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C, FINLAY, SECRETARY . 1349 Miss Ann Bennett gave a solo exâ€" hibition and then all the members took part in an obstacle race over and around benches, barrels and other objects. A grand march was the finale. Upstairs in the auditorium the senior class of ladies had prepared g£.party lunch, followed by a singsong. Music was supplied by Flying Officâ€" er J. Smith of the R.C.A.F. Miss Genevieve Doherty, nurse at the Soldiers Hospital, Tilsonburg, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Doherty, Connaught Hill. It was, besides being a party, a prelude to a Spring Carnival, which is to be held shortly. Miss Fyldes gave an exhibition of skating before Arthur Burke, a promising pupil, took the ice in a solo effort. A Valentine party was held at the rink recently by the Tisdale Skating Club, under the direction of Miss June Fyldes. * â€" Ann and Sue Bennett gave a duet on the ice and were followed by the youngest pupil, Russell Bucknam, fiveâ€"yezrsâ€"oid. Mrs. E. Harris, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs A. Draper, Mrs. W. Andrews, Mrs. J. Wilder, Mrs. T. Blair, Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. H. Hall, Mrs. Wm. Farren, Mrs. W. Lang, Mrs. O. Costain, Mrs. G. Chamber, and Mrs. Roderick. 2. Mrs. W. Murray, Mrs. G. White, Mrs. Winnie Brown, Mrs. J. Proulx. . â€"All the women in the club helped in some wey, the following. helping rt the tea; Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Ritchke, The Northern Lzdies Bonspiel takes place this year in ~Haileybury. Rinks are expected from every ladies‘ club in the North country. Dome Curling Club is sending three rinks into the competitions: 1. ~Mrs. R. P. Smith, Mrs. Countryâ€" man, Mrs., Shantz, Mrs. J. Dalton J‘r. 2. Mrs. Longworth, Mrs. Tomkinâ€" son, Mrs. Whyte, Mrs. C. Helmer. , 3. ~Mrs. Sid Hughes, Mrs. E. Chapâ€" man, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Coleman. South Porcupine is entering two: 1.~â€"Mrs. E. Ewing, Mrs. Jen Camâ€" eron, Mrs. E. Grant, Mrs. Maxwellâ€" Smith. On Wednesday @fernoon St. Paul‘s Women‘s Club sponsored a delightâ€" ful Velentine Tee in the Parish _ Everything was dGdaintily set and served, and the abundance and varâ€" iety of the baking deserves special comment. The ladies would like to thank cll who helped in any way to make it a success. .. A chest of silver was won by Mrs. Wm. Fairhurst, the lucky ticket being drawn by Baby Costain. Mrs. Doâ€" herty of Connaught Hill won the doorâ€" prize, Valentine box of chocolates. Skating Club Party Curling Association Have You Heard? Valentine Tea TH PORCUPINE _ Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent. In St. Paul‘s church a series of special services ecach Wednesday at 7 ‘p.m. will be held. Rev. D. Mitâ€" chell will speak on subjects for those preparing for confirmation. TOBOGGANING PARTY A tobogganing party was held last week by the Young People‘s group of the South Porcupine United Church. Guests were members of the Young People‘s Society of Timmins United Church. â€" South Porcupine group included Jogn Prentice, Myrtle McGina, Mabel Draper, Esther Collins, Dorothy Lang, Phyllis Kellow, Emma Howard, _ Sheila Lindsay, Emily Howard, Neil Montrose, Ernest Pitt, Blaine Edâ€" mondson, Don Zoschke, Lorne Rogers and Rev. R. J. Scott. E. Hovey, phy with Mrs. C. Shields and Mrs. Shields. Prizes: pair slippers and two presto 2. P. Mur . W. Allen with Mrs. Cahill, E. Stanlake and Jean Proulx. Prizes: Two umbrellas and two pair of pyjamas. Second The second event was won by: 1. J. Novckuske with Mrs. Novaâ€" kuske and Mr. and Mrs. W. Hayne. Prizes: Two table lamps, two Bbair _ 8. A. McGinn with Mrs. McGinn, D. Mawhinney and Mrs. Mawhiney. Prizes: Two cushions, two electric alzarm clocks. First 1. The first event, the Dovan Trophy, was won by Harryâ€" Worth, with Mrs. R. Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. Vallence. Prizes: electric kettles and Curling jackets. 