The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District In saying he has not received any parcels from organizations in Canada, his philosophy is: "Perhaps they sent them late, though, or perhaps to some soldier or chap in the forces who is more in need than I am." "We had quite a time an hour ago, trying to kill a dog that came snooping ground our positions. As the Jerries often use white dogs trained for this work, and as this one is white we quickâ€" ly got after him." "_â€" was nonchalantly, standing in my slit trench minding my own busiâ€" ness yesterday, when suddenly there was a sound like an engine letting off steam. I began sceing how fast I could get all the way into my wee hole before the oncoming mortar could hit the position "The weatherâ€"thank the Lord,â€"is ary, and very sunny, with cour Kittyâ€" hawks out blasting tar out of the Jerâ€" ries. Every break in the weather sees the planes bombing the Boches while we lie out in the sun, counting the planes and watching them sitreak back home through Jerry fire after giving him the works. The darn things just come in in a straight line, and leisurely pull off, and shake him off. They are never challenged by German planes beâ€" cause they come in such numbers. . . . When you move up a mile or two and see a Hun car that is lying burned out, in the road, you know just what has happened." "We all hope to get an attack of jaundice, because we go back behind the lines for six or seven weeks, and no aiter effects ! ! " South Porcupine, March 8th Special to The Advance. We know how much the letters of Pte. Harry Robinson have been enjoyed by his friends in South Porcupine, so are now giving extracts from some of his latest ones. (Just the same, le fancy P would have liked to get a parcel!) . . . Aside from temporarily deafening me the thing did no damage and I quickly hiked to yon kitchen before Jerry could slap in another. There is always something to keep up the exâ€" citement, and stop your blood from coagulating" "I have scrounged a little checker set from one of the batmen, and I am tryâ€" ing to show the "sarge" I am a better man than he is.‘"‘~â€"â€"(Here is an idea for parcel?") ‘‘We had an epidemic Oof fleas a couâ€" ple of weeks ago, but thank goodness the cold weather discouraged. them . , . Snow fell yesterday . . . I once figured that Italy was a country of perpetual sunshine ! !" Other Guy So He‘ll Get More Out of It More Happy Extracts from More Servicemen Thank Letters from Pte. Harry Tisdale for Parcels Sent Robinson in Italy. ’ N se * > Nes omm Jan. Ithâ€""Well, they lhave taken names for these eighteen months‘ serâ€" vice ribbons, and I guess in two months I‘ll be putting one up! All the "Liâ€" meys" around here are sporting a rvibâ€" Hopes Parcel is for only 15¢, (or 6 separate colors 25¢) Post aid. Don‘t miss this remarkable offer. REEâ€"Our Big 1944 Seed and Nursery Book Bu' yot Send today MINION SEED HOUSE Georgetown, On' 2144 Sometimes Scarce... aAYVEV Scuth Porcupine, Marcia 8th. Special to The Advance. At a council meeting held on Monâ€" day evening of last week the Township adopted the resclution which was outâ€" lined by Timmins of the: "Principle of Vaeation with pay for all workers, and that the Governments of Canada and Cntario be strongly urged to incorporâ€" ate this measure in suitable legisiature at as early a date as possible." Dr. Harper gave a verbal report of the ~Mining Commissions meeting at Kirkland Lake. The following servicemen sent thank: for Township Christinmas parcels: Spr E. Stack, Bob Sullivan, Spr. Robson P.O.â€"FP. B. Evans, LAC. Hall, D. C. Smyth, J. W. Huxley, L.â€"Cpl. Farrell, Pte. Dunbabin, Bus Fowler, M. Mofâ€" fatt, Howard Davey, F. D. Mangotich, Cpl. J. E. Cameron, L.