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News E rom SOUTH PO RCU PINE Mr. Ed. Robinson assisted byâ€" the Ro tor, Rev. David M‘tchell acquitted themselves well at this first concert given by the members and a nicely The choir of the church under the leadership cf Mr. C. Holmes, organist A very pleasing Variety Concart was staged cn the evening of St. Patrick‘s Day in the Parish Hall of St. Paul‘s Anglican Church. Pleasing Event Tee Pees vs Timmins Lions _ _ eÂ¥ TRIPS EACH WAY EVERY DAY LEAVE NORTH BaAY 9.55 am. 4.35 p.m. 11.45 p.m. UNION BUS TERMINAL NORTH BAY Don‘t start gambling, orice your chicks are past © #G; gl_o danger point. Follow through with | Miracle" Growing Mash. Pullets will Start with good chicks . . . chicks from wellâ€"bred, wellâ€"fed, healthy stock. Give them good care . . , clean, dry, wellâ€"ventilated but draftâ€"free quarters . . . plenty of water . . . lots of room to grow . . . and very "~mf important â€" feed them "Miracie" Chxck Starter Trâ€"fi-‘-*“_.:\ for the first gix to eight weeks. If you can raise 90°%% of your chicks past the sixâ€"week danger point, you‘re well on your way to bigger poultry profits. Here‘s the way to do it! A Sureâ€"Fire Moneyâ€"Making Pair ... The Best of Chicks Plus The Best of Care! Don‘t Buy Feeds ... Buy Results! MARICLE GROWINGMASH . _ _ Wednesday 2 p.m. $7.00 $12.60 Sunday 8.30 p.m. Thursday 8 p.m. Public Skating Monday 8 p.m. ‘ Possible Juvenile Friday 8. Weekend Skating Skating All Day Public Skating Tuesday PHONE 101â€"2â€"3 shdlcyia.o_ulhrdming ‘"Miracle"" Chick Starter has everything a baby chick: needs to feather out nicely, grow sturdy bohes and healthy tissue. It‘s a perfectly balanced blend of nutritious, quality ingredients . . . deâ€" signed to get chicks off to a fine, fast start. For best results, keep hoppers full. => o-l‘na”s.“‘” «s The Eastern Star Chapter held their regzular mesting last Tuesday with District Deputy Grand Matron ! Mrs. Nevada Rutherford of Timmins bcting in her official visiting capacity. After the business meeting a social evening was with a delightful lunch served by the ladies. Mrs. Ruthâ€" erford was presented with a lovely gift as a souvenir of her visit (pre sented by Mrs. FlGgrence Weir) and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Price who are ,shortly leaving the camp were also prescuted by the members â€"with a , gift. Mrs. Sara Moore worthy matron of the chapter was honoured with a grand birthday cake. as she was celeâ€" brating that anniversary, Mrs. Mans field won the draw of the evening proceeds going to the Porcupine Genâ€" | eral Hospital. Dr. W. Donald Rankin whose sudâ€" den death last Wednesday shocked this community was truly mourned by many in South Porcupine. While his kody was resting for a brief time in Hunkin‘s Funeral Home, many visited to say a praycr, or drop a tear in memory of a man whose bluff personâ€" ality covered a heart large encugh itc embrace all the suffering humanty who went to him for relief. Although only in South Porcupine for four years, his skill and medical knowledge have left an ineradicable memory in cur hearts, and he is truly missed and mourned. Oover, i cyes are smiling." Ann Neill, Evona Tonoff, Shcila m Jane Neill. Piano Solo "Il W’ by the orâ€" ganist C. Holmes. â€" Voeal Solo "Danny Bcoy" encore "I love you truly" Lloyd Hunkin. Dance â€" Baliet and Sailors Hcornpipe in costume, Norma Linna. Jayee Chowns, Heather Hovey, Donâ€" na Etarling, Piano Duet, "Tho lonely dancer‘ Wendy Cross and Nancy Wilder. Vocal Sclo, ‘Bless This House‘ gnd "T‘ll Take You Home Again Kathâ€" leen" Mrs. Farlinger. Piano Solo, "Valsctte‘‘ by Helesa Marshall. Voeal Duet, "When She Answered Me", Kilâ€" lurney" ‘"Meeting of the Waters", EBvona Tonoff and Ann Neill. Vccal Solo, "The Ash Grove" and "Galaway Bay" Mrs. T. Hocking. One act comâ€" edy "Sister Sue", cast: Sheila Robinâ€" son,‘ Ed. Robinscn, Mrs. D. Mitchell, Jane â€" Neill