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'm“\SS\\'\'SSS\\W\“\\Wfl“\‘“‘i\‘fi%fifl“fiSflflfi\i * * 4* 4 5 05 45 5 44 Girls attending were: June Allen, Mary Ann Mawhinney, Janet Proulx, Mary Ruth Burke, Janet Richmond, Noreen McGinn, Myrtle McGinn, Jacâ€" queline Longworth, May Whyte, Jeanâ€" nette Kellow, o5 Dome Mines; Violet Jones, Chris Jones, Aline Bishop, Jacâ€" queline Bishop of Preston East Dome Mine; Rosemary Raymer, Ina Gill, June Gill of Paymaster Mine. Sense and Nonsense:â€" A cold in the chest is another thing that man is unâ€" @ble to get chesty about. A large Christmas tree, and festoons of cedar and pine decorated the rooms. A variety of games, contests, stunts and gongs were enjoved followed by refreshâ€" ments. South Porcupine, Jan. 5th. Special to The Advance. Mrs. C. S. Longley of the Paymaster Mine entertained her Sunday School class of the Dome Mines United Church Bunday School at her home on Wedâ€" nesday evening, December 29th. Sunday School Class Entertained at the Dome Frustaglio‘s wife was not living in the house on Cecil Avoe. Being ill she is staying with her parenis on Main St. The husband states that from 10 pm. on Dec. 30th to 6 am. when he went to work he was at the Main St. house; @lthough he admittsd spending the hours from 6 to 10 pm. on Friday at the house on Cecil Ave. In respouse Inspector David Craig of the Ontario Fire Marshal‘s office., came to South Porcupine on Tuesday and an investigation into the cause of the fire wstarted. Frustaglio was Iheld for quesâ€" tioning in the Police Office on Wedâ€" nesday afternoon and the investigation continues tomorrow. Third Ave. at Cedar Street Buspicions regarding the cause of the fire â€" litteredâ€"paper oiled rags, kindling wood, etc. â€" led Fire Chief Smith to notify the Marshal‘s ofâ€" fAice after Chief of Police McInnis had padlocked the building. When the firemen arrived on the scene they found the dining room of the house practically gutted by the fire â€"â€" Kitchen and other rooms were intact but damaged by smoke. Damage to the building was estimâ€" wted at around $700 with $500 damage to contents. A fire alarm was turned in at 7 a.m. on Decemiber 31st to the house of Greg. orio Frustazlio on Cecil Avenue. People living at the Northland Bakery next door had notisced smoke coming from the building and had turned in the alâ€" South Porcupi: to The Advance. Building Padlocked by Police Chief After Fire Extinâ€" guished, as There Were Unusual Evidences that the Fire was Not Accidental. Deputy Fire Marshal Conducts Engquiry. Investigation Under Way Regarding Fire at South Porcupine, Dec. 31 The payment of muncipal taxes in monthly instalâ€" ments has been provan to be a deciged advantage to the taxpayer, and is of material assistance to your municipal administration in its financing. You are urged to coâ€"operate with your administration by taking advantage of this monthly payment plan. Full information and details regarding your own {)rczperty may be obtained from the office of the Colâ€" ector. k. JEWELLER â€" OPTOMETRIST Regular prepayment discount will be allowed on all monthly instalment payments received during the discount period. Timmins, Ontario, December 28, 1944 A. L. SHAW, Treasurer «52â€"1â€"2â€"3 J. A, BELANGER, Collector At the beginning of the year the monthly instalâ€" ments will be based on the amount of 1944 taxes as estimated by the Collector. Any necessary adijustâ€" ments in the amount of monthly payment will be made after the tax rate for 1944 has been determined Your 1944 Municipal Taxes may be paid in monthly instalments. Taxpayers who wish to take advanâ€" tage of this monthly payment plan must make the first payment on or before January 25th, 1944, and subsequent payments on or before the 25th of each month thereafter. TOWN OF TIMMINS Special CGoro Canme on C c iA m Mr. Jack Turissini, Second Ave., left for a three months‘ holiday at St. Cath. erines. LA.C. Bobby Heath, RCAF. staâ€" tioned at Mountain View is spending the holiday season visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Heath, Third Ave. Pte. Ted Jones, R.C.A.M.C., stationed at Camp Borden, spent the holiday seaâ€" son at his home on Second