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South Porcupine Pupils _ / Enjoy Christmas Events There surely was a ‘song in the air‘ as we neared the Public School on Friday afternoon. The Christmas spirit could be felt as soon as one enâ€" tered the portals. In their various rooms the pupils were having their $6 to $10. Daily 50 MEN WANTED. No previous exâ€" perience necessary. _ Write for 40â€" Pleasant Closing Exercises at School Before Holidays. "‘The Dream Dolls," a Pleasing Play, Cleverly Presented in One Room. Debate Featured by Another Class. Exceilent Musical Event Also at United Church. page Free Book, which explains how you can earn while learning to work in city and town shaps as Auto Mechâ€" anic, Engineer, Electrical, Battery or Welding Expert, Chauffeur, Salesman, etec. Also Bricklaying, Plastering Mechanical Dentistry and Barbering. Don‘t die a labourer. WRITE NOW. Which job. Address Hemphill Govâ€" ernment Chartered Trade Schools. Free Employment Service, 163 King St., W., Toronto. y â€"40 #+ Who would like to earn more wages next year. â€" There is no excuse for any| man to stay in the old rut or say ""I| never had a chance.‘‘ There are over‘ 270,000 motor cars in Ontario, besides hundreds of thousands of gas engines. "The steamâ€"boats and railways are inâ€" stalling internal combustion engines, and automotive and gas engineers ‘are wanted everywhere. Our Free Employment Department will assist you to secure work when you finish your course. We have a plan whereby you can earn while learning in our big shops. We also teach the barber trade in our big, light sanitary barâ€" ber schools, giving you full instrueâ€" tions and a world of experience and practice, paying you a percentage on every dollar you take in. This helps you considerably. Barbering is a nice, clean, pleasant insidé trade; the wares are good and there is a big. demand for barbers. Do not hesitate. We also teach mechanical dentistry by experts, in our laboratory, which is managed by a competent, licensed dentis% Owing to the great demand for builders, we have installed a brickâ€" laying and plastering school, where you can learn these trades in a short ftime. Jobs are waiting at $10.00 to $15.00 per day Make your application toâ€"day, haming the trade you would like to learn. Hemphill Trade Schools, 163, King St., W., Toronto. ~51 A JOB FOR YOU Sufferer from Chronic Constipation and Headâ€" aches Finds Only Cure in Dr. Watson‘s Tonic Up to about nine months ago, I was so run down in health that I began to despair of recovery. T suffered constantly from conâ€" stipation and headaches. I lost all faith in medicine, as any relief I got from them was only temporary. A friend of mine who had experienced similar troubles to my own recommendgd me to try Dr. Watson‘s Tonic, as it had cured him of his trouâ€" bles. ' oÂ¥ lt U % uy L ul hh U a I'cominenced taking it forthwith and am pleased to bear tesâ€" timony to its wonderful efficiency. I am clear of headaches, my bowels move regular, my appetite is good, and I owe it as a duty to myself and my fellowâ€"sufferers to recommend its use. Very respectfully yours, ‘ (signed), JOHN T. METCALFE, j 829 Ontario St., Toronto One of Many Unsolicited Teqtlmonlalsv If you have any difficulty securing this, write Dept. 8, M. Allen and Co., Bond Building, Toronto. TONIC ALE OR STOUT . WATSCO |¥° annual Christmas tree and entertainâ€" ment. Christmas decorations were every where. Happy children and busy teachers! K; 4. Lluxllnlll, e n ie o m U o oo l in oo . 