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"We had a wonderful tim:»‘. . . these words describe for ail the students, their Graduation Danre which was held last Friday nisht in the High School auditorium. . . The evening was full of entertainment, including dancing to the gay tunes of Gene Crocco‘s orchestra which led the happy couples all around the halls in a grand march. . . spot dances, elimination numbers, Paul Joneses, Congas, everything was had and done dby the students and it all spelled success for the evening‘s proâ€" gramime. . . During intermission comâ€" edy skits were put on and theroughly enjoyed, while refreshments were being served. .. .Game rooms provided diâ€" version for those s‘tting the odd dance out; and ‘the fine festive decorations added to the gay atmosphere. . . memâ€" bers of the staff joined in with the students and had a grand time too, so for everyone present, the event can be desctibed as being a imemorable and réally fine success. " There was great excitement in the home of â€"Mrs. W. Stephens last week when the postman left her a big plain white envelope. . it was not an orâ€" dinary envelope though, for on the back of it was a Buckingham Palace seal. With : gmat excitement Mrs. S*e*)hens opened it ‘and discovered it to be a perâ€" sonal detter to her from Queen Elizâ€" abeth, who sent her warmest and most g!rat,eful thanks to Mrs. Stephens for r‘kindness and sympathy, when she received two children from Great Britâ€" ain into ‘her home in the early days 1940. . .It was their first trip across, having only seen their aunty when she visited them, and now that they have seen Canada and lived here they would like to make it their real home someday y theirâ€" Mummy and Daddy would come too" They were also greatly thrillâ€" ed_ over the letter from Itheir Queen, as indeed are all those who have only read it and were not the direct recipient of the impréessive lotter from Her Majesty. Oj _tnhe : War. . . They were her little nmiece and nephew, Iris and Roy James, who crossed to Canada in September ‘s«Last Thursday evening, the twelve members of the Alsgonquin Quilt Club, wha galtheted at the home of (Mrs. McLean,, 79. Balsam S., received a very @09000¢008¢00000 00080080000003 9060006 #090000008008008800466 sA .Another memorable occasion at t'he Higfih ‘School last week was the a‘nnual comxmencemom . .Approxâ€" hnately one hundred and twentyâ€" dWe students received prizes or di. plemas during the commencemrnent L-programme Several fine addressâ€" "es were guven and there were many ~very entertainingâ€"musical selections rendered by rg)}g ,fl,udents Very apbpropriate for the pccasion was the verse by Bét Téemmyson: ‘ "Tet knowledge grow from more to B'ut â€"more of reverence in us dwell, 'l‘ba:b mind and soul according well May make one music, as before." Third Ave‘gt Cétlar Stree TIMMINS JEWELLER â€" OPTOMETRIST ‘A quiet but very lovely ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, when Miss Mary Sutherland beâ€" came the bride of Mr. Jack Stutt. . . Mary is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W:; D. Sutherland, and is very well known and popular in town. . . the groom is from Greensville but is also very well known in town having worked as accountant at the Rank of Commerce and having won many friends since coming here. . . The young couple left on Tuesday for:â€"a wedding trip and will take up residence in town on their reâ€" turn. . . :Congratulations and best shes are extended to them from ped : Between Stitches and their many friends in the district. Start her on Timmins Dairy Milk now for health‘s sake, later on she‘ll get beautyâ€"throughâ€"health, beâ€" cause they can be certain of its purity. Timmins Dairy Telephone 938 Health Now â€" â€" Beauty Later with Timmins Dairy Milk delightful surprise. . . The cause of it was the fine musical entertainment which was presented to them by two young ladies, Misses Helen Synos and Kathleen Smuck. . . Helen has a beauâ€" tiful voice and delighted the ladies with her songs, as did also the young planist, Kathleen with her p‘ano selecâ€" trons.