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_ ments had to be made on the original _ plans, unfortunately the proposed _ ‘Fire Hall hadâ€"to be eliminated. . " He promised, ‘however, that the conâ€" _ struction of a new fire hall should be _ «the consideration of the council 2s _ of the first postâ€"war activities. _ ©*Mrs. Maxwell Smith thanked the firse . «department for including the ladies in _ _ the invitations to the feast, after which _ "a singâ€"song, led by Fireman Quesnel . â€"and accompanied on the piano by _ Tessier, was in order. _ . After the tables were cleared, dancâ€" . Ang and singing rounded out a hapky ‘avening. and those who preferred, SCs ':h('}uesvts present included Reeve V, *) Firemen‘s Bangquet Houth Porcupine Pire Brigade, chiei, Fireflfx refighters, _ Councillors _ And Wives Enjoy Social Dinner Entertainment 3. mA f Ne NA * o 0 * ,? v,_‘-Nicg ‘prizes were given for. bridge to .. Ron.â€" Mazgsfeld,.â€"2 .. dainty . piue -','-Bhelley cup and saucer; Mrs, George Helmer, a cakeâ€"plate. For men, Mr. R. Mansfield, ashtray; and Reeve V. H. Evans,. shaving lotion, _‘ George Starling was proininent in _-entertaining the crowd and the entarâ€" tainment committee of â€"Firemen R. @uesnel, Joe Miller, E. Kemp and Clilf ‘Myles, could not have done more to their duties. They were cordially ‘thanked by all at the close of the Brigades Given By Chief At Banquet For Firemen uho cedfi d hn otsw dbrttond TDR He said that in. planning the muniâ€" cipal building it was first intended to include the fire hall under the same roof â€"Later, when necessary curtailâ€" He was warmly applauded, and Reeve V. H. Evans rose to reply. â€" In the course of his remarks, in which he spoke well of the achievements of the local brigade, he mentioned that the council realized the need of a new fire hall in South Porcupine. Smiles were many at the list of "equipment" which this first brigade had. In passing it was mentioned tha! the first bells purchased by this deâ€" partment were still in use. Another incredulous smile shone cut when a resolution was read "that any firemen found guilty of looting at a fire should be instantly dismissed." hiquet â€" the first of its kind â€" aind an exceedingly happy and pleasant evening. â€" Pire Chief Maxwell Smith welcomed the guests, and gave an interesting mrecount of the formation of the first Wire Brigade formed in South Porcuâ€" pine after the 1911 fire He had with him the minutes of the Arst meetings of this association of volunteer fireâ€"fighters, citizens who had experienced at first hand what an uncontrolled fire can do, and he read excerpts from these minutes. A social halfâ€"hour preceded the dinâ€" ner at 7.30 when all sat down to a Aveâ€"course banquet at which a turk*y plate was the centre of interest. A toast to the King preceded the Naticnâ€" @1 Anthem and Firemen Quesnel said ®fficers, members, and their wives, and guests (members of Tisdale counâ€" eil and wives) met on Thursday evenâ€" ing last at the Airport Hotel, for a On and after January 2nd, 1946, the Town of Timmins will accept advance payments to apply on 1946 taxes, and will allow a discount at the rate of approximately 3/5% per annum to due date. Such prepayments, in any amount, will be accepted until May 15th, 1946. Due dates for payment of 1946 taxes are as follows : First Instalment 50% : due May 31, 1946 Second Instalment 50%° : due September 6, 1946. _ 4% Penalty will be added to unpaid balance after | due date. # In addition, a further discount of 1% will be allowed on amount of second instalment if 1946 taxes are paid in full on or before May 31, 1946. No discount will be allowed on overâ€"payment of taxes. Prepayment of taxes is a means of saving to the tax payer who takes advangage of it and is