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The Lutheran Sunday School held its Christmas celebration in the Angliâ€" can Parish hall on Sunday evening. A Christmas tree and gifts upon and under it, had been prepared for the children but before the distribution, a children‘s pageant of Christmas was presented. Carols were sung, music being played by the minister, the Rev. Rath. Smaill children took part in the pageant, the little girls being dressed to represent angels. ‘Those taking part in the play were Jackie Fera, Alice and {from Hoyle), Jimmy McQuarrie, Floyd Bates, Joyce and Shirley Schultz George Fera, Patsy and Wilfred Hanâ€" sen, Ethel and Lilian Johannes, Shirievy, Everybody in South Porcupine Had a Happy _Christmas This Year Little Elizabeth Mairs is quite sick in the Porcupine General hospital All her little friends wish her a speedy gecovery. Foster is spending the holiday in Torâ€" onto. Mr. Chapman, of Toronto, left for home on Tuesday after spending Christmas with his sister, Mrs. B. H. HMarper and family of Bruce Avenue. Mr. Matthew Mulcahy, of the High School staff, is spending the holiday in Orillia;: Miss Lucas has left for her home in Wyoming, Ont.. to spend Christmas with her people, and Miss Mr. James, Sr., of Toronto, spent the Christmas holidsiy with his son, Mr. Victor James, and family at Preston Past Dome. # AND the next great celebration is to be on New Year‘s Eveâ€"the Firemen‘s Danceâ€"an oldâ€"time favourite rescusciâ€" tated in a new setting, the Community hall in the new Aremna on Golden Aveâ€" nue. This is the great event of the New Year, and as before one great community family will meet in good spirits to usher in 1940 in fitting style. And, of course, you will he there. A happy family residing on Strachan Avenue, were blessed on Christmas Day with the gift of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Toczek are the proud parents and the Christmas baby was brought to the Porcupine General hospital. Some of our citizens placed their Christmas trees outside in the snow to reflect the Christmas spirit on the world and when lighted up, as they are at night, they look lovely. Others have strung lighted coloured lamps along their housefronts, and Mr. Stan Pearce has again set up the red Christâ€" mas door on his home on Broadway. So with our lighted community tree, and our own strings of township lights, Bouth Porcupine has said "Merry Christmas" to everybody from its heart. And on Christmas morning a choir of men from Dome and Dome Extension came in to the hospital, and cheered the patients by their fine singing of the old Christmas favourites. A pleasing feature of the Christmas season was the singing of Christmas carols on Christmas Eve by some of the Girl Guides, in the Porcupine General hospital. Christmas Eve Midnight Mass, obâ€" served in our Catholic Church, was crowded to the doors, and our other churches report wellâ€"attended Christâ€" mas services. The Fire Department assisted Santa Claus on Friday night at 7 p.m. when all the children in South Porrupine turned out to greet him at the fire hall. A closelyâ€"packed mob of children were waiting more or less patiently, some tiny ones with mother or father holdâ€" ing on tightly to them in the crowd. Buch a cheer went up when the red and white garbed Father Christmas was seen coming riding on the fire truck. turning the siren for all he was worth! It was cold, so Santa Claus went into the fire hall to await the youngsters, who all tried to get in at once to greet him. â€" However, some of the lustier members of the brigade arranged the queue, letting the mob in one by one, and eventually, all there received a bag of fruit, nuts and candy from the old gentleman personally, with a word or two of greeting. They were a fairly orderly crowd and a very happy crowd | when the distribution of almost a thousand bags was over. This annual visit may be frowned upon by a few in aur township, but if any one of them had been present on Priâ€" day to have seen the genuine joy, especially ofi the smaller children, we believe that the Spirit of Christmas would have grabbed him and sflenced, him forever|! The officials of the township were busy last week making up between 80 and 90 hampers of Christmas cheer for the needy, each basket containing beside food necessities, turkey, fowl, or beef according to the size of the family. Single reliefees were given an extra meal for Christmas and a pair of socks. Porcupine, Dec. 27.