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Mrs. C. Pichette Dies On Tuesday Following the presentation members adjourned to the banquet hall where refreshments were served and â€"a comâ€" munity singâ€"song was enjoyed. Highlighting the program was the vocal selections of Mr. J. Skelly. Mr. Fred Wolno was piano accompanist. The meeting was brought to a closc with the Junior Warden‘s Toast. ~ ‘Pichette, 5$ Toke. street, died in St. Mary‘s uospitél Tuesday night following an mness ‘of long durâ€" ation. She was 55 years of age. A resident of Timmins for the past 31 years the late Mrs. Pichette was born in Marquette, Michigan, U.S.A. She was the former Celina Trottier. Surviving Mrs. Pichette are her husâ€" band, Isaac Pichette, an employee of, tht Hollinger Mine, and five children, Annette (Mrs. St. Gelais) â€" Adrian, Louis, Florian and Cecile. All but the oldest son Adrian reside at home. In extending thanks for the gift Mr. presented the guest of honor with a beautiful portable radio. In making the presentation Mr. Ramsay remarkâ€" ed "I don‘t know what he‘ll do with a radio but I do know it were a.hoist, a compressor plant or a diesel engine he would be, taking it apart". > In extending thanks for the gift Mr. Pritchard spoke of his and Mrs. Pritâ€" chard‘s pleasant memories. and assocâ€" iations with the friends they had mads during their long time residence in the Camp. Mr. Ramsay expressed the regret of all at the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard and was high in his praise of the active part played by both these prominent citizens at all times.: â€" Other survivors include four broâ€" thers, Ovila Trottier, Boonbeam, Josâ€" eph Trottier, Gracefield, Que., Wilâ€" liam and Leo Trottier, : Kapuskasing, and two sisters, Sister Ste. Ude â€"D‘Buâ€" charistie of the Order of the Sister‘s of Providence at Montreal and Mrs. A. Bcelislc, Moonbeam. Amoug the church organizations to which the late Mrs. Pichette belonged were the Third Order of St. Francis, Les Dames de la Federation and Les Dames de Ste. Aune. The remains are resting at the home until the funeral at nine o‘clock toâ€" morrow morning. Rev. Morin will ofâ€" ficilate at the Libera. One of the largest> turnout of memâ€" bers ever to congregate at a meeting of the Golden Beaver Lodge gathered in the Masonic Hall ‘last night and honored one of their oldest members, Mr. W. H. Pritchard who with Mrs. Pritchard will sdon be leavlnc . the Porcupine Camp to take up residence in Kingston, Ontario. The. party: was a complete surprise to Mr. Pritchard and among the many attending were many of the oldâ€"timers from the district and from Cobalt. After the meeting Mr. C. P. Ramsay gave a:n1 interesting talk and a â€"resume of the very active part Mr. Pritchard has always played in the social, church arnrd lodge life of the community. H2 recalled the day away back in 1906 in Cobalt when he first met Mr. Pritâ€" chard and several of the Masonic members and of how friendship has sprung up between them and had lastâ€" ed down through the years. Burial wWill take place in the Timâ€" mins Roman Catholic Cemetery. Little Theatre Group Hold Meeting The regular meeting of . Little Theatre Group was held in the baseâ€" ment of the Synogogue last evening. Several new members were noted among those present. Play practice was held and plans for future plays thoruathly discussed. It was decided club members would make all scenery and costumes accesâ€" sary for all productions. Anyone interested in belonging to and attending club gatherings are exâ€" tended a cordial invitation to be preâ€" To Present Concert On Monday May 5th. Golden Beaver Lodge Honors W. Pritchard With Presentation Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guenette‘s Funcral Home. Members meet every Wednesday evâ€" ening at 8 p.m. in the basement of the Synogogue at 13 Cedar street N. The Timmins High and Vocational School Choir and Orchestra will preâ€" sent a concert in the Gymâ€" nasium on Monday evening, May 5th at 8.30 o‘clock. The programme will jnclude works of the clqssical, semiâ€"classical and modern composers with a concerto for plang and orchestra as one of the featured works. Vol. XXXII No. 16 The speaker stressed that illiteracy was prevalent, and, that the ordinary workingman was paid from 75 cents to 80,cents per day.. However, he mentioned that haircuts were $1.00, and ‘beer