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Funeral of the Late Willitam Duncan Held on Saturday Myr, Geonge Henderson, . Kirkland Lake, is in town for the funeral of his uncle, Mr. W. Duncan. Schumacher, Nov. 27.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"It was with regret the news of the death was received of Mr. William Duncan, of Matachewan. Mr. Duncan passed away on Wednesday Morning, Nov. 23rd. Mr. and Myrs. Duncan were pioneer residents of Schumacher and were held in high esteem. Mr. Duncan was employed at the McIntyre old mill before leaving a number of years ago for Matachewan. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from ‘Trinity United Church to South Porcupine cemetery. The Rev. F. J. Baine conducted the funeral service. The hymns, "Rock of Ages" and "Lead, Kindly Light," were sung. Mr, Baine referred to the fact that last Sunday was the 28th anniversary of the church, and how the present church was built in December, 1925, and how Mr. and ms_ Duncan were ardent workers in the old church and how hard they worked for the building of the present church. He thougt it was only befittinz that Mr. Duncan should reâ€" ceive the last rites of the church he had to heart. A large number of pioneers from all over the camp attendâ€" ed the service; also a number of his fellow workers of the old mill where he was formerly employed. Burial was made in South Porcupine cemetery. A lange array of flowers were received. Mrs, Duncan is at present at the home of her niece, Mrs. Les Worthington, Timmins.. The pallbearers at the funâ€" eral were:â€"Messrs Dave Bennett, Harry Leng, Geo. Shippam, Charles Pennile, William Roberts and William Mackie. Mr. Fred Dwyer has returned from a trip to Boston. He was accompanied back by his brother and sisterâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and MrSs. Hugh Dkyer, and daughâ€" ters, Barbara and Mary, who will visit here for some time. Mr. and Mrs. William Olton, Porcuâ€" pine, were in town for the wedding of their daughter, Muriel, to Mr. Albert Miller on Saturday evening, Nov. 25th, at Trinity United Church Manse. Large Attendance at Last Sad Tribute to Pioneer of Schumacher and District. Mrs. Thomas Howard, Cochrane, was in town attending the Millerâ€"Olton wedding. Mrs. Howard is a sister of the bride. (From an Exchange) For a long time the kitchen clock had been hanging from an uncertain nail,. So when Sandy came home from work, he was greaeted with the news that the elock had fallen at last. "And what‘s more," said his wife, "had it come down a meenute sooner, it would have crashed right on my dear mither‘s head as she sat in that chair!" "Oh, ay!" Sandy replied. ‘"That clock was ave slow!" The Ladies Guild of the Anglican Church are holding their Christmas bazaar in the Daffodil Community hall, First Ave., tomorrow afternoon, Tuesâ€" day, Nov. 28th. There will be home baking and novelties for sale. * The ladies are invited to come and enjoy an anfternoon cup of tea. The Young People‘s Society of Trinâ€" ity United Church will hold its meeting tonight, Monday, Nov. 27th, in the church hall at 8 o‘clock. The mecting will be in charge of Mrs. Evelyn Qirt, who will take as her subject "Schubert and his works." This meeting will be very interesting and all young people are invited to attend. Sudbury Star: The consumption of soap in the Soviet Union is reported to be on the increase, growing by leaps and bounds. Hence, these myriads of White Russians, now popping into the picture, % Gliobe and Mail: Will Train Half Pilotsâ€"Headline. On the principle, no doubt, that half is better than none. The LOBA Lod:e held a bingo game at the home of Mrs. Croft, Third Ave., last Friday evening. The winners of the