Ave. Airwoman Marion Furlong, R.C.AF. (Women‘s Division), Ottawa, spent the New Year‘s holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mr. Frank Furlong, Firt Ave. Mrs. Jahk Scott, Toronto, arrived Tuesday to attend the funeral cf her father, Mr. W. Boyd, who passed away suddenly lat his home, 86 Fourth Ave. Mr. J. J. Webbar, of Kingston, is visiting her daughterâ€"inâ€"law, Myrs. Blooie Webbar and Mr. and Mrs. J..G. Harris, Third ‘Ave. Miss Dorothy Dillon, left for Ottawa, after snending the holiday season with her brother and sisterâ€"inâ€"law Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dillon Pourth Ave. Sgt. Wireless Air Gunner Ron Philâ€" lips, of the RCAF., is visiting his parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, First Ave. Mrs. Joe Tario, left Monday for Torâ€" onto after attending the funeral â€"of her brother ,Mtr. Charles Brown, who passed away suddenly last Wedneday in St. Mary‘ Hospital. A.C.2 ‘Bruno Bertol, RCAF., left for his station at Winnipeg after spendâ€" ing the.holiday season visiting his parâ€" ents,, Mr. and Mrs. Bertol, Second Ave. Mrs. Jackie Drunmond and little daughter are spending the holiday seaâ€" son with friends in Toronto. Mrs., Bill Hartling left at the weekâ€" end for Saskatoon where she will join her husband, A.C.2 ‘Bill Hartling R.C. Pte. Trevor Johnson, R.C.AM.C.., staâ€" tioned at Camp Borden, spent the holi=â€" day season visiting at his home on Secâ€" ond Ave. LA.C. Andrew Tinsley, RAF., atâ€" tached to the RCAF., stationed at Moncton, New Brunswick, spent the holiday season visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr.and Mr.James Tinsley, Pirs® Ave. L.A.C. Tinsley‘s home is in Scotâ€" land. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, of Ottawa, spent the Christmas holiday‘s visiting their daughter and sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mr. Neil Alpine, Birch Street. Miss Ceil Johnson has returned to Toronto after spending the holiday seaâ€" on visiting her parents, Mr. and Mr3. T. Johnson, Second Ave. Visitors to and From Schumacher During Past Week Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and District. Neil Miller, Royal Canadian Navy, Toronto, spent the holiday season, visitâ€" ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Miller, Third Ave. Miss Hawkins, Tsoronto, spent the Christmas holidays visiting her mother Mrs. Hawkins, and her sister and broâ€" therâ€"inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. James Mcâ€" Neil, Birch Street. Schumacher, Jan. 5th. Speqaiql io The Advance. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown, Larder ‘"Rock Ages" and "Peace, Perfect; 'Peaoe were sung, and the Archdeacon‘ paid tribute to the deceased lady in his addrss. Every creed, he said, was reâ€" presented in the Church to respect her The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from St. Paul‘s Anglican Church with Archdeacon Woodall offiâ€" ciating at the service. The hymns Besides her husband, one daughter, Teresa, is left to mourn her, and three sonsâ€"Robert, married and living in Timmins; and William and Frank with the Canadian Army overseas. A fourth son, Jim, was killed at Arvida just a Mrs. Miner will be remembered by her friends and neighbours as a kindly and lovable woman fond of her home and children who will miss her keenly. Two of her sons are fighting in Italy and the news of their mother‘s passing will be a sad shock to them, although her long illness will have prepared them for it. . Mrs. Miner was born Annie «Nance) Jones, in Birmingham, Eng., and was 51 years of age. The family came to Canâ€" ada around 1910 and resided for some time in Iroquois Falls before coming to south Porcupine to live. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. J. Miner, of 161 Leighton street, on New Years‘ Day at her home, after a lingering and painful 111nes<: of some years. South Porcunoine, Jan to The Advance. TCards of Ssympathyâ€"Mtr. and Mrs. Peter Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. William MacKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. James Izatt, Mother‘s Bowling League, McIntyre. The beautiful floral tributes were from: His loving Wife, Violet; Granâ€" nie and Buster; Rita and Alf, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott, Toronto: Mr. and Mrs. Alex Welch, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Prank McWhinnie and family; Mr. and Mrs. Billy Rodgers and family; Mr. and Myrs. James Rodgers; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mair and Mr. and Mrs. Don Campbell and family; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon John:>on and family; Mr. and Mrs. Jes. Scullion and family; Mr.