â€"Cpl. A. Mawhinâ€" nie, TCpl. D. McCann, Don Pecore, W. Hocking, Trevor Johnsoan, J. D. Jamieâ€" son. war as a youth training programme. After the meeting all the Kiwanis "The boys of toâ€"day are all airâ€"mindâ€"| accompanied F.O. Adams to the Arena ed and they are eager and anxious to where the Squadron of Aid Cadets sponâ€" take the cadet training" said F.O. ) sored by the local Kiwanis Club gave Adams. an exhibition of drill. "This training builds good citizens,is| L.A;C. Stephen Evans, RCAF., was a builder of discipline and is believed ‘also a guest at the dinner ing admitted to hospital. The men stationed at Balsam Creek and were returning from North Bay when the accident happened. Mrs. Eddie Smith, who lives at Kippewa, was notified of her husband‘s accident and left at once for North Bay. Mrs. Smith called her ausband‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Second avenue, long distance from North Bay Sunday night. She said her husband was badly shaken up but was very fortunate he had received only a few minor injuries. Prior to leaving for Kippewa Pte. and Mrs. Smith (Myrtle Ritchie) were well known in local circles. Pte Smith was emâ€" ployed at the McIntyre Mill for many years. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith also recsgived word at the weekâ€"end telling them of the safe arrival overseas of their youngest son, Pte. Jimmy Smith, of the Irish Regiment. "The boys of toâ€"day are all airâ€"mindâ€" ed and they are eager and anxious to take the cadet training" said F.O. Adams. In Accident When Jeep Overâ€" turned. SFouth Poreupine Man Loses Life in Same Tragedy. Pte. Eddie Smith, of the Canadian Forestry Corps, is in hospital at North Bay recovering from injuries received when a jeep, in which he and two of his companions were riding, overturned. Corporal Dave Farrell, of South Porâ€" cupine and Pte. Sylvester Gravelle, of Campbell‘s Bay, died shortly after beâ€" The government through the R.C.A.F. directs this movement and the Kiwanis Clubs provide the civilian instructors. FP.O. Adams has seen service overseas and his position now is of liaison officer between the sponsors of the Squadrons and the RCAFP. This training of Air Cadets is of imme°nse importance and help to the Air Force. The initial Air Force training will be kept up after the war as a youth training programme. Schumacher, March 8th. Special to The Advance. Schumacher Man Recovering from Injuries Sustaimed The Kiwanis Dinner meeting Airport Hotel on Monday, had Officer Adams of Toronto as guest and speaker. bon for desert service or somf thing, and when we first saw th thought they all had D.CM.‘s or thing!" South Porcupine, March 8th. Spec to The Advance, He spoke on the Air Cadet movement and the influence it had upon the vyouth of Canada. F.O. Adams, R.C.A.F Speaks at Kiwanis at South Porecupine Pte, H. Rohinsorn, Bâ€"133606, R.C.R. ‘D‘ Coy., C.A.0., CCM.F Some day soon, we hope, warâ€"time restrictions will be over and you can buy all you want. thnem wt or someâ€" at the FPlying special al . Parties, Meetings ‘and Other Events f at Schumacher returned Friday after a four months‘ r0liday. The first two months she spent visiting her son and daughterâ€" inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Angrignon, of Belle Terre. The next two months ‘were spent visiting her daughter, May I Mrs. J. V. Angrignon, Second avenue, and sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams, at the Malartic Mine. She was accompanied back by her daughâ€" ter Agnes, (Mrs. Clarence Fiendall) who spent the past month visiting with her mother at the Malartic Mine. Mrs. Jimmy Smith, First avenue, reâ€" ‘ceived word Monday telling her of the safe arrival overseas of her husband, |Pte. J. ‘Smith, Irish Regiment. Spr. Blooie Webber, R.C.E., stationed at London, is visiting his wife and son, Jimmy, at the nome of Mrs. Webber‘s LA.W. Muriel Harris, R.CA.FP. (Woâ€" men‘s Division) North Bay, spent the weekâ€"end visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Harris, Third avenue. Pte. ‘Bert Waite, of the Headquarters Company, Monteith, is spending a few days at his home on Birch Street. Mrs. James Gardiner, of Cochrane, spent a few days visiting her daughter and sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. James Hamiltor, Sectond avenue. to be a great influence