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i YVol. X. No. 51. VALABLE PRIZES / ATTENDING CHiMC _ c ie t f onuthe new I. 0. 0. F. Hall, and ‘ fine new building will be ready for For Baby Attending Clinic Once a Week from January lst to June 30th. 1926. The Infant Welfare Clinie anâ€" nounces this week that through the courtesy and interest of the Kiwanis Club of Timmins the Clinic is able to offer three valuable prizes for the babies attending the Clinic once ~A week from January 1st, 1926, to June 30th, 1926. Any children are able to qualify for the prize from an infant at birth to one of school age. 2"%% % | 5 3 M ced _ _ A..sstts. .ts esnt on ns td The purpose of the Kiwanis Club in giving the prizes is to further enâ€" courage the attendance at the Clinie. It is recognized that the Clinic has been of very great service to children and mothers, and through them to the general health and welfare, and it is felt that more general and continued use of the Clinice will be of still furâ€" ther benefit. To this end it is hoped to increase interest in the Clini¢ and augment the regular weekly attenâ€" -tnce. The Clinie has been sutâ€" and a blessing. It is hoped to still further increase its usefulness. Three Hundred and Fifty / Gifts to Schumacher School vervy shortly. Mr. F. W. Schumacher mancs ILns «111111060 tion to Schumacher Children. Inters Exercises at School. Other Schumacher The closing number in the proâ€" gramme in the Senior Room was the presentation to the Principal of a fine Jersey coat, by Marguerite Mcâ€" Kay, and the following address, read by Ronald Denny: ' L4 l se en Excellent progress Dear Mr. Bush:â€"It gives us much pleasure to have you with us on this fifth occasion of the greatest festival of the year. We heartily appreciate the ‘coâ€"operation which exists beâ€" tween us as teacher and pupils and we hope that you may continue with us from year to year. We ask you to accept this Christmas remembrance as a sign of our sincerity, and appreciâ€" ation. Signed on behalf of Room 1. Myrtle F. Ritchie. Joan Huxley Margaret Robertson. The Principal in a few words thanked the pupils for their expresâ€" sion of appreciation and kindness. (On behalf of the pupiis, staff and parents we have great pleasure in extending to Mr. Schumacher our very sincere thanks for this generous anâ€" nual treatwand hope he may have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Y ear. w We s ie e . l c B Mrs. R. J. Ennis left last week onl a midâ€"winter trip to Florida, and the Southern States Mr.. Ennis, who has been ill in Toronto for . some time, will accompany Mrs Ennis from the Queen City on healthâ€"giving tour to the Land of Sunshine. The following teachers of the Pubâ€" lie School left on Saturday for the Christmas vacation :â€"Miss Vietoma Malkin to Orrvilie, Ont.; Miss Annie V. Mitchell to Bruce Mines; Misses Trene and Helena Murphy, to Mount Foerest; Miss Gertrade Sabine, to eeeeee F. W. Schumacher I\’I?tligs_His Anm:alL Chrigtlgas Donaâ€" “““““““ I t t is being made Hall, and this Christmas 1925 USsSe NORTH BAYV WINS 6104 FROM 1ROQUUIS FALLS Trappers Find the Junior PAper Makers Easier to Handle Than the Gold Miners. In the exhibition game at Troquois Falls on Tuesday evening this week, the famous Trappers of North Bay won from Iroquois Falls Junior N. O. H. A. team, with the score 6 to 4. The Trappers found the going much easier at the Falls thin at Timmins the previous night. Timmins held the North Bay lads to a tie, but the Falls were on the small end of a 6 to 4 score. The result of the two matches would seem to indicate that Timmins has a classy team this season. If the boys continue the season as they have started it will be the most popular hockey year yet. The match as Iroquois Falls is reâ€" ported as well contested and lively with the Bay boys having the edge on their opponents all the way through. At one time the seore was 5 to 1 in favour of North Bay, but the Trappers eased up and took things easier when hey saw that they had the game their Mr. and Mrs. Tubbs, of the W m. Davis and Co. staff, are among the Timmins people holidaying in the south. ‘ Ridgeway; Miss Jacqueline Belanger _A Mr. James Hughes, who has been employedl at the Night Hawk Lake Mine during the past few months, returned on Wednesday, and will spend the Christmas holidays with friends in town. + V o \V‘ewal.'