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Christmas is over for another year. South Porcupine preparâ€" ed for it thoroughly, enjoyed it heartiâ€" ly, and observed the festival in becomâ€" ing and decorous manner. There may have been a few who overâ€"stepped the bounds and appreciated not wisely but too well the Christmas spirit (in botâ€" tles) but the guardians of the law saw to it that they were assisted to places of safety in which to make merry, and only three appeared as flagrant delinâ€" quents before Magistrate Atkinson this morning. About Ninety Hampers of Christmas Cheer Distributed to Needy. Santa Claus Distributed About a Thousand Bags of Candies at the Fire Hall. ‘Other Items from Ssouth Porcupine and the Dome. News From South Porcupine, Dome and the Distric #AGE TWO "I‘ve gotten so I expected it," said the husband, a mine machineman, upon hearing the news of the arrival of the sixâ€"pound boy and girl, Don and Lola Mae. The Chafins were married when Mrs. Chafin was 16. They have 11 children From the town of Logan, West Virâ€" ginia, comes the story of the sixth set of twins in six years to be born to 24â€" yearâ€"old Mrs. Bud Chafin and her 41â€" yearâ€"old minerâ€"husband. Fifth Pair of Twins Born to West Virginia Couple Mr. Costello in a few well chosen words thanked his electurs and gave assurance of his interest in education and his coâ€"operation with the present board. i Mr. M. Smith proposed that some deâ€" finite memorial be placed in the school to the memory of the late Sylvester Kennedy and it will be left with the chairman of the board to decide in what form and manner such memorial be erected. The financial statement was read by secretary J. J. Gallagher and approved. Mr. John Costello (nominated by Messrs Helmer and Skinner) was electâ€" ed by acclamation to take the vacancy on the board. Mr. Kennedy would have retired from the board at this time his three year term expiring and Mr. Costello is elected for three years A vote of thanks to the board was proposed by Mr. Kemsley and given Mr. Stovel, chairman of the board was made chairman of the meeting and after the minutes of last year‘s meeting had been adopted as read, spoke of the loss of Mr. Kennedy and paid tribute to his memory. He also spoke most highly of the work of the principals and teachers of our public schools, and said they were deserving of much credit. In five years of service on the school board just one complaint had been made to him, which, he considered a record. All stood, and in reverent silence reâ€" called the personality of the grand old man who pioneered for education in the Porcupine Camp, and fought and workâ€" ed for it till a few short weeks ago. ter Kennedy has been missing from among us," he said. "I would like to pay a tribute to the remarkable reâ€" cord of work done for education by the late Mr. Kennedy, and would ask for a minute‘s silence in memory." j "This is the first regular annual meeting for the past twentyâ€"eight years that the familiar face of Sylvesâ€" Before the business of the meeting commenced Mr. W. G. Skinner made a few remarks to those assembledâ€" around fifty in number. South Porcupine, Dec. 27.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The annual rateâ€" payers‘ meeting for election of a trusâ€" tee to the School Board was held on Wednesday night in the auditorium of the Public School. Mr. John Costello Elected by Acclamation as Trustee to Succeed Late Mr. Kenâ€" nedy. High Tribute Paird to Late 8. Kennedy at Ratepayers‘ Meeting Mr. Elwocd Cahill, of Larder Lake, was a guest at the home of Mrs. T. Cahill for Christmas Day. Mrs. Brooks, of Thornloe, spent Christmas at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. L. Ship. The United Church is holding a cmâ€" bined Watchnight Service and Pireside Circle on Sunday in the church. It will specialize a Candleâ€"light service, and coffee will be served after. Mr. John Boddingham left on Saturâ€" day to spend Christmas in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Hughes spent the iroliday in Cochrane. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Thomas, of Rae Avenue, spent Christmas Day with Mrs. Thomas‘ family at Ansonville. The annual meeting of the Women‘s Auxiliary of the Porcupine General hospital will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 3rd, in the Masonic hall at 2.30 pm. Reports of the year‘s activities and election of officers will be the business Oof, the afternoon. All memâ€" bers are requested to be present. Miss Emily Cole, of Dome Extension, left on Tuesday for a short holiday in Belleville. Mr. Douglas Murray spent the holiâ€" ga;l;l season with his family in Troquois alls. Mr. Bill Chambers spent Christmas at his home in Toronto. Little Patricia Hansen, who celebratâ€" ed her fiftly hirthday the day after Christmas, gave a party for the occasâ€" ion, and invited some small friends in to tea and birthday cake. They had a royal time and Patsy enjoyed the nice gifts they brought her. Billy, Carl and Stanley Schmelzle. Mr. Allie Bennett spent the Christâ€" mas holiday in Campbell‘s Bay. Mr. T. Cahill left on Tuesday for a few days in Toronto on business. Father Wieler, of Scollard Hall College, North Bay, spent Christmas day visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Proulx, Fourth Ave., spent Christmas weekâ€"end in Haileyâ€" bury visiting her daughters, Miss Lucy Proulx and Mrs. Harold Burns. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Angrignon, of Belle Terre, spent the Christmas holiâ€" days at the home of Mrs. J. V. Angriâ€" gnon, Second Ave. The special Christmas services held in Trinity United Church was well atâ€" tended. The Rev. F. J. Baine delivered a special Christmas message to the conâ€" gregation. At each service there was special music by the choir under the leadership of Mr. Ron Jones, with Mrs. J. Huxley at the organ. Mr. and Mrs. George Leck left Tuesâ€" day for their home in Larder Lake, afâ€" ter spending the Christmas season with their parents in town. Mrs. Sims, who has been visiting for some time with her aunt, Mrs. Phelps, left to spend Christmas at her home in New Liskeard. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. MacPherson, of the Delnite Mines, in the death of their 19â€"dayâ€"old baby boy. The funeral took place on Wedâ€" nesday. The Rev. FP. J. Baine conducted the service. Messrs. Fred and Vince Callery are spending the Christmas holidays at the home of their parents in Belleville. Mr. Ramond Chatson, student at the Scollard Hall College, North Bay, is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chatson, First Avénue. Miss Aileen Curran, of the Public School staff, is spending the holidays at her home in Port Hope. Mr. Earl Lampkin, of the Mining College, Indiana, is spending the holiâ€" days with his pfrents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lampkin, Fouth Avenue. Mr. Walter MacCrae, of Queen‘s Uniâ€" versity, is spending the Christmas holâ€" idays at his home, 108 Third Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Purvis, of Kirkland Lake, were Christmas visitors at the home of Mrs. Purvis‘ sister, Mrs. Bill Phillips, First Avenue. Mrs. George Robertson, Pirst Avenue, entertained a number of friends on Wednesday afternoon. Â¥vyon Lorrain spent the Christmas holidays visiting friends in Kirkland Lake. Mrs. McLaughlin and daughter, Pegâ€" gy, of Cobalt, spent the Christmas holiâ€" days at the home of her daughter and sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Phillips, First Avenue. Mr. Bill Gilbert, of Queens Univérâ€" sity, Kingston, is spending the Christâ€" mas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Gilbert, Pourth Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Dyack, of