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carols, and had a lovely birthday tea complete with birthday cake with six candles. Before leaving each little guest was presented with a Christmas stockinz filled with candies. Those preéesent were: the small hostess, and Bobby Kinkel, Deanne Rickard, Anne Osborne, Heather Florence, Mary Keeâ€" ley, Sandra Goyen, Karen Leidhold, June Catherwood and Douglas Staveley. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hart (nee Kathleen Reynolds) of 12 Teighton St., South Porcupine, a son, on December 1th, in Porecupine Generâ€" al Hospital. Born â€"~â€" In Porcupine General Hosâ€" Miss Donna Kinkel, sixâ€"yearâ€"old doughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Kinkel, of Buffaloâ€"Ankerite, celebrated her birthday on Saturday by entertaining ten small guests at her home. They played games and sang Christmas Miss Irene Corkery who has been teaching Grade 6 for the past year. and has been on the staff of our school for the last thiree yvears, beâ€" sides being the pianist for the chilciâ€" ren‘s joint choir (with Dome), is to leave our community this week much to ‘the pupils‘ regret. She will return to the Pembroke district to teach in a rural school, to be negrer her father whose health is poor. The combined staffs of Dome and Public School stagâ€" ed a social hour in the sehool on Monâ€" day night and presented her with two ‘‘Mirapak" bags. Mr. R. P. Kinkel, of the Buffaloâ€" Ankerite, is visiting in Buffalo, New York. The children of St. Paul‘s Anglican Sunday School held thetr "White Gift" service in the church om Sunday afterâ€" noon. Over a hundred whiteâ€"wrapped gifts were placed before the altar and Will be sent this year to the Indian Reserve Anglican school at Mattagami (Gowganda). tragedy for you. you a merry Christ The Fire Departm a Christmas tree at are hoping to have the tree next Tue. 23rd . ~South Poreupin», Dec. to The Advance»â€"Maxwell Smith, our Pire Chief, would lite to warn all perâ€" sons in offiees, stores and private dwellings that this is the season when the Pire Demon start‘s on the and the papers are now carryving news of serious fires, Please be warned in time and prevent possilile loss of life or damage to goods and rwoperty. Check carefully your Christmtas decorations, lights, extension wires, for Christmas tree lighting: avaid the use of the eotâ€" ton batting for decoration unless speâ€" cially treated for fire safety. You are all aware of the fires we had last. Christmas and the serfous loss. (Don‘t let this Christmas be turned into a tragedy for you. The: SPF.D. wish you a merry Christmas. Other Items of Interest from | South Porcupine and the' Domeé. | oneirmalt PA P s C PP P P P L DP P L PA PAAA AL LA LAAA CAAA LAAA L DAAA A LA DLA DLA LAAA LAAA â€"Aâ€"A PAAA Aâ€"A B CAAA CA P P P P â€"AL CA P h south Porcupine Fire Chief‘s Annual Christmas Message News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District LE t ty w s s ces . Dec. 17â€"(Spectal Maxue]l Smith, our ikte to warn all perâ€" it is arranging for the Fire Hall and Sarita Claus visit av. evening, Dec. _The "Oldâ€"Timers‘ Club" (originally Past Grands‘ Club) met on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Jack Wilâ€" son. They meet once a month for social and patriotic purposes, and are now piecing and making a Red Cross quilt. They played bridge on Mo#day, prizes being won by Mrs. Rayner, Mrs. Jay, Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Webb. The Finnish Lutheran ladies held | their annual bazaar and sale of fancy work and baking last Wednesday at the church room on William St., with Mrs. Pikkusaari in‘ charge. Although a quantity of fancy work and linen embroidery was for sale, all was sold auite early and nothing