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The opening choruses were “sung by’ all school pupils standing: “God. save our Great Empire” and “O God our help in Ages Past." Britannia speaks and Canada anSWers and all stand at , w what was afterwards said .to be e finest pageant ever put on by our publicschool. It was excellently stag- 0d and the children did their parts 'tb perfection. This pageant was designed with a threefold object in view: â€" 1, To give the pupils a, clear picture of c com- ponent parts of the Empire, he dif- ferent types of government .within her yide domains and irrespective of colour, race, or creed, the underlying unity throughout. 2‘ To show that the new attitudeoi’ the British Empire must be .the submerging of all sel- flsh;interests for the good of a unitg ed world and 3, to impress upon the children that, individually., we must henceforward carry the responsibility of the‘rebuilding' of this‘ war-torn world for peace and brotherly love so that the great sacrifices at our forces and the suffering of nations may not have been in vain. The Narrator deserves special men- tion. Before a microphone she spoke clearly and impressively and acted as Mistress of Ceremonies. “O Canada” from all, started pro- ceedings. Britannia (Flora Boyd) was seated on a throne with representa- tive dominionsz around her -- United Kingdom; John Bull (Henry Ford); Wales, (Diana Smith); S c o t 1 a n (1 ((Dorothy Whitton); Ireland, (Norma. Sullivan); Canada (Bernice Ship); South Africa (Jack Fera); Australia :(Mageila Saumur); New Zealand (Jim Clemissn' India (Darwin Ail:- ken); Crown Colony Newfoundland 3(Mlchael Rudkin); Mandated g Terri- tory (Mae Peressini); Narrator â€"- Eva ‘ ’ E’sagmms Shaw, i” Behring After Thirty 3"iYears of Great Service Porcupine, May 28th. Special .30 18 Advance. “Empire Day Pageant” 'of the um Porcupine Public School, ar- (1 for May 23rd, Was on account of wet weather postponed unti: Pri- (Inga-Imam. *A platform had been erected in the school grounds and arrangements made to accommodate the numbers 31: parents and friends who came to - O I MESSAGE "OI THE l1?! WW6! COMPAIiES I“ W ‘ .g ' ”ome and the Iistric The Rhythm Band. composed of kindergarten pupils, dressed in red and blue capes and hats played their part in the pageant to the tune of the “British Grenadiers.” Johnny Krvzmanlck, Marlene Shekuls'kl, Ron- ald Winney. Charles Maki, Muriel Cle- ment, George Aho, Mary Krakana, Garnet Howard. Janet,01re Gemmlll, BObby Hawes‘, Billy Beckett, Bob Gal. lagher, Billy Langdon. Robert Miner," Joy Bradbuny. Donna Fell, Jean Rodg- ers, Billy ; Carruthers, Douglas Nova- kuski, Alex Seize, and Joan McPhate.) A-The third stage of the pageant em- braced the forcesâ€"Honour to the Forces and Salute and Three Cheers." .. Enter Uncle Samâ€"John Bull steps down, shakes hands and the chorus: gives “Let’s Get Together.”â€"- { Irish am Chorus and Dance: 4Molne Cooper. Joan McPhate. Patsy iBellsle. Margaret unadon). The Maypole dance by little girls in sally coloured dresses: drew much an- plause. Dancerszâ€" Georgiana Turner, Tuulikki Laurila. Leila Luoma, Nancy Wilder, Beth McLelland. Alice Wright Inga Viitanen. _ Gloria _Wachnluk. Pauline Wilcon,. Patricia O’Shaugh; nessa, Joy and Joyce‘Pretty. Jean Henry. Marietta Passi, Marjorie Davis. fietty Mitchell. Singer Olga Para. ' The Narrator then called Canada (Chorus sang “The Maple Leaf”); Union of South Africa (chorus. .“God Defend South Africa”); Australia (chorus, “Advance Australia Fair"); New Zealand (chorus, “God Defend New Zealand); Indian -(chorus’ “Song of India”) India, Newfoundland. Mandated Territory.. each spoke and chorus' sang “We are part. of Britain" and “Rule Br itannia.” Britannia speaks and the United Nations come up on each side while Scotch Girl Chorus and Dance: (Shirley Schmeizle. Emily Pavlenko, Edith Ceaser, Yohnde- Gumiero). Welsh Chorusâ€"“Mgr: of Harlech' John .Bull Chorus-l- “The King is still in London", "‘D’ye Ken John Peel ” “Undgt Goo I w my W toourKing, www.mw- Em- pire. one King. one an. one law. one Etnpire indiviIible. with