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bilities to our own troops here and abroad. "Every Division and Branch has been working at top speed for the past two months. There are long months ahead, when all one‘s energies will be taxed to the utmost. It seems to your Comâ€" mittee, therefore that this is the opâ€" portune time to slow down, so that many things, long delayed, can be acâ€" complished, and that other duties can be cleared away, in preparation for the autumn. "The National and Ontario Work Committee will be moving into new quarters in the next few weeks, Respite is needed to do this. "The urgent appeal for supplies isâ€" sued May 23 has been met. Our wareâ€" houses in England are replenished with tremendous quantities of supplies, and more are en route. We have only to plan for assistance to Great Britain, since nothing can be sent into KEurope at the moment, and for ow responsiâ€" bilities to our own troops here and Woma HY br evise our schedule of work "The urgent appeal for s ued May 23 has been met. ouses in England are replen REAL ESTATE INSURANCE STEAMSHIP OFFICE 20 Pine St. N., Timmins, Phone 1135 and 40 Main St., Seouth Porcupine, Phone 285 Eastern Porcupine Red Cross Observing Partial Holiday But Only to Prepare for More Strenuous Effort When Needed. THURSDAY. ATGUST 8TH i1 Available in Timmins, Schuâ€" macher, and Ssouth Porcupine, for commercial buildings, apartment houses, new homes, and improvements. Paid back by monthly payments over a number of yvears. TY , Clear B.C. Fir Vâ€"Joint; Gyproc:; Hardwood Floor ing; Vâ€"Joint and Shiplap; White Pine Featherâ€" edge; Clear Fir and Pine Doors in Stock Sizes: Sash in Stock Sizes On First Mortgages Yard ESchumacher Phone 72*5 11 John W. Fogg Limited NT Lumber, Cement, Building Materials, Coal and Coke, Mine and Mill Supplies. Mrs, Campbell‘s Letter letter is sent on, after a Meetâ€" ome members of the National s War Work Committee, and ork Conveners called in consulâ€" rand is the result of â€" their Lumber, Mine and Mill Supplies Coal and Coke 11 W1 of the present situation 1 of the uncertainty with at will be the most urgent covered by the whole Red amme in the immediate in order to carry on this yith the greatest efficiency 7, it is again necessary to ction the following letter allace R. Campbell, Naâ€" of Women‘s War ; the Eastern Porcupine special interest at this ing the letter, Mrs. Alice ran _ â€" Division _Work Committee, asks branches toâ€"give the letâ€" crious consideration. ted by the announceâ€" ‘ in this issue, the e Branch of the Red take a form of partial of the executive of the however, the holiday is epare for the very exâ€" all lines if and when more active form. "In ‘ says, "the holiday is ig of the end of our her an attempt to put r even greater effort. tressed in this conâ€" is an urgent need , with the exception irticularly for socks, , helmets, seaboot Head Office and Yard Timmins Phone 117 and communities. This is a patriotic duty to be observed by all women. "Branches with groups making box linings, should continue this activity since these miist be on hand in reguâ€" lar numbers to insure a huge supply of sterile dressings. "Groups making special supplies at the request of the National or Provinâ€" cial Committees should complete their work." : Despatches from Tokio say that the Japanese have arrested seven Salvaâ€" tion Army leaders in that city and are holding them on the alleged suspicion that they have bheen engaged in espionâ€" age. The number includes the Japanâ€" eseâ€"Commanderâ€"inâ€"chief, The arrests are said to have been made on July 3ist, and the men are still held. To most people it will appear unnscessary to deny that the men arrested were innocent of any wrongdoing or breach of confidence. Members of the Salâ€" vation Army ars noted for the fact that they obey all laws in whatever country they may be. ‘"Lhnls means the 10CAL | be carefully consicGered, a ing required in the area « be made up, such clothin the Branches for the pri details and instructions will be issued, when th scheme is complete and Cross has been made aw ticular part in the whol evacuated GovernmE cided to fini making, but such clothi Japanese Arrest Seven Salvation Army Leaders gramme, v sonable al1 events in t refugees can Canadian R and since 1 have been s sidered, sorts con