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Some people have suggested that in an election it is an advantage to have a name beginning with A, B or C, because then the candidate‘s name would come first to the attention of the voter. This alphabetical precedence is believed to be‘ especially effective in the case of ballots with a long array of names. Of course, there is really no} basis of fact in such a theory. If there were, there| would be more Adams;, Abrahams, Andersons, Armstrongs and so on elected to various offices, while the Jones, Smiths, Thompsons and Wrights would not have a chance. In the Ontario Legisâ€" lature, for example, at the present time there are only four whose names begin with A, while five| begin with G, ten with H, ten with M, and seveni with S. A somewhat similar situation will be found | in the other provincial legislatures. |In the Domâ€"| inion House there are only two whose names beâ€"| gin with A, though B does a little better with| twentyâ€"two members under that letter of the' alphabet. C has only sixteen, and there is a scant| fourteen beginning with D. Getting down the. alphabetical line, however, it will be found that M has fortyâ€"nine to its credit. The "Mac‘s" and "Mc‘s" alone have thirtyâ€"two names to begin.! Incidentally, it is a wonder that some enterprising scotsman hasn‘t started an agitation for “Mac”| to be considered as a special letter itself in the alphabet. |It may be, of course, that the Scots are 1 actually doing something like this on the quiet,i for an increasing number of alphabetical lists do keep a separate pgragraph for the ‘"Macs." There; are fifteen members of the Dominion House whose | names start with R, ten with S, and twelve with! T, while even the V‘s have as many as the A‘s and; there are nine starting with W. | A little investigation shows that what is true of Dominion and provincial elections appears equalâ€" ly the fact in regard to municipal contests. The A‘s by no means have it, nor even the B‘s or C‘s. If there is any particularly popular letter with which to start a name it would seem to be H or M. There is reason for the belief, however, that voters do not start at the top of the ballot and keep making crosses alongside names until the lawful number is exhausted. Instead, the voters appear to have the plan of hunting the name wherever it may be on the ballot and putting the cross on the spot they think will do the most good. The recent municipal election in Timmins showed how little a place on the ballot decides the standing in the election. The second name on the ballot for mayor was first in the voting. Miss Terry, whose name was the second last on the ballot for councillors, was first in votes and had so large a majority as to give point to the humorism that she was practically elected by acclamation. Ssecond in the voting for councillors was Bill Robertsâ€"way down among the R‘s on the ballot. Next was McDermott, then Spooner, while the E‘s and F‘sâ€"Eyre and Fayeâ€"followed. Even the last name on the ballot (H. W. Warren) was by no means last in the voting, there being no less than thirteen unlucky candidates below him. There were candidates whose names began with A and :3, but nothing higher than E or F was elected. Probably nothing so indicates the inherent, strength of the British Empire as the shakeâ€"up in the Cabinet announced during the week-end.! To the average man following the course of Briâ€"| tish politics the forced resignation of Leslie Hore-l Belisha as Secretary of State for War came as a decided surprise. The general opinion was that Horeâ€"Belisha had done a difficult job with striking efficiency and success. His professed aim had been not only to completely modernize the British} Army but also to democratize it. For a time he% appeared to rouse the opposition of a certain elenent in the Army and in public life, but the| general thought recently was his undoubted sucâ€"| cess was winning over those opposed to him and his driving power and unquestioned patriotism were building him reserves of admirers and supâ€" porters. People on this side of the ocean accusâ€" tomed to the exigencies of party politics naturally | feel that it requires rare courage to make changes in a Cabinet at a critical time like the present. That a change should be made in regard to as popular a figure as Horeâ€"Belisha seems to suggest If there are any who still believe there is any virtue in alphabetical standing, the case of the recent municipal election at Collingwood may be considered. Last week The Collingwood Enterâ€" priseâ€"Bulletin published the full list of candidates of that city, arranged in alphabetical order, as on the ballots, and followed by the votes received. To this list the Enterpriseâ€"Bulletin added the words: ‘"The Last Six Elected." All of which would go to show that there is no advantage in high standing in the alphabet, except in the case of school reports under the new system where the names are arranged in alphabetical order in the honour rolls. Timmins, Ont., Monday, January 8th, 1940 Canadaâ€"$3.00 Per Year TIMMINS, ONTARIO Members Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association; Ontarioâ€" Quebec