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Lieutenant Commander Charteris Commbes Pewsey ason, R. N. V. R.. in command of H. M. S. Ashington, was bewildered by a. succession of multi- coloured flares on the horizon. They did not confirm to any code with which he was acquainted, and his Yeoman of Signals could offer no sane explanation. “Unless,” he hazarded, “they come W0 ”MOOW”OWWWW Ogilvie was the greatest objector anticipating that the arduous work would devolve on him. -“Ye canna let hundreds of pounds float free," he urged. “Twould be dangerous to navigation. Awa’ south the minefields are laid. She‘d maybe do an awful damage the Admiralty would be sorry for.” McFergus beamed. "Braw laddie! A wee effort will do it fine. Out wi’ the oars, Mr_ Ogilvie. . . “Like those,” chuckled Mr Mason admiring a festoon, “First blue ones in the batch." "No. all night.” the skipper mumbled. “What's that?" “Carp'n Walsh spoke of letting rockets ofif all night. Ah’m no so sure we can weather it.. Ah smell a storm." ' The submarine was pitching so vio- lently that there was talk of throwing off the tow line and holding the motor- boat’s head ‘by rowing “What's wrong?” “Wrong Mr. Everard? He should have gone direct west to the mainland. As its, we‘ll be filling the sky with red, green and silver stars for the rest of the day, and most of the night. Ellen- donf had a good supply. for which we can thank our lucky stars.” “Due east Walsh. “Afraid it means abandoning thc cprize," Captain Walsh said. McFergus resolutely refused to anything so drastic. So they roll helplessly sending up rockets of a sorted kinds in defiance of all the a ccpted international signals. A patrolling ‘plane lost altitude to in- vestigate the pyrotechnic display. Sighting the derelicts. the pilot shot out three Verey lights, circled inquiringly. and flew off _ “Game tae the last drop in buretter," praised Ogilvic. pa cylinder head affectionately. gauge The narrow seas between Scotland and Ireland have been the scene of many strange. heroic, tragic, and fate- ful events, Yet the voyage of the “Purple Heather” surely comprised a. unique chapter in seafaring history. V'O"’~" "’~"Oo’»””m WM”M~N wwo PAGE FOUR PUBLISHED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT CHAPTER XIX SAFE IN PORT at that rowled Captain )atltin 1( do 'er, In war-time. as he knew, rockets of we the kind observed were used for many ltil legitimate punposes. Several of the more spectacular ones were duplicated be {in his own storesâ€"not to :brighten up heidull evenings, but to pass on d11ect10ns in battle. Yet he was positive that na running ler fight was taking place in that vicinity. “Wireless message sir!" _ a", He unfolded the paper, frowning. A 'seaplane patrol had sighted an uniden- cn'tified submarine. apparently accom- hc panicd by a small tender, acting strangely five miles north-west of .1'- | Cvam Island.” “For that. you can go away with the boarding uparty. We‘ll soon find out what this is about_” “Well. sir, to tell the truth I haven’t noticed she’s carrying canvas, and she's too far off to notice skeletons and mad apes." Worse was to follow when Mostyn signalled back that the submarine was “Yes, sir." “A submarine! Curse my buttons, what’s the world coming to? Do you see what I see, Mostyn?" The salvo inspired such ‘a constella- tion of red green and silver stars that the warship’s commander wasaghast. “They mean it," he said disconso- lately, “Not a bite left." ”Probably mauled previously,” sug- gested a junior. “It‘s a mystery. like the ‘Marie Celeste.’ We're apt to :find the kettle boiling on the hob, skeletons sitting round a table and a mad ape in the top- sheets." Lieutenant Commander Charteris Coombes 'Pewsey Mason scratched his head. “I don’t .believe it," he splut- tered. “Never heard of such a thing. It‘s a trick to get us within torpedo range. I'll show them!" “Submarine ahead, sir!