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There are places good to visil, are cities fair ;to see, There are haunts of charm and beauty where a*t times it‘s good to be, But the humblest little hamlet sings a melody ;o some, And no matter where they travel it is calling them :o come; Though cities rise to greatness and are gay with gaudy dress, There is something in the home town which no other town possess. The home town has a treasure which the distance cannot gain, It is there the hearts are kindest, there the gen‘lest friends remain; It is there a mystic something seems to permeate the air To set the weary wanderer to wishing he were there; And be it great or humble, it still holds mankind in thrall, For the home town, the home town, is the best town after all. ("The Home Town," by Edgar A. Guest) It doesn‘t matter muc} great or small, The home town. the h bes. town, after all The cities of the millic and stars above, But they lack the frie: few you‘ve learned And with all their p with all their *‘ The hear‘t of man is where he belongw Several thousand Porcupine residents danced in the New Year . .. over one thousand of thess made their way to the Riverside Pavilion, where novelties added to the good time . . . it was a rendezvous for old friends, some of whom returned from their work in other cities, while others wore the uniform which showed where they had been during the past months . . . aibout sixty couples made merry at the B‘Nai Brith dance in the Empire Hotel . about two hundred couples danced in the New Year at the Badminton Club ... over three hundred more . about two hundred in the New Year at Club ... over three couples greeted the inf Lions‘ Club dance in gymnasium, where a s the grand lunch . . . a dancers, numbering wel dreds, the On Constabulary Corps at auditorium of the McIn building, and over at To the many boys and girls, men and women, who returned to their home town "Timmins" for the two holiday seasons that are now past . . . to the sons and daughters, the husbands, brothers and sisters, who came back to make Christmas and New Year‘s days the greatest days of the year . .. to the many who crowded the Northbound trains, and whose cheery smiles and friendship made "the home town" gay ... to them all might be deâ€" dicated this poem . . . Ann talked to many of them, and very few failed to say that Timmins was the best town of all . .. and even those who preferred their new homeâ€" towns, readily admitted that Timâ€" mins holds a "something" that they all want to come back to regularly . . . the best example of the meanâ€" ing of the home town to some of its boys and girls, its men and women, is the story of the lad who worked in a southern Ontario town for several months before the Christâ€" mas holiday . . .a few days at homt persuaded him that no matter what kind of work he got here, and despite the fac that he had a good "job" in Southern Ontario, Timâ€" mins was his favourite town, and from now on he was doing no more wandering . . . so he‘s back to stay in the town where his home and his friends are. Claudetie Gauthier and TLouis Millette receivedâ€" many best wishes at the New Year‘s eve dance at the Riverside Pavilion on Wednesday, for they, too, announced their enâ€" gagement . .. while several selecâ€" tions were played for Mary Popesâ€" cue and Lawrence Godin, who also became engaged during the holiday . . . and more best wishes tended to Fay ‘"Frances" chuk and Kenneth Brown tend to become ‘"Mr. and the near future. Dropped Between Stitches 18 Pine st. N Milady Beauty Parlour at A Complete Be PERMANENTS Priced from $2.50 By Ann E AAXKL I S 441 natter much be its buildings |eupine arena, dancers of that town ‘ small, and neighbouring districs welcomed the town. the home town is the | New Year at the Firemen‘s dance . . . Kn, after all. add to this several private parties, f the millions have the sun | which provided entertainmert for hunâ€" r‘s above, dreds more of our Porcupine people, ck the friendly faces of the |and you have a description of how i‘ve learned to love, many of them sqent New Year‘s eve. 4 .