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We were feted and banquetted and given the freedom of the city and thorâ€" oughly enjoyed Brantford. Incidentally the convention itself went along splenâ€" didly, more business being accomplished than in any previous recent year. Mr. Maxwellâ€"Smith was presented on the closing day with a beautiful gold badge as past president of the Dominion Fire Chiefs‘ Association, and was also the recipient of many compliments on his ad nn‘re 12‘ 2"1,8, ,8, (%, (h K ObA 4 k ud adtan ce nsl 284 20 4 h U 4 oA 4 + ooU w **"*s""*s"* 00?0\0000000000“'00'0000000.ooooo.oo.l.boooouooooooooo'ooOooooooooooo:oooo:oooooooxoolnxy‘ofo’t Mr. Middleton, who drove us perâ€" sonally, proved to be an exceedingly interesting guide, who has the historic lore of his home town close to his heart; and has been personally reâ€" sponsible for many of the improveâ€" ments round the town of recent years. The home of Alexander Graham Bell, now preserved as a museum with the original household effects left intact, proved another delightful feature of the sightseeing. Here we met Judge Cowan, Mrs.} Noble and Mrs. Wilde, the two latter the wives of aldermen of the city. | We were driven all over the cxty, during our stay, and were personally conducted round the most interestingn and histaric spots, being specially inâ€" ‘ trigued by the Church of the Mohawks â€"the oldest church in Canadaâ€" whereâ€" in is shown silver communion vessels sent the Indians by Queen Anne; and a bible from the same source, upon the. fiyleaf of which the names of v1sxtmg royalty, from the time of Edward VII‘ was Princes of Wales, are autographed This latter is possibly unique as it is‘ also inscribed with most of the Govâ€" ernorsâ€"General of Canada as well. The rector, Canon Skeene, guards this most‘ religiously since a visitor when left . alone in the church was caught in the act of using a pen knife on the page â€" hoping to extract. it as a souvenir! l Mr. Cockshutt of "Glenhyrst" opened his wonderful home and grounds to us on another afternoon, providing the hundrédâ€"odd ladies with a garden party tea, and in addition personally conâ€" aducted us through his marvellously kept gardens, which feature beautiful trees of unusual variety and in which our host finds a pleasurable hobby. at the various entertainments the Canadian Underwriters‘® Assoâ€" ed for the ladies of the FPire Chiefs atâ€"|ciation, spoke as guest speaker on tending the convention of the Dominâ€"| "Responsiblity and the Individual in ion Fire Chiefs‘ Association. Democracy.") Miss Raymond, of The Brantford Exâ€" And, incidentally, we were on the positor, entertained us one afternoon stage with Gracie Fieldsâ€"not in the at the home of her parents, and we|limelight but priviliged people just the found in Mr. and Mrs. Raymond (the|“ame former a Brantford pioneer, and several| Don‘t miss Gracie whatever you do. times mayor of the towh) two most inâ€"| She is priceless! She carried the teresting people from whom we parted ; Prantford audience completely away most reluctantly. with her. South. Porcupine, Sept. 11â€"(Special to The Advancse)â€"Your correspondent returned on Sunday from a delightful two weeks‘ holiday spent in Brantford, Windsor, and other points. Besides being entertained royally in Brantford by the committee of Brantford ladies headed by Mayoress ((Mrs. Waterons), we met several very charming pz2ople at the various entertainments providâ€" ed for the ladies of the Pire Chiefs atâ€" tending the convention of the Dominâ€" ion Fire Chiefs‘ Association. Many Former}Residents Of South Porcupine Met With on Trip to South Interesting Time Enjoyed at Convention at Brantford. "Don‘t Miss Gracie Fields Whatever You Do," Says South Porcupine Correspondent, ‘"She is Priceless." News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District NSRAAA 2 s csmm css . ts VR 90000 PAGE TWO ‘""Mr. Levy," he begged, "Give me some work:; I have a wife and ten chilâ€" dren." Levy regarded the visitor out of the corner of his eye, and not looking up from what he was doing, asked: "Well. . . can you do anything else?" â€"France Magazine, Paris. A poor Jew went one day into the store of one of his wealthy coâ€"religionâ€" ists to ask for a job. Tae weather was kinder to us while on holiday than it has been since our return. Also extending hospitality to us were Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Clarke, formerly of South Porcupine, who are now making their permanent home in Windsor. Both are well, and wish to be rememâ€" bercd to all who knew them here. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilson, who will never be forgotten by the oldâ€"timers here, were our hosts in Windsor for a day or two and hope to visit the old home town next yearr. Harry sends "all the best" to the "boys". _ We were pleasurably surprised at _meeting again in Brantford an old friend of many in South Porcupine. Sseing our names in the paper she came to the hotel to see usâ€"the former (Miss Vesta Snyderâ€"one of our first continuation school teachers in South Porcupine, now Mrs. Frank Wright of Brantford and mother of two nice little girls. Mrs. Wright keeps a warm spot in her heart for her old pupils and we spent an interesting evening at her home on Chatham St. knitting up the "ravelled sleeve" of intervening years. Calling at St. Thomas we visited the Aviators‘ School and had a pleasant halfâ€"hour with Mr. "Bill" Hicks, Air Squadron Leader, formerly of South Porcupine. He left that night for a post in Winnipeg. He sends greetings to those â€"who remember him here. And ‘in responding to the ovation, Gracie gave no hint whatever that her Lancashire accent had been polished away. It came outâ€"and went overâ€" tromendously. Don‘t miss Gracie whatever you do. She is priceless! carried the Prantford audience completely away with her. (Your correspondent came into the lime light unexpectedly when she was interviewed by The Brantford Exposiâ€" tor. She also spoke at the banquet held in the Kerby House at which three hundred guests were present, and Mr. A. Leshie Hamm, of Montreal, manager thoroughness and painstaking efforts as president during the past year. Question? , Completed articlee to date are as follows:â€" 382 pairs of socks, 19 pairs Seaman‘s stockings, %6 inches 10 pairs Seaman‘s socks. 56 sweaters. 77 scarifs., 41 helmets. 47 pairs rifle mitts, 84 pairs wristlets. 3 pairs knee pads, 2 pairs mitts. 4 pairs of halfâ€"mitts. 34 hospital bed jackets. 86 pneumonia jackets. 66 hospital gowns. 355 pairs pyjamas. 41 Tâ€"binders. ~ 47 abdominal binders. 84 pillow slips. 48 sheets, 21 ice caps. 224 surgical towels. 30 surgeon gowns. 20 surgeon caps. 57 bed pads. The next meeting of this Unit will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19th, at 2 pm. in the Red Cross room at the Community Building. Schumacher, Sept. 11â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The War Service Unit Oof Trinity United Church in Schuâ€" macher have held their meetings in the Red Cross rooms in the Community Building, since last fall, under the conâ€" venership of Mrs. George Shippam. The membership has grown to eightyâ€"six, and large shipments have been made to headquarters each month. There are, however, machines and material for more workers and this unit would welcome more members of the comâ€" munity to assist in this great work for the Red Cross. ° Schumacher War Service Unit Has Done Excellent Work Mrs. Charles Dearden, Second Ave., left this week to visit her father, Mr. Phil Cameron, at Tashota. Bill FPlowers, Coniaurum left today (Thursday) for a few days at North Bay, prior to going on to Brandon, Manitoba, where he will start his RA.F. training. More Workers Will be Welâ€" comed by Trinity Church Unit. Mr. and Mrs. Tate, of Melrose, Guysâ€" boro County, are visiting their daughâ€" ter and sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson, Second Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Redway, who have been visiting their daughter and sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. L. Rivard, Pirst Ave., left this week for their home in