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British Report Another Successful Aerial Raid Hit Ships at Heligoland British military authoritiee report that the Royal Air Force made a sucâ€" cessful raid on Heligoland yesterday and got direct hits on one German cruiser and several other ships. British and French warships along patrol routes in the North Sea, the Atâ€" lantic and the Mediterranean awaited an admiralty flash today to impose the new export blockade on Germany. The British economic warfare ministry anâ€" nounced that the blockade will go into effect at midnight tonight. Reports on the antiâ€"submarine warâ€" fare indicate that a coastal reconnaiâ€" sance plane sank a submarine 150 miles out in the North Sea with the entire crew. The plane crew reported that a direct hit had been made at the base of the conning tower and that wreckage was hurled high into the air. Report German Cruiser Sunk by Direct Hit. Several Subâ€" marines Reported Sent to the Bottom Over Weekâ€"End. German Naval Toll Includes French Steamer and Two Neutrals. Export Blockade Starts Tonight. i In proof of its statement, the Air Ministry announces that it has photoâ€" graphs of the bombing showing the direct hit. German authorities denied today that a battle cruiserâ€"was hit and stated that there was no cruiser in the Heligoland at the time of the raid. The crew of one submarine sunk several days ago has been landed and interned and prisoners from another captured Uâ€"boat were landed at a scottish port. A British warship reâ€" ported the sinking of a submarine and an admiralty trawler was reported to have sunk one and damaged another. Vol. XXIV. No. 98 German naval weekâ€"end toll included the 7,030 ton French steamship, ‘"Florâ€" ide," which was reported to have struck a mine and beached on the southwest coast of France with a large hole in her. The 2,1509â€"ton Swedish steamer, "Rudolf" was reported sunk and the Norwegian vessel, "Arcturus of Bergen," sent to the bottom off the east coast of Scotland. Man Brought Back Here to Face Charge of Passing Cheque Also Faces Conviction and Sentence on Traffic Charge CGeorge Price, of Timmins, was Atrâ€" rested in New Liskeard over the weekâ€" end on a charge of uttering a forged document. Price was alleged to have passed a worthless cheque for $20. Inspector Olson went to New Lisâ€" keard and brought Price back to Timâ€" mins. Recently in court here he was convicted of reckless driving in his abâ€" sence. His name was called anad when he did not appear he was sentenced to a fine of $25 and costs with the alterâ€" Notable Christmas native of 30 days in jJail Concert Given by Pupils Of Birch Street School The pupils of the Birch street Public School entertained on Thursday and Friday evenings at the annual Christâ€" mas concert, which on Thursday evenâ€" Ing attracted the largest crowd in the history of the school. Each year the pupils of the various public schools present annual Christâ€" mas concerts, which draw large attendâ€" ances of parents and friends, who take delight in the performance of the youngsters Each of the pupils taking: part gave a fine performance, and there are always potential "actors and actâ€" resses" in the cast. The Birch street Public School conâ€" cert opened with "O Canada" by the Rhythm Band, a group of junior pupils, playing various toy instruments. Their fine leader was Guy Lahde, who direcâ€" ted the band through several selections. Guy wore a blue top hat and tail coat to match, with short black trousers, while his "bandsmen" and "bandsgirls" made a nice troupe in blue and yellow capes, blue beliâ€"hop hats, and black trousers or black pleated skirts The following are members of the band: Steve Bozek, Laddy Pogacher, Fredâ€" erick Dunstan, Liovyd Gillespie, John Maxwell, Dorothy Studor, Ruth Dupteé, Betty Burns, Roger Jeffries, Frances Onotskie, Alice Wright, Joyce Ash, Maâ€" rion Simpson, Mary Nastasuk, Mary (Cantinued on Page Fight) Interesting and Entertaining Event Presented on Thursâ€" day and Friday Evenings at Birch Street School. Large Attendance Enjoyed Excellent Programme. 1 Section 8 Pages Office of Mr. Neame Broken Into The men obtained the cash by prising cpen a desk drawer. In a drawer in the other side of the desk was quite a large amount of Red Cross money. Evidently disturbed at their task, the men did not open the second drawer. Burzlars made their entry either by battering the front door, which faces on Cedar Street, with their shoulders until the moulding in which the lock was located, gave way, or by prising it open with a bar. ‘The Mines Kescue Station and office of Mr. Austin Neame, in the rear of the fire hall, was broken into some time between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Get $10 Cash, $2 in Stamps but Miss Red Cross Money â€"-Clotvhing was taken, cash to the amount of $10, $2 in stamps and a fountain pen. Woman Knocked Down on Street Slightly Hurt No charges will be laid as the result of an accident