2.‘ W. White with Mrs.â€"L. Jones, G. Chambers and J. Richardson. Prizes: Two silver cream_ and sugar with tray, and two kitchen clocks. This big Porcupine Mixed Boncpnel with 46 rinks entered, came to an end on Saturday night. J Congratulations to two South Porâ€" cupine Curlers who have returned triumphant from the recent bonspiel at Kirkland Lake. The team of Gordon Countryman with Wm. Fairâ€" hurst (McIntyre Curling Club) won second prize in the Hillâ€"Clarkâ€"Franâ€" cis Trophy, and third in the Imperial QOil Competition. \ The Women‘s Club of St, Paul‘s Church is sponsoring a Fashion Show on February 28th in the Airport Hotel. The Olive Thomson Shop is providing models and fashions. A new club has been formed in South Porcupine of Mothers of Scouts znd Cubs, agnd last week they were ‘present in the Scout Hall watching a cemonstration of Scoutcraft. It was after this that the group elected a slate of officers. It was Mrs. George Connelly who led. a discussion oh Scout and Cub work and ‘pointed out the benefits that would accrue to both mothers and boys, by ‘the unâ€" derstanding and help of a Club. Mrs. Terry Holmes wes elected president; Mrs. G. Connelly, viceâ€"president;, Mrs. R. Vokes, secretaryâ€"treasurer; and Mrs. R. Gallagher, social convenâ€" er. Mothers present were Mesdames,‘ Potter, Evans, Bowes, Hunter, Mines, Woodrow and Parker, and the officers . elected. Prizes were electric blaenkets and Sports bags. Corporate Communion for young People was held on Sunday in St. Psul‘s at 9 a.m., followed by a breakfast in the Parish Hall. Mr. znd Mrs. Frank Walsh who left here two years ago for the Yukon have returned to South <Porcupine are residing at 151 Dome Avenus: Since leaving here Mr. and Mrs. Walch have been, for some time in Cuba. Mrs. Walsh will be welcomed in Curling circles as she was presiâ€" dent of the Ladies Curling Club here before leaving for the Yukon. . Refreshments were served after Mrs. Robinson had been thanked for her interesting address, and Wendy Cross gave several musical selections on the piano. Future meetings of the G. A. will be held on Wednesday instead of Tuesday. A little girl, Sheila Ketko, was dressed by Mrs. Robinson in a comâ€" plete Japanese costume. Congratulrtions to Dr. and Mrs. Homer MciIntosh who, on February 14th, in Porcupine General Hospital, became parents of a baby daughtsr (Mary Lynn). The Girls‘ Auxiliary of St. Paul‘s Anglitan Church held a meeting last Tuesday evening in the Parish Hall. Guest speaker was Mrs. C. Robinâ€" son ((wife of Dean Robinson) of Timmins, who gave En, interesting talk on Japan, illustrated by slides. Mrs. Robinson has spent some years in Ja@apan and was quite conversant with. manners and customs of the Japanese. A number of Japanese erticles were distributed for inspecâ€" tion. Mrs. Robinson Speaks Triumphant Curlers Big Bonspiel _ _W _ _ iJ i1 t CV In welcoming them Rev. D. Mitchell paid tribute to the leaders of the <organization. zs doing ‘"one of the most unselfish works in the commuâ€" nity." "He preached on the text "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." Miss Ann Neill (Company lecder of Dome Guides) sang as a solo "I Will He True." 4 â€" This is "Thinking Week" for Guides and Brownies and they honour at tkis time the founder of the Scout and Guide association, Lord Baden Powell, ~‘whose birthday they celebrate yearly in this manner. macher, who incugurated the first Guide Company in Cobalt in the early days. â€" Dr. Marion Fowrll of Timmins was guest speaker and in an informal talk she blended Guides and Brownies with women of the Bible, and gave a new merning to the CG.G. which all guides wear (Canadian Girl Guides) as also meaning."Coming to Godâ€"and Growing." Besides Compceny leaders and Capâ€" tains, the assembly numbered Diviâ€" sion Commissioner, Mr. Robert Stock, and the lady who is affectionately known as the "Mother of Guides" in 4. T. Ross with, Mrs. McPhate, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lscour. Prizes: Two kair brushes, two shirts. Fourth 1. B. Longworth, Mrs. Longworth, B. and J. Longworth. Prizes: Two sets, three pair nylons, two travelâ€" llmg irons. 2. Joe Whyte with Mrs. Whyte, W. Thompson and Mrs. Gilham. Prizes: Two vases and two electric lanterns. An informal service was held (these organizations are nonâ€"denominationâ€" al) and each company and pack had one individual assisting in the serâ€" vice Miss Ne‘ll sang again, the solo ahe sang iin the morning, "I Will Be True." Mrs. Hunter of South Porâ€" cupine Brownies gave a Brownie story, and all Guides and Brown‘»s gave the "Guide promise." Besides other items. Miss Reta Secombe of Timmins was in charge of the proâ€" On Sunday afternoon the largest gathering of Guides, Brownies and leaders toâ€"date met in the Schumachâ€" er High School. They cameAfrom all quarters of the Porcupine, Golden City, South Porcupine, Dome, Schuâ€" macher ind Timminsâ€"over 300 of them, in chartered buses. List of Donors: Freidman‘s Depzrtment Stores, R. A. Beamish, McDonald‘s Drugs, Davies Electric, Clark‘s Mens‘ Wear, Porcupine Hardware, Marshall Eccleâ€" stone Ltd., Purdon‘s Jewellery Store, Cross Drugs, Fumpkin‘s Dry Goods, South End Electric, Cahills‘ Variety Store, Luxton‘s Lunch, Adamson‘s Drugs, Uly‘s S*ore, Grant and Byerâ€" lay Drugs, Jean‘s Flower Shop, T. Eaton Co. Ltd.. Robt. Simpson Co. Ltd., Porcupine Radio and deal Grocery, McDonald‘s Plumbing and H eating, W. R. Lowery and Sons, Taylor Wholesale, Timmins Dily Press, Radio House, Smith and Elston Plumbing, Yolles Furniture, LaFlamâ€" me‘s Jewellery and Gift Shop, C. A. Remus, Dominion Bakery, Neil‘s Shoe Store, Worker‘s Coâ€"Operative, South End Hotel, Airport Hotel, Wood‘s Grocery, Daminion Stores, Central Hotel, oSuth End Garzge, Bauman‘s Jewellery, Timmins Dairy, Distrigt Services. 4. R. Lafferty with F. Rogers, Peter Smith and Mrs. Helen Roach. Prizes: Pyrex tea pots and two Yardâ€" ley‘s shaving On Sunday morning over forty Guides and Brownies with their leadâ€" ers attended St. Paul‘s Anglican Church for morning service. 8. O. Henderson with Mrs. J‘. Hosi- ging, Mr. and Mrs. D. Clark. Prizes: Two cushions, two pyrex coffee pots. BY J. GORDON Here is a communication. from the Dominion Command, an conâ€" test on United Nations, open to all members of the Canadian Legion beâ€" tween the ages of twenrty and thirty five. Thkhe one and only prize is a visit to Lake Success with all expenses paid. Contact secretary or see notice on board. 3. Millions with Mrs. E. Chapâ€" magn, E. Chapman and Mrs. Millions. Prizes: Two sets cups and saucers, two flashlights. j Now, a communicgtion from Proâ€" vincial command, they have taken up darts, a tournament is being held in the Rzsosevelt Branch 306 London on March 11. 4. N. Lett with Mrs. Hogg, Art James and Mrs. Lett. Prizes: Two pair pillow slips (Madeina) and two trays, <gélts and peppers. Third 1. De Mille with Mr. and Mrs. H. Woodrow and Dyrland. Prizes: Two table centres and two sports shirts. Take Your Sister It is for ladies, so you experts can sit back unless you can take your wife down or your girl friend, or even 2. Harris with Jean Horning, G. Godfrey and Mrs. C. Chenier. Prizes: Two boudoir lamps anfgl two cash vouchers (Ezton‘s). Two cath vouchers (Simpson‘s) and two electric lanterns. Girl Guides Also there is a Ladies‘ Singles champiocnship tourney for exâ€"service women who must belong to the Legion so if you are interested conâ€" tact our sports supervisor Jim Howâ€" lett or see notice on board. The draw for Daigenault â€" Motors Trophy for doubles competition in the Dart league has been drawn up and there is some interesting games, so| consult the list at your place play so that you can contact your opponents, the deadline for the first round is Wednesday, April 1st. The Dart game is rapidly growing in Timmins. Many more applications are to be made for entry into the local lecgue whose strength up to now is eighteen teams for the next season, it is thought another eight or ten ‘teams will enter, those are now geting their darts shaerpened up in a little practise. Jim Howlett asked for a Badminton court for the members who are inâ€" terested and was told if> there was enough showing interest there might be: something done, so get together. t Some Are Ill , The members were impressed upon to report those who are in need and especially the sick, it has been reâ€" ported thst there has been members sick and no one hzd seen them. If they are reported to the secretary or the Sick Steward they will be visited if not reported, well, no one knows, there is a list on the notice board that the Sick Steward keeps up to ; €ate, and if you know of a memâ€" ber sick place his naome on this list. To those sick members in hospital here, E. Morley, Barney Quinn, F. Mcâ€" Gowan, A. Hannah, J. Harris, B. Danaldson .D. Cotcher, A. Yeornans, H. Lloyde, E. Dupuis and A. Laâ€" marche; outâ€"ofâ€"town, Bert Richards in London and Dick Secor . in the Civic Hospital, North Bay. Those at | home, Walter Wilkinson, Bill Nixon and H. Guenette, we send our best wishes for a speedy recovery and hope to see them around soon. Palace Thesatre. The Minstrel Show would be at the Palace the same weel as previously planned, but a day later, namely, Thursday, March 30th and Friday, March 31st. Mrs. Brill and Mrs.‘Woodbury wer busy .on the making of the costume for the show, and Dr. Brill aske that other Kiwanian ladies be askec to assist. Congratulations Congratulstions were extended t Past Lieutenant â€" Governor W. O , Langdon on his recent appointmen tas deputy magistrate, and Zig Os #%. Money National Housin Commercial | You‘ll Like Ou V. Bor REAL ESTATEâ€"INST Around Kirkland Lake they sre also getting interested in the game so some day we may see interâ€"league games. Bowling Winners Last week bowling winners of the flat fifties were G. Beck, winner of the high tripple snd R. Spadafore the high single. ‘ We ,have a visitor with us this week from the West, father of comâ€" rade John Platt, we hope he enjoys his stay here, he did visit us iast sumâ€" mer so he is trying the winter and heâ€"said himself it was too cold out West. Billiards League? Someone asks what about a Bilâ€". liard league downstairs, within the club, we should be able to get lots of: pairs (teams) amongst the regulars.. At any time you wish information or advice regards to assistance or penâ€" sions see the secretary who is in his office daily, this also applies if you want to pay your dues. Onâ€" Saturday evening social for members and their wives or friends was as uscual an enjoyzble evening under the supervision of Paul Blain and his committee, dance music supâ€" plied by Ron Purchase and his Le- gionaires. First Time It was husband and wife‘s night at our regular general meeting on Monday evening, the first of its kind ind there was a large attenâ€" dance. After the regular business wes disâ€" posed of the r2mainder of the evenâ€" ing was spent in entertaining the guests, the Legionaires and the Pipe Band under Jim McLennom were in attendance and reésally a good time wes had by all. | Five New Members Five new members wore initiated into the Branch and were given A welcome and as president, Gig Carsâ€" well said we would like to welcome some more if we are out to retain the Shield that we won for 1948â€"49 and we still have a chance 49â€"50. your sister and complete in the mixed doubles, providing they are exâ€"serâ€" vice women orMelong to the Ladies‘ Auxiliary. j \ You know .the slogan, "Join the Legion in your Region," it is worth belonging to. 4 â€"S.N.S. Photo Canadas trading deficit with the U.S., a major obstacle to the restoration of international trade, can be practically wiped out by the dollars which the