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Porcupine Advance, 15 Jul 1925, 1, p. 1

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Market Every Saturday Commencing on July the 25th S > § V DC At ‘the Directors‘ meeting of the Fimmins Horticultural Society last Friday evening it was decided to give three silver cups for the best garden displays in the Town of Timmins. This competition is open to all and no entry fee is eharged. _ It is the first competition of its kind ever held in Timmins, and the intention is to make it an annual event. ~ Naar is the time to get busy and ultivate, weed and arrange your garâ€" Mr. Katz, asked for a sewer conâ€" nection on Kirby Avenue. â€" Under present @pnditions it would be necesâ€" sary for thim to go across the front of three lots to get to the sewer. If the dead ends recommended to be conâ€" _nected up by the Town Engineer‘s reâ€" port (but dropped by the Council for this year) were to be proceeded with Mr. Katz could get connection _ in ithe ordinary way. â€" The Council referâ€" Ared the matter to the Town Engineer to see what may be done. . _ Mr. St. Pierre asked for the coâ€" cperation of the Council in the changâ€" At the regular meeting of the Council on Monday afternoon Mayor| I)r. Mcelnunis, presided, and Councilâ€"| lors J. H. Bacon, E. L. Longmore, H. Charlebois, (Geo. 8. Drew and J. Morâ€" rison were present. Councillor Walâ€" lingford was absent from town being in Toronto on a deputation to the Government from the Northern Onâ€", tario Associated Boards of Trade. _ | Citizens present asked for water i and sewer connections on First Ave. They were told that they would be given water but at present it would not be practical to put in the sewers. Mr. N. Blahey, asked for water and sewer on Fourth Avenue, lower end, where the rock is.â€" Councillor Longâ€" more said that he believed the only way to settle the water question on streets where there was heavy rock and so where the revenue would not pay the cost was to gatlher all â€"these eases together and have the rateâ€" payers at large vote as to whether the work should be done. This was the procedure suggested by the law. Mr. Wm. Hass called the attention of Council to the present condition of Wilson Avenue near his hotel properâ€" ty. The ditch was deep at‘ the side and there was no access to the proâ€" perty ‘from .. Ave., for rigs. #The Mayor said that if anything were done the whole strip of street would have to be filled in, and the town could not afford to do this at present. HMowever, after considering the case presented by Mr. Hass in the matter, the question was referred to the Board of Works and the Town Engineer. Market This Year to be Held at the Curling Rink. _ Counâ€" _ cil Passes Resolution re Condition of Road at Porquis "*Junction. Other Town Council Business. LIEUT. HARVEV MAKING G000 SHOWING AT BISLEY Timmins Expert With Rifle Makes Creditabple Scores at Big Events Despatches from Bisley, England, show that Lieut. Harvey, of Timmins, is making a creditable showing, At the first range in the shoot for the Conan Doyle Challenge Statuette squadded bompetxtwn ')Ofl yards, seven shots per man, Lieut. A. J. Harvey, ATgonquin Rifles, Timmins, Ont., and Lieut. Alex. Martin, Calzary, made possibles, 35 each. In the Wimbledon Cup, Laeut. Harâ€" vey was among the prize winners, with 33 out of a possible 35. Lieut. Burke,; Ottawa, won this trophy with Three Silver Cups for Best Garden Displays in Town Lieut. Harvey was among the prize winners in the Stock Exchange mateh, In the Duke of Cambridge squadded competition, Lieut. Harvey was among the winners with 44 out of 50. In other competitions he also made a good showing, and it is expected that his visit to Bisley will fully show honour to Timmins and eredit to Lieut. Harvey. Timmins Horticultural Society Seeking to Encourage the BReautifying of the Town and to Increase Attention to Flower and Vegetable Gardens in Timmins. ness inz of the course of water flooding some of his lots near Wilson Ave. Council agreed to assist. Mr. C, V. Gallagher presented new plans for a townsite on the road to the cemetery. _ The larger original townsite has been withdrawn and now only 50 lots high and dry, are