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Wouldn‘t your Christmas be more enjoyable if yvou were to give a helping hand to those less fortunate in the form of a well filled hamper of good food. Ses the manâ€" ager for suggestions. Filberts Brazils W alnuts A selected as sortment i n cluding Brazil Walnuts, _ Fil berts, _ Pecans Order y o ur now. OTHER NUTS IN SHELI Actual firc estimatcd at contents, etc., surancec. $161¢. Sseveral fires town limits. We have he mcetings and practictal and The Dey and night chimney a falso alarn To the ] Dear Sir annual rep Fire Depat Bceuth Porcupine, De: (Special to The Advance Ing annual report of pine Fire Department, a the township council w interest : â€"â€" Eaton‘s Mincemeat â€"â€" â€" â€" â€" â€" 2 lbs. 25¢ Holiday Pack Olives â€"â€" â€" â€" 11 oz. jar 29%¢ Eaton‘s Palawan Coffee â€" â€" â€" â€" â€" â€" Ib. 31c Crunchie Sweet Gherkins, â€" 27 oz. jar 28c eanuts South Porcupine Fire _ Brigade Does Good Work Tomato Juice, 25 0z.tin â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" 3 for Aylmer Diced Beets, No. 2 sqt. tin 2 for CHOICE MIXED ecans REMEMBER THOSE Less Fortunate THIS CHMRISTMAs® Annual Report of Department as Submitted to Township‘ Council Shows Work Carried on Ef fectively in the Matâ€"| ter of Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting. Other South Porcupine and Dome News | CHECK THESE LaAST MINUTE SUGGESTION®S Ayvimer No. 4 Sieve Peas, No. 2 tin 2 for OLD ENGLISHK STYLE sILVER RIBBCO N PAGE EIGHT A REAL VALUE THE SHELI razils, Fil »Cans, 193 EATON‘S for am your Youns d â€"our ractice nni 29¢ ~Diulidings Covered b >¢ De¢ it nerewith th Porcu â€"The South prose ] We note with satisfaction the placâ€" subdivisions ing of more water lines and hydrants lings â€" $975,| to serve the newer subdivisions and also red by inâ€" | the 6â€"inch waterâ€"line to new hospital. We tried out the hydrants in the side of the : new areas especially north of Front sireet., the new 8â€"inch line giving good ir monthly | supply of water for emergency. ring which’ The brigade recently had an inspecâ€" natters on tion of the interior of the new hosâ€" Theres a richness to E.u Christmas Cake that will enthusiastic comment from family and guestsâ€"Try it you‘l come back for moreâ€" is the q uality of this fa Eaton made cake. A rare old English recipe made up of fine quality ingredients: our own bakeshop made over ten tons of this popular pudâ€" ding last yearâ€"proof enough of their goodness and flavour. our own bakeshop made over ten tons of this popular pudâ€" ding last yearâ€"proof enough Of their goodness and fHlavour. Eaton‘s Plain or Iced CHRISTMAS CAKE CAMEL LAYER FIGS, w 1 TABLE CLUSTER RAISINS SHORTBREAD BARS CRANBERRY JAM, with pectin CHQCOLATES DUCHESS MIXED CANDY OLD FASHIONEDD MIXED Eaton‘s Old English Style 6 EANCY TID BITS FOR MORE ?L U M P U DDIN G j5 Porcu 6t ENJOYABLE CHRISTMAS EATIXNG 1 Ib size, per lb OI re Prevention have been dealt with Fire equipment is as follows:â€" 1 Reo motor hose truck. capacity 80 feet 2‘ hose, 200 feet 1‘ hose. I Chevrolet motor truck with 50 galâ€" is chemical tanks and hose body, pacity 750 feet hose. A total of 2700 feet 21 hnce N6 fanâ€" gailon 40â€"foot ford it from your â€"ITry it and _ moreâ€"such this famous »pes aillon 10AIml heavy 2700 feet 2‘> hose, 206 fo in good condition. ‘s, 6 with shutâ€"off nozzle n soda acid extinguisher amite extinguisher. extension ladder. ktension ladder and smal We think we have one of the finest selection of poultry for your chmcv thl.s yearâ€"quality swat â€" ____._l- *Â¥ _ _A M ... id that we know will please you mightily, Shop early for best selection. aton‘s 1 win While The Selection is Larg , 200 feet 1+‘ hnose. or truck with 50 gal iks and hose body / ‘(i 29¢ 4 lb. box 1h) per lb per 19. 