The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

The event given by the Schumacher Choral Society in the Maple Leaf Theatre on Tuesday evening, Decemâ€" ber 14th deserved a crowded house, so there will be general disappointâ€" ment and regret that so meritorious a concert should not have been more widely patronized than it was. The many counterâ€"attractions, agnd the general â€" disarrangement of _ plans through the Christmas season no doubt accounted for the fact that there was not a crowded house. The superiority of the programme certainâ€" ly merited the limit of patronage by the public. The programme consistâ€" ed of classical numbers, elocution and costume dancing, and was perfectly rendered by the members of the Schuâ€" macher Choral Society. _ The chorus has spent many weeks in faithful work under the able direction of Mr. (Geo. Hale, and too high praise can not be given for the success of the programme. Mr. Shewan presided in very capable manner. The chortuses were wonderfully well given and deléghted all, the **Exeelsior‘‘ chorus being especially well received. The scene from ‘*‘The Pirates of Penâ€" zance‘‘ was an extra special unusually well given by Messrs Hale and Smith, Mrs., Mills and Miss Cotcher, â€" The quartette in which Mrs. Roberts took a leading part was also another specially appreciated selection. Mr. Pyper, as usual, delighted all with his solo work. Another spgcial was the duet in costume, ‘The GÂ¥psy Maiden‘ Schumacher, Dee. 15th. Special to The Advance. Schumacher ~L.O.1L., the banner lodge of the North, held its annual election of officers on Thursday, Dec. OIth. â€" The Wor, Master, Mr. J. C. Bonnell, who was responsible for orâ€" ganizing this lodge was reâ€"elected to the chair by acclamation. Great creâ€" dit is due the Wor. Master for the progress of the organization and the skilful way in which he directs the lodge. All members feel assured that the Wor. Master will carry on the zood work in the same able manner for the next year. Bro. A. W. Boyce was elected to the Deputy Master‘s chair after a lively contest. The Rev. Bro. I. E. Kennedy was elected to the chaplain‘s chair by accelamation. Other officers were elected as follows: Ree. See., Bro. N. Tario; Fin. See., Bro. W. C. Arnott; Treasurer, Bro. J. Besley; Marshall, Bro. E. White; Ist Lecturer, Bro. H. Cornish; 2nd Lecturer, Bro. W. Trollope; Tyler, Bro. H. Cook; 1st Com., Bro. N. Nayâ€" lor ; 2nd. Com., Bro. J. G. Harris; 3rd Com., Bro. C. Pennie; 4th, Com., Bro. E. Spearing; 5th Com., Bro. L. Anâ€" drews. The installation of officers will be held December 30th. Schumacher Children Again Have Special Christmas Gifts Mr. F. W. Schumacher Remembers the Youngsters in Generous Way. Choral Society Event a Genuine Musiâ€" cal Treat. Election of Officers at L.O.L. Other Schuâ€" macher News Items. Perhaps the only part of the North American continent that possesses an aut);entic collection of folkâ€"lore songs is the province of Quebec. Four hundr vears ago when the first French explorers and settlers came to the shores of the St. Lawrence many of these songs were on their lips and in their hearts and they have never died out. It is to the honor of the Frenchâ€"Canadian race that they have Frenchâ€"Canadian Chanson Has New Lease of Life The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. White who received a message during the week announcing the accidentil death of the latter‘s brother in the city. of Windsor. The excellent programme rendered by the students of the Timmins High school at the Commencement Exerâ€" cises on Friday evening was very much appreciated by many interested visitors from Schumacher.Three of the four athletie championships came to our town:â€"Jack Leng, senior boys Alma Tario, senior girls; Elsie Henâ€" derson, junior girls. _ The following pupils also received special prizes for general proficiency during the year :â€" a Lawrence Cooper, Kitty Duxfield, Richard Dainton. The success of