also of assisâ€" tance to your â€"municipality in maintaining its financial position. Your coâ€"operation is requested to make bke plan as successful as in the past. 1946 Taxes Pre Payment Discount Irvin Rosner, R. 0. BUCOVETSKY BLDG. 81 Third Ave. Timir EYES EXAMINED CLASSES FITTED * ~EYESIGHT SPECIALIST For Appointment Phone 1877 soUTH PORC UPINE With , Scientific Accuracy by Dancing was enjoyed to the music of Ron Jones at the piano, Hubsrt Cook and Fred Brown with their electric guitar and Johnny ‘Coscello with his spanish guitar. During the evening a delicious lunch was served by the ladies. â€"Members cf the department present were: Chief and Mrs. F. Maxveliâ€" Smith, Captain and Mrs. Mike Cyhailâ€" ski, Ist. Lieut. and Mrs, Ron Mansfleld, Ind. Lieut. and Mrs. Harold Montrose, Secretaryâ€"Treasurer and Mrs,. Rene Quesnel, Firemen: Mr. and Mrs. C. Anderson, Kas Bezpalko, Mr. and WWira. E. Bowes, Mr. and Mrs. C, Laamanen, Mr. and Mrs. Myles; Stan Pearce; Mr. and Mrs. Starling, Mr. and Mrs, Tomâ€" chuck, Mr, and Mrs. Wilder; Mr. an Mrs. Kemp; Mr. and Mrs. Pajunen; Mr. and Mrs Parren; Mr. and Mrs. Miller; Lewis Pyke; Mrs. H. Hall; Alâ€" bert Barsevich; Miss I. Heikkila; Ph:l Deacon. . . H. Grewcoe, (1919 to 1934) was reâ€" sponsible for firsrt motorized truck used by the Department. Bornrâ€"in Porcupine General Hosâ€" pital on Jan. 22, to Mr. and Mrs. Ole Brandes of 89A First Ave., Schuâ€" macher, a son. Saturday evening the residents of Gold Centre and their friends gathered at the Oddfellows Hall in Timmins where they enjoyed a very happy evenâ€" ing. An interesting item quoted by the Chief is worth repeating here. There are records of years served by men in the brigade: â€"M. Smith, 30; S. Pearce, 25; R. Mansfield, 24; H. Montrose, 17: M. Cybulski, ‘7; B. Tomchick, 14; J. Miller, 13; R. Quesnel, 12. LA.C. Walter Craik, RCAF. staâ€" tioned at Edmonton is visiting at his home on First Ave. The congregation of Trinity United Church are asked to be sure to attend the congregation meeting tonight, Jain. 24 in the church hall at eight o‘clock. Raymond Taylor, Gold Centre, left Monday by car for Toronto where he will be employed with the Good Year Ccompany, Lieut. and Mrs. F. H. Bowman, arâ€" rived here ‘Tuesday morning.. Lieut. Bowman â€" returnéd from â€" overseas aboard the Queen Elizabeth and was met at Toronto by Mrs. Bowman. They spent a few days visiting pricr to coming on to Schumacher, Spr. Bob Trollope, Gold Centre, reâ€" cently returned from overseas service aboard the Queen Elizabeth, arrived here Tuesday evning. Spr. Trollope spent a few days vxsxtmg his sister in Toronto. Mrs. Jack Morris, Gold Centre, entertained Tuesday â€" evening at a party in honor of Spr. Bob Trollope, Gold Centre, who arrived home Tuesâ€" day evening, Spr. Trollope return»d from overseas service aboard the Queen Elizabeth and spent a few days in Toronto prior to coming on to Schumacher. Jck McCrae, Railroad, St. returned from Toronto Saturday where he rcâ€" ceived his discharge from the army. L.A.W. Doreen Wills, R. C. A. F. (W.D.), stationed at Toronto, spent the weekend visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wills, PFirst Ave. Miss Mary Murray, left Sunday for her home in Toronto after spending two weeks visiting at‘the home. of Mx, and Mrs Stan Brabty, Second Ave. Mrs. Fred Davidson, First Ave., entertained Sunday in honor of her sister and brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. White, who have just reâ€" turned from their wedding trip and are taking up residence on Hemlock St., Timmins. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Smith, Myr. and Mrs, F. Malkin. Mr. and Mre. George Helmer, Mrs B. H. Harper, Mr. SCHUMACHER Gold Centre Folk Enjoy Evening of Dancing Pat Murphy, Mr. and Mis. SCHUMACHER A. L. SHAW Miss Wills who is a member of the R. C. A. F. (W. D.) stationed at Torâ€" onto, had to leave Monday evening for her station was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Mrs.: Wills accepted the gifts on behalf of her daughter and thanked the ladies for them. The following jadies attended: Mrs. Bert Waite, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. D. Benâ€" nett, Mrs. Arthur Wilfred, Mrs. Hoâ€" ward Wallace, Mrs.: Harry Christopher, Miss Doreen Wills Honored by Shower Wallace, G. S. McDonald, Mrs. S. Mrs. Frank Wills, Third Ave., enterâ€" tained Monday evening at a miscelâ€" laneous shower in honour of her neice, Miss Doreen Wills. The rooms were nicely decorated for the occasion. The guests spent a very happy time playing games. The prizeâ€" winners were Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. W. During the evening the hostess, asâ€" sisted by Mrs. W. J. Wills and Miss Kathleen Hill, served a delicious lunch. This is superintended by Principal R. Ship. The championship will be determined by the winners of :3ur out of seven games in the series. LaSt Friday‘s games ‘at the Arena saw a win for South Porcupine juniors, and a tie of 2â€"2 forthe Intermediates. An announcement as to trophies ‘will In a talk which was given undivided attention from all Kiwanians pres>n, the speaker gave the objects of thc Kiwanis Clubs, placing special emphaâ€" sis on the first dictum, that of placing primacy on human and spiritual, raâ€" ther than material values of life Material values should be used to serve human happiness rather than rule the individual. Too great a piutâ€" suit of money invariably leads to the sideâ€"tracking of happiness. The McIntyre Athletic Association held its monthly social evening in the McIntyre auditorium on Saturday. The first part of the evening was spent playing bridge and whist. be made later. Kiwanis have grown to 53,000 memâ€" bership in 31 years, said the speaker, and this is a proof that the essentiais of Kiwanis are built on truth ind worth. Time weeds out the wea‘k and false and its steady growth is someâ€" thing that members should be proud of. Any Club failing in achievement soon fades out, and will fail unilcss the objecis of Kiwanis stand out. The speaker gave as an illustration the difference between material, ani spiritual or human values, the differâ€" ence between a house and a homse. Someone once said "Man is so busy thinking of yesterday, and planning tomorrow that he finds no time to live today". Q@uoting from the current atomic energy tovic, the speaker said that concentration on the benefits that this discovery might give the world (cenâ€" tral heating of ‘big cities, etc.) instéad of on its destructive power and the subsequent inspiration of fear, might be a factor in world peace instead of one of its biggest draw backs. The prizeâ€"winners were; bridge, ladies â€"â€" Mrs. Alf. Little and Mrs. P. E. Cooper; gents â€"â€" Mr. J. G. Malkin and Mr. Roy Asseltine. ..Whist, ladies â€"â€" Mrs. Walter Rowe and Mrs. Bert Price; consolation, Mrs. Roy Wilson; gents â€"â€" Mr. Art Carriere, Mr. Froed Bennett; consolation, Mr. Richard Boutet. A junior hockey league under public school auspices has been formed and is receiving frocm the youngsters. Mr. Balfour of South Porcupine pubâ€" lic school and Mr. McDermid of the Dome school have .each two teams, intermediate and junior which practice and play on a weekly schedule. Kiwanis The Kiwanis met on Monday {for their weekly dinner meeting at, the Airport Holel with President V. H. Evans.presiding. As this was the 31st anniversary cf Kiwanis In‘ernational, a speaker exâ€" perienced in Kiwanis work, Past Lt. Gov. W. 8. Gardner, was selected as guest speaker He quoted the Atlantic Charter, as