$ MceInris Block PHONXNE 985 mp of riches and ning throngs, ooted in the town fant 1942 at the i the MciIntyre pecial treat was inother group of l1 into the hunâ€" itario Voluntary its dance in the ityre Community the South Porâ€" ervice were exâ€" Romanâ€" who inâ€" MT‘S." in here Mrs. Herb Palmer, formerly of Timâ€" mins but now a popular Rouyn reâ€" sident, was a visitor to Timmins durâ€" ing the holiday, guest of Mrs. G. Redâ€" den, 35 Columbus avenue, and she was royally entertained by her many friends here . . . first of all, her hostess gave a party in her honour ... the next day, Mrs. A. Groulx, of 355 north, acted as hostess at an event in her honour ... and then, Mrs. W. H. Phillips, 155 Mountjoy street, opened her home for an event in honour of Mrs. Palmer ... and so it went, with many friends welcoming back the forâ€" mer resident, and hoping that her visits to the old "homeâ€"town" would become more frequent. In opening her term of office as preâ€" sident of the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion at the regular monthâ€" ly meeting on Monday evening, Mrs. W, A. Devine, the new thanked the past president, Mrs. Robt. Hardy, for the splendid work she has done during her years in office . . . . and also, Mrs. Devine gave a special vote of thanks to the retiring treasâ€" urer, Mrs. J. Shaw, who for nine years has carried on her duties in a very capable manner . .. there were many plans made after the installation of officers, among these the plans for a children‘s tea to be held on Wednesâ€" day, January 14th, in the Legion Hall . children and grandchildren of members will be the special guests, but another invitation was extended to evacuee children to also be the guests of the members . . . each member is requested to bring refreshments, and the past president, Mrs. Robt. Hardy, will supply the candies. ‘T‘wo events of next week that mean "gates" for many readers . . . first Oof all, on Wednesday, the 14th, the Caâ€"Boâ€"Gi Club is entertaining at a dance in the Hollinger hall . . . beginning the New Year, right . .. then, on the Saturday, the 17th, members of the Porcupine Skating Club, the McIntyre Concert Band, and other organizations of the Mcâ€" Intyre will join in a party to take place in the Community Building branches of th represented in turned to spe homes here . . there were seve in town for years, and, alt were alsewhere Timmins for | of tribute bein they had adop special selectic ‘ras at the v numerous, the : in umform we their favourite Opening a sz2ries of events that gained much popularity with the members of the Badminton Club last year, Tuesday evening will find another evening of bridge for the members at the club . . . the event will commence at 8 o‘clock in the evening, and members desiring to play are asked to sign the list at the club so that arrangements may be completed for the occasion . . . it‘s Tuesday evening, January 13th, at the Badminton Club, for the members. «. . 1t is expected ‘that special guests at the party will include the president of the mine, Mr. J. P. Bickell, who has spent many active months in Great Britain, and has not made his usual frequent visits o this district, and some of his friends .. . It‘ll certainly be an occasion where the "welcome mat" will be in very apparent use . .. no wonder the people who will take par‘ in the event are looking forâ€" ward to the event with eagerness that most district residents assyumâ€" ed at Christmas and Neéew Year‘s. And, welcome to the new press correspondent of the Nursing Divisâ€" ion of the SJ.A.B., who made her first official call this morning . . . Mrs. B. McDivitt . . . Mrs. Malouin who carried on the duties for several months, has resigned from the post, now taking over the work of â€" asststant â€" storeâ€"keeper . . . at last night‘s meeting, Mrs. A. Leach read a copy of a telegram that had been received by Lady Louise Mountbatten, at Government House Ottawa, from Her Majesty, the for several , and, although alsewhere, they « reques iths â€"or homes back to orchesâ€" s, were ‘se men m with ~ s for . eightyâ€"five dollars donated to t‘he Bombed Victims Fund . . . eightyâ€"one dollars spent on wool and material . .. money for three blankets to the Red Cross ... and one hundred and thirâ€" tyâ€"two completed articles sent to the ILO.D.E. for shipment overseas . . and the money was all made up of "dimes" that the members slipped into their collection box at meetings. Queen of England . . . in the reâ€" port of the meeting, this telegram is quoted. For each dollar that they have donâ€" ated ... for each minute ‘hey have spent in knitting and making articles for war use ... as a whole, for the fine work they have done during the past year . .. for all these, the memâ€" bers of the Dime Club deserve a speâ€" clal "pat on the back" . . . composed of only a small group of women, this club reports an excellent year‘s work Ever since there have been soldiers from Timmins overseas, the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion at Timmins have made it a duty and a privilegs to send the lads overseas parâ€" cels of just the sort of things the boys need. The Ladies‘® Auxiliary here has sent an average of twenty parcels overmas each month. For Christmas they sent over fifty parcels. That the parcels are duly reaching their destinaâ€" tion and are much appreciated by the lads overseas is shown by the letters and cards of thanks received here. Mrs. T. S. Gav, convener of the parcel commiitee of the Ladies‘ Auxiliary has received acknowledgment with thanks for parcels received by the following: Mrs. T commi recceive for pa McQ@uarrie, B. Rd. Con. Co. Navyâ€"PO E lington:; PO J ville; J. Platu Tripp. HM.C K HM.C.S. Co. CFC Highland Sappers R. A. Ferguson, B29820 RC. E.; A. McNeil, B26091 2nd Rd. Con. Con.; C. E. Kellow, B23MM456 2nd Field Co.; J. Forsythe, B25240 2nd Tunn. Co.; A. McWhinnie, B28348 2nd Ra. Con. Soldiers Send Thanks for Parcels to Ladies‘ Auxiliary Overseas Men _ Appreciate Work of Ladies Here. And, once again, it‘s the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion which has started off the New Year with the kind of "bang" that will do a lot in winning this war . .. they‘ve packed twentyâ€"two more parcels to send to men on active service ... the packing was done by members of the comfort commitâ€" tee, headed by Mrs. T. Gay, at the Legion hall yesterday morning . . . in the afternoon, the members met for the regular comfort fund tea, sixteen of them being present to continue work on the artit¢les that are included in the comfort boxes. 6@ ki to keep fit‘"‘ has become something of a wartime slogan in the ranks of Canadian and American sports enthusiasts, many of whom are combining this timely impulse with the joys of unbounded ski sport on the hills of Lac Beauport, nine miles from Quebec City, or in the Anâ€" cient Capital itself where faciliâ€" ties for skiing, skating, tobogâ€" ganing, sleigh riding and snowâ€" shoeing are all contributing . to the joys of Quebec‘s winter season . Briefly, the Lac Beauport layâ€" McFa J. R. Gerard,. 1st Can Hinds HMCS. Burâ€" owell, HMCS. Oakâ€" HMCS. 216: PO A rasher B. 20136 11th lerchuk B. 74569 48th Jenkins, Sask. Regi.: P36 DC Ra. Con. Co.; Co.; H. Poole. N. G. Corbeil, E. Stack, 2nd . Cotnam, 11th ugh. 11 Tank this year, with so prominently Lac Beauport, Quebec, Ski Paradise Curtis, 2nd R. McNei THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE,. TIMMINS, ONTARTO Gunners M Migneault, B29317 2nd | ie Rd. Con. Co.; H. R. Fositer, B6673 2nd 243 Vol. Can. Umt M. C. Sullivan, D108f)‘0x]v-16101(‘3q Auxlhary Installs ist Can. Survey Co.; J. Westme 0617] 1942 Officers. Plans Made C RCA.; C. W. Millar, DI0O731 lIst Can.| Survey Co.; S. R. Solway, D16821 1st ; Can. Survey Co.; E. L. Fortier, DlC-B@S‘ ist: Can. Survey Co.; E. Ashworth, Ist ; Can. Survey Co. During the evening, the members continued their knitting on several arâ€" ‘icles for the services and the hostess served a delicious lunch. A report was given of the work accomplished during the year, and included the following: $85.00 sent to the Bombed Victim Fund; $85.0¢0 spent on wool and materâ€" ial for the work done by the members; money for three blankets donated to the Red Cross; and one hundred and thirtyâ€"two articles sent through the I. O. D. E. to posts overseas. Among those present at the meeting were: Mrs R. Webber, Mrs. T. Tonkin, Mrs. L. Harris, Mrs. J. Griffin, Mrs. W. Bright, Miss E. Hawkins, Mrs: A. Stanâ€" lake, Mrs. J. Drew, Mrs. R. Taylor, Mrs. W. Mennear and the hostess, Mrs C Rodda. ; Blairmore Enterprise: The epithaph of a Calargy man reads, "Here lies an atheistâ€"all dressed up and no place to go." Co.; A. McWhinnie, B5820 ist Tunn. Co.;: G. W. Sanks, B29305 lst Batt. A,. Co.; J. A. Napier, B29321 3rda Field Co.; T. E. Jones, 2nd Rd. Con. Co.; R. Morin ‘md Rd. Con. Co.; M. J. O‘Brien, RK.C. E.: I4;. H. MciNailr, No. 11 Co, C.FP.C. The "Dime Club" ‘held its first meetâ€" ing for the year 1942 on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. C. Rodda, 167 Cedar Street North and made plans for the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 14th, at the home of Mrs. W Bright, Hollinger avenue. Message, from Queen Elizaâ€" beth is Read to Members. Group Has Done Excellent Work During Past Year. The first weekly meeting, of the Nursâ€" ing Division of the S. i. A. B,. for the new year, was held on Wednesday evening in the St,. John Ambulance Briâ€" gade Hall, and a new schedule was drawn up for the ensuing months. Nursing Division