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Notable Shipment for Month by the Eastern Porcupine Red Cross But Society Anxious to Secure Still More Workers. Qualâ€" ity of Work Even More Notable Than the Quantity. Work Represents Large Amount of Time and Effort. _ ‘The group i a representative one, nnd among the articles completed can be noticed three beautiful rugs made by the Finnish ladies. Similar conâ€" tributions of time and ability have been made by representatives of the other various groups that go to make up the branch. However, there is a feeling, and a very strong one that there are still many women in the dis|â€" trict of the Eastern Porcupine Red Cross who can help in the work. Ofâ€" fiers of the Eastern Porcupine Branch point out that these women would gain happiness for themselves in the knowledge that they were lining up with the rest in this common endeayâ€" our to defend our heritage. A very cordial welcome would be given to all those who Will join the working groups. All are anxious to do all posâ€" sible to help win the war for decency and freedom. One of the most effecâ€" tive ways is to help the Red Cross. The following is the list of the september shipmernt:â€" Sewingâ€"Civilian Quota 10 units for 18â€"yearâ€"old girls each rontainingâ€"one kneeâ€"length coat, one blouse, one pair of slacks, one pullover sweaterâ€"40 pieces. 2 units for 10â€"yearâ€"old girls" each rontainingâ€"one kneeâ€"length coat, one blouse, one jumper dres;s, one pair of bloomers, one qpullover sweaterâ€"10 pleces. Below will be found a lis? of the arâ€" ticles prepared last momh by the Fastern Porcupine District Branch of the Red Cross. There was a grand total oA 443 articles shipped, which speaks well for the efforts of the branch. The number of articles, howâ€" ever, is not the only impressive feature, The examination of the work done reâ€" veals the fact that the quality is exâ€" ceptionally high. Not one article of sewing or of knitting but could take its place on the counters of the most exclusive clothing stores. Study of the articles gives an iQea of the immense amount of work accomplished and no one can fail to be astonished at the large mimber of completed projects. Windbreakers and long trous>rs for boys and knseâ€"length coats, jumper dresses and slacks for young ladies, cannot be put together in a few hours. Neither is it a job of a few moments to knit a 66â€"inch szarf or a pair of 2â€"inch ribbed stockings for seamen. Yet, not merely omne but many of these and similar herculean tasks were masâ€" tered by a loyval, clever and particularly industrious group of ladies of the disâ€" trict. K:iitted Articles Quotaâ€"Seamen 23 turtleneck sweaters. 10 pairs of 2%6" ribbed stockings. 34 pairs of 16" spcks. 3 pairs of 18" ribbed socks. 14 ribbed helmets. 15 66" scarves. 12 pairs leather faced mitts â€" pieces., â€" 20 units for 10â€"yearâ€"old girls each rontainingâ€"one jumper dress, one pair of bloomers, one cotton blouse and one wool bhiouseâ€"S0Q peces. 10 units Iir 10â€"yearâ€"old boys each containingâ€"one windbreaker, one pair of long trousers, one coat, one shirt, one pullover sweaterâ€"50 pieces, 6 large quiltsâ€"6 pieces. 3 rugs made by Finnish ladies of South Porcupine from secrapsâ€"3 pieces, Total number of pieces for sewingâ€" Try The Advance Want Advertisements Army and Airforce Quota 14 sleeveless sweaters. 7 tuntlenecks, 20 alternate caps. 40 pairs socks. 5$ 46" scarves 12 pairs 2â€"way mitts. 7 aero helmets, 6 pairs mitts. 1 pair rifle mittsâ€"112 pieces. Womean‘s â€" Auxiliary Quota 13 pairs gloves. 2 pairs sockees, 1 sleeveless pullover 1 calot. Totalâ€"17 pierce. Civilian Non Quota 2 women‘s sweaters, 20 years. 2 girls‘ sweaters, 10 years. 1 sleeveless sweater (boys‘) 2 pairs boys‘ spcks. " pairs men‘s socks. Total number of knitted articlesâ€" Grand totalâ€"443 articles DANCIN G Electric Sprayers For Rent Phone 1672 MeINTYÂ¥RE GYMNASIUM ~ Fire Prevention "“Week Observed at " South Porcupine Other News of South Por cu-[ nine and Dome. i South Porcupine, Oct. 88â€"( Special to Advance)â€"This is Fire Prevention Week, and the South Porcupine Fire Department is living up to its standard of excellence and efficiency. The townl is divided into zones and this week two firemen are visiting every dwelling and apartment, hotel and store, offering advice and seeing that fire hazards do} not exist. The schools will be visited and interesting talks will be given by Fire Chief and officers. Weather perâ€"| mitting a big demonstration is planâ€"| ned for Wednesday afternoon