Toronto. Mr. Frank Boisvert returned this week from a motor trip through Southern Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Leng, Lake Side Drive are holidaying at Torontoâ€" and Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. H. Posten, Second Ave., have returned from a motor trip to Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. James Tinsley First Ave., are holidaying at Streetsville and Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hayward and Barâ€" bara have returned from a motor trip to Toronto. Miss Nellie Robson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Robson, Fourth Ave., is ill in St. Mary‘s hospital. All wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Zora Kangrow, Second Ave., returned FPriday from a holiday at Vanâ€" couver. The St. Alphonsus Caâ€"Boâ€"Gi Club will resume their meetings this week in the club rooms, Thursday, Sept. 12th, at 8.30 pm. Members are urged to attend and to invite any Catholic boy or girl who would like to become members. The president, Mr. Frank Boisvert, would like to see a large atâ€" tendance. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bennett, Fifth Ave., returned this week from a motor trip through Southern Ontario and Georgian Bay. Mr. Stan Kitchen, Pirst Ave., has returned from a holiday at Kingston. 4 convalescent shirts The Catholic Women‘s League of St.f The stork was quite busy at the Alphonsus Parish Church held 1t8" Porcupine General Hospital while we regular mon-thly meeting in the church were away. New rrivals are:â€" hall, Monday, Sept. $th. A large num-’ Beattie â€" To r. and Mrs. Ross ber attended. _ Mrs. John Griffiths, Beattie, of 65 Patricia Ave., Timmins on president, was in the chair. Business August 25th, â€"twin sons. Third set of was discussed and plans were made . twins to be born in the P. G. H. The a bazaar and other social activities to first were two girls, next a boy and be held in the fall. After the business| girl, now two boys! a social evening was enjoyed Mrs. J. V.| Sparling:â€"to Mr. and Mrs. George Angrignon and Mrs. O‘Conner served'sparling, of Kapuskasing, (nee Nova lunch, ___ . Costain), on August #6th,â€"a son. Dennis Duxfield, Pirst Ave., left Wedâ€" nesday for North Bay where he will spend a few days prior to going on to Brandon, Manitoba, where he will start his RAF. training. ©â€"humacher, Sept. 12â€"(Special to| The Advance)â€"Sunday, Sept. 15t.h,f Harvest Thanksgiving services will be held at Trinity United Church. The l Rev. F. J. Paine will conduct the serâ€" j vices. There will be special music by the choir. The decorating of the church will ke done by Mr. Stan Kitâ€" chen. Everybody will be made welcome , at these services. | Mr. and Mrs. Dusty Baker, Pirst Ave have returned from a holiday at <tratford. Other Items of News from Schumacher and District. Harvest Home Event at Schumacher Church on Sunday THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TTMMINS, ONTARIO Mrs. N. Ihander came back on Satâ€" urday form holiday in Toronto. Mrs. John Johnson, of O‘Brien Ave., who has been sick in a Toronto hosâ€" pital is home again, still ill but much improved. The Harvest Festival Services Kor United Church observance will be held on September 22nd in South Porcupine. The Y. P. 8. of the United Church is holding its first meeting of the seaâ€" son tonight (W ay) with a social evening as attraction. progresscwd as far as the steel work, but owing to rain work on floors and furnace is held up. Miss Carolyn Jones is the guest of Mrs. O. MasIntosh, and Mrs. R. P. Gordon and will be remaining here for Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cahill left on Thursday by car for the Ottawa Valley, taking their daughter, Phyllis, to beâ€" come a pupil at the Pembroke convent and their son, Kewin to St. Patrick‘s college, Ottawa. o Mr. and Mrs. David Penner, have reâ€" turned from a honeymoon, and are taking up residence here. Mxvs G. McIntosh and son Bobby, returned on Tuesday from visiting the C. N. E. in Toronto. Mrs. J. Aitken and Darvin returned on Monday from holiday in Fort