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For the first time we pause to review the five happy years that have slipped so quickly behind us. With startling clarity the highlights of those years come rushing back. We live again those moments when curious and a little thrilled at the break in the monotony of the daily routine, we craned our neck in an attempt to catch a glimpse of the visitor Mr. Argus was bringing to the platform. â€" Frequently we were avin listeners to jclever, instructive speeches, each designed to mark a milestone on the road of our intellectâ€" ual development, each broadening our views, ecach aiding us in our choice of future careers. How many of us will ever forget Wilson Macdonald, the Canadian Poet, or the visit of the Maple Leaf Hock*y team, or the vivid As we gather here this afternoon to receive our diplomas a little gay perâ€" haps and a little excited, for this is an occasion we have anticipated for five years, we realizs the seriousness of it all. It strikes us with the suddenness of an electric shock that we have spent the last year in the haven of these familiar walls. Gone are the years in which we could turn to our solicitous teachers for aid and advice; yet it took us five years to sever the bonds which bind us to this institution, from the slender threads of first form to the steel cables of fifth. Mr. Dye also referred to the largse number of family groups who had enâ€" listed. He paid special tribute to those who had made the> supreme sacrifice; Raymond Chatson, in the sinking of the Caribou; Henry Fulton, in the sinking of the St. Croix:; and Eric Mills in a plane accident while in training. Valedictory by Eda Battagelli Mr.: Argue, members of the staff, honoured guests, and may T say, fellow students:â€" It is my privilege and hon. our to speak to you this afternoon on behalf of my fellow graduates of 1942â€" 43 to voics our farewell to dear Schuâ€" macher High School. After presenting the proficiency priz. es which are awarded each year by the board to those students standing highâ€" est in their respective classes. Mr. Dys, chairman of the board, gave a brief resuume of the history of the school. £Echumacher High School, he said may well be proud of what those who have attended the school have done. BC have attended or are attending Uni=â€" versity, registered in Arts, Science, Enâ€" gineering, Houschold Science, and Medicine. Five are graduate nurses, and there are seven in training. Seven are engaged in banking or were ibefore joining the Armed Forces. Two are. public School teachers and one the Valâ€" edictorian of the afternoon is in trainâ€" ing for that occupation. Seven are in essential war work. Of the 123 who have gone active in the Armed Forces a high percentage are sorving as officers in all the services. In welcoming the members of the High School board who participated in the presentations Mr. Argue exâ€" pressed the thanks of the Cadet Corps for the uniforms which the Cadets so proudly wore and commented upon their importance in the building of morale and the maintenance of disciâ€" pline. M. A. A. ANNUAL NEW YEAR‘S EVE DANCE BILL ROGERS‘ BAND $$_00 per Couple M.A.A. $2 per Couple Commencement Exercises at the Schumacher H. S, Tickets on sale at Wilson‘s Drug and the Arena Punch, Hats, Novelties and Noise Makers "The Party of the Year" Mclintyre Gymnasium From 10.30 p.m. to 3.30 a.m.â€"or longer Music by _ How many of us will ever forget our first parties, how they changed our attitude towards School lifé. How surâ€" :ises’ prised we were to find the teachers eld carefree and funâ€"loviny like ourselves, day human beings interested in our weolâ€" fare, doing their best to help us, rather to OMOII.. than the gloating slaveâ€"drivers we conâ€" ‘the' sidered them. We realize now hcow uc | necessary their stern attitude was. he d' How many of us on our first entering hasi High School â€"â€" excited at our new staâ€" the, tus in life â€" would have taken advanâ€" ,tage of any leniency shown us. As »rge we look back now, we fully appreciate e’,s’ the genius of a school system that not only provides a wide knowledge of the BYâ€"| varied subjects of our currilula but ‘P~! that in a few short years changes us D/ from carsless children, indifferent to he education, to young men and women "E | who realize how little they do know €54 ) and are eager for more knowledge. 