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The "Torch flag‘"‘ is fiying over the flag and buntingâ€"bedecked township building, showing as in so many other towns in Canada that the Victory Loan drive is on. In the larger cenâ€" tres a ceremony is enacted at sunset when the flag is lowered, Representaâ€" tives of the committee acting for the drive take their places at the Ragâ€"pole and give out each day the amount to which the day‘s cavass has raised the loan, until the objective is reached ang the drive is over. This will not be done in South Porcupine but dowubtâ€" less when the objective of $150,000 ‘for Bouth Porcupine district is reached there will be some special "doings" round the flagpole! The Kiwanis Club South Porcupine, June 4th. Special to The Advance. is taking full charge of the drive in sSsouth Porcupine and Golden City. Each member is assigned a certain area to canvass, and we are sure that this old town of ours will not let Canâ€" ada down. An old â€"timer told us toâ€" day that in the township vault is a fBlag that proudly flew over the old blfilldmg when the Victory Loan (or its equivalent) was in progress during the first world war. . The objective for South Porcupine at that time was $5000 When the objective was reached a gold crown was put on the flag! The old flag has either five or nine Crowns on it, our informant couldn‘t be. quite sure of the number, but the fact stands â€"We did our part many times over what was required of us at that time. (YÂ¥ou will all have a chance of seeing thisâ€"as it will be given a place pf honour on the township â€" building shortly). The golden torch took on added lusâ€" tre in the sunshine yesterday as it stood for a short time to let the cheerâ€" ing public school children see it, in its procession through town towards Timâ€" mins. The whole school in charge of the Principal and staff stood lining both sides of the road, in theâ€" shade of the trees in front of the teachers‘ resiâ€" dence. The senior children arranged a tableau with Britannia (Mary Harâ€" per), John Bull (George Fera) and sundry other members of the Forees in more or less authentic uniforms, in positions of honour and Union Jacks from dozen of small hands waved in the breeze. Opposite were the smaller juniors and they had a Britannia too, She was CGeraldine Vickers and she and her suiteâ€"Airforce (F. Bettiol), Nurse (Barbara Monteleone) Army (Henry Ford) and Helen Genereux are probably the proudest people of their age in South Porcupine today . . . For they were specially saluted (at full atâ€" tention) by Axmy Lieutenant Stanâ€" bury after he had stopped his car and spott.ed the little tableau in the midst of the waving flags. He spoke to Britâ€" South Porcupine Gives Victory Loan Campaign an Fnthusiastic Start Kiwanis Club in Charge of the Canvass at South Poreuâ€" pine and Golden City. Enthusiastic Reception Given to Vietory Torch Cavalceade on Tuesday. School Children Do Their Part. annia and she shyly answered him, and then came THE Sahite. In the car with Lt. Stanbury were Lt. Beardmore of the Airforce, and Lt. McCrae, of the Canadian Navy. Lt. McCrae gave the salute to the senior Britanniaâ€"Mary Harperâ€"and her suite.. As the procesâ€" sion went on past the hospital it was ecneered by many of the Dome Public For the convenience of South Porcupine customers, Mr. J. M. Waterman Registered Graduwate Optometrist will be at our Main and Golden Ave, branch every Tuesday and Friday morning. Special Sunday School Services at Schumacher There was a distinct rainbowâ€"hued ring around the sun yesterday; very plainly marked and attracting univerâ€" sal attention. There is, of course, natural physical reason for this unâ€" usual occurrance. It is due to atmosâ€" pheric humidity and the rays of the sun. We wonder however, if we may be pardoned (as being of less prosaic type), if we saw there, envisioned in the heavens the mark of the Royal Air Force, supreme as the Torch of Vietory rides aon} Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and District. school children who had been brought out by cars through kindness of some Dome residents to see the Torch. pass on. (Later in the Mcelntyre Arena the Army representative told a South Porcupine man that he had never seen a morte enthusiastic lot of schoolâ€"childâ€" ren than ours were) Schumacher, June 4thâ€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The Sunday School at Trinity United Church will be held at 92.45 am. during the summer months. On Sunday a special Sunday School serviece was held. The CGILT. put on five missionary playlets under the direction of Miss