Branches a numDer ol canno‘? be ma pressure of w howe "The Purchasing Committee requke a free period, to take stock, and review the situatior., and for some very necesâ€" sary reâ€"organization of the warehouse., ue to the tremendous quantities of materials and supplies passing through daily, more space must be arranged. brief period 0o can be set up. 1¢ { iltie ibu were 5 LIC2LTE Refugee Ciothin is cal1l CAilLl )1 it 111 it 16 r the present. Further ructions in the matter when the Government lete and when the Red 2M\ 1€ U Branch Office Kirkland TAke should be no slowâ€" d comforts. The e especially necesâ€" es: socks, all types , gloves, mitts, sea 11 the needs of the HYC Phone 393 91 y requll problem ind onl » j ay that the ven Salvaâ€" ity and are a .su;s.picion 1 in espionâ€" the Japanâ€" W h othâ€" inch £M Ts iT i11 1€ Joe Block, well known here in sportâ€" ing and other circles was reported on Tuesday as having been seriously inâ€" iured in an accident when a training plane hit a hill at the fiying school near Lonodn, Ont. Joe spent considerâ€" able time in Timmins and district and was widely known. He left the district some time ago. Recently, he had been @at his home in Toronto, but some six weeks ago, when the training school was first opened at London, Ont., he started there in training as pilot. It is feared that he suffered a fractured skull in the accident. The following despatch in the matter was received here on Tuesday:â€" London, Ont., Aug. 5thâ€"Flying Inâ€" structor and Temporary Sergeant Gorâ€" don CGrooderham, 31, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon F. Gooderham of Oakâ€" ville and Leading Aircraftman Joseph Block, 29, of 188 Mavety Street, Toâ€" ronto, were seriously â€" injured . today, when their training plane crashed into a hill at Byron, about nine miles west of here. The two airmen, members of No. 3 PFlying Training School, RCAF., Crumlin, were on a training flight. Cause of the crash is not known. The plane crash today increased the Elsie Hicks. on a charge of assault, proffered by Helene Kenchmeister, will e heard next week. Wellâ€"Known Former Resiâ€" dent Here Figures in Bad Accident. Alcime Genias was charged with opearting a motor vehicle on July 30 in an intoxicated condition. Accused pleaded guilty. «. testified that Genier Ait a car on the highway at Golden City, did not stop, and in Schumacher while weaving across the road, did the same thing. This time the driver of the car that was hit went after him and cauzht up with him, and handed him over to the police who found him under the influence of liquor. He was sentenced to thirty days in jail. His license will be removed for six months and his car impounded for three months. Paul Belinsky was driving a motor cycle while "half lit", according to police. He was stopped by police Feâ€" fore he hit anybody, and was fined $10 and costs and his driving permit susâ€" pended for thirty days. Joe Block Seriously Hurt When Training Plane Crashes HWilll George Mahoney, charged with breaking and entering and theft, did ict come up for hearing. South Porcupine, Aug. 7â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Police court was held on Tuesday in the police office of the new town hall, furniture for the new court room not yet having been inâ€" stalled. Magistrate Atkinson presided. Breaches of the parking byâ€"law (2) and dozs at large (§5) were offences for which the culprits paid $1 and costs. One drunk added $10 to the treasury. Police testified that they found two bottles, one full of beer, in the room where Hamilton and Chisholm were located. Three more bottles were found in the refrigerator. Proprietor of the eighteen room bearding house, located at 41 Fourth Avenue, Constantine Cojocar said that he bought two cases of beer on Saturday. Part of it went towards the celebration of his child‘s baptism. He denied selling beer. Hamilton got two bottles of beer but he did not pay for them, Mrs. Cojocar alleged. She said that there were five bettles in the ice box and that Hamil- ton took two of them. Another witness, a Mr. Lienen, who is a roomer, said that he never saw beer sold in the house. Many Court Cases on Week‘s Docket at South Poreupine said that he drank constantly, "whenâ€" ever I can afford it." Hamilton said on the stand that he paid twentyâ€"five cents