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Special Treats for all Children and Mothers and Evacuees and Children of Members of Ladies Auxiliary at Party APPLIANCE FURNITURE CO THIRD AVE. MINS The Greatest Furniture Values The North Has Ever Known FINE FURNITURE No need to dread wearing glasses any longer. Gone are the ugly, illâ€"fitting glasse: of a few years back Here in their plac are smart comfortâ€" able glasses designed to fit your face as well as your eyes. Why not come in and let us fit you with a pair of these modern, comfort a ble e â€" savers‘! Grandmothers Also Enjoy Event. TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY JANUARY 20th CANADIANRED CROSS SOCIETY MUEW 4F °* ' _WITH It;’ OFF T H A T ACTU ALLY I M P R O V E â€"~NQOuUR 1LOOKS Drop in Toâ€"d: ... W ITH G L A 5 S P 5 ANNUAL MEETIING: ON ALL Election of Officers for 1942 will be held and the Finanâ€" cial and Committee Reports Presented. All Members are Urged to Attend. a V 100472 TIMMINS BRANCH were: June Biow, Mildred Boriand, Jeéean Smith, Winifred Cannell, Keith Canâ€" nell, Ruth Cannell, David Cannell, Eric Cannell, Bobby Ruest, Dorothy £)eâ€" vine, Donald Mackey, Raymond Mackey, Violet Mackey, Gerald Mackey, Mary Wheeler, Helen Borland, Beryl Menâ€" near, Frances Borland, Louise Wheeler, Keith MacFarlane, Barry MacFarlane, Donald MacFarlane, George Young, Elizabeth Borland, Percy Harvey, Alâ€" bert Harvey, Muriel Helmer, of South Porcupine, Pay ‘Bellamy, David Belâ€" lamy, Bob Wheeler, Gail George, Bobby singing., which opened with "O Canâ€" ada" clear, youthful voices joining in praise of their homeland. During the programme, Mrs. Bellamy presided at the piano, providing the accompaniment for each number. Her music supplied a pleasant background for the game "musical chairs" which was won by Louise Wheeler, Frances Borland and Iris James. Four little ladies, Dorothy Devine, Iris James, Marâ€" garet FPoy and Grace Blackman formed a sweet girls‘ vocal quartette and Masâ€" ter Raymond Mackey was the soloist in the selection "I Am a Canadian". Imiâ€" tations and impersonations were given by Master Gerald Mackey, and each child received a prize. Mr. Jack Moody kindly donated the softâ€"drinks, iceâ€"cream and straws, Mrs. Robt. Hardy provided the candy and the members of the Auxiliary supplied the lunch and prizes. Special guests at the event were evaâ€" cuee children who are making their warâ€"time home in this district among them Grace Blackman, Percy Blackâ€" man, Roy James, Iris James and Marâ€" garet Foy,. These children, who have been warâ€"guests in the Porcupine for over one year, have grown during their residence in these towns, and are very healthy and full of energy. Apparently they are enjoying Oanada, and have made many friends here. Among the other children present were: June Blow, Mildred Borland, Jean 5 1i o is is is c is css s 12282082 2922 228. 22 4 8. b. A. 8. A. 4. A. A. . A. 4. .0. iA 4. i. A. A. A. Ao t it i* ...n Li c es P L l Bd ues S un ie c 3c on P ol ue d d Pnd Li t o L ue o.ntotot?o‘o‘.‘.‘o‘)‘ooootozo:o‘o.vooo.-ot.o!oo d usls wile ol es 26 Will be Held at the 3 # # #4 + # #* #. * .“.0 4 # # ## *# + #* # .. .‘ # * /*% .“ .“ # # ## #_ _ ® .00 .0 # .0 * :*t. *, * Q.”. # #4 # # #4 * +. :t t t :% .’0. .0.. .00.0.. *4 + # # #* *# # #4# # .# s * #* *# # #4 *# # ##@ # + w# # # ++ # # #4 # # PP q 0“00.... + .0 *# * ‘0 8.00 p.m. of the of the Phone 190 Enrolment in these clasises may be made in Room 12 in the town hall on Mcnday, Jan. 19th, or Tuesday, Jan. 20th, from 2 to 5 p.m. There are three questions that the Red Cross is asking the housewives of this town. "Are you helping to make Canada strong, by seeing that your family is properly ncurished?" "Are you able to adjust your food budget to wartime changes, so that you are getâ€" ting the best food value for every dolâ€" lar you spend?" ‘"Do you know the est substitutes for foods (such as chees>) which are not as abundant on Recognizing that strong bodiss and active minds are as vital to the defence of Canada as guns, planes and tanks, the Red Cross has planned a series of eight lessons emphasizing the