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Much credit is due the knitting, sew.â€"| UUuring Lh past yEdi. i11cre lid@s VCC ing and purchasing committees for their | fine coâ€"operation, without which ou diligent work. The ladies who superâ€" work could not be accomplished. intended the sewing in the rooms Following is a summary of the wor south Porcupine have been most faithâ€" done by the ladies of the Fastern Por ful. None of these ladies has missed | Cupine Branch, which, of course, in an afternoon or evening when it was | Cludes all of the Units: her turn to be in charge. Mrs. Mcâ€" Knitting Dowell is in charge of all sewing, and Article ladies in charge various days are Miss| NAVY ... | 902 I. Smith, Mrs. McDowell, Mrs. _ Army and Airforce 180 Mrs. Johns, Mrs. Bessette, Mrs. Laâ€" | _ Civilian in en 418 forest, Mrs. Walker, and Mrs. Robinson. i The Knitting Committee under the able leadership of Mrs. Stark must also be especially mentioned. This commitâ€" tee is responsible for all knitting sent to The sewing and knitting quotas have been large this year, but even though many of our workers have left the Camp we have been able to finish most of them. Most of our sewing was for Briâ€" tish civilians, but much was; done for hospitals and some for Greek Relief. Several emergency quotas were sent us guring the year and these were filled in record time and sent to headquarters. Most of our knitting has; been for the Armed Services, though some was done for civilians. At the annual meeting of the Eastern Porcupine Branch of the Canadian Red €ross, held at South Porcupine last week one of the outstanding features was the report of Mrs. R. E. Dye, conâ€" vener of the Women‘s War Work Comâ€" mittee, This report showed a remarkâ€" able amount of work done during the year, and Mrs Dye while giving the greatest praise to all who helped sp faithfully and so well, urged all others to join the notable effort being made Mrs. Dye‘s report was as follows: Report of Convener of Women‘s War Work â€"Committee Ladies and Gentlemen :â€" As work convener of our Branch of the Red this is my report of the activities Oof the Women‘s War Work Committee for the year 1943. East. Porcupine W omen‘s War Work Committee Did Notable Work in 1943 Grand Total of 131,689 Articles Shipped During Year, Inâ€" cluding 1,659 Christmas Parcels Sent. Mrs. R. E. Dye. Convener of Committee Praises Those Who Helped and Urges Others to Join the Effort. News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District who helped so| The Units at the various mines under urged all others competent conveners have been doing ffort being made splendid work during the year and have as follows: turned in to the Red Cross Rooms at f Women‘s War South Porcupine a great deal of work. mittee Units are working at Ankerite, Dome, nen :â€" As work Preston East Dome, Paymaster, Pamour, ich of the Red and Hallnor. The unit at Golden City t of the actlvitles.closed during the year and the equipâ€" Work Committée ment was returned to South Porcupine. Splendid work is being done at the ting quotas have High School where the girls have been but even though making quilts and knitting. The Uniâ€" ive left the Camp ‘ted Church has a very active quilting ) finish most Of group. Members of the Junior Red ving was for Briâ€" ‘Cross at the Public Schools at South ch was done for Porcupine and Domee are knitting wash or â€" Greek Relief-'cloths. Ssome new knitting groups have tas were sent us ‘been organized. Special mention these were filled should be made of the Finnish Ladies‘ . to headquarters. 'knittin.g group which has turned in 818 has; been for the | articles during the past year. h some was done]} It has been a real pleasure for me to have worked with these various groups he knitting, sewâ€"|during the past year. There has been for their]fine coâ€"operation, without which our dies who superâ€" work could not be accomplished. in the rooms in Following is a summary of the work _ report shows that a great deal c¢f work has been turned out, but we are still in great need of more workers. We hope that many ladies have made a New Year‘s resolve to do Red Cross Work. There are many ladies who really have not taken Red Cross work seriously. It is an important and very necessary work and surely two or three hours a week is not too much to devote to it Ladies, please