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ASK COUNGIL TO PROTEGT RIVER FRONT FOR PEOPLE Delegation Protests Against Railway Line Along River. Other Council Business. _â€"The chief interest at the regwar Fown Council _ meeting on Monday afternoon was the urgent protest lodged ~by â€"a number â€" of citizens against the proposal to use the Biver front for a spur line to the new Fesâ€" serton mills., A largely signed petiâ€" tion was presented to the Council, and this was backed up by personal protests from members of the deleâ€" ation present. Mr. W. M. Widdiâ€" feld pointed out that the River Front was/the last playground of the peoâ€" ple of Timmins and that it should not be taken away when another route For the siding was more feasible. Mr. H. Darling emphasized the value of the home to a community and pointâ€" ed out that the community in its own interests should do all possible to providé and preserve beauty spots and pleasure places, (Mr.. A. Laâ€" prairie showed how the use of the prairie showed how the use of the front for railway purposes might rnâ€" danger the safety of the town‘s sewâ€" erage system. Mr. L, Heils explainâ€" ed that the T. N.0. Railway Comâ€" mission beliesed _ that the Council favoured the River Front route. All in the delegation‘ were agreed that the Council, as the elected represenâ€" tatives of the people, should explain to the Commission that the Ruiver Eront â€" route Councillor F. Iv upheld the y upheld the ~of the petiâ€" tioners in the He explained that at the joint meeting of the Board of Trade and Council to meet the Railway Commission in the matter, he had been influenced by the idea that the River Front route would have outstanding advantage because it would give direcet docking facilities at the rivéf, Now, however, he knew that there was already a public dock on the spur line for the use of, the people, thus providing direet access to the river. The C€ouncil generally were of tlie opinion that the question of the route for the spur was a matâ€" ter for the T. N.0O. to decide conjunction with propertyâ€"ownâ€" ers ‘and the Fesserton Co. A resoluâ€" tion to this effect was eventually passed by the Council. The delegaâ€" tion urged that the C dcuneil go on record as against the River Routs, as the Commission was under the imâ€" as the Commission was under the imâ€" pression that the was in favour of the water route. The Mayor personally favoured the back route, ‘but the Council felt that the resolution went as far as it was exâ€" pedient to go. Engineers were here last week for the T. NO. in conâ€" nection with the proposed routes. They will present full reports in the matter, and the reports will be subâ€" mitted to _ Timmins Council before wotk. is commenced on either route. It is also expected that Chairman (teo, W. Lee will be here again in the ecourse of the next few days. The Mayor promised to let the delegation know when Mr. Lee icame here so that they could interview him, and the Mayor also promised that when the final report was received they would have opportunity to take up the quesâ€" tion again. Amendment was made to the Town Closing MByâ€"law, making \\ ednesday afternoon this ummer the *halfâ€"holiâ€" day instead of Thursday as last year. buildingâ€"sheet tin lining, etc.,â€"n#ade the location and fighting of fire diffiâ€" cult. The Mayor was suggesting the tabling of the communication, as he considered it a question simply for the Town Solicitor to deal with, but Fire Chief Borland asked that in view of certain reflections made in the letter that a thorough investigaâ€" tion be made in pistice to the fire deâ€" and himself. Aecordingy V ol. IX THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE _ was. not acceptable M.. Walllingford strong position â€"~of the peti Officers Elected for New Organization Interesting Addresses to Gatherâ€" ing of Parents. SOUTH END‘S "HOME AND SGHOOL ASSOCHTION‘" A *‘Home and School Association" has been formed in South [Poreupine. The first meeting for 1924 was held on Wednesday â€" evening, Jan. 23rd, and was well attended by the parâ€" entis. M i The »$fficers for