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TM GCOLLECTOR GNS STRIRING AEVIEY 0 Lively and Interesting Meeting of the Town Council on Monday Night. Officials Appointed, Etc. At the regular meet Council on Monday n Innis presided a #zg, â€"Longmore, D idor and Brazeau eation of proiiting in some way by the collection. Regarding the eriticism of the Tax Collector, Councillor Longâ€" more said the ofiicial had a report to make to the Council and he should receive a fair hear:ing before there was any discussion. â€" After several «other matters had been disposed of, the appcintment of Tax Collector ahd Assessor was regched, and Mr. Macpherson was asked for his report and romarks. At the regular meeting of the Town Council on Monday night, Mayor Dr. feInnis â€" presided and Couneillors bzz, Longmore, DeFen, Newton, dor and Brazean were present. were was also a very large attendâ€" nce of ratepayers present, expectâ€" ing, perhaps, a lively and interesting time rezarding the appointment of some of the ofticials for the year. In this respect the meeting was by no means disappointing. The eritiecsm, nowever, was centred upon â€"the Assessor ardTax and this official gave such account of ‘the work of 1 ments that the eriticisin pletely disarmed. Nothing but vague generalities re: leged discourtesy, but witl or particulars or other evi promised. In considerin from othe Town Solieitor actions to recover town ta eillor Longmore introduce« ter of the criticism of the ‘ or by pointing out that he id the Assesgment Aet ver in the last week or: two thought the Act very in some points. ~â€"There was way outlined for the deliv notices to the employees panies, and naturalty the did not want to take a h natter as they knew tbhey In commencing Mr. Macephierson snid=â€"that whon*~â€"appointed. che ~lhad fourd the books in a deplorable conâ€" «lition, large amount of taxes uncolâ€" lected, the Water Works ledgor with «ver sixty accounts not entered choug@h {rver sixty accounts not entered <20u8.3 water had been turned on from three months to a year and a ‘half, a huge business assessment missed, and real property about 50 per cent. short of what he procceded so make it. â€"In 1916 the roal property assessment was $608,971. In 1917 he had raised this equi<ably and fairly to $965,475. ‘The 1917 Court of Revision had upheld his 1nD totally free Power escea t .t?tf‘ town tions for 16 of 100 per c 000 tax roll only $3000 o and even thi in monthly J «ddfBeult times and even tais $3000 was being pald in monthly instalments. â€"Despite the difficult times ias® year, the good work of the Assossment and Tax Collection departments had made posstole a â€"roâ€" duction from 45 to 36 mills,â€"thus ereating a favorable impression with Mmd:fl houzes when approgached for of debentures, as awoll as fizares, only $10,000,â€"practically a negligible figuare, heing alllowed off by the Court. The business assessment was doubled. â€" Previously many busiâ€" nesses were. overiooked, theâ€" banks paid no business assessment, the exâ€" press companies paid no business asâ€" having rautenay wWAs no previous year‘ s gross recQi Mr. Macpherson has heen th 0 8 Longemore in the eriticism pointing out Assesgment disappoint r. was cent 6 earetul atien Pon of on page 4.) VC usiness assessment, Lnec exâ€" panies paid no business asâ€" the express companies went je, the Northernâ€" Canada 1917 eemnâ€" neayV THhE PORCUPINE ADVANCE Tmereâ€"â€"was no SsPpeclile P the delivery of tax râ€" town taxes. tounâ€" introduced the matâ€" m of the Tax Collect ind ng 000 _ w effl: 1¢€ PC 0P LiiGe 1AX ULOIIGCCL that he had studâ€" Act very carefully or two and he very indefinite on re_â€"was no specifie + id W T upon Pax reconrt NLS VA evid n in~enharge contribwtors The eolleeâ€" ©900 short eriticism, one official ‘ollector,â€" a striking us departâ€" was comâ€" remained arding alâ€" F190 l1C irding Alâ€" »uut names m 11 letter irding COMâ€" ta( tive Te not 1C â€" tory. «lamat week Ine mpmre i neatre |held spscial matinees for the benefit the children and there was a genâ€" it€ erous welcome to all the youngsters, t . m«m'ahout the. price being mpassed.in tq view this gteat. pu% the »theatre management. paymg the tiekets. THOSE INTEAESTED 1A 100 ELCE T0 NE fRIBAY A meeting has been ealled for Friâ€" day evening of this week at 8 o‘clock sharp in the Town Council Chamber, Timmins, for the purpose of «diseussâ€" ing matters econcerning, the big Poreuâ€" pine Dog Race. All interested in the event in any way are cordially invited to be present. _ This includes owners of dog teams, lovers of sport in generâ€" al and all interested in the special events that help to make, the Town better known to outsiders and a better place for those living in it. At Friâ€" flay evening‘s meeting it is intended to select a date for the big annual event that will suit the majority and To Set Date for the Big Annual Event of the Porcupine, Etc. LQ 6e present. 