prizes were: Ladies, ist, Mrs. McGrath; 2nd Mrs. Townsend; 3rd, Mrs. Forsley; Gentlemen: 1st, Mr. Ken Croft; Z2nd, Mr. D. Fraser; 3rd, Mr. W. Green. Spscial prize, Mrs. Praser. During the evening refreshments were served and a nice social evening was enjoyed. The Mcintyre Football Club Ladies‘ Auxiliary held a hard time party at the home of Mrs. James McKenzie, Becond Ave., last Wednesday evening. About 50 ladies attended. Bridge, whist and monopoly were played. The prize winners were: bridge, Mrs. Frank Ranâ€" kine; monopoly, Mrs. Ernest Dunbabin: whist, 1st, Mrs. John Connell; 2nd, Mrs. Archie King: consolation, Mrs. Victor Phillips; door prize, Mrs. John O‘Donâ€" nell. After the cards refreshments were served and a very pleasant evenâ€" ing was passed. Schumacher, Nov. #7.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The Catholic Women‘s Teague held a card party at the home of Mrs. Alphonse Fournier last Wedâ€" nesday evening. Whist was played and the prize winners were:â€"list, Mrs. P. Charlebois: 2nd, Mrs. L. Boutet; conâ€" solation prize, Mrs. Angrignon: door prize, Mrs. T. Clark. After the cards a very delicious lunch was served and a nice social hdur was enjoyed. Events by Societies and Clubs at Schumacher Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and District. "Ladies aren‘t bothering about their hair now," one of them said the other day. *"But wait till the men come back on leave and see them and say: ‘What have you been doing to your hair? You‘re looking all mousey!‘" Then things will "bob" up again. Just Too Bad Interesting is the way Hollywood economizes in the face of lost markets because of the war. For instance, the $250 weekly starting salary being paid to the screen novice, Jean Cagney. Biding Their Time Hairdressers are feeling the draught just now, but they‘re not too despondâ€" ent over their empty cubicles. "I certainly do. I sell easyâ€"payment furniture!" Advert PCR SALE: Set of paintâ€"brushes, part worn, and ladder. Owner unable to stay at the top. Would exchange for genuine Iron Cross or Hammer and Sickle.â€"ADOLF, Berchtesgaden. Short of Fuel The warden was having a terrible lot of bother fitting an old lady with a gas mask. None of the standard sizes seemed to fit her. The straps weren‘t in the right place, she comâ€" plained. Grist To His Mill ‘‘Don‘t you love to see t couples spooning in the park? He struggled and coaxed for a long time and when at last everything seemâ€" ed settled, she asked: "And now where do I get my gas?" "Why would Oi want to be troublin‘ me ‘eard about that, sorr? All Oi want to know is, ‘ave they relieved Mafeking yet?" "ARP., sorr? Bain‘t ‘eard nought 0‘ they." "You‘ve not heard of ARP.? Good Heavens, haven‘t you heard that there‘s a war on?" "Aye, sorrâ€"oi‘ve ‘eard talk of t‘war." "You know about the war and yet you know nothing about AR.P.?" Overdone A young man ordered two dozen roses to be sent. to his fiancee, azed twentyâ€"four, and wrote on the card that was to go with them: "A rose for every year of your precious life." Stop Press! A traveller in a remote village stopâ€" ped his car and spoke to an ancient yokel ambling along the road. "Throw in an extra dozen," said the florist; "he‘s a good customer." Thne assistant did as he was told. So far the marriage hasn‘t taken place! "I say, old chap, can you direct me to your AR.P. headquarters?" A Fair Return Out of his kindness of heart a famous comedian went to entertain the patients in a big hospital. After givinzg an hour‘s show he declared he must dash away to get ready for his evening performance. "Oh, come," said the senior surgeon. "You‘ve been very good to us. You must have some refreshment." "Afraid I haven‘t time." "Then a whiskyâ€"andâ€"soda