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Porcupine Advance, 30 Sep 1926, 1, p. 7

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AXGUS MAGCOONALD EXâ€"Mâ€"P. oROPS OFAD At COBALT Hundreds of friends and admirers im this part of the North will learn with sincere regret and sorrow of the, sudden death at Cobalt on Saturday evening of Mr. Angus MacDonald, formerly member_ of the Domixfion parliament for Temiskaming riding, and prominent for twenty years in this North Land as a Labour man. He was familiarly Known as ‘‘Long Anâ€" gus,""‘ on account of his great height. For many years he was an able and ardent Labour party advocate, and he was singularly effective and successâ€" ful on the platform. H??ad a ready tift of simple but powerful eloquence. a shrewd grasp of affairs, and a very effective ability to reply to any crossâ€" ing swords with him. _ Before and after his election to parliament he was looked upon as one of the ablest men in the Labour ranks in the Coâ€" balt camp. He first ran for parliaâ€" ment in 1920, when the riding of gleâ€" miskaming not only included Timâ€" mins, Iroquois Falls and Cochrane, for Six yearse. Strong Labour Was Member for Temiskaming Riding Man, and a Good Citizen. but all between andâ€"all above as far west as Hearst, and as far north as the north pole. A despatch this week from Cobalt says:â€" _ ‘‘Stricken with a sudden heart atâ€" tack, to which he had lbeen subject for vears past, Angus MacDonald, the "Long Angus"‘ who surprised the polltx(- al world in 1920 by wresting the old Federal riding of Temiskamâ€" ing. from the (on~ervat1\ es, and so bemme Ontario‘s first Labour M.P., dxed on the corner of Silver street and Pxospe(-t avenue about (*1011t o‘clock Saturday evening. ‘*Born in GHlengarry, Ont., in July, 1867, the late Angus MacDonald spent the greater part of his life in different mining camps on the continent. In earlier years he had lived in the westâ€" ern states, later going to British Coâ€" lumbia. He came to Cobalt when this camp was in its infancy and had made liis home here for nearly 20 years. He was always actively interested in the labour unions of the district and had taken a prominent part in their work and organization. A carpenter and timberman by trade, Mr. Macâ€" Donald had been employed at differâ€" ent mines in the Cobalt camp. _ He was unmarried. ‘T‘wo brothers surâ€" vive, R. J., at Bridgeâ€"end, Glengarry, and D. J., in lal\mm, \Vaslnngton.” LIBEL ACTION STARTED AGAINST BEAVER PRESIDENT. Legal proceedings have‘ been instiâ€" tuted against F. L. Culver, president of Beaver Consolidated Mines, Limited, at the instance of J. B. Tyrâ€" rell on the ground that a libel was committed against Mr. Tyrrell in the publislied report of. Begver Mines over the signature of Mr. Culver. Meâ€" Pherson Co., counsel for Mr. Tyrâ€" rell, submitted a letter to the press Friday night outlining the course of action taken, which read as follows: ‘‘Referring to our letter to you of Thursday, enclosing a copy of a letâ€" ter written by ourselves to Mr. Culâ€" ver, on behalf of Mr. Tyrrell, we have to say that our demand not having been complied with for retraction by Mr. Culver of the statements comâ€" plained of by Mr. Tyrrell, we have toâ€"day issued a writ on behalf of Mr. Tvrrell against Mr. Culver, for damâ€" ages for libel, and that process has been duly served."