as a deterrent of juvenile delinguency." iod was enjoyed. The Schumacher "Victory" club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. T. Johnston, Second avenue. Pive hunâ€" ared was played and the prize winners were: 1st, Mrs. Fred Webber; 2nd, Mrs. Bill Soucie: consolation, Mrs. Nora Dilâ€" Pte. Frank Hicks, Headquarters Comâ€" pany, Montreal, spent a few days at his home on Birch street, Sgt. Beverley Kitchen, RCAF., staâ€" tioned at Lachine, spent the weekâ€"end visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Kitchen, First avenue. Schumacher, March 8th. Special to The Advance. Mrs. Russell Fairbrother, Gold Centre, entertained Thursday evening at a card party, the proceeds of which will be donated to the Bombed Victims‘ Fund. This is the second in a series of card parties to be held at Gold Centre. Whist was played and the prize winners were: 1st, Mrs. Byron; 2nd, Mrs. Bassiett; consolation, Mrs. Allcroft; men‘s 1st, Mr. ‘Bassett; 2nd, Mrs. Moorâ€" ish; playing as gent; consolation, Mr. Joe Moorish. After the cards the hosâ€" tess assisted by the ladies served a deliâ€" cious lunch. After lunch a social perâ€" iod was enjoved. lon; door prize, Mrs. Jack Matthow. After the cards a nice social time was enjoyed. Mrs. Ernie Dunbabin, Gold Centrs was guest Friday evening at a surprise party held in her honour at the home of Mrs. Lambert Taylor, Gold Centre. A nice social time was enjoyed. Bridge was played and the prize winners were: Ist, Mrsi John DiMiracle; 2nd, <«Mrs. Grist, consolation, Mrs. Taylor. After the cards a delicious lunch was served. The centre piece on the table was a lovely birthday cake nicely decorated with ‘"Happy Birthday, Mary" across the top. During the evening the guest of honor was present with many loveâ€" ly gifts. Community singing and dancâ€" ing were enjoyed during the evening. The McIntyre Pootball Club Ladies‘ Auxiliary held their card party Wedâ€" nesday evening in the Workers‘ Coâ€"op Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and District. THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TTIMMINS, ONTARIO Force at St. Thomas. The many friends of Mrs. J. G. Malâ€" kin, First avenue, will be sorry to hear that she is on the sick list, and all her friends extend her their best wishes for a speedy recovery. Lieut John Kgeley, R.C.E., stationed at Petawawa, and Mrs. Keeley, spent a few days visiting Lieut. Keeley‘s parâ€" #*ent:; Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Keeley, Mcâ€" Property. ! The Catholic Women‘s League of St. Alphonsus Parish Church held their meeting Monday evening in the Library room of the church. The president Mrs. Michael McGuire, was in the chair. Mrs. A. E. Evans gave the secretary‘s report and Mrs. Art Quinn the treasuâ€" rer‘s report. Business items were disâ€" cussed. It was moved by Mrs. Fred Miller and seconded by Mrs. Art Quinn | that ten dollars be donated to Echuâ€" macher Red Cross. Mrs. Ed. Robinson was appointed chairman of the nominaâ€" tion committee. A ballot box will be placed at the back of the church and all members eligible to vote are asked to dron their ballot in the box. Letters of thanks were received from tiae boys overseas for parcels. Plans were made for a â€"St. Patrick social evening to be held Friday, March 1l7th, in the McInâ€" tyre Auditorium. Dinner will be served from 5.30 till 7.30 pm. Cards will beâ€" gin at 8.30 pm. Bridge and Five Hunâ€" dred wil be played. After the cards a real Irish programme will be enjoyed. The McIntyre Athletie held another of a series of social events for its members Saturday evening in the Auditorium at the McIntyrs Comâ€" munity Building, The first part of the evening was spent playing bridge and i whist. The prize winners were: bridge, ladies, 1st, Mrs. George Leck; 2nd, Mrs. | H. Cybulski; men 1st, mMr. Stuart Urquâ€" hart; 2nd, Mr. H. Cybulski; whist, laâ€" dies, 1st, Mrs. Bert Price; 2nd, Mrs. Art Carrierse; consolation, Mrs. Bill Rodâ€" gers: men, 1st, Mr. Steve Karahan; 2nd, iMr. Art Carriere; consolation, Mr. W.. Lang. After the cards the party gathâ€" lered in the Gymnasium hall where dancing was enjoyed to the music of the Hep Cats‘ Band. Tuesday afternoon the Women‘s Misâ€" |sionary Society of Trinity United Church were hostess to the wives and of the service who are on the lchurch honour roll. The event was held Iin the church parlour and a nice social time was enjoyed. Mrs. Carlson deâ€" lighted the company with several piano selections. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies of the W.M.S. The whist tournament sponsored by the ladies of the Legion ended on Monday of last week after a most sucâ€" cessful fourâ€"week sission. Ten tables were accommodated on Monday and winners for the evening were: 1, Mrs. Gil White: 2, Mrs. Mark Ford; 3,Mrs. O‘Shaughnessy. Miss Claire Gervaise who cbtained honours in History Grade III Miss Joyce Allen whose honour mark in piano music was 78 in Grade 6 Miss Nancy Wilder who passed Grade 5 with mark of 64 Darwin Aitkenâ€"honoursâ€"73 Grade 5 Bobby Wilderâ€"honoursâ€"71 Grade 5. Miss Jean Jordison‘s pupils are also to be congratulated : Miss Mary Harper (Theory Grade 2) honour mark 98. Mrs.C. D. Stevenson (Pamour) Grade 2 Theory Honour mark 94. Miss Joan Somerville who passed in music (piano) in Grade 7. South Porcupitic to The Advance. The ladies wich to announce that another tournament commenced Monâ€" day evening (8 pm.) of this week. This will run for seven weeks, and the ladies would welcome a large attendance. Congratulations are in order. to the young music pupils of Mrs. Lilyan Tesâ€" sler, who recently sat for examination in Timmins: Miss Eleanor Burke who obtained honours (91) in History (Piano) Grade III. Tournament winners were: ist, Mrs Bentley Webb: 2nd, Mrs. A. Ewing; 3rd Mrs. Stanley Jay. . The Women‘s Association of Trinity United Church held their meeting Wedâ€" nesday evening in the church parlours. The president, Mrs. P. A. Boyce gave the secretary‘s report and Mrs,. D. Argue gave the treasurer‘s report. _ Business items were discussy>d. It was moved by gave the treasurer‘s report. _ Business items were discussy>d. It was moved by Mrs. Shippam and seconded by Mr. Kitâ€" chen that two travelling baskets be started. The annual May Fair was also discussed. The material for the aprons and children‘s clothing has been purâ€" chased so the ladies are busy getting things ready so that the event will be a big success. Due to the absence of' Mrs. Malkin, the devotional period was! conducted by Mrs. Boyce. The April| devotions will be conducted by Shippam. The meeting closed with the repeating of the benediction. Scuth Porcupine, March 8th. Special to The Advance. S. Porcupine Students Did Well at Music Exams Another Tournament by S. Porcupine Auxiliary parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Harris, Third avenue. Spr. Webber‘s mother, Mrs. J. J. Webber, of Kingston, is also visiting at the Aome of Mr. and Mrs. Harris. Ted Jones, R.C.A.M.C March lst. Special Erationeéed i few davs 'l‘hrge Mont!\s for Taking Register Away from Hotel Young Man Dismissed on Charge of Rape. over to keep the peace for a year, . had to pay the costs of the court. also said he was drunk when he t the chair, but there was no rec against him. Lucien Quesnell, was fined $50.00 costs for permitting Gdrunkennes hi; premises on the ‘Hollinger T it Lucien Quesnell, was fined $50,00 and costs for permitting Grunkennes on hi; premises on the ‘Hollinger Dam Rsad. His premises were declared pubâ€" lic for a year. Four "foundâ€"ins," one a young lady, were fined $10 and costs each. One of these foundâ€"ins, Donat Huard also was fined $100.00 and costs for illegally having liquor. Failing to have $2 and costs. Lloyd Lister, a young man from Toâ€" ronto, was charged with vagrancy. He had come north to work for the Abitibi, but would not work or even stay on the job. He went to the police for bed and board, and the Selective Service could do nothing with him. Thae magistrate remanded the young fellow until ca‘lâ€" ed on, to give him a chance to settle