‘ came from the look-out. “Where away?” The reply car-me excitedly. “Looks like an enemy, sir!” “Begad it is!" Bells clanged the "Action stations” warning and there was; the usual orderly rush as the men [proceeded to their posts. “Flying a white flag. sir!” He did not realize how close he was to the truth. Reluctantly he gave oredrs to put albout. “FLYING A WHETE FLAG. SIR” Ashington was no sea-lady when it. came to changing direction. With rising; wind and a lee sea running the warship rolled abominably, and the Lieutenant Commander deplored the occasion when he was so misguided as to apply for a commission. “Ovarn.” mused the officer. “About where :the lights come from. Dash it all, that's where my eccentric uncle went birds-nesting! Messing about with lockets is a flick. I'd suspect him off." Orders were to proceed to a destina- tion off Northern reland and the glass was falling rapidly. but. his commander was prepared to lose time if fellow- seamen were in trouble. The signaller looked blank. from'a ship in “Then why technicolour?” , not being a film expert distress?" litter the heavens in Twenty years ago the Hollinger Rug- by Club was organized wifh E. Harris. president; P. B. Everest. secretary-trea- surer; A. L, Thomas, captain. awenty years ago at Buffalo. He had been resident in Hamilton and went over to Buffalo on business, A car drove up alongside him as he walked on street and he was riddled with bul- lets. The explanation of the murder was given at the time as being due to exposure of highgrading activities of some friends of the murdered man. The widow claimed that her husband was innocent at any informing as well as guiltless of any connection with highgrading. Prizes :for the lucky number dance were awarded to Mrs. Leighton and Wr. Wud~ dlse, of Schumacher. Mr. W. H. Prit- chard was master of ceremonies for the square dancing, Comic songs bf Jas- Cowan and A. J. Downie, in costume. added to the interest. while Tommy Nixon gave a thrilling exhibition of Cowan and A. J. Downie, in costume. added to the interest, while Tommy Nixon gave a thrilling exhibition of the black art. Refreshments were served during the evening. Card tables were provided upstairs for those not dancing. Jos. ~Basill. for some time a resident of Tim-mins, where he and his wife lived on Third avenue. was shot to death Twenty years ago Timmins Masons enjoyed 3a very pleasent At Home, the event [being under the joint auspices of the Northern Lights Chapter, Royal Arch. and Golden Beaver Lodge, A. F. A. M. For the dancing Wolno's orchestra provided the {best of music, Confetti dances, lucky number fox- trots. «balloon dances, square dances and other features were enjoyed. At the golf course here twenty years ago the Town won from the Mine in a local golf tournament with ideal wea- ther for the play. The Advance noted that the Timmins Golf Club had joined the Canadian \Amateur Golf Union. The two-room house on Bannerman avenue m'vned by J. Turcotte was de- stroyed. by fire twentv years ago build- ing and contents being a total loss, The fire was believapl to be due to the ex- plosion of a coal-oil stove in the house, The production at the Dome Minus for May. 1924. was well over $370,000.00. “I know. my dear. but they’re gone. haven‘t they? Charteris cleaned the lair, as he told me. In those very words. So salty, I thought. Your island sounds idea~1 for a honeymoon." ‘ Hugh passed his arm through Mur- iel’s, “We’re spending it in London," he retorted. “No more hectic days in sanctuaries. The only place a young coul-ple can .be sure of being left alone in is in the middle of the Metropolis.” “But, Mother, we were infested with pirates.” and . . .Iand . , .” “'Everlasting‘ly dashing abroad ,” Mrs. Everard sighed. “I'm sure I can't, understand why he wasn’t happy in his bird sanctuary. Next to a lighthouse. he couldn‘t have chosen a. more restful, place” “For.” as Mr. Mason contended, “a proud father is entitled to make a splash Hugh will ‘be off to the war and . . .Iand . A .” Ogilvie winked. “ ah ever heard" he said old ratxtletrap!” Hugh and Muriel were prdba-bly most satisfied of all. Their wedding an event which was not notable austerity. Those who had been directly involved in the remarkable events