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Age AL LIMme OI! Ais death and was . y â€"*T. Searle, Lâ€"Cpl. DAUALY | .A pioneer resident of Timmins, having o wayg. A. . 1â€"Opl. 90 S â€"_| _ been employed at the Hollinger Mine u; rrorris mimn. G. St. Denis, Spr.| SHOKe . stor the pest twenty â€"five years. | C. A. Gilmour, L. â€"Opl. C. J. Hynds, Cfn.|_ A f\ ' Two daughters, Mrs. B. Pecore, 59, r. w. Doran, Spr. C. Kellow, Gnr. J.‘ POSt S W mt Bouth and Mrs. W. ‘E. A a cmere' Spr N. I“dm m J. E. iWednt Gregory of Kapuskasing had already Hamm, Pte. B. W.Philpott, Lâ€"Sgt. P., 48° entrained on the Northland last night McDonough, Lâ€"S. T. H. Jones, c' A c two hommer they hnd left, to the J. Fortin, Spr. R. Robitaille, Pte. A. C, , A8° : J. on P. Gillard, Lieut. J. J. Asselstine, Spr. close : Guitar, Spr. M. I. Hunt, Pte. L. Y. Lemieux, Cpl. V. Thompson, Pte. J. E. Atkinson, Cpl. G. R. Smith, Spr..B.| LA McChesney, Pte. A. Howile, Cin. V. n.tioned Thompson, Lâ€"Cpil. W.: GML" *‘ Bar. WCPW,P:.J.O.,M Paul Pichette Instantly Killed in Accident on His crash at the corner of seventn ave. and Birch Street on New Year‘s Day at 445 pm. Mr. rpicnette and his father and mothner were waiking home after a New Year‘s call, wuen he halled a Cart.er Taxi anad they were proceeding home wnen the accident happened. At the corner of Seventn and Birch the cars crashed together, the other car being driven by Ian MacFayden, Broadway avenue, . South Po_rcupme. The cars hit eachn other just ancut the centre of the intersection. It is not known whetuer Faul was flung from the car or whether he attempted to jump, but in any case he was thrown against the pickets of a fence and death was instantaneous from the injurious thus receved and from parts cf the car str.king him. When the crash occurred the Cartier taxi skidded and backed up along the fence by the side of the road. Tragedy touched T.mmins on New Year‘s Day, when Paul Pichette, 26‘ years of age, married, and with three’ small children, residing at 43 Holungery avenue, was instantly kilied in a car. Cars Collide at Corner of Seventh Avenue and Birgh St. on Monday Afternoon. Others in Cars Escape with Slight Injuries. Victim of Accident Twentyâ€"six Years of Age, Married and with Three Small Children | Paul‘s r mother, Mrs. A. Pichette, was cut ahout the head, and was taken to h al but was able. to return home xt day, Mrs. Eugene Lamarche, who was in the other with her husband, was slightly hurt, but the others in the acgtdgnt escaped any material injury, though all were shaken up. ; _~an cdd coincidence about the traâ€" gedy is the fact that Mr. Paul Pichette met deatlt on his birthday, Januray lst An inquest ;s to be held into the death. Ottawa, January 3rd (Special)â€"In a Christmas message to all 1400branâ€" ches of the Canadian Legion, Alex. Walker, Dominion president, last week congratulated the branches on bringâ€" ing the conscription issue to what he termed "adefinite conclusion." Mr. Walker‘s message said in part: "For the Legion, the year just past has ben a most eventful one. A great many problems have arisen to conâ€" front us, but it is doubtful if, in Leâ€" gion history, there has been any more serious challenge than that of the reâ€" inforcement issue which came to the force a few weeks ago and was broughtâ€"more by Legion.efforts than anything elseâ€"to a definite conclusion â€"‘"This was a national issue of grave signifigance and one we: had been watching carefully for many months and years. When we decided to act, we did so with promptness and determâ€" ination. â€" j + *w 14 LW iess . ch, s on m c t Earnest Support "However, our determination would have meant very little had it not been for the wholeâ€"hearted and immediate support we received