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I PAID CIRCULATION LAST WEEK 2860 When there are great expectations for an event and then it turns out better than lookedâ€"for, then the affair may certainly be said to be a huge sucâ€" cess. That was the way with the smoking concert put on last Saturday evening by the Timmins Post of the Canadian Legion. It was thought that there would be a large attendance} and the Oddfellows‘ hall was crowded for the occasion. It was expected that everybody would have a big time; and the general opinion was that next to the Vimy Night event it was the best yet. It was thought that it would act as a "getâ€"together" event; and the old spirit of eomradeship was evident on all sides. It was generally conceded to be a real soldiers‘ night. Everyone present enjoyed themselves, and that is putting it mildly. Those responsible for the programme have been very highly praised indeed, and there are no critics. Comrade W. Eiphick kept an eye on the programme throughout the evening and kept it pepped up all the time. His humorisms and stories were big feaâ€" tures of the night. There was a lot of community singing, the soldiers‘ old favourites being featured, and the crowd all singing heartily. W. H. Wilâ€" son and Comrade W. A. Devine, presidâ€" ed at the piano for the musical numâ€" bers on the programme. Songs by Comâ€" rades Thos. Huntley, T. Bellamy, J. Ormston and Harold Crane and by Jas. Cowan, W. R. Dodge and Chas. Wilâ€" kins were excellent numbers all much enjoyed. Comrade Huntley in Scottish songs was encored and encored again, the whole crowd joining in the choruses Jimmie Cowan made a very decided hit in his Scottish numbers in costume, his presentation of "Fou th‘ Noo" being a work of art. The song and dance turns by Chas. Wilkins were well reâ€" ceived. In more serious numbers, W. R. Dodge, T. Bellamy and Harold Crane delighted the big gathering with their fine voices and their musical talent and effectiveness. Another â€" outstanding number was the violin solo by Birrell Bell which was very hearily encored. Comrade Ormston‘s presentation of ‘"Baby Face," with step dance accomâ€" psniment, was a clever piece of work and made a very decided hit, Big Crowd at Event by the Legion on Saturday Evening. Noteworthy Programime Presented. Legion Buglers a Feature. Also a Sketch by Members of the Legion Brings Down the House. Lots of Smokes and Soft Drinks. Secretary Mortimer Urges Coâ€"operation and Usefulness. § Legion‘s Smoking Concert __ Delights Large Gathérifig There were stories by E. H. King, W. Eliphick, Curtis and others that conâ€" vulsed the crowd. Comrade Curtis showed himself an artist in this line. President Austin Neame made brief but able address to the Legion members MUNIGIPAL NOMINATIONS TO BF HFLD MONDAY NEXT Nominations for municipal candiâ€" dates for the town of Timmins will be held on Monday of next week, Nov. 23th, in the council chamber, town hall, ‘Timmins. Vol. XIV. No. 47 Under the byâ€"law in force in Timâ€" mins municipal nominations and elecâ€" tions are held a month earlier than is usual in most of the Old Ontario towns and cities, though the plan o early municipal elections is growing in fayâ€" Nominations here on Monday will be for mayor, town councillors and public school trustees. Nominations a.m. to 11 a.m. Nominations for town counciilors and for public school trustees will be from 123 ncon to 1 p.m. There seems to be a general feeling that the present mayor and council have given good service and that they have done very well under difficulties. Accordingly there seems to be some disposition to follow the plan usually obtaining where there is no serious criticism and allowing the present maâ€" yor and council a return to office unâ€" oppased. ~Of course there is an occasâ€" faonal citifen who does not feel this way, but so far there are few changes m the personnel® of *the municipa: fathers suggested by the citizens in general There are two or three names sometimes mentioned for the mayosralâ€" ty, but the general feeling appears to be that Mayor Drew has dGone wo!l during the year and should be awardâ€" ed4 the honour of a second term. There are some new names mentioned for caiincil, but in this case also it appears as i the present councillors are ready to serve another year they will not liksly meet any serious oppasttion. In case an clection is necessary to fill the offices for the municipal counâ€" eil and school board, paolling wiill take place on Monday, Dec. 21d in the Cenâ€" tral public school, Fourth avenue. Elections are Necessary the Polling Will be Held on Monday, Dec. 2nd, in the Central Public School Building. 