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Handsome New Buildings Add to the Appearance of South Porcupine Ssouth Porcupine, Dec. 6.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Mr. Ted Liscumb, o6f Haileybury, has been engaged by Pearce and Cross to take charge of the disâ€" pensing decvartmenrt at their drug store on â€"Crawford. Colonel Scobell is superintending the stocking of the new store on Main St. in the W. W. Wilson building, and will be druggist in charge in this store. This store will be Oopen to the public on Friday. Mr. Wilson is also moving into the new building this week, his parber shop we underâ€" stand being in the basement. Mr. J. D. McCarthy has moved his office from the township buildinz into the new Wilson building; Mrs. Ferguson‘s beauâ€" ty parlor is also installed upstairs. Now thatâ€"externallyâ€"the Imperial Drug Store Being Opened in New Wilson Block. _ Imâ€" perial Bank Building Nearing Completion. Additional Quarters for Post Office Business for Christmas. Other South Porcupine and Dome News. Puzzled ? Just drop into Arnott‘s and settle the whloe problem! Men‘s and Boys‘ Wear SCHUMACHER W.C. Arnott Quality is never sacrificed to price at _ â€" _ Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Hilton H. ;‘Miller, of 4 Bruce avenue, on Dec. 5th, in Porcupine General Hospitalâ€"a son. Sixteen applicants for naturalization were interviewed today by the R:CMP. in the police officeâ€"the largest numâ€" ber at one time to be heard for soms time here. Only one American made applicationâ€"the others were European aliens. and Golden Avenue, formerly occupied by D. Cattarello, and at present underâ€" going alteration and improvement, has been requisitioned by the Post Office staff and as soon as pressure demands it will be used as a parcel depot for sending and receiving parcels, thus reâ€" lieving congestion in the regular office. Cards for parcelis will be placed in the usual boxes, but will be given out at the new building. The building will be ready before the end of the week. Added Post Office Service Although the new post office promisâ€" ed to our town is not yet a reality, the Postmaster is doing his best to preâ€" pare for the Christmas parcel rush. The building on the corner of Main Bank ~building is finished, these two edifices certainly make a vast improveâ€" ment in the Main St. business section of our town. The Finnish Lutheran Church on William Avenue is holding an allâ€"day bazaar at the church building on Satâ€" urday, commencing at 10 a.m. Besides a sale of workâ€"and some of the fancy work done by the members is beautifulâ€" ly executedâ€"there will also be the famous Finnish coffee bread for sale, and coffee and coffee cake will be servâ€" ed at a special table. The proceeds of the coffee table are to be given to the Red Cross Fund. This little band of workers is deserving of the support of all who wish to develop the best citizenâ€" shin in our new Canadians. Mrs. J. B. McDonald, of the Belviâ€" dere Apartments, left on Tuesday for Pembroke upon receipt of the news of her mother‘s illness in that town. The Connaught Hill Ladies‘ Guild held a very enjoyable social evening on Thursdady, Nov. 30th, at the home of Mrs. A. Walker. Whist was played, and the first prize of a fancy table centre was won by Mrs. E. Pelkie. The secâ€" ond prize (novelty ash tray) was awarded by Mrs. Woodley and consolaâ€" tion won by Mrs. Galbraith. The hostâ€" ess served a delightful lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lang, Mr. and Mrs. Rorden Lanz, and Mr. Ivan Lang left by car on Monday to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. James Lang in Campbell‘s Bay which took place on Wednesday. The new rink will be the scene of a dance on Friday, sponsored by the Rink Committee. Ken Tomkinson‘s orchestra will supply the music. Friends of Mr. Ben Schultz will reâ€" gret that he has left for the saniâ€" tarium at Gravenhurst, being ordered a period of rest by his doctors. Scarlet fever has two victims in town and whooping cough and other childâ€" ish ailments seem to be prevalent. Mrs. Davis, of Golden City, is spendâ€" ing two weeks in the McDonald hospital at Connaught. Police Court A very long docket kept Magistrate Atkinson busy on Tuesday till noon. Four paid $1 and costs for illegal parkâ€" ing. For having no lights on a car, anpther paid $5, and for not having a driver‘s license a fine of $5 was paid. N. Roy (not a citizen) was given 60 days in jail for stealing