1 NS 1 of dog teams, lovers of al and all interested events that belp to w better known to outside place for those living flay evening‘s meeting to select a dlate for : event that will stut th MOCASSIN DANCE BIG "gUCCESS LA DC int C The Mocassin Dancee at the Timâ€" mins Rink on Thursday evening. of last week provedâ€" a great success. The novelty of the event drew a large erowd, between 600 and 700 ladies and gentlemen enjoying the dancing on the in mocassins. The music for the oceasion â€" was â€" partienlarly good, an enlarged Colombo‘s orchestra of 15 pieces furnishing very attractâ€" ive music. One of the specially enâ€" jova‘ble numbers of the evening was a Moonlighnt Waltz. The program was a very good one throughout and all enjoyed the first mocassin danece held in the North Land. It is likely that before the winter is over thore will be another or more of these Mocasâ€" gsin dances. to boe Held Soon in Conncction With Annvel~Meeting. BEARD OFf TsADE MW on eangur At the meeting of the: Board of Trade last night it was decided to deâ€" fer the annual meciing, election of ofi bers for the year, etc., until a later meeting to beheld in the near future. At this meoiing a banquet will be one of â€"the features, it being considered that by this means greater interest and attendance will be roused, judgâ€" ing from similar events in the past. The President, (Dr. Melnnis) and Messrs. D. Warren and J..K. Moore were appointed a committee to arrange for the banouce which will be held if at all possible at the Goldfields Hotel. The attendance at the meeting last night was small, but many questions were vigorously discussed. A letter from Mr. Galvin regarding the recent accidents on the T. N.0. was conâ€" sidered, but action deferred for the present. â€"‘The Coohrane: Board of Trade plans regarding the extension CNE OF THEHE BRBST Wan. PICTURES SHKOWN HERHE ake an |nt hesrty endor did also the: 1 Town Coun 1( 1nos My Four Years 1as to urd na « LPrC eatre on ay of la â€" Gerard‘s War rved much TOpOsa L reCQl =DC€ ) James . ion from k in »liment nes Bay receivâ€" rom the Board, l of the Matheâ€" a through road ) Timmins. nt will be made zx and Banquet. usefulness e this vear are S se en | najorit Germany,"‘ inside story ents leading largeor audiâ€" attend VCA Friday ho and TIMMINS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5th, 1919, Chief Borland and Secretary A JLuxton were the Timmins deleg to the Temiskaining Volunteer 1 men‘s Association annual meeting weok The annual meeting was at Now Liskeard on Thursday last practi( of the January or renruary. Brady, now of North Bay ly of Cobalt, was elected the Assoctation for 1919; here was some dscussIOoGr to where the 1919 Furemen men should be held.. Clme said that if no other town ous for the event, Timminsâ€" it again, and make as big « success than last year het degided, however, that Ne B1G DAY THIS V AT NEW Chief Brady of North Bay President of Temiskaming Firemen‘s Association. It was decide nual meeting (Â¥1T 11(0) W presi( an y the where a hbangques was given to ‘the visitinge delegates by the new Liskeâ€" ard Brigade. This ‘banquet was aA most enjoyable event, and the visiting delegsates speak in the most enthusiâ€" astic terms of ‘the hospitality and kindness of the New Liskeard hosts. Appreciaive mention is also made to cloquent addresses in response_ to the toast list, Capt. Tom Magladery, M.P.P., being particularly effective in this line. havin pers ters FPINAL DANCE CF THE D.Y.B. CLUB ON PEB. 27th The regular meeting of the Timmins D.Y.B. â€"Ciuh . was held on Monday evening at th6ée home of Mrs. M. A. Eis and a very pleasant and profitâ€" awbla evening was passed. The work taken in inceluded 11 pairs socks and 5 shirts. â€" About 20 members. were in attendance. It was decided to hold the final Dance of the D.Y.B. Club on February 27th, The next mecing of the Club will be held on Monday evening