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Mr. Dave Houston is spending a short time in Toronto with his son Douglas who is in Toronto General hospital. ‘They expect to be home on Sunday. Douglas the fiftsenâ€"yearâ€"old son of Mr. and Mrs. Houston hurt his knee some six weeks ago, playing hockey. Xâ€"ray revealed a torn cartilage and this has removed by operation in Toronto. Dr. McKittrick who is in Torontoâ€"was with the lad during the operation. An interesting meeting of the Nurs-l ing and First Aid Classes in St. John : Ambulance work was held on Tuesday,' the meeting being in charge of Miss S. Morgan, of the P. G. Hospital. Means of raising money were discussed. (This is for uniforms, books, stationery and equipment.) A practica First Aid test was given. Plans were made to assist | at the Blood Donors‘ Clinine to be held | on March 19th and 20th in Timmins. ' The new whist tournament of the Laâ€" dies‘ Auxiliary of the Legion started on Monday at the Legion Hall. Prizewinâ€" ners for the evening were. lst, Mrs. Jim Baker: 2nd, Mrs. W. Butler; 3ard, Mrs. Mulvihill;â€" special prize, Mrs. George Sutton. Mrs. MacDonald, of Toronto, is in town visiting her daughter, Mrs. Edwin Finan, of 69 Cecil avenue. Mr. J. Campbell, of Frasordale, left on Sunday for Cobalt, after spending a week with bis daughter, Mrs. L. O‘shaughnessy, of Rae Avenue. Friends of Mrs. L. Hunkin will be glad to learn that she is home again, after undergoing operation this week in Porsupine General hospital. Bornâ€"In Porcupine General Hospital on Wednesday, March 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. George Ransom, of Hallnor, a daughter. / ag Pilot Officer Clifford Schmelzle, is visâ€" iting at the home of his aunt, Mrs. H. Kaufman, for two weeks. He got his ‘"wings‘ last October at Chatham, N.B., and has been recently stationed at Deâ€" bert, N.S. When Joan Maxwellâ€"Smith spent the weekâ€"end with her parents from Toâ€" ronto. LA.C. Stephen Evans, of the RC.AF. is spending two weeks with his parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Evans, of Conâ€" naught Hill. He has been serving off the coast of British Columbia, and has now been posted to Lachine. AC.1 Donald Galbraith, stationed at Mountain View, Ont., is spending two weeks leave with his parents. He léeaves on Saturday to return to his station South Porcupine, March 9th. Special to The Advance. Recovering from Injury in Hockey Game at South End Other Items of Interest from South Porcupine and the: Dome. | | | I STACX OF DISHES and WATER WON‘T RUN OUT! News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District clogs your drain pipe meets up with Gillett‘s Lye it‘s a goner! Fast! In no time water‘s runâ€" ning freely again. And rememâ€" ber drains stay clear when you pour in Gillett‘s full strength once a week. Use Gillett‘s in solutions to get fHoors spotless without hard scrubbing, to lighten the Joad of all your heavy cleaning. Grandest way yet to have a clean, sweetâ€"smelling house without breakâ€" ing your back. Ask for Gillett‘s today. WHEN THE GREASY MESS that Never dissolve Ive in hot water. The action of lye itself heats the water. Are now available to all under 60. Call at our office or telephone for particulars Phone 104 MADE IN CANADA Hospital Benefits SULLIVAN NEWTON INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS REAL ESTATE V Timmins, QOntario Mrs. Gordon Browne left on Monday for Lanark, where her mother â€" Mrs. Legary â€" is quite sick. Mrs. Browne . will stay for some weeks. Anna Clemiss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Clemiss, of Connaught Hill, celeâ€" brated her seventh birthday on Saturâ€" day afternoon by inviting several of her small friends in to tea and a birthday party. Games were played and later a lovely tea was served with a special birthday cake gracing the centre of the table, upon which were seven lighted candles. Anna received many nice gifts, Guests present included: â€" Marjorie Clark, Marilyn Dillon, Jimmy Clemiss, Bernadine Doherty, Clayton and Clifâ€" ford Hyde, Barbara Miller, Eileen Milâ€" ler, Joan Nelson, Georgina and Jean It will be interesting to many in camp to learn that Andy