dresses valued at $48.50 from Feldman‘s Store in Schumacher. When asked why, Roy replied "Guess I was drunk, your Worship." For reckless driving a fine of $20 and costs was imposed. In evidence subâ€" mitted defendant tried to pass a truck on the Rea Hill, on a slippery road. The car swerved and struck another vehicle. Driver‘s permit was also suspended for 30 days. A "hit and run" driver, who did not return to scene of accident was fined $25 and costs or 30 days. A Schumacher citizen reported numâ€" ber of license to police after seeing this car bump two parked cars in Schuâ€" macher. He did this as he considered it his duty and was thanked by the magistrate. Police investigation proved ownership of car. "Robbery with violence""â€"the serious charge with which a local young man was facedâ€"was dismissed by his worâ€" ship. A taxi driver‘s evidence figured largely in this case and was a factor in the dismissal of the case. week. ; s 9 Verbal permission for a minor to buy cigarettes or tobacco given by an older person does not have any weight in law, neither does a written one, decidâ€" ed the magistrate, as he fined a local storck=~per ®5 aumd costs for "selling Ei Korri, just out of jail for having a gill net appeared again, most indignâ€" ant, upon similar charge. It was not his, he said, somebody clse had left it in his shack. "It‘s getting near Christmas," said his worship, "we‘ll give you a surprise. We‘ll seize your net and let you go!" T‘wa cases of assault upon juveniles came up for hearing. A lad of i7 claimed he was kicked by defendant, An assault case will be heard next Al Meetings of Clubs and Other Groups at Schumacher Schumacher, Dec. 6â€"(Special to The Advancs)â€"A meeting of the Schuâ€" macher Anglican Ladies‘ Guild was held on Tuesday evening at 87 Second Ave. Miss Coléman was hostess for the evening. Much business was disâ€" cussed and the members all agreed the recent bazaar an outstanding sucâ€" cess. The members would like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone who by their generous support helped to make the bazaar stuich a success. Special thanks to Mr. Jack Birkett, of Timmins, for making posters; Mr. Neil Rafuse, for the use of his truck; the Daffodil Restaurant for the use of the hall; also the merchants for their genâ€" erous donations. Officers of the Guild were elected as follows:â€"President, Mrs. Dobson; vicsâ€"president, Mrs. A. Ccok:; secretary, Miss Jessie Bell; troasâ€" urer, Miss Leach. Executive Commitâ€" teeâ€"Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Jensen, Mrs. Eyolfson, Mrs. S. Laing. Sick Commitâ€" teeâ€"Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Percival. After the meeting the hostess served reâ€" freshments. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 10th, the place to be decided upon at a later date. Other News of Schumacher and District. The Schumacher Anglican Ladies‘ Guild held a very successful bazaar in the Daffodil hall, First avenue, on Tuesday. The conveners for the variâ€" ous tables were as follows:â€"Bake Table, Mrs. Eyolfson assisted by Mrs. Cooke, Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Coulson. Sewing Table, Mrs. Davies, assisted by Mrs. Greer. String Table, Mrs. S. Lainig, assisted by Miss Keene. Home Made Candy, Mrs. A. Cooke, assisted by Mrs. Percival, Mrs. Keene, Mrs. Moorish. Afternoon tea, Mrs. Butler assisted by Mrs. Waddle, Mrs. Jacks, Mrs. Mcâ€" Millan and Mrs. Poole, and Mrs. Morâ€" gan. Fish Pond, Mrs. Jensen and Mrs. Pennie. The ADS. Club met at the home of Mrs. James Scullion, First Ave., last Thursday cveninz. Whist was played and the priza winners were:â€"1st, Mrs. J. Stirrat; 2nd, Mrs..â€"C. Rickard; 3rd, Mrs. P. Hunter. After the cards the nostess served a nice lunch and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed. The Consumers Coâ€"operative held their card party on Friday evening in the Daffodil Community hall, First Ave. Whist was played and the winâ€" ners of the nice prizes were: ladies, 1st, Mrs. J. Griffiths; 2nd, Mrs. R. Hazelâ€" wood; gents, 1st, Mrs. J. Stirrat (playâ€" ing as gent); 2nd, Mrs. Jenkyn (playâ€" ing as gent); consolation prize, Helen Donovan. After the cards refreshâ€" ments were served and dancing was enjoyed. The Twentyâ€"fivers Bridge Club met on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Walter Craik, Birch St. Bridge was played and the prize winners were: ist, Mrs. W. Mair; 2nd, Mrs. S. Urquâ€" hart. A nice social time was enjoyed. During the eventing the hostess served a delicious lunch. The Men‘s Club of Trinity United Church will hold its meeting on Sunday afternoon in the church at 3 o‘clock All men are specially invited to this meeting. The Boys‘ Club of Trinity United Church met on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Instead of the usual Tuesday night meeting a nice Christâ€" mas dinner party was enjoyea. After the dinner a social evening with games and other attractions was enjoyed. The Revy. F. J. Baine assisted by Dr. Stan Gibson and Mr. Dan Fraser had charge of the arrangements. The 500 Card Club met at the home of Mrs. Norman Tario, Fourth Ave., last Tuesday evening. 