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23 â€"News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District . Bouth Porcupine March 27th. Special ‘â€"_to The Advance. . The chief topic this week . around *. town is the extraordinary weather the north is enjoying. Older residents say that there was a similar early spr‘ng in 1920, but whether or not everybody is revelling in the warm sunshine! snow has disappeared from ali but the low lying spots and lumbermen are facing a situation that is anything but pleasant for the lumber and wood _ trade, as it will be impossible to bring ~. out the winter‘s cut in the usual way. «‘One robin has been seen, and another heard <on Monday. Grows have been . flying for two weeksâ€"and:.our perenâ€" * nial pair of sparrows who take posseâ€" slon Of our birdâ€"houses have beci very busy spring cleaning. Minor floods are incidental but not serious. Mrs. E. Dunn and daughter, Bonâ€" nie are spending a month at the home of the former‘s sister, Mrs. Harry Crick, of 86 Cecil Ave. Mrs. Dunn‘s husband, Captain Dunn, who has been recently discharged from the service sand is now living in Long Branch, is ~starting a new week‘ly Mrs. Keijo Tlola, who has been staying with her sailor husband in Halifax for some weeks, returned . to Fouth Porcupine last Sunday. ~P.0. Ted. Romanick, R.C.AF., from Deseronto is home on leave. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Thornton . of Pamour, have moved into an apart- ment on Commercial Ave. Pte. Ken McCaw from New Brunsâ€" wick is home on leave visiting his father on Bruce Ave. The of St. Paul‘s Anglican Church will hold its annual Easter tea on Saturday, March 31st, at the home of Mrs. B. H. Harper at the Dome. This tea is always well patronâ€" ized and it is hoped that this year wikl prove no exception. A home bakâ€" ing table will be featured. _ Good Weather the Chief Topic Now Flying Officer "Bud" Evans lefft on Monday after having spent a month‘s hnoliday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. F®. C. Evans, of Connaught Hill. He will once more serve Oversieas. First Aid Classes will start here on April 3rd â€"and will be held on Tuesâ€" days frqpm 7 to 9 p.m. at the High School. All over 16 years of age will be welcome. Sgt. Jack MciInnis, winnéer of the Military Medal, is in Montréal Miliâ€" tary Hospital, having recently artived from overseas after having been twice wounded on the western front. He was talking to his parents on Sunday and told them that he would be home shortly. Mr. Douglas: McLellan, who is atâ€" tending University of Toronto, arrivâ€" on Wednesday to spend the Easter vacation at home. Mrs. H. G. Cook arrived on Saturâ€" day after spending a week in Totonto and London. Her mother, Mrs. Thompâ€" son, of London, returned with her for a visit. Dr. B. H. Harper and Mrs. Harper left last week for Toronto, where Dr. Harper will take a special medical course for a few weeks. Mrs. Harper whe is Division Commissioner for the Girt Guides, will attend the Annusl meeting of this organization held this week in Toronto and also other mestâ€" ings held in Windsor. Both will spend Easter with their son Leonard who i. a freshman at Queen‘s University, Kingston. | Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Smith returaâ€" ed from Toronto on Friday. The Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Porcuâ€" pine General Hospital will hold its monthly meeting as usual in the Maâ€" sonic Hall on Thursday, April 5th, at 2.30 p.m. Items of Interest from South Porcupine and the Dome. at South Porcupine YOUR HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED! Schumacher Branch Never was there as great need for the aid and comfort brought by YOUR Red Cross to prisoners of war, wounded, and civilian victims of war. The need mounts as victory nears. your dollars generously in response to the 1945 Red Cross Appeal. Good Friday services in the Angliâ€" can Church will be at 11 am. with Rev. H. G,. Cook officiating. In the United Church Rev. J. C. Thompsun will hold service at 7.30 pm. Easter Day services in St. Pauls‘ Anglican Church are:â€" Holy Communion 8 a.m Mrs. J. H. Stovel was honoured last week by a body of Red Cross worke"s at the Dome, who presented her wifh a gift prior to her leaving next month for their new home. Mrs. James Cunningham accompanâ€" ied by her daughter, Mae, left Priday for Toronto to receive medical advico and treatment. Mrs: Gordon Stewart left fro her home in Shawyville on Friday after a month‘s visit with her sister, Mrs. George Helmer, and her brother, Mr. George Pirie. George Hawkins elderly resident who lives on Bloor Ave., is in Hospital