being offered. The plans after dseussion, were approved. New battery plates were authorized for the fire alarm system. The Northern Canada Power Co., was asked to take its poles off the some â€" o1 Council Mr. C nlans t On motion of Councillor Bacon, it was decided to open the Timmins Market on Saturday, July 25th. â€" The Market this year will be held once a weekâ€"every Saturdayâ€"in the Timâ€" mins Curling Hmk, opposute the staâ€" tion. Last year the Market was a big succeess, and of great value to the people of the town and to market eardeners, farmers and settlers alike. This year it â€"should prove equally useâ€" ful to all. To the farmers it offers a Peady method of disposing of produce, while to the general public it gives the opportunity for the pur (,hase ecoâ€" nomically of choice, fresh market garâ€" den and farm produce. The byâ€"law re paving and storm sewers was given its required readâ€" ings and formally passed. Payments were authorized on contracts, and for routine accounts. Reference was made to the bad conâ€" dition of the road to Porguis Juneâ€" tion, which was practically impassable at certain points. _A resolution asking the Government to remedy the matter was passed and forwarded by night letser tp the deputation from the Northern Ontario Associated Boards of Trade for presentation to the Government. \ Suggestion was made that a traffic byâ€"law be passed requiring all to take the side of the street on the approach of the new fire truck, so as to avord danger of accidents when the truck is fire calls. ARRANGEMENTS WELL UNDER WAY FOR BAND REGATTA the very best yet in the line of succeesâ€" ses. The event is scheduled for Wedâ€" nesday, July 29th; and an unusually pleasing programme of water sports, novelties, ete., is being â€" arranged. Further particulars of the event on July 29th will be announced by cards and dodgers during the next few days. 09 WINNERS IN FIRST EVENTS IN LADIES® GOLF HERE It has been the intention this year of the Committee in charge to make the annual Regatta under the ausâ€" pices of the Tlmmms Citizens‘ Band, R. Harkness, Phone 256. ‘ Help to beautify the town and your home surroundings. The Timmins Horticultural Society extends a sinâ€" eere invitation to all to consult the i Vegetable Garden â€" Competitionâ€" Staple Varieties (to include not less than 6 varielies), cultrvation and care, arrangement, condition. In addition to the Challenge Cup, there are two other silver ecups to be There is a silver eup for the best Vegetable Garden, and a silver eup for the best Flower Garden. These are for separate entries. All #rishing to enter these compeâ€" titions should send in their names and addresses to the President, Mr. H. Hatton, Phone 336 W., or to Mr. A. i Vegetable Staple Variet: than 6 varic care, arranvsen Last Friday afternoon the opening of the Ladies Compétitions in the Timmins Golf Club was held. _ The event opened with a luncheon at onr o‘clock after which the first compeâ€" tition was held. ‘This was a driving and putting contest, Nrs. J. R. Todd, winning. Mrs. A. F. Brigham was the winner in the driving contest, which followed the driving and putting comâ€" petition. There was a large number of ladies out for the mitial event an«l the season promises well in spite of the late start. ho n1+t rticultural Society extends a sinâ€" re invitation to all to consult the icers of the Socitety when in doubt to what to plant, when to plant or w to plant. All information and vice free. Join the Timmins Hortiâ€" ltural Mocietyx. It is to yvour adâ€" TIMMINS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY, 15th, 1925. Board of Trade Given Particulars In Response to Inquiry. PULP LIMITS 10 BE S0L0 ARE NORTH OF SANOY FALtS to the Mattagami Pulp Paper Co. at present the big thing seems to he that the settlers should be paid for the pulpwood purchased from them over four years ago. The Governâ€" ment should see that there is no transâ€" fer of limits until this justice is done. BIG ATTRAGTION FOR TIMMINS§ 71 T 2 Under the auspices of the Timmins Football Club there will be a big atâ€" traction at the Timmins Athletic Grounds, Tuesday, July 21st to Wedâ€" nesday, July 29th, inclusive. This atâ€" traction is the famous