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Schumacher, Dec. 22 â€" (Special to The Advance»â€"Special Christmas serâ€" vices were held Sunday at Trinity United Church when the Rev. Norman A. Healey, minister of the church, gave a spccial Christmas message to the congregation. There was special music by the choir, with Miss Gertrude Brisâ€" tow as soloist, accompanied at the orâ€" gan by Mrs. James Huxley. The Canaâ€" dian Girls in Training also took part. A quartette from the junior choir sang "Infant Holy," and the junior choir sang "O Little Town of Bethlehem", acccmpanied at the piano by Miss Kathleen Christopher. At the evening service Christmas carols were sung by acccmpanied at the piano by Miss | Joh Kathleen Christopher. At the evening | Chr service Christmas carols were sung by *L the congregation and the choir preâ€" | visi sented the Cantata, "Child of Bethleâ€" | Joh hem." The Sunday School observed Y White Gift Sunday. Each child | her brought a gift wrapped in white paper. ‘ in t These gifts will be sent on as Christâ€" | Wis mas gifts to some of the small settleâ€" | Vic ments where the children are less for-l tunate. The Schumacher Anglican Sunday School held its Christmas tree Friday evening in the basement of the public school. There was a large attendance of parents who accompanied their cilâ€" dren. The tree was nicely decorated. There were book prizes for good atâ€" tendance at the Sunday School. These were Christmas stockings, also fruits and nuts. Each one had a good time. Mr. Joe Moorish, Gold Centre, carried out the duties of Santa Claus in a very capable manner. Miss Jessie Bell Gold Centre, was in charge of the games. The serving of a delicious lunch by the Ladies‘ Guild brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. Schumacher Anglican Sunday School Held Christmas Tree Last Week. Another Successful Card Party by Mcâ€" Intyre F. C. Ladies‘ Auxiliary. Other Items of News from Schumacher and District. The McIntyre Football Club Ladies‘ Auxiliary held a very successful card party at the home of Mrs. Alex Mair, Second Avenue, last Wednesday evenâ€" ing. Whist was played and the prize winners were:â€"1lst, Mrs. E. Duxfield; 2nd, Mrs. James Scullion; 3rd, Mrs, Vi Cripps. Door prize, Mrs. Bob Urquâ€" hart. The draw was made for the lovely crotchet hand bag that was made and donated to the club of Mrs. Sam Hill, First Ave. Mrs. Alex Laine, Secâ€" ond Ave., held the lucky ticket, number 40. The number was drawn by Mrs. E. Duxfield. Special mention should be made of the first prize for whist. The prize was a lovely pair of knitted gloves white trimmed with black. The gloves were knitted by Mrs. James Izatt and donated to the club for a prize. Mrs. Duxfield was the lucky winner. After the cards the hostess served a delicious lunch. After lunch a social time was enjoved. This will be the last meeting of the club till after the New Year. Held Special Christmas Services at United Church at Schumacher Vol. XXVI. No. 82 5'0000000000000000'000‘ ‘ Third I IF 4 \ t T : section : stt P P L L L L L C â€"AC CAAA L LAAAE â€"AC o ) Patrick John Dwyer, young spn of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dwyer, was christâ€" ened Sunday afternoon in St. Alphonâ€" sus Parish Church. Miss Florence MacDonald and Mr. Michael ("Budâ€" dy") Sloan were the godparents. The Rev. Father Martindale officiated. Mrs. Whittaker, of Cornwall, is visitâ€" ing her daughter and sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hill, Second Ave. Mrs. H. Waddell, Pourth Ave., has returned from a holiday in Montreal. Mrs. George Robertson, First Ave., left this week for Niagara Falls where shne will visit her daughter, Mrs. Godeâ€" froy. Mrs. George Leck., of Larder Lake, Miss Alma Sloan, RN., of, Noranda, is visiting her sister and brotherâ€"inâ€" law, Mr. and Mrs Fred Dwyer Pirst Ave. | aÂ¥ Mrs. George Leck, of Larder Lake, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Myrs. FP. W. CGrilbert, McIntyre Property, Fourth Ave. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Boyce. accomâ€" panied by Bcb and Helen, left by car Friday for Kingston, where they will spend Christmas with their daughter, Margaret. Miss Barbara Waddell, of Toronto University, is spending her Christma:s vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Waddell, Pourth Ave, Miss Mariane Cooper, of Toronto University, is spending her vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Cooper, Lake Side Drive. Mrs. George Percival, of Queen‘s coupie Wl A DeaUullilUl I‘!OOr 1dAIIl}), University, Kingston, is spending his toastcr.