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TC Thursday, Oct. 20th, 1927 much waste and loss ery _ expenses _ and credit, and by followâ€" ing the plan adopted by many British firms he hoped to sawe money for the business and for the people. _ He figured that under a cash and carry plan he would be able to reduce prices while a continuation of the previous methods seemed to be unnecessarily wasteful. The plan was tried for a short time, but did not prove satisâ€" factory under all the conditions and after a brief trial it was dropped. There was a big supper and enterâ€" tainment in the Byrnes Presbyterian church, Timmins, ten years ago. The event was very largely attended and proved most interesting and successâ€" ful in every way, except in regard to the weather. The weather was very unfavourable, but despite this there were over 225 sat down to the supper, which was one of the very best ever provided at any similar event in the North. The attendance at the enterâ€" ability; Mr. Argles, whose readings were effective and interesting; and Mr. Lainsbury, whose gifted rendiâ€" tion of several good numbers was much appreciated. One of the special numbers of the programme was a parâ€" ticularly sweetâ€"voiced rendition of ‘*0, Canada,"‘‘ by five Sunday School girls, the centre one holding the Union Jack. Mrs. R. Sims and Mrs. J. W. Faithful played the accompaniments for the various soloists, while Mrs. Noseworthy accompanied the Sunday School girls. The chair was very acceptably taken for the oceasion by Rev, J. Macdonald, pastor of the church, and Mr. M. B. Scott in a neat speech at the close moved a hearty vote of thanks to all taking part in th6 very delightful evening‘s proâ€" Ten years ago there was a ** Winâ€" theeWar‘‘ election meeting in the New Empire theatre, with a large atâ€" tendance, and Capt. Thos. Magladery, M.P.P., as the chief speaker of the evening. Dr. Otten was the chairman for the occeasion and filled the place with his usual talent and efficiency. At the very outset, Capt. Magladery made his position clear, saying that he was for conseription, winâ€"theâ€"war, and Union Government. He explainâ€" ed the ‘*winâ€"theâ€"war‘‘ movement in regard to elections, and urged all, irrespective of former political affiliaâ€" tions, to drop partyism and all unite to win the war. He explained the conscription measure thoroughly, and also refuted some eriticisms made of the Ross rifle and the C.N.R. purâ€" chase. In its report of the meeting The Advance said:â€"‘‘Capt. Magladâ€" THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO Ten years ago The Advance made complimentary reference to the fine patriotic attitude shown by the New Empire theatre. The British flag and the National Anthem were featured ery‘s eloquent address roused much applause and he received general and hearty cheers upon coneluding."‘ At a meeting of the Poreupine Conâ€" solidated Patriotic Club executive ten years ago, the financial needs were discussed from all angles, and it was decided to speed up all collections, new and old,. The Advance gave much space to pointing out the need of funds, by the P.C.P.C., and urging all to do their best. Reference was made in The Adâ€" vance ten years ago to a clever article in ‘*Sports Afield,"‘‘ a Chicago magaâ€" zine devoted to sports and sportsmen. The article singled out for mention was entitled, ‘‘A Tribute to the Dog,""‘ and was from the able pen of Mr. Vincent Woodbury, of Timmins. The sketch dealt with a dog race in this North Land, and the winner of the event was referred to by the wriâ€" ter in these words:â€"‘*There were bigger dogs, fleeter dogs, stronger dogs, and equally skilled drivers, but the winner was the driver who had the best control of his dogs and was able to get the most speed. out of The writer of the sketch reâ€" ferred to designated the dog as the most faithful animal living. In The Advance ten years ago there was published a fullâ€"page proclamaâ€" tion ~from the Governorâ€"General of Canada,â€"‘‘calling out the men comâ€" prised in Class 1, as described by the Military Service Act, 1917." ther ama l :0 com at the show, and every patriotic cause was given generous eonsideration by the theatre management. On QOctober 10th, 1917, thre were 328 aliens reportmg as against 590 reâ€" porting on the previous tenth. The Advance wanted to know ‘‘why this thusness ?"‘ as there had not been any material number of allien enemies aâ€" way from town in the intervening month. ‘*The alien enemies should be taught that they must observe strictly the very easy laws and rules that govern them,‘‘ said The Adâ€" vance. The annual meeting of the Timmins Red ‘Cross ten vears ago reâ€"elected R. Dodge treasurer. The total reâ€" ceipts for the year were shown as $7,019.16, with a balance of $580.27 on hand. Among the larger items on the expenditure side were:â€"To Canaâ€" adian Red Cross, $3800.00; supplies, $1547.76 ; French Red Cross, $266.08; Christmas Overseas Fund, $242.07. A total of 5714 articles was shipped to headquarters during the year. Among the local and personal items in The Advance ten years ago were the following:â€"Dr. Otton, who was recently elected a member of the American Surgeons‘ Congress, leaves toâ€"night for Chicago to attend the big convention of tho organization a can of lye, is making satisfactory progress to complete recovery from the painful injuries received.""