down and go to work. He returned to the city this week. A charge of being. drunk in caarge of a car resulted in a term of ten days for Peter Morandin, with his license susâ€" pended for six months, his car imâ€" pounded for three months, and the costs of the court to be paid or an additional term imposed. Dean Kester, K.C., in defence quoted Englisn judgments to show that the evidence of the doctor wa; not admissable as the consent of the accused had not been given. Magisâ€" trate Atkinson did not agree, but said that even â€"were this the fact, there was sufficient evidence to uphold the charge without the evidence of the doctor. A young man who had quarrelled with his wife and intended to separate was charged with wilfully destroying clothâ€" ing of hers worth $50.00. He admitted damaging the clothing in a fit of temâ€" per, but was willing to pay for it. On tiis understanding and with the advice to secure a proper separation agreement if they were determined not to live amiâ€" cably together, the court dismissed the charge. There was some entertainment in the case of Kose Dowdyz, charged with the theft of $5.00 from Geo. Mafterick. The latter‘s story was to the effect that the accused simply took the money out of idio license co he Abitibi, tay on the or bed and ‘vice could magistrate until ca‘lâ€" THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY CAMPALIGN ENDS MARCH 15th $10,000,000 and took ;mens ) Iviolenc |beaten B !week. his mak other two . The magis gesting th cculd be c nCCuse rowed tLrat 1 eXE pleaded Charged with breaches of the Selecâ€" tive Service Mobilization Act, Philip Sazserville, Omer Oulette and Simeoaon Huard were given a day in jail, then to be taken to North Bay for Army tests Albert Lavigne and Pauline McZCleâ€" mens were charged with robbeéry with violence. The young man said he had beaten up the man but had not robbed him The young lady pleaded not guilâ€" ty. Both cases were remanded for a The charge of rape against Leo Carâ€" linal was dismissed, the young girl who aid she was seventeen but looked like is to be taken to the ‘m at TChalk River, for t for other work mption from military scientious objector. Pullets raised on "Miracle" Growing Mash or home mashes made with ‘‘Miracle‘"‘ Growing Mash Supplement may be brought to laying as early as twenty weeks oldâ€"a saving in feeding, and earlier profits from the flock. And when they reach this stage the birds are‘strongerâ€"able to keep up high egg production longer withsut drawâ€" ing down their health. The cost of ‘‘Miracle" Growing Mash is made up many times over by the earlier laying time and greater egg production. MRRCLE> -;;, A1 ph Tremblay, a con: was given thirty day i bet. On : ‘laimed that e money to had return t the time, MASH ate h ba mni was talking about the other hand the , he had simply borâ€" _pay for some beer, ed three dollars in and would give the ck some other time. iissed the case, sugâ€" a conscientious obâ€" ty days, after which ) the Experimental r, for failing to reâ€" rk when granted was a Divisio ) cusmi his bt hn OLUlU who thirteen, admitting to Dean Kester, K.C., that she had gone with the acâ€" cused on a previous occasion, and also that she had been intimate with other men. She had gone to Cardinal‘s room at his request at half past two in the morning, and had made no .outery, though se explained this by saying the accused had threatened to kill her. Her clothing had not been torn. Only the girl‘s cvidence was heard. from EARLIER LAYING and STRONGER HENS! The wonder of a radio outfit was exâ€" plained to a Norwegian. He was told how by turning the knob to the right they could get San Francisto and by turning it to the left could get New York and at intermediate points Chicâ€" ago, Denver, I%avenport. etc. The Norâ€" wegian quietly listend to the .talker and then reaching into his hip pocket pulled out his snuff box and said: "Is do saa? Vall by turning cover of.snooze box iI get Copenhagen myself." â€" Sudâ€" bury Star. s DROP TNX FOR A // / ¢ts$ 0¢I/W3 goo8 4004