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Representatives from the various churches took part in the« program: Mrs. W. Brewer, Mountjoy United Church:; Mrs. R. Milne, Timmins First United Church; Mrs. R. McClelland, Mackey Presbyterian Church; Mrs. Douglas Church, Salvation Army; Mrs. R. E. Goheen, Free Methodist Church; Mrs. Howard Waddell, Trinâ€" ity Unrited Church, Mrs. J. Collins, Mrs. Carroll and Miss Olga Smyth, Schumacher Anglican Mission. Mrs. G. C. Armitage sang a lovely solo, "Lord Hear Us While We Pray." Mrs. James Huxley accompanied .at the organ. of Matheson. Trinity United Church was filled to capacity Friday afternoon for the annual Day of Prayer. Ladies from the churches in Timmins and @isâ€" trict attended. The World Day of Prayer service was written by a talented Indian woâ€" man, Mrs. Isabel Caleb, of the stafi ol Ewing Christian College, Allaâ€" habad. India. cupine United Church, was the speakâ€" er and gave a very interesting talk on ‘"‘Trail Rangers Promise." Assisting at the service were the fRiev. J. A. Breckenridge, Ray Campâ€" bell of Timmins Salvation Army, Bob Barry, Iroquois Falls, Douglas Lessor, South Porcupine: and Kennie Hewitt The beautiful flowers on the altar of the church was placed by Captain Bill Godefroy, Algonquin Regiment, in memory of Captain John Jewel, Captain Pat Richardson, Lieuternant Clifford Fraser and Pte.. Gordon Brown who gave their lives at the first battle of Hochwald Forest, Gerâ€" many, Febhruary, 1945. Tfie service of worship was broadâ€" cast over radio station CKGB, Timâ€" mins. Members of Trinity United Church Women‘s Missionary Society taking part in the service were: Mrs. C. Randolph, Mrs. E. Wallis, Mrs. George Shippam, Mrs. Dan Fraser, Mrs. Bert Waite, Mrs. Peace. Sunday morning Trinity United Church was filled to capacity. Memâ€" bers of the Boys‘ Rally attended the The choir sang a lovely anthom with Betty Gilbert singing the solo parts. Mrs. James Huxley accompanâ€" ied at the organ. and BEST" DOMINION SEED HOUSE, CEORGETOWN, ONT. 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News From fl QOTHILLSâ€"WESTERN 2 $ The following members attended: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fulton, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. G. Leck. Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Upham. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Shipgam, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Leck, Mrs. Harvey Laine, Mrs. Tom MacKenzie, Mrs. Garth Gunther, Mrs. Bill Mair, Mrs. Wink Wilson, ~ Mrs. Andrew Doige. â€" Mrs. Henry Fulton, Mrs. J. Galbraith, Mr. Bill Godefroy, Mr. Allan Platt, Mc. P. A. Boyce,.Rev. J. A. Breckenridge, The Young Adult Club of Trinity United Church held their meeting Friday evening in the church hall. The president, Mr. George Leck, was in the chair. Stan Fisher introduced the gues! speaker, Scoutmaster Wheeler, who gave a talk on the First Schumacher Troop. The secretary, Mrs. Harvie Laine, read the minutes of the last meetâ€" ing. Mrs. Gilmour Smith of Timmins gave a short talk. A panel discussion was held on child psychology. The president, Mr. Wink Wilson, was in the chair. Scout Sunny Jim Keizar gave a deâ€" monstration of knotâ€"tying while blindâ€" folded. Assistant Scoutmaster Dick Boutet was also present. The Scouts showed several very interesting reels of film. Gordon Brown expressed a vote of thanks. Other guests at the meeting were Lion Al Pace of Sudbury, Lion Ray Eddy and Andre Ouelette of Timâ€" mins. Janet Malkin, daughter of counâ€" cillor and Mrs: J. G. Malkin, First Ave., was the winner of the Lions Club Music Award for 1946. The Schumacher Lions Club held their weekly meeting