: Presentation Made - “Dear Friend “strong, School ppeeetay. November 20th, The Atwe r On aa d d Bee a “Bubecription Rate $2.00 a Year in Advance, Otherwise $2.50 At Britton MR. AND MRS. SA) SAMUEL JOHN- STON REMEMBERED BY NEIGH- BORS BEFORE LEAVING FOR NEW HOME IN ATWOOD. On Thureday evening, pees 15th, | t the ne!chbors of Mr. and uel Johnston. met at thetr nena: Brit- ton, to spend a pleasant evening with them before they move to their reel- ‘dence in Atwood. Mr. George Har- greaves was chosen chairman and explained the purpose of the gather- ing. ddress was read and (Mrs. Mattie Moorehead presented Mrs. Johnston with a beautiful wpholeter- ed wicker rocker. Mr. Andrew Pres- ton presented, Mr. Johnston with a similar easy chalr. Each made a suft- able reply, thanking the friends and extending to them an invitation to vie'4 them in thelr new home. t Then oe were ‘by Mr. 0. Gibson . 8 Kinkead: Master A. Lane hen 4 pio ‘solo and Mr. Johnston entertained by selec- tions on the violin, accompanied by Is ng. The remainder of the evening was spent (n community singing, cards and dancing. An excellent luncheon with coffee was serv . Mrs. Johneton purpose moving dur- ing the coming week. Their - son, Meurice, pecentiy married, will main on the far cial! is. Py copy of the ad- "To “Mr. ane Mrs. Samuel Johnston. Rinoctence teaches us that it is eceisary, sometimes, to change our place of abode. ‘hen an event of thia nature occurs, it is gratifying to these who remove to know that their labor and friendship have been pel preciated. To testily to this spirit of friend- ship your neighbors have assembled at your old home prior to your re- moval. In every undertaking worthy of ite cause you gave ne salar seed flected the ‘bright ey ot sunshine, We are not here to say “good-bye. You are not going car from ‘When you have a desire t'o us, step into your plane and take) lic on Wednesday -| thus‘estic as ever over quartette, the alto, Mrs, _Thomps McKenzie, who has here before, but her splendid volce won her aud again with them Olde Tyme Village Quartette Makes Another Hit Here 6 Old Tyfe Village Quartette are more popular than ever in Lis- put on here re aioe third appearance here and wh drew a larger ouse ever have heira them on helt their pro- was made this year, practically all the numbers being re- quest numbers. given the audience and asked to mark the selections they, would like sung. most pee in complying with the Programs The quartette was and the whole program was req of outstanding me as one change In the 8 not appeared ience at once and many elt that the Guarinite, has improved her ad to their number. Tom Hemflton, ‘ho appeared with hem on thelr first Mag only, was His numbers con- vulsed the audience with “laughter, eve when they didn’t want - i=] laugh, for many felt that he was al- _ silly and thought he overdid is part. He sald he eel bag was silly for that was what he was pald for. He accomplished his object by giving his hearers many Several of his numbers were ee on the previous The general op! Infon was the program was a most delightfal one = a treat of old time melodies. tr. Robert Cassels deserves the ap- recistion of the music lovers, of this Pp ‘ommunity for bringing such an or- y | sone. anigation to Listowel and man hope that another engagement will be arranged next year. Simms" prices before you bny Suit. that Overcoat or Several New Books Added at Public Library The following new books were put 8. visit; on the shelves for the reading pub- evening: the highway to Britton, where a/| Candid Chroniclés—Charlaswprth: hearty welcome awaits you. Short _ History of British ‘People— Please accept these chairs. May | Green Gothic Architecture — they be reminders of former days Showen: t with your many friends-here. Fiction you, your new home, enjoy The Runaways — Birmingham. ri years of health and happiness. | Gyfford of Welr—Farnol; “The Gate 8 then be what we are and; M all) keep ourselvea loyal to the) truth and the sacred professions of ford's Boy—Lincoln; —Mackenzie; The Empress of Hearte—Bagrington; arked Private—Del!; Silas Brad- Extremes Meet Blades— McCutcheon; friendship, {§ Six Proud Walkers—Beeding; The Lastly—when all our earthly work Hounds of God—Sabat!ni: Money is done, “May we know each other! Far Nothing—Wodehouse; Mator- there." [ni's Vineyard—O)Penheim: Hay Signed Andrew Preston.