from all Legion branches across the country. And it is to the branches that the victory beâ€" longs and I want, on behalf of the council, and myself . personally, â€"to thank each and every one for your unquestioned confidence in us and for your individual efforts. Hundreds of letters ‘ and telegrams have been ceiyed at Pominion headquarters, from ‘branches, assuring us of unwayâ€" ering support. It is impossible to ackâ€" nowledge them all personally, but our thanks is nevertheless gincere." The many friends of My. Wm. Baker of 59, Balsam Street South, ‘will learn with regret that he passed away last evening in the Toronto General Hosâ€" pital following a major operation. Mr. William Baker > Passes at Toronto _ The late Mr. Baker was 76 years of age at the time of his death and was ploneer resident of Timmins, having Passes at Toronto After Operation irthday, New Year‘s Day a fence and| During the month of December, ous from the}1944, there were a number of generâ€" and from parts | ous donations to the Timmins Legion im. When the Community Fag Fund, These includâ€" 2) ie 3 * Interesting °"Comcldence â€" In Numbers <â€"_It isn‘t, everyone who can easm remember the number :‘of the first war savings certificate purchased, especiaqy' when the number runs into six figures, But it is no trouble for L. J. May, 158 Birch Street South. He happéned the other day to notice the number on hlsi first war savings certificate, and it was 158090. His house number is 158 and his lot number is 90, so he ‘is all set, especially as the total of these six figâ€" ures is 23 and that is his lucky number. McIntyre Employeest War Chaflties Fund, $500,00. Hollinger Employees‘ War Chest Fund, $100.00. Kinsmen Club of Timmins, $50.00 St. John Ambulance Nursing Div. No. 80, $20.60. Porcupine Male Choir, $20.00. J. H. Sollitt, $14.26. Sr. CW.L (Church of Nativity), $10.00. | R. Bertrand, $1.00. 301,800 Cigarettes : > at Cost of $988.80 During December _ Generous Donations to Leâ€" ; gion Community Fag *The December shipment of cigarâ€" ettes ‘overseas and to ‘pfisoners-pf- Soldiers Overseas _ Thank the Fag Fund war during December totalled 301,800 the cost being $988.80 ifi s Hundred and Eleven Pte. N. Narduzzi, LAC. Thomas, M.E., Dyr. C. C. Cameron, Bgt. A. Armstrong, Pte, W. Faulkner, LAC. T. O. Noonan, Pte. T. Rickard, Pte: H. G. Sanford, Spr D. R. Burgess, Pte. P. Rochefort, Coder..P. H. Harrower, Cpl. J. P. Little, Dyvr. H. Chalifoux, Lâ€"Cpl. Geo. Luff, LAC. N. Emard, Spr. G. Jasmin, Tpr. J. H. Currie, Lâ€"Cpl. G. W. Jeffrey, Tpr. D. Mackay, Lieut. H. R. Davis, Spr. P. Ojanen, Pte. D. L. Duclos, Rfn. D. Duff, Cpl. D. M. Roy, Tpr. M. Ferguson, Letters and cards acknowledging with thanks the receipt of cigarettes have been received recently by the Timmins Legion Community Fag Furd from the following men serving overâ€" LAC. G. E. Roy, Sâ€"Sgt. J.. Spitz, Pte.‘ L. Leduc, Spr. T. Anderson, Cin. F., Griffin, Spr. J:;> Bennett, Pte. A. E. Theriault, Pte. W. A. Getty, Pte. R. J.j Mousseau, Spr. M. J.. Sweeney, Gnr. S. Jemain, Spr. A. J. Orr, Rimn. C. Tipâ€" ; pett, Cpl. 8. E. Guindon, Lâ€"Cpl. C. Mcâ€"‘ Gill, Pte. R. L. Goulet, Spr. Van. Op. Den. Bash, Spr. E. T. Malone, Spr. E. M. Miller, Gnr. W. Mason, Cpl. B. W. Donaldson, Sto. L. E. Gauthier, Sgt. J.| E. Backlund, Pte. P. E. Abrahams, Sgt.‘ F. Saunders, LAC. H. Ryan, â€"Pte. A. . Pichette, Pte. J. C. Vaillier, Spr. P. Loubert, Sgmn. J. L. Beaulne, Pte. B.:. W. Thrasher, Sgt. R. W. Smith.m\cq J. Shushewich, Cpl. A. C. Bannerman, â€" Gnr E. H. Graham,Sâ€"Sgt. Meedxam. Pite. E. Halonen, Pte. K. Kocozur, LAC. ‘J. P. Lafranier, â€"Fâ€"Sgt. W. â€"Guisippe, L.A.C. O.CIuslau.PteT A qQuine, A.: â€"=+~ .. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 1945 saw vr... P e Mr. R.. E. bye, who is chairman. Of| _at muesday‘s luncheon of the Kiwaâ€" ‘the Scout Committee made the â€"Club, the oficers for 1945 were tion stating that "‘The Domini0n quly installed, District Lientenant Council of the Boy Scout Association Governor Stan Gardiner, of . South recognizes at cex;tain WT‘;fs' long and porcupine, very impressively carrying meritorious Service. . . is group is thnrough the ceremony of installetion. gathered here tonight to witness the | . . preseritation to one of us, of the Medal f i-.OIHLeIe:'lilt’r’x handed the coveted insignia ROber t Ha'wes Dies at South Porcupine ‘to the recipient amid the plaudits of A 0_ 0 uis s # group. A signal honour, and one of the firsy of its kind to be made in this district MNas conferred on Wednesday last upon ‘Mr, William G. Skinner who has been ‘a member of the Scout Committee in l..”~*’vc‘4111;1'x Porcupine ever since the original }‘formation' many years ago. |‘ A fire that started in the of 73 Wilson avenue caused some $700 damage. before it was extinguished. ‘The fire started: back of the furnace. . and gas masks had.to be used by the . firemen on account of smoke and gas. | t _ One fire was brought to the fire hall | in a taxi cab. One of the cushions in . the car took fire apparently from ‘a ~cigarette butt. The loss was not serious , _ Children playing in the basement t ; zlfis_Bufich.North started the new year, : badly by setting a fire in a disconnectâ€" ". ‘ed stove. The result was a mass Of smoke and call for the firemen. . â€" i A furnace pipe too clsoe toâ€"a cedar Boy Scouts Association Medal of Merit Presented to W. Skinner, South End First Award ‘of Its Kind to be Made in This. District Dy. the Dominion Boy Scout Association.....Unique Ceremâ€" ~South Porcupine, Jan. 3 The Advance. | M ds o Mr. Skinnerâ€" was presented with the Boy Scout Association Medal of Merit, awarded for tong and. meritorius serâ€" vice, and the presentation was made in an unique ceremony at the Scout Hall. Mr. Skinner was in ignorance of the nature of the occasion when he was teâ€" quested to attend a special meeting on Wednesday. A ~Rover Scout, aâ€" Boy Scout, and a Wolf Cub called to escort him to the hall, and it was not until he arrived there that he knew ‘the reason for his special escort and the ceremony. Eleven Fire Calls Answered in Week by Timmins Firemen : During the past week Timmins Fire Brigade had eleven dfire calls six for chimney fires and overheated stove, with no damage resulting. post started another basement fire on Wednesday at 86 Elm South,: but. damâ€" age not serious i â€" A couple of hundre dellars‘ dam-i age was caused at 46 avenue rear‘ on â€" l(onday "through ob'stove_,set. tou. close to the wall. ; 3 Ts L.A.W. Rose Nichojson, : who. is oned at Rivers, Manitoba, is spendâ€" cz a New Year leave with her parâ€" _A# aA 5 C A a J Mn _ Cl ts cact 38. mt No t s _ (PL 25123 Wing Commander W. R. Franks, O.B. " m of Toronto and Ottawa, (Centre) is shown. adâ€"~ I justing the laces of the. Mark III model of his antâ€"blackout fiying suit on Flight Lievtenant J. A. 1 Carr,:of Campbeliford and" Torcnto, (left) engineer i ‘of the Clinical Investigation Unit of the R.C.A.F. ; Torcnto, which has pioneéred many davelopments . in‘ aviation medicine., Once laced to fit the suit © zips on and off in a matter of seconds and is worn Special to R.C.A.F. ANTIâ€"BLACKOUT SUIT SAVES LIVES Squadron Leader "Babe" Everard Reported Missing Recent official reports list Squadron Leader Hedley ("Babe") Everard as missing. This young airman has had a distinguished career overseas, winâ€" ning the D.FP.C., and doing notable work in scores of operations. All will sincerely wish that he is soon found to be safé either in friendly or enemy territory. W