wa® left, The sum of $130 was realized. A musical programme was presented the South Porcupine and Dome Public School Choirs on Tuesday evenâ€" ing in the gymnasium of the Public School. As always a large audience of interested people listened to very nice a nice little speech, and Aida Maggoâ€" cato recited a very fitting little fareâ€" well poem. Miss Corkery was touched by the gift and the few words she spoke in reply came from her heart. The programme follows:â€"Choirâ€"My Land My Canada; Joy to the World; O Come All Ye Faithful. Duet, "Little town of Bethlehem" (Louise Vessel and Freda Hepburn). Solo, "Away in a Manger‘"â€"Marion Nelson. Christmas Customs in Different Lands, Rita Huot: Piano solo, ‘"*Sicilienne"â€"Helen Fedor. Solo, ‘"‘Toyland"â€"Norine White. Christâ€" mas and the Warâ€"Composed and reâ€" cited ‘by Audrey Edwars. The Holly and the Ivyâ€"Two part chorus: The First Nowellâ€"with escant; Ring Out, E€weet Bellsâ€"two part; Silent Nightâ€" two part with descant.â€"Choir. Mr. George E. Cole, former Inspector of Mines for Ontario and Manitoba, is spending a few days in camp at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Pairhurst. (Toâ€"day the choir is to be heard over the local station in a broadcast of Christmas music). This occasion was also marked by the presentation of a gift by the pupils to Miss I. Corkery, who has been pianist for the choir and in the three years of service here has made herself loved by her pupils. They gave her a beautiful bound "Scrapâ€" book" which no doubt she will treasure as a memento of this choir. This gift was presented by Audrey Edwards in singing and enjoyed the programme thoroughly. Miss Burns is in charge Cf <this choir and the results of her thorough training and hard work are more apparent each time it is heard. campaign of buying War Saving During the three months of September, Octcber and November the children have bought $320.25 worth of War Savings Stamps. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Young, of 191 Front St., South Poreuâ€" pine, a son, on Dec. 11th, in Porcupine General Hospital. Bornâ€"On December 10th in Porecuâ€" pine General Hospital, a son, to Mr. Bornâ€"Un L pine General and Mrs. Robe FEast Dome. Mtrs. R. Sta pital on December 15th, a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Charles #lynn, of 63 Rae St. North, Timmins. The children of South Porecupine Public School are still carrying out the 14 Stark left this week to atâ€" neral of her uncle in Monâ€" rl 14 o Mt. restoaon south Porcupine, Dec. 17â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Mr. Matthew Mulâ€" cahy, of the High School staff who is leaving South Porcupine this week to continue university studies is befng feted by many groups this week. On Sunday the combined stafis of Dome and South Porcupine Public Schools held a dinner party for him at the Teachers‘ Residence and he was made the recipient of a travelling case from thos:> present. On Thursday last he was guest of honour at a party and dance held in The Eastern Star Chapter held a Christmas party after regular mseeting on Tuesday in the Masonic Hall. _A Christmas tree, decorated and lighted, formed part of the hall‘s decoration and each member has been assisting the Chapter, was invited as guests and games, etc., passed the time before a delightful ‘buffet lunch was served. Mrs. Day, of Timmins, was a guest. Police Court Magistrate Atkinson announcetl that court next week would sit on Monday instead of Tuesday. The docket this week was a very short one. E. Laughâ€" ran, H. Mann and C. Mann each paid $10 and costs for disorderly conductâ€" and K. Hollywood and A. Ladouceau paid $1 for not stopping at an interâ€" i:ction. â€"J. Plesylis, H. Kumpf, also paid $10 for disorderly conduct. Bob