‘and vase filled with yellow vacation at the homeo f his parents, | chrysan‘hemums. Mr. and Mrs. Percival, Third Avenuse. A delicious lunch was served, those Mrs. Fred Gilbert, of the Tyranite |in charge being Mrs. N. Rein, Mrs. I. Mines, is yisiting at the home of Mr.|Schroeder, and Mrs. V. Rekela, assisted and Mrs. F. W. Gilbert, McIntyre by several of the other women who Property, Fourth Ave. took part in the event. Schumacher Firemen Entertain at Pleasing Christmas Event Friday iArge UChristmas sudden sounds © heard. ‘The door open. and who s but Santa Claus children‘s eyes n their heads with had a gift for e They tried to p and have supper ~anta Claus Drives Into the Fire Hall and Has Presents for All, but Failed to Show His Usual Shrewdness as He W ould Not Stop for Supper. imacher, Dec. 22 â€" (Special to Advance)â€"Friday evening the acher Firemen entertained their and families in the fire hall. me was nicely seated round the Christmas tree. when all of a 1 sounds of fingle bells were The door of the fire hall fiew and who should drive right in anta Claus on his sleigh. The en‘s eyes nearly popped out of heads with excitement. Santa or everyone in the hall.} | o persuade him to stay | pper., He thanked them Miss Dorothy Armstrong, of the Public School staff, left Friday by car \for Peterborough, where she will visit ‘her mother. Stanley Robson, of Hamilton, is visitâ€" ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Robâ€" Fourth Ave. Miss Bette MacMillan, of Toronto University, is spending her Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair MacMillan, Lake Side Drive. Lester Besley, of Queen‘s University, Kingston, is visiting his father, Mr. John Besley, Third Ave., during the Christmas holidays. Trevor Johnston, of Hamilton, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Johnston, Second Ave. Your correspondent wishes to thank her many friends for their coâ€"operation in the past year, and extends to all Bes Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Victorious New Year. Red Cross to Handle Shipments to Relief Societies in G. B. 1. Society will take delivery of these shipments at the Ports of shipmentâ€" namely, Montreal and Quebec during the summer season and at Saint John N.B., during the winter season, from November 25th to April 30th. Copy of circular letter just received from Ontario Division . Headquarters, The Canadian Red Cross Society. Designated Shipments to Authorized Charitable and War Relief Societies in the Uni‘ed Kingdom. Arrangements have been made with the British Ministry of War Transport whereby the Canadian Red Cross Soâ€" clety has agreed to handle shipments to recognized Relief Societies in Great Britain. 2. All goods mus be packed by the initial shipper and must be done on his own premises and he must provide his own cases. No expense whatever is to be incurred by the local branch or by the Canadian Red Cross Society. charges. rail and cartage, must be préâ€" paid. Mr. W. S. Blake, of the Eastern Porcupine Red Cross kindly forwards the following letter just received by that branch of the Red Cross:â€" 3. Shipments to consist otf clothing or ot‘her necessities but must not inâ€" clude food stuffs of any kind, cigarâ€" ettes, tobacco, lighter fluid, matches, or prohibited articles. 4. Branches receiving enquiries reâ€" garding shipments from organizations should instruct the enquirer to comâ€" municate directly with: Mr. A. Milburne, Chairman of the National Transportation Committee, 455 St. Pe‘er Street, Montreal, Quebec. 