plarning and preparing of low cost meals which will meet the needs of the boedy and assure health and strength for all at home and so contribute materially ito the wartime effort. The classes will te held in the home economics room of the Timminrs High and Voca‘tional School from 7.45 to 9 o‘clock, starting Monday, Jan. 26th, and Wednesday, Jan. 288h. strong Bodies and Active Minds Important to Deâ€" fence. Red Cross to Hold Nutrition Classes to Help Canada George, Gecrgina Nippersâ€"and Gwen Nippers. Members are reminded that Friday is 1.0O.D.E. Red Cross day in the workâ€" rooms of the Bardessono home, and as @all work is urgen‘ly needed, members are asked to turn out in large numbers. Members of the Auxiliary, who enâ€"| Unles you can answer the joyed a knitting bee and social hour| tions with a positive "Yes!" yc during the party included: Mrs. be interested in these Red C near, Mrs. C. Wheeler, Mrs. Cannell, trition Classes. The Red Cro Mrs. Bellamy, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Roy,) viding this needed instruction Mrs. O‘Grady, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Mac-':.,n and it seems the duty Farlane, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. A. housewife *o avail herself of Jr.. Mrs. A. Borland, Sr., Mrs, Pope, ‘port\mitv oflcmd Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Tilley, Mrs. Har- vey, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs,. Wilson, Potts, Mrs. Mackey, Mrs. mcholsm Funeral Tuesda Mrs. Devine, Mrs. Ruest, Mrs. Georg Mrs. Wilkinson and Mrs. Pennington. ,nf ' gfp nnhf w Two new members were proposed and accepted to the 1.O.JDE.â€"Mrs. F. Carâ€" perter and Mrs. A. Soucie. Nomina‘ion for officers then took place, and it was decided to hold elecâ€" tions at the next meeting which will take place on thfl first Tuesday in February at the town hall. All memâ€" bers are asked to be in attendance at this meetinge. Mrs. H. Lioyd, convener for the blind, gave a report on her work, and thankâ€" ed all who made the party for the iblind isuch a great success. Mrs. S. Wheeler, Guide convenor, gave a reâ€" pors of their activities, anid it was proposed a donation be sent to Guide headquatters to help in this work. Nomination Meeting Here Since 1914. Took Acâ€" of LO.D.E. Takes _ tive Interest in Hockey wl : and Baseball. Place Tuesday â€"â€" o8 a se meaek I im o en 4 a on on r . *« A * .3 #%. %*% la a y The annual nominat! the Imperial Order, Da Empire, took place on ing in the Municipal the Regent, Mrs. Jas. chair. The members w we‘lsome Mrs. Keene at‘ ness. W v2 givell (I0 the memsers for theitr wonderful work in making many arntiâ€" cles for the Bombed Victim:; soldiers, aenmd cthers sent to Red Cross and 1LO. D.E. headquarters. Mrs. Booker was complimented cn her fine work during the vear. as had work w L every p present repcr‘;, on the the year, and be given to treasut able t adopte ponotr ar Work and Other Reâ€" ports Given at Meeting. Election on February 3rd. sossible assissta: tation a suces: lan relief was )n was decided revort was Te i as read. convener. M on ithe wor CLOTY OIT previou i1 ho t6 On 41 pI ount of war work don , the 1LO.D.E. wou‘d no Choral Sccis‘ of ‘Pirates of Penzanre, usly ‘been planned. Thi taken 0 ind the Â¥A l s d‘scusised, and a d upon. The treasâ€" read, although the . Anderson, was unâ€" t. The report was â€"A. Booker, read a done donmne during hat cred‘t shculd for their akings many arntiâ€" n planned. This er by the Canaâ€" 1.0.D.E. will give ce to making the W. Mackis vere adop ded that « j at St. Mary‘s Hospital on Saurday Meetmg C ' evening at twelve minutes to nine, after ruary 31'(1- ‘ an iliness of two months. The late Mr. Wilson, wellâ€"known throughou‘ the disâ€" on meeting of|trict during his long residence here, ughters of the had been an employee of the Hollinger Tueslay evenâ€" mine since he first took up residence Building. with in Timmins in 1914, and only left his Keene, in the|work when he became ill two months ere pleased ‘o‘ago. Services were conducted by the er a recent illâ€" Rev. Canon R. S. Cushing of St. Ma‘â€" thew‘s Anglican Church, and