‘:. . . The musical numbers thsy played and sang proved them to be very talented young musicians. . The ladies woere served a very delicious lunch at the end of the evening‘s meeting and the next gathering will be held at the home of Mirs. Baxter, 5 Hart street. On Friday evening of this wsek, a great treat is in store for all those who were unfortunate enough to miss the delightful programme presented by the Timmins High and Vocational school clroir, which was presented to a very appreciative and interested audience a week ago Monday night . . . Another similar programme will be put on by the students toâ€"morrow night and the proceeds of their evening‘s event are to go into a patriotic fund . . . this fund is raised for soldiers‘ boxes which are packed and sent by the commercial classes . .. Be sure, everyone, to attend this fine performance . . it is an casy way to spend a perfectly entertaining evening, as well as to assist in a very worthy cause. Many ladies attended the Ladies‘ Auxiliary Comfort Tea held in the Le_ gion Hall yesterday afternoon . . . Durâ€" ing the tea, Mrs. W. Johnson enterâ€" tained at the piano . . . The ladies of the Auxiliary wish to remind their friends that next Wednesday, Decemâ€" ber 15th, a Special Christmas tea will be held and all are welcome . . . During the afternoon a Sailor Doll will be rafâ€" fled . . . Attending the tea were: Mrs. J. Shaw, Mrs. W. Devine, Mrs. R. Harâ€" dy, Mrs. W. Wikinson, Mrs. J. McGarry, Mrs. E. Tilley, Mrs. J. Wilson, Mrs. C. Boyd, Mrs. E. Hinds, Mrs. H. Pope, Mrs. W. Johnson, Mrs. B. Richards, Mrs. R. M. Smith, Mrs. F. Curtis, Mrs. C. Wheeler, Mrs. D. Ellis, Mrs. R. Mcâ€" Laren, Mrs. L. Nicholson, Mr. J. Smith, Mrs. T. Gay and Mrs. E. Charlton. Recruiting in Timmins this week for the CMWAC.‘s is Lieut. Nora Boothe, of Montreal . . . .Lieut. Boothe on this trip, her second to the North, is speakâ€" ing to the mothers of the community as well as to the girls, to help them unâ€" derstand clearly, the work of the Canaâ€" dian Women‘s Army Corps . . . She has given two splendid addresses to date one to the members of the L.O.D.E. and one which way given to a fairly repreâ€" sentative meeting which was organized on quite short notice on Tuesday afterâ€" noon, both of which were greatly apâ€" preciated by members and representaâ€" tives present .. . Lieut Boothe has been in the Women‘s Army Corps now for a . At the weekly whist drive held in the Legion hall every Tuésday night, prize winners for this week were: in the first group Mrs. S. Gauâ€" thier; Mrs. /rgorsley and Mrs. N. Jehnstone. In the second group, Mrs. Hawse, Mrs. g. McCann and Mrs. S. Hornell. Receiving a beauti‘ul diamond engagement ring last Saturday, was a young lady who is very well known in Timmins, having attended Timmins High School here for a number of years, and then returnâ€" ing after Normal School training to teach here . . . Shs is Miss Doâ€" lores Brabant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Brabant, of 454 Pine street south . . . Her fiancee is originally from Cochrane, but is also a popuâ€" lar young resident of Timmins now, being Mr. Henry Sapinsky, Spruce St. S. . .\ Wedding p‘ans will fit in with the closing of this school term and will be taking place around July Next Sunday evening, December i2th, the (C.GTILT. girls of the Mountjoy United Church will hold their annual Vesper Service, at 7 p.m. . . . Also on the same evening the CGILT. girls of the Mackay Presbyterian Church will hold a similar meet . . . Everyone is cordiâ€" ally invited to share in these ser_ vices. year and a half and thinks that it is one of the greatest and most tiseful serâ€" vices in Canada .. This is her second visit to the north, and she is delighted with the opportunity of not only visitâ€" ing but staving in the recruiting cenâ€" of the North . . . "The reception I have received has been grand", she said, "and one of the things that has really impressed me is the fact that men and women in uniform have free admission to the theatres . .. That is a very fine gesture" . . . Lieut. Boothe will be here for the rest of the week and will be only too glad to speak to any of the girls who may be interested in joining the service . . . Also to be noted, is the fact that the Lieut. is biâ€"lingual and so can talk to Prench»â€"speaking recruits also. A reminder to the members of the Womens Institute. .. there is a changs of place of meeling, and the regular meeting to be held on Weanesday. the 15th, will take place at the home of Mrs. McIntosh, 80 Hollinger ... , All will be weleome. Monthly Meeting Held by 1.O0.D.E. Tuesday Evening Many Business Matters Disâ€" cussed. Lieut. Boothe the Guest Speaker. The regular monthiy meeting of the T.O.D.E. took place on Tuesday evening in the Council Chambers, with Regent Mrs. W. Mackis in ‘the cha‘ir. The winutes of the previous meeting were reald by Secretary Mrs. T. E. Warnock, and adopted. Treasurer Mrs. R. Anâ€" gave her repcort, and this was also adopted. Donations were given to the War Guests, the Navy League and the Bom‘b Victims. War