Wednesday evâ€" ening in the Mcintyre auditorium. Lions Hear of Scout Work Seventyâ€"five students of Schumachâ€" er High School enjoyed a sleigh drive Saturday evening. After driving for about two hours through Timmins and round by the Nayboh Mine the party returned to the HMizh School where they enjoyed a hot bean supâ€" per. Afterwards dancing was enjoyed in the gymnasium. The Children‘s Choir of St. Alâ€" phonsus Parish Church held a party hst Tuesday evening. Each member was allowed to brmg a friend. A sing song was en]oyed and there were games with prizes for the vinners. A delicious lunch was served. ‘the hostesses for the evening were Misses Betty Murphy. Rose Butkovich and Ada Battigelli. High School Sleigh Ride FRANK KLISANICH, Prop. Phone 788 Schumacher 0 a a o % a 0 t.0 % 6 8 a 8 > -......0." Comfortable Rooms Excellent Service PEARL LAKE HOTEL â€" Children‘s Choir * 4 agou * 0 im «2 on aa on e â€" S e #o0 e 0 * > 4 "The House of Hospitality" ..... 1$15.75 Plastic Craft, Dewick, Ernest; Moondrop to Gascony, Waters, Anne Marie: New Guinea Headhunt, Myâ€" tinger, Caroline; Come Tell Me How to Live, Mallowan, Agatha Christia; From The Top of the Stirs, Finletâ€" ter, Gretchen; War and Peace, Tolstoy. Count Leo:; Scarlet Tree, Sitwell, Sir Osbert; Swimming, the Easy Way. Marin, Matt; How to Live With a zo, Don Luigi; Everyday Automobile Repairs, Crouse, William H.; Hockey, Vaughn, Richard F.; Tales of tpe The Memorial Library of Schumaâ€" cher received a list of new books Feb. 21st. Miss Phyllis Denne, Miss Mildred Verbik of the Porcupine Skating Club and Mrs. E. Carroll (Joyce Jenkins) of Kirkland Lake travelled â€"Llo Kapâ€" uskasing during the weekend to judge the figure skating at the Kapuskasing Skating Club. The many friends of Mrs. Ed. Weit, Fourth Ave., will be glad to know that she is home from St. Mary‘s Hosâ€" pital and all extend her their best wishes for a speedy recovery. Mrs. Frank Findlay of New Lisâ€" keard spent a few days visiting her sister, Mrs. Herb. Miller, Third Ave. Mr. and Mrs. J. Dwyer ing a holiday at North Bay The Rev. J. A. Breckenridge, Trinâ€" ity Uhited Church, left Monday to spend a few days in Toronto. Mrs. Ken Adamson and daughter, Ann, of Belleterre, are visiting Mrs. Adamson‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chatson, First Ave., and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bennett, Fifth Ave. The many friends of Mrs. Agnes Tiendal, Second Ave., will be glad to know that she is coming along fine after her operation in St. Mary‘s Hospital, and all extend cher their best wishes for a speedy recovery. Congratulations to Joan Prentice, Second Ave., who celebrated her 19th birthday Monday, February 24th. A number of Joan‘s girl friends paid a visit during the evening and a very W ET W En Ee happy time was enjoyed. A delicious lunch was served. Joan was the reâ€" cipient of many lovely gifts. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Robson, Second Ave., who celebrated their 19th wedding anriâ€" versary Saturday. A nice party was arranged and a happy time enjoyed. Attending the party were Mr. and Mrs. Wilf. Robson, Mr. and Mrs. James Scullion, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McWhinnie and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brought. SCHUMACHER 19th Wedding Anniversary Juvenile Finals 8.15 S. Porcupine Redwings v Schumacher Lions FRIDAY 2â€"5 p.m. Catholic Boys League 8.15 p.m. North Bayâ€"v Hollinger SATURDAY 8.15 p.m. North Bay v Hollinger MONDAY Reserved for Sr. Playâ€"off TUESDAY Skating Club WEDNESDAY â€"2â€"â€"3.30 p.m. Public Skating 8.15 Sr. Finals or Juvenile New Library Books SCHUMACHER THURSDAY POROUFINI ADVANCB. ’I’Dflm