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Porcupine Advance, 9 Feb 1928, 1, p. 1

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Annual Meeting Cochrane‘;;’ District Children‘s Aid f +4 Fourth Annual Mecting Held at the Shelter on Saturday Last. Reports of Officers Show Very Successful Year. Officers Reâ€"elected for 1928. _ Some Changes in Conâ€" stitution. The fourth annual meeting ol the District of Cochrane Children‘s Aid Society was held at the new Sheiter Timmins, on Saturday afternoon last, with the president, G. A. Macdonald, in the chair, and more then the usual number presert. Representatives from Cochrane and Troquois Falls, who were unable to attend, sent good wishes and compliments for the offiâ€" cers on the success of the year‘s work. Among those present at the meeting $. Cushing, Miss Roberge, Miss R Darling. were ;:â€"â€"Mayor L4 C. G. Williams Timmins branch O ‘Gorman, Rev. :n 258 tas mc pon oinatc ind «> Td The new constitution, as drafted by the committee appointed some months ago for the purpose, was presented, and adopted with two minor amendâ€" ments. The new constitution is little different from the former one. The chief changes are that the new form makes it clear that every member of a branch society is a‘ member of the District Seciety, and provision for the District Society raising funds in case of a branch society not functioning, the raising of funds being the proâ€" vince of the branch societies. Provisâ€" ion was also made for regular meetâ€" ings of the District Society at least four times each year, in addition tc the numerous committee meetings. ie esAE m Lt e s en d 2 four times each year, in addition to the numerous committee meetings. The case of a boy requiring medical attention at Iroquois Falls was referâ€" red to Dr. Maitland Young for furâ€" ther report. 8 % % A receipted account for legal serâ€" vices was received from Mr. Dean Kester, and the Society went on reâ€" cord as most sincerely appreciative of the excellent services in the important case given so generously by Mr. Kesâ€" ter. _ The annual report of the Secretary, Mr. R. LeHeup, was received and adopted. It is published in full in another column of this issue. In the absence of the treasurer, Mr. D. Sutherland, who had resigned on account of the press of other work, the secretary presented the financial statement, duly audited. This showâ€" ed receipts of $3368.36 for the general funds and $5740.37 for the Shelter building fund, a total of $9,108.73. The expenditures were : general, $3,â€" 321.37, building $5500,00, a total of TIMMINS KIWANIS AI LISKEARD CHARTER NIGHT $8821.37, leaving New Club at New Liskeard Holds Inâ€" teresting and Impressive Event on Tuesday Night. On Tuesday, February 7th, the | charter presentation to the Kiwanisl Club of New Liskeard took place in ; hb the United Church basement hall, at | a a banquet sponsored by the Cobalt | f Kiwanis Club and attended by memâ€" bers of the Timmins Club, the visit | | of District Governor Mills and Past| o District Governor Cockburn being} . made the occasion of the presentation. A splendid repast had been providâ€" ed by the Women‘s Institute of New Liskeard, and immediately after this important part of the programme the business of the evening was started. Past Governor Cockburn presented the charter to the New Liskeard Kiwanis Club, President H. W. Sutcliffe, of New Liskeard accepting on behalf of his Club. Another important feature, of the evening was the presentation of flags, made personally by Messrs R. S. and W.A. Taylor. Mr. Chas. G. Keddie, president of the Timmins Kiwanis Club, conveyed|| the greetings of the visiting clubs,| and presented an engraved gavel to| the New Liskeard Kiwanis on behalf | of the Timmins Club. hnmodiatelyg after Mr. Keddie‘s speech, Dr. Lee, Honey, past president of the Timmins Club, presented a smoking set to Mr. W. F. B. Cadman, from the Timmins} Kiwanis in recognition of his faithâ€"| ful service, and exhibition at all times | of the true Kiwanis spirit while a resiâ€" dent of Timmins and a member of the Timmins Club. The Timmins delegates were forâ€" tunate in ‘being able to visit the Coâ€" balt Kiwanis Club, participating in the i Â¥fMhcial visit of District Governor Mills. * The following were