next at the home of Among the rumored developments in the Poreupine in the near future 4 the proposed amalgamation of a numâ€" ber of properties in ‘the Preston East Donte district., This big amalgamaâ€" tion would include a number of promâ€" jsing properties and make a very atâ€" mee . ing Monday Mrs. EJ The Teckâ€"Hug xÂ¥ an average va ember, and the r NMine are ‘veing olléred o the pudlle for the providing of further funds for the operation and dev elopmeonts of the property. â€" The present intention is ito reâ€"open . the Sdhumacher byâ€"April at ind , to flw“d c)r)\orl\ on the éspeemfly at depfil where the are particnlarly attracâ€" Jn ole oBe »Be oBe ale ofe oTe ohe oTe ofo ofe iBe oo aBe oE ofs oBe aie afe afe Sie ofs 47e 1L nyg A¢tte treasury s10( Mine are ‘vei 1I8 «VC ®, * *2 .%, Â¥ *s .*, * ob se a*s aÂ¥s .4. C *2 .*, w * * Ks aÂ¥s 24%s a*, * ste vBe oTe ale on ofe aTe s Te aTe Te To uPn ols alle 16 ce ho ate Te vhv se ie oPe h ae sie ate uP oo oTe se ale e o+ L 1UI gn rde the Temisk n‘s Associat ek. The an New Liskear rctically all the nd x Vive :T Notes, Comments and Opinions Of Interest To Mining World year ‘have the nonor ‘0% ng the ‘FTemiskaming Firemen‘s mnament tlhis summer. ‘the Association â€" meeting on sday, a number of interesting paâ€" were read on fire pr')tec.t.iun matâ€" and much of interest in fireâ€"fightâ€" was and considered. r the business of the mesting had dealt with, adjournment was a to the Granrd Union Hotel 1 into tlile. Assoctation, Wurech includes every Fire Brigade of mportance from North Bay to [orth Pole in this strip of North reasure eVre 118 K € U wa North Land eman, of the Kingston Hotel {@ an Hughes treated 2,034G t« ze value of $10.12 in D the results duriug the p aid to he even better tI *A C nd in# ofi( continue the publ W eDruary ird i1@al meeting was neid on Thursday last and the dire departments nd were represenied. to ‘hold the next anâ€" Iroquois Falls next ruary. _ Fire Chief orth Bay, but formerâ€" s elected president of ‘or 1919 ; Chief Lever, ‘d, was elected vieeâ€" V USs AUssoctati Prremen‘s Tournaâ€" d.â€" Clmef Borland er town was anxiâ€" immins would take 1| erC New the OO Y C MLIIM EL was AW C 8O ASKear( mgagser It was ates ureâ€" ard of »rli« in TNMMINS HREMER TD GLVB NERE Billiard Table, Gramophone, and a Reading Room to be Installed at Fire Hall. It is the intention of the Timmins Volunteer Fire Brigade to organize a social club here for the use of the Firemen and their friends. With the insialling of the bathroom at the Hall, the painting of the interior, etec., the quarters for the Firemen will be well equipped for comfort and convenience There are now no less than eight men sleeping at the Fire Hall, and this means that the place has to be ‘thome‘ for these men for the greater part of the day. The Town, of course, is greatly benefitted by mnaving â€" what practically amounts to a night foree of eight trained men on the job all theâ€"time, but at the same time ithe Firemen are not expecting too much ~@ «/ Fronms the Town. They appreciate what thas already been done or promâ€" ised for the improvement of the fireâ€" men‘$g quarters, and they are willing to do their part in helping out. They wans a billiard _ table, gramophone, etce., and so are making plans to proâ€" STEADY INFLOW OF MEN INTO THE PORCUPINE. ers of the Club, and ant meeting place men‘s Club‘! where tertainment may b time. _ ~Star. says ctuat: tzansâ€" portsion> agents at Sudbury report a considera)hle exodus of men ‘Trom Sudbury to points.north, mostly forâ€" ecivgners who are heading for _ the Jumsher and the gold mines. Timnfins is gotting its share of ihe men comâ€" ‘ng from SNudhury, and the dumber camps and the mines are takmg them theequipment desired the idea is to secure a hi asramophone, and â€" mag papers, ebe., for the use is goetting its share of iiie men comâ€" ‘ng ir.ml Sudhury, ..md the dumber camps and the mines are takmg them an faster than they ean arrive, and illing for more. Quite a few foreign ers . are coming to the Camp, but {here is also a large proportion of Canadian and British. Every train brings in more men, but there is room for lots more yet. ‘The lumber camps have taken the largest proportion of those alresdy reaching here. It is estimatâ€" ed that Fully a thousand men are now at work in che Camps along the river, and there is a call for further help in the lumber industry. ‘The mines, at work in Camps