5. This arrangement will not interâ€" fere with shipments for the Women‘s Auxiliariesy of the various Canadian Regiments and shipments for the I.O. D.E. which will be handled as here‘oâ€" fore. Couple is Honoured at Surprise Party by District Friends Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vuorela, of Porâ€" cupine, were honoured on Sunday afternoon by a group of friends from the distric‘, who surprised them at their new home after their recent marâ€" riage. About thirty friends of the popular couple were present to extend their best wishes, and to present the couple with a beautiful floor lamp, toaster, and vase filled with yellow chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vuorela Receive Lovely Gifts. but said he had to go. had so many calls to make and he didn‘t want to disappoint anybody. The firemen served a delicious supâ€" per. After supper a social evening was enjoyed, with the singing of Christmas carols and all the patriotic songs. Mrs. Jack Marshall accompanied at the piano. ‘The ladies expressed a vote of thanks to Fire Chief Jucksch and his staff for the splendid evening they all enjoyed, alsoq to Mr. Ernie Oliver, for the splenâ€" did way he carried out his duty as Claus Published in Timminsas, Ont.., Canada Signed, Stafford Roberts, Secretaryâ€"Ontario Division EVERY THURSDAY Firms Allowed to Send Parcels to Prisoners of War, Civilian Internees Information has been treceived that the following list of firms have reâ€" ceived the permission of the Governâ€" ment to send books, cards, games, etc. to Prisoners of War and civilian inâ€" ternees. These may be sent by relaâ€" tives and friends without restriction as to next of kin or frequency of mailâ€" ing. Tobacco and Cigarettes May be Sent Through Four Difâ€" ferent Firms. Books, Cards, Games, Etc., May be Sent Through a Number of Wellâ€"known Canadian Firms. The following firms have been licensâ€" ed by the Canadian Postal Censorship to forward cigarettes and tobacco to prisoners of war:â€" Imperial Tobacco Company, 3810 St. Antoine Street, Montreal, Quobec. W. C. Macdonald, Inc., Guardian Building, 240 St. James St., W., Montreal, Que. Rock City Tobacco Company, Quebec, Que. Tuckett Tobacco CO. Ltd., Hamilton, Ontario. Firms issued a postal censorship perâ€" mit to forward books, etc., to British prisoners of war in enemy and enemy occupied territory. James Hope Sons; Ltd., 61â€"63 Sparks St., Ottawa, Ont. ‘Tobacco and cigarettes may be sent through the firms listed and can be forwarded by relatives of prisoners of war without restriction as to next of kin or frequency of mailing. McAÂ¥Ains} 388 Yon Toronto Albert Britnell Book Shop 765 Younge St., ‘Toronto, Ont. Canadian Mu 21 Dundas Sq ‘Toronto 2, On American New 474 Wellingtor Toronto, Or ‘The Musson Book Co 480 University Avenue ‘Toronto, Ont. The Macmillan Co 70 Bond St., Toronto, Ont. Wm. Collins, 70 Bond St., Toronto, Ont McClelland Stewart, Ltd 215 Victoria St., Toronto, Ont. Hay Statione TLondon, Ont. ‘The Rutledge Ba 512 Victoria Aven Fort William, On Retail Book Department T. Eaton Company Ltd (Stores in Canada). Robert Simpson Co., (All stores in Canada). somewhere in England eight soldiers march jauniily along a hish road â€" fypical examples of wellâ€" trained Czunadian troops putting in a hard day‘s work preparing themselves to fight. Now look in the lower picture and see how many of the faces you recognize from the top photograph. Shown in the grand finale of their nightly show memhbers of "THE TIN HATS" in these pictures are, left to right: Pte. RONNIE WHITE, Grand Falls, N.B.; Pilc. BILL HEAWOOD, Toronto; Sgn. WALLIE BRENAN, Winnipeg; Pte. JOE ROCKS®, Edmonton; Pte. NORMAN HOPPER, Toronts; Pig. BILL DUNSTAN, Regina, and Sgt. J. E. COOPER, Vancouver. The ecrchestra, dloft to right: Pitc. CHARLIE MORE. Toronto; Pte. ERIC HALSALL, Toronto: Cpl. HARXRY CONOLLY, Windsor; Pte. STAN STEVENâ€" sON, Hamilton; Pte. BERT CHURCHILL, Edmonton,. and Pits. LES AEBERZRAHAM. Peternerench, MUSIC . Square Ont. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, DECEMBE Co,. Ltd St. W., of Canada, Ltd Elli Do These Look Like The Same People Globe and Mailâ€"The more Mussolini shakes up his Cabinet the more cerâ€" tainly is he to get the dregs. Marentette‘s Bookstore 129 Quellette Avenue, Windsor, Ont. 70 King Toronto Coppâ€"Clark Co. Ltd 517 Wellington St. Toronto, Ont. Geo. J. McLeod Ltd 266 King St. W., Toronto, Ont. Nelson Sons 91 Wellington St. W. Toronto, Ont. Oxford University Pre 480 University Avenue Toronto, Ont. Gordon V. Thompson Lt« 195 Yonge St., Toronto, Ont. 5. J. R. Saunde: 84 Wellington St Toronto, Ont. Ryverson Press 299 Queen St. W Toronto, Ont. This American pilot with once a cowboy on his fat age of 14, and took a rei Dallas, U.S.A., before joi in Britain. Dawson Subscription Servic pilot with a British Fighter Squadron of the R. A. F. was on his father‘s ranch in Texas. He learned to fly at the took a refresher course at the R.A.F. training