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mur, . Mrs. Leurette Saumur, Mrs. Rhod Fera, Miss Joyce Brightwell, Mrs." Berna Burns, Elizabeth Pierce, Miss Noella Wilson, Miss Lila Kaitola, Miss Laura Rotondo, Miss Mary Zoschke, Miss Gbrielle White, Mrs. D. White, Midge Zoschke and the hostese 7 NOTICE is ‘hereby given that an interim dividend of Seven Cents (7c¢) per share, hes been declared by the Directors of Hallnor Mines, Limited. «: Personal â€"Liability) â€" payable l\gaxch Ist, 1950, to shareholders of at the close of business Februâ€" ary 15th, 1950. talfig;dg her Reg. N. laqt year. Guests present. were: Mrs. Teresa Mallette, Mrs. Aldia Dioguardi, Mrs. Emma Clement, Mrs. Mamefnte Zoschke, Miss Doris OIlâ€" . Miss Dolores Lefinsky, â€" Miss Ma llne Fournier, Miss Magella Sawuâ€" Last Wednesday two of her friends Miss Erma Howard and Mrs. Zoshkie gave a shower in her;honoer at the home of her parents on Broadway Ave. She received many beautiful gigts of linen and chinaâ€" and other Useftill and ornamental articles for her White is a gi#taduate of St. ‘€ Hospital, Timmihs having obâ€" Miss Priscilla White, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. George White of Broadâ€" way"Ave.. is a bride elect of Febâ€" ruagry 20th, when she will wed Mr. Jos. Mallin in the Church of the Naâ€" tivity, Timmins. . Toronto, Ontario. February 9, 1950. FOR SALE: Electric Rangette, good condition. Phone 1778â€"W. OPPORTUNITY for someone to earn A. high income. Pleasant healthy, outâ€" door work. Familex Products Comâ€" pany requires a local representative. No experience Write td Mr. C. E. Patterson, 1600 Delormier Street, Montreal. Que. for full details Hallnor Mines, Limited (No Personal Liability) DIVIDEND NOTICE sOUTH PORCUP Engagemen r of the Board. J. R Bradfield Tss Secretary The tablés for tea were decorated in original manner by artificial plants bearing hearts instead of flowers. § The tea served was delicious and the food in keeping with the Valenâ€" tine idea in color and design. _ Mrs. R. E. Dye was the winner of a _doll for which tickets were sold, and doorprize of a lace bridgeâ€"cloth went to the holder of ticket number 44. Will the holder of this ticket please claim it! Othes ledies assisting were: Mrs. John Bawtinheimer, Mrs. Hutchinâ€" Miss Esther Desn, Mrs. Ivan Honer, Mrs. Cyril Starling, Mrs. Ausâ€" tin, Mrs, C. Anderson, Mrs. Cunningâ€" rham, Mrs. Houston, Mrs. McCaffrey, Mrs. Arthur Hall, Mrs. Iris Hall, Mrs. Curboy. Mrs, Jean Wilson‘ acted as recepâ€" tionist and Mrs. G. Bannerman and Mrs. F. H. Hall poured<tea, Mrs. R. Mansfield officisted at the Bake table and Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Day were in charge of the fancy work. An address of welcome was given iby Mrs. A. James, president of the Girl Guide Association. A Celightful Valentine Tea took plcce on Saturday afternoon in the Masonic Hall under the auspices of Jocal Chapter of the Order of Eastern District Captain Miss Bziley and Captain Valena Huggins spoke briefâ€" ly. after which there was a singâ€"song. Later Mrs. Stcrk addressed the gathering stressing the need of guide work and publicizing its achievements in creating closer friendship with guides in other countries. Another Guidée Marlene Hortie reâ€" ceived her First Class Badge for proâ€" ficiency in handicraft, health and serâ€" vice for others. The Girl Guide Gold Cord Award cond a lieutenants warrant were preâ€" sented to Helen Lausch recently at a Mother and Deughter Banquet held in the besement of the Umted Church, Porcupine. companied by Mrs. J. Aitken on the piano. Gerth Cahill sang "Irish Lullaâ€" by" and ‘"Danny Boy.‘"‘ Misses Eda \Franceschini and J‘oan Sullivan sang as a duet ‘"Sweet Afton," and Mrs. Koehler~played several selections. The presentation was made by Area Commissioner Mrs. R. Stark and Dorothy Blair former Captaih of First Porcypine Company. Soloists for the evening were ac SOUTH PORCUPINE Girl Guide Awards Holy Name Society V alentine Tea News From Many in South Porcupine will reâ€" gret to learn of the death of a former wellâ€"known resident of the town who left some years ago to live in Toronto. Mr. John Spitz aged 62 died on Feb. 9th in the Sanitorium in London. Ont., after a comparatively short illness. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Spitz: one daughter Cecilia, Mrs. Severt; John and Bobby all in Torâ€" onto. Funeral was on Feb. 1l1th in Lome Park Cemetery. The Dome Curling Trophy was won in the finals on Wednesday by the rink of Mrs. Ed. Hovey with Ann Shub, Minnie Hoffman and B. Mcâ€" Ginn. Runnerâ€"up was the team of Myrs. S. Hughes with Helen Roach, Marion Clement and Lzura Jones. Mrs. Webb, Mrs. R. C. Mitchell, Mrs. G. Draper and Mrs. J. Hodgins worked in the kitchen, and Mrs. Bawâ€" tinheimer, Miss M. Sullivan, Miss Mae Whkite, Mrs. Jean Wilson, Mrs. Cy Greenacre and,Mrs. Sthel Smith asâ€" sisted in serving. Mrs. C. H. Libby was in charge of tickets at the door. A gratifying crowd partook of tea poured by Mrs. McNzbb and Mrs. D. Honer and the Bzke table under the direction of Mrs. J. Beard with Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Stanlake was a lovely display which soon disappeared to the egger buyers. Another most successful Valentine tea was held on Tuesday in the United Church under the auspices of the Ladies of the Church. Noreen Ledingham, the maid of honor and only attendant, wore a navy crepe suit with a white corsage. Mrs. Wm. Drew To Direct â€" * False Alarm Play; Cast Announced Practices 15 The couple will take up residence at 104% ~Cedar Street South, Timâ€" mins. Arthur Waynor,. brother of the groom, was best man. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Rebâ€" man, of Pamour, and Ray Milton Waynor, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Weayâ€" nor, of Mocart, were united in marâ€" riage,> Rev. R. J. Scott officiating. Theâ€" bride, given in marriage by her father, was dressed in a suit of English beige gabardine with burâ€" gundy sccessories, and wore an orchid corsage. ’ The complete cast will be as follows: ' Mrs. Willis â€" Mrs. McNeil Anne â€" Angela Burke Joe â€" Cecil Linder William â€" Anson Raymond Molly â€" Irwina Wilson, Betty â€" Colette Poliquin Emily â€" Rosetta LeBras. These seven were selected from 35 applicants. The Patchwork Quilt is a oneâ€" act play by Rachel Field. It will be directed by Mrs. Mary Drew. The Little Theatre will present "The Patchwork Quilt," starring Mrs. Mae McNeil as Mrs. Willis, for Timmins entry into the drama fectival next month. The United Church Manse was the ene of a very pretty wedding on John Spitz Dies V alentine Tea Curling St. Paul‘s Curling BORN â€"In Porcupine General Hosâ€" pital, on Feb. 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Leo LaMothe of S. Porcupine, a son. the year the S.P.F.D. sponsored the First of July Tournament â€" Reâ€" spectfully submitted by W. H. Farren, Chief. Also $100 to the new Film Board to‘ensure the use of the projector for instructional periods. The money for these donations was made in 1948â€" The Brigade‘s programme of good public relations was continued ‘in 1949. In this respect they donated an Iceless oxygen tent to the Porcupine Genâ€" eral Hospital to ensure that any case of asphyxistion to which they were called is assured of proper treatment upon arrival at the hospital ($859). 150 was donated to the St. John Amâ€" bulance Brigade, end $50 to the Boy Scouts movement in which the Brigâ€" ade takes a keen interest. The work done on this Inspection resulted in the Brigade not receiving a fire czll for the period October 16th to Dec. 3rd. * This year the Department entered the Fire Prevention week contest. The Brigade tied for first place with New Liskeard in their own class, and came tenth in the Province of Onâ€" tario in every class. The belance of the fires were small and little loss sustained. Prizewinners In the First of July Tournament at Malartic the South Porcupine Deâ€" piertment won the Proficiency Prize for the whole day as well as second prize for the Wagon Race and third in First Aid. Feb. 8th, 1949â€"â€" Purdon‘s Jewellery Store, a flash fire which spread to the apartments sbove and through a wall to adjoining grocery store. Water lines and fog streams brought fire under control â€" actual loss $14,770 (Jewellery store accounted for the high