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During her visit to the North Land Madame de Gripenberg enjoyed for the first time a Finnish bath in a small "family" steam bath, like many of the Finnish people in this district have installed in their homes ... guest ‘of Mr. and Mrs. J. Viitaniemi, of Cedar A few weeks ago Mr. Fred Gieselman, manager of the Timmins New Method Laundry. left Timmins for the Unit States but before he left, "Munro" as he is popularly known to his friends, placed jovely dlamond on tik im« portant finger of the left hand of Miss Phyllis Smith of Iroquois Falis . . . no definite date has been set for the wed- ding, but Mr. Gieselman will be back to the North Land during the Christâ€"f mas season. treet > aldfqu! team â€" s e cA s hok this £ novel experience, lflmm t.hemgallarge This (Monday) afternoon, beâ€" fore leaving on the Northland to continue her tourâ€"of Canada Mrs: Gripenberg is entertaining at an afternoon tea at the home ,. Oof Mr.iand Mrs. J. Knoxk of the * Hollinger . .. Madame de Gripenâ€" ferg always wears a small broach George Darling, son of Mr. and ; Biundles from Britain"; which Mrs. H. W. Darling, of 134 Wilâ€" _ son avenue, got quite a surprise in fact, one which he says "took the curl right out of my hair," * | she purchased in New York . all money from the sale of thece broaches is turned over to the British people for their war effort * December 9th is the date chosen by Elsie Gallino and Romeo Spada for their "I do‘s" . . . the brideâ€"toâ€"be has been feted by her friends at numerous! social events, and best wishes will be extcnded to the couple . . . a wedding. to take place early in the new year, that of a local gentleman who is emâ€" ployed in a shoe store here . . . the brideâ€"toâ€"be is a resident of a Southern Ontario city, and the marriage will take place there, R # * a TY ar++U * + «it s ‘ b‘%‘%‘%\\\\\SS\SS\S‘S‘”fl‘fi%““““\\\\S\SS\%\.\»“SSS‘.‘S _'sSi%!SS‘AS‘SSS.\%%SS“$§$§$§$§$§\S\S‘.\S.\!.\.\SS$.‘$§S§$'! im mss m im n e 00000000000000000000“000000000000“0000 0000000000000”0“0%0“0““0““ Vote To Re-Elect W McDermott PACGE TX §z§z00§§§00000000000 0484004804848 6404446 0( t t t d s 10 George Darling, son of Mr, and Mrs. H. W. Darling, of 134 Wilâ€" son avenue, got quite a surprise in fact, one which he says "took the curl right out of my hair," recently . . . George is a postâ€" graduate student at Michigan School of Mining and Technology at Houghton, Michigan, United States, and in the recent draft, his number, 107, was drawn . . . George was born in the United States but is a naturalized Canâ€" adian citizen. Madame de Gripenberg, wife of the Finnish Minister to Great Britain, and head of the Finnish Red Cross, spent the weekâ€"end at the Hollinger Directors‘ Lodge . on Saturday afternoon, she was entertained at a luncheon by â€" Mrs. J. Knox and later was guest of honour at an afternoon tea in Harmony Hall .. Saturday evening found her at the Legim hall in South Porcuâ€" pine where an interested audiâ€" ence heard an address on Finâ€" land and on the war in England . and on Sunday evening, Madame de Gripenberg addressâ€" ed a gathering in the Harmony hall. Dropped Between Stitches o.l.oooo"ooo‘o'ooooooo'o'oooooooo~¢ _ P P P L AP L P L AL LA AL P PP PP C P t itA t """""‘"""'""""’"" Your VOTE and Influence Respectfully Solicited For A Record of 5â€"YÂ¥ears‘ Experience on the Timmins Council and Efficient Administration of the Town‘s 100% Havan«s Filler For 1941 Council Seven nundred births three hundred and ten deaths, and one hundred and ninetyâ€"nine,. marriages bave been registered at the Timmins tMuhfi:)pal Building up to and includâ€" mng the month of October . . . . memâ€" bers of the United Church Choir are diligently. practising the Christmas b’@m ta "FPheâ€"Hope ‘of «the World," %wh they will" present omm Sunday evening, December 22nd . . . solo parts .Will.be Aaken by . Mrs L. Worthington, Mrs;‘ P‘ H.