liberty, eques- ity and justice for oil." ‘ . J nag arm by mu pupil; follow- ed: -â€" (Buddy Sutherland. Stella Pam. Teddy Maki, Vilma Kemp, Reggie Hawes, Beverley Fell. Raymond Sui- ton. Eileen Miller, Tommy Enrich, Patricia Griffin. Gino Oundari, Bar- bara Bowes, Martin Holmes. Muriel Helmer, Sherman Ferr’lgan Arlene Truant). the salute and take the pledge led by Mar and brother-in~law, Mr,‘ and Dr. R. V. Weston left at the week- end for Toronto, where he will attend the Dental Convention. Pte. Bill Barron. Veteran -‘Guard. stationed at Port Arthur, is spending a leave visiting friends in town. Angelo Pigeon left last' week for Toronto after“ visiting his sister, Mrs. Herb Eden, Gold Centre. L.A.W. Mary Hodson. ROAR (Womehs Diflsion) stationed at New- foundland. Is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs; Thomas Hodson, Gold Centre. has. A. Gong-hay, left Thursday for Toronto after visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. Friday, May 25th. A successful Trig Day for the Canadian Institute for the Blind was: held under the canVen- ership of Mrs. Ed. Robinson. Mrs. Geo. Shippam and Mrs. Harry Leng. The day being fine the taggers were kept busy and a nice sum was coliected for this worthy cause. ‘ Mrs. A. Lovelace, Gold Centre. held the winning tiCket on the lovely hand bag. The draw took place last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bennetu Fifth Ava, left Saturday by car for two weeks’ holiday at Toronto, Nxagara Falls and other pointa Pta. Bert Waite, Veteran Guard at Monteith, spent the week-end at his home on Birch Street. Word was received during the weei: that Captain Lloyd Gordon Queen had received the Military Cross for dis- tinguished bravery while serving with the Canadian Armored Corps‘. Cap- tain Queen was music teacher at Schumacher public School prior to joining the Canadian Active Army in January 1942. In Mar-ch, 1943. he went overseas. Since going overseas Cap- tain Queen married a Scotch girl from Aberdeen. Scotland. Captain Queen’s sister, Mrs. Murray Ritter, lives; in Toronto. ' bdrn Friday”. May 18th. in the pine General Hospital. Shr. Alex McWhinnie, R. C. E., ar- rived last week from overseas and is visiting him-brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McWhinnie, Sec- ond Ave. . Mr; and Mrs. Lawson Monk, of Pickle Crow. are visiting relatives and friends here. They also spent some time in Toronto where Mr. Monk re- ceived medical treatment. Mr. Jack McMastg, Fourth- Ave., accompanied them on their trip to Toronto. “A‘though I shall not come back to your School, I shall not leave you en- tirely. Like the wild geese I shall go south in the fall, but I hope that my footsteps returning will always be . a welcome sound to you. my friends.” Committees in Charge of Pageant P1atform:â€"â€"-M.r. Ship and Miss Ho- gan. Congratulations 'to Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Wylie, Second Ave.. on the birth of their daughter, Frances Lynn Wylie, (Schumach‘er, May 30th. special The Advance.) * Decorationzâ€"Miss’ Walker. Miss: Mc- Mann, Miss Miller. Costumeszâ€"Miss Higgins, Miss Hou- $:t0n. n . Dramatizationzâ€"Miss' Donlevy. Stagingzâ€"Miss Don‘evy, Miss Mc- Keown. ‘ Choirzâ€"Miss Broadfoot. Piano:â€"Mrs. Ingram. Flagdrillz-Miss McKeown. Maypole danceâ€"Miss Hogan. Rhythm Bandzâ€"Miss Wbodail. Danceszâ€"Miss Phelps. Former Teacher at Schumacher Wins the Military Cross “If I have done any good work here (and I hope you think I have.) it is because I have always: had the loyal support of splendid trustees, capable and hard-working teachers and very understanding parents. “Together we have woven a pattern, the threads of which it would be very difficult to cut. Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and District "I wish to add my word of welcome to that already extended to you by the Narrator. Miss Shaw’s Massage Miss B. M. C. Shaw, principal. who is retiring at the end of this‘ term after thirty years of teaching hero. made this special occasion the first public announcement of this fact. She said:â€" “As you know I shall not be back with you in Septembel. but you: school will be in vely good hands. A minute’s Silence in honour of our dead, and Canada calls the ~Mercy Units of the wanâ€"the stretcher-bear- ers. and the Red Cross Nurse. Then while all stand, “Faith of our Fathers," and “God Save the King" were sung. mother.”