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is about $500,000 lower than last year, making the tax rate still higher for separate school supporters. The mayor and councillor Eplett thought that it mightâ€" be a good plan to adâ€" just the two rates, so that the separate school supporters would not have to pay so heavy a rate. Legal advice was to hand to suggest that this could be done. Mr. C. G. Williams, chairâ€" man of the public school bogrd pointed out that the planned procedure could not be carried through as it was illegal, and would almost. certainâ€" ly lead to litigation and costs. Mr. Williams presented a letter from Long and Daly, the noted Toronto authoriâ€" ties on municipal law, to show that the proposed adjustment of rates was not legal. He pointed out also that the sehool boards conducted their own affairs and were not under the jurisâ€" @diction of the council. Each school board was responsible to its own _ school supporters. EQUALIZING OF SGAOOL RATES NOT PRAGTICABIE At the last meeting for the year of the public school board the quesâ€" tion of the adjustment of public and separate school rates so that the two rates would more closely approximate than they will this year was before the board. The question had already been taken up at a meeting of the town council last week. The council, or rather some of them, had proposed that the public and separate school rates be unified so as to relieve some of the burden on the separate school supporters. On account of an overâ€" draft last year, and on account of other â€" uncontrollable cireumstances, the separate sehool rate this year will be much higher than usual. On the other hand the public school rate will be lower than last year, just as the public school board foretold a year aon that it would be.: Further, this Chairman of Public School Board Shows Plan is Not Legal. Vol. XI. No. 51 The plan of the council would mean | Lat this year the public school supâ€" p \'texq were contributing to the mainâ€" teé unce of the separate sehools, while in some other year, if the plan were 0'0 that it would be. Further, this vear the separate school assessment Children Present Truly â€" Wonderful Entertainment The children‘s annual: Christmas party, under the auspices of the Reâ€" bekahs, was held in the 1.0.0.F. Hall last Thursday evening and proved to be one of the most delightful events ever held in the district. Those who bad the pleasure of attending describe it in superlatives. The chief feature was the presentation of **The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe.‘‘ There were fortyâ€"two children in the cast, all in costume and with equipment exactly right for the characters from nursery rhyme~ portrayed. _ Mother Hubbard had a real dog, for example, and‘ the poor old dog did his part in proper fashion. As for the youngsters taking part, not one member of the big erowd enjoying the event but will agree that each and every youngster earried out his or her part in perâ€" feet way. â€" To Mrs. J. Keene who direct the event with such patience, talent and skill ,and to her able asâ€" sistants, Mrs. R. Anderson, Mrs. W. H. Wilson and Mrs. J. T. Easton, the vreatest praise and congratulation is due for one of the genuine treats of the year. _ With only two weeks‘ practice, the youngsters put on a finâ€" ished performance that would be diffiâ€" cult to equal. For beauty, charm and sweetness, the event could not be exâ€" celled. Not a child but took the part assigned in perfect way. Every youngâ€" "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe," under Rebekah Auspices Last. Thursday a Delight to All. Big Crowd Charmed with the Talent, the Costumes, and the Clever Direction of Event. | - § ster actually deserved special mention, but space will not permit of that. There are three in the cast that may be fairly singled out for special note, however. Ina Raycroft, as **‘Dame Durden,‘‘ was specially good in a diffieult part, while the big crowd found Little Miss Muffet (Ruthâ€"Arnâ€" old), and "Little Mary (Mary Closs), wonderfully charming and attractive. The graceful dancing of Miss Margarâ€" et Raston, in the Spanish Dance, and Miss Clara Halperin, in the Skirt Dance, were special numbers that deâ€" liehted all. The choruses were very attractive and well given. **‘Boys and Girls, Come Out to Play,"‘ was the jolly opening chorus, with clever accomâ€" paniment by the youngsters‘ own Tin Pot Band. Another good one was ‘* Aâ€"Hunting We Will Go."" In ‘*Jack Horner,"‘ Weldon Orr took the solo part very effectively. **Don‘t! Don‘t! Don‘t!