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The Rangers Company of the Dome Mines who meet weekly under the leadership of Mrs. Burton, planned a lovely surprise last Tuesday for their former Guide Captain, Mrs. D. Leiterâ€" man. They had a party in the Scout hal and invited Mrs. Leiterman to be presént. During the evening they preâ€" sented her with a lovely set of gold Bornâ€"On Jan. 22nd in the Porcupine General hospital, to Mr. and Myrs. George Burns, of 81 William Aveâ€"a daugtéer. Mrs. E. Getty, of New Liskeard, is spending the winter with her son, Mr. E. M. Getty, of 200 Front St. We are sorry to learn that S. Porcuâ€" pine will soon be losing the family of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Cole. Mr. Cole severed his connection with the Dome Mires and left today for Ottawa where he will resume his position with the CPR._ Seven years ago Mr. Cole was a conductor and brakeman on the railâ€" road, but left to come north. Mrs. Cole and children followed> him in July, 1934, and have lived in 8. Porcupine and Dome Extension since. Mrs. Cole and family will reside in Timmins until the summer when they will join Mr. Cole in Ottawa. The lovely black spaniel belonging to Miss A. Sullivan, of Main St., met with a sad erd today, being killed by a car on Crawford St. The Community hall at the Dome is making its way in short stages from the Dome, to its new site opposite the Arena. It has progressed as far as the junction of the Dome and Dome Exâ€" tension road today. Miss Maureen Sweet, of Timmins, was the guest of Mary Elizabeth Pearce over the weekâ€"end. Our sympathies are extended to Mr. Ralph Wood, whose mother, Mrs. Thoâ€" mas Wood, of Havelock, Ont., died on Wednesday in her 62nd year. Mrs. Wood had been ill since October, and upon news of her serious condition, Mr. Wood left for Havelock on Thursâ€" day last. Mrs. Wm. Backus, a daughter of Mrs. T. Wood, who nves on Bicor Ave., 8. Portcupine, has been staying with her mother for some weeks, and Mr. Randall Wood (also of S. Porcuâ€" pine) a son, is also in Havelock for the fureral which is to take place on Priday at 1.30 p.m. Mrs. Roy Miller, of Guelph, arrived this morning to spend a short time with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Donâ€" ald Prood. Mrs. Tom Waugh, of New Liskeard, was visiting her brother, Mr. James Armstrong, of Rae avenue, this week. Another tea is to be held on Priday in the Masonic Hall by the Finnish ladies in aid of the Pinnish Red Cross. It will be on from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will specialize in the sale of their famous Finnrish coffee bread. They will appreciate your attendance and patronâ€" ag2. own team. The ‘‘Mystery" cup, which Mr. P. C. Evans has won on four consecutive occasions reposes in the curling clubâ€" room. The challenges posted to date are from Dr. L. Hudson (to be played on Saturday night); Mr. Bert Longâ€" worth; Mr. A. L. Jones; Mtr. Chas. Laamanen:; Mr. O. M. Henderson. Mrs. J. C. Sipprell, of Porcupine, left this week for Kirkland Lake where she will spend the remainder of the winter. "Whoopee" night at the new rink in the McIntyre Arena have been received. At an executive meeting it was decided that Mr. F. E. Cooper should represent 8. Porcupine, and should choose his While t been d address will be Next meets t at to The 4 are to ha Tickets, Sleeping Car Reservations and ali Tnformation from any agent. WESTERN CANADA SPECIAL BARGAIN EXCURSIONS From All Stations in Eastern Canada GOI\G DAILY FEB. 17thâ€"MARCH 2nd Inclusive RETURN LIMITâ€"45 DAYS 4 aA£% Aiiiivi DL CiIC GiIIUZC (AJill * # | Address on TOpl(‘, "The Task Before Us." Next Week the ney will take place on Tuesday evening S. Porcupine Club to Meet with Timmins Kiwanis. Other 0 week, and it is expected that + a new tournament will be commenced Items of Interest from South Porcupine and the Dome. ;; few weeks lnter PW ther details will 4 y i ) 1 + «e South Porcunpine, Jan. 24th.