Convenor Mrs. A. Bocker gave her report and nmnoted that the usual parcel sent every month to service men had been sent. She also nouted that a parcel of books had also been sent to a camp library. It was of special interest when Mrs. Keene read a letter received from a soldier in India who had received (books from this division and who appreciated ‘them greatly, there being little reading matâ€" erial to be had over there. This letter showed how really sppreclative the overseas men are of recelving books and miatsrial which the various organâ€", izailons gather from the ccmmunities, when they have been already read by the cwners, and which are carefully packed and sent to authorities for disâ€" trioution. Mrs. Keene is the chairman for the Plind Committee which has been an active section of the club this year, and for December 20th, has been planâ€" ned an annual Christmas banquet for the Blind, to be held in the Hollinger Hall at 6.30. A very interesting talk was given to the members on recruiting, and the necessity for womsn members in the Canadian Wemen‘s Army Corps, by the a‘strict recruiting officer, Lieutenant Boothe, who was guest speaker for the evenimng. ‘75,000 Women Needed 7 in Canadian Women‘s Army Corps. } a | a Lieut. Nora Boothe Visits Timmins For C.W.A.C.‘s The meeting closed in the usual man. ner with "The King." "Canada has 12,000 women serving in the Canadian Whmen‘s Army Corps" said Lieut. Nora Boothe, "and she needs 75,000." Lieut. Boothe is in Timmins this week recruiting for the CW.A.C.‘s â€"‘"recruiting reinforcements that Canâ€" ada needs so badly" were the words used by Lieut. Boothe, "that men may serve." On Saturday afternoon, the Woâ€" men‘s Missionary Society of the First United Church held a very successful tea and home bake sale in the basement of the church . .. long before closing time the tables were empty, the guests being especx- ally delighted with everything disâ€" played for them . . . the decoraâ€" tions were very impressive, being very bright and Christmassy, with a tiny Christmas tree forming the It is true that every girl who enlists releases a soldier for active duty, a solâ€" dier who would otherwise have to be behind a typewriter instead of behind the lines. A soldier who would be in a\| kitchen, or in a transport truck in Canada when he wanted to do a fightâ€" ing job overseas. Every girl in uniform l feels satisfied after a hard day‘s work, and is happy because she knows that she has replaced a man who would otherwise have to be doing the job she 'is doing herself. . _ Tinere is need for girls in every one of the Army trades but most urgently needed are recruits for the following categories: stenographer, and typists, and is it to be noted that those with a knowledge of shorthand usually gain "rapid promotion; drivers (experienced) ; !cooks; waitresses; wireless operators; teaâ€"table centreâ€"piece and tall canâ€" dles and winter greens giving the room the Yuletj\de atmosphere . . Everything was thoroughly enjoyed by the visitors to the church, from the home bake tables to the "White Flephants Table" which contained almost every useful article imaginâ€" able . . . During teaâ€"time, the guests were given lovely musical entertainâ€" ment, and in all, the afternoon was a great success and the members of the W.M.S. are indeed to be conâ€" gratulated on the organization of such a charming event. m mmm Many Attend Meeting Held Thursday Afternoon W.A. of First United Church Hold Elections The W.A. of the First United Church, held its meeting in the basement of the church on Thursday afterncon ,.with Mrs. W. R. Rinn presiding. The meet. ing had a cheerful Christmas spirit. Mrs. R. Baillie gave the Christmias message which was beautifully interâ€" preted. The officers for 1944 were installed by Rev. W. M. Mustard. Mrs. T. Coul. son the incoming president, in a few well chosen werds set the standard for the new year. The officers and committses are as follows: President, Mrs. T. Coulson; Viceâ€"president, Mrs. J. Kinsey; 2nd, viceâ€"president, Mrs. W. P. Bennetts; Secretary, Mrs. P. Southam ; Treasurer, Mrs, H. H. Lillie; Teara and supper committee, Mrs. K. McLeod, conveno: assisted by Mrs. N. Farnum; Programâ€" me committee, Mrs. W. R. Rinn, Mrs. W. M. Mustard, Mrs. A. Gamble; Visitâ€" ing committee, Mrs H. Patrick, Mrs. G. Drew; Overseas Service committeg, Mrs. H. W. Bateman; Plower commiittee, Mrs. Crispin; Manse, President and execuâ€" tive; Eocial convenor Mrs. A. Carson; Pianist, Mrs. A. Gamble. Mr. H. Treneer is Guest Speaker at Young People‘s The Young People‘s mesting