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Deep Regret in South Porcupine at Death of Mrs. H. A. MacDougall A sewing meeting will be held. on Tuesday evening next at 7.30 pm. at the home of Mrs. Hepburn on Conâ€" naught Hill. south Porcupine, March 6.â€"(Special to The Advance>â€"Oldâ€"timers at this end of the camp were shocked to learn of the edath in Timmins on Wednesday Of Mrs. H. A. MacDougall, who was asphyxiated with the fumes of a poison gas used in the house the day before to exterminate vermin. Yesterday Mrs. MacDougall was in South Porcupine, having spent the afternoon with Miss Hamilton, of Lakeview, an old friend. Miss Hamilton remarked on how happy and cheerful she appeared to be during the visit, and did not, of course, dream that this would be the last time she would come. For the benefit of those who have known Mrs. MacDougall for a long time and who may wish to atâ€" tend the funeral it is to be held on Friday at two pm. from the home of Mrs. Allworth at 11 James St. Timmins. Mrs. Jean MazcDougall was the wife of Major H. A. MacDougall of Lakeview, and came originally to the camp with her family from Vankleek Hill, Ont., before the 1911 fire, After the fire they were away for a time but returned later to live in Lakeview, behind the old station. Some ten years ago sne went to Timmins to live with her daughter, Madge (Mrs. Kelly), and after the death of her daughter, and later of Mr. Kelly, remained in Tirmmins, taking charge of their son, Jimmie, who is now alone. Other children of Major and Mrs. MacDougall are: Kenneth, who died some years ago; Mildred, who is Mrs. Relyea and lives in Cleveland with her husband and four children; Mr. Mike Cybulski, of South End CGarage, is attending the funeral of his gunt Killaloe. 4 The Ladies‘ Guild of the United Church met on Tuesday afternoon in the church and planned to hold a hot supper in the church on April 10th. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. J. A. Lyttle is sick in hospital and wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. T. Gibbons is home after an absence of three or four weeks "n Toâ€" yonto for medical attention. Mr. and Mrs. "Bud" Mayes left on Monday for Brantford to attend the of Mr. Mayes® mother in that town. Mrs. Don. Crozier and little son left on Friday for holiday with relatives in Hamilton. The many friends of Mrs. Tom WThomas of Dome Ex. who has been quite sick at her home this past week, wish her a speedy return to health. Mrs. R. Cuthbertson, of Noranda, died on â€" Saturday last after a short illâ€" ness the funeral taking place on Tuesâ€" day in New Liskeard. Attending from 5. Porcupine were: Jim Cuthbertson, son of the deceased; Mrs. Getty, sister, of Front St.; and Mrs. W. M. Phillips, sister, of Golden Avenue; to whom "Mac" (Walter) now overseas in Engâ€" land with the Canadian forces, and Stella, (Mrs. Leslie Llioyd). The late Mrs. MacDougall had many friends here in 8. Porcupine, and in the earlier days of her residence here entered into the life of the community, being a good and earnest worker for the United Church. Her age at the time of her death was 59. The club house at the Algoma Airâ€" port is being prepared for use and will be opened in a week or two. Miss Ruth Wilson is spending a few weeks visiting in Winnipeg. Mrs. Glen Baker and son, of New Liskeard, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Baker‘s sister, Mrs. Lorne Bowes, Â¥or two weeks. News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District * Expert gemologists stress the frct that size alone does not determine diamond value. Coloring, cutâ€" ting, brilliance and flawless quality all have a very definite bearing on its intrinsic worth. That‘s why we offer you the positive assurance of the Bridal Wreath 4â€"point guarantee. With it you know that you are getting the finest product of the jewellec‘s art . . . Yot you pay no more for this extra quality because of our policies of high value standards. JEWELLER â€"â€" WATCHMAKER Crawlord street south Poreupine A mixed bonspiel (men, skips and seconds; ladies, vice and lead) is to be held on Saturday at the curling rink, starting at 6.30 p.m. As Grcoen‘s January cheque had been picked up and cashed by an impostor on Jan. 25th, Mr. Miller was wary. Askâ€" irg Daly to wait a minute, he