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Porcupine Advance, 27 Oct 1927, 1, p. 1

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s Support the Victorian Order of Nurses Tag Day on Tuesday At the conclusion of the work of the lodge. a ‘‘fourth : degree‘‘ was held «in the hall downstairs when the ladies joined the Masons for a dance. The music for this part of the programme was furnmished by Tommy Stephens‘ orehestra. _ There was a good crowd present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Among the special dances makimng a hit were two Paul Jones, Bro. R. L. Fraser actâ€" ing as director of ceremonies for this dance. Another special feature which drew special applause was the appearance of the two conviects. No. 999 and 99915 with a guard. These were Bros. F. J. Wolno, A. C. Grant and T. Nixon, the guard. Later in the evening this trio reappeared, being augmented by Bros. E. Street and A. Snow, and the large crowd present were entertained with a number of negro endâ€"men jokes, as well as a solo by Bro. Street and a duet by Bros. Snow and Street. ‘"How Do you Do.‘‘ by the quintette also drew lots of applause. PAGT MASTER‘S NIGHT AT ‘â€"GOLOEN BEAVER LODGE (Golden Beaver Lodge No. 528, A. F. A. M., held a Past Masters‘ Night, in the Masonic Temple last night. For the work of the lodge all the chairs were occupied by Past Masters of the Craft, members of the local Masonic Lodge. Formal Opening District Children‘s Shelter, Monday Mr. J. J. Kelso, Superintendent of the Children‘s Aid Soâ€" cieties of Ontario, to be Present. _ Public Cordially Invited to Inspect Comfortable and Beautifully Equippâ€" ed New Temporary Home for Children. After the Work of the Lodge, Very Enjoyable Social Evening Passâ€" ed, with the Ladies as Guests. During the evening an enjoyable luncheon was served by the members of the lodge. An enjoyable evening ended about 1.30 a.m. with the Naâ€" tional Anthem. The Rouyn police have started a campaign to clean up the blindpigs in that new town, also any disorderly houses there may be, nine of the latâ€" ter being before the court last week as well as several liquor cases. The beautiful new District of Cochâ€" rane Children‘s Aid Society Shelter, â€"with its fine equipment and furnishâ€" ings supplied by the Kiwanees,â€"will be formally opened on Monday next, and the public is cordially invited to inspect the new shelter from 2 to 9 p.m. on that day. The formal opaning will be at 4.30 pm. Mr. J. J. Kelso, of Toronto, superintendent of the Children‘s Aid Societies of Ontario, will be present for the opening. For over forty vyears Mr. Kelso has beem connected with work for the betterment of the underprivileged child, and he was the founder of the Children‘s Aid work in Excellent Work Done by the Organization in Timmins. Large Number of Cases Handled Here. Efficient Serâ€" vice of Trained Nurse to Meet the Needs and the Purses of All. Of Special V alue to the Women and Children. the province, being called to take charge of the department by the Govâ€" ernment some thirtyâ€"five years ago, and successfully earrying on the good work ever since. Mr. Kelso will speak on the work for children in the United Church on Sunday evening, and will also be the speaker at the Kiwanis Club luncheon on Monday at noon. Mr. Kelso bhas an internaâ€" tional reputation as an authority on work for the benefit of the children, Paid Circulation Last Week 2741 The formal presentation of the flag at the memorial to the town is being arranged by the Kiwanees for Monâ€" day, November 7th, proclaimed by the (Goverment as Thanksgiving Day and Armistice Day this year. The Kiâ€" wanees are planning a noteworthy programme in which all denoming tions and the returned soldiers will take part. The Kiwanees extend an invitation to all organizations and societies in town to participate in the event with floral offerings to be laid on the memorial in memory of those when went overseas from the Poreuâ€" pine. Further details of the proâ€" zramme will be published in The Adâ€" vance next week. GRAND MASQUERADE DANCE BY CORNISH THIS WEEK A erand masquerade Hallowe‘en dance is announced this week by the Cornish Club, the event to be at the Hollinger hall on Saturday evening, and open to all. The A.S.D. orchesâ€" tra will furnish the music and everyâ€" thing will be of the best and the evening most enjoyalble throughout, Good music, good prizes, good luncheon and a general good time will desceribe the Hallowe‘en Masquâ€" erade dance to be held this (Thursâ€" day) evening in