â€"(Special cuffâ€"links for her Cantain‘s unifnrm | 8 found in future issues of The Ad 8. Porcupine Kiwanis to Have " Mystery " Speaker This Evening GOOD IN COACHES at fares approximately 1â€"!4c. per mile. f TOURIST SLEEPING CARS at fares approximately per mile STANDARD SLEEPING CARS at fares approximately per mile Cost of Accommodation in Slecping Cars Additional News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District South Porceu The Advar BAGGAGE C hecked Stopovers at Port Arthur, Armstrong, Chicago and West, eAE THO Similar Excursions from Western to Eastern Canada During Same Period. 1€ meetir ilged CA NA DIAN NATION A L pIin Jan. 24th.â€"(Special ce)â€"The Kiwanis Club "Mystery" guest speaker g on Thursday this wéeek. e of the speaker has not we are told that his 1, "The task before us," tanding meérit. he S. Porcupine Club ASK FOR HANXDBILL Juvenile court saw a boy of 15 up to answer to charges of "breaking in" to | two stores and further of theft from anâ€" ’other place. The lad pleaded guilty, and upon being told by Chief McInnis ‘tha't this lad was leading yvounger boys into mischief. and could not be conâ€" [ trolled at home, his worship sentenced the lad to "Alfred" reformatOory near I COttawa. Saturday Night:â€"Esther sa she agrees the war will last three years, She says she ca sibly finish the pair of socks than that time. North Bay Nugget:â€"There appears to be no excuse for wrong war news in Russia, for entire divisions are conâ€" tinugally backing into the country with firstâ€"hand evidence in scars of battle, His honour computed all the costs of the case, and asked Crooks if he could pay. Upon a lengthened consideration e¢f his position his worship grew. imâ€" patient and first sentenced him to 3 months‘ hard labour. Later this senâ€" tence was rescinded and Crooks was given a week in which to find the moaney. ‘Crooks said he had made arrangeâ€" ments to pay all back. The magistrate told him he had five other names of complainants, and the Provincial Police more, where money deposits were taken, and no clothes sent. Chief McInnis saw Crooks in court and he admitted he had had the money but "went on a spree" and used it. Hal{ an hour before court action last week the money was paid back to Davis. Crooks acknowledged "a certain amount of carelessness." R. Davis testified that he paid $27.50 to Crooks for a coat, which was promâ€" ised would be delivered in a week. He gave a cheque for this amount, which he found had been cashed by Crooks the same day. After some weeks he applied to this firm and found tha‘t this man was not even emPloyed by them. He notifieda police, who found and brought back Crooks from Orillia. Crooks testied that the overcoat ordered could not be supplied as orâ€" dered from this firm, and he was not cbliged to turn over money to them providing the order could not be filled â€"he could order it from some other firm. appeared to answer the charge. Frank MHerbert, office manager for Devonshire Clothing Co., Toronto, was brought up from Toronto as witness. He testified that Crooks acted as agent for his firm, that it was customary for a chash deposit to accompany each order. That Crooks had been in the office on Nov. 20th and paid deposits on orders up to that time. He knew of no order from Davis from whom it was alleged tha‘t Crooks had received $27.50 for an overcoat. Roy Crooks, charged with appropriâ€" ating certain moneys to his cown use, appeared to answer the charge. days. _ No lightsâ€"$1 and ‘costs or 10 days Drunkâ€"$10 and costs or 30 day A case concerning a man residing Timmins was called. There was response, and the Magistrate asked proof of summons service. "I thou I raised a growl last week about th said his worship. "IT‘ve made arran ments now for my men to serve th things, and they will from now o gaid Chief McInnis. The dates for the Cochrane Presbyâ€" tery which will be held in S. Porsupine this year are now announced as the 27th and 28th of February. Police Court Before Magistrate Atkinson on Tuesâ€" day :â€" Illegal parkingâ€"$1 and costs or 10 The Mens‘ Club of the United Church held a business meeting on Tuesday, and are planning to serve a supper and have a special guest speaker at their next meeting. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Goldic Swartz, of 74 Powell Avenue, a son, on Jan. 24th, in the Porcupine General hospital. cuffâ€"links for her Captain‘s uniform, in token of their esteem and to show their appreciation of her work and un tiring efforts on their behalf. Mrs. Leiterman was delighted and touched by the girls‘ kind and thoughtful action and expressed her thanks. . ding in vas no ked for houzht MI8S tained social | During a deli( | was e * Mtrs, | ances : | Mrs. ! tained ;nesday g Myrs, merce i this w | the ho i Bruce, Miss was th Lake | â€"Mrs. ‘ Monda 1€ Fraser, Mr. A. J. Fish, Mr. Frank Wills. After the reports were read and the business all over, the ladies served a nice lunch. ‘ _Mr. and Mrs. Percy Harvey, Gold ‘Centre, will entertain on Saturday. In the afternoon a party will be held for their son, Percy, who is celebrating his \ninth birthday, and in the evening, Mtr. and Mrs. Harvey will entertain their many friends, the occasion being ’the eleventh anniversary of their | wedding. 4 ’ A surprise party was held on Saturâ€" day evening at the home of Mrs. Neil | Rafuse, Fourth Ave, The guest of honor was Mr. Hugh Wharton,who has ‘been called up for the Air Force and is leaving soon for training. During |\the evening Mr. Wharton was presented with a lovely fitted dressing case. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed. During the evening the hostess served a delicious lunch. Miss Meta Moore, First Ave., enterâ€" taincd a number of her friends at a social evening at her home last Priday.. During the evening ‘the hostess servedi a delicious lunch and a pleasant tunel was enjoyed. i Mrs. W. Duncan renewed acquaintâ€" ances in town during the past week, ' Mrs. H. Fosten, Poplar Street, enterâ€" | I tained a number of her friends on Wedâ€" nesday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Davidson, Bank of Comâ€" merce Apt., First Ave., returned home this week after an extended holiday at ‘ the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs Bruce, Grand Valléey. _ Miss Peggy Stroud, Kirkland Lake, was the guest of Miss Bette MacMillan. Lake Side Drive, during the weekâ€"end | __â€"Mrs. F. J. Baine left on the Northland Monday for Toronto, where she visit for a few days. | sister, Mrs. Sam Gurevitch, Fourth Ave., Schumacher. In the evening the groom‘s mother hel da reception in their horor. During the week Mirs. Sam GGurevitch, Schumacher, and her mother, Mrs. Mandville, of Connaught, were hostesses at a miscellaneous shower held at Connaught in honor of the bride, over forty friends attending. A pleasant evening was enjoyed, and the bride received many lovely gifts for her new home. The congregational meeting of the zTrmlty United Church was held last Thursday evening in the church hall. Reports from all departments of the shurch were very favourable and showâ€" ‘ed material progress. Members of the soard of stewards whose term expired and who were reâ€"elected were Mr. P. A. Boyce, Mr. Vie Davis, Mr. W. Wills. In addition to these the following were ‘ elected: Mr. John Beatty, Mr. Dan socilal time was enjoyed, During the evening refreshments were served. The Men‘s Club of Trinity United Church will hold a banquet tonight | (Thursday), January 25th, at 6.30 p.m. Rabbi Herson, of the Synagogue, Timâ€" mins, will give a short address. All _ men are invited to attend. _â€"â€"The Catholie Women‘s League, of <+. Alphonsus Parish Church, held their meeting on Tuesday night in the church hall. Business was discussed and the ladies decided to hold a card party on Friday evening, Jan. 26th, in the Daffodil Community hall. Five hundred will be played. ® ' Theâ€" A.D.S. Club mes on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Art Robâ€" son, Third Ave. Whist was played and the prize winrers were lst, Mrs. P. Hunter; 2nd, Mrs. James Scullion; 3rd, Mrs. John Scullion. After the cards a delicious lunch was served and a sccial evening was enjoyed. | The Schumacher Lions Club held a »anquet last week in the Daffodil Comâ€" : murity hall. During the evening the pupils of Mrs. Bourke, Fourth Ave., gave an exhibition of dancting which was much enjoyed by all who attended . A pretty wedding took place Friday morning at St. Joachim‘s Church, Ssouth Pqrcupine, when Antoinétte Mongeon became the bride of Roger Mandville, of Connaught. The Rev. Father Gelinas officiated. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast "‘was served at the home of the groom‘s Schumacher, Jan. 24th.=â€"=(Special to The Advance)â€"The Five Hundred Card Club5 met on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Fred Webber, Third Ave. Five hundred was played and the prize winners were: Iist, Mrs. Forsyth; 2nd, Mrs. Gurevitch; 3rd, Mrs. Soucie; door prige. Mrs. G. Robertson. After the cards a delicious lunch was served and a pleasant evening was enjoyed. The ADS. Club met on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. James Scullion, First Ave., Whist was played and the prize winners were:â€"1st, Mrs. James Stirrat; 2nd, Mrs. T. Johnson; 3rd, Mrs. J. O‘Leary.‘After the cards a Other Items of Interest from â€" Schumacher and District. Meetings of Clubs and Other Groups at Schumacher The final evening of the bridge tourâ€" ney will take place on Tuesday evening Mrs. Kearns and Mrs. Desaulniers wore the winners of the regular weekly Porcupine Badminton Club Bridge Tourney on Tuesday evening at the Badminto: Club, taking the high score ¢i 8.2C0. Winners at the Porcupine Badminton Club Bridge 1CC THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO "County Club," by Holloway Horn, Commences in The Advance on Monday. The Advance has been fortunate in ;its choice of serial stories to judge by the approval given by readers. The new sevial commencing on Monday !next. Jan. 29th, promises to be even more popular thin former stories. It is "County Club," by Holloway Hom. In addition, we have the various outâ€" side units working, as follows: Hallnor Mine, Pamour Mine, Buffaloâ€"Ankerite Mine, Paymaster Mine, Golden City, Dome Mine, Preéston East Dome Mine, Jr. League of the United Church, Woâ€" men‘s Guild of the United Church, Anglican Women‘s Guild, Jr. Catholic Women‘s League, Eastern Star, Reâ€" beka‘s, Studen‘is of High School and Public Schools of South Poreupine and Dome, Women of the TLegion, Girl Gauides in South Porcupine and Dome \The name of the author is guarantee | are making quilts from scraps, and the alone that the story will have interest, drama, mystery, thrilils Read the | opening chapters in Monday‘s issue. Rangets are knitting. All the ladies are working hard to i make our Branch a success, and I wish Romance Thrills, Mystery and Drama in New Serial Schumacher, Jan. 24.â€"A meeting of the Schumacher Anglican Ladies‘ Guild was held at the home of Mrs. Cowden, 133 First Ave. Mrs. Dobson, the presiâ€" dent, presided and a large number of ladies were present. During the evening plans were discussed for a Pancake and Waffle Supper to be held on Febâ€" ruary 6, at the home of Mrs. H. Wadâ€" dle, Platt Vet Property. This tasty and appetizing supper will be served from 4 to 7 pm. After the meeting the hostess served a very delicious lunch assisted by several Guild members. The next meeting of the Guild will be held on February 20 at the home of Mrs. Jenson, 11 Poplar St. Meeting of Schumachker Anglican Ladies‘ Guild â€" Respectfully submitted, South Porâ€" cupine Fire Department.â€"Chief Maxâ€" woll Smith. The Department consists of Chief and eighteen men, three of whom sleep at the fire hall. We gét an immediate response of an average 12 men on the first alarm and others follow. The Brigade are ever ready to coâ€"opera‘te in any community work, and there has been a keen friendly rivalry and interest in the Department work during the past year. I wish to thank the Reeve, Councillors, and Township cfâ€" ficials or their interest and coâ€"Operaâ€" tion extended to us. The inhalator equipment purchased . last year has created a lot of interest amongst the members; and taken in conmnnection with First Aid work, has brought out a good class for instruction Tuesday evenings of each week. Equipâ€" ment consists of Chevrolet motor truck with 50 gallon chemical tanks and hose capacity 750 feet, 2% inch