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IMPERIAL BANK OF CANADA, (Contiiued from first page.) Government indicate a total bank note circulation in the Dominion of 467,266,664, on 80th April, 1909, as compar with a total bank capital in 1909 of $97,149,528, wi samo day in 1908, Deposita etch oe 1909, uch agi pared wi ' 716 on 8 ril, . This con ie tek haart angle fi! the North: West in 1908, valued at $126,000,000, th only $96,000,000 in 1907 ; public m ipal Governments ; and by railway ions ; of a considerable --- in the population of the Dominion and of a steady improvement in gen- eral trade. Our population is now stated to be 7,145,040, as compared with 6,863,500 in 1907. The estimated acreage under crop in the three North-West provinces in 1908 was 10,886,070, yielding in all 288,664,000 bushels of wheat, oats, barley and other grains. This year the estimated acreage undor crop is 11,200,000, Wheat seed- ing, although later than last year, bas been finished under good conditions and there are favorable prospects of an average crop. When we look forward to the day when even 20 per cent. of the arable lands of the North-West Provinces, which sre estimated to number 253,000,000 acres, of which little more than 4 per t. are under crop, are put into action, can we over-estimate the results which will follow therefrom and the effect which the output will have upon the indus. ial progress and on the carryipg trade of the Dominion. But our grain industries are not the only ones that are adding to the wealth and prosperity of the Dominion. Our cattle are not only sufficient to moet the require- ments of the ever-increasing population, but we exported during the year 1908, mainly to Gapat Britain, Value. Cattle, numbor ......068 esse a i 162,968 $10,872,800 Butter, lbs 6,560,731 1,575,877 Cheese, lbs 165,004,549 20,898,482 Hamas, lbs 8,296,042 422,851 Bacon, lhe. .sccsesccsansesessssces sanseases 72,179,189 8,416,247 'lour, bbls 1,786,04 7,591,517 England in feedin balt district alone there has beon an increase in the valuc of the output of silver from $136,217, in[1904, to $9,284,869 in 1908, and this, mark you, is but the begin- ning of greater things to come. Tho total imports of Canada in 1905 were valued at $298,123,702 ; the total exports at $261,512,159. Itis ostimated that there were borrowings abro during the same period of $200,000,000, otherwise we should have had a very stringent money market. NEW HRANCHES. Under our system of banking it is impossible for an institution having its own and the country's interests at heart to stand still. It is our duty not only to en- deavor to kéep pace with the developmeat of the country, but to foster and en- courage it by extending banking facilities to still larger radii, besides affording to points in the inner circles, that have grown in importance, the facilities which they demand and that we are in a position to extend to them. Our desire to carry out such a policy accounts for the eight new branches which have beon opened during the year, and for the ten additional branches which are now ing established. HANK I'REMISES: Bank Premises Account continues to grow, notwithstanding the appropriations which we make from year to year, but this is unavoidable. can only assure you that so far as this item is concerned, it is, as it stands on our balance sheet, ono of the most profitable of our investments, Wo expended during tho year in the purchase of property and in the construction and fitting up of buildings the sum of $169,921.01, and we have, as you have been advised, written off from the account of the profits of the year the sum of $69,921.01, Our policy has not been to purchase property or construct buildings improvidently, at the same time we must in a modest way, at least, provide for our requiroments, but without laying ourselves open to the charge of extravagance. BORROWING ALNOAD, _ 'The borrowing from or through Great Britain by the Governments, the munici- palities and the railways of Cdnada bave been cnormous--one woudors where all the money comes from--will this easy condition of confidence coptinua? Some say not. A writer in a recentinumber of The Fortnightly Review draws a very gloomy picture of trado and finances in Great Britain, There are those who say that the enormoua taxes imposed by the British Gov- ernment is driving capital out of the United Kingdom, and, if so, we are, no doubt sharing in its distribution ; it behooves us, therefore, to invest that share in enter. prises that will yield a substantial return tothe investor. We must not enter upon new enterprises that depend entirely upon continuous borrowing from abroad, otherwise, sooner than we expect, perhaps in the not very distant future, the source of supply may dry up, and we may be loft with unfinished enterprises on our