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Really Splendid the Way People Are Carrying On, WritesLady from England Mrs. F. C. H. Simms, of 52 Maple street south, recently received a very interesting letter from her sister in England, which is reproduced as folâ€" lows (in part): "I was so glad to get a letter from you at last. I don‘t think you can have had ali the letters I have written you. Your letter was cnly 14 days getting hereâ€"isn‘t that splendid? Many thanks for the little story, it was jolly good. "Well, â€"we are certainly â€" living through some hectic times, but so long as we do live through them, that is the main thing, isn‘t it? And so far we are all well and cheerful. Mail and Milk Arrive as Usual at 4 a.m., and Shops Keep Open During Raid. Haven‘t Slept in a Bed Since Auâ€" gust, Forgetting How to Lay a Table, but Cheerful, Humorous, Resolute, Sure of Victory. "I have never seen the autumn colâ€" ouring so beautiful as it is this year, and so brilliant, but the leaves are falling so fast and I have so many trees,. I am nearly buried in them. Jack says I can play at Babes in the Woods in my dugout! "I shall n:st know myself when I sleep in a bed again. I have not slept in my bed in the house since the midâ€" dle of August! Of course, some nights it is quite impossible to sleep at all. The antiâ€"aircrafit guns all round here From the complete selection of worthwhile gifts at your credit Jeweler. PIC HOLTZE RIVERSIDE PAVILION Y ou‘re Always Sure of a Good Time at the o 3 Take * Y our â€" Credit Jeweler THIRD AVE. TV Only 10 STEPPING OUT? Shopping Days ‘"Till Christmas CHRISTMAS SPIRIT of 1940 ALL BRRANCHES SELL WAP SAVYVINGS STAMPS AND CERTIFICATE Exory saturday Night to the Music of MENXNRY KELNECK DANCING De generous with Canada. Help the country‘s financing through the purchase of War Savings Stamps and Certihcates. A War Savings Certificate makes a useful and acceptable gift. "Heap on more wood; the wind is chi "But let it whistle as it will, "We‘ll keep our Christmas merry still. TV MMT® are terrific. There is one in particular I call "Our ‘erbert!" It shakes me in my chair bed almost as much as the bombs, and goes off five times in quick succession. It gives me a ghastly headache,. but if it keeps the devils at bay, well, what is a headache! "What is so extraordinary is that when the guns are firing the noise is so awful that it is impossible to sleep, and if we get a lull and the guns stop, it is so silent you can‘t sleep either, because the German beombers hover overhead at such terrific height, someâ€" times five miles up, deciding what they will hit, and then swoop down and let their bombs go. So if it is silent, you hold breath waiting for the bomb. "It sounds so nice in your letter when you say "dinner is just coming in." My word! I have forgotten how to lay a table. You see, the sirens keep going so it is no good laying a table. You just put things on a tray; then, when the sirens go, pick up the tray and go down to the shelter. Someâ€" times the raids last for hours, 1 keep plenty of work and knitting down there, so as not to waste any time. The most difficult part is cocking, because you have to turn the gas off at the Main when the sirens go, so you can only have what can be cocked in a few minutes, or won‘t spoil if you turn off the gas and turn it on again later., The other day I had only just g:t washed and dressed when the sirens went, so could not get any breakfast but "Last wéeek one big German bomber was hit by the A.A. guns so he let go fourteen bombs in quick succession beâ€" fore crashing. That was in the road. next but tne to ours. 4t was like a minor earthquake. "It is really splendid how people are carrying on; our letters and papers and milk come just as about 4 a.m., and all the shops remain open during raids. little piece of loin of lamb to roast. I prepared it and put it in the oven, and had just put some p:tatoes on to steam. Bang went the sirens and out had to go the gas. Got back again about 11.30 a.m., lighted up once again, and it was just getting "hotted up"â€" bang went the sirens and out went the gas. Well, this time, the raid lasted nearly five hours. I was so hungry that at 4.30 p.m. when there was a lull in the gan firing, I dashed in and cut off two lumps of bread and seized the cheese, and had that in my dugâ€"out. The all clear went at 5 pm.; too late for dinner then, so had an egg for my tea, and sa we go on and keep smiling. »‘"Please don‘t think this a grouse, dear, but thought you would like to know how we manage. A friend of mine had just put a batch of l:saves in thought I should be in again directly. However, I did not get back till 10 a.m. so it was tco late for breakfast. I deâ€" cided to have my dinner early, so I had the wind is chill m it 1 1 / L/ / 3 /// $ . ) w 4A M a / 4 §¥ Ap) a 4 p p A ons * P // / /4/7/ /,/; "All right then," replied the day man. ‘"Come on with me and examine the plase. You can take my word and the word of two other men about the noise. Come on now,. smart guy, and see if your discerning mind can find a solution to the mystery". An hour later the two officers walked back into the police station. The night shift man looked sligshtly triumphant and the day shifter more than a little perplexed. "I‘m darned if I can ste any reason for it", he admitted. The story behind this is that for the past three weeks the police station has been receiving an average of two or thres calls a day from occupants of the house at 73 Wilson Avenue. . They complain that they are unable to sleep because of in their houseâ€" noises which have no Oobvious or visâ€" ‘Haunted my eye. Go on! you‘re nuts", said a Timmins police officer of the day shift after a night shift man told him the story of the house at 73 Wilson Avenue. the oven when sirens went, so she thought: "I am not going to spoil my bread: I shall risk it and leave the gas on." but when she came back into the hcuse they had turned it off at the gas company. You can imagine what her bread was like!" Oh well, these things are nothing really so long as we keep well and safe, and each day is one nearer to our ultimate victory of which we are all econfident, and that is what is such a he‘p." Well, this went on for weeks and each time a complaint was received an officer or two men men would be sent to find the trouble. He would blame it on small boys, frost or some other cause and soothe the fears of the householder. The complaints began to be more! frequent and on Tuesday night the serâ€" geant on duty decided to make an cndt to the matter. He despatched a man to stay right at the house for an hour! or so. I In a postscript, the writer of this interesting letter adds: "I am hoping to post you a little Christmas gift this week so let me know if you get it; I hzpe you willâ€"it would not fit the fishes at the bottom of the sea‘!" because of in their house~l Grimly the officers decided to carry noises which have no Oobvious or visâ€", cut some tests, They placed men at tole source. |vantage points covering the window The noises, they say take the foxm'from every possible angle and waited. of a number of hard rapsâ€"as though | PlC"‘llthâ€"â€" a person pounded hard with his closed! Well, to make a long story short, the fist on the frame of a window pante.} men were there until seven o‘clock There would be one, two and nearly |yesterday morning and still they were always three distinct and hard unable to figure out a reason, If you and then the noise would cease for!are thinking of a possible cause right an interval. The knocking would be'{now â€" well, the policeman probably gin about eightâ€"thirty at nightâ€"just thought of that and investigated it after it got good and dark, and conâ€"{jlong ago. Three~intelligent men can tinue until perhaps 2.30 o‘clock the dig up and discard after investigation next morning. On Wednesiday morningi an awful lst of reasons for a noise. it continued until after five o‘clock. | So the mystery of 73 Wilson Avenue Now all this is hardly conducive to is a mystery. ‘The pla(.'-e may be sleepâ€"especially when there is no ap-imaumcd" although haunted houses parent reason for this hammerifig. The| have gone out of date latelyâ€"and again house cccupants have traced the p9sâ€" it may not be. There may be a perâ€" sibility of frost, steam pipes and the fectly «simple explanation. If you can natural creaking of a building under think it out call the police and let them varied kinds of atmospheric pressure know, and discarded them all. They are unâ€" willing to believe that the "joint is haunted", but nonetheless are puzz.ledi Especially Large and not a little anxious. While the officer was on duty he was telephoned by the sergeant on duty. "Yes"., he replied to theâ€"obvious quesâ€" ..“'“NN"“"""" t l PP PP l NO GHOSTS YOU SAY â€" ALL RIGHT EXPLAIN THIS ONE | Shaheen‘s Ladies Wear is just overâ€" flowinz with suggestions for "her iChristmas gift. There are afterncon, | evening, and sports articles,> limens, i lingerie costume jewellory, houseâ€"coats and all the things that make her happy . the whole yvear round. Especially Large Array of Finest Imported Linens Evening jackets, in fine wools,, with colourful embroidery are one of the specialities, while, the sport jackets, in quilted satins, with parka hoods, furâ€" trimmed are great favourites. The linen department carries an especially large of fine imported linens, which are even more precious now that it is practically impossible to get a further supply. Lingerie is made beautifully, and is very "dressy", of the finest silks and sheers, and the children‘s department is stocked with the pretty things that every child adores. tion, "the noises still continue at interâ€" vals and he had gone through the house from basement to atic and could find no cause. How about sending anâ€" other man or so down? Toronto Telegram:â€" When it comes to throwing a brickbat some people have a perfect aim. Wellâ€"two more men were sent.They did not walk boldly up to the house, however, but clambeled over back fencâ€" es and came on the building quietly from the rear, hoping to catch some intruder.