hose; Reo motor hose truck, capacity 1200 feet 2% irch hose and 200 feet 1!4 inch hose; 7 â€"play pipes, 6 with shutâ€"off nozzles, 1 fog nozzle, four 2% gallon extinguish= : ers soda acid in five hall; one 2% galâ€" lon Foamite extinguisher; two 1â€"qgt. pyrene extinguishers on trucks; one 40â€"ft. wood extension ladder; one 50â€" ft. aluminum evtension ladder; one 16â€" ft. aluminum roof ladder; one 25â€"ft.. wood extension ladder. | ~ omcs se condition, watermains have been kept up and the main‘tenance of this service is all that could be desired. The Brigade carried out a vigorous campaign of house to house inspections, also stores and public buildings, during Fire Prevention Week, October. 8 to 14. This work took longer than the speâ€" cified time, running into three weeks. The firemen worked in pairs, and folâ€" lowed tp, and in most cases some imâ€" prevement was made., Fire drills were carried cut in all the schools followed by lectures to the students; printed amphlets on home inspections were distributed. The building byâ€"law is a very welcome measure and will do a good service in having better and safer types of buildings in the community, if strictly enforced. The fire pump staâ€" tion and pumps are kept in firstâ€"class "This department has responded to 40 regular alarms, 22 chimney and stove pipe fires, 2 electric cable fires, 2 false alarms, 14 actual fires and several telephone calls. Actual fire loss in S. Porcupine Subdivisionâ€"buildings, $990; contents, $275; total $1,265. Full coverâ€" age by insurance. Fire loss outside S. Porcupine Subdivisionâ€"T‘wp. of Whitâ€" ney, buildings, $1.240; contents, $310; total, $1,550.â€"Scout camp, $100. At this meeting Chief Max. Smith presented the annual report of the Ssouth Porcupine Fire Department, which is here given in full:â€" Meeting of Township Council on Monday at South Porcupine Clerk was instructed to write the Northern Mining Municipalities as to their wish to remain as an organization and to carry on. If so Tisdale is to arâ€" range a meceting. Information is to be obtained as to the qualificaticns necessaxy of sanitary inspectors. Ssouth Porcsupinge, Jan. Mthâ€"(Specialf to The Advance)â€"The first public] council meeting of the year was held on Monday evening with Reeve and counâ€" cil all present, Mrs. Serdar appeared re water ad®â€" count. She lives on Kerr St. and having to use a siphon to drain her cellar, her consumption account is high for this reason, and she wants a reducâ€" tion. She was told to bring in her water azcount for next meeting. A street light on William St., between Main and Crawford is to be installed. Y early W hole South Por to The Advs on Tuesday torium of this branch ¢ vas precede; where report policy and ; general sati: the policy 1: tion meeting Interesting _ Report Subâ€" mitted by Fire Chief Maxwell Smith. Ladies from various groups and organizations meet for work in the rooms each afternoon. Any lady who wishes to help is very welcome to come in at any time. There is always plenty to do. The work rooms are in use most evenings of the week. The Finnish ladies work Monday evening, the teachâ€" ers and young people Tuesday, the ladies of the Legion Auxiliary Wednesâ€" day, the ladies of ‘the Curling Club Thursday, and the Catholic Women‘s League, Friday. The accomplishments of this branch ‘have been realized without the payment of a single cent to any individual for services rerdered. It would be imposâ€" sible for the executive to name all the crganizaticnas and individuals who have given of their time to this cause. With |this coâ€"operation continuing throughâ€" ! cut 1840 the Eastern Porcupine Y)Lstrict Branch Oof the Canadian Red Cross should establish a record for service cf which all the citizens can be proud. Report of the Woemen‘s War Work Committee Since the first of the year there has been a gratifying increase in the work being done. Our next shipment to Toâ€" ronto will be ready to go Jan. 31. This will be a much larger shipment than cur first one, as we are much better organized now and many more ladies are engaged in the work. This shows the splendid