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Little Miss Freda Collier brought down the house with her very clever Mrs. R. Simms again delighted all with her finished and graceful daneâ€" ing, the ‘‘Irish Jig,‘‘ being interpreâ€" tated in very effectrve way and winâ€" ning hearty encore. An attnactive touch of variety was given to the evening‘s programme by the folk dances so well displayed, and also by the talented work of Miss S. Doan as elocutionist. As on her prevâ€" ious appearance in the New Empire Theatre, Miss Doan completely capâ€" tured her audience by the thoroughly capable and artistic manner in which she rendered attractive numbers. Her imitation of a mischievious boy‘s story ol "wamre of his escapades was singnlarly eBective piece of art and skill. The programme was varied. hbut there was little variation in the genâ€" eral excellence of the numbers, Mr. C. G. Williams, President of the Timmins ‘Male Chorus, in introducing the programme spoke ‘briefly of the excellence of the Male Chorus and its »value to ‘the town. His words founa fullest support in the programme viven. In vocal solos, duets and quartettes, the programme was specially attracâ€" tive. Master _ Willie ~Shewan, in pleasing Irish costume, made a decidâ€" ed hit with a cleverly rendered deâ€" scriptive solo, ‘*MThe Dear Little Girl.‘‘ This lad has ‘a remarkable gift of expression and with a sgweet, clear voiee that shows effective trainâ€" ing, his pleasing work won very proâ€" nounced encore. (Mrs. J. K. Moore yave an effective rendition of a new Irish song, * A, Heart From Kerry." Mr. J. Skelly‘s bass solo, ‘‘Fathar O ‘Flynn, was a very attractive numâ€" ber effectively rendered, with an artâ€" ful toAich of brogue that added to its charm. ‘Mr. G. Honer, on his first appearance hbefore a Newâ€" Empire Theatre audience, made a good imâ€" pression and won much applause wich his rendition of ‘*[Mother Machree,"" and *‘*‘The Irish Emigrant‘s Lament.‘‘ He has a tenor voice of much power and range. The "vocal duet, ‘*0, That We Two Were Maying," was a ~iflieult selection given with talent by Mtrs. J. K. Moore and Mr. J. Heffernan, contralto and tenor voices blending in very pleasing way. Last, but ‘by no means least, among the vocal duets special reference should be made to the duets by Mrs. A. Stonehouse and Mr. H. Unsworth The numlbers by these two singers were among the most appreciated on the programme. Both these gifted singers have voices with power and range, they have the musical gift, and also the rarer gift of perfect enunciaâ€" tion and sympathetic expression. The Male Quartette, ‘‘Colleen O‘Mine,""‘ a c@tchy love song attractively given by Messrs. F. Carnow, I. Lainsbury, 8. Bailey and R. 8. Skelly, won very hearty encore and delighted all. The selections by the Choir were very effectively given and were very popular with the audience. The Choir has achieved a high mark of harmony and expression.. Among the Choir rumbers were:â€"* *The \Imstrel Boy,""‘ ‘‘Sweet and Low,"" ‘‘Killarâ€" ney,"‘ **‘Mother O *Mine,""‘ and ‘*Belts of St. Mary‘s.‘‘ ‘The rendition of _â€"Another outstanding feature of the evening was the work of Bridge‘s Orâ€" chestra. The Orchestra was generous in its numbers and not one but roused very sincere appreciation. The speâ€" eial orchestrak arrangements by Mr. Bridges were particularly apprectatâ€" Two other instrumental numbers daserve sgpecial mention. (Messrs. R. Pagliari and E.\Conn, on the Hawaiian Guitar, and Messrs. J. T. Bridges and W. H. Browne, in cornet duets were very enthusiastically encored for parâ€" ticularly fine instrumental selections most pleasingly rendered. **‘The Border Ballad"‘ was one that would reflect credit on any Choir and it was very heartily applauded. There was a wellâ€"filled house last night for the St. Patrick‘s Musical Festival given by the Timmins ‘Male Chorus, and what is better still the event was of such merit throughout as to fully justify the largest attendâ€" ance. From the musical standpoint this Festwwal was an event of outâ€" standing importance, and the leader, Mr. R. R. Johnston, the Choir, the assisting artists, and all others helpâ€" ing to make the event the success it proved are to ‘be congratulated and commended on the achievement. 