do come out and help. This report is submitted with pride in all the ladies of this District who have done so much to make this yvear a sucâ€" cessful one. In giving this report Of the voluntary efforts of the people, it is not possible to mention all those who so willingly contribute to our efforts. Mention should be made of the Sinâ€" ger Sewing Machine Company for the on our sewing machines, for which no charge was made. The kindness of Mr. Smith of Marâ€" shallâ€"Ecclestone‘s and Mr. Dalton for use of their windows for Red Cross disâ€" headquarters. This work includes seeâ€" ing that wool is on hand for workers, helping new knitters and being sure that no knitted article leaves here withâ€" out thorough inspection. The ladies serving on this committee are: Mrs. Stark (convener), Mrs Cummings, Mrs. Rudkin, Mrs. Roach, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. FPairhurst and Myrs. Blythman. The ladies of this; Branch packed eight hundred and fortyâ€"two (842) Christmas boxes for soldiers, sailors and airmen and women‘s services enlisted from the territory sorved by this Branch. Three hundred and fiftyâ€"six (356) of these parcels went overseas and four hundred and eightyâ€"six (486) to men and women still in Canada. Each parâ€" cel sent to the men contained a pair of socksâ€"provided by the Branchâ€"as well as other useful articles which were proâ€" vided by Preston East Dome, Hiallnor, Bufl“alo-‘nkent,e and Dome Employees lWal Charities Funds. The ladies would like to thank all who contributed in any way to get these parcels off on time. Sock.g in Christmas Parcel sewing The lists were compiled by the Secâ€" retary of the Branch, Mr. Artihur Moyle. The addressing and shipping was done at Dome Mines. Many letters of appreciation have alâ€" ready reached us acknowledging recgipt of these parcels. All of the letters have said how grateful the recipients were to be remembered. s at the various mines under conveners have been doing ork during the year and have to the Red Cross Rooms: at . 51,954 Branch packed 107 Articles 902 780 418 24715 1,886 plays is much appreciated. I am sure that all who have in any way helped in our Red Cross work feel that we have done something worth while to further the war efforts of our Empire and to bring comfort to many who have lost their all as a result of Wwar. 131,689 1,659 Christmas parcels were sent to men and women in the Services. Knittingâ€"Seamen 230 pairs 26" Ribbed Stockings 398 pairs, 18" Ribbed Socks 90 Turtleneck Sweaters 146 pairs Mitts 29 ribbed helmets 7 mero caps 1 scarf 3 1 pair gloves Totalâ€"9C2 articles Army Respectfully submitted FPlorence M. Dye, (Convener of Women‘s War Work) sSumimary of Work Done Summary of work done by Women‘s War Work Committee, EFastern Porcuâ€" pine Branch of Red Cross from Nov. 16, 1939 to Dec. 31 1944. Knitting Sewing Civilian 166 girls‘ coatsâ€"4 years 352 girls‘ blousesâ€"4 years 16 girls‘ blousesâ€"10 years 188 girls‘ blousesâ€"6 years. 165 women‘s blousesâ€"size 18 167 girls‘ pinafore dressesâ€"4 years 242 girls‘ pinafore dressiesâ€"6 years 150 women‘s nightgownsâ€"size 38 110 pairs women‘s slacksâ€"size 18 55 men‘s shirtsâ€"size 16‘ 11 boys‘ shirtsâ€"size 12 years 60 boys‘ shirtsâ€"size 10 years 50 women‘s dressesâ€"size 46 54 pair women‘s knickersâ€"size 44 29 pairs boys‘ long trousersâ€"10 years 25 pantie dressesâ€"2 years 14 girls‘ dressesâ€"4 years 5 women‘s slipsâ€"size 46 61 baby nightgowns 79 baby diapers 168 survivors bags 10 seamen‘s leather jackets 3 women‘s coatsâ€"size 18 Totalâ€"2,180 articles Greek Relief 104 pairs underwear shortsâ€"size 38 105 underwear shirtsâ€"size 38 Totalâ€"209 articles The following articles were made from left over pieces of material: 7 suits girls pyjamasâ€"6 years 19 suits boys‘ pyjamasâ€"4 years 14 girls‘ nightgownsâ€"6 years 22 dressing gowns 7 pairs boys" shortsâ€"6 years 2 pairs women‘s knickersâ€"size 38 10 parkas + q 9 hats with stitched brim 2 CcaDs 3 baby jackets 1 skirtâ€"12 years Totalâ€"86 articles 4 HMHospital 145 suits men‘s pyjamas 58 extra pyjama pants 52 dressing gowns 172 bedjackets 100 eiderdown nightingales 90 operating sheets 35 hospital bed gowns 296 surgical towels 200 hand towels 200 bath towels 7 dental towels 96 hot water bag covers 44 knitted wash cloths 23 face masks 8 pairs ward slippers 359 khaki handkerchiefs Totalâ€"1,886 articles 89 quilts (large) 10 quilts (ctib) 8 knitted afghans Totalâ€"107 articles 630 large dressings 1680 medium dressings 2,520 small dressings 16,000 wipes 23,204 compresses 513 special pads Hospital oi 4 n 1 Civilian in 9,899 Bandages of V'mous I«’inds 3,663 Dressings ... f ... 