the dele from Timmins at the presentation the charter to the New Liskear{ Ki wanis:â€"Messrs Chas. G. Keddi¢, D. Lee Honey, W. 8. Jamieson, P« C. Young, Jos. Weston, ‘W. O.M. - I e «on m mm sn s Smss hn uen ie en mm mss . . T CE SAE Y T; uce \*% us rj S mt w > Mcb is ies N onnp mmcticade m on i: Mr. A. J, Shragge re day from a business v the large Eastern citic ments for the offiâ€" of the year‘s work. nt at the meeting L. Longmore, Mr. (president of the CG.AS.);,; Rev. Ir. D. Parks, Rev. K. 2. L. Farr, Miss A. Hally, M o :â€"general, $3,â€" 0,00, a total of balance of all thi was up to Uct. olst, the enda Society‘s fiscal year. A sup tary report showed that only was now owing on the Shelte ing account, some $7,000 havi raised for the building fund du year. â€" The furnishings comple donated by the Kiwanees Club mins. The reports were duly 1 1 S1L111 Ansonville. ‘Second _ viceâ€"presidentâ€"Mrs. _ A. Stevens, Cochrane. Third viceâ€"presidentâ€"E. L. Longâ€" more, Timmins. Secretaryâ€"treasurerâ€"R. LeHeup. } Local superinterndentâ€"R. LeHeup. Auditorâ€"H. W. Hooker, Timmins. The president reviewed the work of the year, expressing appreciation of the talent and effort given especially by the Building and Finance Commutâ€" tees. He thanked the municipalities, societies, companies, individuals and the public generally who had contriâ€" buted towards the Shelter building, giving especial praise to the Kiwanees who had furnished the building throughout. _ The financial standing of the Society was very satisfactory, in view of the fact that some seven thousand dollars had been raised for | the building fund this year, in addiâ€" tion to carrying on the other work of the society. The president also referâ€" red to the good fortune of the Society in having so capable and efficient a superintendent as Mr. R. LeHeup, while the services of Mrs. E. M. Conâ€" die, as matron of the Shelter, were considered as invaluable. Resolutions were passed expressing the gratitude of the Society to Dr. Porter, Dr. Harrison and Nurses Farr, Roberge, Elliott and Hally, and to all others who have so generously assisted the Society in the handling of ats many problems during the year. Explanation was also made of the fact that in the District Society‘s reâ€" port donations to the Shelter from individuals did not appear at present, the various amounts being included in the receipts from _ the â€" various branches. A complete list of donaâ€" tions is being prepared and will be TEA TO BE HELO TO PROWIDE LINEN FOR NEW HOSPITAL issued shortly. Event Under Auspices of the Hebrew Ladies‘ Aid Society, to be Held at Home of Mrs. A. J. Shragge on Feb. 15 A Silver Tea will be given at the home of Mrs. A. J. Shragge, 52 Kirby avenue, on Wednesday, Feb. 15th, from 3 to 6 p.m. s The event will be under the auspices of the Hebrew Ladies‘ Aid Society and the Daughters of Israel, Hadasâ€" sah Chapter. The entire proceeds of the event are to be given to the new public hosâ€" pital for the purpose of providing linâ€" en for the new wing to be opened shortly. The expenses incurred in the arranging of the event have been proâ€" vided for either by Mrs. Shragge or the societies sponsoring the event, and so the total proceeds will be paid over to the hospital without any deducâ€" tions whatever. Mrs. Shracge extends invitation to The elect ing year 1 President First viceâ€"presidentâ€"Frank Millan, Mrs. »hragge extendo all ladies to be presen this very worthy cause It may be noted here that Mors. Shragge was prominent in charity and other good works in Ottawa and W inâ€" nipeg, and in these cities gave similar events in aid of worthy eauses, and.so knows how to make social features of this kind a success. With the generâ€" al eoâ€"operation of the public the Silâ€" ver Tea should be a very noteworthy suecess. It is sure to be an enjoyable sSuccess. is SuicC 1(V JC d affair with many attractive ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRADE DEFERRED Owing to lack O attendance ijas. night, the anual meeting of the Board of Trade will be deferred to a later date. The secretary, Mr. W. 0. Langâ€" don, was called out of town on busiâ€" ness on Tuesday, and so was not able to ‘*‘drum up‘‘ even the usual group neeessary for a quorum. Another moetinge will be called at an early date. @omplete service was resumed last week on the T. N. 0. extension morth of Cochrane, the bridge being repaired and the route duly cleared of snow and everything made safe and shipâ€"shape. 