| Wire—Bower; Beau Ideal—Wren;: Robert G. hag ance {At The South Gate—Richmond: SII- n Vance./ Yer SUppers—Bailey; Old Pybus— Thos. °o. Gibson,| Deeping; Joshua's Vision—Locke; ieee Tide of the Pe a a La Saul- . ‘ aye—Abbott; Man From the River— Overcoats and Suits at Simms'— Cole; Laughing Ghosts—Southon; Might — styles—right quality—right New Front Line—Evans: Our Dally Prices. Bread—Grove; Common Cheat— Cleugh; General Crack—Preedy; . King’s Namesake—Phillimore; Por- “Go To Church” Campaign trait Invisible—Gollomb: nes Vee— Jacob: Hovering Plot—Keverne; Planned For January For What Land—Beaman; Fool In : The Forest—Weekes; Missing Part- The monthly meeting of the Lis-| nors-wade; Artist In The Fam'!ly— towel and District Ministerial Aseo- Millin tion met on Monday, November | 19th at the United Church parson- | age, the president, Rev. E. F, m- | presiding. | t was decided to hold a “Go To Church" campaign in January and plans and means were discussed and made to carry out this idea. Nt was also decided to held the annual week merchandise at the lowest A few juvenile books were also added. Simms sells the better quality ces tmas at The Bazaa Ch r—Xmas tree decorations and the new and pf prayer from January 7th ad ieee novel gift goods—see them : OW of Rev ® Fae inclusive. an Interesting pap- th.” ) ensuing year were “Remember the Curlers’ Sen ami old time dance Friday evening, November 22rd in McDonald's Music | ¢ fiall. | 8 _ Molesworth entertalnment Presbyterian Sunday will be held Skated In Kitchener— The Misses Mary and Kate Ross, (Margaret and Helen Stewart, Messrs. elected as follows: President. Rev.| Lorne Jermyn and Ross Mathieson L. H. Wagner; Vire President, Rev.| spent Tuesday evening skating fn R. B. Geelhaar, Secretary Treasurer, | Kitchener. Rev, H. W. Gusentt m. Oke, who has been ‘on hree months’ leave of absence, has Returns To Listowel— Mr. W resumed his former position as i gg at the local office of the C. e has been x. str the aa dso wat months in Win Move To Listowel— Mr. and Mrs. Diament of Mary- Ratern From Wes boro have rented the: residence of Mis. Charity M. “White, mother of . Berd and moved to Lis- A. W. Zurbrigg. 3} Mary | towel this week, nd and her mother, Mra. Neg- Be artives th.a week from Con-| Moved This Week— quest, Sask.. and are staying at the} .Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Armstrong of heme of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Zur-| Trowbridge have rentéd the reai- (brigg. Mrs. White and Miss Cope-| dence of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heath ppnrnone remaining here, but|/on Wellington street, recently vacat- Nesbitt will return to the west! ed by Mr. and Mrs. Baker, and mov- a visit with friends here, . ed this w M three visits and are just as en- Former Listowel Lady Died In Manitoba MRS. GEORGE T. FERGUSON PASSED AWAY NOV. 18ST—LEFT LISTOWEL FORTY YEARS AGO. The Gazette of Rivers, Manitoba, published the rel gd 3 abituary , in their Issue of Noy. 8 A greats. Hh plonéer of the Bradwardine district passed away on Thureday last, in the person of usanna Marie, beloved wife of George T. Fergusen, at the ripe old age of 79 years, 8 months, 10 days. The end came peacefully at the home of her son, hoiskenliad at the old farm ae * After The late = Ferguson was born in the iormanie of Lect ey 2 HONRTE of Simcoe, near Tor oung girl she moved to Listowel, Ontario, where she was married in°1872 to George A. Ferguson. The couple came west In 1888, to the Bradward- ine district where they lived ever since, ‘They had earned the re- spect of all who knew them and the eath of Mrs. Ferguson is felt as a Teal loss to the community. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon. Following a brief ser- vice at the house, the remains were ry removed to St. Matthews Church, Ancrum, which was filled with ‘mourners, come to pay their Iast tribute of respect, Rev. 8. L. Nash gave an earnest message of admon- ition and of cheer, find had some touching words of consolation for the bereaved husband and family. The hymns “Rock of Ages,”."‘Nearer My God To Thee,” and “ The Resurrection Morning,” were sung, all favorites of the one who was The floral tributes were num- erpus and very beautiful. Interment was made at Greenwood cemetery, a long cortege of cars following ine earse to the final resting place, The pallbearers, all relatives. of the deceased, were rs. W. F. Stewart, W. Lynn, W. Graham, Don- ald Lowe, Saree! Richardson and Elgin Hunte t to ours are the husband; one daughter, Annie Hunter); two sons, George A. Brad wardine and serite E. Fort Frances, Ontarlo. Two sons predeceased her, William, burled at Listowel, Ontario, and Norman Elsworth, interred Greenwood, Also surviving are one brother, James Richardson at Yorkton, and one sister, Mra. ard Stewart, of Bradwardine. To tres go out the na: sympathy of the entire com- muni ig at Christ Church Bazaar, Felday and Saturday, Nov. 30th, Dec. Funeral of Late Geo. Grosz Largely Attended The funeral of the late George Adam Grosz, held on Friday after- noon, November 16th, was very largely attended, showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held. <A short service was held at h's late residence followed by pubile service at St. Paul's Lutheran church. Rev. R. B, Geelhaar conducted the services. Interment was made Fairview cemetery, Pallbearers were his four sons, Willlam, Charles, Joseph and George, and two sons-in- law. G. P. Nickel and George Nuhn. Those attending the funeral from a distance were: Hanover—Mr. and Mrs. N. Litt, Mr. Halley Nickel: Hamilton—Mrs. R. Horning; W, an erton—Mrs. Arthur Honghan, {George Sehwindt; Stratford.—Mrs, George Schnelder, Mr. and Mre Casper’ Schnelder, Mr. and Mre Jno. Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Danneker; Tavistock—Mr. and Mrs. Vogkt, Mr. and - Kaufman; Kitchener—Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Grosz and family, Mr. and Mm. Wm Grosz and family, Mre. Kehl; Water- loo-#Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grosz Sr., Mr and Mrs. Ed. um, Mrs. Fred Grosz, Mr. Wm. Grosz; Heldleburg— Mrs. W. Saddler Sr., Mr. and Mra. W. Saddler Jr., Mra El- Guelph—Mrs. Jno. wood—Mrs. Manuel Eby. Mr. Nath- fonal Eby, Christmas at The Bazaar—Dinner Sets, Tea Sets and Fancy China at tempting prices, The big annual Bazaar o Church, Friday and Gutantiny oe of next week, 1 of ‘Thanks— George Grosz and family de- see es ing their pany friends and neighbors f sym- pathy extended aneng thelr recent ent. Santa Will Visit Listowel 3s Saturday, December 8th As we expected another Mapes message’ was 8 mta on Tnesdey of waa nabem was recelved from k giving the exact date and hour sad ‘bggeay: In Kitchener— Louis Frits 1s wosily tngaged in K‘tchener, hayin ary contracts 4 complete thi fall, re- modelllag a residence and- work at the ‘yar station, “May We Have Your - Co-operation? During the next. next month The Banner office will be a busy place with the rush of Christ- mas advertising and job work and we would ask the help of our customers. 