all kind thoughts and wishes for Christmas the New Year. Canadian National Express A. L. FLEMING, Agent PHONES: House 124) Office 124w THE Christmas STORE Supplies all your gift needs, all your toys, dolls and dee- orations at a big saving to you. And something with each sale for the kiddies at no charge. Consult us about Dinner and Tea Sets. We will meet you on prices . Consult us as to any gift. The price is the main con- sideration and many lines of Christmas presents and toys have been bought at a big saving to us. We can make it for you— make it easy on prices. Bring your list and 7 ~ TRADE AT THE BAZAAR Use Our Rest Room wis Fritz and family mot- Hanover on Sunday and he day with Mr. and Mrs. E.j eppler, E. D. Bolton spent a few days week In Wiarton and Lion's Head. Mr. and Mrs. David Park and daughter Joyce of Ripley spent the Aovsie pl with Mrs. Purcell. Mrs. Gordon Johnston spent Tues- | day in Toronto. Mr. Archie McDonald spent a couple of days this week in Toronto. iness of her parents Mrs. G. H. Jac kaon spent a couple | of days this week with her parents | in St. Marys i Mr. Frank Burt of Halifax, lis Walia at his home in tow Mrs. Hunt who has spent the past ‘three weeks In Hamilton and Buff- ‘alo returned home last Saturday. \ Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harron o ' Stratford visited the former's moth- ‘er, Mrs. M. E. Harron, on Sunday. '“M'es Violet Dierlam, teacher at ' Port Frances, is expected home cn Manday for the oe holidays. Mr .and Mrs. H, Dierlam spent |e few days this Suet In London. OHM—ROGERS quiet wedding Was solemnized at the United Parsonage at noon on | Saturday, Dec, 15th, when Mary | Ada Rogers, daughter of Mr. an ‘Mrs. Roland Rogers cf Listowel, be- came the bride of Mr. Edward Roy of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel township. The young couple were attended hy Miss Edna l-Thibldeau of Listowel and Mr. Ir- |yine Ohm of Milverton, brother of | the groom E Armstrong | performed ‘the ceremony. N. 8.. eae Built on the confidence of !ts sub- F scribers the mily Herald and Weekly Star, Montreal, stands su- preme today among farm papers at the head of the list. Mrs. William Cox Died Suddenly WIDOW OF FORMER CONGREGA- | TIONAL PASTOR DIED IN ST. THOMAS — FORTY SEVEN | YEARS OF AGE—RONALD COX} OF LISTOWEL A SON. The sudden death of Mrs, Mary Cox, relict of the late Rev. William 'cox, of Forest, former pastor of the 'tintted Church at Frome, and of the Congregational Church, Listowel, |} took place late Wednesday aftenoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. {A. Pimlatt. St. Thomas, where she (had stopped to rest when overcome |by a faint spell. She was going from (her own home, 65 Gladstone Ave., to the home of her daughter, Mra. Charles Willison, 7 Charles street, bat the time she was overcome. She died soon after medical asaistance | had arrived. | Mrs. Cox was well known and re- | spected by many friends in Liatowel and the news of her death will be a great shock. She was born at Pid- edges England, 47 years ago. About seven yeara ago she and hed | ‘husband left Listowel for From | where Rev. M. Cox was brsactaried by the Congregational Church, While | there Mr. Cox entered the United | and was later stationed at| , and while residing sri pay passed away about two years sa | For the past year Mra. Cox has boos living at St. Thomas, Ont. | One daughter and one son nas. | 50 Slo | | ! vive, Mrs. Willison of St. Thomas {and Ronald Cox of Listowel. Siste and brothers reside In England. Funeral arrangements have not) | been made as yet. \ | Den't forget that skating ticket. | ] 1 Father of Former Editer Dead— | death occurred In Lambeth on Wednesday, December 12th. 1928, of | Rev. T. W. Blatchford in his 79th year, The funeral was held on Sat- | with services in a) United church. Lambeth. The de-; | ceased will be well known to several | In Listowel and is the father of the | urday last, WRIA ISSSSSSE C ceore editor of The Banner, Mr. | V. Biatehford. f ten days -- Cost ¥ .