sold for $1.00 per bottle, but liquor was plentiful. Other subjects coyered by the speaker included catâ€" tle raising, and agriculture. A graphic travelogue was presented to the Kinsmen at the regular meetâ€" ing of the club, Monday evening, in the main dining room of the Empire Hotel, when Jim McGowaxn told of his experiences in Venezuela and Ecuador, South America. He was inâ€" troduced by "B" Robinson, and thankâ€" ed by Boeb Stock. South American Engineer Speaks To Kinsmen Club Mr. McGowan recited many U ual experiences in connection with these places so close to the equator, especially in Venezuela, where daily it registers 110 to 115 degrees in the sun, and where it is excesively hot at the preseant time. He mentioned that negotiations were going on from the Venezuela Government with the US.A. for a loan of $9006,000,000 for agriculture purposes. j ~Mr. McGowan gave some thrilling stories of game ~hunting, including tyue experienc@s With snakes, and such animals as jackals, panthers, boa constrictors, etc. He expects to reâ€" turn soon where he wili work on construction of a pipe line that will take two years to build through the jungle wilds. An interesting feature of Monday‘s meeting .was a presentation of a leaâ€" ther business case to Gordon Dawes, Manager of Houschold Finance, who leave shortly for Toronto, to. which place he has been transferred. The Kinsmen president Os Carter extolled praises to Mr. Dawes, and compliâ€" mented him on his promotion. The presentation was made by Past Presâ€" idexnt Elliot Smith. A musical singâ€"song was under the direction of Henry Kelâ€" neck, who announced that Oscar Petâ€" erson will be coming to Timmins on May 7th. Tickets will be available from Kinsmen, and from the Music Box. Guests were: Jim Purdie, of Holâ€" linger Mine, Jim McGowan, of Veneâ€" zugla, and Duke Werther, of Noranda. who was welcomed on his return to Timmins. Guest speaker at the Timmins Kiâ€" wanis luncheon at the Empire hotel on Monday was James MacGowan, who has spent several years in South America in the oil business, and who at present is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. Purdie, Hemlock Street. Visitor Tell Kiwanis Of Experiences In Venezuela The guest speaker was introduced by his brotherâ€"inâ€"law, James Purdie, purchasing agent at the Hollinger, and his witty introduction set a friendly opening for an address that held the interest of all. Mr. MacGowan spoke at some length about Ecuador, though also paying some attention to Venezuela. Ecuaâ€" dor, he pointed out is situated at the equator, and so the climate is warm. At Quito, the capital, the climate is very temperate, but in parts of the country the average temperaure is aâ€" bove 85 degrees. At the coast, it is much cooler â€" at least in comparison. The population is about 3,500,000. Most of the people are of Indian desâ€" cent, Incas and other tribes, though there are many descendants of Spanâ€" w struction and overcrowded, the health conditions consequently being . very poor. Tuberculosis was probably more prevalent ih Ecuador than in any other place on earth. Conditions, however, were improving. ‘The government of Ecuador was deâ€" mocratic, with a president elected eversy four years. â€" Generally speaking, the speaker thoughtathe people of Ecuador a better type than in Venezuela. Ecuador was a large producer of cocpa, ahd ‘*expprted much baisam wood.â€" Until fifteen years ago, the oaly AparttromtheSpanurds,tMy use for its oil had been for the caulkâ€" (Continued On Page Eight) Officers were elected last night for the Workers‘ Coâ€"operative of New Ontâ€" ario, one of the largest consumer coâ€" operatives in Canada. The elections took place at the first meeting of the Board of Directors. Chosen as Presiâ€" dent was Fred Wasyluk ,exâ€"miner and member of the coâ€"op since its incepâ€" tion twenty years ago0.