phoned for the police. Daly tried to get away but was caught and held by Miller till Constable Fulton arrived and took him to Schumacher police station. This was corroborated by Mr. Flowers, assistant paymaster at the mine. In Fulton‘s search he found a cheque on accused belonging to Dalton Camley, his former roommate.. Daly said he was "only praztising‘"~ on this cheque. He also said that he thought there was a bonus cheque coming to him from the Coniaurum Mine. Daly was committed for trial at Cochrane Assizes, Arother Russian Division A leading Copenhagen newspaper is quoted as saying that a Russian diviâ€" sion believed to be the 168th has been surrounded north of Lake Ladoga and is in dangerous position. The following invitation has been received from the Toronto Granite Club. It is notable as being the first invitation to ladies from this club. Unâ€" fortunately this year no entriese are available from S. Porcupine but we hope to respond next year. "The Granâ€" ite Mixed Bonspiel for the Breretonâ€" Haw and another trophy is being playâ€" ed on March lith, 12th, 13th and 14th, and we are looking forward to having three or four rinks from S. Porcupine, and would appreciate it If you would bring the enclosed notice to the atâ€" tention of your members . . . W. E. Fe2pall." The charge of assault against Tivo Lappenheim is adjourned for a week, also the charge of theft against C. Charbotte. A case of reckless driving was withâ€" drawn. ~A juvenile truant was given severe reprimand by his worship when she became rudely aggressive in her attitude. She was .sharply told that a reform school would be her future resiâ€" dence if she did not comply with the law. Alex Daly was charged that on Feb. 23rd "with intent to defraud" P. Groeén at Coniaurum Mine, he obtained a cheque drawn for $52.94. Daly preferred trial by jury to the Magistrate gave him preliminary hearing. J. M. Miller, employed by the mine as bookkeeper, testified that accused giving the name of P. Groen and number 417, asked for his pay checque, which he did not get. as he positively knew he was not "P. Groen." Police Court Crown Attorney Caldbick asked for a further remand in the Whitney theft charge case. A shortage of $5,311.51 has to be substantiated and interviews with several persons in Whitney townâ€" ship made. He has no idea of the time it will take to do this Mr. Archie Brown appeared for defendant and agreed that the case be adjourned for three weeks, unit] March 26th, when said his worship, smiling, "It will be peremptory subject to flood, accident, or riot." Ben Palubiski, highâ€"grading charge, renswed his bai‘ and his case will be heard next Tuesday. For "gaming on the Lord‘s Pay," three youths paid $10 and costs. Serâ€" geant Douglas testified to having seen seven men playing cards on Feb. 25th, stud poker, 75 cents on the table in a "pot." Each man pleaded not guilty, but evidence went against them. Honour President of Ladies‘ Auxilhary of the Mcintyre F.C. A surprise party was held on Monday evening. A number of friends of Mrs. E. Dunbabin, Gold Centre, paid her a surprise visit on Monday evening, the ccrvasion beirg Mrs. Dunbabin‘s birthâ€" day. Whist was played and the prize winners were: 1st Mrs. Taylor; 2nd, Mrs. O‘Leary; 3rd, Mrs. Dmyterko; dcor prize, Mrs. John Scullion. . After the cards a delicious lunch was served and a social time was enjoyed. During the evening Mrs. Dunbabin was preâ€" serted with a lovely chenile bed spread. On. Saturday, sometime between the hours of 9 a.m. of March 2nd and 1 a.m. of March 3rd the room of Colonel Scobell in the Empress Hotel was enâ€" tered by some sheak thief, and the following articles stolen:â€"1 diamond ring witke two diamonds, green stone setting, valued at $200; 1 diamond ring solitaire, valued at $100; 2 solid gold cuffâ€"links, initials engraved; 1 Gillette razor and 1 straight razor; %, bottle Scotch liqueur; 1 gold wedding ring, white gold. AIL Mrs. W. Phillips, First Ave., returned on Sunday from Cobalt where she has been for the past month, visiting her mother, Mrs. MacLaughlin, who has been ill. ‘She was accompanied back here by her little nepMAew, Peter Purâ€" vis., of Kirkland Lake. Sneak Thief Robs Col. Scobell‘s Room at South Porcupine South Porcupine, March 6th, Special to The Advance. The ADS. Card Club met on