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# #3 p # # Between Olga Barmyk, Canada‘s 1945‘ senfor pair‘s champion and tenâ€"step . U*IE, .10 champfon, and a resident of‘Schmha'cher, will be one of the soloists. Others i on from our club participating will be Velma Popovich, Gordon Paul and fff:(ivfg atl}iociuzsg: Sforcet;?m:?eilycrea Bernard Youlten, who will all b,e_featured in solo numbers. 8 P Jacquleine Byers, Audrey Jenkins, Helen Channen, Joyce Elliot, Marâ€" Jorie Wharton, Jimmy Fraser, Roger Todhunter, Mose Greer and Heil ASSN. OF UKRANIANS <. ley will all take part in speqiglty numbers. . ‘ c CELEBRATE XMAS ¢4 The Adult Board plans to bring up from the National Art Galléry of "Toronto about 100 paintings of famous Canadian artists. This is an excellent opportunity for those of us who have never had the chance : . ~to attend â€"an art exhibit. For the old art enthusiasts the bringing of an ; _ exhibit to the Portupine will gladden their hearts. Once more they will be *‘ ~Aable to enjoy and appreciate the talent of our own Canadian artists. â€" ~Long, happy hours of play call for the wealth of â€"=â€" buoyant energy that milk supplies so generously. ~ No other food is so rich in health â€" and so low in «sseost. ~For sife, pure milk;â€"always insist on \Timmins :« â€"Dairy milk! â€"» is e 0 Timmins Dairy The world championship competition which is held in Stockholm is performed on an outdoor rink, and so Barbara recently obtained permisâ€" sion to practise on the outdoorâ€"rink at Government House, to familiarize _/ herself with this type of rink. . | Ottawa‘s National Film Board was on hand to picture her. They caught °_ her in‘some fine poses as she was performing for the Governorâ€"General ; ‘and his family. .. _ : ‘ Miss Austih is rliw Mrs W H Saunders of Suney, England and we a hear; that will‘ also attend the Stockholm competition, as a very inâ€" "terested. onlooker. Now that school days have commenced again for the students at the T. H. and V. S. the many interesting activities of the school will be reâ€" sumed. Tomorrow evening a debate will be staged in the auditorium, with two participants from the Kirkland Lake Collegiate Institute taking part. Miss Norma Routliffe of the High School staff is in charge of tomorrow‘s verbal battle. ‘ Bunday afternoon saw a large number of ski enthusiasts braving the ski trails out to the Gulch (although we did notice a few boarding taxis). However, we have very little respect for the "chalet skiers", who ride out and back, and while there spend all the lovely hours toasting by the box stove and munching away on hot dogs. That isn‘t the life of Riley. . . . . you should try the hills. ' The trails are all pretty well broken in, making the going quite easy. Standing at the top of the Gulch we derived an intense pleasure from Just watching the ski lovers zooming down the steep Gulch hills and then attacking them fiercely on the upâ€"grade. Wedding plans for the happyâ€"couple are as yet indefinite, but to Peggy and Joe we extend the very best of good wishes and congratulations. The trusty old chalet is still as popular as ever. The lounging chairs are favored by the weary skiers, and the refreshment bar is always busy. We notice that the "juke box" hasn‘t been installed this year as yet, but 10 doubt that slight oversight will soon be remedied. s 9. : h. 2. t hh uty a dsc atron t lc Pexgy‘s ring is truly a work of art with the u5ual gold band, that symâ€" bol of matrimony, and an immense centre diamond flanked by a smalier one on each side, set in platinum. Fine fretwork completes the lovely setting. Not long ago we told you about Miss Barbara Ann Scott, Canpda‘s fi@ure skating champion, who is contending for the skating title of the world in