the Melntyre hall, Schumacher, under the auspices of the Timmins Post of the Canadian Leâ€" gion. From what may be heard durâ€" ing the past few days there will be a great array of novel and interesting costumes at the event. The commitâ€" tee in charge have perfected arrangeâ€" ments, and the event seems to be deâ€" stined to be an unusually successful one. HALLOWE‘EN MASQUERADE BY LEGION THIS EV purses, 11 Aa man can pay reguiar rates, the service is available. If he can only pay part rates, he gets the service for what he can pay, and so he preserves the feeling of indopenâ€" dence and selfâ€"respect. If he canâ€" not pay at all, the service is still cheerfully available. _ The work is maintained by fees, grants and contriâ€" butions. The work in Timmins has make great progress and still more extended ~service is planned. There is one nurse here with a motor car to facilitate her work. Great work is being done by Miss Elliott, and with continued and increased support the good work may be much extended. Support the V.O.N. Tag Day on Tuesday. FLAG TO BE PRESENTED T0 TOWN THANKSGIVING DA Kiwanees to Have Formal Transfer on November 7th, with Approâ€" priate Programme TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 1927 Coming Season Expected to be a Speâ€" cially Outstanding Success from All Viewpoints A very enthusiastic meeting of the new board of directors of the Timâ€" mins Curling Club Limited was held on Tuesday night, when the officers for the year were elected, and the difâ€" ferent committees appointed. The officers for 1927â€"1928 are as follows :â€" Hon. Presidentâ€"John Knox. Presidentâ€"I. A. Solomon . Viceâ€"Presidentâ€"V. H. Emery. Secretaryâ€"Treasurerâ€" C. G. Pirie. The various committees were drawn up as follows :â€"â€" Match Committeeâ€"W. R. chairman; J. W, Ececlestone, Hunt. NEW BOARD OF DIREGTORS TIMMINS CURLING GLUB Icee Committeeâ€"A. E. Prout, chairâ€" man; G. 8. Lowe, H. E. Montgomery. House Committeeâ€"W. R. Sullivan, chairman; J. E. Grassett, J. R. Todd. Caretakerâ€"Ed. McMain. A lively discussion was held after the business part of the meeting on various matters relative to the success of the Curling Club this winter, and all felt that curling will get off to a good start, and that this season will be an outstanding success. Preparaâ€" tions will start on November 15th in getting the Rink in shape for the seaâ€" son, and all old members, and proâ€" spective new ones can be assured that this season will be hard to beat in the past history of the local elub. left last winter hbhave been taken, and since the general meeting on October l11th, the rink was again broken into; this time the raid has the appearance of being committed by destructive boys. Steps will be taken if at all possible at the conclusion of the next curling season to see that nothing of this nature happens again. Property Committeeâ€"R. J. Ennis, chairman; _Dr. ~H. H. ‘Moore, C. G. Williams. UNVEILING OF PORTRAIT OF KING AT KIWANIS CLUB Mention was inadvertently omitted last week of the interesting ceremony of the unveiling of the portrait of King George at the Kiwanis Club luncheon on Monday. The portrait is a beautiful painting of the King by a noted artist, and shows His Majesâ€" ty in uniform as an army officer. The large picture is hanging between the British and United States flags that decorate the Kiwanis room. The picture is illuminated at night by lights artistically placed around the frame. The plan of having this picâ€" ture of the King was proposed by Mr. W. D. Cuthbertson, and it was accordingly fitting that to this Kiwanâ€" ian should go the honour of unveilâ€" ing it last week. Mr. Cuthbertson‘s address on the occasion was a noteâ€" worthy one. _ His concluding words were particularly apt:â€"*‘‘In unveilâ€" ing this portrait of His Majesty King George, may his syinbolic appearance stimulate us to deeper loyalty to the British Empire of which His Majesty is the supreme ruler, and to stronger patriotism as Canadians, and better service as Kiwanians.