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S\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ CURTIS OPTICAL CO. Open Evenings Opposite Goldfields Hotel EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW that headachesâ€"whether mild or inâ€" tenseâ€"dizziness watering of the eyes, and fatigue following a slight amount of reading, are among the important signs which mean you should have your eyes exhmined. : CURTIS OPTICAL CO. Open Evenings Opposite Goldfields Hqtel E \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ maasi The Hollinger and Melntyre Curlâ€" ing Trophies on exhibit in L. Halâ€" perin‘s Jewellery Store window have been attracting the greatest attenâ€" tion, the general expression of all seeing these handsome trophies being that they are the finest ever\ Mrs. Kent, of Schumacher, is visitâ€" ing Mrs. A. J. Black in Montreal. \ Mr. T. J. Lawlor left Tuesday morning for Toronto to take specialâ€" ist‘s treatment for one of his eyes.\ Band Concert in the Goldfields Theatre on Sunday evening after the church services, Very attractive programme. Bornâ€"In Montreal, on Friday, March 6th, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Black,â€"a son. Mrs. Black was formerly Miss Anna Kent, of Schumacher, Timmins and District Notes t headachesâ€" gseâ€"dizziness | fatigue foll reading, are hesâ€"whether 1 iess watering C following a slig are among the Mr. Geo. Campbell has returned from several months spent at The Pas, Manitoba, â€" Mr. Campbell looks for much activity at The ‘Pas in the Spring, and says that there are many very promising gold properties in the area. He has especial faith in ‘the Webb property, these claims being unâ€" usually rich. There is a shaft down forty feet and considerable other deâ€" velopment work done, and the more that is done the more promising does the property appear. \ â€"Mr. 0. Kabel left this week for a trip to the South.: "Bornâ€"In Timmins, on Thursday, March 5th, 1925, to Mr,. and Mrs., B. E. Martinâ€"a son. Mr. Jenkin Evans, formerly of Schumacher, but now of Kirkland Lake, is undergoing special medical treatment at Toronto. \ g of the eyes, slight amount the important should have Mr. S. Tyrhitt, who has been in charge of the Anglican Mission at North Cobalt, has been appointed clerk of Bucke Township, to succeed Mr. H. Ellis Gridley, who recently resigned from the position, There are only the usual number of routine cases for police court this week so far,â€"a few drunks, a case on two of |B.O.T.A. and so on, but the court does not sit until tomorrow and anything may happen in a few hours in the North Land. The annuail meeting of the Porenâ€" pine District Football League will be heid this (Wednesday) evening in the Council Chambers, Timmins, comâ€" mencing at 8 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for Monâ€" day afternoon, March 23rd, at 4 p.m. All will be pleased to know that Mr., W. M. Whyte is making good progress to recovery from tihe illness overtaking him last week.. All wull deeply regret the illness of ‘Mrs. J. 8. McGuire with pneuâ€" monia and there will be very general and sincere wishes for her early and complete mecovery.\ Mr. Frank McGuire arrived theme last night from Cleve‘land, «called! here by the serious illness of his mobhe-r) THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO The British Empire Exhibition will reâ€"open at Wembley, in April, bigger and better than ever. As last year, the Canadian National Railways will be one of the biggest exhibitors and Mr. H. R. Charlton, manager of the advertising bureau of the company is at present in England, arranging the placing of the exhibits. ‘ Improvements have been made to many of the features shown last year «Mr. W. Trollope has opened a new industry at Schumacher, and this new business should prove of great convenience and benefit to the peoâ€" ple of that rapidlyâ€"growing town. Mr. Trollope, who has the advantage of long expenrience and skill in his trade, is making a specialty of the making of sash, frames, doors, general woodwork, storm sash, hotâ€"bed sash, ete. The business is located north of the T, N. O. tracks west of the Station. ~ ~10 The Northern News last week says: ‘‘Men coming in to town from the Hector Silver Mines at Bass Lake reâ€" port that wolves have been killing deer in that section of Gillies Limit. Acâ€" cording to the report they gave a deer was caught on the lake within about a hundred yards of the hole in the ice from which the men procure water. The wolves‘ tracks were fresh and it was evident, the men say that the marauders had not long been gone. Nothing was left of the deer but the bones, which had been picked clean. wolves,‘* ; No