Newspaper Association; Class "A" Weekly Group TWO PHONESâ€"26 and 2020 Published Every Monday and Thursday by: GEO. LAKE, Owner and Publisher Subscription Rates: PAGE POUR Ohe Yarcupine Advancee ANOTHER SUPERSTITION GONE United Statesâ€"$3.50 Per Year } All this, however, does not mean that this North| 4 change. In any event, in these bracing days of Land climate is one fit only for Indians and, this grand old winterâ€"time, there is the comfort squaws, as one young man from the South once) that this year Easter is to be earlyâ€"March 22nd ?phrased it Instead the North Land climate will be Good Fridayâ€"and that is taken by most :might. perhaps, be classed as an ideal one. It has people as an unfailing sign of an early spring. everything. And sometimes that everything seems to come all at the one time. The chief point of GRAVEL AND SANDâ€"AND PLACER the climate of the North is its interesting variety }Everlasting drought and sunshine such as is, Why do some newspapers make statements open claitmed for California must be very monotonous,] to quesiton? For instance, The Kitchener Record if true. Rain and mist, without the beauty of snow| says:â€"*"Very seldom do you see a young man nowâ€" makes a poor winter. The two youngsters from|adays with a red spot on his cheek where some iTimmins returning from a winter spent in Floridal girl slapped him for stealing a kiss." Such a stateâ€" and exclaiming in great joy and enthusiasm when| ment is certainly open to question â€" indeed, to | they saw the snow near North Bay, had the righti three questions. Is it a fact that fewer young ]idea. Winter, with clear bracing cold, and snow | men of toâ€"day are less frequently slapped for kiss for skiing and ice for skating is a delight. There| theft? If so, is this because the young man of the ‘are winter sports that rival in delight anything’ present is more honest in regard to kisses than his that summer can provide. Each season of the forebears? Or is it because the modern young year has its own particular beauties and attracâ€" lady believes in kleptomania and feels that punâ€" tions. The North Land enjoys all four seasons. It ishment should not be meted out for what is not In the meantime, all sorts of guesses are being made as to the reasons underlying the changes. It is worth noting that there is littile comment on the fact that Sir John Reith, Chairman of Imperial Airways, has succeeed a fellow Scot as Minister of Information. There has been very considerable public fault found with what has been termed the inefficiency of the Department of Information. Newspapers have been refused the privilege of using information that was common knowlege, given publicity by public men and over the air. The criticism of the changes in the Cabâ€" inet has been confined almost completely to the displacement of Horeâ€"Belisha, with some emphasis on the suggestion that his successor, Hon. Oliver Stanley, former president of the British Board of Trade, is not a colourful personality and is not thought to have the energy and vital power necâ€" essary to his new post. Remarking on the little snow that has fallen this winter, and taking snow as the chief attriâ€" bute of winter in the North, a local gentleman the other day was heard to remark to the effect that there could not be more than another four months of this winter. The attention of this gentleman is respectfully directed to the report for last year of the weather observer for Timmins, published in another column of this issue. It will be noted in that report that last year there was snow in every month of the year except June and August. It is true that in July there was only "a trace," but that meant enough snow to mention. In May, 1939, three inches of snow fell, and in September the snowfall was one inch. Still further it may be noted that in some years in the past there has been snow in every month of the year, while "frost boils" have been common enough on the roadsâ€" around Connaught, for example â€" in July and August of many a year. The common explanation of the forced resignâ€" ation of Horeâ€"Belisha appears to be that he has fallen to the enmity of the traditional army leaders. To this is added the suggestion that he has not been able to work in harmony with Viscount Gort, commanderâ€"inâ€"chief of the British forces in France. There is a touch of oddity in this explanation, as Viscount Gort is the special choice of Horeâ€"Belisha for his high post, and it was the Viscount‘s elevation to supreme command over the heads of more than sixty other senior generals that won Horeâ€"Belisha the particular disapproval of the traditional Army heads. The fact that the Government appears to be facing the uproar caused by the changes made in the Cabinet with coolness and confidence is anâ€" other evidence of the courage of the members of the Cabinet. The whole British press appears to have turned its guns on the government in the matter. One despatch from London says:â€"*"The British press demands that Premier Chamberlain explain the mystery of the resignation of the war office head." The answer to this appears to be no more than a semiâ€"official suggestion that the question will be