> Aku Korhonâ€" en was elected as Viceâ€"president. Hecâ€" tor Read was the unaxnimous choice to continue as secretary, a position he has held for the past five years, .. The other members of the Board of Directors â€"of the Workers‘ Coâ€"operative are:; Mary Gordeyko. William Karcha,, Elias Linna and Mary Rozak. It was revealed last night that a delegation from the Workers‘ Coâ€"op will shortly leave for Sudbury to comâ€" plcte negotiations to ‘open a branch there. Fred Wasyluk Elected President Workers‘ Coâ€"Op. Published in Timmins, Ont,, Canada 4j EVERY THURsSDAY The Hollinger Mine announged today that Mr. George Gedge, Safety Enâ€" gineer, has been awarded the Leonard Medal by the Engineering Institute of Canada. First awarded in 1919, the Leonard Medal is presented to member‘s of the Engineering Institute or of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metâ€" allurgy, for outstanding papers. Mr. Gedge was advised by the Enâ€" gineering Institute that the Leonara Medal Commilttee jand (thosen him for this distinction dfor a paper. enâ€" titled *‘Safety in the Handling and Use of Explosives at Hollinger Mine." The Scout Hobby Show |Held At Church ’Of Nativity An excellent display of Scout and !Oub hobbies was held recexntly in the basement of the Church of the Naâ€" tivity. The best general showing ‘of Scout hobbies based on display arâ€" rangement and presentation, and not paper was presented at a meeting of | on the quality of the hobbies showx,. the local branch of the Canadian Minâ€" ing and Metallurgical Bulletin ol Decâ€" ember, 1945. The medal won by Mr. Gedge is the was Scout _ Troop made ~by the First Porcupine (Whitney Township). IThe best general showing of Cub hobâ€" bies was made by the Sixth Timmins Presentation of the Leonard Medal to Mr. â€"Gedge will be made at tae anâ€" nual dinner meeting of the Porcupine Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, to be ‘held in the MciIntyre Community Building on May 29th. It is hoped that Dr. Charles Camsell, president of the C. I. M. M. will be in attendance to make the presentation. The cost of living in Ecuador is aâ€" about oneâ€"third of what it is in Canâ€" ada, the speaker said. Common labor is paid the equivalent of 80 cents per day, and skilled labuor $2 per day. Labour unions are becoming well orâ€" ganized in Venezuela and Ecuador. There have been good results from this.. The company with which he is connected had built houses for emâ€" ployees and also provided hospital care for the men and their families. The nmormal house had been of mud conâ€" struiction and overcrowded, the health conditions consequently being . very poor. Tuberculosis was probably more prevalent ih Ecuador than in any other place on earth. Conditions, however, were improving. ‘The government of Ecuador was deâ€" mocratic, with a president elected every four years. â€" Generally speaking, the speaker thoughtathe people of Ecuador a better type than in Venezuela. Ecuador was a large producer of also of ‘the McIntyre Mines, received the distinction in 1938, and in 1939 the honor went to Mr. C. J. Kemsley, of the Dome Mines. Mayor J. Emile Brunette, Counciliors William Roberts, Phillip Fay, Hector Chateauvert and Jimmie Bartleman will motor today to Kirkland Lake where they will attend a meeting of the Northern Mining Municipalities Association of which Mayor Brunette is the president. Main business on the agenda is a discussion on the mining taxation and how the different municipalities may receive a greater portion of this tax. The medal won by Mr. Gedge is the first to come to the Porcupine for a number of years. In 1934, Mr. D. E. Keeley, of the McIntyre Mines, won the Leonard Medal, Mr. J. J. Denny, Hollinger Safety Engineer Wins Leonard Medal Town Father‘s leave For Kirkland Lake BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR T.C.A.: When Transâ€"Canada Air Lines celebrated its 10th birthday the. smallest and largest passengers» leaving Dorval were sevenâ€"yearâ€"old Beverley Bower and Primo Carnera, both bound for Toronto. Beverley cut the big birthday cake for Primo and Stewardess A. C. "Pat‘‘ Collver. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 24th, 1947 McGowan of El Mene, Venezuela, Jas. Purdie, Timmins, Alan Orr, Swaâ€" stikea and Harry Saminville, Toronto. Guest speaker at this evening‘s meetâ€" ing will be James McGowan, who has been a resident of Venezuela for a conâ€" Gowan will tell of his many and varâ€" ied experiences in that country. A program of entertainment was enâ€" jJoyed, highlight of which was the danâ€" cing of Mary Stefanich, Anne Bariliko and ‘Nellie Sominyca. Guests of the evening were James An announcement to the effect was that the Lions Club Annual newspaper would be issued on ‘June 14 under the chairmanship of Jim Wyatt. Liong receiving awards for bringâ€" ing new members into the club during the Melvin Jones birthday month were Ray