the present tern are:%fi-lun. President, ‘Mr. S. Ken nedy: Presidentâ€"Mrs.F. Hamilton 1st Viceâ€"Presidentâ€"WMrs. Max Smith 2nd Viceâ€"Presidentâ€"Mrs. T. W right 3rd Viceâ€"Presidentâ€"Mrs,. H. Wilson Secretaryâ€"Treasurerâ€"Mrs. E. Rap The Executive consists of Mesâ€" dames Widdison, Morgan and Cronk, while Miss Shaw and Mrs. Abernethy reéepresent the teachers and Mr. W. A. Donaghue was elected as representaâ€" tive of the seVy RADIO OWNERS SHOULD SECURE THEIR LICENSES The third Wednesday month was made the regu niecht. Some time ago The Advance sugâ€" that there were a number of owners of radio sets in the immediate district who had neglected to secure licenses. The Dominion law requires each owner of a radio set to take ount a license forâ€" same. Radio fans should particularly note this fact, as failure to secure a license makes them liable to a fine of $50.00 and eosts. A word to the wise is sufficient. Do it now, and save fifty. the matter will be taken up fully by the Fire Light Committee. Mr. D. Laprairie was appointed a member of the High School Board in place of Mr. H. Charlebois, now a member of the Town Council. The plans of the Timmins Heights Extension townsite were submitted by Mr. G. H. Gauthier and after conâ€" sideration were duly approved. ‘Mr. Angus Campbell appealed to Council against what he considered an overcharge for sewer installation. The Town Engineer explained thai the length of the service was about three times the ordinary and that only actual cost had been charged. Mr. Campbell was instructed to arâ€" range with Town Engineer Murdock for the payment of the service. Councillor Wallingford brought up the question of further sewerage inâ€" stallations for the safety of the town‘s health. The Board of Works and â€" Waterworks Committee wi‘l make a joint inspection of ‘the town to see what may best be done. Councillor Longmore â€" brought up the question of the Public Library. He explained that ‘Mrs. Longmore had resigned from the Board at the time of the appointment and no sueâ€" cessor â€" had_ been appointed. Mr. Longmore pointed out that there was a noticeable demand here for a liâ€" brary and he thought the Councq should complete the steps necessary for a commencément. The matter was deferred to the next meeting. In the meantime, it will be learned whether the School Board represenâ€" tatives are duly appointed and if not the Boards will be asked to make the appointments so that the Board may be completed and get started. .e Ns wX » former popular resident of town, his sister, Miss A. Taylor, of Cobalt are visitin@ friends in Timmins.} Mr. Tavlor., of dnesday of _ each he regular meeting Hamilton, a of town. and TIMMINS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30th, 1924 AATEPAVERS ASSOGIATION DRGANIZED About 60 Electors Present at Meeting Thursday Night, Officers BElected. There was great the meeting ecealled Hal}h last Thursday payers‘ association Schumacher. Abou representative _ rat the meeting, and completed, and the Schumacher. About sixty or seventy representative _ ratepayers . attended the meeting, and organization was completed, and the Schumacher Rateâ€" payers‘ Association is now off to a good start. The purpose of the Schnuâ€" macher Ratepayers‘ Association is to coâ€"operate with â€" municipal officials, the mines and other local industries for the general benefit and betterâ€" ment. The organization is in every way nonâ€"political â€" and nonâ€"partisan and will no douhbt be a force for much gzood. Thursday evening a good list of officers, ete., was elected as folâ€" coâ€"operate with the mines and for the general ment. â€" The org lo w Honorary â€" Preside Sullivan. Presidentâ€"Mr. P. 1st Viceâ€"Pres.