‘‘ the concluding chorus, was amusing and very cléverly given. There was some very fine solo singing including:â€" Winnifred Wilson, in Paid Circulation Last Week At police court last week Magisâ€" trate Atkinson dismissed both cases against Dr. Day, of Connaught, who was_ charged with the illicit sale of narcotic drugs. The case depended upon the evidence of. an ‘‘operator‘‘ who admitted to being a drug addict. Dr. Day gave a frank and manly exâ€" planation of his professional acâ€" quaintance with the operator and denied â€" emphatically supplying the man with drugs in gy way except in the ordinary coursg‘uf what he conâ€" sidered to be necessary medical treatâ€" ment. CASES OF ALLEGED SALE OF DRUGS BOTH DISMISSED In the district where Dr. Day is widely and favourably known his honâ€" ourable acquittal on the charges will be received with very sincere approyvâ€" HOPE TO HOLD CHAISTMAS SERVIGES IN NEW GRURCH Fine New Church Likely to be Ready for Christmas Eve Services. Work on the new R.C. churech in Timmins, the Church of the Holy Nativity, is being carried along suceâ€" cessfully. It is hoped and expected that the new church will be in condiâ€" tion for the holding of the Christmas Eve services this week. â€" The new church is an attractive structure of brick and tile, and excellent progress has been made in its construction. Rev. Fr. O‘Gorman and his people, from present indications, will be able to worship within its walls for. the first time on Christmas <Eve when special services will be held, followed, the separate school supporâ€" ters would perhaps be assisting in paying for the upkeep of public schools as well as their own. It is understood that the council has dropped the question, in view of the fact that it is not legal, and the tax rate will accordingly be struck in the usual way, each sechool board making its own requisition as in other years. Fairy Queen, Patsy Richardson ; Herâ€" ald No. 1, Doris Cooke; Herald No. 2. Valerie Murley ; Simple Simon, Harry Sheppard; Jumping Joan, Ella Wilâ€" son ; Little Miss Muffet, Ruth Arnold ; Little Peter, Arthur Closs; Little Mary, Mary Closs; E@ward, Reggie Lainsbury; Norah, Beryl Arnold; Naughty Boy, Jack Easton; Jack Horner, Weldon Orr; Tom â€" Tucker, Kenny Lainsbury; Old Mother Hubâ€" bard, Clarice Kelly; Georgey Porgy, Lloyd Johns; Jack, Madge Webb ; Jill, Ada Johnson; Boâ€"Peep, Evelyn Halâ€" perin; Polly Flinders, Beryl Arnold; Handy Pandy, Murray Morrison; The Rabbit, Edith Sinelair; Sir John, Walter Cowan ; Humptyâ€"Dumpty, Earâ€" The following were the members of the cast:â€"Queen of Hearts, Winniâ€" fred Wilson ; King of Hearts, Stewart Dewar ; ’\Iaul of Hearts, Annie Marâ€" shall ; Happmess, Marjory Wynne; Gloom (Gwen Webb; Patriotism, Marâ€" jory Sheppard; Dame Durden, Ina Raycroft; Red Riding Hood, Grace Sinclair; \Ialv (ontlan, Jean Snnth \Illkmzud (;ldd\s Cooke; Curly Lovl\c Dora Kelly; Mrs. Bmks, Dorothy Johns; Old King Cole, Eldridge Orr, * You Must- Talk to the Man in the Moon‘‘; Ina Rayeroft, in ‘"‘If You Want to Find Children a Boon‘‘; Elâ€" dridge Orr, in *‘ Old King Cole." s le Cavanagh ; Boy Blue, Jackie Dewar; (Gypsy, Bertha Katz; Jack the Giant Killer, Dan Marshall; Wee Willie Winkie, Lou Marshall; the Jealous Sister, Helen Crews; Tom, Tom, the Piper‘s Son, Clayton Richardson; Spanish Dancer, Margaret Easton; \ku‘t Dancer, Clnm Halperin, Naney Lee Chorus, Dorothy Johns, \I.ld«re Webb, Elsie Jackson, Marjory Shep- herd, Gwen Webb, Clara â€" Halpemn, Margm y Wynne, Berthn Katz. â€"The Naney Lee Chorus was much appreciâ€" ated. All the girls were in true sailor costume and looked well and did fine. After the second verse, Margaret Easâ€" ton dan¢éed the Sailor‘s Hornpipe, which was one of the hits of the evenâ€" After this part of the event refreshâ€" ments were served and enjoyed by all. The children gave the ladies who had spent so much time, talent and thought a pleasing surprise, each of these ladies being presented with a begautiful box of handkerchiefs from the children.. Mr. W. H. Pritchard made the presentation on behalf of the children. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 1926 Candidate for Mayoralty Explains His Viewpoint Councillor E. L. Longmore is the only candidate for municival office in the coming election who has definiteâ€" ly declared himself, and so The Adâ€" vance felt that an interview with*him would be of general interest to the people of the town. Councillor Longmore, who has had many years of active and very helpâ€" ful municipal service in Timmins, has announced himself as a candidate for Mayorsof Timmins for 1927. ~He believes that the town particularly needs a strong, business council for the coming year, and_to free the town from the muddle into which it has been _placed during the past few months, experienced and thoughtful service will be needed from Mayor and Council. The Advanee is sure that business administration and fair play for all will be the platform upon which Mr. Longmore will make Ims appeal to the electors. His past reâ€" cord of efficient, earnest and able serâ€" vice on the council is an indiceation of what the people can safely, expect from him as mayor. In financial matâ€" ters he has been the one man in the council for years past to whom the people . have particularly looked. Even during the past nine months of the "‘new""" council, it has been felt by all responsible citizens that he has saved the municipal situation by his watchfulness and ability in defence of the people. _ This platform will no doubt be given in full when the acâ€" tive campaign opens. (In the meanâ€" time, The Advance asked him several questions, so that the answers might make proper reply to a certain type of propaganda. Councillor E. L. Longmore Believes the People are Enâ€" titled to Their Opinion. Government Control Question Decided by Election. Royalty Increase Promised but No Money Can be Voted till Session Meets. Asked in regard to his attitude on the question of the establishment of a Government dispensary in Timmins, Councillor â€" Longmore _ said :â€"‘‘The Provincial _ election _ decided _ the method, of handling the liquor quesâ€" tion. The people of Timmins exâ€" pressed their opinion in no tincertain way. I do not believe that I have the right, or that any man has the right, to vse the position of mayor to foist upon the people some personal viewpoint or method, when the people by a large majority show that they deâ€" sire something else that is perfectly legal and lawful. I think that I have a right to my own opinion, but I beâ€" lieve that other people have a right to theirs.‘‘ Mr. Longmore pointed out that in the past he had never attemptâ€" ed to use any position he had for the forcing of his own personal views. He believed fully in the right of the majority and he was prepared to aâ€" bide by the lawful decision of the peoâ€" ple. * _ a o 4 Mr. Longmore was told that the story was industriously being peddled around town that the Hollinger did not want to have a Government disâ€" pensary at Timmins, and that accordâ€" ingly influence would be used to preâ€" vent one being established here. His PLEASANT OPEN DANCE BY ALLâ€"BRITAIN CLUB A. very enjoyable open dance was held on Monday evening by the Allâ€" Britain Club, the music for the occaâ€" sion being by Messrs Hale and Bridges. _ There was a good attendâ€" ance, considering the counter attracâ€" tions and the many calls upon the time of all during the busy holiday season No more meetings of the Allâ€"Briâ€" tain Club will be held this year. The next meeting will be on Monday, January 3rd, 1927. soONSs OF ENGLAND LODGE FORMED AT IROQUOIS FALLS Brother David Proctor, of Toronto, Supreme Grand Secretary of the Sons of England Benefit Society, visited Iroquois Falls on December 9th, for the purpose of instituting a lodge there. The institution was very sueâ€" cessfully carried out by the Supreme Secretary, who was assisted by Bro. Stevens, D.D.G.M., of North Bay, Bro. White, of Timmins, Bro. Jacobs, of Shillington, and Bro. Cadman, P.P., of Iroquois Falls. The election of offiâ€" cers for the ensuing term then took place, and after the officersâ€"elect were duly installed and the business for the evening was finished, a social hour with refreshments was enjoyed by all present. Bro. Proctor very ably and effectively advised the new lodge in the address he made. â€" Bebore the visiâ€" tors left Iroquois Falls they were takâ€" en on