ONTARIO are spendâ€" Ed. Welt, General Hospital will be held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday March 6th at 2.30 p.m. Mr. James Tebo left last woeek to take over the management of the theatre at Ansonville. Mrs. Robert Gallagher has returned from visiting friends in Toronto. The Euchre party sponsored by the Rebekah Lodge at the Masonic Hall on Friday last was quite a big sucâ€" cess. Mrs. Libby took first honours for ladies, Mrs. George Helmer comâ€" ing second. For men, prizes were won by Mrs. J. C. Brown and Mr. Walter Dixon. Mrs. Allan Pearce is away on ho!â€" iday for a few days. Mrs. T. Galbraith is home after a few days spent in Toronto. The Catholic Woman‘s League is holding a sale of homeâ€"baking on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Moose Hall, Golden Avenue. A good attendance would be welcomed. Miss Eileen Ralston, and Miss Minâ€" nie Zabiak who are attending normal school in North Bay are this week teaching . at Connaught Station and Hoyle respectively. Miss Dorothy Courchesne is teaching at Creighton Mines, â€" and Muriel Landreville in Porcupine. The Home Nursing Branch of S.J. A.B. is holding a series of lectures in child psychology in the Public School on Wednesday evenings commencing at 7.30 pm. Mrs. A. Walker is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Partridge of North Bay Normal School is in town, and on Wednesday morning ~spoke to the graduating class of the High School giving them ideas on vocational training, and esâ€" pecially information as to the teachâ€" ing profession, and its inducements to those qualified who wish to be teaâ€" chers. Mrs. John H. MacDonald of Otâ€" tawa and twin daughters are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Dye, Dome Mines. Mr. Clarence Anderson left on Sunâ€" day for Toronto to attend the Road Superintendent‘s County Engineers Conference in Toronto, and will also attend the Good> Roads Convention in that city. £ Mrs. Hogarth, Reg. N. of Matheson, spent the weekâ€"end as the guest of Miss Betty. Hicks V.O.N. Mrs. Brimblecombe, of Toronto, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. McInnis. Mrs. B. H. Harper left on Tuesday for Toronto to attend the Area Comâ€" missioners‘ Conference in connection with the Girl Guide Association. This conference will be held in Toronto Headquarters on Thursday and Friday of this week. Mrs. John Newman is in hospital in Toronto. Her many friends wish her a speedy return to health. * Mrs. Emerson Grant who was taken ill while attending the Northern Laâ€" dies Curling Bonspiel, is home from Noranda hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Macdonald have returned from a honeymoon in southern Ontario. Mrs. Lilyan Tessier is entering twentyâ€"two pupils in the music exâ€" aminations being held this week in Timmins, in additon to five pupils who are awaiting results in Theory. "Mhe monthly meeting of the Woâ€" BIRTHS IN PORCUPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL REMIJOSâ€"On Feb. 14th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Remijos, Dome St., South Porcupine, a daughter. DESJARDINSâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Regâ€" is Desjardins of 170 Young St., on Feb. 15th, a son. SOULESâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Soules of 134 Bruce Ave., on Feb. BURQUEâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Burque of 134 Bruce Ave., South Porcupine, on Feb. 18th, a daughâ€" ter. BASSOâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Basso of 55 Crawford St., South Porcupine, on Feb. 15th, a son. PHILIONâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Roland Philion of King St.., South Porcuâ€" pine, on Feb. 22nd, a son. MANARYâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Manary of Hoyle, on Feb. 20th, in Porcupine General Hospital, a dauâ€" ghter. South Porcupine Rev. James H. Morris, L. Th.. Rector Second Sunday in Lent 11 a.m. Holy Communion Subject: Courageous Faith 7 p.m. Evening Prayer Subject: I Believe in Jesus Christ. 