3 Sections â€" 20 Pages for mavor will be 10 while the new secretary, A. E. Mortiâ€" mer gave a fine straight talk with many effective points, urging all solâ€" diers to join the Legion and all to work together for the good of the men who fought overseas and their dependents. "There are many of us who can jolly well take care of ourselves," he said, "but there are some who are not so fortunate, and it is up to us to see that they get a fair deal and any asâ€" sistance they need." He pointed out that many foreignersâ€"were in employâ€" ment and sent their money out of the country, while returned men who could handle these jobs were out of, work at times. He urged all returned men to link up with the Legion and coâ€" operate for the welfare of the soldiers and their families. ‘"Let those who are able help those who need assistance," he said. Announcement was made during the evening that the Moose hall had been leased on very favourable terms for fcur nights a month for the winter. Two of these nights would be for the Legion and two for the Ladies‘ Auxilâ€" lary. The Legion looked for many more happy evenings like the one then in progress. The special feature of the evening was the sketch, "The Madhouse," preâ€" sented by Legionaires. As expectea it proved a regular wow. Everything from the scenery down and up was looked after with perfect skill. The cast presented the sketch with remarkâ€" able talent and effectiveness.. Comâ€" rades Elphick, Nippers and Curtis were especially good, while the others in the castâ€"J. Ormston, W. Forrester, W. A. Devinsg, McMillan, Philips and A. Pearceâ€"took their parts perfectly. The audience certainly enjoyed this numâ€" ber, the continued laughter and interâ€" est throughout proving this. Comrade A. Pearce and his Legion Buglers made a big hit with the selecâ€" tion given. Comrade Pearce asked for coâ€"operation and support to make the Legion Bugle Band a notable and sucâ€" cessful organization. He asked any buglers to join up and all returned men to help the buglers along by financial help for the purchase of equipment. During the evening, cigars, cigarettes, ft drinks and crackers and cheese were passed around in generous quanâ€" tities, the rations being special feaâ€" ture of the evening, which was a big and pleasant success from its prompt commencement to its enforced close at midnight. Rintaâ€"Konne Deported to Finland This Week Pertelli Rintaâ€"Konne, the Finlander] from South Porcupine, whose case \\'asl on the docket at Cochrane at the falli: assizes for a second trial on a chargel of manslaughter in connection with the death of a fellowâ€"countryman at South Porcupine in November last year, and! who was freed of the charge on in-i structions from the Attorneyâ€"General, was taken on Monday of this week to. Halifax to be placed on board the. "King Oscar‘‘ for deportation to Finâ€" lani. Since the withdrawal of the charge at the fall assizes this year Rintaâ€"Konne has been held in the Haileybury jail pending proceedings under way to secure his deportation to the country from whence he came. The opinion of the authorities seemed to be that if there were a doubt or two as to his guilt in the matter in which he. was charged and tried, and for which he was scheduled to have a second trial, previous to the notice of withdrawal the case, as sent from Toronto by the' Attorneyâ€"General, there did not seem to be any doubt in the minds of the authorities as to his undesirability as a citizen. As a consequence Officer Hoâ€" well of the Immigration Dept. at Otâ€" tawa went to Haileybury to escort Rinâ€" taâ€"Konne to the ship at Halifax for deportation to Finland, his native land. Rintaâ€"Konne was arrested last year and charged with the murder of Julius Niemi at South Porcupine on Nov. l11th, 1928. He came before the spring assizes at Cochrane this year and the case looked very black against him. Howâ€" ever, the court allotted him counsel and he was fortunate enough to haye Dean Kester, of Timmins, as his lawyer for gthe trial. A strenuous battle was put up for Rintaâ€"Konne and the jury after a verdict of not guilty were sent back {to consider the case. They