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The hymns, ‘"Nearer My Godâ€" To Thee," "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," and ‘"Rock of Ages," were sung, and by special request of the family, Mr. Hunkin sang "The Old Rugged Cross." Mr. Lyttle spoke words of comfort to the mourners from the text "God is our refuge and strength, a very presâ€" ent help in time of wrouble." The pallbearers were David Telford (cousin); Borden Lang, George Macâ€" Janet, Broden Blood, Robert MacJanâ€" et and William Martin. The Junior Catholic Women‘s League was ent>rtained on Monday night at the home of Mrs. F. Lafores:, hostesses beâ€" ing the Missess Mona and Pat Laforest. Bingo and cther games were played and a most enjoyable evening spent. And a delicious lunch was served. A list of floral tributes will be published in‘ Monday‘s issue of The Advance. The cnurch was filled to overflowâ€" ing with numbers of friends and neighâ€" bers and acquaintances of the deceased whose character and steadiness had won him esteem thrcughout the cown and whose tragic end so near Christâ€" mas filled all hearts with sympathy towards the sad little family, and the elderly father, who came up from Shawville: upon news of ~he disaster. We are glad to note Dr. Harper as being able to be around again afier his two wereks‘ illness. Litcle Billey Lemmon returned this week from holiday in Kirkland Lake, with Mr. â€"Wm. Andrew, who is on a short visit. Ernest Telford‘s Death Mourned at‘ 8. Poreupine Died Following Accident at Buffaloâ€"Ankerite. Other News of South Porcupine and the Dome. Mrs. George Merritt, of Pottsville, Passes Away in Ambulance on Way to Hospital at South Porcupine. All our high school students are very THURSDAY. DECEMBER S8STH, 1338 To The Electors M. CAVANAGH TCO THE ELECTIORS â€"â€"Township of Tisdale I wish to thank you for the splendid supâ€" port apcorded me on Monday last and add that during my term of office I will work as before in yvour behalf. TOWNSHIP OF TISDALE take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to those who so whole heartedly supported me in Monday‘s Election. Jimmy Phillips, of Dome» Ex‘lension, is still very sick. On Sunday the first "Fireside Hour" of the United Church cook place after the evening service. All the congregaâ€" tion=stayed and were entertained by an address by Mr. W.S. Blake on the British Empire; a solo, "Brief Life," by Jerry Trueblood; and three hymns were sung, illustrated by color slides. There is to be a dance in the Finn hall on Friday night, sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose. The "usual old hap" with round and square dances to the ~music of th> Sv. Louis orchestry is to be featured. The Moose Ord>r is holdinz this dance to augment cheir Christmas Charity Fund. They do not boast of their good works, but we unâ€" derstand they ar> going to see that children not looked afser by other orâ€" ganizations will : get: a: happy Christâ€" So patronize the dance! Saturday afternoon from 2 p.m. t» 6.30 will see the Parish hall a hive of activity. The Finnish Lutheran Church is holding a bazaar and tea. There will be articles for sale; hand embroidâ€" ery, crochet and knitting done by the Lutheran ladies and the famous co!‘â€" fee bread will be on sale. The proâ€" ceeds are to go towards the building of a new church, the foundations o! which are already laid on William Ave Their minister, the Rv.