an interesting trip through the mill of the Abitibi Co. â€"The lodge at Iroquois Falls will be Lodge Willingâ€" don, No. 383, Sons of England, and will meet every second Friday of the month in the Orange Hall, Troquois Falls., at 8 reply was to the effect that in the first place he did not believe the Holâ€" linger took any such stand, nor from his experience would it use any unâ€" due influence to forcee its opinion whatever that opinion might be. ‘‘In the second place,""‘ Mr. Longmore said, ‘‘in all the years I have been in municipal life in Timmins I have never at any time directly or indirectly been subjected to any influence from the Hollinger, let alone any dictation. If elected I will continue to serve the people, as I have tried to do in the past, to the very best of my ability, without fear or favour, and only working for the best interests of the town as â€" I see them, and trying honestly to carry out the will of the people. I do not think that anything else would be right."" Questioned as to his reputed attitude on Sunday amusements and sports, Mr. Longmore pointed out that he had never opposed or interfered with any of these things, so long as they were not commercialized or disturbing to the regular religions services. _ His attitude on this matter was clearly explained as the same broadminded attitude of granting other people the rigcht to the fair exereise of their honest opinions. Those who . have watched Mr. Longmore‘s lJong muniâ€" cipal service know quite well that this has always been his attitude. He has believed and practised the demoâ€" cratic principle that he has a right to his own opinion but that others have a right to theirs. Speaking of the proposed incréase| to the town‘s share of the mines royâ€" alty, Mr. Longmore said that Hon. Mr. MceCrea, Minister of Mines, ha said there would be an increase for Timmins, but he had not. specified what the incease would be. ~Both Mr. McCrea and the Premier had made it clear that the increase could not be actually granted until the next sessâ€" ion,. No actual money could be granted until the Legislature had l voted on it. There was a promise of an increase, but that was all. Hel was sure that both Hon. Mr. MeCrea and the Premier would heartily support this assistance to the town of Timmins, but it would be next year before anything could be done and there was no definite promise as to the amount of the increase in the town‘s share of the royalty. The Advance believes that the town of Timmins needs an experienced and capable mayor and couneil to free the town from the snarls and tangles into which the present council has allowed the municipality to drift. The elecâ€" tion of Councillor Longmore as mayor with a strong council of levelâ€"headed and capable men to back him would appear to be a very necessary and desirable method for the town to take to redeem itself from the present unâ€" desirable situation. two men had a quarrel, and the case arises from the charge that Celli used a knife, Cherubini suffering a nasty wound in the side. Cherubini needed medical attention since. _ Celli was taken to Haileybury last week to aâ€" wait trial, but bail was arranged this week for him. j COMMITTED FOR TRIAL ON CHARGE OF STABBING At police court last Thursday afterâ€" noon, Luigi Celli was committed to stand trial before a high court on the charge arising from the stabbing of BOY OF FIFTEEN ALSO HAD HIS FEET BADLY FROZEN. Reference was made last week to the case of Mr. W. J. Crawford, 14 Preston street, who had his feet badly frozen a month ago and who was in bad condition through lack of early medical attention. He was removed to the hospital as soon as the authoriâ€" ties learned of his condition. â€" He was taking a load of furniture to Three Nations when he found his road blocked by the storm and he and a boy of fifteen who was with him atâ€" tempted to walk back to Timmins througch the storm. â€" Both were rather badly frozen and did not secure mediâ€" cal attention. At first it was believed that Mr. Crawford would lose both feet, but there is now hopes of savyâ€" ing the one foot. The boy, Joseph Prottrier has lost five toes but it is expected that his feet will be saved, and both men reeover without sufferâ€" ing as seriously as feared at first. The public, separate and high schools all closed for the Christmas