Whetham who left here some months ago to join the ground crew of the R.CAF., remusâ€" tered to the Air Crew and graduated in February at Prince Edward Island as a Pilot Officer. He came at the head of his class. He is now taking an Instrucâ€" tors‘ Course. (Congratulations from S. Porcupine friends). Forty hours devotion is being held this week in St. Joachim‘s Church. ~Special services were conducted by Reverend Father O‘Gorman (Church of Nativity, Timmin«), Rev. Father Brouillard (Iroâ€" qucis Falls), Rev. Father Martindale (Schumachet), and Revy. Father Whisâ€" sel (Timmins). A.W.1 Mary Brown, RCAF., from of th Guelph, is spending a weeks‘ furlough them at the home of her grandmother R. Brinton. [very Word has been received by his grandâ€" parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Wilson, of Golden City, that Sappéer Jack Richardâ€" son, of the RC.E., has arrived safely overseas. Mrs. L .P. Wilson, who has been visitâ€" ing her daughter, Mabel, in Noranda, has returned home Those interested in Guiding for our, Canadian girls will regret to learn that} Mrs. Sims, wife of Canon Sims, of Kirkâ€" land Lake, died last week in that town. : Mrs. Sims started the first Girl Guide troop in Cobalt and has been actively' interested in this movement in the North. { Wren Eleanor Cunningham left on Tuesday for her station in Ottawa after 10 days leave spent with her parents. Friendas of Mr. H. Montrose will reâ€" gret to learn that he is sick at his home on Rae avenue and will wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. Jimmy Rodgers has been apâ€" pointed telegraphist at South Porcupine T. N. O. station in place of Mr. Larâ€" man, who left recently to join the R. The O,. E. S. Knitting bees have been held during the month of February at the homes of Mesdames J. Boyd, O. Bowes, F. H. Hall, and A. Wyper. The results of these sessions have been parâ€" celled and sent to headquarters by Mrs. D. Houston. The parcel contained 20 pairs of soacks, 10 sweaters and 5 pairs of gloves. Pte. William Daley is spending a furâ€" lough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Daley, of Smith street. Pte. Daley, who has served overseas, arrived in Canada last week on the S.S. Lady Nelâ€" Mr. V. H. Evans has returned from Winnipeg, where he visited his parents. SOTl Clark, Marilyn Dillon, Jimmy Clemiss, Bernadine Doherty, Clayton and Clifâ€" ford Hyde, Barbara Miller, Eileen Milâ€" ler, Joan Nelson, Georgina and Jean Rogers and the small hostess. The Junior Catholic League held a meéting on Tuesday night with Miss M. Lynch and Mi ssil. Smith as hostesses. The St. Patrick‘s Day party to be held in the Finn Hall on Commercial avenue, is to be under the auspices of the Jr. C. W. L. who have the programme in hand. Committees were formed to buy prizes for the party and for selling ticâ€" kets on the blankets. Present at the meeting were: Miss B. McKeown, Miss Frances Hogan, Mrs. F. Fedor, Mrs. L. Rooney, Mrs. W. G. Woods, Mrs. Hoelke, Mrs. W. O‘Grady, Mrs. J. Kelly, Mrs. Miller, Miss Lynch and Miss T. Srgith. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. W. G. Woods and the ladies will spend the evening packing boxes for the needy. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. James Hartâ€" ling, of Dome Mines, a daughter, on March 5th, in Porcupine Genéeral hosâ€" pital. A number of friends gathered at the home of Mrs. W. H. Robertson at Dome Extension on Saturday evening, to a party held in honour of Mrs. Robertâ€" son‘s birthday. The hostess received some lovely gifts from the guests and all spent a happy evening at cards. A delightful lunch was served after a soâ€" cial time was enjoyed. Guests present included Miss Mildred Mitchell, Miss Dorothy Andrews, Mr. Robert Mitchell, Mario Giovanella, Mrs. E. Cataret (Timâ€" mins), Rigoletto Basso, Mrs. Angelo Basso and Mrs. W. H. Robertson. Mrs. E. Mitchell was unable to attend but sent a gift. Globe and Mail: Many shoppers will sympathize with the Vegetable Growers‘ Association‘s objection to the sale of certain vegetables by weight, especially if they discover that all the fuss and fury has delayed shipments in time for linnetr MORTGAGES 21 Pine Street N. For Thirty Years an Esteemâ€" ed and Valued Resident of the Camp. = Two of her favorite nymns WCLC SsUullp "Unto the Hills Above do I Lift up My Longing Eyes," and "For all the Saints who from Their Labour‘s Resit," before the cortge left the church for the inâ€" terment in Tisdale cemetery. Pallbearers were W. H. Johns, Allan Pearce, Stan Pearce, Harry Martin, Frank C. Evans and Dan Hughes. Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her husâ€" band and one daughterâ€"Kathleen (Mrs. Lawrence Hart)â€"twWOo grandsons; and one sisterâ€"Mrs. Florence Taaffe of Liverpool, England. 7 C 45 t is se Archdeacon Woodall officiated at the very simple and dignified service and Maxwell Smith played the funeral orâ€" can music. She had been ill for over a year, havyâ€" ing been twice during the year to Toâ€" ronto for operation. She had lived in the camp for almost| thirty years, and was one of the youngâ€"| er "oldâ€"timers‘" of the Porcupine. She! came from Liverpool, England following her husband by about six months in‘ June 1914. Her unusually lovely conâ€" tralto voice and her knowledge of muâ€"| sic (she was a licentiate of the Londoni Victoria College of Music) made popular and she was in great demand in concert circles. A great many music| pupils passed through her hands, and many owe their understanding and apâ€", preciation of good music to her. Durâ€"| ing the first and this later great, war she was most active in Red Cross work ; and indeed in any community welfars, work in which she was asked to help The deceased lady was beloved by her neighbours and intimate friends, and sncerely respected by all who knew her. South Porcupine sincerely mourns this week the passing of Mrs. Catherine Reynold:; (Mrs. Frank Reynolds), of Connaught Hill, who passed to her rest on Thursday, March 9th, at her home. To her husband and daughter the sympathy of all is extended in their great loss. South Porcupine, March 15th,. Special to The Advance. Funeral Saturday of Mrs. F. Reynolds at South Porcupine her favorite hymns were sung THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TTMMITINS, ONTARIO Meeting Kiwanis and Lions s at South Porcupine Mr. and Mrs. Percy Andreéews; Mr. and 'Mrs. L. Sauder; Tom and Laurel Mcâ€" lElwee (‘Timmins); Ruth and Cyril Starâ€" ling; I. C. Richardson; Mr. and Mrs. D. Cattarello; Roma and Pete Campagâ€" nola: Mr. and Mrs. James Brown; Mrs. B. Anthony and Freeman; Mr. and Mrs. J. Aitken: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cross and Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Bladon. The Oldâ€"Timers Club met last Wedâ€" nesday evening at the home of Mrs, A. E. Stanlake, Dome Extension. Bridge was played after a business meeting and prizes were won by Mrs. Stanlake and Mrs. A. Ewing. A social evening and a delightful lunch was enjoyed by all preâ€" sent, which included: Mrs. Ewing, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Libby, Mrs. Jay, Mrs. Anâ€" thony, Mrs. Gibbons, Mrs: Sky, Mrs. A. Wilson, Mrs. Montrose, Mrs. Freeâ€" man, Mrsi. E. M. Wilson and Mrs. Stanâ€" lake. March 1l7th, is being celebrated in South Porcupine at the Finnish Hall on Commercial Avenue by the congreâ€" gation of St. Joachim‘s Church, who have prepared a programme including bridge, bingo, euchre and song. A nice lunch will be served and the woollen blankets upon which tickets have been sold, will be drawn for. f Friends of Miss Gwen Thompson who is in Porcupine Generai hospital and is getting along nicely after appendix operation, will wish fher a speedy reâ€" covery. South Porcupine, March 15th. Special to The Advance. | Eighteen members of the Lions Club of Schumacher attended an interâ€"club mseting v{uda <he Kiwariss on Monday at the Airport Hotel. Guest speaker was Mr. J. J. Bowden, of Timâ€" min:} High and Vocational School. He was introduced by Mr. V. H. Evans and was thanked for his interesting talk by Mr. J. G. Malkin, President of the Schumacher Lions Club. His adâ€" dress, which was on "Economic Reâ€" construction." was well received and South Porecupine was wellâ€"represented | at a special meeting held last Wednesâ€" day evening in Timmins Municipal Building for the purpose of discussing plans; for sending comforts to the perâ€" sonnel of the Porcupine Squadron. Beâ€" ‘ sides Rgeeve V. H. Evans and Mr. P. H. Murphy, representing the Township of Tisdale, Mrs. Harper (Girl Guides),’ Mrs. J. Courchesne (W.A. of St. Mrs. Roger:s (S.J.