â€" Pukkasaart lives in Timmins. The next will be held the second Sut day in ‘January. We are glad co see Dr. cut again after beinz in 1 some dGays with ear troubl The Telephone Bridge was the topic of conversation yesterday (and still is). We were told officially today that from the Dome (7 cables); Buffaloâ€"Ankerite (7 tables); Paymaster (6 tables); and Ssouth Porcupine over $150 was taken in to cheadquartsrs. Coâ€"cperation at this end of the camp was the keynole to success and, personally we chink whoever had the brainâ€"wave to hold this community drive for the Children‘s Welfare had the right idea. We venâ€" ture to ‘state that in every home a bridge was being held, the money and che prizes were the last things to be considered. As a social affair in our town it ranked high, and peop‘le gOt together for the fun of the thing, had a good time, and had pleasant feelâ€" ing of having done a good turn for a deserving cause. The conveners in proud today plimentary Schumache; have chart chem over. Councilior having beon giver kets to the carni to the car n Thursda necial bus Dr. Somervills n hospital for Election Assault Cases Dismissed by Magistrate Ssouth Porcupine, Dec. 7.â€"(Specia‘ to The Advance)â€"Charges laid against Mr. George Helmer: 1, by Mr. Georg( Henderson and 2nd, by Mr. J. G. Harâ€" ris for assault causing "actual bodil; harm," on Nov. 30th, before Magistrate Atkinson on Tuesday here were both heard at length, many witâ€" nesses called and finally dismissed b; his worship as "a storm in a teacup.‘ During the hearing both Dr. Russel: and Dr. Porter testified as to injuries noted and treated by them. Witnesses called were Reeve Evans and Messrs. Cavanagh, Fairhurst, Starâ€" ling, Arnott, Morgan, Ryan, Heino and Ferrigan. Each gave his version of the affair which took place on the platform at the Finn hall during an clection meetâ€" ng Mr. Langdon, counsel for Mr. Helâ€" mer, tried to get evidence proving that for some time Mr. Henderson had been a source of trouble at municipal elecâ€" tions, but was overâ€"ruled by the magisâ€" trate who said that the present charge was the only one being investigatec and he refused to "go back nine years." Later when Mr. Tom Ryan in his evidence mentioned 26 years ago, his worship said, "It‘s bad enough to want to go back nine years:; don‘t make it One witness mentioncd that there were 13 men on the platform that night South odd h thing Magistrate Dismisses Charges Against Councillor as Trivial. â€" "Thirteen on Platform" Naturally Unlucky. Magistrate Objected to Going Back Nine: Years, Let Alone 26. Hunkin called ¢ to bring M the Porcupit Merritt had ed her get and on the the sad pa family tObf of the McPBri( whom : born V Whitne Merritt family. are res.l lors until will be h V1il Schtumacher. public operetta, "Peter F rry> Penson, New Liskearc rrict in Gold iC TI eR V pre NI 1Gay w in the 11 paren 1l ‘orcupit Hunkir 11 M en a Iun Porcupin M en SLNUYSHYMMA 4TOOHDS MMHDVWNAIHOS school pupils thi abbit," at their Curred Mr. o ten ntly M TT M Po on LoWwnship vmpathâ€" I olC Mrs tA Mtr: 1ll 11 1 V THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO ~‘The points upon which all witnesses were unanimous were that the fracas started 13'y Henderson â€"calling Helmer a liar (and worse) on the platform, and that the two men «clinched,<fell over a chair, breaking it and rolled over through the wings before being separated. * â€"Mr. Harris‘ charge of being roughly handled by Mr. Helmer as he left the platform was not substantiated. The magistrate‘s summing up was, briefly: "Henderson was annoyed by personalities, but men in public life hbhave to stand a lot of abuse. He called Helmer a liar. I know of nothing more likely to cause a fight. If a man has abusive language hurled at him, and slaps the other‘s ears one couldn‘t blame him much. I‘ve been slandered. I enjoyed it when it wasn‘t true; when it was true I kept quiet." Case dismissed. One drunk paid $10 and costs. For neglecting to carry a license for a car; $5 and costs was paid. Two lads were charged with disâ€" orderly