a bottle for the beer he bought. He admitted the truth of police evidence that he told officers at the time of the raid that he paid only forty cents for two bottles of Prunk in Charge of Car Brings Thirtyâ€"day Term. Deer 1rinking, anc ridmitted tha Benefit of Doubt Given Accused in Beer Sale Charge agistrate Does Not Place Much Credence in the Crown‘s Witness. HC6 nin give them the benefit of the said Magistrate Atkinson in irt on Tuesday afternoon disâ€" . joint charge of keeping liquor against Constantine Cojocar vife, Rose. "I am not fond of nce given by Hamilton, wwo be the key witness in this Chishnolm, a rcomer at Cojoâ€" he was there on the evening when police made their raid. hat another roomer there, nilton, gave him a bottle of did not pay for it. rer roomer stated that he o tottles of beer from Myrs. I> admitted that he had been ind under crossâ€"examination hat he was a little hazy on ig‘s proceedings. _ Hamilton e drank constantly, "whenâ€" THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TTIMMINS, ONTARIO Charges were laid by William G. Smith, Ontario College of Pharmacy Inspector. They alleged that the Desâ€" Jardins sold acids and poisons when they were not registered under the Pharmacy Act and that they sold carâ€" bolic acid in a bottle not properly labelled . Pleading guilty to three violations of the Pharmacy Act, Rene DesJardins was fined the minimum, $20 and costs on each of them. His sister, Alice Desâ€" Jardins, was fined a similar amount and the Bellview Drug Store was assessed $50 and costs. Albert Noel pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving. He was given the alternative of a fine of $50 and costs or thirty days in jail. In addition his license to drive was suspended for three months. George Longpres was convicted of reckless driving and fined $25 and costs and Harry Hirshfield, convicted of reckless driving, was fined a similar amount and had his right to drive suspended for thirty days. Eight persons paild fines of $10 and costs for using local roads as speedways and many others were nicked in the pocketbooks for driving without licenses and other minor infractions of the Highway Traffic Act and municipal byâ€"laws. The lady was assessed $10 and costs for her outbreak. Valencia â€" Harju, alias Valencia Larche, was convicted of disorderly conduct in police court on Tuesday. Witnesses, who included Leo Copps, lifeâ€"guard at the Mattagami River, said that the woman struck several small boys on the beach and cursed the guard and others who remonstraâ€" ted with her. Both airmen are well known in Toâ€" ronto as athletes, Block played rughby for St. Michael‘s College and baseball in the mining area of Timmins and Sudbury. He has been stationed here since the opening of the Training School some six weeks ago. At Victoria Hospital, where the inâ€" jured airmen were rushed by ambulâ€" ance, it was reported Gooderham sufâ€" fered multiple fractures of both legs, compound fracture of his right ankle, a fracture of his left wrist and severe shock. Block sustained a possible fracâ€" ture of the skull, face lacerations and severe shock. Both are reported as in "fair‘" condition. The accident occurred about 2 p.m. on .the farm of Charles Dunn, north of Byron., The plane hit a small wheatâ€" covered hilltop and the force of the impact drove the engine back and crumpled the wings. Squadron Leader West, officer commanding the training schcol, went to the scene of the acciâ€" dent and issued ‘the following stateâ€" ment: "Flying Officer and Temporary Serâ€" geant Gordon Gooderham of Toronto, and Leading Aircraftman J. Block of Toronto, both of No. 3 Elementiury Training School, Crumlin, were injured west of Byron, while out on fiying training. Gooderham: suffered fracâ€" tured legs, Block possible concussion. Both are in Victoria Hospital. number of persons injured in the city and immediate district over the holiday weekâ€"end to eleven. Charge Woman Struck Children and Cursed on Beach Many Traffic Convictions for Speeding and Dangerâ€" ous Driving. No ersatz about the food this Camp Borden has for Canâ€" ada‘s soldiers in training. The food is genuine and the cook is happy to sound the clarion call for dinner. Persons willing to loan firearms to the Province of Ontario, in accorâ€" dance with the appeal recently published, may