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YVol. XXIV. No. 97 Thousands of Reds Freezing In two days of fierce fighting along the Manerheim Line the Russians have been hurled back time and again by Finland‘s army. The OGPU., the Russian secret police, is reported to have driven Russian soldiers frantic with continuous orders to advance. ; Papers found on the bodies of Rusâ€" sian soldiers fre reported to have threatened troops that if they did not hasten their march through Finland they would be taken before tribunals where the rule was death. Despite the greatest concentration of Russian artillery yet assembled and its unceasing pounding of the Mannerheim Line, the fortification still held. It is reported to be seriously dented howâ€" ever. Thousands upon thouasnds of Rusâ€" sians are reported to have been killed by the Finns. Even if the Russians do manage to break the first defence of the Mannerheim Line, the Finns point out, they have further lines to defend. on two other fronts the Finnish were victorious. Twenty miles northeast of the top of Lake Ladoga, where the Rusâ€" sians were attempting to encircle the Finns a Russian army was routed. The Russians are reported to have left guns and supplies behind them. Further north, at Finland‘s narrow "waist", the Finish cut a Réd army to pieces. They broke through the Rusâ€" sian lines east of Suomusalmi and trapped the Russian army, encircled it and slaughtered the soldiers. 6 â€" + >3 Reports from Stockholm say that in the midâ€"Finland line thousands of Russian soldiers are freezing to death. The Finns fear that the unburied bodiés may cause an epidemic in the spring. Evidence of diseases, including smallâ€" pox, was seen on the Russian bodies. Nine heavy Russian bombers rained death down on Finnish positions at dawn today, in an effort to continue the Finnish retirement to the Norwegianâ€" Finnish border. The hail of bombs was accompanied by an assault of the largâ€" est concentration of Russian tanks yet seen in the war. The fighting was sharp but the Finns were reported to be holding. Trustee to be Elected _ for Schumacher School Notice has been formally given of the annual meeting of the ratepayers of school Section No. 2A and B., Tisdale, for election of a trustee for the ensuâ€" ing term, the meeting to be held at the Schumacher public school on Wednesâ€" day evening of next week, Dec. 24th, at 8 o‘clock sharp. All interested are asked to attend. leport Red Troops Driven Frantic by Repeated Orâ€" ders to Advance. Thouâ€" sands Slaughtered. Mattagami School Presents the "World of Toâ€"morrow" in Able W ay A colourful and very successful event took place in the auditorium of the Timmins High and Vocational School on Thursday and Friday evenings, when the pupils of the Mattagami Public School presented their third annual Christmas concert to appreciaâ€" tive audiences of parents and friends. Outstanding for beautiful costumes which were used in the various scenes, and for the artistically prepared backâ€" grounds used as settings, the concert presented a varied and interesting proâ€" gramme, for which compliments are due to the pupils, the staff, and to the parents whose coâ€"operation is necessary in an event of this kind. The master of ceremonies, Master Leslie Thacher, was ideally suited for Pleasingly Effective Entertainment Presented by Mattaâ€" yami School as the Annual Christmas Concert. A Noâ€" table Performance With Many Outstanding Features. is past, having a clear, wellâ€"modulated olce that carried its message to every orner of the auditorium. At the openâ€" ng of the programme, he expiained. hat the pupils were presenting various hases in the action at the Worki‘s "air, and added that most of the cosâ€" umes and settings had been made by he pupils with the assistance of the staff and their parents. "The Sun Never Sets On the British Empire," was written in large words across a stageâ€"size map of the world, which formed the setting for the first number, in which small nurses and cadets paid tribute to this great Emâ€" pire, singing "Land of Glad Toâ€"Morâ€" rows.