at 4 on the Public School groundsâ€"How to haiurdle ordinary firesâ€"gasoline and oil firesâ€"using every type of equipment and apparatus availableâ€"and ladader drills It is heped that High School and Public School pupils will be in a@tendance with teachers, as this deâ€" monstration, as it is for their speCtial benefit. The merchants and general public have been notified. A series of questions and answers have been disâ€" tributed to the pupils for home insipec¢â€" tions and results appear good. The fire chief and members invite queries on any matters of fire prevention from any citizen. Individual difficulties will be given special attention. They apâ€" peal to the public for coâ€"operation and in return are prepared to give every assis*ance possible. The Kiwanis are holding another bridge party on Wednesday, Octobet 15th, at 8.30 pm. in the Kiwanis hill. Four prizes for ladies and four for gentlemen will be offered. They exâ€" pect to accommodate 70 tables. The following extract is from the Daily Sentinenlâ€"Review of Wwoodstock : "Cecil A. Walker, who since the beâ€" ginning of this month has been orâ€" ganist and choir master of new St. Pauls‘ Church, gave a halfâ€"hour â€"reâ€" cital of organ music afiter last evenâ€" ing‘s service. Two Bach selections, two by Kingâ€"Elert, and the Purcellâ€" Thiman suite from Dioclesian, demonâ€" srated his mastery of the organ‘s varied resources. Mr. Walker plans to give other recitals from time to time. His fatherâ€"C. P. Walker, formâ€" erly of Preston, now of South Porcuâ€" pineâ€"was present for the recital and sang in the choir." Little Nancy Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cooper, is in hosâ€" pital recuperating from emergency appendix cperation performed on Monâ€" day Mr. P. Murphy and Mr. G. T. S. Train left on Tuesday for Toronto to attend a hearing of the Auguritaâ€"Tisâ€" dale cas>. Mrs. McGarry, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. LeRoy, for some weeks, left on Thursday for Barrie. (Miss Lillian Ross, R.N., of the Clinic, left on Monday to take a "refresher" cours> in Public Health in Toronto. Miss Wright, of Schumacher, will atâ€" tend Wednesday‘s clinic. Miss Ferguson, Superior of the V.O. N., is on official duties this week in the camp, from Toronto. Audrey Edwards, of Dome Ex., is reâ€" cuperating in Porcupine General Hosâ€" pital from appendix operation. Mr. Cliff Rowatt, of Dome Extension left this week to join the RCAF. Two large coastal patrol planes rested overnight on Friday on Porcuâ€" pine lake, to refuel before going on to Vancouver from Ottawa. Trooper Roy Camley accompanied by Mrs. Camley and daughter left this week for Alliston. Mrs. F. Dodd, of the Ostrom block, is suffering from a broken arm susâ€" tained on Sunday evening as she was leaving the United Church after the service. She silipped and fell and her arm received the impact of the fall. Her friends wish her a complete and speedy recovery. LAC Don. Simpson, of the, RCAF. left on Monday after spending a few days among old friends and former pupils of the pupil school. He is now stationed at St. John‘s, Quebec. Mrs. A. Ewing left this week to atâ€" tend the Conference of the Ladies‘ Auxtliary of the Canadian Legion held in the King Edward Hotel, Toronto. She will spend a few days with Mrs. J. Hean, of Gravenhurst, before returning., Mr. Ben Haase, of the Pamour, inâ€" jured his hand on Thursday night, as he slipped and fell beside an ore train which was in motion. This was to be his last shift before leaving to join His Majesty‘s forces. Dance to the Sparkling rhythm of The "Mac‘" Ambassadors :tâ€"â€"* ADMISSION :â€": $1.00 Couple _ Ladies 10¢ A meeting of the Men‘s Club of the 'Catholic Church took place on Sunday evening ‘after the service and Mr. Themas Cahill was elected president of the club to take the place of Dr. W. (G. Woods,. | and Mrs. Stan Pearce returned this week from holiday in Penetang and Midiland. Their son, Bob, left on Tuesday for Oshawa. #ther points street. are hWolidaving in Orillia and Mrs. Stevens, of Quyon, is ~ guest at the home of Mrs. Wilson Rayner. Mr. anmd Mrs. HMHarold Barnett Have left for three weeks‘ vacation in Ingerâ€" Mr. Ross Monahan has returned from holiday in Arntfield and Matheson. On Sunday evening at St. Paul‘s Anâ€" glican Church around forty members cf the Masonic Order attended in a boedv. Preacher was Archdeacon Woodâ€" Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Smith are movâ€" ing this week to 69 Broadway Ave. all KRKev. Joy, of the Anglican Church, Iroquois