â€"Carson Mrs. T. Gay, â€"and Mr. R. Wales. A thrilled and expectant silénce, a silence that said "We‘ll do our best to help you," and "We‘re proud of you" greeted the showing of the short feaâ€" ture "London Can Take It" at the Palace theatrs on Friday and Saturday ... it seemed that every person in that audience was with the people of Lonâ€" don, sharing their courage, and saying "Carry On" . .. and the calm expressions of Londoners, the audience knew that not only "London Can Take 1t" but the whole of the British Emâ€" it seemed audience Wws aon, sharin| "Carry On‘ expressions knew that 1 It" but the pire. :. . . another broach being sQqld by tho Americans to help Canada in her war effort is named "Kits For Canada" .. both of these each in New York ind their su]e has already added to Canadian and British funds. »This evening brings a meeting Of the Nursing Unit of the S.J. A.B. to be held in the auditorium of the Nurses‘ Residence Oof St. Mary‘s Hospital . . . also a meetâ€" Ing of the Eastern Star Knitting Club . .. Tuesday evening, Canâ€" adian Girls in Training will hear a talk on "Refreshments‘" by Mrs. F. Graham . .. there is a whist drive, and a knitting meeting at the home of Miss Hazel Lavin .. and the day is chosen as the Tag Day for the Lord Mayor of Lonâ€" don Fund for those who have lost their homes in . .. Wednesday is a popular meeting day, with a coffee sale by the Finnish Unit for the Red Cross and a hot supper by the AY.P.A.". . . two or three meetâ€" ings take place on Thursday, and Sunday is the date of a lovely wedding in Schumacher. Congratulations, although beâ€" lated, to Mr. and Mrs. Vern Rekela . . the couple were quietâ€" ly married at Sudbury early in August, but the news of the marâ€" riage came out only last week . .. . prior to her marriage, Mrs. Rekela was Miss Lily Pihlaja .. there will be a meeting of the Nurses‘® Alumnae of St. Mary‘s Hospital in the nurses‘ residence on Thursday evening . . .a special «w eP BP AP AP L P P t P The November business meéting of the Fireside Club was held in the Unitâ€" ed Church basement. Monday evening Nov. 18th, at 8.15. The presidént Mrs. F. G. Mitchell, presided, Mrs..O. R. Kennie read the minutes and Mrs. Q Morgan â€" gave the Treasurers report, showing a substantial balance. to The Adm#ttstration Building is hbeing beautified nightly by The picture ordered for the position of honour back of the magistrate‘s seat in the court ro«én has arrived ang is placed in position. The flag has yet to be put up beside it. The picture cupies the greater part of the ornaâ€" mental woodwork and is of Their Maâ€" jesties in their coronation robes â€" natural photograph and quite hnpos' ing. Conveners of the various. Witte@ gave their reports. *Notewofihx*mong these were the reports of Mrs. H. Runâ€" nalls on the refugee work doné by the groups, and the wool reported "by Miss Nina McLeod. The reports are as fol* 1IoOws:â€"â€" Mrs. Runnals on refugeet work 45 prs. size 14 mitts. 28 prs. size 1 mitts 20 Nightgowns 8 Sweaters :; 14 Skirts % 1 Dress size 12 tak | 2 Baby Sweaters 7 prs. Booties Miss McLoed reporter:â€" 218 knitted articles turned im to thé Red Cross. These included :â€" ns 6 111 prs. socks | * 4 prs. seaman‘s socks 4 42 sweaters 26 scarfs 5 seamon‘s scarts 29 helmets 4 wristlets 6 baby articles . 1pr. rifle mitts Mrs. D. McInnis was appointed Conâ€" vener of the Christmas Cheer Fund a position she has ably filled for several < m# 4 * «3 4 eight powerful standard lights which give the impression of fi6ed<lighting to the beautiful structure, hfifing it truly impressive. p Work for Red Cross and for Refugees by Fireside Club years Additions Made to Town Hall at South Porcupine Farmer from Cook‘s Lake District in Crash With Train John McCaul, 40, who said that he was a farmer from Cook‘s Lake, was arrested on a charge of careless driving over the weekâ€"end. He is alleged to have smashed into the side of a T. N. O. freight train while driving west on Wilson avenue