which took place on Fourth Avenue near the intersection of Birch Street yesterday afternoon when Mrs. Christensen, 55 Sixth Avenue, was knocked down. Police have been notified and are inâ€" vestigating the burglary. Princess Louise, widow of the late Lord Dufferin, governorâ€"general of Canada from 1872 to 1787, died at Lonâ€" don, England, yesterday at the age of 91 years. No Charges Laid Against Driver Who Tried to Stop His Car. Driver of the car which is reported to have skidded into Mrs. Christensen was Albert Hensby. The driver told police that he did not see the woman. There were skid marks on the icy road where he apparently had tried to bring his car to a halt. Mrs. Christensen was knocked down and her right hand was injured alâ€" though not seriously. Death of Princess Louise at London, Eng,, Yesterday On her way to school Marjorie Rutherford, Toronto, was stabbed} with a needle in the hip.. Poliss were provided with a description of the men who made the attack on Miss Rutherford and another girl. ublished at Timmins, Ont., Canada, Every MONDAY and THURSDAY Pour Two Bricks Totalling 1,175 Ounces and With Value of $45,290 â€"Luncheon Following Pouring First Cleanâ€" Up Covers Period of Twentyâ€"Five and a Half Days. Ore Partly Stock Pile, Partly Development. T n mm m The Broulan Porcupine Mine formalâ€" ly went into production on Saturday mornins when two bricks were poured, totalling 1.175 ounces and valued at $45,290. Following the pouring, a lunâ€" cheon was held in the directors‘ lodge at Mace mill, where the Broulan is custom milling its ore. The first cieanâ€"up covered a milling period of twentyâ€"five and a half days. The mill feed during that time conâ€" sisted of twothirds stock pile ore and oneâ€"third development ore. Broulan Pours Bricks to Join Ranks of Producers ? Leonard Ennis, an employee of one of ‘the International Nicke!l Company mines in Finland, was one of those Canadians who, it was announced on lI"riday night, had safely reached Norâ€" i WaV. Mill values have consisted of about $8.58 during the period of milling. Average tonnage over the period since the mill went into operation has been 253 tons. * The Broulan is trucking its ore a distance of ten miles from the propetrty to the mill where it is being treated. The mill capacity is greater than the average attained since Broulan ore began going through and an increase is expected in the daily tonnage rate in the near future. At the present time there is an estiâ€" mated $11,166 in gold in the circuit. ‘The affair on Saturday was very informal. Speeches at the luncheon which followed the pouring were brief and the whole pouring was conspicuous by its lack of ceremony of any kind. Mr. B. W. Lanz, of Mimico, President was one of the speakers at the lunâ€" cheon as were Dr. James; the Manager, Mr. J. Gibbs; Mayor Bartleman, of Timmins; Mr. Charles Gallagher, ML.A., of South Porcupine. Direcfors who were present included Alfred Caldâ€" well, Mimico, viceâ€"president and treaâ€" surer; D. R. Michener, secretary; O. Barrett, assistant secretaryâ€"treasurer; G. Webster and J. Bradley Streit. Arrest Toke Street Woman on Liquor Charge (One of the first women to be arrestâ€" ed on a charge of keeping liquor for sale in several weeks, was Jacqueline Longpre, 64 Toke street. Police raidâ€" ed her establishment early on Friday evening. They are alleged to have found people in the place and a quanâ€" tity of liquor. The case will be heard before Magistrate Atkinson on Tueésâ€" day. Two Men Jointly Charged With Exchanging Autoâ€" mdobile Markers. John Majnarich and George Mikelâ€" cich have been jointly charged with exchangzing automobile markers. A brotherâ€"inâ€"law of Dr. M. J. Kelly, of Timmins, Mr. Ennis is known in the Porcupine. About ten years ago he worked in the McIntyre Mine. Mr. Ennis was underground superintendent of the mine in Finland with which he was associated. The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment at PiCctOon has progressed past the daily "reute march‘ stage to advanced military training. Tactical schemes and field enginsering have largely replaced the tedious drill hours. Under the direction of Major A. B. 3utâ€" ‘anadian, Known Here Safely Out of Finland â€"TIMMINS, ONTARIO, MONDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, 1939 FARMERâ€"SOLDIERS ARE DIGGING, BUT ITS TRENCHES Winter Here To Stay Rain and Sleet and Snow to Depth of 6.25 Inches Over Weekâ€"end. After several weeks of unexpected warm weather winter has set in. Acâ€" cording to Hollinger weather observer, Sydney Wheeler, it has set in for good. He prophecied this morning cold, cloudy weather would continue and that we could expect more snow. It rained and sleeted on Friday to the depth of .15 inches.