‘ *"*Mr. Len Newton was chosen as the Indeâ€" pendent Labour Party delegate from Timmins to attend the new party‘s convention at Englehart. Delegates were also selected for South Poreuâ€" pine and other nearby points in this district.‘‘ ‘‘There â€"was a pitched battle on Fourth avenue one day last week, two women of the town mixing up in the fray, with blood spilled all over the street and in the police staâ€" tion where one of the women took refuge. Onlookers, who kept a safe distance, say that the tyo women used tongues, fists, sticks, clubs, stones, bricks and everything else that came handy, especially the Ausâ€" trian language, which was apparentâ€" ly the native tongue of the two Amaâ€" zons. One of the ladies received surgical attendance after the affray, while the other one carried away a bleeding face well seratched and batâ€" tered. It is things like this that keep life from seemineg too dull and drab."‘ Marshallâ€"Ecclestone Limited Schumacher Timmins South F ‘‘+Mr. Dan Warren was appointed a Volunteer Firemen to take the place of Mr. K. F. DeLong who has joined the Flying Corps. Mr. Cordy Robinâ€" son was elected to the captainery of the brigade formerly held by Mr. Deâ€" Loug.‘*‘ ‘‘‘Mrs. L. E6. Dorway and daughter, Iola, returned this week from their vacation to Smith‘s Falls THE ONLY TIMEâ€"TESTED BATTERYLESS RAXDLO Here is the radio for which you‘ve waited. . . . Exquisitely deâ€" signed, finished in solid walnut. Tone volume and quahty to please the most exacting. Dropâ€"desk arm rest makes tuning convenient and comfortable. And best of all, no batteries, attachments, or "extras." You just "Plug Inâ€"then Tune In." Today, tomorrow and for years to come you will always have uniform, everlasting power. Only the Rogers can give you this. Let Us Demonstrate In Y our Home You be the judge of the new Cameo‘s performance. Price, $325 complete. Other models, $215 to $395. 6 to 12 months to pay. l meeting of the Timmins ten years ago reâ€"elected MclInnis as president for 3800.00 ; supplies d Cross, $266.08 Fund, $242.07 year. and â€" personal ten years ago and Ottawa.‘‘ *‘Messrs E. 8. and G. Noble left on Friday for Toronto to attend the furneral of their father who died suddenly on Thursday last."‘ ‘*Sufficient capital is now said to have been secured for the proposed coâ€" operative store in Cobalt, and the store will be started up in the near future.‘‘ *‘*‘Mr. J. Heppleston has returned from Toronto where he was unsuccessful in his application for the Royal Flying Corps, being unable to meet the stringent medical requireâ€" ments.‘‘ ‘‘Mr. J. D. MacLean, foreman, returned last week from #s3 visit to New Liskeard, Cobalt and other points south. While in Cobalt he was secured for the work of conâ€" necting up the cables of the Teleâ€" not been Tulhlied, and s tions had to ‘be made a:s Telephone Co. and the t awaiting the outcome o tion entered and the ot} ceedings."" The home of Mr. and Mrs. Mcâ€" Naughton, 69 Maple street south, was the scene of a very enjoyable surprise party on Thursday night last when about twenty guests were present. any in Canada,‘‘ says an editorial article in The Sudbury Star. ‘*One resident of a Southern Ontario town who says he had never been farther north than Huntsville, was amazed at the beauties of the Temiskaming country, and even goes so far as say that were he a younger man he would have ‘his home in the North, A proâ€" phet is without honour in his own country, arld a country is sometimes denied merited praise and admiration of its own citizens. There are many many residents of the North who fail to appreciate its many attractions and advantages, but these are quickly disâ€" cernible by outsiders who visit the land. When the year 1927 closes, it will be remembered as one which reâ€" gistered an immense step forward in the history of the North. The reâ€" markable growth in the interest disâ€" played in the resources of this part of Ontario has been more marked this year than ever before, and part of this is no doubt due to the linking up of the North with the southern part of the province through the medium of good roads. The Governâ€" ment of the present and the future will no doubt be inspired by the reâ€" sults achieved to go still further in providing the more remote sections of the country with the necessary transportation facilities.‘‘ necting u; phone Co., ly cut by the idea th sSURPRISE PARTY AT THE HOME OF MR. McNAUGHTON The host and hostess entered into the spirit of the occeasion and made all feel at home with their generous hosâ€" pitality. . Dancing occupied the most of the evening. _A very dainty lunchâ€" eon was served which was much apâ€" preciated by all. The party was truly a surprise but made all the more pleasant by the fine spirit shown by the host and hostess. TOURISTS ARE IMPRESSED BY FERGUSON HIGHWAY and prop« that the l¢ ""I‘ estimony of â€" many motorists who have travelled over the Ferguson highway seems to substantiate the claim that the road would provide some of the most attractive seenery of The next regular meeting of the town council is scheduled for Monday afternseon, Oct, 24th, commencing at 4 p.m. the the cables of the Teleâ€" which cables were recentâ€" he Cobalt authorities on t such procedure was legal It developed, however, al time and procedure had lfilled, and so the conneeâ€" > ‘be made again, and the ‘o. and the town are now South Porcupine other the injunceâ€" : legal proâ€"