‘" ‘The map was a fine pitce of artâ€"work, with each country clearly outâ€" lined, and the British possessions paintâ€" ed red to show the large amount of (Continue«d on Page Six) 1 Soocti 1 section 8 Pages Legion Stagette Again Proves Big Success Every Way The Legion‘s annual Stagetteâ€"the only event of its kind to be held in the North this yearâ€"drew a big crowd and proved a successful event. Bingo did a roaring trade, and the other games were popular. More than enough was netted from the event to assure good hampers for the families of all needy veterans. Published at Timmins, Ont.. Canads, Every MONDAY and THURSDAY The following were the winners of the voucher prizes (for hampers) :â€"â€" 1â€"K. Shanks, 11 Way Aveâ€"973 2â€"R. Dorey, 55 Sixth Aveâ€"845 per priZes m 4 ‘""‘""""'""0""-' 3â€"G. Lamarche, 181 Spruce N.â€"172 4â€"C. Jones, 10 Birch S â€"1352 5â€"F,. Anzele, 132 Cedar N.â€"1192 6â€"I. Bird, 207 Balsam N.â€"403 7â€"J. Smith, Legion Hall, SP.â€"633 8â€"T. Parsons, 205 Birch S.â€"1223 9â€"Curtis Drug, Pine N.â€"1109. 10â€"H. Scarth, Imperial Bankâ€"1172 11â€"E H. Hill, Box 261â€"1023 12â€"1. Hardy, Power Lineâ€"1015 13â€"S. Hammond, Schumacher 14â€"Mrs. Dalgarno, 97 Sixthâ€"1434 15â€"Sipprell, S. Porcupineâ€"298 16â€"H. Carpenter, 20 Columbusâ€"1609 17â€"V. Callery, Schumacherâ€"1721 18â€"B. Hazelwood, Schumacherâ€"175 19â€"E. Karpovitch, 65% Fifthâ€"951 20â€"Blimy, 55 Mapleâ€"717 1. 6, 11, 16 above win the $12.00 hamâ€" appy Time Saturday Night and Ample Funds for Hampers. No longer the proud ship she appears Nhere, Lt pUUACL DACbCoILAL five feet of water in the harbour of Montevideo, scuttled by her own terday The German raider which had been preying on shipping was chased into the neutral port last week by three British cruiser badly damaged in a running battle with the pocket battleship. When the Graf Spee came to take toll she had over 36 of her ie appears here, the pocket battleship Graf Spee lies in twenty BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES ANIâ€")V A RAIDER LIES ON THE BOTTOM. Annual Concert by the Schumacher School Very Decided Success Singing, Instrumental Music, Dramatic Work and Other Features Handled in Very Talented Way. Christmas Numbers Specially Popular with the Large Crowds Attending. usnn The annual Christmas concert by the pupils of the Schumacher public school was held on December 14th and 15th at the Croatian hall in Schumacher, and was a decided and entertaining success. Over two hundred pupils put forth their greatest effort to bring this year‘s cOonâ€" cert to the high standard they have set in the past yéars, and showed fine and talented results. A senior chorus opened the pro-‘ sramme with the singing of the ever j popular Christmas carol, ‘"Hark the Herald Angels Sing," following which a group of "little folk", attired in | pyjamas and dressing gowns and cuddlâ€" , ing their dollies and teddy bears sang | the Lullaby Song, which was one of the most popular numbers of the proâ€" gramme. @ A few of the juniors did. musical exercises, timing the athletic work so that when they sang the lines "go this | way and that" from the selection "Did . You Ever See a Lassie," they did the‘ exercises. ‘ The people of Schumacher and disâ€" trict who attended the concerts in the Schumacher public school grounds last June, had not forgotten the beautiful renditions of songs by Hilda Burgin and Annâ€"Marie Miller, and were deâ€" lighted when these two little girls blended their charming voices in a duet in two part harmony as they sang "Sleep While I Sing." A group of senior boys brought many thrills to the audience with the buildâ€" ing of pyramids and with tumbling, a form of physical drill that had become a point of keen interest with the reâ€" sidents of the district, showing fine work on the part of the boys, and a keen understanding of health needs on the part of the staff. "Cradle Song," and "Fairies" were sung by members of the glee club, who wore navy blue skirts, white blouses and red bandanas. A thythm band of the grade two pupils was one of the most popular numbers on the programme, the tiny band members in colourful costumes making a "hit" with the