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Porcupine Advance, 30 Aug 1937, 1, p. 8

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See These GENUINE $1. | Wateaman peus *1â€"25 â€"â€"|~ Preparé for School "It is the wishw of the committee that Lion Barney Sky be particularly noted for the share â€"he had in creating the favourable financial report we have "It is regrettable that weather conâ€" ditions curtailed the activities of this committee to a certain extent, for we are confident that favourable circumâ€" stances would have shown a more subâ€" stantial profit for the work undertaken. "The outstanding accounts are in the divisioniof the work covered by "The Book of Timmins and the Porâ€" cupine." The accounts represent adâ€" vertising contracts, and an account with the Timmins News Service for the sale of the books. A rebate for license, $250, and $100 for street lights also cutstanding with the town office. "The "Timmins Silver Jubilee and Porcupine Old Week" has not only shown of $6,000 but has also given the members of the Lions Club invaluable experience that should reflect to the benefit of the club and the community as time passes. Report of the committee was signed by the chairman and by the members, F. H. V. Ball, R. McKnight, R. W. Hughes, W. King, F. Wolno and J. McGrath. It was as follows: "The financial report of the above committee, audited by S. G. Fowler, sghows a possible balance of $6,000 after all obligations have been met, and outâ€" standing accounts collected. it P %03{“:30"%%3?;??3??0 Chairman cf the Old Home Week Committee, William Wren, presented the committee‘s report. The commitâ€" tec‘s report particularly lauded Lion Barney Sky for the work he did which enabled to a large degree, the commitâ€" tee to bring in such a favourable stateâ€" ment. The club decided, at its regular meetâ€" ing on Thursday night to endeavour to have a committee of repesentative citiâ€" zens appointed to conduct a financial drive in the interests of theâ€"cemmunity centre. The committee will include two or more members of the Lions Club. The financial statement of the Timâ€" mirs Silver Jubilee and Old Home Week sponsored by the Lions Club this sumâ€" mer, shows a profit of $5,602.62%2. The money will be turned over to a repreâ€" sentative committee of citizens as the Licns Club‘s contribution to a Comâ€" murity centre in Timmins. a place for the enjoyment and benefit of the youth of the town. Old Home Week Netted $5,600, Statement Shows May be More to Come in from Event. Lions Propose to Turn Money over to Representative Committee to Proâ€" ceed with Plans for Comnmunity Centre for Timmins. 17 PINE. ST. N. The new "Sky Writer" modelâ€"an unusually attractive design.© Has a 14 karat gold nib tipped with iridium. Unbreakable barrel. A stmart serviceable pen at a remarkably low pnce ~C. A. REMUVUS , "The total amount after transfer, amourting to $5,338.59, will be affected !by outstanding advertising accounts in | the Porcupine Book, the sale of books by the Timmins News Service, the posâ€" sibility that the license fee of $250 will be refunded, the amount of $285.50 paid on behalf of the Boys Band, any other _account which may yet be outstanding. “mat there be appointed a commitâ€" tee of represertative citizens to conduct ~a financial camnaign in the interests of t the community centre. This commitâ€" tee to be selected entirely on merit and to include two or more members of the Lions Club. That the $6 000 be placed in the hands of the committee as a contribution from the Timmins Lions | Club. "The Carnival schedule is complete with the exception of a balance of $40 outstanding on the sale of lumber and shows a net profit ouf $5,605.62 and inâ€" cludes no> item, in my opinion, other than that strictly appertainirg to the carnival and which profit is transferred in total to the Old Home Week schedule. "Receipts and disbursements of the Old Home Week:â€"Carnivalâ€"Construcâ€" tion of Model Home. T "Further to the financial report of this committee, there is a considerable list of assets as yvet not inventoried that will in due course be turned over to the club. These assets may be liquidated for a substantial sum." "At the request of your chairman I have audited the actounts of the Porâ€" cupine Qld Home Week, the Carnival and the construction of the model home, to date and attach hereto the followâ€" ing schedules. The aditor‘s report was prefaced by an