‘ and Mrs. Art Robson and family; Mr. and Mrs., Tommy Ellis and family; Mr. and Mrs. James Stirrat; Mr. and Mrs. Andy Jardine, Timmins; Mr. and Mrs. James McDade, Timmins; Billy Roxborough, Timmins; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Verbik and family; McIntyre Bowlâ€" ing League; McIntyre Footballers; No. 12 Shaft Boys. Death of Jan. 1st of Mrs. J. Miner at South Porcupine The pallbearers were: Mr. Frank Mcâ€" Whinnie, Mr. Alex Welch, Mr. Bill Rodâ€" gers, Mr. Alex Mair, Mr. Don Campâ€" bell, Mr. Gordon Johnson. A short service was conducted by the Rev. Lors Carlson at 86 Fourth avenue, prior to the body being taken to Trinity United Church for the funeral service Wednesday afternoon at two o‘clock. The church was well filled, many of his fellow â€"countrymen attending to pay their last respects. The Rev. Lors Carlson conducted the service. Interâ€" ment was in South Poreunine Cemetery. Puneral arrangements were with the Walker Funeral Home, ‘ Surviving are his widow and son, Busâ€" ter, at home; Mrs. Jack Scott and Mrs. Al. Sliaffer of ‘Toronto, Mrs. Timpson of Toronto, is at present visiting her daughter Mrs. Boyd. Mrs. Scott arâ€" rived Tuesday from Toronto to attend her father‘s funeral. A native of Bothwellhaugh, Lanarkâ€" shire, Scotland, he came to Canada on July 7th, 1928, making his home in Toâ€" ronto prior to coming to Schumacher fourteen years ago. Here he was first employed at the Hollinger Mine and took an active part in the mine footâ€" ball team. Prion to his death he. was employed at the McIntyre Mine where he had many friends who sincerely mourn his passing and extend their deepest sympathy to his widow and family in their sad bereavement. The sudden death of Mr. William Boyd, 86 Fourth avenue, came as great shock to his many friends. Sun-i day morning he took suddenly ill about' 11.30 a.m, Dr. Murtagh was called but despite all medical aid he passed away shortly after twelve o‘clock, death being| due to a heart attack. Schumacher,; Jan. 5th The Advance, _ . Death on Sunday of William Boyd at Schumacher Passed Away Suddenly Folâ€" lowing Heart Attack. Miss Jean Urquhart left Sunday to resume her studies at Queen‘s Universâ€" ity, Kingston, after spending the holiâ€" day season, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mr. M. L. Urquhart, McInityre Property. . A.W.L Lorraine Fournier, R.C.AF. (Women‘s Division), stationed at Rockâ€" cliffe, spent the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Fournier, Platt Veldt Property. is being warmly greeted by,. many of his old friends. ‘During his visit here he is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Rodgers, Rairoad Street. Mr. Alex Welch, Toronto, arrived Tuesday to attend the funeral of Bill Boyd who passed away Sunday, sufferâ€" ing a heart attack. A former resident of Timmins and Sthumacher prior to moving to Toronto three years ago Alex Lake, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown. Windsor, left for their homes, after atâ€" tending the funeral of their brother, the late Mr. Charles Brown. 5th. â€" Special Special to Mrs. B. Curtis; Nr. and> Mrs. J. J. Johnson (Ansonville); Mr. and Mrs. Stynof and Nellie; Mr. and Mrs. T. Cialbraith and family; Officers and men Local 2%41; Mr. and Mrs. F. Reynolds; Mr. and Mrs. L. Hart. Flowers: Pillow of roses from thel family; Bob and Janet Forsythe; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson; The Mesich family; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Larsen and family; Mrs. Taylor and family (Timâ€" mins); Mr. and Mrs. S. Jay; Mr. and A friend from Ansonvilleâ€"Mrs. Johnâ€" sonâ€"was present at the funeral, and Mrs. Jim Miner, Junior, from Toronto. Pallbearers weres