Friâ€" day evening at the home of Mrs. T. Johnson, Second Ave. Whist was playâ€" ed and the prize winners were:â€"1st, Mrs. Art Robson; 2nd, Mrs. John O‘Leary; 3rd, Mrs. James Stirrat. After the cards a tasty lunch was served and a social evening was enjoyed. Mrs. J. Griffiths Poplar street, is visiting friends in Kirkland Lake. Mrs. Allen Hill, of Toronto, spefnt the weekâ€"end visiting her husband, Mr. Hill, the new owner of Todd‘s Drug store. Later Mrs. Hill and their twe children will take up residence here. Mrs. Sandy Fulton, Second Ave., left last week for a vacation in Toronto and Owen Sound. The 500 card club met on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Sam Guervitch, Fourth Ave. Five hundred was played and the prize winners were: ist, Mrs. Ross Forsyth; 2nd, Mrs. C. Brown: 3rd, Mrs. G. Robertson; door prize, Mrs. Guervitch. After the cards a nice social time was enjoyed. During the evening a very tasty lunch was served. Reports are current in Britain that there may be another shakeâ€"up in the war cabinet, Sir Kingsley Wood, Air Secretary,. and Leslic Burgin, Supply Minister, being reported as slated for retirement. Hon. Anthony Eden is said to be in line for promotion. Goods ~Valued at Several Hundred Dollars Taken. Some Returned. Corner Crawford Street and Golden Avenue oo t M .cc l es We have just the Used Car you‘ve been looking for. Ever® one is in perfect condition and priced to sive you money. DODGE and DESOTO DEALER IMPERIAL OHL PRODUCTS May be Cabinet Changes USED CAR S Miss Lilyan Huot, who has quile a| number cf punils studying under her‘ for the pianoforte, held a recital on : Sunday at her home. Each pupil the special stud‘ss :;:> had practised for the examination which was held on Tuesday and Wed*ndn‘ of this week in Timmin«. The followinz pupils set for the examination. (We hope to have the result=© in an early issue). Grade 3â€"Hilda Harry, Evelyn Jay, Marsarost McLollanr, Mary Elizabeth Pearce, Mona Richardson (Dome Ex) Grade 4â€"Mary Connely, Noavrirq South Porcupine, March 6th ial to The Advance. Grade IIâ€"Wilma Mawhinney (Dome EXx). Grade 4â€"Mary Connelly, Noavrire White, ‘Grade 5â€"Phyilis Cahill. Grade 7â€"Pearl Shub (Timmins»: Marjorie Allan (Timmins). Grade 8â€"Joan Maxwellâ€"Smith Joan Somervillse (Grade 3) was also to have sat for the examination, but Joan unfortunately is sick in bed with influenza. Her friends all wich her a i recovery. South Porcupine Near to Objective for War Services Pupils of Miss Lailyan Huot T‘rvy Examinations Here Other News from South Porcupine and the Dome. News has been received by his son at Dome Extension that Mr. Alec. Suttee, of Scotland, is seriously ill. The elder Billy Jamieson, who is with the Canâ€" adian Signalling Corps, has written to friends in S. Porcupine announcing his safe arrival at Aldershot, England. He had a good trip over, he says and his address is: W. E. Jamieson, No. B33210, Sig. First Corps., RC.C.S. Mons. Alderâ€" shot. England. Mr. A. E. Keates of the Buffaloâ€" Ankerite, received news of the death of his mother in Toronto, and left on Monday to attend the funeral. Mrs. Keates left on Friday for Butte, Monâ€" tana, to spend a vacation in her old home town. Ssouth Por:upine, March 6.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The committee apâ€" pointed to canvass in the interests of the Canadian Legion War Services Inâ€" corpsrated. report that they have enâ€" couraging replies this week from the many letters sent out, and the results may measure up almost to expectations. The objective of $1,400 may not be quite reached but nearly $1,000 is now in sight. Rev. J. A. Lyttle is convener of this committee. ‘The next lecture by Miss Morganâ€" our Hospital Superintendentâ€"to â€" be given in connection with the special Red Cross Home Nursing Course, will be held in the High School next Tuesâ€" day, at 7 pm. On Tuesday, March 5th, twentyâ€"seven students of this course attended the hospital for a practical demonstration of bedâ€"making and bathing. Miss Morgan is quite pleased with the evident interest this course is evoking. Mrs. M. Ludgate, of the Buffaloâ€" Ankerite, left on PFriday for Toronto where she will visit her mother, Mrs. Broughton. Mrs. Arnna Rohrich left on Wednesâ€" day to make her home with a married sister in Kitchener. A meeting was held at the home of Mrs. B. H. Harper on Tuesday, in the interests of the iConservative party. Only ladies were invited. Nothing definite was done in the way of organâ€" ization but another meeting is to be held on Wednesday next at 3 pm. at the home of Mrs. Naish in Lakeview and a very cordial invitation is extendâ€" ed to all ladies who have Conservative interests at heart, to attend. evidefice in the recent manslaughter case to Dr. Frankish for special analâ€" vsis. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Russell Vokes of 84 William St., S. Porcupine, on Sunâ€" day,‘ March 3rd, in the Porcupine Genâ€" eral Hospitalâ€"a son. The Legion Auxiliary are going ahead with their St. Patrick‘s tea, but definâ€" ite notice of place will be given here, when the ladies have decsided whether the Masonic hall or the new Legion hall will be the better centre. Mrs. John Syvret was brought home from St. Mary‘s hospital on Monday, slightly better but still suffering from the effects of a second stroke. The monthly meeting of the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the hospital was held on Wednesday in the Masonic hall with nineteen ladies attendmo and Mrs. R. P. Smith, president, in the chair. A large number of dressings was made after the business meeting. The matter cf the purchase of a baby incubator for the hospital was brought up, but noâ€" thing definite concerning this was deâ€" cided upon. Chief McInnis leaves on Thursday for two or three days in Toronto. He is taking down some of the exhibits in Mrs. Lynin on Thursday in Toronto. Huggins is expected home from a visit to her parents Ssouth Porcupine «. ag Day for ~â€"â€" Polish Aid In Tisdale \ _ Toâ€"morrow (Friday), March 8th, is ‘ to be tag day in Sthumacher and South Porcupine for the Folish National Aid gAssccia:icn. Thais asscvriation was the | first from the North to be duly regisâ€" tered at Ottawa under the War Measâ€" ures Act, anrnd has received the necessary authority from the township of Tisâ€" da‘e for the tag day toâ€"mororw. The Polish National Aid Association nas alâ€" !ready helped by sending money overâ€" seas for the injured and ill victims of the Nazi aggression on Poland and to ssist the refugees from that country. [\ The world has given its deepest adâ€" |mira‘ticn and sympaitny to the Polish tpeople in the gallant struggle they ‘ made to hold thneir national freedom !and their lives. There has been great | suffering ard privation in Poland and among the refugees and the cause is certainly a worthy one and deserving of the most wholehearted response. It is hoped that the taz day toâ€"morrow will be a complete success‘in Schuâ€" macher and South Porcupine. There will likely be a tag day for the same ! good cause at a later date in Timmins. Toâ€"morrow (Friday) to be Polish Aid Tag Day in schumacher and South Poreupine. Saves Children of Man Who Rescued His Father Winnipeg, March 6.â€"Pate paid off a 13â€"yearâ€"old debt Saturday through a 13â€"yearâ€"old hero. He saved from death in the Assiniâ€" boine River the two children of an army officer, Lieut. Colin _ Campbell, who 13 years ago this month, saved a Winnipeg fireman from drowning in the same river. The bearer of fate‘s payment was Lloyd Younkers, Grade 7 student at St. Anne‘s School and son Oof James L. Younkers _ whom Campbell rescued from drowning 13 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Suttee lived in camp here with their son ten years ago, and went back to Scotland to live. Flankâ€"Richardson The wedding of Catherine Charlotte Richardson, granddaughter of Mr..and Mrs. I. P. Wilson, Porcupine, Ont., and Mr. Arnold Conwood Plank, son of Mr. Samuel Plank and the late Mrs. Plank, tcok place in Knox Presbyterian Manse, Dundas, on Friday evening, February 23rd, Rev. W. B. Mitchell officiating. The bride wore a Bermuda rose dress with matching hat and accessories and shoulder bouquet of Talisman â€" roses. Mrs. Sylvester Plank was the matron of honour, wearing a heavenly shoulder bceuquet of sweetheart roses. Mr. Sylâ€" vester Plank was the best man. Going away for the wedding trip to London and points east, the bride‘s costume was in wine with Persian lamb trim. Mr. and Mrs. Plank will reside in Dundas. BREAD, Home Made Style Loaf. HEINZ KEFTECHUP PEARS, No. 2 size tins .;:......;...:... SUPERâ€"SEDS se SNAP POWBDER .............