explanatory statement. It was as follows : "In presenting this final report on the activitiee of this committee, we make ~the following recommendation for the continuance of the work toâ€" wards the attainment of our purpose, the erection of a community centre. ‘"The committee also expresses its gratitude to the club members at large for the hearty coâ€"operation they have given in this enterprise. presented. The house draw shows a profit of $2,182.22, and the committee has expressed a sincere feeling of gratitude toward Lion Barney Sky for this substartial contribution to the net profit. PHONE 190 It is understood that all the schools separate and high schoolsâ€" shall reâ€"open on Wednesday of this week, Sept. 1st, after the summer vacaâ€" tion period. It is interesting to, note that at present school reâ€"opens on Sept. 1st or the nearest day to that date. In case of Sept. 1st falling on a Thursday cr later in the week, schools are to reâ€" cpen on the next nearest Monday. Goid Nugget Rebekah Lodge, No. 173, Timmins, will resume their regular weekly meetings on Thursday, Septemâ€" ber 2nd. No meetings have been held gurinzy the summer months, but the meetings will be‘resumed on the 2nd of September and each Thursday thereâ€" after. Members and visiting members will kindly note the date. Schools Reâ€"open Here on Wednesday of This Week Model home ................... ... Porcupine boolk .................. Car draw .......... i it Boxing ........ WEA i ie . Stationery:â€" and advertisinv Dog iteam trip Salaries: and.â€"office Novolties Decorations Fieldâ€" day, Boys‘ .22 Gereral expense ...... ... Oldâ€"timers Dominion Day attractxons ; Football Stamps and exchange ......... Police protection ................... Prizes s css sns sls ts Boy Sccouts Amateur show ....%...........0.... Street dance .. Cash in bank Rebekah Lodge Reâ€"opening Regular Weekly Meetings Donations â€"................. Novelties |............... Football ............_...... Street dance .. Banquets h upine book sales Amateur show ........ Riverside Pavilion .. Dog pictures ... ....... Carnival profit The general report of the auditor covering the receipts and expenditures for the whole affair was presented. After the general statement a breakâ€" down was given. Houseé draw .....................0 u222220 $8,985.65 ORT . 3: ies ns n en 3,080.60 Porcupine book advertising ... 2,7154.00 Boxing ... T e se i u... 567.25 DongtIONnS > 510.00 Novelties |............... ie 379.90 Football ................... i 133.25 Street dantce 119.90 Banquets ..................................... 92.00 upine book sales .................... 87.25 Amateur show .......... 63.60 Riyverside Pavilion ..................... 18.25 Dog pictures ... ..............00.00, 2.15 ‘"The Porcupine Book, in the stateâ€" ment showing an adverse balance, could show a profit when collection of outstanding accounts is completed. . "The general activities of members, coupled with the fact that the club does not aspire to be carnival experts, and inclement weather, results, in my opinion, in a satisfactory financial reâ€" "In the preparation of this report I desire to express my appreciation parâ€" ticularly to Lion Ball, whose records, maintained until he left for the convenâ€" tion, left nothing to be desired." ‘"The outstanding features can be briefly summarized as follows: House draw The general statement was as folâ€" Disbursements Receipts * .. 5 338.58 $22,390.02 $6,255.434 .. 3,030.53 . 1,535.05 . 1.125.75 824.25 654.59 636.59 634.53 417.93 329.21 285.50 +}20.00 168. 80 159.09 157.76 81.81 80.00 56.15 41."70 36.00 20.90 $16,784.40 5,605.62 Many Floral and Other Tributes to Popular Young Gir] whose Tragie Death by Drowning Saddened all at South Porcupine Last Week. Tribute from Brown Owl to _ "Her Little Brownie." ie css A The Brownie pack in full uniform led> by Brown Owl.formed a double line at the door of the church, stood at a,t- tention and gave their Brownie sml"r-‘ to their little departed friend as thel _cortege followed by a great many went on to the Tisdale cemetery for burial.. She leaves her parents, one brother 13 years old, one sister 8 years old, a baby brcther 13 months old. | And found there is NO DEATH AT ALL. 8.E.5., August 25th, 1937 You won‘t answer again To my "Tu whitt tu whoo," Ner dance in the ring As you used to do. With my Brownies In the happy Pack, Dear little BRrownie You, can‘t turn back. For you have taken Brownie wings And away To brighter things. To that Golden Land Where you will find, All are loving, true And kind. ES ETe uo. Mn n nc oc w o ts 2t The fisral trlbutes were many and very lovely, from:â€"The family, the Ladies‘ Guild of the United Church, the United Church Sunday School, the Leaders and Brownies lst S.P. Pack, Employees and staff of the Corporation cf the Township of Tisdale, Reeve and Council Township of Tisdale, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kingston, South Porcupine Fire Dept.. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Perre, Mrs Roach, Mr and Mrs. M. W. Clement and Walâ€" lace, Mr. and Mrs. W. Farren, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Mahan and family, Mrs. Gooding, Kay and Madge, Mr. and Mrs. W. Battrick and Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Getty, Florence and Merle,.Mr and Mrs. W. Harry and family, and Mrs. E. R. Hansen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gemmille and Royden, Shirâ€" ley and Coffey, Mr. and Mrs. Milas Clark, Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Ssomâ€" merville and family, Mr. and Mrs. G. elmer and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. B. Armstrong and family, Mr, and Mrs. J. R. Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. J. Leâ€" furgy and family, the Lefurgy Girls, Mr. and Mrs. C. Fortune, Mr. Jim Howey, Edgar and Marian Strand, the Ferrigan Family, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mack and family, Mr. and Mrs. Winston Horner and Melburne, Mr. Geo. Simpâ€" son, Connaught, Mr. and Mrs. Krankoâ€" vick, Connaught, Mr. and Mrs. James Reid, Connaught, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Reld, Connaught, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Kaufmann. and family, Mrs. Lauren Hansman, Timmins, Mrs. R. Stark, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams and Sylvia, Mr. and Mrs. Allie Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Al Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Clement and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. Kreed, Dear little maid With your Brownie grin, I know the dear Father Has called you in, To His ring of Love : For you, up above, * Where there‘s never a doubt, Nor ever 2 care, For only His bright Light | Is there. LCid yzu hear: Him 5 , ,. upr and play o For here we are always Happy and gay" O, yes! you obeyed Syvret, Sr. A tribute from Brown Owl to her little Brownie: The coffin was carried by nine little girls, her Sunday School class; Jean Scmerville, Jean Carruthers, Barbara Ann Hepburn, Hilda Harry, Evelyn Syvret, Helen Mairs, Edith Bennett Robin Curtis, Lo‘s Laffin. In the absence of Revy. Fraser, the Rev. Mr. Tait of Schumacher, officiatâ€" ed. The first hymn, "When He cometh to take up his jewels," was sung very feelingly by everyone. Then Mr. Tait spoke : ‘"Friends I have a very difficult task before me because if there is one place a mhlnister has cause to fear it is in the face of death. When a person has lived his three score years and ten and is called away, he hates to leave, because life is so sweet, but when a young life is taken so suddenly, so traâ€" gically, one asks "My God, My God, Why?" and that some day, some where we will . He went on to give many examples of God‘s love and His way cf showing it. Mr. Tait in his gentle soothing voice gave a great deal cf comfort to the brokenâ€"hearted parâ€" enits of little Donna. The service closâ€" ed with the lovely child‘s hymn "Jesus love me." The friends were allowed to pass by the coffin to see once more the face of the dear little child who had been callâ€" ed so suddenly away. ' Funeral of Donna Reed at South Porcupine Friday SBouth Porcupine, Aug. #ith, 1937â€" (Special to The Advance)â€"The little daughter, Donna, of Mr. and Mrs. Donâ€" ald Reed whose sad death by drownâ€" ing on Wednesday was announced in the last edition, was buried Friday afternoon in the South Porcupine cemeâ€" tery. Friday afternoon at twoâ€"thirty the funeral service was held at the United Church, which was filled with sympathizing friends and neighbours of the family. Little Donna, with her lovely copper curls, had been a favourâ€" ite with all who knew her and their grief was very evident. Skipper," Mrs. Clement, Sr., Mrs. "The Call" (For Donna) ing> + yA Miss Mildred Barnes, who has been spending the summer holidays in Monâ€" treal, arrived home on Sunday. Mrs. R. Stark of Town, and