returned later and told Mr. Justice Wright, the presiding judge, that they could not agree. The case was set over to the assizes this year, but the Attorneyâ€" General of Ontario took a hand in the } matter and sent word to Cochrane that lthe charge against Rintaâ€"Konne be withdrawn,. which was done. Mtr. Ben Mitcheson left th‘s (Thursâ€" day) morning for England. Ohe Mobantre Friends in Schumacher, Timmins, and throughout the North Land were deeply grieved by the unexpected death on Friday last of Mrs. Dr. R. V. Weston, of Schumacher. The late Mrs. Wesâ€" ton had been ill for a few weeks but her death came as a decided shock, the serious nature of her illness not being known until a few days before the end came. Despite all that care and skill and attention could do, she passed away at 3.50 Friday afternoon. The late Mrs. Weston was a daughter t Mtr. and Mrs. Robert of Schumacher, and was well known and highly esteemed not only in Timmins and Schumacher but in other parts of the North. She had been in this camp for about seven years and in that time had won hosts of friends. She was boin in Quyon, Que., and at the time of death was only 26 years of age. The family had lived at Cobalt, Kerr Lake and Halleybury, and so the late Mrs. Weston was particularly wellâ€" known in the North, and she was held in respect and affection by all who knew her. She was a graduate nurse and previous to her marriage carried DEATH OF MRS. DR. WESTON AT SCHUMACHER ON FRIDAY Late Mrs, Weston Widely Kno an Highly Esteemed in North. eral One of Largest Ever Schumacher. on her profession with high credit to herself and benefit to the towns in which she worked. She served with special faithfulness and efficiency in Cochranse during the typhoid epiâ€" demic in that town and her work there won the highest commendation. It is only a year and eight months since she was married to Dr. Weston, and the deepest and sincerest sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved husband and to her family in their sad loss. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon of this week at 2.30 p.m. Service was held at the Trinity United Church, Schumacher, Rev Ivan E. Kenâ€" nedy paying tribute in the funsral serâ€" mon to the high character and the helpful service of the late Mrs. Weston. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Schumacher. The stores in town closed during the service as a mark of respect and honour to the dead. A number of friends came from a distance to attend the funsral, these including:â€"Dr. Weston‘s father, A. J. Weston, of Toronto; Miss Mary Garâ€" vin, of Kirkland Lake;â€"an old friend of the late Mrs. Weston; a brother of Mrs. Weston, H. McCleary, T. N. O. agent at Rouyn, with his wife; Mrs. McEwen, of Kirkland Lake, a sister of Dr. Weston; Mrs. H. Day, of North Bay, and others. When it was known that Mrs. Weston was critically ill, two men generously made the hard journey out to Loveland township, Kamiskotia, to bring back Mrs. Weston‘s father who was at work in that area, but though the trip ou? and the return journey were made in record time Mr. Mcâ€" Cleary was not able to reach home in time to see his daughter alive. The number of beautiful floral triâ€" butes evidenced the regard in which the late Mrs. Weston was helid and the sympathy .felt for those bereaved. Among the floral offerings were tributes from following:â€"Roy, husband; Mother, Father and Brother; Arbutus Chapter O.E.S.; Porcupine Dental Soâ€" ciety; Official Board Schumacher Church; Schumacher United Churecn Choir; Schumacher T. N. O. station staff; Mr. and Mrs. James Shewan, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Eley, Mr. and Mrs. Arnott and Eric, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lampkin, Rev. and Mrs. Kennedy, J. Daniels, Mr. and Mrs J. F. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Harris and family, Dr. and Mrs. White, Mr. and Mrs. Besâ€" ley and Mrs. James, Mr. W. Young, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McKay, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Cooke, Mr. Fred Dwyer, Mr. and Mrs. J. Fulton, Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Honey, Mr. and Mrs. C. Abrams, Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. Glazier, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Murphy, Mr. and A. Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wilson, Mr. Eddige Lyons, Dr. S. R. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. W. wW. White, Mr. and Mrs. J. McCieary and Charlie, Mr. and Mrs. M. Richards, Nell Rutherford; Mary Crarvin, New Liskeard; Mr. and Mrs. E. S. McEwen, Kirkland Lake; Mr. and Mrs. H. Day, North Bay. GOLDEN BEAVER LODGE HOLD PLEASANT SOCILAL EVENING There was a large attendance and a very enjoyable time at the social evenâ€" ing given on Friday evening of last week of Golden Beaver Lodge, A. F. A. M., in the Masonic hall, Timmins. Dancing and cards were enjoyed and a tasty luncheon served during the evening, and all present agree that the event was a very pleasant one. The special services at the Uniled Church, Timmins, for the induction of the new minister, Rev. Bruce Miliar, B.A.., BD., will be helid on Friday of INDUCTION SERVICES HERE ON FRIDAY OF NEXT WEEK next week. Rev. Mr. Millar will preach his first sermon as pastor of the Timâ€" mins church on the following Sunday, Dec. Ist. Rev. Mr. Millar has recentiy been in charge of the church at Matheâ€" son. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 21st, 1929 TURKEY STAG PLANNING T0 HAVE SANTA ON THE RADIO There is always something new and special for the annual Charity Turkey Stag and this year one of the specials is the radio broadcasting planned. It is the intention to broadcast the Turâ€" key Stag programme on Dec. 20th, and especially the singing of the shanty songs by Charles Marchand and his Habitant Troubadours. In addition to the regular selections by Mr. Marchand and his Troubadours,â€"sonzs in both French and Englishâ€"there will be a number of popular favourites selected by the public for the broadcasting. As noted in an article elsswhere in this issue anyone who has any favourite song he or she wishes sung has only to send in the name to the Charity Turkey Stag committee. The names of all the songs so sent in will be considered by the> committee and as many as posâ€" sible of them will be given to Charles Marchand and his Habitant Troubaâ€" dours to sing over the radio. This will interest the adult radio fans, but there is another item that will specially apâ€" peal to the youngsters who are radio fans. At the present time an effort is being made to have Santa Claus talk to the kiddies over the radio from the Turkey Stag on Dec. 20th. If the serâ€" vices of Santa Claus are Gefinitely seâ€" cured for this radio talk to the youngâ€" sters, the feature will be at an early hour on the evening of Dec. 20th. It is planned to have Santa speak to the kiddies for tem or fiftren minutes. Mr. admits that he knows that around Christmas time Santa Claus is nearly as busy as the manager of a Charity Turkey Stagâ€"and that is pretty busyâ€"but it is hoped that the services of Saint Nicholas will be availâ€" able for the good purpose referred to. "We will know for sure by next week," Mr. LaPrairie says, so the youngsters should watch for further announceâ€" ment in these columns next week as to whether or not they will be able to hear a little talk from their favourite character, Santa Claus In the meanâ€" time any youngster who is specially anxious to have this talk from Santa Claus should write him a note telling him so, addressing it to Santa Claus, care of Turkey Charity Stag, P.O. Box 1230, Timmins. Fifteen Minute Talk on the Radio for the Kiddies in the Early Evening of Friday, Decomber 20th. ANNUAL ROSE BALL UNDER AUSPICES OF THE 1.0.D.E. The annual Rose Ball, under the auspices of Timmins Golden Chapter LO.D.E., is announced to be held on Wednesday évening, January l1st, 1930, in the Masonic hall, Timmins. The music for the evening will be the noted Club Rayal orchestra. Refreshments will be served during the evening. P P P P P L P L P L ~AP P M ""“M’ There was a large attendance at the regular band concert in the New Emâ€" pire theatre on Sunday evening last after the church services, and all were specially well pleased with the proâ€" gramme presented for the occasion. The selections by the Timmins Citiâ€" zens‘ Band, under the leadership of Bandmaster A. Wilford, were favourâ€" ably received, while the numbers by the Sseveral artists on the programme for the eveninz proved particularly pleasing and were greatly apprezsiatâ€" Large Audience Delighted With Selecâ€" tions at Band Concert in New Emâ€" pire Theatre After the Church Services on Sunday. The band was in good form and playâ€" ed a number of selections, all