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President NOS,A Visitor to Timmins Â¥. Lacasse, President of Northern Onâ€" tario Settlers‘ Association, Enthusiâ€" a tic Over Plans and Prospects of the Organization. Another new police constable was added to the local police force this week. The new officer is Omer Gauâ€" thier, who for some years past has been a butcher on the staff of the Feldman store in Moneta. Officer Gauthier commenced his new duties on Wednesâ€" day evening. At present Mr. Lacasse is making special plans for a big picnic for the settlers of the North,. The directors of the N.O.S.A., he says, expect to hold this event on August 19th, 20th and 21st, at Kapuskasing and Mr. Lacasse believes that it will be of great advantâ€" age in bringing the settlers together and giving them oprortunity to exâ€" change views, get acquainted with each other, and learn the experiences of each other, together with the solution of many of their problems, as well as having a pleasant social time. In conâ€" nection with this picnic Mr. Lacasse is working on the idea of a booklet telling the story of the settlement of the North to date and giving helpful and accurate data, as to the possibilities and attracâ€" tions of the country for further develâ€" opment along agricultural lines. The general opinion will be that this is an excellent idea once the present settlers can be established on a good ‘basis. with roads available, with a bonus for clearing land so as to carry them through the trying times of establishâ€" ment that are almost impossible now, and with a definite rYan for settlement along right lines the present settlers, prospective settlers, the North Land as a whole and the province in general would all be advantaged. OMER GAUTHIER APPOINTED TO THE TOWN POLICE FORCE 2 Sections â€" IRCULA TION PsP P 6P AC P L LAST WEEK 3333 us â€" 16 Pages M“N"N""W“ CHURCH OF NATIVITY CHOIR TO GIVE "SEVEN LAST WORDS" The "Seven Last Words of Christ," by Dubois, will be sung by the choir of the Church of the Nativity on Good Friday evening at 7.30. The soloists will be:â€"Mrs. G. A. Jenkins and Mrs. J. Everard, soprano; W. R. Dodge, bariâ€" tone, and J. T. Heffernan, tenor. The chsir will be under the direction of Mr. Jas. Geils. Pilot Ed. Ahr was interviewed and arâ€" rangements made for the trip to Cochâ€" rane and return. It is understood there was a little delay in persuading Mr. Chapple not to slip in another machine in the plea of excess baggage, but eventually the comfortable cabin plane with its three passengers was on its way. The trip to Cochrane from here was made in 28 minutes. Mr. Chapple says that he was able to do a good halfday‘s work in Cochrane and yet the party returned before evening. Tae return trip took only 20 minutes. For fear that anyone might think that an airplane is like a horseâ€"makes betâ€" ter time when headcd for home and catsâ€"it maw be noted that, on the reâ€" turn trip a more direct route was taken. The trip to Cochrane was made by way of Connaught. The party were impressed with the large amount of wooded country passed over. scame evening, and even the T. N. O. was not accommodating enough to provide the necessary service by rail. Mr. Chapple, who is a believer in adâ€" vertising, had noticed reference in last week‘s Advance to the exceéellent air transport _ service, passenger and freight, provided by the Algoma Air Transport Co. for the district, and so One more example of the value of the airplane in this North Land and the variety of helpful purposes that it can be used for was given on Friday last when three gentlemen used the Algoma Air Transport Co. service to make a speedy trip to Cochrane and return the same day. The trio making the trip were Tom Giaister, credit manager for the Beatty Washer Co., D. Chapple, district manager for the same concern, and W. S. Jamieson, manager of the Timmins branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia. So far as the Beatty Washer men were concernâ€" ed it was imperative that they reach Ccchrane that day. Perhaps there was a chance for the sale of a machine. But anyway they had to be back the Fly From Cochrane Kiwanis Hear Abo Early Days in Can Kiwanian Chas. Pierce Speake Monday‘s Luncheon. Bridge To nament to be Conducted Under Auspices of the Kiwanis Club. At the weekly luncheon of the Kiâ€" wanis Club at the Empire hotel on Monday of this week the speaker for the day was Kiwanian Chas. Pierce, who detailed in interesting way the early days in the Porcupine camp. Mr. Pierce told of the days when he came here with a pack on his back and there was no Timmins and little anything else. The camp then was centred at Porcupine, the "Golden City" of the early days. Later came the establishâ€" ment of South Porcupine and still a little later of the town