gathering. The band, made up of a number of pupils with drums, bones, tambourines, steel triangles, and bells, was conducted by Audrey Jenkins. The boys wore navy trousers and white shirts, and the girls wore pretty summer frocks, while each member of the band had a red and blue cape, with a matching little red pillâ€" box hat. The charming little bandâ€" leader stood on a platform while conâ€" ducting her "men" and wore a white cape over her pretty frock. The harmonica apparently is a popuâ€" lar instrument and when a group of young ladies form a harmonica band, it is sure to be appreciated, which was found to be true on Thursday and Friâ€" day evening when a group of boys playâ€" ed harmonica selections. Some of the numbers played were "Holy Night," "Joy to the World," "Good King Wenâ€" ceslas," "The First Noel," and "Jingle A Cossack dance by little Rosie Rubic dressed in her native costume proved very popular, especially as many of the Schumarher residents are from the central European countries. A background of a huge blue plate with holes through which nine pretty faces wete seen, and with boys dressed (Continued on Page Three) TIMMINS, ONTARIO, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 19; ocket battleship Graf Spee lies in twentyâ€", wounded. The Britith had made more than 9 direct hit: scuttled by her own crew at sundown yes.| most seriously damaged of the British cruisers, the Exeter reying on shipping in the South Atlant.irl The commander of the Graf Spee was given until mid s . $ ‘ out of the neutral port. Yesterday, at sundown the ship hree British cruisers, one Oof which WaS of the port. At the mouth of the harkoaur the crew left +â€"ot hatftilechin ! Shortly after time bombs set in the battleship went off ar of her crew dead and over 60 in three minutes Fair to Moderate Sn ow Weatherman Sees No Immeâ€" diate Return to Low Temâ€" peratures of Last Week. "Fair to moderate with light snow flurries," said Sydney Wheeler, Holâ€" linger weather observer, this morning when making his prediction for the weather in the near future. Temperatures since Thursday have been as follows: Thursday, maximum 14, minimum 10 below; Friday, 33 and 14; Saturday, 33 and 23; Sunday, 23 and 14. At eight o‘clock this morning eht thermometer reading was 14 deâ€" grees. ~Sndw to a depth of oneâ€"eighth inch fell some time during Saturday night. There was no other precipitation. Happy Christmas Social by United Church Choir Following the regular weekly choir practice on Friday evening at the United Church, the members of the choir enjoyed a happy Christmas social with all the merriment of this happy and carefree season. A delicious turkey supper, especially well prepared, and served with the numerous items that make turkey one of the most popular foods, was heartily enjoyed by the members, â€" following which a Santa Claus visited the gatherâ€" ing, and distributed gifts to each and every member. Alleged to Have Passed Series of Bad Cheques A beautiful Christmas tree added to the pleasure of the event, and the tables were adorned with baskets of fiowers and lighted tapers. Police Make Arrest in Hospital. A rthur Henderson Allegâ€" cH to Have Admitted Passing Many Bad Cheques in Timmins. Told One Man He Had $23,500.00 Insurance Money Due Him. Other ((‘..)harges May Be Laid. enc on mmmnne Â¥ Y n Funeral Services Tuesday for Late Pierre Beauchamp Funeral services will be held toâ€"morâ€" row (Tuesday) morning at 9 o‘clock at the Notre Dame des Lourdes Roman Catholic Church for the late Mr. Pierre Beauchamp, who passed away at the home of his son, Mr. Lucien Beauchamp 41 Preston avenue, on Sunday night, sident of the town for the past eight years and was predeceased by his wife, who passed away last year. Left to mourn his loss are two daughters and nine sons. all of whom reside in Timâ€" mins except one son who is in Cheminâ€" is, Quebec. The late Mr. Beauchamp was born in St. Pierre de Wakefield, and was sevenâ€" tyâ€"six vears old. He had been a reâ€" Celebrating 102nd Birthday in Good Health Toâ€"day ’;I)iamond Drillers Leave Here for Service in Army Mrs. Lawry, Formerly Resiâ€" dent Here, Reaches a Notâ€" able Age. Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Lawry, mother of Mr. W. F. Lawry, of Timmins, and hnerself a resident here for some years, is today celebrating her 102nd birthday at Whitby where she resides. Mrs. Lawry, despite her great age, is healthy and bright, and even able to read withâ€" cut glasses. Mrs. Lawry was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Dec. 18th, 1837, the year Queen Victoria ascended the British throne, and like Queen Victoria Mrs. Lawry had ten children. Mr. W. F. Lawry intends to spend Christmas.with his mother this year at Whitby. Thirteen Experienced Drilâ€" lers Recruited by Former Minister of Public Works. Thirteen experienced diamond drillâ€" ers left Timmins yesterday for Toronâ€" to for service in the 12th Field Comâ€" pany of the Canadian Army. The men were recruited by Second Lieutenant Colin Campbell, former Minister of Public Works, who arrived in Timmins late last week. All of the men have been attested and medically examined. A large crowd of friends and relatives was present when the Northland left last night, to see the men off. To what use the men will be put in the army is not definitely known. Mr. Campbell is reported to have told mine officials here that the work upon which the men will be engaged when they ‘finâ€" ally go into training for overseas will be largely experimental. Mr. Campbell left Timmins on Satâ€" urday for Kirkland Lake, where he will recruit more experienced drillers. How many will be needed for army work is not definitely known. ! â€" Henderson is alleged to have obtained ‘$75 from Frank Wismer by false preâ€" ; tence. He is reported to have stated that he was obtaining $3,500 in insurâ€" ance money in the near future and on that basis got the money, more than ~$75 from Wismer. Arthurs Henderson, who was arrested on December 15 while he was in St. Mary‘s hospital, faces a . series of charges of false pretence in police court here. Other merchants Henderson is alâ€" leged to have victimized by means of bad cheques are George Taylor Hardâ€" ware, $20; Bert Sutherland, druggist, $15: Dalton‘s Taxi; Jerry Laflamme, Dr. Heil, Robert Cunningham, $39. other charges may be laid before the court hearing on Tuesday afternoon raf Spee was given until midnight on Sunday to get his ship erday, at sundown the ship took up anchors and moved out f the harbkoaur the crew left in launches and small boats. in the battleship went off and the vessel went to the bottom t hits. Sixtyâ€"one were killed on the ublished at Timmins, Ont., Canada, Every MONDAY and THURSDAY Many Ligqguor Charges Police â€" Raiding _ Squads Swoop Down on Many Places in and About Timâ€" mins. John Belisle, Mountjoy Street, south, faces a charge of permitting drunkenâ€" ness in his home as the result of a police raid over the weekâ€"end. Walter Chapman, Spruce Street, south, faces a charge of consuming wine and Herbert Neville, is charged with his second drunkenness offense this year. As the result of a minor accident Andrew Carriere faces a charge of operating a motor vehicle without an operator‘s permit. with shoplifting after he was appreâ€" hended in Bucovetsky‘s Store on Satâ€" urday night. McCauley was allegedly trying to make off with seven pairs of socks, worth $12. Leo Lemire, Riverside Drive, Wwas charged with keeping liquor for sale after a raid by Provincial police. A similar charge was laid against Jean Louis Riopel, Ronald Avenue, Mountâ€" joy Township, after a raid on Ssunday. s V'I‘he usual' charges of being drunk and disorderly were laid as the result of the usual Saturday night imbibing. Over $1600 Added to the Christmas Cheer Fund by Auction Broadcast 6 6 William J. McCauley was charged T. N. 0. WEATHER FORECAST The Temiskaming and Northern Onâ€" tario Railway weather forecast today predicts cloudy and rather cold weather for today and Tuesday with lighnt snow in some districts, Iappy Gang" Here in Person from Toronto. Palace Theatre Crowded for Event Yesterday. Some Outâ€" standing Items on Varied Programme Presented. Battleship Sunk by Own Crew Yesterday British Submarine Sinks Cruiser