being well presented and winning general approyâ€" al. In opening the programme the band played a hymn, following with "The Maple Leaf." and this in turn being followed by a sprightly march. Other selections included :â€"waltz, "Refiections"; selection, "Golden Moâ€" ments"; selection, "Sylvan Scenes‘"; "CGod Save the King." EXCELLENT PROGRAMME BY UISTTINE ARtiSTs SQWOAY The special artists for the evening were visitors from South Porcupine, the Dome and Schumacher who kindlyv save their talents for the occasion and their numbers were all highly appreâ€" cilated. The programme had been arâ€" ranged by Bandsman S. Hancoack. who was success‘ul in getting together a very pleasing list of attractive and able talent. Mr. Rceberts, who has an unâ€" usually pleasing tenor voice, favoured with a solo that was very insistently encored. In his responding number he was equally successful in pleasing the gathering. The fine voice and efâ€" fective musical talent of Mrs. Dr. Barâ€" ry, of South Porcupine, won the audiâ€" ence and she was very enthusiastically recalled, her second solo being equally effective and appreciated. Mr. R. Walos won very general favour with is fine voice and musical talent, reâ€" ceiving very decided encores on merit. Mrs. Reynolds, of South Porcupine, playved the piano accompaniments for Mrs. Barry in very effective way. while Mrs. Huxley, of Stcthumacher, accomâ€" panied the other colomt,s in equally pleasing manner, Probabyl the big hit of the evening was the impersonation of a 5, 10 or 15 yearâ€"old girl by Mr. J. Manning. This artist appeared as a particularly atâ€" tractive young lady, wigged and dressâ€" ed for the part, and had intended to take part in a dualogue specialty. His partner was unable to be present, however, and Mr. Manning gave a litâ€" tle sketch of a girl in which he sang and stepped. The sketch was loudly applauded and he gave a brief reâ€" The alfllience demanding more the artist responded with a bow and the removal of the wig, disclosing the fact that the singer was a man and thus winning double applause for the number. Bandsman Hancock had arranged for a very capable orchestra to present a number of instrumental selectons on the programme, but this feature could not be secured. On account of the recent fire at the Dome some of those playing in the orchestra referâ€" red to had left the Dome and the group of musicians had accordingly been dispersed. While regretting the absence .of this orchestra from the evening‘s programme, there will be a general feeling that the programme as presented was a very interesting and »~pleasing one and the visiting artists were appreciated by all. The next band concert will be held in the New Empire theatre on Sunday evening, Dec. 1st, after the church services. For this event a programme of special interest is being prepared. As will be noted by the announceâ€" ment elsewhere in this issue the A. G. Carson barber shop in the basement of the Gordon block has been taken over by "Scotty‘"‘ Wilson, the barber, who is well known in the camp and has long and successful experience in the barbering line. It is the intention of the new owner to reâ€"decorate the preâ€" mises and add new equipment. The A. G. Carson barber shop is one of the oldest in the town of Timmins and has always held a high place in public favour, maintaining a firstâ€"class service and winning a large and enâ€" viable list of patrons It is the hope of the new owner to hold and increase this patronage. TORONTO TRAINX DELAYED FIVE HOURS LAST NIG The Toronto train, No. 47, was five hours late last night, the delay being due to the wreck of a freight train beâ€" low North Bay. Instead of reaching here as usual at 5.35, the train did not get in until 10.35 or thereabouts, and consequently the majority of people missed their mail} and daily newsâ€" papers for the evening. The National was on time, showing that the T. N. O. was not at fault, but that the trouble as is usually the case in delays, was due to the lines below North Bay. . Carson Barber Shop Under New Ownership There was a meeting of the Timmins Boys‘ Athletic Association called for Monday evening in the town hall to consider the programme for the seaâ€" son in sports for boys in town. Proâ€" sident G. S. Lowe presided, and though 150 notices had been sent out by mail only about 30 or 35 responded to the call. The secretary, P. T. Moisley gave a