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Porcupine Advance, 7 Feb 1946, 1, p. 2

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For tirse who like dancifig and a good time there is going to be just those very things tomorrow night at the Riverside Pavilionâ€"The Kinettes nave planned gala entertainment for all their friends in form of a Â¥alentine‘s Dance: . Music will be supplied by Henry Kelneck and his orchestra and and it promises to be a yvery happy affair ... Proceeds of the dance will be presented to the Children s BShelter ... Incidentally, dreéss is optional. Students of the sewing classes at the Timmins High and Vocational School ‘and members of the Gold Star Branch of the‘ Women‘s Institute are jointly concerned with the show, during which 125 high school girls will model .he work they have done in the past “r and the Women‘s Institute will be n charge of the convening for the tea. Fashion Show Postponed Until Friday Because Of Bad Road Conditions Congratulations and best wishes are in order for two young couples whose wedding took place this week........ They are Able Bodied Seaman and Mrs A. R. Lawson, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Friesen........ The former are *both members of the Canadian Navy, the bride being the former wren . Betty Van Tent, their marriage taking place Tuesday morning...... Mrs. Friesen is the Former Elsa Byrd, whose marriage was solemnized yeaterday morning at Mountjoy United Church....... May both these young * couples have many long years of happiness and good fortune. "_ _A very charming tea was held at the home of Mrs. J. M. Douglas, 19 ‘HMemlock St. on Tuesday afternoon.......The lovely event was arranged by _ Mrs. W. Laidlaw, for the Women‘s Auxiliary of McKay Presbyterian . Church.......Gold and bronze, gracefully decorated the sitting room, and in ~the dining room a lovely bouquet of daffodils formed a centreâ€"piece flanked % on either side by tall white tapers.....Mrs. Laidlaw received the guests _ rssisted by Mrs. G. Aitken, and Mrs. J. D. Hope was drawing room hostess....... Pouring tea were Mrs. R. V. Neiley and Mrs. D. Morrison...... assisfing in dining room during the afternoon were MyTs. A. Marshall Mrs. se No 3 Pn C# 1 °_ TV e a LE LCW ‘The Valentine tea and fashion show "originally scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, in the Hollinger Recreation Wall, was cancelled owing to the drasâ€" change of weather and the resultâ€" Ing road conditions ‘The date has thus been moved forward to Friday Peb. 8, from three to six o‘clock in the afternoon. Women‘s Institute Share _ Show Proceeds With The High School Students Musical entertainment ‘will also be provided. Miss McDonald, instructress NiA.â€"4 y s J F. McRae Mrs. J. E. Anderson and Mrs. C. Pennie.......Also assisting durmg the afternooh were Mrs. Fred Somers, Mrs. H. Schultz, Mrs. Tennant and Mrss. H. J. Runnalds. On Monday night the Daughters of England held another.of their very successful Whist drives at the Hollinger Hall....... Eight tables took part and ladies prize winners were, first, Mrs. J. Prince; second, Mrs. Craig, third, Mrs. Stonehouse........ Winners of the Gentlemen‘s prizes were Mrs. B. Mocâ€" Lean, and Mrs. L. Sinclair....... There was also a prize presented to the player who remained the longest at one table, Mrs. Blake and Mrs. Caron both having an equal number of tables to their credit, but the latter winning in the draw........ Another whist drive will be held next Monday night and a cordial invitation is extendec} to all, to attend. .......It is open to the public as well as servicemen and auxiliary Services........ Worthy of note is the fact that uniforms are permitted to be worn........ Music will be supplied by Jack Bridges Top Hat Orchestra, and there will be prizes, novelty dances and a buffet luncheon. Another dance coming up which promises a Grand Time is the St. Valentines Day Ball...... Dance and Fun lovers are extended a cordial invitation to attend this first annual combined services Ball put on by the Canadian Legion........ The evéent (and it promises to be a memorable one) will take place on February 14th, at the MciIntyre Arena starting at 9 p.m. Oongratulataon.s to Miss Flora MoDonald who has the distinction of being the first teacher to reach the 25â€"year teaching mark in Timmins .....On Friday night many of her friends gathered at the Grand Hotel in honour of her anniversary, and it was certainly a joyous occasion........ There were toasts in her honour, and tribute was paid her‘ by numerous friends who expressed the esteem in which Miss MacDonald is held by all...... During the course of the evening the honoree was presented with flowers, and gifts, the latter including a beautiful silver bracelet and brooch to match, presented to her on behalf of the School Board. Many oldâ€"time residents of Timmins are very happy to see young Jimmy Graham back visiting them again... ... Jimmy left here in 1929 and hasn‘t been back ... _He certainly sees many changes in the Porcupine Camp, but there are still a few landmarks. left which remind him of his younger days..... Jimmy is the son of Mrs. Graham of Golboro, N. S., and the late Mr. Ira Graham who were ‘residents of the Porcupine until the great mining disaster here when Mtf. Graham lost his life, and the family moved East....... They did not lose contact with the North, however, and so Jimmy is renewing many old acquaintances ‘in town this week ... He gave up his medical career to enlist, in Halifax, with the R. C. A. F., and later spent three and a half years as a prisoner of war in Italy and Germany........ The other day, while walking down a Timmins street e met a young man who had been a P. O. W. with him in Germany for quite a length of time....... Jimmy thinks he might stay in the North a while before resuming his medical traiirting, and we‘re sure his many friends will be delighted to have him with them once again. Well, the Timmins T. H. V. Grads have done it again ... We are referring Oof course to that "almost" famous basketball team of theirs which is composed of former students of the school. Every fall the girls get together to give opposition to the presentâ€"day students, and even with the latter‘s daily training it isn‘t quite sufficient. to give these youngâ€" sters the "up" on their older, and therefore stiffer competition....... However, they like the practice these games afford them and the true sportsmanâ€" ship shown throughout ....... Monday night, the Grads‘ team, composed of Evelyn Knott, Hilda Ross, Jean Baker Morgan,Sheila Ryamer, and Gladys Langman came out with a 35 to 12 lead, against the Schumacher Seniors, but up until the second half, the game was pretty close. Miss Jean Laidâ€" law, P. T. teacher at Schumacher High, is a Timmins Grad herself and referring the game was Miss Doris Fenner, P. T. teacher at Timmins 'mv Lors, W. Carison of Cornwall, and formerly a minister here, will acâ€" mythepnmuorthemmn.wmch be marked also by special music. On Sunday evening at 7.15 the Porâ€" pine United Church at Golden City will} celebrate a muchâ€"anticipated event â€"the complete removal of the church Plans for an Easter Dance to be held Easter Monday eve, were also disâ€" cussed, but no definite arrangements were made â€"â€"The next meeting will be held on Pebruury 2"7th. GOLDEN CIFY CHURCH MAR OF DEBT Nurses Plan For Scholarship Fund The Nurses‘ Alumnae Association held their meeting on Manday evening in the Nurses‘ Residence, with Mrs. H. Cybulski, president, in the chair. There was a fair attendance at the meeting, and the main topic of disâ€" cussion was the Scholarship Fund toâ€" wards which the members have doâ€" nated one hundred dollars. This Fund is given for general proficiency, and donations are raised by the Alumnae through proceeds from ~their bridges and various benefits. The students will use their share of the proceeds in obtaining equipment for the sewing rooms at the high school. in sewing at the high school will super- vise the fashion show. The proceeds from this fashion show and tea, will be equally divided beâ€" tween the Women‘s Institute and the students. [ m PM CSA In addressing the members, on the retirement of Mrs. A. F. Carriere as Regent of the Chanter for the past two years, Mrs. J Keene spoke of the unstinted and faithful service given to the Chapter in its many and varâ€" ied endeavours by Mrs. A. F. Carriere during her