fully dealt with in due courseâ€" probably within ten days. Until the question is threshed out in the British parliament, debate about it is no more than rumour and guesswork. In the meantime, it would be well to keep an open mind. In any event there is no cause for excitement or alarm. Judging from comments over the radio, the Germans are delighted that there is difference of opinion in the British Cabinet. It may be that in this differâ€" ence of opinion they see weakness or slackening of effort in the prosecution of the war against them. They will discover their mistake later, as they have discovered other errors they have made in judging British character and procedure. They will find either that the decision was a wise one and thus will meet with general support, or else that a mistake was made, in which case the error will be rectified, with the reâ€"instatement of Horeâ€" Belisha. In any event they may depend upon it that the war will be carried on with the greatest vigor and despatch possible. That is all that troubles the British press or people. The British Government is strong enough, flexible enough, fervent enough, to carry on with singleness of purpose and unity of aim. a special confidence and assurance. The facts seem to suggest that the British Government is even stronger than has generally been believed. As one Canadian writing from England to a Toronto newspaper phrased it, "only a strong government could take so decided a step with any confidence." THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, ‘[‘IMMINS, ONTARIO Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Back, Miss Emma McChesney and Miss O. Bucknell were visitors last week to Timmins, motorâ€" ing here from Kirkland Lake. Herbert Langdon returned to Kingâ€" ston and the Royal Military College on Saturday, after visiting at his home here during the holiday. Among the outâ€"ofâ€"town guests at the Kirkland Lake Lions Club dance on New Year‘s Eve was Miss Audrey Carâ€" cliff, of Timmins. Miss A. Hobbs, RN., returned last week from New Liskeard where she spent the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hobbs. Sam Habib has returned to Queen‘s University to resume his studies, after a holiday spent visiting his parents and relatives and friends in town. Tom Stonchouse has returned to Kingston to resume his studies at Queen‘s University, after a holiday spent at his home here. Miss Mary Everard returned last week to Kingston to resume her studies at Queen‘s University, after a holiday spent at her home here. Misses Margaret and Gertrude (Bunny) Burke have returned to Mcâ€" Gill University after a holiday spent at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kerr, of Woodâ€" stock, were the guests of friends here last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. McKee, of Kirkland Lake, were the guests of friends in Timmins last week. Marce!l Everard has returned to Queen‘s University after spending the holiday at his home here, and will reâ€" sume his studies there. Maurice Villeneuve has returned to Houghton to resume his studies at the Michigan School of Mining and Techâ€" nology after a holiday spent at his home here, Mr. Tom Brown, on the staff of the Bank of Commerce here for the past four years, left on Friday to take a post at the head ‘office in Toronto. Misses Pat and Alva Meaney, of Kirkâ€" land Lake, were the guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Griffiths, Doug Sullivan returned on Priday to Queen‘s University, after spending the Christmas and New Year‘s holiday at his home here. Miss Edith Smith returned on Sunâ€" day evening to Alma College, St. Thomas, after spending her holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, R. J. Smith George Darling has returned to Houghton to resume his studies at thke Michigan School of Mining and Techâ€" nology after spending the holiday visitâ€" ing at his home here, Mr. M. Cassells was a visitor Liskeard last week. Miss Jennie Thomas, of Kirkland Lake, was a recent visitor to Timmins. Mr. John Palangio returned to North Bay on Tuesday after spending a few days visiting his daughters, Mrs. A. Pappone, Mrs. Frank Colameco, and Miss Mary Palangio. Sometimes, it seems as if some people spend half their summers wishing for the joys of winter, and half their winters praying for the good old summer time. It may appear that there is more call for summer than for winter in this country, but that may simply be because the winters are a little longer and so give more time for prayers for a change. In any event, in these bracing days of this grand old winterâ€"time, there is the comfort that this year Easter is to be earlyâ€"March 22nd will be Good Fridayâ€"and that is taken by most people as an unfailing sign of an early spring. is hardly the fault of the country that sometimes the seasons appear too short or too long. There is everything here during the year to be enjoyedâ€" sunshine, heat, lazy sweltering days, rain, wind, storm, snow, ice, cold, green verdure, brown earth, whiteâ€"clad slopes. The best way is to enjoy them all when they caome along, and no questions asked. Even when they all appear to come along at once, as they sometimes do, why not enjoy them on sight, without discontent or envy. George Androchuk has returned to Kingston to resume his studies at Queen‘s University, after spending the Christmas and New Year‘s holiday at his home here. FPOR RENT â€" Single apartment with toilet, shower, closet. A single man‘s home. Apply Mountjoy Service, 61 Mountjoy South, 1â€"2 HEATED STORAGEâ€"For cars or small trucks, $10 per month, inquire at Dodd‘s Transfer, 8 Bannerman Ave. Phone 557. »1â€"2tf FOR RENTâ€"Small apartment to rent, all conveniences. Apply L. Halperin, Jeweller. 