having emphasis in the right place. Securing freedoms for ourselves and seeing that others have them, will prove of human and spiritual benefit to the race of men. The Kiwanis, by putting into practice equality with those of lesser privileges, are trying to follow out this first prinâ€" ciple. Ex. Lt. Gov. S Gardner was int"oâ€" duced by Kiwanian Jim Carney, and thanked by Kiwanian Ken Kilborn. After the cards, it was a very happy company which danced to the music of Jack Bridges and his orchestra. One guest was present James of Hamilton. Public School Puck League is Under Way He implored the club, in closing, to think of this first objective, and to practice it. M.AA. Has Monthly Social Evening Are Stressed By Kiwanis Speaker South Porcupine Club Marks 3lst Anniversary sSOUTH PORCUPINE SCHUMACHER â€" Mtr. Frank Hil)} and daughter Kathleen, Mrs. W. J. Wills, and Mrs. Prank Wills, â€" ‘Unâ€" able to attend but sending gifts were Mrs. Norman Tario and Mrs. Alex Mcâ€" Grath. services for the occasion. Despite the fact that the crowd was not too large, the generosity of excelâ€" lent boxes brought in a sum of over uoo which will be handed over. ‘The family in question has now been looked after. all good citizens cont:iâ€" buting in some way to their welfare.â€" V. H. Evans spoke briefly, thanking those who â€"were present and giving a special note of thanks to Bob McInâ€" tosh and his orchestra, who gave their Crushed by a fall of rock in the McIntyre Mine on Friday noon, Mr. Geisler was rushed to St. Mary‘s Hosâ€" pital where he passed away a few houtrs after admission. Recently returned from three and oneâ€"half years service overseas, he married Miss Esther Munro of Powasâ€" san three months ago. Coming to Schumacher they took up residence at 76 First Ave. During their short residence here they made many friends who sincerely mourn the passâ€" ing of Mr. Geisler and extend the deepest sympathy to Mrs. Geisler in her sad bereavement. Deep regret was expressed when word was received that Edward Joseph Geisler, 76 First Ave., had passed away in St. Mary‘s Hospital. Miss Paul and Miss Phillips of the public school staff accompanied Mrs. Geisler to Powassan. Gentlemen were allowed a refund of their admission fee if a box was purâ€" chased, but none took advantage of the offer. Prior to the auctlon of boxes, Reeve The body was taken out on the noon train Saturday for burial at Powassan. Boxes containing lunch for two zold from $2 to $18 at a box social held Tast week in the arena under the auspices of the Kiwanis club and in aid of the family who lost all their posessions and their baby in a fire recently. Coroner Dr. H. L Minthorn made it known this week that an inquest will be he!ld at the Schumacher PFire Hall on Jan. 31 at 10 a.m., into the death of Edward Geisler, McIntyre miner who succumbed to injuries reâ€" ceived ‘in an aczrident at the McInâ€" tyre mine on Friday Jan. 18. Tpr. Lyle Wilder, brother of Mr. Jack Wilder, is expected in town this weekend to visit his brother He reâ€" turned on the "Queen Elizabeth" from cverseas service, and is now visiting his sister in Kirkland Lake. Pay Eighteen Dollars For Lunch For Two © At Kiwanis Benefit _ Mrs. BM.C. Shaw, retired principal of the public school, has been enjoying the last two months in Folrida. She writes to say she is on her way home and expects to be back in Canada in February. «The Euchre party sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary ofthe Canadian Leâ€" gion was poorly attended on Monday owing to the severity of the Prizes were won by Mrs. O‘Shaughâ€" nessy, Mrs. T. Farrel, and Mrs. John Hodgins in the order named; Mr. G. Sutton left this week for Toronto to bring hcme his wife, who has been a patient in the Gencral Hospital. There is very little