Kingston, are spending the Christmas holidays at the home of their daughter and sonâ€"inâ€" law, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Boyce, Second Avenue. Mr. Eric Arnott, of Queen‘s Univerâ€" sity, is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Arnott, FPoplar Street. Mr. and Mrs, Bert Ustace, North Bay, visited frlends in town during the Christmas holidays. + Mr. and Mrs. Abe Feldman and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Feldman were in Engleâ€" hart during the week attending the wedding of Mrs. Feldman‘s niece, Miss Mallon. in the rooms in the hall. Fireman Webber, acting as Santa, came in with bells and bags of toys. Every firemAn‘s child received a gift and bag of candy. nuts and fruit, Later a dainty lunch was served for the ladies. Mr. Jack Huxley, of the Ontario Agriâ€" cultural College, Guelph, is spending the holidays at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Huxley, Pirst Avenue. The Schumacher Fire Department held their annual Christmas tree, Dec. 22nd, Mr. Lester Besley, of Queen‘s Univerâ€" sity, Kingston, is spending the Christâ€" mas holidays with his father, Mr. John Besley, Third Avenue. Miss Olive Leach, of the Public School staff, is spending her holidays at her home in Pembroke. Miss Dorothy Rollins, of the Public School staff, is spending the Christmas holidays at her home in Montreal. Mrs. Clarence Feindal, of Belle Terre, spent the Christmas holidays visiting her mother, Mrs. J. V. Angrignon, Secâ€" ond Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Staples, of Larâ€" der Lake, were weekâ€"end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George McShane, second Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Monaghan and little daughter, Dianne, left for Toronto where they will yvisit friends during the Christmas holidays. Mr. Norman Graham left to spend Christmas and New Year at his home in Montreal. Mrs. Phelps left to spend the Christâ€" mas season with her daughter, Mrs. R. Ridley, Matachewan. Schumacher, Dec. 27thâ€"â€"(Special to The Advance) â€"â€" The Community Christmas tree on First Ave., opposite the station, was a busy place last Friâ€" day night. All the young people in town gathered round the tree and what a reception Santa Claus got when he arrived! He shook hands with all the children and gave each one of them a present. This treat is sponsored by the Schumacher Lions‘ Club with the coâ€" operation of the township of Tisdale. Mr. Jenson, of the Palm Dairies, perâ€" formed the duties of Santa Claus. Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and District. Lions‘ Community Christmas Tree at Schumacher THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO The baby boy died at his home on December 26th, Surviving are his parâ€" ents and one brother, Garry aged three and one half years. Funeral service were held on Wedâ€" nesday afternoon at 2 o‘clock for baby Robert, threeâ€"monthsâ€"old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Romeo Brisbois, of M Railâ€" road Street, South Porcupine, at the St. Anthony‘s Catholic Church,. The corâ€" tege proceeded from 92‘% Sixth ovenue to the church, where the Rev. Fr. Gueâ€" vremont conducted the service and inâ€" terment was made in the Roman Cathâ€" olic Cemetery. In commenting on the necessity for sports in education, Archdeacon Woodâ€" all quoted from the old Duke of Wellâ€" ington, who said that the wars of Britain were won on the playing fields of Eton. "You learn in sports, the Archdeacon said, "to pass the ball. One team, one school, leads to the full realization of one flag, one king, one empire; and sports combine play with work." Funeral Yesterday of South Porcupine Child Boys‘ hockey shieldâ€"1, Clayton Kavâ€" anagh: 2, Manson Brown; 3, Fernleigh Uren; 4, William Murphy; 5, Nick Rewegan: 6, Ted Romanick. Two French carols were sung by the girls choirâ€""Un Noel Francais" and "D‘ou vieus tu Bergere.) Rev. J. A. Lyttle presented the boys‘ basketball shieldâ€"1, Robert