11 tion of offcers for the en resulted as follows :â€" tâ€"(i. A. Macdonald, Tim )11 ik at $287.36. Thi ist, the end of the vear. A supplemen d that only $2200.0( n the Shelter bui!‘d e $7,000 having bee »xtends invitation to wresent and assist in only $2200.00 Shelter buildâ€" 0 having been ind during the complete were be given at the of Tim adopt feature TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH,1928 Memorial Service in Honour of Fieldâ€"Marshal Earl Haig Pollowing <a request Trom headâ€" quarters of the Legion, Timmins Post, B.E.S.L., has arranged a memorial service in honour of the late Fieldâ€" Marshal Earl Haig, who passed away suddenly last week. The service will be held in the New Empire theatre, To be Held in the New Empire Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 12th, at 3 p.m. Short Addresses by Local Clergy and Others. Event under the Auspices of the Timmins Post of the Canadian Legion mencing at o p.m. The memorial service will include short addresses by the local clergyâ€" men, Rev. J. D. Parks and Rev. Ivan Kennedy being amoug the speakers for the occasion. There will also be an address, ‘‘Life and War Service of Earl Haig.‘‘ by Mr. Austin E. Neame, viceâ€"president of the Timmins Post of the Canadian Legion. N.0.H.A FNALS NOT TD BE PLAVEO AT TMMMNS eR Nn Mn C Dr. S. R. Harrison, president of the Timmins Post of the Canadian Legion, Above is a picture of (left to rigl Gabriel â€" Voisin, pioneer aeropla recently at the Aero Club of Fran first fligcht made in January, 1908 All Arrangements Made for Game Here Toâ€"night Between Falls and South End, But Match Postâ€" poned Arrangements were all made last night to have the N.O.H.A. finals beâ€" tween South Poreupine and Irsquois Falls played this evening at the Timâ€" mins rink, but this morning there was a change dnd the game was postponâ€" ed. Tho game i 1('('01(11110‘1\ will not be played in "~the Timmins rink. ‘)n acâ€" count of the condition of the rice at Soeuth Poreupine rink, it was decided to hold the finals here, and the arâ€" rangements to this effect were all made. This morning, however, Mr. Alex Cadman, manager of the rink here, was notified that the game had heon postoned. Bills had been printâ€" ed and other arrangements made for the success of the game here. Those who heard of the arrangements will be disappointed in missing what would undoubtedly have been a great game of hockey Mr. Wm. R. Jennings, of Toronto, was a Timmins visitor last week in connection with some mining elaims in which he is interested in the district. Next reg couneil is sc noon next, Two Already Qualified for Vacancies on the Town Council Four Nominated at Noon Toâ€"d Council Seats, Two of The Nominations were Concluded. Nominations to fill the two vacanâ€" cies on the town eouncil board were held toâ€"day and four nominations were made for the places. â€" The nominations were as follows :â€" i En e Chas. P. hamsay, (i. Kemsley and Jos. Larcher., R. Richardson, nominated by Gillies and Jos. Larcher. Mark Bowie, nominated by Maltais and Arthur L. Shaw. _ Frank J. Kehoe, nominated by ur L. Shaw and P C. Maltais. ular meceting of the town heduled for Monday afterâ€" Feb. 13th, commencing at Ramsay, mominated by NoonfiTo-day for the Two V acant Two of These Qualified as Soon as ERS CELEBRATE FIRST FLIGHT to right) Henry Farman, Santos Dumont and rieroplane builders and pilots, as they appeared France anniversary dinner to celebrate the Arthâ€" BAND CONGERT PROGRAMME T0 BF SPECIALLY 6001 Sn t o d EC N0 sn 3B : d A silver collection will be taken, all proceeds from this to go to the Legion Relief Fund. Several Scelections of Particular Interâ€" est by the Band, as Well as V oâ€" cal and Instrumental Numâ€" bers A programme of particular interest has been arranged for the band conâ€" cert in the CGoldfields theatre on Sunâ€" M t eCs day evening, Feb. 12th, after the church services. â€" The programme will be featured by vocal and instrumental numbers by local artists of speeial talâ€" ent. In addition the band will preâ€" sent a number of selections that are sure to meet with popular favour Owing to the illness of some of the artists who were to appear at the preâ€" vious eoncerts, the programmes had to be slightly curtailed, but arrangeâ€" ments have been made to provide ments have been made to provide against contingencie® of this kind for the event on Sunday next. It is exâ€" pected that the programme for the event on Sunday will be one of the best given by the band in recent times, and it is sure to be enjoyed by all lovers of good music. ' ST. VALENTINE‘S DANCE LADIES‘ BASKETBALL TEAMS Do not forget that Tuesday, Febâ€" ruary 14th, St. Valentine‘s Night, the ladies of the Hollinger__Recregtion Basketball teams are holding a dance in the Melntyre Recreation â€" hall. Tommy Stephens‘ Red Jackets will be in attendance with all the latest dance music. It should be noted that this is strictly an invitation dance. Inâ€" vitations may be had from any of the members of the team. Immediately after the nominations Messrs Ramsay and Richardson duly qualified for the offices. If there are no further qualifications before toâ€"morrow night at 9 p.m., Messrs Richardson and Ramsay . will Messrs Richardson and Ramsay . Will be declared elected by acelamatmn If one or more of the others nominâ€" ated qualify an election will be necesâ€" sary. <In any event two new counâ€" cillors are now assured. This was the third nomination necessary forâ€" the eouncil this year. District Governor and Past Governor Visit Timmins C Unusually Interesting Meeting of Kiwanis Club Monday Night. Inspiring and Interesting Addresses by Disâ€" trict Governor Mills and Past District Governor Cockâ€" burn. Purposes and Growth of Kiwanis Outlined. able power and richness, was equally appreciated in his responding number, Trumpeter.‘‘ Mr. W. H. Kearâ€" ney played the pjano acempaniments in his usual able way. Ditrict‘ Governor W. Mills made an address that was full of interest and inspiration all the way through. The Timmins club he classed as the Northern Star of Kiwanis Clubs and he expressed his pleasure that Kiwaâ€" nis ideas and ideals and organization . wee spreading so far. Toâ€"day Kiwaâ€" nis would be found everywhere, After giving happy touchesto his adâ€" _dress by some good new stories, he touched on the duties of a District these including the visiting of all clubs in the district, the arrangâ€" ing for the district convention, and the publication of the district magaâ€" zine. He recommended the latter very highly as spreading the true spirit of Kiwanis. Toâ€"day there are 1600 eclubs and 100,000 Kiwanians, he said. In outlining the aims and scope of Kiwanis, District Governor Mills summarized the work and service as: helping the underprivileged child ; the application and addition of the Golden Rule to business; and bvilding and encouraging of aggressive and helpful Companion Also Hurt, but ‘Gio McDonald Dies from Injuries. | Escapes Fatal Injuries encouraging of aggressive and helpful citizenship; to make friends. _ The district he represented was a big one, stretching from Timmins to Halifax and including Ontario, Quebee, and the Maritimes._ The district objecâ€" tives for this year he gave as:â€"Inâ€" crease the clubs to over 50; more effiâ€" cient committee work; eloser touch of clubs with District and International; more Kiwanis education and interâ€" club meetings; help to suecess the chief aim of Kiwanis to give leaderâ€" ship to community work. Mr. Milis stressed the value of individual effort and the need for the feeling of perâ€" sonal responsibility. Kiwanis work, Mr. (Geo. MceDonald died at midâ€" night on Friday from injuries recelvâ€" ed at the Hollinger mine from a blast, while his partner at the work, John Dickson, had his leg fractured in two places and minor injuries to his face from the explosion. From what can be learned of the accident, the two men had been blasting and returning to see if a charge had exploded, they received the injuries noted from the hblact then «oine off. Both were at ne learndt men had to see if received the injyuries noted Irom blast then going off. Both were onee hurried to the hospital where NÂ¥ MeDonald passed away, his injuri proving fatal. Mr. Dickson escap fatal injuries, though eloser to t blast than his companion, and is n« making