25| From our wider experience we see, 95. though, that we have let a few opâ€" PY | portunities slip through our fingers da and for this reason we would like to ne | leavea message to you who are followâ€" ~ | ing us. And now we must finish our adicus. We leave to you our share in the school life and we feel sure that you will fit into it and come to love it "as we have. We leave it to you but in the years to come it will always remain among our dearest and most cherished memories. Programme for Evening Procession, by Graduates and Stuâ€" dents. O‘Canada. Chairman â€" the Principal Christmas Carols. Honour Graduation Diplomas. By Mr. Malcolm MacMillan â€" Eda Batâ€" tigilli, Bruno Bertol, Alta Fisher, Louis Klisanich, â€" Constantine Mangotich, Ruby Nilson, Jean Urquhart, William Welt. | This afternoon we are filled with mixed feslings of joy and regret â€" joy because we have achieved our aim, reâ€" gret because we must leave our happy high school life. But there is none of the fear one imagines would accomâ€" pany the break from all that is and familiar â€" the entrance into a new and more serious lifé. Although we realize that we will ibe shouldering greater responsibilities and greater deâ€" mands will be made upon us, the cerâ€" tainty that we have received the best possibe training for what is before us all féar and bolsters up our selfâ€"confidence. If we should attain success ‘we know that it is due in no small measure to the excellent trainâ€" ing we received here at Schumacher High School and on behalf of the gradâ€" uating class I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Argue and his teaching staff for the assistance they have given us. This, our farewell speech, would not be complete without. paying tribute to our graduates who unselfishly sacrificed their aim in life to preserve this â€" our democratic edâ€" ucation,. Some have given a valedictory not only to High School days but to cherished dreams on this earth. It is up to me and you to carry the torch of our education and carry it high so that our S.H.S. boys will not perish in vain. To you who are following us we naâ€" turally make certain bequests: We beâ€" queath to you our interests in the var. ious school organizations â€" in the Athâ€" letic, Debating, Literary, Dramatic Clubs, â€" in our students council, school orchestra. We urge you all to take an active part in as many of them as possible. Each organization develâ€" ops a different talent, furthers your preparation for future life and inceases your self confidence. We are dependâ€" ing on you o carry on in the name of our dear school, "Schumacher High." Secondary School Diplomas â€" By Coâ€"operate with your teachers; it is worth while. They are here to help. Don‘t make things hard for them and ruin your own chances by neglecting your work, disobeying school rules and in general doing your best to convince them that you are not interested in education now. While your habits are being formed, train yourself to coâ€"opâ€" crate. Your employer will insist on coâ€"operation and later you will see hnow necessary it is all through life. So, start now and save yourself the trouble of reâ€"adjustment. â€" Create a friendly atmosphere; make things pleasant rather than disagreeable byi doing your work and not necessitating reprimands. portrayal of..life at sea rendered by Frank Laskier, or the other addresses which made us realize the future value of this training, the training that teaches us to live. Lt. Hodder Stovel, of Petawawa, and ‘Mrs. Stovel