Pearce; 2, Clayton Kavanagh; 3, Stuart Reed; 4, Stephen Evans; 5, Thomas Mahon. Archdeacon Woodall and Mr. Mulâ€" cahy presented the boys‘ athletic prizes â€"Winners of senior boys track and field shieldsâ€"1, Senior, Ronpert Pearce; 2, Intermediate, Nick Rewegan ; 3, Juniâ€" or, James Dogue. The "Pirates Dance‘‘ by three girls in costume followed, and was well reâ€" ceived. Certificatesâ€"Alvin Bannerman, Howâ€" ard Barron, John Lee, Franklin Maki, John Pecore, Harry Thompson, Fernâ€" leigh Uren, William Murphy, Lillian Belisle, Annie Camero, June Countryâ€" man, Margaret Foster, Helen Haneâ€" berry, Florence McDonald, Muriel Mcâ€" CGuey, Viola Mansfield, Evelyn Mitchell, Marietta Nenonen, Grace Pirie, Plorâ€" ence Sharp, Hazel Steeves. Presentation of Girls‘ Athletic prizes by Miss Fosterâ€"Senior girls‘ track and field shieldâ€"Senior, Viola Mansfield; Intermediate, Helen Rotondo; Junior, Helen Seppala. Presentation of diplomas by Mr. Chas. Kemsleyâ€"1, Senior Graduationâ€" Jean Andrews, Joyce Christenson; 2. Intermediateâ€"Mary Curtis, Eino Kautâ€" to, Willis Maki, Ralph Mitchell, Helen Munro, Isobel Rapsey. Mr. Dye, as chairman, made a few remarks to the students. It is essenâ€" tial that pupils should have a clear idea of the ideals and hopes parents have for them, he said. At home, and in school a training must be atttained to meet all problems of life, so that when the time comes they may be met with confidence, ability and fortitude. }The primary purpose of this commenceâ€" ment was the awarding of prizes for proficiency and certificates. The school orchestra, which is well above the averâ€" age, played two selections under the direction of Mr. Nix, instructor, and played them remarkably well. 1, "Carâ€" men‘""â€"by Bizet, and 2, "Allegro‘"â€"by Hannel. Presentation of Proficiency prizes by Mr. R. E. Dye (books). Form IVâ€"Jean Andrews; Form IIIâ€"Mary McNewn;: Form IIAâ€"Franklin Maki; Form IIBâ€" Marietta Nenonen; Form TAâ€"Gino Campagnola; Form IBâ€"Isabel Hepâ€" burn. "God Save the King" was sung beâ€" fore Mr. W. S. Blake, principal, welâ€" comed the visitors. With him on the platform were Mr. R. E. Dye, chairâ€" man of the board, Mr. Kemsley, Archâ€" deacon Wosdall and J. A. Lyttle. South Porcupine, Dec. 27.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"South Porcupine High School closing exercises or comâ€" mensement was held on Friday mornâ€" ing at 9 a.m. in the auditorium of the high school. O Canada." Mr. and Mrs. Butterworth, of North Bay, spent the Christmas holidays at the home of Mrs. Butterworth parents, Mr. and Mrs. AM. Glazier, Pirst Ave. Annual Exercises at South Porcupine High School Presentation of Prizes and Awards at Event. Mrs. Frank McWhinnie entertained on Christmas day in honour of her son, Frankie, who was celebrating his eighth birthday. A number of Prankie‘s friends attended and they had a wonâ€" derful time. There was a large Christâ€" mas tree and each little guest received a present from the tree. Mrs. McWhinâ€" nie served a nice lunch and each one of the guests received a piece of the large birthday cake. Misses Alva and Pat Meaney, of Kirkland Lake, sgpent the Christmas holidays visiting theéir sister and brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Mr..and Mrs. John Griffiths, Birch Street. a social evening was enjoyed. During the evening the hostess served a deliâ€" cious lunch. ° The ADS. Club met at the home of Mrs. T. Johnson, Second Ave., last Thursday evening. Whist was played and the prize winners were 1st, Mrs. C. Rickard; 2nd, Mrs. James Scullion: 3rd, Mrs. P. Sherbin. After the cards Mrs. Ed. Robinson, Goldale Property Miss D. Sharp is spending the holiâ€" day from Alma College, St. Thomas, at the parental home at the Hallnor Mine. Misses Mary and Betty Gallagher are home for the holiday from the Univerâ€" sity of Toronto and Osgoode Hall, and Miss Josephine Cecconi and Miss Vieno Kautto are also in town from the Uniâ€" versity of Toronto. Bornâ€"In the Porcupine General Hospital on Dec. 22nd, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clement