or a cigar?" ‘‘No, thanks, really!" "Oh, hang it, man, you must have something with us Have a lez off?" (Taken from Exchanges) Bad Start Basher, the boxer, had been engagâ€" ed to fight a huge Negro. On the eve of the match the big man‘s backer nodded toward Basher‘s room and inâ€" quired of the trainer: "Pit?" "Yes," came the retort. "He‘s in one now. He‘s just seen his opponent." Some More Stories A NEW DEAL FOR TIMMINS Emile Brunetteâ€" EMILE BRUNE the young VOTE for EMILE BRUNETTE Hostess (proudly): "Yes, my daughâ€" ter learned to play the piano in no time.‘" British Bulwarks Life is mostly Hit and Gobble, Two things still stand level: Winston Churchill does not wobble Nor does good old Neville. Kicking Season Well, the bridge season is with us again. And how are your shins? New Version A mouse, snug in a hole in a Missouri town, pops out and bites the family cat. Not the ideal item of news, but a gocod substitute. "Oh, don‘t let that discourage you," said his pastor. "What is your talent?" ‘"‘The talent of criticism," was the answer. Bury It A man said he feared he would be of no use in the world because he had only one talent. ‘"Well," replied the pastor, "I advise you to do with it what the man of one talent in the parable did with his." Good Advice She: ‘"Mother and I can hardly unâ€" derstand each other wover the teleâ€" phone." He: "Did you ever try talking one at a time?" Student: "I wrote home for money for a study lamp." "So2?" ""‘They sent me a lamp." Roommate: ‘"You look broken up What‘s the matter?" Guest: "So I gather Time No Object For Loyalty, Unity and Progress Sad Case NEW DARLING OF R.C.A.F. HITS 300 MILE® AN HOUR 1 Poor Auntie | "I should think this is a very old | church, isn‘t it, auntie?" asked a little girl. "Yes,: dearâ€"very," replied the aunt. ‘"It‘s a dear old place. I was 'christened at this church." "What! t Is it really as old as all that?" Dad, After All Teacher: ‘Tell me, my boy, what is your ~stuit â€" made of?". ‘*Cloth, . sir.‘" "What on earth‘s all this fuss about? ‘‘Wool, ‘sir." "And what do we get wool from?" "From sheep." "Good. So which animal‘gave you your suit?" "Father, sir." â€"The Difficult Part Smithers: "I read the other day that it takes only the smallest fraction of a second to wink your eve." A novel desig has ‘been put quite see where put. Jones: "Yes, but it takes the greatâ€" est part of a day to explain it to your wife." Qualifying First golfer: "What‘s that fellow with the broken club making such a fuss about? New member, isn‘t he?" Second golfer: ‘Yes. He‘s swearing himself in." Metcorolozists forecast an un cold winter for Canada. In fa chill became noticeable right Lindbergh‘s second speech. "I would like to see the income tax man, please." ‘"Sorry, he‘s out just now." ‘"Ahâ€"when do you expect him to be out again?" Blame Placed No Hurry! dear this n for : forward else it â€" a . One c could have or 1,000 : airrival at Lysander n liaison i spsed of by 1,000 m bows annot : been RCCK armyv aft 1¢ 29 mile kcliffc But 0‘ dea Is my Chri 1i opt LINES FROM A TISDALE POLLâ€" CLERK, NOV. 25, 1938 C j in hout VOuU PICHE 1l s per hour, Ancth Canadianâ€"made We n plans (BOTTOM and ground forces, FOR 1 nods of approbation i by acclamation." worthy men and trueâ€" my tribute too. irs, I ask youâ€""Where ias money of yesteryear?" PAUIL, PICHBE MONDAY DECEMBER 4thâ€"MARK YOUR BALLOT THUS: i of bombs o¢ther new Westlandâ€" , used It has Paul E. Tom MeNEIL PAUL EMILE PICHE Elect 1°en Elect McNeil Speaks Over CKGB THURSDAY FRID A I Councillor For 1940 sound and Progressive Administration AND A POLICY OF a man who has had previous experâ€" n the Timmins Councilâ€"A man who knows the needs of the people. Reâ€"Elect Miner 10.45 p.m.