were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stovel, of the Dome, for the holiâ€" day season. Both Nick and George Toderan spent Christmas with thrir family in town. Flying Officer Bruce Stovel, R.C.AF., is spending a month‘s leave at the parâ€" ental home at the Dome Mine. F.O. Stovel is recuperating from injuries reâ€" ceived when his plane crashed into the Mediterranean over Malta. He has been in hospital in England since his accident and arrived in Canada the day before Christmas. Mrs. Crawford Smythe, of Toronto, spent the holiday season with her parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kellow at the Dome. Mr. George Bessette, of Montreal, was the guest of his brother, Mr. Maurice Bessette, and Mrs. Bessette for Christâ€" Curling has started at the Curling Rink, The men are already commencâ€" ing their schedules but the ladies do not curl until Tuesdlay next when the season officially opens. A social afterâ€" noon of friendly games will be held as the inaugural opening. Will all memâ€" bers and intending members pleasse note! The regular monthly meeting of the Hospital Ladies‘ Auxiliary will take place on Thursday, January 6th, in the Masonic Hall at 2.30 p.m. Pte. Kathleen McGarry left on Tuesâ€" day for duty in Woodstock aiter spendâ€" ing Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Leroy. Pte. McGarry is an ambulance driver in the C.W.A.C. There will be a Watchnight Service held in both United and Anglican Churches here on Friday commencing at 11.30 p.m. Miss Doreen Ralston, of Toronto, spent Christmas in South Porcupine, with her parents. Miss Joyce Eames, of Toronto, . is spending some days in South Porcuâ€" pine visiting her agunts, Mrs. Jim Fell and Miss M. Arbour. Miss Eames reâ€" ports for duty with the W. D. of the Air Force shortly. Another South Porcupine war casuâ€" alty is Private Andy Wilson, of the Tank Corps who is reported killed in action in Italy, on Dec. l7th. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John David Wilson of Main street, and has been overseas for two years. Two of the boys in the Wiilson family are in the Navy and another son is alsop in the Army. Wren Joan Maxwellâ€"Smith left on Monday for H.M.CS. "York" after spending Christmas with her parents in town. Miss P. Maxwellâ€"Smith from Toronto, was also home for the festive season and A.W.2 Beatrice Maxwel!lâ€" Smith R.C.A.FP. from Rockceliffe, left on Tuesday after three days at the parâ€" ental home. Also a guest of the Maxâ€" wellâ€"Smith‘s was A.W.2 Georgina Stiff, R.CAF., als> from Rockcliffe. ; Miss Josephine Cecconi, of Toronto, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luigi Cecconi, Empress Hotel.{ Captain and Mrs. Cy Greenacres left on Tuesday for Pembroke after spendâ€" ing Christmas with Mr. and Myrs. Ehler. Christmas passed very quietly and happily in South Porcupine. Many families were made joyful by the homeâ€" coming,â€"even though only for a few hours in some cases of both boys and girls in the services. The trains, from the day before Christmas, on to Tuesâ€" day were packed with service men, only a few civilians being noted. South Porcupine, Dec. 29th. Special to The Advance. Other Items of Interest from south Porcupine and the Dome. Christmas Passed Very Quietly in South Porecupine The exercises were closed with the National Anthem and then the student captains made the distribution of Mr. Schumacher‘s gifts. Following the disâ€" tribution of gifts dancing was enjoyed. Student Captain â€" Patricia Campbell â€" Miss Campbell thanked all those who had helped make the occasion a sucâ€" cessful one. Fogg Trophy Junior Girls Track â€" Mary Lou Landrevilie, Grade IXA Selections â€" By the Girls‘ Chorus. Proficiency Prizes â€" Mr. R. E. Dye â€" Grade XIII â€" Jean Urquhart;: Grads XII â€" June Asselstine; Grade XI â€" Eileen Hall; Grade X â€" Barbara Hayâ€" ward; Grade IXA Deanna Pavlakoâ€" vich; Grade IXB â€" Mary Ban. Hawkins Trophy, Senior Girls Track â€" Betty Keeley Grade