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1938 was a record year in many ways so far as Sidroy Wheclor, weather obâ€" servor at the Hollinger, was concerned. The past year was the woteas year on record. The heaviest snowfall on reâ€" cord occurred during January of 1938 and tho hceaviest rainfall in June. and tho hceaviest rainfall in June. The avorage maximum temperature over the 365 days was 458 dezres; average ininimum was 26.2 degrees. The mean temperatur> for the year was 36 degreos. Highest temperature recordâ€" ed during the year was 90 degrees, lowâ€" est, 28 below z2ro. To:al rainfall was snowfall, 175 inchos. pitation was 14 feet . the precipitation in w To:al rainfall was 254 inclu:s; tcual snowfall, 175 inchos. The total preciâ€" pitation was 14 feet seven inches and the precipitation in water, 43 inches. The hottest month was July, coldest January, wette©, June, driest, October. Ti> heaviest snow[fall on record ocâ€" curred on January 24 and 25, when 30 inches fell in two days. The heaviest TRHURSDAT. 191T}H, 1939 1938 Wettest Year on Record. Heaviest Snowfall in Past Year and Heaviest Rainfall, Hottest Month, July. Coldest, January. _ Wettest, June. Driest, January. Mean Temperature for Year, 36 Degrees. i E.. rainfall on record occurred on June 18, when two and threeâ€"quarters inches fell in one hour. Summary of Weather for 1938 Avge. Max. Avge. Min. Mean Temp. Temp. â€" Temp. Jan. 9.0 9.1 0.3 Feb. 17.0 8.0 4.5 Mar 393 4 10.4 21.9 Jan. Feb. Mar. April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Totals ... ... 049.3 314 Mcans . .. 45.8 26.2 36 Rainfall, snowfall and total precipiâ€" tation in waster during the morich were as follows: Jan. FPeb. Mar. Apri. May June July Aug. sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Toilals ... 25.00"¢ 178. s Means ... 2.13" 141‘ 3 3 * per month per month Percontages and hours of cloudnsss and sunshine during the months of 1938 were as follows: Jan. Feb. Mar. April May Junc July Aug. sSopt. Nov Totals Means Jaln Fob Ma: Aptr Days with and without frost during the months of the past year wCre as follows: Miay June July Au2. Sept. Nov. Dec. Tcilals Mceans Tuesday§® issue of The Northern News, .of Kirkland Lake,, publishes a halfâ€"tone photo of R. S. Skelly, forâ€" merly of Timmins, and brother of T. A. Skelly aad> J.. H. Skelly, Mr. R. S. Skelly and J. H. Skelly. Mr. K. Horticultural Society and The Norâ€" thern News refers to the plans being made by that association for this year, These plans include the holding of a spring flower show this year, featuring cut flowers; also the planting of trees in the town: and the special fostering ‘f the Juvenile Horticultural Society. Kirkland Horticultural Society Planning for Year on ts ols Rainf{fall Snow 50 x .00‘ 19 THOUCGUTFUL CARE AND 1.12 2.80 1.18 1.03 0.10 I ate efi ol a° "® ~#® G.12 6,.12 4 05 1 OR 33 A 41.2 Days With Days Without Frost FProst e x o0 none )1 .152 days per month Cloudnoss nonC noll 31 Funeral Oirector TELEPHONE 508 81 THIRD AVE ies non? none nont 45 40 .2 50.7 53.0 53.3 41.0 30 4A 18 .4 989 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Total Precipitation all (Watier) 5.91 1.92" 2388 lhrs. 199 luwrs. per mon 179 15 days per month on Ne ts ie ite +3 3.70 6.16 6.12 4.05 9 95 21.9 36.8 51.0 43.3 13.4 T I M M IN S ) DPIGNITY CHARACTERIZE OUR SsERVICE Y A LK ER v Canada to Profit by Admitting Refugees Ottawa, Jan. 18..