‘ EGYPTI%mm ENT Yes! . We figured the fight would 0 just that way. Mrs. R. Medd, Sr.; after years of suf!ering found that Egyptxan Liniment hex speedy relief from rheumatism. torturing pains of man and beast depart under treatment with E puan Lxmment which is also the best known for Cuts, Scalds, F rost Bnes, Clnl blains, Neuralgia, etc. DPOUCLAS CÂ¥ MANUFAC TURERS,NAPANEE . ONF North B dA V Nugget Timmins Home and Scnool Association Organized Explanation of the Aims and Objects of the New Associaâ€" tion. All Parents Should Take Keen Interest in the Orâ€" ganiation. "The Child is the Nation‘s Best Asset." Monday afternoon of this week the mothers of the town were asked to meet with the teachers at the Central School to help in organizing a Home and School Association. There had been no time beforehand to inform been no time beforehand to inform the public of the purpose of the meetâ€" ing, but those who attended were adâ€" dressed by Mrs. Becker, Executive Secretary of the Ontario Fegeration of Home â€"and Schools Association, who explained the twelve purposes of the organization. * Forâ€"the information of those who did not attend, five of these purposes are given helow. (1) It strengthens home and school (3) It arouses the community to a sehse of its responsibility to its" most precious assetâ€"the children. (4) It helps teéachers to keep out of ruts and to see their work ix the wider relationships of the community, as well as those of / the elassroom. (2) It makes the community i ]z}rge more intelligent about the pre blems of education. (3) It arouses the community to TAYLOR HARDWARE WORD CONTEST PROVING POPULAR (5) It enables parents who misunâ€" derstand, the purposes and methods The contest announced by the Tayâ€" lor Hardware Co., Ltd., in their advt. in The Advance last week is proving very popular. In response to the many enquiries regarding the rules governing the use of letters in »the contest, it may be said thas lotters can be used only as often as the said letter appear in the two words, Hardware.‘‘ For example, the word * doll"‘â€"can not be used beâ€" cause the. letter appears only once in the words ‘‘Taylor Hardâ€" ware."" Three ‘‘a‘s‘‘ ean be used in a word, or three ""r‘s‘‘ if required. Of course, a letter can be used more than once in different words but only once in each word if the letter only appears once ~in‘ ‘‘«Taylor Hardware.‘‘ Hundreds of people will find the making of words from_ the letters contained in the two words, ‘‘Taylor Hardware,"‘ a very fascinating aâ€" musement. In addition, very generâ€" ous prizes are offered. All interestâ€" ed in a very entertaining contest, and incidentally, very generous prizes, should read the announcement of the Taylor Hardware Co. on another page of this issue. -‘ BAND SHOWS HONOUR TO ~_ MEMBER LEAVING TOWN Mr. Harry Boundy, for some time past a member of the Timmins Citiâ€" zens‘ Band, left this week for Ius home in Lancashire, England. _ Mr. Boundy, who had been a member of several prize bands overseas, is not only an expert bandsman, but also has given unusually effective and helpful service as a member of the Advisory Committee of the Band, as well as winning popularity and esâ€" teem for his high qualities as a man. The members of the Bandsincerely THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO. of the school to get correct views, so to extend sympathy instead of tagonism. e us x The Timmins Home and School Asâ€" sociation was then formed, â€"and five officers were elected : Mrs. ,Emery, President; Mrs. G. 8. Seott, Viceâ€" President; Miss MacDonald, Secreâ€" tary; Mrs. Sheppard, Treasurer‘ And Mr. Parks, Honorary President. More officers are to be elected at the next meeting who will represent each school and group in the community, and will form important committees on whom will depend the. success of the association,â€"such committees as will attend to the membership and as will attend to the membership and the programmes. children in our townare the largest and best of our assets. Let all ut us, mothers and fathers, join this Association, and help in making it a live organmization which will open our eyes to a better appreciation of our ldl'”‘Est and best asset and will teach us how to develop it in the best way,"‘ said Mrs. Emery, the preésiâ€" (lent of the new association, in disâ€" cussing its aims and purposes this wheek,. 