81. PATRIGI‘S MUSIGAL FESTIVAL PLEASES All Event by Timmins Male Chorus Last Night Gives Programme of High Excellence. THE_ PORCUPINE ADVANCE 3â€"Friday evening shortly after six o‘clock fire destroyed the planing mill building and equipment at the Hollinger. The building was a metalâ€" sheeted one, standing by itself ngar the Golf Course. The cause of the fire is not known and the blaze had a good start before discovery. A call was put in for the Timmins brigade who made prompt answer but the flames had too great a grip to save the buildinguor contents. The buildâ€" ing, aboutâ€" 30x40, and contents were a complete loss. Mr. R. R. Johnston showed his ralent as Conductor during the evenâ€" ing, and Mrs. J. W. Faithful made material contribution to the proâ€" gramme‘s success ‘by her excellent work as agcompanist, rendition of the interpretative dance, ‘‘*Aesthetic This eraceâ€" ful rumber won very enthusiastic enâ€" tore. PLANING MILL AT Reports from Cochrane are to the effect that the smallpox situation there is well in hand, despite some alarmist reports published in outside newspapers. Since the first case of smallpox reported this year in Cochâ€" rane there have been in all nineteen cases, with five deaths resulting. The disease is of very virulent type, but evidently has not been allowed to spread, and at no time has it reached the epidemic stage. It has been conâ€" fined to the four households where the disease was first discovered. In fact in Cochrane the fact is emphasized that the first case came from outside the town and all.the other cases deâ€" veloped from direct contact with this first case. General vaceination hgs been in progress in Cochrane, and wilth the strict observance of quaranâ€" tine rules it is confidently expected that the disease can be held in check. Toronto Red Cross has assisted in handling the situation by fonwarding equipment for an isolation hospital. In referring to the fact that cases of smallpox have appeared in other municipalwWies in the Province without giving rise to reports of epidemics, The Northern Post of Cochrane last week seemed inclined to blame mush of the Town‘s troubles on the fact that Cochrane suffers so much from so large a percentage of property beâ€" ing held by the railways and so conâ€" sidered as exempt from taxation. The Post says:â€"‘*If the Town eould get a sufficrient revenue from taxes on railway property there would be abâ€" solutely no need for‘ having to rely on outside help the minute some unâ€" foreseen expenditures are to be incurâ€" red. And this calling in of outside help immediately makes conditions become grossly exaggerated and is hurtful to the Town." Nineteen â€" Cases Altogether. Five Deaths. No more Cases Developâ€" ing. Vaccination Very Genâ€" eral. During the last tweive months the Ladies‘ of Charity have done a notâ€" alble work in Timmins and district. This excellent organization adds to the value of its work by the quiet, unâ€" ostentatious way in which the work is done. There is no fuss or self4adâ€" vertisement, but the Society rather places all its interest and effor‘t to doâ€" ing zood and grving help where need> ed. ‘During the year just passed 120 children have Jbeen clothed. Christâ€" mas cheer was distributed to 36 famiâ€" lies and toys given at the holiday season to 160 children, alb of whoim would otherwise have missed the Christmas â€" joy _ altogether. There were 350 visits paid to the poor and the sick. Five patients were sent to the south forâ€" hospital treatment. Various expenses in connection with Clhurech and. otherâ€" good purposes totalled $325.50. The total expenses amounted to $1,244.16, this amount being raised by the ladies of the Society by ‘holding euchres and other entertainments. [The annual report of the Ladies of Charity shows a very useful and kindly work being done for the community in very generous and capable way. ' GMALLPOX STTUATION WELL TN HAND IN CochRang Clothed 120 Children,. Paid 350 Visits to the Poor. Sent 5 Paâ€" tients South for Treatment. GOOD VEAR‘S WORK DONt BV LADIES OF GRARITY TIMMINS, ONT ARIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19th, 1924 The game on Saturday night reâ€" sulted in a defeat for the Sault by a seore of 3â€"1. ‘The northern chamâ€" pions therefore had to enter the match on Tuesday with a tiwo: goal handicap ta overcome. At the end of the first period they had tied the round, the score standing 20 for Sault. ~The second was Hamilton‘‘s Timmins hockey fans turned out en masse to the offices of Arthur K. Moysey Co., where a direct wire from the Arena gave the game in deâ€" tail, and during that third period. when the Sault kept scoring, the roof of the building nearly raised from the cheers for Northern Ontario‘s repâ€" resentatrmves in the south. Last night at the Arenia in Toronto, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds reâ€" versed the decision of Saturday night, and defeated the Hamilton Tigers by a score of 8â€"3. Thus for the first time in Northern Hockey History, a team from New Ontario has cerowded so close to the Allan Cup. CROWDS AT MOYSEY CO.