â€"Presenting a new approach to Canaca‘s economic probâ€" lems, including unemploymen®, a comâ€" mittse heaccd by Senator Cairin> Wilâ€" son today submitted a plan for nationâ€" al progress based upon historical preâ€" cedent. While recognizing the humanitarian aspect of the refugee problem, and the widesp: ad Canadian serciment for acticn, the plan revealed Joday nas been devoloped more from the standâ€" po‘nt of its value to the Dominion. Essentialiy, it proposes that Canada atâ€" tract, from the ranks of those leaving Europcan courcries for political réasons, expatriates equipped with capital and knowledge, or tochnical skill, who would launch industries not operating in Canâ€" ada at present. Other advantages to be gained are outlined as follows: Creation of The brief quotes Sir Samuel Hoar?t @5 that 15,000 Englishmen coday are ¢mâ€" ployed in new jobs created by the adâ€" im'wsion in recent months of 11,000 skilled refugces, Development of increased outlets for Canadian raw materials, and for parâ€" tially processed or processed Canadian igcods; Increase in Domestic consumption of agricuitural products, bee h by increasâ€" ed popu‘lation and incrsased purchasâ€" ing power. Removal to Canada of industries at present possessing world markets. The Brief Submitted to Ott: Removal to Canada of industries at present possessing world markets. The briecf indicates that already some EeCâ€" tions of the British Empire have apâ€" rparently scon the opportunity co inâ€" parently se:n the opportuni crease their domestic and trade by such means and ref Australian decision to bring new settlers of this typs2, Introduction of new cap al which would r:main permanently in Canada, as contrasted with foreign subâ€" ject to withdrawal at any time; Employment of physical equipment now idle, by the use of plants, and the acaptcvion of machinery, not operatâ€" ing at Historic precedent is quoted as indiâ€" catinz suceess for the proposal, and refers to the periods of industrial proâ€" eress and trado expansion‘which have daays of the French Hugenots «0 the Empire Loyalists. Already, it is pointâ€" ed out the exocus of political victims has rosuited in the unexpected reâ€" moval of the centre of vhe fur industry from Leipsig to London. Carful selection of new settiers, who would have the added value of being firm believers in dsmocracy and have been made martyrs to that belief, selection of SCLLCTS, WV . would have the added value of being firm believers in dsmocracy and have been made martyrs to that belief, would1 result in the introduction to Canada of producers of a wide varicty of producs hithorts obtainable only from Europe. Many of these products nave bzeen imported by Carada; pars cf the production was shipped to other countries.. Their marufacture in Canâ€" ada would consume Canadian materiâ€" als, provid> employment here, stimulate railway traffic, contribute cowards taxâ€" ation, revive dormant real estate and gain markets for Canada which had previcusly been supplied from abroad. Glasswar>, beadwork, many forms of chemicals, specialized textiles, dyes, some forms of munitions, novelty gloves, toys, fine leatherwork, costume jewelry and many other products are as among the specializ»d wares shipped all over the world, and which would not compete with present Canaâ€" dian industries, The technical skill of the Czechoslovak refuzsses from the sliipped ail Oover Uhne WC would not compete with dian industriecs. The t the Czechoslovak refu for New National Policy. world which demanded eight year! schoolâ€" education, three years apprenâ€" ticeship and the completion of rigid cxaminations. . From scurces such as theso would be solected the expatriates who would be permitted co enter Canâ€" ada under conditions which would enâ€" sure that they would not becoms charges on the public. Stressing that no "mass immigraâ€" tion" is suggested, but that only careâ€" fully solected refugees should adâ€" mi‘sed under specific conditions, the w* * w U # @«# w . wl *# *4 *# mi‘sed undger COnNdivions, report refers to the Jewish minori{ and points cut that this group is con posed of the most highly educated, cu tared section of Germany‘s poapulatio Of particular consideration for ada. ~ also refors specifically to Ozech« slovakia‘s famous forestry experts, suj gesting that a typical item in the se tlement plan might be placement : these forest>rs wher» they could cof tributs «o forest concervation schems\ Jomestic consumption of oducts, beoh by increasâ€" and incr:ased purchasâ€" o# m . / t w + ; ENUE no "mass imimigtaâ€" 1, but that only careâ€" fugees should e adâ€" ecific