" “hy ion of the United»Ohurch of Canada’s mission property am, north - Honan has now to be recorded: On August 19 the County Magistrate at Weth- ueifu nutified those In charge that he wished to borrow the ' “Mary Max- well” High and Norma! School “Rosedale” church and other ad- joining buildings for the sacc»mada- tion of the Propaganda IDchartment of the army, and thet he would take full reeponsibilfity for both buildings and equpment. The advantage to the Mission’ propertr of havine it so occupied was urged upon the ground that some graduates cf th» ition, School were serving in the Pro ganda Department and tist they would feel a natural interest in the protection of the plece. The com- pound thus asked for rep-esents only a part of the very exteasive -mission: plant at Wethuelfu, which covers be English acres and By eps “ in- Tveetment of abouts _On September. rom the same place aunts a4 3 struction by fire ants M¥shoc: oe Missionaries’ Children,” a fine two- sto“y structure of seme 3) rooms sit- nated by the river site, one -efghth of} a mile from the High Srhool pro- perty. This building was not sup- posed to be occupied and how it came to be destroyed 1s, aa yer, un- known to us. While these things were taking place at Wethueifu others were oc- currng at Changteho, 60 mlos ftarth- er north on the Peknr-H»ivkow Ral- way. The “Red Speers” Saye been holdng the city iteelf and> main- |taining a sort of wuvwstable equili- brium with Marshal Feng‘’s forces outside of it ever since the arrival of the latter in July.. Ciimese papers report that military extorricn: ar- oused hostility between thn two sides. At any rate, the secret soc- iety men attacked the troops .n Aug. 22, and the struggle concnned for two days. When tha Red Spears had lost about 100 més. and the Nat- tonalist troops a muci- smaller num- ber, the iatter suddenly retired southward to-Wethueiftu. On Aug. 28, with reinforced muamberr. they returned to Changteho and, cfter a night’s bombardment, fook the city ‘and slaughtered neariy 1,690 non- It ite énraged conrbatants in the sfrestr. also reported that tho troops killed many’o; the cvuntry people and burned many homes in villages extending over oimonst- all the road between the iwo ci:ies, During the absence of the mili- tary from Changtelio o mob of. eec- rét eociety men and others broke into the Migsion Hosnital cdmpound upon the pretext of seekine to dis- arm Wationalist troops The resi- dence of the physicinue atd nyrsee of the Women’s Hospital Staff had escaped looting up to This tinie, but practically a slean sweep wat. now made of the contents of al’ luildinge and ‘what was not convenfent for The eastern componn4, half . mile distant, is reported to be sti!’ “ntact. Further particulars reparding the Nationalist educations! mnlicys ‘for Honan are now to bend: Sume weeks ago proclamations ware pczted in the province, giving notificatons that Mission primary schoola would not be allowed to continue opes. . Noth- ing wae reported at the time, re- garding secondary schools. The in- formation now received ts to the af- that each mission schoo! of ihis clase miust have an endr ant of least M.$6,000 and rez ster with the Government, before it can” permitted to operate. Registra tio: implies the rercoval of “cripture teaching from the eurcicutnt, and the substitution of Sun Yet-sen’s *Three Principles”, ‘opatner with: certain documents on revoin"ona ~ }topics which the Natienaiat Govern- + pment in Hankow has “een preparing. Jin Criffita. | . : Monday. alst. se Clearing Sale means al eats. Prony sweep Of all wiater eee: aes Hands and ick Rerink— | ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOX L1s- fest “TOWEL AND W.VLLACK—PAS~| May 1 ~jalong with the five o:iers who were In North Honan! <2 DIS-| Fair, Miss Austin, Mr: E carrying off was smached to pieces,| Costs. | at| jOurned to Feb. 2nd ar 10 a.m. be sy aae T. K. Alexander; note $131.