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MISS MARIE MASCIOL â€" « PASSES AWAY AT MONTREAL * «Talented and Popular Young Lady of Timmins Dies at Early Age of 19 Refreshments were served during {he evening, followed by more daneâ€" ing. According to reports from Kapusâ€" kasing and Hearst and other sections along the Transcontinéntal the has visited that part of the North and many have been ill with the disease. The disease fortunately is of a mild type, though it seems to be more wide spread than in any of the former epidemics. With the Club‘s new piano taking the place of the organ, some fine musiâ€" cal evenings are assured for future easions. The next Tuesday evenâ€" ng, April 20th, at 8 p.m. All memâ€" bers of the Anglican Church are welâ€" ecome. Mr. Leo. Mascioli returned to Timâ€" mins on Tuesday evening, bringing with him the body of his dead child for interment at Timmins. Hundreds of friends were at the station at the time of the arrival of the train. All ylay Wednesday and Wednesday night the home of Mr. Mascioli was crowdâ€" ed with friends young and old who came to pay their last respects to the dead and to show their sympathy for the bereaved. Literally hundreds of floral tokens evidenced the esteem in which Marie Mascioli was held, the sorrow at her death, and the sympathy for the family. Around the casket, where she lay as if in natural sleep, the flowers were piled high, and in the adjoining room there was a profuâ€" sion of the most beautiful floral deâ€" signs. There were specially appealâ€" ing floral tributes from the Timmins K. of C., the Kiwanis Club, the Loyal Order of Moose, the Society of Caâ€" varo, Timmins, the Daughters of Italy, Montreal, La Concordia Society, Montâ€" real, the Giavanni Cabotto Society, Montreal. The late Miss Mascioli was a valued member of the thres lastâ€"named â€" societies ‘ in _ Montreal. There were also beautiful floral offerâ€" ings from hundreds of other friends. Mrs. Richards won very general appreciation for her two very fine solos, and there was the general hope that she will again favour the Club in the near future. With Lent passed, St. Matthew‘s Social Club was in full swing again on ‘FTuesday night last. Owing to sickness, many of the items on the programme had to be changed, but a pleasant time was enjoyed by all. The even‘ng opened with musical chairs and a waltz, after which severâ€" al games, which were both amusing and interesting, were enjoyed. The funeral took place this (Thursâ€" day) morning at 10 o‘clock to the Timmins R. C. church and cemetery, and was one of the most largelyâ€"atâ€" tended and impressive ever held in the camp. There was a long line of automobiles following the"hearse and ecrowds of pedestrians following the remains to the church and cemetery. Requiem High Miss was said at the church. Rev. Fr. Theriault officiatine. ST. MATTHEW‘S SOCIAL CLUB MEETING TUESDAY old. For five years the family lived in Cobalt, then coming to Timmins where they have resided since. Mrs. Mascioli died here some years ago. Marie Mascioli was one of the most popular and highlyâ€"regarded young ladies in the town. Always pleasant, iriendly, cultured and of fine characâ€" ter and disposition, all who knew her alued her friendship, and among girls of her own age she was especially popuwlar. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart College, Montreal, and was completing a special advmced business course at the Sullivan Colâ€" lege, Montreal. She had intended to come home after Easter and give her trained business knowledge to her fa her‘s extended business interests, brt the sad death upset all plans. In addition to the bereaved father, one brother, Dannie, and one sister, Loretta, are among the near relatives left to mourn her loss. To these and to all other relatives and friends the deepest sympathy of all goes out at this time. The late Marie Mascioli was the oldest daughter of Mr. Leo. Mascioli, the wellâ€"known contractor of Timâ€" mins. Shke was born in Italy nineteen years ago, coming to Cobalt with the family when she was only two vears few days, death following an operaâ€" tion for tonsilitis. Infection followâ€" ed the operation and Marie passed away at the Hotel Dicu Hospital at Montreal on Saturday morning, April 4th, at 8 