Stockholm, Sweden, this month. You will remember that this past summer Barbara skated with the Porcupine Figure Skating Club in the Mcintyre Arena, keeping herself in trim for her active winter season. Just about midnight Miss Peggy Joyce Strongman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Strongman, 7 Messines Ave., was presented with a beautiâ€" ful diamond engagement ring by Mr. Joe Atkinson, 21 Borden Ave. â€" _ In the past many heated debates have been held, particularly when Kirkland/Lake and Timmins get togéther. But certainly worth waiting for are the slender bellâ€"like buds, of an almost luminous pinkish=red ‘hue,â€"when they do appear. In full bloom, the flowers usually have four tiers with pointed petals, and a long delicate pistil. «They came forth in great profuston, resulting in a very beautiful array. 6 We‘ve just heard. of still} another engagement that took place on eventful Christmas Eve. Most of you recognize the Christmas cactus, with its unique foliage the year round. Many are the families treasure these dull looking plants for many months just to see them bloom forth at the Yuletide season, and the disappointment is great if the glowing buds fail to appear. Madge ~Austin â€" You remember Miss Madge Austin, the Porcupine‘s own professional skater,, who was largely.responsible for developing the taste for figure skating here. She is renowned in ice circles, and we were forturnate to have so prominent a personage to cultivate our club here. Little Christmas came and went on Monday of this week, and with it came the blooming of our not«soâ€"faithful Christmas cactus, which of course was the cause of much rejoicing s A carnival is cheduled for Jan. 11 and 12 in the Noranda Arena, sponâ€" sored by the Norandaâ€"Rouyn Lions Club. Membeérs of the Porcupine Skatâ€" ing Club will participate in solo numbers and various group numbers. Mrs. Sturgéon is an grtist in her own right, having studied at quite a numbtr of highlyâ€"rated schools. Exhibits of her work have been held in 'I‘lmmins in the past. > * The culturalâ€"minded people of Timmilns will be interested to learn that the %dmg of an art exhibit is proposed for this district in the early part of 1 The 'l‘immins Adult Education Board will sponsor the project, with one of théeir members, Mrs. "Bim":Sturgeon serving as art convener. Well, we ‘hope to see the rest of you out at the Culch next Sunday. Telephone 935 OURSELV ES By Bernice Kaye Caetus Congratulations To Participate Debatesâ€" Again Barbara Ann Denisavitch, Mrs. Harry Bobby and Miss Sophie Donyl. A number of the younger set were hat check girls, including Misses Ne!â€" lie Samenych, Anne Mazepa and Helen Kremar. Capably serving on the kitâ€" chen committee was Mrs. M. Seniuk, The dining room of the hall was inâ€" vitingly decorated and tables were laid with snowâ€"white banquet cloths, with Christmasy candles glowing in silver candelabra. On the stroke of midnight a tempting dinner was served, comâ€" prised of appetizing national dishes. Mr. Michael Panchuk, president of the Association and Mrs. Panchuk were in charge of the affair, assisted by Mrs. Steve Denisavitch,. president . of : the social committee; Mrs. William Kuinâ€" ka, who is in charge of "teenâ€"agete" work; and other members of the social committee, including Mrs. H. Kuzyk, Mrs. M. Hnatchuk, Miss Kay Harris, The bride, given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Charles Kemsley, of the Dome, was breathtakingly beautiful in a rich taffeta gown of white, feaâ€" turing a closely fitted bodice, an offâ€" theâ€"shoulder effect and a full billowâ€" ing skirt. A quaint juliet cap emâ€" Hroidered with tiny seed pearls held her delicate fingertipâ€"length veil, which filmed over her gown. Her bouâ€" quet was of deen pink roses with sprigs of" bouvardia cascading from it. Miss Mary Kemsley, of the Dome Mines Property, served as brideésmaid, lovely in a gown of blue taffeta, faâ€" shioned with a fitted bodice, full boutf~â€" fant skirt, ~and an ~offâ€" the-shouldet effect. A wreath of flowers ~created an attractive headdress, and her bouâ€" quet was of pink roses and fern. lines, with doleman sieeves. Uver ner suit sheâ€" wore a brown fur coat with a delicate corsage of roses. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Perâ€" reamp Wwill take up/residence in Kingâ€" ston, where the groom is finishing his course at Queen‘s University. Prior to her marriage, the bride was The Englishâ€"speaking branch of the Association of Ukranian Canadians celebrated : their Christmas on Tues. evening in fitting gaiety at their hall, Mountjoy St. South, which was decked out with Christmas trees , cedar boughs, tinsel, holly, variâ€"colored lights and ornaments. Dancing was the order of the day, to music provided by Henry Kelneck and his orchestra. Hundreds of peoâ€" ple milled about in their holiday finery and enjoyed a wondérful time. Rev. William C. Kitto, of New Lisâ€" keard, solemnized the wedding vows, amidst a lovely setting of profuse bouquets of pastelâ€"colored flowers, arâ€" rangements of cedar bougshs and glowâ€" ing candles. Miss Betty Jane Rose, of the Buffalo Ankerite Property, played soft organ music during the ceremony.. Miss Peggy Gedge, Timmins, rendetred â€" a number of appropriate songs during the service and the signing of the register. Followirs; the ceremony a reception was held at the home of one of the bride‘s friends in Larder Lake. The bride‘s mother, Mrs. Horace Laidlaw, received the guests, charmingly atâ€" tired in a frock of forest green crepe Miss Jean Laidlaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Laidlaw, 55 Maple St. South, became the bride of Mr. Hector Charles Perreault,, son â€" of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Perreault, 53 BRannei/man Ave. in an impressive ceremony performed in the United Church at Larder Lake recently. Mr.. Bob Laidlaw, brother of â€"the bride, served as groomsman. JEAN LAIDLAW BRIDE â€"CHARMING PARTY FOR OF H. C.:oPERREAULT MRS.~ C. LECOMPT SHEARED BEAVER â€" What pert young colléege miss wouldn‘t find this I. J. Fox sheared beaver coat just the thing for a busy school life. Helen Parrish, star of the NBC televiston show "Hour Gass," wears it over a tailored beige wool dress which enhances the soft muted brown tone of the fur. Many friends from the Porcupine district attended the wedding, includâ€" ing Mrs. Phil Kinkel, Buffaloâ€"Ankerite Property; Miss Betty Jane Rose, of the Buffaloâ€"Ankerite Property; Mr. and Mrs. C. Kemsely and daughter Mary, Dome Mines Property; Mr. and Mts. Bob Laidlaw and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Laidlaw, of Timmins. â€" Present were Mrs. M. Murray, Mrs. J. Latimer, Mrs. J. Meleski, Betty Neâ€" therton of Kirkland Lake, Taime Mcâ€" Gillis, Joy McGillis, Angela Xamin, Marilda Bélanger, Bea McCurdy and the guest â€" of honor Mrs. Cecile Leâ€" compt. Prior to her marriage, the bride was entertained at a number of showet‘s, given by Mrs. Kinkel, Buffaloâ€"Ankerâ€" ite Property,. Mrs. Andy Farrow, Miss Peggy Gedge, and the staff of the Schumacher High School, of which the bride was a member. _A number of games were played, and a very pleasant evening was spent soâ€" cially. A tastefully arranged lunch was served, including sandwiches cut in various shapes, cakes and appetizers. with gold sequin adornments and a corsage of pink roses. Also receiving> was Miss Eva Edâ€" wards, who was ‘attractively . dressed in wine crepe, set off with matching accesories and a corsige of