L. Mayowna and Mrs. Allan Fish. The playlets were very interesting and much apppreciated by the children. ‘The McIntyre Football Club Ladies‘ Auxiliary held a very successful card party at the home of Mrs. P. Hunter, First avenue, last Friday evening. Whist was played and the winners of the nice prizes were:â€" lst, Mrs. W. Stewart, Timmins; 2nd, Mrs. Alex Mair; 3ra, Mrs. Fred Webber; door prize, Mrs. James MacKenzie. After the cards a delicious lunch was served. After lunch a social time was enjoyed. The ladies wish to thank all who donated prizes and helped make the event so successful. Congratulations to Miss Margaret Aseneth Bell, of Gold Centre, who is in the 1941 Graduating Class, being held this evening (Thursday) at the audiâ€" torium in St. Mary‘s Hospital. Miss Barbara Waddell, of Toronto University, arrived home this week to spend the sumimer vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Waddell, Fourth avenue. Mrs Fred Conron, of Montreal, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Waddell, Fourth avenue. Mrs. J. J. Denny is renewing aCâ€" quaintances in town. During her visit she is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Campbell, McIntyre Property. : Theâ€"CGILT. Girls of Trinity United Church held a very pleasant hike S@tâ€" urday to McDonad Lake. The weather was fine and the girls had a wonderfi® time. Mrs. Allan Fish and Miss L Park Royal is now open for summer trade. Why not reserve one of the lovely log cabins for your sumimer holidays? Rented by the day, week or month. Cabins equipped with electric lights, running spring water; spring â€" filled mattresses. Terms. Good fishing and saddle horses. Dancing provides amusement. Rates $1.00 per day and up. Park Royal, New Liskeard, Phone 1421, or P,. O,. Box 42, New Liskeard. 4 Mavyowna sccompanied the girls Other News from South Porcupine and the Dome. The Rev. F. J. Baine, of Trin#ty United Church, returned Wednesday morning from Toronto where he was called owing to the death of his Pilot Officer W. P. Chistholim, of Toronto, visited his wife and daughter during the past week. Mrs, Chisholm returned to Toronte with her bhusband, where she will visit for a week or two. Kiwanis Gardens at South Porcupine _ Now Hive of Industry Mrs. Allan Hill and daughters, Judy, Penelope and Wendy, are visiting Mrs. Hill‘s mother, Mrs. Whittaker, of C€Cornwall, Ontario. Corporal Carl Cowden, of the 48th Highlanders, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. MHarry Cowden, Gold Centre. Mr. Fred Pwyer, left for a holiday at Toronto. Mrs. Martha Martell is in Montreal visiting her husband, Pte. E. Martell, who was seriously hurt in a motor acâ€" cident. South Porcupin®e, June 4thâ€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The Kiwanis Allotâ€" ment Gardens north of the ball park are now a hive of industry. Men and women both are working, hoeing and seeding, on the 37 lots which were all speedily taken up. These lots are 50 by 100 feet. The Kiwanis Club is conâ€" sidering offering a prize for the best garden later on in the season. f Basil Libby and Bill Richardson have both been accepted as candidates for His Majesty‘s Navy. They returnâ€" ed from Toronto and Kingston on Monday and now await their "call."‘ Mrs. Clarence Fiendal, of Belle Terre, is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. V. Anâ€" grignon, Second avenue. â€"Mr. and Mrs. Ehn Hannah and famâ€" ily, Second avenue, are holidaying in Southern Ontario. Miss Emma Jordison, nurse at the Toronto Ceneral Hospital, is home on holiday at her mother‘s home. Mr. Campbell Bowses, who has been visiting his brothers, Emerson and Osâ€" borne, left on Friday for his home in Kinburn, Ont. The Eastern Star Knitting Bee will be held on Friday at the home of Mrs. Ron Mansfield, at O‘Brien Avenue. Homér McIntosh is home from Denâ€" tal College at Toronto on holiday. Mr. and Mrs. George T. Hamilton and Mrs. Hutt, of Haileybury, spent last weekâ€"end at the home of Mrs. G. McIntosh and family. Mrs. Gus McMapus left on Tuesday to spend the siunmer in Hearst. Mrs. J. Meyer, of Strachan Avenue, left for Toronto on Wednesday to reâ€" side in the future. Mr. Meyer will leave later. Mrs. Atkinson, of Hamilton, is visitâ€" ing at the home of her son, W.. H. Atkinson, on Moore Street. Mrs. Hylands, of Cobalt, is visiting her son and daughterâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hylands, of Connaught The people of the community were sorry to say goodbye to Mr. andad Mrs. R J. Mason, who left on Tuesday for Toronto. Our best wishes £0 with them to their new home at 26 Dentonia Park, Toronto. The Finnish