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“UMBER (llll?llill ‘ HUYAL MI 8!lSllllll Humber Chapter, Royal Arch Ma- sons, held installation night on Thurs- day evening last, meeting in the Ma- sonic Temple, Weston, where a large number of the members were in attendance, also several Visitors of e Grand Lodges were in attend- . A social hour was enjoyed at close of the business session of eineeting. Rt, Ex. John Marr was in charge l the degree team,‘who installed e following officers: First Prinei- , Ex. W. C. Barrage; Second Prin- nal, Ex. S. J. Totten; Third Prin- al, Ex. Arnold Smith; Ex, I.P.P., B. Dargravel; PS., Harvey Nixon; ' Dr. Roos; J.S., J. S. Arthur. Vote Rt. Ex. John Marr Conducts ’ Installation Cere- monies ' I May the Year 1927 be one of _ HEALTH, HAPPINESS & PROSPERITY , THE ssrois Oli' RARE VALUES 10 Main St. s., Weston Pl 'r,,, DADD BROS. and tender our sincere this, for the generous 'isatronage accorded us during 1926. Other hours and outside appointments by arrangement King George Apts. Telephone 498 _ EAGLE AVE., near C.N.R. Tracks H. H. RUDOLPH, Manager Office Phone 27 G'ood Coal " Good Service WESTON COAL & LUMBER CO. Day 411 PLACE YOUR ORDER """-N A Happy Prosperous Aew Year The Cruickshank Wagon Works GRADUATE 'P dn St. N., Weston Trick Bodies and Cabs repaired or remodelled to suit. 1rpppypjfpr,fyTrpthCftf Coal-Wood-Coke Park Street, Weston .-Phones- 0itlJl0Gllhlilt GARAGE IT WILL PAY YOU TO VISIT E McMaster University Palmer School of Chiropractic NEUROCALOMETER SERVICE Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 2.20-5.30, 6-8 p.m. NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS BESSIE M. ARKELL, BA, D.C. Summer Price MAIN ST. NORTH, WESTON We Wish You Each and All Lowest Possible Charges Phones: Res. 790, Business 387 FREYS PAINTING-LETTER/NG NOW! ONE AND ALL Night 574 .430... In loving memory of Edward H. Stonphouse] who was suddenly called away December 31st, 1925. He has gone from my gaze Like a beautiful dream; I scarce can believe it-- How strange it does seem; I would give all I have, Though it cost me great pain, To gaze on the face Of my dear one again. He has gone across the river To the shores of evergreen, How I long to see his dear face, But the river flows between, And my aching heart is calling, Through the shadows dark and grey, For the one who left us Just one year ago to-day. ROBT. J. CHARBONEAU. COLES-ht her late residence, in Woodbridge, on Sunday, Dee. 26th, Jessie, the beloved wife of Mr. He- man Colts, in_her_62n§ year. Funeral on Tuesday, Dec. 28th, at 2 p.m. Service in the Presbyterian Church. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. House 790, Business 387 IN MEMORIAM DEATH Night Phone 236 Phone 354 WESTON Weston 'lptiiiritwtsiii &(l§1tihv; 1liNgffM Reeve Ellerby J. Farr, in again of- fering himself for the reeveship, gave a close report of his work during the past term, reviewing the many phas- es of work that had been undertaken by himself and colleagues, making es- pecial reference to the stand he had taken in the matter of high school affairs. He spoke of the financial state of the town, which he claimed 'was excellent and compared most fa- vorably with that of any other like community. In the course of his Ire- marks he disclosed the course he had pursued, which had saved the town a matter of some $10,000 or upwards of three mills of its taxation. The most clear conception of the affairs of the town was rendered by the reeve and Following on the declaration of the closure for the receipt of nominations and pursuant to the usual practice on the .motion of a member of the vast gathering that had assembled in the hall, the clerk was elected to act as chairman for the ensuing meeting during which past officers would give an account of their stewardship, and aspiring officials would submit their aims and claims for office. Past Year's Officials Render Account of Stewardship Mayor George Sainsbury, respond- ing to the call of the chairman, de- livered a short and impressive ad- dress, which embodied a comprehen- sive resume of the work and progress that had been attained in the opera- tions of the administration of the town's affairs during the past year. He reviewed in the course of this the many improvements that had taken place in regard to the roads, side- walks, the value that had accrued to the town by the definite appointment of an engineer. _ - Other nominees for the office of mayor were Mr. Geo. P. Evans, a last year's councillor, and Mr. J. M. Gard- house, and John Guardhouse both of the latter, however, retiring in favor of Mr. Sainsbury, af- ter expressing themselves in most laudatory terms of the manner in which the affairs of the town had been taken care of under the