work accomâ€" plished by the ladies in the short period we had for work before Christmas. The work rooms were closed from Dec. 16 to Jan. 3, at which time we reâ€" cpened in our new quarters on Bruce Avenue. January 23, 1940 Our Red Cross work rooms opened for war work on Nov. 16, 1939. On Dec. 11 we shipped to Torontc the folâ€" lowing articles:â€"5 pairs half mitts, 27 pairs wristlets, 6 pairs gloves, 71 pairs socks, 4 scarves, 18 sweaters, 31 hospital gowns, 39 pneumonia jackets, 20 suits pyjJamas, 25 abdominal banâ€" dages 63 "T" bandages, 37 Hampton pads, 66 pillow cases, 47 towels. By unanimous vote of the annual metting the whole slate of officers and committee members was returned for 1940. Not only the executive, but the whole membership present were unanimous in their feeling.of sympathy for the posiâ€" tion of Finland, accordingly it ‘was moved and passed that one thousand dollars should be sent to the headâ€" quarters of the Canadian Red Cross Ssociety, and that it should be earâ€" marked for Red Cross work in Finland. to ‘the National Headquarters, and similar contributions made from time to time. ‘Our first obligation is to see that our own workers are supplied with the materials needed. competent firm of ‘chartered accountâ€" ants, and a pleasing balance after bills were paid was shown. An immediate contribution of $1,500 is to be forwarded The statement of cash receipts and expenditures for the period from Sept. 25th, 1939, to Dec. 81st, was presented. This has been audited (gratis) by a set any cbjective, placing its entire faith in the willingness of people to contribute what they could. The resâ€" ponse must be as heartening to the North and to the whole of this country as it is to the executive. Guarantséed income to Branch apâ€" proximates $30,000 annually. This is likely to be increased. The Dome Mines Ltd., has already intimated that it will contribute dollar for dollar with its own emplovees, Toj much emphasis cannot be placed upon the magnificent contribute dollar for dollar with its own emplovees,. Top much emphasis cannot be placed upon the magnificent financial gesture made by the people living in the community represented by this Bran‘ch. The executive refused to Méembership, approximately 1,700, inâ€" cluding 510 employees of the Dome Mines United, 157 employees of the Buffalo Ankerite Gold Mines, 150 emâ€" ployees of the Pamour Porcupine Mines Ltd., 2 Paymar Mine Employees, 61 Hallnor Mire Employees, 4 Hoyle Gold Mine employees, 37 Preston East Dome, 327 persons following other pursuits than mining, and 308 who mads cash donations. -Ptsiden.t J. R. Stovel in opening the general mecting gave the folloswing statistics :â€" South Porcupine, Jan. 24thâ€"(Special to The Advance)â€"A meeting was held on Tuesday in the public school audiâ€" torium of the first annual meeting of this branch of the Red Cross Soctiety. It was preceded by an executive meeting, where reports of officers were received, policy and achievement reviewed, and gereral satisfaction at the sucress of the policy laid down at the organizaâ€" tion meeting expressed. Annual Meeting of Eastern|Porcupine Branch Red Cross Society Br_qnch_ has 1700 Members. Guaranteed Income $30,000 Yearly. â€" Meeting to Send $1,000 to Finnish Red Cross. Whole Slate of Officers Reâ€"elected for 1940. P ; CORNER PINE and SECOND AVE., SCHUMACHER PHONE 710 ; A 8 . C t s s s s s . . 4 . . . . . o . i i o i . i . o i n i i n i in i in in ie in in in 4C 4 l |ouU1u:luug, C stt c t ~â€" C LN PAE J l e en 0 o : se ns sn e c en esn n NNAE : mm e m McLELLAN’S GROCERY ; MEAT MARKET *4 4 44 Assets amounted to $130,301,125, an increase of $4,465,722 in the year. They were carried into the balance sheet at Total income was $23,389,886, an inâ€" crease of $1,377,065. Premium income, $17,386,880, income from investment, $5,584,219, and profit on the sale of securities, $418,787, were higher. Insurance in force totalled $431,478,â€" 374, an increase of $9,951,692 over that of 12938 and nearly $100,000,000 more than the total business in force ten years ago. New business of $48,604,501 would have been