‘‘ ¢f The ladies of Mooseheart Legion of Timmins have completed arrangeâ€" ments for the bisg bazaar to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, Nov. lst and 2nd, at the Moose hall, Timmins, formerly the roller skating rink, opposite the station. There will be the usual booths, with a great arâ€" ray of all kinds of attractive articles for sale. In addition there will be special features and novelties. It is understood that many valuable prizes will be given during the event. Anyâ€" one who believes in the shopâ€"early idea will find the bazaar a wonderful place for Christmas gifts. The ladies of the Mooseheart Legion will have such an array of attractive articles of all kinds that everyone will find it well worth while to visit this bazaar, while the specialties and novel feaâ€" tures will add to the interest. UKRAINIANS HOLDING ENGLISH CLASSES HERE The enterprise of the Ukrainian Labourâ€"Farmer Temple Association here is evidenced by the fact that classes in English are now being held in the Ukrainian hall at Timmins to provide all with opportunity for thorâ€" oughly learning the English language. There are over 40 now taking these classes, the teaching being done by Ukrainian students attending the Timmins High School and the Timâ€" mins Business College. (One important matter was brought up, and that was the numerous times this summer that the curling rink has been broken into. A number of coats left last winter have been taken, and GRAND BAZAAR NEXT WECK BY MOOSEREFART LAOIfS Big Event to be Held in the Moose Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday. Nov. 1st and 2nd. Rinn, graveside. All interested in boys (and that should mean everybody) should note that on Friday and Saturday of next week, Nov. 4th and 35th, Mr. Frank C. Irwin, Assistant Provincial Comâ€" missioner of the Boy Scouts‘ Associaâ€" tion, will ‘be in Timmins to conduct meetings here in the town. _ There will be three sessions, Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. At one of these meetings the organization for the Boy Seouts will be completed in Timmins. The sessions will be particularly for the training of scoutmasters and assisâ€" tant scoutmasters, but will he about equally applicable to all who are inâ€" terested in boys ainid the future of the country. The sessious will be hela in the Moose hall (formerly the rolâ€" ler skating rink) opposite the station, and all interested are earnestly urged to attend. Mayor E. L. Longmore, BOV SCOUT EXPEAT T0 bF HERE NEXT Will Direct Classes of Training for Scout Work, and Assist in Orâ€" ganization Here. acting chairman of the provisional committee, and Mr. Hugo Shaw, actâ€" ing secretary. have made every effort to enlist the interest and attendance of as many as possible for the sesâ€" sions. All are asked to give the movement support and sympathy for the advantage of the boys and the town. was held. There were many beautiful floral tributes, including floral deâ€" signs from the L.O.L., the L.O.B.A., the Swift Canadian Co., the staff of the Swift Canadian Co., the Y.P.S., and many personal floral tributes from friends. Mr. Giles, of Cochâ€" rane, father of the young man, was among the mourners at the chureh and graveside. The services at the church were conducted by Rev. J. D. Parks and by the officers of the Timâ€" mins L.O.L., who also officiated at the The funeral of the late Charles Edâ€" ward Giles was held on Thursday afternoon last to the United church and the Timmins cemetery. The ed with Orange honours The attendâ€" ance at the funeral was large, showing the high esteem in which the deceased aGHUMAGHER ASGURED OF LIQUOR STORE NOW vendor‘s shop at Schumacher, but judging by the other appointments made in this district it may be taken for granted that the appointee will be a ‘apable and satisfactory official. HALLOWE‘EN NIGHT AT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY FUNERAL OF THE LATE C. E. GILES ON THURSDAY LAST Cochrane L.O.L., and the Timmins L. O.L.. marched in a body to the church and grave. the services being conductâ€" A special Hallowe‘en programme has been arranged for the occeasion, Halâ€" lowe‘en being one of the special Sceottish favourites in anniversary events. It is interesting to note that South Poreupine has completed its No. 1 Boy Scouts troop and applied to headquarters for the necessary charâ€" ter. The South End committtee is fortunate indeed in having Mr. Geo. Cole as president, while Mr. V. A. Anâ€" drews, of the Dome,.is the able and popular scoutmaster. It is plain to see that the Boy Scout movement here is away to an excellent start, and with continued interest and the coâ€"operation of all the movement will be successful and most beneficial. New Vendor‘s Store will be in New Brick and Tile Building Under Construction Schumacher is the latest town in the North Land to be chosen as the location for a Government liquor store, according to information receivâ€" ed this week by Mr. A. F. Kenning, M.P.P., whose interest and effort in the requests of the people of Schuâ€" macher for