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It was introduced by Comrade C. Bates to the boys and it certainly enâ€" tertained them in its antic‘s especially ‘Andy Sweet who kept it well supplied with peanuts. . I believe he partook of a little bevâ€" eridge the boys offered him, he didn‘t turn that down. During my absense last week we had a strange visitor in our midst, someâ€" thing you don‘t see up in this part. A Raccoon and quite a pet. The Raccoon even accepted a cigarâ€" ette, but, as he apparently didn‘t like the brand, so he tore it up. The committee are to arrange a smoker on Saturday, December 14th, and if you like beans be there. If you don‘t like beans be there jJust the same and you will see the lucky fellow take away that cake, perhaps yourself. It is in the hands of the entertainâ€" ment committee to dispose of. Tickets can be obtained at the bar or from any of the committee. The cake is a masterpiece of art in the line of ornamented cakes and fit to adorn any reception or bangquet taâ€" ble. It is aocompanied by two ornamâ€" ented baskets. With the election over, everything is set for 1947, and we hope the new comâ€" mittee will carry on the good.work. Every one seemed satisfied with the results, so Comrade Prank McDowell and his committee will take over at the January general meeting. Only two members of last years 6«â€" ecutive were elected: comrads F. Mcâ€" Dowell and Lester Hill. Out of the elâ€" even members elected, nine are of the second Great War, two of which saw service in the first Great war, comâ€" rades Cowan and Greaves. During this week sometime, you will see in the window of I. K. Pierce on Third Ave., the three storied cake made by Mr. Fong of the Golden Arrow Resâ€" turant and donated to the Branch in aid of the Memorial Building FPund. Comrade G. Dodge is our first lady member on the Branch executive. 17!% 6cdar 8t.. North Timmins Herman‘s > DBRY CLEANING ARANTEED . TISFACTIO e PBEBESSING «: SEORAGE . _for Pickâ€"up Repairs St., Phone 524 TIMM INS _ ~ HARDWARE Another note on Darts. As I said before, I have promised a Trophy for interâ€"town between Kirkland Lake, Southend and Timmins, and, if it is possible at all to arrange those trips and games I would like to hear from you, comrades, Giovanalli of Branch 87 and P. J. Andrews of Southend. * J. GORDON. I have been <told by Jackp Carswell and Tom Glaister that two prizes have been donated to the Legion for a Dart competition â€" for members only â€"‘it won‘t cost anything. . Just throw your Darts and win the Prize, you will be notifed later as to the arrangements arrivde at. _Believe it or not, the Skunk Trophy is still being. contested for, though it is getting the worse of the ware by the handling it gets. , Comrade Frank Robâ€" inson is still the champ so far, with Jenkin, Trerise, and Mason trailing behind. Youâ€"were willitig to sacrifice your life for your comrades under arms, now you are called upon to give your active coâ€"operation by taking out memberâ€" ship in a great united organization of men and women banded together in comradeship and for safeguarding of veterans interests. To sick members in Hospital, comrades J. FParrer and J. Patterson we‘send our best wishes for a speedy recovery and hope to see them out soon, and to thoseâ€"at home, Art Leonard, Bob Russel, W. Mitchell, we send them the same wish and hope to see them aâ€" round soon. The competition for the Legion Shield opens this week, and we have received another Legion entry, to be known as the "Lazy Bee‘s". How they chose that name is a mystery. They may feel that way, but don‘t look it. Friday night may reveal why. The new schedule will be issued later, but watch the local papers for your weekly games. ; To our friends in other branches and those still serving overseas we send our best wishes for a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. ‘Algonquin Balsam Phone 3585 Timmins For All Occasions Loans other than call loans show an increase of over $36,000,000 at $158,â€" 568, 349. Current loans in Canada. which are $31,300,000 above a year ago. acount for most of the larger total and reflect a considerable increase in loans to individuals and to small and large businesses throughout the Dominion. Loans elsewhere than in Canada are $5,800,000 higher than in the previous year. Loans to Provincial