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Porcupine Advance, 5 Nov 1942, 1, p. 5

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At the closs cf the evening, a delâ€" fous lunch was served by the host>:s Mr: Heath, assisted by Mrs. Viol Morrow. , First prize for the funniest man‘ Qutfit was won by Carl Mitchell, whil the ladv‘s costume was wo by Bill Merritt, who was dressed as ; woman. Les Marshall was; the winne of the door prize. Mayor Emile Burn ele presented all these prizes. â€"Among the guests were Mr. and Mr: "Gil" Chenier, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Tay lor, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Tomkinson, M and Mrs. Babson, Mr. and Mrs. C Kearns, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mitchel] Mr. and Mrs. Dous Smith, Mr. and Mrs Henry Roy, Mr. and Mrs. A. Longmore Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Wingrove, Mr. an Mrs. Harold Shook, Mr. and Mrs. Hulme, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pellow, M: and Mrs. Marcel Diemert, Mr. and Mrs Basil Darling, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dar ling, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Brewer, Mt and Mrs. Bruce Leek, Mr. and Mrs. Ra: Edady, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Meonzies, Mt and Mis. Bud Thcmpson, Mr. and Mrs Sam Hansuld, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ham ner, Mr. and Mrs. Albeort Cain, Mayo: and Mrs. E. Brunette, Mr. and Mrs. Le Marshall, Councillor and Mrs, W. Ro berts, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jackson Mansell Napper, Scotiy McLeod, J Waterhouse, Dr. Graham Lane, W. Mcâ€" Dermowt, Ray de Guchy, Stan Fowler Alex Allen, Ken Cade, Mr. Brachen John Royer, Hilda Stephenson, Margâ€" aret Easton Shields, Martin McHugh and Mr. and Mrs. W. Morritt. Old clothe: tended, provi evening. Da tainment fo: closs of the p ved to the ; commit!ese. "Hardâ€"Time Pa for ‘heir many AMme JUnInirs LIOn hosts on Frida Lions" Hardâ€"Time Party" Staged for Many Frlends is Very Successful Members Act as Hosts to Many Friends. Prizes Presented for Funniest Man‘s and Woman‘s Costume. Dancing Main Entertainment. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER _ ONLY THREE MORE DAYS LEFT !! Sign Up For Your Victory Bonds Without Delay!! To the Employees of : €nd vyer grove, Mr. and and Mrs. Ken ick Pellow, Mr. DOME 1tp ----- * Weekly Editors un ;lld\’(‘l 11,000 Miles ‘in Sixâ€"W eek Tour were closely studied. Those factories in addition to being of huge size, were just as up to date and efficient as anything that could be found in America. A study of bomb damage took the party to Bristol, Bath, Portsmouth, and Mini Mini Hon. L. ‘S. Amery, Ministe Sir Stafford iCripps, Hom the Hon. Brendon Bracken Information, and a meeti Hon. Winston Churchill i It would be impossible t about these meetings in o they will be dealt with late All these conferences we t] ht iak 6 Al} it Oll a€ Mini VICTORY BONDS. HC( 1 wo hundred and fortyâ€"six men have left our organization to join the Armed Forces. _ Surely this is ample reason for those of us who stay at home to do our part. Our part just now is to BUY is $53,200.00. The response has been good, but we still have about $10,000.00 to go. e conferences we Ton. Vincent M mer for Canada, The quota at the Mine for purchases of the Third Victory Loan 1€ itigable ib H nada, who accomâ€" m these occasion. in trying to make idian Editors both l t] ieetin ill in to tell m one articl 1¢ h secretar Minister rk will be deâ€" subsequent 1 W 1l with the is office. ll much n 1 I High 1¢C6€ O it h home, and the ec nature stepped i Unfavourable we; off, and there v which each men left to explore wt interest to him. During thiqg we visited many of spots in England, had an McNau in a n the T Defer It it DOME MINES LIMITED _ red ed othe h 11 e m cludi s we nd r A 1 l idian back eady to go, otherwise. ted a takeâ€" s delay in of 11 mad to 2o, .palatable The sight of white rolis, cwise, jreal eggs, and other foods which they take. |had not seen for over six weeks were iy in |tangible signs to the editors that they was were getting near home. atest| The westward trip is always slower ,Lhan the reverse direction as in comâ€" litors ing west the plane is meeting headâ€"on sting winds all the time. Therefore the jourâ€" Brisâ€" ney which took nine and half hours neral them reely THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO )1 1) of The Halifax Herald time going over took seventeen hours for the return trip. MHowever, in the passenger plane there are berths so that Sschumacher, Nov. 4th. Special to The Advance. Mrs. E. Young, member of the North Bay Women‘s Advistory Committee of the Consumers‘ branch, Wartime Prices and Trade Board, gave a very interâ€" esting account of how women can asâ€" sist in carrying out the regulations. Mrs. Young spoke to a gathering of ladies in the Schumacher Public School. Mrs. W. H. Wylie was in the chair and introduced the speaker. Mrs. P. A. Boyce was elected chairman of the Schumacher Women‘s Subâ€"Committee of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board and the following committee was formâ€" ed:â€"Mrs. Angus Campbell, Mrs. Stan Kitchen, Mrs. Harry Leng, Mrs. Roy Weston, Mrs. M. McGuire, Mrs. B. Eyol{â€" son, Mrs. A. Fabello, Mrs. Banfinch. Try The Advance Want Advertisements Wartime Prices and Trade Board Meet at Schumdchel Mys. P. A. I>()) ce Chairman of Wamen‘s Committee After this brief outline of the trip, more detailed accounts of the various activities will be given in articles to follow. During the six weeks, the editors traâ€" velled more than eleven thousand miles, made up of 1930 miles by bus, 1540 miles train, 500 miles by automobile, 6400 miles