4 ba ce $ George Burns. There were also other recitations and songs given by Kathâ€" leen Gallagher, Ivy Freeman and Marâ€" jorie Dysart. A trio by Stella Smith, Bessiec Mansfield nd Irene Burke, acâ€" companied by Kathleen Leroy on the mandolin, was very good indeed. Two musical selections from pupils of Miss Wilson‘s room were also heartily enâ€" cored. Then came Santa with all his geoodies. In Miss Lamb‘s room, the followâ€" ing took part in the programme: reâ€" citation, Clifford Schmelzle; riddle, Harold Dillon; recitation, Jack O‘â€" Shea; story, Borden Blood ; recitation, Rupert Martin; Regular Fellows, diaâ€" logue, Homer Melntosh, Leo Goulet, Albert Boyle, Jack O‘Shea; recitaâ€" tion, George Kaufman; violin solo, Clifford Schmelzle ; song by four girls; play, ‘‘‘Tom Sawyer;‘‘ song, Eileen Hastie and Eleanor Boyle; violin solo, (GGteorge Kaufman; play, ‘*Bringing up Father;‘‘ dialogue, **Moody Miller and Borden Blood ; trick, Rupert Marâ€" tin; recitation, Bill Morgan; Christâ€" mas story, Leo. Goulet. As we could not be in two places at A THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO. one time we did not hear this proâ€" gramme. What we did hear, howâ€" ever after school was dismissed from a group of girls who seemed to be linâ€" gering for fear they might miss someâ€" thing, was the impulsive exclamation of one of them as their teacher started for the street ‘*O Miss Lâ€"â€"â€", we hate to see you go away at all.‘‘ _ When this bond of love exists between teacher ang pupil we can surely feel, ‘‘all is well.‘‘ In Miss Wilson‘s room recitations were given by Leta Owens, Violet Mcâ€" Nulty, Harry Verner, Mary Gallagher, l Mike Miller, Kathleen Reynolds, Anâ€" nie Bucovetsky, Betty Martin, Rose Baker, Finley MeEwen, Ada Wilson and Aurore Huot. There were several choruses by the elass. Toivi Parkko played the mouth organ, Suri Hubti the mandolin and Rose Gibson and Viector Hanberry each gave violin solos. Then came their Christmas tree with Jerry MeNulty as Santa. In Miss Belanger‘s room the pupis were looking very happy after a Christmas party. No programme was on the list here, just a real party, eats, candy, ete. 4+ Miss Roney‘s class also had a party and the prizes obtained in Art were presented. These were special prizes given by the F. W. Gillet Co., Toâ€" ronto, for the best decorated cookâ€" book covers done by this class and were won by:â€"1st, Muriel Miller ; 2nd, Newsham Hanberry; 3rd, Wilâ€" fred Ketola. sw _A A s n d d In Miss Michaelson‘s room there was a programme of some length viveéen by these tots, viZ: recitations by Beatrice Smith, Mary Morgan, Berâ€" nice McDonald, Kate Miller, Edith Rapsey, Tessie Kesnesky, Ruth Verâ€" ner, Madeline DeRosa, and Madeline Urbanovitch. â€" There were several vioâ€" lin solos by Madeline DeRosa also choruses by the class and in groups. The Kindergarten had their Ohristâ€" NA Ao im#s treg egrliee and had each taken home to mother and daddy the !!s‘â€" prises‘‘ they had been making for them during the month, ze m t | Ausef refterncm m NeR M In the Principal‘s class, Miss Shaw had invited the parents and a most creditable afternoon programme was put on by Class IV pupils. Not being several people at once we missed this also, but the parents present were higchly pleased with the lengthy and interesting programme cleverly given. One of the special features was debate very ably taken by both sides Miss Shaw is spending the holidays at Kirkland Lake, Miss Wilson is at her home in Whitby, Miss Lamb in New Liskeard, Miss Roney at Pemâ€" broke, ‘Miss Relanger at Elk Lake, Miss Hodgins is at Preston, Miss Burns in Lindsay, and Mrs. M. D. Colborne is holidaying in Detroit. The Misses Snyder of the High School Staff have left for their home in Clinton, Ont. We are sorry to hear of the serious illness of Mrs. Golding, of Lakeview Road. _ She is the grandmother of Mrs. A. Reamsbotton. Â¥ VA Â¥ CA NZ A Y C CA NJ A S # # ANSL, hy Full t 107 mc uds 45 5) whhe NA Tw P o N . O 00 i7000 400220 Special Christmas services are being held at the United Church on Sunday, December 27th at 11 am. and 7.30 p.m. Bsc on E634 _-AAF‘"_I‘I\\.A\I‘][\ Are you getting