Michael â€" Rudkin, Ann Neill and Gary Crawford. â€"Choir selâ€" ection. "Irish Lullaby. MANY MOURN DR. RANKIN EASTERN STAR CHAPTER The attempted suicide by a Porcuâ€" pinc man was brought before Magisâ€" frate Atkinson on Tuesday by Chief Conley. This man, a veteran. attempted to d4rink sulphuric acid before he was stopped by ‘the chief who had been summoned to the man‘s home. Worries and troubles and no job J.ud had its effect on the man and snapped" in his head he said. . Rev. David Mitchell pleaded for the deféndant with whomn he had talked and the Magistrate was inclined to be lenient. Caling defendant before him he said "You wen‘t attempt this again, will you, Â¥f I let you go? If so I shall The Curling season has ended for n the Dome Ladies Curling Club. The final banquet at . the : Airport Hotel ‘takes® place ~on..‘Thursday" evcmngf,ofi, this. <week. Last Friday evening. a _ big mixed bonspiel was staged by the club with twenty rinks competingâ€" osme from McIntyre, Scuth Porcuping and Dome. The prizes given were extra nice and a hot bean supper wWas prepared and enjoyed in the Club Rooms. Winners of First Prize were; Skip OQllie Proulx; vice skip Mrs. Millie Wocn; Second Johnny Lone; lead Mrs. Elsic Dalton; Second Prize Winners: Skip Johnny Cook; vice skip Mrs. Mary Shantz; Second Walter Goleman; tead Mrs. Mrs. Ruby Rudkin. Third Prize Winners: Skip Dr. R. P. ESmith; vice skip Mrs. Alice Countryâ€" man; second Jack Phillips; Lead Mrs. Redgers. The final mixed Bonspiel sponsored by. the South Porcupine Ladies Club took place on Saturday night at the tocal rink. Prizewinners were: (1) Wes Hayne skip; Mrs. Marg. Hodgins Vice; Otto Eckel second and Mrs. Jean Reid lead, (2) Morris Lett; Mrs, Marjorie Young; Mr. Patriquin; Miss Vi. Lynch. (3) Charlie Laamanen; Mrs. Irene Cahill; Tom Ross; Mrs. L. Mansfield. The Senior Altar Society of St. Joâ€" «chims‘ R.C. Church was responsible for g fine St. Patrick‘s Day celebration, . _ It was held in the Legion Hall and Father G. Pinsonneault welcomed a vecry large crowd of guests. Mr. Pat Hogan, president of the Holy Name Society was master of ceremonies. Mrs. D. Koehler and Miss Betty McKeown were responsible for a very fine musical programme and Mrs. N. J. Sullivan was convener for a very nice lunch which concluded the evening ceremonies. Altar Society Hold St. Pat‘s Celebration The remains are resting at Hunâ€" kin‘s Funeral Home till Thursday when mass will be said at 9 a.m. by Father Pinsonneault and interment made in Tisdalc Cemetery. to work in the bush. He had ncot gone very far before he collapsed and fell. Mr. Grigin saw him fall and went to his assistance. Finding him unconscious he put him on his toâ€" boggan and took him hcme; upon his arrival there it was found that he was dead. . Death occurred from a heart seizure. Mr. Lafurgy is an oldâ€"timer in the éamp. He has lived here for 35 years and raised a large family. nine of whom survive, also his wife Mary. The youngest being 12 years of age. Foutr daughters are married. Thb children are Ray, Helen, John, Mary, Hazel, Grace, Irma. Verne and Eddie. John Arthur Lafurgy At around 9.30 a.m. Mr. Lafurgy left his home on Connaught Hill to go Derth came with startling suddenâ€" ess to John Arthur Lafurgy aged 64. Corresponderce: The Canadian Inâ€" stitute of Sewage and Sanitation acâ€" cepted the invitation to hold their Convention in the MciIntyre Arena September 26 to 23. A letter inviting council to meet Porcupine Mine Workâ€" ¢rs Local 100 C.CAL. on Sunday March 27 in the Empire Theatre was read. Letters from the Canadian Underâ€" writers Asscciation re inspectors reâ€" port of Municipal Fire Protectiocn of South Porcupine September 13, 1948. A questionaire re Establishment of a Home for Aged from Timmins Counâ€" cil. A petition from Gold Centre askâ€" ing for nonâ€"compliance .with grocery byâ€"law (SBunday Closing) re Jeffrey‘s Storc. Porcupine General Hospital