further deâ€" zelopment of Canadian oil and iron deposits will earn, Hon. Robert H. Winters, minister of resources and devéelopmnent, predicted in an address to the Junior Chamber of CM ‘Bt. Catharines, Ont. ~â€"Makes Prediction Till next week, J. Gordon Congratulations Congratulstions were extended to Past Lieutenant â€" Governor W. O. , Langdon on his recent appointment Harry Kuzyk, of the Kiâ€" wanis Boy Scout committee, made a capable chairman for the Scout part of the day‘s programme. "Thank You!" from President Préesident Geo. Knowles expressed the :incere thanks of the clwh for the addresses of Commissioner Greene and Nick Basciano, the good work of the Scout committee, and especially appreciation for the‘> visit of the leaders and the Scouts and Cubs. Past Presidents Up Front The eight past presidents â€" J. L. Fulton, R. P. Kinkel, O. R. Kennie, Frank Bailey, E. H. King, W. O. Langâ€" don, G. N. Ross and F. A. Woodbury â€" out of the nine present, were callâ€" ed to the front. Past Lieutenantâ€"Govâ€" ernor P. T. Moisley then called up the ninth, W. Rinn, psesenting to this chaster member,â€" and .the only conâ€" tinuous member of the. club sinos ‘its formation here, a oneâ€"year attendance tcb. After the usual ceremony on such occasions, the Past Lieutenantâ€" Governor â€"shook hands with Past President Rinn. then leaving him to shake hands with the other eight, all but one of whom had also a perfect cttendance tab to credit. Minstrel Show, March 30 and 31 Dr. Brill called attention to the fact that the dates of the coming Kiwanis Minstrel Show had to be changed, on account of a prior date made by the Palace Theatre. The Minstrel Show would be at the Palace the same week as previously planned, but a day later, namely, Thursday, March 30th, and Friday, March 31st. the definitions said, that the science fellows were Awrong | in saying that perpetual motion is impossible. Mrs. Brill and Mrs.‘Woodbury were busy .on the making of the costumes for the show, and Dr. Brill asked that other Kiwanian ladies be asked to assist. (Continued from Page One) This year‘s Eastâ€" West Bonspie! will be held at Vanâ€" couver, .March 6th to 9th. The West are the present champions. REAL ESTATEâ€"INSURANCEâ€"MORTGAGES Koom 3 Gordon Block, Pine St. N. Ph J. V. Bonhomme Money To Loan National Housing Act Loans 4%"* Commercial Loans 5 to 6* You‘ll Like Our Efficient Service From Quebec City to Kincardine, Canada‘s pigneer curlers had gathered on the ice of Burlington Bay. It was a February day in 1858 and the brothers of the broom were meeting for the country‘s first Eastâ€"West Bonspiel. \Thirtyâ€"two rinksâ€"or teamsâ€"shouted their encouragement round the tees. Many easterners used heavy iron "stones", the westerners had granites. Bonneted figures brushed the ice with new vigour as the scores grew closer. But when the last stone skidded to a stop, the westerners sent up a cheer. They had won by 14 points. | Today the Eastâ€"West Bonspiel is one of out major sporting events. With its keen comâ€" petition and team spiritâ€"it‘s an example of good sportsmanship. And together team spirit and sportsmanship keep our opportunities for work and play in Canada ; . . unlimited. trowski was asked to taze a buw for being the star curler of the club, havâ€" ing won two prizes at the recent T. N. O. bonspiel at Kirkland Lake. Boost Those Bonus Books Viceâ€"President P. H. Laporte called sttention to the fact that, while the bonus books were selling well whereâ€" ever they were offered, there were not nough members using the opâ€" portunity to dispose of these books at present. He asked all to get busy and so make the bonus bock plan a success,. Our Daily Spccials are tops in health and bottom in cost. Phone 327 71 Third Ave., Timmins SMITH â€" ELSTON Plumbing and Heating. Sheet "Metal Air Conditioning Stokers and Oil Burners RVE FINE FOOD RAILWAY STREET Ansonville Silver Grill Phone 2250 F3â€"507 as hy