500 was played and the winners of the nice prizes were:â€"1l1st, Mrs. Fred Webber; 2nd, Mrs. G. Robertson; 3rd, Mrs. Sam Gurevitch; door prize, Mrs. Forsyth. After the cards a nice social time was enjoyed. The hostess served a delicious lunch. The Woman‘s Association of Trinity United Church is holding a Christmas tea party in the church hall on Friday afternoon. During the afternoon there will be special Christmas music. There will be a sale of hame baking, Christâ€" mas cakes and puddings. The ladies are invited to come and enjoy an afterncoon cup of téa. Mrs. Charles Pennie and Mrs. H. James were hostesses at a nicely arâ€" ranged birthday party held at the home of Mr. John Besley, 99 Third Ave., on Tuesday night. About twenty friends attended. The guests of honour were Mrs. V. Neily, of the Buffalo Ankerite, and Mr. Charles Pennie, FPirst Ave., who were celebrating their birthdays. Mrs. Pennie‘s birthday was this week also. White and various other games were enjoyed. The guests of honocur received many beautiful gifts. A very delicious lunch was served. Mrs. V. Neily poured tea. Mrs. White and her son, Eli, left on Tuesday for their home at Sault Ste. Mrs. Frank Ssopha, who has been visiting friends here, left this week for her home in Havelock, Ontario. a repair shop man of Hoyle. Evidence proved that he was put out of the shop forcibly with a ‘"push in the posterior" after using abusive language therein. "You shouldn‘t have kicked him," said his worship. $ and costs" While "funning"‘ with an older boy in his store, a storekeeper at Porcupine hit smaller boy in the eye, after telling him to get out. It was accidental, he said, but a fine of $5 plus the doctor‘s fee, was ordered by the magistrate. THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO At the Buffaloâ€"Ankerite the Red ! Cross Society held its first meeting in the school on Friday, Nov. 3rd, with 38 members present. Mrs. M. Ludgatce presided at the meeting. The officers elected were: Hon. Pres. Mrs. R. P. Kinkel; President, Mrs. M. Ludgate; Viceâ€"president, Mrs. R. Vary; Secreâ€" taryâ€"treasurer, Mrs. D. Scott. _ Group meetings will be held every Tuesday from 2 to 10 pm., and business meetâ€" ings each Tuesday at 4.30 pm. A room in the sthool has been reâ€"decorated by _Mr. R. P. Kinkel with work tables and ‘a sewing machine donated for the work ; by Mrs. Kinkel. Mrs. Chas. Brown was eiected conâ€" vener of stores at a meeting held on | Tuesday, Dec. 5th, at the home of Mrs. ‘R. Vary. Mrs. W. Meade and Mrs. J. Mahl cansented to work as group leadâ€" ers. Mrs. Schierman is instructing and i examining all sewing done by the ladâ€" ‘dies of McDonald Hill while Mrs. Barnes instructs and examines knitting. Mrs. Bowker, of the Ankerite group, is knitâ€" ting instructor, while Mrs. R. Vary and ‘Mrs. A. R. Kinkel cut all materials for sewing. Mrs. V. Stewart also instructs in knitting. Members are reéequested to ; hand in completed work by Friday for | shipment from South Porcupine headâ€" quarters. Next meeting Tuesday, Dec. 12th, in Ankerite School. Marie, after spending an extended holiday with her dauzshter, Mrs. Harry Campoell. Miss Marguerite Smith and Mrs. Eddie Smith were gueskis at the wedâ€" ding of Joseph Frank Smith, Angliers, qQuebec. Mr. and Mrs. C. Butler and family, visited friends in Kirkland Lake, durâ€" ing the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Murray, Secâ€" ond Ave., have returned from Angliers, Quebec, where they attended the wedâ€" ding of Mrs. Murray‘s brother, Mr. Joseph Frank Smith. Red Cross Activities Continue to Grow at South Poreupine South Porcupine, Dec. 6.