15¢ Ibs. 2%5¢ JjJal 21l¢ 200 / | It would be an improvement to have the surrounding ground graded and laid out and suitable fence built to make the place more attractive. te The department consists of chief and th 19 men. We have had an average im~’ imtdiate response of 12 men to a call, with more following later. We have| pa not been called upon to do as much‘ th community work as in 1936 when we‘ suj had the tournament and convention in | Ch South Porcupine. The brigade competed| in the tournament at Amos, gaining fl'c two prizes, and some of our member.s' attended the convention at Amos last| m( September when Mr. W. G. Skinner,| fey secretary of the department, was electâ€" | edi ed president of the Temiskaming Fireâ€" " men‘s Association, 1937â€"38. gre By way of recommendations for the| sch coming year: The alarm system should| the be taken up; there should be additionâ€" | hol al alarm boxes in the newer areas, at| are least five. i offt ltast five., Revised building byâ€"laws are a growâ€" ing necessity; some types of construcâ€" The fire pump station and pumps are kept in first class condition and there is no complaint. During the past year the mechanical pumping device for gasoline engine has been instailed and is working satisfactorily. pital, hallways, and basement, tosted the two hydrants and water flow. The fire hall is giving satisfaction. Four men sleep in upstairs rooms which means efficiency in night calls. Third Avenue CALIFORNIA LARGE LARGE WHITE AND FANCY VEGETABLES SEEDLESSâ€"SUNKIST RINDLESS BACON SAUSAGE MEAT . EATONIA SLICED PORK SHOULDERS ... ... BONELESS CHUCK ROAST PEAMEAL BACKS .:. .. _ > EESE ib 25¢ DUCKS ib. 280 DIAMOND "E" SUGAR CURED SMOKED HAMS â€".â€"â€" .. lIb. 32¢ FRESHâ€"BONELESS WITH DRESSING CHICKENS ». 33c GRADE "A"â€"xXOUNG MEATY GRADE "A"â€"FRESH ROASTING so that our employees will more fully enjoy the Yuletide ho‘iâ€" day and in appreciation of their loval sunbort during busy Christmas season, The T. Eaton Co. will close its stores on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24h at 6 p.m. and will reâ€" main closed until Tuesday morning, December 28th. We ask your support in shopping early. Thank you. * IMPORTANT NOTICE STORE CLOSED from 6 P.M. FRIDAY UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING CHRISTMAS FRUITS Delivery Without Extra Charge Phoneâ€"Groceteria 901 THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO a Christmas tree and good things from it and a happy party. It may be of interest to know that the Rev. Kuitonen who left here soms» tew months ago, is now in Ohio and is €ditor of a Finnish paper in that state. The open air rink is progressing in great fashion at the back of the public school grounds. It will be ready for the small boys‘ activitiee during the holidays, and parents will know they are safe, having a good time, and are off the streets. A twoâ€"compartment cabin dressing room with stoveâ€"one for girls and one for boysâ€"is being the direction of M superintendent of Churches in Canatc lhe Consumers Educational Commit. tee will hold its next houseâ€"party on the first Monday in the New Year. The Finnish Lutheran Church held a children‘s Christmas party in the parish hall on Tuesday night. under the direction of Mr. Saarinen who is superintendent of Finnish Lutheran Churches in Canada. The children had a Christmas tree and good things tion going on are a serious menace: reâ€" strictions can be drawn up without creating hardships on anyone. This would be a god move for further reducâ€" tion of fire insurance rates. I wish to thank the reeve,. councilâ€" lors, engineering staff, police and offiâ€" cials of the township for the interest and coâ€"operation extended to us at ail times. Respectfully submittedâ€" South Porcupine Fire Department. â€" Maxwellâ€"Smith. per doz. each Timmins 29¢ lb. Ib, Ib. Ib, Ib, 21¢ 23¢ ‘)o)C 17¢ J n a C iayâ€""Within the Heart"â€"Florenc McDonald, Jean Munro. Sylvanis Chey rier. Doris Kellow. Gladys Kellow, Ros coe Morrison,‘ Margaret Burton, Ro Mawhinney, Ian Lightbody, Jimm Jamieson, John McDonald, Helen Mun ro. Play Actâ€""Christmas Wants"â€"Li] Keliow, Billy Andrews, Patsy Mawhin ney, Ewart Stanlake, Myrtle McGint Gervan Chevrier, Jacqueline Long worth and Billy Longworth. Recitationâ€"*"The Best Part"â€"Mar Countryman.. self in the way he entertained th youngsters at the close of the concer He brought his original sleigh bel!l with him, and in order to thank Mrs Burion who had helped him so we!