91,130 Quilts and Afghans insy 380 Rugs Woven . . y 33 Leather Jackets for Seamen 10 Blankets collected and sent to Headquarters 150 Army and Airforce NBVY _ . ks Women‘s Auxiiary ........}............ ; en esn en a Knitted Arucles in Christmas Farcels â€"..:;:: 17 aero caps 82 ribbed helmets 73 pairs gloves 2 turtleneck sweaters 13 highneck sweaters 12 sleeveless sweaters 50 pairs socks 31 toques 23 alternate caps 6 tuckins 1 scart Totalâ€"310 articles Air Force 2 aero caps 5 tuckins Totalâ€"7 articles Capture Parcels 33 khaki round neck sweaters 105 pairs khaki socks 231 pairs khaki gloves 49 airforce ribbed helmets 45 airforce scarves Totalâ€"463 articles Civilian 101 boys‘ sweatersâ€"4, 6 and 10 years 52 girls‘ sweatersâ€"6 and 10 years 49 women‘s sweatersâ€"Ssize 34 47 boys‘ scarves 66 pairs boys‘ stockings t 102 pairs boys‘ mitts 1 pair 4â€"year socks Totalâ€"418 articles Dressings sewing . 6,283 4,751 431 1,146 THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO Pte. 3. T. Clement writes from Otta wa: "While at Windsor I was privileg ed to see a group of ladies hard a work packing Red Cross parcels fo Canadian Prisoners of War. Most o these ladies had sons or husbands whe were captured at Dieppe and there were wistful looks in the eyes of many 0 them. Having seen the eagerness o German POMW. to receive their Rec Cross parcels I can fully appreciaté how our boys in Germany look forward to receiving their Red â€"«Cross parcel from Canada, particularly in view 0 the fact that our lads are not fec half as well as the German P.O.W. her« who get the same rations as we do. think that if the public generally, knew more of the wonderful work being done by the Red Cross contributions woulc be forthcoming on a more substantia can assure you it gives me a nice warm feeling away down inside knowing that we are all remembered and thought of constantly." LAC. D. Kochler sends an airgraph from England to express his thanks and says: ‘"Thank you ever so much for you great thoughtfulness and kindness in sending a parcel to me. I really apâ€" preciate your kindness very much. 1 sgm. A. F. Maxwell in England says the parcel contained "all that he needâ€" ed most‘" and say the troops are in good spirits. s D. C. McDermid (in Canada) says that "The Christmas cake lasted about two minutes when my roommate saw it‘ made me feel good. We have been busy entertaining the children gnd making toys, as they can‘t be bought for love or money . . . If you stepped in on me now you would think you were in Santa Claus‘ workshop. I think the men that enjoy it most are the ones who have children at home. I was watching them in the Mess sitting on the floor with the toys having a good time!" The boys all think the contents "just what a soldier needs"â€"and the razor blades, socks and Christmas cake all come in for special words, of appreciaâ€" tion and thanks. Pte. Mervin Hutchinson writes from Italy (he is with the No. 3 Field Surgiâ€" cal Unit): "It (the parcel) was really swell and things that were certainly appreciatedâ€"especially this year, even more than when I was in England" . .. We are quite busy here at times operatâ€" ing day and nightâ€"not too much time to ourselves . . . will hope that this is the last Christmas you people will have to send out Christmas parcels." The following letter from J. A. Stewâ€" art in Canada (RCAF.) speaks for itself:â€""Dear Friends: I wish to thank you folks most heartily for the parcel received. I must admit that it came also as quite a surprise to me. I was not very well acquainted in the district although I worked at the Paymaster almost a year. I am very much imâ€" pressed by the friendliness shown, which I have noticed is quite common among the Northern people." Pte. Dan Onica writing from Engâ€" land, after thanking the Branch for his parcel, says:â€""I suppose you are very busy packing parcels and so on. Gee! that Red Cross system is a very good one. They never fail us. That‘s one of the things us boys up here adâ€" mire." He goes on to say that the weather where he is, is miserable with plenty of fog