guidance of the past incumbent, whom they strongly advocated should be given a further term. Speaking in regard to sewers, he expressed the view that there would be need for work in regard to these in the very near future, that some de- cided action would be necessary in re- lation to the subway at the north end of the town, and in concluding his re- marks for the continued support of the residents on his past record, cited the fact that this was the thirteenth time that he had appeared on the platform seeking the vote as a rep- resentative of the people, and prom- ising his continued earnest considera- tion of all the matters which may come before council in the ensuing year, if elected, and closed with best wishes for the coming year to those assembled. The popularity of the candidate was evinced in the warm re- ception which was accorded to him on the conclusion of his remarks. Promptly at the hour selected for the receipt of nominations for the several seats on the different boards of administration of the affairs of the town of Weston, the clerk, Mr. Har- ry G. Musson, declared the time had arrived when these may be entered. There, was but a tardv response for perhaps the first half hour, but from that time on they were received in quick succession up to the number of sorgethirjty. _ __ - Past and Aspiring Candidates Deliver Their Views on Town's Administration Matters ill? M MSW WEST YORKS NEWSY WEEKLY To be glad of life, because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars; to be satisfied with your possessions, but not contented with your- self until you have made the best of them; to despise nothing in the world except falsehoods and meanness, and to fear 'nothing except cowardice; to be governed by your admira- tions. rather than by your disgusts; to covet nothing that is your neighbour's except his kindness of heart and gentleness of manners; to think seldom of your enemies, often of your friends and every day of Christ; and to spend as much time as you can with body and. with spirit, in God's out-of-doors-. these are little guide-posts on the foot-path of peace. WESTGNTONT._ TiillF17lilptr_tiFft,rtjtftf. [rfL,Tli71siji', . (A thought for the opening year.) _ Councillor Geo. Evans, in declaring [himself in the field against Mayor l Sainsbury stated that he did so on the (principle that he was strongly oppos- ed to the stand that had been taken by the latter in the Hydro matter of application for debentures. He made passing reference to the matter of the street car service, of which he in- timated the towns people would be hearing more in the future in regard to its indebtedness for this service. Declaring that, "It is true that we have only paid some $900 to the T. T. C.,but he (Mr. Sainsbury) has not dis-i closed that he will have a very big bill to meet next year." This declara- tion was received with evidence of mixed feelings not indicative of favor. Councillor W. J. Pollett reviewed his record and spoke of changes he had instituted in the system of distribu- tion of the town's charity which had been instrumental in eliminating many faults which had persisted for some time prior to his regime. His report elicited the fact that he had a confi- dence in the past administration and a confidence in the future prosperity of the town, which brought" forth an enthusiastic response from the meet- Ing. . Councillor Mertens gave an excel- lent exposition of his work during the past year, going into' a review of the work that had been undertaken in the formation of the street line by-law, which, he declared, would reflect its worth in the years to come. He spoke of his reason for opposition to the proposed expenditure of the amount by the local Hydro Commission, as being at present unwarranted. On the industrial situation he mentioned the co-operation of the business men with members of the town's indus- trial aims. Referring to transportation matters, but eliminating; all reference therein to the street cana service, he intimated that a most desirable course for the future welfare of the town would be the aim to institute some form of rapid transit to and from the city. Some notes of regret were evinced at the retirement of Mr. Beardall from the mun/ieipal,fieht. _ _ _ . Talking on the school situation, he viewed with'some doubt the state of affairs which may result by the in- stalltion of the proposed metropolitan school area, which, under present plans, did not include the area of the city of Toronto, who, he thought, should be rightly included. He anti- cipated the possible rise of some nine mills in the school rates if the pres- ent plans in the regard were ma- terialized. The retiring member, Mr. Beardall, gave a short outline of the work that had