\ he executed a real Christmas darc with her, much to the delight of th audience. The programme follows:â€" A welcome, by John Raymer. D. Fraser‘s remarks Piano Soloâ€""Country â€" Gardens‘"â€" Lynn Beard. schnoci. who at the Dome school house put on the nicest children‘s Christmas concert that the Dome has witnessed f0; some years. Mrs. Burton worked hard to get the children ready and they responded beautifully to her Santa Claus deserves a note all to him. Piano duetâ€"Mrs. McCaffrey and etc., and a party lunch with chaperons of both sexes in attendance. Anglican Church Event: _ _Then on Sunday in the Anglican “ Church the children of St. Paul‘s Sunâ€" day school conducted the evening serâ€" vice with Archdeacon Woodall in comâ€" mand. Carols were sung by the chilâ€" dren with Joan Maxwellâ€"Smith at thne organ, and the Christmas story as told in the Gospel of St. Luke was given by | individual children, verse by verse. ' Leonard Harper read the opening and | closing verses of the chapter, the chilâ€" | dren assisting being O. Hills, D. Farren. M. E. Pearce, N. White, P. Cross, N. wumum smcs â€". McNeil, J. Farren and K. Pyke. Marvi Harper sang a Christmas hymn ani three boysâ€"S. Pyke, C. Pyke and P. Pearceâ€"sang a carol. After the short evening service the children _ (Dome children‘s Sunday School also) went into the parish hall where a Christmas tree had been proâ€" pared and lighted. There they were giver sandwiches, cake and cocoa. 2 | gift each from the tree, and the usual bag of Christmas good things. Dome United Church $.8. On Monday night it was the turn of ths Dome United Church Sunday schocl. who at the Dome school haus» It started on Saturday night wh> the Scouts had a party in their ha to which they invited the Gir] Guide We hear they had a good time, game South Pore â€"â€"(Special to distinctly the quently most them. Partie â€"(bpecial to The Advance)â€"This 18 distinctly the children‘s week; conseâ€" quently most of the news concerns them. Parties. school Christmas tress and concerts are the order of the davyv. Scouts‘ Christmas Party Christmas Parties at South Porcupine Happy Events at Churches and the Schools Mrs. Brinton will spend Christmas in Cochrane with her daughter, Mrs. Brown, who has moved back to Cochâ€" rane from the Beattie Mine. The Misses Dorothy and Jean Fulton, of Hearst, Aare visiting their grandâ€" mother, Mrs. S. Starling, for a few day.. Miss Margaret Fraser from Galt will spend Christmas in South Porcupine with her father, Dr. Fraser. stovel, Miss Janet Dye, from Montreal. A wedding took place on Tuesday, December 21st, at the manse, when Dr. Fraser united in the bonds of matrimony Miss Ruby Mae Knox, eldâ€" er daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Knox, of Connaught, and Lawrence John MacPherson, of Connaught, forâ€" merly of Sudbury. Miss Isabel Aitcheâ€" son of Connaught attended the bride and Mr. Keith Scott officiated as best man,. The young. couple will reside in Sudbury. Raymond McCann, who has been n Port Hope since the summer. is coming home on Friday for the Christmas holâ€" iday. . The tenants had no insurance. As the firemen were fighting this fire another alarm was turned in for a chimney fire on Golden avenue., and on Tuesday morning an alarm for a chimney fire on Main street was reâ€" plied to in quick order. Among those home from schools and colleges for the Christmas Season are: Miss Betty Gallagher, Miss Mary Galâ€" lagher, Mr. Harry Verner, Mr. Harry MclLean, Miss Rosalind Cantor, Miss Beatrice Maxwellâ€"Smith, Mr. William McInnis, all from Toronto;. Mr. Sam Stovel, Miss Janet Dve, from Montreal porved. Wa‘er ruin more than fire. The fire occurred Monday and was c; son of the upstair: with matches and dress hanging in ; The flames reachec had taken hold be and the roof when there. Christmas services on Sunday. Mrs. Woodall came home from Torâ€" onto on Tuesday. The fire which ruined the upper story cof the house on Bruce aventue, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. John Wuori and their marrien AiaA story cof the house on Bruce aventue, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. John Wuori and their married daughter, did not totally destroy the building. It appeared likely to do so when the fire was reâ€" ported. Water ruined the downstairs United Church has no special mas Day service, but will hold Christmas services Aan Sundav addre usual in St, Paul‘s Anglican Church on Christmas Dayâ€"Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Service of Holy Communion with address at 11 a.m. Sunday services as finished at the township yard, and will be hauled over to the rink when comâ€" pleted. Christmas services in will be as follows:â€" Percupine, Ont.., December 21 2 occurred around 1 p.m. on ind was caused by the small le upstairs tenanis playing ches and setting fire to iging in the clothes closet. es reached upward and fire tree had been proâ€" There they were cake and cocor,. a tree, and the usual ween the ceiling the firemen â€" got special Chris the churches special j the sct Christn were se little boys ard girl greet him, he will greetings and bags And to finish u on Friday evenin Claus will be at t mas tree on Bru 1 nursda aill nation schocl. In Recitation ("A Real Friend")â€"In: Gill. Viclin Soloâ€"Wallace Clement. Recitationâ€"("I Saw Three Ships")â€" Norman Whitton. Duet ("A Christmas Excuse")â€"Marâ€" and Dorothy Whitton. Recitation ("A Christmas Recipe")â€" Nancy Jano Cooper. Recitation â€"("Christmas CGreetings" â€"Billy Blake. Santa Claus in all his finery arrived as per schedule, and distributed bags of candy and goodies to every child in the Sunday school at the end of the concert. Those who worked to prepare the children for this concert were Mesdames Weir, Curtis, Mayes, Smith, Hepburn, and Miss Jane Armâ€" stron:. This pageant play was called "The Glory of the Star," and the carols and recitations by the school and Betty Mcâ€" Int‘osh. were very nicely rendered. This was the second part of the proâ€" gramme. The first half was put on by the younger members of the Sunday school, who were quite tiny and some very shy, The chairman, Dr. Fraser, gave a short address before the conâ€" cert on the meaning of Christmas Joy, and then Fred Ostrom gave an address ol welcome and did it quite well. The programme was as fcllows:â€" Recitationâ€"Betty Ann Blake. Recitationâ€"Mary Harry. Foursome ("Christmas Troubles")â€" Angus Galbraith, Adie Hoelke, Marâ€" garet Mairs and Arthur Syvret. Recitationâ€"Kenneth Marleau. ’ Duet Andrews and Betty McIntosh. Trio ("Why I Love Santa")â€"Franâ€" cis Miller, Edith Telford, Elwood Ben-' neti. And now on Tuesday night we have Just returned from the United Church Sunday school concert, where children _of all ages were present, from babies in arms, and tiny toddles, to those who in too short a time will be children no longer. It was a nice little concert these children stagedâ€"the Christmas theme and story being well to the fore. The older children presented the Christmas story in pageant form. The youngsters liked the ‘dressing up‘ for this, and certainly the angels looked mo‘t angelic. in their long tinselâ€"trimmed white gowns with silver stars upon their heads, gazing reverently upon â€" the Christmas tableauâ€"the babe in the manger with the Madonra and Joseph. The shepherds and the Wise Men too were there, and the Star. But the story of Christmas presented like this will remain in their young minds long after the little Christmas recitations and things are forgotten. man. Recitationâ€""Santa‘s Visit." Little David Williams sang man" and "Silent Night." Piano Solbâ€""Auld Lang Syne® Libby. Recitationâ€"Billy Chevrier Recitationâ€"Peter Douglas. Jimmy Hall resited "Goodâ€"Ni Gladys Kellow. Carols. Recitationâ€"‘What‘ll I Dc‘"â€"Wilma Mawhinney. Dutch Danceâ€"Florence Sharp and Margaret Burton. Recitationâ€""Dad‘s Bills"â€" Charlie And 85 and bags of good things. A‘ tho sSchool day afternoon saw parents of ons and creeds in our public Invitations to come and look iano Solo+â€""Bluette""â€"Lois Country onse For Friday Night finish up a Childr rooms! 8.E, United Church $.8 INSURANCE IN ALL BRANCHES REAL ESTATE sh up a Children‘s Week, ening at 6.30 p.m., Santa at the Community Christâ€" Bruce avenue and to all d girls who are there t3 sou‘th Porcupine Dec. 22nd, 1937. 