twentyâ€"six years of conâ€" tinuous membership and two years as Regent. Mrs. Carriere‘s record has been outâ€" standing through her constancy and enthusiasm in whatever projects were undertaken by the organization. As a token of their appreciation and the esteem in which Mrs: Carriere is held by the members of Golden Chapter, Counsellors:â€" â€" Mrs. Lang (Schuâ€" macher) Mrs, H. Lloyd, Mrs L. Halâ€" perin, Mrs. Ed. Warnock, Mrs. I. K. Pierce, Mrs. J. Dixon, Mrs. M. Shaâ€" heen, Mrs. Therriault and Mrs. Tonkâ€" in. _ Pollowing the roll call, reading of the minutes of the previous mesting and presentation of reports by the sec., treasurer, was convener, eduâ€" cational secretary, "Echoes" secretary, Girl Guides and hospital convener, the ‘election of officers took place, the reâ€" sults being as follows: lst Hon. Reâ€" gent Mrs. E. T. Dorway; 2nd Hon Reâ€" gent, Mrs. J. Keene; 3rd Hon. Regent, Mrs. A F. Carriere; Regent, Mrs. W. Mackie; Secretary, Mrs. Chase; Treaâ€" surer, Mrs 8. Wheeler; ist Viceâ€"Reâ€" gent, Miss Ellen Terry; 1st Hon, Viceâ€" Regent, Mrs. Ed. Robinson; Educaâ€" tional Secretary, Mrs McGarry; Sandard Bearer, Mrs. Menear; "Echâ€" oes" Secretary, Mrs. R. Taylor. On Friday night, Miss Flora Macâ€" Donald, principal of Moneta School, was guest of honour at a banguet in the Grand Hotel, in celebration of her 25th anniversary as a teacher in Timâ€" mins. Members of Golden Chapter, 1.0.D.E., in Timmins, held their 26th annual meeting in the council chambers of the Municipal Building on Tuesday evenâ€" ing with the Regent, Mrs. A. P. Carâ€" riere, presiding. Miss F. MacDonald Is First Teacher To Have 25 Years‘ Service Here â€" The couple left for Niagara Falls, after the reception, the bride choosing an olive green suit with matching acâ€" cessories, for travelling. With her blue silk jersey dress, with gracefully draped skirt and frilled peplum, the bride wore fuschia accesâ€" sories, and a corsage of pink roses. Her matron of honour, Mrs. Ralph Bryson, chose a dress of blue crepe, with black accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. Grccmsman was Mr. Tom Hawkin A reception wes held at the bride‘s home, 93 Fifth Ave., her mother ‘reâ€" ceiving in a dress of black crepe with white trim, and a corsage of white carnations. Catering for the event was done by Mrs. Waldon, and she was asâ€" sisted by Mrs. Cronmas. Mrs. Keene made the presentation of a handsome walnut coffee table, and Mrs. Carriere accepted the gift with a most appropriate response. The meeting concluded with the singing of God Save the King. Donald with a silver bracelet ana brocch to match, and Mrs, Héléen Wisâ€" math presented a bouquet of flowers The manse of the Mountjoy United Church was the setting of a quiet but pretty wedding Wednesday morning at 10.30, when Elsa Christinn Byrd, daughter of Mrs. Olga Peltoneimi, was married to Mr. Allen Friesen, son. of Mr. and Mrs. Friesen, of Saskatchewanl. Rev.. E. Gilmour Smith officiated. Mountjoy Manse Is Scene of Friesenâ€" Byrd Nuptials ; Leave For Honeymoon In Niagara Falls The number is 26. A wedding supper was later held at the Grand Hotel, and a reception at the St. John Ambulance Hall. Mrs. Van Tent received the guests in a powder blue suit with black accesâ€" sories, and wearing a corsage of pink carnations. She was assisted by Mrs. Lawson, mother of the groom, also atâ€" tired in blue with black accessories, and a corsage of pink carnations. Mrs. Lawson was the only outâ€"ofâ€"town guest at the wedding. The young couple left today noon, the bride choosing a brown tweed suit with brown accessories, for travelling. They will make their home in Monâ€" treal. Misses Ruth Pooley and Marie Van Tent were bridesmaids the ‘former wearing blue sheer, and the latter wearing white sheer, both with shoulâ€" derâ€"length veils, and carrying bougtuets of yellow roses. The groomsman was Mr. John Van Tent. Daffodils, tulips, and â€" snapdragons decorated the First United Church Tuesday morning at eleven o‘clock, for a lovely service, when Rev. Mr. W. Mustard officiated at the marriage of Betty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Van Tent, to Able Bodied Seaman A. R. Lawson, of Montreal. . Organist was Mr. H. A. Treneer. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a graceful gown of white satin and her fingerâ€"tip veil was held by a crown of small white flowers. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses. Mrs. §. Whbb was matron of honout, choosing pink chiffon, and carrying a boud@uet of yellow roses. batter give a rich golden color, improve the cookie flavor, and add vitamin A. oung Couple Will Make Montreal Their Home F’ine shredded earrote added to cookie e Oe Wite Preservers Pte. A. Jelbert, C.W.A.C. (nee Anne Romain) of North BAy, arrived in New York last Sunday aboard the Queen Elizabeth, and is spending a holiday at the home of her husband‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jelbert, 35 Messinés Ave. The. many friends of Mrs. Wm. Jel«â€" bert, 33 Messines Ave., will be pleased to hear that she is now at her home recuperating from â€"an operation which she undérwent in St. Mary‘s Hospital recently. Mr. and Mrs. John Knox of Torâ€" onto were renewing old acquaintances in town over the weekend. While here they were visited by their daughter, Mrs. Betty Caylor, of Russ Mineés, Ramore. Mrs, Mason Truman left on Tuesâ€" day for Sudbury, where she will greet her brother Neil Bown, of the Ambuâ€" lance Corps just returned from overâ€" Seas. F. O. Arnold Black, R. C. A. F. recently returned from overseas is visâ€" iting friends and relatives in town. Mrs. Harvey Graham léeft last week for a holiday visit to Port Arthur, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Tom Tod, formerly of Timmins. from a few week‘s visit to Montreal and Toronto. C.S.M. Don Plaus and Mrs. Plaus left on the weekend for North Bay where they will now take up residence. Mr. George Scholes, Monday after visiting days. Mr. Mel Pearson, of Walkerton, left Monday after visiting in town for a few days. _ Mr. Harry Friedman arrived Satur day from a trip to Toronto. Miss Alleen Teeple, R.‘N. left Friday for a week‘s visit to Toronto. Mrs. A. Shaheen returned on Satâ€" urday from a holiday visit to Toronto. pr. G. 8. MadKechnie returned on Sunday from a visit to Marmora. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Lefranier reâ€" turned on Sunday from a holiday visit to points south. * Mr. I. K. Pearce returned on Sunday ~â€"Social and Personal. of Toronto, left in town a few The Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Park have arrived in Timmins for the anniversary service at the First United Church on sunday and Monday. CpI. bon and Pte. Ken Chedrelis arâ€" rived home Wednesday to spend a leave with their parents Mr. and Mrs. S. Chediplis,, 11 Kirby Ave.. Ken arrived back in this country last week aftér spending three years overseas. Mr. Richard Wilson left } Y night for Toronto where ho will enter Christle St. Hospital. cE s Miss Sheila Rymer left yesterday for Montreal, where she will enter the Royal Victoria Hospital as a Nurseâ€"inâ€" Miss Pauline Muller town on Tuesday from Bellevillie. Roy Jenkin, who left to attend Scollard Hall, North Bay, early in January, returned to his home at 114 Tamarack St., last week end. Gunner Joe Gibbon, recently reâ€" turned from overseas, is spending the weekend renewing many old acquaint- ances in town. Flight Sergeant George Howard, RCAF was united with his wife and daughters, Georgina and Barbara, at their home on Cambrai Ave., on Tuesâ€" day, after returning (from overseas service. He arrived via New York aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth. Joseph Sebastien, . Canadian Army just returned from overseas, ig visitâ€" ing his family at 46 Sixth Ave. Mr. and Mrs, Pat Larmer are spendâ€" ing the weekend with friends in Kirkâ€" land Lake : + F.O. Wm Drew, RC.AF. is visiting his wife and friends in town. P.O. Drew has just returned from India Where he has served during the war. Lieut. George White, M.C, of the R.CE. arrived in town on Tuesday to spend a well earned leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. R, White, 10 Hemlock St,, after serving overseas with distinction for several years. *Mrs. Len Godin, of Hamilton, is visitâ€" ing relatives and friends in town this week. Mrs. Ted Towers returned on Monâ€" day from Toronto,

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