requesting grant of $6000. Mrs. Scott resignation frcm Porcupine â€" Dome Library Board. Township of Whitney accepting participation as hosts of Canadian Sewage and Sanitation Conâ€" vention, George Stoynog for licence to sell foodstuffs and tobacco. Street lights are to turned on to the wattage previous to Hydro .restrictions as of October 25, 1948. Resolution: that a machine be rentâ€" e4 from the Department of Highways for use in road maintenance during the time our machine is out for repairs. Police Court CURLING t o t Sn ECY Before she left she was entertaingd on Wednesday afternoon at the Dome Gurling Rink ‘by soeme of her old felâ€" curlers, A lovely afternoon tea followed a game on the ice and n good time was: had . by all. _Mrs. Mrs. Victor Hedges of Lakeview has returned home from holiday at Dome Extensionâ€"her former place. of resâ€" idence. Friends of 1 her »re in Poercupinge. t Mrs. Butler of .Oftawa is visiting at St. Paul‘s Rectbry for a month. She is the mother of Mrs. David Mitchc!l, ‘wife of Rey: D. Mitohell. ‘ Home after the hockey season from Glac.. Bap: N.~S, are Mr. and Mrs. Eddic Brown. and.,Mr. and Mrs. S. Pirie. f Spring came to the Porcupine on Monday bearing giftsâ€"superfluous gifts â€"of eight inches of snow. South Porcupinge Lions Club anâ€" nouncce the‘ second Annual Figure Skating Carnival to be held in South Porcupine. Arena on Friday and Satâ€" urday, April 1st ‘and 2nd. Keep this, date The Ladies of the local Rebekah Lodge are holding their Annual affair, proceseds to _ go to the Poljip, Cancer, Tuberculosis Fund sponsored by the Lodges in Ontario, in tne Masonic Hall on Friday (tomorrow) from 3 to 6 p.m. There will‘ be tea served, a asle of home baking and a penny sale. The ladies wculd welcome a big iurnout for this good cause. The meeting opened with a worship service led by Mrs. McLaren accomâ€" panied at the piano by Mrs. S. Kitâ€" chen. Mrs.:â€" R.â€"Yorke secretary of Christian stewardship then gave a talk Mrs. R. Yorke â€"â€" Addresses W.M.S. The regular meeting of the WMS was held ‘in the church hall recently. The meeting opened with a worshin service led by Mra. Fraser. assisted by Mrs. J. llonolhfll. ' Slides were shown on Chink, the study book for the year, by Rlisabeth S:iles, and Sandra Colquhoun The meeting then em with a prayer. Thcse present were Ruth Creed Freddy Creed, Marilyn Hayes, Diane Hayes:, Rose Sutton, Diane LAveles, Jimmy Sandra Colquioun, Shirley Chicoine, Alex Yan‘tovich, Kenny Lessard, Shirley Hegert, Conâ€" nic Buderick, Elizabcth Stiles, Jimmy Sparks, Allen Elliot, Beverly Hawed, Elaine Budérick, Pam Hayward, Henâ€" riette Fulton, Judy Beaton, Greta Pelâ€" lerin, Barry Kent, Patsky Keen, Jés Upham, Hartly Stewart, Sally Ha iiton, Jimmy Taylor, Mrs. J. Mone han, The Trinity United Church Mision project for this year. Pan#" held their regular on Monday .evening in the chure‘+ heall. The meeting opened with a worshin service lod by Mrs. Fraser. m by Mrs. J. llmm ~ Slides were shown on Chink, the study book for the year, by Elizabeth ‘‘iles, and Sandra Colquhoun. The meeting then closed with a prayer. Thcse present were Ruth Creed Freddy Creed, Marilyn HMayes, Diane Hayes, Rose Sutton, Diane LOveles, °* A delicious lunch was then served by the hoste:ses for the afternoon Mrs. Ww. Wwalace and Mrs. H. Christopher. ‘‘Those attending Mrs. S. Kitchen, Mrs. H. Lang, Mrs. G. Shippam, Mrs. W. Wallace, Mra.J. Monoglian, Mrs. R. Yorkc, Mrs. H. Wadell, Mrs. M. Peace, Mrs. B. Waite, Mrs. W. Hayward, Mrs. Lowo., Mrs. Mipaatmen, Mrs. Robertâ€" son, Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. McLaren. Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Christopher anr? Mrs. Shippam. udy book for the year, by Elizabeth Yorkc, Mrs. H. Wade and: Sandra Colquhoun. Mrs. B. Waite, Mrs. \ meeting then closed With a Lowc, Mrs. Strkatm ayer. Thcse present were Ruth Creed son, Mrs. Kennedy reddy Creed, Marilyn HMayes, Diane Mrs, Fraser, Mrs. ayes, Rose Sutton, Diane LAOveles Mrs. Shippam. Mrs. D. Fraser und Jean Fraser sSOUTH POQRCUPINE ~of Mrs.