o‘clock.. Her father, Mr. Leo Mascioli, was with Marie at the time of her passing, having gone to Montreal as soon as he knew of her ilIness. The news of the death of Miss Marie Mascioli at Montreal on Satâ€" urday came as a shock and a genuine sorrow to the many here who knew this talented young lady and to all the friends of the family in this disâ€" triet. Miss Maseioli was ill only a Paid Circulation Last Week C. G, Williams F Kenning F. Francis W, Lang Timmins :â€" A rink from Iroquois Falls came over to Timmins last Thursday in the hopes of lifting the T. N.0O. trophy. But it just could not be done. The visitors lost out by one point. On account of the recent weather, the ice was heavy and the play difficult. The teams and score were as follows:â€" Timmins Iroquois Falls C. G, Williams J. A. Bartholomew F Kenning , F Dion F. Francis T. W. Parker 2 4 0 0 0 0 Iroquois Falls :â€" It is the intention of the band to give another special **‘Band at an early date, all the numbers on the programme, vocal and instrumental, to be by the bandsmen. IROQUOIS FALLS COULD NOT LIFT T.N.O,. TROPHY ‘*Specialty Night,"‘* and a good proâ€" gramme is being prepdred. There will be selections by the band and other musical numbers both vocal and inâ€" strumental. Apart from the selecâ€" tions by the Band the programme is not definitely known at the time of writing, but it is expected to be up to the usual high standards of band concert events. [The band selections will include:â€"March, ‘*The Gay Gorâ€" dons‘‘; selection, *‘Beulah"‘; overâ€" ture, ‘‘Wildshutz"‘; march ‘‘Fraterâ€" nityv.‘‘ Sunday evening‘s Band Concert at the (toldfields Theatre after the church services will be known as At the annual meeting *of the Ladies of Charity held last month Mrs, C, Desaulniers was elected preâ€" sident, replacing Mrs. H. Charlebois who had resigned after giving six years of very excellent service to this society as president. The other offiâ€" cers of the society are:â€" Hon. Presidentâ€"Rev. Fr. Theriault. Viceâ€"Presidentâ€"Mrs. Jos. Theriault Secretaryâ€"Mrs. Simard Treasurerâ€"Mrs. A. Ruoese. Mr. A. Gagnon and Mrs. P. Theriâ€" ault have been appointed to the conâ€" venorship of the Entertainment Comâ€" mittee. the personnel of some of the other committees have been changed. These will be given at a later date. At the first meeting of the newlyâ€"electâ€" ed officers of the Ladies ‘of Charity, Rev. EFr. Theriault gave a short adâ€" dress in which he stressed the success of the Society during the past years, and gave some excellent advice on the continuation of the worthy work of the Ladies of Charity. The next meeting of the seciety will be held on Monday, April 12th, when a Sewing Committee will be formed. M‘rs. Deâ€" saulniers, the new president, will be pleased to receive any old elothing to be turned over to the Society; the members of the Sewing Committee will reâ€"cut any old garments, and make them over for the poorer childâ€" ren of the town. Good Programme of Band Music and Other Numbers for Event at Goldfields. "OPEOIALTY NIGHT" AT BAND CONCERT SUNDAY LADIES OF GHARITY ELEGT OFFIGERS FOR YEAR Mrs. C. Desaulniers the New Presiâ€" dent of the Society The Easter services in the various churches in Timmins were very atâ€" tractive and inspiring. The churches were all specially decorated for the oceasion and special music, special sermons, etc., added to the effectiveâ€" ness of the services for the Easter season. _ All the services in the various churches were largely atâ€" tended, EASTER SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES VERY ATTRACTIVE matE Miss MariE Masciout (skip) The Viectorian Order of Nurses is established in a large number of towns and cities throughout Canada and wherever there is a branch of the V.O.N. the community is greatly benefitted. The V.O.N. provides a skilled nursing service and aids in the guarding of the public health. Where people can pay for the service, payment is taken. Where part payâ€" ment can be made, that is accepted. At the Tuesday Luncheon of the Timmins Kiwanis Club it was decided to give $75.00 to the fund being raisâ€" ed ‘here for the Victorian Order Nurse work in Timmins. The suggestion was made that The Advance open a list for this work, all contributions to be acknowledged in‘ these