chrysanâ€" themums. ® Later Mr. and Mrs. Perreault left on a trip for Toronto and the Laurenâ€" tian Mountains. For travelling the brideâ€" chose~a chit twoâ€"piéce suit of powder ‘blue wool, cut on the newest lines, with doléman sleeves. Over her suit sheâ€" wore a brown fur coat with a delicate corsage of roses. _ On their return Mr. and Mrs. Perâ€" Mrs. Cecile Lecompt was honored at a charmingly arranged party recently, held at the home of Mrs. R. Netherton, 222 Balsam St. North. Mrs. Lecompt was presented with a lovely housecoat of black silk taffeta, gayly lined with red satin. greater food its so vital to the béalth u:;ff' of millions hss fortunste and I%Zlb “fi'etielfi V o iA B 0s 2. B0 *A i uit .w y l dening success. Wise carly planning will pay you rich dividends of pleasure and £ e abundance be ours, and of that abunâ€" dance let us inue.‘to contribute genâ€" crously o the hungry and .undernourished We hear that â€"Frances was the reâ€" cipient of a lovely ring which features a large solitaire diamond, flanked on each side by three small diamonds which are set in a daintily engraved heartâ€"shape setting. Mrs. G. A. Smith (the former Jesâ€" sie Watt) will be hostess to a numâ€" ber of outâ€"ofâ€"town relatives and friends who will .travel ‘to Timmins to attend the wedding. Father Louis Fonatana officiated at the ceremony, which was performed amidst a lovely setting of cedar boughs, fresh flowers and lighted candiles. Mrs. Johnny Mascioli played soft organ muâ€" slc throughout the ceremony, and Mrs. Henry Ctialionardo sang several approâ€" priate‘ vocal numbetrs. Hvyen in marrage by her brother, Jonn, the bride was lovely in a frock of powder biue, trimmed with silver nailheads. She wore white gloves and a petite blue hat covered with frothy veiling. Her‘large bouquet was of white roses and fern. Frances is an employee of the Dominion Bank in Sudbury. Mr. W. D. Watt and the late Mrs., Watt. were former well known residents of Timâ€" mins prior to taking up residence in Sudbury and later in Toronto. Miss Jo Nora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Nora, Mountjoy Township, beâ€" came the bride of Mr. Asa Morrissette, son ofcMr. A. Morrissette and the late Mrs. Morrissette, recently in the Sacâ€" red Heart Church. Miss Anne Gomiero acted as bridesâ€" maid, charmingly attired in a twoâ€" piece suit of powder blue wool, set off with black accessories and a corsage of red roses. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was held at the Fern Cotâ€" tage. A reception was held later at the International Hotel, which was tastefully decorated for the event. Mr. W. D. Watt of Toronto anâ€" nounces the engagement of his youngâ€" est «daughter, Frances Eleanor, to Mr. Herb Young, son of Mr; and ‘Mrs. J. Alex. Youns, of Sudbury. Mr. Hugh Saudino served as groomsman. Later â€"Mr. and Mrs. Morrissette left for atrip to North Bay. The bride chose for travellirs an outfit of powâ€" der blue. Her coat perfectly matched her dress and a large red fox collar was worn with the coat. Her accessories were black. Prior to her marriage, the bride was entertained at a number of showers by her friends. The bridesmaid and organist reâ€" ceived leather manicure kits, the soloâ€" ist received toiletries and the groomsâ€" man was presented with a leather walâ€" let. The marriage will take place quietâ€" ly on January 18, at 4 in First United Church,, Timmins. FRANCES WATT TO BE WED HERE JAN. 18TH Mr. W. D. Watt of Toronto anâ€" aVAL. _ AACA VCA b_â€" li1ds | to his studies at Osgood Hall onto after spendimng the holid: his parents, W. 0. Langdon, K Mrs. Langdon, 31 Kent Ave. J. NORA BRIDE OF A. MORRISSETTE appeal to be made in Canadae within â€"the next twelte months . for Chinese relief This is the only