our local students at the Departmental Examinations in June was very creâ€" ditable, many receiving honour standâ€" ing. Congratulations. Don‘t forget the pageant, **The Greatest Gift,"‘ by the Senior Sunday School on Friday evening in the audiâ€" torium of the Trinity United Church. Encourage the efforts of pupils and adult workers by your attendance. Silver collection. f Mr. F. W. Schumacher, of Columâ€" bus, Ohio, will again play the role of Santa Claus. A consignment of one hundred and twentyâ€"five sleighs and other suitable gifts arrived last week and will be (hbtnhuted from Christâ€" to four hundred school children on the afternoon of closing day, Dec. 22nd. Parents and friends by Mr. Hale and Mrs. H. MeCulloch. Mr. Kearney, as accompanist, renderâ€" ed â€" valuable service. The director, Mr. Hale, may well be proud of his chorus. The recitations by little Miss Betty Patterson and little Miss Jones were delightfully given and much apâ€" preciated. Miss Margaret Easton, of Timmins, and Miss Gertrude Hawâ€" kins, of Schumacher, brought unâ€" stinted applause by their talented dancing, each of these little misses being graceful and gifted, Mrs. 8. O‘Hara returned last week from a short visit to Rouyn, Quebee. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jones were reâ€" cent visitors in Porquis Junction. Mrs. Thomas M. Busby left on Tuesday to attend Brethren Gospel meetings at Haileybury. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Waddle have moved to the eastern residential disâ€" trict and are now occupying the resiâ€" dence recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. E. Keeley. The many friends of Mr. James Monaghan will regret to hear of his illness at his home on Second avenue. An early restoration to health will be good news. never been allowed to fade from the remembrance of the people, nor has the flood of ephemoral and rubbishy popular songs of the day overâ€" whelmed them. Originally suag at the court of the French monarchs, they were passed on from father to son, and were brought with the early settlers from France to Canzsoa. Aad as the years have passed the o‘d rallads have been supplemented by new ones THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO. T. Classâ€"Bergetto Salo, Donna Simpson, Clare Little, John Sekulic, Jack Korrie, Russell Luxton, Ralph Dixon and Mable Convery (equal). I. Classâ€"Ruth Creed, ‘Clifford Creed, Ruby Knox, Eva Norgold, Florella Convery, William Reid. Sr. Primerâ€"Douglas Warren, Charles Kranchvich; Annie Convery, Elmer Long and Maxie Verio (equal) ; Angus Reid, Dorothy Reid; Lorne Dixon and Lillian Bass (equal) ; Elsic Creed, Sadie Convery, Muriel Reid. With the idea of popalanizing thrs: English versions and thereby zsbhout a closer understanding betwern the French and Emglish elsments of Canada, Mr. Marchand is at presert making transcontinental concert tour underthe ausnices of the National Council of Education. BLAMES THE MISSTIONARIES Lord Incheape, one of the greatest of British shipping magnates, who in a speech at London laid the blame for the troubles in China at the door of the Christian missionaries. ‘‘China‘s ancient faiths are as sacredto them as Christianity is to ourselves,""‘ he said, ‘‘and the attempt to break them down is to be depiored.""~ His words have aroused a storm of protest in neland are cordially invited to attend. Mr. and, Mrs. W. R. Sullivan were in Powassan, last week attending the wedding of Miss Grace Carr, the sisâ€" ter of Mrs. Sullivan. Miss Carr, who has been a frequent visitor to Schuâ€" macher, has many friends here who extend best wishes for a long and prosperous journey. The Junior Sunday School will hold their Annual Christmas tree and conâ€" cert in the United Church on Tuesâ€" day evening, December 21, commeneâ€" ing at six o‘clock. ing at six o‘celock. The many friends of Mr. John Fulâ€" ton, the manager of the local branch of the Marshallâ€"Beclestone Hardware REPORT OF JUNIOR ROOM $.S8. GERMAN AND MATHESON Jr. Primerâ€"Kenneth Long and Little (equal) ; Lewin Bass. Ellwood Swayne and Ada Convery, absent.