â€"at his nefarious work. No one was seen and the men crawled up to the window in question, slowly and quietly. When they were about ten feet from it and looking right at itâ€" "Bangâ€"Bangâ€"Bang". There was no reason. They were the only persons in the vicinity of the window â€" their flashlights stabbing through the pittch darkness told them that. The officer inside the building said that he had .been in the room out of which the window facedâ€"he was alone in the room . Many Suggestions for Loveâ€" ly ~Christmas Gifts at Shaheen‘s Ladies‘ Wear. t P P PAAA SAAA PA AL PA P L PP l L t One large table, which contained the beautiful ~handâ€"embroidered â€" articles, was practically sold out during the afternoon, and the dainty homeâ€"baked articles found their way to many Timâ€" mins homes. A guessing game, in which the particinants were asked to guess the correct name of a Red Cross doll, was a feature of the afternoon, with the prizeâ€"winner being announced in the evening. The Advance)â€"Sunday, December 8, The Advance)â€"Sunady, December 8, the Schumacher Caâ€"Boâ€"Gi Club held their wecekly meeting in the library rcom of St. Alphonsus Parish Church. There was a good attendance. A short bus ness meeting was held. Games, and a quiz contest were enjoyed, follow. ing which lunch was served. Sunday evening, Dec. 15th, the club will hold its Christmas party in the church hall. All members are invited to attend. A very successful afternoon tea and sale of home baking and si>wing was conducted by the Finnish Aid at the Harmony Hall on Wednesday afterâ€" noon, when a large number of local people enjoyed coffee and tea, with delicious Fiunish pastries and bought the numerous lovely articles which were sold . In charge of the event, and serving at the tables were Mrs. Forsberg, Mrs. Tanner, Mrs. Niinimaki, Mrs. Luopa, Mrs. Filppula, Mrs. Slack, Mrs. Oja and Mrs. Haapanen. Sehoamacher Caâ€"Boâ€"(G1 Club Holds Weekly Meeting Proceeds will be devoted to the work in aid of the Finnish avacuee children. Handâ€"embroidered â€" Articles Won Special Popularity. Finnish Aid Holds Successful Tea and Sale Baking, Sewing Matachewan Man Freed in Fire Insurance Case The two cars in the above photoâ€" graphs had just met in collision at the corner of Third avenue and Pine street when the pictures were taken. The car in the top photograph about â€" which Constable Angeélo Guoila is taking particulars, was driven by Lucien Gillion and ownâ€" ed by the Cartier Taxi Company. Car in the lower photograph is the property of and was driven by Thomas Thomas, of Connaught. The two cars met at the interâ€" section and the top auto was shot off the road by the force of the imâ€" pact and crashed into a store shatâ€" tering a pane of plate glass and breaking the composition iront of the store. Driver of lower photo less driving the c _ shown charge of Ln n the care~â€" ;. Shaheen‘s Suggest . . . A GIFT OF GLAMOUR Holidayâ€"bright dresses to make you "the girl they want to meet!" Excitingly figureâ€"flatâ€" terinz with moulded midriffs, sauv;s neckâ€" lines . . . rhythmic dancing skirts! Choose yours in holly red, berry gre?n, twoâ€"tone and three color combinations, pilch black! Velâ€" veteens, sheer ... These charming styles come in Cordurcy Velvet, elaborate tafâ€" fetas, smooth suave satin and Vyella flannels. HANDKERCHIEFS Linenâ€"All Hand Made and Made 10¢ to $1.0p _ $1.00 â€" $12.95 Bardessono Block Glamorous Pearl Necklaces 3 to 10 Strands â€" â€" â€" $1.00 to $6.50 For lazy days or those nights at home she‘ll love one of these glamorous house coats. Cut on figureâ€" flattering linesâ€"with sweeping skirts to give a tiny waist effect. | These charming styles come in > $ Cordurcy Velvet, elaborate tafâ€" $ -9b 050 fetas, smooth suave satin and Vyella flannels. tO Quality Bags Shirred, tucked, jewel trimmed! Handsomely fitted, lined. Stunâ€" ning shapes. Black and colours. The ideal Christmas gift. â€" sSMART â€" ENGLISH â€" LEATHER ATTENTIONX â€"GENTLEMEN! â€"Every assistance will be givâ€" en with your selection and wrapping of gifts, Holiday Dresses ANTELOPE SUEDE BAGS FINE LINENS SHAKHEEN®‘ Shahcen‘s are famous for fine imported linens. Long established buying conâ€" nections make possible theâ€" array of hand ~worked linens now on digplay. Due to disturbed conditions in the East, these may never be duplicated}â€"â€"ccx'- tainly not at these prices. _ Timmins $19.50 $6.45 hone 605