=::.».%:.... PURE QLIVE OIL MINCEMEAE ..............: c ces JAM (Strawberry or Raspberry) JAYVAXL WATER T3 McLellan‘s Grocery Meat Cor. Pine 2nd Avenue Market Schumacher Save on all your food needs hy-shfippln'g at McLellan‘s this weekâ€"end. our store, just phone and your order will be delivered promptly and to Fruit Vegetables PHONE 770 FREE DELIVERYâ€"TIMMINS or SCHUMACHER Complete Selectionâ€"Fresh Daily All Meats Are Choice Gradeâ€"A Quality Successful Home Nursing Course at Schumacher The Schumacher Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society wishes to congratulate the commitee in charge and to thank all those who gave so generously of their time and experience or who assisted in other ways in the sucressful completion of the course in Home Nursing The work was under the direct superâ€" vision of Miss L. Wing who deserves great credit for the efficient manner in which it has been conducted. Mrs. S. MacMillan was also very energetic in acquainting the ladies with the adâ€" vantages of this work and in obtaining new members. Sechumacher Branch Exâ€" tends Congratulations to Classes and Thanks to Those Who Helped. Mrs. R. V. Weston, Mrs. C. Wood and Mrs. J. Griffiths conducted the evenâ€" ing classes and Mrs. C. R. MacLean, Mrs. C. Abrams ard Mrs. W. Landreâ€" ville the afternson classes for the ladies, whilse Mrs. F. W. Skene, and Mrs. R. M. Crosby held classes on Friday evenings for the High School girls. Fach class received thirteen lectures beiween Nov. 6th and Feb. 19th. The ladies‘ evening group, afternson group, and the H.S. group each received one <lecture on ‘"Communicable Disâ€" eases." These lectures were given by Dr. G. C. Armitage, Dr. W. D. Robson, and Dr. C. R. MacLean Similarly, lecâ€" tures on ‘"Dental Hygiene" were preâ€" sented by Lr. R. V. Weston, Dr. J. M. Gabriel and Dr. S. H. Gibson. Mrs. G Wright gave the lectures on "Dieteâ€" tics," to each group. Mrs. R. Hadley and Miss L. Wing acted as supply teachers in the abâ€" sence of the regular instructresses. In order to obtain a certificate for this course it is necessary to attend 75% of the lectures. Of the 74 ladies and 30 HS. girls who registered for the course, 52 ladies and 20 girls will obtain certificates. As those in charge of this work at Canadian Red Cross Headquarters are very busy, receipt of these certificates may be delayed. The cost to the ladies who registered was 75 cents each. Of this, 50 cents was used for supplies, most of which can be used again for future classes, and 25 cents was sent to Red Cross Headquarters to cover the cost of the Mannual which each member received. The High Sthool Board very generously RINDLESS BREAKFAST BACON FRESH MADE SAUSAGE ............ BABY BEEF CHUCK ROAST ...... KOLLED RIB ROAST .................... ROLLED LFG OF YVEAL ............. 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The South Porcupine Fire held its annual meeting on in the township hall with onl3 sentoes, Reports for the yéar were read, and election of officers for 1940 held. The personnel remains as before: Chiefâ€"F. Maxwellâ€"Smith Secretary Treasurer and Captainâ€" George Starling. ist LieutBnantâ€"William *karren, Pnd Lieutenantâ€"Ron. Mansfeld. FPirems>n: W. G. Skinner, Jim Burns, Stan Pearce, HMH. Montross, M. Cybulski, B. Tomchuk, Jose Miller, Ab. Roach, W. Thompson, Jack Wilder, . Emerson Bowes, C. Bespalko, Peconic, Carlo Cattarellec, and Rene Qusesnel. paid the fees for the girls who took the course. Grateful acknowledgement is mad: to the St. John Ambulance Associatior of Timmins who loaned a bed and matâ€" tress for demonstration work and t« the Star Transfer of Timmins wh transported these to and from Schu macher free of charge. A Message to ... Style Conscious Women Mrs. Ferguson invites you to take advantage of the new Vinic Kream Waves recently featured at the Hairdressers‘ Show in Toronto, and offered exclusively to South Porcuâ€" pine women, For appointment Phone 62. Helene‘s BeautyL Shop NEW WILSON OCK ( l'pst.urs) NEW WILSON BLOCK (Upstairs) PORCUPINE Maxwell â€"Smith Again Chief of Brigade. THMURSDAY. MARCH 7TTH 1940 SOUTH PORCUPINE .f »:oo:“:“:“:»:n:w:oo:u:“:u:“:“:n:n:oo:“:“:n:o doz. h. Pire Brigadso on Tuesda;} only two abâ€" 29¢ 20¢ 16¢ 28¢ 23¢ 21¢ Specia