Porcupine Advance, 31 Jan 1938, 1, p. 1

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chairman troduce th warm welc their somns, who were given warm welcome. Lion Fred Wolino preâ€" sented his quartette of young instruâ€" mentalisis, W. Carver, J. Wilson, F. Wolino and C. Walkley. These boys, who are members of the Boys‘ Band, were heartily encored. their number being "Bweet and Low." of the spor to the prese a fine disp The weekly luncheon of the Lions Club last Thursday. which took the form of a fatherâ€"andâ€"son banquet, proved one of the most enjoyable gathâ€" erings the club has had in some time. The included a variety of ertertainment, with the fathers and sons both taking part. Geoffrey Morâ€" ris, the speaker of the evening, was introduced to the meeting by Rev. Fr. McManus. Discussing the welfare of boys in general and ways ‘to make them good citizens, Mr. Morris reâ€" ferred to th» Scout movement as a good example, in view of the presence of several Cubs. He urged the fathers to take an interest in the work and sports of boys and give them encourâ€" azement in their undertakings. f hibition of | H. Bettridge Lion Wende cipals were Fencin two fencers their exhibi Fatherâ€"andâ€"son Dinner Held by Timmins Lions $O0N WINNIPEGâ€"H. H. Dummondâ€"H D. PERRIN. OTTAWAâ€"W. B. Timm $0nNs. NORTH BAYâ€"A. H. Cavanagh, Malâ€" colm Lang, George W. Lee, J. P. Johnâ€" MONTREALâ€"A. M. Reaper, Jules Timmins. NEW YORKâ€"J. B. Lynch, L., L Steindler. Youngsters Guests at Weekly Meeting of Local Service Club Last Thursday. Geoffrey Morris Urges Fathers to Take Interest in Work and Sports of Their Sons. Fine Programme Presented . J. Springer, J. D. Conover W. C. C Mackenzie. DUPARQUETâ€"W. G. Hubler, W. B Maxwell. LARDER LAKEâ€"J. M. C. Carter. KIRKLAND LAKEâ€"A. L. Blomfield M. W. Summerhayes. NORANDAâ€"B. S. W. Buffan, E. Henâ€" derson, H. L. Roscoe. TORONTOâ€"R. A. Bryce, J. D. Camâ€" eron, F. M. Connell, Dam Duke, Col. A. E. Duncanson, Joseph Errington, D. L. H. Forbes, W. M. Clifford, A. B. Gordon, D. Charles H. Hair, Professor Haultain, Frank Hewitt, Ernest Hibbert, C. W. Hookway. Dr. Dennis Jordan. W. A. Kingsland, Hon. Paul Leduc, Dr. J. H. C. McClelland, W. H. Marsh, H. C. Mcâ€" Closkey, B. L. Mitchell, J. Y. Murdoch, Norman Pierce, W. C. Ringsleben, T. H. Rea, R. 8. Robertson, A. B. Shepard, J. R. Stratton, N. C. Urquhart, J. H. C. Waite. J. Gordon Weir, C. G. Williams, W. E. Segsworth, Dr. W. F. James, K. duse At noon the visitors were guests of the mine at a luncheon at Hollinger directors‘ lodge, and Saturday evening attended a dinner held at the Badminâ€" ton Club in Schumacher. Officials of Moneta were enthusiastically congratuâ€" lated on their achievement by a numâ€" ber of speakers who held bright hopes for the future prosperity of the mine. The following is a complete list of of outâ€"ofâ€"town guests: A large party ofâ€" guests including Hon. Paul Leduc, Ontario Mines Minister, arrived in Timmins Saturday morning in special cars on the "Northland" and were conveyed to the mine by taxi for a trip underground and the pouring of the first brick. Toronto was well repreâ€" sented at the ceremonies, with repreâ€" sentatives from New York, Winnipeg Ottawa, Montreal, North Bay, Noranda Kirkland Lake, Larder Lake and Duparâ€" quet. also included among the outâ€"ofâ€" town visitors. Another glowing chapter in the storâ€" ied history of the Porcupine Camp was written on Saturday morning when the first gold brick produced at Moneta Mine was poured in the presence of outstanding figures in the mining inâ€" dustry of the Province and district. Two bricks were poured, the first weighing 1,111 ounces troy and the second 1,215 cjunces. The two bricks are worth apâ€" proximately $70,000, mine officials state. Outstanding Mining Men from Many Points in Dominion Present for Ceremony. Two Bricks Poured Valued at Approximately $70,000. Hon. Paul Leduc, Ontario Mines Minister, Among Guests. Pour First Gold Brick at Moneta on Saturday Many Visitors See $70,000 In Moneta Gold Poured The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine. Established 1912. were maki Mr. Brew called CrLA â€"~the evening