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m.fififi%filll??l L444 4 4 . s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s t t t s s s s .. ... . s s o s s o i Congratulations to the members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion on the celebration of their sixâ€" teenth anniversary .. . Monday evening a very largely attended bangquet honâ€" ored the occasion a,fter which there followed a mixed social at which the husbands and escorts were made welâ€" come and all enjoyed an evening of dancing and fun ... During the banâ€" quet, when a grand dinner prepared by a special committee was immensely enjoyed by the members and their friends several toasts were presented, toastâ€"masters being various officers of the Auxiliary . . . In all it was a very pleasant celebration, the second of its kind to be held by the Auxiliary, and it was voted by all it would beâ€" come an annual event, along the same lines. _ Third Ave. at Cedar Street TIMMINS JEWELLER â€" OPTOMETRIST And so for Mother‘s Day which falls on this Sunday, May 14th, sons and daughters throughout Canada and the United States will remember‘ "Mom" with some â€" special ©kindness : or just special remembrance . . .and the sons and daughters away from home, and overseas too will remember by a spec=â€" lal thought or message, their Mother on ‘"Mother‘s Day . . . "Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of children." (Thackeray), A friend through all the passi yeatrs Whose friendship never alters, Whose tender presence ever cheers Whose kindness never falters; We all have her to love and trust Through life for there‘s no other Ba loyal, fond and trugâ€"as just One‘s Mother. And so for Mother‘s Day which fa on this Sunday, May 14th, sons al Congratulations are extended to the,.members of the cast of the threcâ€"act comedy presented by the 50â€"50 Club last week . . . The arâ€" tists performed to a full house and received enthusiastic applause at the fall of each curtain . . . The Against an attractive floral backâ€" ground of bright spring flowers, the tea held on Thursday afterâ€" noon by the ladies of the Rebekah Lodge was a delightful and charmâ€" ing affair . .. the atmosphere of the Hall expressed brightness and cheerfulness, and the friends and members present enjoyed a very pleasant social> afternoon . . . Beâ€" sides the dainty luncheon served, the visitors also enjoyed shopping around at the various tables . . . buying â€" delicious looking homeâ€" baked goods, gay aprons of every . color and pattern, and many a useful article from the . "white elephant" table . . . Besides these attractions their was a draw conâ€" ducted in which two very fortunâ€" ate ladies became the possessors of grand ‘priziesc.s . s a~ threeâ€"ticred fruit cake, and a beautiful hand made quilt. % Music at the by GENE CROCCO and His ORCHESTRA Gentsâ€"75¢ Enjoy Dancing to the Finest Music on the Best Floor in the North. Dancing Saturday Evening Timmins Dairy Telephone 935 are extended to the cast of the presented by the @ek . is EnC ars Besides these a draw conâ€" very fortunâ€" possessors of Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Flias ‘(Lyle) A., Urquhart, of 9 McLeod St.. who teleâ€" brated their fiftieth wedding anniverâ€" sary on Sunday, May 7th . . . In the afternoon all members of the family group present in the Porcupine ‘Camp, numbering twentyâ€"six in all, were enâ€" tertained by Mrs. Elvin Urquhart at a charming dinner party, and on Monâ€" day, Mr. and Mrs. Urquhart were "at