.e‘ pleased to report that Mr. Lunan has recovered from his recent illnesps. y % Miss Lillian Valentine is spending her holidays with friends at Cobalt. The Caledonian Society held a very pleasant social evening on Wednesâ€" day, 16th inst. in the Recreation Hall. Nes s uh LC To ced S ie io 5 l Hugh and Dick Calverley are spendâ€" ing their « Christnias vacation â€" in Matheson. Mr. Maleolm E. Cushing has gone to New York for the (Christmas holiâ€" days. During his absence he will visit other points of interest in the South. A very enthusiastic meeting of the Ratepayers‘ Association was held in the Recreation Hall on Monday evenâ€" ing, 21st, inst, for the purpose of selecting candidates to be nominated at South Porcupine for the Township Council. _ We were pleased to see several ladies at the meeting, and hope that the attendance wil become greater. Several of the speakers discussed the needs of the town, and promised if elected to give their attention to the following: Greater economy in the general administration. of township affairs, better street lighting, installation of a modern fireâ€" alarm system, employment of local labour in public works, public ownerâ€" ship of utilities, new athletic grounds and permanent fireman. The eandiâ€" dates elected by the Association were Messrs John McGregor, and J. G. Barron. These men will be officially nominated at South Poreupine on Nomination Day. a The annual Christmas tree of the United Church Sunday School was held in the church on Tuesday evenâ€" ing, 22nd, inst. Two large artistically decorated trees, were heavily laden with gifts, books, and candies for two hundred and twentyâ€"five _ children. Mr. C. W. Arnott played the role of good St. Nicholas, and of course«did it very well. The usual Christmas programme of choruses, recitations, drills and readings was well rendered by the juvenile entertainers, The Sabbath School teachers, and workâ€" ers were also remembered by dear old Santa Claus. Mr. Roy Heath, of Third avenue, is suffering from bloodâ€"poisoning in‘ the hand, the result of an inyury reâ€" eczsived a short time ago. Mr. Norman Naylor is ill from a severe attack of neuritiss At presâ€" ent he is a patient in the Timmins Hospital. Special services arranged by the Adult Bible Class, will be conducted in the United Chureh at 11 a. m. on Christmas Day. The choir will renâ€" der carols for the oceasion. Rev. C. Armstrong Sales, the pastor, will preach the sermon. e 0 f m S q e in 140 t w\ w MCBP M o c t C C Mrs. W. J. McKay returned on Thursday from an extended visit with her parents at Seaforth, Ont. Mrs. MceKay was called to Seaforth about a month ago by the eritical illness of her mother, Mrs. Smith, but we are pleased to report that she is on the way to recovery. Interesting Closing acher News. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24th., 1925, St. Mary‘s Champs of Junior S.P.A. May Come to Timmins Plans Now Under W;y to Have Exhibition Game With Noted Toronto Team. St. Mary‘s Also Expected to Play Matches at North Bay and Iroquois Falls. Hockey fans who were so delighted | with the Monday evening hockey match between Timmins and the famâ€" ous Trappers of North Bay may have an opportunity to see another speedy exhibition game here in the next week or so. Plans are now under way to bring the St. Mary‘s team from Torâ€" onto for a game here. St. Mary‘s team is the Champion of the S. P. A., and has a noteworthy reputation in Junior Hockey. St. Mary‘s may come to North Bay for an exhibition match and the plan is to have the Torâ€" onto team ncelude Timmins and Iroâ€" CHRISTMAS TREE FOR YOUNGER S$.S. PUPILS. For the smaller children of the Baptist Sunday School a Christmas Tree event is to be held on Christmas Eve. For the older children of the Sunday School the Christmas treat will take the form of a sleighride this vear. CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT ST. MATTHEW‘S CHURCH Services in St. Matthew‘s church on Christmas Day will be as follows:â€" 8.30 a.m. â€"â€"â€"Holv Communion. 11.00 a.m.â€"Morning Prayer and Holy Communion. -“'?l;fie'zâ€"l_rlâ€"‘c_hém at the latter service will be ‘"‘Let us now go even unto Bethlehem."‘ On Sunday, Dec. 27th, the Christâ€" mas services will be continued, the anthem in‘ the evening being, ‘‘A Son is given,‘‘ (Semper)., AGAIN A MERCANTILE LEAGUE IS SUGGESTED Before, and since the junior game on Monday evening there has been considerable talk of theâ€"nmecessity of forming a Mercantile Hockey League in Timmins.. There are lots of good players, and at least one of the elubs have a team ready to go on the ice when such a lgague is formed. All that is needed is some good sport in the town to take charge of affairs and get a club started, so that mercantile hockey may have a .chance. *Other seasons there has been Mines and Mercantile Leagues, and it is felt that with the renewed interest in hockey in the Camp that a Mercantile League is a necessity. SOLCMON INTO ANALS [OR THE TIMMINS§ GUP Messrs Drew and Solomon the First to Get Into the Semiâ€"Finals and the Latter the Wiuner Tuesâ€" day Night. Interest continues very keen in the contest for the Timmins Curling cup. Messrs Solomon and Drew were the first to get into the semiâ€"finals, and by defeating the Drew rink on Tuesâ€" day, the Solomon rink is now ready for the finals. The following are the games since last Wednesday :â€" (On Wednesday :â€" McQGuire rink won from Ferland rink, 10â€"8. Todd won from Ramsay, 11â€"7. Caldbick won from Francis, 11â€"5 Wylie ‘won from J. W. Jackson, 10â€"7. Emery won from Dr. Porter, 9â€"7. On Thursday :â€" Drew won from Grasset, 18â€"6. McGuire won from Williams, 12â€"5. Gordon won from Murdock, 9â€"8. son, fault. Solomon won from Kenning, 9â€"â€"8.‘ Gauthier won from Marshall, 18â€"7. Prout won from Ramsay, 9â€"S8. Or Friday:â€" f Langdon won from L. Walker, 12â€"6| Williams won from Ferland, by deâ€" fault. McGuire won from Treleaven, 16â€"9. Dr. Aiken won from Cadman, Todd won from Emery, by default. A. Lake won from Kehoe, 12â€"9. Dr. Porter won from Ramsay, 15â€"5. On Saturday :â€" 1 Gauthier won from Wylie, 9â€"5. Lang won from Chenier, 13â€"1. On Monday :â€" (Mthbertson won from Ferland, by default.® Todd won from Prout, by default. On Tuesday :â€" Solomon won from Drew, 11â€"6. McGuire won from Williams, 14â€"3 Dr. J. R. Byers left on the morning train for Toronto. L. Walker won from Cadman, 10â€"9 Cuthbertson won from Treleaven, MceCracken won from Black, by deâ€" t'fi’f’ilk'errwon from H. M. Jackâ€" quois Falls in its itinerary of the North, T:mmins this year has a Junior team of unusual promise. The match on Monday night with North Bay inâ€" dicated the good brand of hockey that may be expected when the boys get ‘‘into their> stride.