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There was a very interesting event at the public school on Friday evening, April 20th, 1934, when Mr. P. W. Schumacher, of Columbus Ohio, added to his many other kindly benefactions and gifts to the town by presenting the school with a large and valuable portrait of himself. During the evening Mr. Schumacher expained that the gift was made at the suggesâ€" tion: of the children of the school. The accomcdation of the assembly room was not sufficient to seat the crowd accepting the invitation of the board of trustses and teachers of the school to be present at the event. Among those present were many from Timmins and several from South Porecupine: Arnott, chairman of, the school bourd, presided for the evening, and a pro«â€" gramme or unusual interest and merit was enjoyed by the gathering. Between six and seven hundred people enjoyed the benefit dance given on April 20th, 1934, at the Riverside Pavilion for the benefit of an oldâ€"timer of the camp who had been ready with his talent on all occasions, but who had been confined to his home for several months owing to illness, The event had been arranged and managed by a committee representing a large number of organizations in town. This comâ€" mittee included:â€""F.J. Wolno, Timâ€" mins Citizens‘ Band, chairman; Austin Neame Canadian Legion, financial sec‘y; K. Byre, Kiwanis Club and .. Hornby.~*BRarid, publicity committee; A. Wilford, musical committee,. A. Odgers, Moose, E. Stephens, Cornish Choir, W. Nickson, Lancashire Club. «All present at the event enjoyed themâ€" selves immensely and the event was success from every standpoint. The annual bangqust of the Timmins lodge of the Sons of England was held in the main dining hall of the Empire hotel on Monday evening, April 23rd, 1934, St. George‘s Day. ‘There were about 150 msmbers of the S.0.E., their ladies and friends, present for the ocâ€" casion, and the evening was very pleasant and intrresting one. The president, W. Jenkins, presided during the evening and carried through the duties of toastmaster and chairman very effectively. A very interesting programimne was . presented. : including various tgasts, and addresses by Mayor R. Richardson, Mr. Moulds, of Ottawa, hn o Eo ns ce s qy e t 1 4+ ol s on ahe sn e hn on aip abe she «hn 1 B ob e shn ty n TEN YEARS AGO IN TIMMINS From Jlata in the Poreapine Advance Pyles concert of much interest and merit was given in the Goldfieds theatre : years ago under the auspices of St.! Anthony‘s Church, Rev. Fr. Theriawlt oecupied the chair in his pleasing way and his happy introductions and comâ€" ments added to the interest of the proâ€" gramme. The theatre was filled to capacity for the event,. The proâ€" ’ gramme included a French comedy,.] excellent solo numbers, piano numbers, tricks of magic by a gifted artist; and other numbers of special interest. One of the outstanding features of the evenâ€" ing was the playing of Al Piernni and hnis Vagabond Kings. The lightâ€" ing effects for tht orchestra numâ€" bers and for other items on the proâ€" gramme added: to the effectiveness of the selection. } I The annual meeting of the Temisâ€" kaming. Rascball League was held ten years) ago,; and representatives ware presont rom Timmins, McIntyre, Iroâ€" quois Falls, and Kirkland Lake, while Noranda though unable to have a representative at the mesting got in touich with the officers by telephone and signified their intention for the seasion and their support of the Temiss kaming Baseball League. The following were the officers elected for the ensuing season:â€" President, S.C. Platus; 1st vice, ILA. Solomon Schumacher; 2nd vice, W.M. Hodgins, Kirkland Lake] 3rd vice, Geo. Charron, Iroquois Falls; secretary treasurer, Art Moran, Timâ€" mins. and Dr. 8. Lee Honey Among the local and personal items‘ appearing in The Advance ten years ago were the following:â€""John W.