Coulonge and Montreal. A fire alarm on Wednesday at 11.30 a. m. proved to be for a chimney fire on Bruce avenue. No damage resulted. Little Richard Somerville is doing nicely in hospital after.a tonsil operatâ€" ion. Miss Firth, of the Porcupine Genâ€" eral Hospital staff, returned from holiâ€" day on Monday. Mr. Maurice O‘Brien of Bracebridge, has arrived in town to take the posiâ€" tion of assistant to Mr. L. Hunkin of the Hunkin Funeral Parlor. Miss Mary Toderan returned from a holiday in Toronto on Monday. Mr. Angus Hartman, of Détroit is reâ€" newing acquaintances in the Porcupine after an absence of twenty years. He finds many changes in the old camp. His last stay here was during the first war, and he left to join up with the American Contingent. Mr. and Mrs. George Helmer, accomâ€" panied by Miss Bennett, left on Tuesâ€" day for Shawville, where they will attend the Shawyville Fair and visit for two weeks. Mr. George MacDonald, of Dome Extension, is in Porcupine General Hospital getting along well after an cperation on Tuesday. Mr. Ben Mitchell and Cliff Rowett returned from holiday in Toronto on Sunday. Mrs. Woods, with Doris and Joe, of Dame Extension, left on Wednesday for a holidy in Toronto. | _ Beattie â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Ross _ Beattie, of 65 Patricia Ave., Timmins on August 25th, â€"twin sons. Third set of twins to be born in the iP. G. H. The .fu'st were two girls, next a boy and lgirl now two boys! Malletteâ€"To Mr. â€"and Mrs,. Antonio Mallette, of Porcupine, on Sept. 7th â€"â€"3 SON. Zakrajickâ€" To Mr. and Mrs. Karl Zakrajic, of 172 Pine St., N., Timmins, on Sept 3rd,â€"a daughter. Edwardsâ€"To Mr. and Mrs, Ear)l Edâ€" wards, of Porcupine, on August 29th, â€"a@ son. Hwayâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Nick Hway, of 49 Second Ave., Schumacher, on Sept. 5thâ€"a son. Latendresseâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Latendresse, of Hoyle, on Sept. 8thâ€"a Hansanâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hansan, of 223 Birch St., S., Timmins, on Sept., 3rdâ€"a son. Hoferâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Tony Hofer, of Porcupine, on August 3l1stâ€"a son. , the committee is expecting better turnâ€" 'outs towards the weekâ€"end. This comâ€" mittee consists of Jack Fraser, Doc Somerville, Frank Evans and Fred Laâ€" | forest. _ Lucky shots to date have been:â€" V. H. Evans; Val Ray; Dr. R. P. Zmith; J. Fell; Ed McDonald; S. Isaâ€" acson; ‘W, Salonyka; C. Laamanen; N. Angue; (M. ndry; C. Cattarello; A. Rennie; G. Pavainen. Emersonâ€" To Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Emerson of Pamour, on August 31st,â€" a daughter‘. Littleâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. John Little, of ‘S. Porcupine, on August 3istâ€" a son. MacDonaldâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. John MacDonald of 160 Moore St., South Porecupine, on August 28th,â€"a daughâ€" ter. Miller:â€"to Mr. and Mrsi. Albert Miilâ€" ler,; of 115 First Ave., Schumacher, on Aug. 27th,â€"a@a daughter. 22 pairs refugee bicomers 14 refugee sheets. 5 pairs refugee pyjamas. Dr. Evans left on Tuesday for Toronâ€" The Kiwanis are responsible for a "Turkey Shoot" in the Curling Club this week. It is on each afternoon and evening until Saturday. Weather not being too good, patronage is fair, but South Porcupine, Sept. fith, special to The Advance. Turkey Shoot Under Kiwanis Auspices at South Porcupine Other Items of Interest from south Porcupine and the Dome. new United Church bilding has A. T. C. M., elder daughter of Mrs. Olive McIntosh, of South Porcupine, and the late Gavin McIntosh, to Gunâ€" ner Robert Parker Gordon, R. C. A., only son of Major B. A. Gordon of Matawaska, and the late Mrs, Mary Behan Gordon. On Sept. 1st, 1940, in Eglinton United Church Parsonage, Toronto, by Rev. J. O. Johnston, Mary Margaret McIntosh, South Porcupine, Sept. 11th, special to The Advance. Miss Mary M. McIntosh Married at Toronto, Sept. surgical Dr¢ssingsâ€"3690, as f@Nows: Large dressings Medium dressings ......... ie pe To SmalP dreéessings ... n ies Wiipes ... ns is Compresses hi en hss ie sn n d Knitted Articles 24 pairs army socks. 