of the "First United Church on Wednesday evening opened with a singâ€"song, Mr. Treneer being at the piano, and the Mr. R. Baillis rendered a vocal solo accomparlied by Mrs. A. Gamble. Y. P;.U. of the First United Church Hold Meeting on Wednesday. Captain J. H. Hubley, Master of the 8.8, Colborne, of the Canadian Naâ€" tional Steamships, received the insignia of Member of the Most Order of the British Empire at the rocent investiture at Ottawa for his action in safely piloting his ship from Penang, an island off the wost eoast of Malaya, which the Japanese captured carly in their campaign against Singaâ€" pore,. P ie fls e e The voyage of the Colborne, which in peace» time was known to thousands of travollers as one of the linc‘s West Indics ‘‘"Vagabond Cruise" ships, will likely be recorded | as one of the most j remarkable and t hrilling sta stomes of the war. It boegan in Canâ€" ada in Septemâ€" CAPT. HUBLEY ber, 1941, and when six months later Captain Hubley brought his ship back to an Eastern Canadian port with patches covering shrapnel holes in her starboard side the result of a near bomb hit while at Penang, he hbad guided his shmip for 32.000 miles, much of that distance being through unfarmliar waters, and had brought her safely through several large ninefields. Lo# *# ordnance workers; night vision testers; xâ€"ray technicians and others. Already many women have answered the call and by the efficiency of their work have won official recognition for the CW.A.C. as an important in_ tegral part of the Canadian.Army. If you wish to help in this way, join the C.W.A.C.â€"that men may serve. L 4 MB ts ts t On the outward voyvage the ship carried cargo to Calcutta, afterwards procéeding to Penang where she arrived in time to encounter two acrial bombardments staged by the Japanese on December 9: and 11. On the second attack a bomb hit a lighter alongside the Colborne and the shrapmel made more than 50 holes in the ship itself, The Captain headed for sea and conâ€" tinued to Singapore. There the hull was patched, loading completed and with 20 passengers on board the Colborne set out again as the Japanese staged an air attack on the port. . He brought the Colborne, back to Canada via India, South Africa and the Woest Indies. | Captain Hubley, whose home is in Shediac, N.B., was born in Dundas, Prince Edward Island. He has hbeen commander of the ColWborne since 19382. «tm AL) YaANCTR, oNTafRto viceâ€"president leadinz the singing. Guest speaker for the evening‘s meetâ€" ing., was Mr. H. C. Treneer. Mr. Trenâ€" eer spoke on "Church Attendarnice," and he noted particularly how people these days do a great deal of visiting with others, and so neglect going to church. "When you are a memjer, you should attend the church regularly" said Mr. Treneer, and "parents should be cerâ€" tain their children attend". Mr. Tren. eer closed his address by a few direct words to the Younsg People, asking them to always try and bring new friends to church. During the business period, the minâ€" utes of the previoys meeting were read and adopted. Miss Roma Porter spoke a few words to the gathering, on church envelopes, after which each member was given some leafists and cards. The MciIntyre auditorium was the place decided upon to hold the Young People‘s party which is scheduled for Tuesday evening, Dec. 28th, at eight o‘clock. Tickets may be obtained from Bob Boyce. The short Worship Service, conducted by Gladys Langman and Mary Porter, was opened with the hymn, "Fling out the Banner.". As a closing the hymn "The Church‘s One Foundation" was sung. Recreation was directed by Catherine Jardine. Those present were:â€" Laura Young, FEFllen Youltcn, Jean Mason, Gladys Langman Mary Porter, Marjorie Bull, Catherine Jardine, Agnes Gledhill, Dorcthy Eddleston, Bcb Boyce, Bob Harper, Gordon Gallagher and Mr. Trencer. The meeting clsed with the Benedicâ€" tion. Lovely Reception Held for Recent Bride Last Week Mrs. J. M. Douglas Enterâ€" tains in Honor of Mrs. J. T Gauthier. Mrs. J. M. Douglas, 173 Spruce St. nerth, entiertained on Friday and Satâ€" urday afternoons, at a reception in honcur of her sister, Mrs. J. T. Gauthier (the former Margery Laidlaw), whose marriage took place several weeks ago in Toronto. Mrs. Douglas received aâ€" round 75 guests, against a background accemted by lovely bouquets of bronze and yellow chrysanthemuims. Tea was served from a laceâ€"covered table centred with a beautiful threeâ€" tiered wedding cake, and glowing white tapers. Ornaments on the cake had belonged to the bride‘s mother and were 45 years old. On Saturday