Eddy, Gene Menard, Scotty Anâ€" drews, Wendell Brewer, Gregory Evans, Joe Disley and Dr G. B. Lane. A brief sketch on each member was read by their sponsors and Ken Tomâ€" kinson read tae Code of Ethics. Canadian president Stan Fowler was in charge of the inducticn ceremony and following the Lions Pledge the new members were welcomed by presâ€" ident Dr. Graham B. Lane. Four new members, Fred Robb, Taylor Anderson, Paul Guenette and Simon Mainville were inducted into the Lion‘s Club at the regular meeting held Thursday evening in the Empire Hotel. Lions Club Inducts Four New Members At Regular Meeting The collection of scout hobbies which won the highest point score for quality was shown by the First Porâ€" cupine Scout Troop. The second place was takengby the Fourth Timmins Troop. The showing made by these two troops was outstanding, and the umnex-up was only a few pomts be- hind the winner. The third place was taken by the Sixth Timmins. Troop. The boys of the First Porcupine Troop and Pack presented a puppet show performance, which was greatlly appreciated by the audience. A selecâ€" tion of airs skilfully played on the bagpipes by a Scout of the First Porâ€" cupine Troop was also much apprecâ€" iated. â€" Cub Pack. Some very fine work was displayed by the Cubs, who are boys of 12 years and younger. ‘The collection of Cub hobbies which won the highest point score for quality was shown by the First Timmins Cub Pack, and the third place was takea by the Third Timmins Pack. The aims and Oobjects of the Legion are numerous and maybe if some of them were brought to publicâ€" notice they might make people realize the importance of giving aid to this orâ€" ganization,. One of the first is to about the unity of all who have served Timinins {folk have always shown a ‘willingness to support worthwhile local projects and it is hoped, with a campaign now in full swing toward creating a fund with which to bulld a new Memorial Hall the townspeople will give generously toward the realâ€" ization of this much needed building. Timmins is growing and there is no telling where tais growth will stop. Where there is so much Ilccal activity, is stands io reason to returned men and women, a Memorial Hall is a must. It has been proved that. what was thought adeqauate a number of years ago, is not so now. But in the case of a new building, provisions will be made to take care of additions so that it will not be pobsolete in a few years as the present building is. Think the matâ€" ter over and when the canvasser calls on you. be ready to give your wholeâ€" support. Mr. Lawson was introduced by A. C. Ferguson, Northern District superinâ€" tendent for Hydro. The topic he chose was personnel relations and the atâ€" temps. of Hydro to institute the plan of career planning. He also paid tribâ€" ute of the people m Hydro in t.he dxs- ie t t Introduced â€"by J. P. Burke, manager of the local braxrch of Hydro Mr. Starr called upon employees throughout the North to continue the fine example of coâ€"operation and friendliness and unity which had been done in the past. Aims of Local Legion Are Many and Varied Frank Lawson, one of the senior ofâ€" ficials in the personnel branch of the Ontario Hydro Electric Power â€"Comâ€" mission was guest speaker at the anâ€" nual banquet and darce of the Porcuâ€" pine Hydro Association held Tuesday evening at tae G. V. Hotel. The other guest speaker for the evening was Ron Starr of New Liskeard, chief of the Northern Ontario municipal division of hydro. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs, J. Sparling, from the Canyon, Miss Vickery Begley, Miss Betty, Gardâ€" ner, Miss Isobel Flood,; Bill Hough, Monte Kaye and Steve Brothers all of Matheson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lott of Ramore, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Burâ€" rell of TIroquois Falls, Eisenback of Fraserdale, Basil Darling, Don Nelâ€" Jack McKirinon, P. Wilson, Res Harding, George Dick, Bill Hansen, S. Culver, Jack Waish and E. Harvey all of Kirkland Lake. Mr. and Mrs., Harry McNaughton, Vic Wicksiead and Roy Douglas of New Liskeard and George Sykes of Toronto. Chairman for the banquet was J. Horie. He introduced the . various speakers. Jerry McMahon was called upon to provide an excellent toast to the ladies to which Mrs. Harvey Webb gave a brief reply. Stewart Bull thanked the speakers. Highlight of the