Rubik charged with being drunk was sentenced to three months hard labour as this was his third offence since Augusit. Presentations Made to Mr. M. Muleahy at South Porcupine The Junior League of the United Church held a meeting on Monday at which the officers for the next term were elected. The following will take office:â€"Honorary President, Mrs. J. A. Lyttle:; President, Mrs. Marjorie Brown; Viceâ€"president, Mrs. Roy Gemmill; Secretary, Mrs. Peter Smith; Treasurâ€" er, Mrs. Ennis. Mrs. James Armstrong is planning to spend Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. Thorpe, in Niagara and will be leaving on Tuesday. This will be a family reunion as Charlie is also in Niagara and Mrs. Kochikian (Irene) is planing to join them from Rochester, High School Teacher Honâ€" oured on Eve of Departure AIXLONQUINS AT NORTH BAY THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TTMMINS, OGNTARIO shower held Wednesday evening in the Croatian hall in honour of Miss Anne Pecanic; Tisdale Hotel, who will become the bride of Mr. Mike Simunovic on Sunday afternoon in St. Alphon:us Parish Church. During the evening bingo and other games were enjoyed with nice prizes going to the winners. The Advanc Second Ave., ing at a nice in honour of Bucoveisky Ave., who is Midland whe Delightful Shower Event in Honour of Miss Pecanic the Kiwanis Hall by his exâ€"pupils. During the evening he was presented with a very fine reading lamp and deskâ€" pad from them "Bud" Evans, pilot in the R.CAF. making the pres>ntaâ€" tion. iSgt.â€"Observer _Georgs Dogue (another exâ€"pupil) was also present in uniform. Exâ€"pupils presont ware: Jean Anâ€" drews, Pat Laforest, Isobel Rapsey, Valerie Bessette, Joan Maxwell Smith, Laura Wuoromaki, Helen Rotondo, Dorothy â€"« Sharp, Joyce Eames, Enid Sscott, Dorothvy Deacon, The‘lma Edâ€" wards, Doris St. Paul, Elaine Dogue, George Dogue, Audrey Miller, Elsa McDonald, Dorsen Ralston, Lyla Rolâ€" ston, Mariette Nenonen, Shirley Coffey, M. Keely, Jean Barr, Allen Cripps, L. Walker, Frank Briden, A. Moyle, B. Doran, Roy Davis, Shirley Dunbar, Emmett Cunningham, T. Romanick, D. Lightbody, P. Luxton, Bill Murphy, R. Mitchell, Steve: Evans, G. Stitt, T. Mahon, Betty Couch, Helen Haneberry, Florence Sharp, H. Lafurgy, Tena Yorke, Frances Cunpingham, Frances Christenson, Molly Nelson, B. Heath, A. Fulton, B. Black, Nick Toderan, J. Murphy, P. Skvabyk, R. Moyle, H. Pyke, N. Pirie, F. Uren, Bud Evans, A. Bannerman, G. Galbraith, O. Kuisma, C. Johnson, Bill Greenhil, D. Murray, S. McGinn, Andy Bruce. Mr. and Mrs L. Sharp were also present as well as Miss A. Mulcahy, Miss I. Corkey, Mrs. H. Lemay and the guest of honour, Mr. M. Mulecahy. C.G.LT. to Hold Vesper Services at South Porcupine experience of a Christmas in Canada. The South Porcupine groups will hold their service on Sunday, Decemâ€" ber 21st. The offering taken will be contributed to the National Girls Work which uses funds to maintain a Field Secretary. (Miss Muriel Jacobâ€" son has served in this capacity during the past year visiting 75 villages. towns ang cities in the Dominion helping with conferences, rallies, and camps to South Porcupine, Dec. 17â€"(Special to The Advarce)â€"Canadian Girls in Training will, from coast to coast hold their Christmas Vesper service during the next few days. CG.ILT., a moveâ€" ment amonz ‘teenâ€"age girls in the United Sunday School, is under the National Girls‘ Work Board of the Religious Education Council of Canâ€" ada. From Charlottetown to Victoria C.G.I1.T. groups will. worship together in their Vesper services as one Comâ€" munity. Features of this nationâ€"wide service are carol singing and a candle lightinz ceremony â€" this as a symbol of the Light that came into the world at Christmas. Miss Frances