deposit such firearms with a Provincial Police Officer at any of the following addresses, August 6th. 1940 An Appeal For Arms Come and Get It Timmins, Ontario Iroquois Falls, Ontario On Thursday morning Miss Margaret Catherine Godfrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Godfrey, was united in marriage to Mr. Joseph Clifford Kenâ€" nedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kenâ€" nedy. The bride, who was becomingly attired, was given in marrlage by Andrey Godfrey while Mr. Allan Cole acted as groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy will reside in Timmins. On Wednesday morning, Miss Mary Bernadette O‘Connor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O‘Connor, became the bride of Mr. William Leo Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sullivan. The bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs, John McKay, and will reside in Timmins. Two marriages were solemnized at the Church of Nativity in two days, the first taking place on Wednesday mornâ€" ing at 8.30 o‘clock, and the second being conducted this (Thursday) morning at 8.30 a‘clock. The Rev. Fr. R. J. Roney, parish priest, offiicated at both wedâ€" dings. The next work meeting of the War Services Unit will be held next Wedâ€" nesday, at 7.30 p.m. at the home of Miss Lempi Koivuniemi, 66 Elm St., North. Many new members have united during the summer months, The Unit was organized during September of last year. At a well attended regular meeting of the War Service Unit of the Timmins Finnish United Church Ladiés‘ Aid held Wednesday evening, August 7th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Martin, 216 Balsam St., N., it was decided unaniâ€" mously ‘to commence sending parcels of material cheer regularly to all solâ€" diers and sailors and airmen of Finâ€" nish origin, who enlist from the Porâ€" cupine Camp. Mrs. Jos. Aho, ipresident of the War Service Unit, presided during the business meeting, and Rev. A. I. Heinonen conducted the devotionâ€" al period. Mrs. A. Martin was the hostess, and was assisted by her daughâ€" ter, Miss Linnea Martin. All work done by the Unit has been deliverd to the local depot of the Canadian Red Cross. The freeâ€"will offering received at each weekly meeting has been used as donaâ€" tions to the Canadian Red Cross Soâ€" ciety. During the Russoâ€"Finnish war donation was given for purchase Oof work materials for the Red Cross Soâ€" ciety of Finland. During July of this year an amount was donated towards buying an ambulance for the Canadian Red Cross on behalf of Finnishâ€"speakâ€" ing \Canadians in the Dominion. ‘The required amount was reached before the close of July and the cheque was ziven to Dr. Routley, who acknowledged receipt of same in a CBC. broadcast on Sunday, July 28th. Another ambulâ€" ance was donated by the Finnishâ€" speaking citizens of Sudbury District, This was also acknowledged by Dr. Routley in the said broadcast. T‘wo Weddings in T‘wo Days at the Church of Nativity About thirty ladies attended the picâ€" nic, and over fifty childreén were out to have a real day. Peanuts, oranges and all the other delicacies dear to the hearts of children were served and "topped off" a perfect day. Regular Parcels for All From Here of Finnish Origin In the racing events winners were as follows: Thin ladies race: i1st, Mrs. V. Price; 2nd, Mrs. B. Ruest; Stout ladies race, l17%, Mrs. Craig; 2nd Mrs. Mason; Mixed thin and stout ladies: Mrs. V. Price and Mrs. D. Day. Giris: 9 to 10 yearsâ€"1st, Dorothy Devin@e, 2nd Caroline Forrester:; Boys; 11 to 13 years â€"1lst, D. Shaw; 2nd, E. Forrester; Litâ€" tie tons: l1st, V. Mackey; 2nd, "J. Price; 14 years: I1st, A. Craig; 2nd, 8. Court; 11 to 12 years: lst Mayzell Menear, 2nd, I. Johnson; 6 years and under: Ist, R. Craig; 2nd, B. Johnson. War Service Unit of Finâ€" nish Ladies‘ Aid Makes Plans. The Buffaloâ€"Anksorite Park was the scene of a happy annual affair, waen the Ladies® Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion entertained its and their children at a picnic party Wedâ€" nesday afternoon. The children csâ€" pecially made a day of it, taking advantage of the fine bathing faciliâ€" ties, while the adults enjoyed the varâ€" iows sports events and the fun and enjoyment of an outdoor event. Ladies‘ Auxiliary of Legion Entertains at Pleasing Picmic Another Happy Event Buffaloâ€"Ankerite Park. Di.strict' Inspector, Ontario Provincial Police South Porcupine, Aug. 7thâ€"(Special to The Advance)â€"An accident at London, Ont., on August 5th, wherein Flying Instructor Gordon Gooderham and _ Leading Aircraftman _ Joseph Block were seriously injured in an airplane crash was reported yesterday. It will be of interest to many in South Porcupine. to note that Jos. Block was most popular here last summer as a baseball player on the Dome team, who "signed up" with the air force and left South Porcupine last fall for London. While in South End he lived at the home of Mrs. Wm. Cristie. His injuries are reported as being a possible skull fracture, face lacerations and shock. His condition is fair, Schumacher, Aug. 7â€"â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Mrs. George McShane reâ€" ceived a nasty accident on Priday at the swimming pool. Mrs., McShane was sitting eating her lunch when one of the large forms fell striking her on the back. She was all bruissd and suffering from shock. She was taken to St. Mary‘s hospital where an xâ€"ray was taken. After receiving medical treatment she was able to go home. Schumacher Lady Injured When Bench Falls Down London, Aug. Minitir: Food issued an ord?r this weelk, of tive Aug. 12, making it a punist offense to wasts> food, which was fined as "everything used by mar food or drink other than water." The order, described a; essent "@a warning" provides for three mo to two years‘ imprisonment and of $445 to $2,225. Robert Boothby, Parliamentary retary to the Food Ministry, said department hop>s to increas»> the ration and avoid *extension of rat ing this winter. Britain Imposes Heavy Penalties on Food Waste "ormer Seuth Porcupine Young Man Hurt in Crash Fresh Raspberries Arriving Daily Tomato Juice 3 tins ToHlet Tissue â€" 3 rolls Asparagus Cuts 2 tins CAMPBELL‘Sâ€"20 OZ. TINS ROSEDALEâ€"12 OZ. TINS WESTON‘S AsSSORTED CREAM CHOICE 2‘ SIZE TINS Pumpkin â€" Corn Flakes 3 boxes Marmalade 32 oz jar .26 Biscuits SUGAR CRISP ST. WILLIAMS, ORANGE and GRAPEFRUIT CHOICE QUALITY Lamb Fronts .18 Veal â€" PUKDON LAFLAMME FRESH KILLED, MILK FED BROILERS QUALITY GROCERIESâ€"MEATSâ€"VEGETABLES 41 Third Ave. Timmins Main St., 8. Porcupine Insurance â€" Real Estate â€" Mortgages OFFICE MOVED FROM REED BLOCK TO 9 Third Ave. â€" Over Woolworths Steak Ib. 28c Phone or come in toâ€"day! we are at your service! TELEPHONE effec punishab Sausage Ib, 20¢ HOME MADLI PORK 2 tins Ae tea rationâ€" intially months Hon. Ernest Lapointe, Minister of Justice, returned to the House of Comâ€" mons on Monday after an absence of several weeks, due to illness, He was given a ovation on entering the House. Hon. Mr. Lapointe appears to be fully recovered from the illness that made it necessary for him to take an enforced holiday froem his duties. Try The Advance Want Advertisements Ssouth Porcupine, Aug. 7â€"(Special to The Advance) â€" Mr. George Bannerâ€" man, of Pottsyille, is quite ill in St. Mary‘s hospital, Timimmins, where he has been for more than a week. His many friends in camp are sorry to learn of his illness and wish him complete and speedy return to health. 1HON., ERNEST LAPOINTE RECOVERED FROM ILLNESS uid «. J , . L «ul dCiildln WO are naturaily proud of his success and distinction. They tell us the award was made for no specific reason and that their nephew has been for the past four years with the R.AF. in Eneland. south Porcupine, Aug. 7thâ€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Acting Plight Lieuâ€" tenant Mark Henry Brown, aged 29 years, of Glenboro, Manitoba, of the Royal Air Foree, has been awarded the Distinguished Fiying Cross in England. Mr. Brown is the nephew of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown, of Strachan Ave., who Geou,o I! in Winner of Flying Cross Has Relatives in S Porcupine Will you support your wife as long as you live, or as long as she lives? VARIETY LOAF and JELLIED To the Husbands of the Porcupine District 225( Bannerman Now St. Mary‘s Hospital Plhone 613â€"M Nature‘s Best, Choice 3 tins 2 tins JAVEX Bottle â€" Lipton‘s Red Label 26 or. jar 236 OCOA 7 Ib. tin ..~21¢ Campbell‘s Tomato }RDER TOâ€"DAY SWEET MIXED Ib, : PEAMEALED By the Pliece ALL BRANDS ICK LES Bacon 5O UTH PORCUPINE 150 and 151 )UP 111 and 113 Phones TVMMINS 27¢ T2¢ {4¢