22nd, in Porcupine General Hosâ€" pital a daughter. Wednesday, March 5th 7.30 p.m. Evening Prayer Slides: "China, Building Undauntâ€" St. Paul‘s Church Congratulations are in order for the three ladies curling teams who attended the Northern Ladies Eighth Bonspiel in Noranda last week,. reâ€" presenting South Porcupine Curling Cluib. Each ladyv attending brought back with her a tangible evidence of skill in the shape of prizes, but also a reâ€" membrance of hospitality and enterâ€" tainment given by the ladies of Norâ€" anda that they wiHl not soon forget. When they first arrived they were given a wonderful reception and fetâ€" ed at a banquet attended by the mayâ€" ors of both Rouyn and Noranda, and all during the ‘spiel they were treated royally. Each one said they, had a marvellous time and wonderful curlâ€" ing. Next year they will have a chance toâ€"return this hospitality as the Ninth Bonspiel is slated to be held in South Porcupine. This was decided at an executive meeting held in Noranda At this meeting Mrs. F. K Cooper, of ~South Porcupine, was â€" elected president for the next bonspiel, with Mrs. Raybould as viceâ€"president and Mrs. Ewing as secretary. In the, finals for the first event, the Hillâ€"Clarkâ€"Francis Trophy, Mrs. Vioâ€" let Shaw‘s rink went on to victory, being nosed out by one rock in the final game by the rink of Mrs. Doun Best of Kirkland Lake. However, this team are well pleasâ€" ed â€" with the second honours ofâ€" the ‘spiel and each brought home a presâ€" sure cooker as souvenit. Mrs. â€"F. E. Cooper was viceâ€"skip, Mrs. Joe Rayâ€" bould, lead, and Mrs. Frank Walsh was second. The Epléett Trophy (second event) was brought home in triumph by the rink of Mrs. Norma Sutherland, who with Mrs. John Hodgins as viceâ€"skip, Mrs. Don Millar as second and Mrs. Ron. Mansfield as lead, were proud winners of lovely chenille bedspreads. Mrs. Arthur Ewing, playing with one curler short (Mrs. Florence Grant was taken ill and had to have*hosâ€" pital care) brought back the honors of third place in the third event (Bucâ€" ovetsky ~Cup). Each player, Mrs. Ewing, Mrs. Darwin (Pamour), and Mrs. Iris O‘Shaughnessy received automatic electric irons. The Dome team, skipped by Mrs. R. P. Smith, with Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Sisson and Mrs, Jen Cameron, won fourth place in a consolation event, with silver bread trays as prizcs. Owing to the absence of Mrs. T. Cahill, who was to have skipped a fourth team in the bonspielâ€"she was called to Toronto owing to her broâ€" ther‘s illnessâ€"only the three victorâ€" ious teams quoted represented Southn Porcupine. Curling Notes Our mep and women*back from the world battlefields often tell how‘the Red Cross was there to aid and comâ€" ‘_ fort thgmâ€"ofcemxmes to: save their »lives., Now ghe Red asks those v).r CARRIES ON y‘ s . * s 5 .. â€" P l e o w a s e l e ©â€" on 14 t# wA > z/. 