and Munâ€" icipal governments are down $675,000 and call loans are $10,00,000 under the 1945 figure. Acceptences and léetters of credit outstanding are up about $6,600,000. Total ‘deposits atâ€" $617,564,009 °: are $76,221,763 higher than a year ago. Most of this increase is in interestâ€" bearing deposits which are up $43,000,â€" CO00. Nonâ€"interest bearing deposits of the public advanced more than $21,â€" 000,000, and deposits of the Dominion and Provincial govemments are up $8,000,000. Substantial progress in all major phases of operations is reflected in the One Hundred and Filteenth Annual Statement of The Bank of Nova Scoâ€" tia, recently released. The statement, which covers the {isâ€" cal year ended October 31, 1946, shows deposits, loans. investments and total assets at the highest level in the Bank‘s history;,; Net profit for the year, afte; taxcddab{ $1,614,600 and depreciation of $398,277, was $1,588,455 as against $i,â€" 304,,49f on a comparable basis in the previous year. At the vear end, total assets amounte: to $696,175,430, an increase of $82,000,â€" 000. Liquid position continues strong. Cash, clearing and balances due from other banks of $118,378,693 represent 17.97 per cent of total liabilities to the public. Total Quick Assets, which inâ€" clude this figure together with investâ€" ments and call and short loans secured by stocks and bonds, amount to $492,â€" 584,488 and represent 74.78 per cent of liabilities to the public. , Investments increased by more than $50000000 during the year to a total of $360,539,538, of which 85 per cent is in Dominion and Provincial securiâ€" ties. Municipal securitiee are .shown at $9,163,346, Public securities other than Canadian at $29, 152, 407, and other bonds, debentures and stocks ay; $15, 320,114. All securitiee are carried at amounts not exceeding market value. Bank of Nova Scotia Bank Of Montrealâ€" Reports Progress â€" ‘Reports Progress | _ Refrigeration | g . By lfiB Second Ave Ph. 2060 ’.glMMIN\S’ % EADING STYLE CENTRE We specialize in domesâ€" tic and commercial reâ€" frigeration. SMART SET : DRESS SHOPPE 59 Cedar St.. North â€" Phone 3741 FUNEKRKAL SERVICE Dignity â€" Courtesy â€" Sympathy Guenette funeral services‘ arce complete . . .. . cvery â€" detail is handled with the utmost underâ€" standing and reliable knowledge. PHONE 3405 BY, DAY 2424â€"J AT NIGHTS OR CALL AT 119 PINE ST. SOUTH . THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE,â€" "It is good," he said, "to stand on one‘s own feet â€" good for the individâ€" ual and good for the national fibre." Speakingâ€"of taxes, Mr. Spinney said "I suggest that the concept of high taxation ‘as an antiâ€"inflationary measâ€" ure in peacetime may be far from valid . Wartime taxation was an importâ€" ant weaponâ€"to the fight against inflaâ€" tion. But, have we not already more than a little evidence that high taxaâ€" tion is likely. to have an entlrely op- posite effect?" Discussing the fact that millfonsy ‘of manâ€"days "of ‘production had ‘been losc during :the past year, Mr.â€"Spinney said that "no sector of this complex unity calledvCanada csn suffer without all other elements feeling the pinch. We have a‘vested interest in each other‘s wellâ€"being." | One of the "immediate and urgent tasks" confronting Canadians is to put a sound foundation of production un« der the present high level of purchasâ€" ing power, George W. Spinney, C.M.G., president of the Benk of Montreal, said at: the 120th Annual Meeting of the bank today. . . . no device or formula can produce wealthandwellâ€"being without work, enterprise and:"the assurance or reâ€" ward." b3}3 4 - . At the same meeting the bank‘s genâ€" eral manager, B. C. Gardnetr, reviewed the progress of the bank during the year and revealed that demand for banking services had reached unpreceâ€" dented levels. Deposit accounts had increased by 100,000 during the year to reach 1,500,0300 or 40 per cent mors than in 1939. . . . We cannot, as a people, become wealthier: simply by obtaining more money : for producing thesame ‘or less meet economic ;concutiox;zz3 of, the fu=< ture, ‘Hut added that he rioted® humber of popular beliefs about such conditions. which now were "an absolute se‘ to a clearâ€"sighted appreciation of Phe fundamentals of progress and welfare." He gave as one such belief "the still prevalent ‘idea ‘that purchasing power rather than production is the main spring of employment, income and maâ€" terial wellâ€"being." "Money is, after all, a clairg on the productive resources of the community Mr. Spinney expressed guarded conâ€" fidence in the ability ‘of Canada to Don‘t Make A Move . . . without consulting us! * ** P * oc ie ty â€"MOVING audâ€" _ â€" tssS TLORAGE::::=~ :: Repaired and Electncal Appliances # * Rene Electrica Service §R LECOUPE, PROP. C B a m%%’*.