Holds First 1942 Mrs. W. McCoy was appointed treaâ€" surer, Mrs. A. Malouin resigned the duties of press correspondent to beâ€" come assistant storekeeper, and Mrs. B. McDivitt replaced her as the press corâ€" respondent. A copy of a telegram sent by Her Majesty, the Queen of England, to Lady Louise Mountbatten at Government House, Ottawa, was read by Mrs. A, Leach, and is quoted as follows:; "I have heard that you are going to meet many of the members of the St. John Ambuâ€" lance Brigade in Canada. Please give them all my greetings and tell that as commandant in chief of Nursâ€" ing Divisicn, I most deeply appreciate their untiring and unselfish work." The wire was signed "Elizabeth R." Report of Work Given at Dime Club Meeting Meeting Wednesday out offers the following attracâ€" tions: Twin downhill and slalom truns that sweep 2,200 feet down the slopes of Mont Saint Castin; a 4,000â€"foot downhill and 1.000â€" foot slalom on neighboring Mont Tourbillon, a professional ski jump, two upâ€"toâ€"date skiâ€"tows, an attractive new chalet, and the 8â€"mile Sky Line Trail, These feaâ€" tures combined with slopes and trails of all shapes and sizes, and snow whose quantity is matched only by its powdery quality, comâ€" bine to produce a matchless ski setting for beginners and experts alike. "Parallel Skiing"‘, a 96â€"page treaâ€" tise by E. Fritz Loosli, celebrated instructor of the Chateau Fronâ€" tenac Ski Hawk School, whose parallel technique is concisely presented in word and illustraâ€" tion. The Swissâ€"Canadian ski maestro, who according to many American and Canadian ski aspiâ€" rants, has "taken the drudgery out of ski instruction,‘" has Interest in Lac Beauport and Quebec has been further kindled this year by the publication Oof ENew Officers Take n Posts at Monthly ~‘Meet of Auxiliary The importance of Quebec and Lac Beauport in the North Amâ€" erican ski picture is further reâ€" flected in the variety of allâ€"exâ€" pense tours being operated this winter by the Canadian Pacific Railway between Boston, New York, Detroit, Toronto and Queâ€" bec City, including generous stopâ€" overs at the Chateau Frontenac. Neither do American visitors overlook the fact that their money is worth 10 per cent more in Canada and that their tourist dollars contribute to a common cause. achieved remarkable results with his parallel methods and his school has a large and enthusiasâ€" tic following. Keeping fit to win the war is sound advice, and the favorite prescription of hundreds of Amâ€" ericans and Canadians for attainâ€" ing this fitness is now being written in ski tracks on the snows of Lae Beauport. TUlustrations show Fritz in action; a glimpse of the run on Mont Saint Castin and skiers in full enjoyment of the sport. The 1941 president Mrs Robt. Hardy, was in the chair at the general monthly meeting of the Ladies‘® Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion held on Monday evenâ€" in the Legion Hall. This was the inâ€" stallation meeting, 1942 officers taking their posts after the ceremony of inâ€" stallation. i | A cheque for two hundred and fifty dollars was donated to the Legion branch, and two new members, Mrs. E. Roy and Mrs. K. O‘Grady were initiated. New committees that were not electâ€" ed at the regular election meeting were chosen as follows: Investigating comâ€" mittee, Mrs. Pope, chairman:; Mrs, E. Wheeler and Mrs. C. Wheeler; Auditors, Mrs. Leach and Mrs. McGarry; Sic Committee for Timmins, Mrs. A. Menâ€" near, Mrs. J. McChesney ‘and Mrs. Smith; Sick Comumittee for Schumacher Mrs. Harris. Mrs T. Gay was reâ€"elected convener of the boxes which are shipped reguâ€" larly to the men overseas and in serâ€" vice in Canada, and Mrs. Tilley and #irs. Ruest were appointed knitting conâ€" veners, i The president, Mrs. Robt, Hardy, thanked the members and the comâ€" mittees for their work during the past for the Coming Month. It won‘t be long now, and she‘ll be starting school: We‘d like to make a prediction about this little girl: We predict that shell‘ be at the head of the class before longâ€"one of the bright ones. This prediction didn‘t come from a erystal ball, but from a erystal bottle of milk. Ever since she was a baby her mother has given her wholesome â€" Timmins Dairy milk every day. That‘s why we know she‘s headed straight toâ€" ward good marks and good health. SERVE DELICIOUS TIMMINS DAIRY MILK AT EVERY MEAL TIMMINS DAIRY ...... Headed Straight Toward HE A L T H PHONE 935â€"Have Our Driver Call Regularly WANTEDâ€"First and painter at good â€" salary. Service, Sault