school at before joining the International Squadron of the R.A.F,. Kiwanis Boy Scouts Give Christmas Party to Children Delightful Eve Large Atten One of the features of the Christmas s>ason has been the Christmas party given underprivileged children in town by the Kiwanis Boy Scouts. This was on Friday, Dec. 19th, when the Fifth Kiwanis Boy Scout troop entertained i‘ â€" . numnider children at a Chr big Christmas in person and dis the tree to all children of the gifs for each were treated t gibls 1. were tI In man The Boy Scouts entertained the chilâ€" dren with three plays. songs were sung, a quiz was held, and allogether the youngsiters had a very happy and enjoyable evening. The party was conducted under the supervision of Scouter Nick Basciano and District Scoutmaster Norman Green. Councillor K. A. Fyre, of the Kiwanis, was among the interested adults presient. > ‘The party ended. with . "Scout Silence." unc I paren Smith Falls Recorc to remember that cre ed by a lie only last is out. However, wi ernment regulations people will be made they like it or not. mo num} imber of underprivileged a Christmas party, with a as tree, Santa Claus there nd distributing gifts from all of the less fortunate the town. In addition to ach child, the youngsters d to sandiches and "pop‘". ses, the whole family came, t cass one or both of the ended with their youngâ€" l Evening Spent by Attendance. ts entertained the chilâ€" e plays. songs were is held, and allogether had a very happy and ‘ordâ€"Newsâ€"It is well credit that is securâ€" lasts until the truth with the new govâ€" ns on credit many ade honest whether Seventeen blind people of this disâ€" trict were honoured on Thursday evening at a Christmas party held in the Oddfellows hall, financed by the Canadian Institute for the Blind, and carried through by the Imperial Order, Daughters of the Empire. Unfortunâ€" ately, some of the special guests were unable to attend, but those who were present enjoyed the very pleasant evenâ€" ing, and the company of about fifty other guests. Seventeen blind people 0o trict were honoured on evening at a Christmas Blind People of Timmins and District Honoured at Banque Canadian Institute for the Blind Finances Event, While 1.0.D.E. Carries Out Plans. Members of Gold Nugget Rebekah Lodge Serve Supper. Safety Suggestions for Both Motorists and Pedestrians Suggestions were offered to both motor car drivers and pedestrians this week by Leo H. Gagnon, chief of police, to help them in making this a safe Christmas. The theme this year is "Give Courtesy for Christmas," and the campaign now in progress is deâ€" signed to reduce the traffic accidents in the hazardous holiday season. Six suggestions were motorisits:â€" 2. Don‘t sneak through i on the amber light. 3. Dim: your light wh other cars at night. 4. Give pedestrians a chat the curb when they are n the street by a changing li 5. Don‘t block pedestrian And rememberâ€"pedesirian right of way when you ar way th and out Accidents during the Christâ€" mas Season Can be Avoidâ€" ed if Evervbody is Careful right turn. 6. Signal your inter er behind you and | lane before turning. Publisahed in Timmins, Ont.. Canada EVERY THURSDAY Coupled with the suggestions to the motorists, the police head also issued suggestions to the pedestrians, who often are the cause of accidents. 1. You expect <the driver to cross the sitreets on the green light only. Show him the same courtesy. 2. Don‘t taunt the driver by deliberâ€" the streets on the green light only. Show him the same courtesy. 2. Don‘t taunt the driver by deliberâ€" ately loafing across the street after the light has changed against you. 3. Cross at intersections only. When you pop cut from behind a parked car, you risk your own life and you take ten years off the driver‘s. 4. On the highway walk on the left side, facing ‘the traffic, and step off the pavement when a car approaches. 