by plane and about 400 miles on foot This was the record kept by the writer and is probably the average of the party, but some travelled even more than that by taking special jourâ€" In the letter of instructio; each editor received before Canada, one sentence read, ‘ be allowed to see things which ple have been permitted to vyou will be told things which 1 have heard." This prediction : than fulfilled. it is possible to sleep for a good part of the way. The trip is nearly all} made above the the sunrise,â€"which is usually a wonderâ€" ful sight from a planc,â€"as the sun was directly behind them. One of the interesting sights from the plane is Prince Edward Island which is particularly beautiful from the air, and rivals the views over Ireland. Early Saturday morning the Canaâ€" dian editors were gently deposited at an Eastern Canadian Port, thus bringâ€" ing to an end a trip such as has been made by few people and which will be remembered by them as long as they live. the 1 things which few people This prediction was more structions which before leaving read, "You will s which few peoâ€" ted to see, and which few people above the lid not see a wonderâ€" ‘"There is a man in this Company whom wa all admire and respect . I‘m talking about Company Sgt.â€"Major T. Pretty Wedding at Schumacher This Morning The following is of interest to most of us. Company Sergt.â€"Major Tom Wilâ€" son has gained honours in the Veteran Guards, and his popularity among all young and old alike, in South Porcupine is such that we all offer congratulation to him. Before he left Port Arthur for duties at Monteith the following inciâ€" dent took place. No. 6 Active Co. Veteran Guards of Canada, Current River Park Barracks, Port Arthur, were addressed by Major R. B. Duggan recently as follows: South Porcupine, Nov to The Advance. The bride and groom left on the noon train for a holiday in Southern Onâ€" tario. For travelling the bride chose a sand and brown wool dress with a small brown offâ€"theâ€"face hat and brown tweed coat. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Corbeil will take up residence in Schuâ€" macher. After the ceremony a wedding breakâ€" fast was served in the McIntyre lounge room to the bridal party and relatives. The centreâ€"piece on the bride‘s table was a lovely threeâ€"tier wedding cake. sergt.â€"Major Tom Wilson Honoured at Port Arthur Mrs. Fred Dwyer the bride‘s attenâ€" dant, wore a lovely dress of mustard and brown rabbit wool ,.with a small off theâ€"face brown hat and shoulder length veil. She wore a V corsage of vellow roses. s Prior to her marriage the bride was the recipent of many lovely gifts. Schumacher, Nov. 4th. Bpecial to The Advance. A quiet but very pretty wedding was held this morning, Thursday, Nov. 5th, n St. Alphonsus Parish Church when Miss Florence MacDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parker MacDonald, Inâ€" verness County, Nova Scotia, became the bride of Mr. Homer Corbeil, son of Mr. Joseph Corbeil and the late Mrs. Corbeil, of Kirkland Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dwyer were the attendants and the Rev. Pather Martinâ€" dale officiated. The bride wore a lovely dress of rose wool. It was fashioned with a long moulded bodica with the gathered fullâ€" ness of the skirt falling for the lowered waist line. She wore a small turban hat to match ,with brown shoulder length veil and brown accessories. She carried a bouquet of white roses and pink carnations. Miss Florence MacDonald and Mr, Homer Corbeil Married. 4th. Special MTs|. Orvill Carter presemted the slate of officers for the forthcoming year, which is as follows:â€" President::â€" Mrs. J. W. Thomson. Mrs. W. Alexander, Mrs. O. R. Kennie. s Clinic Book:â€" Mrs. H. E. Sloan. Dental convener:â€" Mrs. L T. Brill. Sewing convener:â€" Mrs. Les Marâ€" shall. ) Knitting:â€" Mrs G. Chenier. Compresses:â€" Mrs. C. E. TIrvine. Publicity: Mrs. R. A. H. Taylor. Red Cross represontative:â€" Mrs. Orâ€" vill Carter. A social period followed when memâ€" bers had an enjovable half hour, folâ€" lowed by a delicious lunch catered by the hotel. Members of the Princess Alice Club gathered at the Empire Hotel to hold their first meeting for the fall season. Mrs. J. W. Thomson was in the chair. Four new members were welcomed *0 the club by Mrs. Thomson, who expresâ€" sed the hope that they would find the work both interesting and enjoyable. The annual reports were read by varâ€" lous conveners, covering a successful year of social work. Members; agreed to take additional Red Cross work in the form of service knitting for the making of compresses. First Fall Meet of Princess Alice Club at Empire s AiWay$S DOQCIl lii lilns «AMLLMiLy gyreatest coâ€"operation between aiit ie officers and N. C. and this has been due in great measure to the efforts of CS.M. Wilson. 1 sincerely trust that long as I am with the Company he 1 be with us, and I wish him to stap forward and accept this gold headed cane as a token of my respect and esâ€" teem" Wilson replied, after addressâ€" Ing the Company: "After listening to Major Duggan‘s eloquent speech I am speechless. T1 would, however, like to express my appreciation of this lovely gift and assure you I will treasure it all my life; and when the war is over this can will find a prominent place in my home and bring back pleasant meâ€" mories of happy association with you." New Slate of Officers for Forthcoming Year Preâ€" sented. _ New â€" Members Welcomed. Wilson. He has been with this Com«â€" pany since its tormatuon and L MILAL tiing he lias give us imnsa 1 100 lugh iy ui @here 4s AIWay$s DOOCID Lilis «©OMLILHMMALY bii. Three cheers and the Bergant Major. i tiger followed fot

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