--prices n>xt te nothing. Come and sce what we have -- you can Mf find something tu: dress a doll for Christmas or # make lamp shades, etc. My stock of hats vill go from 75c up, noth- ing over $3.00. There are bargains in flowers Here is yoir bargains. DON’T MISS IT. -. and ribbons. Real Selling Out : SALE ¥ I[cimgoing out of business and ~@ everything must go in a week or siee no consideration cA mRDDI a az eee chance for real Chisiiti | aaa of friends. ehowing we society had a very suc- ‘for a New Year's Dance to Be. hel in McDonald‘ “under the aue-|. L Agtieultural Hockey Club Organ- ized For Season MAYOR A. E. 3 MALCOLM ELECTED YRESIDENT—WILL ENTER IN JUNIOR O. H. A. AND JUNIOR AND SENIOR N. H. L. An enthuslastic meeting for the purpose of organizing for the com- ing hceckey,season was held in the council chamber on Monday evening | with a fair attendance of hockey | fans present. The entry of a team | n the junior series of the O. H. A. was sanctioned cided | and it was also de-/| to enter teams In the junior| Mr. Alvin Kelly of Palmerston; ang senior series of the Northern ; Spent a couple of days at his home Hockey League. Next week a 6ub- | th’s week seriber’s service wil be opened and! } Mrs. John Jarrett of Elmira is fens may have their seats reserved | | visiting Mrs. Ed. McLaughlin this! ¢oy the whole season without any ad-! | week, ditisnal expense. This wil relieve | | Miss Annie McDonald cf W indsor | any anx'ety regarding reservations, jis home this week owing to th® §l-) hut seats reserved In manner must be taken up before noon of the, day of the match. an of the/ rink will be at Creighton’s Drug) Store and hockey patrons may choose | the number and location of the seats | they desire. Full particulars will be| ¥ announced t The following officers were elect-! ed for the ensulng year: | Honorary Presidents—F. W. Hay, M. P., and H. B. Morphy, Cc. “ Honorary Vice President—- Cc. Zil-| | Pres:dent—Mayor A. E. Maleolm. Vice President—E. F, Finkbeiner, Treasurer—E. M. Creighton. } Secretary—R. G. Savage. Manager—F, W. Johnston. | Executive Committee— F. W. Kemp, chairman, D. Murray, Jas. | Athas, F. vonZuben and Dr. A. G.| Shell. | Mr. and Mrs. Schneider |“: Honored By Friends PRESENTATION AT THEIR HOME MONDAY EVENING BEFORE DEPARTURE TO RESIDE IN KITCHENER On Monday evening, about fifty friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Schnelder, 6th con. Wallace, to honor them and bid farewell to them before leay ing to take up their residence in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Schneider have been highly re- npocted residents of the community | or many years and their departure | will be deeply regretted by a large | Dec. 17th, Mr. and Mrs. Schneider and fam-! ily were presented with ai walnut | chesterfield table and candle sticks | 18 presentation being made by | Gordon and Ralph Krotz. Both Mr. | and Mrs. Gehneider suitably replied, and thanked the friends for their | kindness. Mr. E. tL. Robinson was | cheirman for the evening and the! following program reading, Miss L chairman and | Messra. George Richmond and Alyin! Robinson. Lunch was served and al sarge hour was épent In games. | following Dia Was read | by Mr. Will Ellie To Mr. and Nin, family: Dear Having learned of your Intended | departure from our community, we a few of your friends and neighbors, have gathered here to spend one more social evening with you before you leav We take this opportunity of ex- Pressing to you our very deep re- — i“ your removal from our| mi We feel we are not | only Food neighbors, losing but valued members! | aud life-long friends to many of this | community. You have always been | ready and willing to help along In| ee Var.ous activities of the church | community, and especially