Mrs. Kinkel of Buffaloâ€"Anmkerite, were the judges for the Domestic Science Sewing and Art at the Horticultural Fair at Iroquocis Falls on Thursday last. "There are a number of them around town and we are going to cean up on the situation. If they want to continue to drink they will spend the rest of their lives shuttling between the police court and the jail;"* said the Chief. A very lovely way of saying goodâ€"bye to her many friends was taken by Mrs. James McCrea on Wednesday afternoon last when she was at home to about one hundred and fifty friends. Mrs. Mcâ€" Crea looked very charming in an afterâ€" noon gown of blue crepe. Her mother, Mrs. Dowsett, and her sister, Miss Betty, received with her. The garden looked very beautiful and their many guests enjoyed, tea at the tables arranged unâ€" der‘large striped umbrellas, as the day was one of the most perfect we‘ve had this summer. Mrs. Robt. Dye and Mrs. W. ~helped pour tea. Mr. and Mrs. McCrea are leaving for Sigâ€" ma on Monday We are sorry they are leaving the camp and wish them success and happiness in their new surroundâ€" in‘ The prizes for the Rebecca bridge to be held Friday night at the Parish hall are on display in Cameron‘s Drug Store window. They have all been donated and are exceptionally nice. There will also be a door prize. Don‘t forget the date. Wine bibbers are gsoing to lead an arduous lif?2 in this municipality if they ccntinue in the paths of sin, Acting Chief Leo Gagnon said on Saturday. It was a situation that the police were gcing to put forth their best efforts to clean up. °â€" â€" Police say that there are a large numâ€" ter of bibbers, familiarly known as "gcof artists," in the vicinity of Timâ€" mins. They beg enough money on the stree? to buy wine and then go to the Little Lily Belle Kello had the misâ€" fortune to have her hand quite badly crushed in the car door on Tuesday last. Mrs. L. Rosebrugh arrived from Leamington for a visit with her sons, James and Gerald. Mr. James Morgan left Saturday for a in Toronto. . Police Will Clean up on "Goof" Situation The Liberalâ€"Conservatives held a meeting in the Parish hall to form a working committee to take charge of the campaign in the coming election. The officers elected were:â€"F. C. Evans, president; J.â€"D. McCarthy, 1st viceâ€" president; C. Brown (Buffaloâ€"Ankerite) arnd viceâ€"president; W. G. Skinner, secretaryâ€"treasurer. ~ Executive â€" Ven. Archdeacon Woodall, Fred Hepburn, Mr. Lieterman. The ‘balance of the execuâ€" tive committee will be appointed at the next meeting to be held in St. Paul‘s Parish hall. Tuesday evening, at 8 p.m. Are Going to Provide for a Troubled Future f o r Group of Timmins "Goof Artists," who Haunt Outâ€" skirts of Town. outskirts cf the town wher2 they drink until in an advanced state of intoxicaâ€" Mrs. Heximer, of Kirkland Lake, was in town this week renewing acquaintâ€" ances. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Stringer motored back with her. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Pearce left Friâ€" day for a holiday in Hastings, Monâ€" treal and Toronto. Miss Anna Eno, acting as bridesmaid, wore a light grey crepe suit with navy accessories and wore a shoulder spray of Johanna Hill roses and cream sweet peas. The groom was attended by Irwin Richardson Jr., of the Dome Mines. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride‘s cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Stringer, of Dome Extension. Their home was beautifulâ€" ly decorated with early fall flowers and the many friends that the bride had made during her year‘s residence here gathered to give their gifts and best wishes td the newlyâ€"weds. The young couple will reside on Golden avenue. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harâ€" rison, on Wednesday, Aug. 25thâ€"a son. The choir, with Mrs. Bessette at the crgan, sang appropriate hymns. South Porcuptne, Aug. 28thâ€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Rev. Father Gelinas officiated at a pretty wedding in St. Joachim‘s Church on Thursday, when Pearl Leona Eno, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eno, of Kilaloe, became the bride of Joseph Dalton Brown, of Peterboro. The bride was very tastefully atâ€" tired in a pearl gray crepe gown with navy hat and navy accessories and wore a shoulder spray of Premier supreme roses and pink sweet peas. Here sister, Wedding Thursday at South Porcupine Miss Pearl Leona