Palmers United Attractions, one of the big features to be at North Bay for the Old Home Week, and appearing during the past several years at Fairs, Reâ€"Ungons, ete., in Ontario towns, and always with good reports and usually with return engagements. The Palmer United Atâ€" tractions is generally recommended as a clean, bright entertainment feature that makes general appeal. It has a number of midway features that are very popular, including big Fermis Wheel, Jumping Horse Carryâ€"usâ€"All, 0. H. Johns noted. Glass Blowers, Prof. Puzey‘s trained animais, Boneâ€" less Bendo the contortionist, etc., etc. Two free performances each day, The Football Club is looking to the reâ€" turns from this attraction to assist in \ » financing for the season, and from the reports from places where Palmers have been the public can look for first class clean and entertainins amuseâ€" ment features. ' | Timmins L. ®. L. attended divme service m a body on Sunday lastâ€"the Twelfth â€" of _ Julyâ€"at Schumacher Union Chureh in the morning and at the Old Empire Theatre in the evenâ€" ing. At Sehumacher Rev. T. Armâ€" strong Sales preached a very approâ€" priate and inspirimg sermon to the large attendance of Orangemen . and others gathered for the event. The evening service was to be held at the Baptist chuch, but it was felt that the church was not large enough to accommodate all attending, so the service was held in the Old Empire Theatre where Rev. M. R. Hall, deâ€" livered a very timely and impressive address. The members of the Timâ€" minsg L. O. L., together. wit h many visiting brethren, marched from the hall on Mountjoy Street to the theaâ€" tre for the service. The Englehart Pipe Band, including three skilled pipers and two drummers headed the march, discoursing stirring music. The Sunday marchers attracted much attention, large crowds lining the sideâ€" walks as the march went by. There were about one hundred in regalia in the march to churech. and Mrs., R. E. nWrning for the sout} will visit at Cobalt, an go on to the Miny meeting at Sudburvy. / ROAD TO SOUTH END TO BE .. FINISHKED BY SEPTEMEBER ORANGEMEN PARADE TO CHURCH ON THE TWELFPTH. Work is now in good progress on the construction of the road between South Poreupine and â€" Timmins. The contractors say the road will be comâ€" pleted _ by September. Previous â€" to July 1st, the road was closed so as to advance the of miteriâ€" al, machimery, ete., to the River Road section, which is now practreally comâ€" pleted, and work is now «entered on the completion of the seetion from South Poreupime to the sebway at Timmins. Under Auspices of the Timmins Football Club. and Mi Dye 1« Mrs. ssociation TY ) BlG RAGE MEET TOâ€"OAY AT DALTONԤ PARK TRAGK numbers and quali the several classes any track is being at Dalton‘s track,. Twenty Fins Race Here From Qutside Points. aGHUMAGHER WING AGAIN N FOUTBAL Town B, were the visitors to Schuâ€" macher on July Â¥th, and were soundâ€" ly beaten by 5 goals to none. The Schumacher boys have now gained 11 out of the last possible 12 points, and have scored 18 goals to 4 against. Schumacher seored in the first minâ€" ute of the matehtwith Town B.. but the referee allowed the match to proceed. The ball struck the iron support of the net and rebounded inâ€" to play. However, Robson scored a good goal and the home boys were leading 1 goal to none at half time. Schumacher, July 14th, Special to The Advance. In the second half Schumacher did what they pleased with the Town B. and goals were scored by Cran (2), Hitt (1), Robson (1). The final score was five goals to none in favour of the home team. the home team. W. J. Wills, Schumacher‘s popular goalie, was signed by the Timmins District Team last week. Timmins was just in time, as the Dome team were anxious to get him. NEW BAND STAND LOOKS WELL IN GREEN AND WHITHE. Saturday afternoon last a number of the members of the Timmins Band, headed by Bandmaster â€" Wolno, who can wield a paint brush as a well as a leader‘s baton held a little ‘*bee‘‘ and painted the new band stand. The stand, with its red roof has been painted green, with trimmings of white, and looksâ€" very well indeed. The Band is quite proud of the new band stand, which is very a