Aaiong bae rver, and there is a call for further help in the lumber industry. ‘The mines, also, are in need of men and those experienced in mining, espécially, will find a ready woeleome here. At the annual meeting of the Stanâ€" dard Stock and Mining Exchange last week, Mr. Louis J. West was reâ€"elecâ€" ed president by acclamation. P. W. Cashman was elected first viceâ€"presiâ€" dent, and D.3:G. Lorsch second viceâ€" nresident. â€" The following board of diâ€" theiu i. ALf Lubalft, the Aipmss:ng mine, s producing 31¢ millhon ounces per year, ‘s richest silver producer in the British Empire, whileâ€" at. Porcupine the Hollinger Mine only requres an ample supply of Ilabor to make it take its place as the leadmg vold mine of the world. With such a record we can Jndk »rward to the future with real enthusgifasim. *‘ i03 )1 The following tx also elected :;â€"J MeCausland, W Kiely and H. A for the prése: t desired. . At presert cure a bhlliard talble, a nd â€"magazines, newsâ€" the use of the membâ€" and so to have a pleas ce called the **Fireâ€" lere an evening‘s enâ€" y be enjoyed at any présent DC ore per mon T. IbaSstâ€" 3. Chalâ€" Fleming Riche thur â€" All Interested in Municipal Matters and the Town‘s Welfare Should Attend. The Timmins Ratepayer tion at a recent meeting hold regular meetings twic after the regular meetin Town Conneil. The Asso« represontatives at each co ing to folow the proceedi: port, soâ€" there is always a wellâ€"informed basis for mu eussion. The ffirst of i semiâ€"monthly meetings of ation will be held on Frid of this week in the Counci when a number of import: ation will be held on 1 of this week in the Cof when a numiber of imp will be fonward dor con discussion. _A darge specially desired. Mu been accomplished thro of ‘the Ratepayers‘ Ass is desirable that interes and increased for the tage of the town. All ested in othe welfare should attend the me Timmins Ratepayers‘ A assist in ‘the gpod mwork the advantage of the "I RATEPAVERS MEFTINCG 0A WOA NHT: PLEASING WELGCOME HEMEF 0R RAETURNE] The first official municipal welcome to returned soldiers took place on Thursday evening last when Pte. HMarvey Boivin, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Boivin, of Timmins, and Pte. Nagh Â¥M. BQqivin, o fTimmins, and iP‘te. Nag. were given a hearty weleome to the Camp of their return from overseas service. The official Committee of Welcome coimprised Dr Mceinms, May or sof. the ‘Town. of hmm.ns, and Smith, president of the Goldfields Branch of the Great War Veterans‘ Association. The Committee met the returned men at the station where three hearty cheers and a rousing ‘"tigor‘‘ were given, and then <the crowd adjourned to the front of the New Empire Theatre. When it was dearned that returned men wers ecamin«@ on the train Whem it was dlearned that returned men were coming on the evening train announcmers was made on the theaâ€" tre screen during the show. â€" After the show, iche theatre turned on the front lights and put out » big Union Jack.â€" Announcement was also made at the Rink during the Mocassin Dance. A good crowd gathered as a consequence, and, despite the lateness of the train, waited to greet the‘ reâ€" Hurned dheroes. announcniers wa tre scersen durin the show, iche t front li@whts and ZCAU, roge Smith, pre Branceh of 1Css, L ; +441 in a theatre two sold been ors » ] wElcome D yictory won. In facet that some re back to welcom tnose â€"w.u0 lhad ‘jeen overseas., DU hereafter there would be due weleome for all returning soldiers and the rp* s <ar 6 m 31 in x 3 Town would do all posstble in every way for these brave men. Mr. Geo. A. President of the «1116 local the i nization latter was a slranger in {ne \Camp until the Welcome at the station. At the Boivin home, howexer, he toupd such kindly courtesy and hospitality that he says he wall never forgoâ€" is genune **MWeleome"" to Timmins. Mr. 4. B. Spellar was up from Kirk: land Lake fora visit here this week. Ol11D C . Harvey Boivin and Fte. Nash Given Enthusiastic Welcome on Return from Overseas. soldiers. â€" He said that proud but with a touch to see them go to figh cause overseas, but a l and with ‘.n‘.:l.m.