intermen, /. Mackiec, read | was made in the Timmins cemetery. THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TTIMMINS, "Oh, yes, they are a distinctly literâ€" ary family," said one neighbour to anâ€" other. "The daughter writes podttry nobody will print, the son writes plays nobody will act, and the mother writes novels nobody will read." "And what does the father read?" "He writes cheques that nobody will cash." â€"â€"sudo9ury e, who is now superâ€" visor of music at the Schumacher Pubâ€" lic School, will speak on "Modern Methods In Musical Educaion and Developments," emphasizing especially the development of a nonâ€"musical child. Myrs. Armitage, who has studied methods of music and voiceâ€"training in New York, Chicago and also in European countries, and who was formâ€" erly supervisor of music in Regina Normal School, is a gifted and informâ€" ed speaker,. She is the author of sevâ€" eral authorized textbooks on music, and those who hear her address will learn a great deal about music in schools today. All parents are urged to attend t meeting, as thisy address will add mu to interest in the Home and School Cl Another guest ar‘ists will be Mrs. Gamble, pianist, who will give seve selections. Mrs. G. C. Armitage to be Guestâ€"Speaker Home â€" School Club The next meeting of the Home and School Club, and the first meeting for the year 1942, will be held on Thursday January 22nd, in the Central Public School, commencing at 8 p.m., and with Mrs. G. C. Armitage, Bac. M., as guest speaker, The Rev. W. M. Mackay, superinâ€" tendent of Home Missions, who has taken charge of ‘he Presbyterian Church in town for the present, was a welcome guest at the meeting, giving a humcrous and informative, as well as inspiring address. _ The members were also pleased to welcome once again Mrs. Mackay, who has visitsq this district on previous occasion. A repont of the Christmas proâ€" gramme given at; the concert was) read by Mrs. J. T. Paulkner, and a vote of thanks was tendered to those in charge for this fine event. Mrs. Faulkâ€" ner and Mrs. Penney also wish to thaitk all who helped by donations and in other ways ito make this event such a great success. A gues; atft the Christmas concert, was the Rev. Mr. Mackay, who changed his visiting schedule to ‘be in Timminsg at that time. iPlans were comple:ed for the concert which will be held on January 21st, and for which tickets are now on sale. Meeting to Take Place on January 22nd in Central School. Unles you can answer these quesâ€" tions with a positive "Yes!" you should be interested in these Red Cross Nuâ€" trition Classes. The Red Croesn is proâ€" viding this needed instruction in nutriâ€" tion. and it seems the duty of every Conveners of Knitiing â€" Mrs. R Wales and Mrs. F. Somers. Pianistâ€"Mrs. D. Scott. Press Secretaryâ€"Mrs. J. T. Faulkner Convener of Sick Committee â€" Mrs Clealand. 2nd Viceâ€"President â€" Mrs. P. G Howard. ; Secretaryâ€"/Mrs. F. Somers. Treasurerâ€"(Mrs. R. Wales. Programme Conveners:â€"Mrs. Penney and Mrs. Schultz. Funeral services were held on Tuesâ€" day at 4 o‘clock in the afternoon for the late Mr. Robert Wilson, who died Installation of Officers Takes Plagce at L. A., of Presby: terian Church. Mrs. Fred Conley, 28 Montgomery avenue, was hostess on Thursday eveâ€" ning at the first mee‘ing of the year for the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Presâ€" byterian Church. Installation of the new officers was the chief item of busiâ€" ness during the evening and resulted as follows: Presidentâ€"Mrs. H. Runnalls 1s; Viceâ€"Presidentâ€"Mrs. F. Conley Funeral Tuesday of Late Robt. Wilson The late Mr. Wilson was borin in Kingston seventy years ago. (He made his home in Timmins at 21 Laurier avenue, and leaves to mourn his loss his wife and one son, Adger. One «sâ€" ‘er Mrs. G. T. Gowen, survives in Torâ€" cn‘o. During the years he resided in Timmins, the late Mr. Wilson was known as an active member of the Oddfellow: Lodge, and had many friends in that organization. â€" He was also very widely known for his active connection with basoball and hockey. for years he was a valuable