been perfogmed by the finance cdmmittee. He 'entered into a some- what scathing denunciation of the course which had been pursued by the Hydro Commission in proceeding with plans without reference to. the town's goxenning body. , _ A past aspirant for town's honors, in the person of Mr. S. Totten, the local telephone office manager, is op- posed to Mr. Farr, but he did not ad- dress the meeting. Deputy-Reeve by Aeclamation--0ne Councillor Retires The only member of last year's council to be returned to office with- out opposition was Deputy-Reeve Webster, who was _ received with cheers when he rose to address the meeting: Confining his personal re- marks mostly to those of thanks for the confidence which had been repos- ed in him, the speaker devoted him- self then to reading a somewhat vol.. uminous report prepared by the chair- man of the roads committee, Mr. Gra- ham, which was listened to with rapt attention. Mr. Mertens remarks were well re- ceived by the attentive gathering, on conclusion. brought forth much commendation from the meeting on the conclusion of Mr. Farr's remarks. an]: footpath 050 Watt Welcome 1927 may the 3mm year he a 39am? ant Ptatpertmst one for you , Goodbye 1 926 ---Henry Van Dyke Of the aspiring candidates, Mr. Banting gave a very inspiring ad- dress, but the evening had by this time gone over into another day, and the meeting had been very materially diminished, and there was little _en- thusiasm evinced by those remaining. In the course of his remarks he made mention of the signs at either end of the town as worthy quotations for any aspirants or citizens to live up to when speaking of their town. The meeting came to a close with the singing of the National Anthem at a 1Try early hour. _ -- He spoke of the wonderful work that-had been instituted in the insti- tution of the savings principles and of the distribution of milk to some of the needy pupils at little cost to the citizens. In this also commendation was evinced by the meeting. Some warm arguments were entered into by Professor Wade and Councillor Mer- tens on the matter of the distribution of the insurance business. Mr. Evans registered strong ex- ception to the remarks of Dr. Irwin, as also did ex-Mayor Flynn, who stat- ed that the Hydro could not create a surplus, as their object was to func- tion in selling power and light at cost. To this Dr. Irwin responded, and was supported by Mr. Sainsbury and others, that the local body did not have the power to adjust the cost at which the service should be distribut- ed. The somewhat acrimonious dis- cussion was eventually brought to a close with the honors apparently in favor of the commission supporters. Candidates for Board of Education Four candidates presented them- selves according to nomination for po- sitions on the board_of education, all of whom presented their several claims for election, with the exception of Mr. Simpson, who had retired from the hall when called upon to address the meeting. Professor Wade was out again, he declared, for re-election to the board purely on the aim to work for the consummation of making the town's school section one of the most ad- mirable in the Dominion, and this was possible with a return to office of those who, had already laid the plants. Dr. Irwin spoke on the finances of the commission, and stated his under- standing in regard to the powers of the local commission in the matter of the proposed buildings and other anti- cipated improvements. In this regard he declared that the approval of the provincial body as well as that of the railroad board had been granted for the proposed improvements and build- ings and that "one outstanding fact in connection with" the work is that it will not cost the ratepayers one cent." In view {of this he criticized certain members of the council for the stand they had taken in the matter. Professor Burton made a most im- pressive report of the work that had been performed by the board in the past, in which he was strongly sup- ported by Professor Wade, who, de.. claring that "Weston has the best school staff in its public and high schools of any other section anywhere and had the finest system of account- ing possible," brought expressions of commendation from the meeting for the assertion, which evinced a belief in the statement. The hour was getting late when candidates for the office on this com- mission addressed the meeting. Mr. Cousins went into the standing of the commission and expresseu the opinion that the town was in for one ol the best periods of its existence, declar- ing that, "I think we have one of the very best lighted towns in the Domin- ion,? and he trusted that nothing would happen to mar to prospective progress that seemed almost assured. ThdnpmiGtions were as follows Candidates for Water, Power and Light Commission (Continued on Page Three) The first few years of married life were spent in Toronto, but later they moved to Kingston where Mr. Part- ridge conducted a wire factory. In 1923, leaving his son, F. W., in charge of the Kingston business, Mr. and Mrs. Partridge came to Weston, and since then have carried on a most successful hardware, school ehildren's supplies, etc., business in the town. Both are of English parentage, Mr. Partridge coming to Canada with his parents when but an infant, and Mrs. Partridge at the age of fifteen years. -- _ _ - _ .