have! Bane very sympathetic in time rou ‘Ww \ ask vou to aceept this gift as | | a sieht token of our respect for vou. | With (t go the hest health and prosperitt ty. Signed on behalf of the commun- ty wishes for | Mrs. A. W. Zurbrigg Elected President it United W.M.S. | The annual meeting of the W. M. 5. of the United Church was-held in | the echool room last Tuesday, with & large number present, After the} devoti nal exere'ses, a Christmas | solo Was sung by Mrs. Lavery. Re-! ports from the secretaries of the dif-! ferent departments were given, | cessful yea Mrs. ‘Adolph, first vice president, took the cha'r and the following officere were elected: Hon. Pres—Mrs, Hun Pre sident—Mrs, A. w. Zurbrigg. . Hendergon. . E. F. Armstrong, Rec. Sec.—Mrs. B. Couch. Cor. Treasurer—Mru, Strangers’ Sec.—Mre. R. A. Sea- man. Supply Sec.—Mrs. W. Kibler. Library Sec.—Mrs. W. A. Gray. Associate Helpers’ Sec.—Mre. E. Stewart. Christ'an Stewardship Sec.—Mrs. W. Pratt. Plantat—Mra. Assistant A. Hall m Pianist— Mrs. T. J. mn 3 Ass stant—Mra. BE. Bennett. | Missionary Monthly Sec.—Mrs. Jas. Bayne. : Finvelope ag a Storler and Mrs. W Inance Comfnittee—Mre. Fair, rag arse and Mrs. J. C. MeDonald. wer Committee—Mrs.” Peffers ate cae A. Hallman. » Don't forget that skating ticket. Dance — vitations are being sent nee |and friends gathered to | Mrs. later |} ou : Listowel. We | BROTHER OF He Schnelder and! months old to Queen’s Bush in Oct. Friends: | 1854 . Missicn Band Supt.—Mrs. Lavery. | ¥é Neighbors Honor Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson PRESENTATION MADE BEFORE THEIR REMOVAL TO WEL TO RESIDE—HAVE LIVED ON 8RD WALLACE FOR MANY YEARS. A iclly time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm: ne son, 2rd line Wallace, on Mo evening, when about fifty mata bors do them honor before they left the farm where they have labored so long to move to Listowel to reside, Mr. an Ferguson moved to town this week and are aos thelr home with Mr. Chas. A very er tokable ‘sonia time was spent and Mrs. Ferguson was pre- sented with a beautiful tea service ‘and Mr. Ferguson was given a gold watch chain. dress was read: Dear Mr. end Mra. F, We, your friends ie. Maier: have “gather ed here tonight to bid you farewell on your departure from r midst. It is with the deepest regret that we see you leave us. However, we are very glad you are not moving far away and we trust that you will be able to aseoclate and mingle with us, the same as The following ad- We as nelghbora shall m‘sas you very much as you have always been ready and willing to take your part ! and do your share in everything. We hope you will enjoy living In shall look forward to seeing you often and hope you will still be able to ‘attend all our social’ events, As 4 small token of the h'gh es- teem in which you are held in the mmunity, and as a remembrance from your third line friends, we ask you, Mrs. Ferguson, to accept this tea eervice and Mr. Ferguson to ac- cept eo watch chain We all jcin In wishing you many happy math of Ilfe in akan cid to en- joy these gifts in our ne e. Signed on behalf of venr “friends ayd neighbors J. M. Kinca‘d. Henry Sanderson. Ce at th Winter poeden every night tures the holidays Former Elma Resident Died at Red Deer Alta. CHAS. E. COGHLIN OF LISTOWEL AND FATHER OF LEONARD 3HLIN OF AT- WOOD—PIONEER OF THIS DIS TRICT. Word was received thla week cf the death of a gt well known resident Elma Township in the | person of Nathaniel Co¢hiin, father of Leonard Coghlin of Atwood and ; brother of Chas. #. Coghlin of Lis- towel, who dled after a lengthy {1I- ess at his home near Red Deer, Ita., December 8th. The late Mr. C ‘sehiin Was bern on February 1st, {n the township of Kitley, County of Leeds, Ontario. sme with his parents when - He was married in 1877 to Miss Anne Campbell and for many | Yearg they resided In Bima Townehip [ane Atwood. In the year 