s w m s EOE M en _ T °_ _( The friends who gathered in the atKlWRIIIS Clllb evening presented Mr. and Mrs. Larâ€" } § | mer with a very ‘lovely coffee table At Tuesday‘s luncheon of the Kiwaâ€" as a tangible expression of the esteem nis Club, the oficers for 1945 were in which the host and hostess are held duly installed, District Lientenant by their many friends. A very handâ€" Governor Stan Gardiner, of . South some silver tea service and tray was pre~ ie s i P47 ww n Officers Installed at Kiwanis Club at bOlllJll .l’ Ol'Cllpllle | Lâ€"Cpl. Jean Dalgargno of Toronto, | who is spending a leave in town, was South Porcupine, Jan. 3rd, Special to present at the anniversary gatherng The ‘Advance. and is one of the oldest friends of the Mr. Robert Hawes, aged 44, died on honoured couple, x: Friday morning, Dec 29th, at his home Mrs. Larmer served a fmost. delicious nere. He had been ill for past lunch during the evening, â€" ~ : two years and leaves his widow, the former Dorothy Haddon, and four childrenâ€"the oldest 8# years old and the youngest a baby less than a year. Deep sympathy is extended to the sorâ€" rowing family in their great loss, | The late Robert Hawes was born in‘ fngland and has parents and three, brothers still living there. Two Canâ€"| adian brothers are well known in the| Porcupine Camp, William, and (with the troops in Italy). . ) The funeral was held on Sunday from the Anglican Church Rev. H. G. Ccok â€" officiating. ‘Pallbearers were Mpssrs C. H. Libby, H. Beard, B. Webb, J. Sharp, J. Whltton and P. Murphy. Honorary pallbearers: â€"Mr. C. H. Mack and W. Butler. Interment was made in Tisdale Cemetery. ‘ :Floral tributes were sent by:â€"The family (pillow); Mr. and. Mrs. George Haddon; Mr. and Mrs. W. Hadden ; Eleanor and Laurie; Brother Bill Hawes wife and Wrank; Father overseas;, three brothers, wives, and family; Mr. and Mrs. Frost and family; Mr. and Mrs. under ordinary flying clothing LAC R. D. Harris, Asbestos, Quebec, at the (Right) assists, The suit, long cn the secret list, includes a rubber linâ€" ing which may contain liquid or gas. At high ‘flying speéds which usually drain blood from the pilot‘s ‘brain, the gas or liquid set up compensatâ€" ing pressures which permit normal circulation. = Royal Canadian Air Force Photos). Mr. and Mrs. P. Larmer observed the 25th anniversary of their wedding: "on Saturday, Deo. 30th, 1944, and the occasion saw a large number of the friends of this popular couple call at l the house to congratulate them and to ‘extend best wishes for many more yearys of happy wedded life.. Saturday evening a large number of friends were entertained at the home of Mr. and 'Mrs Larmer, 58 Cherry Street, Timâ€" imins, and . a very happy evening. was passed. Mr. and Mrs. Larmer were married. at Cadzow, near Hamilton, \Scotland, on Dec. 30th, 1919. Mr. Larâ€" ‘mer came to Timmins in 1922 and Mrs. Larmer in 1923. Both have been popâ€" ular and esteemed here. Mr. Larmer ~is a shift boss at the Hollinger. Both he and Mrs. Larmer were valuable members of the Timmins Caledonian Society, of which Mr. Larmer was presâ€" ident for a couple of terms. They have taken a keen and helpful interest in [ music, sports, and other circles. Celebrate Their Silver Wedding ; Mayor J. Emile Brunette and Counâ€" ‘cillors Ellen M. Terry, W. P. McDerâ€" mott, J. V. Bonhomme, K. A. Eyre, |Michae1 Karol and Wm. Roberts will ‘be the special guests of the Timmins Kiwanis Club on Monday, Jan. 8th, at the regular noon luncheon: at the Emâ€" pire hotel. It has been the custom ‘of the Timmins Kiwanis Club to have the members ¢f each new council as iguests of the club at the opening of the year. This meeting each year is most l interesting and is featured by the club as one of its community