Falls, has joined the Army as Chaplain to the Porces, and left two weeks ago. Cervices are being mainâ€" tained at present by lay readers, Archâ€" deacon Woodall will take. the serviceo next Sunday. Galt. Mr:. Sky returned on Sunday from Toronto. She reports that Mrs. A. Kinzaid, of Kirkland Lake, (well known as a South Porecupine oldâ€"timer) has returned home improved in health from operation in St. Michael‘s Hospital, Toronto. § Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. James Mcâ€" Tiernan, of the Pamour, on October Ist, a daughter, in Porcupine General Hospital. C.W.L. Elects Its Officers for Year at South Poreupine Lanceâ€"Corporal Lewis Pyke has reâ€" turned to Camp Borden after spending the weekâ€"end with friends in camp. Other News of South Porecuâ€" pine and the Dome. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. George Sterck, a daughter, on October 5th, in Porcupine General Hospital, Bornâ€"On October 2nd, in Porcupine General Hospital, a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Martin. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, of Timmins, a son, on October 6th, in Porcupine General Hospital. RBornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs Henry Anâ€" derson, of Timmins, a son, on October Tth, in Porcupine General Hospital. South Porcupine, Oct. 8â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"A meeting of the Catholic Women‘s League was held on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. T. Cahill, Strachan Ave. Special busiiâ€" ness was the conclusion of election of officers, conveners, and committees for the season. Mrs. T. Cahill is now president; Mrs, D. A. McLellan, 1st viceâ€"president; Mrs. C. Kavanagh, second viceâ€"president; Mrs. Jos. Huot, third viceâ€"president; secretary, Mrs. Norman Sullivan; treasâ€" urer, Mrs. J. Cunningham. Executive councilâ€"Mrs. Laforest, Mrs. A. Harty, Mrs. Tokar, Mrs. LeRoy. Magazine convener, Mrs. Tokar. Membership, Mrs.. Kavanagh. Programme, Myrs. McLellan and Mrs. Laforest. Publicity, Mrs. LeRoy. The CW L . will meet on the first Tuesday of every month. Early in November a bake sale with a tea and runmage sale is planned and some activity is to be arranged for each month of the season. All enjoyed the eveningâ€"games, singing and a lovely lunch ending the proceedings. The old dormitory building at West Dome Lake travelled on skids last week from its original site to the Paymasteor Tow{asite where it is to be converted into a double apartment house. Mr. Teddy Raymer, of West Dome, left last week for Toronto where he will study industrial chemistry at the Central Technical School. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Higgins and daugher left last week to reside in Hamilton. Mr. Higgins was in the office of the Faymaster Mine. Bornâ€"On Tuesday, October 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Irving Wilson, of Front St., a daughter. Artificial ice is now made at the South Porcupine Arena and skating commence toâ€"night (Wednesday). Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, of Timmins, were guests of Mrs. B. Anthony over the weekâ€"end. . Miss Eleanor Cunningham leaves this afternoon for Trenton where she has accepted a clerical position with the Bata Shoe Co. On Tuesday evening she was guest of honour at a farewell party given by Mrs. Newsham Rock and Mist Beatrice Maxwell Smith at the home of Mrs. M. Smith, 113 Main St. A groub gift from those present was a small travelling clock which was preâ€" sented to her with all best wishes durâ€" ing the evening. A bridge party folâ€" lowed at which Miss Beulah Rayner gained first honours with Mrs. R. Mulcahy of Timimins, second. A nice lunch at which Mrs. Rock poured tea was served. Guests present were: Mrs. Helen Smith, Mrs. Wilson Rayner, Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. John Purvis have movâ€" ed to Rae Avenue this week. Miss Ur:ula Christie is on holiday in R. Mulcahy, Miss Beulah Rayner, Miss Lyda Jordison, Mrs. Rock, Miss B. Smith and Miss Cunningham. Mrs. M. Racicot, at one time resident in South Porewupine, now of Toronto, is viciting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Huot. A meeting of the Porcupine Curling Club took place on Tuesday evening at the rink with Dr. E. Somerville preâ€" sidging. Election of officers for the coming season resulted as follows:â€" Honorary Presidentâ€"Mr. George Cole Honorary Viceâ€"President â€" Mr. Bert Walton. President for 1941â€"42â€"Mr. William G THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE Patriotic