year, and then installatiomn of officers took place. Mrs, W. A. Devine, who is 1942 presiâ€" dent, thanked the past president for her fine work during the years she has been president, and expressed a special vote of thanks to Mrs. J. Shaw, who has been the excellent treasurer during the past nine years. Plans were made to hold a children‘s tea on Wednesday, January l14th for children, grandchildren and evacuees, The tea will}l commence at 4 o‘clock in the afternoon, and all members are asked to bring refreshments. Childâ€" ren are limited to fourteen and oneâ€" half years of age. Mrs. Robt. Hardy, the past president, will supply the canâ€" dy for the event. Telephone Party by Ssenior C. W. L. on January 21st. It was decided that the members will meet at knitting bee events in the Leâ€" gion hall every Thursday at 7.30 o‘clock the evening. It is hoped that many members will turn out to knit articles for the men on services. AaAiter une usual business, Mrs, R. Deiahunt gave a very interesting report on>â€" the Red Cross work done by the members in the Jlast few months. Plans were mada to hold a telephone party on Wednesday, vanuary 21st. Mrs. C. J. Munn and Mtrs. J. Burke were apâ€" pointed conveners of the event, and special mention was made of the fact that those wishing to take part in the party may play any card game or even spend the evening in knitting if they wish. Al who wish to play are asked to notify the conveners, so that plans may be made for the event. Purther details about the party will be given at a later date. Blairmore Enterprise:â€"An oil man in Denver jumped out of a sixthâ€"storey window because a woman lied to him. She told him her husband was in Montana. The Senior Catholic Women‘s League held its first 1941 meeting in the base ment of the Church of Nativity on Wednesday evening, with the president Mrs. Harold See, in the chair. Raport of Red Cross Work Given at Monthly Meeting Box 492, 1â€"2â€"3â€"p If you Borrow PERSONAL LOANS THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE YOUR LIFE ROBERT RIDL FX 150 Tons Barn Hay 50 Tons Straw Pressed. FOR SEASONAL NEEDS ONE YEAR TO REPAY 96 Apply to the nearest branch of Other Amounts Proportionately Low Monthly Deposits Provide for Repoyment _ ESTATE I1S INSURANCE BANK ARR You Receoive â€"class _once;: Apply Ste. M 1S$ _ PROTECTED BY NCE, WHICH THE ARRANGES Ketech arie, Ont steady at New Liskeard You Make 12 Monthly Deposits of Rates bumper position ; i Motor FOR SALEâ€"1 Otisâ€"Fens Freight Elevator, 3 h.p. good condition for sale Carmen Farms Limited, 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 intere=ted, phone 855, or call at Room 4, Municipal Building, Timmins. OPENING FOR WOMAN who can use car 3 to 5‘%4 â€"days per week on Rawâ€" leigh Route your city. Write today. No experience to start. Good apâ€" pearance and knowledge of houseâ€" wives‘ needs helpful. Products well known. Write today. Rawleigh‘s Dept. MLâ€"391â€"139A, Montreal, Canâ€" ada. In the Estate of William Thomas Curâ€" * _tis of the Town cf Timmins, in the District of Ceochrane, Assistant Mine Superintendent, Deceased. All persons having claims against the estate of William Thomas Curtis, deceased, who died on or.about the 27¢h day of October, 1941, are notified to send to the undersigned â€"Coâ€"Executor The Trusts and Guarantee Company, Limited, Toronto, or to the undersigned William O. Langdon, Timmins, Ontario, its Solititor, on or before the Thirtyâ€" first day of January, 1942, their names and addresses and full pfut,lculars, of their claims, and the nature of the securities (if any) held by them duly verified by statutory declaration. Immediately after the said 3lst day of! January, 1842, the assets of the said deceased will be distributed among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which it sRall then have notice. Da‘ed December 29th, 1941. THE TRUSTS AND GUARANTEE COM»PANY, LTD., WTILLIAM O. LANGDON IV. Massic Block, Timmins, Ontario, Soliâ€" citor for the said Executor. 1â€"2â€"3 NOTICE TO CRF A DITORS 1c A WORD PER INSERTION (minimum 25¢) 1%¢ A WORD PER INSERTION IF CHARGED ‘(Minimum 35¢) All Classified Advertising must be paid before insertion to obtain cash rate. The Advance will not be responâ€" sible for errors occurring in teleâ€" phoned advertisements, or as a reâ€" sult of copy not carefully, legibly written. Mistakes occurring from these sources are wholly at adverâ€" tiser‘s risk. Obe RDormpine Robanee~ CLASSIFIED ADS AGENTS WANTED Phone 26 302 Bay St., Toraoxnto on â€"Elec‘ric motor. In Apply El North Bay.