1913 Mr. Coghlin moved with his family to the West where he has s!nce resided. Sur- viving him are his wife, two daugh- ters and four gons. Kate and Peart, John, Will, and Geo Tge In the west, and Leonard of Atwood. Two broth- }era and two sisters algo survive, E. of L'stowel, George of Millbank, Mrs. Ed Campbell of Atwood and Mrs, W. Evans of Cranbrook. The funeral took Place from his late home, Tuesday, December f1th. |Mr. and Mrs. F. Chislitt Will Reside In Stratford Chislitt Mr. and Mrs, expect to move their household furniture to | Stratford this week, weather permit- tng. Mr. Chislitt has tees working in Stratford for some time and they j have decided to move to that city Mre. Chislitt, who has conducted a millinery parlor here for several ears, Is all: ng out her etonk at bar- | fain prices this week Mrs. Chislitt has ued member of Chureh choir and her will be greatly son, Claud. will also be miss- ed from the musical circles of the town as he Ifs a talented violin play- er and has won medals both at the Stratford festival also at the Cc. N. E oroato, This family wil! be greatly missed in Listowel where they are so well known, but the!r many friends wish them the best of success in thelr new fleld of labor, bean a val- the «United solo volce missed, Their Don't forget that skating Gcket. Assisting In Store— Mr. Willard Barton of Alliston Is assisting the manager of the Nabor- 1wod Shoe Store during the Christ- ma@s season SUNSHINE AND SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WIth the days getting colder and with the holiday adventurer hank- ering for a change, glorious tropical Florida and the Gulf Coast ‘offer un- old havens of rest. For thera {s is the home of music and art, where the finest ex- amples of theatres and o* ranger abound. Baste are wonder Aig where the f_ he has never ‘ah wer aahss t Budding In Kitchener— - Mr There will be the neval services in Christ Chureh on Christnys Day. | ret service will be held at 8&8 o’tlock a. m. and the second ai 10.30. i * . 4 The churches of the towr and: neighborhood are arranging for a “Go To Church in January” effort. This will be conducted In a similar way to the one undertaken two} yaar ago and which was a great suc | eas. The record of attendance will’ be published each week, giving the} number at morning and at evening) service. = . * The “White Gift Service” in the’ United Church last Sunday morning! was most impressive. large num- ber of children brought gifts eae de- posited them Ina large white hamper) on the platform. were bal-; ed and sent to the Indians on Wal-| pole Island for Christmas. Four) girls recited, dressed to represent | Peace, Love, Hope and Joy, Other items were added to the children’s | gifts, such as a couple of quilts from! the Circles and a 150-Ib. bale was; eh'pped. o * Christmas Music in United Church Morning rgan “Ancient Carol” with variations —Lux Anthem “Christians pe; —Maunder Offertory “Chason = “Nool Anthem “Nazareth” ned Malé Choru Postltide—“"Halleluiah” ening Prelude “Hossanna™ Grainger Offertory “Christmas Carol" Christmas Cantata “Saviour _ Soloists-——Mises L. Scptt, Mrs. Chisiitt, Mrs. Fletcher, Miss D. Holmes, Meesrs. C. Blackmore, E. S. Hud- son, 8. .Loree. * * Christmas Music in Kaox Churcli: Morni . Prelude Andante Calkin Carol Hark the Herald Angels —Mendelssohn Anthem Christmas Shelley Solsist, Mrs. Jolinston Offertory Angel's Chorus Clark Solo In. Old Judea Geibel Mrs. Hamilton Postlude March in G Read Evening Prelude Meditation Btults Carol Stories of Jegus Challiner} Ww bape is He That Was Lee Authem aa” ‘Dr. Syene Offertory ade Braga Sols, When Christ “Was Born, Stults Mrs. Johnston Process‘onai Knox Sunday School Stages Fine Concert HELD TWO NIGHTS TO ACCOM- RECEIPTS MODATE CROWDS— WILL TOTAL $175. Postlude March Batiste 4 eplendid Christmas entertaln- ment Was staged again this year by Knox Presbyterian Sonday