â€" On Saturday it rained to a depth of .12 inches and snowed one inch. Snow yesterday fell to a depth of 5 inches. Presbyterians Now Holding Services Here on Sundays Temperatures maximum and miniâ€" mum, have been as follows: Thursday, 41 and 32; Priday, 36 and 32; Saturâ€" day, 33 and 19; Sunday, 19 and 11. At eight o‘clock this morning the temperâ€" ature was 11 degrees. Mr. W. M. Mackay, synodical misâ€" sionary of Northern Canada for the Presbyterian Church of Canada, gave an interesting lecture on the 21st Chapâ€" ter of Revelations in the Oddfellows‘ hall on Sunday evening, to a large and interested conzregation. Mr. Bender acted as organist during the evening. Minister an d Deaconess Expected After New Year A special gathering of those interâ€" ested in the Presbyterian Church will be held every Sunday evening 2t 7 o‘clock at the Oddfellows‘ hall (until the New Year when the minister for the Presbyterian congregation will arâ€" rive: also the deaconess, sent by the Presbyterian Women‘s Missionary Soâ€" ciety). Death of E. Edmonds on Saturday at St. Mary‘s Hospital After an illness of two months, Mr Edward Edmonds passed away at St. Mary‘s Hospital on Saturday night at 11.30 pm. The late Mr. Edmonds was born in Timmins and resided here for the past twentyâ€"three years. He was married a year and a half ago to the former Miss Margaret Belanger, and resided at 59 Hollinger Lane. The remains will rest at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Edâ€" monds, 207 Eim street south, today (Monday), and funeral service will take place at 9 o‘clock Tuesday morning at the Church of Nativity, with interâ€" ment in the Timmins cemetery. Surviving are his wife; his parents; one sister, Sadie (Mrs. Allan MacLeod) and one brother, Clifford, at home. cliffe, the men have construc ches at the Picton fair gr many of them farmers and here as they started work. First Aid Class for Ladies Started at the S.J.A.B. Hall This class is under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and certificates will be awarded to those ladies who qualify for them. A First Aid Class for ladies started at 7.30 pm. on Thursday, Nov. 30th, in the St. John Ambulance hall, ~Birch street, south. Heavy Vote Reported at Some Polis Toâ€"day Specially heavy voting is reported at some polls toâ€"day, more than the usual number voting before 2 pm. Voting was steady at the Central school polls. At the Holy Family School polls the voting was not as large as usual up to noon, but then speeded up. Reports from the Mattagami and Moneta schools indicate a large vote turning out. First Hundred ard Thirteen Buyers of Christmas Seals This morning Dr. N. H. Russell reâ€" ported that 113 had responded to the call for the purchase of Christmas seals, the plan used to finance the batâ€" tle in the Porcupine camp against tuberculosis. As Dr. Russell remarks those who gave quickly, gave in double way. The appeal was only issued last week and to receive so many replies within a few days is encouraging. The list of the first 113 will be published in Thursday‘s issue of The Legion‘s Chicken Stagette to be Held Saturday, Dec. 16th Prompt 'T{esponse Made to Annual Appeal in . Battle Against Tuberculosis. Plans are practically completed for the Christmas "Chicken Stagette" of the Canadian Legion, to be held in the Oddfellow‘s hall on Saturday evenâ€" ing, December 16th. As this is the only event of its kind this year in Timmins, (permission having been obtained from the Council) there should be an extra large attendance. The profits all go tcwards Christmas hampers for needy exâ€"servicemen, widows and dependants, and as the Legion here is taking care of great assistance to letters on fyle justly ‘The games will it these this year as in the past, a generâ€" ous response is anticipated. Last year over $300 was expended in this very worthy cause and the baskets sent out were extraordinary good ones and of great assistance to the recipients, as letters on fyle justly prove. The games will include the oldâ€"time "bingo," and dartâ€"throwing will be shown to the amusement of all by the various games of skill which will be on hand. A very special line of poultry has been ordered and the Legion "Christâ€" mas Birds" have become famous for quality. All are urged to come to the Stagete. win your chicken and then make room for another winner. A draw has also been sanctioned in connection with the Stagette, and the "Purchasing Vouchers" are all really worth winning. Get your tickets early. Draw takes place at Stagette, Odadâ€" fellows‘ hall, Saturday, December 16th, at 11.30 p.m. Doors open 8.00 p.m. ted three types of trenâ€" ounds. Thhs new SOluiers farmers‘ sons, are shown Published at Timmins, Ont., Canada, Every MONDAY and THURSDAY Finns Taking Terrific Toll of Advancing Reds See Huns Irked at Reds Two Russian Companies Wiped Out Saturday With Help of New Type Machine Pistol Used by Finns. Observers Say Finland Can Hold Out for Months If Steady Stream of Supplies Maintained from Sweden. Charge Keeping For Sale Frank Migneault Allegedly Had Quantity of Liquor to Sell. posite 162 Pine Street, South. As sult he was chargzed with careless Rosario Bureau, 21 Hollinger Aveâ€" nue, was charged with receiving stolen goods. 