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."The proficiency of the Lorne Scots has long been recognized throughout the group, andI am going to Sincerely miss working with you," declared Brig G.L. Cassidy, DSO ED, Commander of 16 Militia Group, at a farewell gathe- ring last Saturday. The event took the form of a __" garden party at the home of Lt Col and Mrs. Kemp at Burlington. Brig and Mrs. Cassidy of Haileybury were guests honor and the party was attended by officers of the regiment and their ladies from Orangeville, Oakville, Brampton, Port Credit, Georgetown and other com- munities affiliated with the unit. The guests included Lt Col John R. Barber of Georgetown, honorary Co- lonel of the regiment, and Major and Mrs. Robert Stock of Toronto. Following a delicious 'buffet dinner, concluding with renditions by the pipes and drums who paraded on the lawn, Col Kemp, COof the unit, addressed the guests of honor.He xremi- nisced about his longand pleasant association with Brig Cassidy, anddescrib- ed him as a "man of many achievements, both in uni - form and mufti."' Acquitting himself with distinction overseas in World War Il, Brig Cassi- 4y wenton to. serve in the militia, and from Octo- Arthur _ Honey 'remembrance, HAILEYBURIAN AND COBALT WEEKLY POST Brigadier and Mrs.Cassidy Honored by Militia ber 1954 until June ofthis year, it was his i6é Group with which the Lorne Scots served and won efficiency awards. In June, the Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regi - ment was transferred to 17 Group. In civilian life, Brig Cas- sidy is principal of the Haileybury High School, and is district civil defence co- ordinator. In his brief moments of leisure, he has won recognition as an artist. Further tribute was paid Brig Cassidyby Maj. R J. Honey of Brampton, pre- sident of the Mess Commit - tee, which arranged the successful outing. Maj. recalled being on active service with Brig Cassidy, serving with him him at war's end in Army Counselling service at the Toronto depot. On behalf oftheunit, Maj. Honey presented a suitably inscribed silver cigarette box to Brig Cassidy. Then the regiment represented by Major Charles Guy of Bram- pton presented an orchid to Mrs. Cassidy, expressing appreciation for the "many evenings when you must have sat home while Brig Cassidy went off to the armoury." Mrs. Cassidy thanked the Lorne Scots for their but with a~ smile, informed them that "] didn't wait home for Brig Cassidy -I joined the mi- litia myself." NaturalGas Three Lakehead mills of the Abitibi Power & Paper Company Limited have been converted to natural gas, and are now using the new fuel as their main heat source. Joint announcement of the completed switchover was made today by Abitibi and Twin City Gas Company Limited, natural gas distri- butors at the Lakehead. The three mills included in the conversion from soal to natural gas arethe Thunder Bay mill and the Provincial Paper mill at Port Arthur, andthe Mission mill at Fort William. Combined gas consumption TRIPS EACH WAY EVERY DAY LEAVE NORTH BAY 9.10 a.m. 4.25.9.m. 12.409p.m. 12.25 a.m. WEEK-END EXPRESS 9.10 a.m. Saturday only 4.25p.m. Sunday or Holidays DAYLIGHT TIME Single Return $7.15 $12.90 NORTH BAY BUS TERMINAL - Telephone GR.2-3900 'Thursday July STE: 1958. of the three mills could so as high as 7,700,000 cubic feet daily, under a long- term purchase contract sign- ed. earlier this year with Twin City. Attendance at anne baseball BRIEFS parks this year indicates that * not anly 'the baseballs: are hard * * A lot of marriage knots were " hit. tied in June and now a lot of men don't have as much rope. Your friends oti: jadse you by the company you ace cr keep out of. : x On 3 "S A public park is a place where kids' fun is spoiied by all the "Keep Off the Grass" signs. > Auto Fihancing Skinny men, women Telephone 10 gain 5,10, 15lbs. |; = What a thrill! Bony limbs fill out; ugly hollov up; neck no longer scrawny; body Joses fi ay eeepy ei | | MURRAY McKINNON , Poking bodies. pes Nonio Ta lets. Help build ek ge because of ~ Your |e ite im) i bare : ice eetgiecs|| MUTUAL LIFE Peightclon gob gee overeating, of Representative "et recjaine' spot btsbe--or buy econ 72 Nickel -- Cobalt TELE fer eg ed eldad pounds, this Dial 4519 Ben Bourg et : Boe 6 Phone 480 Haileybury, Orit. KIWANIS Attention Golfers N.O.G.A. Professional's Day / Wednesday Aug.6 The leading Northern Ontario Professional's will play 27 holes of golf commencing at 8. a.m. and will conduct a golf clinic at 3:30 P .M. This Admission to the grounds $1.00 rer person is an excellent opportunity for you to absorb some of the finer points of the game and to watch the "Pro's" in action. FIELD DA Y- Bass Lake Aug.4th COME AND ENJOY THE FUN ' Starting at 10 a.m. Fastball tournament, Openair bingo - _ Kiddies" races Beat races eX: distance men's and women Pie contest eating Dance Com. 9 p. m.