â€" Lillian Hainstock, teacher. Christmas Band Concert, in the Goldfields Theatre, Sundayâ€"evening, Dec. 19th, after the church services. Carol singing will be one of the feaâ€" tures of the programme. Co., were sorry to learn that he had received a message on Naturday anâ€" nouncing the death of his brother in the town of Sudbury. FRE:OESTROYS BULOMGS® Overheated Stovepipes Thought to Have Been the Cause of the r‘ire. Other Connaught News cial to The Advamnce. Misses ITrene and Aldia Taplin, of Kaspuskasing were the guests of Miss Olive Dixon over the weekâ€"end. Phe Connaught Community Club held a successful bridge last Wednesâ€" day in the comumittee rooms. Miss J. M. MacDonald was the winner of the Tadies‘ first prize, Mr. J. A. O‘Donâ€" nell carrying off the honours among the gentlemen. _ Ladies consolation was egiven to Miss Laronde. was given to Miss Laronde. (Onâ€" Thursday morning last fire broke out in the shoe repair shop of Mr. Fred Burt and completely deâ€" stroyed building and equipment. The caretaker had made a fire in ‘the morning as usual and it was about ten when smoke was noticed coming from the windows. It is presumed that the fire originated from an overâ€" heated stove pipe. as the cause of this fire. The prompt and efficient action of the men of the neighborhood resulted in considerable of the household effects being saved, and through their efforts the Union Church was only damaged to a small extent. Both places were covered by inmsurance. Last Friday the Community Club entertained to a pleasant social evenâ€" ing and dance in the school house in honour ‘of Misses Irene and Aldia Taplin, who have been here over the weekâ€"end. _A dainty lunch was servâ€" ed attwelve under the competent direction of Mrs. Knox. Mr. Nay Swayne returned from a pleasant holiday spent at his home in Trenton and was successful in bringâ€" ing home two deer. Shortly after the noon hour anâ€" other alarm was given and the Manse which is occupied by the Rev. Mr. Wm. Farmer and family was found to Ibe completely enveloped in flames, Overheatedâ€" stove pipes is also given last week. Mrs. Leo. Racicot has her young sister and brother visiting her. Mr. Bert Fawcette was a visitor to Mr. Jim Reid spent Saturday in Timmins. Mr. Ed. D. Brown, of Johnsonburg, Pa.., was a business visitor to town AT:CONNAUGHT LAST WEEK nnalut Ont., Dec. l14th. Speâ€" Both the publi¢c and separate school children are busy preparing for the annual Christmas tree concerts. The public school are holding their enterâ€" Mr. and Mrs.~J. A. O‘Donnell reâ€" turned last week from a month‘s vacation, the former hunting in the east, while Mrs. O‘Donnell visited with her mother in North Bav. town Saturday. Miss Margaret Kant, of Timmins, spent the weekâ€"end with her mother. ainment on December the twentyâ€" The BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA A Banking Service You Will Appreciate Ample resources for loan purposes and a satisfactory depository for your funds â€" Care and promptness in looking after your collections through our 300 branches â€" The same sound, constructive business principles that have given this Bank almost a century of steady growth â€"â€" All these features ensure a banking service that earns the high appreciation of our customers. ' Courteous and agreeable service from our staff â€" EBESTABLISHED 1832 Capital $10,000,000 Reser Our Branch near you will welcome your Account 00,000 Reserve $19,500.000 Resources $245,000.000 The schools in town will close on Wednesday next, Dec. 22nd, for the Christmas holidays. The reâ€"opening will ‘be on Tuesday, Jan. 4th. This is another oceasion when the youngâ€" sters can enjor the joke, that there will be ‘‘no more school this vear.‘"‘ second. â€" The date for the separate school concert has not been arranged as vet. Thursday, Dec. 16th 1926 2618