centred on Ovarn Island did not go unrewarded. McFergus and Ogilvie might have set themselves up with a luxurious substi- ntute forthe “Purple Heather" had they so minded. ‘Ah couldna’ ask for the skipper averred. Lieutenant Commander Charteris Coomzbes Pewsey Mason distinguished himself in the recapture of Ovarn Is- land, »for Ellendorf put up a staunch resistance until his crew let him. down. Instead lOf being hanged 'for piracy, he was buried at sea. The Advance noted big improvemen f U So the “Purple Heather," nondescx'ipt motor-boat not even worthy of inclusion in the tregistry, took into port an un- damaged uni-t of the German Navy_ The whole :business was a secret to be brought to light and burnished in days when legends 01“ the second 'World War would come into their own. From the PoEcupine Advance F‘S'les Twwtty YearsAgo “There’s our prize and you can't dis- belieVe visible facts," ”I’ll put a crew aboard and . . .” “Ye'll do nothing of the kind." Mc- Fergus burst forth. “She’s oor prize. dinna xforget. -Gi'e us juice tae mek the mainland and ‘we’ll ask no mair." “I was afraid it was bad gunnery.” They smiled. “Well, don‘t you want the sfuli story?" ‘ "Make it snappy!" His nephew listened impatiently to the end, “All right," he commented. “I can’t call my own relative a romancer_” “If I'd Known it was you I might have seen ’that the aim was better." after these blows it was possible to bear meeting again Uncle Harry Pewsey Mason, accompanied by (Muriel, a young ‘ man who was introduced as Hugh Everard, two hard-bitten Scottish boat- men, plus' Captais Walsh and the unob- trusive, Mr. Jessop. “That‘s the full tally?‘ he demanded. “Four Germans on the submarine." “I'll wake up soon! Rust my buttons. Uncle Harry, why do you do It? At your age you should be , . . Never mindfl I give up." Mr. Mason regarded his I nephew sternly. “You fired on the white flag," he accused. clahned as prize by motor-vessel “Pur- ple Heather." f‘F‘our German prisoners, but no mad ape," the irrepressible jun- ior concluded. (The End) ‘Swectcst engine “The dammed a better craft, the for THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMIWINS, ONTARIO Wbmanâ€"I want. one with old-style springs on it. And a thin mattress. Furniture Salesmanâ€"But such a bed will not be comfortable. Womanâ€"Exactly the way I want it. -Globe and Mail. “Bornâ€"In Timmins. on Sunday. June lst to Mrand Mrs. R. Allenâ€"a daugh- ter.” A woman who finds that many of her out-of-town friends drop in on her to spend the night. finally decided she would have to get an extra bed. Among the local and persosal items in The Advance twenty years ago were the followingzâ€"“Mr. Mac Lang, M. P. P. is in town to-day.” “Mrs. J. A. Mc- Innis is in Toronto attending the Na- tional Convention of the Daughters of the Empire. as representative of the Timmins Chapter of which she is re- gent." “‘Mr. J. E, Newton is spending a, few weeks in Toronto. and while there will take specialists’ treatment." “Mrs. Gordon Mitchell and daughter. Miss Jean, now of Winnipeg, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Lake,” Mr. H. W. Warren left this week for a holiday in :the south." Mr. and Mrs. F. C, H. Simms are spending a two weeks’ vaca- tion in the south." Twenty years ago Earl J. Sellard was in town with a View to organizing a. company to :build a big hotel here. He interested members of th Kiwanis Club and board of trade and a committee was formed to carry on the projecus. Eventually, however, this notable need of the town was supplied in easier way .by Leo Mascioli building the Empire hotel to give the town a hotel and serâ€" vice worthy of the importanre of the community, The burning down of the Coniagns mill at Cobalt twenty years ago with a loss of about $300,000.00 was noted by The Advance in its issue of June 4th, 1924. The Advance twenty years ago noted that the A. S. D. Club 'was preparing Special quarters at Golden City for the summer for the members of the Club. Twenty years ago The Advance was urging the value of parks and play- grounds to a town. Previous to that