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By KAY JOHNSON (Tel: 2456) BORCUPINE MUSIC FESTIVAL OF MUSIC «=â€" The executive of the Porcupine Festival of Music combined with the Music Teachers Association entertained Wilfred Powell Music Bac, A.T.C.M. Sunday April 30 in the the Goldfields Hotel. â€"In the absence of the Mayor, Councilor Del Villano welâ€" comed the visitor to the Festival and said, "The children of today ‘~are very fortunate in having festivals to di§pla;y their talents." alk Amggfifinglmmlns * WOMAN’S PAGE (Tel: 2456) en v M M = Mr. W. Powell thanked the executive for choosing him to be adjudicator, He said "He‘ would do his best to be fair, unprejudied also encouraging in his judgments of these contestants. He was pleased also amazed to see a large number of people participating in the festival, considering the size of the Camp. The V.O.N. society have sent two delegates to the annual genâ€" ecral meeting of the board of governors of the V.O.N. of Canada, held in Winnipeg. The delegates being Mrs. A. K. Campbell of 417 Murdock Avenue and Mrs. J. L. Jutras of 114 Mountjoy St. N. PRINCESS ALICE CLUB: SPRING DANCE The hall at the Roverside Pavilion was attractively decorated with coloured streamers presenting a Spanish effect, for the ocâ€" casion of the Princess Alice Club Spring Dance. Some of the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Pope, Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Dobson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Ashenhurst, Dr. and Mrs. H. O. Kreâ€" iner, Mrs. Marion Irvine, John Siee, Dr. and Mrs. 0. Stahl, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Sturgeon, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tait, Mr. and Mrs. G. Montgomery. Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Shellon, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. T. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Eisenhover, Ken Surman, Ann Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Crozer, Mr. and Mrs. T. Verity, Mr. and Mrs. D. Ashbury, Mr. and Mrs. Cy Kearns, Mr. and Mrs. James Purdy, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Laporte, The . annual T. C. A. C. _ primary schoold‘ marbles tournanent finals will take place on May 6th. Mrs. A. K Douglas and Mrs: J. L. Wyatt were coâ€"conveners for the dance. Mrs. G. J. Hickey was in charge of the decorations and Mrs. H. Kreiner, took charge of the refreshments, Mrs. G. Allen was ticket convenor. There will be 48 competitors in the competitlon four from each school, and four cups will be presented and the cup winners will play off for the championship. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Eddy have left for Toronto on a business trip for a few days. There were many beautiful gowns worn and many evinced the touch of Spring. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wyatt, Mr. and Mrs.Conrad Henning, Dr. and i28 CC A l adaw Mav } * o 5 Mother‘s Day Tea on Saturday May Mtrs. I. T. Brill, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Woodbury, Mr. and Mrs. W. in the chureh Pigeon, Mr.and Mrs. C. W. Banting, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Truss, Mr. ; and Mrs. J. B. Watts, Angela Burke, Cecil Linder, Victor POiri@l, y and Mrs. Earle Barkwell and Rita Gauthier, Mr. and Mrs. Len Masson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry mm and Mrs. Phil Laporte are leaving Ostrosser and many others cupine .Advance Trophy, junior girls. Mr. Sturgeon said there will â€"also be individual prizes for the viinners. lather Child Banquet ihe Timmins Lions Club held their mual "Father and Child" banquet at ‘e McIntyre Arena recently. / Approximately â€" seventy ind their children attended. members four Jajcelyne Leraux danced a "Hot Box" dance; Mary Ruth Burke, "The Sugar Plum Fairy"; Marie Claire Pelâ€" letier, "La Cryarina‘"; sand Betty Rose, "Valse des Fleurs." The artists are unCer the supervision of Mrs. G. Lane and Mrs. J. Lewis. Mr. Edouard Bartlett accompanied them on the violin. The Festival will continue until to- morrow evening. The cups to be awarded are:; Taylor rdware Trophy, senior boys; Cheâ€" nier Motors Trophy, senior girls; Daily Preqs Trophy, Junior boys:; Porâ€" cupine . ‘Advance Trophy, junior girls. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Willam Olliver, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Eddy, Mr. and Mrs. C. Surman, Mr. and Mrs. W. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Ron McNeil, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chalmers, Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. John Parisan. The biggest "child" there was Lion John Slee, who was disguised and dressed for the occasion. . His parent wos Lion Bruce Leek. They all enjoyed a chicken ¢roquette dinâ€" ner, following, Lion Ted Bych put on motion picture comedies. The banquet was arranged by Greg Evans. President Bill Robb presided, and Bob Brown supplied the piano music. â€"It proved to be the most sucâ€" cessful "Father and Child," event they hadâ€"staged. ChURCH OF THE NATIVITY The T1O0.D.E. held a bridge game recently in the parish hall of the Church of the Nativity. Mrs. Desaulniers, D. Chisholim, Miss June Rose. and Mrs. A. Morin were the prize winners, which were preâ€" sented by Mrs. G. Shippam, Mrs. H. Lang and Mrs. A.F. Carriere poured tea. The ladies convening the tea were Mrs. W. Long, Mrs. J. Hickey, Mrs Ross Beattie. Mrs. H. Graham, Mrs. Ida Lyons and Mrs. Hunter. A Shower: M. Bazinet A surprise shower was held for brideâ€"elect of Miss YÂ¥vonne Bazinet, May 13th, at the Blue Room of the The shower was Goldfields Hotel. held by Miss Mary Kelly and Miss Ida Bouchard. i\ftg iféhawox\neau Mrs. J. Cunik,> Business bowling. Leasgues. MrS J Kelman, Mrs. E. Sapinski, Mrs. _ A social get together brought the $. Synos, Mrs. G. Chenier, Mrs: R. @Vvening to a close. Meunier, Mrs. R. Bazinet. Mrs. H. ce s Beaulne. " § Havoy Oddfellows \ Pauline Burke, Yvette Caron, Vilma â€" The Oddfellows Hall, Spruce St. N., Bagnariol, Margaret Neary, Helene was the scene of a very happy party Lemigeux. Vita Linder, Ann Barilko. Saturday evening, when Mr. and Mrs. The guests enjoyed playing games after which a delicious lunch was served. Miss Bazinet was presented with a Kroehler chair, electric kettle, chrome ashtray, living room mirror and linen. Amongst those present were Mrs U. Bazinet, Mrs. H. Loemieux. Mrs. E Savard. Mrs. Francis Wilson, Mrs. V KRouthier, Mrs. G. Lamarche, Mrs, A Bouchard, Mrs. R. Barrette, Mrs. A Pelletier, Mrs. F. Caron (Hearst), Mrs. C. Craig, Mrs. D. Marshall, Mrs. T. Begaulieu, Mrs. J. Barbarie, Mrs. A. Caron, Mrs. L. Caron, Mrs. O. Wilâ€" liams, Mrs. W. Belec, Mrs. W. Plouffe, Mrs. H.Weber, Mrs. L. Kelly, Mrs. R. Routhier, Mrs. A. Barbarie, Mrs. A. Bazinet, Mrs. O. Bazinet, Mrs. B. Rivet. Mrs. A. Blais, Mrs. R. Lavigne, Mrs. J, Laflamme, Mrs. R. Gariepy, Marble Tournament YÂ¥, MAY 4th, 1950 At the Porcupine Festival of Music held zt the Empire Theatre, the memâ€" bers of the Porcupine School of Ballet were guests and Reeve Victor Evans who was chairman, introduced the guests as they performed. Alice Cadmzn, Rita Caron, Lilliane Caron, Rita Plouffe, Evelyne Bazinet, Simone Bazinet, Alice Bazinet, Therâ€" ese Caza, Joan Fortier, YÂ¥vette Rivet, Jacqueline Rivet. The Timmins Lawn Bowling Club will hald their sbusiness meeting on Sunday, May 7th in the Dniing Room of the Windsor Hotel, Cedar St. S. Any persons: who are interested in joining the Club, please come along to the meeting and be initiated in the club. We ask all members to attend this meeting as we are going to make final plans for the bowling season. Fees are to be: Ladies, $2 per year; and gentlemen, $3 per year. Don‘t forget the date, May 7th. The monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion was held on Tuesday evening in the Leâ€" gion Memorial Hall. Mrs. Pressley the President presidâ€" ing at the meeting. The busiifess period was conducted ond correspondence letters were read from the Sanitorium from several members receiving flowers also fruit during the Easter period, thanking the auxiliary. Mrs. W. Wilkinson acted as standard besrer. The president welcomed guests at the meeting, which were Mrs. Hy; Pope from Toronto and Mrs. Jones from Haileybury and Mrs. Marsden from Orillia. Mrs. Marsden was made a member by transfer from Orilla Branch. Initiation took place, with Mrs. Antoinette Savage being iniâ€" tiated. Other applications were accepted. 