‘ FRogg was called to Portland, Maine, last weeek owing to the serious illness of his sister. Word received his week gives the sad news that Mr. Pogg‘s sister passed away on Monday, the funeral being held toâ€"day. Mr. Fogg was able to reach her before she passed. The sincere symjathy of all will be ex«â€" tened to Mr. Fogg in his bereavement through the death of his sister." "Myr. David Bough returned Sunday from Cornwall, Ont.. where he had been called owing to the death of his mother there." Food Habits of Slavic Peoples of Practical Interest (By Agnes Adams) In considering the problems of good food for the world as a whole, studies of various national good habits have been made by the Committee on Food cil. Recently a series of programs Habits of the National Research Counâ€" sponsored by the Commons Council for American Unity have shown how some foreign food habits can be used adâ€" vantageously by the United States: All examples given here are taken from Slay peoples. Bohemia served four meals a daysâ€" "afternoon coffee" being the extra one. Both Czechs and Slovaks made wide use of dried beans and peas and used almost every part of the meat animal. sSoft cheeses were used in baking and in the preparation of other dishes. The Poles made excellent use of whole grain cereals and dairy products. They also used parsley, beet greens in soups to a far greater extent than we do. Slovenes had great fondness for butâ€" termilk as a beverage. Croatians made a specialty of fish and potato stewâ€"â€"â€"an economical dish and one making good use of fish. Chicken Paprika 1 frying chicken 1 clove garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon paprika ‘© onion, sliced teaspoon salt 2 tomatoes, chopped. 1 sliced green pepper , cup fat (chicken fat preferred) ‘i cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1i teaspoon pepper 1 cup sour cream (or. !> cup water) Heat fat in large, heavy frying pan with a tightâ€"fitting lid. Mix flour, papâ€" rika, salt and pepper and roll pieces of chicken therein. Brown lightly in fat. Add chopped vegetables, cover tightly and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is thoroughly tender. Taste, and add more salt if necessary. Finally add sour cream, if used and let cream heat, but never boil. If water is used, it should reach a simmer, and a little more flour may be added to make the sauce slightly thicker. Spicy Breast of Lamb Lamb Breast and foreshank (about 3 lbs.) 4 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon allspice Pepper 1 clove garlic 1 cup cooked rice (or barley) is ecup chopped prunes 1 tablespoon grated onion. Have foreshank removed from the breast of lamb, and the meat ground. Have bones of breast cracked, so that meat maybe carved away between ribs. Make a pocket lengthwise in the breast by cutting meat close to the ribs. Sprinâ€" kle pocket with salt and pepper. Mix ground lamb with cooked rice, chopped prumes, onion allspice and garlic. Fill into the pocket and sew or tie firmly, so the filling will not fall out. Sprin« kle outside with salt and pepper. Place uncovered in pan and bake in a slow oven for 1 hour; then cover and conâ€" tinue to bake until meat is ecntirely tender (about 1 hour). (Released by The Bell Syndicate Inc). Sewing Room Report of Red Cross Shows W orkers Still Urgently Needed President A. W. Pickering presided at the regular monthly meeting of the executive of the Timmins Branch of the Red Cross Society. The treasurer‘s statement showed thay receipts (subscerptions) for March were $12,397.85. Expenditures for supâ€" plies, administration, etc., amounted to $1,008.30. This leaves a bank balance as of March 31, of $20,814.78. Mrs. H. W. Brown, Chairman of Woâ€" men‘s War Work who was the delegate from the Timmins Branch to the Anâ€" nual meéting in Toronto presented her report of the conferences. This report is published elsewhere in this paper. A. F. McDowell gave a final report on the Red Cross Campaign. The total now stands at $39.167.00â€"over $4,000 above <the objective. Mr. McDowell wished to thank all those who had taken part to make the campaign a success. Mrs. J. Kinsey, Prisonerâ€"ofâ€"War Liaâ€" ison officer, has received word that unobtainable articles for personal parâ€" cels sent by the nextâ€"ofâ€"kin may now be obtained through the Red Cross. Timmins Branch is securing some conâ€" centrated coffee (to save weight), semiâ€" sweet chocolate, dried eggs and chipped beef. These stupplies will. be kept in the Wool Room in the Municiâ€" pal Building and be obtained by the nextâ€"ofâ€"kin on Tuesday and