a vendor‘s store has now resulted in this convenience for the town Schumacher has organized and reâ€" ceived its charter as previously noted. On Tuesday eveningâ€" there was a meeting in the parish hall of the Church of the Nativity and organized a committee for a troop of Boy Scouts. The committee comprises :â€"â€" Chief MacLachlan, D. ~Burnett, F. Murtagh, J. D. MacLean and W. D. Sutherland. It is expected that the Schumacher liquor store will be opened about Deâ€" cember Ilst. A meeting of the Caledonian Socieâ€" ty will be held in the Hollinger lteâ€" creation hall on Friday, Jct. 78th, at 8 p.m. All past members and interdâ€" ino new members are urged to attend. Weekly Hikes, Cross Country Runs, Jumping, etc. General Meeting Called for Monday Night oKI CLUB PLANS MANY NFEW FEATURES FOR VFAR A meeting of some interested in the Poreupine Ski Club was held on Tuesâ€" day evening in the office of Dr. E. O. Sundberg for the purpose of promotâ€" ing skiing on an organized basis durâ€" ing the coming winter. Those present at the meeting were Mr. H. C. Severt, Dr. E. 0. Sundberg, Mr. Eric Brendenburg, Mr. E. M. Chinn and Mr. D. W. Neil. The recent tag day at Sehumacher, under the auspices of the Ukrainian Labourâ€"Farmer Temple Association, netted $112.42 for the flood sufferers in Ukrainia and neghbouring counâ€" tries. I the eamp, the total amounted netted was $716.54, which has been forwarded to Winnipeg headquarters of the association to be forwarded at once to the sufferers overseas. Tentative plans were arranged for weekly ski hikes, competitive eross country runs, ski jumping competiâ€" tions and ski sliding events. It was also proposed that coaching be given to beginners and otherwise inexperâ€" ienced skiers. In this connection local ski fans are fortunate in having an expert skier residing in Timmins in the person of Dr. E. O. Sundberg, who in 1918 won the Canadian ski jumping competition at Montreal. He also holds provincial championships for Quebece and Ontario for the year 1920 and again in 1921 won the Canaâ€" dian ski championship. Dr. Sundâ€" berg has also won several United States skiing championships and for several seasons was director of sports and recreation for the Forest Preserve of Cook County, Illinois, comprising 35,000 acres of playground in and around Chicago. The Gold Star L.O.B.A. announce a box social and dance, to be held on Friday evening, Oct. 28th, at the Moose hall (Roller Skating Rink), across from the station. Ladies bringing boxes will be admitted free. There will round and square dancing and everybody is sure of a good time. UKRAINIAN TAG DAY AT SCHUMACHER NETTED $112.42 BOX SOCIAL AND DANCE AUSPICES GOLD STAR L.O.B.A. mors, mayor of Timmins, gave a few words of welcome to the visitors on behalf of the town, while Dr. J. A. Melnuis, president of the Board of Trade. added a hearty welcome on beâ€" half of that body. Col. Osler, presiâ€" dent of the Chamber of Mines, reâ€" Winnipeg Chamber of Mines _ Members Pay Visit to Camp A general meeting of all those inâ€" terested in skiing has been called to take place on Monday next, the 3l1st instant, at 8 p.m., in the town hall, and a special invitation is extended to local Finns, Swedes and Norweâ€" gians to turn out and lend their valuâ€" able assistance and experience in the promotion of this exhilarating winter sport in the Poreupine district. Entertained by Kiwanis Club, Board of Trade and Town Council. Inspect Mines and Qther Points of Interest. Luncheon at Kiwanis Club Monday. Visitors Greatly Impressed by Timmins and the Porcupine Camp. Winnipeg Board Timminse this we the mining centre They reached her Monday at noon they ~were the guests at a bangquet at the Empire hotel under the auspices of the Kiâ€" wanis Club, Board of Trade and Town Council, A very eapable orchestra furnished delightful musie for the oceasion. â€" Clev er]y rendered solos by ‘Gene Colomhbo brought very hearty applause. Mr. J. Mitchell‘s fine voice delighted all and he received most inmâ€" sistent and hearty applause. Mr. Dr. Lee Homney, president of the Kiâ€" wanis Club, presided very ably for the occeasion, welcoming the visitors in sincere way. Ma\ur T. IL; Longâ€" Monday at no« guests at a bang hotel under the : wanis Club, Board Council. A very furnished delight e.