1 wes J The 22nd anniversary banquet will be cabin." he held on Monday May 8th at the McInâ€" steward ra tyre Auditorium, and a dance will be asked, "Dr held sfter the dinner in the Legion complimen Hall when the members husbands and come and Legionaires will attend, music will be stewardess provided by the Legion orchestra. "I was c The Birthday cake will be made by nO USC. . Mrs. Les Nickolson. ahead of | It was reported that Mrs. Nippers Divinity."â€" wes ill in St. Mary‘s Hospital, and Mrs. Dubien was very ill at her home and Mrs. Forrester getting better \ S The raffle was won by Mrs. W Wilkinson. The auxiliary will be catering to the Hydro Bowling League‘s. Also to the Business Bowling League‘s. Dancers At Festival Ladies Auxiliary BOWLERS WANTED C uts ss e Les. Hockings celebrated their wedding anniversary. The couple was presented with a mixâ€"master and an electric clock by the noble grand, J. Budd on the beâ€" half of the Oddfellows and Rebekah members and friends. Mr. J. Hefferman the master of ceremonies and introduced the couâ€" ple to all guests. They danced the anniversary waltz T NGQ VV LUuU1L_ before being presented with the gifts. The work of the Grenfell Medical Mission in Labrador and Newfoundâ€" Art Exhibition land was the subject of an address in The: Porcupific Art Club is holding Trinity United ‘Church, on Saturday, iWaix ammniinat nAÂ¥hihitimn naf Art tho firet Apl.ll 29‘ C The Porcupine Art Club is holding their annual exhibition of art the first week in June, and they are asking the elementary â€" and_ secondary _ school pupils to participate in this event, and make it an all round display. In order to encoursge the students awards will be presented to the ones doing the best work. The judging wiil be done by the well known Canaâ€" dian artist Mr. Winter, who will be in Timmins at that time. The executive feel that this project should be well worth while and may bring to light some very good talent which has escaped notice. The various age group, namely, 6â€" 10 yrs. 10â€"12 yrs, 12â€"14 yrs, 14â€"16 yrs, ond 16 yrs and over. We are very sorry to hear Mrs. Duâ€" bien is very sick at her home and we wish you a speedy recovery. The friends of Mrs. George Nippers Mcry‘s Hospital, after undergoing an operation we wish you a hurried get well. Mr. and Mrs. H. Pope are in town visiting their son Reg. Pope they will return to Toronto in a few days. The Womens Missionary Society of the Mountjoy Church are holding a Mother‘s Day Tea on Saturday May 6th in the church. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Riley, and Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Gardiner are leaving to spend a few weeks in Miami, Florida. for a vacation in Miami, Florida The Girl Guide Association is holdâ€" ing a tea and bake sale on Wednesday McDowell, 39 Patricia Blyvd., everyone Guides. § Mrs. J. Ross of 122 Rae St. N., left for Guelph, Tuesday, May 22nd, to attend the "Women‘s Institute" conâ€" veners Conference held in the Memâ€" orial Hall, Ontario Agricultural Colâ€" lege, Guelph, on May 4thâ€"5th. (On her return home she will visit her son and Caughterâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ross of Toronto. Mrs. Stonehouse hos returned after visiting her son, Mr. F. Stonchouse, in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Eddy, 18 Howard Avenue entertained before the Prinâ€" cess Alice Club Spring dance. There guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Greg. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Evans, Mr. and Mrs. William Robb, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Sturgeon, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelâ€" son, Dr. and Mrs. O. Stahl, Mrs. Marion Irvine, J‘ohn Slee, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Laporte, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cllivier, Mr. and Mrs. James Purdiec. Mr. and Mrs. Cy Kearns, Mr. and Mrs. £. L. Fowler. Sir, Thank you for such a nice letter. I am glad to think that I have made, as you say, so many people laugh. I didn‘t know her, but she thought I did), meeting me in a store, said: "Dr. Leacock. you‘ve done more than make me laugh. You‘ve made me cry." I remember once a big boo of selfâ€" importont woman (God knows who, And I thought, "Thank God for that." With best wishes, sincerely, STEPHEN LEACOCK. 