program was the excellent . vicfia seleftions. of Cecil Walker accompanied at the plano by James Ormston. Following the banâ€" quet, James Morton, deputy fire chief presented a number of films which were provided by the Toronto office of Hydro. Hydro Officials Speak At Banquet Later dancing was enjoyed. Music was supplied by Henry Kelneck, Willic Rodgers and Ron Jones. ‘ Published in Timmins. Ont., Canade EVERY THURSDAY the future, and to promote and care for memorials to their valor and sacâ€" rifice, to provide suitable burial, and to ‘keep an annual Memorial Day. To see to tae maitenance and comâ€" fort, of those who require special treat. of the disabled, sick, aged and needy, and to promote the welfare of the women, children and others who are. their dependents. To foster loyalty among the public and education in the principles of patâ€" in His Majesty‘s Navy, Army, and Air Force or any Auxiliary Force. To furiher among them the spirit of comradeship and mutual aelp, and the close and kindly ties of active service. To preserve the records and memories cf their:â€"services, and to see that theiy services generally shall not be forgotte: by the Nation and that due attention ghall be paid to their welfare and that of ‘their dependants. 500 Massed Pipers To Play At Hamilton Scottish Games In July To perpetuate the memory and nceds of the fallen and of those who die in Hamilton, Ont., April 24 â€" (Special) â€" Fightyâ€"five Canadian and United States pipe bands have beexn invited to participate here in the most ambiâ€" tious Scottish games ever attempted on this continent, it was announced here today by Lieut.â€"Col. A. E. Bliss, officer commanding the Argyll and Eutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise‘s). The games are scheduled for two Hamilton parks next July 4; 5 and 6. : ‘"The regiment was organized in 1903 in this Scottish city afnid was equipped with ‘kilts by ‘such groups as the "St. Andrew‘s society," Colonel Bliss said. At least 20 of the bands, with over 500 pipers and drummers, will play in mass formation during the military tattoo to be held in ccnjunction with games. It is believed to be the first time in history that so many pipe bands will play together. (At similar events in Canada, the U.S., or Scotland, officers point out, seldom more than or ten bands have been massed. "We have invited such a large list in order to ensure that the cream of bands on the continent will be here," Colonel Bliss stated. ‘"The principal ba:id, of course, will be our own Argylls which piped the Allied armics into Berlin on July 7, 1245." Frank Byck, well known Timmins businessman who passed away at his home here lats Thursday was buried in the Whitby family plot on Saturday motrning. Arrangements here were under the direction of Walker‘s Funeral Home. The ,Hamilton games are to outdo the famed Aldershot tattoo in Engâ€" and where only, seven pipe bands have played’ together. s A resident here for 35 years, the late Mr. Byck owned one of the largest codl business in the district. Among pipe bands invited are: The 48th Highlands, Toronto Scottish and Irish â€" Regiments, Toronto; . Black Watch, Montreal; Calgary Highlandâ€" ers; Detroit Highlanders Carnegie Tech, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Johnsto:x:e Memâ€" orial, .Rochester,. N.Y.: Strongsville, cne\'fi;‘g;gfiagficmgqgo Pipe Band, Mayâ€" Highland %‘%. Canadian Legion, New wood, West Chester, Ill.; Chicago York City; Thistle Pipe band, New York City;â€" Highland Light Infantry, Galt; and Grace MacKay Girls‘ Pipe Band, Toronto. _The revival of Scottish games which once made Hamilton famous, next sumâ€" mer‘s gigantic undertaking is sponsored by the Argylls and 33 Scottish societies fo Hamilton and district. "Object is to reâ€"outfit the regimenant with kilts and restore the old Scotish name of Hamilon," said Colonel Bliss. One of the most colorful events will be demonstrations by an Argyll preâ€" cision platoon which this week began its drilling under R.S.M. Peter C. Mcâ€" Ginlay M.C. who trained the guard of honor for the historical flagâ€"raising A native of* Poland, the late Mr Byck was in his 66th year. "Every district Scotsman is behind the show," declared Dr. Robert Smith, president of Sons of Scotland which, with the regiment and other groups, last November drew over 5.000 persons to an indoor St, Andrew‘s night of dancing and ceremonial