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(By Elizabeth MacRae Boykin) Looks like the burden of spring reâ€" decorating will fall on slip covers; this year, for that, weary old sofa, that tired old wing ckhair turn cut to be mighty scund in structure, compared with the newâ€" upholstered â€" furniture you can‘t find. At leastâ€"with a little inside repair, they‘re . good for lots more deep comfortable sitting. While a fresh slip cover can put them right in the swim as far as style goes. (Like a sassy flowered hat and a facial for a tired housewife). at sSmart Tricks With so much depending on slip coâ€" vers, you mxght know that the decorâ€" ators are turning handsprings to make them alluring. The most popular trick is combi%g..mcxe than one fabric in the same slip coverâ€"especially effecâ€" tive with a plain dark high color used with a ‘bold big figured design. One of the smart sofas slips for instance is mostly dark green with a figured fabric im a square panelled design used for the straight â€" tailored â€"skirt. Anâ€" other, has darkâ€"green on the inside and for the flounce, with a big flowered de- sign on white for the outside back and arms. Combinations of â€" plaid . and stripes ast well as flowered designs look smart and fresh too. Extra cushions do a lot for slip coâ€" vered sofasâ€"big square droopingâ€"hem stylesâ€"small pert round onesâ€"beautiâ€" ful boxed typesy in square, oblongs or ovals. Anything from velvet and neeâ€" dlepoint to plaid gingham and bright felt will be seen for these extra cusâ€" hionsâ€"or they can be made of exactly Or they can repeat a pattern or colâ€" our used somewhere else in the room. the same material as the slip cover. YOURE A WAHAIZZ OF A COOK | Tlis dark green slip cover with square cushions to match, is finished smartly with a straight flounce made of a figured matlerial in square pattern. The ul w Old Furniture Gets New Lease on Life With Fresh Covers and With Lightening of Frame and Inside Structure ROYALS A WHIZZ OF A YEAST / REDECORATE WITH SLIP COVERS THIS SPRING PLEAsANT HoOoMES Main thing isâ€" they add decorative acâ€" cent as well as comfort to any sofa. Even newer than cushions for â€" your back are clshions for your feetâ€"fat hassocks of material matching your slip cover but made to rest your weary dogs, The Brunt of Wear Collar and cuff sets for chairs and sofas replace oldâ€"time _ antimacassars but serve the same useful purpose. But they‘re often made today to fit the shoulder and arms Oof the pieces an abbreviated slip cover. The smartest are of the same material as the slip cover so they don‘t show but they take an awful lot of the brunt off the slip coverâ€"and come off easily for washing or dry cleaning. This; slip covers, like this | spring‘s fashions, feature an awful lot of ruffles! Deep ruffled flounces around the bottomâ€"sometimes ruffles where the welting out to beâ€"sometimes rufâ€" fles around the cushions. But the lored silip cover still looks better in most roomsâ€"such as the straight flounce with inverted corner pleats for chairs and for sofas the same exgept sometimes there‘s an extra inverted pleat in the center. Sail cloth in alluring colors is feaâ€" tured by some storesâ€"made of canvas rejected by the army and dyed to taste in seme grand shades, Ancther fine material that‘s worthy of the skill of making a good slip cover is flat weave mohair, which is offered in beautiful designs and coloursâ€"cost more than run of the mill fabrics, but is worth more for it not only wears a long time but looks right a as long as it lasts. Stout printed cottons are shown in a versatile range of patterns too, as well t ti0n a= in lovely colorings. Most of those shown are enduring designsâ€"for reâ€" strictions climinate the peaceâ€"time dabâ€" bling with novelties. Cme . unexp( tedly different design in a dramatic current show is a question of grey sy2roll on whiteâ€"looks wonderful in combinâ€" aticn with bright red! Use to Tone Down In planning slip cover don‘t forget that sometimes its dramatic effects are achieved by retiring fabrics as by specâ€" tacular materials. For instance in cerâ€" tain rooms, slip covers to match Walls or carpet can ceither tone down a tooâ€" busy room or accent the tranquility of a monotone room: The department «tores offer helpful repair services these daysâ€"they‘ll take old upholstered p:eces and