4 We would ask our ddvertisers ito get ot copy in - gid as possib We may able to bande it if, it rates not come in-on Tuesday. Onur correspondents are asked to send in their news budget to reach us not later than Tues- ay. ‘ May Wo have Your ca-opera- tion? If we secure it we pet be able to-serve yo get The’ Banner S Co rekinhe on time, Thank Arrangements Made held ae’ sent word, that ke wilferrive in Listowel on Saturday, ee ce os t2 + This ent can not be etaged without ‘conaiderabio expense and it id desired that the cltizens of Lis- towel and district should coniribute ltberally towards this Hel give the kiddies a good time. Your contribution may be left at eith- of the loeal newspaper offices. rlington street and are moving 2 ss Hospital Board Is Facing Difficulties DISCO? IF THIRD FIOOR I5 USED ON ACCOUNT OF FIRE HAZARD—WILL BUILD- ING PROGRAM BE NECESSARY? Tlie Board of the Listowel Mem- from the Provincial Secretary's de- partment to the effect that owing to fire hazard, Government grants wll be sucpended until all patients are removed from the.third floor of the hospital and assurance given that this floor will not be used for t accommodation of patients in future. The hospital cannot carry on with- out this grant and the available espace is frequently taxed to limit. If the third floor fs not used then the hospital cannot seFve the poe as {t should. The members the Board thus find themselves - > o zens who have always taken’ an act- ive interest in the hospital and in public affairs. An informal dinner has been ar- ranged by the Board for Friday eve- ning at the Queen's Hotel, to which representative cltizens have been In- vited. An exchange of views is de- sired in the hope ef finding a way out of the. difficulty. Bazaar on Friday November 20th and enable Given Freedom After Acciden’ The following item was taken Waterloo news in the Kitehener 1 Re eord on Monday: Ronald Clemmer of Listowel was released from custody een supper time last evening, after pecul accident in which he feured, ha been Investigated by Chief Clarke. Clemmer was driving a car on Wil- liam street and as he attempted to turn north Into Carolina street the tire and tim came off one of his wheels. The machine swerved on to the railway tracks which also run along Caroline street, as taken into custody by local police, but after he explained the matter fully and ice ‘were convinced that mo carelesaneas had been shown, the driver of the car was released. Christmas at dreds of Heatoreanees at Be. Don't forget the Christmas Tree at whridge United Church Thursday, ber 20th, 1 always find the best queaticy = the lowest prices at Simms. Buys Gas Plant— Mr. James Athas has gatekand the old gas _ next to the curling tink from Mr. J. C. Hay. ave to Listowe d Mrs. Bo: ji— yd of Palmerston have: d the newly erected resi- dence of Mr. George Wahl on Wel- to town the first of the month. Ww ; W. Campbell of Elrose, Sask., arrived in Listowel this week J Campbell, who had the Saishortane t to fall recently and is now a patient at the Memorial Hospital. t Hospital— Thos: McDonald was ogee é ip ei GOVERNMENT GRANT WILL Bly}, operation and advico of those cit!-| mag a a ' Canvassers have been appointed to canvass the business ’section, but all eltizens are asked to contribute. Various committees were loser ed vo see that all detalls were perly a out, Canvassing committee— Messrs Jackson, hg Vandrick, re Yoknaton, I trate. ‘and distribution—R. Sav- P.” Wanzer, W. A. Donald, EB. §. Hudson. Chief Wilson has promised to look after the securing of a tree and he hdpes to have a better one then has yet been erected. Tho Public Utilities who have so =, erected and illuminated this tree pas years will be asked ot , to oni again thie year. pare mittee Is considering “somathie en- tirely new this year, and everyone should -be on hand before 2 o'clock that Saturday to welcome Santa promptly at that hour. ® Friday and Saturday of urch. Christ- Bell Telephone tar New Advertising Stunt The Bell Telephone Company heve commenced an institutional advertis- ing campaign, entirely separate and distinct from fis ordinary advertis- ing for more traffic on its Unes. The first of these ads | epearee in The Banner last week. agement's decision to en- ter the institutional advertising field is a development which has a decided investment bearing. Other large corporations which have told their story to the public by such cam- “aligns have benefitted through ulding up a l..rge measure of