4Â¥ Cex: "> "*~~Will Â¥ou continue to lend your help Today there are thousands of sick and _ to sick‘and suffering humanity? «The disabled veterans who need the con: _ Red Cross work is your work. 2 Ad } *, d e + al 4 Local Campaign Headquofléf;s and Telephone Number _ "a» â€" SOUTH PORCUPINE Observe World Day The World Day of Prayer, held on the first Friday in lent the world over,., by women, was observed in South Porcupine in St. Paul‘s Angliâ€" can Church. The form of service isâ€" sued by the Women‘s Interâ€"church Council of Canada was used. Mrs. B. H. Harper (Anglican) acted as leader. The theme ‘‘Make straight in the Desert the Highway of our God" was written by Mrs. I. Caleb on the staff of Ewing Christian Colâ€" lege, Allahabad. Prayers and hymns interspersed ‘the meditations. Theâ€" list of prizes offered in the Twelfth Annual Bonspiel sponsored by the Porcupine Curling Club (first Curling Club over the height of land â€"opened in 1924) is most imposing. Mr. Wm. Fairhurst is listed as bonâ€" spiel manager and Mr. E. O. Wallis as draw master. Others taking part in the service were Revd. James Morris, Mrs. W. H. Johns, Mrs. Courchesne, Mrs. H. Crick, Mrs. R. Vokes, Mrs. James Armstrong (United Church Leader), Mrs. W. V. Lane, Mrs. Delong and Miss E. White. Event No. 1 â€" Marshallâ€"Ecclestone Trophyâ€"Pressure cookers, ‘coffee tabâ€" les, t%hoes and carving sets. A, fair attendance of women was noted. Event No. 2â€"Geo. Hardware Troâ€" phyâ€"Table lamps, bedroom â€" rugs, blankets, steel card tables. Event No. 3â€"Dome Curling Club Trophy â€" Automatic irons, stetson hats, heating pads, sport shirts. Event No. 4â€"G. R. White Trophyâ€" Shakespeare fishing reels, Parker pen and pencil sets, wall mirrors, toastâ€" ers. Excellent Prizes in Bonspiel Event No. 5â€"Timmins Curling Club Trophyâ€"ist prize donated by MciInâ€" tyre Curling Club, leather wallets, $5 vouchers, scarfs and playing cards. % #4 .. 0 ‘e* #0 #* 0 6 44 o. e *s #0 o. .0 o* * #* 0. 0 ,0 .00.00. â€"0 .00.“ 3%, #46 4 #* *4 6Â¥ @, 6 #e % #+, © #4 #, ‘o w nds n 202 202202202202 202 202 2022204 Oz #* 0“.000000000000000000000000.000000000000000000000000000000000000000 C News From of Prayer tinued help and friendship of the Red) Cross. Isolated frontier communities! need Outpost Hospitals and nutsingi serviceâ€"their only medical aid,; Crip», pled children‘s hospitals must be‘ â€" maintained and ‘_eigpanded.' mss m t ns women:and children across Canada‘ need the, Blood Transfusion SRervice the Reg Cross has started tqo supply, Richard Ennis, aged 63, described as a lumberman and working at Wolâ€" lings Camp, died suddenly of a heart attack on Feb. 20th at the camp. His body was flown to Hunkin‘s Funeral Parlors by plane and a service conâ€" ducted by Revd. James Morris was held at the Parlors on Monday after« noon. Interment was made in Tisâ€" dale Cemetry. A niece Miss Chysler of Kirkland Lake attended the fun« eral. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 1947 The ladies of St. Alphonsus Parish Church met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. H. Cybulski, Second Ave., to make plans for the card party which is being held St. Patâ€" rick‘s night, March 17th, in the Mcs Intyre Arena. Mrs. Charlie Barron was secretary for the evening. The ticket convener is Mrs. â€"T. Johnson. Convener for bridgecis Mrs. Harold Cybulski, and Mrs. Olive Asseltine; convener for 500,,. Mrs. James Scullion and Mrs. Rill Mansfield. After the business the hostess served a delicious lunch. * ...3 0 0.00 o Ld #0 o % #* * o* ..“. ectestoctoctecte * 0 *.,.¢ #* * 4e @ #* %, * *#0, eate «fve! 3 0..0, .0 0.,.¢ o 29. .9,.9,,9, ,0, .0. 0. .0 bhe cteabe ctectaate cteatactectectecteate om. Floral Designs Wedding ' Bouquets Wm. E. Jamieson Florist . _ 108 Golden Ave., S. Porcuplne' Potted Plants HEAVY TRUCKING SERVICE STATION Richard Ennis Passes Ladies Parish Church Try The Advance Want Adg Cut Flowers to make plans for the card which is being held St. Patâ€" night, March 17th, in the Mc# DISTINCTIVE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Phone 835 Claude Dillon 33 Crawford St. South Porcupine OFFICE: PHONE 280 RESIDENCE PH. 510 FOR and