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Red Cross activities continue to grow. The Committee ladies are glad to welcome the Finnish ladies who are becoming very interestâ€" ed in working. They prefer to work in the evening twite a week at the rooms. Mtrs. Ed. Robinson, Coniaturum Proâ€" perty, returned home this week, having spent the past three months visittng friends in Detroit. Other News of South Porcuâ€" pine and the Doms. The Ladies‘ Guild of the United Church held a meeting on Tuesday in the Church for the purpose of electing officers for next term. Rev. J. E. Lytâ€" tle acted as chairman and congratulatâ€" ed the ladies unon their most successâ€" ful year‘s work. He deeply appreciatâ€" ed also the coâ€"operation that had been given him by the Guild in his pastoral work. They had been instrumental alâ€" so in making the manse more comfortâ€" able in many ways. This year with the definite object of the Building FPund for the new church before them, the work accomplished had been greater than ever, and the results gratifyine. The President, Mrs. Libby, had workâ€" ed with the Guild in a splendid manner and had been responsible in no small measure for the success of its many undertakings. This year in addition to two hot suppers put on by the Guild, two teas had been sponsored at the home of Mrs. Dye, a strawberry fesâ€" tival, a Valentine tea, and a St. Patrick‘s Day tea, as well as the recent most successful bazaar. Mrs. Libby was again elected President for the thHird term. Mrs. Dan Reed was elected first viceâ€"president. Mrs. Melville was electâ€" ed second viceâ€"president. Mrs. Hunâ€" kin became secretary and Mrs. Hepburn is now treasurer. Mr. Lex Lonergan received news of the death of his uncle, Mr. Joseph Lonergan, of Fenelon Falls, Ont., on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Guest, of Haileyâ€" bury, were guests this weekâ€"end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ostrom. TO THE ELECTORS OF TIMMINS T‘wo White Finns Break up Meeting at South Porcupine Speaker at Finn Club Badly Beaten Up. meeting of the Finn Club was being; held in the Finnish hall. Two "White" | Finns (rumodur has it that these men' had lost relatives in the recent bombâ€" ing at Helsingfors) stormed the hall during the meeting. Seizing a chair one felled the principal speaker, and using a claw hammer left by carpenâ€" ters in the building, whanged around with good effect beating him up in complete fashion. | Houth Porcupine, Dec. 6.â€"(Special to and Mr. Goudie (new). The Advance)â€"Echoes of the European | _ Myr. L. P. Wilson gained 195 votes and Russoâ€"Finnish bitter feelings were Mr. Lester Riopelle 187. heard in South Porcupine this week.| Mr. William Bannerman was elected On Monday night a young people‘s reeve by acclamation. Police were notified of the fracas anda arrested the two Finns and reâ€" moved the injured man to hospital. He is now suffering from a broken nose, blackened eyes, possible broken ribs and collarâ€"bone. The two men arrested were allowed out on bail ($100 cash or $200 property) at Tuesday‘s police court. They, of course, will have the surâ€" prising British law explained to them next Tuesday, which emphasises the equality of every man be his opinions, red or any other colour, and which, even under these circumstances will punish the agseressor, while those who listen may be a hundred per cent symâ€" pathetic towards .the breakers of this particular law. Another rather amusing anecddte was given us today. A Finnish lady who has been having milk delivered to her by a Russian driver met him at the daoor after the news of the Helsingâ€" fors bombing, with a stolid nuen and menacing gestureâ€""Don‘t come here no more"â€"e:gpressed succintly the lady‘s views on this auestion! A meeting of the Hospital Ladies® Auxiliary was held on Wednesday afternoon in the Masonic hall, in charge of Mrs. R. E. Dye, nresident, and quite a large number of members were presâ€" ent. It was decided to buy another wheelâ€"chair for hospital use out of the funds, one already having been proâ€" vided by the Auxiliary and proving of great benefit to the patients. The president also expressed the gratefui thanks of the organization to the genâ€" eral public, for the success of the Telephone Bridge, held recently, as the amount received from this source made it possible to busy the invalid chair. A month‘s supply of gauze dressings for hospital use was made at this meetâ€" ing. Don‘t forget the whist drive (prizes hams and chickens) which the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Legion are sponsoring on Monday next at 8 p.m. in the Masâ€" onic hall. North Bay Nugget: Canada has preâ€" pared