‘S, AND AT THEATRE MAKE DEMONâ€" STRATION AS NEWS IS RECEIVED HERE. SAULT STE. MARIE WINS ROUND WITH HAMILTON NOW POR THE ALLAN CUP! _â€"The funeral of the late Harry James took place on Saturday at Schumacher, the attendance being unâ€" usually large and many and sincere being the expressions of sorrow and regret at the untimely death of this highlyâ€"esteemed pioneer citizen. The late Harry James passed away at Toronto Hospital on Tuesday of last week. In an accident at the Mcâ€" Intyre Mine on the previous Friday he had sustained serious injuries to both legs, one being broken and the other ‘being badly erushed. In the hope of saving his life he was taken to Toronto, but died on the operating table before anything could be done for him. The great loss of iblood susâ€" tained in the injuries received no doubt resultéd in weakening him and making it doubly difficult to assist his recovery. The late Harry James was born in Silver Island, Lake Superior, and wa‘s about 40 years of age at the time of death. In the early days of the North he and his brother, William James, came to Haileybury, later moving to South Poreupine, and for some time past being resident in this part .of the Camp. He was wellâ€" known and esteemed and held in affection by all who knew him here. About three months ago he was marâ€" ried to Miss Giffen, music teachor, schumacher, and to the bereaved sympathy is extended at this sad time. A Mr. William of Timmins, and one sister, are the only near relatives surviving, and toâ€" these and the other friends and acequaintâ€" ances the sympathy of all in the disâ€" trict will be extended. Last week the hody was brought back from Toronto and the funeral took place on Saturday. afternoon, service being held at the Schumacher Union Shurch, of which the deceased PUNERAL OF LATE HARRY i. JAMES ON SATURDAY John Primak, the Russian murderâ€" er, who attacked Mike Barney, a drill runner, and Pete Egnatinn, mucker boss, underground at the Dome Mines on the evening of January 22nd, will come before the Assizes at Cochrane on April‘ 8th for trial on a double charge of murder. Barney had his head battered in with a shovel and was dead when found. Egnatinn was also badly beaten albout the head an« shoulders and died a few days after the attack. When arrested . Primak made reference to killing two men, and at the time it was thought that the killings resulted from some sudâ€" den attack of mania. Investigation, however, led many to the idea that the attacks grew from some sort of quarrel. Despatches from North Bay this week say that Primak has been examined by alienists connected with the Ontario (Government institutions and it is understood that, they have reported Primak\as sane and to stand trial for the erime. Foreigner Who Caused Death of Two Men at Dome Mines in January, to Come Before Assizes at Cochrane. PRIMAK T0 BE TRIED FOR DOUBLE MURDER, APRIL 3 > on Saturday night reâ€" defeat for the Sault by a 1. ‘The northern chamâ€" fore had to enter the Northern Hockey fans extena their congratulations to the Sauit Beam and wish them all success when they come up against the Sons of Ireland the winners of the Eastern Division and also when they meet the winners af the Western Division. The whole North Land is cheering and hoping tor the gallant Sault Ste. Marie Greyâ€" hounds. period. While the Sault were two men shy, the Tiger forwards sent the puck behind Walsh and sevened the score. Then cameâ€"the third period, and after three minutes the Groyâ€" hounds had made the Tigers look sick, with the sceore 5â€"3. From then until the last thirty seconds of play, Hamâ€" ilton hockey fans witnessed their team outguessed at every play, and Dr. Charlie Stewart, their redoubtâ€" able goalie, beaten at wil} by the fast travelling _ Houndâ€" forwiards. Ten seconds from time Redding sent in the last Hamilton goal, Walsh not having a chance to save. % All last week the free cliniecs for children. held at the Clinic Room, Courtemanche Block, Fourth Avenue, were very largely attended.. Each afternoon _ mothers :l)roug‘ht their children, and Mrs. <~Purves, Public Health Nurse, Miss Hally, Provincial Health Nurse, and Dr. W. J. Bell, of the Provincial Board of Health, conâ€" ducting the clinic, were about the busiest people in this busy town. The public seem to appreciate and value these clinics.»