loss). April+â€"26th, 1949 â€" Liquor Store. Fire started on outside of building caused by burning trash in metal drum. No loss. Resume of Losses Dec. 28th, 1948â€" Apartment above Dominion Etore, 19 men answered the alarm. Salvage work was comâ€" menced as soon as possible. Dominion Store opened on time the following morning. The S. P. F. D. repor for 1949 was as: follows: J. D. Austin was dismirsed on a charge o assault es his complainant Clarence Hawley fai to appear to nonâ€"support of his smail children present the charge. Thomas Beadman, charged with answered, when csked by the Bench for his reason. ‘"Too much trouble. Everybody trying to run my life. I‘ve got nothing to say." Six months hard labour was the sentence passed. P. H. Murphy, clerkâ€"treasurer for Tisdale said that the township had paid out $481.44 to date in relief for the family. to get ahead of the car which fellowâ€" ed, not knowing it was police car. Thisâ€"admission cost hin a fine of $10 and costs.. "Overloading" cost Henry Marcier a fine of $10 and costs. George Stoyâ€" noff was fined $25 and costs_for failâ€" ing to file an incomeâ€"tax4return for Gengral Drills 7 Restaurant fire: 6 Grass fires 6 Meetings 14 Ladder drills 6 Calls and Practices Chimney fires 33 Business fires 4 Bushfires 4 False Alarms 2 a Stan Barsbas, of Toronto, spent last weekend visiting his sister and brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Tomchick of S. Porcupine. Council Meeting A "grievance committee" from the Public Works Department wanted shift premiums paid to the watchman and the request was granted. ; Thanks were igven for the sponsors of the meeting by Messrs. Tipper and McKay. Mr. Coombe spoke of the fine reâ€" cord and efficient service of Mr. Wills. Through his leadership the Asâ€" sociation has grown to its present day strength. Mr. Coombe spoke on assessment work in genersl. "Defiâ€" nitely a redâ€"letter day for district No. _ The chairman ~introduced Reeve Fvans who welcomed gueâ€"ts and delâ€" gates and hoped the mecting would be of benefjt. Assessors have responâ€" sible positions and these mectings are of great assistance to them in carryâ€" ing out their work. . He waes proud to have this meeting in S. Porcupine and koped they would again at a later date. They would always be welcomsed. T. â€"C. Dobson thanked the Reeve and expressedâ€"the felicitations of all present on‘the Reeve‘s recent marâ€" riage. i Assessments? . Doroth Afternoon session heard an adâ€" of the dreéess by Mr. Tipper on "where are at The we going in Assessments?" which was ~While followed by a general discussion. ber of Many questions being asked and disâ€" Clup. cussed. Nominations for officers for District No. 3 led to Mr. Frank Willss LAC being unanimously reâ€"elected Presiâ€" Mrg. J dent. Wire" wl Mr. Dreary then gave an address on Public Relations and general disâ€" cussion followed. He regretted that President Bateâ€" man was unable to attend. spoke of the problems of county assessing and gave some examples of the problems he has encountered smce being zsppointed County Assessor of Grey County. Northarn Warmth In responding Mr. Radbourne spoke of the proverbiai lhospitality of the North, which he was visiting for the first time. He commented on its growth and improvement and also admired our Township Building. Mr. Wills ‘introduced Mr. Radâ€" bourne and J.â€"P. Coombe and spoke of the ‘very fine work done for the association by these officers. He was proud to welcome them to South Porcupine. = Leonard Dreary cof New Liskeard, and also Reeve V. H. Evans; Reeve W. S. Gardiner of Whitney; Clerkâ€" treasurer Hunter of Whitney; Counâ€" cillors Owens and Rotondo of Whitâ€" ney; and P. H. Murphy with Counâ€" cillors W. G. Smith, .J‘. Mailkin, L. Hunkin, and W. Shields and K. Smith of Tisdale. ates present were: A. G. Tipâ€" per. Past President of No. 3, of Teck Township; M. Ether of the Township o° Calvert: T. C. Dobson, of Irogqcuis Falls; John D. McKay of Cochrane: R. Beauchamp of Whitney; W. W. Watâ€" son of Kirkland Lake. Mr. Frank Wills, Assessor for Tisâ€" cale was in charge of the meetings, and distinguished guests were Mr. Earl 1Bn:ltnnu*me of Owen Sound, vice