and rain. "We had snow two days back but it‘s all gone now. snmnow don‘t last here very long. It‘s sure tough on us when we‘re out on schemes. Our last one I was wet for three days." Sgt. J. A. Marshall (overseas) writes an interesting letter. After thanking the ladies for his parcel he says: "Just to see the name "South Porcupine" on the cover even lefore I opened it, and have been asked to comment on them. Evidently the men fighting in Italy have not received their parcels in time to reply as only one from this area was noticed. But from the lads in Canada and in England they have comeâ€"letters expressing thanks in many words and few. and running through them all is the joy of being remembered by the home folks. Southn Porcupinge, Feb, 23rd. Special to The Advance. The FEastern Porcupine Branch of the Red Cross has received nearly three hundred letters of thanks from men and girls in the armed services, for the boxes of Christmas cheer packed and sent by the ladies. Pte. Onica says he had a wonderful time on his last leave in Sceotland. People are very friendly "up there" he says. And with faint praise he adds: "Up here in England they aren‘t bad!" And from Iceland FIt. Sgt. Mylchreest writes: "Thank you for the nice parcel I received from you today. The razor blades, tooth brush, etc., were excepâ€" tionally welcome as they are very hard to get here. TI was very lucky this year at Christmas, so was able to share my gifts with some of the English boys who are not so fortunate in these times." (We are sure the Red Cross ladies approve of this nice gesture on Bill‘s part). Nearly 300 Letters of Thanks Sent South Porcupine Red Cross The Red Cross Never Fails Us, Says One Soldier Overâ€" seas. Totalâ€"44,547 articles Knitted articles in Christmas parce} _ were privileged to have been asked tc leged to see them all asked to comment on dian Postal Corps. Pie. R. Bourret says "I really believe now, in the Red Cross." Spr. A. Butterfield (England) says: "We get so little of the things that reâ€" mind us of home, that when they do arrive we appreciate them greatly." Spr. Leo Aro (B.C.) says: "I may dwell a moment on the necessity of your work. We in the services far away from home can appreciate your help, because we know a lot of time and work goes into it. Your job is hard and you receive no pay for it. Thank the good Lord that there are people back home who realize the necessity of building morale on the home front." Cpl. W. C. French (overseas): "Chistâ€"| mas so far from home would seem such | an empty thing were it not for the, kindness of you people, who by your | thoughtfulness remind us that there are ‘olk:; at home, outside of our own families, who want to wish us happiness | at this season, and I do trust you | realize how much your kindness is apâ€" preciated." SspPO.C. Hortie "Hâ€"M.C.S. Hamilton": "We afloat know of the good work you | are carrying on, and can bear witness to ; the fact"‘ The Rev. W. K. Howard, of Toronto, was master of ceremonies. The chief speaker was Mr. Percy T. Moisley, of Timmins, founder of the Camp Wasâ€" kesiu, who outlined its history and reâ€" called many amusing incidents during the early days of the camp. After dinâ€" ner a grand time was enjoyed skating. Two hockey games were played and an hour was spent in the Gymnasium hall. Several reels of pictures were shown and community singing was enâ€" joyed, and to finish off the day they were the guests of the McIntyre at the Senior hockey game. Sunday morning, the boys, accomâ€" panied by their leaders, attended the service of worshp in Trinity United Church. ‘The church was filled to its utmost capacity. The service was conâ€" ducted by the Rev. Lors Carlson. George Harper, Chief Trail Ranger read the scripture lesson, and The Rev, W. K. Howard was the speaker. He took as his subject, "Do Not Waver. He that Wavereth is Lost." He gave an illusâ€" tration of incidents that happened when seople would hesitate. His very inâ€" spiring message was thoroughly enâ€" joyed. This last letter speaks for itself. It is beautifully written and spelled corâ€" rectly. The halting English is explainâ€" in the letter itself. It is from Pte. Nick i Sirsky who says: "This was second | parcel I have received from Red Cross | in my life. First one was during First Great War when I received a pair of | shoes from American Red TCoss. 