2â€"3p POR RENTâ€"One 2â€"room Apartment $15 per month. 8 Bannerman Ave Dodd‘s Transfer; phone 557. POR RENTâ€"â€"Large front office; Hamâ€" ilton Block. Apply to C. Desaulniers, 50% Third Avenue, Telephone 6. t{ Miss ITona Matthews returned Satâ€" urday to Toronto after spending the holidays at her home in Schumacher. Mr. Dean Ford returned to town on Saturday after spending several months at points east. Mrs. R. Cole returned this morning from New York where she spent a couâ€" ple of months. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Stanley returned yesterday from a visit to Toronto, Paisâ€" ley and other points south. The Timmins Dart League is again well under way. Competition has started for the Russell trophy, the first round being played this evening (Monâ€" day) at the Legion hall. The teams are: Cardinals vs, United; Sevenâ€"Ups vs. Nationals; Dugâ€"ups vs. Gambles; Robinsons vs. Imperial; Algomas vs. Wanderers. Miss Edith Smith returned toâ€"day (Monday) to Alma College, St. Thomas, after spending the Christmas and New Year‘s holiday at her home here. Miss Ruby Binkley, of New Liskeard, was a visitor last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gagnon. Miss Helen Russell will return to Branksome Hall toâ€"morrow (Tuesday), after spending the holiday at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs.â€"N. H. Russell. During the holiday Miss Maria @Quintana, of Mexico City, was a guest of Miss Russell, and Dr. and Mrs. Rusâ€" sell. League standing and other details will appear in Thursday‘s Advance. Timmins Dart League Again Well Under Way COAL OF ALL KINDS 201 Railway Street GOoOoD QUALITY COAL $12.25 per ton Dry Jack Pine 12" and 16"â€"$2.75 and $3.50 per cord also 8 ft. lengths 26 WENDE AVE. J. Van Rassel USED AUTO PARTS NEW SPRINGS AND GLASS Sullivan Transfer The additional dictatorial powers conferred on | Goering suggest that the people who have been| holding that the fight is not against the German, people but against Hitler should at least add “and‘ Goering" to their catchphrase. Before the war is over, further extensions will likely be necessary. The weekâ€"end brought further news of more Finnish successes in the war against the imperialâ€" istic and aggressive Russian Soviet. The British and French peoples, fighting as they are toâ€"day for freedam and decency and the right to live in this world, consider these victories of Finnish valour as cheering triumphs in the cause for which they are making sacrifice. In the absence of any decisive action on the Western Front, the success of the Finnish soldiers is particularly welcome and cheering. It should not be forgotten, however, that the brave Finnish people need more than approval and cheers. Every loyal man and waman should give earnest word advocating every possible material help to Finland in its battle for freedom. Every assistance to Finland is a definite aid to the real winning of the present war. When the civil war was in progress in Spain recruiting was openly carried on in Canada to help the Communist forces. Any day now, it would not be surprising to hear of efforts here to secure recruits for overseas to help the poor downâ€" trodden Communists in Russia who have been so wantonly attacked by the big overâ€"bearing bully, Finland. (P.S.â€"It is necessary to state here this is only sarcasm, or The Western Clarion will be publishing it as gospel truth.) a crime? The Kitchener Record pretends to know so much, it owes the duty of telling all it knows. Phone 583 Timmins ~1+â€"2tf A regular dividend of 1%, has been declared by the Directors on the Capiâ€" tal Stock of the Company, payable on the 29th day of January, 1940, to shareâ€" holdiers of record at the close of busiâ€" ness on the 15th day of January, 1940. Dated the 6th day of January, 1940. I. McIVOR, Whist Parties Resumed by the Ladies‘ Auxiliary In the report of the meeting of the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Canadian Leâ€" gion in Thursday‘s issue of The Adâ€" vance, no mention was made of the installation of officers for 1940. This ceremony was conducted by Past Preâ€" sident Mrs. Price and the new officers were installed and welcomed by the members. Hollinger Consolidated Gold The secretary for 1940 is Mrs. W. A. Devine, phone 962W, residence 23 James avenue. The whist parties will be resumed toâ€" morrow (Tuesday) evening at 8.15 p.m. All those who have learned to enjoy these weekly events are invited to atâ€" tend. Pleasing prizes will be presented, and refreshments will be served. R SALEâ€"All kinds of dry wood, any length. Moving and Transfer. Wildâ€" fire and Foothills Coal. Timmins