E. Russell, of Toronto, has arranged the order of service with a modern touch for the 1941 programme,. a story, "Blessed be the Towers," which tells a war guest‘s experience of a Christmas in Canada. The South Porcupine groups will A wonderful lunch was served after the dancse and the evening was voted a complete success. ~*numacher, Dec. 17â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Mrs. Michael Pecanic ind Mrs. J. Markovich were hostesses it a nicely arranged miscellaneous The above is one of the official picâ€" tures taken at North Bay of the Algonquin Regt. enroute from Camp sShilo to Niagara. The Algonquin Regt. band headed the march of the regiment down one of North Bay‘s attactive streets. ind novemen Mrs. Paul Krpan,. Mrs. Sam Gurevitch, Mrs Charles Puich, Mrs Aldo Tutti, Mrs. John Holjevac, Mrs. D. Mesich, Mrs. K. Jandrilovic, Mrs. J. Lupan Mrs. John O‘Donnell, Mrs. Dan Fraserz Mrs. Alfie Martell, Mrs. D. Lee, Mrs [C. Henning, Mrs. Cepuran, Mrs. Marâ€" tin Despot, Mrs. B. Stimac, Miss Roso Pupich, Mrs. Mary Markovich, Miss Nancy Ban, Miss Mary Banich, Miss Anne Holjevac, Miss Kay Chornew, Miss Angel Simac, Miss Rose Rochky Miss Anne Krznaric, Miss Anne Butâ€" kovich, Miss Mary Cepuran, Miss Kay Panish, Miss Paula Antolich, Miss Mary Sertich, Miss Diane Ferko: the guest of honour, Miss Anne Pecanic, the hosâ€" social Evening in Honour of Miss Flo Jamieson Schumacher, Dec. 17 â€" (Special to The Advance)â€"Mrs. John McCusker ESecond Ave., was hostess Friday evenâ€" ing at a nicely arranged surprise party in honour of Miss Flo Jamieson, of the Bucoveisky department, First Mr. Trachuk, ¢ native language South Porcupine, Dec. 17â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The Kiwanis Club is makinz an allâ€"out effort for the sale of War Savings Certificates at all pubâ€" lic functions here. The Committee directing affairs consists of S. Sky, M. Smith, W. S. Gardiner, V. H. Evans, and Dr. E. A. S. McKittrick. At two hockey games to date the ladies of the O W.S.F. have assisted in selling tickets and the lucky winners of war savings certificates have been drawn by the referees of the hockey games. $50 to date has ‘been collected for the war effort. On Monday night winners of certificates were Andy McGinn, Chas. Laamanen, Dick and Geo. Johnson. Will holders of tickets Nos. 286 and 89 who did not claim their certificates please apply with ticket to S. Sky. The committee arse makinz the books of stamps for $3.50, thereby making the recipient of his own effort complete the amount. Another effort sponsored by the Kiwanis is a "Tea bags for Britain" effort. In all stores a scheme is to be put into effect whereâ€" by boxes will receive either tea bags or money. The next public function at which the war effort committee will be busy will be the Firemen‘s New Year Dance at the Arena. Mr. Ed. Kennedy is spending a feow days in town visiting his sister and brother, from Malartic. $250 Contributed at South Poreupine for Russian Relief Mr. V. H. Evans spoke to the audiâ€" ence, first congratulating the chairman on her poise. He spoke of Russia‘s brave stand against the common enâ€" emy of Canada and Russia, and of the need of help now, especially in medical supplies. He pointed out that when the audience came from Russia to Canada they were allowed to keep their cusâ€" toms and their children‘s development was unhampered. Only in a country like Canada, England, or America would this be possible. We have liberty and these boys and girls must be saved from the slavery which would ensue from Hitler‘s rule. He concluded by praising Russia‘s glorious stand against Germany and by contributing the first bill to the "Fund for the Fatherland." "Give freelyâ€"every dollar now helps a sufferer from a madman." he