} Sam Rog dy ; 1ecovgty from _ pine. ‘General Hospi 0oDp CITIZENSHIP . 6 afiéf%%%%yd ’from operation ‘ ~Hospital. "Please" and "Thank You" are little words . . . words that everyone knows. It‘s a shame they are beard so seldom in our daily conversation! They are magic words, too . . . they often earn a friendly wish You cen helip this public service effort. Make a note of some of the . liitle thingys which, in your opinion, contribute to Good Citizeriship. ‘" and "Thank You" are little . . words that everyone knows. hame they are beard so seldom in y conversation! They are magic too . . . they often earn a friendly smile. They bring quick service : . the make life hagfier. A gracions "Plemx . . . a sincere "Thank You" will get results ~â€"just try them and prove it! Politencess g-ood Ci in conversation is " tizenship". 1’9}3 can help fl‘c.if p.ubllc servif:e. effort. Make a note of som, of the ; This series of advert CC C3 . tm gP m The business meeting then took place. _ Following the girls studied their project for the year which is China. § The meeting then closed with taps. Those present were Shirley Mongâ€" han, Shirley Lowe, Jessie McKenzie, Joan Studder, Sheila Matthew and Janet Malkin and the leader Miss Betâ€" ty Killens. Mrs. F. Gilbert has left for Torâ€" onto where she will attend the regâ€" ular Red Cross meeting and also visâ€" it with her daughter Betty. Mr. and Mrs. C. Winnycombe have left for their home after visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs. Campbell, : The CGIT held their regular meetâ€" ing in the church hall, with the leadâ€" er Miss Betty Killens in charge. : The meeting opaned with a worsnip service led by ShirleyLowe. hart, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. McKenzie, Mrs. D. Johnson, Mrs. P Johnson, Mrs. Campbel, Miss K. Curâ€" rie, Mrs. Manstield, Mrs.. Scullion Mr:. Mair, Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. Verbik, Mrs. McCann, Mrs. Kirkland, Mr. O° Rourkc, Mrs. Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Cowden, Mrs. Shingler, Mrs. Karahan, Mrs. Boutet, Mrs. A. Feideln, Mrs. Fournier, Mrs. Angrigron, Mrs. Steepe, Mr. Walker, Mrs. Hannigan and others. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. F. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Buderick, Mr. and Mrs. Cybulski, Mr. and Mrs. Marâ€" shall, Mrs. McWhinnie, Mrs. S. Urquâ€" phy. _Five nundred, ladies, Mrs. Finnerty, Mrs. McWhinnie, and Mrs. Beauline, men, Mrs. C. Napeir, Mrs. E. McCoy and Mrs. Agnes Fiendel. Mrs. A. Dundas won the door prize. Reâ€" freshments were then served by Betty Mansfield, Sheila Morran, Mrs. Mc Cann, Mrs. Hannigan, and Mrs. Murâ€" The hal)} was decorated in green and white. â€" Before the card party a muâ€" ical programme of Irish numbers was enjoyed . Winners for bridge were: Mrs Quinn, Mrs. Cunningham, and Mrs Raynold; men, Arthur Lawley, Mrs. H Proulx, and Mrs. F. Miller. Kitchen convenors were Mrs. Sculâ€" lion, Mrs. Verbik and Mrs. Mansfield. . St. Alphonsus Parish hall was the setting for a delightful St. Patrick‘s Day card party sponsored by thr C. W. Krs. G. Shbmm gave the iig*~ lights on the beok of China, the study project for this year. * _ a Ahlflh‘- ) wena RRARL anumusasd The High School Ski Meet on Wed: nesday was very successful even though it snowed quite a bit. It was held at the Iroquois Falls S# Clnb Thc girls didâ€"not enter into the events C.W.L. Ladies Hold Card Party "PLEASE" AND "THANK YOU" MAGIC WORDS ns y * s *:"'.