one claims to have seen the NEW INDUSTRY OPENED AT AT SCHUMACHER RECENTLY. Haileybury Board of Trade has started a campaign of stock selling to raise the funds for a new hotel for the Temiskaming County Town. and much work has been done on an especially fine exhibit designed to attract settlers to Canada. English fogs and rains have not been kind to the exterior of the pavillion of the Canadian National Railways, and a squad of men have been employed to scrub the building, inside and out. The photograph shows men at work washing the outside of the pavillion, preparatory to the opening of the fair So. Poreupine, March 10th. Specâ€" ial to The Advance. The Poreupine Dog Race attracted a very darge crowd of South Eniders on Friday and many wagers were made on the «diifferent teams, proving satisfactomy to the lucky ones who must have been carrying the hoodoo, rabbitfoot or perhaps the horseshoe. Ome fellow ‘betting on a team said the last ‘he saw of them they were headed for the Junctiion and he thought they might come in second in next year‘s race. Mamny comments were made reâ€" garding Mr. Martin losing the cup this year, which was opposite to the conclusion before the race, althought many believe that this turn of the tide will invite many contestants for the big Race mnext year. Joe Turcotte ‘who recentilly purâ€" chased the buildings on the ‘Old King (George Hotel site, has made good proâ€" gress in tearing down the structures and moving them to his lot, where he intends to ‘build small residences for rental or resale. The ilinmber coming from these buildings was found to be in perfect ~condition an‘d included several hundred feet of fine hardwood flooring. We ‘belleve Mr. Turcotte has made an excellent move in this purdchase, as the demand for resiâ€" dences will undoubtedly increase with the coming Summer and Fall, South Porcupine Organization Giving Prizes for Best Esâ€" say on "How Can I Best Fit Myself to be a Citizen of Northern Ontario." Another Fine Band Concert by* Goldfields Band. Other Items from South Porcupine. News has leaked out that the Jews skinned the Scotch last week in a strenuous game at the Cunling Rink the seore ‘being 13 for the Jews and 6 for the Seotch. ‘Why this news was surpressed we canniot understand, alâ€" though when the Jews had 13 points against the Seotch 6, we must admit that the Scotch did not have a chance and should have postponed the game until April lIst, weather prevailing. Dr. Lfiberty, one of the ollidâ€"time nesidents of the Camp, passed away, after a long siege of sgsuffering. Te death occuned on Wednesday last in Toronto. The interment took prace at Toronto on Fniday. The many friends of Dr. Liberty join us in pressing the deepest sympathy. The Sun has been shining beautiâ€" fully for the past few days and our Cub Reporter has been able to get out and pick up the traill of our lost «~Don‘t weep Girlsâ€"We have located Cupid at his studio and judgâ€" ing from what we saw, lit looks like he is going to thave a very busy Spring. Sevenal young Tadies in town ‘have started flashing pretty diamond rings, which Teads us to believe that Cupid has: not ‘been stalling. Quite onm the eontrary the amrows have hit their mark, and while several of our readâ€" ers bellieve we are going to come night out and tell them all about it, we must remihd them that it is still a little early for an announcement, with the exception of one case where Cupid ‘has done exceellent work and the wedding takes plillace next week. Anm account of the latter is printed elsewhere in this lissue. ‘With regard to the others we can only say that Cupid is making good progress and presuminge that the good weather continues, he will ‘have only the final touches to put . on when the snow is gone. Several of Cupid‘s Arrowâ€" pierced victims, some chronic, still persist in iclaiming exemiption from the spoll under which they are quanantined, until we are forced to said, ‘‘how do you get that way?"‘ Many young ladies attended the Shower given in (honour of Miss Barry at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reamsbottom on Friday last. The Groomâ€"toâ€"be, Mr,. Norris Howe, was overjdyed with the pleasant reception that was given them. The wedding was announced to take place on Tuesday, March 10th, The many friends of the happy coupile join us in wishing them best wishes, prosperity and Jongevity. Mrs. J. Henman entertained at bridge last Thursday afternoom at her home. ‘Over thirty guests were present, including Mrs. W. D. Wilkins, from the Night Hawk Peninsullar Mines, and Mrs. G. Gauthier, of Timmins. A very dainty and palatable luncheon was served and enjoyed by all who were unanimous in claiming