12 pairs seasman‘s socks 18"%" 8 helmets. 13 army scarves 46". 4 seaman‘s scarves 72",. 19 sleeveless sweaters., 9 turtleneck sweaters (Long sleeves). Fortyâ€"two pairs of socks were given to the CASFP. bhesides the above. Total number of articleeâ€"3821. South Percupine, Sept. 11..â€"In spite of the fact that during August the Red Cross Workrooms at South Porcupine were virtually closed, the ladies were so desirous of keeping up their activities that a shipment to Toronto was made mecessary at the end of the month, The following is a list of the articles sent out: Large Shipment Last Month Despite Holiday Time. ~Laine spoke through an interpreter and the Magistrate‘s comments were:â€" ‘"‘This man gives a grunt and the interâ€" preter gets ‘thrse paragraphs., His worshtp also said that it was "unfortâ€" unate that Mr. and Mrs. Scott had to come and do a public duty‘". He fined Laine $50 and costs and suspended his driver‘s license for 30 days. Eastern Porcupine Red Cross Sent 3821 Articles to Toronto Mr. and Mrs. Seott of the Hallnor mine both testified that Laine did not stop at a stop sign on the Pamour road, in consequence of which an accident occurred which might have been much more serious. Both were riding in the car at the time, and the rear fender of their car was caught and scratched by the truck. Laine denied not stopâ€" ping, but the testimony of Mr. and Myrs Scott was definitely against him. Mr. W. S. Gardiner defended Anton Laine, of Porcupine, in a case of careâ€" less driving of a truck. One enemy awlienâ€"â€"Palfert, for failing to report, paid $10 and costs with this injun:tion from his worship: "You had mo permission to move to Timmins from the place when you registered ; in future you register in the proper place." A relented and withdrew a case of assault against her huskand. A case of theft of a car was also withdrawn. Two illegal parkers paid the usual dollar fine: one noâ€"stopper, and one for failing to carry his license will be heard next week. Also two liquor cases will come up for hearing next weekâ€"McCann for havâ€" ing beer in a public place, and Lindâ€" ross for "keeping for sale" Police Court Before Magistrate Atkinson on Tuesâ€" day Max Kalnoski for allowing his cow to be at large (it was found grazing in another man‘s garden) paid $5 and costs. 240 360 1200 1800 Schumacher Lions sShow Appreciation of Pool Instructor Schumacher, Sept. 11â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The memkers of the Lions Club swimming pool, Schumachâ€" er, met on Friday evening at the pool, and a social evening was enjoyed. During the evening Hank Bielek, the instructor at the posol, was presented Presentation Make to Hank Bielek. PUKDON LAFLAMME Shrimps â€" 2l¢ Libby‘s Milk 3 tins 25¢ Jello â€" â€" 4 pkgs. 25¢ Chinpso â€" Ige pkg. 23¢ Puffed Rice 2 pkos. 25¢ QUALITY GROCERIESâ€"MEATSâ€"VEGETABLES 41 Third Ave. Timmins Main St.. S. Porcupine Totlet Tissue 4 for 25¢ DUNBAR BRAND Corr Starch =â€" 5A NY â€" WHITE CANADA BRAND Rolled Oats pkg. 23¢ q UAKER, QUICK COOKING it a habit to wi10p here regularly. You‘!ll find our prices most reasonable, and what‘s more important you can always depend on the quality cf our food:s.. Shortening 4 Ib. 49¢ THURSDAY, 3EPTEMBER 12TH, 1940 Freeâ€"will offerings to help Canada carry on her war effort continue to pour into the Dominion Treasury. During the course of the past week $9,817.00 were sent in by individuals and associations. _ with a handsome pén and pencil set in appreciation of, the courteous service rendered to the members during the summer months. Refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed, CANADA RECETIVED $9,617 INX GIFTSs DURING ONE WEEK (OZ. TINS 16 OZ. TINS Mâ€"Eâ€"Aâ€"1â€"8 BLADE ROAST BLUE Bacon lb. 29¢ Hamburg 25¢ SLICED FRESH GROUND 2 lbs. 24 Ib. bas 79¢ > lb. pkg. 21¢ Choice Peas 2 tins 23¢ MON ARCH PASTRY WESTON‘sS FANCY BISCUITS 2 lbs. 33¢ NO 4 S1ZE FRY‘S soUTH PORCUPINE 150 and 151 TIMMINS 111 and 113 Phones