ladies are holding a tea on Tuesday in the Masonic hall from 2 to 9 pm. Proceeds for Finnish Aid. Rev. J. A. Lyttle and Mrs. Lyttle are in Toronto this week attending the Uniteqd Church conference. Miss Ruth Wilson left on Sunday for her home in Hearst, visiting at Cochâ€" rane and Kapuskasing en route, / Dr. L. E. Lotimer, asistant to B. H. Harper, left last week to offer his services in the Royal Canadian Navy. He leaves Toronto today for Halifax. Dr. Harper‘s assistants are assuredly doing their duty for their country, for recently Dr. A. C. H. Gonigal left to join the army and Dr. George C. Caldâ€" bick is now in the Air Forceâ€"all three branches of the service being served. We regret to hear that MrsS. Ethel Keene of Timmins, has been notified of the death of her father in London air raid and offer the sympathy of all her South Porcupine friends. On Sunday the Young People of the United@d Church will conduct the mornâ€" ing service, the choir taking charge in the evening. Our sympat,mes are also extended to| Mr. Frank Reynolds, who has received word that two nephews (who were haome on leave from the services) were killed in a recent airâ€"raid on Liverpool. ’ Mr. Reynold‘s sisters were injured. The | bombed house was in the country disâ€" : trict outside the Liverpool area. Police TCou"t ' Two cases, Merkovitch for keeping | liquor, and another for reckless grivâ€"| ing, were adjourned a week at ‘I‘ues-' day‘s court here. ‘ u_ L a% se ho or. 4ds DP TT Case agfiinst E. C. caseâ€"adjourned several times preâ€" viously, was withdrawn. Currier, charged on May 3ist with griving without due care and attenâ€" tion, pleaded guilty. Constable Woods said that defendant ran into the ba * of a car at the "Scales" on the highâ€" way. His brakes were defective. Acâ€" cused‘s excuse was that it was two years since he had griven over the road and PARK ROYAL NOW OPEN THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO | he was not expecting to see the "stop" \ sign. He was fined $10 and costs. Â¥ 4 i | | | | i | proved to be six bottles of beer. On the | stand, this witness failed to recognize the seller of the beer, for which he | said he had paid $1. Three bedrooms in this house were searched. In two the officer found two cases of beer. There ; were two entrances to the house. No evidence was given as to who had sold the beer, so the case was dismissed, the magistrate warning aceused to be "careful in future." Buffaloâ€"Ankerite Concert _ Nets $50 for Bomb Victims Numanen. charged with careless driving on May 2#9, pleaded not guilty and finally had his case dMismissed. In driving a truck up Moore Street, Niunanen passed Price on a bicycle. Price said that in turning into Comâ€" mercial the truck "came from behind, knocked him off, broke his front wheel and hurt his hand a little." He was on the right side of the road. Numaâ€" nen, whose evidence was corroborated by Hepurn, said that he did not know he had hit the man until he was told, and then stopped and went to see. He took the turn slowly. The magistrate judged the incident as purely acciâ€" gental. : M. Lord, for keeping liquor for sale, had his case dismissed. Police watchâ€" ing the house in Schumacher saw a man caome out of the house with a parcel, which, upon being searched, Crowd at Melntyre Arena for Victory Torch Ceremony Jack Buffalo, of Connaught, again was called on a charge of failing to support his family. As the Provincial Police were on duty with the Victory Torch there was no prosecution. So the case was again adjourned. (Continued From Page One) massed choir of sweet voices, sang in At 11.50 a.m. the Torch and its guard of honour entered the Arena, all standâ€" ing at the fanfare of trumpets, and proceeded to the platform where the Union Jack was unfurled before® the spotlight. The Torch and its guards were on the platforms, with a guard of honour at both sides of platâ€" form. A miner in costumeâ€"metal hat with lamp in front, and rubber coatâ€" stood at each end of the stand. Mr. W. H. Wylie was master of ceremonies, Mr. J. L. Murray was chairman for the event. The audience remained standing for the singing of "O Canada‘" and the prayer for victory by Archdeacon Woodall. At twelve noon there was the singâ€" ing of "Onward Christian Soldiers" followed by the introduction of the dignitaries on the platform. Among those on the platform were:â€"Mr. John Knox, honorary chairman for the Vicâ€" tory Loan for the district; Mr. R. J. Ennis, chairman for the @istrict; Mr. J. L. Murray, chairman for the event; Mr. E. L. Longmore; Ven. Arechdeacon Woodall; and many others. At 1205 pim. Mr. E. L. Longmore