enterprises. sented to their parents by Pat (JT.), Gerard and Moira. ~ _A musical evening was spent during which Mrs. Wm. Roberts sang Gounod‘s "Ave Maria" accompanied at the pilano by Mr. George Jenkin. Mayor and Council to be Guests at Kiwanis on Monday Pte. Roger Boissoneault Killed in Action in Holland saicL this . week in Cobalt, where the pnant young soldier‘s wife and childâ€" Pte. Roger Boissoneault was among the casualties reported this ‘week, Another Robert Raid on South England Last Night Maybe the Goose Didn‘t Lay the Golden Egg. It May Have Been One of These Oreâ€"Fed Chickens â€" Maybe it wasn‘t the goose that laid the golden egg, as the old saying had it.‘ It may have been one of these.ore= fed chickens. In any event one of the cases at police court on Wednesday. morning suggests that up in this countâ€" ry gold ore is simply "chicken feed." Matthew Clement was charged with being in possession of gold refining equipment. . The explanation of the defence in regard to the grinding up of .some gold ore found on the premises was that they were simply grinding up rock to feed to the chickens. â€"The magâ€" istrate did not seem very impressed by this: exlpanation for he imposed a fine of $200.00 and costs. On another charge of bribery, Clement was comâ€" mitted for trial by a higher court. Tony Senyuk was ccmmitted â€" for trial on a charge of illegal possession of gold ore. | Absolom Demers was fined $100 and costs on a charge of assisting in the illicit distilling of spirits. A charge of possessing illicit spirits was withdrawn. On a charge of being drunk in charge of a car, Leo Demers was given ten days. ‘Three young ladies were charged with assault causing bodily harm The charge resulted from an attack by the three sisters on a lady who had been given charge of: one of. the childâ€" ren of cne of the young ladies.. Two of the young ladies were bound over for two years and the ‘other for one year,â€"theâ€"costsâ€"of â€"the.court. also to. be paid by the three. _ _© : Pilot Officer F. B. Evans Married at Manchester, Eng. South Porcupine, Jan. 3rd, Special to The Advance. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Evans, of Conâ€" naught Hill, annouce the marriage of thier eldest son, Frank Beverely Evans (Bud), which took place overseas on November 18th. His bride is a member of the Signal Corps of the R. A. F. (a Corporal) and was the former Miss Ann Downward of 2 Edgevale Avenue Levenshulme, Manchester England. The wedding took place from the brides home the ceremony being performed by the Rector in the Anglican Parish Church. i "Flyhlg' Officer Emo Kautto (of S.' HUGID U INClIl, WIiIV 1189 oCCA Porcupine acted as best man for his! Service overseas in this war, as well friend and the groom‘s brother, LAC. °5 serving in the last war, was home Stephen. Evans, also serving overseas| t9 Timmins on leave during the holiâ€" was present at the ceremony. day season, | o mnang cmmane o on oi in Mn c m â€"Pilot Officer F. B. Evans, R.C.A.F.,| has been overseas since 1941, and is happiness in their married life, and due for holiday at home in the near this wish We know, will be echoed by future. It is not définitely known ; all who have known this gallant young when his leave will be granted but he airman from boyhood. He is one of is expected home bringing his wife the heroes who left school for the airâ€" early this year. force, and given the best years of his To Bud and his bride we wish everylife in the service of his country. ue uts cmd Town Council Appoints Committees for the Year At Inaugural Meeting ters greatly and the Olubâ€"room is now " e 0 e C C 0 O d o i ty 1 01 100 4 T CE O eA 120. 