conduct. A constable testified that he saw the two boys come out of the Central Hotel, sensed a row starting, and saw them attack two men. Their story was that the row started inside the beer parlor and that the men were waiting outside to finâ€" ish: it. Five dollars and costs cach was the fine imposed. For having no ‘"flares" con a comâ€" mercial vehicle, a man paid $50 and costs. ing 13 men on a platform was for trouble." which made his worship later. remark that "knowing: Tisdale elections, havâ€" Croatians Observe Schumacher Eveni Sixth Anniversary of Open ing of Hall. Other Schu macher News. c rOopi inily ill 1 Vancerâ€"A v d on Sunda i] 1€ 1€ the, Croatilan Parish Church conduscted h2 resente: concert iumache ‘Th@. Du mine on Tuesday ithe1 nday niIsnt 1 Ave., when a in a He leave I? ACCHMWCnt n Saturday hn( 11 iiterncon 7.â€"(Specia njoyable p: ceéelepr Di mad ali concerned while the sce 11 ail t it “’ 1€ ed. â€":+Ths~ costumf cenic events e works of art. 10. Itl askin IX h fu pond for ord Mr: [1tâ€" WA Alphoi A â€" Quickâ€"Healing Salve for Cyanide _ Rash, â€" Psoriasis, (Tmpetigo, â€" Salt Rheum, Itch, Chaps. and most skin ailments. 50¢.; $1.00 : $2.00 sizes. (Medium and strong). Ask your local Druggist or write Kleerex Manuâ€" facturing Co., Toronto. Ont. DELIGIITFEUL GIFTS AT BREN‘S Surpassing all other years Nick Bron‘s Jewelry Store in South Porecuâ€" pine is packed. with worthwhile gifts for men and ladies. of Mrs. Tuesday played 1st, Mrs 3rd, Mr. mneous shnower in m Wickston, wh: Jsece. 14. Thete w costumes~deserve a â€" special> note M The C.W M 1 ening W During ceived n M hall w ation 0 aing. V rs. Norman Tario, Pourth Ave., on day evening. Five hundred was d and> the prize winners were;: Urs. Brown; 2nd, Mrs. T2d Jones, Mrs. Bill Ssucie. Affer the cards Tario served a nice lunch. s. Alexander Forsyth spent the â€"end vis‘sing friends in Montelth. s. Edlund, 115 Second Ave., enterâ€" d on Monday evening at a miscelâ€" us showser in honor of Miss Marâ€" Nickston, who will be married on 14. There were thirty friends at how>r and a very pleasant sociai i in â€"sSInging i was the sol re invited t very Monday 10m( ~_the Old Coun::ry Fred Websber, TY Lhanere Will A ‘he children. )llers Club met rive in the of St. Parish Church on Tuesday, This: card party is to raise inz Christmas cheer to num! ober, Third AVv ber of hner frie Whist was play a very enjovab pupils and staff olding a beneâ€" FOR SKIN DISEASES th> home av{¢ ibl iends en â€" ind vVe~â€" ‘Reeve and Councillors for 1939 Express Thanks South Porcupine, Dec. 7.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Elections are once more over and Tisdale can sect‘s down to a peaceful Christmas! The present Reeve and Council have the best wishes of all for a coâ€"Ooperalâ€" inz and successful year. One new councillor, Mr. Emil Heinoâ€" taking «the place of Mr. George Starâ€" ling, is the only difference between 1938 and 1939 council. After the poll was declared on Monâ€" day in the council chambers, an orderâ€".| ly crowd congratulated the successful! candidates. Details of rsturns from the different parts of the township| are listed in this issue. Reeve V. H. Evans (by acclamation) spoke from the platform. He announcâ€" d (he new councillors for 1939 amid applause. congratuiated the people, on the substantial majority given to the sucâ€" cessful candidates, and said that they had worked strenuously last year in ‘lv> people‘s interests and had well and faithfully served the township. He had every confidence in the new council and promised that the council as a whole, would do the same for th2 peo-l The p the best inz and One n Meeting Held on Evening of Election Night. Appreciaâ€" tion Expressed for Confidence Shown in