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High School Cadets Insnected Tuesday at South Porcupine South Porcupine. May inst. Special to The Advance. A splendid exhibition of Boys’ Cadet drill and Girls’ physical training was seen on Tuesday on the grounds of the filth School, when the High School Cadets were inspected by Major Read, and Lt. 00!. Reynolds, representing was: Drew. The Cadet band was also in evidence and provided music for some of the As a final Epitaph the followixigâ€" '}'-sâ€"<e-x.1tâ€"to us to many who have lost dear ones in the war. \ Words:â€" From the “Last Letter,” From Pte HarryRobinson, South Porcupine Hero -Wuua v-v'“ their lives thatâ€"you and I may live free from tyranny. . . . pacts. They were full of interest and His letters were wonderful in many as vividly descriptive. They bore silent testimony of the character of a. boy who could rise above his surroundings, see humour in incidents which often must have been anything but funny while he was enduring them; and who carried with him through it all a sense of duty-A duty nobly perfortnedâ€"a duty Which made him on his nineteenth birthday (in 1942) “celebrate" it by enlisting in the Canadian Army. , . __ . . ‘___ , ,,_..L nnnnnnnnnnn nn‘ Ohfln‘l‘flh » After a pitifully short training in Canada he was sent overseas. went tnrougn the Sicilian campaign. saw WAR in all its most revolting aspects, and finally laid his youth on the altar of Sacrifice. ‘ Three days before his death he wrote a personal letter to your correspondent. The poem he painstakingly printed for our easier reading is the last request of us, and is given below. He says;“Thanks for the “Advances". I‘ have read the extracts from my let- ters printed in the paper. and it occurred to me that there is a poem making the rounds here that someone may enjoy reading. No one seems to know who wrote it, but here it is":â€" PAC. TWO ‘South Porcupine, May 3ist. Special to 'f‘he Advance. ‘ . :The letters which have so often appeared in these columnsâ€"extracts from those written in Italy by'Pte. Harry Robinsonâ€"are now finished. Harry died at the fighting front on May 17th. one of the many whohave given their lives that you and I may live free from tyranny. . . . . _ m‘- “- nun-- 'I.“ A; 'H‘flmn‘ (INA He Had Youth, Humour, Courage, 3 High Sense of Duty, and the Spirit of Thought for Others. His “Last Let- ter” Will Have a Sad Interest to All Who Delighted in the Many Letters l’ublishetl_._ News From South Pmpine, Dome and the District Members of the School Board and At tragedy for millions ~ But for one In the mind For the mind's life The one lives on. In the mass is the one In the thousand drowned. In the hundred shot. In the five crashed, Filthy brats yelling “Caramella” (candy) at me. High-plumed horses and colourful carts, Two-toned tresses on colorful tarts. I'd snow Napoleonic copsâ€"the Carabinieri, Dejected old women with .too much to carry, _ Bare-bottomed bambinos with both ends smeared A dignified gent with a Balboa beard, Castle and palace, opera-houae too, Hotel on a mountainâ€"marvellous view. Homes made of weeds, bricks and of mud. People covered with scabs, scurvy, and blood. Chapels and churches great to behold. Each a King’s ransom in glittering gold. Poverty and want, men craving for food, Picking through garbage practically nude. Stately cathedrals with high-toned bells _ Ricovero (air-raid) shelters with horrible smells. Mould'ring catacombs, a place for the dead. Noisy civilians clamouring for bread. , Palatial villas with .palm trees tall. A stinking hovel, mere hole in the wall. Tree-fringed lawns swept by the breeze. ‘xoats wading in filth up to their knees. Revealing statuesâ€"all details complete A sensual lass with sores on her feet. Big-breasted damsels (but never a bra’) Bumping against