of Connaught. Miss Venour.of the Porcupine Ctenâ€" eral Hospital arrived back on Tuesday from holiday in Toronto. Miss Chalâ€" mers, RN., of the hospital staff spent Christmas in Kingston, and Miss Robâ€" inson, R.N., also of the hospital staff, visited her home in Brockville for the holiday season. Other News from South | _ _Poreupine and the Dome. A fire alarm turned in on Wednesday around 1 p.m. proved to be for a house on Huot St. Water pipes being frozen underneath the house, some one essayed to thaw them ‘out. Burlap casing caught fire but the firemen‘s quick action with the chemical tank smotherâ€" ed the menace. Ice in Use at the Curling Rink at South Porcupine Mr. J. D. McCarthy spent Christmas with his family in Toronto. The Porcupine Branch of the Canaâ€" dian Legion hope soon to have their hall established in town opposite the new arena. It is jacked up and on skids ready>â€"to move into town from the Domeâ€"the former Dome Comâ€" munity hall. Miss Marjorie Jamieson, of Toronto, enjoyed the Christmas holiday at the home of her aunt, Mrs. . W. Honer, of the Dome Mines. | The Dome beat South Porcupine to it by just one week. A bonspiel opened the season for them the Tuesday before Christmas. This was open to all emâ€" ployees of the Dome Mines, and sixâ€" teen chickens were prizes for four winâ€" ning rinks. The skips of the winning rinks were: Richard Mitchell, Hugh Richmond, Andy McGinn and Alec Reid. Ssuth Porcupine, Dec. 27.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The ice sheets at the local curling rink are now ready. On Tuesday afternoon a few devotees of the sport tried it out and report same to be in excellent condition. On Tuesday evening a few games were played by the men. No regular scheâ€" dule of the Ladies‘ Club will be drawn up until after New Year, but members will be trying their skill each afternoson until then and getting into shape for the coming contests., Mr. Alber Keatest â€" from â€" Queen‘s District Officesâ€"Bank of Commerce Buildings, Timmins, Ont. 0o n IL ; !L J Insurance Company Head Office â€"London,Canad a On a charge of failing to produce a driver‘s license, however, he was disâ€" missed. He was not asked for it he said and upon the police constable beâ€" ing questioned it was his name and C. Small was fined $10 and costs for using abusive and profane language to a policeman. He pleaded not guilty, but both Constable McNeil and Sergt. Douglas gave testimony against him. For breaking and entering Uly Levinâ€" son‘s store on Golden Avenue and stealâ€" ing $31, two young men will appear beâ€" fore his worship next Wednesday. Five young menâ€"Cameron Mahoney Adams, Belile and Andersonâ€"charged with theft of beer, were each bound over in the sum of $100 for one year on suspehded sentence and were orderâ€" ed to pay costs. The story told was that all five were in a taxi, saw the beer on a truck, and took it off into the taxi. They were overtaken by police and the beer seized. Chief Mcâ€" Innis said they were not "bad boys, had no bad reputation and had not preâ€" viously been in serious trouble." His testimony was a factor in persuading his worship to give them all a chance. Police Court Wednesday‘s police court did not occupy much of Magistrate Atkinson‘s time. Three drunksâ€"one first offence, $10 and costs; one, second offence, $50 and costs; one, third offence, three months. Mrs. E. G. Bishop, of Paymaster, with their daughter, are spending the holiâ€" day in Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. G. Boyce and baby, of Paymaster, are spending the holiday in Hamilton. Miss Mabel Pace, of the assessor‘s office, spent Christmas in Thessalon with her parents. Married.