0c +0 3 Regulaif Meetings of C({_lii\éil to,_be at 8 p.m. on Second and Fourth Mondays of Month. ‘Committee Meetings to ‘be â€" MHeld in Afternoon at 4 p.m. Councillor McDermott This week marks the beginning ot‘l‘-m V B the curling season for Bout«lg Porcupine Waterworksâ€"Councillor J. onl« An opening bonspiel among the men| ang rightâ€"Councilior M. Karol. is staged for tonight (Tuesday) and| weifareâ€"Councilior W. Roberts. on Thursday afterncon a social and| It wak decided to hnold the regular !rimdlygamesessionwmbeheldand meeting of council on the second and tea served by the ladies. fourth Monday of each month at 8 Wondershavebeéndonemthemlm: pm, Committee meetings are to be Club headquartersâ€"painting and filxâ€": held at 4 p.m, on the days of meetings Curling Season Opens This Week at South Porcupine South Porcupine, Jan. 3rd, Special to The Advance. UWIULD â€" VA â€" TDAAA 84535b ; OV OA pJoilillke VAL *J ing up: genemlly have improved mat-l Councilior McDermott was ters greatly and the Olubâ€"room is now acting mayor in the absen Acting Mayor *â€" _â€"___ _ Qingle Copyâ€"Five Cents ‘‘There whs another robot attack on Southern England last night with some damage and casualties reported. This morning there were reports that the Germans were starting another big counterâ€"attack, throwing a large number of tanks into the battle. A heavy counterâ€"attack by the Grerâ€" mans is reported north of Budapest. Despatches this morning say that the Canadians are making progress in Italy. Ladies Night at Kiwanis Club at South Porcupine | Installation of Officers: for the Year Held This Week / Sduth Porcupine. Jan. 3rd. Special to The Advance. Kiwanis Ladie‘s Night last Wednesâ€" day proved a happy affair for all. .jSpecial quests to dinner at the Airâ€" port Hotel, besides the wives of Kiwaâ€" niais and Mrs. Langdon (parents of Kiwanians Rud and W. O. Langdon), Miss McGregor, F. Woodâ€" Kiwanian V. H. Evans gave a very complimentary toast to the ladies, to which ‘ Mrs. Ralph Ellis cleverly reâ€" sponded.. President Clarence Anderson welâ€" comed the guests and introduced them, and Lt. Gor. W. S. Gardiner introduced the guest speaker Rev. H. G. Cook. bury-', Mr. and. Mrs. Harold . Wilson (Golden City), Mr. and Mrs. C. Laâ€" amanen, Mrs. H. G. Cook. The‘speaker gave‘a very descriptive account Of the Slave Indians of the McKenzie river where he was stationâ€" ed for 8 yrs. His address was given great attention, as he held all interâ€" ested, as he told of the superstltions of the tribes, the primitive life of the people in that region, and the wonderâ€" ful possibilities which it held. Espec-n 4ally "In~agricuittiral lines. hm Mr. Cook likes that North Country and hopes some day to go back after his children are grown up. "CGet down to Edmonton to look at the country," were his iimshmg words. The Kiwanis held their installation of officers, on Tuesday of this week at the regular meeting. Lt. Gov. R. S. Gardiner officiated and the following were installed:â€" J. R. Langdon â€" President. C. S. Anderson â€" Immediate Past President. R. L. Ship â€" Secretary. R. H. Quesnel â€" Treasurer. Directors (for 2 yrs.) â€" R. C. Ellis, W. G. Smith, G. Poppleton, L. Sauder SOn. Hugh O‘Neill, who has seen much service overseas in ‘this war, as well as serving in the last war, was home to Timmins on leave during the holiâ€" Mayor and Council for 19456 were duly sworn in on Tuuesday morning, and.at the inaugural meeting the folâ€" lowing were appointed chairmen of the several standing committees:â€" Financeâ€"Councilior Ellen M. Terry. Public Worksâ€"Councillor W. P. Mcâ€" â€"D. A. McLellan (holdorer). Proposed Chairman of Committees Administration â€" W. S. Gardiner. Community Service â€" Honer. Youth Service â€" W. G. Smith, Club Meetings â€" Rev. J. C. Thompâ€" Public Relationsâ€"Councillor Karl A.