08X â€" All citizens are requested to govern themâ€" selves accordingly. S iInmes we 16 and _ see what ihe mes were presenting ildren‘s parents, and wonderful. So were _â€"bo were the chilâ€" > teachers! led going into each The give Christm of good things. BOXING DAY Monday, December 27th > Council of the Township of Tisdale Hereby Prociaim TOWNSHIP OF TISDALE Sant(t ht Irent accompany her days to come. Miss Young left on Wednesda her home in Westport, and the wishes of all those who know her On Sunday, Mrs. Jas. Keene. of 110 Spruce street north, ertertained friends of Miss Young at an "At Home" party in her honour, About forty people were invited, many of these being teachers on the staff of the Mattagami School. while others were some of the numerous friends that Miss Young has made during her stay in town. On Saturday afternoon, the brideâ€"toâ€" _be was the guest of honour at a bathâ€" room shower held by Miss Donalda Mcâ€" Clusky, of James street, at her home, when many friends were present to shower the bride with attractive gifts and to wish her all future happiness. Then, on December 11th, Miss Young was honoured at a linen shower at the home of Miss Myrtle Kerr, of Balsam street, when she again was the recipient of beautiful gifts and tokens of esteem shown by her friends. teacher at the Mattagami Public School for the past two and one half years, and will become the bride of Mr. George Black, son of Mrs. Black of Milâ€" ton, and the late Mr. A. Bjack, the wedding to take place at the bride‘s mother‘s home in Westport. The young couple will make their home in Milton. Miss Clara Youns:. whose wedding will take place about the 15th of Januâ€" ary, has been entertained at several parties lately. Miss Young. daughter of Mrs. Young, of Westport, and the late Mi. Richard Young. has been a Honour Brideâ€"toâ€"be at Parties Last Week We wish them all a Merry Christmas. Most of them are Jeaving on toâ€"night‘s train to spend Christmas at home. Miss Shaw will spend Christmas in Kirkland Lake; Miss Lynch in Orillia; Miss Rathwell in Lucknow: Miss Donâ€" levy in South River:; Miss McEwen and Miss Leney in Pembroke; Miss Burns in Peterboro; Miss Smith in London ; Mr. Rath, in Renfrew; Miss Dean in Tillsonburg, ard Miss Higgins and Miss Cumming in South Porcupine; Miss Walker goes to Sharbot Lake. time. They put their school partie and candies and C their own interests Singing, dancing, playing, actingâ€" we saw it allâ€"and saw through it all the love and thought which lies behind the work of these teachers of ours, who not merely teach for a living, but give of themselves wholeâ€" heartedly in our children‘s service. At no time is this more marked than at Christmas Attempts at Christm: on the bulletin boardâ€" pupilsâ€"the best exhibit were most commendable i271@ai0gue, Costumesâ€"all the playâ€"â€" were the children‘s own work. Splenâ€" didly done. Miss Shaw‘s (principal) room was producing Rip â€" Van Winkleâ€"in thne style which the new curriculum advoâ€" The kindergarten room (Miss Rathâ€" weil)» had a Christmas tree trimmed by the little ones themselves, and a wornâ€" derful sandâ€"table. Pictures of the Naâ€" tivity adorned the walls and showe:l the Christ Child to the developing minds of the tiny children. In each room were evidences mot aonly of the Christmas spirit, and gaily trimmed trees, but of the Christâ€" mas Storyâ€"drawn upon the blackâ€" boards, pictured on the walls, portrayed by the children in their plays. In Mrs. Huggins‘® room a play, writ= ten and produced by a child of nine â€" the Story of Bethlehemâ€"was being acted by small children. held up in Mi. Ship‘s room, listening to play which some young people were doing in great style. A school orâ€" chestra led the carols in this roomâ€"â€" and played nicely. We heard also of a "Social Improvement Club" which the children of this grade have origâ€" inated and are upholding. Dialogue THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23RD. t937 FRANXK C, EVAX®, Clerk, TOWNSHIP OF TISDALE PHONE 112 Kealdenceâ€"HONE 135 on hey put our children first: parties and programmes and Christmas cheer, and at Christmas verse woere etin boardâ€"made by the best exhibitedt here, and come second. a Merry Christma now her, will ip and in the