good- N—and o»wbiic goodwill is in real- ity the basis of the eames of al- most every large indus The Bell Tuleshene through the adoption advertising policy, will in reality for the first time let the public how the telephone business is oper- ated and tell them something of the people In It. The campalen will en- deavour to outline completely situation surrounding the company and its operations and will ate clear statements of the company Goanciil record and policies with tts relationship ae the Northern Blec- tric Compan and the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. Christmas at The og ge ap Toys, dolls and games at less cost. Company, ow ces Saturday all Special pri on Suits and Overcoats at Simms’. oe To Her Home— Miss W. Chamney has been off duty this week from the Jocal Bell office on account of !lIness. Accepts Position—. ‘Miss Esther Wells has accepted a position with the Naborhood Sh Store and assumed her duties Saturday last. Hl In Hospi oe on ~ tous illness of Mrs. Norman Whaley at the Listowel Memorith, Hospital and her many frie and wish her a speedy recovery. Rent Residence— “ Mr. Mrs. A. E. Phipps have rented the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown on Wallace street and ere moving shortly. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Zilllax will take up their resl- dence on Wallace street in the near future , Mrs: Big rpg Masonle Degree— i 9 ill_on-Sunday and was r Mes Wm. Ces. Stanle: moved | Spread p aorta! Hospital Coghiin.. Wm. Faulkner. Ben Faulk where an resentiee: n Wm. Dona. rt Forrest Her aan, sents oa and Carlyle eee of Bernard sew that she isp sing “vos Cha in St. Marys ably. .. on Wednesday evening where Sher paenieased the Mark Master degree t St. M: sayy sao . Galt and London ‘erred the other For Santa's Visit| “fof the tal— s We are sorry to report the ser- |. The ded a f rae no e : whether {ts ere pr Ha organizatio: ¢ Association Boon eaten as an made thet the town should take. Soiee the property and several of those expressed — selves that that need would be p erable than & the property. Se to a veshdsin individuel. Som Lire | plain talk was brought forth_in the discuss! d it seemed to eTe Was consider- able lack of interest and co-opera- thon among the dire Nothing definite could be accom- Plished at this meeting as it was first evidence of this Indoor circus re this week when ft js hoped that the ay am the building can, be reduced so ment will be he School entertain- will be hela Tuesda ni 1h, y evening, |The Motto ‘Shop Early’ Is Good®For Listowel MERCHANTS HAVE ALREADY MADE Porcine i TO SUP- PLY Goops— DON'T caren YOUR SHOPPING TILL THE LAST MAST MINUTE. Shop early and ay avoid th 3 How easy it is to put off from sey to fay the shopping that you kese you must do later, Last yeaF you two you again be caught in such =z ES S 5 e Q f= J x! a a 8 b e I] i~ J —") -t would never N a jam, ow is the time to m good that resolution, if you ake | stop and think, there ia all to. win and nothing to lose by starting your Christmas shopping ere wil ibe- plenty hators" without you © sams old “here are many advanta early Christmas shopping. Yor hits more time In which to make your selections, and there ig a greater var-ely to choose from. There is no crowd to worry you and there being no ceeasion for you to hurry yo shop in comfort and make the sel- ection of your gifts for the friends you are remembering at Yuletide a Pleasure rather than 4 hardship. How often at the Iast moment you have been forced to take something you thought was not exactly suit- able, but there-was not time for further search. The merchants of Listowel have always faciNiated matters for your convenience, aps never -in the merchandising history of this town has there been such a wide range to select from for Christmas gifta, Every year brings its new wens in Yuletide presentations, and as each year rolls around the list of your friends that you would like to re- member increases. The early