conditions, the the Jewish minority aat this group is comâ€" il equipment ants, and the not operatâ€" rs to the in 15,000 € W d € C on All The New Sheets Make Lif ron s1 for tha pesp‘is at | difierent in usually used ting handsomeor aAs weoill as H:re is the news of shes tel tints are back in and than ever, say those in the are seven colors to choose : of th~s tores. ‘And colore are still favorites of fastl And Welcome RPeinforced hemstitching ceome, 1IorlLâ€" makes me feol bhbem thi‘‘s wo reinforced hen UC too thing that a ! to know abou woven into th comes. Ble® that.: *) nen Reinforce i new no..e 1NnC nCx wear cult C need of tha The perm is another lady to the pils batch 0o mcncg3rams very little an embroid 1 CompaA €mor0lC pin Y argâ€"eCver tv calico 3 outside e rit worn throu3jn forced hemstitching r e decorative hemstitch But nice im 111 the roidere t ic they ould ha they‘re broad |1 A Wesimil strate scie with "bom plagque is . dscomfort Chintiz appliqued on white percale and quilt¢d ma 3C lact wvhe withcut unfo heoe ma iRl'l AIN‘S LATEST CANCE d . ime th:: many ot is hay CIM wrap up mas hatc g perca.es thnaAl et borders. o Ideoal Number Mi BC Illu:« ra cCO AI 1 lL shestsâ€"the pasâ€" id more popu‘lar the know. Thers se from in most ored hem sheas )4 CC WV are FASTIDIOUS POINTS ABOUT BED LINEN ma 1i1ns (Uu bal ind I hayv bid it wel juse O ra thr2 e the w contall ‘d so it pra pi 11 ep PLEASANT HoOMES THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS ife Simplerâ€"and More Decorativeâ€"Applique is a High F: hion in Sheets. pre n N1 by Elizabeth MacRea Boykin pillow If you have always thought of sheets as something. plain and utiliâ€" tarian, take a good look at these pretty things and a tip as well as to how you can give your own sheets individuality. The top one uses a fine sprigged pereale for the hem and the same material is appliâ€" gqued in the design of the monogram. The lower sheet is white with a scroll of pinuk percale to frame the embroidcred monogram. â€" The hem is pink too. These are ideas a lady with clever fingers could copy 103â€" of w 1‘ll wa I quilted makes as effectr have seen for many a day _A KR TRE 11 are if pu bu 1 WIC ATMENT radiu i in widt 10U n Il in ensemble for a poster bed as I 1€ evC OLl New Lisksard, Jan. 18.â€"Charles Stepâ€" henson ‘3f this town is carry:ng around a piece of gold ore th@t almost requires the services of a shotgun guard as proâ€" tection, so rich is it. The ore comes from are cent find on the property ~f the Brenmore Quebec Mines at Mud Lake, and was brought out by Mr. Stephenson on Saturday night. It is stated to be from a vein which was first found last fall and has been traced since to a considerable length and the recent find is.said to assay well over $30,000 to the ton over a width of four inches and well over $2.000 per ton over a width of two feet. ~mnmoniy â€"uUsed rey‘r2a expensive any of the Euw LV aiskeard Man Has Rich Sample of Mud Lake Ore Dr. Chases Qintment Relieves Wxt_gflxx;;du‘xckh ) thnrmP]E e akir, a most effective tresatment, for Lezema d other skinxa troubles, A record ol 50 years. dkc uy, mt of â€" fillin if a 1lot ‘{filled" uxt fabric makC on inE IIL °C th®a fin a lady should her household f "purple and have so much [ as a ngornails and ivinz vou thatl h t.. Rubbâ€" HAe arch powders :1 be . VEery Issia anda ries, that e have, s!I Whatâ€" iC opal 1 M in the vilizin: [talian Da here i1¢Câ€" society. A. a meslung of 1 Siinday at Kirkland Lake was raised for the hll. Of t $70 was contributed by the © Naticnal Crcatian Sozsioty | Like. Thore was A£ largs from Schumacher at Ss1 ing at Kirkland Lake and the Schumacher members Schumacher Croatians Assist at Kirkland Lake ant trsion : and trines. A sidelight on the courtesy and gosdâ€" will of the Croatians was the fact thas the speeches given in the Croatian languags were translated to vhe Engâ€" lish guest of the evening, S0 that he understand and enjoy the proâ€" Arrested on Charge of Counterfeiting Kirkland Lake Man Alleged to Have Had Outfit in His Room. Kirkland Lake, Jan. 18.