national Be Genereus/ China, a Good Neighbd, calls to YOU! CANADIAN,AID .T Q C HINA Make cheque payable to CANADIAN AID TO CHINA and mail 10 Novincial Headquarters Ontario Committee Headquarters â€" Room 101, 371 Bay St., Torom® 1. Chairman â€" H. B. Burgoyne, 8t. Catharines, onuflo. Viceâ€"Chairman â€" C. R. Rowntree, London, nÂ¥ Treasurer â€" E. J. Case,.Imperial Bank of. Canada, Bfiy and TemWrance St., Toronto 1. Miss Feida Campbell left today for Miss Lorette Montreal to resume her studies at Mcâ€" has returned h Gill. holiday season Kirby. Ave. Mr, and â€"Mrs. C. B. Charron of Montâ€" real were guests at the home of Mrs. B. Charron, 47 Kirby Ave. during tlne Christmas season. s | * Miss .Â¥vette Duquette has reth to her home in Montreal after speiftâ€" ing the holidays visiting at the hofhe of Mts. B. Charron, 47 Kirby Ave. , Mr. Colin Charron has returned. UniveTsity at Kingston . resume his studies ‘after spending holidfy ~season with his family, Mr. Getry Charron â€"has returned. Toronto to resume his studites at j School <of. Mining after spending‘s eral weeks‘ holidays with his moth 1 Mrs. <B.â€"Chatron, 47 Kirby Ave. .. Mr. Phil Conlin has returned Timmins after spending the Chr mas holiday season in Toronto. Mr. Nick Basciano has recently reâ€" turned to his home in Timmifsâ€" after spending the Christmas holidays with friends and relatives in Torofto. Mr.â€" Alex Fulton, professional at i Figure Skating Club at Oshawa h réturned after spending the holida with his parents, Mr. and Mrs: San Fulton, Second Ave., Schumacher... Miss Louise Charron has returned to Quebce City after â€"spending the Christmas â€" holidays with her| mother and family, 47 Kirby Ave. ) t Mr. Edouard Bartlett has rtturned to Timmins after holidaying with relâ€" atives and friends in ~Oshawk. Mr. Bartlett is the music director |at the Timmins High and Vocational Bchool. Mr. Herbert Langdon has to his studies at Osgood Hall REAL ESTATEâ€"ESURANCEâ€"MORTGAGES Room 3 .Gordon Block, Pirk St., N. . ; ' Ph This old _peasant, his firm devastated by the Japanese, is too weak to tork. His diet for months has been grass and root Of China‘s peoplt;â€" 83 lions are in argent need supplies. UNRRA‘s agencies must carry on. Will YOU help? | cent. are farmers. Md- food, clothes, medical is ending; voluntary nada must do her share. forget. ...the only food for him, and millions like him, in China J. V. Bonrhomme Money To Loan National Hqusing Act Loans 4* Commerdial Loans 5 to 6 You‘ll Eike Our Efficient Service a good neighborknd customer, w PERSONAL turned and ; Mr. W. Bruce Pritchard has returned â€" _ to London, aftér spending the festive , season with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. t._ T. E. Pritchard, 54 Tamarack St. ys Miss Marge Booke has. retumed to Timmins to resume her teaching duties at the Timmins High a Vocational School. Miss Booke spem_;. the holiday season with relatives and friends in Grimsby. i ty t uk Miss Lila ~Pirak, of the teaching staff of the Timmins High and Vocaâ€" tional School, has returnedâ€" after spending the holidays with her parâ€" ents at Hespeler. â€"Fire Chief and Mrs. William Stanley have returned to Timmins after visitâ€" ing. their son, Alan, who is playing hockey in Providence, R. I. Miss Mabel Read has returned to North Bay to resume ber studiés at the normal school there. Miss Regad spent the Christmas holidays with her parâ€" ents, 30 Carlin Ave. Miss Lorette Lalonde of Malartic has returned home after spending the holiday season with her mother and frmily, Balsam St. North. EYES EXAMINED GLASSESâ€"FITTED Irvin Rosner;R. 0. EYESIGHT SPEC!AUIST For Appointment Phohe 1879 13â€"A PINE ST. NORTH (Ostrosscer Bldg.) WITH _ SCIENTIFIC ACCURACY BY . JANUARY, oth. 1947 Phone 2250