XI Rutledge Trophy, Junior Boys Track â€" John Buchar Grade IXA Schumacher Hardware, Boy‘s Basketâ€" ball â€" Kirby Joyner, Grade XIILT Athletic Awards. By Mr. W. J. Hanâ€" nigan â€" Todd Trophy â€" Senior Boys Track â€" Jack Tomlinson, Grade XIT. gotich. | Valedictory â€" Eda Battagelli. Selections â€" The Orchestra. Intermediate Certificates. By The Rey Lors Carlson â€" John Beattie, Marâ€" garet Boissonault, George Fake, Barâ€" bara Hayward, Joyce Jenkin, Keeléy, John Kirkland, Shirley Kyle, Grace Latham, Jean Lockis, John Waite, Lola McCarthy Jean Percival, Joan Prentice, Nancy Rcbson, J»an Zadorozny. Mr. C. C. Kemsiey â€" June Asselstine, Patricia Barker, Edward Brooker, Howâ€" ard Hall, Kirby Joyner, ILovi Laine, Carl Mangotich, Mary Markovich, Lois Phillips William Welt. Selections by â€" The Girls‘ Chorus. Honour Awards â€" By Morrill Clark â€" Eda Battigilli, Constanstine Manâ€" TAHB PORCUPM_ADVAN TIMMIN3, ONTARIO Sgt.â€"Pilot Llloyd Durkin, of Ottawa, spent Christmas with his wife at the Bdr. Wilfred Herbert, from Bedford, N. S., is spending leave with Mr. and Mrs. L. Hunkin on Commercial ave. Lt. Verne Smythe spent Christmas with friends in town from Trenton. P.O; Eino Kautto, of Halifax, spent Christmas with his parents on Crawâ€" ford street. Miss Teresa Coseo, of Toronto, is visitâ€" ing her parents from Toronto. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. James Young, of Warner St., South Porcupine, a son, on December 28th, in Porcupine Genâ€" eral hospital. Sgt. J. K. Angus, of No. 4 Camp Ord.â€" nance Depot, R.C.OC., Vernon, BC,, is visiting with his sister, Mrs. Jason Cunningham and Mr. Cunningham. Dr. Joseph Stern, of Toronto, is visitâ€" ing his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Sky. Bornâ€"On December 20th, in Porcuâ€" pine General hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jacob, of 83A Second avenue, Schumacher, a daughter. Miss Dorothy Deacon, of Toronto, was home for Christmas with her parents on Conniught Hill. Gino Campagnola, R.C.A.F., of Hamâ€" ilton, was home on leave with his parâ€" ents at Dome Ex. Miss Mildred Barnes, of Montreal, spent the holiday season with her parâ€" ents at Dome Ex. Dry. Murray Drynan, of the R. C. A. S. C., of Hamilton, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Drynan at his home in Devonshire on Christâ€" mas Day. The late Mr. Morrisette leaves a widow and several two daughters live in Timmins. The funeral took place at Iroquois Falls on Tuesday afternoon. Bornâ€"On December 22nd to Mr. and Mrs. James Gardiner, of 76 Railway St. Timmins,â€"@a daughter, in Porcupine C@zneral hospital. Mrs. Andy DeRosa, left on Tuesday to attend the funeral of her older broâ€" ther, Mr. Abelard Morrisette, who died Jos, Mitchell, of the RCAF., staâ€" tioned at Galt, spent Christmas with his father at Dome Ex. Also at the Mitchell home for the holiday were Pte. Ben Mitchell and A.C.1 Dick Mitchell, William Helmer, RCAF., of St Thcmas, is home on leave. He came for Christmas but has been very sick at his home and it will be a few days before he will be well enough to reéturn to St. Thomas. Miss Audrey Bennett, of the Imperial Bank staff, in Hamilton, spent Christâ€" was with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bennett. Wallace Clement, R.C.A.F., of Toronâ€" to and his brother, Pte. Reg. Clement, of Petawawa, snent Christmas at home. The Sewing Circle of St. Paul‘s Angliâ€" can Church met at the Rectory on Tuesday evening and were entertained to dinner by Mrs. Woodall. All enâ€" joyed the dinner and the social evenâ€" ing which isllowed. Among those preâ€" sent were Mrs. Hennessey, Mrs. B. Anâ€" thony, Mrs. B. H. Harper, Mrs. Stanley Jay, Mrs. Maxwoliâ€"Smith, Mrs. Austinf Wialker, Archdeacon Woodall, Miss K. Woodall and the hostess, Mrs. J. E‘ Woodall. George Kaufman, of the R.C.A.F., of Lachine, spent Christmas leave with his wife and children. Pte. Maurice Londry spent Christmas with the Luxton family. At a