Mrs. Herman as a perfect hostess. The Second Band Concert by the Porcupine Goldfields Band in the Majestic Theatre last Sunday evening drew the largest «rowd that was ever on rexord at this place. The concert commenced with a March by the Band. Blair Campbell with his Boy‘s Essay Contest by Home and School Association Among the wisitors at the Gold Range Hotel last week were: A. Beshwaty, Cobalt; F. â€"C. Hanna Toronto; P. T. Dagenais, Ottawa; H. MiDermid, Latchford; C. A. Napier, Parry Sound; W. Johnson. accordion rendered a beautiful ~$%o and several upâ€"toâ€"date and original numbers, A Waltz by the Band was well rendered. A , Recitation by Mrs, Gibson mwas given hearty apâ€" plause. Mn Shakespeare sunprised many with the Euphontum, rendering several popular straing from favorite Operas. The instrumental Quartette, twoa Cornets, Baritone and Slide Trombone, was a very pleasing and effective numben The Band followed with a Polka. Mr. Williams deâ€" lighted everyone with his nich voice, singing The Holy City, and another appreciated song. Mr. Williams drew extra applause. ‘A Violin solo by Robert Miner was well rendered and â€"claimed an encore. The High Schoot Ordhestra, under the leaderâ€" ship. of Miss Snider, rendered two pleasing nimbers, followed by a March by the Band. Master Mitcheld surprised the audience with his exceptionally high tones during two beautiful solos. ‘The Strains of Spagâ€" hetti by the Wop Trio, with Macaront Tony on the Mandolin, Formagio Jinmie on the ‘Guitar, and Conserva Gene on the Piano, made exceptionally fine dessert and satisfied the appetites of many iMusic Lovers. The Band nendered a Galop for the final number of the programme, after whiich they played ‘God Save The King (And They Played It) which sounded as though a great master was sitting at a thuge [Pipe Organ. Reeve Gallagher acted as Chairman and expressed his appreciation, on of the Band, for the most courteous «coâ€"openation neceived from the residents. The next Band Concert was announced to take place on Sunday, Manch 29th. Several ainteresting items were brought uwp and discussed at the meetâ€" ing of the Home and School Associaâ€" tion last week in the Public School, Dr, Sommerville gave a very lintery esting talk on Dentistry and the dany(â€" ger which is prevalent through ni» lected teeth. The question of Bathing Beach on this side of the lake was brought up and discussed and it was decided that this was a matter for the Council to «decide. Whe site for the beach will depend on where the new plant for the Water Works is to be installed, and will be gone into later after the ‘brealiup when it willl be possatble to inspect the water front for the most suitable site. The quesâ€" tron is a. most important one and should ‘be given the most earnest conâ€" sideration of the residents who are for ‘boosting South Porcupine. Reeve Gallagher, J. Mason, ‘Boyle, V. Kennedy and ‘Miles Clark were presâ€" ent an‘d took part in the discugsion. Mr. Kimcaide rendered a few ‘beautiâ€" ful solos, aften which everybody sung old time songs. A good crowd attendâ€" ed the meeting. Don‘t forget the Big Dance in Aid of The Poreupine Goldfields Band at Monday, April 13th. NEW EMPIRE THEATRE i ; REâ€"OPENED THIS WEKELK. _ The New Empire Theatre reâ€"opened on Monday this week after being closed for several weeks for renovat® ing and reâ€"decorating. The theatre is now in very attractive shape, and the opening programme for Monday and Tuesday was a good one. The feaâ€" ture, ‘‘The Snob,""‘ was a motion picâ€" ture much above the average and disâ€" tinguished by unusually good acting on the part of all the cast,. | The Home and School Association will hold a meeting in connection with Bo#s‘ Prize Essay. The subject is ‘‘How ‘Can I iBest ifit myself to Euchre and Dance to take place in the The meeting will take place in the Public Schooh on March 18th. The Essays are now in the ‘hands of the Judges,, Mr. J. Fell, Dr. Sommerville and Mrs. Flewe‘len. The Home and School are planning a Suchre and Dance t take place in the New High School during the latter part of Apr©®.. The funds will go toâ€" wards equipment for the play grounds The regular Council Meeting took place in the Counicil Chambers on Monday.â€" Several interpsting items were taken up and discussed. The Reeve and all the Councillors were present. Serveral Byâ€"laws referring to Public Highways were read over as iwell as the amendments theregwith. Questions of charity were given congideration as well as the Lisence Tax on the Majestic Theatre. About twentyâ€"five persons attended the Triâ€"weekly mail service is now in operation between Swastika and Larâ€" der Lake over the Nipissing Central Railway.