off.cial a~ practically all hockey even‘ts here and he also gave assistance and interest to bascball. A man of active interests3 and genial and friendly, Bob Wilson will e much missed by many friends in Timmin:; and district. Rev. W. M. Mackay and Mrs. Mackay at Auxiliary Meeting son writes plays, The late Mr. Warner, who was fiftyâ€" e mother writes nine years, eight months and eleven Kdg days old, had numerous friends father read?" throughout the Northland, who will _ that nobody| sympathize with his son and family in â€"Budbury Eter their loss. W, Shook the mos; cosmopoli Wwanis beir touchit dustria Late John Warner Buried at New Liskeard This Weel day willi from th PA luncheon day next were :; Tuesd after | The Tech Club Executive : Thursday to appoint a comn take care of a sleigh ride part held next week. Plans have be for the procurement of sleighs party. Those members of office at the meeting were: Presiidentâ€"Bill Murphy. Viceâ€"Presidentâ€"Joe Bilenski Secretaryâ€"Lionel Boni. Treasurerâ€"Arvo Ristimaki. made ni Warner. Last Friday saw the iCommercial girls busy selling candy in the audiâ€" torium. This was another of the candy sales at which the Commercial classes raise money ‘to send parcels to their adopted spldiers overseas. Miss F. Evans conducts these sales, she also writes to ithese soldiers on behalf of the Commercial classses. The amounit "hat was taken in was $12.40. This will go for luxuries that the boys can not get over in England. TBCH NEWS (By Gerald Caswell) We have an inventor in our midst. "Fred" Allen has invented a dust, shock and juiceâ€"proof watch. We canno‘s reveal details as it is a military secret. Mr. Jackson, otherwise known as "Emergency‘"‘ Jackson, the Electrical Wizard" should take a few lessons in aeronautics. He have made more than a paltry do programme. Address on "Singapore" at Kiwanis Luncheon Monday THIS ‘N‘ THAT (By Phyllis Mounsey) The war effort is being furthered by ‘he Commercial girls who are putting on a fashion show next Friday. The show will be held at 4.30 and the adâ€" mission is 10 cen‘ts. The clothes were made by the girls and will feature skirts and sweaters 2F, blouses (3D), and dresses (C4). Enâ€" tertainment will be provided. The proâ€" ceeds will go towards helping the reâ€" fugees. Come and give your supportâ€" everyone is welcome. all ‘the games on the schedules are played the winning teams will play off to find which team will win the interâ€" form hockey title. practice on Frid The prac.ise trying C etrs. GIRLS‘ SPCRTS (By Phyllis Mounsey) Therse has not been much activity in girls‘ sports since Christmas though the senior girls are practising for a coveted place in Miss Gallagher‘s team to play against other schools. We wari to congratulate the 2nd â€"forms competing. So Captain Berkell carry an, and won again! the Nrst opporiumty Third Form Comâ€" | mercial has been given to break into print in ‘he T. H. and V. S. Jottings:; but since the ranks of the Fourth Formers are thinning, as members leave to take jobs, i; falls to our io to bring you word of what goes on at good old T. H. and V. S.; so under this heading each week you will read news preparâ€" ed by Third Formers about Boys‘ and | Girls‘ Sports, Assembly, Debates and o‘her items of intereet. During ithe past week many boys throughout the school have been ing out for the Senior and Junior basâ€" ketball teams. Two teams have been made up, known as) the blue team and green ceam. These two teams have practised three times during the week. The blue practised at the MacIntyre Arena on Wednesday. The green team practised in the schcol gymnasium on Wednesdiay. Then both teams played practice games at the McIntvyre Arena Interâ€"form hocke Thursday, January boys‘ forms will mal Prayer. A IfTéew announce made, one of which was t week ‘the War Savings to be opened and each st peoted to buy one certi Murray s‘ated that a fev the corvette, HMS. ‘"Tir launched and sometime next few weeks it will be c It was sugges‘ed that a library for the men could through the school. The Assembly closed wi‘th of the National Anthem. BOYS‘ SPORTS (By Mike Kapitan way by