holidays on Tuesday of this week. Miss P Pearl Hutehison left t} home in Trout Creek, 11s We Ont. VERY SUCCESSFUL TEA AND SALE AT DALTON‘S NEW STORE The handsome new store erected on the corner of Cedar street and Third avenue by Mr. John Dalton, was the scene of a most. successful bazaar, afternoon tea and bean supper on Saturday last. The event was under the auspices of the Ladies‘ Altar Soâ€" ciety of the new R. C. church, and this is assurance that all > arrangements were well made. â€" There was a fine disâ€" play of faney goods, hand work and home cooking, everything being of the best. _ Afternoon tea was enjoyed, and the bean super was a big succeess. The attendance was large, sales were the order of the day, and a neat sum was netted for the new churech,. The ladies are to .be congratulated on the allâ€" round success of the event. UNITED GRURGA SUNDAY SGHOOL ENTERTAINMENTS Pageant, Entitled ‘*‘The Light of the World‘‘ Wins Very Special Apâ€" preciation Monday evening the Upper School presented the pageant, **The Light of the <World.‘‘ Over a hundred children took part. All handled their parts very well. At the conclusion of the pagéant a representative from each of the twenty celasses brought forward a white gift for someone in need or someone ill. These gifts inâ€" cluded presents for patients in the hospitals, in the Hospital for Sick Children, ete. A good attendance of parents and friends of the boys and girls were very pleased with the preâ€" sentation. Leaving the church each member of the Upper School was given a bag of candy and an apple. Very largely attended and greatly appreciated and enjoyed. were the Christmas entertainments in connecâ€" tion with theUnited Church Sunday School this week. Monday evening the Upper School On Tuesday evening, supper was served to about 130 of the Beginners® Dept. at 5.30 p.m. At 7.30, the litâ€" tle ones gave a play entitled *‘ Little Red Riding Hood and Santa Claus." Over Six Hundred Present At Big Charity Turkey Stag Whiskerino Contest and Beardâ€"Trimming Make Great Sport. Games and "Gimme" Greatly Enjoyed. Schooner Battle Another Good One. Turkey Stag Again a Wonderful Success. Goodly Amount Netted for Christmas Cheer. The fourth annual K. of C. Charity Turkey Stag, held in St. Anthony‘s Parish Hall, Timmins, on Friday evenâ€" ing of last week proved a wonderful success in every way, and Mr. A. Laâ€" prairie whose clever direction made the event such an outstanding one, is being complimented and congratulated for the noteworthy pleasure and sucâ€" cess of this big feature. There were well over 600 people in attendance, and a large amount was netted for the good purpose of supâ€" plying Christmas cheer to the needy and destitute in the district. _ This week Mr. Laprairie as about as busy as last week with his capable and kindly assistants in preparing the boxes for distribution. All names on the lists supplied by the Town of Timâ€" mins, Ladies of Charity, Salvation Army and other organizations are beâ€" ing looked after. If any family in the whole ~district misses a Merry Christmas it will not be the fault. of the Charity Turkey Stag. # Z3 e TB Everybody enjoyed every minute of the evening but the super specials were the Whiskerino and the Beard Trimming Contest, with the Moose Calling Contest as a close runnerâ€"up. In the Whiskerino Contest P. A. O ‘â€" Gorman won first prize in a fine showing of whiskers. He had a cleanâ€" shaven chin on Oct. 16th, but on Dec. 16th, he had the finest bunch of whiskers a man could hope to posâ€" sess. â€" The beardsg were judged on prominence in appearance, length of whisker, thickness of growth and neatness of appearance. There were twentyâ€"one Whiskerinos to be judged and the judges had a difficult task. A square inch was taken on each face and the hairs actuaily counted. This was done on Thursday night and literâ€" ally took hours. _ The winner of the first prize was Mr. P. H. O‘Gorman, as noted. He had 29 hairs to the inch. The hbairs were remarkably even in length, going 1 15â€"32 inches in leneth. ‘Total marks., 135. For this was done on Thursd ally took hours. first prize was Mr. as noted.