Those Elected for the Coming Year in Tisdale Township. Mr. Cavangh also thanked che rateâ€" payers for reâ€"electing him to office after having served them only one year on council. He said that as chairman of finance committee the vote given him was a vote of confidence and he appreciated it. The people will be well served by Mr. Cavanagh this yvear, he dents of a bigger an of Tisdale said the r Mr. Helmer for again makinz is to head the poll. He administration in the past, and said. "It ! do anything." ‘lv> people‘s inte faithfully served every confidenc and promised whole, would do ple this ysar. Later that raising buildin ried by »«l» # # ## + # ## e L t s t “.0..’0. *# # #4 t . o. Ne Ne “.“.“.“. #* # ®© #* ## # # #* # # ## ## ## # # ##4 # # #*# *# # w# #*4 + “. # .0 w .0 3 * * #4 t# # # w# ## *# + ## ##4 # + ## * «# 4# #*4 *# 4 ## # # t# *# # ## #*# # a #4 4# F t« e «t C t 2 28. P _ . M . .# . * n,’.u:u.u.u.n.n.n.n‘n'n 4 wo. o. o. . o. oo _ . . . * eate stes th. Ne. In. S N. B : Te u:o # o+ ww PEARCE CROSS DRUG STORES SsSOUTH PORCUPINE For they have a choice stock for Christmas,. You should visit thi store before making your purchases, We have the finest assortment of perfumes and toilet water, fountain pens, English china, note paper and book ends, Rogers‘ silverware, etc, Pipesâ€"Dunhill‘s Medico and Comoy‘s Victor Radios, from... Christmas Decorations _ Electric Appliances, Ete. Shavemaster Electric Shavers Rolls, Wilkinson, and Gillette Ronson Lighters and Cigarette Cases Tobaccos, Cigars and . Cigarettes All Bceautifully Packed for Christmas. You will be well pleased with the gifts you select from THOUGHTFUL CARE AND DIGNITY CHARACTERIZE OUR SERVICE ySAqatr. he expressed his gratification blyaw giving authority for the f $55,000 by debentures for the of a new town hall had carâ€" _ substantial majority. hall {i:el proud of being resiâ€" a bigger and better townsip le â€"said the reeve. elmer thanked his supporters n makinz is possible for him the poll. He promised honest ration in the future as in the 1 said. "It takes a fighter to Ash Trays from 75¢ to $4.00 Long and Short Waveâ€"Easy Monthly Payments . T. W ALK ER Pearce LIMITED THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Funeral Director T I M M IN S appreciation shown by the what was done this year. / set to go to town this ysear Fairhurst, "and we hope tC at the end of 1939, that a job as in 1938. Mr. Emil He2ino, <the also expressed thanks and promised that hs utmost to fight to ame: the act concerning the mines‘ buildings. H> and coâ€"Operati> council. Annual Concert of Birch Street School, Dec. 15 Ths‘Birch Street Public School will present its annual concert on Thursday and Friday, December 15th and 16th. This® is th>» second annual concert to be presented by the school, and the first concertAast year proved that there was a great deal of talent at the> school. The students and «caff, in coâ€"operation with the parents, have worked hard to make the second contcort as successful as the 1937 Christmas concert, and it is hoped that a large number of local people will attend che event. "Mv Sin" Houbigant‘s De Raymond â€" Deviltrs Mimzy, Ashes of Roses Eveningâ€"inâ€"Parns, Ete. Picardy‘s Moir‘s Smiles ‘n Chuckles Neilson‘s Many Other Gifts Too Numerous to Mention Compacts from $1.00 to $15.00 Yardley‘s Torlet Sets Perfumes on First Mortgages Available in REAL ESTATE STEAMSHIP OFFICE 20 Pine North Phones Timmins 1135 1580 TIMMINS SCHUMACHER SOUTH PORCUPINE Paid Back Monthly over 3 to 5 Years. APPLY TO Chocolates $64.50 to $189.; ino, the new councillor thanks to his supporter that hs would do hi TELEPHONE 28 Chanelle‘s it our stord PAGCE THREE 11 offer W "We a IT,"> to have > did as 1 claus sSmen 1 â€"gsaid for all of