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A meeting of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Porcupine branch, will be held at 8 pm. on Thursday of this week (March 30th) at the Municipal Buildâ€" ing Court Room. All are cordially in vited to be present. AC2 George Kaufman from Monâ€" treal was visiting his wife and Family over the weekâ€"end, leaving on Sunday for his station. He was acscompaniecd back by Mrs. Kaufman who will stay in Montreal for a few weeks., Little Richard Somerville, of Rae Ave., was seven years old on Monday. Me ceélebrated by inviling a number of his bov friends in to a lovely party tea. Games were played and afterwards all enjoyed the birthday cake with Richâ€" ard. Seven candles grased the cake which was the centrepisce on a prettily decorated table. The young host reâ€" ceived many nice gifts. Those present included George Holovaci, Ray Kaw!"â€" man, Albert Stringer, Doug Lessor, Bobby Paradis, Terry O‘Shaughnessy, Martin Holmes and Richard Somerâ€" ville, Bornâ€"On March 16th, in Porcupine General Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Atkinson of Hallnorâ€"a daughâ€" ter. Bornâ€"In Porcupins Gengral Hobâ€" pital on March 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. Aimas Hutman, of 179 Commercial Ave., South Porcupineâ€"a son. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Auni Pajanâ€" en, of 15 Commercial Ave., a son, on Monday, March 27th, in Porcupine General Hospital. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Cocil Grant, of i1 Second Ave., Ecshumacher, on March 24th, a daughter in Porcupine General Hospital. Miss Frances Hogan spent the end in Kirkland. LAIC Mike Horbel, RCAF., from Montreal, is visiting his parents at Pamour Minse. Pte. Ed. Richardson, of Camp Borâ€" aen, is on furlough visiting his wile at Dome Extension. ‘At Monday‘s whist drive at the Legion Hall the following won prizes: Mrs. H. Richard (Dome); Mrs. M. Fosâ€" ter (Dome): and Mrs. R. C. Mitch®ll, south Porcupine. Crows have been seen and heard in this vicinity this week; sparrows ar? chirping like mad: the roads are full of slushy snow and water; and Saturday night‘s bonspiel for Dr. McLaren‘s Spoons has had to te postponed indeâ€" finitely. All of which items taken in the aggregate signify that Spring has possibly negotiated the corner. Ven. Archdeacon Woodall officiated at a very quiet wedding on Tuesday afternoon (March 28th) in St. Paul‘s Anglican Church, when Miss Ella Silâ€" kie became the bride of Charles Cudâ€" more. The bride was attired in bridal white satin and was attended by Mrs. Freda Wazner who wore an ensemble of Queen‘s blue. Mr. Lester Cudmore attended his brother as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Cudmore will reside in South Porcupine. SHouth Porcupine, March 23th,. Spoâ€" cral to The Advance. Frank Sicoli left on Monday in reâ€" sponse to his army call for Toronto. on Friday at his home on Strachan avenue a party of his friends met and gave him a party, presenting him with a farewell gift of a Bulova wrist watch. Spring Seems to Have Arrived at South Porcupine Cribbage fans turned out well on Friday night at the Masonic Hall to the crib party staged by the Rebekahs. Lunch was served at the end of a sucâ€" cessful evening. Champion ladies were Mrs. Dave Warren, Mrs. Beatrice Anâ€" thony and Mrs. Mildred Dickson. Men prize winners were Mr. Winney, Mr. A. Blackburn and Mr. Bert Walton. Other Items of Interest from South Porcupine and the Dome. _On Saturday, AprH 1st, (ino fooling) the Bov Scouts will again canvas South Porcupine for paper and rag salvage. Will you please bundle them up for easier handling? They will reward you with an even broader smile if you do! Theyâ€" have collected over a quarter of a million pounds of salvage in town and the proceeds are divided between war charities and Boy Scout activities. Dalton Camley, of the Merchant Marine, is visiting his sisters, Mrs. H. P. Leroy, in town and Mrs. Bob Mineér, in Timmins. News From South Porcupine, Dome and the Distriét eolor (valus 40¢c) soent postnaid for only 15¢. Don‘t miss this remarkable offer. FREEâ€"Our Big 1944 Seed and Nursery Book. Best yet. Send today. * t DOMINION SEED HOUSE, CEORCETOWN, ONT. BEFORE Cmm INSURAXNXCE IN ALL BRANCHES â€" REAL ESTATE Call and see us regarding New Low Rates on all Automobile Insurance . _Fire Threatens, Let Us Help You Check Your Fire Insurance. 20 PXE STREET NORTH Mcolnnis Block Phone 112 Simmsâ€"Hooker Pickering The Eastern Star Patriotic Knitting Cliib shipped 20 pairs socks, 10 sweatâ€" ers, 2 pairs gloves and $9 worth of cigarettes to headquarters during the month of March. Woo Ho paid $25 and $15.50 costs for having liquor. Ladies‘ Auxilhtary Hold Easter Tea on Wednesday Fhe regular monthly :wmeeting of the W.A. of the Porcupine General Hosâ€" idital will take place on Thursday, Apr‘ 6ti, at 2.30 p.m. Two fire calls on Wednesday, at 12.30 noon and 2 p.m. in a heavy wind brought out the brigade in quick arder. One was at 158 Front and the other on Broadway. Both chimney fires were quickly put out. Police Court There was a short court on Tuesday. the place of Crown Attorney Caldbick who is in Haileybury, was taken by Mr. Bert Waters, of Cochrane. ‘Three drunks paid $10 and costs. Case against George Blitra was withdrawn and that against Iso Radâ€" monovich dismissedâ€"Blitva for keepâ€" ing for sale, and Radmonovich for hayâ€" ing liquor. Wm. Cantfell paid $10 and costs for having wine, and personal service orâ€" dered for E. Charron on the same charge. Roger Tremblay paid $10 and costs for having no drivers‘ license. Roy Anderson signed a bond for $100 to support his family. (His charge was that of failing t mantain his family). Mose Massacre did not appear to ansâ€" wer a charge of assault, and a bench warrant was issued. A lady from Schumacher was comâ€" mitted to a mental hospital. Mrs. Neil Pirie and child, from Hamâ€" ilton, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Pirie, Dome Extension. Yestoerday afternoon the members cf the Auxiliary of the Canaâ€" dian Legion held an Easter Tea which was attended by a record number of members and friends. Beautiful tulips and daffodils formâ€" ed centrepieces for the tea tables, and were provided for the occasion by Mrs. J. Smith. Serviettes and table cloths were all in the Easter motif. Mrs. T. Gay provided a musical background for the afternoon by playing various selections on the piano. The guests were welcomed at the dooyr by Mrs. Shaw, president of the Auxiliâ€" ary, and Myrs. H. J. McGarry was in charge of tickets. A special feature of the afternoon tea was the BRake Table which containâ€" ed cookies, cakes, pies, pasties, rolls and many other kinds of goodies. In charge of this table were Mrs. L Mcâ€" Clure and Mrs. Les Mason. Also a sp°â€" cial feature was the needlework table, showing pretty aprons and lovely knitâ€" ed articles, and which was under the charge of Mrs. R. M. Smith. ACZ2 Alden (Lefty) Walker, R.CAF., was home for the weekâ€"end from Hamilton, leaving on Sunday for a special course at Jarvis. Large Number Attend Tea and Home Bake Sale at Legion Hall. Serving at the tables wearing Easter aprons and caps made for the occasion by Mrs. Shaw were the following: Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. W. Devine, Mrs. W. Menâ€" ear, Mrs. H. Pope and Mrs. G. Starling undeér the convenership of M’rs. J . Smith. Kitchen convener was Mrs. C Boyd, assisted by Mrs. E. Hinds, and Mrs. W. Wilkinson. Schumacher, March 29th, Special to The Advance. The Girls‘ Branch of the Schumacher Anglican Mission held their "Mother and Daughter" banquet Saturday evenâ€" ing March 25th, in the church hall, First avenue. The event was celebratâ€" ing "Mother‘s Day" in the Anglican Church. The tables were very attracâ€" tive with white cover and silverware. Vases of daffodils and tulips were nicely arranged on the tables. A delicious dinner was served. After dinner Archâ€" deacon Woodall led the company in community singing. Many of his old favourite hymns were sung. The Archâ€" deacon also showed several reels of picâ€" tures, showing his life as a Missionary in the far North. Thes» pictures were very interesting and were thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The Girls‘ Brancly gave a very clever demonstraâ€" tion of the First Aid Lessons they had learned from their instructor, Miss E. Banquet for Mothers and Daughters Held at Schumacher Seuth Porcupine Ont. Miss Edith Kilborn, president of the Girls‘ Branch, thanked the ladies for the delicious dinner they served. She also thanked all who attended and helpâ€" ed make the evening an enjoyable one. She was sorry her mother, Mrs. R. K. Kilborn, was on the sick list and was unable to attend. The following guests attended: The Rev. Archdeacon Woodâ€" all, Captain Mitchell, Mrs. ur Wilâ€" ford, Miss Gillespie, Miss Edith Kilborr. president of the Girls‘ Branch; Miss Betty Smith, Miss Alda Smith, Miss Jean Percival, Miss Joyce Taylor, Miss Barbara ‘Curnow, Miss Sheila Bassett, Miss Irene Cousineay, Miss Patsy Dobâ€" son, Miss Joan Studden, Miss Nancy McNeil, Joan and Leana Greer, Marâ€" jorie and Jacqueline Cowden, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Harry Poole, Mrs Smith, Mrs. Percival, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Curâ€" now, Mrs. Bassett, Mrs. McLean, Mrs. Dobson, Mrs. Studden, Mrs. McNeil, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Cowden, Mrs. Miller. Over 3,000 Ration Books Distributed at South Porcupine Work Done with Special Efâ€" ficiency and Despatch. south Porcupine, March 29th Speâ€" cial to The Advance. Praise most certainly should be givâ€" n to those in charge of Ration Book issuance on Saturday. s Cver 3,000 new books were distriputed without a hitch, and voluntary workers were assigned their dutiés in relays. The Township was assisted by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board ladies who ecffered their services in a body, and the teaching staff. Augmented by a few other good citiâ€" zens who volunteered their esrvices, no one was ovex:worked, and a nectsâ€" sary job was well done. Miss Jean Gallai and Mrs. Carl Carâ€" ruthers were in charge and they should be given thanks. Gillespie. Taking part in the demonâ€" stration were: "‘Temperature": Jacqueline Cowden and Nancy McNeil. "Filling the Hot Water Bottle‘"â€"Betty Smith and Sheila Bassett. "Medicine": Edith Kilborn, Joan Greer, Marjorie Cowden. The Ice Pack: Mrs. D. Greer and Irene Cousineau. "Mustard Plaster": Joan Studden and Alda Smith. St. Patrick‘s Party at South Porcupine Soutlh Porcupine, March 22. Special to The Advance. A record crowd attended the St. Patrick‘s Day party held by the conâ€" gregation of St. Joachim‘s Church last Friday, in the Finnish hall on Comâ€" mercial avenue. The programme of songs, etc., (unâ€" der the direction of Miss Hogan and Mrs. L. Tessier) was enjoyed and heartily applauded. "Cruiskeen Lawn" was Gdelightfully sung by Misses Valerie Bessette, Teona York and Rita ‘Costello. Little Patsy Belisle, in Irish peaâ€" sant costume, danced the "Irish Lilt"â€" and a duet by Misses V. Bessette and Tena York followed, "A Little Bit of Heaven" and "The Pretty Girl Milkâ€" ing the Cow." A piano duet by Helen Fedor and Darwin Aitken was beauâ€" tifully played, and then Tena York and Rita Costello sang "Danny Boy.‘ Master of ceremonies was Mr. Gus McManus. Louise Vesel and Hartford Ehman performed a dance called "Kate and Duplicate," and this was followed by Roger Allard rendered "The Daughâ€" ter of Mother Machree" and "Maâ€" cushla." Prizewinners at bridge: 1, Mrs. Pat Murphy; 2, Mrs. J. Aitken; 3, Mrs. Doâ€" reen Phillips: for euchre: 1, Mrs. Ric« hards: 2, Cecil Kavanagh; 3, Mr. Rafâ€" ferty. At bingo prizes were won by: 1, Oellis Fasan: 2, Tom Gannon; 3, Mrs. Therâ€" rien: 4, Lucy Olivieri; 5, Mrs. Albert Genereux; 6, Ruth Steeves. The beautiful woollen blankets were won b} Grace Rooney. Gar?y Sullivan won first prize for selling tickets and Olga Crema the speond. j A very nice lunch was served by the ladies. Mrs. Sam Tessier accompanied on the piano. Try The Advance Want Advertisements a very well executed solo by Darwin Aitken who sang "Smilin‘ Thro." THE PORCUPINF ADVANCE, TTMMTNS, ONTARIO \schumacher \Organized to Care for the Poreupine Squadron Overseas programme are: Mr. Gordon B. Thompâ€" son,. convener Rev. Father Martindale, Rev. Lois Carlson, Captain Mitchell, Mrs. George Shippam, Mrs. Tom Johnâ€" son, Mrs. Fred Miller, Mr. P. A. Boyce. Programme Committee â€" Advertising and salesâ€"Mr. Charles Barron, convenâ€" er: Mrs. James Stirrat, Mr. Harry Poole, Mr. John O‘Leary, Mr. Wlilie Rodgers, Mr. W K. Wylie, Mrs. Bert Waite, Mrs. P. A. Boyce, Mrs. Atchie, Mrs. G. Roâ€" bertson, Mr. Charles Jucksch. The organizations