home" to their friends who came in large numbers to offer their congratulaâ€" tions and best wishes. _, .,. Last Thursday evening members and friends gathered on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the group and following the business portion of the regular meeting a pleasant social was held . .. A beautiful birthday cake (donated by Mrs. T. Twaddle) alight with four candles, graced the table and was cut and served by the president, Mrs. Morrison . . . Hostesses were Mrs. C. Charles, Mrs. C. Pennie, Mrs. F. Soâ€" mers, Mrs. H. Troyer and Mrs, R. J. Trevethanâ€". .. An amusing quiz was conducted and. was the source of much merriment among the guests . . . Mrs. D. Darling, president of the W. M. S., was present and was invited to speak at the forthcoming Presbyterial meetâ€" ing, May 30th, and mentionéd also were plans for the interesting programme to' bé presented at that time. | The home of Mrs. J. Webb last‘ Friday evening was the scene of a_ busy work meeting when the memâ€" bers of the Ladies‘ Guild of St. _Matthew‘s Church gathered for . . their regular meet . . . Much busiâ€" ness ~was. discussed during the . evening, when arrangements were made for the social to follow the induction of the new minister, Mr. A. R. Chidwick, Wednesday evening at 8.00 o‘clock in the churct hall ... the business meeting of the guild to be held on Friday afterâ€" noon in the church hall at 2.30 p.m. Another anniversary. celebrated re« cently was that of the Woman‘s Auxili« ary of the Mackay Presbyterian church At the annual meeting of the Laâ€" dies Golf Club held Friday last in the Hollinger Directors‘ Lodge, the following were the officers elected for the ensuing season: Honorary President, Mrs. J. Knox: President Mrs. H. Skavlem; Viceâ€" president, Mrs. A. H. Wohlrab; . . . On May 24th at 8 p.m. a social evening to be held in the church hall . . .Following the business porâ€" tion of the meeting, the 22 ladies present enjoyed a social time durâ€" ing which the hostess, Mrs. Webb assisted by Mrs. J. Knell, served a dainty lunch. . The performers all turned in deâ€" lightful portrayals, the success of their efforts being obvious in the round of wholeâ€"hearted applause by their audience, . . . Valerie then becomes obessed with managing her husband‘s afâ€" fairs, and his friends affairs, and so the play rolls merrily along with our heroine really troublé in "Keep Your Pingers Crossed started when the newly married young couple, Valerie and Rollo Pettijohn, return from their honeymoon . . . Valerie‘s motheéer has taken her datughter aside and warned her that Rollo has been in aA rut for years and she must get behind him and push him along Ladiesâ€"25¢ Mrs. Dean and her committee conâ€" veners of the tea are indeed to be conâ€" gratulated on the huge success of the social event. Another feature of this charming social was the double draw in which Mrs. Raycroft was the receiver of a threeâ€"tier fruit cake, and Mrs. J. Robinâ€" son, was the winner of a beautiful waterâ€"lily quilt. Sale of tickets was under convenership of Mrs. Johnson. In charge of finances for the afternoon were Mrs. Brownlee and Mrs. Marriott. In charge of the homeâ€"baking table, with its delicious assortment of pasties, bread, cookies, pies, cakes, marmalades and pickles, were Mrs. Masters and Mrs. Basset. Supervising the sals of appeâ€" tising salads "allredy for serving" were Mrs. Borland Jr. and Mrs. Smith. The handkerchief booth was under Mrs. Webb and the sale of the attractive aprons looked after by