improveâ€" ment in Mrs,. Sutton‘s condition. Box Social Is Arranged For Bereaved Family Mr. Jack McInnis left last week to work with a diamondâ€"drilling outfit 26 miles from Senneterre. Alvin Bannerman, who has besen spending leave at his home in Porcuâ€" pine, left on Wednesday to return to North Bay. Bornâ€"to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Manâ€" deville a son, cn Jan. 20, in Porcupine General Hospital, Bornâ€"to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gorâ€" don, of Coniaurium Mine, a son on Jan. 22, in Porcupine General Hospital, On Jan. 31 at 8 p.m., in the Porcuâ€" pine United Church, the <Women‘s Association of South Porcupine Unit=d Church, wil stage its sixth performâ€" ance of "Aunt Tillie Goes to town". Bornâ€"to Mr. and Mrs. Verne Brown of Porcupine, a daughter, on â€"an, 22, in Porcupine General Hospital. Mrs. Pierce left on Sund Montreal where she will receive cal attention. cussed and vlans were made for a Va‘lentine tea and sale of homeâ€"baking to be held in the basement of the church Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 13. Body Taken To Inquest Is Ordered Bornâ€"on Jan. 23, in Porcupine Ger.â€" eral Hospital, to, Mr. and Mrs. William Richardson of the Dcome, a son. Bornâ€"on Jan. 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Belisle of 77 Bloor Ave., a daughter (Gena). Veteran, Recentl Married, Killed Rockâ€" Fall At Mme The Women‘s Association of ‘Friniig United Church held their meeting Wednesday evening in the church hall. The President Mrs. Harold Grist was in the chair, business items were aisâ€" Trinity Church W. A. Meet; Plan St. Valentine Tea on for The Rector, Rev. John Ford, in preâ€" senting his address to the congregaâ€" tion said in part, "This year we have much to do. We must take our share in the Anglican ‘Appeal for Advance. In our own diocese we have a share to carry in the general improvements to our Indian Missions. We have imâ€" provements to make to our own parâ€" ish properties. In a few years we should either build a new church or alter the present one". During the period, devoted to the election of officers the following apâ€" pointments took place:â€" Mr. S. Jay, People‘s Wiarden by acclamation. Mr. K. Kilbourn, Minister‘s Warden. The congregation elected Messrs. Lang, Vary, Dr. McKittrick, Marshall, Cathâ€" erwood, and Blakeman as Vestrymen. Rev. J. Ford appointed Messrs. Skinâ€" ner, Maxwell Smith, Rosebrugh, Balâ€" four, Rogers and Sherman as additâ€" ionel members ‘of the Select Vestry. Mr. J. Newman was elected Vestry Clerk and Mr.:W. Adamson as Treasâ€" urer. Mr.â€"F. Evans was elected as auditor. A‘ Building committee was appointed and, with the Rector, will consider the building needs of the parish. Reâ€" solutions of thanks were expressed to gill who had been active in the work of the parish. . Refreshments were served by members of the W. A. and Sewing Circle. All reports indicated a year of activâ€" ity. A new Minshall organ had been purchased and paid for, choir pews and a prayer desk had been donated, and new markers for the Bible, Missal, end Prayer Book had been made inâ€" volving an additional expenditure of another $1,500. The People‘s Warden Mr. 8. Jay, expressed appreciation for all that had ‘been done during the past year. Reports were given by the Treasurer, by the n‘s Auxiliary, the Chancel QGuild, the Men‘s Club, the A. Y. P. A., the Sewing Circle, the sunday School, and the People‘s Warden. The annual meeting of the congreâ€" gation of Saint Paul‘s Anglican Church was held in the parish hall with a very representative gathering of the famili¢s in the parish. Rev. John Ford, Parish Priest, presided over the meeting. A banquet was held last night at the Airport Hotel by the Canadian Legion