buck up their constitutions then finish off with young fresh slip covers. All at a cost that sounds to anyone who‘s ever tackled the job at home. Beâ€" cause it‘s WORK anyway YOUu take it! cause Its WWUIM If you do decide eover, take a tip and hoist the pi on itâ€"make the the table top t and use millions tin *"How to N Fits" gives dire will be sent on by Elizabeth MacRea Boykin (name. of paper}, P.O. Box 73 tion O, New York, N.Y. (Released by the Consolidated papers, Inc.) The Advance twenty years ago says: The euchre under the auspices of the Ladies of Charity held in the parish hall last night proved a noteworthy The euchre under the auspices of the Ladies of Charity held in the parish hall last night proved a noteworthy waccess, and all attending found the evening very enjoyable from start to finish There was a very large attenâ€" dance, the hall being crowded and the proceeds totalling over $250.00. ‘The musical programme was much appreâ€" ciated. The step dancing by Mr. Joliâ€" ceur was also a number of special efâ€" Fcourse of a few days. U A1idWioua) !uight last, some local radio fans were able to listenâ€"in on Hastings, Nebraska. !,The reception was remarkably â€" clear and distinct. These Ians, however, should be careful, Some night they may tune in on Lincoln, Nebraska while : William J. Bryan is delivering a grapgâ€" juice qra.tipn on prombmon of liquor drinking and the descent from monâ€" keys." "Mr. E. H. Hill was a visitor to o e t 2C SCV cover, take a tip from the professionals and hcist the piece on aA table to work on itâ€"make the job much easier. Cover the table top to protect it, of course, and use millions of pins! Our bulleâ€" tin "How to Make Slip Cover. that Fits" gives directions for the jobâ€"at will be sent on receipt of five cents (eoin preferred) Write Pleasant Homes (iname of paper), P.O. Box T45, Staâ€" gFrom the Porcupine Advance Fyles l e ale t LAAA l M T wenty YearsAgo adies of Charity held in the parish| night last all last night proved a noteworthy able to 1is wcess, and all attending found the‘| The recep u do decide to make your OWn slip the Consolidated Newsâ€" fabric is a tightly woven cotton of both a texture and colour that can take a lot of hard wearâ€"and tlat‘s a big point in these days. \ fectiveness and much appreciated by all. The Ladies of Charity expres | sincere thanks to all who gave prizes, to those who bought tickets, to the large attendance, and to all who in any way . assisted in making the evening so pleasâ€" ing a success." The Advance of March 26th, 1924 says;: "Mr. R. Hogarth intends shortly'i to open a hardware store in the Minâ€" thorn Block, ~corner of First avenue and Birch street, at the south of the: town. "Bobby" is one of the wellâ€". known and highly regarded young men of the town and may well be expected to make good in business for himself. He has had a long experience in the hardware line, for some years past beâ€" ing with the Taylor Hardware Co., at Timmins. He believes that there is going to be great growth and expanâ€" sion in Timmins and he is accordingly pioneering the newer business section of the town to the south and all will wish him the best of success." The following is from The Advance twenty years ago: A sitrip at the Timâ€" mins landing of the Mattagami River is open again this year. This makes a record for an early breakâ€"up of the ice. This early breakâ€"up follows the oldâ€"time method â€"of testing ‘the ice. It used to be more or less humorously suggested in columns that the ice was not safe for travel on the river until sometime after a team went t‘arough in the late fall, and the ice was again unsafe after a team wont through in the spring ~and were darowned. A couple of weeks ago a team was drowned near the Landing going through the ice. meant travel on the ice was through for the season, and that an early breakâ€"up could be expected." Among the local and personal item j in The Advance twenty years ago' were the following: "During the weekâ€" end large crowds were attracted by the | ski event held on Miller Lake. In Ski ; jumping and other events a number of | experts took part and there was much / keen competition." "On Monday thers was a big row on street in Moneta with the result that a call was sent in to the police. A number of were made, including a couple of woâ€" men. The case will come before Magâ€" istrate Atkinson at police court here toâ€"morrow.‘ "Mrs. S. J. Coady left last week for Eustace, Quebec, to join her husband who is with the Eustace Mining Company. During their resiâ€" dence in the camp they made many friends and will be missed here in many circles," â€" "Bornâ€"At their apartment, Gordon Block, Timmins, on Monday, March 24th, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Kellyâ€"a son." Robert Dye and daughter, Jeanette Helen, left on Monday for a visit ta Mrs. R. E. Sulliâ€" van, Kirkland Lake." "Band Leader F. J. Wolno is making the best sort of recovery at the hospital after his recent operation and it is expected he will be out again this week." "Mr. and Mrs. J. Wt C NP : R. Todd and Mr. and Mrs. J,. W. Frogg have returned from a visit to Florida and other points south." "Innumerable friends in Timmins will regret to know that Mrs. W. W. Worthington is ill with appendicitis, and all wish her speedy and complete return to health." "Born â€"â€"At Timmins on Thursday, March 13, 1924. to Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Cedarberg â€"a@a daughter ("Dagmar‘"‘)}. "Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Auer are in Toronto after an extended visit to.the far south. They are expected back in Timmins in the "at s fow days."â€" "On Thursday THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, T!IMMINS, ONTARIO Toronto last week and saw some 0of the sensational hockey matches." "Over 50 Scottish folk attended the meeting some days ago in Sudbury to organize a Caledonian Society for the Nickel Town. Col. D. M. Brodie was elected president and Mr. T. M. Glenesk, secâ€" retary. Thirtyâ€"five members have alâ€" ready signed up." ‘"Mr. G. Anderson, manager of the Great Northern Power Co., left on Tuesday for a business viâ€" sit to Toronto, Brockville, Ogdensburg and Montreal." "A very enjoyable seigh ride was held by about thirty of the younger people of the town last Friday evening. The party left Timâ€" mins and drove out to the Hayden Mines, where a lunch was served, folâ€" lowed by an impromptu dance." "Among those taking in the big hocâ€" key matches in Toronto last week were Messrs W. Pierce, F. Aspect and Frank Kehoe. Mr. W. Pierce went on to see the contests at Ottawa between the champions of Ontario (Sault Ste. Maâ€" rie and the champions of Eastern Canâ€" ada (Sons of Ireland)‘ "Mr. and Mrs. wW. J. Browns left on Tuesday mornâ€" ing for England. During their resiâ€" dence here they have made a large circle of friends all of whom will regret their departure. Mr. Browne recently sold his photographic business to Mr. A. Tomkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Browne will pay a holiday visit to England but nave not decided on their plans furâ€" ther. As a business man and in musiâ€" Sudbury Star: Winter is doing a swell job of acting as press agent for summer. N these decisive months all Camada‘s effort is concentrated on one great objective â€" the attack that is to destroy the Nazi menace and all that it represents. Years of work have gone into its preparation. The best of our young men are staking their lives on its suceess, our hearts. We in Canada this attack with pose We must not permit any scramble for private gain or individual selfish ends, to distract us from our main task, If we concentrate an sceking, individually or jointly, higher prices. in Canada must support and strengthen attack with all our effort,. This one must command our work, our minds and First Objective " Red Cross Schedule for Bardessona Workrcoms for April Potatoes, Plentiful Cheap, Lowâ€"Calorie Item of the Diet ' The recent celebration of St. Patâ€" rick‘s day, March 17th, brings to mind ithe vegetable associated with the Irish â€"white potatoesi These have never been as plentiful as they are at present. At 3 or 4 cents a pound they are an inexpensive food, capable of adapting themselves to many ‘variations. i _ Although generally thought of as a !“starch" food, potatoes are actuallyl |more than (%) water, in composition. Furthermore, if baked or boiled in1 their own skins, they are excellent sources of Vitamin C and of iron. They contain small amounts of protein, but ‘ what they do have is a type easily utiâ€" ‘lizable by the body. There is an old wives‘ tale that pota-‘ toes are fattening. A medium sized potato supplies about 100 calories. A | fourth of a cup of raisins supplies the isame amount of calories. A third of a cup of stewed apricots gives the same. Eight ounces (half a pint) of whole fresh milk supplies 169 calories. So if you count your calories, you Ccan put potatoes in your diet for at least one ‘ meal a day without any possible fear ‘ of gaining weight. | Dumplings for Chicken Fricassec | 2 cups sifted flour. 1 teaspoon salt. 4 | 1 | teaspoons baking powder i teaspoon pepper 1 egg, we‘l beaten 3 tablespoons melted margarine 2â€"3 cup milk | â€" Sift dry ingredients together. Add |egg, melted margarine and milk . to ,!make a moist, stiff batter. Drop by -!tcaspoons into boiling chicken gravy. {Cover closely and simmer for 18 minâ€" |utes. | Culinary Expert Says They are Not Overly "Fattenâ€" ing." The following is the Red Cross scheâ€" dule for the Bardessona workrooms for April: Monday, April 3â€"Mrs. Pickering‘s Group and Finnish Organization and Eastern Star. Tuesday, April 4â€"Finnish Women Oof Harmony Hall and Hadassah Group. This advertisement is one of a series being issued by the Government of Canada to emphasize the importance of preventing further increases in the cost of living now and deflation later. Wednesday, April. 5â€"Ladies of Ste relcased by The Bell Syndicate Inc Thursday, April 6 â€" Mrs. Hardy‘s Group and St. Matthew‘s Group and Princess Alice Club. Anne and Mrs. Allen‘s Group Friday, April 7â€"Good Fridayâ€"Rooms closed. Monday, April 10â€"Mrs. Pickering‘s Group and Finnish Organization and Eastern Star. Wednesday, April 12â€"Mrs. Ralph‘s Group and La Ligue Feminine Cathoâ€" lique (Mrs. Dubien‘s Group) Thursday, April 13â€"C. W. L. (Mrs. Moran‘s Group) and Princess Alice Club. % Tuesday, April 11â€"Finnish Women of Harmony Hall and Hadassah Group. FPriday, April 14â€"French Federation and Dime Club. Monday, April 17â€"Mrs. Pickering\ Group and Finnish Organization and Eastern Star. Thursday, April 20â€"C. W. L. (Mrs. McCoy‘s Group) and Princess Alice Club Friday, April 21 â€" United Church Group and I. O. D. E. Tuesday, April 18â€"Finnish Women of Harmony Hall and Hadassah Group. Wednesday, April 19â€"Ladies of Ste. Anne and Mrs. Allen‘s Group and Home and School Club. Monday, April 24â€"Mrs. Pickering‘s Group and FPinnish Organization and Fastern Star. Tues., April 25â€"Finnish Women of hese days, when tea must yield the utmost in flavour, quality is of supreme importance. Ask for .. higher pay or higher profits, we shall be diverts ing our attention from the main task at this critical time. We shall also endanger the sta«â€" bility of prices which we in Canada have achieved after great difficultiesâ€"a stability that is essential to eficienecy and fairness in war, and to peacetime prosperity afterward, Our young men are fighting for a Canada and a world in which all men can have faith, hope and sccurity,. Each of them wants to come back to a jobâ€"or a farmâ€"with a future,. We at home must keep secure for them a strong and stable foundation on which alone a postâ€" war period of promise and achicvement can be built. Are now available to all under 60. Call at our office or telephone for particulars Phone 104 Hospital Benefits SULLIVAN NEWT O N INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS REAL ESTATE f V Timmins, Ontario _ Globe and Mail: New Year‘s Day was ja great occasion for Toronto civic elecâ€" [tors who appreciated their franchise. In addition to voting they brought to the polling booths more than 40 tons of gramphone records, games, books and magazines for the Canadian troops. Thus a doubly patriotic obligation was discharged. Harmony Hall and Hadassah Group. Wed., April 26â€"Mrs. Ralph‘s Group and French Federation. Thursday, April 27â€"Princess Alice Club and Women‘s Institute. Friday, April 28â€"Rooms Closed. Send Thanks for Parcels Sent by Tisdale Council Ssouth Porcupine, March 29, Special ta The Advance. Letters of acknowledgement â€" and thanks for Christmas parcels have been received by the Township of Ti;yâ€" dale from Bert McInslic, J. W. Holmes Lt. F. H. Bowman, W. Blanchfield, Lt. A. K. Douglass, N. Therrien, L.â€"Cpl. G. R. Smith, Pte. D. A. McDonell, C. S. Hartling (who says "The book was very much in demand by the boys as reading material is very scarce unless you can read Italian, which unfortunâ€" ately I cannot do). Winnie Wiliams and R. E. Caswell. MORTGAGES 21 Pine Street N. PAGE FIVE