â€" He ha as note(. iBMALL J IJIMLVS UAJ LC inch. â€" The hbairs were remarkably even in length, going 1 15â€"32 inches in length. Total marks, 135. For this effort he wins a $1,000 aceident policy for one year, a $50 suit, a $30 watch, a big turkey, 2,000 pounds of anthraâ€" cite eoal., a safety razor and a $10 rocking chair. Mr. W# Cossington w cond with 125. Mr. D. third, ~119%. Mr. V fourth,. 111%%. â€" Fifth, D M anrie Mr. D. Maxwell was Mr. â€" W. â€" Meintyre Fifth, D. Lavigne, 104 Belanger, 4. Seventh MRS, LAWLOR WILL NOT BF A CGANDIOATE THIS YEAR Though Urged by Many Friends to Stand for Municipal Office Will Not Enter the Field Until 1928 Many have mentioned the name of Mrs. T. J. Lawlor as a eandidate for®e the mayoralty of Timmins this coming has also been made to the possibility of Mrs. Lawlor conâ€" testing for a seat on the council for 1927. . To The Advance this week, however, Mrs, Lawlor said that she would not be a eandidate for either mayor or councillor for 1927. Many friends had urged her to stand, but she was not prepared to do so at this time. Next year, however, she might consider running for a place as counâ€" cillor. On account of not considerâ€" ing the matter this year until too late a date, it was impossible for Mrs. Lawlor to arrange matters so that she could give the time and attention she believes should be given to municipal office. _ Perhaps, next year it muight be possible for her to arrange affairs so that she could enter the contest tor councillor for 1928. Mrs., Lawlor has been a resident of the Porecupine since the early days of this town, and for many. years has been a heavy taxâ€"payer in Timmins. She has always taken a keen interest in public affairs, and in municipal, provincial and Dominion politics has been looked upon as a valuable worker Fairies, brownies, elves, Santa CMaus, Red Riding Hood, her mother, grandâ€" mother, the Sand Man, Jack the Giant Kuiller,/ Dew Man,â€"all took their parts very well. There was. a hy crowd present, and all were deâ€" lighted with the programme. At the close, Santa Claus arrived and jpreâ€" sented each member of the Beginners‘ Dept. with a small gift. Programme closed with a shower of balloons. Mr. A. W. Pickering left on Tuesâ€" day morning to spend the holiday seaâ€" son at his old home near Toronto. VAance. Peter Godin, 91. The others were G. E. MeceGrath, John Lapalme, H. Unsâ€" worth, 8. Powell, Jean Pare, Jr., M. Popovitch, G. Larch, M. Church, W. Lawrence, Geo Ellmq Steve Bromâ€" bolich, Wimn: Lecroix, Geo. Lemenick, L. A. Cohen. . There were valuable prizes for the first seven winners, the othersâ€"each receiving a turkey. In the beardâ€"trimming contest the speedy work of the barbers created great fun. The winner were:â€"1Ist, Mr. Karas, Schumacher; 2nd, J. E. Cooper; 3rd, J. Robitaile; 4th, J. D. Acett1; 5th, A. G. Carson. The Kiddie Kar race was won Fred Sexton. There was piano music of merit by Messrs R. R. Johnston and Ted Emery butâ€" on account of the crowd and the consequent noise impossible to avoid, the other musical numbers were deâ€" ferred until another occasion. The Moose Calling contest brought four entries and much fun The winâ€" ners were:â€"1lst, A. Young; 2nd, J. (i. Barron; 3rd, H. Lilley. In ‘*Swimming the Channel"‘ the most had to come up for aw. In ‘*Swimming the Channel"‘ the most had to come up for air. â€" There was great pleasure in the card playing, bridge, 500, euchre and crib playing hbeing enjoyed, with lots of good prizes in every department. The great game of ‘‘Gimme" proved popular as usual. There were free smokes, cigars, cigarettes, corn cob pipes and tobacco, together with lashings of Sudbury Suds for all, not to mention the fine Dutch lunch served. The prize of 20 shares of Toughâ€" Oakes Mines Stock for the bestâ€" dressed Whiskerino was won by Mr, W. Mr. P. Godin won the set of amber and briar pipes, as the curliest whisâ€" kered Whiskerino. The net proceeds of the big night will be around $1,000.00. There was an adjunct to the event in the Kiddie Kar race for Whiskerâ€" inos on the station platform on inos on the ~station platform at about tenâ€"thirty Saturday on mornâ€" ing. â€" Mr. W. MeIntyre won this prize. There was a big crowd out to see this Saturday feature at the station.. Moâ€" tion pictures were taken of the Whisâ€" kerinos for the Fox Weekly, It is expected these pictures will be shown here this week or next. There have been no council meetâ€" es since the last issue of The Adâ€" PRICE FIVE CENTS Paid Circulation Last Week tyÂ¥