to feed her soldiers well, a balâ€" anced diet of high caloric value having been drafted after approval by the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. The boys are given all they can conâ€" sume but they must eat all they take. That is, it is disastrous for a soldier to have eyes which overâ€"estimate the capacity of his stomach. Before me on the batilcficld lay, The sinful deeds of war that day; Where the wheat seeds used to fall Now the soldiers answer the call. They all will die with the setting sun, But God is with them every one; Mourn not ye mourners of the dead, For to peace and happiness they have been led. A grim unforgetable scene it was, Yet there for a moment I wished to 2e Never before‘ have I seen such a sizht, The dying and wounded left to their plight. For your kind support in electing me to the council of 1940 â€"Elizabeth Couch South Porcupine, Ontario A Pause Shoplifter Held by Boys Until Police ,( ame Upon Scene South Porcupine, Dec. 6th, (Special to The Advance)â€"Whitney elections resulted in the following councillors being elected:â€"Mr. Bromley (repreâ€" senting Pamour); Mr. Montrose (counâ€" cilfor for the past two years); Mr. Claude Dillon (representing Lakeview); and Mr. Goudie (new). Mr. I. P. Wilson gained 195 votes and Results of the Elections for Whitrney Township Chief of Polics at South Porcupine Praises Good Citizenship of Boys. South Porcupine, Dec. 6thâ€"Special to The Advance. Chief McInnis wants us to bring the fcllswing action into the limelight, and asks us to praise the boys for their good citizenship. Last week a man (who got his deserts on Tuesday) wont Into Feldman‘s Ladies Wear Store in Schumacher, and slipT)'ed five dresses off the racks under his overcoat unâ€" seen. Three boys, (two Mahon boys from S. Porcupine)â€"all unknown to the thiefâ€" were secretly watching. Two rushed at the man holding on to him although he buffeted them well in tryâ€" ing to shake them off, while the third ran for the police. Arrest followed, and the lads were complimented by the police. Schumacher Young Man Married at Angliers, Quebec The bride was lovely in a floor length gown of tropical blue chiffon velvet, an offâ€"theâ€"face hat with blue veil, and gold ornament. . She wore a short beige fur jacket. A lovely gold cross Miss Cunningham and Mr. J. . Smith Married. Schumacher, Dec. 6.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday, Nov. 29th, at 8.30 a.m. in the village church at Angliers, Quebec, when Miss Margaret Norgen Adeltrude Cunningham, elder daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. John Cunningham, became the bride of Mr. John Smith, Second Ave., Schumacher. We, the undersigned members of the 1940 Counceil of this Township, desire to express our appreciation and thanks to our many friends and supporters who have so generously placed us in office this year by acclamation. We trust and hope that this generous tribute on your part will be a further incentive to us in our efforts as indivduals and as a body in endeaâ€" vouring to render you the services required of our respective offices. TOWNSHIP OF TISDALE: Signed : MELVIN CAVANAUGH GEORGE F. HELMER WILLIAM FAIRHURST EMIL HEINO VICTOR H. EV ANS and chain was her only ornament. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of Talisman rose valley and Bouvardia. . The‘bride lookâ€" ed lovely as she entered the church on the arm of her eldest brother, Mr. Orval Cunningham, of Mat;ta\wa to the strains of Lohengrim‘s wedding march. Mrs. Ernest Babin attended her sisâ€" ter as matron of honour. She was pretty in a floor length gown of fuschia chiffon velvet, with matching jacket, felt hat and suede shoes, She wore a corsage of carnations and fern. Mr. R. J. O‘Connor supported the groom and Mr. Ernest Babin was best groom man. Mrs. R. C. Cunningham was organist and Geatan Cote sang "O Sacred Heart". "Before Jesus" and "Recucillâ€" lous Nos." Mrs. Gerald Cunningham sang "Ave Maria." A reception was held at the home of the bride‘s parents, the rooms being nicely decorated for the occasion. Large vases filled with ‘mums and carâ€" nations were in each roonmi. Later in the day the young couple left by car for Toronto and other points. The bride wore for travelling a blue wool dress, blue hat and black accessories and a black seal coat. Kincardine News: Stockings are now being made from coal. Just the thing for junior to wear while playing in the basement. 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