- Paul's Lutheran church,. Listowel, was held on Tuesday evening of this week, and. the following were appointed to look The aneent meating of st. eee the work of tus crurch for 1 : Mr. Adam Hedrich und Mr. Aaron Ringler were re-elected trerstees. Mr. George Wahl was appointed an elder, + re-elected. Ushers ar2 Walter Rup- pel and Albert Fritz: trcoeas., Aaron Ringler; -sec., Adam ‘Ie¢rich: §. 8.1 Supt., John Grabb. The campaign for ministrial pension and relief of the United Lutheran church wee dis- cussed and a committee appointed, consistitig of Henry “uhn, Fred Nick- el and Louis Fritz, to further consid- er the matter. Wednesday masonite at ten ock the. annual meeting of the Lutheran church, 4th cor., Watlace, was held. Mr. Albert Har'men was elected elder and Mr. Lienry Mahnke re-elected trustee. Mr. F. W. Young- was elected S. 8. Supt... sn1 also a delegate to the Synod from Listow- el and Wallace congregations. Mr. J. F.-Koch is secretary-treasurer of the Wallace congregation. In- appreciation of the services of their pastor, Rev. R. B. Ggelhaar, both congregations voted an increase in salary of $200. A voteof thanks! was moved and seconlted and—uneni- ‘mously carried to the varivus officials of both churches and alec to the loyal members of the congregations for the splendid work done during the past year. Cut flowers at Van's Drug Store. United Sunday School Appoint New Officers Following the regular Sunday School session of the, on Sunday last, the “officers and teachers were appoirted for the en- suing year. The financial ronort was not presented, but the missionary objective for the past n'nv months totalled $375. The officers are as fsilows: Supt—J. C. MeDonaid. Asst. Supts.——-M. R. Has, sey erg A. W. Zurbrizg. . Sec-Treas.—S. L. Adolph. Asstst secretaries—-R. A. Scaman; Dave Hay and Clarern«e Haliman. Pidnist—P. F. Hoadley. Teachers—A. J. Henderson, Mrs. J. C. MeDonald, M. R:. Har, Miss L. I. Arm- strong, Mrs. Coghlin, Mise Purcell, Miss Hill, Miss Tindall, Mes. L’ A. Oliver, Mrs. W. H, Hay, Mrs. 8. L. Adolph, Mrs. R. A. Seaman, John Hill, Cecil Blackmore, Ben Couch, J. Riehm, Elgin Lepp=-rd. FE. BD, Simms is selling Overcosts and Sue at lower prices now. Divisibel Court There was quite a bite 6: docket of cases for Division Court on Wednesday, but several were settled hr*ore the court sitting. His Honor Judge Killoran dealt with «he. fo'lowing cases: Plaintiff, H. Hemesworth: Defend- ant Gordon Johnston; damages $39.80. Dismissed wiih costs. Plaintiff John H, Keeso, Defendant John Rutherford; damages €$25. Judgment for plaintiff. fer £25 and costs. Plaintiff, J. A. MeIntyre & Co.; Defendant, W. R. Cruikshnanks; ac- count $81.95. Judgment for piain- tiff for amount and crete Defend- ant if he wishes mar more for new trial. ; PlaintiTr, Listowe' Garage; De- fendant. Harry Cote; Garnishee, Blackmore-Hamilton Furniture Co; account $8.90. Dismissed as against garnishee, Plaintiff R. T. Kemp & Son; De- fendant, Peter Tinning; account, $16.15. Adjourned on c)reent to next court. Plaintiff A. J. Vardrick: Defend- ant, E. K. Werth; account .$132.12.; Judgment for plaintiff tor $48.10 and ‘Plaintiff Elwin Thompson; Defen- dant, 8. Hamilton; note $129.90. On consent judgment for. pla'rtiff for $125.90, counter claim setticd. Plaintiff? Jacob’ Brandley; Defend- ant Charles McNichol: acconn: $103.- $5. Settled. Plaintiff? R. T. Kemp & Sen; De- fendant, Mre. T. Cadesky: account, $200. . Adjournd to ext court on consent. Plaintiff Robt. Ronald; Defendant Thos. Walker: note $327 35. Ad- Kemp & Son; De- Plaintiff R. T. eceaaesn, x to Feb. 2nd at 10 ae Get it at Van's Drus 8*7,2. Funeral— Mr. and..Mre. Iaatc Duckiow at- tended the funeral cf the late Mrs. James Hinks, 4th en. Etme, 0 Jnited church] ‘} evening and elected the ‘| Grosz, Waldo Gibson anc tn Toronto, the West, bu* the greater The inaugural meetine of the Town Council was held Morniday mor- ning at 11 a.m., under ratter pecu- liar circumstances. in view of the fact that they were faced with 2 no- tice of writ for the first iten or the program. All the’conneil ela.ed. t9ok..their-. places around the tuhlc promptly at 11 aym., but before they- tor ° their }oath of office, Clerk Lamfrrd-tutima- ted that he had a letter to reed. This action was being takon to proiret the whole election. There were many reasons given for protesting the al-| 08 | to the expense of fighting — communication was from Mr. H. B. Morphy, K. C., on behalf sf Mr.