â€"Mt )/ MS Skelly 4. REV. CANON SKEY, TORONTO, AT ST. MATTHEW‘S SUNDAY Secretaryâ€"Treasurerâ€"M1 Arnott. The following exec utne was also elected :â€"G. St Rev. Canon Skey, of Toronto, one f ‘the ‘best known of the Anglican clergy in Ontario and a preacher of outstanding power â€" and inspiration, will preach at both services at St. Matthew‘s church, Timmins, on Sunâ€" day, Feb. 3rd. CHILD WELFARE CLINIC TEA AND SALE SATURDAY On Saturday of this week, Feb. 2nd, there will be a Tea and Sale of Home Cooking, from 3. to 6 p.m., at the residence of Mrs. H. Webb, over the Hollinger Stores. The event is under the auspices of the iChild Welâ€" fare Clinic. The object is a most worthy one, and the event also is sure to be a pleasing social occasion, so the attendance should be especially large. ORPHEUS TRIO DELIGHT ALL AT BAND CONCERT *~The New Empire Theatre was filled Sunday evening, after the church serâ€" vices, for the Band Concert under the auspices of the Timmins Citizens‘ Band. The big attendance was more than pleased with the programme furnished. The ‘Band treated the music lovers to an unexpected addiâ€" tion to the programme,. the Orpheus Trio, of Hartford, Conn., kindly conâ€" tributing a â€" number_â€" of seleations. Many in the audience had heard the Onpheus Trio on the previous evenâ€" ing and so were delighted at another opportunity to enjoy _ the pleasmn vocal and instrumental music given by these talented musicians. To those who had not heard the Orpheus Trio the vocal and instrumental numâ€" bers came as a pleasing surprise. Mrs. Myrtle Case Runde, soprano soloist, gave a very effective rendiâ€" tion of ‘‘Lethe,"‘‘ with violin obligats by Miss Edla Sims. ‘The encore for this number was very decided and was followed by equally enthusiastic appreciation of the number given in response to the recall. Another parâ€" ticularly popular number. by Mrs. Runde was the selection, ‘‘The Winds in the South.‘‘ This also was heartâ€" ily encored, and (Mrs,. Runde in reâ€" sponse gave a selection in lighter vein that met with very decided approval. Miss Edla Sims again proved herself to be a violinist of outstanding talent and her selections were received with the greatest appreciation and pleasâ€" ure. In vocal selections Miss Sims also won very hearty applause from the audience. (Mrs. Ada Bartlett Sims‘ was accompanist for the evenâ€" ing: and her work at the piano added to the successful presentation of the various pleasing numbers. The Orâ€" pheus Trio made a decided hit at the Band Concert. At the same time there was special appreciation for the event â€" Bandmaster Wolno received many compliments on the work of the Band. Among the selections given by the Band were:â€"Overture, “Im- petuo. ‘ Gavotte, ‘*Les Cloches de Nt. Malo ;‘ Overture, ‘‘Lustspiel ;*‘ March, ‘‘The London Hippodrome.‘ The Band‘s o work was very effective and pleased the audience. . nd W. J. MeKay, J. . Leck and D. Gannon res,â€"â€"A Presidentâ€"Mi1i the executive committee :â€"G. Shippam, R. Kay. J. E. Williams. M 1 interest taken in in the Melnatyvre to form a rateâ€" for the Town of d Cooper. . A. Hawkins Geo. C. Mur ULT WON LAST NGHT 74 FRaM IROguOns FAus Up to the Third Period the Score Was a Tie. Interest in Toâ€" Night‘s Game. In the game last night at Sault Ste. Marie Iroquois Falls lost in the last period, the final score being 7 to 4. Up to five minutes after the third period started the seore was a tie, three all. ‘Then in a seramble before the Falls nets, a Falls player knockâ€" ed the puck in for another for the Sault. After this the Falls seemed unable to keep the Sault from getting a further lead, nor was the Falls able to even up with the scoring. Toâ€" night‘s game will be followed with special interest, as the Falls will he out to win this one if humanly posâ€" sible to do so. SEVERE STCORMS DELAYED TRAFFIC LAST WEEKâ€"END JThere was very cold weather last weekâ€"like old _ timesâ€"and storms that delayed traffic on the T. N.0. Ry. No. 47 from Toronto, due here at 5:50 p.m. Friday did. not reach here until 10 o‘clock Saturday mornâ€" ing. Trains on Baturday and Sunâ€" day also were delayed. ‘The milder weather opening this week was welâ€" comed ‘and appreciated. + McINTYRE VS. HOLLINGER IN MINES LEBAGUE TOMORROW The Mines League game for toâ€" morrow (Thursday) evening at the Timmins Rink is Melntyre at Hoilinâ€" ger.