‘‘ Fast teams from outside will find the boys well worthy of a contest, and good gates are always assured here for good hockey. If the St. Mary‘s team come here, no one should miss the game. ST. MATTHEW‘S SOCIAL CLUB MEETING ON TUESDAY. The next meeting of St. Matthew‘s Social Club will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 5th, 1926. Business will be the first item, followed by one or two new 1tems, mainly musical. The Club is now off to a good start and the intention is to make it even betâ€" ter for 1926. So all are urged to be on hand at 8 p.m. sharp and give a hand to this effect. THURSDAY, JAN. 7TH, FIRST N.O.H.A. JUNIOR MATCH HERE do not miss the opening game. MEMORABLE EVENT AT UNITED CHURCH, FRIOAY ‘‘The Christmas Quest‘‘ Shown by the Young People of the Sunâ€" day School. A memorable event on Friday evenâ€" ing was the Christmas programme givâ€" en by the young people of the United Church Sunday School. The tables were turned on the eustomary Christâ€" mas Tree entertainment, and this year the scholars one and all decided to make it a ‘‘White Christmas‘‘ and, as classes, planned gifts for others less fortunate than themselves. The evening‘s programme was enâ€" titled ‘*‘The Christmas Quest,"‘ and was presented in three parts. Part one, introduce by a prologue, told the familiar story of the first Christmas. choir is heard singing carols, while a bevy of Starâ€"maidens enter and tell the Bible story of the birth of the Christ child. Mary and Joseph pass by; the Shepâ€" herds appear, followed by the Wise Men from the East. The dignified yet simple setting, a large tree with a bright star on top, the effective costuming of the characters, the lighting and the singing of the wellâ€" known Christmas hymns, combined to create a most impressive whole. In the interlude, the return of the Christ child on Christmas Eve is told of, and his quest for those who are doing kindnesses and sacrifices beâ€" cause of him, The end of the quest is found in part two where a presentâ€"day family is shown on the day before |Christâ€" mas, a family blest with the true Christmas spirit. Finally in the third and last part of the programme, representatives from the different classes in the Sunâ€" day School placed their gifts beneath the tree, or in a few words of their own told of the various forms these gifts were taking. Those taking part in the proâ€" gramme, and in the interesting numâ€" bers, showed unusual ability, but unâ€" doubtedly much credit was due to the untiring interest and labour of the deaconess, Miss Quick, and her able committee. The Beginners‘ department of the United Church Sunday School had their Concert and Christmas Tree on Thursday, Dee. 1l7th. Supper was served at 5.30, and at 7 p.m. there was a programme, consisting of recitâ€" ations, songs, choruses, ete. Santa Claus distributed gifts from a gailyâ€" decorated tree after the programme. The evening was greatly enjoyed by all present and the youngsters were agreed that it was a fine time and Santa Claus continues to be the very best yvet. * Mr. Thos. Flynn is spending the Christmas holiday in Cobalt. PROF. DONAT MYSTIAIFS GROWD TUESDAY NIGH Interesting â€" Entertainment Under Auspices of St. Anthony‘s Chuich This Week. At the New Empire Theatre this week there was an entertainment that merited much larger attendance than it received.. The event was under the auspices of the St. Anthony‘s Church, and A chief feature of the programme was the wonderful magic and mystery work of Prof. W. Donat, of Belgium. Prof. Donat did startâ€" ling â€" sleightâ€"ofâ€"hand _ tricks, _ card tricks, and novelties. One of the specially puzzling stunts was his power to prevent the strongest men in the audience to move him from the platform. His suceess in this numâ€" ber showed that he deserved the name viven him elsewhere,â€"‘*‘ the unraisâ€" able man.