was an exâ€" cing by W. Cowan and who were introduced by €a V porr Whiile ready athers to inâ€" were given a Mme€ °Y e prinâ€" for the history mmIinks and th ind t t this Last year the series of concerts preâ€" sented under the auspices of the Porâ€" cupine Concert Assozriation proved very popular, and the opening event of this season‘s events was equally appreciated. The second event of this season‘s conâ€" certs will be held at the Empire theaâ€" tre, Timmins, on Tuesday evening of next week Feb 8Sth, the event comâ€" mensing at 8$.30 pm. The special aritâ€" ist for next week‘s event is Kenneth Sakos, with Gwendolyn Williams, acâ€" companist. The Porsupine Concert Association is a branch of the Canaâ€" dian Concert Association;: the latier organimtion being formed to feature outstanding Canadian artists for Canâ€" adian audiences. Second of Series of Events by Concert Association Messrs. Oliver and Erickson gave three musical numbers on guitars with a vocal chorus that received an enâ€" thusiastic ovation. Lion Keith Sterling amused the youngsters and the fathers with a threeâ€"reel movie of "Mickey Mouse." Cyril Hale was roundly apâ€" plauded for his vocal solo as was Gorâ€" don Eyre who presented a piano solo. At the conclusion of the meeting "Chip" BRa«ll moved a hearty vote of thanks to all those who had taken part in the programme and helped to make the evening such an outstarding sucâ€" ce Austin Neame is in Fort William this week attending the convention of the Dominion Command of the Canadian Legion, BES.L.. in his capacity of Zone Commander for this district and also as official delegate from the local Legion branch. The convention will continue for the duration of the week. Busy With Chimney Fires Chimney fires gave the Tinumiit®s Fire Departmert a bus3 time last Friâ€" day, a total of six calls being answerâ€" ed. Damage was slight if any. Friday afternocn the brigade was called to 15 Spruce South where a faulty oil burner had filled apartments with fumes but no fire was discovered. Two chimney fires were extinguished last Thursday and the same number yesâ€" therday. It has been some time since a fire of any proportions has occurred. Austin Neame to Represent Legion at Dom. Command lickets It¢r theatlre nighnt are now on sale. It will be worth the full admisâ€" sicn fee to see any single cne of the plays. Siudents of the Timmins High and Vocational School for some years past have had the merited reputation for partictrlarly skilful dramatic work and in the three plays mentioned, it is expected that they will surpass themâ€" selves, Firemen Had Six Calls on Friday, but Damage Negâ€" ligible. and lith. Wednesday, Feb. 9th, is to be Studen‘s‘ Night. There are three plays to be presented by the st:udents this year:â€"(1) "Two Crooks and a Lady," a drama by Euâ€" gone Pillot; (2) "Three Pils in a Botâ€" The annual theatre nights of the Timmins High and Vozrational School will be held at the school auditorium on Wedresday, Thursday and Friday evenings of next Feb. 9th, 10th Crooks and a Lady," a drama by Euâ€" gene Pillot; (2) "Three Pills in a Botâ€" tie," a_ fantasy;.. (3) ‘"Courage, Mr. Greene," a modern comedy. Tickets feor theatre night are now on sale. It will be worth the full admisâ€" Theatre Nights at Local High School Event to be Held on Fep. Oth, 10th and 11th. Every MONDAY and THURSDA Y blished at Timmins, Ont.. Canada The funreral will take place on Wedâ€" nesday morning from the home to the Notre Dame du Lourde Roman Catholisc Church where service will be held at 8 a . m. The death occurred at St. Mary‘s Hcesp‘ial on Sunday morning, January 30th, of Mrs. George Levert. The deâ€" ceased was thirtyâ€"s>ven years of age,| and was resident at 44 Middleton aveâ€" nug, She is survived by her husband, Mr. George Lever:t, four sons, Ray, Rex, Thomas ard Andrew; and one daughâ€" ter, Cecile; two sisters, Ellen (Mrs.! Josoph Payette), of St. Joseph. Quebec, ’ 4 and Dellima Paul Roie), of St. Aemie, Amhurst, Quebec: six brothers, Adelard and Joseph, of Notre Dame de la Paix, Loo, Noel and Hurban, of St. Remie, Quebec, and Paul of St. Agat, Quebe.. Funeral to Take Wednesday Mo Death on Sunday of | Mrs. George Levert and was re nuge. She : Mr. George Thomas ar The fureral took place on Saturday morning, at 9 co‘clock from the Notre Dame du Lourde Roman Catholic Church, with interment in the Timâ€" mins Cemetery. OQutâ€"ofâ€"town relatives who attended the funeral were his broâ€" ther, Mr. Louis Berard, of North Bay, three sisters, Mrs. Ward Barlow of North Bay, Mrs. Tom Burford, of Niaâ€" gara Falls, and Mrs. George Laporte., of Niagara Falls, and uncle, Mr. Emile Levesque, North Bay, and two ccusins, Mr. Herbie Lariviere, of North Bay, and Miss Gerlie Lariviere, of North Bay. The death cocurred on Thursday, FPebruary 27th, of Mr. William David Perard, of 34 Laurier avenue. The deâ€" ceased had been ill for cnly a shori time, dying at St. Mary‘s Hospital. He had been employed at the Buffaloâ€"Anâ€" kerite Mines for the past six ysars, coming to Timmins from Renfrew., Onâ€" tario, seven years ago. He is survived by his wife, Marianna, and by three sons and one daughter. Death on Thursday of Mr. W. D. Berard Resident in Timmins for the Past Six Years. Events This Week at the Canadian Legion Hall. Bingo on Friday and Smoker on Saturday TIMMINS, ONTARIO, MONDAY, JANUARY 318T, 1938 a@Ke â€" LIace on Morning. O CIO°k, pital a Inquest on Friday in Miner‘s Death killed Hcollir D. Fe‘ming, H. Hudson, D. McGuire, Dr. L. Hudson, skip. N. S:evenson, J. Dutton, W. Stevenâ€" son, Karl Eyre, skip. J. Dalton, F. Powell, H. G. Laidlaw, Dr. Stahl, skip. J.~Taylor, J. McoGrath, L. Pare, S. R. McCoy, skip. H. Herman‘s rink is also likely to go to the bonspiel, ard there may also be others from here. Nine Rinks from Here to Bonspiel Thereâ€" are nine rinks settled as goâ€" ing to the T. N. O. curling bonspiel ai Kirkland Lake next week, and there may be others from Timmins to take in the big cccasion. "The following is the personnel>â€"of, the rinks definitely decided to take part in the bonspiel at Kirkland Lake:â€" H. J. O‘Neil, D. Clutchey, J. P. Burke, A. W. Lang, skip. A. Allien, O. Atkins, G. F. Black, J. M. Belanger, skip. W. M. Widdifield, J. L. Fulton, Geo. Lakz:, W. Rinn, skip. F. McDowell, Dr. Honey, A. G. Carâ€" son, Geo. S. Drew, skip. J. Gauthier, R. Donald, S. A. Caldâ€" bick, J. R. Walker, skip. D. FPelming, H. Hudson, D. McGuire, Other Rinks May Also Join in Northern Curling Feaâ€" ture. An inquest has been ordered by Chisf roner E. R. Tucker into the death Donald Gordon Fraser, who was led as the result of a rock fall at llinger Mins last Wednesday night. ished under loose rock about nine ock, Fraser died in St. Mary‘s hosâ€" al at 1.30 Thursday morning. The uest wiHl take place at 10 a.m. Friâ€" / mcorning. pirve cNobpante To Speak on Credit i _ at the Men‘s Forum: to the address, there will be music and other feaiures for the occasion. The meetings of the Men‘s Forum are inâ€" creasing in popularity and are attractâ€" ing much attention in account of the interest in the programme each eveâ€" Bornmnâ€"on January 28th, 1938, t and Mrs. Joseph Szczapanski, Montgomery avenueâ€"â€"a daughter Borrâ€"on January 28th, 1938, t and Mrs. E. Deschamps, of 125 Bornâ€"on January 27th, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Jolecoeur, of 24 Montjoy streetâ€"a daughter. BorAâ€"cn January 24th, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Beland, of 61 Kent streetâ€"a son. Bormnâ€"on January 28th, 1938, to Mr Bormnâ€"on Janua and Mrs. W. Hond â€"a daughter. Bornâ€"on Janua and Mrs. Goulet a son. Bornâ€"onJanuary 25th, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. Allis Grier of 44 Second aveâ€" nuz, Schumacherâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on January 24th, 1938, to Mtr. Nine Births Registered Here in Past Four Days Bornâ€"on January and Mrs, Lucien G daughter. and Mrs. of the buglars for the Timmins branch | of the Legion and was a leading spirit| in organizing the Legion Bugle Band. The late Mr. Pearce was 57 years of age at the time of death. He is sur-‘ vived by three sons, Percy, Hugh a.ncl‘ Frank, and two daughters, Olive andi Doreen. | The funeral will be held on Wiednes day at 4 p.m. frem the Legion hall. Archis Pearce, for twenty years reâ€" sident in Timmins and previous to that in the Cobalt camp, dropped dead at his home at 173 Cedar street, north, this morning at about six o‘clock. Death is believed to be due to a heart atâ€" tack. He was preparing to go to his work at the McIntyre mine when death overtcok him. â€" Previous to being at the MciIntyre he was an employee of the Hollinger for many years. The late Archie Pearces joined the 159th Battalion for service during the Great War, and after his discharge from that baitalion he came to Timâ€" mins to reside. He took a keen interâ€" est in the Great War Veterans‘ Assoâ€" ciation here, and later in the Canaâ€" dian Legion branch. For several years he was a ready worker for the Legion, especially at parades and concerts, where he was accustomed to wear Highâ€" land Regt. custome. He also was one| of the buglars for the Timmins branch. Died Suddenly at Home This Morning Wellâ€"Known Oldâ€"Timer of Timmins and the North Passes.: Death â€"Due to Heart Trouble. H. Laporte to be the Guest Speaker on Wednesday Night. daughter, n January 24th @gUL,Ar 111 nmins I evening be theâ€" adC Groulx ting of the Men‘s rited Church, on at 8 p.m., Phil H. iest speaker. The s is:â€"*"Credit or s will be followed sion. In addition "«"‘Aaâ€" Hobby Show This Week 1938, to Mr of 7 Yonge 1938, to Mr Way avenue C1 »| movement encourages boys to have hobâ€" | 4C 0n | biesâ€"anything from the collecting of | the 1 H.) stamps to the making of articles from | Wea! The| wood, clay or other materials. The reâ€" Tr t Or | sult of working at these hobbies will be | flite wed | seen at the Hobby display Thursday and | Sinc tion| Friday, and there will be many interâ€"| Nnow and | esting exhibits, showing the wide diverâ€" | wea‘ The’sity of hobbies and the original lines: T inâ€" ‘ these often take. The demonstration of | the actâ€"! first aid, physical training and other ’ are ; the| features of Scoauting will add to the | inz eveâ€"| interest of the event. the . Each eveningâ€"Thursday and Friday, driv< Published at Timmins, Ont.. Canada Every MONDAY and THURSDAY I Tickets have been on sale for the past | few days by the Timmins Boy Scout Association for a Scout Campâ€"fire and Hobby Display to be presented in the basement of St. Anthony‘s Church on Thursday and Friday of this week,. Feb. 3rd and 4th. This is an event that should attract all interested in the Boy Scout movement and also all interested in the progress and development of the youth of the community. In addition the event proves to be interesting enough‘in itself to make attendance well worth while. Various features of Boy Seout work will be demonstrated on these two evenings, while of equal in â€" terest will be the Hobby Show presented by the Scouts and Cubs. The Scout movement encourages boys to have hobâ€" !biesâ€"-anythmg from the collecting of | stamps to the making of articles from After the sevenih round Schmeling let loose a barrage of heavy blows and had Foord bleeding badly as the bout ended. Interesting Event to be Presented Thursday and Friday. Feb. 3rd and 4th, in the Basement of St. Anthony‘ Church. Scout Camp Fire and Hobby Display. Schmeling Given Decision in Bout Pamour Dynamiters of the local Mines League were defeated bv Noranda Senâ€" in an exhibition game in Noranda Sunday afternoon by a score of 8â€"3. The Noranda team had a considerable edge on the play and took an early lead that they gradually increased. The Pamour team and their supporters were conveyed to Noranda by special train that was delayed in its arrival back to Timmins until almost four o‘clock this morning. In the> opening rounds Foord set a fast pace and threw punches which the German shook off and gave a few in exchange. Mail 'Dellvery Will Start ‘Thursday Hamburg, Germany, Sunday, Januâ€" ary 30â€"The heavyweight boxing bout between Max Schmeling, of Germany and Ben Foord, of South Afrira, went the full distance toâ€"night with Schmel!â€" ing winning a decisicned victory. Defeated Ben Foord, South Africa in Heavyweight Fight Last Night. T en Inches Blanket Falls In Sunday‘s Snow Storm Pamour is Defeated in Exhibition Game Postmaster E. M. King, informed The Advance toâ€"day that distribution of the afternoon mail to the boxes will conâ€" tinue the same day as previously, so that boxholders may secure their mail the same day. There has been a report that no mail would ‘be distributed in the evenings, but this is apparently inâ€" correct, Local Mines League Team Drop 8â€"3 Decision to Noâ€" randa Seniors on Sunday. According to official information given out this wesek, mail delivery in Timmins will start with the afternoon delivery on Thursday. There are to be two deliveries a day, morning and aftâ€" ternoon, and these two deliveries will be under way on Wednesday. the serâ€" vice starting with the afternoon deliâ€" very on Thursday. Town Snow Ploughs Kept Busy Clearing Sidewalks and Roadways. Trains Hours Late and Traffic Generally Disrupted. Temperature Dropped Last Night to 22 Beâ€" low Zero. )fficial Statement Made This Week. T‘wo Deliveries per by Timmins Boy Scouts Citizens Band Plan to Buy New Uniforms Feb. 3rd and opened at 7.] start at 8 p.m The present uniform fifteen years ago by pub Since then they have } now they are showingz This week the Band are starting paign, the proceec uniforms. that the event this evening will be one of the very best yet. Next Monday evening, Feb. 7th, there will be a general meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary. All members are specially asked to note the date and make a special point of being present. Membership Drive Started With This in View. This evening, Monday, Jan. 31st, the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Canadian Leâ€" gicon are holding a partner whist drive in the Legion hall. The Ladies‘ Auxiliâ€" ary dhas a fine reputation for social events of this kind, and it is expected that the event this evening will be one His many friends will be sorry to hear that Mr. I. E. Dunn has been cuite ill for the past two weeks at his home, 66 Elm street south. However, he is reâ€" ported to be much better toâ€"day, alâ€" though it will be some time before he will be up and around again. Ladies‘ Auxiliary to Hold Partner Whist This Evening I. E. Dunn Reported Toâ€"day as Improving in Health No Arrests Made on Serious Chargesâ€"Several Drunks are Locked Up. Chief of Police Leo H. Gagnon reâ€" ported "an exceedingly quiet weekâ€"end" this morning as he glanced over the charge‘sheets of the forse~ One case of reckless driving is listed along with byâ€"law violations and the customary quota of drunks. Heavy snmnow and colid weather has had a more or less daimpening effect on an¥® crime in town, it would seem. Weekâ€"End is Quiet in Police Circles S. C. Wheeler, of Hollinger Meteoroâ€" logical office predicts that the next few days will be clear and cold, beâ€" coming slightly warmer. Last night the temperature dropped to 22 below zero und this morning the mercury stood at 20 below at eight o‘clock. Maximum and minimum temâ€" peratures since last Wednesday are:â€"â€" Thursday 11 below and 22 below; Friâ€" day, 3 above and 24 below; Saturday, 4 above and 20 below; Sundav 7 above and 1{ below. ing a deluge of °C suffered also and hours late. Traffic was partially disrupted and taxi companies were kept busy handlâ€" A s‘orm of equal intensity but shortâ€" er in duration than the record fall during last week‘s blizzard added ten inches of snow to the loscal winter blanket on Sunday. The storm comâ€" menced at 4.15 a.m. and continued until 7 p.m. last night. Accompanied by a s.rong wind, the blizzard gave pedesâ€" trians an uncomfortable time and many staysd by the family fireside rather than compete with the elements. Corporation snow ploughs were out all day in an effort to keep roads and sidewalks open which drifted rapidly through the effects of the wind. This week, the bandsmen apart frc e two nights they put in for practi e going to put in extra time in se 3z membership tickets and they a iye been making ( dilapidated unifc 2th,â€"the display will be 15 and the concert will 1 Section 8 Pages alls, The : trains were ‘Ship camâ€" wards new the pubs nis about he band irt from practice Dougzant ription. »A@, aind rse for Aways many ts

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