report on the work for the year and what had been accomplished. He also reviewed the Junior Hockey situation here for the past severai yvears. Juniâ€" or hockey had not received enough public support to make it selfâ€"sustainâ€" ng. There was a deficit of $400.00 from last year, this being covered for the present by a note made by some of the executive. Mr. Moisley, pointed out that two or three men could not be expected to carry the burâ€" den o‘ supporting hockey, and if Juniâ€" or hockey was to go on in Timmins this year some other plan would be necessary. It had been suggested that the T.B.A.A. might take over the $490 indebtedness and carry on this comâ€" ing season. This, of course, would be up tp the association to~ decide. Mr, Keddie spoke briefly on the work of the T.B.A.A. At the last meetinzx of the association the executive had beon asked to see about securing a superâ€" visor for boys‘ sports. It had besn found that this would cost $2500.00 or $$3,000.00 a year, and at the present Anxious to Collect Fees and Decide Season‘s Programme Timmins Boys‘ Amateur Athletic Association Discuss Proâ€" blems of Sports for Boys. Junior Hockey Situation Exâ€" plained. Fees to be Collected and Meeting Then Called to Decide on Programmse for the Coming Season. Santa Claus Will Pay Early Visit to Timmins This year Santa Claus is to pay an exceptionally early visit to Timmins. According to aanouncement this week he will be at the Goldfields drug storo on Saturday of this week, Nov. 23rd. at 10.30â€"o‘clock. He is expected. to re:ch here by airship, the landing being a cither the Mattagami river or cast o‘ the town, whichever section Santa Claus decides upon as the most suitâ€" able for this landindg. As soon as his airship lands he will proceed to the Goldfields drug store, Third avenus, where he will distribute ballsons on which will be his picture in all its glory. Suspended Sentence in Case of Clothing Taken In the afternoon it is understcod that Santa Claus will pay a visit to the Children‘s Aid Shelter where he will distribute balloons and candies to the youngsters in that home. Some days ago some dresses and other articles of wearing apparel were taken from clothes line in the westâ€" en part of the town and the owner of the goods later recognized them as being worn by others in town. The police were informed and eventually a man and his wife were brought to court to answer to charges of being in possession of stolen goods. The man denied knowledge of where the gsods came from and the woman said they had4 been given to her, being left at the lrouse by someone she thought was kindly disposed. The case against the husband was dismissed, while a conâ€" viction was registered against the wife, but sentence was suspended. The woâ€" man in court suggested that she would appeal the decision. At the same court a speeder was find $10.00 and costs and the same penalty was imposed on each of two common or uncommon drunks. J, Fillier was fined $100.00 and costs, or thirty days on a charge of: supplyâ€" ing liquor to a girl under age. He is electing not to pay the fine. Provincial Officer Hartlieb charged D. Brand with having liquor not on his permit. A fine of $100.00 and costs was imposed, the fine being paid forthâ€" with. A charge of immorality against a woman who has been in town some weeks was adjourned on account of the iliness of one of the wittnesses. The case may be proceeded with toâ€"day. A charge of obtaining goods under false pretences was cleared up by the paying of the costs and for the goods obtained. The accused had obtained credit on the story that he was emâ€" ployed at one of the mines and would pay on payâ€"day. NEW FURNITURE STORE TO OPEX IX TIMMINS THIS WEEK On Saturday of this week the formal opening will take place of the new furâ€" niture store opened by the Timmins Furniture Co. at 43 Third avenue, next to the Goldfields theatre. The openâ€" ing is being observed by the offering of a large list of extra specials in qualâ€" ity and price in the tine of furniture. Th> Timmins PFurniture Co. has the agencies for the Atwater Kent and Bosch radios and have attractive models in these lines. D. M. Mitcthell, wellâ€"known in the district for his conâ€" nection with furniture firms here, is the manager of the new furniture company, the Timmins Furniture Co. PAID CIRCULATION LAST WEEK 2860 3 Sections â€" 20 Pages time was utterly