Mr. Bob Forsythe, Mr. Sandy PForsythe, Mr. Michael Mesich, Mr. William Brown, Mr. Tom Galbraith and Mr. Art. McLaren. THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARTIO memory, and her kindly nature was one to command the affection and esteem of all her neighbours. The speaker had known her for a number of years, and when she had lived in Iroquois Falls. Among the flowers were floral tribâ€" utes from the following:â€" Wife and Children ("Gates Ajar‘"); Mother and Stam; Frank, Daisy and Family; Eliza and Allan; Bertha, Len and Family; Margaret, Russell and Victor; Betty, Norman and Norma; Helen and Vye; Klelah and Archie Monaghan;Florâ€" ence and Fernand; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lampkin; Joe Belantse and FPamily; Greorge and Dubie Kyle; Mr. and Mr.s J. G. Harris and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Herb ‘Mackey; Grace and George; Mr. and ‘Mrs. Don Murray; The Killins Family; Mr. and Mrs. Mac McFarlane; Mothers Bowling club McIntyre; Legion Branch 88, Timmins; Boys in Ford Power House, Windsor; Famous Electric Plating Coy., and Employees, Detroit, Mich.; Members Goodyear Recreation Club, District No. 2. New Toronto. | South Porcupine, Jan. 5th. â€" Special |to The Advance. | _Pte. Eric Donaldson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Donaldson, of Timmins, trecently of South Porcupine, has been }wounded in iItaly, and this parents have ‘been apprised that he is seriously ill, 'later news being more reassuring. ! Mrs. Donaldson received today a letâ€" the Chaplain attending the ‘No. 1 General Hospital where her sion lis i1 and it was from none other than Rev. L. Hussey, formerly of the United 'Church, South Porcupine, who sent his 'regards to South Poreupine in the letter. The Schumacher Victory Club met on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Jack Matthew, First avenue. Five hunâ€" dred was played and the prize winners were: ist, Mrs. Len Thomas; 2nd, Mrsi. Bill Soucie; 3rd Mrs. Cecil Kennedy; door prize, Mrs. Tom Johnson. After the cards a social period was enjoyed. Funeral of Late _ Charles Brown, of Schumacher The pallbearers â€" Mr. J. F. Miller, Mr. W. R. Lafferty, Mr. R. H. Wilson, Mr. A. Dundas, Mr. ‘H. Jones, Mr. P. Plarker. Schumacher, Jan. 5th The Advance. A real old time resident of Schumaâ€" cher and an employvsee of ‘the Coniaurâ€" um Mine, the late Myr. Brown has many friends who sincerely mourn his pasâ€" sing and extend the deepest sympathy to his widow and family in their sad bereavement. In a letter received recently from a Ssouth Porcupine boy in . Italy a wonâ€" derful tribute was paid to the stretcherâ€" bearers who are serving on the field. Quoting from his letter: "I felt a stretcherâ€"bearer touch me and ask if 1 was afraid to lift my head. Then and I think every S.B. in the army should get a V.C. He knelled beside that dying man and did his best while I was afraid to left my head. Then comes the idea of selfâ€"preservation. Everyone but the dead and dymg and the stretcherâ€"bearers! Schumacher "Victory" Club Meeting Tuesday This shows how the Chaplains with the forces are doing their duties with the Canadian boys, and ‘helping to reâ€" lisve anxiety concerning the wounded, felt by relatives at home in Canada. Dome Ladies‘ Curling Club Opened on Wednesday Twentyâ€"nine ladies have joined this Club this year with Mrs. Gerald Scoti as President. Eight new members have been received into the Clubâ€"five from Aunor, two from Timmins and one from Dome Extension. Chaplain in Hospital Also a Former Resident of South Porcupine. The Dome Ladies® Curiing Club openâ€" ed last Wednesday with a social afterâ€" noon. On Tuesday (Jan. 4th) schedul ed games started. IPte. Eric Donaldson of South Porcupine Wounded in Italy A mixed bonspiel is being planned for the near future. special to The death occurred at Pottsville on Sunday of William, 8â€"monthsâ€"old son of Mr. and Mrs. Vanderberg. Interment was made on Tuesday in Tisdale cemeâ€" tery, The child‘s father is serving overseas in the Dutch Army. Pte. Rex Perguson, of the Ordnance Corps, stationed at Camp Borden was the guest of his sisterâ€"inâ€"law, Mrs. Elâ€" mer Perguson, for the New Year‘s