â€" . Uncle Sam, Scott Raybould; Russia. Italo Basso; China, Nulo Ga‘ttesco: Rolland. Diane Pearce; Belgium. Lloyd Mchrric: France. Roy Backholm; X080 Slam. Mary Sflkovich; Tthiopia, Leo Bcauchump; Norway. Frances Hymn“: Denmnrk. Mike Pavicic’n; Mexico. Tino Pellezzari; Greece. Bar- bara Jones; Palestine. Barbara Levin- sop: Albania, Bryan Hanneberry: Iran. Stanley Krlzmanick; Luxem- bouts. Sylvia Holovaci; Poland. Mary Piszczor; Czecho-Slovakia, Bernice Tubm'an; Latin America. Dolores Mc- Conn.) chorus sings "Marching Along To- Hobbs and Mrs. Pear! Porcu- (South Porcupine. May 30th. Special to The Advance.) A monster bingo was held_ by the C. W, L. in the Airport ”Hotel on' Tuesday evening. There was a ’very large crowd in attendahce and a delicious lunch was served by the ladies of the League. During this most enjoyable and successful even- ing a draw was made for the chair. Mrs. Rintamaki, 172 Main Street being the holder of the winning ticket, Deipms Dagenais won the rug and other lucky ticket 'holders were: â€"Mrs. J. Lone, Mrs. Warford, Mrs. Genereaux, Mrs, L. Holovacl and Mrs. Dwyer. " ' ' Mrs. C. W. Pennie. Mrs. R. Spears and Miss: Patsy Smart; Mrs, Herb Warren, Timmins: Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Adamson, Mrs. M. Deardon, Miss L. Sinhlll. Mrs. B. James," Mrs.IJohn maéy. 80km». macher; and the “guestrbf” honour. Lieutenant and: Mrs. Mosley. was Ivycuverley. arm is visiting at her home on Second Ave. - The home of m. John Denney. 99‘ Third Ave. we: the scene at e nicely wanted party last. Pridey‘ evening, when a number of friends paid a surprise \ visit. The guest; .0! honour were Lieutenant and Mrs... Lester Bes- ley. Lieutenant Besley has recently returned from overseas service. A nice. social time was enjoyed and 8 dainty lunch was served. During the ovenlnc the guests of honour were presented with a lovely table lamp. The follow- ing guests attended: Mr. and Mrs. R.‘ v Nelly. Mr. and Mn. 8. Schultz Buffalo Ankerlte; Mr. and MW Frank Holmes; South Porouplhe; Mr and Mrs. Elmer Anderson, Mr. and Winners of Prizes at Bingo at S. Porcupine visiting her sister, Miss Lola Ma hem. Mrs. Young. or mum. is visit- ing her parents Mr. and flu. D". Craig, Pine mint. TOLActive Service Voters Whe are absent from their units O-.C’I-o~ l. is fisfi-' a... n... ,. E areWell Party f or Q The attention of members of the Navy, Army and Air Force and in}! other persons who qualify as Active Service Voters under the Ontario Active Service Voting Regulations, 1945, is directed to the {Ollowing provisions. Such voters should apply to the nearest Naval, Military or Air Force headquarters for information as to the location of the Commissioned Oficer nearest to’ their present address. Active Service VOters who are absent from their units but not in their place of ordinary residence, on leave or furlough, including such voters on farm leave or industrial leave, may poll their votes with any commissioned ofiicer appointed to take the votes of Active Service Voters, on producing to such commissioned oflicer docu- mentary proof that they are on leave or furlough and provided that they have not already voted in the election. ' Active Service Voters who are in their place of ordinary residence on polling day may vote in the manner prescribed by the Election Act to: civilian voters, whether or not their names are on the Voters’ list, on taking a declaration (Form 8A) before the deputy returning oflicer. I. Active Service Voters of their homes. Such voters may vote at the regular polling place for the voting sub-division in which they reside. E. Active Service Voters on leave or Furlough. Bishop Renison paid grand tri- bute" to the Rector and his wife; the Rector being a splendid worker in every respect, and worthy of promu- tion,-.his new title to be “Archdeacon of James Bay.”