Mrs. Crews. Mrs. Lawley and Miss Hazel Lavin were in charge of the "white elephant" table with its array of attractive articles for daily use in the, home. A very appreciable additioin to the delightful social was the array of goods, homeâ€"baking, aprons, and other articles, on display and for sale to the visiting friends. Greeting the guests were Mrs. Bailoy, Noble Grand, and Mrs. J. Keene, Past Fresident. Tea and a dainty lunch>on were enjoyed at individual tea tables artistically set, with bright daffodils and iris gracing them., Tea, served from the main tea table accented with baskets of fresh spring blooms, was presided over by Mrs.R. Andsrson and Mrs. M. Sears. A background of pleaâ€" sant music, provided by Mrs. Kent, Jr., of Schumacher, was enjoyed througkâ€" out the afternoon. On Thursday afternoon, the members of the Gold Nugget Rebekah Lodge held a very successful anniversary tea in the Oddfellow‘s Hall, Bougquets cf apple blossoms were placed tastefully around the hall and formed an excepâ€" tionally ‘pretty pattern against the background of blue velvet drapes. Large Attendance at May Tea by Rebekah Lodge Charming Event Held Last Thursday at Oddfellows‘ Hall. . Tuesday evening twelve young semiâ€" finnhsts vied for honours each and every one of the 10â€"yearâ€"olds déeserved an award but the winning five, one first, two seconds and two thirds were a deâ€" light to listen to and proved the capaâ€" bilities of the adjudicator . .. Toâ€"night mostly winners will feature the final sessions with the winners of the valuâ€" able scholarships also performing. The Porcupine Pestival of Music got under way on Monday morning and is continuing through until toâ€"night (Thursday) . . .Those who have atâ€" tended all the sessions of the Pestival are greatly enthused at the talent disâ€" played by the young musicians of the Porcupine Camp . . . It is really a treat to sit and watch the young performers and the seriousness with which they take their endeavours . . . Mr. George Coutts, the adjudicator has won many friende among the children by his huâ€" morous interpretations of theéeir various solos . . . The Festival of Music has uncovered a lot of hidden talent imong the juvenile contestants . Those who have attended the evening performances which have featured the winners of the day classes are amazed at the technique and finish displayed by the young budding pianists . .. Vocal work too has been exceptionally good . . . Mrs. T. Coulson presided at the meeting,.and the devotional was led by Mrs. G. Drew . .. Two vocal solos by Mrs. J. Barry accompanied by Mrs. A. Gamble at the piano, were beautifully réendered .. . The meeting closed with the singing of "The King" after which refreshâ€" ments «and a short social time were enjoyed. Miss Helen Cartny of the Timâ€" mins High School was the guest speaker. at the monthly meeting of the First United Church Woman‘s Association on Thursday afternoon in the church basement . . . Miss Carthy spoke on Post War Educaâ€" tion and her talk was most inspirâ€" ing, giving much food. for thought Secretaryâ€"Treasurer, Mrs. J. M. Douglas; Chairman of House Comâ€" mittee, Mrs. O. Kennie: Handicap Manager, Mrs. 1. K. Pierce: Capâ€" tain, Mrs. W. A. Jones . . . Polâ€" lowing the election, tea was served and a social time enjoyed. Class 24, boys‘ solo, 14 years and unâ€" derâ€"1, Charles Vlasic 86; 2, Edaward Rumpel 85; 3, Daril McLaughlin 84. Tuesday Evening Class 19 Girls‘ solo, 10 years and un« Class 57, Piano Duets, 11 years and underâ€"1, Mary