even greater if delay in the ocean mails had not kept out of the 1939 accounts a large amount of from abroad. Group insutrâ€" ance activities showed increases and were extended in 1939 to include hosâ€" pitalization and surgical fee benefits. Confederation Life enjoyed the most favcurable rate of mortality in the last 20 years, lower operating costs, excludâ€" ing taxes, and the interest earned on assets was maintained at almost exactâ€" ly the same rate as in 19838. Surplus earned during the year, a most importâ€" ant yardstick in gauging the progress of a life insurance company, ‘Wwas $2,650,892. "The close of 1939 finds Confederaâ€" tion Life in a strong position to withâ€" stand the strain of war. It offers to its policyholders today a greater measâ€" ure cf security than at any time in its history," assured Mr. Smith. Toronto, Jan. 24.â€"Payments to Conâ€" feéederation Life policy owners and their families reached an allâ€"time high of $15,448,484 in 1939, $2,000,000 more than the previous year, according to the directors‘ report presented by V. R. Smith, general manager, at the 68th annual meeting here January 23. Diviâ€" dends to policy owners were 32084 592, a substantial increase. Confederation Life in Unusually Strong Position Toâ€"day Interesting Sidelights from Annual Report for Last Year. Our continued diligence will enable us to leave a record of accomplishment of which you may all be justly proud. â€"â€"«Mts. R. E. DyC. I wish espscially to express to every individual worker my appreciation of the contributions made by them in time and effort, for after all it is the actual work done that really counts. to thank the,various committees who have been so diligent in their work, and without whose help nothing could have been done. on Our Quality MEATS Fresh Made Sausage â€" 2 lbs. 29¢ Shoulder Roast Pork â€" â€" Ih. 17c Maple Leaf Rindless Bacon Ib. 31¢ Shortening â€" â€" â€" 4 Ib. pkg. 5lc LIBBY‘Sâ€"TALL TTINS APEX MACARONI, VERMICELLI OR NO. 1 QUALITY LARGE PACKAGE 3 cakes Many Flowers Soap and pkg. Soap Flakes, for 15¢ 4 ‘:‘.-:-Z;.:/ id /’,-zré" 4: » ORDER THESE SPECIAL ITEMS TOâ€"DAY ' 3 pkgs. tin 25¢ 10c 15 C book values, which are less by $1,509,000 than their actual market values on the prescribed by the Dominion deâ€" partment of insurance. In addition, the company continued its conservative practice of writing down the book values by at least the net profit on sals of securities. . Bonds, largely government and municibal, constitute 64.34 per cent of the assets. sent us two nice electric irons, which are very much appretiated. Mr. O‘Gorâ€" man also offered the use of the Singer store to the Red Cross should they at any time need it. Mr. O‘Gorman, agent for the Singer Sewing Maching Co., here, has kindly There is always a knittingâ€"instructor at the Red Cross rooms each afternoon who would be very glad to instruct anyâ€" one on the finish of the toe. Just bring the sock in when the toe is reached and the instructor will show you how to tawe it off. Mrs. Dye would like to have as mu work as possible in Jan. 29th so that can be checked and labelled. The following comment on knitting has been received here from Nation Work Committee in Toronto:â€""We ask all Branuch Inspectors of socks to watch the finish of the toe most carefully and suggest that perhaps some one should give lessons in the proper finish of the toe. Guard against lumps or knobs." Next S. Poreupine Red Cross Shipment on January 31st. South Porcupine, Jan. 24.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The next Red Cross shlpmen\t will be sent to Toronto Jan. 3lst. Ask> as Much Work in as Possible by January 29th. Plumbing and HMeating Contractors 71 Third Ave. Timmins Phone 327 Warm House Smith Elston No fire buildingâ€"no grate shakingâ€"house already warm when you get up! You can enjoy this comfort this winter. Install an Iron Fireman »ow. AUTOMATIC COAL FRINcC VISIT OUR sSHOWROOM JuSst Received Full Assosrtâ€" ment of Apex Famous Qualllty CANNED GOO0ODS MILK atins â€" 25¢ Your Favourite Brands SPECIAL BREAKFAST BLEND Get up in a LIBBY‘S Tomato Juice 20 nz. tin with