. Of Mrs. COok his lordship said “Rev. Cook's finest asset is his wife; she goes so cheer- fully with him wherever he is sent." In reminiscing of the early days in the Porcupine Camp which he ‘called “a spot in the swamp,” the Bishop said he walked through Mfs. Schultz, of the Buffalo-Ank- eglte, sang. two solos “Lassie 0' Mine” and “Bless This House," both well receiVed. Rev, Chidwick, of Timmins, spoke concerning Mr. Cook’s leaving and of his long friendship with him, wishing him well in his new sphere. Joyce Allen played a piano solo “momma" Marilyn Cliff and Joyce ‘Ali'en gave a piano -,duet and the Junior Choir sang "Wooden Shoes.’ A piano solo by Marilyn Cliff and another by Norine White complele’l yhis jpart of the programme, A .very nice farewell party for Rev.‘ 11. G, and Mrs. Cook. of St. Paul's Re'cfiory, who are leaving shortly for Home Factory was held in St. Paul's Parish Hall on Friday evening. A' 800d programme had been ar- ranged and a large number of Darfsmoners and friends from Schu- anchor and Timmins as well as from South Porcupine were present. Young members of the church gave the “first part. of the programme. Mr. "8.“ Jay (People’s Warden? then presented Rev. and Mrs. Cook with a. mantel clock (with chimes) as a gift. from the parishioners. (South Porcupine. May 30th. Special to The Advance‘.) Rev. and Mrstook at South Porcupine Rev. H. G. Cook to be Arch- dEacon of James Bay PROVINCE OF ONTARIO‘ GENERALELECTION, JUNE 4th, 1945 slush to Golden City. From the comparative civilisation oi Hudson‘s Bay was sent a missionary to the Porcupineâ€"Aromacon J. E. Wood- allâ€"“who has left his legend here from his characteristic benediction of character." Now we hre return- ing the compliment to dunes Bay. Archdeacon H. (3. Cook. of James Bay. will .be sent to Moose Rotary as head of the Indian Missionary School and skipper of a streamlined launch. incidentally. also. to visit his flock on his missionary expeditions. He referred to the wild geese which may be hunted there. and hinted that friends from Porcupine may find a welcome in the Open season. Rev. Cook spoke 9. few words of appreciation of the kindness he had received in S. Porcupine and thank- ed all for the giftfofthe clock. Mrs. W, Fairhurst. and Mrs. Max'- well-Smith poured ten. Seventy persons were present. Rev. John Ford of Sherbrooke will be here to take over St. Paul‘s Parish in two" weeks' tlme.’ Rev. Cook will preach his farewell sermon on Sunday night in St. Paul’s church. A delightful buffet lunch was sewed later from a dainty table graced with crystal and daffodils ahd yellow tapers. A memorial service for “those who will not return” to the congregation from the fighting forces will be held on Sunday morning at, 1-1. am. CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER; PROVINCE OF ONTARIO Alex. C. Lewis (.ev. H. G. Cool: and Rev. J. C. Thompson each gave short talks In which they stressed the desirability of the-churches and their organiza- tions working together in harmony. ' A delightful lunch was served. Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph: -â€" 0119 of our neighbors protessos to under- stand the income tax blank. His wife is worried about him. south Porcupine. Mai; 23m. Special to The Advance. Vary~ gave a talk‘ on- the 'Develop- ment of Church Muszzc' and Mrs. J. C. Thompson gave an organ selection ‘0 Sanctissinm’. A social evening and get-together followed and Opportunity was‘given to say goodbye to Mrs. H. C. 0001: who will soon, be leaving with her husband for Moose Factory. A. combined meeting Of the “'0“ men's Auxiliary of St. Paul's Church and‘the Women‘s Association of the United Church took place on Monday we in the United Church. M .‘ 1". H. Hall tooge, charge of a “worship" sex-Vice. and- Mrs. B. H. Harper read the lesson." Mrs. Ronald loint Meeting of Church Societies at S. forcupine ‘mfl. MAY 3151'. 11 EYES ‘EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED Irvin Rosnegr, R. 0. EYESIGHT SPECIALIST For Appointment Phone 1877 BUCOVETSKY BLDG. 21 Third Ave. Timmlm Scientific Accuracy i.“ With