Friday afâ€" ternoons 2â€"5 p.m. Regular Monthly Meeting of Executive of Timmins Red Cross. â€" Articles Shipped to Headquarters. _ Report of Wool Room. _ Grand Total of 1191 Articles Shipped from Timmins Last Month. Mrs. J. Barry, Convener of Surgical Dressings reported that 210 handkerâ€" chiefs and 180 surgical masks had been completed in her. group during tne month. Sewing Room Report Mrs. H. W. Brown, chairman of Woâ€" men‘s War Work, reported that alâ€" though the work had been very encourâ€" aging, workers were urgently needed for both sewing and knitting. If 18 hoped that women will realize that the need is increasing even though the weaâ€" ther here calls us to house cleaning and leisure hours in the sunshine. Kee,> up your reguia that some one than at present lect. The following articles were Sn to headquarters: Hospital suppliesâ€"50 triangular dages, 40 handkerchiefs. Greâ€"ek Reliefâ€"50 boys‘ coats, 45 men‘s shints, 25 men‘s undervests, 25 men‘s underpants: pants quilts Wool Room Report More wheeling wool has been reâ€" ceived from headquarter than usual This is due to the fact that this wool has been found to be more useful to the needs of servicemen and that those in control of, materials have released more of the softer fingering wool for the use of Canadian civilians. It is hnoped that knitters will understand and coâ€"aoperate. seamen‘s Quotaâ€"32 pairs Seamen‘s 926" stockings, 14 searves, 12 turtleneck sweaters, 20 sleeveless sweaters, 51 pairs Hurricane mitts, 10 pair plain socks, 13 ribbed helmets. Seamen‘s Nonâ€"quotaâ€"13 acro caps, 9 pair seamen‘s 18" socks, 1 pair alternaâ€" tive stockings, 1 turtleneck tuckâ€"in. Army and Airforce Quotaâ€"40 pair plain socks, 15:ribbed helmets, 3 roundâ€" neck sweaters, 22 pairs gloves, 10 sleeveless sweaters, 3 turtleneck sweatâ€" ers Nonâ€"quotaâ€"6 alternative caps. Women‘s Auxiliary Quota â€" 1 pair heelâ€"less bed socks, 19 pr. ankle socks, 3 pair women‘s knickers, 2 women‘s sleeveless sweaters. 'Non-quotaâ€"â€"‘.’.l pair ankle socks, 99 face cloths. Civilian Quotaâ€"30 pair boys‘ stockâ€" ings, 9 gairls‘ sweaters, 4 pair girls bloomers, 1 woman‘s sweater, 5 boys Farewell Party to Dick Honey of the Hollinger Staff Nonâ€"quotaâ€"1 crib quilt (donated). suits, 2â€"4 years, 11 girls‘ sweaters. To Prisonerâ€"ofâ€"war Liaison Officerâ€"1 turtleneck sweater, 1 pair gloves, 1 ribbed helmet, 1 pair plain socks. This makes a grand total of 1191 articles shipped ifrom the Timamins Branch during the month. Has Been With the Hollinâ€" ger for Twentyâ€"â€"one Years Refl.lgee Clothingâ€"5 prs. boys‘ long There was a very happy gathering in the Grill Room of the Empire Hotel on Friday evening last, when the Shops staff of the Hollinger gathered to bid farewell to one of their popular fellow employees, namely: Richard ("Dick") Honey, electric troubleâ€"shooter of the Hollinger. "Dick" Honey has been with the Hollinger 21 years and has retired from his position to settle in Southern Ontario. Mr. W. H. Pritchard acted as chairâ€" man and carried through the proceedâ€" ings in his usual happy manner. DPuring the evening J. W. Dougherty, of the Hollinger presented a handsome travelling bag to the guest of honour. Mr. Dougherty gave high praise for the splendid. service Mr. Honey had given and stated his pasition, would be hard to fill. He wished him on behalf of all vour regular Red Cross work will not suffer more because of your negâ€" articles were shipped THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMIN®, ONTARIO Several vocal solos were given during the evening; these being by Ron Jones, Walter Avery, A. Jenkin, A. Boyd and Joe McGraw. Mose Jasper, favoured the gathering with a couple of tap dances. Tommy Nixon, working under difficulties amazed all with his magie. W. A. Devine was pianist. A buffet supper was served at the close of # very enjoyvable evening. present the best surroundings. 22 Births Registered in Timmins in Past Week "Dick" Honev, made effective reply, and in his happy style told some inâ€" teresting stories of some fishing and hunting trips taken with some of the members present. Bornâ€"On March 27, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. O. Cote, Pine street northâ€"a daughter (Marie Irene Paulette Jeanâ€" ine). Bornâ€"â€"On April 3, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. W. PFirth, Woende avenue, at St. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a daughter (Carol Glenna Maric). Bornâ€"On April 5; 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. W. D. G. Parent, Mountjoy south â€"a son. (William. David, George). Bornâ€"On March 21, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs: A. Racicot, Poplar avenue â€" daughter (Monique (Suzanne Juliette Marie). Bormâ€"On March 28, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. M. Klapuschak, North road, at St. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a son (Edmond Steve) ~Bornâ€"On April 5th, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs.. J. Potvin, Windsor avenueâ€" a daughter (Maric Gisele Georgette) Bornâ€"On March 31, 1944, to Mr. and his future Mrs. D. Krupka, LAkoshore Road, a daughter <Veronica Elizabeth). Bornâ€"On Aprilâ€" 3, 19M4, to Mr. and Mrs. P. Michalko, MacDonald Hill, at St. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a daughter +Helen Irene). Bornâ€"On April 3, 1944, to Mrs. J. G. Selluski, Balsam St. Mary‘s hospital ~a daugh Christian ) Born=â€"On April 2, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. N. Petroski, Hemlock street, at St. Mury‘s hospitalâ€"a daughter (Dorothy Elizabeth}. Bornâ€"On March 29, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. M. Sasseville Kirby avenue, at 8t. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a son (Joseph Marcel, Dennis). Bornâ€"On April 9. 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Per_reault, Wilson avenucâ€"â€"a daughter (Lucie Mary LAaura). Bornâ€"On March 25, 1944, to Mr. and Mtrs. A. W. Woiss, Maple street north, at St. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a son (Michael John>). Bornâ€"On April 6, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. E. MacDonald, Cedar southâ€"aAt St. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a daughter (Janet, Elaine). 4 Bornâ€"On March 31, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. N. Smerek, First avenue, Schuâ€" macher, at St. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a son (Jeffrey Norman). Bornâ€"On April 4, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Stewart, Holtyre, Ont., at St. Mary‘s hosvitalâ€"a daughter (Patâ€" ricia Lynn). Bornâ€"On April 7, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs: S; Kremyr, Elm street north, at St. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a daughter (Nancty Stephanie) Bornâ€"On April 10, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Benson, Kent avenue, at St. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a son (Ray William Joseph). Bornâ€"On April 9, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. G. Mammoletti, Spruce street north, at St. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a son (Gary John). Bornâ€"On March 31, 1944, to Mr.i Mrs. D. Rondeau, Commercial avel â€"aâ€"son (Joseph Albe Denis). Bornâ€"On April 4, 1944, to Mr. Mrs. W. Thompson, Balsam north St. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a son (JOS Hector Wilfred Barry). Bornâ€"On April 16, 1944 Mrs. J. M. MacPhail, Cam St. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a son old) 1VODUuUEC *A tC eph Several ye ars ago Goorze Ado was visiting Lond t:m. when hefound himset feeling lonel: i and longing; for the sight of as ramma; face. Suddenly, turning a corn *r., he ¢/ iught sight of a man ahead that he kn€ wâ€"or thofnght he knew, he rushec.\ up )eagorly and gave the man a tremer ow s whack on the hback. The man ‘s glasses flew U his hat sailâ€" ed into*s the air, and. the ; armload of bundles _‘ he was carrying / fell into the TREA" TNG A FRIEND street. And in,; that instant Ade discov=â€" Lered he was «. complete strangeor. ered he was i, complete stranger. All apolog‘fes, Ade holped the English= man pick his belongings, ropeating the while, "".‘m so sorry. I‘m so sorry. I thought yor: were a friend of mine " The: glishman laid a reassuring hand on 4 de‘s arm and said very politsâ€" ly, "Oh /,that‘s quite all right, old chap, Butâ€"@r V s11 me, does your friend care for this sof t of thing?" Wall Street Journg 1.