columns. The Advance is accordingly opening such a list and will be pleased to acknowledge all contributions made to this worthy cause. Organizations of various kinds are particularly reâ€" quested to come to the support of this good cause. Kiwanis Club Contributed $75.00 for a Start. Other Subâ€" scriptions Will be Acknowledged in The Advance Each Week as They are Made. A Worthy Cause Deserving of Fullest Support. On Wednesday evening Rt. Wor. Bro, Penman, of New Llskeard D.D. G.M., paid his official visit to Porcu- pine Lodge, A.F. A. M., South Porâ€" cupine. After the work of the lodge, there was a very interesting and enâ€" joyable banquet. ‘‘King and Craft,"‘ was proposed by Wor. Master Bro. Johns, and duly honoured. * Lodge‘‘ was proposed by W. Bro. W. F. Richardson and responded to very effectively by Rt. Wor. Bro. Penâ€" man, D.D.G.M., and V. W. Bro. W. M. W iddiheld The toast to ‘‘The Visiâ€" tors‘‘ was very capably handled by W. Bro. LeHeup, of Haileybury, and W. Bro. Wi. of Durâ€" ing the evening all were delighted with the attractive solos given by W. Bro, Max Smith and Bro. Horner. Subscription List Started for the V.0.N. Work in Timmins D.D.G.M. PAYS OFFICIAL VISIT TO PORCUPINE LODGE An effort is being made at present to have Hon. McCrea, Minister of Mines for Ontario, visit here in the next three weeks and be one of the speakers at the annual banquet of the Timmins Board of Trade. The matâ€" ter is being taken up at present with Hon. Mr. MeCrea, and if the Board of Trade is fortunate enough to secure him, the Board is assured of hearty coâ€"operation from the local branch of the Canadian Mining Institute. The Board of Trade hopes to have the Hollinger Directors for the annual banquet, and if Hon. Mr. MceCrea is also here for the occasion, it will be a specially noteworthy event. HON. MR. MCCREA MAY SPEAK HERE AT BOARD OF TRADE The annual meeting of the District of Cochrane Associaâ€" tion will be held on Thursday of next week, April 15th, at Iroquois Falls, for the election of officers and other important business. A large attendâ€" ance from all over the district is both hoped for and expected. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONSERVATIVES OF DISTRICT Advance open a swhscription list for the work, the Kiwanis Club making a worthy start with a donation of :Iw 5. With this contribution the list is off to a good start and it is now up to nther societies, organizations, firms and individuals to follow the good lead shown and make the list a note- worthy one and in keeping with the usual generous response given by Timmins and dlstrlct to all worthv causes. All subscriptions will be duly acknowledged in The Advance from week to week until the necessary a mount is subscribed. KIWANIS GLUB STARTS fUND FOR THE V.0. N. WORK The address by Mr.C. K. Murdock at the Kiwanis Club on Tuesday this week was a specially interesting one. Mr. Murdock dealt with the question of ‘*Communism‘‘ in a way that was both interesting and illuminating. The luncheon was held as usual at the Empire Hotel and there was a good attendance all being interested in the attractive and effective address of the day. ne day,. Mr. E. J. Meyers was the winner of the attendance prize. The matter of support for the Vieâ€" torian Order of Nurses work being organized in town was again before the Club, and it suggested that The Heads List with Donation of $75.00. Interesting Address at Luncheon on Tuesday TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 8th, 1926 Such a nursing service will be parâ€" ticularly in Timmins, and the plan is to secure a V.O.N. nurse here as soon as possible. Finances are of course necessary to start the work, and accordingly the various organizâ€" ations and societies were appealed to for help The Kiwanis Club has started the list, and the A.S.D. Club is also preparing to make a contribhuâ€" tion. Other societies and organizaâ€" tions also have the matter under advisement. All contributions will be acknowledged in The Advance, and The Advance urges very generous support. Scecieties, firms and individâ€" uals may safely contribute, feeling they are giving to a worthy cause. Cheques should be sent to Mr. Ed. Richards, Treasurer. And where people are not able to pay the service is still given. Under this