creditable structrre indeed, thanks to the good work the «contractors, Hillâ€"Clarkâ€" Francis, and the Town Engineer, Mr. C. R. Murdock, who has taken special interest in having a goodâ€"appearing and substantial band stand. The late M over a year. trouble. â€" In addition to the bereaved widow three daughters and one son survive The late Mr. Derway came to Timâ€" mins about #ine years ago with his family and they have been esteemed residents of the town since then. Many friends in Timmins and disâ€" triect will learn with the sincerest reâ€" gret of the death on Tuesday morning of Mr. Eugene Derway, Commereial Avermfue. The deepest sympathy will be extended to the bereaved widow and family in their loss. The late Mr. Derway had been ill over a vear. Death was due to heart ( Miss Emma Trofford is on a two Weeks vacation to Sudbury and vieinâ€" HOLLINGER WINS FROM DOME LAST NIGHT, 2â€"0. MR. EUGENE DERWAY PASSES AWAY TUESDAY MORNING Domeâ€"Sharp, goal;, Ewart an« Reynolds, backs; A. Harrower, R Hurrower, Hodgins, halfâ€"backs; Hitt Goodman, Walker, Buck and Munro forwards. In the P.D.F.L. match last evening Hollinger won from Dome 2 to 0. Mr. A. Cadman was the referee. The first score was made by Satrang from a penalty. This was followed 30 seeonds after by a goal by Short. In the‘last half the Dome had a nice chance on a penalty kick, S. Harrowâ€" er sending in a nice shet ‘but Larmer made a clever save. The teams lined up as follows :â€" Hollingerâ€"Larmer, goal; Hetherâ€" ington and A. Roberts, hbacks; Stepâ€" henson, Anderson and Short, haltâ€" bueks; Landers, Satrang, Petterson, MeLaughlin and Dunbar, forwards. Domeâ€"Sharp, goaly; Ewart and J. Wills Signed Up by Timmins Team Last Week. meet thal nd quality it in point of the y of the entries in would do credit to held this afternoon There was a parâ€" Over 120 in Parade at Timmins on Monday. â€" Englehart Pipe Band a Feature. â€"Execellent Programme of Sports and Novelties. Attractive Addresses. â€" Highland Daneâ€" ing by Little Girls a Big Attraction. Orangemen of the District _ Celebrate the Twelfth Here the tric day pieasing success, . Ihe 10 sented here were Timmins, and Schumacher L Q. 1J and Schumacher L. Q. L. and five meimbers from Cochrane were also present. There was also representaâ€" tion of O.Y.B.. There were over 125 in the line of march, with Mr. Jolhn Bolster at the front on the bg white horse, and Mr. Aldy MeCord as rearâ€" gnuard on another big white horse The parade was headed by the Engleâ€" hart Pipe Band, whose good music attracted _ much attention. The Orangemen marched from the hall on Mountjoy Street and along the prinâ€" cipal streets of the town. looking well in their regalia. â€" A couple of decoraâ€" tet autos added to the interest. There was also a live goat taken in the march as a maseot. â€" Banners and flags were numerous. The procession Was carried through very effectively and quietly. At the athletic grounds there was a programme of sports as well as adâ€" dresses and other features. This part of the day was in charge of District Master Burnie, of Connaught, who carried through his part with note worthy ability and efficiency. _ The committee in charge are also to be congratulated on the very pleasing programme provided,â€"â€"a programme that was much appreciated by the good crowd attending. One of the snecially popular features was the clever Highland dancing by little Misses \Taruaret Easton, Maisie Roâ€" berts and \Iny Addresses, of interest and inspiration, with comâ€" mendable touches of humour and wit, were given by the Mayor, Dr. J. A. Mclnnis, Rev. J. D. Parks, RKev., T. CONSERVATIVES HOLDING PUBLIC MEETING HERE. On Monday evening next, July 20th, there is to be a public meeting in the New Empire Theatre, commencing at 8.30 p.m., in the interests of the Conâ€" servative party. A number of proâ€" minent speakers in both French and English are expected from â€" outside and a particularly attractive and interâ€" esting meeting is expected. the Board of Ti survey of the t« to note that the the survey was cording to the automobile use OPENâ€"AIR BAND CONCERT SUNDAY, EVENING, JULY 19th Recently the Timmins Board o Trade renewed the agitation for th extension of the