Pictures to be Screened at Schumacher Dominion Government to Loan Films to C.W .L. Catholic Women‘s League Monday evening in the P Mrs. John Griffiths, presic League,, was in the chair. weyro giv\n by the secretary Catholic Weomen‘s League was nNneéld Monday evening in the Parish hall. Mrs. John Griffiths, president of the League,, was in the chair. Reports were giv\n by the secretary, the treasâ€" urer and the war convener, and a lengthy business discussion was held. It was decided to have a screen showing of the pictures, "Fight For Freedocm." and "Women on the Home Front." on Sunday evening, October 19th at 8.15 pm. in the St. Alphonsus parish hall. These films have been loaned to the Catholic Women‘s Leagtue of Canada by the Dominion governâ€" Schumacher, Oct. 8â€"(Special to The Advance»>â€"The regular monthly meetâ€" ineg of the 8t. Alphonsus Parish Church ment. These pictures will be, shown at each subâ€"division. They are both interesting and instructive pictures and everyone should see them. The members also decided to send Christmas parcels to the boys of the parish who are serving in the armed forces overseas. Detailed plans were made for the contents and packinz of these parcels, Mrs. James Scullion war convener in charge of this work. The meeting was brought to a close with the members saying the League‘s prayer. At the close of the business session a sccial hour was enjoyed with lunch being served by Mrs. John O‘Leary and Mrs. Tom Johnston. Magistrate Says Once Enough to Pay Township Poll Tax Tisdale Cases _ Dismissed Against Men Who Paid in Whitney. Appeal May be Made. The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, November 3rd. Four menâ€"M. Sinko, F. Kulmala, N. Boruta and R. Macdonaldâ€"were chargâ€" ed before Magistrate Atkinson on Tuesday at South Porcupine with faiâ€" lure to pay poll tax. Mr. W. 8. Gardâ€" ner appeared for the defence, with Mr. ner appeax ed. for the defence, with Mr. T. R. Langdon representing the inâ€" terests of the township of Tisdale.The menâ€"employed at various mines in Whitney had had the pollâ€"tax taken South Porcupine, Oct. 8th. Special to The Advance. from their pay cheques by the mine | authorities acting under orders from Whitney. All the men reside in Tisâ€" dale.. Served with notices to pay the tax in Tisdale and neglecting to do so. warrants were issued to bailiff to col-i lect. No assets were available. The| men produced certificates of poll tax payment, each of which was corroâ€". borated by authentic sources. Both lawyers quoted from the act, and the point at issue wWasS discussed, whether exemption from payment in any other municipality is granted with the proâ€" duction of a certificate of payment to a municipality in Ontario. The magistrate‘s comments were:â€" "To prevent a double payment they are entitled to be acquitted and to the benefit of the doubt"â€"â€"*"Should they be penalized because the money has been taken away from them!"â€" "‘These men having ‘produced certificates of poll tax payment elsewhere stops court from making a conviction against them!"â€" "I cannot convictâ€"I have to dismiss the case" â€" "You have the right to appealâ€"It is not a frivolous question. _ It should be settled once and for all." L o Mr Langdonâ€"-‘ We‘ll apply to a highâ€" er court for determination." Twofi -cases ofâ€" disorderly conduct pleaded guilty and paid fines of $10 each. ' Charged with being in charge of a car while in an intoxicated condition one man pleaded guilty. He had done no damage save to his own carâ€"He will "do" ten days and wait six months before being allowed to drive again. Car impounded for 3 months, e Provincial police testified in the case of four men charged with "having" and "consuming" wine. A dance was in progress at Hoyle when the police arrived and found a gallon of wine in a car. The four implicated were alâ€" legedly all drinking out of the same "jug" passed around inside the car. One who pleaded not guilty and whom the constables could not posiâ€" tively identify as taking a drink was discharged. Three drunks paid the usual, one asking for a week‘s adjournment to get the money together for the fine. The (;wner of the wine paid a $10 fine and what was left of the wine was seized. Another motorist on two chargesâ€" of speeding and of having beer illegally â€"was fined on the first count and disâ€" derson. nd Viceâ€"presidentâ€"Mr. Fred Laforâ€" Smith Treasurerâ€"Mr. FP. C. Evans. Secretaryâ€"Mr. W. Setonâ€"Adamson. Mr. and Mrs. James Rapsey, of Windsor were guests over the weekâ€" end