Eno and Joseph Dalton Brown Wedded. Other South Porcupine and D o m e News. Intoxicated by wine they are often Major and Mrs. W. H. Hilliee, who have been the Salvation Army officers here for the past four years and two months, leave toâ€"morrow for their new appointment at Ingersoll, Ont. There is very general regret at their deparâ€" ture, as they have made wide circles of friends by their life and example here. Last year there was a general request that they ‘be continued in charge of the Army here, and the Army taking note of this request, extended their term here for a further year, making their stay longer than the usual term of S.A. officers, This year it was known that Army regulations would not allowâ€" a further extension of the term, but thereâ€" was sincere regret at the expected departure of these two excellent citiâ€" } zens and workers for the community. The inevitable change in officers is softened however, by the fact that the new S A. officers here will be Adjutant and Mrs. Cornthwaite, recently of Sault Ste. Marie. They will return to a host of old frierds in Timmins, Capt. Cornâ€" thwaite as his rank was then, putting in The programme committee anâ€" nounced that a joint meeting would be held with the Schumacher club on September 22nd to hear District Govâ€" ernor Peterson, of Windsor. Adjt. Cornthwaite Returning to Town Maurice Belanger and Wendall Brewer moved that the report of the Old Home Week Committee be acâ€" cepted. The vote carried unanimously. Thanks were tendered to Lion Barney Sky, whose work, it was felt, was reâ€" sponsible for at least a third of the profits from the venture. New Officers for S.A. Major and Mrs. Hillier Honoured for Notable Services Here. Fred Nosn was inducted as a new member of the club. He was introduced by his sponsor, "Chip‘"‘ Ball, and inâ€" ducted by Dr. Art McKenna. Charles Brown announced that the club‘s next meeting would be a ladies‘ night. It would be held on the Buffaloâ€" Ankerite property at MacDonald Lake and would take the shape of a weiner roast. The Boys Band will be in attenâ€" dance. Chairman Ray Hughes was in the chair. Guests were Fred Penrose, of the Newmarket Club, Ralph Boag and Roess Strochin. A letter was read by the Secretary from Miss Brooks, Public Health Nurse who recently gave up her position in Timmins, thanking the Club for its coâ€"operation with her during her period of office. The regular meeting of the Lions Club was held on Thursday evening as usual. The feature of the meeting was the presentation of the financial report of the Old Home Week ccocmmittee and the auditor‘s statement, both ‘of which are to be found in another part of this edition. Club‘s Next Meeting on Anâ€" kerite Property. Will be a Roast and Ladies‘ Night. Fred Noon Inducted as a New Member by Dr. Mecâ€" Kenna. Lions Hold Regular Meeting Thursday CONTRACTOR BUILDERS‘ SUPPLIES 16 Sitth Ave. â€" . Timmins «â€"= Phone 422 Decouate The standard flat finish for.| walls and ceilings. Easy| to apply, economical in both first cost and upkeep. There was a farewell meeting last night for Major and Mrs. Hillier, with a good crowd to honour them on the occasion. On Thursday night there was a farewell social event in honour of Major and Mrs. Hillier, with a large number of members of the Army and friends present. Major and Mrs,. Hilâ€" lier were presented with a pair of beautiful pictures as a memento of the high esteem in which they are held in Timmins. Major and Mirs. Hillier are taking Miss Ada Convery with them to their new charge at Ingersoll, and th young lady was also remembered by the gift of a picture as a mark of goodwill and good wishes. â€" an unusually long term in charge of the Timmixs S.A. some years ago and both he and Mrs. Cornthwaite being specâ€" lally successfuk at the work and popular with all here. Adjutant and Mrs. Cornâ€" thyaite are returning to a host of friends they made during their term of office here, and to handsome new hall and residence built during the term of Major and Mrs. Hillier, thanks to the untiring efforts of the latter officers and the generosity of Leo Mascioli in reâ€" gard to the building of the new Citadel. Members of the Canadian Legion, Timmins Branch, No. 88, please note that the regular General Mceting will be held on Tuesday, Aug 31st, (instead of Monday, Aug. 30th). Legion Meeting Tuesday, August 31st factory SASH ~ Floral Park

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