excellent progress to recovel latal injuries, LNnough blast than his compan making excellent progt An inquest will be hel« of Mr. MeDonald, the postponk evidet tion. vyears Kings five y4 famil: ET DEATH T BLASTING MCCIOENT AT MINE HERE Lo ned to allow M sufficiently to | ce without dang lale . x of age on. Ont of age and WAas A Nailye OJ mn, Ont. He had been about irs in Timmins and he and Ims are very highly regarded here. ves a widow and five children, these the most heartfelt syimâ€" is extended at this sad time. largest possible num to hear the addresse ing officers, the meet i the evenine at th ind to be abnle langer to h Tess to recovery. ld into the death 1e hearing being Donald was 34 as a native of @Kson ble to 1\ OW M he thought, should not turn too muek to drives and campaigns and fuss. In this connection he quoted from The Kiwanis Magazine where the story of Ncehemiah was used to point a moral. It was pointed out that when Neheâ€" migah induced the King to agree to the building af a wall to protect the city, no campaign or drive was started, but Nehemiah persuaded ‘‘every man fo build against his own house,"‘ and thus the whole wall was soon completâ€" ed. _ The District Governor compliâ€" fiented the Timmins Kiwanis on their great work for the underprivileged child. He concluded an eloquent adâ€" dress with an inspiring poem on ouildâ€" ing and building well. 34 local ohâ€"xl_),wt(;v which Dr. Honey made brief but appropriate reply. President Keddie announced that the representatives of the Poreupine Ski Club who had made so excellent a showing at the Provincial meet at Ottawa were expected home on the evening train and an impromptu reâ€" ception was being arranged for them by the Ski Club. The president also referred to the impressive and conâ€" vincing address he had heard at a Kiwanis Club luncheon in Toronto some days previously. The speaketr was Rabbi Hirschman and his adâ€" dress was a plea for the abolishing of corporal punishment in home and school. Mr. Keddie said that he conâ€" vinced those at the luncheon. Another guest of the evening was Mr. A. Willard, of Galt, who spuke briefly but inspiringly. He brought good wishes from the Galt club to the Timmins Kiwanis. He emphbhasized the idea of individual responsibility. Mention was also made by Mr. Wiiâ€" lard of the proposed trip this year, probably in July, from the South to the North. The party would start at Windsor, picking up representatives from the various Kiwanis ciubs along the way, until it was expected that thoere would be a © group to gether at Timmins. called on Past Presidents Robt. Dye and C. Rt. Murâ€" dock, who responded with very brief but appropriate replies. '0\\ d. }{e ]ms an inimitable way 0 springing‘‘ his stories and humor ms. He spoke also in most inspit HOME ANO SGHOOL CLUB T0 HEAR AODRESS FRIOAY Dr. Lee Honey Will Speak on the Care of the Teeth, Especially in Regard to Children. The Timmins Home and School As*â€" sociation will hold their regular meetâ€" ing in the Central Public School or Friday afternoon of this week, Peb. 10th. _ The event will commence at 4.30 p.m., and should prove of unâ€" usual interest. The special speaker for the occasion will ‘be Dr. Lee Honey, who will give a talk on giving special attention to children, the question of diet, the care of the teeth and allied subjects. The address by Dr. Honey is sure to be interesting and informative and there should be a large attendance. During the afternoon tea will be served to the mothers and teachers attending the event. 4.30 p.m., usual int for the « Honey, v The funeral took place at t ed churech, and interment beir at the Timmins eemetery. Th a large attendance of â€" so friends at the funeral and ve tiful floral tributes. Among t offerings:â€"from _ Fellow _V from Teachers and Pupils of t tagami Public,School; Mr. a A. P. Dooley, Mrs. C. F. Mas â€"F. 0. Mitchel}, Mr, and Mrs tham, Steve Clemiss. PRICE FIVE CENTS Paid Circulation Last Week attendance the funeral tributes. â€"from â€" Fe ook place at the Unitâ€" interment being made cemetery. There was idance â€" of_ sorrowing fFuneral and very beanâ€" ites. Among the floral m â€" Fellow â€" Workers, and Pupils of the Matâ€" School: Mr. and Mrs

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