The Advance had suggested the desira- ility of the towns purchasing lots in the adjacent area for park use as the town expanded. At the time The Advance first proposed this land could have been secured at a merely nominal figure. The expassion of the town semed cer- tain ‘but at the same time .few indeed expected it would expand to the extent it did. -â€"â€"“The permanent roadway on Pine street from Fourth avenue, to Second, and on Third avenue. {from the station down, will be proceeded with this sum- mer and hurried to completion. The suggestion is made that a permanent road be put in through to the river, in- stead of just to Queen’s hotel corner. The plan is to make the lower end of cheaper but still of permanent type. Such a roadway is, of course badly needed, and if the the property owners are agreeable it can (be put through. During the past week the difficulty of financing has been adjusted, and the work can go on just as soon as arrange- ments are made. The 'bank will provide the necessary accommodation until the debentures or bonds are sold. It is «possible that the Ontario Government. may bear a part of the cost of the work.” The matter of paving the main streets of the town was ‘a live question twenty years ago. A front page article in The Advance of June 411, 1924, said: Twenty years ago The Advance was urging the appointment of a game war- den for this district. the matter being mentioned from week to week both editorially and in the news columns. The injury 'being done to the district through the breach of fish and game laws was explained from time to time. It took some time to impress the ques- tion on the government but eventually a game warden was appointed wit! great benefit to the district. Twenty years ago Shankman Bros. store on Third Ave was entered and over $2000.00 in cash taken from the safe. No goods were taken, and cheques; in most cases were left behind, the rburglars Ibeing apparently after cash only. Twenty years ago Timmins was the winner of the King football trophy. The cup was assured to the local team when in a game at the. end of May they defeated Kirkland Lake. made in the grounds of the Baptist church through the efforts of the men of the congregation, the ladies also do- ing their part by providing refresh- ments on the evenings the men were working. FILLED THE BILL H consuma's' RATION COUPON ‘CAlENDAR sun I MON l was | WEB On and after June lst One Preserves Coupon 8 24 fluid ounces Maple Syrup 26 12 27 20 ' Among the local and personal items {appearing in The Advance ten years ! ago were the following:â€"- “.Dr and Mrs. gMcBain, of Kirkland Lake, motored ‘to Timmins on the holiday and were accompanied by Mrs, D. A. Hogarth ( and Miss w. D. Rutherford. both for- merly of Timmins." “Mr. and Mrs. {Percy Moisley and family left on Tues- day {or the Niagara district. where ‘Mrs. Moisley will spend a few weeks, tern edge of South Porcupine. Mr. Kraft who was with the'Dorne in 1915 was at the property, representing the Newrnont Mining Co. ' Mr. Kraft was was a geologist and mining en- gineer of much experience and ability and old-timers of the district who be- lieved the Foley-O‘Brien property to be a promising one, were sure that under Mr. Kraft's direction the property would be developed into a mine of importance. - a nice team but were no match for Mc-- Intyre. the score being lit-3, Ten years ago the Newmont Mining 00. had men working on the property known as the 'Foley.OiBrien. situated in the township of Tisdale on the wes- tern edge of South Porcupine. Mr. A large crowd turned out ten years ago at the beautiful MdIntyre park to see the ball game between the classy McIntyre team and the now aggrega- tion from Iroquois Falls. The skies were clear and baseball was in the air although the cold weather did its best to spoil the afternoon. The opening ceremonies were performed with R. J. Ennis :pitch'ing the first ball and D. E. Keeley trying to hit it. The Falls team. under the guidance oil Bill Brydge was The ‘banquet held at Mrs. Shephard's Green Apple Pie restaurant on Saturday evening. June 2nd: 1934, by the Cornish Social Club Choir was an unusually pleasing and successful event There was a large attendance at the banquet and the members of the choir and friends present had a very enjoyable time. Capt. D. Jones took ‘the chair and presided during the evening in a very effective way. seeing to it that there was not a dull moment on the programme. The menu provided bv Mrs. ,Shephards won general approval and eom-pliment_ , ' There were twelve competitors in the Northern Ontario Bani-jers’ Golf Tournament at iroquois Fallsl’atjthe week-end of June 2nd, i1934.