8 regretted his, departure from town, and on Monday at band practice put their feelings into more or less tangâ€" ible form. With the president of the Band in the chair, Mr. Boundy was called to the front, and presented on behalf of the members of the Band with a small purse, and a large meaâ€" sure of good wishes. Bandmaster F. J. Wolno, Deputy Leader Lloyd, Bandsman 8. Johns of the executive Secretary F. J. Hornby and otherl expr@ssed the sincere appreciation felt by all, for the competent and helpful:services of Mr. Boundy to the Band, while the most earnest wishes were made that he would fully reâ€" cover his health and soon return aâ€" gain to Timmins and the Band. In responding, Mr. Boundy spoke fee!â€" ingly of his pleasant associations with the Band here and wishes all the very best of success. He wanted to continue as member of the Timâ€" Citizens‘ Band, and would , follow their progress with the keenest interâ€" est whether he were here or overseas. He complimented the bandsmen on their skill and interest. ‘"‘I hope,"" be said, "‘that soon the bandsmen will all be on day shift, because I know that with the chance thus given the Timmins. Band will undoubtedly develop into one of very best bands in Carada. You have the men and the leader necessary, and all that is needed is the practice together."‘‘ D. X. Engineering and Sales Co., Ltd. STANDARDINE 5bâ€"TUBE RADIO .... Coast to Coastâ€"No Idle Boast 20 Bloor Street, W., Toronto ind anâ€" PERGONNEL OF THE NEW KING ADMINISTRATION List of Ministers Sworn in This Week. Announcements Made by Premier King Shortly aftér noon on Monday the Liberal Government «was gworn into office with the following members :â€"â€" / Premierâ€"Right Hon. W. L. Macâ€" kenzie King. Justiceâ€"Hon. Ernest Lapointe. Financeâ€"Hon. James A. Robb. Railwaysâ€"Hon. Chas. A. Dunning. Public Worksâ€"Hon. J. C. Klliott. Agricultureâ€"Hon. W. R. Motherâ€" well. ; Marine and Fisheriesâ€" â€"Hon. P. J. Cardin. Postmagterâ€"(Generalâ€"Hon. â€" Peter V eniot. Defenceâ€"Col. J. L. Ralston. Customsâ€"W. D. Euler. Trade and Commerceâ€"James Malâ€" colm Laborâ€"Peter Heenan. h Immigrationâ€"Robert Forke. Soldwr s Civil Reâ€" o:mblhlm'ont «L Hon. Dr. King. Solicitorâ€"Generalâ€" Hon. Lucien Cannon. j The allotment of portfolios by proâ€" vinces is as follows :â€" Novia Scotiaâ€"Defence. New â€" Brunswickâ€"Postmasterâ€"(Genâ€" Quebecâ€"Justice, Finance, Soliciâ€" torâ€"General, Marine and Fishemes and Senate leadership. Ontarioâ€"Customs, Public Works, Labor and Trade and Commerce. Manitobaâ€"Immigration. Saskatchewanâ€"Prime _ Minister, Railways arid Agriculture. Albertaâ€"Interior. A\ British â€" Columbiaâ€"Soldiers‘ Civil Reâ€"establishment and Public Health. During the afternoon Premier King made several official and unofficial anâ€" nouncements : 1. Mr. King, accompanied by Hon. Ernest Lapointe and probably Hon,, Vincent Massey, will attend the Inf perial Conference in London in Octoâ€" ~ 4. A new portfolio is to be created and. assigned to a . minister from ber. It is expected that the Premier will leave about October 8. 2. Hon. Vincent Massey is slated for appointment as Canada‘s first minister plenipotentiary to Washingâ€" ton. He will not take over the post until after the Imperial Conference. 3. Parliament will probalbly meet during the first week of December and there will be a long adjournment over Christmas. The speakers of both Senate and Commons \\1]1 reâ€" main the same. ie \ _â€"TIMMINS GIFT SHOP. OF IMPORTANCE to THE PEOPLE OF TIMMINS The Timmins Gift Shop 52@ THIRD AVENUE I‘fiz‘gljl 4# 4 llé/{(g: 4 1 1x2y[( ~/NEIVIAS N w *) AK We e\(tend a cordial invitation to the new store‘*on the event the Opening Sale, Tuesday, October 5th. The Timmins Gift Shop will carry a full line of newest in gifts, at most reasonable prices. All reyp will be absolutely guaranteed and the very best p« _â€"rendered, to all customers OPENING SALE â€"â€" OCTOBER 