â€" Mr. J. Mitchell‘s fine vorce »d all and he received most imâ€" and hearty applause. Mr Lang led the community singâ€" train on igain on lroquois NOTED UKRAINIAN SINGER TO VISIT TIMMIN§ AGAIK Lily Popovich, Gifted Soloist, to Give Series of Concerts in the North. Mandolin Orchestra and Ukrainian Dancers Also on the Proâ€" The Haileyburian last week says : â€"â€" "The residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Jemmett, Brewster Street, has been sold to Mr. R. P. Teare, a Northern mining <man, who, with his family will make his home here."‘ Lily Popovich, the Ukrainian sopraâ€" no soloist, who has an international reputation for the power, richness and musical command of her wonderâ€" ful voice, is to give a series of conâ€" certs in the North Land in the comâ€" ing@ weeks. She will be at the Ukâ€" rainian Labour Temple, Timmins, on Tuesday, Nov 8th; at the Maple Leaf theatre, Schumacher, on Wednesday, Nov. 9th; and at the Majestic theatre, South Poreupine, on Thursday, Nov. 10th ; each of the events beginning at 8.15 p.m. At all three places the programme will be made still more atttractive by the mandolin orchestra and the Ukrainian children dancers. The gifted singer, Lily Popovich, will give selections in English, Ukramian, Russian and Italian. On a previous visit she delighted all with her wonâ€" derful voice and her great talent. Those who heard her before are not likely to miss the coming opportunity to hear her again, and musicâ€"lovers who did not hear her on her previous visit here have the chance on the coming dates and at the places noted for a genuine musical treat. Rink, opposite the station, on Wedâ€" nesday and Thursday, November 9th and 10th. All should turn in this year to make the event the biggest and best yet. It is one of the best poultry shows in the province, and poultry and pet stock fanciers and the public alike should all combine and coâ€"operate to assist the hardâ€" working and publicâ€"sprited officials of the association in making the 1927 show the record one in every way. review of the industry and its develâ€" opment, he thanked the people of Timmins for the invariable courtesy and hospitality shown to visitors. Mr. Matthews, M.P.P., of Toronto, also spoke briefly and interestingly. The luncheon was concluded by the singing of ‘*0O, Canada.‘‘ pliéd in fitting way, expressin preciation of the kindness anc pitality shown. In an eloquer dress, Prof. Wallace, Commussi Mimnes for Manitoba. referred 4 Winnipeg Board of Trade, and forâ€" merly manager of the first branch of the Imperial Bank at Cobalt, doing business in a tent there, touched on the wonderful development here in the past sixteen years, and believed still greater developments were coming. He also referred to the generous help given by Hon. Chas. McCrea to the new mining industry in Manitoba. Mr. A.:‘F. Btwlmm general manager of the Hollmgm, complimented Winâ€" nipeg business men on their foresight and. enterprise in organizing a Chamâ€" ber of Mines before the mining inâ€" POULTRY AND PET STOCK SHOW ON NOVEMBER 9 and 10. The prize lists are out for the fifth annual show of the Poreupine Poulâ€" try and Pet Stock Association, suggest that the event this year will be bigger and better than ever. The president, Mr. A. Tomkinson, or the secretary, Mr. J. H. Skelly, or any member of the committee, will be pleased to give any enquirers a prizgo list or any particulars desired. The poultry and pet stock show, so pleasing and successful in the past, will be held this year in the Curling minin toba. Hon. Chas. McCrea was given a rousing reception by all. He spoke of the growth of the mining industry in Ontario from the days when nickel was the only important metal in the province. The progress made by Onâ€" tario mining, he said, was second to none in the world. After an eloquent D) € dustry had been was. so far as h time this had be should prove of minine industry M( roOgre the Hollinger, complimented Winâ€" eg business men on their foresight . enrterprise in organizing a Chamâ€" of Mines before the mining inâ€" itry had been established there. It s. so far as he was aware, the first e this had been done, and the plan LTIOn o The Kindness and hosâ€" ty shown. In an eloquent adâ€" Prof. Wallace, Commussion of Manitoba, referred to the iss of this country during recent and the advance he expected to _the next hundred years. _ He especial trbute to Hon. Chas. ALll M 1 tOr i it s opening Marsh, pi of: / ger of the f great value to the " in establishing itself. McCrea was civeon a Paid Circulation Last Woeek there, tTouched on pment here in the and believed still ince given to ages in Maniâ€" sident of the ade, and forâ€" irst branch of Cobalt, doing e, touched on ia})

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