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$ C Z ‘Mrs. Duds and s > triends â€" ‘_1 ur work warmly \ recommends Mistréss: Bridget, I really think you might have less company. Why, last week you actually had more calâ€" lers than I had. Bridget: Well, mam, if you‘d hbe a little more agreeable perhaps you‘d have as many friends as I have. Mr. Albert B.: Boley, who is atâ€" tending St. Michael‘s College. Toronâ€" to, spent New Year‘s in town. Mr. Boley reports that his brother, Dr. Boley, is improving in health and it is hoped that he will be able to reâ€" sume his practice here in the near future. This good news will be very gladly received here by the large cireles of friends of ‘Dr. Boley in town. During the past week or two The Advance has received a great many enquiries regarding Dr. Boley‘s health. _ It was even reported some days ago that he had passed away after an operation, and thig report caused great distress to hosts of friends in town. Dr. Boley is very highly esteemed in Timmins and enâ€" joys much popularity among all who know him, and there will be very genâ€" eral and sincere pleasure to all to know that he is now well on the way to recovery, and that he may hbe exâ€" pected back to Timmins in the very near future. DR. BOLFY MAKING 6000 PROGRESS TD REGOVER\ Expected That he will be Able to Reâ€" sume his Practice at Timmins in Near Future Get ready now to write it 1927 WELL, we‘re mighty well recommendedâ€"we can say that about ourselves. We have pleased the Duds family so well with our quality launâ€" dry work that they are conâ€" tinually boosting our business We will be pleased to have you order us around for your work. Phone us. Look for Suds Duds. TIMMINS LAUNDRY CO. 57 Cedar Street, N., Timmins ty‘ Wilson‘s orchestra supplied some very peppy music which called forth many favourable comments from the dancers. Many and varied were the costumes of the masqueraders. There were pierrettes and qierrots, among them being Mr. and Mrs. E. Hichardâ€" son of Dome. Extension. . cleverly worked out in black and white; Mariâ€" ta Arbour in crimson and black; aâ€" mong the ladies of ancient times were Mrs. . MeKinley in a pretty hooped costume and powdered coiffure, and Miss Bella Beaudry in a quaint green dress and Alexandria eurls. Miss Rose Burns was a Harem girl;, Miss Velma and Lavinia Arbour were real heartâ€"stealing pirates; Mr. and Mrs. Max Legate in quaint peasant cosâ€" tume looked to be no more than fitâ€" teenâ€"yearâ€"olds. Miss Dorothy Dowâ€" sett wore a beautiful Japanese cosâ€" tume and there were clowns, farmers, firemen, cooks, miners, and nurses galore. The prize â€" winners â€" were: Lady‘s fancy costume. Miss Becky Pearce,â€"a study in black and white, vory earried comic, Mrs. Lindsay Foss,â€"a typical young newsbhoy with smudgy face, checked _ shirt â€" and â€" mudâ€"splashed trousers and papers under arm; Miss Pearl Miller and Mr. Frank Leal won the prize as most original couple and were a pair of convicts. Mr. Kenâ€" neth Dowsett, in a rich velvet cosâ€" tume of the fifteenth century powderâ€" ed wig, etc., won the prize as gent‘s fancy costume, while the most comic. as well as remarkably origingl, cosâ€" tume on the floor was Geo. Cole as the Legal Luminary.‘‘ His outfit consisted of anything and everything that had to do with the keeping (or breaking) of the law :â€"eonspicious on one shoulder was the School Act, as expounded by A. Kincaid; the Game Laws as interpreted by Jas. Alexander and The Workmen‘s Comâ€" pensation Act as outlined by James Shewan. Also among his regalia, a motor license number was his breast plate, a huge ‘‘No Parking"‘ sign finished the tail of his coat. One leg was enclosed in a sign of **Measles"‘ here, and the other admonished Forest Preservation. in one pocket was a quart bottle of liquor seized for anâ€" alysis by W. Brooks; in the vest pocket, the dope was supposed to be a Federal seizure; Taxâ€"papers, guarâ€" nashees, mumps, scarlet fever signs, etc., embellished every available inch. Not much wonder the dance was exâ€" ceptionally quiet and orderly for a New Year‘s Eve affair with such an expositor of the Law in full view. After the judging was over a stir was created by a surgeon and nurse bringâ€" On New Year‘s Eve, as usual, all