on November, 16th at 3 p.m. Jack McCaul Faces Charge of Careless Driving. Mr. McCaul is believed to have skiddâ€" ed into the side of the train. He will appear in Police court on Tuesday beâ€" fore Magistrate Atkinson. South Porcupine, Nov guest speaker will be present. . all members of the Alumnat are. . asked to be in attendance, thg. «s meeting to start at 8.30 p.m. 23â€"â€"(Special THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO Interesting Show of Home Movies Y.P.U. at South Porcupine South Porcupine, Nov. 23â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"A regular Y. P. U meeting was held,on Wednesday, Nov. 20th. ‘The president, J. Trueblood, preâ€" sided at this meeting, which opéned with the singing of a hymn, with Jean Jordison at the piano. After this, the president discussed means by which the Y.P.U. might aid the church building fund, mentioning in particular the possibilitiecs of presenting a play or a model radio prozramme. The memâ€" bers were asked to weigh the pros and cons of these two ideas and decide next week. He stated that Rev. F. J. Baine, of Schumacher, would favour the meetâ€" ing next week with a talk on missions. Rev. Baine is a great favourite in South Porcupine, both with old and young, and a good attendance is expected of older as well as young people. The following week will be the night for election Oof officers. It was impressed upon the meeting that it was a duty to turn ‘out that night and elect a representative body of officers. The meeting was thert given over to the convener, Wm. Appleby. _ After Elmer Williams had given a resume of the week‘s news, Gladys Stitt read the scripture. and Miss Appleby introduced Mr. Ken Scobie, who gave a very interâ€" éesting and edutational show of home movies, including a newsreel of the news highlights of the past year (Narâ€" Vik, Norway, Denmark, the European conflagration); also the last flizsht of the Hindenburg, the Royal visit to Sudâ€" bury, PalcOonbridge and the nickel mines, and highlights of personal visits to Toronto, Montreal and Hamilton. The pictures were enthusiastically reâ€" ceived and Mr. â€" Scobie will be lO0oked forward to again with interest. A vote ofâ€"thanks was given and benediction pronounced. Other News of South Porâ€" _ cupine and the Dome. A bridge party, proceeds for the Reâ€" bekah Lodge, is to be held on Wednesâ€" day next at the home of Mrs. Joseph Milléer. Any lady desiring to attend, please phone 149B. We hear, but at present few details are Ooptainable, that South Porcupine intends putting on one big night in the near future to help the Lord Mayors‘ fund for bomb victims. Mr. O. Bowes, who had recovered sufficiently to return home from hospiâ€" tal, has had to return to hospital again on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cooper have movâ€" ed. from Connaught Hill and have takâ€" en up résidence in an apartment at 75 Crawford St. Mr. and Mrs. Pénney of the Hoyle Mine are residing in Mr. Cooper‘s vacated house. Mr. and Mrs. John Newman are spending the weekâ€"end in Duparquet, visiting Mrs. Newman‘s sister, Nirs Brown. Bornâ€"Jn Pottsville on Nov. 21st son to Mr. and Mrs. George Dionne. Sympathy is being extended to Mrs. Pettr Raymond, of Dome Extension, who learned today ~that her young niece, Miss LaRoche, had died in St. Mary‘s hospital, Timmins. Among the boys leaving on Thursâ€" day for military training in North Bay were Woodrow Wilson and Carl Hortie from Golden City. Miss Beatrice Quinn, of Campbell‘s Bay, was a visitor at the home of Mrs. T. Cahill over the weekâ€"end. ~Bornâ€"To ‘Mr. and Mrs. Colin Reid, of 81 Bruce Ave., South Porcupine, a son, on Nov. 19th, in St. Mary‘s hosâ€" pital, ‘Fimimins, The arrangements which had been made regarding the presentation of a minstrel show by the United Church Choir, have been altered, out of respect to Miss Rathwell, who was to have taken part in this. The Schujtrt Choir will present a concert instead. Diaite will be given later. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Wilâ€" son, of William Ave., South Porcupine, on Nov., 20thâ€"a ‘daughter. The indefatignable ladies of the United Church Ladies‘ Guild are putâ€" ting on a grand bazaar and afternoon tea in the United Church on Tuesday afternoon.. There is to be a fish pond, a baby booth, a sewing and fancy wOrk table, a home baking booth, besides tea being served. The proceeds will go towards the Building Fund. . This is the last function the ladies will hold in the old church, as they hope to hold the nextâ€"a turkey supper probablyâ€" in the new basement. Mr.; Tom Wilson, who is a guard at one of the northern internment camps, spent last weekâ€"end at his home here, ‘Mr. Bert Smythe, who has been visitâ€" ing his brother, Mr. Crawford Smythe, left this week for his home in Bourâ€" lamagque, "‘The village concert organizer called at ‘the home of one of the wealthiest villagers to inquire if she would conâ€" tribute to the latest charity effort. "Oh, very well", beamed the organizâ€" er. She teached into her hambag and added: "How unfortunate! I‘ve forgotten my visiting cards". Friends of Mrs. A. Ewing will be glad to know she is making good progress after operation in hospital here. a short time the maid returned to say ‘that her mistress was not at home. i A nice social evening was held on Friday by the Rebekahs after their reâ€" gular session. Bridge was played, prizes being won byâ€"1, Mrs. S. Jay: â€""T will see if the mistress is at home", the maid informed her. ""That‘s all right, ma‘am," returned the faid. "I told the mistress who you 2, Mrs. Tom Gibbons; and 3, Mrs. B Anthony. â€"Exchangs The regular monthly general meeting of the Timmins branch of the Canadian Legion will be held this (Monday) evening at the Legion hall This is the last night for nomination for 6fâ€" ficers for 141. There are other imâ€" portant reasons also why there should be a large attendance of members this evening. General Meeting of the Canadian Legion Toâ€"night First of Series of Teas Sponsored H,. 8. Library Club The first of a series of teas sponâ€" sored by the Library Club of the Timâ€" mins High and Vocational School was held in the School library on Saturday Space being limited invitations were issued. Mrs. J. L. Murray and Mrs. A. A. Ros> assisted the Club‘s president, Miss Freda Campbell, to receive the invited guests who included the mothâ€" ers of the librarian, the wives of the members of the High and Vocational School Board and the ladies of the staff. During â€"the afternoon a musical proâ€"| welcomed on behalf of the Club by Missl Freda Campbell and on behalf of the| staff. by Miss H. E. McCarthy who’ paid tribute to the High and Vocational | Echool board who have provided so generously a collection of books and so spacious and wellâ€"equipped a room m~ which the students might use them. ; During teh afternoon a musical proâ€"| gram â€" was given by members of thel Library Club and a number of studâ€"| ents. The thanks of the Club go to Miss Jean Gordon, who acted as acâ€" companist during the afternoon and, who played "Falling Waters" and ‘Nacâ€" turne‘" by Chopin, and to Miss Joyce Lalonde who gave a violin selection and Miss Claire Vachon who also playâ€" el a piano solo. Tea was served by members of Club to 75 to 100 guests, under direction of Miss Katrine Morin, sgstant librarian. PICK THE WINNERS Win a Handsome Prize 35 Third Avenue JAMES P.â€"GENTLEMAN WELLINGTONâ€"AGENT LENâ€"MILL FOREMAN PHILIPâ€"DIAMOND DRILL SETTER MRS. ETHELâ€"HMOUSEWIFE WILLIAMâ€"SHIFT BOSS J. WILEFREDâ€"INSURANCE AGENYT THEO. J.â€"MINER WILLIAM P.â€"MINE CAPTAIN ERTS QsCARâ€"RETIRED D G A [,T IJT MISS ELLENXN M.