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CouncilCriticisesPlumbers for not Assisting in the Passing Plumbers‘ Byâ€"law Mayor Brunette started the criti¢cism aimed at the man who called himself the spokesman for the Timmins Mastâ€" er Plumbers when he stated that the town council had gone to great pains and had taken much time in preparâ€" ing the byâ€"law and had even gone so far as to make several changes before offering it to the Department of Public Health for approval. He mentioned that he had also made several inquiries and found that the changes that the byâ€"law asked for in the installation of plumbing representâ€" ed an increase to the plumbers of about $17 instead of $48 that the plumbers were evidently‘trying to make the council believe the price had inâ€" creased. Timmins council held another short meeting yesterday afternoon during which no business of any great imâ€" portance was brought up and everyâ€" thing was rushed through very quickly, The spokesman for the Timmins Mastâ€" er Plumbers‘ Association came under fire for some time just before the meeting closed to provide the only exâ€" citing part of the meeting. Mayor Says Council Spent More Time on Plumbers‘ Byâ€" Law Than They Ever Spent on Any Other One. Says Spokesman is Not Speaking for All Timmins Plumbers F. Culhane was appointed as special duty fireman .with the appointment to be effective from December 15th, 1941. The clerk was instructed to request Arch Gillies, Ontario Land Surveyor, to survey the land proposed to be used for a beach on CGillies Lake. A resolution was passed vesterday A resolution was passed yesterday urging that all organizations be startâ€" ed to organize a Civilian Defence Comâ€" mittee in Timmins so that the town could start to receive some of the equipment from the government. «It was mentioned by Councillor Eyre that the town had already received a part of the equipnment in the form of a small pump used to put out small inâ€" One of Season’s Most Successful Events is Held Under the Auspices of Gold Nugget Rebekah Lodge. Setting and All Arrangements are Excellent. mm o« The charming home of Mrs. M. Meâ€" Chesney at 20 Hart street was the setâ€" ting for one of the season‘s most sucâ€" cessful and hospitable events on Wedâ€" nesday when an afternoon tea and sale of homeâ€"baking was held there under the auspices of the Gold Nugget Rebekah Lodge. Tall pink snapdragons in cryâ€" stal vases adorned the spacious lmng, room where the many guests were seatâ€"| ed while they enjoyed a delicious and refreshing cup of tes, with daint\ salad, sandwiches, cookiles and cakes. The gracious hostess, Mrs. McChesâ€" ney, assisted by the Noble Grand, Mrs, C. F. Lacy, received the many guests, beautiful lace cloth covered the tea table, which carried an assortment of begautiful odd tea cups, sllver ten soaâ€" afternoon from 3 to 6 o‘clock.! vices, and was flattered by the glow from tall green tapers and the springâ€" like touch of the blue iris and daffodils. In tl;e downstairs playâ€"room, at the fountain, were displavyed the appetizâ€" ing cookies, breads and cakes, which ; were old out early in the afternoon. Mrs. $. Lawley and Mrs. H. Dean were in c§Marge of the bake table, while guest$ spent pleasant moments in the _deep jchairs near the fireâ€"place. Captain "Bunnie" Mildred Bailey, :\drq !J. Easterbrook, Mrs. T. Langdon, ;and Misses Hazel Lavin and Jean Mcâ€" , Chegney were serving. and Mrs. Percy : Masters was assisted in the kitchen by while presiding at the tea table were‘ Mrs. Jas. Keene and Mrs. J. Webb. A : Mrs, S. Crews, Past Noble Grand, and Mrs. Culver Ankeney. Mrs. J; Sears acted as treasurer, and the profitable proceeds will be insed in the war work of Je Lodge, Charming Afternoon Tea and Sale of Baking at Homeof Mrs. McChesney 'mooooo P P P P AP L L P L â€"AL OO‘O‘ 2 sections 14 Pages Brunette started the criticism the man who called himself sman for the Timmins Mastâ€" ers when he stated that the ncil had gone to great pains cendiary fires, The pump was at the fire station and the chief was willing to demonstrate it to any of the citizens who wanted to see it. The clerk was instructed to have a byâ€"law prepared to stop children from hanging onto the back of motor vehiâ€" cles. This will be done immediately. Councillor Roberts mentioned that the council was prepared to go the limit on that question and suggested th*®t after the byâ€"law was passed copies of it should be hung in the public librâ€" ary or sent cut to the householders with the tax bills. Firemen Presenting Programme Here "unday Evening McIntyre Concert Band and Schumacher Girls Choir Among the Features. Timmins FPirefighters are sponsoring a concert in the Palace theatre on Sunday evening, March 8th, at 8.30, after the church services. The proâ€" gramme will feature the McIintyre Conâ€" cert Band, the Schumacher High Schocl Girls‘ Choir and other artists of outstanding talent. The event will commence at 8.30 p.m., and will be one that none should miss. The proâ€" gsramme, as outlined below, indicates the excellence of the event. Openingâ€"*"O Canada." British Regimental marches. Overtureâ€"*"William Tell," (Rossini) Cornet soloâ€""Inflamatus," (Rossini) â€"soloist, Joseph Frattura. Victor Herbert‘s Favourite Melodies â€"Vocal solos by Mrs. G. C. Armitage. Hymnâ€"*"Nearer My God To Thee." Russian Mazurka, (Ganne) "The Rose of Tralee."â€""Here‘s a Health Unto His Majesty." By Schuâ€" macher High School Girls‘ Choirâ€"F. D. Roy, director. * Humoresque for Wood, Wind, â€" by Dvorak. Selection, "Sons of Erin." Vocal solos by Mrs. G. C. Armitage. Finaleâ€"*A Hunting Scene." God Save the King. The MciIntyre Concert Band under the direction of Lieut. J. W. S. Lomas. Proceeds of the event (silver collecâ€" tion at the door) will be used to supâ€" port the funds of the British Firefightâ€" ers‘ Bombed Victims Fund. Man Brought Back from Noranda to Face Charge Here Albert Lauzon, twentyâ€"fiveâ€"year old Noranda miner, will face Magistrate Atkinson in police court here next Tuesday afternoon charged with theft by conversion. The charge was preâ€" ferred against Lauzon by Hubert Bruâ€" nette, proprietor of Brunette‘s Taxi, The amount named in the charge is $27.50. Former Brunette Taxi Driâ€" ver is Charged With Theft by Conversion. Lauzon was brought back to Timmins on Tuesday of this week by Constable George Archambeault from Noranda where he was working in the Noranda mine. Lauzon was a driver for the taxi company when the alleged offence is mng Cc0o4 were $ Mrs. $ in cBa fountain, were displayved the appetizâ€" ing cookies, breads and cakes, which were gold out early in the afternoon. Mrs. $. Lawley and Mrs. H. Dean were in of the bake table, while guest$ spent pleasant moments in the deep chairs near the fireâ€"place. Captain "Bunnie" Mildred Bailey, Mrs.!J. Easterbrook, Mrs. T. Langdon, and (Misses Hazel Lavin and Jean Mcâ€" Chegney were serving. and Mrs. Percy Masters was assisted in the kitchen by Mrs, S. Crews, Past Noble Grand, and Mrs, Culver Ankeney. Mrs. J;. Sears acted as treasurer, and the profitable proceeds will be insed in the war work of Jie LOdge, id to Ehe PQorcupine Mtpuante Y t PA APLAL L AL "‘1 The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine. Established 1912 t D DAAA DAAA A LAAA L PAE stt lt 0 P :A l eA Published in Timmins, Ont.. Canada EVERY THURSDAY was flattered by the glow reen tapers and the springâ€" )f the blue iris and daffodils. St. David Honoured at Banquet and at Thurch Service. Music and Story Feature Banquet. Delightul Repast by Ladies of the Timmins St. David‘s Welsh Society. There was a large gathering of Welsh people and their friends at the Holâ€" linger hall to observe the anniversary event of their patron saint, St. David, on Saturday night, the hall being tastefully decorated for the occasion and daffodils adding beauty to the wellâ€"set tables. The full course dinner provided by the ladies of the St. David‘s Welsh Society was much enjoyed and did credit to the ladies responsible. Welsh People and Friends in Timmins Pay Honour to Their Patron Saint Mr. T. E. Thomas, president of the Society, was chairman and toastmastâ€" er, and carried through the duties in very able way. After welcoming the guests and members to the event, he thanked the ladies for the delightful repast, and gave special thanks to Mr. Tom Thomas for making and donating the leeks for the buttonholes of al} the One of the outstanding addresses of the evening was that of Capt. David Mitchell of the Church Army. In opening he said he always associated the Welsh with music and happiness and the present occasion confirmed this impression. Referring in eloquent words to the life and work of St. David, Capt. Mitchell said that he had estabâ€" lished a church that all the bombs of Hitler could not shatter. He urged the Welsh people to continue to stand by the church founded by their patron saint and the way of life and right living that he represented. guests and members present. He also thanked the Cornish Society for giving up their night at the hall and Mr. Kennie for the use of the dishes. Mayor Brunette with good story and humour made a hit. He complimented the Welsh on their musical talent and their goodfellowship. Honorary President Jack Thomas led in the salute to the flag and in the pledge of fealty to King and Empire. Mr. A. Jones proposed the toast to the King. In the inavoidable absence of Counâ€" cillor W. Roberts, the chairman gave an interesting review of the life and work of St. David, patron saint of Wales. living that he represented. The toast to the ladies was proposed by G. A. Macdonald, who combined humorous stories with sincere words of praise for the good work being done in the war effort and in peace time alike by Welsh and other women. In replying to the toast, Mrs. W. Walters in a very effective response said that the Welsh women were doing their part in the Red Cross and other war efforts. She urged them to continued and increased effort. Mr. Jack Thomas in proposing the toast to "Our Adopted Country" spoke of outstanding Welshmen who had contributed to the development of Canada. He mentioned among others Rey. Derwin Jones, Primate of Canada: Sir Chas. G. D. Roberts, poet and author; David Thompson, explorer; W. J. Philipps, artist. Referring to a simillar wish by President Wilson durâ€" ing the last war, he thought another Welshmanâ€"a Lloyd Georgeâ€"marched here toâ€"day to speed up Canada‘s war effort. Brief but very effective were also given by Mr. W Mr. Fred Hocking. During the evening solos by Mrs. T. Jones, Mr. J. Jones and Mr. Evan Williams delighted the gathering, all being warmly encored and Mrs. Jones, who sang in place of her husband who was unable to be npresent. was a bautâ€" TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH, Other special features of the proâ€" gramme included theremarkable acroâ€" batic work of Ivor Garroway, tem years old, whose talent brought down the house, and the weight lifting of his brother, Harold Garroway, who handled 140 pounds with one hand, and could walk away with 210 pounds when using both hands. These gifted lads won great applause. Dancing and other social pleasures concluded a very delightful evening, Smithy and his orchestra providing the music. A special service for the Welsh was conducted â€" at the Mountjoy Street United Church on Sunday by Rev. E. Open Meeting of Rod and Gun Club at Ssouth Porecupine Gathering at South Poreuâ€" pine Town Hall This Evenâ€" ing. United Church Gilmore Smith There will be a meeting of the Porâ€" cupine Rod and Gun Club in the town hall at South Porcupine this (Thursâ€" day) evening at 8 o‘clock. The chief topics for discussion will be the reâ€" stocking of district waters and the loâ€" cation of boats for the season. Don Sylvester, president of the Porcupine Rod and Gun Club, will occupy the chair, and the meeting will be open to Free Romanians Buying Ambulances for the Red Cross the public. All interested in fish and game conservation are given cordial invitation to attend this meeting. For some time mania movement strength in the Canada. Headqu: ment for Canada cently the movem« up in Timmins. th as organizers, one Taylor, being well speaking Canadian ment looks to the Romania as a nati war Is cleared ubn, the movement is very enthusiastically behind the allied nations and is raising funds for the purchase of two ambulances for the Red Cross. More ambulances will be supplied for the Red Cross as funds are raised. Contributions are now beâ€" ing taken by the local Romanians for the nurchase of ambulances for the Brother of Mrs. Jucksch Passes at Port Arthur the DurC Red Cros Echumacher, March 4â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Myrs. Charles Jucksch, First Ave., received the sad news Tuesâ€" day of the sudderf death of her brother, Mr. O. Biesenthal, Port Arthur. Mrs. Jucksch left on the Northland Tuesâ€" day for Port Arthur. 10Cal hmomanilans 1lake Plan Enthusiastically. movement has been he Red Cross as ntributions are r the local Romani of ambulances â€" ement has been taken three local men acting me of these, Mr. Alex ell known to Englishâ€" lans. While the moveâ€" he reâ€"establishment of ation after the present un, the movement is past the Free Roâ€" has been gathering United States and irters of the moveâ€" is at Windsor. Reâ€" Up D. M. Le Bourdais, of Ottawa, asâ€" sistant director of Retail Trade Adâ€" ministration, will be the guest speaker at the first annual banquet of the Timâ€" mins Retail Merchants‘ Association at the Empire hotel, main dining room, on Tuesday evening March 10th, at 7 p.m. (His topic will be ‘"Price Squerze." Mr. Le Bourdais is a very able speaker with a thorough acquaintâ€" ance with his subject and his address will be both interesting and valuable. In addition to the banquet and address there will be an excellent programme. Colder Weather Predicted for Coming Weekâ€"End Weather This Week So Far Has Been Very Warm but Change Expected at Any Time. Prices Official to Speak at Retail Merchants‘ Banquet Important Event at Empire Hotel on Tuesday Evenâ€" ing Next. Stormy and colder weather is again predicted for the weekâ€"end today by Mr. S. Wheeler, the weatherman at the Hollinger. Although the weather was very warm this morning the weaâ€" ther expert expected it to turn colder at any time. Temperatures for the past week s«ow that the weather has stceadily been getting warmer each day and at eight o‘clock this morning the thermometer was on the thirty degree mark. During the past week a trace of snow fell on four different days, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and yesterday. The total snowfall during the week was very little and hardly worth totalling. On Behalf of the Second Vieâ€" tory Loan. Excellent Concert by Holy Family School Pupils Temperatures for the past week were Thursday, max. 24, min. 13; FPriday, max. 23, min. 16; Saturday, max. 30, min. 16; Sunday, max. 28, min. 17 Monday, mmax. 26, min. 20; Tuesday, max,. 30, min. 16; Wednesday, max. 38, min. 18; this morning at eight o‘clock, 30 degrees. Monday evening the pupils of the Holy Family School presented a proâ€" gramme of outstanding interest on beâ€" half of the second Victory Loan. The event was arranged by Sister Helen, principal of Holy Family School, and the success of the event is a credit alike to her talent and interest and to the ability of the pupils. Rev. Fr. Murray acted as chairman and anâ€" nouncer. Father Callaghan was the speaker for the occasion and his agâ€" dress on the Victory Loan was a very able and inspiring one. Every item on the programme was outstanding. The following is the programme as preâ€" sented :â€" ‘"‘The Miracle" ‘"You Can Fight for Canada," by the Chorus. Oralâ€"Victory Loan "King Cole‘s Band," by the Tiny Tots Recitation, "Willie" This was one of the most popular and appreciated items on the programme. Dancingâ€"*"Sailor‘s Hornpipe" Recitationâ€"*"The Union Jack" The Flag Drillâ€"by "the Little Ones" Playetteâ€"*"Blue Boots" Choral speakingâ€""Big Steamers‘" Pageant of Victoryâ€"Fosten Parade. "A Cheerful Little Earfullâ€"Monoâ€" of Still Some Days to District Hopes to the Top. logue. Patriotic Songsâ€"*"Pupils in a All But Two Towns in District Reach Loan Objective of Cochrane have tive in the Victor hope that these before the campi trict now has 7 na $1,374,400 of $1,750. e Sch C OCnrane Hearst ( l1rOquols maill Kapuskasing Matheson ( Smooth Roc Ramore (13 Patriotic Songsâ€"*"Pupils in a World Schools." "God Bless Our Canada." Playâ€"*‘"Builders of Canada‘" Chorusâ€"*"The White Cliffs of Dover‘ Tumbling Actâ€"Boys‘ Gym. God Save the King. he campaign nas 786 187 nas 1(6 e been 4.4 taken up 16 W ing toda e per wo centres in the District > have reached their objecâ€" ind PcC (10 16 an O Oover ends. ends. The disâ€" _ objective. pplications with of an objective d there is 1() ota return bracket a reach and Oveyr 445,700 $ 91,350 35,100 Published in Timmins, Ont.. Canada Two Trophy Events Are Alâ€" ready Down to the Eights and Third Will be Same Toâ€"Night. Curling Bonspiel is Progressing . Right on Schedule No Regular Front Exists as Result of Japanese Infiltration Tactics Play in two of the events in the Porcupine Bonspiel that is being playâ€" ed at four of the district curling rinks this week has advanced to the eights while play in the third event will reach that stage tonight. Draws for games tonight will bring the three events down to the semiâ€"~finals. The draw for the fourth event was made this morning and a start will be made in that event this evening. The following is the draw for the teams that still remain in the first event, the Marshallâ€"Ecclestone: D. Munroe vs Dr. L. Hudson, at the McIntyre at 7.30 p.m. A. F. McDowell vs K. Kilborn, at South Porcupine at 9.30 p.m. A. W. Pickering vs R. Heath, at South Porcupine at 7.30 p.m. Dr. O. Stahl vs V. Ray, at MciIntyre at 9.30 p.m. Dutch Reports Express Little Hope for Allied Forces Fighting Desperately to Hold Back Nipponese Invasion Bandoeng, Temporary Capital is Threatened. ‘The following is the draw for the rinks that still remain MA the second event, the Fairhurst Trophy: H. Jones vs H. Miller, at South Porâ€" cupine at 7.30 p.m. J/ K. Hall vs Dr. T. _ P. Smith, at Pamour at 7.30 p.m. O. M. Henderson vs J. Costello, at South Porcupine at 9.30 p.m. T. C. Evans vs W. C. Arnott, at Pamour at 9.30 p.m. The following rinks are still in the running in the third event of the bonspiel, the Dome Curling Club Troâ€" phy: W. R. Lafferty vs T. Tod, at McInâ€" tyre at 5.30 p.m. . Winner of above vs S. R. McCoy, at McIntyre at 7.30 p.m. C. Wren vs W. B. Kellow at Dome at 7.30 p.m. at at 7.30 p.m. Winner between Seubertâ€"Michaelson plays winner between Cooperâ€"Savage at the Dome at 9.30 p.m. Play in all events is cxpected to be in the final stages tomorrow and the finals are expected to be completed on Saturday and Sunday. The finals in all events will be played at the McInâ€" tyre Arena. soldier Overseas Buys New Victory Loan Bonds Illustration of how some do more than their part is given by the case of Sapper Arthur Orr, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Orr, who recently wrote home asking his parents to buy seme Victory Bonds for him with money ne has on deposit here. Arthur has been serving overseas in England for some time and has thus been doing his part in the service of his country, but apâ€" parently he is also anxious to help in the financing as well as making good investment for himself. at Timely Address on the Burma Road and Other Available Supply Routes H. R. Rowe, Who Has Made Special Study of Eastern Situâ€" ation, Details Interesting and Valuable Information in Address at Timmins Kiwanis Club Luncheon on Monday With t war and it dress on R. Rowe a day was t interesting vears has availab ‘The â€" labour structic buil abil 1A V 11 G. R. White vs A. Pugsley at ~9.30 p.m. J. Seubert vs H. Michaelson at _ 7.30. p.m. 1at uat EVERY THURSDAY illumina 1e vears, and referred W tnt le alternative routes. road was built with conscripted and conditions during the conâ€" on were very bad. The reason e construction of the road was ie activities of the Japanese made essary for Chinma to reconstruct d route used by Marco Polo, It 1a5s ma m . Cooper vs E. Savage at he present situation of the its phases in the East, the adâ€" the Burma Road by Mr. H. at the Kiwanis Club on Monâ€" timely, illuminating and most g. Mr. Rowe literally for , made a study of the Eastern He has maps, charts and ill kinds gathered from every reliable source, and by careful ; been able to make a picture 0le situation that is accurate ninating. Mr. Rowe took up ‘ical background of the Burma owed why and how it was cribed the road and its vulnerâ€" suched on its operation durâ€" vears and referred to the Dome Dome D‘ome Bandoeng, seat of the Allied Comâ€" mand and temporary capital of Java, is only twentyâ€"five miles from the nearest Japanese thrust and is reportâ€" ed to be dangerously close to the main Jap attacking force. This morning the city was raided as six Jap bombers delivered an attack at the expense of four bombers. Two of the craft wore downed while two others were damagâ€" ed.. This was a follow up of yesterday‘s attack by sixteen bombers against an airdrome near the city. ® battling a strong Japanese vanguard near Waw, 70 miles from Rangoon. The threat to Rangoon is considered extremely serious as the Japs have succeeded in pouring mechanized forces into the battle. The loss of the Sitâ€" tang River is helping the Jap advance considerably and it has removed the last natural barrier protecting Ranâ€" goon. Russian troops beseiging OGrel were said today to be preparing a heavy attack on the enemy garrison while other units pounding at Staraya Russa have annihiliated a third of the 16th German Army that is trapped there. Reports from neutral Sweden say that the Red Army is ready for a great frontal attack on Orel where 24,000 Germans under Col.â€"Gen. Guderian, under seige for two months, refused soviet demand for surrender. Concert by Schools for Victory Loan Furthering the Victory Loan Drive in this district, the pupils of the four pubâ€" lic schools are coâ€"operating in the preâ€" sentation of a programme at the Lions Club hall this (Thursday) and Priday evenings, commencing at 8 o‘clock. Pupils of various schools in the dis= trict were the guests at the first perâ€" formance this (Thursday) morning and toâ€"morrow â€" morning the pupils who were unable to be present toâ€"day will see the same programme. Parents and friends will be interâ€" ested in this presentation, as school children have always provided a varied and entertaining programme. Atitractive _ Entertainment Toâ€"Night and Toâ€"morrow Night in Lions Hall. Single Copyâ€"Five Cents wartime _ the most of the usc ed out t China Visitors for the day included Mr. A. A. Ferland, of Toronto, in charge of publicity for the Victory Loan in Cochâ€" rane‘ district, and Mr. Lorne Herbert, af QCobalt. i Mr. Rowe for his The war saving the week was wor Neame. OUt LN indslides ulty. but i1 des that for hbut the amo The road w for private 1i were sidetra en remedied 1A4 In ATQ ’dlsac 7126 diffic f th P it mil ult TV Néame â€" eXpressed iks of the club to markable address, rtificate draw for ‘ Kiwanlan Austin erna uV aid, bu red Ltape )ropriated 1 supplies Recently ding during d through y. _ Speaking Kowe pointsâ€" n, bombs or chief diffâ€" ed tape and outes ill of