--- A purse of gold was presented Mr. and Mrs. Partridge by a couple of the sons, and in addition to this other valuable gifts from members of the family and friends were showered upgn them. a“ .. A family of six sons and four daughters blessed the union, and dur- ing the Great War four of the sons volunteered for active service, one son, Ernest, paying the supreme sacrifice at the Somme in 1916, and another wounded in 1918, but later re- turned to his home, and of the fam- ily four sons and three daughters were present, Col. F.W., of Kingston; R. H., of Hamilton; H. S. and A., of Stratford; Mrs. Howes, of Godfrey, Ont.; Mrs. Corner, of Toronto, and Miss Eva, who resides at home. Alf- red, of Prince Albert, Sask., and Mrs.. Grzziinger, of RC, being unable to at- ten . Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Partridge, 141 King St., Weston, celebrated their golden wedding on Christmas Day, and on this happy occasion were the recipients of many messages of con- gratulations from out of town friends as well as near neighbours, intimate friends and the members of the fam- ily of whom many were privileged to gather once again around the home fireside, and celebrate the two great events of life, that of the birth of Christ, and the mercy vouchsafed to them in the sparing for so many yfars of the love of father and mo- t er. _ On December 25th, 1876, the bride and groom of Saturday were united in marriage by Rev. A. J. Broughall, rector of St. Stephen's Church, (ol- lege St., Toronto. 1llliSflllillMrlf (lllljlfl WEBEINE Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Partridge Married Fifty Years-Family Gather at the Home IRVIN LUMBER CO.,~ SERVICE 139 MAIN ST. S. THAT ENSURES MR. AND MI Phones: Weston 7A; Junction 0237 _ w H thi!. " "'r = N r , " " " Eh r M a. $4. , ‘ iM tilt I ' irh t " - my " "we"? COMFORT g _ Cum: LIMITED THAT l George Medhurst was whairrnatpsiit, j the evening, and was. 'iv?ftlt'd", iii-his , duties, by Fred Sainsbury" arsilfr,tt" l Bent and ,later, George Gatrrattriiins l personated Santa, on the advice ii. a telephone 'message from the jolly old man, himself, who sent his regrets at being unable to appear in person, bat his substitute carried out his duties in a most able manner, bringing a smile" to all the kiddies under fourteen; who had been remembered by the- hanging of a gift on the tree, “from- the package forwarded e‘alier in the; day, by Santa, who is most exemplary in his habits, in that he never leaves his gifts ,for a last minute delivery, they are of the Advance Guard. They are members of St. John's Anglican Church, and most faithful in attendance at all services; also keenly interested in the work of the church, one of the delightful features of the golden anniversary being the attendance of the parents and their sons and daughters at the Christmas morning communion at St. John's. If sensuality were happiness, beasts were happier than men; but human felicity is lodged in the soul, not in the flesh.--Seneea. C Phone 538 Tuesday night last was gala night, in connection with Leeds Lodge, S.O.E, when the annual ehildrenls night was held, and in connection with this a visit from Santa Claus, and dis.. tribution of prizes from a well laden Christmas tree. Weston Town Hall, was well filled with the children and friends for the event, and all, enjoyed the programme given by the visiting: artists from the city, and Miss IVY. Garratt, of Weston, Garratt's Orehesu, tra from Mt. Dennis was in attendaiw ce and furnished the music, and inad- dition to this, Mr. Holmes as corneri- ian, Sid Lorriane, as magician; and Mr. Babbage, with his troupe of talk- ing dolls; kept everyone entertained. Other visiting artists who contributed so generously to the success of the evening, were Miss Ainsworth and Mrs. Newbarry, as soloists, arurMihs' Bnhbage, pianist. Miss Ivy Garratt, of local talent we: rendered a hearty reception and reeaNd from time to time for readings. t , - Coal Wood thrk Santa Claus Makes Glad _ Hearts of All With Music and Gifts MES HUGE 3.8L CHRISTMAS IHEE RTRIDGI SATISFIE ASH BEE & SON Weston A WESTON Main St. the i;