eyes turned towards the High Sehool hall. The flagâ€"pole there, lit up with variâ€"coloured lights, proclaimed the fact that this was the night of the Firemen‘s Annual Ball. _ Inside the hall some very effective lighting reâ€" sults were also in evidence. *‘Seotâ€" ty‘ Wilson‘s orchestra supplied some very meppv music which called forth South Porcupine Firemen/ > Hold Very Happy Annual Ball Many Touches of Originality to Event on New Year‘s Eve. Pottsville Couple Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Marriâ€" age. Annual Meeting of School Section. Very Pleasâ€" ing Reports. Southâ€" Poreupine. J; pecial to The Advance | COFFEE Our Special Blend to suit particular driÂ¥kers, per Ib........:........:.., 50c Tity a pound toâ€"day. Jan. dth, 1926. THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO. W e Speaking in the British House of Commons, he characterized as *‘*‘midâ€" siummer imadness‘‘ the reduction of the size of the Army below preâ€"war standing while the cost of maintainâ€" ing the War Office staff has trebled. ing a patient réeady for the operating table. These Avere Dr. Russel, Miss Marshall (of Timmin#} and Mr. Carlyle of Dome. Mrs. Russell was a Spanish princess in a gown magnifiâ€" cently beautiful. Soon old Father Time wheeled in a barrow with a huge egg on it, a very live young rooster did consnderable pecking at this egg before the shell was broken, when lo! little Miss 1927 sprang forth to wish everybody a happy New Year. This was little Ada Wilson, who afterâ€" wards gracefully danced in and out among the guests with her 1927 banâ€" ner held aloft. After the singing of Auld Lang Syne all joined in the merriment of a confetti dance. Durâ€" ing the evening a presentation was made to Capt. and Mrs. Dan MceLellan in recognition of his fifteen years serâ€" vice on the Fire Brigade. This took the form of a beautiful silver teaâ€"serâ€" vice accompanied by an address done in the colours of the brigade. Masâ€" ter_ Douglas MacLennan, maseot of the brigade, was with a miniature fireâ€"reel. An amber cigarâ€" ette holder was also presented to Mr. W m. Fairhurst, as the chief sarid, in slight recognition of his ‘being ever ready to run awcross to the fire hall in his nightâ€"shirt and ring the bell in case of fire, then waiting to direct the boys where to go. _ The usual custom was in case of fire to phone in to Pairhurst Bakery; Mr.: Fairâ€" hurst then rushed out and rang the bell while Mrs. Fairhurst got all the Further particulars she could over the phone. The installation of the new fire alarm boxes by the late council has done away with the necessity of this. \ very pleasant eve LORD MIDDLETON nt took place at 20c 7 JCAITR~ ud rang the got all the uld over the of the new late couneil necessity of We hear that Messrs J. B. St. Paul and Jas. Boyle are away on a prosâ€" pecting tour this week. A very large attendance marked the annual school board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 20th, there being considerably over 100 present. Mr. Geo. Cole made an efficient chairman. The financial report was read. and thoroughly discussed.. This has since been audited by Mr. Train and found correct. _ The receipts of the year were $46668,24; disbhursements, $46,â€" 377.07 ; balance on hand $290.67.. ‘The cost of dental and medical inspection was discussed but a. resolution was passed asking that the work go on, if possible more thoroughly than has been done. The cost of transferring pupils to the High School was disâ€" cussed and efforts are being made to get a~ grant towards this.. The teachers‘ residence was shown to be on a paying basis. After an audit of these accounts. the result is to be published in The Advance. Mrs. Wright, the retiring member of the board. in a short speech very clearly showed the need of a woman on the board, to look especially after . the morals of the children, and also miatâ€" ters â€" regarding their health. Our school has a majority of girls of its roll and a mother is p‘n'twu]arlv needâ€" ed here. In the poll that followed Mrs. Wright received 54 votes while Mr. J. J. St. Paul received 48, thus electing Mrs. Wright for the ensuiny term of three years. Mrs. Wright was nominated hy Mrs. FP. Hamilton, seconded by Mrs. M. Smith. Mr. St. Paul was