Ladiesâ€" Auxiliary. This is an annual affair held on the anniverâ€" sary of the presentation of their charâ€" ter. Mrs. T. Farrel, retiring president will receive her past President‘s badge and Mrs. Borden Blood took over the office. of president. Mrs. V. Blood Heads Legion Auxiliary y y M 17 th t+ *n l VAAAE ons n a .A. abe!, THE HYDROâ€"ELECTRIC FPOWER COMMISSIGN Malcolm MacMillan and John Fisher were appointed to threeâ€"year terms on the high school board. A successor to Gus McManus has not yet been named. W. C. Boyd was appointed school attendance officer. The committees were made up as follows, the first named being chairâ€" man and the reeve bring member oxâ€" officio;:â€" Finance, Councillors Smith and Malkin:; Public Works, Councillors Malkin and Harper; Police, Councillors Harper and He‘mer; Fire, Light and Welfare, Councillors ~Helmer and Smith., Councillior Smith was appointed to the Porcupine Hospital board und Councillor Harper to the local branch of the Red Cross Society, Councillors Helmer, Smith, Harper and Malkin, in the order named will take threeâ€"monch terms as deputyâ€"reeve. The council will meet on the scâ€" cond and fourth Monday of the month and any necessary special meetings will be held on the remaining Mondays, it was decided. sOUTH PORCUPINE Appointments of committees, estaâ€" blishment of hours o‘ work, and the designation of acting reeve were chis{ among the items of business dealt with by Tisdale council on Monday night, Tisdale Council Names Committees; Sets Hours Of; Work For Employees MacMillan Fishar Ara Am. aay. it was decided. with a maxlmum MacMillan, Fisher Are Apâ€" Pointed H. S. Board Memâ€" bers For Three Years Town employees will get a nineâ€"hour 2 MEN CAN PUT UP 20 CORDS OF CORDWOOD IN A DAY witH THis LOWTHER The new Lowther Câ€"Saw is a ime-mgfl powerâ€"operated saw that cuts at any es angle. No woods operator should be without one. MARTIN HENDERSON LIMITED, 1003 Temple Bidg, TORONTO PELLS TIMBER CLEARS LAND BUCKS LOGs BUSHES OUT ROADS TRIMS LIMBS CuTts ice This saw goes anywhere, does the job you want in a fraction of the time required for old hand methods. A complete book of instructions tells you how to use this saw and fell trees up to 30" The: Câ€"Saw‘s powerful, economical engine develops up to 7. h.p. It will speed your work and reduce your costs, in fact you will save so much time and labour that it is possible to pay for the saw with savings in "no time‘‘. . Fully descriptive, illusâ€" trated literature is availâ€" able now, on request. The Canadian Girls in Training held their meeting Thursday evening in the Church hall. The president, Miss Jessie McKie, was in the chair and conducted the worship period, taking for her subject "Building for the Kingâ€" dom of God". The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and business items were discussed. Plans were made for C. I. G. T. week, which will be observecd FRebruary 10 to 16. Plans were also aay, it was decided., with a maximum of 48â€"hours per week and timeâ€"andâ€" oneâ€"haif for overtime. Only in emerâ€" gencies will they work on Saturdays. A committee was formed. and the following were elected to take charge of the event: . reception committee, Loran Miller, Olga Smyth; program committee, Jean Fraser, Nina Phillips and Esther Swanson; refreshment committée, Shirley Monaghan, Kathâ€" leen KHill and Shirley Moran. Atfer the business session, Miss Isobel Flowers gave a very interesting talk on Africa. The girls divided into groups and games were enjoyed the meeting closed with taps. sCHUMACHER Girls Make Plans For C.‘G. I. T Week made for a mother and daughter banquet to be held. x Try The Auvance Want Advts. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24th, 1946 OF ONTARIO Canadian Distributors: