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Mr. Robert J. Naylor, President of Naybob CGold Mines Limited, telephonâ€" ed The Advance on Friday to conâ€" tradict prevalent rumours that the mine would cease operations. It was entirely untrue, said Mr. Naylor,. The mine was working full time with a staff of 98 men, the largest in its hisâ€" tory. Denies Naybob Mine to Cease Operation Rumours are Entirely False Says President. Staff the Largest in History. "We expect to have our shaft to the bottom around the first of May," said Mr. Naylor. "After that time we will begin to show some real progress. Howâ€" ever, these false rumours are doing harm and I want to emphatically conâ€" tradict them." There was a fair response to the reâ€" quest of the Roumanian Young Peoâ€" pe‘s Cultural Club for national organâ€" izations of the town to attend an orâ€" rganization â€"meeting for a monster The Timmins Symphony Orchestra concert in the Harmony hall on Sunâ€" day evening, drew a very large crowd, overtaxing the seating capacity of the hall, and proving that a Sunday evenâ€" ing concert is an event which has been lacking in the past few years, but has not been forgotten by music lovers. The rhythmic beat, and fine arrangeâ€" ments of the orchestra, could be heard into the street, and many passersâ€"by would stop at the hall to enjoy the event. The orchestra is directed by Mr. H. F. Schroeder, who is to be comâ€" plimented on the excellent manner in which he has prepared this group of musicians. Each member of the orchâ€" estra is due for much praise, and the guest artists and children are to be congratulated on their contributions to the programme, A short children‘s programme preâ€" ceded the orchestra presentations, and was a novel and interesting feature. (Continued on Page The mill at the Naybob is treating 100 tons of ore daily and mine developâ€" ment is progressing satisfactorily. Ore is being developed: on the 550 foot level and stopes are being marked out is being devel level and stopt and prepared. On lower levels drifting was being pushed and on the 825 foot level raisâ€" ing had begun to connect with the present bottom of the shaft Do held day evening, dri overtaxing the : hall, and provin ing concert is ar lacking in the p not been forgot!i Plans Outlined for Big National Festival Here Circula part of 1: There will be an occasion of special interest at the Timmins Lodge of the 1.0.0.F. at the Oddfellows‘ hall, Spruce street, north, toâ€"morrow â€" (Tuesday) night when the Third Degree will be exemplified by Past Grands. After the degree work a social evening will be en. joyed. As there are twentyâ€"eight Past Grands in Timmins at the present time and all these have been communicated with, it is expected that the Third Deâ€" gree will be put on by experts and in particularly effective way. had Third Degree 1.0.0.F. to be Exemplified by Past Grands ing time Crowded House Enjoyed Symphony Orchestra Event Last Night tow the Sotic Bar sent Children‘s Programme Preceded Regular Concert. Orchâ€" estra Trio Made Big Hit of Evening. Vocal Solos by Mrs. Moody Much Appreciated. Long and Interesting Representatives of New Canadian Groups and Legion Discuss Plans for Contests in Music, Dancing, Arts, National Costumes, Etec. Various Groups Enthusiastic. Th Legion and New Canadians Again WWhertmege «> esw w 8 4 1@ 4A : 4A 66 6 C M rogramme Pleases All. Ho cillor W. Armstrong acted as an and voiced the regret of Mr. ian at not being able to be preâ€" ie then outlined the main points Continued on page cight) n t and 1 Section 8 Pages Da Jay Arts Festival, to be skating rink in Timmins. had been mailed the early week to all national organâ€" service clubs, Nearly all led to the appeal either by ) of delegates at the meetâ€" ae request of a little more ect delegates to attend a ting. Those present on izations as follows:â€" rmstrong, acting in P. Bartleman for the Cultural Club; "oung People‘s Club; le Society; Ukrainian ‘oup (Prosvita Assn.); i the Young People‘s alian Church; Cercle is and the Canadian the Empire itions as fol prese Hotel The Royal Arch Masons Northern Lights Chapter held its annual dance in the Masonic hall on Friday evening, with a fairly large number of memâ€" bers and their friends attending the event. Music for the event was supplied by Gordon Archibald and his orchestra, and during the evening a very delicious lunch was served. To Begin Construction on New Building This Sumâ€" mer. Present One Too Small. A through freight leaves here for Porâ€" quois at 5 a. m. every day except Sunâ€" day. «Between Porquois Junction and Englchart a way freight shuttles daily except â€"Sunday. ~It leavesâ€"Porquoisat about 7 o‘clock every morning. A throuzh freight arrives here daily except Sunday at 7.30 a. m. and a way freight ‘from TIroquois PFalls arrives every day except Sunday . at 7.00 p. m. The death occurred at the home of her parents, 159 Pine street north, on Sunday afternoon, of baby Katherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Zurby ({nee Irene Leduc). The baby girl was only five months of age, having been born in Timmins. Funeral service will be held on Tuss. day afternoon from St. Anthony‘s Roâ€" man Catholic Church. The present freight sheds and offices which have been standing since 1912 will be torn down this summer and a new building erected, said R. Richardâ€" son, station agent, today. Mr. Richardâ€" son said that he did not know exactly when construction would be begun but he was quite sure that plans for the erection of a new building had been approved. + The schedule now provides for a way freight to leave here for Troquois Falls and points north of Porquois Junction at 7.30 am. daily except Sunday. Delightful Evening At Arch Masons Dance Baby Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zurby Died Yesterday ‘"The present building is to smAll", said Mr. Richardson, "We have been cramped for the past three years and simply have to have more space." The present building originally inâ€" cluded the station, ticket office and freight sheds. Build New Freight Shed Here Sseveral changes have been made passenger train schedule changes will be made some time during the month of May. Published at Timmins, Ont., Canada Every MONDAY and THURSDAY Ehe Atpenctse The United Church Choir are at preâ€" sent perfecting arrangements for concert to be given on Thursday, May 4th,. â€" Further announcement of this event will be given in coming issues of urday afternoon. The clause governing affiliations stated that the Northern Baseball Asâ€" sociation is not directly affiliated with any other organization but will reâ€" cognize any suspensions Oor expulsions by either of the governing bodies of amateur sport, namely the Ontario Sports Federation or the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada. Requests were received prior to Saturday‘s meetâ€" ing from the O.B.A. and E.OBA. for working agreements, but the convention allowed the quoted clause of their conâ€" stitution to answer the request. T. J. (Tom) Birnie of Sudbury, proâ€" visional president, was named the first president of the N.B.A. His assisting provisional committee of William Smith of South Porcupine, viceâ€"president; E. Elnor of North Bay, second viceâ€"preâ€" sident; and T. A. Friar, of North Bay, secretaryâ€"treasurer, was also slated to office for the year. Executive members representing the various districts in the Association are: Dune Sutherland of Haileybury; Tommy Marston of Kirkâ€" land Lake: Ike Solomon of Porcupine; A. J. (Fawny) QOuimet of Noranda; Jack Maunder of the Nickel Belt, At the conclusion of the meeting Mr. Smith announced that the Mine Manâ€" agers‘ Association had arranged for a trophy which will be contested for each year for the N.BA. senior championâ€" ship. Their one provision was that the cup would not be the prize for any Reject Offer of the O.B.A. Will not make Agreement Kirkland Lake, April 24.â€"(Special to The Advance) â€" Isolation from all leagues and associaltions, except the rulâ€" ing body of the Ontario Sports Fedceraâ€" tion, was one of the main items Of business passed at the inaugural meetâ€" ing of the newly formed Northern PBasoball Association, held here on Satâ€" Northern League to Stand On Its Own Feet is Decision. Will Recognize any Suspensions or Expulsions from Other Accredited Organizations. Arrange for Senior Trophy to be Contested Annually. Inited Church Choir to Present Concert, May 4th At the~top. will «beâ€"{found a.group. of.the. prize. winnets for the season, the prizes being presented at the dance by Mr. R. J. Ennis in the centre of the group. From léeft to right:â€"Mrs. R. E. Sturgeon, Mr John Todhunter, Mr. Bruce Pritchard, Mrs. J. Grady, Mr. L. Ward, Mr. R, J. reading of the 15â€"page constiâ€" took up most of the time with (Continued on Page Five) ch TIMMINS, ONTARIO, MONDAY, APRIL 24TH, 1939 an allâ€"Or d in The Pori final Sunc on Sunda;} tyre Aren: one, altho: become gr« figure ska Miss Austin and her pupils gave an interesting exhibition of this fine art, to an interested group of spectators, and Miss Mary Jane Holstead, Of Toâ€" ronto, was a guest artist during the afternoon. Her solo skating was greatâ€" ly admired by the members and their friends, and brought much applause. Fire broke out last night in the home of C. Howey, of 168 Tamarack street. It damaged the interior of one rcom to the extent of about $12%5. Finally fireâ€" men were able to bring the flames unâ€" der control by means of chemicals. Cause of the fire was unknown. It was believed to have started in a suitâ€" case in a rcom occupied by R. Hanna. Owner of