} James Donaldson, an? stuted that Shattion : in either. case. Councillorr Burnett pk ; should act for the best. interest. of the town, and the quection was to know just what to do. personally guilty of 2 4 misdomean- or, but he felt that if he took the oath it would mean pulting the town oF or | test, while if the members — take the oath the protest won be proceeded with. He that there had been gularities at >the polls ng booth to up set the election. Councillors Gee, Mathewman jn havin ton expressed a oath as they had perscnally commit- Counctlor Bur- — ection, among them heing. ‘nat provisions of the act rogardiur sec-; recy were not observe’; deputy returning officers had aliow- ed persons in booths who had no rights there; that ballots haf been withheld from votere wrsngfully; that ballots had beer given who were not entitled to ther: that ballots had been refireed to voters and later in the day were f.rer to them; and se¥eral othor rescors. Then followed congiderab'e dis- cussion as to what should be done, whether they should take the oath of office or not. Counci'lir Corry was the first man to «peak of wrong doing at the «a'c:linn he Should resign, but he did not think there wae anyone guilty. Councillor Burrowe fe't that they should not consider the Ictter just read. They had bern clected = to Office by the people and that they should take the oath and transact Join the readmore library at Van's. + You can buy a Suit or Overcoat now at Sim@ms at recuced prices— January Clearing starts sda Jan- uary 6th. * e TARY Listowel Band Hold Re-Organization Meeting e listowel Brass Ba held a so TNS, Sdstowe Pah or ond ole folowing officrs: ° Hon. Pres.—Joseph Fair. | the| ted no frregularipy. ‘hat gome) When he said he would not take aid polls were opened before % a.m,, that | 9th, returned, and seid that if. all ne voteré: nett, although he had left the table ,the others were prepared tn tako thé — oath, he would do the same, for if he did not he would be the means of — bringing on an electicn to All his. vacancy. --All the councillore then arose, read over the oath in unisor and signed the same. The clerk then read the following letter from Mayor Watson, whe was unable to be present, »wine to iil- neas:— To Reeve and merabers of Council. and he’ elect: 6aid that if any member was gullty| Tt is a matter of desn regre’ to me that I cannot be with yon at your inaugural meeting thm m-oriine. Allow me to take this mens of extending to you my heart) congratu- ‘lations on your election. No doubt during the vear many important questions wil] come before © the council. May I -arnestly request that every member of the soaneil will give all questions corring before the council, his ‘most careful vonridera- tion, and that all decisions will be given with but one object | namely, what is in the beet in of Listowel? I trust that each momber w'll feel free to discuss fully aH questions coming before the conncil, «nd at all times at the council board t.. express his opinions on any subject under consideration, and althoveh differ- ences of opinion “nay sometimes arise, that the council wi!’ work in perfect harmony in their efforts to further the interests of the town and in performance of ‘heir ‘va duties. I hope that all memberz will prac- tice strict economy consistent with erests Pres. A. Gibson. Manager—C. G, Bitton. Sec. Treas.—-R. A. Seaman. Executive—N. A..Gthaon. C. G. Bitton, R. A. Seaman, Alex Kore and John Savage. Lookout Com.