singing "God Mr. Murray read : which was followed 11 Assembly opened in the usual y singing "God Save the King" Murray read the 130th Psaim was followed by the Lord‘s . A few announcements were one of which was tha‘t the next the War Savings Campaign is opened and each student is exâ€" to buy one certificate. Mr. y s‘ated that a few weeks ago rvette, HMS. ‘‘"‘Timmins‘", was Jun‘or ed durin ou+ for it emaAl ipped to Ne im not ) mont! 4 (by Madge Medve) embly opened in the nging "God Save the t speaker a the Empire in. 19th, will Mr. Shook. opt re n and urge the studâ€" y to help the effors, ing talk was given on ton Churchill by Tom was enjoyed by everyâ€" L everybody! This is y Third Form Comâ€" given to break into and V. 8. Jottings: al xecutive met last L a commitee to _ride party, to be is have been made of sleighs for this rs of office presen wAE _ NA ALDAEAALAA Rev, Norman Healey, B.A. s held on Friday | Res. 83 First Ave. Phone 1094 Students for the|11.00 am.â€"Morning Service of Worâ€" money for the ship. whom the Comâ€"| 2.00 p.m.â€"Sunday School pted. They send; 7.00 pm.â€"Evening Service of Worship d urge the studâ€"| A Cordial Welcome to All Bu 1AVC ite John Warner o‘clock train on eard for burial, sday morning at where he had his son, Chas. Vill jbe started Each of the ne sceam. When > _ schedules are ms will play off , ‘he Kiwanis hotel on Monâ€" be Mr. Harold who is one of d men in the ie Kiwanis s‘ birthday during the radio or a be obtained eam also The boys rood playâ€" cemn‘ quliz and inâ€" on Mcnâ€" , chiefly eal wi‘th singing 26 1AY wWil Crowded Ottawa brings to mind the old Columbia Wheel nifty: "I went to bed last night between 10 and 11,." "That‘s too many in one bed." â€"North Bay Nugget Meeting. Tuesdayâ€"8.00 p.m.â€"Solders and Adâ€" herents. Thursdayâ€"8.00 p.m.â€"Public Meeting. Strangers Welcome, Come and Wor«hin Merting. Mondayâ€"47.00 p.m.â€"Corps Cadets. Tuesdayâ€"7.00 pm.â€"Young Peoples Major and Mrs. J. Cornthwaite Officers in Charge. Sundayâ€"11.00 a.m.â€"Holiness Meeting. Sundayâ€"2.30 p.m.â€"Sunday School. Sundayâ€"7.00 p.m.â€"Great Salvation The Presbyterian Church of Canada St. Matthew‘s Church Rector: Rev. Canon Causning, B.A., L TB 10.00 a.m.â€"Adult Bible Class 11.00 a.m.â€"Morning Prayer 3.00 p.m.â€"Sunday School 4.15 p.m.â€"Baptisms 7.00 pm.â€"Evening Prayer Holy Communion on ist Sunday 0o month, at 11 a.m.; on 3rd Sunday, at 7 pm.; and on 5th Sunday, at 8.30 a.. South Porcupine, Ont. Ven. J. E. Woodall, D.D., Minister Sunday Services 10.00 a.m.â€"Sunday School 10.15 a.m.â€"Junior Bible Class 11.00 a.m.â€"Morning Prayer 7 p.m.â€"Evening Prayer Holy Communion on lst Sunday at 11 Ministerp Rer. W, M. Mustard, M.A., B.D. AssOciate Rev, E. Gilmour Smith, B.A. 1045 a.m..â€"â€"Morning Worship 700 pm.â€"Evening Worship SUNDAY SCHOOL 12.15â€"â€"for those 123 and over. 2.30â€"â€"for under 12 years of age. 2.30â€"at Mattagami Public School for 8 and under. South Porcupine, Ont. (Missourt Synod) Teyv. E. Roth®., Pastor Divine Service at 8:30 p.m. in the Anglican Church South Porcupine. All are welcome. ° Golden Textâ€"‘"How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God! . . . For with thee is the fountain of life." (Psalms, 30: 7, 9. Christian Science Reading Room open daily from 12 to 5 pm. in the Mcâ€" Innis Block, 18 Pine Street South. 21nd and 4th Sunday at 8 a.m. ard and 5th Sunday at 7 p.m. Baptisms and Marriages by arrangeâ€" ment. SsSUNDAY SCHOOLS 10.00 a.m.â€"Young People‘s Bible Class 11.00 a.m.â€"Dome Sunday School 2.00 p.m.â€"Sunday School for all ages. All Are Welcome South Porcupine, Ont. BLOOR AVENUE, Rev., James A. Lyttle, Minister 11.00 a.m.â€"â€"Morning Service 7.00 p.m.â€"Evening Service Oddfellows‘ Hall, Spruce Street Nortb sUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 1942 Subject: "LIFE" 9.45 a.m.â€"Sunday School 11.00 a.m.â€"Sunday Service Golden Textâ€"‘"How excellent is thy Captain Mitchell, C.A. Assistant Minister St Matthew‘s Timmins. 10.00 a.m.â€"Sunday School 11.00 a.m.