1ng The arrest of a wellâ€"known oldâ€"time character of the town on a charge of vagrancy completed police activities over the weekâ€"end. Father Exhibits Presence of Mind to Save Children Several â€"Hundred _ Dollars Damage in Fire in Toke Street Home. Damage amounting to several hunâ€" areds of dollars was caused to the home of H. Nisula, 126 Toke Street, by fire which broke out and filled the house with smoke and flames on Thursday afternoon. Firemen brought the blaze under control after a hose duel in which a booster pump was used. The owner of the house was believed to have been heating some oil or varâ€" nish on a stove in the house. Suddenâ€" ly the mass ignited in a burst of livid flame and black smoke. With great presence of mind the father took his two small children and pushed them into the bathroom. He then threw the seething pot off the stove and rushed outside. Once outside he opened the bathroom window and took the children out through it. _ Event Held Last Night in Interests of the Finnish Red Cross There were seven calls for minor fires such as overheated pipes, burning chimneys and improperly handled furâ€" The blaze was brought under control soon after the arrival of firemen. naces Inspiring Addresses on Red Cross Work and on the Situâ€" ation in Finland. Programme of Music of Special Inâ€" terest. Lions Club Boys‘ Band Adds to Interest. t eb P P AC C LAAA AAL LA P ALAL PPAE ltA Fronts a reâ€" drivâ€" The Finnish army, it is claimed, is holding its own on all fronts. On Satâ€" urday two Russian companies attempt=â€" ing to land from planes by parachute, were reported exterminated. The Finâ€" nish were using a new type of machine pistol which fires 250 rounds a minute. In the north, beyond the Arctic cirâ€" cle, fierce fighting is reported around Petsamo. The Russians first captured that iceâ€"free port and then, on Saturâ€" day, the Finns recaptured it. They are reported to have held it over the weekâ€" end in the face of fierce Russian atâ€" tacks. The Russian advance has been slow and costly but large scale operations are believed planned. In Russia rail lines are choked with troop trains en route to the Finnish border. However, a lack of organization is seen in the Russian advance. Men are reported to be inadequately clad to face the rizors of the climate and thousands are .reported to have had their feet frozen. From Copenhagen the Scandanavian press reports that the German press has been attacking Sweden. The atâ€" tacks are believed to be an attempt to scare the Swedes into cutting off supplies to Finland. At the present time money, volunteers and supplies are being sent in huge numbers. If the steady stream of supplies is maintained observers believe that the Finns can hold out for months, if posâ€" sible, if the public nerves are able to withstand the shock of the first asâ€" sault. Observers feel that the conffict is liable to develop into a deadlock (Continued on Page Fighnt} Welsh Service Held at United Church Last Evening Large Congregation Enjoys Special Service. The great and stirring tunes of the Welsh peoples rang through the United Church on Sunday evening, when the Rev. W. M. Mustard, and the Rev. E6. Gilmourâ€"Smith conducted an allâ€"Welsh service at the church. The congregzation was very large, and greatly appreciated and enjoyed the special service. Weish hymns and music were heard, as sung by the choir, and the scripture was read in Welsh. Mention was made on the contributions of the Welsh to religious hymnology and religious influence, and following the service a happy friendship hour was enjoyed. The Harmony hall was crowded on Sunday evening, when the Finnish peoâ€" ple of the Timmins area, joined toâ€" gether to present an interesting and entertaining concert in aid of the Finâ€" nish Red Cross and to celebrate the date of the Independennce of Finland. The hall, which holds ever two hundred, seated, was crowded to its outer doors, every inch of standâ€" ing room at the back of the hall being occupied, and many forced to turn away when they found the hall was filled over capacity. The Finnish flag and the Union Jack were conspicuously displayed in the hall, and a banner bearing the words, "Long Live Finland," was posted along one wall. Mr. Makynen acted as chairman during the evening, introducing the various numbers on the programme, all of which were especially well suited to the event, and were also delightfully entertaining. During the evening, the Lions‘ Club Boys‘ Band gave several rousing selecâ€" tions, and were a special feature of the evening, playing ithe Finnish anthem "Maamme," ("Our Land"), at the opening of the programnime. Mr. Makynen welcomed the audienee and introduced Mr. Toivo Kallio who gave a fine recitation, and Mr. John Koskela, who addressed the gathering on the meaning and the work of the (Continued on Page Fight) Single Copyâ€"Five Cents The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine. Established 1912