recent meeting of the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion, Mrs. H. C. Libby was appointed president to succeed Mrs. A. Ewing. Other officers (owing to small attendance because of sickness) were not appointed at this meeting but will be elected, at the next regular meeting. Pte. Dave Farrell, of Balsam Creek, is is St. Mary‘s hospital. He was taken ill whils> home on Christmas leave. AC.2 Evelyn Clarke, of Centralia, spent the holiday at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Mack. Clayton Kavanagh, R.C.N.VR., off St. Hyacinthe, spent the holiday season with his parents; on Strachan ave. Pte. Clifford Allen, of Camp Borden, spent Christmas at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen, Cpl. Kirkman, of the RCAFP., (W. D.), from Brant{ford, was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen at Christimas. Mary Cartonick, RCAF., left on Tuesday for Rockcliffe, after spending Christmas at home. LA.W. Rhoda Allen, R.CAF., from Brantford, spent Christmas with her parents at their home on William Ave. Sadie Pasanen, R.C.A.F., left on Tuesâ€" day for Rockcliffe, aiter spending the holiday at home. AC.2 Marry Coott spent Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Coott. Pte. Ed. Richardson, Camp Borâ€" den, srent the holiday season with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. . Richardson, of Doma Extension. â€"_Fte. Malcolm Dysart, of Camp Borâ€" don, was homa on leave for Christmas. Ruth Emden, R.C.A.F., spent Christâ€" mas with her parents and left on Tuesâ€" day for Contralia. 1 George ‘Costain, of the R.C.A.F., staâ€" tioned in Saskatoon, was home for Christmas Day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Costain, at Dome Ex. He left next day for his station. Pte. Carlo Cattarello, of Toronto, spent Christmas with his family in town. Vivian Ferrigan, who is attending Normal School in Toronto, is home for the holiday and will teach for a week at the Buffaloâ€"Ankerite school before returning to North Bavy. Both are in the RCAP. Pilot Officer W. Moore and Mrs. Moore of Camp Borden, left on Tuesday after spending the holiday at the homes of Mrs. Toderan and Mrs. Steeves. The programme over CK.G.B. Radio station, Timmins, on Christmas Day, sponsored by Mr. F. W Schumacher, Columbus, Ohio, and dedicated to the people of Schumacher, was greatly enâ€" joyed. The Girl‘s Chorus of Schumaâ€" cher High School, under the leaderâ€" ship of Mr. Gordon B. Thompson, renâ€" dered beautifully some old sweet carols. The Girls‘ Chorus is making rapid progress under Mr. Thompson‘s leaderâ€" ship and is receiving much favourable comment. Pte. Kauko Nikkanen, of Toronto spent Christmas in town. Mts. Hamar Disher, of Toronto, spent Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. Sam Roach, of Bloor avenue. Schumacher, Dec. 29th. Spscial to The Advance. F. W. Schumacher Radio Programme Much Enjoyed Kaarlo Ilola, of New York, is home for the holiday season. Pte. R. L. McEwen, of the CW.A.C., (Ordnance Corps), of Ottawa, spent the holiday season at the home of her sisâ€" ter, Mrs. Wm. Gillespie, of Rae ave. Petty Officer Alec McGinn, RCNV. R. and Mrs. McGinn spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mcâ€" Ginn, Dome Ex. Vince Aquino is spending a few days in town from Toronto. Mrs. Wm. Smith left on Tuesday for Toronto. Bert Harvey, RCAF., of Hamilton, spent Christmas at his home on Golden avenue. Miss Frances Cattarello, of Praserâ€" dale, was home for the holiday. South Porcupine Skating Rink openâ€" ed on Tuesday and is now ready for the winter season. Cpl. John Bawtenheimer left on Tuesâ€" day for Camp Borden after spending Christmas with his wife in South Porâ€" cupine. . Sgt. Marino Piccin stationed at Petaâ€" wawa spent Christmas in town with his family. Pte. Robert Wilson, of Simcoe, spent Christmas at his home in Golden City. In addition to Miss Francis Cunningâ€" ham who lives at home. When Eleanor Cunningham, of Ottawa, was on