â€"Morning Prayer Oddfellows‘ Hall, Spruce Street The Rev. K. W. House, B.A., Minister Sunday School at 1.30 p.m. Public Worship at 7 p.m. Christian Science Society United Church, Timmins Cedar Sstreet and Fourth Avenue B‘nai Israel Synagogue St., Luke‘s Evangelical Lutheran Church Church Directory Trinity United Church Schumacher Anglican The Salvation Army Cedar Street North ISRAEL I. HALPERN, Rabbi W. LINDEKR, Cantor Church McINTÂ¥RE GYÂ¥MNASIUM TELEPHONE CARRD PA Prizes to the V alue of $25.00 Anyone wishing to put on table or play, get in touch with Mrs. C A Cordial Welcome To All St. Paul‘s Church United Church You Are Welcome Auspices of Sr. C. W. L. Wednesday, January 21st Munn, Telephone 487â€"J., or Mrs. J. P. Burke, Phone 48. Schumacher High Tributé Paid to Mrs. A. MacLeod Algoma Pioneer "At the age of five she emigra‘ttd to Canada with her parents, who settled firss; on a farm near Kincardine, Ont. Some years later, the pioneering sotrit led two of her brothers to the wilds of Algoma, where they located on the two adjoining MacLeod farms at Leebutrn. Here in 1880 they were joined by Mrs. MaclLeod and her parents. A thas time the journey north from Rydal Bank had to be made by a foot path through the woods, and the Thessalon river was cross>d by means of a raft. The first MacLeod home was on the {farm now occupied by Neil MacLeod. "D. J. MaclLeod then purchased the adjoining MaclLeod farm and here ‘the couple spent their married life, having celebrated their golden wedding some months before Mr. MacLeod predeceasâ€" ed his wife three years ago. "She was a member of the Leeburn church, and was one of the organizers of the firss Women‘s Association. Durâ€" ing the first great war she was active in Red Cross work. She was known throughout the coun‘ry for her readiâ€" ness to extend a helping hand wherever there was sickness or poverty or trouÂ¥e of any kind. Those who knew her at that time marvelled as her untiring strength and unfailing cheerfulness. "She streched out her hand to the poor, yea, she reacheth forth her hands to ‘he needy, she looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed." the Tord hymn of Pilot Me. All who emjoy pleasing entertainâ€" ment should be interested in the conâ€" cer‘; to be given by the Porcupine Male Choir in Harmony hall, Fourth avenue, on Wednesday of next week, Jan. 21st, commencing at 8 p.m. The event is being held under the auspices of the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church, Timmins. The Porcupine Male Choir have won a very pleasing reputaâ€" tion for their music and for the many excellent programmes presented. The event on the 2ist at Harmony hall is sure to be @ delightful one. Tickets are now on sale and will also be availâ€" wble at the dcor for the event. *"*Mrs. MacLeod leaves to mourn her loss, three children, Nina and Rhoda (Mrs. E. L. Urquhart) both of Timmins, and Clifford, at home. The eldest son, Seymour, died during infancy. There are also five grandchildren, Lois Urquâ€" har>, in Timmins, and Sheila, Donald, Isobel and Elvin MacLeod, at home. "Funeral services were held on Friâ€" day, Dec. 26th, at the family residence. Rev. 0. Dyke, of Bruce Mine:, conductâ€" ed the service, and by a strange coinâ€" cidence chose the same tex; as that used by Mr. Rickard as the funeral of Mr. MacLeod:â€""I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousâ€" ness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me and, tha day; and not to me only, but until all them that love His appearing." Hymns sung were a favourite Psalm, "I have waited for ‘he Lord, My God," and the favouri‘e hymn of the deceased, "Jesus Saviour, "Pallbearers were Wray ard Howard Stewart, Hazen Dolson, Griffiq Hopâ€" kins, Ernest MacKay, and Neil Macâ€" Leod. Interment at Aberdeen cemeâ€" tery; ‘"Mrs. MacLeod‘s death was due to arterio schlerosis, and during the past eight or mine years, as the disease progressed, she did not. always enjoy good health. Previous to that time she was very acive. Concert by Porcupine Male Choir on Jan. 21st Mother of Miss Nina M; Leod and Mrs. E. L. Uro hart Passes Awav. PHONE 324 Cor. Spruce St. Third Ava Clean Rooms The King Edward Hotel Very Reason@able Rates Quiet Atmosphere All Card Games rquâ€"