—S-r. Icen, Walter Hallev R. F. Taylor, and W. ‘son Nickel. Program . Coni,— Ronald Cox, Dave McDonald. Librarian—C. G. Ritton. é-. It pays to buy at Simms’ the year round, Listowel Resident Dies Very Suddenly MR. JOSEPH R. HILL STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIE WHILE RE. TURNING FROM OWN TO HOME OF HIS SISTER. On Friday last, Janary «th, Mr. Joseph Robert Hill, Listewel, was suddenly stricken with spralysis while on his way home fr:m down town and paseed awry in a few min- utes. He wae within « block of the home of his sister, Mra..A'ox lkergu- son, with whom he resided. Medical aid was Immediately milled. -but he passed peacefully away aonrt 11 where he was carricd 5 several men. He ieft the house abcut nine o'clock and had done a Hittle shop- ping and his sudden death was a complete shock to the fam ‘ir. The late Mr. Hill was born May 14th, 1855, in Pilkineton township, county of Wellington. and waa in his 73rd year. While in hie yonih he learned the marble *ntting trade and most of his life was snent at this} work. Fer some time fe reetded part of his life was spent in Willmar, Minn., where he wae employed with a marble firm. For the past nine years he has resided with his eister, Mrs. Alex Ferguson and he wes well known fn Listowel. He-is eurvived by threes. sisters, Mrs. D. W. Walker, Grand Rapids, pn Mrs, 8. ‘Perg:on, Mccsomin, , and Mre. Alex Ferguson, Lis- rn The funeral was heté or January §th, from the residence of Mr. and Mre. Alex Forguaen, - Inker- conducted by Rey. E. F. Artastrong, of the United church. Interment a sleg i" Wellington Gibson sang Jesus” lord the funera! service. ' that the varfous o'clock at the home of his sieter.|: Monday,!. man Street. at two 2 ‘clock urd. was! was made in. Fairview ceoreesine Sea w n : wise and judicious expenditure and eonmitrees will keep within the estimates. Will you permit me to «xprese to - the members of the council and to the citizens of'Listowel, my deep ap- prreciation of the honcr you h«ve con ferred on me .in re-electinz me Mayor by acclamation ard may I also express the sincere thanks of Mrs. Watson and mvaelf for the many acts of kindness shown during my. illness. While I cannot be with you this morning I confidently expect to be with you in the very near future. - Sincerely hoping that the vear o: which we are embarking w!!] be o of the town and with bett wishes to all, Iam , John Watson. The council, after appo'rting council as a whole to be a nomina- ting committee to d'afi the standing committees for the yAar. then dad- journed until 3 p.m. Monday after- noon. The spectators then Gisrersed and the committee then proceedcd = to choose the committees. ‘i Councillors lke ther people change their minds and after they had struck the commi'ttes an? found that there was not - grent deal of work to be transacted they decided to finish up while they were at it and not meet again in the afternocn. The committees wars struck as fol- a the first named being chair- eT INANCE—Creight1, Gee, Bur- rows. BOARD OF WORKS —Ringler, Bur- nett, Cory. - FIRE WATER AND LIGHT—Gee, Burrows. Creighton. PROPERTY—Buruvett Corry. PRINTING AND. BY-LAWS—Bur- rows, Matthewman, Ringle:. RELIEF—Corry, Rinele. M: thewman. e : INDUSTRIAL— the entire council. . .._ The by-law appointing tic town Officials was-next desit ‘with and passed, The officers appointed were: . COLERK-—B. L. H. Bamf: rd. TREASURER—R. G. Savagy. COLLECTOR—Misu Tahberner. ASSESSOR—W. Led Dowd, Burrows, Mathewniar bud Johnston. MEDICAL OFFICER HBAI Dr. James Me x 5. A Saneser. ARD OF HFALT E TARY Picaivon eee | themeelree an no hesitancy in t#king he of the most successful in tro Pe one the ee: eer a. fe eae H; vas not - ie ca i :" ait a the ‘7? ; Be + a : oy, _ . vi we view, re ere) Sig Oe ant . ' iy On Ne ig ae" FI Z 4 ln fy “ih | ~~? ‘ -_ r Pi act Kemy, F. W. a CONSTABLE—J. F. WILSON. : NIGHT WATCH.-C Rocher. / -