*s* ~.~.~’~ ealoate \%“h"}s\\\\’“ eateazeate Qp P ) . WMM’W s.., i1 Birch St. South â€" Phone maf % ; mxs\xxx\\\x\»g Spring Gramaphon muUsSic 'Q t Repdll‘b made to â€"â€" â€" nes <> cOe The W. A. of the United Church, assisted by the Evening Auxiliary, held afternoon in the church. It proved to be very successful. The ladies wish to thank all who helped in anyway towards its sucâ€" United Church Bazaar a Success Afternoon tea was served under the convenorship of Mrs. Clarence Anderâ€" son. Her waitresses included Mrs. Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Knifton, Mrs. H. Ferâ€"« guson, Mrs. T. Wilson and Mrs. Ashâ€" dale. The various groups were ‘in charge of their tables which displayed bakâ€" ing, sewing, knitting, fancy work and novelties. Mrs. Armstrong‘s group (Mrs. Whitton, Mrs. J. Reid, Miss White, Mrs. Hopkins) Mrs. Mack‘s group (Mrs. Eade agd the Connaught Hill ladies) ; Mrs. Honer (Dome group) Mrs. Marâ€" jJerrison, Mrs. Eheler and Mrs. Mcâ€" Ginn, Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Woon. Election of Officers Mrs. Carruthers announces eclection of ‘W.A, officers will be held in the church on December l1ith at 8.15 p.m. Will all members try and be present. Mrs. Carl Carruthers, president of the W.A., would also like to thank the army of willing workers who asâ€" sisted in the various groups. Mrs. Welsh, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. D. Reed, and Mrs. Douglas helped in the kitâ€" chen. .fl .. 00 00 0'(0 ”r "." )" °C w us ".W.vv.".w.v'.".vv."‘ MOTORS °’° AND ’: WASHERS{ $ UNDERWOOD 3 _0 es o. 6. o 0. 0_ 0. 0_ _0 _0 0. 0_ _0 0_ 0. o 0. 0. _8 .0 N.onoooonoofioooooooohoo.o’\ootoooo‘ooo00000000000ooooo:ooooz.ooooowuu The Porcupine Advance 217 .Algongquin Blyd. E. Phone 3985 â€" Timmins _ Limited : Underwood Typewriters ‘ Portables 1 Underwood Sundstrand 10â€"KEY ADDING . MACHINES , REPAIRS â€" REBUILDING _ to Typewriters ~and Adding by Factory trained â€" Invitations Stationery Mechanics Ribbons â€" Supplies â€" Rentals Buy Christmas "T.B" Seals receive careful attention at 219 Aigonquin Blyd., East ;Pv_h('me 1140 7 Pine St. South * : F. Mason,.Win: â€" : Badminton Match South Porcupine Badminton Club held a tournament on Tuesday Nov. t 84 . on the eommlttee ‘in charge were Terry Holmes, Esther Dean and Fred and Mrs. Ralph Ellis. Winners of Court 2 were Ron Mansfield and Mrs. Motherwell. s _ C409 tarello, Miss Isabella Leeney, Miss Marâ€" ion Mills, Miss D. Kesnesky, Miss Franâ€" ces Cattarello, Mrs. Welsh, Mrs. F. Maâ€" son, Mrs. Mansfield,â€"Miss Jean Lowrie, Miss F. Hogan, Mrs, H. Ferguson, MIts. Magnusson, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Honer, Bill Honer, Bill Dunlop, Buzz Gauvin, Pat Hogan, Sullivan, George Chambers, Mr. Motherwell. In the playâ€"off game the first menâ€" tioned team was winner. Tw Winners of Court 1 were Fred Mason Others present were: Mrs. Carlo Catâ€" MUSICAL INSTRUâ€" MENTS . 7.30 Air Cadotg vs)n. Schumacher Lions 9,(0 Public Skating â€" â€" Furâ€"trimmed coats suits and dresses, > '_' AJ AR LA 4 IlUl'lflL‘J*.'l‘ iA A., BAAA * _â€" TION FOR ALL ANIMAL DISEASES AND INJURIES‘". "SKILLED, HUMANE ATTENâ€" 19 BALSAM ST. S, â€" mt . ; Jw w00 * ; e % e V s 0+ uie s Li WINTER Used. Clothing Store: 36 Wilson Ave.: Women‘s | 6 hm . uh 3e Mn uin ; j oi n «@/ L ie ntyre => § wPods ol pdected.edie cteota ote ete cte ate .m” t s t #. o e**s 3 * #¢ #* 0 00. 0 eâ€" .. -. ooooooooooooo o\ lectectactecRectaale cte On ‘property anywhere in the Porcupine Camp, to build or buy egher property or finance busiâ€" ness. Pay back in monthly payments up to six years. â€"«â€"â€" All lines of insurance â€"â€" PHONE 1135 32 THIRD AVE. MORTGAGES W. R. DeGRUCHY . YOUR NEIGHBOURKOOD PHONE 2083 12 PATRICIA BLVD. Real Estate INSURANCE TWO STORES DRUG STORE _ Quick, Confidential and Murtagh Drug â€"Pine St. Kirby Phone 5580A PaGE PVE