the house was A. Rappier. There were three calls on Thursday, two of them for chimney fires. The third was to 120 Cedar street north, where the home of Peter Beaudin caught fire when a pipe came out from the chimney. Damage amounted to about $25. During the afternocn, a meeting of the club was held to discuss proposals for the next yvear. Later, afternoon Loss From Fire in Suitcase Firemen Use Chemical to Extinguish Fire in Home. Porcupine Skating Club Final Party Miss Mary Jane Holstead, of Toronto, Guest Artist. for @after ril cating Club held its noon skating party 23rd, at the MciInâ€" vent was a happy members who have rested in the art of re sorry to realize activities were over In the bottom picture is a group at the dance. From left to right:â€"Mr. Thompson, Miss Austin, Mr. J. Dutâ€" ton, Miss Gladys Cook, Mrs. R. E. Sturgeon, Mr. R. E. Sturgeon. {Advance Photo and Engraving) Mrs G, Shields, Mr. R. E. Sturgeon, Mr. Gordon Shields, During the weekâ€"end fifteen persons of Finnish origin left Timmins to atâ€" tend the concert tomorrow night of the Finlandia Male Choir of Helsinki, Finâ€" land, at Eaton Auditorium, Toronto. Those who left last Thursday, Friday and Saturday include Miss Gertrude V. K. Heinonen, Miss Esther Leeman, Messrs Tolivo Kallio, Leivo Punkari, A. Hyvamaa, K. Haapakka, K. Long, Mrs. Lehto, Mrs. Merikallio, Mrs. Wilenius, Mr. and Mrs. Eskelin, Mr. and Mrs. Nyman, Mr. A. Passi. Others prokably left on Sunday and tonight. Finnishâ€" speaking citizens of South Porcupine have gathered together about an equal numiber of people who went to Montreal to attend the concert given by the same choir tonight in His Majesty‘s Theatre. Fifteen From Here Attend Finlandia Male Choir Event Several from South Poreuâ€" pine Attend at Montreal. On their way to Canada the Finlandia Male Choir gave with great success con. certs in Wigmore Hall, London, Engâ€" land, on 1l4th inst.; iii Carnegie Hall, New York on 21st; and Boston Symâ€" phony Hall, Boston, on 23rd inst. The music critics of The Observer, Manâ€" chester Guardian, Daily Telegraph, London Times, and others write in superlative terms about the concert given in London, England. During their brief tour of this continent the Finlandia Male Choir will give conâ€" certs also in Orchestra Hall, Detroit, Mich., Wednesday, 26th inst; Public Auditorium, Cleveland, Ohio, Friday, »#Bth; Orchestra Hall, Chicago, Saturâ€" day, 29th. On May lst, the Choir will visit Chester, Pennsylvania, where they will sing a few selections at the monuâ€" ment donated by the government of Finland to the government and people of the United States in commemoraâ€" tion of the 300th (tercentenary) celeâ€" bration of the founding of the first per. manent Finnish colony on the North American Continent. The monument (Continued on Page Four) There will be a general mecting this (Monday) evening Oof the Timmins Branch of the Canadian Legion. The meeting will be held in the Legion hall, Cedar street, south, and will commence at the usual hour. It is specially askâ€" ed that as large and representative a gathering of members should be present as there are a number of questions of particular importance likely to be beâ€" fore the meeting for consideration and selections at the monuâ€" by the government of government and people States in commemoraâ€" th (tercentenary) celeâ€" of the first per. Published at Timmins, Ont., Cana Every MONDAY and THURSDA Y Wholesales Face Lottery Charges Charges of allowing and d material â€"for lotteries have against the managers of th: sales grocery houses in Timm are, James Ralph, Manager Grocers; William Nicholson, Gamble Robinson; Claude Manager, W. R. Lowrey‘s wa: The charges were the result of an investigation which has been conducted by police over the last number of weeks. In addition to the charges against the three wholesale warehouses managers police have confiscated games and lotâ€" teries found throughout the town in stores. Young Man Kills Self on Farm Near Matheson Chief objection is made to lotteries whereby children take chances to get candy. If they pay a cent they are entitled to a chance. If they are unâ€" successful, and needless to say most of them are, they receive something far below the value of a cent. If they happen to be lucky they receive a choâ€" colate bar or other prize above the value of five cents. The three men charged will appear before Magistrate Atkinson on Tuesday Police are understood to have collected considerable evidence which they will produce on Tuesday. First draw in the huge curling fesâ€" tival being staged this week at the Mcâ€" Intyre Arena, will take place toâ€"morâ€" row morning at 10,.30 o‘clock. ClOSse to 400 curlers, some of them experienced, some of them who never have handled a stone or broom, will play on the ice of the rink this week. They will play morning, afternoon and evening. The afternoon draws begin at one o‘clock, and four will be held. In the evening at six o‘clock the night dramws. five of them, will take place fore the men on day shift. All games will be four ends. Begin Curling T omorrow Single Shot from .22 Rifle Pierces Right Temple. Norâ€" man Radburn Had Been Despondent Recently. Failing to Appear at Dinner Table Saturday Search for Young Man Reveals Tragedy. Iroquois Falls, April 23.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Norman Radburn, aged 271, and single, whose home is in Hisâ€" Chief Objection to for Children. Legion Smoker on Saturday Night an OQutstanding Event. Polish White Eagle Society and Polish Veterans Assoâ€" clation the Guests of Honour. Programme of Outâ€" standing Interest and Merit, Legion Delighted with Notable Polish Music Canada striDuting been laid ee wholeâ€" ns. ‘They National Manager, Titteson, echouse. 11 ng Tar If they _ a choâ€" ove the 14 An. Instrumental quartette won speâ€" clal appreciation for their excellent selections. The treat of the evening, however, was the splendid violin selections of one of the visitors, also the music of the Polish orchestra, an unusual comâ€" bination, consisting of melodian, conâ€" cert flute, violin and cornet. Time and time again these musicians had to reâ€" spond with their native airs, All arâ€" tists upon the programme excelled themselves in their endeavours, Special words of praise were expressed for the pilanist especially for the assistance (Continued on Page Eight) President Walter Greaves in his opening remarks, touched upon the present European tension and thought it essential that all democracies should be as one against any further aggresâ€" sion. gramme of giving leadership to New Canadians, the Legion had invited the White Eagle Society and the Polish War Veterans Association to a getâ€" together. Close to 75 visitors took adâ€" vantage of the invitation and these along with Legionnaires brought the attendance to around the 200 mark. Owing to the lengthy programme the event started promptly on time witn all singing "O,Canada," and as a special tribute the Polish visitors sang their ‘"National Hymn," both being followed by two minutes of silence in honour of dead comrades. "The Marseillais" playâ€" ed as a cornet solo by Comrade G. E. Badin (leader of the Timmins and Disâ€" trict Concert Band) was another patâ€" riotic tribute. Three Inches Snow Fell Early This A.M. As indicated by the rain and sleet of this morning, the weather will, during the next few days, be changeable and unsettled. Snow began to fall at 2.40 o‘clock toâ€" day. It fell steadily until eight o‘clock to a depth of three inches. On Priday an inch of sleet and snow fell between seven in the evening and one O‘clock the next morning. spells of despondency. He left no not of fareweil, Born in Fergus, Ontario, Norma:t Radburn had lived with his paurents of their farm near Matheson for the pas ten years. He had lived a quiet, norma life, and had enjoyed the high regart Many smoking concerts have been held in the Legion hall in the past, but the smoker held on Saturday stands out as the topâ€"notcher of them all. In its proâ€" lop township, seven miles from Mathe. son, was found dead in the implement shed on the farm on Saturday shortly after ncon. The young man‘s right temple was pierced by a single shot from a .22 rifie, and death had apparâ€" ently been instantancous. The young man had been working all morning with his father in the implemgnt shed on the farm, and when he failed to appear Maximum and minimum tempera. tures have ‘been as follows: Thursday, 55 and 29; Friday, 42 and 25; Saturday, 37 and 28; Sunday, 49 and 24, Last night‘s minimum was 39 and at eight o‘clock this morning the thermometer at the dinner table search was made for him by his elderly father and mother., His father, Edward Radburn found the dead body of his son in the implement shed. Reconstruction of the tragedy suggests that during the morning the young man smuggled the rifle from the house, and during the roon hour took his own life. It would appear that he placed the rifle between his knees with proDaDd ents, who were terri death, could give nc for the young mar recent illâ€"health. H prolonged illness a spells of despondenc Weather Over Next the Few Days Will be Changeable. read 31 His sister, woh resides in Toronto, was immediately notified of the tragedy and loeft Catrâ€"lavy mioht for the h placed the rifle between the muzZzle against his : Dr., Smylie, coroner fo trict, and Provincial C« White, of Iroquois Fa the case. and found th Single Copy Five Cents ent that a ju e. The tragic: ho were terrib The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine. Established 1912 a I JuIT ‘ule| Te inpri€ A 1| o roOm had C L JY 110 41