â€" This should be one of the best games of the season in any series here. The: previous Hollinger/MeInâ€" tyre match was one well worth seeâ€" ing, and though the Hollinger won, it was anybody‘s game up to the finish. Tomorrow night Melntyre may be exâ€" pected to.make strenuous effort to win from the Hollinger, and the Hollinger may hbe equally expected to do their doggonedest to hold the lead in the league, Hollinger has won 3 and lost 1. Mcelntyre has won 2 and lost one. Timmins has wonr two and lost 2. Dome has lost three. TWO TIE GAMES THIS WEEK CREATED MUCH INTEREST Two games at the Rink this week roused much interest and amusement. An exhibition game between the Asâ€" sayers and the Surveyors is variously described as a_ humdinger and a scream. There was fun every minute and the spectators enjoyed the game even more than the players. It was along the line of shinty, but made zood sport for all. The teams were well matched and the final gong sounded without a count on either side. It was a scoreless tie. side. It was a scoreless tie. The other game was also full of interest and sparkle. It was the Bankers â€" versus the _ W holesalers. After a game in which there was lots of hard work and good sport, the conâ€" test concluded with the score 2 to 2. The Bankers say they will play betâ€" ter when they get their new uniforms. ‘*It‘s not morale, shin pads they‘ll need,""‘ says one of the Wholeâ€" salers. Next weekâ€"end there will be a ma‘tch ‘between two more Hollinger teams and two more of the Mercartile TLeague. A RELIC OF THE DAYS WHEN INDIANS ROAMED NORTH Mr. Irving Walker brought to The Advance office this week an interestâ€" ing relic of the days when the Indians roamed the North. It is a copper axeâ€"head of the tomahawk style. Mr. Walker found it on the bhanks of one of the little lakes about four miles south of Timmins. When the reli@ was shown to Mr,. Joe Moore he idenâ€" tified it as an Indian axe, but cou‘ld not say how old it might be. *‘It! was long Jbefore my time, in any case,"‘‘ said (Mr,. (Moore, (Mr. (Moore has resided in the Poreupine longer than any other man alive. The axeâ€" head is ingeniously made of beaten copper. Apparently the copper was hammered into sheets and the axeâ€"~ head built up Iby beating the sheets together until they were welded in a solid mass. The axeâ€"head is about 5 inches long and 3% inches wide at the blade. The handle, which was also apparently of copper, has been broken off. There is a part of the head where there are evidences ol where the handle was welded on by the hammering plan of manufacture. Bornmnâ€"In Timmins, on Tuesday Jan. 29th, 1024+, to Mr. and Mrs. A R. Ranger,â€"a son. inmered into s ad built up by zether‘ until th solid mass. T > inches long ; the blade. Th so apparently y ) (at ~the Mcintyre at Hoilinâ€" be one of the best 200 Enjoyed Event on Friday Night. Big Winter Event Likely to be Held Fourth Banquet of Caledonians |__ on March 8th. Preparations the Best Yet. | Well Under Way. LALEOONIANS DBSERVE BURNS ANNIVERSARY The fourth Burns Banquet under| of the Caledonian soâ€"| the auspices Thursday afternoon of last week there was a further meeting of the + % + a :/ 4 | * % 3. ciety of Timmins was held on Friday Porcupine Dog (Race and Carnival evening last in the Masonic Hall, and | Committee to the ‘two hundred who attended the event are agreed that it was the best yet, and perhaps the best appointed arrange for the big winter event this year. Several memâ€" bers of ‘the Committee were present from Schumacher and South Porenâ€" and most enjoyable event of its kind |pine and gave valuable assistance in ever held in the North Land. The ladies had given especially successful effort to the banquet. The tables were unusually attractive, fowers and ferns, etc., adding to the appearance. and the good things to eat being noteâ€" worthy for quality and plenty. Mr. D. Mackie, President of the Caledonâ€" ian Society was Toastmaster and preâ€" sided very capably during the evenâ€" ing. Grace was said in Braid Sceots by Mx. K. Moore. â€" The third sairin‘ â€" included the Haggis. Mr. W. G. MceHugh and four assistants circled the hall bearing high the noble Haggis, the group being preceded by the Socriety‘s Piper, Mr. W. Bennett, playing on the pipes appropriate