display of Christmas gifts by the loc] mer- chants solves the problem of Christ- mas ‘buying, that is, providing you shop early. most discrimin- ating buyers can find suitable gifts at reasonable ao “A visiting the lecal stores at this Overa E on Satur- day at Simms’. Accepts Position— Miss Roxie Cressman has er a paren as clerk In W. C. Clar Bracery Hunters Return— © Listowel huntere returned from their trip on (Monday with their full quota of deer. Attended ney’ Convention— Mr. Britton was in London this week aitending the Embalmers’ Conven Return To Listowel— Mr. and Mrs. Milton Leslie have moved from’ Drayton to Listowel sir mer will again take up the!r reside Utilities Phe regular monthly meeting of The the Public Utilities ‘Commission was held on Thursday evening last. Sev- ihe wacronnts were passed for pay- Returns From Hos: ‘Miss Lorene Domm able to re- turn from the Memoriat 1 Hospital on ¥, where n confined for the past few peent. Her moth- er, Mrs. sister, Miss Alma ‘Domm = Ayton visited |“ th's oe ‘at ‘the home of Mr. and Mra. Alvin Strieker. a Maso1 by Mayor fel}. munity pegs a surprise Mr. and Mrs. fue oad bP who are moving Fergus. house was “illed o eapacity. church and community presented ‘to the family es a token of their af- fection and paige .. electric Junior Lam of ogy cutlery ana an » attereaea tea The dialed Was ds echo s Mr. and Mra. Find rh On the eve of your Wagartenn: the. church and community are sented here tonight to express our regret at. the loss we will sustain when you -y us. You hare Bend your share of chure rk @ sponsibility “with sayalty a fidel- ity. : Mere words cannot feeling of our hearts, so we thought we could show {t practically eae? is P a tangible form: here you Kindly to accept these gies ra a SHght token of cur love and a re- temebrnnce of =~ affection. Our loss !s eo ody's gain. Woe. wish et God's vichmt blessing for the futu gine behalt of the church and com- omrey the Pustor—Rev. J. Elders—Mr. Pes Gabel, Mr. Ed. «8: Riddolls, The ‘Ladies’ Aid aléo presented (Mrs. Findlay with a beautiful china tea set In remembrance of her splen- a D <afalaaate as president of the « ety. win Foster was also the recipient of a sweater from the Ladies’ Aid. The 85 was as follows: To Mrs. Findlay, Rand loyal and de- voted preside Lebanon members ot the what we tose. We would like. you to take away . with you a little gift as a kind re- a oo of this aseasion, would aleo like to show our apprecistien to the que lags no doubt has made it r you to at- tend so regularly. “ties 3 Foster, we peg you to kindly accept this token ‘ of lor urs truly, Mrs. Jno. Ellison, gocretry, on be- half of Lebanon Ladies’ ‘Mr. and Mrs: Findlay, athens h greatly taken ‘by surprise, tried % express thelr appreciation. pro- gram followed, consisting of solos, duets, a reading and games. Lunch- n was ware bringing to a close a’ very pleasant party. Knox Church — Christmas Concere tH held on December 18th and Highest cash price paid for live pec] dressed poultry. T. G. Ander- Total Eclipse of Moon - Visible Here Nov. 27 A ‘total eclipse of the moon wil! occur November 27th early in the morning. It will be visible from be- etna to end In Canada. moon will enter the earth's dhitiow at 2.24 ate adow erally tne ring of the ea 5 atmoaphere around th. of the shadow. 4 == The moon at that time will be dim es notlceably red Uke the setting § Usually dark eclipse accompany stormy conditions all around § the shadow bas The brightest ones occur when fo clouds ae! there te top the Hght. Mixed conditions give a worried appearance to the eclipsed m While 2% ei much effect the earth, serious matter if we lived on the s Recent observations of eclipse have shown that the tem- perature of the moon's surface drops from 170 de egress Fahrenheit i gepreetd ys id the eclipse to erow zero durl total i ge, drop of 360 degrees In an hour = tivo is a cold wave no one would Te to absersé at eee q eclipse does not dt would be a Te=..4. | thee oT