yO outfit ready for the on New Year‘s Eve? event of the season. VÂ¥ VAAYV NP » i\ u.. 6b .A ced Master Earl Doherty, who has been staying with his brother, Mr. Farrel Doherty, of Lakeview, is spending the holidays with his parents at Ottawa. > stt * Nee se w During the past week the following were guests at the (Gold Range Hotel : Mr. Hoffman, Cobalt; Mr. Mortimer, Toronto; Mr. Witman, Toronto; E. Brown, Toronto. d h Sm carg £ ons ind On Monday evening a very fine musical programme was Aven in the United Church. Besides local talent, Messrs Spraggs and Pappone, of Timâ€" and Mr. Gilbert of Schumacher very effectively helped to make the evening a musical treat. Several loudly apâ€" plauded readings were given by Mr. Perry, who kindly helped to fill in where one or two performers were unable to attend. Mrs. W. G. Bowles wasw of course very wéll received when she gave two solos. Mr. Spraggs and Mr. H. Martin were accompanists for the evening, Mr. Spraggs also givâ€" ing a clever piano selection at the beginning of the programme. Pappone‘s clarionet playing is wellâ€" known here and is always welcomed by musicâ€"lovers. Among his cleverly rendered numbers were a waltz from Faust and Traumerei. ‘"The celloâ€" playing of Mr. Gilbert is an innovaâ€" tion in South Poreupine at the presâ€" ent time, and was very much appreciâ€" ated. The playing of Handel‘s ‘*Larâ€" go‘‘ was particularly fine. Mr. Gilâ€" bert says he played in this church eleven years ago but we hope it will not be as long as even eleven months before he is heard again. As usual Mr. Baine charmed all with his violin selections. _ The instrumental trios | (violin, cello â€" and piano) _ also the quartettes (elarionet, violin,‘ cello and piano} were selections par excellâ€" ence and will be long remembered by those present. A vote of thanks to those taking part was moved by Mr. i. MciIntosh, seconded by Mr. A. H. Reamsbottom, and heéartily endorsed by all. Dinner was late in be ‘‘The Missus‘*‘ went ou kitchen to learn the reas delay and came back laughing very heartily. ‘‘Oh, Katrinka looks John,"‘ she informed he hungry husband. wige 3. brandy is all gone and to knit a sweater out 0: hetti.‘"" getting your masquerade for the Firemen‘s Ball as late in being served us‘ went out into the learn the reason for the came back weak â€"froxm ; soâ€"o funny, her waiting, The â€" cooking ; she‘s trying of the spagâ€" It is .THE SHOPS AND LEFTâ€"OVERS TIED FOR FARST PLAGt Bowling in Mcintyre League Will be Stopped During the Vacation Period. Bowling in the Mcelntyre League will stop until the second week in January Shops team are now tied with Leftâ€"Overs for first place. Tuesday nightâ€"Office took three points from Steel shops. Ellis rolled high single 261 and 599 total for the Oflice. Price was high for the Steel Shops 223 single. and 484 total. Ellis.. Gray .. i. Dr, Honey Taleott .. Sandwith Newlands l rice Andrews Dummy .. Mullens .. Leng ©/% Wednesday and 614 total. tile. 673 819 639 2131 night â€" Schumacher Hardware took three points from the Mercantile. Platus rolled 287 single Bonnell rolled 237 Schumacher Hardware Goldstein .. Lawson .. .. iA Dbrams‘" ... .. ... . 168 . ) 228 178 Teldaman....‘.: .. Lewis .. Plitus .. . 115 .. 2g9 153 180 177 165 195 230 157 116 124 132 single and 564 total for the Mercanâ€" Arnott :: Hall .. Bonnell .. Campbell . .. Starr .. 821 843 870 2534 Thursday night, the Engineers took three points. _‘ Simpson rolled 207 Yorke rolled 228 single and 528 total for the Mill. single and 593 total. Engineers Hall .. .. .. 420. Budgeon .. .. 149 Kecley .. ...".. 165. L8 @ray: .. .. 1BB ©142 SGimnson .. .. .. 207 188 181 129 159 157 198 424 447 522 457 593 Budgeon .. . Keeley .. Gray Simpson .. . Y orke 3 Briden .. Sands MceFarlane Todhunter . 