‘‘ As he is not heavily built, the feat is the more mystifying Another special feature was his abiâ€" lity to eseape from a carefully locked Belgium mail bag. Prof. Donat has performed before H.M. King Albert of Belgium. Other numbers on the procramme were:â€"a very ably renâ€" dered piano solo by Mr. A. Gauthier; solos in French and English, very effectively given by Mrs. J. A. Therâ€" riault; Seottish dancing by Miss Marâ€" garet Geils and Irish dancing by Miss Margaret Easton, both these talented young ladies winning unstinted apâ€" plause. â€" Mr. E. Fortin presided at the event, and also favoured the audâ€" ience with effective solos. Another special number on the programme was Mr. A. Chisholm, whose singing and dancing turns were very pleasing. The programme throughout was a partiâ€" Over Five Hundred at Third Charity Turkey Stag Party Event One of the Most Enjoyable Ever Staged. . About ‘\‘A‘ L2 In attendance, enjoyment, financial returns and all other ways, the third annual Charity Stag Party, under diâ€" rection of the Timmins Knights of Columbus, held in St. Anthony‘s Parâ€" ish Hall, on Friday evening, Dec. 18th, for the benefit of the Associated Charities of Timmins, proved an outâ€" standing and decided success,. The total attendance exceeded five hunâ€" dred, and everybody present had so happy a time that they have been talking about it enthusiastically ever since some even talking in their sleep shout the great night of big fun. The striking success achieved makes it now up to ‘‘Lap‘‘ to see that there is a â€"threeâ€"ringed cireus here for the occeasion next year, as he promised. The success this year exceeded all expectations. The Committee responâ€" sible directly for the big success inâ€" clude:â€"Chairman, â€" Chas. Roberts; stage director, A. Laprairie; service captain, Hugo Shaw;, bridge, D. Keeâ€" ley; 500, Geo. Lake; cribbhage, E. MacDonald; 45‘s, D. Anderchuk, euchre, J. Sceully; finances, Mr. Meâ€" Elhardie. Mr. Laprairie gave special time and effort to the many preparâ€" ations and arrangements necessary for the event, and he secured the hearty coâ€"operation and support of a band of workers in preparing for the oceasion. There was also general coâ€" operation and support from everybody in town approached in. the matter. done on his advice and with his asâ€" About $500.00 was netted from the| event and the money has been <spent to provide Christmas cheer for all the |. needy families in town. Ninetyâ€"one hampers have been packed with good things and are being distributed before Christmas so that none may want for Christmas cheer. These hampers, contain a card bearing the simple words, ‘‘From the Town of Timmins,"‘ and all those receiving baskets may know that they have the good wishes of all in town. Mr. I. E. Dunn, supâ€" erintendent of the Associated Chariâ€" ties of Timmins, has been in consulâ€" tation with the Committee from the beginning and all the work is being sistance. The baskets have been careâ€" fully graded according to the needs of the families, but all are so generâ€" ous that none are to go shy. _ The Kiwanis Club has taken over the arâ€" duous work of assisting in the prompt and accurate distribution of the basâ€" kets. The Kiwanees have added 200 stockings with Christmas candies and kiddie kars have been added to the donations to the five largest families. It may be noted that 5,600 lbs, of fowl have been handled. _ There will not be a needy family this year ' n that will miss the Christmas dinner, if their need is suspectâ€" ed.. For the larger families concerned the following is what the hampers in each case contain:â€"12 lbs. fowl, 90 lbs. potatoes, 20 lbs. rolled oats, 10 lb. sugar, 7 lb. flour, 10 Ib. beef, 5 lb ¢Câ€"CILL .. L/ ALK _ LA A _ [A K6 | uts 1 . t s( BE 1 n M 14 5 i c Nt 2| PME 505| sB C1 0b $500.00 Netted by K. of C. for the Associated Charities of Timmins. _ Ninetyâ€"one Christmas Hampers Being Distributed This Week. INGPIRING CHRISTMAS MESSAGE T0 KIWANIS Attractive Programme at Club ] cheon on Tuesday Afternoon i This Week. The Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Empire hotel on Tuesday this week was especially attractive. The attenâ€" dance was up to the usual good stanâ€" dard, and all present were highly pleased with the event. The speaker for the day was Rev. J. D. Parks, who delivered a Christmas