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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-11-23, Page 4Page 4 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 23, 1944 THAMES ROAD A large number of friends and relatives attended the reception for Mr, and Mrs. Robert Jeffrey in Farquhar Hall last Wednesday eve­ ning, We are sorry to report that Mrs. C, Jeffrey is in St., Joseph’s Hos­ pital undergoing treatment, ' The Y.P.U. were guests with the Roy’s Y.P.U. Friday evening Roy’s Church. There was a attendance and all report a enjoyable evening. Musical tions were given by Arnold Orland and Dorothy Squires, Rhode violin selection Marion gert; piano instrumental, birthday box see., Elsie Bray; cor­ responding sec,, Eleanor Dawson; mite box sec., Jean Cann; auditors, Marion Hodgert, June Coward; program and lunch, Doris Duncan, Annie Simpson, Alice Passmore, Eleanor Hunkin; group leaders*, Helen Webber, Jean Cann; mem­ bership committee, Margaret Cann, Dorothy McCurdy, Elsie Bray, Classified Directory I PLACE an ADVERTISEMENT HERR AND WATCH RESULTS Don’t Let Your Car Catch Cold It’s expensive to let your car catch cold. Build up, its resistance now. Insure against cold weather driving worries with— 1. DEPENDABLE ANTI-FREEZE—• leading makes in stock. Don’t delay getting yours. 2. WINTER MOTOR TUNE-UP—check and adjust points, timing, carburetor, ignition wires, fuel lines and pump, battery cables, starting unit, generator, clean spark plugs. 3. LIGHTER OIL and GREASE ing and better lubrication. ■for easier start- Snell Bros. & Co DANCE will be held in KIRKTON HALL Wed., December 6 FLANNIGAN’S 5-PIECE BAND Novelty Dances Prize for Clogging Admission; 40c each; 75c couple TRY A WANT AD—THEY PAY! RED CROSS DANCE GOSSMAN’S HALL, DASHWOOD Wednesday, Nov. 29th MURDOCH’S ORCHESTRA PROCEEDS FOR THE RED CROSS ZION Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brock and Jean visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dickinson, of Den- field. Mr. and Mrs. Eph. Hern, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Westcott attended funeral of the late Mr. John kinson, of London, on Friday. Mr. E. Hunter is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Brock. Mrs. George Earl, of spent a few days visiting with daughter, Mrs. Norman Brock. Mrs. Sam Bowers returned to home, after spending the past weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hern of Woodham. We are sorry to report that Mrs. James Earl 'had the misfortune to fall and break two bones in her ankle with the result that her leg will be in a cast, for some time. Her many friends wish her a speedy re­ covery. Mrs. Wellington the doctor’s severe burns. The Red was held in was a splendid success with a very large crowd attending. The pro­ ceeds amounted to around $150.00. the Par- with Exeter, her her few care Brock is under' suffering from Bazaar whichCross the school on Friday RUBBERS We are well stocked in rubber footwear—the best in the trade—Gutta Percha, Dominion and -Northern Woodstock. Names such as these signify the cream in Rubber Quality. Men’s Plain Over’s, best grade, all lasts^ all sizes ............ 98c Men’s Overshoes, best grade ........................................... $1.86 Kiddies’ Rubbers, 5-7; 8-101/2 ................,.......................... 69c Women’s Rubber O’Shoes, felt-lined, old stock ........... $1.39 These were purchased from a large store in Windsor dis­ continuing business. Reg. $1.98 values. All heels. All. sizes. Over 150 pairs. KIDDIES’ LEATHER HOUSE SLIPPERS sizes 5 to 13, felt lined 69c only Chauffeur Caps, all sizes Walker’s Sanforized O’alls ................... $2,69 Smocks ........................ $2.69 Others ........ $1.98 and $2.25 E at good | very selec- Cann, Billie Hod- Miss Howatt; a reading and a short talk by Rev. Muir. A dainty lunch was served by the Roy’s Y.P.U. and a social time spent. The Thames Road Y.P.U. will meet in the basement of the church next Friday evening J at 8.30 p.m. We hope for a good attendance, The farm forums met at the fol­ lowing places Monday night: Mr. and Mrs, B, Williams, Mr, and Mrs. Jack Stewart and Lumley School House, All report a good attendance. The regular monthly meeting of the Red Cross met at the home of Mrs* Wm. with Mrs. ing. The a hymn, Anthem, meeting Old and new business was discussed, Boxes have been sent to the boys overseas and ladies are catering to the Federation Banquet in Thames Road Church Wednesday, Nov, 2 2. A letter was read from O/C Lester Allen. Miss Jeckell, of Exeter, was the guest speaker and everyone en­ joyed her educational and interest­ ing address on the work of the "Local Red Cross,” and The Inter­ national Red Cross”. Mrs. L, Har­ ris rendered a solo and a reading by Mrs. Mair. A 10c tea was served and a social time spent. Next meet­ ing is at Mrs. R, Coward’s home. Mr. Wm. Smith has purchased the residence of Mr. Frank Gollings which is situated north of Thames Road Church, , * Mr. and ’Mrs. W. Ferguson and family attended the Ferguson- Schilbe wedding in Kippen Ch.urchi on Saturday. Miss Ina and Ernie Harris visit­ ed over the week-end with their uncle, Sgt. E. Harris, in London. We are sorry to report that Mrs. H. Anderson who is at her daugh­ ter’s, Mrs. P'. Stone, is confined to her bed Mrs. John McCullagh, of Lon­ don, is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Cann. Mrs. James Hodgert spent a cou pie of days with Mr. and Mrs. John M. Miller, of Staffa, last week. Miss Helen Howatt spent the vreek-end with Miss Gwen Hocking of Roy’s. Miss Alice Passmore visited on Sunday with Miss Marion Hodgert. Mrs. E. McIntyre, of London, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ballantyne. Sunday Service was under the auspices or the W.M.S. Rev, Reba Hern, of Varna, was guest speaker and delivered a very appropriate message. Miss Anne Morgan, spent the week-end at Sunday services will be Sunday. a.m. and WINCHELSEA. Quite a number from this com­ munity attended the bazaar held at Zion on Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Clarke, of Farquhar, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wnr. Walters. Mr, and Mrs. Herman Foster, of Granton, Mr. and Mys. Franklin Skinner, of Eljnryille visited evening recently with Mr, and Garnet Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Boyd and ily, of Mitchell, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mys. Colin Gilfillan. The teachers and pupils of the school are busy practicing for their annual Christmas concert. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Collier, of Kirk­ ton, visited on Stmday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Bailey. Mr. Kirkton spent Sunday evening Mr, and Mrs. George Davis. FOR SALE—Gent’s medium brown, striped suit, tailor-made, newest ‘ model, worn less than a year, ab­ solutely no marks, size 38. Apply to Harry Parsons or Times-Ad­ vocate, $1.49 PONY COATS With Leather’ Collars > SPECIAL! WANTED REAL ESTATE one Mrs. fa iib- FOR SALE •—- Gent's pure wooj, dark grey winter overcoat, size 4Q, almost new reasonably priced Apply to Times-Advocate. Friday afternoon president, presid- opened by singing with the National Cann Cann, meeting followed The minutes of the last were read and adopted. WANTED—A young Durham cow, about due to freshen, must be a good milker and ip Al condition, Box S, Times-Advocate. 16:23* Windbreakers Sizes 28 to 34 Two-tone colors, zippers, heavy Melton cloth; Warm and dressy $3.79 Belt A $13.95 MEN’S MILTON MACKINAWS and Collar, Big and Roomy $7.95 Sheep-Lined Pilr Collar MACKINAW COATS sizes to 48 $15.95 Horsehide lined and unlined GLOVES and MITTS BOYS’ AND MEN'S HOODED PARKAS Blue, Brownj Sand, Green. A smart, practical winter coat* $8.95 to $12.95 Cosy Slippers for all the Family These prices are definitely lower’; in many case lower thaii the large mail orders are offering the pttbliCj owing to the scarcity. M Just, Arrived!>JU$T IN! A nice showing of 5 doz. 65% wool YOUNG AEEN’S TWED COATS ARMY work SOX $22.50 and $25.00 59c per pair only GEORGE WRIGHT r CIXITHING and SHOW and Mrs. Harold Davis, of With ELIMVILLE and Mrs. Jas. Kirkland 23* WANTED— Housekeeper, by wid­ ower on farm, 3 children, 2 of school age, youngest 5 years old. Modern country conveniencies. Reasonable wages. Apply Box R., Times Advocate. 