president; of the Association; and J. P, Coombe, secretaryâ€"treasurer of the has been host to the Ontario Assessâ€" ing Officers Association district No. 3; was an ‘becesion last winek. Welcome from Reeve LAC Darwin Aitken son.of Mr..and Mrs. J. Aitken of Rae Ave., visited his parents while here â€" with the RCAF. Central Band last weekend. Darwin joined the Airforce last Augâ€" ust and was transferred to the Centâ€" tal Band in Ottawa. * This will be held in the Airport Hotel on Feb. 28th, in the evening and models and fashions for Spring will be under the direction of the Olive Thomson Dress Shop of S. Porâ€" cupine and Timmins. News has been received that Mrs. Dorothy Motherwell former resident of the Hallnor Mine died last Friday at Thedford, Ont., sfter a sl'y)rt illness. While in South End she was a memâ€" ber of the S. Porcupine Badminton Club. TS The Women\s Club of St., Paul‘s Church are once more sponsormg a Facshion Show. Mrs. E. J| Repsey is home zsgain after a few weeks spent in the local hospital. Her daughter Edith; (Mrs. R.,Muleahy) of Renfrew with her, little son Dennis, i at. the parental home, and will be staying for a few weeks, pine. Emm Rev J. R. Scott performed the cereâ€" mony and the attendants were Mrs. Pauline Riley and Jerry Wright. The wedding took place on Saturâ€" day in the. United Church of: Alice Lillian Wright daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Wright of South Porcuâ€" BORN â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Brownlee of South Porcupifte, in Porcupine General Hospital, a daugnter on Feb. 6th. Council accepted the S.P.F.D, reâ€" commendation that Chief Wm. Farren be reâ€"zppointed for 1950. Locals L. Hunkin wes appointed South Porcupine Film Council representaâ€" tive for 1950. The annual meeting is onâ€"Thursday Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. A horticultural society for South Porcupinge will be sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. The idea was explained in detail and the precticability of such books for South Poreupine was discussed. A singâ€"song led by \W. Honer with J. Reid, R. Langdon W Boyd and R. L. Ship followed.‘ For January iwo new â€" members have been added, and one has left. Thkese books of credits are by the Club, and engble purâ€" chasers thereby to get reduction perâ€" centage from certain specified merâ€" chants. These benefit both Kiwanians and customers. At the Monday dinner meeting of the Kiwanis Club Mr. Leo Kramer, viceâ€"president, . gave a talk on the Timmins Kiwans Borus Books; an institution recently inaugurated in Timmins by the Kiwanis Club. REAL ESTATEâ€"INSURANCEâ€"MORTGAGES Room 3 Gordon Block, Pine St. N. Ph J. V.. Bonhomme Kiwanis Club National Housing Act Loans 4%% Commercial Loans 5 to 6%* s You‘ll Like Our Efficient Service oney To Loan Mrs. J. Phillips was | elected® secâ€" retaryâ€"treasurer of the mothers group. Mrs. Mitchell supervised the chilâ€" den during the afterhoon while the mothers worked on a quilt. and lunch was serveq to them. Mrs. C. Cudmore, served tea to t.he mothers. Present were:.. Mrs, Orry Costain with Phyllis, Mrs. R. Quesnel with Diane; Mrs. R. Chowns with Raymond; Mrs. C. Cudmore with Rayâ€" mond and Dwight; Mrs. J. Phillips with J‘immy and Pat; Mrs. W. Adamâ€" son with Bobby; Mrs. Mitchell with Elizabeth and David: Mrs. B. Curtis ‘with Theresa Millions: Mrs. J. Draper with John and Mrs. F. Nitchke with Eileen. Next meeting on March 15th. Mrs. Phil. Fahey and two children of Allan St., Connsught Hill left on Monday for St. John, N.B., via Monâ€" treal, to's'ail for England where they will stay until June. Mrs. Fahey will visit her mother in Surrey while in England, which is Mrs. Fahey‘s native land. The Relief Report for January was gone over,.. Council decided to ,close Public Works Department for July ard to 17th. o the Moose Hall. _ The "Little Helpers® of St. Paul‘s and their mothers met last Wednesâ€" day afterncoon in the Parish Hall. _A Penny Sale is to be held on Feb. 28th by the women of, the Moose in the Moose Hall. Nes > in health and boltom in cost. Our Daily Snecials are tops WE SERVE FINE FOOD RAILWAY STREET Ansonville Silver Grill Â¥ # 44