yourâ€"There Should be a law! Creeping boulevards, a spangled team Alleys that wind like a dope-fiend’s dream. Flowers blooming on the side of a hill. A side-walk latrine with privacy nil. Two by four shops, with shelving all bare. Gesturing merchants, arms flailing the air. Narrow gauge sidewalks, more like a shelf. Buff-puffing youngster scratching himself. . Lumbering carts hogging the road , ; ', Nondescript trucks, frequentlytowed. ‘ ' " " Diminutive donkeys, loaded for bear. Horse-drawn taxis seeking a fare. Determined pedestrians courting disaster, ' walking in gutters where movement is faster. Italian drivers all accident bound Weaving and twisting to cover the'ground. Home-made brooms, reeds tied to a stick ‘ Used on the streets to, clean off the brick. Bicycles and pushcarts blocking your path. Street corner politicians needing a bath. Barbers galore, with manners quite mild. Prolific women all heavy with child 11 Duce's secret weaponâ€"kids by the scoreâ€" Caused by his bonus Which now is no more Young street singer, hand organ tune. Shoe-shining boys, a sidewalk saloon, A Beauteous maiden, a smile on her face, With a breath of garlic fouling the place. Listless house-wife no shoes on her feet Washing and cooking out on the street. The family washâ€"a tattletale greyâ€"â€" Hung from the balcony blocking the way. Tiled bathrooms with one extra fixture. Native coffeeâ€"God! what a mixture. Families dining from one common bowl. Next to a fish store, a horrible hole Italian zoot-suiters flashily dressed, Barefooted beggars looking depressed. A dutiful mother with a look of despair -v -â€" “PAN-A‘RCIMA of Italy It I were an artist with nothing to do I'd paint a picture, a composite view Of historic Italy, in which I’d Show ‘ Visions of contrast, the high and the low. There’d be towering mountains, a deep blue sea Panorama of Italyâ€"the Brown and the Green I‘ve neglected the war scars visible yet But those are the things we want to forget. I‘m glad I game. but damned anxious to go Give. it. back to the nativesâ€"I'm ready to blow." FINAL EPITAPH Is the one. Over the news Falls the shadow or the one Picking the lice from her small daughter's hair Capable craftsmen skilled in their art Decrepit old shacks falling apart Intricate needlework out on display, Surrounded by filth, rot and decay. A shoemaker‘s shop. a black market store Crawling with vermin, no screen on the doorâ€"â€" I've _t.ried to describe the things’ that I've seen We cannot weep “THE ONE others interested in youth training were spectators as the Cadets, both School and'Air Cadets gave exhibitions of marching, etc., led by Captain Leonard Harper. finally marching past with Major Read taking the salute. Later the cadets gave specimens of signalling, ambulance and first aid work. The girls led by Edith Blake gave some smart exhibitions of marching and Danish drill. moving with preci- sion and without orders. All were suitably attired in gymna- sium uniform. When Lt. Col. Reynolds addressed the Cadets later he said he would like to compliment than on their display andsaiditwasnlcetowalkintoa ; from England recently) may say what their feelings cannot put into The C. W. L. held a most successful bingo on Tuesday night at. the home of Mrs. Tokar on Bloor avenue. It was well attended and the C‘.W.L. ladies pro- vided a lovely lunch. Prizewinners were: 1. Mrs. Deardino; 2, Mrs. George Burns; 3,- Mrs. J. Costello; 4, Mrs. But- ler. Special prize, Mrs. Louis Cecconi. Basil Libby. R.C.N.V.{R._ is home on George McShane, of the US stationed at Boston, is visiting home of Mr. and (Mrs. Staples Hallnor Mine. Last Friday evening, at the home of Mrs. Alice Therrien on Dome avenue, a new bride was guest of honour at a very nice kitchen shower. The bride â€"Mrs. John Hayesâ€"-â€"-was the former Inez Williams. Prizes were won at bingo by Mrs. Wm. Farren, Mrs. F. Mc- Dowell, Mrs. J. Hayes and Miss M. Arbour. Many gifts to be used in the kitchen of her new home were received by the bride, and a delightful lunch was served later by the hostess, assisted by Miss Arbour. Guests present included Misses Ida Williams, Leona Didone, Marietta Arbour, Mrs. Harry Hall, Mrs. Gannon. Mrs. Wm. Farren, Mrs. C. Laiamanen, Mrs. D. Turner, Mrs. Mc- Dowell and the guest of honour. Un- able to be present but contributing gifts were Mrs. O. Therrien, Mrs. Darwin, Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Marsh, Miss Nik- kanen, Miss A. Hoelke, Mrs. Allard and Mrs. Vachon. Mrs. Maxwell-Smith returned on Tuesday from visiting her daughters in Toronto and Trenton. Miss Audrey Jamieson left on Sun- day for Toronto where she will report ior d uty with the W.R.C.N.S. Miss Jamieson, who has been. on the 'staff of the Works Department of the Town- ship of Tisdale ,was entertained by a wide circle of friends before leaving. She was presented by the Township start with a set of travelling bags on Friday as a parting gift; Mr. Clarence Anderson ‘Township Engineer, making the presentation. On Thursday last the Business Girls’ Club entertained Mrs. Schultz. of Toronto with he: two children, is spending two months visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Smith, of Main street. Basil Libby, R.C.N.V£R., is 1 furlough at the home of his at Dome Ex. Mrs. Ted Tyndall will hold the sixth annual recital of her piano pupils in the United Church on June 5th, at 7.45 pm. Please keep the date open. Major Read, as official inspector for the Cadets. aso complimented the corps. They have come along splendidly since last year and he was proud of them. He spoke of the girls’ display and said he was proud of our Women's Army This school is lucky by being backed by board and teachers. “I go lots of places where there is not that enthu- siasm,” said Major Read. Mr. Ralph Ellis thanked the Major and Lt. Church of the C.W.A.C.. woke to the girls complimenting them on their smart drill. St. John Ambulance Brigade held their regular meeting on Tuesday in the High School. Miss Florence Mur- phy, R.N. gave a lecture on poison and antidotes. It was discussed and de- cided to hold a tea and baking sale on June 14th at the Nurses' Residence from 3 to 6 in the afternoon. Please hold this date open. Miss Audrey Bennett, of Hamilton, left on Sunday to return home after a visit in town with friends. Rupert Martin (R.C.A.F.) of Toronto, spent the week-end with his wife and children on Tisdale Street. town like this and see all the school 100 per cent Cadets. “Such a training is one of the great- est things you can have.” he said, as be praised the boys for their smart turnout in spite of their heavy boots mew issue). Pte. Eino Laino, of Toronto, is visit- ing his wife and family on Main street. Miss Audrey Bennett_ of Hamilton, Mrs. Stan Pearce is ronto for a few days. Word was received here recently in a letter from England that Lewis Pyke â€"-Juniorâ€"who has been sewing in Italy has been wounded and there is likelihood of his return to Canada. This has not been officially confirmed. Fernleigh Uren, of the R.C.N.V.~‘R.. who has been visiting at his home on Connauglit Hill left on Wednesday for Halifax. Pte. Montrose (St. John's Fusiliers» stationed at Prince George, B.C., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Montrose, for two weeks’ furlough. Wren Eleanor Jamieson, who has been home on two weeks’ furlough left on Sunday for her station at St. Hya- cinthe. South Porcupine, May 315t. Special to The Advance. '.- ‘1. The second event sponsored by the Comfort Club for funds to carry on their good work was a Whist drive. held on Monday in the Legion Hall. A very nice lunch was; serfled' after cards. Prizes were won by: 1, Mrs. J. Johnston! 2, :Mrs. Stanley Jay; 3, Mrs. G. 'Stynofi', ior ladies; and 1. F. Clark; 2, Mrs. Ewing; 3, Mrs. Freeman for men. The ladies would like to thank the follow- ing for gifts of prizes for the occa- sion: Mrs. Frumkin; Cameron's Drug Store; Grant and Byerlay; Bucovet- sky‘s and Beamish's store. Next Mon- day the regular whist drives sponsored by the Ladies of the Legion will be resumed. Second Event by the Comforts Club at South Porcupine Other Items of Interest from South Porcupine and the Dome. visiting parents in Army. at the of the m pom mum. W8. ommto To . ' “ , I Funeral services were held Tuesdav caranal EVCHt afternoon in St. Alphonse Parish Church for Zora Stefanich, daughrer at SChumaCher of Mr. and Mrs. Stefanich, 67 Second Ave., who passed away Sunday in SL, Schumacher. May 3lst. Special to The Mary’s hospital after a lingering ill- Advance ness. She was 16 years of age. The The Annual Spring “Carnival held in Rev. Father Martindale conducted the St. Alphonsus Church h-all. May 27th, service. and 29th, was a very successful event. Empire Youth Sunday was observed in honour of Miss Jamiemn at the home of Miss Betty Curboy. A group gift of an initiaiied billfoid was made With the united good Wishes of the club. Many individual "gifts and ex- pressions of goodwill and wishes for success. were also showered on this popular young lady before she left to join the Navy. was Bessie Verner. who is to be mar- ried on Sunday. June 4th in South Por- cupine at her home on Bruce avenue came home this week from Toronto. She has graduated frorn the Univer- sity of Toronto as an optometrist and is marrying Norman Hirsohberg. of Vancouver serving with the Canadian Dental Corps. Mrs. A. Rintamaki paid $100 fine and costs for ”illegal possession of permits.” Chief McInnis, Sergt. Douglas and Con- stable Shaver testified. The same lady paid additional fine of $50 and $14 costs for “permitting drunkenness.” The case of assault preferred by George Bestich against Marko Matte- sich was adjourned. Annual Spring Carnival Event at Schumacher Miss Ruth Verner is also home from Toronto and Mrs. Mamn (nee Rose Verner) of Noranda i§ eifpected home for the Wedding. . 3* Mrs. Sidney Hughe8.- is recovering from appendix operation in Porcupine General hospital. Her friends wish her speedy recovery. Police Court Kusti Maki paid $100 fine and $15.50 costs in court on Tuesday for having “beer not acquired on‘ his individual permit." Constables Wood and Shaver and Sergt. Douglas were witnesses. He pleaded guilty. I dreamed that I paid $5.00 for a haircut and $50.00 for a pair of cardboard shoes. I dreamed that we had no wartime controls on prices, profits or wages, and that we hadn’t had the sense to organize the distribution of supplies all the way down the line . . . wé hadn organize all the V! I dreamed that everybody had to tight to get more money . . . and that in this mad race, wages and salaries were falling behind. I dreamed that because every-- one was making more money and spending it, prices were skyrnc~ Rating. - This advanioamam h ana a! a «rim bah. luuad by tho .OVOMMM a! Canada 00 aw" m. ‘mpoflanc. a! wavauflng Mhar lmraaoas In "ta can 00 living new and Woo Mar. a musical programme was enjoyed. In- cluded in the programme were:-â€"A dance number. by Mary Lou Landre- ville. Mildred Verbik. Julie Popovich. and Shirley Karahan; a Solo by Alice W C. Arnott's Clothingâ€"Mr. E. R0- berts. 73H.» Balsam St. South. Thnmins, Ticket, 'No. 779 There was bingo and other games. also Scullion: acrobatics. Doreen Kesier and Pauline Perkovich; a dance by RoamI Rubic. Pianists were Miss E, Lorrimer and Miss Jack Marshall. At the close of the programme Monday evening the draw was made for the major prizes. Holding the winning tickets were: Schumacher Hardware. $40 Dollars in merchandise -â€"-Mlss Allie-en Curran. Teachers' Residence Second Ave. Sch-1- macher Ticket No_ 833 Schumacher, May 315:. Special tn. The Advance. Leading Stoker Bill Cripps. of the Royal Canadian Navy. is on 60 days’ leave, visiting his parents. Mr, and Mrs. Len Thomas. Second Ave. Bill left his ship The Athabasca-n. April 17th to return to Canada, and ten days later, the Athabascan was hit by a torpedo and sunk. 350 dollar Bondâ€"Mm, Kenneth tSparky) Vail. 4th Ave.. Schumucher. Ticket No. 0743 Schumacher Man on Leave When His Ship Hit by Torpedo Other Items. of Interest f rom Schumacher and District. I dreamed the hand of everyone was against his neighbour, with each of us blaming the other fel- lvw for his troubles. last Sunday in Schumacher. Th? Cadets gathered m the public school grounds and headed by the High School Cnde band matched to the church. The servire in Trinity United Church was conducted by the Rev, Lors Carl- son and in St. Alphonsus Parisn Church by Rev. Father Martindalc. The McIntyre mu Ch!) Indies‘ Auxiliary held their card party Wed- nesday evening in the Workm' Co- cp Store. comer Pine and First Ave. Whist was played and the prize win- ners were: lst. Mrs. Ted Duxfield: 2nd. M15. W. Stewart. Timmlns; 3rd. Mrs. Mary F‘oy Timmtns. After the cards a nice social period was enjoyed. Miss Norah Dillon was hostess Tues- day evening when lthe Schumadher Victory Club met for then- weekly card game. Five hundred was played and 'ho prize winners were: lst Mrs. Fred wag-bar; 2nd. Mrs. Bill Soucie; 3rd. Mia's 21-34 By virtue of a warrant issued by the Reeve of the Township of Tisdale. bearing,r date the 16th day of May, 1944, sale. of lands in arrears of taxes in the Township of Tisdale will be held at the Council Chambers, at the hour of 10 o’clock in the forenoon on the 12th day of September, 1944, unless the taxes and costs are sooner paid. Notice is hereby given that the list of lands for sale for arrears of taxes is being published in the Ontario Gazette on the 3rd day of June, 1944, the 1st day of July, 1944 and the 5th day of August. 1944, and that copies of the said list may be had at my office. Treasurer’s Office this 17th day of May, 1944. Township of Tisdale, District of (‘uchrano TO WIT: Treasurer’s Sale of Lands for Taxes to remind myself that the don- gor In still pressing and that we must continue to hold tlrm . . . and that means everybody must play fair and do his part by not trying to got some temporary, fancied advantage at the ex- peme at his fellow-Canadians. panicky people were buying things they didn’t need. and hoarding everything they could get their hands on . . . with everybody for himself . . . no matter what it cast in the lung run . . . and no matter huw it hurt the war effort. to realize that prices and wa esâ€"--â€"-productlotg costs an selling prices -- are in- separahly linked together. ml. Burnie McDonald. RC.A.M.C.. stationed at Guelph. is visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. CnMn McDon- ald. First Ave Sympathy is extended Mrs. Victor Phillips. Second Ave. who received the news Monday telling her of the death of her mother. Mrs. T, Dougall. of Win.- haw. Lannrkshire. Scotland. Miss Ada Battigelli, student at North Bay Normal School. is visiting her par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. R. Battigelli. Third Norah Dillon, Door prize. Mrs. Cecu Kennedy. After the unis a social period was enjoyed. This was the last card game for the season. Mrs. Ralph Webbor. nee Kity Hale. and little son. George. of Mirth Bay. are visiting at the home of Mr. and M13. Fred Webber. Third Ave.. prior to going on to Yarmouth. Nova Sconn. where she will join her husband. Sgt, Engineer Ralph deber. REAP. THURSDAY. mm: 15?, m4 1’. ll. MURPHY. Treasurer.