23* FOR SALE—Brick house, particu­ larly well located in Exeter, garage and small chicken house. Estate. Must be sold. C. V. Pick­ ard. FOR SALE—100 acres level clay loam with full set pf buildings, reasonably handy to school and Exeter, W. IO, Pearce. I --—----------------—,— .■ 'l .7 ~ 'FOR SALE-—150 pullets, Leghorns ; and Sussex crossed. Apply to Donald Murray, phone 22rl2, Kirkton. 23* FOR SALE—A number of spring calves, yearling steers' and heifers, also a few springers. Thomas Yearley, Crediton. 23* FOR SALE ’— A child’s express wagon, in good condition; also baby carriage, Apply Times-Ad­ vocate, 23* and in Mr. Malcolm were Sunday visitors the community. Mrs, visited end of Mrs. cent visitor with relatives in Lon­ don. A quilting wag held in the church last Monday. Miss Gerta Hunter, of London, spent the week-end at her home, and re- Wnr, Bradshaw, of Seaforth, at Mr. John Herdman’s the last week. Jackson Woods was a re- FOR SALE—2 one plain size 36; belt, size condition. Kraft, men’s overcoats; dark green, full belt, other blue-gray, full 38; both in excellent Apply to Kenneth Dashwood, phone 31rl3. 23* FOR SALE—Outdoor iron well­ pump and about 30 feet of pipe. Apply to Mrs. Mrs, Jack Parsons, Exeter. 23 c I Mr. and Mrs, Arnold Hern children, of Woodham, were cent visitors at Mr. K. Johns. Mys. Chas. Johns visited week in Goderich with Mr. Mrs. Walter Hern. Last Sunday, Rev. of Varna, here under the auspices of the W.M.S. A ladies choir led in sing­ ing and Mrs. Ed. Johns and Mrs, Harold Bell sang a duet. A very generous offering .was Mrs. Harry Ford is her sister, St. ThomasMr. and ___ ___ _ JW„, - Bobby and Stanley Johns visited Edgar Gorvett and his near last and Reba Hern, conducted the service the auspices of received, visiting with Whitlock inMiss Joy this week, Mrs. Chas. Johns, also with Mr. mother, Mrs. Gorvett, of Woodham, one day recently. FRIDAY SESSION AT HURON COUNTY COUNCIL timely ana of London, her home. at the Sunday church decided FOR SALE—Holstein bull calves. Apply to Elgin Rowcliffe, Hen- sall. ‘ 23* FOR SALEt—Sprayed apples, Spy, Russet, Greening, Peewalkee, Spitzenburg and cider apples. Apply to Fred Mc'Clymont, Varna, Ont. 16:23:30* FOR SALE—1935 Ford coach with good tires and in good condition. Apply Box D, Times Advocate. 23c FOR SALE—'Black cloth coat trimmed with black Persian Lamb, size 16, One steel crib and springs. Apply to Mrs. Harold Elder, Hensail. 23* FOR SALE—Silent Glow oil heat­ er, good condition. Good buy at $35.0 0i. Apply at Times Advo­ cate. 23* WANTED—Married man to work on farm by the year. Separate house. Apply Box M Times-Ad­ vocate. 23:30c WANTED—A used office desk also a safe, Apply at Exeter District Co-Operative. 23c WANTED—Girl or woman for gen­ eral housework in Sarnia. Apply to Times-Advocate. 23c WANTED—-Brass water’ kettle and candle holders. Write Box 280, Times Advocate. 23* WANTED—A place to put cattle in to feed for the winter. Apply to ’Glen Bell. Phone 92r23 Hensail. 23* WANTED TO BUY—A five-room house or cottage in Exeter, Ap­ ply to H, Blatchford, Exeter. 16:23* FOR SALE—-Frame house in good condition with i acre of land in Woodham. Immediate possession. Apply to Wilson G. Morley, Exe­ ter or A. B. Morley, R.R. 3 Gran­ ton. 23* MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEKEEPER — Young, would take charge of modern home for one oi’ two adults. Town or coun­ try. Miss Margaret Kincardine, Ont, Strachan, 23* WANTED—-Old horses. Apply to Preston Morrison, Kirkton, phone 72, Kirkton, 2:9:16:23* RENFREW SALES & SERVICE— < Anyone in need of an electric cream separator, or a stove. Call Hugh Thiel, Zurich, 93r4. 4-1-45* WILL BUY an unlimited number of fertilizer or fox horses. Frank Taylor, Exeter^ HATCHING EGGS WANTED 1945 hatching season, teed premium paid, plus bility premium. Flocks and bloodtested under ment Supervision, free of Write for full details. Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Limited, Fergus, Ont. 2:9:16:23c NOTICES for Guaran­ il atcha- culled Govern- charge, MASSEY-HARRIS SALES & ' SERVICE Our shop will close Wednesday afternoons after November 22 till further notice. Phone 8S R. B. Williams Exeter NOTICE TO CREDITORS cake the ware­ same NOTICE—Two bags of oil have been taken from Thames Rd. Farmer's Club house and party removing is asked to return it or pay for it. c NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of Charles Stephan, late of the Township of Stephen in the County of Huron, Farmer, deceased, who died on or about the 10th day of December, 1933, are hereby notifed to file same with the un­ dersigned Administrator than the 4 th of after which date will be divided. Dated: Nov. 17, Charles H. Administrator, R. R. 3, Exeter not December the said later 1944, estate 1944. Stephan,Exeter District Co-Operative is booking orders for a car each of barley and oats. We also have a car Of co-op. feeds coming and a car of mill feeds, flour, shorts bran and middlings. It is important that orders be in so that feed rnay he taken from car on arrival. P. Passmore, Mgr. 23:3b Ont. AUCTION SALESFOR SALE—2 boy’s wool tweed overcoats, half belt, fully lined, good as new. One blue-grey shou­ lder 14 in., sleeve 12 in., length 3P in. One brown check, shoulder 15 in.,, sleeve 13 £ in., length 33 in. Both pre-war material. Mrs. Wes Wein, Crediton, Phone 21r 31. - 23c A rumor that Huron County Council had recommended the trans­ fer of High County Constable Frank Fox was emphatically spiked by the council .on Friday morning and the following motion endorsed: "That Police Stringer in Toronto be notified that this county council and our police committee have not been implicated in any way with the recent request for the removal of High Constable Frank Fox and that we, as Huron county council here assembled, Oo ask that County Constable Fox re­ main in Huron as we are entirely satisfied with his w.ork and con­ duct.” Lever Granted $1,000 Council endorsed the recommend­ ation of the warden's committee that Norman Lever, former traffic officer, be given a retiring allow­ ance of $1,000. Mr. Lever was re­ tired during the year when the po­ sition was abolished, and is suffer­ ing from injuries received in 1934 while on duty. Grants of $1,200 to the Lions In­ ternational British Child War Vic­ tims Fund were authorized on the recommendation of the committee. Six protests of the grant of $25,00'0' to Wingham hospital re­ ceived from municipalities were filed. It was anticipated in the report that all monies raised for the war effort will not be used, and the un­ expended balance will returned to the general fund. The following grants were made during the year: $3?000 to the Navy League pf Can­ ada; Red Shield, $3,000; Auburn. Belgrave, Bly th. Brussels, Clinton, Dungannon, Exeter, Fordwich, God­ erich, Gorrie, Hensail. LoildeSboro, Seaforth, Wingham. Wroxeter, Zur­ ich, Brucefield and Bayfield branch-( es of the Red Cross, each $600; Lucknow and Clifford Red Cross, each $300; Kirkton and Woodham, $150; Aid to Russia Fund $1,000; Collecting salvage, $216.05. No grant will be given to the school fair asked for by the Bay- field Agricultural Society, on the recommendation of the executive committee. This fair is held in con­ junction with the annual fall fair. It was explained that if Bayfield; Commissioner PERSONAL STRAYED usual hour on School at 10,15 at 11.15 a.m. The Sunday School has to prepare a special Christmas Con­ cert this yeai’ to be held Friday evening, Dec. 15. We want all the classes to take a part in this en­ tertainment so please come regular­ ly to Sunday School so you can re­ ceived your part of the program. The regular monthly meeting of the Thames Road Mission Band met in the church basement Sunday morning with a good attendance. Betty Allison, president, presided. The meeting opened with hymn 413 after which all repeated the Mis­ sion Band Purpose. Mabel Selves lead in prayer. The roll call was taken and the secretary’s report read. Mrs, Webber took a chapter in the study book. Hymn 4 26 was sung. Murray Dawson gave a reci­ tation; Marion Lamport, a recita­ tion; Mabel Selves, a reading. Hymn 408 was sung and the thank: off ering taken. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and Lord’s er in unison. Mission Circle Meets The Thames Road Mission met at the home of Mrs. L. Webber On Saturday afternoon. In the ab­ sence of the president, the vice- president, Roberta Duncan, presid­ ed. The meetihg opened with hymn 503 and prayer by Mrs. Mair, Scrip­ ture ber. Roll bers was It Was decided to send $5.00 over and above our allocation for this year in order to aid in the special appeal for "Advanced" givings for this yeftr. Alice Passmore, Doris Duftcan Were appointed to distribute _ ______ _____ the Christmas gifts at our December I received a grant, ether agricultural meeting. Moved by Doris Duncan,]fairs where space was allotted for seconded by Alice Passmore: that i children’s work would be entitled each gift for the Christmas meeting to it and the gfaht is given only hot to exceed 25c, Offering was i when school fairs are held separate- taken. Hymn 556 Was sung and'ly, ) program consisted of topic by Doris} Duncan, reading by Eleanor Daw­ son, herald by Dolores Allison, read-1 ihg by Jean Cann. Hymii 560 was sung and the meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction, after which Mrs. Mair took the chair for elec­ tion of officers for 1945* They were as follows: Honorary president, Mrs. Mair; president, Roberta Dun-1 can;, vice-president, Lois Fcmd;l secretary, Dolores Allison; treasurer} Alice Passmore; pianist, Marion Hodgert; ass’t 'pianist, June Cow-,f _ . _ . Urd; temperance sec., Mrs, Mair; of repair parts continued to cause i i t Pray- Circle lesson was read by Helen Web- Secretary 's report was given, call was taken with 11 mem­ responding. Treasurer’s report read. Business Was discussed. $15,000 Road Surplus Seen "At the end of the year the c6uii- ty will have no monies owing on rebates and a surplus of $15,000 should exist at the end of the year,” ft was reported by the county roads commission in a statement council on Friday morning. During the summer the maintenance work on the roads had been carried oft, reported, though frequent break­ ages of old equipment and scarcity STRAYED—From Lot 13, Con. 5 Hay, one yearling Hereford heif­ er, with pig rings in top and bot­ tom of right ear. Apply to Mat­ thew Tinney, R.R. 1 Exeter or phone 92r8 Zurich. 16:23c STRAYED—From Lot 5, Lake Rd., on Nov., 14, 1 pure bred Poll Hereford bull calf, 5 months old, light red and a lot of white. REWARD for any information leading to whereabouts of this calf. Phone 129 and reverse charges. H. C. Rivers. Exeter. 23c LOST AND FOUND LOST—A child’s navy blue helmet, about size 4. Tomlinson’s Hair­ dressing. 23 c FOUND—In Exeter, ies’ pig-tex tan gloves, may have same by paying for advt. 16c a pair of lad- Owner Resolve To watch the 'CLASSIFIED jADS more closely to the regular county it was I delays. The balance of the report was adopted as follows: "The Ethel bridge has been com­ pleted and the work on the ap­ proaches nearly finished. The cost of this bridge will be about $15,000 and was completed by our own forces. "In response to requests from in­ terested ratepayers, it Was decided to begin the Work of Cutting the hill south of the Varna bridge. This is a steep, dangerous hill, and many people have had trouble on it. Visited Michigan "Your committee visited cottiitres in Michigan this summer and learn­ ed of the types of equipment most favored in that state; Organization in Michigan is very different from Ontario. There, all roads are coun­ ty roads and state roads. The state lets and the one „, __ ____ in most parts. In Michigan there is no direct tax for roads as all is paid for from gas and motor ve­ hicle takes. "A fleet insurance policy, covet- contracts for building its rpaas then they are maintained by couhty, so that there is only organization maintaining toads WHY SUFFER WITH ECZEMA. • PSORIASIS, ERYTHEMA, Impeti­ go, Chaps, Boils, Itch, KLEEREX—“A Quick Salve.'” 