hands. AMERICAN SILVER. The quantities of American silver in circulation throughout the Dominion,par- ticularly in tho Western Provinces, including British Columbia, estimated by some at $2,000,000, is a blot upon our fiscal system. After all, silver coins are but tok- ens; the American silver dollar is worth in silver less than 50 cents, but it pass- es current in Canada for 100 per cent. more than its value. If silver coins are to form a part of our currency, let Canada have the benefit of the seigniorage and let us at the same time give our new citizens an opportunity to become familiar with our national emblems. The gold nnd silver coinage of every self-respecting nation should form an important part of its national outfit, and should be jeal- ously guarded. It is satisfactory to know that we now have in Ottawa one of tho best up-to-date and perfect mints in the world, under the management of eflicient, scientific controllurs and operatives. I should like to sea the machinery in more constant use manufacturing coins up to the legitimate demand for gold and silver currency. Under our present currency laws the silver coin of the country is not redeemable ie gold or legal tender votes. This condition should be remedied ; moreover the old worn currency should be withdrawn from circu- lation and replaced by new coins as necessity domands. American silver coins should be shipped back to their country of origin. SHANEHOLDERS. Our shareholders continue to increase, and now number 1.302, not a large in- crease over last year, it is true, but on the right side, STAFF, Our staff, which numbered 555 in 1908, now number 589. THE EEL WILL BE HERE. On the first of June at high noon o the It will be interesting news to citizens of this district carn that The Eel, the fastes}horse owned in June 22, 23 and 24. cord of 2.0214 and will go against the Listowel rack record of 2.10%, which is exceptionally fast for a half-mile track. The management have gone to a very great expense in bringing this famous horse to Ligtowel for the three days of the meet, and it is to be expected that their enterprize will be justly rewarded by a greatly in- creased attendance. Every lover o superb horse flesh should avail him- self of this opportunity of seeing the fastest horse owned in Canada geing against the track record. There will he three good races each day jn addi- tion to The Eel's performance, with the Farwer's Race on the third day as an extra feature. TROWBRIDGE. Mr. Joseph Johnston spent a few days of last week in Poterborough at- tending an Orange mecting. Mr. J. Delmage and Miss Constance spent Sunday at Rothaay. Mrs. Del. mage returned with them after visiting there for a week. Anumber of our. young people at- tended the concert in the Methodist Church Thursday evening. Misses J. Oliver and C, Klemm, Lis- towel, Sundayed with Miss Myrtle Rob- Bon. Mr. Willoughby and family visited on Sunday at Mr. Wilt's. The sermon on Sunday evening de- livered by Miss A. Seaman, Evangelist, was highly appreciated by a very large audience. Mr. M. Knetchel visited at Mr. C. Cosens' Sunday and Monday. Miss Cloff of Seaforth spent three or four days in our village in order to at- tend the Burk-Seaman wodding. very pretty wedding was solempized in the Trowbridge Methodist Church, the contracting parties being Miss Ada Sea- man, Evangelist, and Mr. Owen Burk, both of Blenheim, Ont. The nuptial know was securely and happily tied by Hey. S. Salton. The bride looked charming ina beautiful robe of blue Mouselline de soie, with bridal vail of silk Melline and orange, blossoms, and carried a boquet of rosea und forget-me- nots, The church was profusely decor- ated with flowers, and an arch of apple blossoms, by the floral committee of the Epworth League, under the direction of Miss Lottie Code. Miss Minnie Cosens played the wedding march with ber urual skill. After the congratulations of a host of friends and admirers, the happy couple and a few intimate friends retired to the parsonage, where a sumpt- uous lunch was prepared by Mrs. Salton. The bride and groom, saccompani y Miss Violet Cluff of Chisellurat, left Listowel on the 4.20 train for London and western pointerfollowed by the good wishes of a crowd of people who have heard the talented young lady Evangelist preach the gospel with great profit and delight. ee TRALEE. A nomber of our aports attended the Burns--Millbank football match last Saturday evening. It resulted in a victory for Millbank. Miss Millie Smith has returned home after visiting friends in Atwood. Mr. Clark Wright spent Sunday in Jenallan. Messrs. Albert and Will. Burnett spent Sunday in Linwood. Again it is our sad duty to report the death of one of our old and citizens in person of Mr, Querin, who died early W morning, May 26th, in hie 74th year. eceased i rancis Querin leaves to mourn bim a wife, four daugh- 'Jd.