~ was a prominent and valued member. The Oddfellows also held their serâ€" vice for their departed brother who was held in the highest regard by the members â€"of the Order. Fully 125 from â€" Timmins, Schuâ€" macher, South Poreupine and other centres were present for the last sad rites.s fRev.. J. D. Parks and Rev. (i. MeVittie conducted the special services in connection with the funâ€" eral. The number and beauty of the floral tributes evidenced the esteem in which the late Harry James was held and the deep sympathy felt for those bereaved by his death. Among the tributes were beautiful wreaths and floral designs from the 1.0.0.PF., the Union Church, the Men of the Union Church, the Caledonian Society of Timmins, the Melutyre staff. the Mcâ€" Intyre Employees, Mr. R. J. Ennis, and from scores of other friends in thgedistrict. «> C Mr. J. W. Fogg writing from Jackâ€" sonville, Florida, last week says:â€"â€" ‘‘Finished my golf tournament yesâ€" terday.. Sailing for New York toâ€" day. A little snow stomm would ‘be O.K. here toâ€"day; ‘it is getting some warm. â€" hack about the 20th." LARGE ATTENDANCE AT , CLINICS HERE LAST WEEK Formal announcement is made this week of a Grand Dinner, under the auspices of the Returned Soldiers of the Porcupine Camp, to be held in the T1.0.0.F. Hall, South Poreupine, on Wednesday, April 9th, at 8:30 p. m. Every returned soldier of any of the allied forees is cordially invited to attend the first dinner held in the Camp in honour of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, 1917.. The entertainment will consist of a turkey dinner â€"and omm tary concert. WThere will bhe lots of oldâ€"time army songs, with plenty of pep,. community singing, topical reciâ€" tatiions, and a few short speechnes. All the old army boys are invited to come along. It is hoped to make the event an annual one. The committee in charge is:â€"Dr. CameronSmith, W. A. Donozhue, Geo. E. Cole, W. M. Widdifield, Jack MacGregor, H. A. MeDougall and Osborne Orr. Tickets may be obtained from H. C. Garner, Pete Macauley, Timmins; D. Kerr, J. MacGregor, â€" Schumacher;â€" Pearce‘s Drug Store, D. Mchellan, W. A. Donâ€" oghue, South Poreupine; or Thos. Huntly, Golden Citv. aOLDIERG‘ ANNIVERSARY DINNER AT SOUTH END Returned Soldiers of the Porcupine to Observe Anniversary of Vimy Ridge on April 9th. ‘‘The Covered Wagon,""‘ a picture that has earned special fame and popâ€" ularity in all the big centres, is the special at the New. Empire Theatre next . Wednesday _ and â€" Thursday, March 26th and 27th. New Station for Val Gagne. Many Miles of New Fencing. ‘Rail Reâ€" placement Between North Bay and Englehart. FAMOUS PICTURE AT NEW EMPIRE THEATRE, MAR. 26â€"27 Extensive improvements are planâ€" ned for the coming summer on the T. N.O,. Railway. (The largest item on the programme, according to a stateâ€" ment recently made by ‘Mr. Geo. W. Lee, Chairman of the T. N.0. Comâ€" mission, will be the replacing of 40 miles ofâ€"80â€"4b. rails on the section beâ€" tween North Bay and Englehart with 90â€"Ib. steel of Canadian manufacture. This. work will commence on the 15th of next month. «A gang of 100 men will be employed, and the work will give them steady occupation for at least a couple of moniths. Another important feature will hbe the reâ€"placing of ties on the main line between Cochrane and North Bay. It is expected to put in 175,000 new ties this vear. lllustrated lecture on Elements of Geology, beginning _ on Saturday, March 22nd, at 8 p.m., in the same place. NEW TIES ALONG T. N. 0. MAIN LINE THIS SUMMER Another item will be the building of about 70 miles of fencing. â€" This fencing was destroyed last yvear by fires. In addition there is some new fencing to be done. A new station is to be erected at V al Gagne. Accommodation for train crews at Englehart will be enlarged and imâ€" proved. Practice of spotting minerals and rocks, beginning on the same day at 4 p.m., in the same place. There s ia large amount of ballastâ€" ing to be done this summer. The Kirkland Lake branch will be comâ€" pleted and more work done on the line north of Cochrane. Additions will be roundhouses at North B hart. Director ‘of the School of Minins, Kingston, in charge. Practical study of minerals and rocks, beginning on Friday, March 21st, at 3 p.m., in the Central Public Schotbl. Start on Friday, March 21st, and Will Continue for Eight Days. Dr. Goodwin in Charge, The free classes for prospectors and others interested in mining matters, held here in past years have proven very helpful and advantageous. ‘With Dr. Goodwin in charge, these