Canadian grocer July-December 1908 . raternalgreetings. It was no small distinction tohave his name associated with the were all thrilled with Mr. Blainsaddress, and he congratulated the on the magnificent success of theAssociation from the time of its incep-tion down to the present. He also de-sired to felicitate the Toronto Associa-tion in having so many drummers, allengaged in the work of promoting goodfellowship, and believed it would be agood thing for all the Sister Associationsto get together, every two or three years. This ended the toast list and, as the ;enjoya
Canadian grocer July-December 1908 . raternalgreetings. It was no small distinction tohave his name associated with the were all thrilled with Mr. Blainsaddress, and he congratulated the on the magnificent success of theAssociation from the time of its incep-tion down to the present. He also de-sired to felicitate the Toronto Associa-tion in having so many drummers, allengaged in the work of promoting goodfellowship, and believed it would be agood thing for all the Sister Associationsto get together, every two or three years. This ended the toast list and, as the ;enjoyable gathering was about to close,the knights of the grip did not forgetto move a vote of thanks to those whohad so generously participated in theprogramme and added to the mirth andfestivity of the evening, as well as tothe visiting speakers whose addresseswere so much appreciated. J. J. Mc-Laughlin and P. A. Sommerville werethe movers of the resolution which wasreceived with unanimous approval. The donors of the choice cigars—and. CHAS. C. SMYE, Of Balfour, Smye & Co., Hamilton, a Member of the Hamilton Board. there were many of them—as well asthe contributors of mineral Avater, sha\-ing sticks, etc.,. were not overlooked inthe rejoicing. Verily it was a night THE CANADIAN GROCER not soon to be forgotten and the happyassembly broke up with the singing ofthe National Anthem at—well nevermind the hour. Banquet Brieflets. Things Looked Royally Blue at thehead table, though none too Moody. The coming election did not seem toruffle Mayor Olivers placidity and pleas-ant smile. The grocery trade was honored in ex-president Hugh Blain, whose speechwas full of good thoughts and sugges-tions. The useful souvenir handed to theguests by the John Taylor Soap Co., anickeled box eontaining Taylors Shav-ing Stick ; was appreciated. The boysare all a clean lot and Taylors sugges-tion was to keep so. The Starch interests were representedby Weir of the St. Lawrence Starch he did cre
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