-W. Scott: & Son, ESTABLISHED 1872, Geral Sanking Business transscted, DRAFTS BOUGHT and SOLD, Payable in all partsof the DOMINION, UNITED STATES and GREAT BRITAIN NOTES DL le DEPOSITS RECEIVED. Surrent rate of interest allowed. A amount of Private funds to lend on g farm security at current rates, with privilege of re-paying annually. Marriage Licenses Issued. ]. W. Scarr & Son, Listowel. ters and six sons, The funeral took place to the R. C. cemetery, Hesson, on Friday morning and was largely sttend- ed. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. ~o-- WALLACEVILLE. This is growing time and it is time everybody was growing contented, armers are busy planting potatoes, sowing corn and preparing their grounds for buckwheat, which, owing to ita be- ing sowed Ister than other grains, en- ables the farmor to select some land more weedy than usual and give ita thorough cultivation before sowing the buckwheat. We are pleased to see that Rev. H. H. Liebold is able to be out again after an esa of several weeks duration. Rev. Jas, Elford is attending the an- nual meeting of the London Conference, which is in session this week in Lon- on, Mr. Wm. E. Wright is also attending the London Conference, being the rep- resentative from the Wallace Circuit. There will be no preaching service in the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church on Sunday next, The Sunday School and Epworth League services will be held at the usual hours. A box social under the auspices of tho Ladies' Aid of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church will be held on June 8th at 8 p.m. at tbe church. Admission, gentlo- men lic., Indies with boxes free, boxes will be disposed of in the usual method. A programme will also be given, For further particulars see bills, Mrs. Earnest McKenzie of St. Paul, Minn,, is visiting atthe home of Mr. and Mrs. John Salter. Mrs. McKenzio has been living in St. Paul since leaving her home here two years ago. many friends are pleased to meet her again. Mre. Win. Smith of Palmerston is visiting at the home of her uncle, Mr. Wm. Hoygate, for a few days. CARTHAGE. Mr. James Baird is at present busy grading the county road which runs through the village, Anumber from here attended the football match on the 10th line on Sat- urdsy night between Millbank and Burns teams. Master Wilbert Johnston has retnrn- ed home from Stratford hospital after undergoing a successful operation, fe are sorry to report the serious illness of Mrs. John Gamble. essra, Waddoll & Mooro shipped a car load of hogs and cattle last Wednes- ay. New Electric Store. ------s ee To the Citizens of Listowel : HE LISTOWEL ELECTRIC COMPANY has opened up an Electric Supply Store neXt door to Goldsmith's Hall, Main Street West, Listowel, where a complete stock of Electric Goods will be kept instock. There will be no need to send tothe city for any kind of supplies in the above line. These goods will be sold at the Lowest Possible Prices, in- cluding Electric, Gas and Com- bination Chandeliers and every- thing required for power and domestic purposes. It is also our intention to go in- to the manufacture of Chande- liers and Brass Gdods of Every Description, such as Brass Fitt- ings and Findings, Changing Gas Chandeliers into Combina- tion Fixtures by Experienced Mechanics who will do none but First-class Work. We Invite Your Patronage, Feeling that we are in a better position to cater to your wants and look after your equipment in the future. We expect that very shortly our importation for entirely New Electric Fixtures and Shades, the very latest and up-to-date, will arrive and in plenty of time to be ready when the new Muni- cipal Electric Light plant starts p. It would bea mistake if you thought of delaying the wiring of your house until the plant is in operation as everybody will wan to have his place wired. It is better done now when we can take our time and give you a good job. Leave your order with J. H. GUNTHER, ; At Goldsmith's and Diamond Hall, Manager of The ELECTRIC COMPARY, Listowel | ANNUAL "4 GUT SALE WILL OPEN ON FRIDAY JUNE 4TH, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL JULY ust. $20,000 WORTH of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, NOVEL- TIES and CHINA, or anything you can think of and kept in GOLDSMITH'S and DIANOND HALL THIS 25 PER CENT. DISCOUNT off our regular plain selling prices puts everybody on the ground floor to buy the above goods at WHOLESALE PRICESand BELOW. Just think of the sacrifice of such a beautiful stock as you know we always keep. Who would not take advantage of such a chance to obtain a good reliable Watch, Clock, Jewelry, Silverware, China and thousands of other articles too numerous to mention. We will not attempt to quote prices, but come and see for yourself, and