School on hursday and Friday evenings last — All those taking part acquit- ted th ] and the whole program. was nruch enjoyed by Christmas. Gifts. of All Kinds Toys;. Dolls, Books, Games, ' Stationery, Gers | Ghoco- lates: Noe SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL TOILET SETS, GIFT SETS, COMPACTS. and PERFUMES Biggest assortment of tin- sel, crepe paper decorations, -candles,. icicles, snow, etc. At Livingstone’ s % Cc hristmas er - - g To ALL ouR Friends, the Old Ones and the New Ones that are to come, do we wish this Christmas to be the Mefriest. BR Maple Leaf eonery MAY THIS * CHRISTMAS ¢ BE YOUR MERRIEST Season’s Greetings May Christmas be your best! = FRED BENDER To alf our patrons—those who have shared with us. and those who will share with us in the heartiest and sincerest greetings. future—aur - the large audiences. The proceeds for the two nights will be close to $175. Owing to the absence of the pas- '. M. Nicol, or, Rev. nd the super- titente ck Mr. EB. eDonald, threugh flness, Mr, H. P. Wanzer acted as chairman on Thuredayr night and Mr. Corry on on. he orchestra, under the d'rectto of Mr. W. G. Hall, gave a delightful program of music The opening number was by the primary clesses entitled “Snowflake Chorus.” Thia clever number was directed by Misses F. Lake and J McLean, Mre. G. Fisher and Mrs. (Dr.) Spence. Follow!ng the chornoa Miss Wanzer's class presented an a- musing playlet “Belling the Cat,” which merited much applause. The “Fairy Fantasy” by Miss Clmie's class Was very beautifully presented, “Home for the Holidays,’* members of Miss Gee's Nichol’s and R. . well presented and brought cut Christmas spirit of usefulness. pantomine “Little Town of Bethle- hem,” by Miss Schaefer’a class was deeply Impreselve and recalled vivid- ly the birth of the Christ child. Chief Lone Eagle and his nine In- dian braves directed by ge, held forth tn an Indfan drill that Pleased the egpectaters. J lay, “Christmas Topsy-Turvey,” by Mies Stevenson's class, proved highly a- musing The’ closing number, ‘Memories’ Garden ve beautiful presentation of music anit TONE he number was written br | Miss Ficra Nicol of Listowel and} directed by W. G. Hall Don't forget that sketing ticket. Activ ities At Rink Operations have c: commenced at the rink to get things In readiness for the skating season. The foundation 118 been lald and with a few days real cold weather there should he a good sheet of ice. Considerable repa:re are also being made. Lew's Fritz, bujlder, has com- menced the masonry work of a new addition and the building and re- modelling of four apartments on Church Street, Kitchener. These a- partments belong to Mr. Jen- der of Kitchener. who Is well known in L’stowel. | Opening Beauty Parlo Messrs. J. M. Schinbeln . & Son-have rented the beauty parior over the'r store to Mr. and Mra. Geo. Galtress of Hamilton, who will open on January Tth. both have had long: experience and. will run the two parlors ,one in Listowel and the other In, Hamilton. They are adding equipment to the Listowel parlor and 1 do permanent wav- is: male cutting, giarcelling, facta) yad scalp sEaEE: manigur-ng and ropody, ° situated | MP NO, 1 SPY APPLES 6 quart basket 35c 11 quart basket 20 Ib. pail Lard for, cash, s Phone 146 Christmas Cake at per he Decorated, per lb Stop - odie Listen Poultry-Wanted- Poultry We are paying top prices for Live and Dressed Poultry, Received at our Store on or before Dea; 2ist A few specials for one week only: 55x 51 Cooking Apples, $1.00 bush. Whey Butter,-[b EXTRA SPECIAL WHILE IT LASTS Listowel Produce Buying Shiatea. Wright & Gibson Potatoes, per bag ....... $1.10 10 ig pail Honey, ........ oe b pail Honey: . . 60a Listowel YULE DESSERT * As a grand and glorious ¢limax to the tastiest dinner in the history of your kitchen, serve dessert from Zurbrigg's. 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