{B), J. Newman and H. Rodgers (S.J.A.B,). Miss B. M. C. Shaw (S. Porcupine Public School), Mrs. J. Costello (Sr, C.W.L.), Mrs. C. Carâ€" ruthers and Mrs. Lane (W. A. United Church), F. Mason (Kiwanis), Mrs. R. Mansfieldy, (O.E.S.) Cyril Pierce of the RCAF. stationed at St. John, Quebec, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Farrell for some days. With him are his wife and two children who have been spending the winter in Pakenham. Other Items of Interest from South Poreupine and the Dome. Pte. Peter Smith, stationed at North Bay, was a visitor at the home of Mr. Ed. Hovey, on Tuesday. AC .2 iimmy Dogue, of Toronto, left on Mondty after spending the weekâ€"end visiting his parents on Connaught Hill. A.W.2 Mary Bri for her station in her mother and Brinton. At the SJ.A.B. meeting on Tuesday evening Miss Florence Murphy, RN., took charge and lectured on the Respirâ€" atory System and Metabolism Miss Morgan and the members discussed the Blood Clinic to be held on Sunday and Monday in Timmins. A bridal (miscellaneous) shower was . given at the home of Mrs. R. Stoddart, of the Paymaster property, on March 8th, in honour of the recent bride, Mrs. Roy Heathâ€"the former Jean Barr. Gifts daintily wrapped, were, piled into iry Brown left on Monday tion in Guelph after visiting r and grandmother, Myrs. Third place was taken by Mr. Chrisâ€" tenson of Pamour, with Mrs. Christenâ€" son., Mr. Korbel and Mrs. Korbel. | Fourth place went to Mr. J. Wihite‘s Rink (Dome) with Mrs. Whyte, C. Walâ€" ker and Mrs. Ernie Pelkie. No. 2 Eventâ€"won by F. E. Cooper‘s Rink, with Mrs. Rudkin, Walter Cliff and Mrs. F. E. Cooper (S. Poreupine) | (Prizes Pillow Slips for ladies and Shavâ€" ing Sets for men.) a prettily decorated hamper, and preâ€" and Mrs. Willie Parren. sented to the guest of honour during Third place won by J. Poster, with the evening after which a delightful Mrs. S. Jay, S. Jay and Miss Mary Curâ€" lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. tis (Dome.) Stoddart. Guests present included: Mrs. Fourth place went to S. Hughes M. Barr, Mrs. D. Boyd, Mrs. A. Buckley, (Dome), with Mrs. Don Wright, Don Mrs R. Crick, Mrs. FP. Gill, Mrs. L. Goedâ€" Wright and Mrs. S. Hughes, bloed, Mrs. C. Longley, Mrs. J. McDouâ€"| No. 3 Event won by Ed McDonald‘s gall, Mrs. V. Mayhew, Mrs. F. Newman, Rink (S. Porcupine), with Mrs. Young, Mrs. G. Ray, Mrs. R. Raymer, Mrs. J. W. G. Smith and Mrs, Lou Cameron Taylor, Mrs. R. Strachan and the guest (Prizes etchings). of honour, Mrs. R. Heath. Sending gifts . Second place won by W. Harris Dome, but unable to be present were Mrs. F. with Mrs. Palsoner and Mrs. Harris Ash and Mrs. C. E. Cook. _ _Third place went to F Blair (Dome) Letters are still coming in from the service men who appreciated the Christâ€" man parcels sent to them by the Comâ€" fort Fund. Among the latest received are those of Stan Millions, Glen Childs, R. Richmond and Bob Millions. The latter writes from Italy and incidentally mentions how much he appreciated a "Porcupine Advance" in the parcel. It is two years, he says, since he has seen one. The paper, by the way, was acciâ€" dentally enclosed as upon hearing artiâ€" cles rattle after the box was packed the paper was put in by the lady packer to facilitate successful transit! Mr. S. Hamilton is in Porcupine Genâ€" eral Hospital. Prizewinners at the Legion ladies whist tournament on Monday were: l1st, Mrs. B. Webb; 2nd, Mrs. C. H. Libby; 3rd, Mrs. A. Ewing and 4th Mrs. Marâ€" tineau. â€" A lovely pair of pillowslips was won by Mrs. P. J. Varker. Thirty rinks from South Porcupine, Dome and Pamour (both men and woâ€" men) took part in the Bonspiel held on Thursday, FPriday and Saturday evenâ€" ings last, under the auspices of South Porcupine Ladies Curling Club. Event No. 1â€"was won by Mr. Martin Shaw‘s rink with Mrs. Shaw, Mr. Arvi Maki and Mrs. Arvi Maki,. Prizes lunâ€" cheon sets for ladies and pen and penâ€" cil sets for men). | AC.1. William Helmer was visiting his family in town over the weekâ€"end. He is now posted to Ottawa. Second place was won by Mr. Bert Longworth‘s Rink with Mrs. B. Longâ€" worth, Dan Hughes and Mrs. Mason., South Porcupine rinks were vxctox ious in all three events, South Porcupine, March 15th. Special to The Advance. 