Burke and Nancy Fleming, 85; 2, Mona Page and Viviâ€" anne Grandbois, 84; 3, Mildred White and Ann Wolfe, 83. Class 39, Crade 2, 3 and 4 chorusesâ€" 1, Moneta Public school 86; 2, Schuâ€" macher Public school (Rooms 11, 3 and 4), 85; third, Mattagami Public school and St. John‘s school 84. Class 49, Piano solo, 10 years and unâ€" derâ€"1, Irene Keeley,87; second, Gloria DeLuca, 86; third, Lucio Lizzi, 85. Tuesday Afternoon Class 50, Piano solo, 11 years and unâ€" derâ€"1, John Parfitt, 87; 2, Betty Rose, 85; third, Lucien Pare, 84. Class 41, Grade 7 and 8 chorusesâ€" 1. Central P.S.; 2, Birch St. P.S. 85; third, Schumacher P. S., 84. Class 14, Male Chorus "John Peel"â€" Porcupine Male Choir 87. . ‘ â€"Tuesday Morning. Class 62, violin solo, 10 years and underâ€"1, Carol Nolan, 84 Class 29, Baritone solo, 18 yearsâ€"I1, Roger Todhunter 83. Class 55, Piano solo 19 yearsâ€"1, Roy Jenkin 86; 2, Earl Roy Simard 83; 3, Eleanor M. Burke 81. Class 79, Clarinet soloâ€"1, Bill Slywâ€" chuk, 84. Class 18, boys‘ solo, 8 years and un der "The FPairy Piper‘‘â€"first, Robert Robinson; 87; second Billy Wylie, 86 third, John Stevens 85. Monday Evening Class 2, Mezzo Soprano solo: 1, Pegâ€" gy Williams, 84; 2, Adelia Pellizzari, 81 3, Mrs. Albert King, 80. Class 52, pilano solo 13 years and unâ€" der, "Valse Lente"â€"first Dorothy Mary Devine 85; 2nd Beverley Cooks, 84, 3rd, Joan Hunt and David Rose, 83. Class 47, Sunday School choirs ."Jubi«â€" late"â€"first Nativity Church choir No. 1, 88; second, Nativity Church choir No. 2, 85; third, First United S.S.; Intermeâ€" diate Dept. 82. : Class 51, Piano solo, 12 years and unâ€" der "Rosemary‘"â€"first Billy McElwee, 86: second, Mary Huckerby, Yolande Du Bien and Joyce Dupont. Class 51, Piano solo, 12 years and unâ€" der, "Rosemary‘" Sskating waltzâ€"first Donald Hindson 86; second Willietta Kelley, 85; third, Mary Colavinconza 84 Monday Afternoon Class 45, Girls‘ duet 14 years and un der, "Isle of Dreamsâ€"first Mary Hucâ€" kerby and Jean Portelance,88; second, Eleanor Olliver and Elsie Caron, 86 third, Dolores Pittonet and Marcia Knox, 85. Class 15â€"Girls‘ Solo, 6 years and un= der, "Balloon Song"â€"first, Isobel Rose, 87; second Marlene McKinnon, 86; Kathleen Wismoth, 85 Monday Morning Class 38, Grade 1, chorus "The Little Bird" first, Birch Street Public School; 86; Moneta iPublic. School, 85; third, Central Public School, 84. Class 16, Boys‘ solo, 6 years and unâ€" derâ€"first, John O‘Callaghan, 82; seâ€" cond, Hugh O‘Neill, 80; third, Arnold Coulas, 78. The following ners: Present weoere:â€" Mr.â€"and Mrs. W. Gauâ€" thier; Mr. and Mrs. T. Belanger; Mr. Ted Belanger; M:®. and Mrs L Stuâ€" binsky, ‘Miss: Mirilda Belanger, Miss Evelyn Belanger, Mr. and Mrs. A. Belanâ€" ger, Miss Beatrice Belanger, Mrs. J. Demynck, Mrs: J. MceNamara, Mrs. T. Kurkuski, Mrs. M. Portugue. Miss Alâ€" freda Portugue,, Mr. H. Portugue, Mr. and Mrs.J. Kisko, Mrs. D. Kisko, Mrsc. A. Stack Mtr. P. Belanger and Mrs. J. Belanger. Over Two Thousand Taking Part in Festival of Music kContinued larship winners During the evening the guests enjoved bingo games, dancing, and in all, a nice social time. â€"A delicious lunch wos served <by Mrs. A Belanger and Mrs EStack. * On Tuesday night, Mrs. D. Belanger was honoured at a surprise and farewsol! party at her home, 26 Hollinger Ave., when a number of friends gathered to express thoir regret at her leaving, and their hope that she and her famnily would be happy in their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Belanger