impractical. J. D. Brady suoke of the interest and effort Brady spoke of the interest and effort Moisley and Keddie and others and thought they should receive very Rearty support in the interests of the town. It was pointed out that as only 6 had paid in the fees to the assosiation for the year the first move should be to collect in the dues from the other 100 or 150 who had promised to give $10.00 a year for the support of the T.B.A A. The executive were asked to see to the collecting of all the dues possible. After this is done another meeting will be called to decids on the programme for Junior hockey and other matters for the winter sports for boys. All who promised the ten dollar fee and all others who will contribute to this amount should welcome the canvassers who come around and should back their welcome with their fees. All who want to help along sport for boys should join the T.B.A.A. and help the aims and objects of the associaâ€" tion. If you are asked, respond as promptly and freely as possible, and if you are missed hunt up one of the canvassers and place your fess. As soon as a reasonable percentage of these fees are gathered in, another mesting will be called to deside on the programme for the season. About 150 promised last summer to help along The late Edward Johnson, who had been in the camp for some years, came from England where his father and mother still reside. He was unmarried. He was a young man of fine character and pleasing desposition and was highâ€" y esteemed by all who knew him. To the bereaved father and mother and to the other relatives and friends in the Old Country the deepest symâ€" pathy of all is extended. the T.B.A.A FUNERAL OF E. JOHNSON ON SUNDAY LAREELY Edward Johnson, a young man of 32 years of age, who had been emploved at the Hollinger in charge of the work of blasting muck, met sudden death on Thursday evening last about 10.45 p.m. The evidence at the inquest held on Saturday last showed that though exâ€" perienced at the work. he had not gone far enough away from the blast, for safety. He had taken a position in a hole in the rock and putting his head up to watch to prevent anyone apâ€" proaching the danger zone, he was struck in the back of the head by a piece of fiying rock and instantly kil}â€" ed. The jury returned verdict of accldental death. Young Man Accidentally Killed in Blast 2t Mine on Thursday. Did Not Go Far Enough Away, Sad Death Greatly Regretted The funeral service on Sunday at 4 pm. was conducted in the United Church by Rev. Mr. Marsh. The late Edward Johnson was one of the charâ€" ter members of the Goldfields Lodge No. 387 Sons of England. and the casâ€" ket was draped with the Union Jack and on the coffin was laid the hat and belt of St. John Ambulance Brigade, of which the deceased was also a valuâ€" ed member. There was an unusually large attendance at the funmneral, eviâ€" dencing the esteem in which the deâ€" ceased was held. There were 25 motor cars following the cortege as well as large numbers on foot. At the graveside the Sons of England took their final funeral service, Preâ€" sident S. Wheeler and Chaplain ? Bough being in charge. At the close the impressive service all present sang the hymn, "Near My God to Thee." Leaving the S. T. Walker funeral parlours at 3.45 pm. the funeral proâ€" ceeded to the church and cemetery. The St. John Ambulance Brigade walked before the hearse, the Sons of England following next, then the chief mourners, Mr. E. H. Howard, the Misses Dorothy and Vioclet Howard, and Mr. W. Blackburn. Owing to iliness Mrs. Howard could not attend. The pallâ€" bearers were Bros. R. Wilson, J. Ferrer, G. Thompson, R. Harrison, P. Youlton, and O. Jennings, all members of the ons of England. The St. John Amâ€" bulance members and the 8.0.56. formâ€" ed a guard of honour at the church and also at the graveside. The Weish Choir ably assisted with the singzing of the hymns at the church,. Also Mr. Bellamy sang in sympathetic way a sacred solo at the service. There were many beaitiful floral tokens, including:â€"Wreath, from Moâ€" ther and Father, to our darling Ted" deepest sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Howard and family, Sons of England, 8t. John Ambulance Brigade, Lancashire Social Club, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Johns, Mr. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs, Goodo, Mr. and Mrs. G. Wilkinson. E CE NTS