-Mr Gris- dale manager of the Imperial Bank. Kirkland (Lake, won the Atkinson tro- rphy. the prize of the tournament. W. Cook manager of the Bank of Com- merce, Kirkland Lake, won the conso- lation event. D. B. White. manager of the Bank of Montreal, Timmins was re-elected president. of the Northern Ontario .Bankers’ Golf Association. and F. A. Burt. manager of the Dominion Bank, Ti-mmins, was re-elected secre- tary-treasurer Although bush fires in the Matache- wan area had done little damage ten years ago they had caused some anxiety in their course. While not of any great extent or force and bu1ning chief- ly in arrests of Iburned- -over bush they had proved a little troublesome on ac- count of their habit of springing up again after being checked. However. the heavy rains were reported as hav- ing completely checked the blazes all through the Matachewan area and with this help the fire rangers were able to keep them from getting out of control. :For a few weeks according to word from the south, there had been 60 or more men engaged in the wide territory that came under the name of the Matache- wan area. Tuesday aftemoon. June 5th, 1931. Mr, Moisley :will attend the United Timmins and district had one of the Church conference and also the Ki- w01st 1am wind and thunder storms wanis International Convention be- expex 1enced is the meet .for some time. [fore ietuining to T1mm1ns " “George The1e was no serious damage done, Darling g, who was opeiated on recently however although there were a number for appendicitis, is now out of the hos- of minor accidents that added together rpital and back at his home where he meant a. total lossof some importance. In town the chief damage was through windows blown in. gardens destroyed and cellars flooded. There were many cases of each of these injuries. The chimney on the United Church was :blown down by the wind. but no one was near to be endangered by the fall- ing bricks. The strip of roadway on Pine St, from Fourth to Fifth avenues, and running between St. Mary's hos- pital and the Cnetral public scnool, showed about a .foot of water after the storm passed. is making the best of progress to com- plete recovery." “Rev. Bruce Millar and- Mrs. Millar left this week for Tor- onto where Rev. Mr. Millar will attend the annual conference of the United Church.” “The ladies’ section of the Timmins Golf Club held a hidden hole competition last Friday, The winner of the first flight was Mrs. 'K. A. Eyre. Mrs J. Rutherford and Mrs. R. Lang- don tied in the second flight, The ninehole competition was won by Mrs. J. E. Sullivan." “Last «week Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H Gloster. of 70 Main aven- 96W¢¢¢¢¢~2~3WW‘ 28 21 l4 TEN YEARSAGO IN TIMMINS JUNE 29 22 Tea-Co?» Coupon T-35 IS P‘romdnulnthommhoumm Butter Coupons 66 8. 67 Too-Cofloo Coupon F34 Sugor Coupons 34 I. 35 Proiorvos Coupons 21 In 22 Bunor Coupons 64, 65 THURSDAY One can understand the bewilder- ment of those Eskimos who are asked to pay income taxes because they will thus help defend civilization, which asks them to pay income taxes.