suffering from a heart attack. Fmenda of Mrs Stanley Jay will be glad to know that she is recuperating from operation in Porcupine Gencral Hospital and is home again. Pte. Howard Hayes, overseas sincs last November, has been reported wounded while serving on the western front. Pte. ~Hayes~ enlisted from Porâ€" cupine and his parents (now of Torâ€" onto) live at Queen and Fourth streets Porcupine. He is reported as suffering from shoulder wounds. Bornâ€" In Porcupine General Hosâ€" pital on March 25th to Mr. and Mrs Douglas Warren, of 138 Front St. South Porcupine â€"a son. Mrs. Crawford, of Toronto, who has been spending a week with his brother Mr. Stewart Crawford, of ‘Bloor Ave. returned home on Sunday. s Bornâ€" To Mr. and Mrs. Wim. Alton, of 9 Power St., Timmins, on March 24th, in Porcupine General Hospital â€"a son. . Bornâ€" to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stevâ€" ens, of 67 Fourth Ave., Timmins, on March .25th in Porcupine General Hospital â€"a son. Bornâ€" To Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Williams® of Porcupine, in Porcupine General Hospital, on March 26th â€"a daughter. Rifleman Fred H. Rivett, invalided home fromâ€"overseas, arrived at his home here on Sunday on leave from Chorley Park Hospital. He was inâ€" jured in France, having shell fragâ€" ments in right shoulder and arm, and was in hospital. Cpl. Len. Wilson R.CAF., of Cenâ€" tralia, was visiting his family an1d his parents on short leave last week. We hear that Mr. Dan Taylor of Taylor‘s Variety has bought the house of Mr. Doran on Evans St., Connaught Hill, and will. be shortly taking up residence there. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Doran and two sons have left South Porcunine, anl will in future reside in Halleyâ€" bury. Mr. Doran, formerly on the office staff of the Dome Mines, has accepted a position with Ventures Ltd. Mrs. E. K. Martin accompanies her daughter, Mrs. Doran, to Haileybury, will be returning shortly to take up residence on Leighton Ave. P.O. Steve Capyk RCNVR., has come home on 30â€"day leave bringing with him a Scotish bride who will reside on Commercial Ave. We extend a welcome to Mrs. Capyk and feel sure that she will receive a hear"ty welcome from the many of our towns‘ women who themselves have come from Scotland. P.O. Bill Capyk R.C.A.F., is home on leave and is visiting his wife on Dome Ave. We extend our sympathy to Mrs. Lester Cudmore, of 78 Cecil Ave; who was recently notified of the aeath of ner husband, Pte. Lester Cudmore, in action, on the western front. Mrs. Cudmore ‘has two small children.thc youngest a baby of a few weeks. newspape}. "The Lake Shore Wee‘kly" Pty Officer Nelt Pirie, RCN.VR. who has been spending with his parents and> family â€"at Dome Ex., left on Sunday for Newfoundland. GIVE! _ Put it Past the Mark _ Timmins Firstâ€" United Church Missionary Society, Mountjoy United Church Missionary Society and South Porcupine United Church Missionary Society were guests of Trinity United Church Women‘s Missionary Society Wednesday afternoon when they met in the churchk parlours for their monâ€" thly meeting. The«* president, Mrs. Bert Waite, was in the chair and conâ€" ducted the devotional period. The Rev J. A. Breckenridge gave a very inâ€" smiring Easter Message and Mrs. Miller sang a lovely solo. At the clos> of the service a dainty lunch was serâ€"e ved by the ladies. The tea table was very attractive with a lovely lace cover and tall taper yellow candles in silver holders. The centre plece on the table was a large vase of yellow daffoâ€". dils. Mrs. H. Leng and Mrs. G. Robâ€" ertson poured the tea. W.M.S. of Timmins and S. Porcupine ° at Schumacher Schumacher, March 28th. Special to The Advance. f Two youths, Leslie Rickard ani George MacFayden, were arraigned on a charge of "breaking and entering," and stealing a quantity of cigarettes and chocolates from a store in Schuâ€" macher. Constable Fulton and Sgt. Douglas gave evidence that Rickard was the chief offender and the youngâ€" er boy was put to watch for the police Rickard, who had a record, is under military age, and S. Platus asked the magistrate to give a small sentence give him a chance. This lad‘s parents live in Kingsville. The police gave MacFayden‘s delinquency as the reâ€" sult of not getting on well at home, staying out late and sometimes all night. Rickard was given 6 months in reâ€" formatory with a caution that a penâ€" itentiary term would be in store for him if he came again before the court and MacFPayden 3 months. Mike Bobinac was fined $50 and costs for having "loose coupons‘" in his possesssion. This charge was brougzht by representatives