‘ B RADIN G°S Capital Brewery Limited, Ofttawa hwegiler is planned to help make your community the best place to live in â€" ?ti)tessiond of, Sponsored by the Porcupine Skating Club has reâ€" turned home after skating in the Tor- onto Skating Carnival. Mr. and Mrs. O. Lafontaine and daughter Margaret have returned home after a short visit in Toronto. Mr. G. Beland has returned home from Sudbury where he spent the past iew days. Mr.. James Fraser ~has returned home after spending the weekend in Sudbury. Mr. Normie Defelice has returnea home after spending the weekend in Sudbury. "A large proportion of the sugar imâ€" ported into this country from soâ€"calilâ€" ed ‘Dollar‘ sources such as Cuba. San Domingo, etc., is not consumed here but is processed by British refiners and reâ€"exported as refined sugar to foreign markets," the London report continues. "This export trade is a valuable source of hard currency inâ€" come to this country." . dollars and in large measure, is helping to increase the sugar ration in Britain. Although U.K. has increased, its domestic beet sugar output by 300,000, 000 pounds in the last year, ‘Czarnikow of London points out that Great Briâ€" tain is not dependent of foreign sur plies. Imports in 1948 from British countries were 91 per cent greate: than 1947. Greater production a‘ home and in the. Commonwealth performing two objectives; it saves U. Germaine Gratton, a grade ten stuâ€" dent at the High School will be comâ€" peting in the vocal series of Northern Stars in Timmins on Wednesday the 23rd,. We wish her all the luck in the world! Germaine is also taking part in the Porcupine Feéstival in May. Important Sugar Plays Big Role In U.K. Economy In the senior boys events, Tom Hurdman came first with Wesley Watson and Fred Gronlund second and third. Bill Righton won the inâ€" termediate boys trophy with Fernand Bealieu and John Wolf second and third. The Junior cup went to Ferâ€" rucio Festarini with Ronald Gold and Leighton Robinson second and third. as much as the boys, but' those who dic enter did very well. The girls competed in three events, point to point, slalom and downhill â€" The boys competed in cross country, slaâ€" lom and downhill, Helen Mosgrove captured the senior girls championâ€" ship with three firsts. Mary Roâ€" gers is the Intermediate champion with Janet Watson a close second. Helen Howard won the junior trophy and Fleurette Lambert came second. I un #le a m m an 2 in n usls gavt her chlpter niaht program reâ€" gu. It was accepted by the chapter spital Guild coâ€"woerker Joannise and publicity eoâ€"worker Jose@hine Lariâ€" viere gave their monthly report. Coâ€" worker Crotteau, child care, also gave hc: report. Next meeting is to be held on March 28th, which time coâ€" worker Roussy will holid her chapter _night program fc social servige. The winner of the lucky draw was coâ€"workâ€" er Dalbec who donated he;; to tre Flower Pund. IROQUOIS FALlISA JWMOH sSCHOOL 14 Bruce Ave. outh Porcupine Efi _‘Yt",’ â€" _ _The Women of the Chapter n 31 held their regular m . March 5 lt, with Senior Regent: Oleveâ€" son presiding, A good number of the + membc#s were in attendance Ritual s chaman coâ€"worker Helen McDcnagh P _ _â€"Cut Fleowers ~Floral Designs Potted Plants Wedding > Rouquets FOR ‘by one of the Dodger‘s stars,. Di Julio. Â¥ves Fontaine continuet to ‘ play a very good game in the Bruiser‘s goal, although Irvine Denault in the Dodâ€" ger‘s goal showed up just as well. ‘Denneault kicked cut a torrent of rubberâ€" in sensational style and on several occasions was given hand by the onlcokers. The only casuality was the odd broken broomstick. Gauthier‘s Garage Dodgers defeated Latour‘s Bruisers 1â€"0 in a broomâ€"ball game played Sunday mornings March 13 at the Ircquois Fallsâ€":arena. The one score was pushed in very. rapidly And our expert at NO OBLIGATION. . will , inspect your home â€" give you free adâ€" vice and estimate on the insulâ€" ation of your home m ‘NOW! Phone 4000 108 Golden Ave,, 80 Pine St. South Timmins For free estimates and advice just call Wm. E. Jamieson F lOl’iSt k3 GENERAL CONTRACTORS BUILDERS SUPPLIES DISTINCTIVE FLORAL Estimates O.n; Blown Insulation l R E E . Ave., $.â€" Porcupine Phone 835 : . â€"Francis 8t iw W