â€"â€"Sudbm' Star. ilangdon Langdon A statement issued from’the office of the Honourable Charles Daley, Minister of Labour for Ontario, announces the postponement of certain provisions of the “Hours of Work and Vacations with Pay” Act. The Act, which becomes effective July lst, of this year, was designed to es- tablish a maximum 48-hour week in this province for all persons employed in business and industry, as well as providing for one week’s vacation with Application of the Acton Hours of Work is "Postponed couple of a. purse of gold. from their children as well as many other gifts and remembrances from other rela~ tives and friends." “From the Norâ€" thern News: Mr. and M13. U. S, An- nette and family left for Timmins on Tuesday. where Mr. Annette will take up his new duties as local sales manager for the Canadian Industries Limited for that section. His many friends in the twin towns wish, Mr. Annette every success in his new field." Minister 'of Labour Points Out That Vital War Work Can Not be Hampered. Barrister-at-Law 13 THIRD AVE. TIM and Mrs. Millar left this week for Tor- onto where Rev. Mr. Millar will attend the annual conference of the United Church.” “The ladies' section of the Timmins Golf Club held a hidden hole competition last Friday, The winner of the first flight was Mrs. 'K. A. Eyre. Mrs J. Rutherford and Mrs. R. Lang- don tied in the second flight, The ninehole competition was won by Mrs. J. E. Sullivan." “Last «week Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H, Gloster. of 70 Main aven- ue, observed: the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. The auspicious occa- sion was marked by a pleasant family gathering and the presentation to the MacBrien Bailey BARRIS'I‘ERS and SOLICITORS 2', Q Third Avenue JAMES R. MavBRIEN FRANK II. BAILEY. L.L.B. Dean Kester, K.C. Barrister, Solicitor, Etc. Bank of Commerce Building Timmlns. Ont. SQUARING THE CIRCLE S. A. Caldbick Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. MASSEY BLOCK TIMMINS. ONT. l-flâ€""â€"~.â€"._..-.N-“w and South Porcupine COUPON VALUES 30 23 PROFESSIONAL CARDS IUHEI . YEA . CONE! . SUGAR . CANNING SUGAR FRI Butter Coupons 62, 63, 64, 65 Expire. IO pound pound pound pound povnd SAY TIMMINS 44-26 44-26 Phones: Offices 2725 GREGORY T. EVANS B.A. BARRISTER. SOLICITOR. NOTARY PUBLIC Suite 3, Marshall-Ecclcstonc 8163., Timmins, Ont. 46 Fourth Ave. Systems Installed Income Tax Returns Flled Phones 285â€"288 P.O. Box M7 P. H. LAPDRTE, 6. G. A. Arch.Gillies,B.A.Sc.,0.LS. Registered Architect Ontario Land Surveyor Building Plans Estimate: 23 Fourth Ave. Phol Accounting J ournal-Argus‘ P.O. Box 1591 “So your husband's in the Army now Mrs. Worritt?" “Yes. they've made him a gunner an’ that's what he's been ever since I married him!” “Always been a gunner?” “Yes, ever since I knew him he’s been ’gunner do this' an' ‘gunner do that.’ but he never did anything worth while!"â€"-Sti Mary's Third Avenue Industries engaged in agricultunr. horticulture. fishing and the production of foods and farm products; dairy in- dustries including cheese and butter production; firms engaged in building. and maintenance of roads. construction. transportation. textiles and other un- dertakings which can be considered es- sential to the full maintenance of the war effort, shall be considered in the category of war industries in so far as present working hours are concerned. “Periods of relaxation, both mental and physical, to provide recreation are essential for general health and morale, however," Mr. Daley.said. “It is pro- bably of more value in this time of mental stress and physical pressure than at any other time. The provisions of the Act. therefore, applying to at least one week’s vacation with pay shall apply to all persons qualifying under the term of employment. This does not necessarily mean that vacation must begin on July 1st, but that vaca- tions with pay shall be provided for all employees effective July 1st, 1944. under the individual employer's plan of allotting vacation time," Mr. Daley said. A it would be unsound at this time to impose arbitrary changes. The need for all-out production on essential war materials might be seriously interfered with if drastic changes in present hour schedules, which might be made neces- sary in conforming to the terms of this Act, were made. This is particularly true in view of the man-power short- age existing at the present time. 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