80 your parcel reminds me back to 1917| when my native Ukraine was overrunl by the same enemy as now. That‘s | why I appreciate your parcel double| way. And not many boys received such j a things as nice warm handmade socks.| Once more thanks for parcel because I don‘t receive many parcels as I have only one sister in Ontario, and rest of my family lives in occupied Ukraine,â€"| that‘s if they still alive. Forgive me; that my English is bad. I never WentI in Canada to any school; what I had| picked up by myself using it. But I{ feeling proud of as little as I know. My best wishes to Red Cross and to | Porcupine Committee for all they didi h ult to me."â€"Pte, Nick Sirsky B632139,, 86th Ccoast Battery, R.C.A., Mulgrave, N.S. After the business session they all adjourned to the McIntyre Community building where a camp reunion banquet was held. District Boys‘ Work Convention Held at Schumacher During the convention many proâ€" blems were discussed and plans were made for future activities. A Porcuâ€" pine District Boys‘ Work Board was appointed with the Rev. Lors Carlson, Schumacher, as president; viceâ€"presiâ€" dent, Mr. George Reid, Timmins; and Mr. Jim Legary, South Porcupine, secâ€" retary~â€"Treasurer. § Mr. BRob Fulton, member of Boy Parliament for this district, will ha a seat at all board meetings. The ministers taking part in . the convention were the Rev. Gilmour Smith, Timmins:;; Rev. J. C. Thompâ€" son, South Porcupine; Rev. Manson, Matheson, Rev. J. V. Clarke, Iroquois Falls, and the Rev. Lors Carlson, of Schumacher. The Leaders from Timmins were: Messrs George Reid, Albert King, Lawâ€" rence Morley, Bcb Harper, Brian Galâ€" lagher; from Schumacher, Bob Fulton, Jack Tomlinson and Irvine Fraser. Sschumacher, Feb. 23rd The Advance. Saturday, February 19th, the Disâ€" trict Boys‘ Work Convention was held in Trinity United Church, Schumacher. Delegates from North Bay, Matheson, Iroquois Falls, Monteith, Connaught, Porcupine, South Porcupine, Delnite and Timmins. The choir sang a lovely anthem, Mrs Special to aVve South Porcupine, Feb, 23rd. Special to The Advance. At the Council meeting last week acâ€" James Huxle organ. Next Sunday, February 27th, a specâ€" lal service will be hold in the church. During the service members of the Canadian Girls in Training and memâ€" bers of the Mission Band will take up the special collection. This special collection is being held in all Protestant Churches across the Dominion for the relief of China and India. Many of these poor people have been bombed out of their homes, yet they are so brave. Everybody will be made welcome at the servics Sunday morning. Soldiers Thank Tisdale Council for Parcels J # 000000000000 00 000000004 040000000 0 0000000000 0 66000 ¢ e Call and see us regarding New Low Rates on all Automobile Insurance 20 PINE STREET NORTH 78 BRUCE AVENUE MclInnis Block Phone 30 BEFOR EF MclInnis Block Phone 112 Ti Fire Threatens, Let Us Help You Check Your Fire Insurance. Simmsâ€"Hooker Pickering INSURANCE IN ALL BRANXCHES â€" REAL ESTATE ECONOMICAL WAY Here‘s a Auick, Easy Turn off current. Remove iceâ€"trays. Replace trays with a pan of boiling water. By the time you have removed foodstuff from the refrigerator and washed interior with baking soda and warm water, defrosting will be finished and unit can be wiped dry, all ready for reâ€"frosting. The thicker the frost on your freezing unit, the higher the cost of operation. Defrost regularly for better use. And here are a few "don‘ts" to follow; accompanyin Don‘t "stifle" your refrigerator by overâ€" loading â€"Jlet air circulate. Don‘t open door more often than is necessary â€"close door quickly. Don‘t put hot dishes in the refrigerator â€" wait until they cool. Don‘t store canned goods in the refrigerâ€" atorâ€"they keep just as well in the pantry. Timmins to defrost: the knowledgements of Christmas parcels were read from: Nick Smerek, Capt. J. acâ€" : M. Gabriel, Cpl. D. Cumming, Pte. C. E. ch. MacDonald, Spr. Searle, Pte. H. Banâ€" the nerman, F'O A. R. Wilson, Pte. H. m ~â€" ‘Tm ner, . Dsomholim, Ed Harvey, L.â€" u> N. G Graber Spr. Howard Hall, ial |Stanley Millions, Wm. A. Hall. int] pr. Geo. D. Calidbick, wrote "It was ‘3° much appreciated and I would 9f Hike to thank the people who muxit have out spent considerable time and money in Y®â€" these gifts." MILK SHAKE Torm Cottes South Porcupine