said. South Porcupine, Dec. 17â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"On Sunday night the whole Russian colony in South Porcuâ€" pine turned out en masse to the call for attendance at the Kiwanis hall where an entertainment preceded speeches calling for financial aid to the Russian Red Cross. The chair was most ably taken by Miss Anna Evanuck, of Timmins, who spoke both in Ukrainian and English. She said that the call of the Russian "Fatherland" for aid had resulted in $1200 being already subscribed in the Camp. War Savings Efforts of the Kiwanis Club at South Porcupine Interesting Meeting Held on Sunday Evening at South Encd. Mandolin music by the band of Mr. Kuinka was well received and also some excellent Russian folk dancing in costume lent variety. Other News of South Poreuâ€" pine and the Dome. Mrs. George Humphreys and daughâ€" ter, Sandra, flew in from the Jerome Mine this week to spond Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. James Alexander. Pilot Officer Frank Hovey, of ‘the RCAF., spent the weekâ€"end in town from Trenton, en routs to Saskatoon. Mrs. Jordison has received word that her daughter, Emma, of the staff of the Toronto General Hospital, has enâ€" listed as a Second Lieutenant in the Nursing Unit of the R.CA.P. Mrs. Paul Krpan held the ber for the door prize. games the hostesses served lunch. After lunch a socia enjoyed. During the eveni of honour was presented gifts for her new home. speech she thanked all for gifts. The following ladi¢ Mrs. K. Simunovic, Mrs Sgt. Observer George Dogue is visitâ€" ing his parents on a twelveâ€"day leaye from the RCATCE. of honour, Miss Anne Pecanic, the hosâ€" tesses, Mrs. Michael Pecanic and Mrs. Markovich. Unable to attend but sending giftsâ€"Mrs. M. Rutkovich, Miss C. Butkovich, Mrs. Joe Verbik, Mrs. C Catterello, South Porcupine. The audience gave ircely a person pré ve language an eloquen native Russi 2 â€"sum neeting Hoyle, spoke nd Mr.: 5. Sk mas day for sit for some pok: icky numâ€" After the heir lov attsnd M. Jak 1€ wWas 11 timeée at the home of her parents. A nice social time was enjoved, various games were plaved including cards and Chinese checkers. During the evening the guest of honour was presented with a lovely Aeropack travelling case. Miss Jamieson in a neat speech thanked the ladies for the lovely gift. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and a very enjovable evening was brought to a close. The following ladies atâ€" tended:â€"Miss Jean Bugera, Mis; Alex Bugera, Miss Mary Urbanic, Miss Violet Narduzzi, Miss Elsis Sullivan, Miss iJeannie Maxine, Miss Ethel Fowler, | Miss Joan Davis, Miss Ann Jaksic, Mrs. | Vic Mulleéen, Mrs. Alfic Martel, Mrs. Moeâ€" Mr. P. O‘Shea and son, Michael, motored to Hull after receiving word of the serious nature of his illness but arrived only a short time before his death. The body was brought home to South Porcupine on Friday. Jack O‘Shea was born in Hull, Yorkâ€" shire, England, on Christmas Day, 1912, and by strange coincidence died in Hull, Quebec, just before Christmas His whole life was spent in South Porâ€" cupine where he attended the local schools, and later he took a course in electrical engineering in a Chicazo college. His many friends sincerely mourn his passing in the prime of life, as he was wellâ€"liked by everybody and appeared to have a promising career ahead of him. He leaves to mourn his loss both parents, two brothers, Michael and Patrick, and one sister, Norah (Mrs. H. Belisle). The funeral took place on Monday morning, a solemn requiem mass being held in St. Joachim‘s Church with Rev. Father Roberge as officiating priest. Pallbearers were Messrs Dan A. Mcâ€" Lellan, Hyacinth Ferrigan, Michael O‘Shea (cousin), Michael O‘Rourke, John Boylan and Frank ‘P. O‘Shea (cousin)‘. Flowers were sent from: Mr. and Funeral This Week of Jack O‘Shea at South Porcupine South Porecupine, Dec. 16â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Much sympathy is extended by the community this week to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O‘Shea and family, oldâ€"timers of town, in the death of their eldest son, Jack, who passed away suddenly in a Hull (Quebec) hosâ€" pital after being operated on for a ruptured appendix. The deceased young man, 29 years of age, had been working recently as an electrician in munitions in the Niaâ€" gara District, but left there last week for Hull where he was to continu» working on motors for a time before going on to Newfoundland. While in Hull he was taken suddenly ill and died in hospital three days after operâ€" ation. Porcupine Hardware and Furniture Popular Young: Man Workâ€" ing on Munitions Passed Away Suddenly at Hull. €/ Anderson‘s Grocery | Midland Coal or Canmore Briquettes Frank Sgro Sons PHONE 184 FREE DELIVERY 181 Moore Street, South Porcupine 158 Main =t 88 Bruce Avenue Builders‘ Supplies Home Furnishings Phone 169â€"J Phone 84 nour,. Mi Ssouth End Garage BIRD‘S EYE BRAND FROSTED FOODSs Special Peas and Corn on Cob Red Ribbon Brand Baby Beef FOR SERVICE and QUALITY Repairs to All Makes of Cars 24 Hour Service Choice Groceries and Meats Tobaccos and Confectionery Fresh Vegetables Economy Store South Porcupine Directory COAL and WOOD AUTO REPAIRS len, Mrs. Alfic Mrs. Rita Matr THIS WINTER BURN Miss Flo Jamieson Mrs. John McCusker F. Landreville (prop.) south Porcupine South Porcupine home of her parents. A ime was enjoved, various laved including cards and kers. During the svening 10nour was presented with pack travelling case. Miss a neat speech thanked the GOLDENX CITY Sullivan, 3 Ethel FI Ann Jaksic, Martel, Mrs Refrigerators Radios 8. Porcupine Phone 162 Phone 55 gue ano of MVS. LeX ELonergan} tCecil Kavanagh; ‘Mr Edleston «Timmins): Bessette and family; | lan; Mr. and Mrs. Wal (Teresa Burns; Costello: South End C Mrs. E. J. Rapsey; Myr rell Doherty: Mr. and | tarello; Mrs. Jones : and Mtrs. Gus McMan McInnis: Jack and Mr. and Mrs. Max Private Max Smith; boert Mack: Mrs. An man; Carl Hart; Mi: B. M. C. Shaw. Masses: Mr. ant O‘Rourke: Dommic family:; Mr. and ‘Mr: Mr. and Mrs. Michae! Mrs. Tom Cahill; M LaForest: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Adamson Logan and familys 3 Timmins Population Doubles in 10 Y ears Census Figures Say PLUMBING and HEATING Cor. Golden Moore, 8. Poreupine e TIMPERIAL OIL PRODUCTS 6 ATLAS TIRES and BATTERIES Agents for MecDOWELL MOTORS LTD. Ford and Mercury Cars and Trucks 39 Bruce Avenue, South Porcupine Gasoline, Grease and Oils, Guttaâ€" Percha Tires and Tubes, Prestâ€"Oâ€" Lite Batteries Cars Washed and Simonized C,. LANDON and T. E. CAHILL Proprietors 61 Bruce Ave PHONE 119 146 Dome Avenue Plumbing and Heating Complete Furnace Work FOR GREATER SATIJISFACTION We have served you for 30 years and can please vyou again., Sky‘s Stores Ltd. 7 Cedar St. 8. H. J. Thompson Electric Sprayers For Rent Shell Service Station DISPENSING CHEMIST Christmas Gifts Cards and Wrappings me Avenue Phone 363 SOUTH PORCUPINE Cameron‘s Drug Store Nap Hout FUMIGATOR DRUGGISTS south Porcupine _ AZdInmilnls nas a popul as against 14,209 in shown to have grow ncrease of 13,291 over E Rouyn in 1941 h of 8,808., as against mbroke in 1941 has a y 999, as against 9,.388 in McNally erald K Ir. and Mrs Jones and McManus. AXllan JRC 111 1441 NaSs a popuâ€" as against 9,3858 in 1931. nly 333 as against 383 Smooth Rock Falls has and Ert Maxwell th: Mtr. id has more thar According to the has a populatior 8. Poreupine WE DELIVEKR Phone 167 MeL M 11 TIO0n 193 1. Sta with 1Oux 6. in 234. 10 MJ 11 to