holiâ€" day. Mr.s Helene Ferguson leaves on Sunâ€" day to attend the Hairdressers‘ Conâ€" vention being held next week in Toâ€" ronto at the Royal York HMHotel. She will be returning on Priday. The many friends of Mrs. Emerson Grant will regret to learn that she left today for Toronto, where she will unâ€" dergo operation. We wish her a speedy return to health. Mr. George Tucker, of New Liskeard, was a visitor this week at the home of his sister, Mrs. M. V. Lane of 99 Dome avenue. Miss Phyllis Tucker, of Toâ€" ronto, was also the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lane, for the holiday season. The Rebekah knitting club resumes its activity this weéeek. On Thursday (tonight) the meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. Johnston at 184 Main street. All knitters (warâ€"work) will be welcome. Miss Ina Jones left on Wednesday for Belleville after spending the holiday with her parents at Preston East Dome. Miss Mary Smith (W.D. of the R.C. A.FP.) from Hagersville is spending two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Smith, at the Preston East Dome. A.W.1 Pat Masterton left on Tuesday for Ottawa after spending New Year‘s leave at her homse at Dome Extension. Miss Masiterton is now a medical stenoâ€" grapher in the RC.A.F. at headquarters The youngsters of town certainly apâ€" preciate the fact that the Skating Rink has opened for business! For some time it was thought that owing to finâ€" ancial loss to the Skating Rink Co., last year, the rink might remain closed for this season; and a few of our public spirited citizens were perturbed over this for the sake of the children. When it was known that difficulties; had been overcome and the Rink was to open the children have taken full advantage of it. Between three and four hundred of them were to be seen daily on the ice during the holidays. The adults were also out on Sunday evening in full force Mr. and Mrs. Zoski and family were visitors from ITroquois| Falls at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Welsh of Main street, over the weekâ€"end. Pte. Victor Larsen spent the Christâ€" ma‘s leave at his parents home on Conâ€" naught Hill. Mr. McFadyen, of Port Arthur, was a guest of his daughter and sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Ingram over the holiâ€" day. South Porcupins School staff caused by the resignation of Miss Leeney. The Dome School will not be having a new teacher but the smaller classes will "doubleâ€"up." Miss) Pearl Goldbach, of Montreal, is visiting at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Sol Sky. Miss McMunn, formerly of the teachâ€" ing staff at the Dome Public School, has been chosen to fill the vacancy on the Pte. Wilfred Herbert left on Monday A meeting of the committee members and liaison officers of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board will be held on Monday nextâ€"Jan. 10thâ€"at the home of the presidentâ€"113 Main street. Will all officers make an effort to attend? Mr. Harrisson and her sister, Myrs. Bond, of Toronto, arrived on Tuesday to spend a few days with their mother Mrs. S. A. Jones at Commercial avenue. Mr. William Hurley from Labrador was visiting his brother, Mr. Jack Hurâ€" ley, of Strachan avenue this week. Lt. Vernon Andrew is visiting friends in town for a few days. Bornâ€"on January 2nd, in Porcupine General hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Onni Quisma, of 54 Bloor avenue, South Porâ€" cupineâ€"a daughter. | Finnishâ€"Canadians of South Porcupine |Help Comfort Fund Two New Year babies arrived in Porâ€" cupine General hospitalâ€"a girl and a boy, the girl however taking precedence as she was born earlier in the day:â€" Born: to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Carr, of Porcupine, a daughter, on January 1st, in Porcupine General hospital and Born: to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tomcheck, of 67 Bloor avenue, a son, on January 1st, in Porcupine General hospital. Bornâ€"to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Shanks, of 99 First avenue, Schumacher, a son on January 2nd in Porcupine General hospital. Miss Bessie Verner and Miss Ruth Verner spent the holiday with their parâ€" ents