of the W.P.T.B. When Bobinac‘s room was Ssearched by the police coupone â€"2 for gas and 5 for motorcycle gasâ€" were found. Déeâ€" fendant pleaded that he had no use for the gas coupons and those for the motorcycle were not his but had been loaned. Mr. G. Evans in pleading for defendant~ acknowledged that a break of the regulations had been committed but it was not a serious break and asked for leniency. When inflicting the $50 fine the Crown suggested that the coupons while of no use to defendâ€" ant might be offered to be used 1llcg- ally ‘by others. , ! Five Finnish men and one othey, paid $10 and costs for being drink. One, when given the charge by the Magistrate could not understand so another Finn told him. He then causâ€" ed some amusement by telling that he was under the influence "just a little bit." His fine was the same. Try The Advance Want Advts. Another assault case brought by L.A. Hannigan â€"against B. Davidson was withdrawn with costs paid. P.O. Jack Burke, RCNVR.., is home on 30â€"day leave with his parâ€" ents at Dome Extention. _ Police Court Three assault cases brought against John Surzack were adjourned till next week. Morning service (Communion) 11 a.m. Special children‘s service at 2 p.m. with Sunday School of South Porcuâ€" pine and Dome uniting and Confitmrs tion service at 7 p.m. with Bishop Renison of Moosonee officiating. 3peâ€" cial Easter music. In the United Church services will be as usual at 11 am. and 7 p.m. with the choir rendâ€" ering special music. The Schumacher "Victory" Club igainst held a real banquet Monday evering 11 neyx; When they met at the home of Mrs. o Len Thomas, Second Ave., for theilr JY L.A last meeting of the season. A daelictous s | turkey dinner with all the trimm‘ngs > was enjoyed. During the evening five . |nundred was played and the orize othey,| drunk.‘winners were:â€" ist, Mrs. John Deâ€" y ;pe Miracle; 2nd, Mrs. Steve Karahan; id ‘co;Consolation, Mrs. Jim cau;-|prize, Mrs. Jack Matthew» After®: the _\ ; 3 ,\ | cards a social period was enjoyed. Spr. Howard Hall, Royal Canadian Engineers, son of Mr. Herman Hall Gold â€" Centre arrived home â€" Priday. Spr. Hall was severely wounded last November in Holland when he lost his right leg. He spent several months in‘ hospital in England prior to comirg â€" George Izatt, Second Ave., left Tuesâ€" day for Toronto where he will rm)mt for the Army. â€" Mr. Armand Boutet, Belle Terrsa spent the weekâ€"end visiting friends in town. He also took part in the curling game at the McIntyre Arenag. The many friends of Mrs. Barbara Whitson will be pleased to know that she is ab‘e to leave St. Mary‘s Hospital after her recent operation and is reâ€" cuperating at the home of her daughâ€" ter, Mrs. E. Curnow, Gold Centre. All her friends; join in wishing her a speedy recovery. Mr. Eddie Angrignon, Belle Terre, was in town during the weekâ€"end, when he took part in a curling game at the McIntyre Arena. He also visited his mother, Mrs. J. V. Angrignon, Second Ave. Eric Prentitce. of Pittsburgh, is visâ€" iting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Prentice, Second Ave. Schumacher, March 28th. Speciam: to The Advance. Meetings of Clubs and Other Groups at Schumacher Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and District. Published under the authority of the HON, BROOKL CLAXTON, Minister DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL HEALTH AND WILFARL OTTAWA "back to Canada aboard the hospital, ship, Lady Nelsop. He went overscas [ two years ago. i The service of worship Suuday| morning in Trinity United Church was broadcast over Radio Station T. K.G.B., Timmins. Many of the churc‘i‘ members who are confined to :helr: homes through sicknees, enjoyed the service which was conducted by the Rev. J. A. Breckenridge. The choilr sang a lovely anthem, "The Lord in His Holy Temple." Mrs. James Huxley accompanied at the organ. mc Aubadiact * 4 Mrs. Harold Grist, Gold Centre was‘ banqu-et was served_»aft_e'ar -fhe“meeting. hostess Friday evening at a nicely arâ€" The guest of honour was presented Enjoyable "Hard Times" Party at Schumacher Schumacher March 28th, Spoecial to The Advance. The many friends of Mrs. Dave Bennett, Fifth Ave., will be sorry to hear that she is ill in St. Mary‘s Hospital, and all her friends extend her their best wishes for a speedy recovery. as man Mrs. Len Thomas playing as man. After the cards a nice social time was enjoyed and it was a very happy company that danced toâ€" the music of Willie Rodgers and his orâ€" chestra. The McIntyre Athletic Association held their monthly social evening . in the Mcintyre Auditorium Saturday evening. Bridge and Whist