have been residents of the north for about fifteen years and leave on Monday to take up re«= sidence in Renfrew. â€" Mrs. D. Belanger Honoured at Farewell Party from Page One) will perform tonight are some of the winâ€" i e e ts e t t 1y t id on oi i ut m uin ie l onl ul c s t it t ns t t o d e e ie e e i e e ul e o e i i e i o ie ie ie on i io oo io t in t io io n ty 1 e e i i Y U DE S U D U D U U UE EU C 5 5 5 5 5 55 5 5 5 5 5 5 o o 5 4 5 4 4 t 5 5 5 5 4 4 i5 4 Also on the speakers‘ platform were Rev. Mr. Mustard, of First United Following the very beautiful inducâ€"» tion service, a programme was presented in the church hall, when yvarious speakâ€" ers for the occasion welcomed Retv. Chidwick to Timmins. Mr. W. Spooner, of the council, welcomed Rev. Chidwick on behalf of the town; Mr. Caldbick spoke words of welcome on behalf of the parish; Captain Church of the Salvaâ€" tion Army welcomed him on behalf of the clergy of the Town of Timmins; the president of the Aunor mines, Mr. Saxton, spoke a few words on behaif of the mines; Mr. W. Kevan, people‘s warden, also spoke warm words of welâ€" come. The induction service itself, when the Rev. Chidwick was inducted into the various rights of the church, was under Archdeacon Woodall, of South Porcuâ€" pine, and the sermon was presented by Bishop Renison. On Wednesday night, the induction of the new rector, Rev. A. R., Chidwick, took placs at St. Matthew‘s Church, The institution service during which Rey. Chidwick was given charge of the church and parish and presented with the keys of the church, was given by Rt. Rev. Bishop Renison, assisted by Rev. J. Blackburn ind Rev. H. G. Cock. Word received by the family this week gives the sad news that Lance Corporal Gauthier, of the Canadian Provost Corps, is dead overseas. vious word to the family was to the effect that he had been seriously injurâ€" ed in an acciden in Great Britain. He is a son of Mr,. and Mrs. Wilfred Gauâ€" thier, Cedar street north, and was born in Timmins twenty years ago, attended ing local schools and winning friends here. Before his enlistment in 1942 he was employed at the Preston East Dome, as police officer. In addition to his bereaved parents he is survived by one brother, Lawâ€" rence, of Timmins. Rev. A. R. Chidwick Inducted as Rector of St. Matthew‘s Class 20, Boys‘ solo, 10 years and unâ€" derâ€""Easter â€" Morningâ€"â€"1, . Douglas Walli, 86; 2, Atrhur Hudson, 37; 3, Jo¢ Rutherford and John Halonen 86. The winners of Wednesday afterâ€" noon and evening and Thursday after«= noon winners along with the scholarâ€" ship awards will be published in next week‘s issue of The Advance. Lanceâ€"Cpl. Gerald Gauthier Reported as Dead Overseas + _Class 59â€"Piano Duet 15 years and under "Sunflower‘"‘â€"1, Estelle Boutin and Irene Carbonneau 87; 2, June Al« len and Clara Campagnola 85; 3, Fila Antila and Joyce Allen and Yvette Larocque and Wilfred Lemare 84. " Thursday Morning Class 53â€"Piano soloâ€"â€"15 years and under "Sailor‘s Dance"â€"1, Jean Longmore, 88; 2, Rosemary Doughérty and Daphne Dunlop 84; 3, Diane Mcâ€" Callum and Esther Colling 83 i Class 23 Girls‘ solo 14 years and unâ€" derâ€" "The Maiden‘s Wish‘"â€"1, Helen McChesney 87; Ruth Wilson 86; Georâ€" gina Palamara and Rosemary Dough« erty 85. Class 63, Violin solo, 12 years and underâ€"Helen Gusek, 85;: Ensio Eskeâ€" lin 84. â€"Class 54, Piano solo, 17 years and un« der "Distant Angelus" 1, Irene Carbon« neau: 2, Norine White. 83. Wednesday Morning Class 48, Piano solo, 9 .years and un« derâ€"1, Marjorie Keller, 88; Alex Rose 87; 3, Catherine Burt, Joyco Susterich, 86. Class 42, Boys‘ chorusâ€"1, Central P. S. 88; 2, Mattagami P. S. 86; 3, Holy Family School, 85. der "Were I a Bird" 1, Shirley Monaâ€" ghan 87: 2, Kathleen Burt and Joan Grant: 3, Jennie Kwaitkowski and Anâ€" ita Chiola. Class 5, Baritone solo, "Arm, Arm Ye Brave"â€"Warren Tansley, 85. Class 27, Soprano solot 18 years and under. "Twas in the Lovely Month of May"â€"1, Shirley Brovender, 88;> 2, Jeannine Moran, 84; 3 Peggy Lloyd,83. Class 3, Contralto solo, "But the Lord is Mindful of His Own"â€"â€"Edith Ricâ€" hardson, 82. s Class 60â€""Polonais in _ A"â€"Lois Skelly and Norman Amadio, 84 Class 27, Soprano solot 18 vears and I hereby designate the week of May the 8th, to the 13th as Cleanâ€"up and Paintâ€"up Week in Timmins. All citizens are urged to coâ€"operate by cleaning up their homes and the grounds surrounding them. Let‘s make Timmins a Clean townâ€"a town of which we may well be proud. TOWN OF TIMMINS Cleanâ€"Up and Paintâ€"Up Week MAY 8th to 13th Chutch, Roev. Dr. Aitken, of Mackay Presbyterian church, Archdeacon Woork all of South Porcupine, and Capt. Mit«= chell, of ~Mr, Ketr,; tot‘s warden inttoduced the speakers. _Mt. James McDonnell and Mr. Cteorge McDonell of Dome Ex., accompanied by Mr. Wm. Bird, also of Dome Ex.; left on Wednesday for Welland to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wm. Thorpe, sister of the McDonnell‘s and mother of Wm. Bird. Rev,., Mt. Chidwick then spoke a few words acknowledging the wel¢ome given Following the addresses, a recéeption was held in the church hall and Mt. Chidwick had an opportunity of moeâ€" ing his people personally. Tea was poured by president of the Ladies Guild, Mrs. P. Reéid, and Mrs. J. Melviite, and refteshmeéents were served by members of the Guild. Mrs. Thorpe died very. suddenly of a stroke,. Thefamily is well known in the north, Mr. Thorpe having practised as an Auindertaker‘ in â€" Haueybury for many.years before going to Welland to reside. He left Hailéeyburty four years ago. Among otheér left to mourn her are her son Frank Thorpe, at one time resident in South Portuplifhe, a <son. Robert, is serving with the RCAF Mrs. William Thorpe Passes at Woelland, Ont. South Porcuping, May 10th. Special to The Advance. Confederation Life If You Want to Sell Your Property Quickly LIST IT WITH US FOR FAST ACTION We have a Waiting List of Buyers D. D. CHISHOLM o uB lumub Came 4000 . C Mb ds d The modern life insurance salesman is an asset: ‘to his community because he promotes social security through finanâ€" c1almdependence He is indeed "worthy of his hire." Would they own them had it not been for the salésman? No! Not one person in a thousand ever buys life insurance voluntarily. In Canadaâ€"alone more than four million peopleown‘life insurance policies. BEFOREsYOU TNSURE â€"CONSULT TIMMINS REPRESENTATIVES sIMMS, HOOKER PICKERING C W w 24A w m own Lg’fle Insurance Association J. EMILE BRUNETTE, stationed in Winnipeg, â€" Cameton Thorpé, at home anhd a daughter, Ella, in Halifax. one son, Aubrey, a Pilot Officer in the RCAP. overseas, was killed last vÂ¥eal. Try The Advance Want Advertisements FRIDAY NIGHTâ€"8.00 p.m. Afternoon Session for Beginners at 2,00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Afternoon Session at 2.00 p.m. Evening Session at 8.00 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHTâ€"8.00 p.m. Afterhnoon Session for Beginners at £.00 p.m. MAMTURSDAY, MAY tiTH, 1844 E. G. DICKSON PHONE 2135