of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Rapsey of Main St. Mr. J. Rapsey has been apâ€" pointed to the staff of the Timmins High and Vocational School and is the «m of Mr. Mel Rapsey, of Windsor, brother to Mr. E. J. Rapsey. Mrs. Andy Taylor, of Kirkland, at one time resident in South Porcupine, is spending some months with her sister, Mrs. J. Lang, in Timmins. Viceâ€"presidentâ€"Mr. O. M. Henâ€" ONTARIO locked in the trunk of the car. Acâ€" ‘cused pleaded that he was taking the \beer to his residence in Schumacher ‘after purchasing same legally in Haiâ€" ‘leybury. Me had shared some with !hh host while in Halleybury but had not touched it since putting it in his car. "You are lucky it was in dayâ€" light" said his worship as he discharged him. A speederâ€"not in courtâ€"told the magistrate he did not want to come to court and was willing to payâ€"‘"We are not a collecting agencey‘" was his worâ€" ship‘s comment as he heard the eviâ€" dence in his absence. $10 and costs. An unusual case of dangerous drivâ€" ing was heard. Accused was slowly (25 miles per hour) driving too far over on the wrong side of the highâ€" way. He put three faster drivers off the highway and rolled one over into the ditch, the driver being hurt badly enough to be taken to hospital. Acâ€" cused pleaded guilty and paid a $25.00 fine. His car is impounded for 30 days. »A boy of 15â€"charged with creating a disturbanceâ€"will have his case taken up in juvenile later. He was advised by the magistrate to "go and apoloâ€" gise and perhaps they won‘t bother to bring you up again." A Schumacher boarding house keeper was fined $10 and costs and and one of his boarders $20 and costs for havâ€" ing beer in the cellar and drinking it in the public dining room. Meeting of S. Porcupine Girl Guide Association Ssouth Porcupine, Oct. 8th to The Advance. A meeting was held on Monday #venâ€" ing at the home of Mrs. Sharp, at the Hallnor Mine, of the Girl Guide Asâ€" Tender Thick Rib Roast 21 BEEEF, Ib. .... BARRIE FRESH KILLED _ e e SPRING hickens DUMARTSâ€"SUGAR CURED "Copoca" Brand 5 to 7 lbs. average per Ih..!.:..:::;......:.3. WHITE or BROW N FILLETS 35 Bread Fresh PORK Shoulder FRIDAY ONLY! Phone 2900 1 NEW BRUNSWICK 2 loaves Will Make a Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner 2 Ibs. 25 Special sociation Committee. Among business discussed was that of holding a teleâ€" phone bridge to augment the funds of the Association. It was decided to make and hold a bridge on the first Monday in November (3rd) Those present at this meeting were: President, Mrs. B. H. Marper; viceâ€" president, Miss B. M. C. Shaw; secreâ€" taryâ€"treasurer, Mrs. M. Bessette; and members: Mrs. Max. Smith, Mrs. R. P. Smith, Mrs. .. Dogue, Mrs. H. Marton, Mrs. E. K. Martin, Mrs. F. C. Evans, Mrs. E. J. Rapsay and Mrs. Sharp. Very Successful Tea and Shower at 8. Porcupine Ssuth Porcupine, Oct. 8â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Miss 8. Morgan cof the Porcupine General Hospital léft on Tuesday to attend the Ontarice Hosâ€" pital convention this week in Toronto. The matron and staff of the hospital have been very grateful for the generâ€" ous denations; of homeâ€"made preserves fruit and pickles given last Wednesday (and still coming in)â€"the resuit of the tea and shower held by the Hospital Auxiliary Ladies in the Masonic hall. Sirloin â€" Round Tâ€"Bone Wing or or Roasts Mrs. B. H. Harper, President of the orterhouse With a $1.00 Purchase BROOKFIELD OR WALKERTON NO. 1 CREAMERY Ib. Fresh Made ENGLISH STYLE Sausages : 20 Prompt Free Delivery 15 Ib. basket THURSDAY. OCTOBER â€"8TH, Auxiliary, wishes to thank W kindly contributed frogm, Â¥ The Auxiliary is grateful for sponse made to their call for thi ticular form of hopital help. South Porcupine Ladies Asked to Return Kanitting Mrs. Sharp of the Hallhor h joint shower and tea at the ipir the hospital in addition to tint in South Porcupine at which the our ladies helped. making an appeal to those v had knitting nvaterial out for months to return it as soon as This appeal is direcied eJs those ladies who have been wC over two months on girls‘ Since the shipment of uni have been completed except sweater©: is being held up. Sauth Porcupinseâ€"Ths Red 3 to 4 Ibs. Average Per ID. ... 5 to 6 lbs. average Per Ib. ... Choice BLADE BEEF, Roast ]9 BPEEFP. lb 7 Ib. bag .. 24 lb. bag Three Star 98 lb. bag SHOULDER lgltmeaks 27 Purity Flour Macintosh Large Size ancy Quality â€" 35 Small Link those who hay ut for over tw soon as possibl doz. * * % 1 WOrK1) 1 . 8219 29 wh 19 hnol 1l