of 6,000 Tons Deâ€" spite Convoy. Three thunderous explosions and the Admiral Graf Spee, raiding German pocket battleship, sank in Montevideo harbour last night, scuttled by her own crew on orders directly from Adolf Hitler. The Admiral Spee was given until yesterday afternoon to get eut of the harbour where she fled seeking safety after a twoâ€"day running fight with three British cruisers. The British got nine direct hits on the Graf Spee and killed thirtyâ€"six of her crew wounding more than sixty in the naval battle. The Rritish cruisâ€" er Exeter was badly damaged by heavy shells from the Spee‘s elevenâ€"inch guns and lost sixtyâ€"one men. f Immediately the German ship went into the harbour, the British cruisers followed and set a watch on the outside to prevent her from leaving. The govâ€" ernment of Uruguay, shortly after, gave the commander of the German vessel until Sunday afternoon to get his ship out of port. The alternative was inâ€" ternment for the duration of the war. Yesterday afternoon the electric welding and other equipment which was being used to repair the ship, was put off and at sundown the ship slowly begzan to move to the outer harbour. At the outer harbour all of the crew were taken off in boats to a nearby Gerâ€" man oil tanker. Shortly after the cap tain and crew left the boat, time bombs set in the Graf Spee, went off and the ship sank three minutes after in twentâ€" tyâ€"five feet of water. The boat rested on the bottom and considerable of her superstructure reâ€" mained above the water after the exâ€" plosion. Fire raged inside her and column of dense smoke arose from the wreck for hours after. The German admiralty is said have ordered the scuttling of the ship beâ€" cause of the fact that it would fall inâ€" to the hands of the Allies after the war if Germany lost. Commodore H. H. Harwood has been credited with the strategey which enâ€" abled the smaller, slower British vessels to force the Graf Spee to flight, He has been made a Knight of the Order of the Bath and promoted to the rank of rearâ€"Admiral. of rearâ€"Ad4imirail. Also over the weekâ€"end, the British submarine "The Little Ursula" is reâ€" ported to have sunk a 6,000â€"ton German cruiser of the Koln class at the mouth of the Elbe River. The submarine worked in and torpedoed the ship deâ€" spite the fact that she was convoyed by a protective cordon of six destroyers,. Single Copyâ€"Five Cents Proceeds totalling over $1600 were donated by the people of Timmins and district to the Christmas fund of the Service Clubs of the camp on Sunday afternoon, when over fifteen hundred people attended the auction broadcast at the Palace theatre, and a great many more listened to the programme over radio station CKGB. The feature of the event was the visit to the district of the "Happy Gang" from Toronto, a group of enterâ€" tainers whose varied talents bring Joy to radio listeners every day. They are Bert Pearl, master of ceremonies, popâ€" ularly known to his audiences as "fiveâ€" footâ€"two of sunshine;" Kathleen Stokes, the wellâ€"known organist; Bob Farnan, "Gram‘s boy," who plays several inâ€" struments as well as joining in the anâ€" ~Gram s Doy, W struments as well a tics of the "gang," songs; Blaine Mal whispers as he pl tions; Hugh Bartl fame, and Eddie Al voice is one of th Happy Gane progr Happy Gang pro The "gang" r ception when the on Saturday, al selections were erous dui.ng t! made no charg« efforts that the event was suUCn ; success. Edidie Allen proved to be the of the performance, although each every member of the "Gang" was g ly appreciated, and received loud continued applause. A special fe:; of the ‘"Happy Gang" programine presented all of the "gang," and wa (Continued on Page Two) The Pionser Paper of the Porcupine. Established 1912 gang‘ TreCct certalin. at the 6 16 16 monies, popâ€" ces as "fiveâ€" hleen Stokes, Bob FParnan, ; _several inâ€" imIme. Lney ~â€" appearance, rgely to their such a zgreat C100 OU p ~The Star i ecach and was great=~ | loud and lal feature amime that ul selecâ€" m Club" beautiful s of the sing ITCâ€" Timmins or their y numâ€" r. They popular violin