â€"Following a raid by Teck Township and Provinâ€" cial Folics on his premises Monday night, during which time they seized what they state is equipment for the manufacturing of counterfe‘s Canadian coins, Joseph Normandeau, aged 35, of 25 Kirkland is being held in cusâ€" 25 Kirkland ©v. is being held in cusâ€" tody pending his appearance in court Thursday morning to answer charges placed by tksth departments. Normandeau, who is allezed by police to have been casting bogus Canadian halfâ€"dollars, whoen arrested was said to have bsen found to have one of the hom>â€"made pieces of silver in his pockâ€" et. Inspector Reg. Pinegar of Teck Township force, and Constables Mcâ€" Dougall and Trimble of the local Proâ€" vincial Police dcsachment, in condiuctâ€" ing the raid on the Normandeau premâ€" ises, state they found a complete setâ€" up for the making of the illegal Several bogus coins have bsen reâ€" ported received at different places in tcwn and hav> been turned in to the police stccion. Very little silver is conâ€" 1 plar l\lJS() Automobile, Sickness, Accident, Life Insurance Real Estate and Mortgages. SECURITY â€" 21 Pine Street North Insure your New Buwlding or Improvements. Enquire about our NEW LOW K. ATES SULLIVAN NEWTON Schumacher PThone 725 WESTERN CANADA COALâ€"ALEXO AND CANMORE BRIQUETTES wWELSH AND AMERICAN ANTHRACITE RED RIVER SMOKELESSâ€"NEWCASTLE RED JACKETâ€"Egg and Stoker Sizes RUSSIANâ€"Large Household Size John W. Fogg Limited umber, Cement, Building Materials, Coal and Coke, Mine and Mill Supplies. ish langua undermine asant ting of th LtIZ2CN NAimseil spend the res! th his family king guest 0 rlitarian wore among was primâ€" to Zvonimir of ty at Kirkâ€" all for their he club on avor $200 Kirkland delegation is amount humacher ‘he Engâ€" + ‘that he the proâ€" Head OMce and Yard Timmins Phone 117 tained in when it is genuine C the illegal a mould fc for the h tails side. other esser of t None such polic nom Honour Brideâ€"toâ€"be at Pleasing Shower hostesss shower of Miss happiness, atr numerous love Miss â€" Jeannette (Given â€" Many Gifts. sented i pink an presenta Durin: ed sam: tertainir Lorraint ticns at gave a Gauthic cur, an Gauthit wicre C( /x c CR hostesse Miss wEere! MLPS. WV.. J. K lY} Mrs. T. E. Flynn, Mr Howard, Mrs. L. Ma roche, Mrs. J. Mortr Mrs. T. Lacasse, Mrs L. Armstrong, Mrs. ] Elkins, Lorraing Poit 11 2 T ml Haggerty (Mrs. cauth Globe and Mail: A‘empts to rscapse from Alcatraz, the United States prison on an island off the California coast, ssem to be as persistent and as futile as attempts to discover che secret of perâ€" petual motion. Mrs. authic Many Amol uary nlac o m % 9 4 mplimet few on whit rut Monday evening in honor imette Gauthier. nds of the brideâ€"toâ€"be were he event to wish her much and to shswer her. with vely gifts, which were preâ€" large basket, in Timmins, Ont. it )1 lunch w er in th equ L iss present at the event . J. Flynn, Mrs. S. Poulin, yimnn, Mrs. P. Lacroix, MrsS. . L. Martin, Mrs. A. Duâ€" J. Morris, Mrs. D. Blain, sse, Mrs. L. Fleming, Mrs. . Mrs. Paul Piche, Lucille ing Psitras, and Misses R. . â€"Corbeil, D. Lapigre, Taâ€" Rose Lamourgux, Doris e guest of honour (Miss uthier) and the hostesses ard Miss Juliette Kent $ Deabdal basket, decoraved in Miss Juliette Gauthâ€" rideâ€"toâ€"be, made the 30 n i Gauthier will beâ€" Mr. James McGrath e wedding csremony ~St. Anthony‘s Româ€" n 1€ nt ief tha. many irculation here. Normandeau‘s Miss Julistts Ave., wore joint i1 miscellaneous ening in honor Tuesday mornâ€" o local s:oreâ€" e on the lookâ€" e. The money i it is dropped ien sound. All inc:d in o the Branch Office Kirkland Phone 553 1€ ther for the ng pant and was aAlso takâ€" e suests playâ€" ndad a very enâ€" vas preservsed. several selocâ€" Lucille Elkins lecticns. â€" Mrs. cuest of honâ€" to and Julietts solec.ions, and their performâ€" Gauthier Beautiful they found wo.diss, one mansy and to ring, as nieses. In ved by thc