Prosâ€" pector‘s Classes have been beneficial to the prospectors and mining men who wish to extend their practical knowledge through study under an experienced expert, and also to those who wish to ‘"brush up again‘‘ knowâ€" ledge gained in former days. The classes are eminently practiceal, and Dr. Goodwin is generally recognized as an ideal tutor. even PROSPEGTORS‘ CLAGSES QPEN HERE THIS WEEK *The regular meeting of the Caleâ€" donian Society on Friday evening last in the 1.0.0.F. Hall ‘was in the form of a Box Social and proved a great suceess. The attendance was large, and the hoxes numerous, with many artistic designs, and all full of fine things to eat. Mr. Jas. Cowan made a very capable auctioneer for the oceasion and sold all the boxes at good figures, netting a neat sum for the treasury. The bidding was spiritâ€" ed and competition keen, with many amuging â€" touches. (Previous to the auctioneering of the boxes there was the regulartbusiness meeting and also a programme of instrumental and vocal music. Solos by Mr. D. Mackie, Miss Jean Roberts and Mrs. J. K. Moore were much appreciated. Highâ€" land dancing by Miss Helen Chisho!m and ‘Miss May Moore delighted the gathering. [The usual ~dancing was enjoyed and throughout the evening everybody had a very pleasant time. During the regular session, a resoâ€" lution of condolence was passed, exâ€" pressing the deep sympathy felt by all for Mrs. H. James (formerly Miss Giffin) in her recent bereavement through the death of her husband f0iâ€" lowing an accident at the Melntyre Mine. .4 Constable W. Bennett, of Schuâ€" macher, had a number of cases before the court. A and H. Lepine were fined $10.00 and costs on:â€"a charge of ‘assaulting H. Timm. Two drunks paid the usual. J. Popponvitch and J. Ovas, for having liquor in a public place, were given reéemands to this week, as was also N. Telfer charged by N. Jackson with assault. Five unadorned drunks paid $10.00 and costs,each. There were charges . of procuring against Angelo Dame, Mike Muckray, John Maltese and Maria Calabro, in connection with the complaint of a young Italian woman who alleged that she had ‘been forcibly detained for a time and compelled to immoral livâ€" ing. The accused were remanded for a week. (Mr. G. T. L. Bull, of North Bay, will appear as solicitor in their behalf when the case comes before the court here toâ€"morrow. ‘Bail for the accused was set at $5,000.00 each. On a charge of reckless driving fine of $10.00 and costs was imposed upon Goe Aumon. On a ~charge of illegally, having liquor in a public place 8. Kelly was fined $200.00 and costs. A couple of his friends who had interfered with the police at the time of the arrest were taxed $25.00 and eosts for ob structing the police in the discharge of their duty. A charge of assault laid by a Schumacher gentleman against Kelly was withdrawn. K. Rousseau was assessed $4.00 and costs for piling hay on the street. J. Russell was fined $20.00 and SUCCESSFUL BOX SOCIAL i AT CALEDONIANS FRIDAY costs for sbreach of the Public Health Act. The case was laid by th« Provincial Police. A team belonging to Russell went through the iee and were drowned in the river near the bridge. They were later hauled out on the ice, but still later got back into the river. (People using the river water complained about this, preferâ€" ring not to mix horse meat with their drinks. While not the most important cass, perhaps the most interesting in lighter way at police court last week was the case of the seizure of two immense trunks full of ladies‘ latest models in spring hats. The trunks contained 20 gallons of intoxicating creations for spring wear. One man counted the contents of the tw» trunks as 627 spring hats and 962 Another man who does not love Hon. Mr. Rlaney says there would not be that many ‘*Nightâ€" in 20 gallons, without making them too skimpy. The liquor was conâ€" fiscated, but permission was given for the removal of the hats, as it was beâ€" lieved that the wholesale house repâ€" resented had absolutely no knowledge of the improper use made of the trunk‘s. _A Shevelle faced two charges in connection with the importation of spring models that go to the head. He was fined $250.00 on one charge and $500.00 on the other, making a total of $750.00 and costs or 6 months. After communicating by wire with relatives outside, he was able to réâ€" lease himself and the one line of head decoration. Traveller‘s Samples of Headwear Had Too Many Intoxicating Creaâ€" tionsâ€"by 20 Gallons. ‘NGHTâ€"CAP5® MIXED WITH THE SPRING MILLINERY Single Copies 5 Cents