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Over a Hundred Children Lost Their Lives Through Needless Fires in 1940 Plea to Parents to Seek to Avoid Ali Chan(‘.cs of Toss of Life and Damage to Property Through Fire. Parents Asked Not to Take Chances. Still fu that 102 ( chiliren, Dominion P The Advan andum :â€" It AppCal memberc fires,. mig ed among men, wom 73 childre while in 1 little ones sibility for cas?s be lai: of parents their helpk house while go to a sh A HOME RUINED ! A HOMELESS FAMILY ! 20 Pine Street N 40 Main Street Another house goes up in flames . .. another family out on the street with a few pitiful belongings that might have been saved. It‘s a sad story ... and the only protection you have against such a tragedy is ample insurance. Call at J. J. McKay‘s today . . . let them explain the easiest and most economical way for you to insure your home. Give your family the complete security it deserves. Near thi Let us do our part, keep chimneys and flues clean. Don‘t allow inflammable rubhish to accumulate. Be careful with gasoline and matches. Carefulness can stop the fire toll. Help Keep Down Fire Loss in Tisdale Insurance is Your Only Protection Against Such a Tragedy TOWNSHIP of TISDALE INSURANCE 10 ]. J McKay ly half the fires are preventable. Ordinary caution will greatly reduce Township‘s annual fire Joss. We have a very efficient and courageous fire department but they need your support. 11 TCC Fire Demon numberâ€" iclims in Canada 243 In Coâ€"operation with Fire Prevention Week our Firemen will call on you to suggest ways and means of reducing Fire Hadards. es were lost in fires as this reeord seems, orse when it is reâ€" ost. if not all, of the have been avoided. VY hildren. _ In 1930, heir lives by fire, lives of 102 of our aimed. This is a n and <he responâ€" can in many YOUR COâ€"OPERATION IS RESPECTFLLY SOLICITED o the negligence too often leave ts alone in the t neightours Oot e holocaus‘s fr2>â€" it is considered ves were those of seems the more ; _ comnection â€"the loner hnas sent Ywinz memorâ€" REAL ESTATE TIMMINS SOUTH PORCUPINE Signedâ€"VICTOR H. EV ANS, Reeve. quently occur in rural districts where neighbours are long distances away and the parem‘s are unable to reach their burning heme in time to save their children from a horrible death. "FEvery parent should realize that 1t is his duty to teach his children the principles of fire prevention. They should not be allowed to play with fire, matches should be kept out of their reach and the playing with celluloid toys should be discouraged. By a strict adherernse to the use of common sns*, parents can thus save themselves the bitter ang@aish and lifeâ€"long regret which must be ever present when a child perishes by their neglect." seen fa‘her? Himâ€"Yeah. And I love you so much I‘ll marry you anyhow!â€"Exchange. Himâ€"Marry me? Herâ€"This is so ‘sudden! Have you [POOR DAD! Phone 1135 Phone 285 At the Least Eighty Out of a Hundred Fires Preventable A man dropped a cigarette in a rubâ€" bish pile in a rooming house and burnâ€" ed to death eleven people. A man dropped his cigarette in a couch in the lobby of a hotel. Pire resulted at 3 am. and resulted in the death of four people. that at least 80% of fires are preâ€" ventable. The following examples are given from among theâ€"thousands of known caumes to show how easy fires can start and the fatal results that may follo.w A mco‘her in one of our leading colâ€" lege cities, for the five hundredth time perhaps, started a fire with coal oil. The fire she started burned to death three children besides herself. A man dropped a match on a garage flcor, walked on and left it. A sixâ€" yearâ€"cld child found it and ignited her clothing which resulted in burns that caused her death a few hours later. Do you always think about the safety and welfare of those about you when you discard your match and cigarette stub? Are you mindful of the safety of the children in your home to the extent of providing safety matches, and keeping them out of their reach? Do yvou have proper respect for the dangerous properities of gasoline and always handle it with care? Drastic Reduction in Fire Losses Now Needed in War Effort A man atteminted to sleep and smoke at the same timeâ€"result, he set the bed afire, was overeome with smokse, and removed in an unconscious state. Only the timely arrival of the fire departâ€" ment saved him from being cremated alive. Some grcwnâ€"ups placed Strikeâ€"anyâ€" where matches on a kitchen table. Two small children acted upon the implied ion and carried some to their playhouse, innocently started a fire. Kesult, little boy burned fatally. Canadlian Fire Underwriters‘ Assoâ€" ciations have issued a striking circular pointing out the public duty, as a war effort, that fire losses be reduced to the very minimum at this time. *"‘Canâ€" ada‘s; fighting forces at home and albroad depend on you to prevent fire," says the circular. "Fire protection is national protecâ€" tion," one heading says, continuing with these carefully considered words: Airplanes, tanks, guns, ships implements of war .. .. are cut "of Ca::=~"!!s" factories in increasing stream. Canadian factories are producing the necessities of life both for our armed and civilian forces. These factories, representing an inâ€" vestment of millions of dollars, are vital links in the chain which is being forged to defeat the enemies of deâ€" movcracy. : The dollars which built these plants came from YOUR pockets. The dolâ€" lars which build the airplanes, tanks, guns, ships . . . in fact, every piece of armament, every uniform, and all supâ€" plies . .. are YOUR dollars. Private enterprise too, has a tremenâ€" dous investment in plants which are fully occupied in providing the every day needs of our fighting and civilian forces. Yet, year after year, Canadian proâ€" perty, exceeding an average annual value ofâ€" $23,000,000, is being destroyed by fire. ~ ‘This is sheer waste. In peace time it is serious. In war time it is tragic A careful study of fire records shows , guns, ships . . . the ar~.