Fuel. Phone 1770. tf Fifteen Births Registered During the Past Weekâ€"end Bormâ€"on November 30th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Babcock (nee Helen Miller) of 110A Third avenue, at St. Mary‘s Hospitalâ€"a daughter. The following births were registered since Thursday last:â€" Bornâ€"on December 24th, 1989, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kuzenko, of 109 Hemlock street, at St. Mary‘s Hospitalâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on December 15th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Leandre Pilon, of 63 Kent avenueâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on November 8th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Laurent Dubeau of 162 Avenue Road, at St. Mary‘s Hospitalâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on December 11th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. William Earl Woodland (nee Mary Donylchuk), of 171 Maple street northâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on December 18th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. John Prepp (ncee Lena Arsenâ€" ault), of 171 Birch: street south, at St. Mary‘s Hospxtalâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on December 6th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Joseph Falc¢con of 67 Toke street, at St. Mary‘s Hospitalâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on December 11th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. William Pringle (nee Fabiola Poulin), of 86 Kirby avenue, at St. Mary‘s Hospitalâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on November 25th, and Mrs. Uno Erkkila of street north, at St. Mary‘s son. Bornâ€"Oon December 11th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Thomas Elphick (nee Joan ‘Standfast), of 62A Main avenucgâ€"a daughter. Bornâ€"on December 6th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dunn of MB Sixth avenueâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on December 24th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacDonald (nee Florâ€" ence Tredick) of 12 Feldman avenue, at St. Mary‘s Hospitalâ€"a daughter. Bornâ€"on December 4th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. S. Morin of 15 Ronald street â€"a daughter. Bornâ€"on December 27th, 1939, to Mr Mines Limited DTVIDEND NUMBER 327 Assistantâ€"Treasurer 1939, to Mr. 180 Balsam Hospitalâ€"a WANTED, by the Childrens Aid Soâ€" ciety, families willing to give homes on a boarding basis to Protestant children 10 to 14 years of age. If interested, phone 855, or call at Room 4, Municipal Building, Timmins. SNAPSHOTSâ€"Pifteen cents each clear snaps of Prospecting, Bush and travel, Indians, Wildlife; seasons, Unsuitable immediately turned. Miner, Box 255, Pa: Michigan. « WANTED A HOUSE TO RENT â€" In south Porcupine; 3 or 4 rooms. Apâ€" ply Box 161, South Porceupine, or 41 Bruce avenue, Room 6. «21 Bornâ€"on December 29th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hocking (nee Mabel Harrison) of 54 Hollinger avenue, at St. Mary‘s Hospitalâ€"a daughter. and Mrs. Gaston Leprette (nee Emelia Vaillancourt), of 5 Wende avenue, at St. Mary‘s Hospitalâ€"a daughter. Twentyâ€"Sixth Wedding Anniversary Observed Mr. and Mrs. A. Tomkinson, were among the guests at the Riverside Pavilion on Saturday evening, and there received the best wishes of numâ€" erous friends who congratulated them on the occasion of thir twentyâ€"sixth wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Tomkinson have been popular residents of the district for many years, being among the oldâ€"timers of the camp. Mr. Tomkinson is the owner of the Royal Studio, and has made many friends through his work and by a friendly and ready greeting for all. A quiet marriage took place at the Hollinger Directors‘ Lodge, on Thursâ€" day afternoon at 4 o‘clock, when Miss Ethel Cathers became the bride of Mr. W. Langill Hogarth, of 122 Tamarack street. The Rev. Archdeacon Woodall, of South Porcupine, performed the ceremony, and guests present included Mr. and Mrs. J. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. G. During the evening, Henry Kelneck and his orchestra extended congratulaâ€" tions to Mr. and Mrs. Tomkinson by playing, "I Love You Truly," and other selections, and their numerous friends throughout Timmins and district will join in wishing them continued happiâ€" ness. S. Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. D. Lough, Mrs. Wilson Lang, Miss Florence Farr, and Messrs. Donald and Wm. Hogarth. Hollinger Directors‘ Lodge Scene of Quiet Wedding The bride was attired in a blue travelâ€" ling ensemble, and following a buffet lunch, Mr. and Mrs. Hogarth left on a trip to Toronto and points south. Upon their return they will take up residence at 122 Tamarack street. Sudbury Star: â€" "Who‘s Who" for 1940 lists Adolf Hitler‘s telephone numâ€" ber. Wonder what it will be about 1942. ‘Never tired now‘ 14 Pine St. N. PRICES ARE CONSIDERABLY LOWER AND TERMS MAY BE ARRANGED AT "I could hardly wait until quitâ€" ting time, I felt so tired. Then when I got home all 1 could do was look through the paper and go to bed. 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