792 813 816 2421 Friday night, the Shops took three points from the Leftâ€"Overs and tied Kith them for first place. S. Mecâ€" Millan rolled high total 577 for the Shops and McGarry 553 total for the Left Overs. Angrignon .. M. MceMillan Cushing. . Costain ... . 8. MceMillan McLellan .. T urlong .. .. f McGarry Williams Blanchfeld .. . TAX COLLECTING DOING WELL IN HAILEYBURY. The Haileyburian last week says :â€"â€" ‘*+Mr. J. A. MacArthur, tax collector, reports that the collections of taxes this year have now reached and passed the total amount on the tax roll for 1925. This is the first time for a numâ€" ber of years that the collections have come in to extent before the end of the year. This does not mean that all the taxes levied for 1925 have been eollected, as a portion of money received has been for arrears, but it shows that conditions are improving in the town and bodes well for the future. â€"It is satisfactory to note that very little trouble has been found in making the collections, stringent meaâ€" sures having béen unnecessary with « ,I. * the exception of a very few cases S. stores at ITroquois Falls. The botâ€" tles and their contents are valued at around $150.00 Smelling some more liquid Christmas cheer, the two visited lthe C,. N. R. Express office and seized eighteen bottles of good Sceoteh whisâ€" key shipped from Montreal to J. °C. Rippert, North Bay. The bottles were concealed in an egg crate.‘‘ IT PROMISES TO BE A DRY CHRISTMAS FOR MANY. The following is from The North Bay Nugget :â€"‘*There isn‘t any Santa Claus for there will be at least a few dry and disappointed Northerners on Christmas morning as the result of two seizures of liquor made by License Inspector John E. Gagne and Provinâ€" cial Constable Roy G. Elliott. It was extra good liquor which will probably add to the disappointed thirst. The first seizure was made when the offiâ€" cers visited the T. N. O. freight sheds and found twentyâ€"four quart bottles of John Haig Scotch whiskey en route from Montreal to the K. and . 998 . 178 . t18 . 280 768 8( Steel Shops 106. 23 i top e e s1 130 *L 122 1 ristmas cheer, the two visited R. Express office and seized bottles of good Sceotch whisâ€" o7I f Mercantile 21OB J i J . O . 109 . J 866 937 Leftâ€"Overs 156 131 ~7 190 BILB 19L ; 1067 ShOps. on 104 S TL sys 196 . 145 218 845 80 142 110 805 228 147 125 148 176 D [( 150 181 154 185 ] i 149 178 142 T74 123 219 86 165 22(0 118 186 176 238 19 131 218 167 29q 129 7Db9 181 129 159 157 198 Aumd dund 186 128 158 116 228 172 181 140 818 149 599 238 324 281 472 486 399 375 397 474 536 565 355 116 528 554 341 472 526 436 505 553 521. South Porcupine Men Sell Important Claims in Carmen South Porcupine, December 22nd,, 1925.° Special to The Advance. Mr. F. Lendrum, of The Northern News, Cobalt, was the guest of lus brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Councillor Boyle, for a short visit during the past week. Mrs. S. Demers and children, of Toronto, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Singelton. Initial Payment made by Gen. G. 0. Eaton, of New York. Sleighride by Young Péople‘s Club. Home and School Association Meeting. Skating Rink Ready for Christâ€" mas Day. (Other South End News. _ Mrs. Pelkie, of Latchford, is ecuest of her mother, Mrs. Starling _ Misses Ivy and Gladys Forster, of Toronto, are home to spend the holiâ€" days with their parents on Bruce Ave. _â€"â€"Mr. Walter Grewcoe, of Australia, is the guest of his brother, Harry Greweoe. Mrs. Perey Clark and little daughâ€" ter, of Toronto, are to arrive Wednesâ€" day, December 23rd, to spend a month with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Boyle, Connaught Hill Owing to the Christmas rush and the fact that some of the members were ill, the meeting of the Women‘s Auxiliary of the Anglican Chureh at the home of Mrs. Wm. Fairhurst last Wednesday night was poorly attended and it was decided to postpone the election of officers till early in the New Year, K Mr. Irvin Haley leaves this week to spend his holidays undet the parental roof at Cobden, Ont. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Percival, Afid little daughter, Lottie, of Cobdcn, arâ€" rived this week for a visit to their daughter, Mrs. Harry McGinn. Dr. Cameronâ€"Smith is back in town after an extended holiday. A jolly crowd of about forty memâ€" bers and friends of the Young Peoâ€" ple‘s Social and Literary Club enjoyâ€" ed a sleighâ€"ride to Timmins on Tuesâ€" day last. They were the guests of the El Shadi Bible Class. _ The South Poreupine Club supplied the program, consisting of a trio by Mrs. Melntosh, Miss G. Snyder and Mr. Bain; readâ€" ings by Mr. Bain; violin selectiosn by Mr. Bain, reading by Miss Macâ€" Donald, also by Miss V. Snyder; and musical selections by the Poreupine Juvenile Orchestra. Wholesome and plenteous refreshments were served by the Timmins Club, to which the sleighâ€"riders did ample justice. After a cordial invitation to return the visit our young people left for home feelâ€" ing that the evening had been one of pleasure indeed. The Home and School Club met on Wednesday evening but owing to the Christmas busy i8eason was not nearly so well attended as usual. The Deâ€" cember meeting has always been canâ€" celled before, but from the fact that prizes are being awarded to each class in the school it was necessary to hold this meeting so that all the classes may be covered by next May. The competitors were Miss_ Belanger‘s J ioh PS n t K ““?M:":'\lv ” +l1fl PR Oe CCCE Te s S o2 14 ie is 05 class and the subject ** Writing,"‘‘ the winning pupils being :â€"Sr. Classâ€"1st, Stella Bespalko; 2nd. Pat O‘Shea. Jr. Classâ€"1st. Tynune Hakannen ; 2nd. Frank Vronick. Special prizes were also awarded to Joseph Stern (Miss Roney‘s Class) and Rose Cosco (Miss Michaelson‘s Class)., It was decided to accept the generous offer of the South Porcupine Dramatie Club to put on a play for the benefit of equipâ€" ment for the children‘s playground, possibly sometime _ during March. There is around sixty dollars in the treasury for this fund now, but it has been found that the standard steel equipment, although quite expensive at first, is much more lasting, and hence really the cheaper finally. _ A short discussion of the telephone syâ€" stem took place, some of the mothers feeling that it was searcely justice to them a§ patrons of a public utility to be accessories, as it were to the emâ€" ploying of girls for the long hours, which the system here entails. As to the employees themselves, no fault could be found, the service they are civing at present being remarkably courteous and efficient.. But in case of such a thing as sickness or other cause preventing either of them being at the post of duty, it was felt that the long stretch of a 12â€"hour system under one not so effictent, might prove a serious menace to the using public in the case of an emergeney, for it is not very often physicallyâ€"possible to be thoroughly alert after a period of eight bours steady application to a task is passed. As those present had sought no information from employees or officials of the company it was deâ€" cided to postpone any further disâ€" cussion until more of the details were known, and there was a larger attendâ€" We are told that the Skatir will be ready for Christmas D manager states there has bee trouble in getting a proper ‘sheet of ice, owing to the fact beneath the snow W nCce greund beneath the snow frozen solid enough to be nC ent, but the last few eold ni helped considerably. In a« the accommodation for the b tioned by us before, there i eanvas covered space 7 feet > Skating Rink tmas Day. The has been some proper skating he fact that the he nonâ€"absorbâ€" 1d nights have« In addition t he