1 .# CC U second Place won by Tower‘s Rink, with Mrs. J. Novakuske, J. Novakuske Mixed Bonspiel at South Porcupine Auspices of Ladies "Conserve money too â€" Buy war savings stamps regularly." Thé Ladies‘ Guild of the Schumacher Anglican Mission held their meeting Wednesiay evening in the church hall, First avenue. The president Mrs. Arthâ€" ur Wilford, was in the chair. Purther plans were made for the Easter bazaar to be held in April. Mrs. R. K. Kilborn was present and plans were discussed for the "Mcther and Daughter" banâ€" quet to be held this month. The ladies decided to assist with the lunch. Tommy Scullion, of the Royal Canaâ€" dian Navy, stationed at Ottawa, spent the weekâ€"end visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Scullion, First avenue. Th2 McIntyre Football Club Ladies‘ Auxiliary met Wednesday evening in the Workers‘ Coâ€"op store, corner of Pine and First avenue. Whist was played and the prize winners were: l1st, Mrs. Robertson; 2nd, Mrs. Ted Duxfield; 3rd, Mrs. Bert Southcott; door prize Mrs. Vi Boyd. After the cards a nice sOcial time was enjoyed. Sschumacher, March 15th. Special to The Advance. The Schumacher Victory Club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Len Thomas, Second avenue. Five hunâ€" dred was played and the prize winners were: lst, Mrs. Jack Matthews; 2nd, Mrs. Fred Webber:; 3rd, Mrs. Bill Souâ€" cie; door prize, Mrs. Tom Johnson. Afâ€" ter the cards a nice social period was enjoyed. Third place went to F Blair (Dome) with Mrs. J;: McCaffrey, D. Thompson and Mrs. C. Bradley. Fourth place went to H. Shantz (Deme), with Mrs. Shantz and Mr. and Mrs. Garvie. Prizes were given to all winners and were presented on Saturday night afâ€" ter the ‘spiel in South Porcupine Club House by Mrs. R. P. Smith, President of South Porcupine Ladies‘ Club. Meetings of Clubs and Societies at Schumacher Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and District. ® Cooking the entire meal in the oven saves power â€" retains vitamins. Try rissolé or baked potatoes with any kind of roast meat or fowl. Pot roast â€" meat pies â€" scalâ€" loped potatoes or other vegetables â€" roast apples â€" pies â€"puddings. All can be cooked at the same time at no extra cooking cost. PREPARED TO TAKE OUTâ€"35¢ TRY OUR DELICIOUS® y . / co0K fHE ENTlRE gal " 1XE N01 JUST QNE pist IN EE N 0P OVENâ€"COOKED FOOD 1§$ EASILY DICESTEDâ€" : South Porcupine . Man Thrilled to Get » Paper in Iceland Beverley Turcott left Sunday for Toâ€" ronto where he will report to the Royal Canadian Navy headquarters. Sergt. Beverley Kitchen, RC.APR., stationed at Lachine, left Sunday for his station after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Kitchen, Pirst ave. ‘"Porcupine Advance", which were reâ€" layed on to me by Orry Costain, who is in England. Tll admit they were litâ€" tle out of date by the time I received them; even so, having Porcupine paper here in Iceland was the best treat T had this Christmas. In turn I passed them on to a boy by the name of McGrath who us>d to work at the Mcâ€" Intyre ; .. Fred Andreéews was here, but now he is in Ireland as an instructor." The following extract from a letter written by F.â€"Sgt., Wm. Mylchreest stationed at Reykjavik, Iceland shows how news of the home town is valued by servicemen doing their duty overâ€" seas. Schumacher Soldier is Reported Killed Overscas South Porcupine, March 9th. Special to The Advance. Schumacher, March 15th, Szecal to Ths Advance Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sheculski, 10 B First Avenue, Schumacher, reseived word this morning that their son, Felix, was killed in training overssas. No particulars are available. THURSDAY, MARCH i6fTH, 1944 Irvin Rosner, R. 0. EYES EXAMINED CGLASSES FITTED EYESIGHT SPECIALIST For Appointment Phone 1877 BUCOVETSKY BLDG. 21 Third Ave. Scientific Accuracy by Timmins