3689 Cote des Neiges Road, Montreal, 11.10.41. NOTE:â€"When the late Dr. Leacock got his first Ph.D. he was quite proud of it and decided to take to Europe for a trip. The only way to put it down on the ship‘s passenger list was â€"*"Doctor Leacock." /‘ "I was just settling down in my cabin." he said later, "when the steward rapped, opened the door. and asked, "Dr. Leacock? The Captain‘s compliments, doctor, will you please come and have a look at the second stewardess‘ knee." "I was off like a shot. But it was no use. Another fellow got there ahead of me. He was a Doctor of Social Personal A "BIG BOO" WOMAN THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE. TIMMINS, ONTARIO Miss Veronica Wood of St. Anthony, Nevifoundland, â€" was guest speaker. Miss Wood has been associated with the Mission for 15 years and at preâ€" sent is Director of handicrafts for the Mission. The Grenfell Mission carries on a twoâ€"fold work. . Through its hospitals along the coast of Labrador and in Newfoundland it cares for the health of the people.. Through its heme inâ€" dustries it guard s against poverty. These industriecs started first as occuâ€" pational therapy but today they are giving work to thousands. The handiâ€" crafts include carving in wpod and ivory basket work, weaving, knitting, and very nice hand hooked rugs and pieces suitable for pictures. Miss Wood is bringing a large display of those handicresfts with her to show at meetings. Well equipped hospitals now serve the pcople, and there are now health posts in many places. Gardens have been storted which have improved the eating habits of the people, and reâ€" sulted in better health. At St. Anâ€" thony here is a barn with registered herds of cattle and pigs and where agriculture is taught. There are also undenominational schools at various points where in addition to academic svbiects prectical instructions is given on how to fish, make nets, and care for gear. The girls are taught to preserve, can and dry berries, vegeâ€" tables and fish. In short both girls and boys are taught how to become good citizens. The work of the Mission is carried on through various Grenfell Societias. The head office is in New York City, but there branches in Boston, Ottawa, St. John‘s, Newfoundland and England with asssociations in smaller cities throughout Canada, the United States and England. Now the Newfoundâ€" land is 2 part of Canada the work of the Grenfell Mission will be of still greter interest. Miss Wood is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. Furse, Mclntyre Property. M. A. A. Party Ancther successful M.A.A. party weos held in th MeciIintyre Arena gymnasium, Saturday night. Bridge and whist were played and those who won prizes for bridge were: Mrs. N. Laplamme, Mrs. G. Brown, Mrs. G. La Barr, and Mr. J‘ohn Ochalski. For whist: Mrs. R. P. Keen, Mrs. H. Dobâ€" son, Mrs. C. Halverson, Mr. Fred Bennet, Mr. G. Wharton and Mrs. E. Hicks. After the cards, dancing was enjoyed by the music of Mr. J. Sloâ€" bodian â€" and his archestra. attending: Mr. W. Clarke, Mrs. E. Sayers, Mrs. G. MacGee, Mrs. J. Sandvith, Mr. and Mrs. J. MacKenâ€" The Wonderful Grenfell zie, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Keen, Mr. Fred Boennet, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gandza, Mr. and Mrs. Walko, Mr. and Mrs. G. Brown, Mrs. J. Maitthew, Mrs. E. Duxfield, Mr. and Mrs. J. Seubert, Mr. and Mrs. A. Little, Mrs. M. Truâ€" man, Mr. and Mrs. N. Laplamme, Mrs. O. Braondes, Mr. G. Wharton, Mrs. H.. Cowden, Mr. and Mrs. D. Campâ€" bell. Mr. and Mrs. J. O‘Chalski, Mrs. E. Smyth, Mr. Smyth Sr., Mrs. L. Leâ€" brun, Mr. K. Cambridge, Mr. and Mrs. G. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. H. Leng, Mr. and Mrs. H. Dobson, Mr. and Mrs. R. Proulx., Mr. and Mrs. A. Mair, Mr. and Mrs. Totten, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowâ€" man, Mrs. C. Kennedy, Mrs. R. Halâ€" verson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Shirberg, Mrs D. MacCann, Mr. and Mrs. J. Deâ€" marco. Mrs. L. Shingler, Mr. and Mrs. V. Philips, Mr. and Mrs. L. Harris, Mrs. S. Shippam, Mrs. R. Kellar, Mr. and Mrs. L. Buderick, Mrs. C. Cybulski, Mrs. A. Finnerty, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hicks. Mrs. L. MacKinnon, Mrs. Walter Rowe and many others. McWhinney Imitates ( The weekly meeting of the Young People‘s Society took the form of an â€"â€" SCHUMACHER The Riverside Pavilion Cabaret Style Dancing COME EARLY AND ENJOY YOUR DANCING TO THE FULLEST Every Saturday At Tl}g Henry Kelneck His Orchestra BY MRS. D. FRASER (Teleashone 88) News From amateur Arthur Godfrey Show at Trinity United Church. Frank Mcâ€" Whinney made a capable Arthur Godfrey. NC 1 2@ > 2e c NC The programme consisted of local talent who were introduced by their talent scouts: Neil Pooley‘s Band of Schumschre consisting of Bill Brooks, trombone:; Bill McWhinney, drums; Bobby â€" Brandes, trumpet; Johnny Biggs saxaphone; Bruce McDonald, clarinet: and Neil Pooley, piano; was discovered by Faye Biggs. Betty Wallis introduced the 14 yearâ€"old boy soprano, Don Weir of Timmins. To add variety to the show we had a pianist, Janet Malkin of Schumacher, who was discovered by Shirley Monaâ€" ghan. Lorne Rowe‘s discovery was Miss Elizabeth Beattie, contralto from the Delnite. Both Miss Beattie and Don Weir were accompanied by Mrs. Armitage at the piano. Another inâ€" strumentzl solo added to the show, David Matthew, who plays the acâ€" cordian was introduced by his sister, Shiela Matthew. The Young People‘s Society wish to extend their sincere thanks to all those taking part. The Mission Band of the Trinity United Church held there regular weekly meeting in the Church Hall. Mrs. Kent conducted the devotion period assisted by the children. Elaine Buderick, president, conâ€" ducted the business session, assisted by Connie Buderick, Barry McMillan. Games were then played and a sing song, also a story was read by Mrs. Kent. "The Umbrella Man." This brought the meeting to a close. Those attending were: Carol Bilenki, Connie Buderick, Elaine Buderick, Diane Buderick, Judy Beaton, _ Beverly Hawes, inda Little, Margaret Shipâ€" pam, Barry Kent, Marilyn Kent, Joanne McNeil, Diane. MacMillan, Wayne McMillan and Barry McMillan, and the leader, Mrs. J. Kent. Before the show delicious candy was cold by Shirley Monaghan and Gwoelda Gannon. The proceeds of this show went toâ€" veards the Building Fund. The figure sketing tests which took place in the Mcelntyre Arena were woell attended, some twentyâ€"five skatâ€" ers took part. The successful particiâ€" pants are as follows: Prelimenary tests Donna Bachler, Connie Fournier, Mary McWhirter, Ann Verbic and Doreen Dunn. Second Test, Nancy MacNeil. Third Test, Pat Thompson, â€" Elen MacMillan and Joan Shippam. Fourth Test: Clarice Dillion, Jackie Belec. Maxine Armstrong, Pat Macâ€" Adam. Sixth Test: Bernsard Youlton. Eighth Test: Dorothy Belec. Miss Estelle Hannighan has returnâ€" ed from St. Joseph‘s College, Toronto, to spend the summer months with her Mr. W. O. Lafontaine has returned to his home after being a recent visitâ€" or in Toronto, on business. parénts. Mr. and Mrs. W PHONE 324 Successful Skaters Clean Rooms The King Edward Hotel Cor. Spruce St. and Third Ave. Day or Week Social Personal Mission Band Very Reasonable Rates Quiet Atmasaphere BV t TIMMIN® Hannigan There have been 198 fire ‘calls ; so far this year, according to Chief Stan- ley, as compared to 212 at the same time last year. This month, he predicted, grass fires will beginâ€"such that the number of calls per month is about the same the year zsround, he added. sOMETHING ADDED? The visage of Mayor Philip Fay seems t ohave altered somewhat reâ€" cently. Is it possible that something has been added? will be pleased to know she is comâ€" ing along very well, and her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Hans. Gerschwiler leaves this week for Toronto and Montreal, and other points of interest, to visit with friends. The many friends of Mrs. H. Fosten who is a patient in St. Mary‘s Hospital, The folks are reminded of the last M.AA. party to be held in the Mcâ€" Intyre Arent auditorium, May 6 at 8 p.m. Bridge and whist will be played also dancing. * Once again the ladies of the Trinity United Church of the congregation, are reminded of the May Time Bazaar Tea and Bake Table, which will be held in the Church Hall, May 10 from 2.30 to 5.30. Every one has a cordial welcome. {rsA Fewer Fires This Year. l lor ‘ll(‘lllh"l V C3 VY LIEEN® 28. 00 N B RP mE e CE uV lessoin at Aléxandra. Palace, wth thc tele\hsion camcra at the side Social Personal «_ . *hA 2 D. H. Wigston R. 0., 137B Third Ave. Timmins Optometrist 114 Third Ave. PHONE 3525 ‘"EVERYTHING IN MUSIC" Willis Co. Mason Risch RECORDS Eyes Examined Phone 2505 Of All Types