5 Special values in new and beautiful jewellery, watches, silverware, chinaware, etc., will be offered to the public at the formal openâ€" ing on October 5th. You will have the opportunity of the year to make a wide selection of gifts at unusually attractive prices. U wA P e Te 4 U 4 4 y sA VA M HUAL 4AAA UA o S y YJn )n in\ n S3 n nyI)n )n ) tm N in N on * kA Prince Edward Island. This probâ€", ably means that the Department of Marine and Fisheries will be divided | into two. Mr.King intimated that‘w’- such a change was possible in the : course of his ecampaign. } 5. The â€"commussion â€" investigating the Customs Department is to be enâ€" larged from one toâ€"three. Sir Fran-fâ€" cois Lemieux is to remain as chairâ€" man. S e l 6. The portfolio of Nationak Deâ€" fence, which was not assigned Saturâ€" day, is to be given to Col. J, L. Ralsâ€" ton, of Halifax, when a seat can be found for him. 8. Senator Dandurand will again lead the Gover@ment forees in the Senate. Premier King explained that there were really no _ ministers withâ€" out portfolio in his Cainet. Senator Dandurand might be termed a * Minâ€" ister of State."‘ 9. It is probable that the Customs Commission will resume work in the veryv near future. 7. The Departments of Health and Soldiers‘ Civil Reâ€"establishment are to under one ministerâ€"Hon. Dr. J. H. King. There will also be other minor changes within celtam departâ€" ments. MEETING OF POULTRY ASSOCIATION, OCT. STH _ THOROUGI â€"BIRR CORREC Studio: St. | Public School South Porcupine (one day) Phone 567M A special meeting of the Poultry and Pet Stock Association is called for Friday evening, Oct 8th, at 8 p,.m,, in the town hall. It is especially deâ€" sired to have a large attendance of those interested in dogs. Evigy man or woman interested in thoroughbred dogs should attend, as it is desired to reâ€"arrange theâ€" classes for dogs, exâ€" tend the prize list in this respect, and make other changes. â€" Of course, with the Show comparatively close, now, all interested in poultry should make a special point of being present. so that this branch may have its proper attention. a*a4*, "a4"¢+ 60 t t *# “. %° °% 000.00000000)000000000000000000000000000000. “.“’“.00.“.“.“.“.“.“.“.“.“ 44 “.“.“.“.“‘“.“.“.“.“.“.“.“.00.“.“.“.“.“.“.“’“.“.“.“.“.“.“.“ # 4 ©° "® ##4 *, « # ; z* oocooo00000000000000000000000000000000 #. .®. .%, * to!.looooooooooooooOoooooooooooo03ooooQooooooooooooooooooooooooooooozo000000000300003000000000000000000030000000 ooooooooontonfooooooooooooo g â€" 24 %\ s:’ Q ; ALSO Public School â€" Mcintyre Hall â€" Public School CORRECT VIOLIN ACADEMY Studio: St. Onge Block, Timmins, Ont. country. d.â€" This probâ€", Department of will be divided | intimated thats ie “‘J n . A MJ "£ 1A# * ’{%:é ®% ho \ Pef 2. £ * GZR C w # *aÂ¥** i Schumacher (one day) GET RID OF TRHAT CONSTIPATION TIMMINS, ONTARIO Thousands of people, in every part of Canada, are rapidly winning back health and strength with the help of "Fruitâ€"aâ€"tives." 4% This genuine fruit medicine â€" made from fresh fruit juices, inâ€" tensified and combined with tonics â€" is Nature‘s own remedy for corâ€" recting Constipation, Pain in the Back, Stomach, Kidney and Bladder Troubles: for purifying the Blood; and building up the general bealth. Mrs. Napoleon â€" Desjardins _ of Grand Falls, N. B. says she took several boxes of this marvellous fruit nmfedicine for pain in the back and Constipatiort. "They did me good immediately and I am relieved of these troubles. Now I always keep a box of "Fruitâ€"aâ€"tives" in the house." Get a box yourselfâ€"take them according to directionsâ€"and see how quickly you, too, will feel better. 25¢c. and 50¢. at all deaters. hursday, Sept. 30th, of the best and cpair work, etc., personal service "FRUITâ€"Aâ€"TIVES""â€"A SURE, POSITIVE REMEDY Dome Mines (one day) of

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