WATCH OUR WIN- DOW DISPLAY, and be convinced of the splendid values we are offering. isa GENUINE CLEARING SALE. 44+ J.H. GUNTHER, Jeweler, Issuer of Marriage Licenses, Watch Inspector for the C. P. R, Manager Listowel Electrical Co, Local Manager Bell Telephone Co, Main Street. - ! cae beat) Listowel. Ra mgt ining exe tig beg ely tenn tte tee etn beset Nee gete PORTLAND CEMENT. We have received another Carload of fresh Sampson Brand Portland Cement. aaa amt to sell Cement at the lowest market prices. = Be sure and call and get our prices, before placing your orders. eee a rn ee ee eee he ee el ae ele ol LEADING HARDWARE MERCHANTS, LISTOWEL. North Perth Farmers' Institute Excursion AND HOLIDAY TO Experimental Farm, Guelph, Friday, June 18. G. Tt. R. TIME TABLE AND FARES C. P. R. TIME TABLE AND Adult Fare Time FARES Gowanstown......-..> $ 95....6.15 a.m. Atwood ......cce0. 1: 95....6.35 ** Adult sistowel........0. 065+ 95....6.50 "' Fare Child Time pice rr eee a4 *' | West Monkton.... .95....50..8.00 a.m, effers... 22. veces 1s BOees 06 "' | Milverton...... .. .80. .40..814 '* eng SS a | Millbank ......:.. .80. .40. 8.22 * Bruonner.............. 85...:7.82 '* |Linwood..... .... .65.. .35 .Ba4 * en svat eawseas = " ie |Listowel.. ........ .95.. .45..8.00 ** Strat eevee Se vod an : _ .40..8.12 Shakespeare.........- 80 ...8.10 "* nace si eects ae = . 2 Arrive at Guelph .... vend ae or IMl---+ seeees -. at. . 7 Ticlzets to return following day, | Linwood Jct.... . .65.. .85..8.404 except Stratford, Shakespeare and . : . ' Gadshil'. Returning, Regular Train will leave Children between 6 and12 yrs, half fare.}] Guelph at 7,40 p.m. Returning, jal train will leave] Guelph at 5.30 p.m. Tickets good to return June 18th only. LUNCH SERVED FREE TO EXCURSIONISTS AT THE FARM. Make Your Arrangements Early and Take In This Excursion. JOHN MUNRO, JAMES HAMILTON, _S.H.PUGH Anh) President, Milverton. Vice- Pres., Milverton. Sec.-Treas., Milverton. Moving SLISTUWEL Ma Ki ~ wv EIS yybeat, par bwashel ...-. F Oata, Be $ Bay pee ton a F ere Picture Show Pees ry Flour, ih iG Wood, long, 20 300/ -- ON -- Dressed 3 s Lambe = Em 6 WALLACE ST. Rae Qotmenh, °° 30) OPEN EVERY WIGHT--with entire Hides Sheepekinn, = 48 change of views each night. co cos |. Everything the newest and most up-to-date and all who come are PHOTOGRAPHS delighted with the entertainment. * Vocal and Instrumental Music saliaiainlaia _ | between scenes. OPEN AGAIN. Everything DON'T MISS COMING IN. Admission - 5c. and 10c. MONN & BAKER, PROPRIETORS. up-to-date. One Cabinet Photograph FREE | to apy lady or gent over sixty years of age mext week. S. i. SMITH. fTeTTTTT es ee wee TTTTTT TTT Tee +> > > + - * > +> $ that set the $ + t 8 +- + +> * +> > > ¢ $2.00 ¢ ~ $1.00 to $2.00 ¢ +> + Pwerrvvvey yore eet PSP r ert +e geoerSOME MEN ++; Put their Suit'in a trunk, leave it for ten years and then boast of how well it has kept its shape. The kind of Clothes we build are the kind that retain their shape in actual wear on the man; "not ina trunk," and we don't charge a cent more than your money is worth. We build them to your measure at $14.00 to-$28.00 and we sell Ready-to-wear at $5.98 to $22.00 per suit. eaneneeeneene ne np eee eee 222222222 e eee eee eee aed eer. a TTT ee eee eee ee ee ee Tee ee eee eee eee eee i i i i i is} Terr eer rerr ere. £2 eae pe ee SPRINGNEEDLE UNDERWEAR In Combination an Two-Piece, 50c., $1.50. JENKINS Tailor, Clothier and Furnisher. hhh a a EE FE eee oes TTT THE LISTOWEL @» __ Standard's SECOND ANNUAL EXCURSION Toronto and Niagara Falls WILL TAKE PLACE ON Friday, June 26th, VIA THE CANADIAN - PACIFIC - RAILWAY TO TORONTO, ? AND THE Niagara Navigation Co's. Magnificent Steamers and the famous Gorge Electric Line TO THE FALLS Excursion tickets will be issued atall stations, Listowel to Guelph, also Milverton and Millbank, the following being the time table and fares : Time. To Toronto. To a 2 Falls: Leave Listowel 7.30 a. m. $2.05 .25 * Tralee 7.42 "* 2.05 2.25 '© Dorking 7.50 " * 2.05 2.20 '** Linwood 8.00 '* 2.00 2.20 '* Wallenstein 8.10 " . 1.85 2.15 " mira 8.20 ' 1,80 2.15 " Weissenburg 8.35 "' 1.55 2.05 " '* Guelph 8.50 "* 1.30 2.00 '* Milverton) reg a. m. 2.05 2.25 "Millbank t train. 2.05 2.20 Children over 5 and under 12 years, half fare. Arriving at Toronto Wharf 10.45 a:m., connecting with the Nia- gara Navigation Co's. 11 a.m. Boat for N: Fall - lagara 5. Excursion tickets will be good to return by any regular train up to Saturday evening, June 26th, 1909, thus giving A TWO DAYS' EXCURSION to Toronto and world-famed Niagara at Ne low rates and at the fi f the year for a visit to the F ; verstods '3 invited to come and enjoy the splendid summer out- ing which this excursier offers. -- 2 Excursion tickets on sale at J. Livingstone's C.P.R. Town Office, Listowel, also at C.P.R. stations above named,