on Bruce avenue, returning on Sunday to Toronto. Bornâ€"On December 30th in Porcuâ€" pine General hospital to Sgt. E. B. Mcâ€" Vey (RCAF. overseas) and Mrs. Mcâ€" Vey (nee Marjory Maxwellâ€"Smith)â€"a son. On New Year‘s Eve a party was held in the Legion Hall attended by the Finâ€" nish Canadians o the district. The sum of $19 collected during the evening was handed over to the Comfort Fund for overseas servicemen, by Mrs. Nick Thander and Mrs. Tasgrnka. The ladies of the Comfort Fund wish to publicly express their appreciation of this gift, which is another token of Finnish loyâ€" alty to Canada. The Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Legion will hold their regular meeting in the Legion hall on Tuesday next. Ssouth Porcupine, Jan. 5th to The Advance. Other Items of Interest from south Poreupine and the Dome. Special L P \'%\‘fi\'\?‘fifi%fi‘%flSS%W%\"\'S‘N\\\%\\\\\\\'\'\*\\\\\«\\\%\%\'fi' 545455 4* * *4 *4 * 8 At the Kiwanis weekly meeting on Monday at the Airport Hotel new offiâ€" cers for 1944 were installed, Lt. Gov. Stan Gardner acting as Installing offiâ€" cer and conducting the ceremonies. Mr. Clarence Anderson was installed presâ€" ident; Mr. Stan Gardner is Immediate Past President. Mr. William Boyd is secretary; Mr. R. Quesnel, treasurer. On the Board of Directors are: M. F. C. Evans; Dr. E. S. Somerville; Mr. S. Sky: Mr. D. A. McLellan:; Mr. Dave‘ Austin; Mr. Art Beasley; Mr. W. Honer.‘ South Porcupine, Jan. 5th, Special to The Advance. Has anyone else noted unusual birds around? Toâ€"day â€" (Evidently our generosity has gone abroad by bird telegraph)â€"we had a gorgeous visitor who made himâ€" self quite at home,â€"a very large redâ€" crested woodpecker. Upon enquiry we find that these birds are rather rare here in the winter. A neighbour has noted "whiskeyâ€"jacks" among her wild bird flock but not such a splendid lookâ€" inz chap as our woodpecker! New Officers Installed at 8. Porcupine Kiwanis ‘~Myrs. George Morgan and her mother, Mrs. Broughton spent the holiday at the home of Mrs. M. Ludgate, Buffaloâ€" Ankerite property, Large Redâ€"crested Woodpecker Visits South Porcupine A.C.1 Donald Bass left on Wednesâ€" day for Kapuskasing after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Basis, at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Knutson visited Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Knutson at Swasâ€" tika over the holiday. George Vary spent Christmas with his parents and has returned to Queen‘s University. Some replies have already been reâ€" ceived from Servicemen oversas who have had their Christmas parce‘ls. Those sent by the Comfort Fund have been acknowledged by Fred Tokar, John Niemi, Jim Curtis and B. Hoelke who had the parcels handed out on Decemâ€" ber 14th. Sailors acknowledging parcels which arrived on Christmas morning were Sonny D‘Erosa, Basil Libby, Reg. Libby, Rusty McGinn and Bob Adamâ€" son. Donald Galbraith (R.CAF.) left on New Year‘s Day for Martinview near Belleville after spending Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Galâ€" braith of Lakeview. This was his first visit home in six months after being stationed at Brandon, Man. His formor fifthâ€"form High School friends staged parties for him while he was home, one being a surprise party held at the home of Douglas Farren, of Connaught Hill, on Christmas night, when the "gang" got together and had a wonderful time with dancing, games, etc., and Douglas acted as host for a splendid lunch. Those present included Victor Larsen, Thelma Ellis, Minniec Zabick, George Kaufman, Eura Smith, Bob Dye, Jean Carruthers;, George Yorke, Eva Hoff, Leonard Harper, Eila Ottila, Teresa Lariviere, Joe Campagnola, Mary Conâ€" nelly, Plorence Cochrane, the host (Douglas Parren), and the guest of honour (Donald Galbraith). Other parties at which Donald was guest of honour were held at New Year‘s at the home of Bob Dye and Leonard Harper at the Dome. Mrs. H. Disher and daughter, Ellen left on Sunday for Toronto. for Bedford, N.S., after spending Christâ€" mas leave at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hunkin. pcmplete details of this and the Monthly Payment Plan may be obtained from the office