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The fellow employees of Mr. L. G. Chafe, of the Royal Stores, Ltd., gave a farewell dinner to him last evening at Woods West End Restaurant, which proved one of the most successful held there for some time past. Mr. Chafe had completed almost his twentieth year with Messrs. Macpherson, and was a general favourite among the boys. The toast list was short and very appropriate. In proposing the health of the Royal Stores, Mr. Chafe paid a high tribute to his employers whom he served for twenty years, and he felt the parting keenly. Mr. Salter, replying on behalf of the Stores re gretted the losing of his friend, Mr. Chafe, with whom he had worked side by side for thirteen years or more, and hoped he would continue , to prosper,in his new sphere. A surprise greeted Mr. Chafe, when Mr. Salter, behalf of the Royal Stores Management presented him with a handsome Morris Chair accom panied with a very pleasant note, as an appreciation for his valued ser vices to the firm for twenty years. Another very pleasing duty the chairman announced he had to per form was to present an Address and A beautiful engraved Walking Stick from the Boys of the Store, his com panions as a reminder of the many happy days spent together. Mr. Chafe very suitably responded in each page The Chair was occupied by Mr. J. W. Penny, who by the way, is getting an old hand at this sort of business, and knows his duties thoroughly. Songs and recitation were given by Messrs. P. K. Macleod, F. Skelhorne, J. E. Hirst, L. G. Chafe, and“ Ed. Harvey. “The following is the Toast List: “The King —prop. The Chairman. Song—Mr. Hirst. “Our Guest—prop. J. W. Penny; resp. L. G. Chafe. Recitation—P. . McLeod. “The Royal Stores, Ltd. —prop. L. G. Chafe; resp. A. H. Salter. Song—Mr. Frank A. Skelhorne. “Newfoundland” — prop. J. Green; resp. Mr. N. Morris. Recitation—Mr. Crocker. “Our Chairman”—prop. W. Bindon; resp. The Chairman, Song—Mr. L. G. Chafe. “The Ladies’—Prop Mr. G. B. Tuff; resp. Mr. Ed. d. Harvey. ANOTHER BLACKLISTER. — To day a fisherman of Field Street was added to the black list and the police will notify the licensed houses. There are now 96 on the list.
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St Johns Evening Telegram
St Johns, Newfoundland, CA
Sat, Oct 08, 1910
Page 6
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