were ‘enâ€" joyed during the first part of the evenâ€" ing and the prize winners wevre:â€" Bridge, ladies, Mrs. Langford:; Mrs. Dennis Duxfield. Men, Mr. B. Cybu‘sti Mr. Fred Davidson. Whist, ladies Mrs. E. Hicks; Mrs. B. Price, Mrs. W. Macâ€" Kenzie; men, Mrs. E. Duxfield, playâ€" ing as man, Mrs. E. Wheeler, playing The Mcintyre Football Club Ladies‘ Auxiliary held their weekly card game Wednesday evening in the Gold R.n.nge' Dining Room. Whist was played and the prize winners were:â€" list, Mrs. Bert Southcott; 2nd Mrs. Peter Hun«â€"} ter; 3rd, Mrs. Dick Anderson; door prize, Mrs. James Stirrat. After thei cards a nice social evening was o QUESTIONS 4, 5, 6 and 7 on the other side of the fortm must also be answered either "Yes" or "No" If the answer is "No" to questions 4, 5 or 6, state details giving name of child, or children concerned: In the case of No. 5, if you have any children underf 16 not living with you, list their names, give the reason and the complete address as to where they can he visited. If the answer to No. 7 is "Yes", give the details require:{. INCOME TAX: So that nobody will benefit from both Family Allowances and a full incoimme tax deduction for their children, the income tax deducâ€" tions for children will be reduced by the amount received from Family Allowances. Parents, therefore, have the choice of claiming=â€"of not clg.i.lengTPamily‘A_lloyanccs. Those uncertain as to whether or Aot they will benefit are advised to apply for the Family Allowance. If only one person has signed under question 2, state the reason why the other signature cannot he given. Give detailsâ€"don‘t say Father or Mother is "away‘‘â€"state where and for how long, |â€" Gold Centreâ€" Mrs. Alex. Sterling Mrs. L. Taylor, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Harâ€" 'ry Cowden, Mrs,. Miles, Mrs. Allcroft, Mrs. T. Hudson, Mrs. Lovelace Mrs. ) Dunbabin, Mrs. H. Christopher, Miss. ‘Glenny Byron, Mrs. A. E. Byron, Miss Evelyn Grist, Mrs. Harold Gtist. 'used toâ€"send boxes overseas to the members of Trinity United â€" Church who are on service. The following ladies attended : A very large number of membors from Timmins as well as South Porcupine attended and a lovely banquet was served after the meéting. The District Deputy Grand Maitron of the O.E.S. paid her official visit to the local O.E.S. Chapter on Monday night. She is Mrs. Annie Cawood, of Cobalt South Porcupine March 28th, Specâ€" ial to The Advance. D.D.G.M. of O.E.S. Visited This Week at South Porcupine Unable to attend but sending their contributions â€"Mxs. B. Davis, Joki Mrs. Westerholm, Mrs, Lessarc, Mrs. Bassett, Mrs. Morrish, Mrs, E. Curnow, Mrs. Ted Jones and Mrs. James Stirrat. attended were dressed for the occaston and what a variety of costumes. Winâ€" ners of prizes for the best costumés were:â€" ist Mrs. Jack Matthews:; Mrs. Ernie Dunbabin; 3rd, Mrs. Allâ€" croft. During the evening games wers played and a nice social time was en« joyed. A delicious lunch was served by the ladies of Trinity United Chutrch. Theproceeds of the evening will be members of Trinity Unitedâ€"Church‘ On Tuesday the Worthy, Matron of who are on service. The following this branch, Sister Dorothy Spitz, of ladies attended : | Timmins, ~entertained the Aistinguisaâ€" From Schumacherâ€" Mrs. Ernie | °3 guests to lunch at her home and Pooley, Mrs, Sandy Fulton, Mrs, | Ma®y officers of the Chapter attended. James MacKengie, Mrs. Jack Mot.|Included among the guests . were:â€" thew, Mrs. Jim Cowden, Mrs. John S!sters Lempi Mansfield, Jean Housâ€" Demiracle. ton, Sally Moore Nora Hall, Maricn From Goldaleâ€" Mrs. Fred Flowers, Helen Wallace, .Betr Price, Mrs. Bryon and Mrs. J. Neddow. Gladys Worth, Emily Wilson,y Jenny Gold _ Centreâ€" Mrs. A)GX Sterling Eannerman. Elsie Reed a_ud».l‘..afiolln Mrs. L. Tavior Mrs Morris Mrs par. | Atmstrong, all from South: Porcupine. ranged "Hard Times‘" party. All who with a gift of a cut glass dish as h memento from the Sof@th d memâ€" | bers. Included in the Ust of fmembes present were:â€"Sister Past ‘Gmnd Worthy Matron and Chairman | of the Welfare Committee for Canada of the General Grand Chapter; P.D.D. Sister Lillian Spence and PDD. | Sister Charlotte Butcher of PFally; and P.D.D. Sister Rose Ande.sâ€" osn, of Timmins. The l'accom‘panled by Sister Williams Cobalt. Later Violet Days enteértain«d at her home in Timmins 4n honour of the District Deputy at afternoon toa, at which all the guests Mrs. Dorothy Spitz were present. Try The Advance Want Advts Cor. Spruce St. and Third Ave. PHONE 324 TIMMINS Clean Rooms The King Edward Hotel : Day or Week Very Reasonable Rates Qulet Atmosphere 79 NULHL was â€"~Oof