afterncon, Mrs. J. B. McClinton and Mrs. W. A. ‘Jones preâ€" sided, and assisting were Miss Marjorie Nelson and Mrs. N. D. Adams. Presiding over the tea table on Friâ€" aqay afternoon, was Mrs. F. C. H. Simims, and Mrs. G. Gautiher, mother of the groom. lAssisting were Mrs. J. E. Sulâ€" livan, Mrs. J. W. Thomson, and Mrs. E. P. Thompson. It was kit inspection, and the Orderly Officer appreached Private Jones with the usual questions. "Three shirts, Jones?" "Yes, sir. ‘One on, one in the wash, and one in the box?" "Two pairs of boots." "YÂ¥es, sir. One pair on and the other in the box." "Two pairs of socks?" ‘Yes, sid. One cn and one in (the "Good. Now where is the box?" " NDon‘t know sir. I‘ve lost it." Orillia Newsâ€"Letter. "I have been on this ‘train seven vyears," proudly said the conductor of a slowly moving train. Passenger â€" Is that so? Where did you get on?" â€" Globe and Mail. The compamy sergeant received tha following note from cne of his ordnance crews: "I‘m sending in the report on the acâ€" cident in which Pte. Spivins had a maul arcepped on his foot. Under the headâ€" ing ‘Remarks‘ do you want mine or Spivins?" â€" Nort‘h Bay Nugget. He: "I‘m thinking of getting married ; what do you think of it?" She: "I think its a wonderful idea if you ask me." â€" Sudbury Etar. PUT VERY WELL Vote for J. W. Spooner is a Vote for Continued Good Municipal Government YOUR VOTE AND INFLUENCE IS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED TO COUNCILLOR FOR 1944 Member of Council Since 1933 A Man of Experience and Stability The Timmns Building Company Limâ€" ited having parted with all its preperty, divided its asse‘s rateably among its shareholders, and paid its debts and liabilities HEREBY GIVES PUBLIC NOTICE that it will make application under‘ the provisions of The Ontamio Companies Act to His Honour, the Lieutenantâ€"Governor of Ontario for leave to surrender its Charter on and after a date to be fixed by the Liewâ€" enansâ€"Governor. George S. Drew, President, Timmins Building Company Limited DATED at Timmins, Ontario, this 3rd day ¢f December, 1943, A.D. TELFORD â€" In loving memory of a Dear Husband and Daddy who passed away suddenly, December 5th, 1938, at South Porcupine. We seem to see in the soft dim light A face we loved the best, And ‘think of you when the sun‘s last ray Goes down in the far off west. We miss you no more as time passes on Than we did on the day of your going, For absence can never close the door of our hearts. § And the lamp of our love is still glowâ€" ing. Your heart was the truest in all the mwideâ€"world, Your love the best to recall, For no one on earth can take your place You are still the dearest of all. Sadly missed by his wife and childâ€" ren, Edythe and Clayton, of South Por. cupine, Ontario. â€" 498 THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE . SPOONER Horace G. Laidlaw A permanent resident of Northern Ontario since February, 1909. Employed in Mining adjoining what is now Town of Timmins at the time first lots were sold in what is known as Town of Timmins. Home owner is Town of Timmins since August, 1920. In business in Porcupine District since September, 1911. Served as Trustee on Public and High and V ocational School Boards. LAIDLAW, MARK YOUR BALLOTâ€"TUESDAY, DEC. 14thâ€" Apply to the nearest branch ot Monthly Deposits Provide for Repoyment . Your Vote and Influence Solicited for Councillor for 1944 You Make 12 Monthly Deposits of Horace G. ‘NOTICE 1O CREDITORS WANTEDâ€"Boarding Homes for ren of School Age. Apply to Child ren‘s Aid Society, Room 4, Municipa‘! Building, Timmins. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MATHIAS ANDREW HEIL, late of the Town of Timmins in the Disâ€" trict of Cochrane, Medical Doctor with the Canadian Army, deceased: NOTICE is hereby given that the creditors and all others having claims against the estate of Mathias Andrew Heil, late of the Town of Timmins in the District of Cochrane, Medical Docâ€" tor with the Canadian Army, deceased, who died on or about the 20th day of May, 1943, are required to deliver full particulars of their claims duly veriâ€" fied to the undersigned Administrator of the estate of the said deceased, on or before the 17th day of January, 1944, after which lastly menticned date, the said administrator will proceed to disâ€" tribute the assets of thme estate of ‘the said deceased among the parties enâ€" titled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he shall then have had notice. DATED at Ottawa ithis 7th day of December, A.D. 1943. 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