to the occeasion. The Haggis was made by Mr. W. G., MceHugh who this year even excelled himself at the art of hagzgis making. Mr. (MeHugh gave the address to the Hagois in very the preliminary work for making the 1024 Dog Race and Carnival bigger and better than ever. It was generâ€" ally agreed that the event this year should follow along the same lines as made last year‘s event so successful. The main race will Jbe over the same course that has been used since the inauguration of the feature, and it is also likely that the same course will be utilized for the Freight race, though the starting and finishing points may be reversed for the freighting event. In the general diseussion, it was mentioned that there would be several new cups likely this year. The Canâ€" adian Bank of Commerce has donatâ€" ed a cup for competition in, the big winter event. Mr. J. . also ready to donateâ€"a eup. The. meeting was agreed. that if would. be a good thing to send Mr, Garrett i: effective way. After all had enjoyed the excellent banquet provided,>**The King!"‘ was duly honoured, and then selections of much merit were given by the Caleâ€" donian Orchestra. The toast list for the evening was a very pleasing one, each and every address being noteâ€" worthy for wit, thoughifufness and Scottish shrewdness, with the humorâ€" ous note largely predominating. **The Immortal Memory,"‘ as given by the President, Mr. D. Mackie, was an outâ€" standing feature of the evening. In very effective way Mr. Mackie reâ€" viewed the life and work of Robert Burns, his ‘value to the Seottish peoâ€" ple and to the world at large, and the high ideals for brotherhood and liberâ€" ty ‘that he had so nobly advocated. Mr. W. D. Watt, Viceâ€"President of the Society, and Croupier for the evening, took oceasion to interrupt the proceedings to say a word or two on behalf of the Society in regard to the <President. Mr. Watt desceribed Mr. Mackie: as a ‘‘Master of Art, Clever, Keen, Intelligent and Enerâ€" getic.‘‘ It will be noted that the combination of eapitals makes an Ulever, Kkeen, Infelligent and getic.‘‘ It will be noted that the combination of eapitals makes an acrostic on the name of the President. Mr. Watt‘s addressintroduced the presentation to the President of a beautiful framed picture of Robert urns, Mrs, W. D. Watt making the presentation. Mr. Mackie made apâ€" propriate reply. ‘The toast list Scotia,"* proposed by Mr. iC. P. Ramâ€" say, responded to by Mr. M. B. Neott. ‘"Our Adopted Country,"" proposed by iMr. P. Dougall, responded to hy Mr. Geo. Murphy. *The TImmortal Memory,‘‘ by (Mr. D. Mackie. **The Poreupine Camp,*‘ proposed by G. A. Macdonald, responded to by Dr. J. A. Mcelnnis, Mayor of Timmins. **Kinâ€" dred Societies,""‘ proposed by \(Mr. J. K. Moore, responded to by (Mr. W. W.â€" White: ‘*‘The Lassies,‘‘ pro: posed by Mr. T. 8. Clark, responded to by Mrs."W. B. Watt: (The higo standard maintained by all the adâ€" dresses was noteworthy. Each and every address was excellent and much appreciated. While humour featured all, there was much of sound Seottish sense to give matter for thought and consideration, and Burns was honâ€" oured in the speeches from practicalâ€" ly every possible angle of approach. Special mention might well be made of the addresses by the Mayor, Mr. C. IP. Ramsay, Mr. M. B. Scott,; Mr. Geo. Murphy, Mr. P. Dougall, Mr. J. K. Moore, and Mr. W.W. White. Mrs. W. D. Watt made a very capâ€" able and pleasing response to the toast of "‘the ladies,"‘ delighting all with her humour at the expense of with her humour at the expense Of the proposer of the toast. Mr. Clark‘s proposal was one of the big features of the evening. After a few humorâ€" ous remarks, he broke into song, givâ€" ing part of his address to setting in the words of Sir Harry Lauder‘s new song, ‘*The Canadian Girls are Good Enough for Me," The gathering joined heartily in ths chorus. Â¥Mr. Clark‘s concluding de lineation of woman‘s charaeteristi® piause. The vocal numbersâ€" me were of the very ard from the. openi Star 0‘ Robbie Bur rendered in fine voie Moore, to the clo: also received with nunstinted