represented are:â€" The Roev. Lors Carlson, Trinity United Church. Captain Mitchellâ€"Schumacher Angliâ€" can Mission. The Rev. Father Martindaleâ€"St. Alâ€" phonsus Parish Church. A meeting was held Wednesday evenâ€" ing March l1th, in Schumacher Pubâ€" lic School, re The Pcorcupine Squadron No. 433, sponsored by the Town of Timâ€" mins, the Township of Tisdale and Whitney Township. Flight Ligut. Donâ€" ald Simpson, D.F.C., Navigation officer of the squadron, and a former teacher at South Porcupine Public School prior to joining the R.C.A.F., was responsible for the sponsorship. Other municipaliâ€" ties were sponsoring squadrons, so he wrote the Township of Tisdale asking for a Porcupine Squadron. Tisdale conâ€" sulted Timmins and Whitney and there was prompt acceptance of this sponsorâ€" ship. Timmins organizations met last week. A meeting was arranged at Schuâ€" macher, Councillor J. G. Malkin was chairman and Mr. Stan Kitchen was appointed secretary. Plans to keep supplies rolling to the squadron were discussed. Arrangements were made for a concert to be held in the McIntyre Arena. The date will be announced later. The committee in charge of the St. John Ambulanceâ€"Women‘s and Men‘s Division. Trinity United Churchâ€"Women‘s Asâ€" sociation. Trinity United Church â€" Women‘s Missionary Society. St. Alphonsus Parish Churchâ€"Cathoâ€" lic Women‘s League. St. Alphonsus Parish Churchâ€"Men‘s Association. Schumacher Branch of the Red Cross McIntyvre Football Club Ladies‘ Auxiâ€" liary Schumacher, March 29th. Special to The Advance. McIntyre Athletic Association High School Public School Fire Department A room in the public school was placâ€" ed at the disposal of the organization to hold their meetings. Presentation Made to Popular Couple at South Poreupine south Porcupine, March 29%h. Speâ€" clal to The Advance. Globe and Mail: Youth of course will be s>»rved; but what about that 69â€"yearâ€" old member of the British air force, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, who, according to the citation, "set a magnificent example to all by his unâ€" tiring energy and courage??‘ Mr. and Mrs. Allie Bennett, who have been residents of South Poreupine for the past eleven yars, are leaving shortâ€" ly to take up residence in Hamilton. Their elaest daughter, Audrey, has been eimployed in the Imperial Bank, Hamilâ€" ton, for ‘the past two years. Other members of the family are Keith, in the army, Francis and Elwood, and <outh @Porcupine is sorry to lose a family of such good citizens. A surprise party in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett was â€"held at the home of Mr. R. J. Connelly at Dome Extenâ€" sion on Saturday evening. Following the presentation a deéliciâ€" ous lunch was served by the hostess, Miss Pearl Baker, assisted by Mrs. George Piriec, Mrs. T. Farrell and Mirs. George Helmer. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ostrom, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilson, Jim Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lang, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGinn, Mr. and Mrs. Andy McGinn, Mr. and Mrs. George piric, Mr#. George Helmer, Mrs. T. Farâ€" rell, Miss Florence Connelly, and the guests of honour, Mr. and Mrs. Allic Bennett. Unable to be présent but contributing to the gif‘t were Mr. and Mrs. Ken. Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Duggan, Mrs. J. Dwyer, Mrs. Jim Baker, George Helmer and Thos. Farrell. A euchre party had been planneda and passed the first part of the evenâ€" ing pleasantly. ‘Prizes were won ‘by Mrs, George Pirie and Jim Baker. Mrs. T. E. Farrell read the following address as the presentation was made: "On behalf of your assembled friends of this district we would like to express our love and esteem on the occasion of your departure from our community. It is a fitting time to recall happy occasâ€" ions together during the past years. Now that we have to make the best of our loss we send with you God‘s blessâ€" ing for heath and prosperity in you! new home. On behalf of your frinds here please accept this gift as a token of our love and estsem and may it be a reminder to you of South Porcupine where you will be long remembered." The guests of honour were then preâ€" sented with a lovely chest of silverâ€" wareâ€"a group gift from friends as a token of esteem and farewoll, by Miss Pearl BRaker. Former S. POl'Cllpil'le Man , R°Y J C Thompson preaching. Wednesdayâ€"In the United Church, i ienly Overseas Dies Sudde Y $ with Archdeacon Woodall preaching. South Porcupine, March 29. Special\ «Brcadcast CKGB from 7.30 to 8 pm.