5. Don‘t load your with: so many Christmas ‘bundles that you 5. Don‘t load your arms with so many ‘Christmas ‘bundles that you can‘t see, and then expect the driver to look out for you. 6. Stand on the sidewalk, not on the street, while waiting for the greern street light. We overheard a group of R.A.F the other day discussing the tri service, says the writer in the G Herald. Said one: "I was out patrolling in a C: when the observer sings out, "Su ine behind us So we turned and flew back five miles over th again, and let go our four charges. About a couple of n later a blooming great whale sailing up clean out of the water "And when we got back I had up seven forms explaining it." bury Star. Each blind person Two seamen were having an ment over a game of cards. "My three aces win," said one. "Ain‘t you ashamed of your di esty?" demanded the other. "I dealt you two aces." â€"EXCl F. W. Schumacher Again Remembers Children in Town Bearing His Name Attractive and Valuable Presents for Children macher Public School. Gifts on Display im Rooms at School. Choral Programme Enjoyed 16 Mr. B3( chtiulne uUmaC Adva cug in Line. Don ch traffic by AT 16 A4{ itrolling in a Catalina er sings out, "Submarâ€" So we turned about ive miles over the spot go our four depth a couple of minutes ig great whale came DeéeC¢ On HT when â€" meeting 1iance to reach marooned in light. in : bull ‘"your queezing in fifered have makin 1C trials of Glasgow drivâ€" proper walks e the 11shAOon â€" I only change o fill Sud â€" mneln was escorted to the party | ment of the 1ODE., and beautifully set in a red, whi colour scheme, enjoyed t supper which opened the 6 tertainment, and which wa the Gold Nugget Rebekah L white and blue candles ac dainty appearance of the t also bore vases of carnation tributed to the blind gues onieres), ‘The many guests; were Mrs. Jas. Keene, Regent D.E., who acted as M.C. 1 portion Oof the called upon the Rev Canon ing, of St. Matthew‘s Angli to say the blessing, and each one of the blind gu gathering before Tater, Mrs. K guest in the hall to the guestsâ€"ofâ€" honur, and finally introduced Mr. Horâ€" bert C. Treneer, who played "The King" before the toast to His Majésty, and then took charge of the proceedings as Master of Ceremonies. The Rev. Canon Cushing led the group in community singing while Mr. ‘Treneer presided at the piano, and then introduced several new games, among which were a beanâ€"guessing contest, a crackerâ€"eating contest, a timeâ€"guessing contest, and a balloonâ€"blowing contest, all of which were won by the gusestsâ€" ofâ€"honour. Christmas vocal selections, including "O Come All Ye Faithful," "‘The First Noel" and "Silent Night" were sung by one of the special guests, Mr. Jerry Killeen, who is a very talâ€" ented vocalist. Mrs. T. O‘Connor of the Gold Nugâ€" get Rebekah Lodge delighted the group with several brilliant recitations, and Mr. E. L. Longmore gave a very interâ€" esting account of the life of Colonel E. A. Baker, managing director of the Canadian Institute for the Blind, of whom the speaker is a personal friend. After the programme, the beautifully decorated Christmas tree which stood in one corner of the hall, took the atâ€" tention of the guests, and from it were distributed gifts to each one of the blind people present. Distribution was made by the blind committese of the 10.D.E., each guest expressing pleasâ€" ure at the gift he or she received. The evening came to a close with the serving of coffec, Christmas oake and cookiles by the members of the lhe evening came to A the serving of coffee, Chris and cookies by the memhb Gold Nugget Rebekah Lodgt Among the blind guests Marie Langlois, Miss Rose I Mr. John Kolorowich, Miss Coleman, Mr. Michael Chu: E. Treneer, Mrs. Anthony, Leclair, Miss Enwright, Mr. leen, Mr. Steve blind persons of the district not present, but to whom t} tee will send gifts include M tee will send gift Mr. Percival, M Ronald Edwards ing school out â€" Basitarache (a g Other guests Mayor and Myrs Rev. E. Gilmour United Church, and Mrs. Halp Mu: rIAULE. ./ distributi Shippam Single Copyâ€"Five Cents ears, lind in rst time iC «ult The Pioncer of the Porcupine. Established 1912 il neir > M blind, led by absence of M > congratulate pa y to the Wo Danica Banfic} (id the ME dist s of ts have the di : that : honour. Mauri( C ‘aAand‘ t pecially ed ‘by M (a girl iristma:s e Hera ‘Thuted the GC xcellen| H H Children at Schu« Ral O TLongmol William if m in! 114 ide M ce M 1€ H M mm WA R ‘ry Lloyd ir Dorway, are first In previou: 1¢ is abtend ind No€ll: 1 be homi and ‘M1 At Dt An,â€" Mt. 4. Ir. Hector Jerry Kilâ€" Other who were > commitâ€" ‘s, Barnes M1I 11 Timimin Halperit it3 m d du ~MrS. ureux, io Mcâ€" Mr. H. 11 revious to the is the n held Lloyd Robin- Therâ€" in‘ the of the 1O rn?o mat ‘end 11 ship 1Or d in Wimn | tht 17 M 1 101