in an inspiring address explained the symbolism of the Torch and the need for all to support the Victory Loan drive so that Canada might take its full place in the war effort for liberty and right. a way to delight all. By this time the large McIntyre Arena was about filled to capacity. At 12.15 pm. the large gathering, led by the Master of Ceremonies joinâ€" ing in the taking ‘of the "Viectory Pledge":â€" The Pledge "I hereby declare my belief in Alâ€" mighty God, and reaffirm my loyalty and allegiance to His Majesty, the King, and further declare my support for British Institutions. "T pledge myself and my all to hold the Torch on high, and to march shoulder to shoulder with the Motherâ€" landâ€" and the Empire in our righteous cause through victory to enduring peace." The Scroll was signed by varioqus mavyors, reeves and others in the disâ€" trict. South Porcupine, June 4th. Special to The Advance. Then following the signing seroll and the singing of "G the King." Guard over the Torch was taken by two RCMP. constables. Dignitaries and guards then had lunch; the Mcâ€" Intyre Concert Band, under the direcâ€" tion of Bandmaster Lieut. Lomas, playing while the crowd filed past to insnect the torch. The Torch was carried out as the band played "The Maple Leaf Forâ€" ever," and the Torch was taken back to Porquis Junction to resume its flight. Tuesday afternoon the Torch was at North Bay, and from there it proceeded to London and Windasor. Toâ€"day it is scheduled to be at Brantâ€" ford and Hamilton. Toâ€"morrow it will be at St. Catharines; on Friday at Toâ€" ronto: on Tuesday next at Kingston and on June 11 (Wednesday) at Otâ€" tawa. The â€" Buffaloâ€"Ankerite â€" Community have sent in a cheque for $50 to the Bomb Victims of Britain Funt, as the proceeds of the concert held there reâ€" cently. The fund has now one hundréed and sixty pounds sterling more to send to the Lord Mayor of London by the end of the week The guard of honour was a platoon from the Veteran HMHome Guards from Montreal, under Col. Parland. Before the Torch was brought into the McIntyre Arena the soldiers went through a smart drill in front of the arena. FPart of the Torch ceremony proceedâ€" ings were broadcast over the local radio. f Supper and Bridge in Honour of Brideâ€"toâ€"be Schumacher, June 4th, Special to The Advance. The Misses E. Joyner, Joan Huxley and Marguerite Smith were hostessec at a nicelyâ€"arranged supper and bridge party held on Tuesday evening at the Radminton Club in honour of Miss Gladys Cooke, whose wedding takes place June Over thirty guests atâ€" tended. A very delicious supper was served. After supper the hostesses presented the guest of honour with a ecomplete set of kitchen enamelware in white trimmed with black. The brideâ€" toâ€"be expressed her thanks for the pleasant surprise and for the very useâ€" ful gifts. During, the evening bridge was played and the prize winners were: ist, Mrs. Bert Cooke; 2nd, Miss Marâ€" garet Unger; 3rd, Miss Lou Wing. Surprise Party Held at South Porcupine Home T‘ B. Ryan. the town‘s Welfare Inâ€" spector, asked for leave of absence for the duration of the war He had been called to Active Service, he said, and had to leave on June 12th. Council decided to grant his request and he will be paid up to July First. Timmins Councl Receives Fine Report from Fire Chied A request for the position of Lifeâ€" guard at the Mattagami River received from Oscar Robertson was passed on to the Public Relations committee. A petition for a lane, north of Second avenue frony Balsam street to Cedar street was passed on to the Public Works department. Timmins Firm Has Big Contract at Halifax, ! Jr., on Strachan avenue. Mrs. George Burch and Mrs. P. Roberts were assistâ€" ing the hostess, A delightful bridgeâ€" party, followed by lunch, resulted in prizes being won by Mrs. Roach, Mrs. T. Gibbons, Mrs. Lichty and Mrs. Hamâ€" mill. explained that the office that they wanted to establish in Kirkland Lake was the administration office. It would be more conmvenient for the North Country to have the office in Kirkâ€" land Lake, they said. Council decided to file the letter till they had more inâ€" formation ahout the matter. Permission wWas g1ven Loan Committee to hold Wedanesday, June 11th, to 10.06 p.m. Application for an auto wrecking yard at 101 Sixth avenue was not apâ€" proved. Last Priday evening Mrs. Harry Houghton was given a surprise party {Continued from Page One) letter to the council asking them to enâ€" @éorse the resolution that was forwardâ€" ed to the town council last week. They Another letter was received from P. C. H. Simms asking the