opening . song, **‘The > Burns,""‘ splendidly + by Mr. J. K. _ elosing number, 1 re. third Haggis. Mr. four assistants high the noble i# preceded by r. wW. Bennettf, appropriate to gcois was made on the program GOMMITTEE APPOINTEO FOR PORCUPINE O0G RAGE also MmKeIy Thalt [lNe same course W‘ be utilized for the Ffreight race though the starting and finishing points may be reversed for the freighting event. In the general diseussion, it wa; mentioned that there would be severa new cups likely this year. The Can adian Bank of Commerce has donat ed a cup for competition in, the bis winter event. ‘Mr. J. E. Garrett i also ready to donateâ€"a eup. The. meeting was agreed. that i would. be a good thing to send Mr. W. Martin, winner of the Porcupin Dog ltace for the pdst six years, t Quebec to comnete in the big do ready To donatea cup. The. meeting was agreed that it would. be a good thing to send Mr, W. Martin, winner of the Porcupine Dog liace for the past six years, to Quebec to comnete in the big dog race there, as the representative from the Poreupine. The Mayor _ was deputed to look into the matter and see what arrangements might be made along this line. In case (Mr. Martin goes as the Poreupine representative to the Quebee race, he will not comâ€" pete here this year but will give an exhthition run. ‘Mr. J. N. Levine was formally enâ€" gaged to act as manager of the 1924 Poreupine Dog ‘iRace and to work in conjunction with the followâ€" ing committees :â€"â€" Financeâ€"Fire Chief â€" A. Borland, E..J.«Meyers, Timmins; H. P. Widdiâ€" son, Dr. Liberty, South Poreupine; s ko ul l . Atnott,: bcnuaâ€" Advertisingâ€"G@. A. Medonald, W. H. Wilson, . 8. Drew. macher Carnival (Queen Darling, Timmins ; South Poreupine; C. Sullivan, Schumacher Parade and Floatsâ€"J. P. Taillon, D. Sutherland, D. Ostrosser, Mrs. Melnnis, (L. G. NeVille. parody on the *‘March of the Camâ€" eron Men,"‘ by Mr. Jas. Geils, who added a rollicking life and snap to the musical rendition of the number. Every vocal selection on the proâ€" gramme was insistenily encored and all}l deserved the appreciation. . Mrs. Acton‘s sweet rendition of *‘‘The Bluebells of Scotland,"‘ was much enâ€" joyed and there was equal appreciaâ€" tion shown to her recall number, Aâ€"Wearing for You.‘‘ Mrs. J. K. Moore won enthusiastic encore with her woellâ€"rendered song, **‘My \Hameland,"‘‘ a number of partwular icharm * O‘ Mine,‘‘"‘ the selection by Mrs.M. B. Seott was anâ€" other popular number that brought the heartiest encore. In ‘*My Ain tFolk,"‘ Mrs. Scott‘s beautiful yvoiese Rink and ‘Carnival Committeeâ€"J. D. MacLean, W. H. Wylie, T. Laâ€" prairie, Chief Borland. Dog Raceâ€"C. G,. Willtams, ‘G. Macdonald, C. M. Auer. Gamesâ€"W. 8. Macpherson, H. J. Laidlaw, Timmins; _C. B (Morgan, Harry Wilson, South Poreupine; A. Stephenson, Dr. Kirkup, Dome Mines. The services of ChiefGreer and his staff will be asked again to help in the handling of the big crowds and the keeping of the course clear. The first named in each of the Comâ€" mittees is the chairman. All commitâ€" tees are specially empowered to add to their number. There are a number of outside enâ€" tries expected this year,. Several have already signified their intention of entering. It is the intention this year to start three dog teams together instead of starting them singly as in former years. ‘The Committees are to have a genâ€" eral meeting on Friday afternoon of this week, Feb. lst, at 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Timmins. At this meeting the exact date of the Raca and Carnival will be definitely deâ€" cided upon and other arrangements at once taken up to make the 1924 event the bizzgest and best yet. other popular numver [hat the heartiest encore. In ‘*‘My Ain Folk,"‘ Mrs. Scott‘s beautiful yvoice was heard to equal advantage. Anâ€" other feature of the evening was the (Continued on Page Four) Single Copies 5 Cents E.. J. id to donateâ€"a et ting ag a good thing i, winner of t! for the past scussion, it was would be several year. ‘The Canâ€" has donatâ€" ition in, the big T. E. Garrett is3 Committeeâ€"IH,. V . Gallagher, Arnoftt, W. R.