leave and A.C.1 Charles Cunningham, of Otâ€" tawa; LAC Emmett Cunningham staâ€" tioned in Toronto, and AC.2 Patrick Cunningham, at Manning Depot, Toâ€" ronto. All left on Tuesday for their respective stations. Sharp homs at the Hallnor and is stayâ€" ing for New Year‘s Day. * A family reâ€"union took place this Christmas at the home Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham on Golden avenue, when all the family except one spent the festive season togetier. The abâ€" sent one was Jack, in the Air Porce at Halifax, who could not be present alâ€" though his wif> came up from Toronto and will make her home here in future. lie Brown, Fourth Ave. Mr. Brown passed away in St. Mary‘s Hospital. Although he has suffered ill health for a number of years he was able to conâ€" tinue at his work at the Coniaurum Mine. He finished his shift Sunday Mr. Charlie Brown of Schumacher Died Yesterday The sad news was recéived today (Wednesday) of the death of Mr. Charâ€" Schumacher, Dec. 29th, Special to The Advance. 4th Prize â€" Mrs. James Stirrat, 50 Railroad Street, Schumacher, Ticket 3 T7. 3rd Prize â€" Mr. E. D. Smith, 276 Tamarack Street, Timmins, Ticket 427. Ist prize â€" Mr. J. R. Gagne, 212 Bal. sam Street, Timmins, Ticket 351. 2nd Prize â€" Mrs. G. D. Babcock, 75B Toke Street, Timmins, Ticket 433 Mcintyre Bowling League Special Christmas Draw ‘ESchumacher, Dec. 29th. Special to The Advance. The McIntyre Bowling League special Christmas draw was held Tuesday evâ€" ening, Dec. 2ist, and the lucky winâ€" ners were. High Average â€" Mrs. Bert Southâ€" cott, 183. High Double â€" Mrs. Alex Mair, 504 High Single â€" Mrs. Alex Mair, 296. Runnersâ€"up:â€" Mrs. Rodgers, Capâ€" tain; Mrs. Jerry Harris, Mrs. Lon Thomas, Mrs. Sandy Fulton, Mrs. Bill Mansfield, Mrs. Eva Simmons. | dn it ie uin it omm The Mothers‘® Bowling League comâ€" | » pleted the first half of the Schedue| SQuth P()rcupme Tuesday morning, December 28th. 30 | # a games were played and the team capâ€" ' Man Kl“ed In tained by Mrs. Bert Southcott won the | e o schedule by three points. The perâ€"| ACtl()n 1n Italv sonnel of Mrs. Southcott‘s team was:â€" i Mr. Bert Southcott, Capain: Mrs. . e C o 4 Don Campbell, Mrs. James Stirrat, Mrs.!Deilth of ( orp. Ex'me e Larry Wilson, Mrs. Clarence Cameron, ’ Reported This V\/’eek Mtrs. Sam Gurevitch. 5 schumacher, Dec. 29th. Special to The Advance. schumacher Mothers‘ Bowling League Schedule PREPARED TO TAKE OUTâ€"35c irst Half Completed on Tuesday Morning. TRY OUR DELICIOUS Corroboration of the death was reâ€" ceived from a stepâ€"daughter, Mrs. C. Edgecumbe, who had a phone call from her mother in Toronto today. The Hill family lived in South Porcupine for many years and a son, Pte. TCharles Eyre, is serving. with the forces overâ€" seas. Mrs. Hill (the former Mrs. Eyre) is now living in Toronto where she moved some two years ago. The last word the Dome heard from Cpl. Hill was on November 7th when he wrote from «Italy. A residen years he w by his n mourn his sympathyv Itheir sad | At the Dome Mine the flag toâ€"day flies at hal"â€"mast in honour of an emâ€" ployee who worked in ‘the stéel shop for many vears. Scuth Porcupine, Dsc. 29th. Special to The Advance. We regret to announce that Corporal Ernie J. Hili (No. 858) has been killed in action in Italv. (Pkt 250 seeds 15¢) (2 Pkts 25¢) (V2 oz 70¢) (oz $1.25) postpaid. FREE â€" OUR BIG 1944 SEED AND NURSERY BOOK â€"Best Yet 31 DOMINION SEED HOUSE, CEORCETOWN, ONT. ited Ch o‘clock. taken to the away at th where, We send complete directions for culture and use. Do not miss this valuable new vegetable. Thousands of gardeners wera delighted with the new Celtuce in 1943. THUORSDAY, D id bereavem and on Monday night he was the hospital where he passed three o‘clock this morning. nt o Schumacher for many was held in the highest esteem many friends who sincerely is passing and extend deepest to his widow and family in OI be held in Trinity Unâ€" _ _Frigay afternoon at 2