band, mrnâ€" re is to be a feet wide the the full length of of onâ€"lookers. A mining deal of importance eulâ€" minated during the past week, when Dr; Cameronâ€"Smith and Messrs. Fred Croteau and Wm. Rutt received the initial payment on their claims in Carmen township, which have been sold to Gen. G. 0. Eaton of New York. (Gien. Eaton, who, by the way, is a reâ€" tired general of the American army, sent Prof. Alberti, of New York, here some time ago to make an exhaustive examination of ithese claims. _ They are located near the western boundary of Carmen, one and oneâ€"quarter miles northeast of the Triplex Mine. Prof. Alberti was much pleased with the reâ€" sults found in his examination of the property and hence the option, which (Gen, Eaton took on the property someâ€" time ago, was taken up and we wish to congratulate the fortunate ones who were the owners of this valuable property. _ We also extend to Eaton the very best wishes of this community for success in his underâ€" takings on this newlyâ€"acquired proâ€" perty. It is rumoured that platinum was found in the reâ€"searches re these claims. RECEMBER HONOUR ROLL DF MATTAGAMI SCHOOL Total Enrolment for Month 350. Standing of the Pupils in the Several Classes. The following is the Honour Roll for December for Mattanaml Public School :â€" IV, CGlassâ€"E. J. Transom, B.A., Principalâ€"Doris Lloyd 90 %; Leoâ€" nard McFadden 83; Ingre Teider 83; Ruhama Mitchell 82; Lewis Field 81. CE ) . Webh 75. Sr. IIâ€"Inez Carruthers, teacherâ€" Maynard Raycroft 81%; Margaret Davidson 80 ; Stella Bohonos 79 ; Mary Budzak 78 Ruth Stevens 77. HI dnd Sr. I.â€"Grace Purvis, teacherâ€"Roy Janes 86%; Margaret Gordon 81; Barbara Hawse 80 ; Reggie MceWhaw 79; Edward Garrow 78 Emily Hornby 78; Marion Garrow 77 Oscar Tasane 77; Mary Mason 75. _ br Iâ€"Vilho Taskinen 78% ; Paali Sillanpaa 77; Leslie Thompson 76 ; Reginald Rochon 76; Harry Armitage Jr. I.â€"Mrs. 8. Andrews, teacherâ€" Douglas Robertson 98%; Blanche Coaty 94; Elsie Richardson 92; Agnes Owens 84; Taimi Forsberg 82; Marâ€" garet Hornby 82; Arthur Redstone $1; Penti Prussi 80; Arthur Manhire 80; Morgan Dodd 79; Elsie W allingâ€" ford 76 ; Ella Veinola 76. A Primerâ€"Mary Gray, teacherâ€"A.â€" Lillian Mason 83; Billie Mason 79; Virginia MeDonald 79; Marie Getty 77 ; Violet Edwards 75. B.â€"Lillian Rigg 77; Sarah Martin 777 Lillian Loughton 76; Russell Moore 76 ; Elsie Tempine 75. Kindereartenâ€"Primaryâ€"Class Aâ€" Janet Garrow 79% ; Ronald Unsworth 78; Dorothy Chynoweth 78; Helen Crews 78; Warren Carver 76. Class B.â€"John Pedder 77% ; Albert Hornby 77;, Virginia Melvor 76. Total enrollment, 350. Mr. R. Craft, formerly Chief of Police at Timmins, returned this week to Timmins with his family, after an absence of about eight years. Mr. Craft will spend the Christmas holiâ€" days at the home of Mr. F. M. Walâ€" lingford, after which he intends to do assessment and development work on some promising mining claims in the district. It is eight years since Mr. Craft left Timmins and he is astonâ€" ished at the remarkable progress made by the town. When he was Chief of Police here there was only one brick building in town, the police force was only two men, there were few sideâ€" walks and the stumps had not been taken from all the streets. ‘Bhe town was about a quarter of its present Thurs., Dec. 24th, 1925, area,., LC FCLULIUCLUL 1i% years to find a progres with paved streets ani practically every way. Timmins on account of has been living for on his farm near Ott: outdoor life of activi back his former good Muo vacation, Elsie Jackson 77; Madelane R. CRAFT AND FAMILY BACK AGAIN IN TIMMINS. He returned to find a prog of the ice for the comfort untreai 101 ind np PE 1 its present e after eight ve young city, in Mr. Craft left is health and ne years past ya. With the not been The town 3 present eight €3T1