town to do something about the sidewalk in front of his home at 52 Maple Street South. The town had cut into the banking to build the sidewalk and it was graduâ€" ally edging onto his property and he wanted something done to stop it. Ke asked the council to have a look at it. Byâ€"law No. 760, having to do with the management and regulation of the waterworks system â€" was given Â¥s second reading. South Porcupine, June 4th Special to The Advance. A Timmins firm has a contract unâ€" der the Wartime Housing plan thal will run into $175,000 or $200,000. The firm is the firm of Smith Elston, the head of which, Mr. Reg. Smith, has made a name for himself for close to a quarter century of the best service in plumbing, heating and kindred lines, The contract is for the plumbing and heating arrangement of some four hundred hbhouses for families and nine large buildings for quarters for singls men employed at war work. Mr. Smith at the home of Mrs. R. McWiliam says that the work will be done by all ‘Timmins men, which is a guarantee of quality and service, without reflection on the workmen of other centres, Messrs Bill Robb, Lutz, John Rortier and others of the Smith Elston staff are already in Halifax busy on the wotrk. Skating Friday and Saturday Nights 8.00 to 10.00 p.m. Roller The Advance wants ad ADMISSION â€"2 kJÂ¥ Afternoons SCHEDULE 2 to 4 p.m to the Victory a blackâ€"out on from 9.45 p.m. LAC. MclLean is with the RXCAF. in England, having gone overseas a few months ago, after his wedding to the former Dorothy Leach took place in Timmins.. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. FP. MolLean of 45 Cambrai avenue, and is wellâ€"known in Timmins and disirict. Numerous friends will extend sincere wishes for a hasty complete recovery. LAC McLean Injured on Active Service In Ho A ca@blegrtam received on Wednesâ€" day morning by Mrs. George Mclean, hrought the sad news that her husâ€" band, popularly known as ‘"Shorty" MceLean, had been injured in Englar®, and was in hospital suffering from concussion of the brain. Prougnhnt the S band, populatr MeLean, had } and was in } Marriage at Deer Parn United Chureh, Toronto The following report of the Ruebotâ€" tomâ€"Tait wedding in Toronto on Satâ€" urday, May 31ist (from The Toronto Star of that day), will be of interest to the bride‘s numerous friends throughout the North* Country. Her father, the Rev. Murray C. Tait, was formerly in charge of the Trinity United Church at Schumacher. "A profusion of summer flowers will decorate Deer Park United Church for the wedding of Miss Barbara Esther Tait to Robert Howard Ruebottom, this evening. The bride is the daughter of the Rev. M. C. Tait and the late Mrs. Tait, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ruebottom. .The bride‘s father will officiate at the cereâ€" mony assisted by her uncle, the Rev. G. Stanley Russell, Mrs. Thomas Renton at the organ. "The bride, given in marriage by her father, will wear a gown of bridal rose satin with surplice bodice. Her veil of palest pink tulle illusion is caught to her head with a halo of heirloom lace. She will carry pink bouvardia, sweetâ€" Only 3 More Days Gray‘s Mighty Midway FREE ACTS DAILY Riverside Pavilion Grounds All Shows Rides CHILDREN‘S MATINEE EVERY DAY 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. RIDE THE ROCKET pital Suffering from ussion. Thrilling, Sensational New European Ride. with the RCAFP. gone overseas a few his wedding to the each took place in he son of Mr. and an of 45 Cambrai ; EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT MeINFTYRE GYMNASIUM heart roses and pink sweet peas. "The bride will be attended by Mrs. W. M. Campbell, her sister, as matron of honour, and by the Misses Hazel Stewart and Leona Ruebotiom, aS bridesmaids. They will be gowned alike in frocks of seafoam crepe, epaulets of carib rose cording on the tailored jackets. They will carry coronéts of the same flowers in their hair. The groom will be attended by Norman Ruebottom, as be the ushers are Ross Wy! Bettles. $1.00 Couple _ Ladies 10¢ mother of the groom, will wear shadow The young man went into a cafe for a snack but the waitress seemed too busy to attend him. Eventually he managed to give his order. He told the waitress what he wanted, adding: "And I‘m in a bit of a hurry. I‘ll be registering with the next age group."â€"Sudbury Star. Dance to the Sparkling rhyvthm of The "Mac" Ambassadaors ‘â€"â€"* ADMISSION :â€"â€"; THURDAY. JUNE 5TH, iM41 PESSTIMIST managed to give his the waitress what he "And I‘m in a bit of registering with the their hair. The 1 by his brother, s best man, and Wylie and Clive