} to The Advance. [ â€"Thursdayâ€"In the Anglican Church, News has been received by Mr. Henry Rov. J. C. Thompson preaching Kaufman that his only brother, Cpl. 3 Otto Richard Kaufman, has died in| ©°06 Fridayâ€"In the United Church ‘England. | two services at 11 a.m., with Rev. D. Cpl. Kaufman was attached to the Roval Canadian Corps of Signals and had been overseas since 1940. He took part in the Dieppe raid, but came through uninjured. He fell dead in London, quite unexpectediy recently. The bride was given away by Mr. George McNiel, of Bracebridge, a couâ€" n of the groom. Mr. Otto Ostling acted as best man. After a wedding dinner held a Mrs. Wilson‘s home Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson left on the evening train for Alberta where they will reside on a farm near Drumheller which Mr. Ferguson owns. South Porcupine, March 29th cilal to The Advance. A very quiet wedding was solemnized on Monday at the home of Mrs. E. M. Wilson on Bruce Ave., when Rev. J. C. Thompson united in holy matrimony Eva Bernice Wilkins to William Robert Ferguson. The bride was attired in ivory satin trimmed with pearls and carried a sheaf of Easter lilies. She was attended by Mrs. E. M. Wilson as matron of honcur who wore navy silk and lace ensemble. Mrs. George McNiel, of Bracebridge was also an out of town guest at the wedding and poured tea at the small reception of friends following the wedâ€" ding dinner. Cpl. Kauf{man lived in South Porcu«â€" pine for a number of years before enâ€" listing and is wellâ€"known here. His wife lives in Montreal. Wedding Event at South Porcupine Monday This Week Holy Week Services at South Porcupine Miss Eva Bernice Wilkins and Wm. Robert Ferguson United in Marriage. Monday (April 3)â€"In the United Church, with Ven. Archdeacon Woodall D.D. preaching. South Porcupine, March 29th,. Speoâ€" cial to The Advance. As has been the custom in former years, ‘the Anglican and United Church in South Porcupine will hold joint services during holy week from 730 to 8.30 each evening as follows:â€"â€" ’mésdayâ€"â€"m the Anglican Chaurch, por‘r ‘SUFFOGCATE YOUR ELECTRIC REFRLIGERATOR . ’ Speâ€" Good Fridayâ€"In the United cmm:h' t Emm 2+ is say. ‘"Here it is two services at 11 a.m., with Rev. D".‘ morrow will be J. C. Cochrane as guest minister: day Wednesday pm. Rev. J. C. Thompson | half gone, and r At St. Paul‘sâ€"On Good Friday, Children‘s service at 11 a.m. Threeâ€" hour service from 12 noon to 3 p.m. in charge of Captain Mitchell. On Easter Sundayâ€"Holy Communion at 8 am. and 11 am., Archdsacon Woodall in chargeg. At 7 pm. evening service with preacher being Rt. Rov. Robert â€" Renison, â€"D.D., Bishnop of Moosonee. RENEWAL OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BOOKS me~ To All Employers: HON. HUMPHREY MITCHELL, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION All Unemployment Insurance Books for the year ending March 31st, 1944, must be ex« changed for new books. Kindly communicate Immediately with the nearest Employment and Selective Service Office if you have not already exchanged your employees‘ books. If you are an insured person protect your benefit rights by seeing that your Insurance Book has been exchanged. Minister of Labour There are severe penalties for failing to make Unemployment Insurance Contributions for your insured employees and for failure to renew the Insurâ€" ance Books as required. To All Empleyees: MR My Grandmother, an Towa pioneeér, has always been an energetic typé, alâ€" ways in a hurry. When we c‘hfldwn came downstairs to breakast during summer visits on the farm qhe woulid say. "Here it is Monday mormng, ‘toâ€" morrow will be Tuesday, and the next half gone, and nothing done yet! Hurry up and get out in the fields!" â€" Enâ€" sizgn Harvey Haeberle. PREPARED TO TAKE QOUTâ€"â€"35¢ FISH CHIPS TRY OUR DELICIOUS LOUIS Jj. TROTTIEB R. J. TALLON * ALLAN M. MITCHELL TIME FLIES! Commissioners, the whole week‘s ’K-‘-‘.