\'ed gla me Sshem back again a ry won. In apologizing uran( xetl M ich ofthe G.W.V.A., t, but withi a touch of sadâ€" e them go to fight in the e overseas, but all were with unalloyed gladness to ‘hem back again after the m. â€"In apologizing for the ome returned men had come e Camp without any formal the Mayor explained that ue to the lack of any ornzaâ€" or the weleominge of 1+ â€"address from beforse or Mcelnnis welcomed He saxnd that we their . Newton and with> Mr. : 4| € )] e G.W.V.A., thanked eir presence and for usiasim. â€" He referred men as "*‘Returned r â€"â€"than â€" ** Returned aid that now it was t back to the most as soon as possible 1 â€"speedily adapted >‘ military work overâ€" the people felt ithat good for the returnâ€" he felt sure the reâ€" _ mneellngs ol . Cthe he Association has each conmecil meetâ€" proceedings and reâ€" always a good and s for municipal disâ€" rst of the regular tings of the Associâ€" on Friday evenings M uch roug m ®{X}€ 16 iyers®‘ AsSsociaâ€" ing decided to twice a month, igna tile agency seration and it t be continued reneral advanâ€" citizens interâ€" of _ Tiimmins etings of the ssociation and attempted for own. C mat tion th 1 rarnrher Un( id v rod 1¢ L. 12 Delegation from Matheson Confers With Town and Township Counâ€"â€"â€" cil Regarding the Plans. Mr. T. MeDonald, Mayor, and Coumpâ€" cillors Ginn and Monaghan, of Matheâ€" son, came to Timmins Jlast Timrsday to interest. the Tammins Council and he Council of the Township of Tisdale in a plan to induce the Ontario Govâ€" ernment to build the necessary conâ€" necting â€"roads required to make a through> highway â€"between> Matheson and Mayor Mclnnis and Councillors Brazeau, Fogg, Longmore and Newton met the delegation at a special meeting of the Town Counci on Thursday night, and Reeve C. B. Morgan and Councillors Walton and Hutchison were also present as wpro- sentatives of the Township of Tisdale. HGHWAY TO CONNEGT â€" 4M TMMINEG T‘he Mayor of Matheson and Council= lor Ginn laid the plans of the proâ€" posed route before the meeting and showed the many â€" advantages that would acerue to ‘the whole district, The country passed through by ‘the pmpnsv_(l highway was chiefly a rich agricultural district. ~Councillor Walâ€" ton in this connection pointed out that he thad been overthe ground and fully 10 perâ€"cent. of the land that would be opened up by such a road was the richess iof â€" agricultural land. The speakers generally ecmphasized the benefilts from the opening up of this agricultural . dand â€" for â€" settlement. There would be an accessible market the settlers, and the towns would greatly benefit from the produce and supplies from the farms. _ Some of the speakers thought the Government might be induced to settle soldiers on farms in the rich district served by the proposed highway.. This district, on account of The market right to hand in the big mining towns and the lumber carmps, would be a much bekâ€" 2enerai apiinlon: oF tng was that the propased Troudway would" be a decided henefit to ithe whole distmnict in many ways, and there were no serious objections to its being built. Already. there were portions of the road constructed and these could alt be properly linked up to make a good highway between Matheson and> Timmins. _ The route lhad been mapped out and considered by compeâ€" tent engineers and . thersg were â€"no serious â€" engineermg â€" difficulties nor would the cost be prohmbitive. _ The Maithecson delegates suggested that. all municpalities concerned should join in a resolution to the Ontario l TA thend ment. piace P farming th puskasing, vantage m Grovernment roadwavy as expres known hi Timmins and Tisdale he was safe in sayine ¢] cils would give the que est consideration and Joim in ne was sate in sayiro {lGat 4Lounâ€" cils would give the question the closâ€" est consideration and ‘he felt they would eoâ€"operae in every way posâ€" sible. â€" IHe suggested that. Whitney Township could be communicated with at once and its coâ€"operation secured. Resolutions could be prepared and submitted to the various Councils at t‘his end of the lkne, and the. matter hurried along so thas no time need bo (qquestliOn LOVEel 16 itlon dway ft‘o Single Copies 5 Cents 111 114 representative iine‘t y as planned, Hittion could J (l V myps, would be a much betâ€" for returnéed men going into han the distrct around Kaâ€" Another incidental ade rentioned was the ancreased ‘or automolile travel. _ The (16 Meinai isdale 11 SSA TY tiic p 14 muld drave from tha {that stimates tpon Dby o behalf <of e thouont D _ W hhed of the mhinâ€" erates erved, nt by bave mav hbe eneral renyâ€" 1â€" t the only l\{'uw ernâ€" tion For 1| l S LCO 1]}t