â€"COLLEGE MANAGER HERBERT WILSONâ€"GENTLEMAN y " Pic Holtze, Jewellers to comâ€" _ inolo 109 L110 PIC HOLTZE MARK AN "X" OPPOSITT YOUR CHOICE For Council Your Name Address the the Policemen Continue to Harass "Blindâ€"Piggers‘" Lay Five More Charges In Mountjoy Constables Stromberg, Maxwell and Reilly, of the Provincial Police force, were busy. At 4.30 a.m. on Sunday morning they walked into the establishment of Mrs. Van Brussell, 48, who lives in Mountjoy Township on the road leading across the Matâ€" tagami River bridges. Mrs. Van Brusâ€" sell, who is quiet and motherly in apâ€" pearance, was released on bail of $1,000 supplied by a local hotel proprietor. A part bottle of liquor was found on the premises by police. After Mrs. Van Brussell was brought in police went out on another little foray. They paid a call on Yvyonne Papineau, also a denizen of Mountâ€" joy Township. They walked in at 6.40 o‘clock on Sunday morning and found some whiskey. Neither Mountjoy Township nor the Town of Timmins are particuarly healâ€" thy places to liveâ€"if you are suspected of being in the bootlegging business. Police ~continue to harass alleged "blindâ€"pigs" over the weekâ€"end and five charges were laid. | Local police were not inactive alâ€" though they confined their raiding mostly to Sunday afternoon. Biggest raid of the day was made on the Florio Hotel, 11 Spruce Street, north, at 12.15 o‘clock yesterday afterâ€" 1v0on. : - A large squadron of Timmins Policeâ€" men walked into the place. They went through it with a fineâ€"comb and emergâ€" ed with three cases of beer, one full and one part bottle of brandy and two and a half gallons of homeâ€"made wine. Provincial and Timmins Police Swoop Down Again Over This Weekâ€"End. Mrs. VanBrussel Brought in by Proâ€" vincial. Local Police Find Beer, Brandy and Wine in Florip Hotel When They Pay a Call Yesterday Afterâ€" noon. YOUR CREDIT JEWELLER In case of no correct replies, the nearest correct answer will be the winner. Only one Ballot accepted from each There are absolutely no strings attached â€"You don‘t have to purchase anything. Merely clip and fill out this ballot by marking an "X" opposite the names of the candidates you think will be elected. Six for Council only: Fill in your name and address at the bottom and deposit it in the container in our store before 6 p.m. Election Day, Monday, December 2nd. d Ki ut LEA A k > hh oo KAE Y > 350 h Lk A o l ts We NeWe c : B .A c M t M Ne C ooo ol T in l Pn s 9 s PBE T o 1 ul o o0( 0001 The winner will be the person who subâ€" mitted the first correat answer opened (that is the person who names the Six Councillors elected). person. This contest is open to every resident of Timmins except our employees. In all matters the judges decision will be final. The winner will be announced in our store window as soon as the Councillors are declared elected. Don‘t forget the above prizes are offered absolutely free, and you have until 6 p.m. Monday Dec. 2nd to bring this ballot to Langmuir _ Gladstone Mirapacks _ BaS Ladies‘ Set of Woven Tweed +3 0. ABSOLUTELY FREE YOUR CHOICE OF V alue Next call was made on Pietro Chimâ€" enti 51, 162 Pine street, south, rear, Two or three were found in the house and a quantity of beer seized. Police will also aliege that James McoIntyre, 57 Wison Avenue, rear, was keeping for sale when they paid a social call at 1.30 pm. yesterday. They took a quantity of beer back to the police station with them. Police will allege in court that the proprietor, Domenico Guarda, was keepâ€" ing liquor for sale. They said that they found several people drinking in the place. "You insolent young pup!" he ravâ€" ed. "Do you mean to tell me that you want to marry my daughter? Do think for one minute that you could give her what she has been used to?" THE RULES "Â¥â€"yes, I think so," faltered the young man. "I have a very violent temper myself!" â€"Exchange The allâ€"important question had been put to the girl‘s father. He turned to the young suitor, and his face went the color of beetroot. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, 1940 SLIM‘S TRANSFER DRY SLABS COAL and MOVING and CARTAGE PHONE 565 Men‘s Handsome Split Cowhide Phone 1332â€"J V alue