â€"By Father Gelinas, on Deâ€" cember 23rd, in St. Joachim‘s Church, Kathleen McKay to Hector Jones. Mrs. Brice and daughter, Margaret, of Coniston, are visiting the former‘s daughter, Mrs. David Kemp. Mr. Ed. Levecque spent Christmas with his family in Bracebridge. Mr, Wm. Mylchreest spent Christâ€" mas at the Kerrâ€"Addison Mine, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reddick. Mr. Sam Poag is in Listowel for the holiday season. Miss Jennie May McDonald, of Conâ€" naught, spent the holiday at the home of Mrs. A. Hogg, Preston East Dome. Mr. Wes. Hayne spent the holiday in Walkerton, where he attended the wedding of his sister, Mr. Frank Gilson, 6f O‘Brien Avenue, spent the holiday in Haileybury. Mr. Roy Merritt is visiting in St. Thomas for Christmas. Mr. Eckel, of Golden Avenue, spent Christmas in New Liskeard, with his mother. Mrs. Clara Hogg, of Toronto, is visitâ€" ng her son, Mr. Harry Houghton, for the Chr:stmas season. University is home for Christmas with his parents at the Paymaster Mine. > Security * Is Threatened ESTA B LIS H E D 1| 8 74 "Our satisfaction is intensified by the knowledge that in warâ€"time as in peace these families have the financial security which life insurance affords." "As we think back, it gives us great satisfaction to realize that we have assisted Canadian people to build finanâ€" cial defenses of six hundred and . forty million dollars for the protection of themselves and their dependents. "In the present struggle to maintain freedom, security and the Canadian way of living, along with a number of my London Life associates, I have joined the country‘s armed forces. Already this war has demonstrated the vyalue of preparedness. An impregnable defense against loss of earning power (whether caused by disability, old age, or death) can be provided through this Company,. Be prepared ! Barrie Examiner:; â€" "Auto Sandâ€" watched by Two Street Cars," says a news headline. That‘s what you might call a jam sandwich, address he refused to give, not his driver‘s permit." Mr. Gardiner, appearing for T. Mcâ€" Kay, who faced three chargesâ€"assault (twice) and committing damage to propertyâ€"asked that his client be bound over to keep the peace. HMHe was separâ€" ated from his wife but not supporting | her, had overlooked a lot of things and lon.ly wanted to be left in peace. Should he be jailed he would become more bit=â€" ter and probably do worse when he ‘came out,. The magistrate bound Mcâ€" Kay over in a bond of $200 to keep the peace for two years. If any assault, or ‘mterference occurs he will be brought I back and sentenced for this offence. The tribute of the author is well written and devoid of the imaginative creations that have lately featured stories of the North by literary pilâ€" grims from Magazineland to the south. Fiction is not needed to emphasize the work of these splendid men. They have written history that dwarfts ficâ€" tion by its intrepid reality.â€"Toronto Globe. Last time the writer saw that monâ€" ster bird, was at the Argosy mine, away up at Cassumit Lake, where it nonchalantly delivered ten drums of gasoline. It had previously delivered at the same Godforsaken spot the largest piece of machinery ever carried by plane in the Northâ€"an amalgam barrel shell of oneâ€"inch steel, 48 inches long and 42 inches in diameter, weighâ€" ing 3,400 pounds. Many a welâ€"known ship that has carried the pioneers of the mining game is surrounded with a true story. Special mention is made of the "Flying Box Car," the great Junkers that has delivered more heavy freight at outâ€" ofâ€"theâ€"way places than any ship in Canada. Many of the men whose names will always be associated closely with aeâ€" velopment of northern mining: areas are mentioned among them a quartet of immortal "Bills"â€"Jewett, Buchanâ€" an, Windrum and Broatch, the latter of whom was killed in an air accident; Art Schade, Ted Stull, Roy Brown, Tommy Siers, Walter Gilbert, Con FParrell, Stew McRorie, Ethan Cran. Ginger Coots, Grant McConachie, Leigh Brintnell, now head of Macâ€" kenzie Air Ways and last, but not least, Bishop Falaize, the "Flying Bishop." The bush fiiers of the Northland, than whom no finer, more resourceâ€" ful or braver men ever flew, are the subject of an inteesting story, "They Bring ‘Em Back Aloft." by Morton L. Bennet, in the current number of the Saturday Evening Post. Tribute Paid to the Bush Fliers of the North Land JCE