~. .. are pouring factories in an everâ€" THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO Schumacher Navy League Tag Day Decided Sucecess of wages by workmen . . . partial or tctal unemployment . . . loss of skillâ€" ed workmen to other plants . . . and . a reduction of the national war time . . . It is far more difficult, and far more costly, to replace machinery. Every factory destroyed, orâ€" partially crippled, interferes with production of armaments and supplies so urgently needed by Britain. Every factory desâ€" troyed, or partially crippled, causes loss Then are facts which concern every Canadian citizen. Upon EVERY ONE in Canada rests the responsibility of adopting every possible precaution against fire because a drastic reducâ€" tion in fire losses is one of the most effective means of maintaining proâ€" duction at a maximum. And what applies to the factory is equally true of the home. The home is an investment . .. an important investment to the owner. It may reâ€" present a life‘s ambition . . . years of planning and saving. Yet, a moment‘s carelessness may wipe out that investâ€" ment . . . And it may also cause death or‘ serious injury to members of your family. To prevent fire in the home make your family fire conscious by the exercise of fire caution.. REMEMBER, IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, IN WAR TIME, TO REPAIR OR REâ€" BUTILID A FIREâ€"RUINED HOME. Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and District. BUT the most serious aspect of Canâ€" ada‘s fire loss in warâ€"time is the imâ€" pairment of the war effort . . . The ‘TODAY ... It takes far longer to rebuild factories because material canâ€" not be obtained as quickly as in peace . . . especially when most of this lost could be averted by the exercise of ordinary care. Schumacher, Oct. 2â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Last Thursday the tag day under the auspices of the Lions Club for the Ontario division of the Navy league was a decided success, despite the unfavourable weather, Mr. W. Gocd was convener of the event. Sunday afternoon the many friends af Mrs. M. Laine, gathered at her home on First Ave., to extend congraâ€" tulations and hbest wishes to Mrs. Laine‘s son and daughterâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Laine, who have just returned from their honeymoon. . On behalf of the many friends, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Laine were presented with a lovely cabinet of sterling silverware. Mr. and Mrs. James Stirrat, Railroad St., entertained Sunday evening in honour of Danny Dawson, the Glasgow Celtic footballer, who is visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Dawson, and Mr. Peter Dawson, Fourth Ave, A real Scottish night was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair MacMillan, Lake Side Drive, have returned from a motor trip to Toronto. They were accompanied to Toronto by their daughter, Bette. who will resume her studies at the University of Toronto. A wedding of local interest was held Monday, September 22nd, at five o‘clock Mass in Our Lady of Perpectual Help Church, Waltham, Quebec, when Miss Florence Murray, of Waltham, became the bride of Mr. T. Miller, of Fort William. Miss Murray, was a former student at Schumacher High School and resided with her brother, Mr. Alâ€" bert Murray, of Second Ave., now in Rochester, U.S.A. Congratulations to Miss Aileen Maher, who won the lovely cabinet of silverware drawn at the Lions Club annual dance held at the Riverside Pavilion Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Butterworth, North Bay, are visiting Mrs. Butterworth‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Glazier, Pirst Ave, (Mr. and Mrs, W. C. Arnott, Poplar St., accompanied by their son Eric, left by car last week for Kingston, where Eric will resume his studies at Queen‘s University. Earl Cavanagh, who has spent the summer vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Cavanagh, Second Ave., also accompanied them and he will resume his studies at Queen‘s University. Mrs. W. Duncan, returned last week from an extended holiday at Powell River and Winnipeg, and visited friends here during the week. Miss Pdith Armstrong, Second Ave., left last week for two weeks‘ holiday at Bancroft and other points. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Anderson and little son, Dick, of London, have been visiting Mrs. Anderson‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Duxfield, First Ave. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. McCaffery, of New Haven, Conn., have returned to their home, after visiting at the home of Mrs, McCaffery‘s brother and sisterâ€" inâ€"law, Mr..and Mrs. W. J. Hannigan, Third Ave. Mr. John Hannigan and little son accompanied them as far as Toronto. Mrs. C. Woods, who has been visitâ€" ing her son and daughterâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mirs. C. Woods, Second Ave., left last week for her home in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert McGee have returned from their honeymoon and have taken up residence at 62 Second Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doeler have reâ€" turned from their honeymoon and have taken up residence at 113 First Ave. Mrs. Ed. Keelan, Fifth Ave been visiting her son, Albert, at venhurst. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Duxfield, Mrs. Stuart Urquhart and Mrs. Dennis Duxâ€" field returned last week from a motor trip through Southern Ontario. Miss Bessie Armstrong, Second Ave., returned last week from a holiday at Baneroft and other points. Mrs. Davis, Second Ave., entertained has Given in marriage by her father, the bride was lovely in a gown of white chiffon, fashioned with a fitted jacket of chiffon and taffeta to match. The gown bore bishop sieeves, a sweetheart neckline, and full skirt, while the neckline of the jacket was fashioned in a "V" and the sleeves were long and fitted. She wore a long tulle illusion veil, caught in threeâ€" cornered chiffon coronet, and carried calla lilies and lilyâ€"ofâ€"theâ€"valley, caught with blue taffeta ribbons. Her only other adornment was a gold locket, gift of the groom. (‘Red") Mustato, son of Mrs. F. Byck, of Heinlock street, and the late Mr. Geo. Mustato. The Rev. Fr. L. Fonâ€" tana officiated, and during the cereâ€" mony, Mrs. D. Mascioli presided at the organ, while the church choir, of which the bride is a member, sang several selections. Miss Helen Guidolin Beâ€" comes Bride of Mr. Geo. ("Red") Mustato. Mrs. J. Marescotto, sister of the bride, was matronâ€"ofâ€"honour, wearing a ficorâ€"length gown of turquoise taffeta, with fitted ‘bodice, adorned by a tiny row of pleating at the neckline, long fitted waistline, and full skirt. A short sleeved jacket and American beauty Wedding at Sacred Heart Church on Sunday Morning Sacred Heart Italian Church was the scene of a charming fall wedding on Sunday morning when Miss Helen Guidolin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Guidolin, of 415 Pine street south, became the bride of Mr. George at a dinner party yesterday in honour of her daughter, Miss Jean Scott, and her friend, Miss Alice MclLeod, who are visiting her. Both girls are at presâ€" ent dancing at the Tic Toc Club. in Montreal and are winning their way to fame. Map dancing is one of their specialties. Miss BRarbara Waddell and Mr. Paterson Waddell, who have spent the summer vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Waddell, Fourth Ave., left Monday to resume their studies, Barbara to the University of Toronto and Pat, to Queen‘s University, Kingâ€" ston. NORTHERN TELEPHONE Fire‘s Worst Enemy THE TELEPHONE Telephone service may save you many times its small cost. Be sure to have its protection! Fire records show that, time and again, a prompt telephone call has brought the fire department speedily to the scene to \:a\nquish the flames that threatened complete destruction of property. Apart from its use as a business and social convenience, the teleâ€" phone protects you when danger threatens. ompany Limited ) chiffon velvet turban completed her ensemble, and she carried a bouquet of Premier red roses and fern. The matronâ€"ofâ€"honour also wore a gold locoket. Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served at the Daffodil Diningâ€"room, where the brtide‘s mother received the guests in an ensemble of black crepe satin, with matching lace jacket and corsage of red roses. She was assisted by the groom‘s mother, Miss TLilian Marescotto, niece of the bride, was flowerâ€"girl, wearing a gown of canary yellow sheer over powder blue taffeta, with a matching bow, and streamers in her hair. Her colonâ€" lial bouquet was made up of Talisman roses. Mr. Ted Byck, brother of the groom was groomsman. 7 BRUCE AVENUE Instead of a warm, comfortable home to look forward to this winter, this unfortunate family must try to salvage what they canâ€"and start all aver. During National Fire Prevenâ€" tion Week, check over your homeâ€"make sure it is safe from fire. And, very important, see to it that it is adequately insured by a reputable company. Now it‘s a Heartache L. SAUDER "Leave an Estate Not a Problem" Elora Expressâ€"â€"We noted the other day with some amazed puzzlement that a certain hostess in Guelph who shall be nameless, was reported as having entertained a brideâ€"tobe charmingly at a bathroom shower and afternoon tea." "The guest of honor looked very pretty," it was said, "in # white summer frock as she assisteq her hostess in welcoming the guests." But no particulars were given as to whether the , afternoon tea was served in the bath or out, before ar after the shower. Lat;:r in the evening, the bride and groom were honored at a reception at the home of the bride‘s parents, 410 Pine street south. They have taken up residence in Timnwnins. who wore burgundy crept, SOUTH PORCUPINE , 1941