plan no one need go without the nursing service, and in cases where people ean pay the service is availâ€" able without loss of respect. Mr. A. Legeunesse, of Drinkwater Pit, was recently burned out twice within a space of six weeks. He has a family of eight young children, and so finds the tough luck particularly trying. To The Advance last weel he said that he did not like to ask for charity, but that he would be grateful to anyone who would help him at this time. If the case were in an organâ€" ized municipality it would be invesâ€" tigated and attended to by the muniâ€" cipality, The community in which he lives, however, being under the jurisâ€" diction of the Province only, it looks to be another case where the Province should have plans prepared to deal with such needs when they arise. G. Pirie, _ April 14th,â€" Novelty Night; April 21st,â€"Open Night; April 28th,â€"Juvenile Night. BURNED OUT TWICE IN SIX WEEKS, ASKS FOR LP, The regular weekly dance of the A.S.D. Club held last night in the Oddfellows Hall was an enjoyable event. The attendance was not large, but a real ‘‘peppy!‘‘ evening was spent. Only a couple of specials were held, a Paul Jones and Broom Dance, but these proved popular. The best of music was provided by the Club Orchestra, and the refreshments servâ€" ed during the evening were delightâ€" ful. After the serving of the lunchâ€" eon, the schedule for the month of April was announced by president C. REGULAR WEEKLY DANCE A.S.D. CLUB LAST NIGHT Word came from Cochrane yesâ€" terday that Knutson had been acâ€" quitted of the charge, the case being dismissed after the lnearmo of eviâ€" dence from a number of witnesses. At the assizes at Cochrane this week one of the cases of special interest was the charge of manslaughter preferred against (Gus Knutson in connection with the death of Mrs. Millions, of the Dome, who died shortly after being struck by a car driven by Knutson. GUS KNUTSON ACQUITTED AT COCHRANE THIS WEEK. (On Saturday afternoon the Altar J. Penman, D.D.G.M. paid an official visit to (rolden Beaver Lodge, No. 0.0. 6. M. PAVS vISIT To MASoNiC Loper Rt. Wor. Bro, Penman at Golden Beaver Lodge on Tuesday The addition of one seat for Northâ€" ern Ontario will be generally approved as a desirable piece of justice for this important section of Ontario. Mr. Harry Darling returned this week from a tmp to Ked Lake. TWO RIDINGS DECIOED\ UPON FOR COCHRANE ARE The success of the visit to Toronto of Mayor Dickson and Councillor Epâ€" lett will likely be made known at this evening‘s meeting. It is understood that the two matters they were parâ€" ticularly interested in were the securâ€" ing of a larger share of the gold royalty for Timmins and the getting a line on a man for the position of assessor here for this year. It is understood that they have a Toronto man in view for the position of asâ€" Last Thursday evening was the date of the regular meeting but the only members of Council to put in an apâ€" pearance were Councillors E. L. Longâ€" more and Geo, 8. Drew. . The two councillors and the townclerk waited until after eight o‘clock, but as there was no approach to a quorum there was no meeting possible. _ Mayor Dickson and Councillor Eplett were on a visit to Toronto on town busiâ€" ness, but it was expected that they would be back in time for the meetâ€" ing. [They did not return, however, until the next day. There was a large crowd of ratepayers gathered for the meeting. Actual Boundaries of New Ridings Not Â¥YÂ¥et Known in Timmins. essor here. A special meeting of the Tiimnmins Town Council is called. for _ this (Thursday) evening at the Town Hall, at 7.30 p.m., for general business. oPEGIAL MEETING OF COUNCHL THIS PVENING On Account of Absence of Mayor and Councillor Eplett, Regular Meetâ€" ing Not Held Last Week. A meeting of the Timmins Hortiâ€" cultural Society will be held in the Town Hall on Monday, April 12th, at 8.15 p.m. All members and prospecâ€" tive members are requested to attend. Those wishing to become members kindly forward one dollar, covering one vear ‘s subscription to the Secreâ€" tary, Mr. A. R. Harkness, as soon as possible, with full name and address, and ticket will be forwarded. MEETING ON MONDAY OF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY HON. T. C. NORRIS Who has announced that he will resign his position as Liberal leader in Manitoba at the Liberal Convenâ€" tion which will be held in the fall. Illâ€"health is his reason. The Bank of Toronto has opened a branch at Hudson, Ont., to provide banking facilities for the Red Lake Mining District. The Bank of Toâ€" ronto is the first to open a branch for this new gold camp of the North. There is to be a meeting of the exeâ€" cutive on Monday evening at the Town Hall. BANK OF TORONTO BRANCH FOR RED LAKE DISTRICT There was general discussion of various matters of interest in the line of horiculture, special reference being made to the insect scourge of last vear. DFFIGERS RLEGCTED FR > The funeral was held on Wednesâ€" day from his late residence to the United Church, Timmins, at 9.30 a.m., the service at the ‘church being conâ€" ducted byâ€"Rev. J. D. Parks, pastor of the United Church, and Rev. R. S. Cushing, rector of St. Matthew‘s church. The Oddfellows of the town and district attended the funeral in a body. There was a large attendâ€" ance at the funeral and the floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The local Oddfellows Lodge marched in a body from the house to the church and from the churech to the station, as did also the local lodge of Rebekahs as well as the L.O.L. The children of the Moneta Public School also attended the funeral in a body, the teachers accompanying the smallâ€" er classes. _ Members of the School Board were also at the funeral, the services of the late Mr. Craig being appreciated by all. Directorsâ€" J. Singleton, J. H. Skelly, T. A. Skelly, W. T. Montgomâ€" ery, Mrs, V. H. Emery, L. D. Mallin, R. Elston, H. Shankman, M. J. Tinâ€" kess. Auditorsâ€"R. Elston and P. A. Skelly. body was taken on the eleven o‘elock train to Haileybury, where inâ€" terment is to be made this (Thursday) afternoon. Reports of Officers Show Last Year to be Very Successful Year for Timmins Horticultural Society The annual meeting of the Timâ€" mins Horticultural Sociéty was held in the Town Hall on Monday evening of this week, with President H. Hatâ€" ton in the chair and a good attendâ€" ance of members, The report of the Secretaryâ€"Treasâ€" urer, Mr. A. R. Harkness, showed a successful year last year. There was a good show held and the finances for the year were satisfactory. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:â€" Honorary Presidentâ€" Mr. A.F. Brigham. Presidentâ€"H. Hatton. j Viceâ€"Presidentâ€"W. ©. Ringsleben. Secretaryâ€"Treasurerâ€"A. R. Harkâ€" The late Alexander Craig was born in Aberdeenshire, Seotland, and came to Canada sixtyâ€"eight years ago. At the tmme of death he was 70 years, 11 months and 19 days old. He had lived in the North Land since 1901, a quarter of a century, and was well known and esteemed in Haileybury, Timmins and other centres in the North. After fifteen years in Haileyâ€" bury Mr. Craig and family moved to Timmins in 1916.. With the exception oft a short time spent in Toronto Mr. Craig lived here for the ten years sice 1916, During that time he held two positions with general satisfacâ€" tion, both of the places being under the Board of School Trustees, He was caretaker of the present Central Public School from its opening until his removal to Toronto. On his reâ€" turn here he was appointed caretaker of the Moneta school, a position he was filling up to the time of his death. The late Mr. Craig was for 46 years a member of the 1.0.0.F., being aililiated with Haileybury Lodge No. 364. He was also a valued member of the L.O.L., being one of the acâ€" tive members of Haileybury Lodge 1162 of the L.O.L, In addition to the bereaved widow, five sons are left to mourn the loss by death of Mr. Alexander Craig. To these the sincere sympathy of all will be extended. The sons are:â€" Will, of Haileybury; Ed., of New Liskeard; G. E., of Toronto; and J. A. and J.;; P., of Timmins. Mr. Alexander Craig, a wellâ€"known and highlyâ€"respected resident of the North Land, passed away at his home at 169 Maple street south on Monday atternoon, April 5th, at 4.30, after an illness of only a few months, death being due to pneumonia and complicaâ€" tions. Wellâ€"Known Resident of the North Land Passes Away After Brief DEATH DF MR. ALEX CRAIG OX MONDAY AFTERNOON Paid Circulation Last Week