message that was inspiring indeed. â€" He touchâ€" NE enR CC 2C es PAT ed on the true Christmas spirit and showed how too often men in general attempt to evade the practice of the real Christmas mode of life. The esâ€" sence of Christmas is thoughtfulness for others and especially those who are poor or neglected or in trouble. With the true Christmas spirit of care and effort for the unfortunate and underprivileged, _ Christmas would carry along blessings all through the coming year for all. . Another special feature of the lunâ€" cheon was the singing of Christmas hymns by four boys from the United Church Junior Choir. These talented lads,â€"W. Drew, Franceis Woodbury, }W. Shewan and Perey Engleâ€"won the heartiest appreciation for their gifted â€"rendition of a number of Christmas hymns that added much to the effectiveness of the Christmas Kiwanis luncheon. Another clever young manâ€"Master Jim McFadden â€"played the accompaniments on the piano with a skill and finish â€" that added much to the effectiveness of the numbers. cularly attractive one ar found it most enjoyable. bacon, 5 lbs. beans, 5 lbs. peas, 2 Ib. corn syrup, 3 lbs. salt, 1 package pepâ€" per, 2 lbs. onions, 1 lb. raisins, 1 lb. butter, 1 lb. shortening, 2 cans milk, 92 ecans tomatoes, 1 lb. macaroni, 1 11. soda crackers, 4 loaves bread, 1 bar soap, 1 lb. tea. Just a glance at this list will suggest the immense amount of work necessary for selecting, cathering, packing and distributing the baskets But the K. of C., the Kiwanis, the Kiwanees, the Associatâ€" ed Charities, and others have willingâ€" ‘Aly performed the big task, so that this may truly be a Merry Christmas. To return to the Stag Party Friâ€" day night, it may be said that everyâ€" body enjoyed the cards. There were 99 tables of bridge, 18 of 500, 25 of euchre, 20 of cribbage, and 2 of 45‘s. Next year it is the intention t > have ! bridge and 500 decided by MJ A. 1\16\1 CAE AEAE nA .. Jâ€" .. gameis, so as to be a‘bsolutely fm > and equal to all. a # e e t o n i NE on ts V\l“ e There were smokes in abundance, and all good. Cigars, cigarettes, clay pipes and tobacco were consumed in wholesale lots. - The Dutch Lunch went over big and went down good. There wasn‘t a bottle of beer or a soda eracker left, but everybody had enough. Followâ€" ing days the stories report a big deâ€" mand for ‘*Dome good cheese.‘‘ The Turkey Stag Quartetteâ€"Messrs Heffernan, Dodge, â€" Cowan _ and Geils,â€"delighted all with their splenâ€" did vocal selections. They were cerâ€" tainly good. w8 s zus a e Of: u)urse, Lap‘s stories were beauâ€" ties and made much fun. The Orchestra Rambler de Stag was another â€" musical combination that added much to the evening‘s pleasure with a generous supply of the finest instrumental music. That doubleâ€"barrelled yodeling and dancing dynamo, Mr. A. I. Chisholm, made a great hit with his songs and dances. _ ‘‘Good stuff,"" said the apâ€" plauding crowd. In the ‘‘Loud Tie‘‘ contest, Mr. W. Rinn was a sure winner with the new Victor Orthophone design in shop ties. He had to go outside when any In the kKiddie Kar race, Mr. W. Wylie is still the champion rider and driver. Lap has promised that if Bill wins again next year he will give him a silver shield emblematie of the world‘s championship. The great game of "Gimme*‘‘ was played during the evening and was whirlwind. Everybody all the time ‘had a good time every way. Bring on vour threeâ€"ring cireus, Lap! of the vocal numbers were being viven. Dr. Brennan won first for the louest _ homeâ€"made _ necktie. . He cannot wear it at his office, on account of the noise it makes. There was lots of fun in this contest, though three or four present who were conâ€" sidered for prizes claimed that they had not thought of entering the conâ€" test. «us a* s m n °RICE FIVE CENTS attractive one and all present Paid Circulation Last Week