limits of free deliv ery of express in the town. Resolu tions in the matter were sent to th express companies and to the Railwa and Municipal Board. Last week . representative of the express com panies visited the town and in com pany with Secretary J. K. Moore o the Board of Trade, made a compnlet Owing to the fact that many of the members of the Band are on shift on Thursday evening this week, the regular open air band concert has hbeen postponed until Sunday evenâ€" ing after the church services when a sacred band concert will be given at the new band stand near the station. On Thursday evening J uly 23rd, there will be the regular open air concert, and agan on alternate Sunday and THursday evenings through the summer. On account of so many mesnbers of the band being on shift on alternate weeks, this plan seems to be the only one that will allow of a Tull band for the open air concerts. The publre accordingly, are asked to remember, that the next band concert will be «m Sunday evening, July 19th, then the next on Thursday evening July 23r«l. %Dr. George, ~Provincial Medical Health «Officer for the North Land, is 2a visitor to town this week. | Survey of the Town Made Last Week and it is Likely That New Limits for Free Delivery of Express Will Take in Practically All of the Town. Express Delivery Limits To Be Extended in Timmins ie first celebration in Timmins of Pwelifth of July by Cochrane Disâ€" Orangemen took place on Monâ€" and may be set down as a very ng 1O nobile e M he speedomt pall n TNe ToOWnhn. tter were sent to the es and to the Railway Board. Last week a f the express comâ€" he town and in comâ€" tary J. K. Moore of ade, made a complete wn. It is interesting distance travelled in over nine miles, aeâ€" ook place set down The lod WY onnia and OT Monâ€" i very repreâ€" The Orangemeé appreciation o the local peli best of order On the other ion is that the lon is that the Urangemen Themseives are also to be commended on the pleasing way in which the whole day was carried through, The programme of sports, athleties and novelties was much enjoyed by all There were. football, baseball softball games, references to whicl sofitball games, references to winch will be found elsewhere in this issue. The sports and novelties brought out keen contests and were much enjoyved. There was an attractive list of prizes the following being winners ft. 3 inches Armstron RADIO ARTISTS OX TRIP _ THROUEH THE NORTH LNG At Temagami on Monday and Spent Thres Hours at Timmins on Tuesday. houses goes t vommer( mercial Mountio River did not think this was practic really necessary. He did, ho agree that Rochester and some sections should be included it free delivery zone. Indeed his as revised after the survey prac ly includes all the town. Taki Rochester Townsite, it follow:s iY inclit Rochest: base lind A special train of three cars was at Timming on Tuesday moring fron ten o‘clock till afternoon. This was ‘‘Roxy‘‘ and his gang of famous: radio artists, announced from the Prime Minister‘s office as taking trip over the T. N. O. RHailway. They spent Monday at Lake Temagaâ€" mi, and from 3 to _ 5 Tuesday was spent at ITroquois Falls, from the Falls going west by Transcontinentâ€" al. The purpose of their visit is to advertise and broadcast the summer resorts of the Province. A complete portable radio outfit is carried and entertainments are broadcasted each evening. Up to the present The Advance has not heard of any of the radio fans in Timmins being able to listen in on any of these broadecastâ€" ings. However, this may be due to conditions peculiar to this part of the North Land, and as the party goes West the broadcasting may be heard here all right. _/" Mr. and Mrs. J. Knox and daughâ€" ters left this morning for a visit to the South. AiOng Oodep PRICE FIVE CENTS and only here are LDe Alon 1( )€ n€ 11 To Hollinger Land g the River Avenue. Fron Mountiovy Stree Kirbyv: Kirby hand the general .« > Orangemen thems be commended on in which the whole 111 ston th« Paid Circulatian Last Woek was practical or e did, however, r and some nthpx included in the the â€" Ho Street t] *‘ Lane â€" enue 2 H t pract; to Rea HH m dT% alâ€" YX

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