of the Collector. Timmins, Ontario, December 28, 1943 All taxpayers who find it possible to do so are urged to lake adv.an- tage of this discount on prepayment. It is a saving to you, and 1s A means of practical coâ€"operation with your municipal administration in reducing financing charges. An additional discount of 1% eof the amount of second instalment will be allowed in all cases where 1944 taxes are paid in full on or before the due date of the first instaliment, Due dates for payment of 1944 Taxes are as follows: Beginning January 3rd, 1944, the Town of Timmins will accept payments in advance on account of 1944 taxes, and will allow a discount thereon at the rate of approximately 3‘>% per annum from time of payâ€" ment to date when taxes become due. PREPAYMENT DISCOUNT WILL BE ALLOWED ON ALL PAYMENTS RECEIVED OX OR BEFORE MAY 15TH, 1944. TOWN OF TiIMMINS Prepayment Discount on 1944 Taxes 1st Instalment, 50%â€"due June 1st, 1944 2nd Instalment, 50%â€"due September 7th, 1944 «Rules were read out on Tuesday by President Mrs. R. P. Smith, and all were asked to make the Northern Ladies Bonspiel which will be held in South Porcupine in February, as much a cess as possible by coâ€"operation. Tea and sandwiches were served and a socâ€" ial time enjoyed after the games. south Porcupine, Jan. 5th. _ Special to The Advance. ’ The Curling season opened for lady curlers here on Tuesday afternoon. Twentyâ€"four members were present at the Rink, and a friendly round of games â€"iJjourâ€"endersâ€" was played. Five newâ€"comers expressed their inâ€" tention of joining the Club this year. Regular schedules will commence on Thursday afternoon. The masses and floral tributes were from: High Massâ€"Spr. and Mrs. Ernie LeBruin; Jim Edmunds. Massesâ€"Mrs. J. V. Angrignon and Agnes; Mrs. Johnson; Mrs. James Dilâ€" lon; Mr. and Mrs. Homer. Floral Tributesâ€"Husband and family; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Soucie; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Flynn:; Mr. Wherry; Mrs. Goâ€" mercich: McIntyre Mill Boys. Ladies‘ Curling Season Opens at S. Porcupine mins; Mrs. Laura Cote, Timmins. Sympathy is extended the husband aand family in their sad bereavement. The pallbearers were Mr. Ernie Leâ€" Bruin, Mr. Jim Edmunds, Mr. Leo Laâ€" Rouche, Mr. George Cote, Mr. Jules Roâ€" berge, Mr. Bill Soucie. It was with regret word was received of the death of Miss Anna Cieci, daughâ€" ter of Mr. and ~Mro. Isidore Cicci, 76 First avenue. Miss Cicci died suddenly Thursday morning, Dec. 30th, after a lingering illness of about four vears. spent three and a hal? years at Gravenhurst receiving medical treatâ€" ment prior to coming home in August. ‘She was 23 years of age. Funeral s>rvices were held Saturday morning, January ist, at St. Alphonsus "Parish Church. The Rev. Father Marâ€" ‘tindale conducted the service. Interâ€" ment was in Timmins cemetery. The pallbearers were: Guiseppe Cicci, Corado Ruscitti, Orfidio Ruscitti, Tony Antonacci, Lawrence Ciarocca, â€" Paul Guistizia. The late Mrs. Bombardier was 61 years of age and was a resident here for many years. She is survived by her husband Aldophe Bomkardier, and four sons and two daughters: Spr. Eddie Leâ€" Bruin, overseas; Ernie LeBruin, Toâ€" ronto; Spr. Hector Bombardier, overâ€" ssas; Horace Bombardier, 39 Second avenue; Mrs. Yvonne LaRouche, Timâ€" mins:; Mrs. Laura Cote, Timmins. Schumacher, Jan. 5th. Special to The Advance. ; Funeral service was held Thursday morning at nine o‘clock in, St. Aiphonâ€" sus Farish church, Schumacher, for the late Mrs. Adolphe Bombardiéer, who. passed away suddenly Tuesday mornâ€" ing, December 28th in St. Mary‘s hosâ€" pital, suffering from a heart attack. The Rev. Father Martindale conducted the service. Interment was in Timmins Cemetery. Arrangenrent:;; were made under the direction of the Wdlk@l Puâ€" neral Home. Schumacher The Advance. There were many spiritual offerings and beautiful floral tributes. Arrangeâ€" ments were under the Walker Funeral Home. Mrs. A. Bombardier Laid to Rest on Thursday Morning Funeral on Jan. 1st oi Miss Anna Cicci Funeral Services at St. Alâ€" phonsus Parish Church. THURSDAY. JANUARY 6TH, 1944 Jan A. L. SHAW, Treasureér