50 c; $1.00; (Medium and Strong). Robertson’s Drug Store. etc ? Try Healing $2.00. Sold by 1944 table; 6 kit- FEEL FITTER IN COLD WEATH­ ER. Take one ,Page-Friffiths UNIPLEX tablet daily containing Vitamins A., B, C and D and all essential „ minerals too. ROBERT­ SON’S DRUG STORE. WHY SUFFER the agony of Rheu­ matic Pain, Sciatica, Lumbago/ when Rumacaps will give you quick wel­ come relief. Robertson’s Drug Store. Don’t neglect sore throat, tonsillitis, spasmodic croup, cough, bronchitis, hay fever, bronchial asthma, head and chest colds. Use S remedy now.. Spahr’s hits the Spot, gets you better faster, safer, at less cost. No risk. Results or money back. Spahr’s spells VICTORY* Try ‘it. All Druggists. (Excellent for children.) AUCTION SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Mr. Frank Taylor has been in­ structed to sell by public auction at CENTRALIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, at 1 p.m. sharp: Glass cupboard; drop-leaf kitchen table; small table; chen chairs; arm chair; cook stove and pipes (Saxon Treasure); heat­ er and stove pipes; cellar cupboard, side-board; 3 centre tables; chair; 2 leather tapestry rug, other lamps; square linoleum; new; pictures sealers; brass ties and pans; and springs; springs, steel; springs; spoon; 2 plate electric stove; stand; toilet sets; two wringers; ladder; wheel root pulper; hook; ching float; large boxes; grain buck saw; cross-cut saw. TERMS—CASH MRS. THOMAS BOYES, Prop. FRANK COATES, Clerk. FRANK TAYLOR, Auct. round extension table; wicker rocking rocking chairs; 9X10parlor lamp; 2 hanging lamps; sofa bed, nearly and frames; dishes; kettle; mirrors; ket- single bed mattress double bed white iron crib churn; butter bowl gasoline iron; electric forks; axes; and box; iron and and and fan; dresser and wash tub and extension ladder; barrow; barrels; shovels; kant maddock; dit- picks; garden other kettle; broad scoops piano cans; 240 lb. scales; onion crates; cradle; scythe; grindstone; boxes; berry ing all trucks and graders, trailers, etc., against public liability, proper­ ty damage arid fire, for a premium of $366.04, has been taken out. "It is Unlikely that any work can be done bn the Beechwood road due to shortage of equipment, but if conditions permit, the road to the Seaforth cemetery will be plow­ ed and the cost charged to Mc- Killop township. "As requested in a petition of ratepayers, two miles of road from Chiselhurst th county road 11. will be assumed by the county as a county road, and a bylaw was pass­ ed find submitted to the Depart­ ment of Highways for approval." Reeve A, Alexander, Grey, in­ quired about the advisability of having a booklet printed contain­ ing information regarding rohablih tatioir possibilities on farms, fac­ tories, and so forth, in the county. He was informed that Lions clubs of Ontario have undertaken to com* pilO.'Stdh information.'i '’' Pay Tribute to. Warden *' Council endorsed a motion spon­ sored by Reeves Tuckey and Bee- croft asking Stanley township to re-elect Warden Fred Watson, so that the 1945 council would benefit by his knowledge and experience. After the reading of by-laws cov­ ering the business of the session, the date of the next 16 at 2.00 p.m,, Warmly expressed and setting meeting for Jan. Warden Watson his appreciation of the cooperation given him. The year had been pleasant and an education, he said. Although he did not expect to be back next year, he will be .present to introduce the new reeve of Stan* ley township. The session was closed With sing­ ing the National Anthem. « Banquet Is Held •On Thursday night, when the warden’s banquet was held at the British Exchange Hotel, Warden Watson was presented With a hand­ somely upholstered chair, by Reeve George Arm&trong, on behalf of the council, the address being read fey Reeve R. J. BoWtttan. '■ -/ > DUgOiit ..at * the banquet were mehiibets and officials of Huron county council, Judge T. M. Cos­tello, local members of parliament ex-wardens and former councillors. Speeches and music featured • the evening,