Thursday, December 20th ‘or = ap Be | i ee ii , ar uy : ki i | by es it 7 ~ he ry iS 3 is a) ro t a! is f B.! a ae ; «= SLIPPERS. Sf 95¢ Women’s Felt Bou- .»* doir Slippers, faney” 60c i Kiddies’ Felt House s Slippers with felt le and leather soles. in suas ted pd ps fd fod a dm i Women's Felt Tuliets, the best qual- gj i 7 ity made. Two ee fur $1.85 is 7 isses’, same as above, sizes 80e in bf to 2, aaeecial Ota sada ss % =[roip-[p-i rs Pr iPr P i a WISHING A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL i _ THE KOCH SHOE CO. ; R We Fit The Feet , Listowel’s = —~ GIFT STORE ~ Visit this Beautiful Gift Store; inspect the En- chanting Array of Gift Objects % Make this a Jewelry C fristmas c A Genuine Gruen and Elgin = DIAMOND RINGS POCKET WATCHES +) The Gift Superb Thin models, the very latest designs. Com- plete in box, priced at $19.50 to $45.00 A STURDY 15-JEWEL POCKET WATCH Express admirably your fondest regard. Rf Its rich beauty will give pleasure during a we lifetime—beauty distinctive in its modern Items Of Local interest George Kehl, formerly of Litowal, now of Elmira, was elected Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge of that town. New York's Postmaster estimates there will be $0,000,000 pieces of mail to handle during the Christmas season There is not a single article of any kind that you can buy out of which the entire family can get as much enjoyment as the price of a year's subscription to The Banner. All articles, whether news or com- munications sent to The Banner for publication must posHively be signed by the writer, whose name will not be published unless desire Un- signed articles sent in are consigned to the waste baske A Suitable Gitt— In choosing your gift for the ab- sent one, don’ t forget that The Ban- ner for a yéar would make a very acceptable gift, which would be re- membered every week in the year. Bought Steck At Durham— Mr. J. P. Walter has purchased the bankrupt stock of the date John McKechnie of Durham and fs con- ducting a li-day sale in that town to dispose of the goods. Champion Steer Sold for $7 Lb.— A record breaking price for the grand champion steer of the Inter- national Live Stock Exposition was paid when the Hereford ae owned by Clarence oom. 12 Spar old, of Slate Centre, Iowa, knocked ee on “the auction block r $7 a poun The previous high ni Nd paid in Toa. was $3.60 a lb. The purchaser was o J. C. Wears Company of New York Gun Licenses Extended— Announcement has been made by Donald McDonald, Deputy Minister of Game and Fisheries, that all gun licenses will be extended until May dist, 1929. This action has been taken, chiefly in fairness to sporte- men, many of whom have complain- ed that, in view of thé fact that the validity of the permits expire on December 31st, they are unable to shoot In January or February—good hunting weather in many. localities— shay will find themselves in difficulty | ecard of authority. i McDonald threw out a warning recently that all toters of .22-calibre Fitles | are as much eubject to the gun e as owners of shotguns, and that | without first buying another Se if they go potting about restricted | country without the necessary per- | mit Died of Gas Poison— Wroxeter, Dec. 14—Milton Ed- munson, aged 64, who has been liv- ing alone since the age of his wife three weeks ago, as the result of asphydiation oo Mr. Ed- munson had not been noticed around First Farmer—“T" ve got a freak} on my farm—a two-legged bore i Second Farmer—"I kno He| called on my daughter last night. gal | The girl who couid marry any man! fort to please the man she married. she pleased dosn't make much ef-|/ For All Who Need Cod-liver Oil Scott’s Emulsion jdt Sd] his home as pots and as there was; Mf a asatrong odor of gas, one of the windows was taken out and he was discovered In qa dying condition as the result of gas escaping from a de- fective coal stove Wis at once removed, but only lived half an hour. As death was accidental no inquest will be held. Surviving are two brothers, Robert of Regina, Saak., and William Toronto gael Elect Officers— T econd annual meetisg-of the Listowal Curling Ciub was held Ip the rink iasi good ettendance of members, The president, N. L. Bean, presided. The report of the secre- tary-treasurer showed the club to be in a fair financial condition with the The following offi- cers were elected for the coming sea- son:—president, N. L. Bean; vice- president, W. J. Finlay; treasurer, L. K. Hacking; secretary, D. L. Chap- man; games committee, D. Fletcher, E. Be ean; membership committee, J: F. Vandrick, V. Kritzer, J. Ruppel. The fees for the season were é6et at $7 for members, $5.00 for new mem- bers and §3.50 for associate mem- bers. An Englishman touring in Scot- land came across an old couple arg- uing in the road, and stopped to ask the cause of the dispute. “We're no disputin’ at all,” answered the man. “We're baith o' the same mind. I hae got half a croon in ma pooch and’ she thinks she’s no goan to get it, and I'm agreen’ wi’ her.”’ of Los Angeles, | Cal., and a sister, “Mrs. Tomlinson of | <p ful. item P can for Bie Bis REE Toasters Curling Irons Electric Lamps from WHITE'S” HARDWARE You're trying to think of a gift that is not too “stereotyped,” nice to look at, yet decidedly use- Well, how about an electrical Electric Irons Electric Heaters Electric Heating Pads Coleman Lamps Silverware Smoker Sets Skates Flashlights Cutlery Sf PalpalP =[r-[r-fr-ir iP {Pit sh rea? that is ° a fcd lod Exclusive Patterns Ne «Spirit hie Finely cut diamonds exquisitely set in a . . ; e variety of 14-kt green or white gold mount- panitae designs, fully ees ere er ings. Included are the pierced basket set- Mf tings, priced at $15.00, $25.00, $35.00, $50.00 Others filled in solid nickel cases $5 to $10 S A useful and practical man's Gift is a we Leather Key Retainer for holding keys, ay SMART NEW LADIES at 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 as WRIST WATCHES THE WARWICK GIFT LINE ah Special good value in 15-jewel movement, Truly wonderful and eee “4 Rape xf §6gold filled cases, in white or green gold, at $3.00 QF special at . $10. we Others at $6.50, $12.50, $15.00, $25.00 CHRISTMAS CARDS ; Surely you must inspect the all Canudian Artist Series, moderately priced, 5c to 25c¢ W. A. JOHNSTONE All these watches are 15-jewel and fully guaranteed. Jeweller TIES (Boxed) We Ws CHRISTMAS BELTS iM? With initial buckle. ag sizes—30 to 44. Special |e $1.00 od Sehr h ar hr, J ited Built on Value All CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Irish Linen HANDKERCHIEFS Large size, 50c value for 39c SILK SCARFS Colored Plaids and figured at White broadcloths. Nice patterns, at $1.50. See Our Special Silk and Wool HOSE At 60c BOW TIES at . 2c Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs 50c styles. GARTERS at Want their Gifts bought at a Man’s Store Where They Buy for Themselves the Year Round BROADCLOTH SHIRTS Separate Collar and collar attached qualities at N50 and $1.95 Special ’ 25c See our large assortment of Boxed Sets—gifts all men WOOL GLOVES at 60c Let Your Gifts to Men Be Things To Wear Don’t Forget Our Year End Sale All Suits and Overcoats Reduced in Price ~PHONE 150 Best Wishes For A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year HABIT RITISITISIIOSRIW! ~ SIMMS, THE CLOTHIER Maintained on Value _ : appreciate, at 50c, 75c, $1 A) ph — a ee,