nominated by Mr. E. Roy. seconded by Mr. Jas. Fera. There was not time at this meeting for reading of the Inspector‘s report and it is to ‘be regretted for this is very satisfactory showing that on the whole we are wgetting good value for the money expended. Several recomâ€" mendations he made for the improveâ€" ment of the publicschool grounds and also for added equipment for the High School have since been earried out. On the Dome school â€"accommoâ€" dations are marked as grade 1 throughout. . Miss Green, Miss Lyneh and Miss Marshall are quoted as onutâ€" standing teachers. ‘This school gets the maximum grant in its Agriculture equipment. South Poreupine pubae school is marked grade 1 with the exâ€" ception of the grounds. Much eredit n fe=â€"0 2i EFU%%J%‘:JC'UEH 4 § 4 LC the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Davis, Pottsville. on Saturday evening Jan. 1st, when the family and close friends gathered to congratulate them on the twoentyâ€"fifth anniversary of their marriage. Many appropriate gifts were received and good wishes showoerâ€" ed on them for many more happy prosperous years together. M ondayV T THE THEAT] l 0 ,3,0, ud Cody Township adjoininge Whitney may be the location of another copâ€" perâ€"gold camp if the present promises of the Bannermanâ€"Young claims are fully redeemed. ~A company was formed recently to develop this group of 24 claims, which run from the Whitney boundary across Cody to Night Hawk Lake. One veinâ€" has been uncovered for over a mile in length. It averages 150 feet in width and shows values around $12.00 in gold. â€" There is also a promising showâ€" ing of nickel and copper. There are four shorter veins to the north. runâ€" Twentyâ€"four Claims in the Bannerâ€" manâ€"Young Group. One Vein a Mile Long is given Miss Shaw for her efficiency and the work in music and art done by Miss Burns is highly recommendâ€" ed. In the High School the work of Miss V. Snyder is particularly reâ€" commended. Talk â€" â€" â€" Don‘t Walk Beef Stealk; per._lb. . .. 25c Birloin Steak, per lb. ..... ... 25¢ Boiling Beef, per lb. ....10câ€"15¢ Stew Beef: per lb. ....13eâ€"15â€"18c Hogs, Veal and Lamb, finest qualiâ€" ty ever arrived in Timmins at prices to suit every purse. 164 Pine St. S. Don‘t take time from your household or social duties to select and carry home your groceriesâ€"Phone 210. Your order will be carefully selected and delivered promptly. No extra charge for service. ~J. MA RTIN STEER BEEF OUR SPECIALTY OUR GROCERY COUNTER Sn Sastasts 28. 18. 18. .¢,. .#, .¢ *es* p 04 44 640 00 40 actad es . s on 81 h8 19. 04. 10. 44 0%,00, 4440 00. 44. 00. 000. 040 44. 40, 00. 4%_44,¢ #1e J 0“0 *4 + © #+ # 4 #4 * # *4 *# © 44 *4 * ¢ *4 # 4 *4, # *4 # @ ¢+, *# .0 VC W EMPIRE THEATRE ‘and LOOK !! ! ! ‘MAEMURRAY 3. 0’0 3 8 0 Never was a woman like her before. Out of the frozen North into the Ritzâ€"out of an igloo t into a boudoirâ€"out of iceland into loveland ;‘ with a bang that will raise you off your seats. # # ’00.0“ THE wg.gflmzss "The Pinacle Rider" "Back Fire" Comedy A story of a guy that everybody picked on SHE KNOCKS THEM COLD [ and [ [he lA honternens % rl "Strings of Steel" No. 3. Mary Sulphur Curley, the sevenâ€" teenâ€"yearâ€"old adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curley, of Sudbury, disâ€" appeared from her home on Christmas Day, and all efforts made by the police and others during the rest of the year. failed to produce any trace of the garl‘s whereabouts ning 8 to 10 feet wide. . The whole district round about is all staked up solid, so there can ‘be no spectacular rush of prospectors into the area, but oldâ€"timers express great confidence in the district and look for big things from its development. fresh shipment just arrived. is a treat to all.. Noted for freshâ€" ness and cleanliness, "Fighting Hearts" Thursday, Jan. 6th 1927 PRUNES APRICOTS EVAXPORATED APPLES AND PEACHES *~ first dose does two thingsâ€" * relieves the cough instantly and delights the taste. Different from all other remedies for Coghs. Colds, Bronchitis, Prevents "Flu", Pneumonia and all Throat and Lung troubles. Sold everywhere under moneyâ€"refunded guarantee. W,. K. Buckley, Limited, 142 Mutual St., Toronto 2 P â€" MIXTURE . 51B Acis like a flflhâ€" a single sip proves it