drills. An array of athletes, many of them preparing for the next Olympics is promised by Major D. F. Coons and Major J. P. O‘Reilly of hte 91st A.A.A. Frank Byck Buried In Whitbhy Family Plot Last Saturday m. To support suitable undertakings for (Continued On Page Eight) (Continued on Page Eight) C 5 Moose Officers Installed In Impressive Service Prior to servis of dinner enterâ€" tainiment for the evening was highâ€"= lighted by a gymnastic display undep the direction of Paul Voutilainen, as« sisted by Miss Dubien and Mfln Gu- en:ison, ' A letter from the national secretary was read requesting representation from the Timmins Club at the Silver Anniversary Convention to be held at Toledo, Ohio. The hope was expressed that 48 léast 10 members would consider w tending. The meeting ad;oumed dollowing a report from ‘the _ heads in regard to During the business session it was annrounced that the club‘s weekly singâ€"song will be one of the features of the summer activities program. It will be held at the Hollinger Park rvery Sunday evening. Other activi« ties will be announced at future meetâ€" Ings. Single Copyâ€"Five Cents Mr. H. Roy was installed as govern« or, Mr. W. Poirier, junior governor, Mr. Roy Wilson, prelate John Gerâ€" ard, treasurer and Mr. Joseph Delguid« ice, Mr. E. Power and Mr. B. Malley Other officers installed included Mr. George: Allan, sergeantâ€"atâ€"arms, Mr. George Howard, assistant sergeantâ€"at«â€" arms, Mr. George Hertz, inner guard, Mr. R. Prevost, outer guard and Mr. Fred Hocking, secretary. Next regular meeting of the Lodge will be held on May 4, at 8 p.m. as trustees at the official installation of officers of the Timmins Lodge No. 1658 Loyal Order of the Moose when members gathered for their regular meeting on Monday evening in the Moose Hall on Maple street. Brother Teed, Kirkland Lake conducted the impressive service. Preâ€"installation sermons were de« livered by three visiting pastors who officiated at the ceremonies. Rev. B. D. Tuhy, Newark, N.J.., secretary of the Mission Board, Slovak Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Rev. H. H .Erdman, Kitchener, executive sec« retary of the Oxnatario district, Rvan« gelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states and Rev. D. G, Meyer, pastor of Redeemer Lutheray Church, North Bay. Michael Brondos Installed As Pastor Lutheran Churches The service was held in St. Mats« thew‘s Anglican â€" Church at four o‘clock. It was the first bilingual ser« vice of its kind to be held in the digs« trict. Approximately 200 members of the Christ Lutheran congregation of Tim« mins and St. Luke‘s Lutheran parish of South Porcupine attended the im« pressive bilingual services in English and Slovak that marked the official installation on Sunday of, Rev. M. Brondos, 218 Birch street 8. Tims« mins, as pastor of the two churches of the Lutheran Hour in the Porcus« pine. ® Rev. Tuhy conducted the service in Slovak, Rev. Erdman supervised the service in English and Rev. Meyer was liturgist for the service. International Cards Presented At Y‘s Men Weekly Meeting . Special Y‘s Men‘s internatlonal Prior #5 his offfcial installation, Rev. Brondos served as a missionary in Timmins and Squth Porcupine. In addition to his duties as pastor of the two churches in the Porcupine, Rev. Brondos is in charge of the Lutheran Congrezations in Matheson and Iro« quois Falls. «hk Mllowing the service a banquet was held at the Oddfellows‘ Hall, Speakers â€" included M. Novotny, pres« ident of Christ Church, Charles Jusk« sch,‘ president of St. Luke‘s Church, His Worship Mayor J. Emile Brun« ette and Councillor James Bartleman, Picture slides were shown by Rev, Erdman and community singing waa enjoyed. Special Y‘s Men‘s international cards were presented by Dave Wemâ€" yss to club president Earl Hawkins, Graham Dunlop, treasurer and Basil Howes, secretary, on Monday evening when members met in the dining hall ol the Grand Hotel for their reglflr weekly meeting. A presentation of a white surplice on behalf of the Christ Church Ladies Aid was given Rev. Brondos during the ceremony and services were brought to a close with the children‘s choir singing "Beautiful Saviour". Chairman of the evening was Eug« ene Merillikio and special guests in« cluded Russell McKeough, Bill Bur«â€" zess and Clair Morgan. The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine Established 1912