of Timmins. Mr. Fierce told of his first store in this town, or townsite, as it was then, the store being in a tent. He told also of the first buildings to go up in this town and of the growth made here from a bush to a city of all modern ‘arty of Timmins Men MakeLIB‘ Return Trip Between Timmins and Cochrane on Friday Last. Mr. and Mrs. Hefferman, and baby daughter, of First avenue, left on Monâ€" day morning for Perth, Ont., to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hefferman‘s moâ€" orF New Finnish Church Formally Dedicated Large Crowds at Services at New Church Sunday. Mayor Drew Exâ€" tends Greetings. Poem by One of Congregation a Feature. The formal opening of the Amew Finâ€" nish chapel of the United Chur at the corner of Eim street and i aveâ€" nue and the dedication services in conâ€" nection attracted large congregations and proved of outstanding interest. Rev. A. Lappala, the minister in charge of the church, and who has contributed so largely to the success of the plan for a church of their own for the Finâ€" nish people may well be pileased and proud not only at the crowds that atâ€" tend the events on Sunday but also at the notable success of the services in every way and the special interest created. At the dedication services in the afâ€" terncon every available seat was oCcâ€" cupied. Rev. J. C. Cochrane, superinâ€" tendent of Missions for Northern Onâ€" tario for the United Church, was unâ€" able to be present as expected, but this was perhaps the only disaprmnintment of the occasion. The services were imâ€" pressive and inspiring. Rev. Mr. Sumâ€" merell, of Schumacher, pregched the Gedicaticn sermon. Rev. Bruce Millar, of the Timmins United Church, and Rev. Mr. Kyllonen, of the Finnish Unitâ€" ed Church at Kirkland Lake, took part in the dedication services in very effecâ€" tive way. Mayor Geo. S. Drew extendâ€" ed greetings and good wishes on beâ€" half of the British people of Timmins and promised friendliness and coâ€"Ooperâ€" ation to all who wished to be good Canadians. The selections on the violin by M. Rose were a particularly attractive feature of the music of the day and were greatly appreciated by all. The evening service brought out the largest \zathering of Finnish peopld ever attending a service in the town of Timmins. A special feature was the posm on the dedication of the church given in Finnish by one of the workâ€" ers of the congregation. The poem had been composed for the occasion by the gentleman who recited it, and it detailâ€" ed in poetic words of unusual power and force the struggles that had been necessary in the building of the church arnd the blessings that had been given as a reward in the fact that the peor‘le had a place of worship and had the blessing of the Master they served. The reading of this inspired poem touched all deeply. It may also be noted that the tea and sale of home baking by the ladies of the congregation last week was a very marked success, attracting a large atâ€" tendance and netting around $95.00. In the attendance at the tea and sale at the services on Sunday, the friendâ€" liness and gcodwill of the British people of the town was evidenced. Union Services Here Being Well Attended The union services held by the churches here during Holy Week have been well attended and have proved inspiring and attractive. On Monday evening the services were at the St. Matthew‘s church, Rev. Mr. Summerell being the preacher. On Tuesday Rev. Bruce Millar conducted the services at the Salvation Army. Last night the services were at the United Church, with Capt. Ford, of the Salvation Army, as the preacher. This (Thursday) evening the union services will be in the United Church, Sschumacher, with Rev. R. S. Cushing as the preacher for the occasion. The people of all the churches have found the services this week very attractive as in past years since the plan of union services was adopted under the auspices of the Porcupine Ministerial Associaticn. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND, 1931 Pioneer of North Passes Away Here Roederick McCoshen, More Than 20 Years in the Norih, Died Here Last Week. Funeral to R.C. Church and Cemetery. The late Mr. McCoshen was widely known in the North Land and had wide circles of friends who will deeply regret his passing. To the bereaved widow and children and to the other near reâ€" latives and friends the sincerest symâ€" pathy will be extended at this time in their loss. The death occurred on March 21st, 1921, of Roderick McCoshen, an old nioneer of the North, having spimt more than twenty years in this North Csuntry and being prominent for many years in the work of lumber concerns, as foreman and walker. The late Mr. McCoshen was born in Vinion, Quebec, in the year 1863, and so was 68 years of age at the time of his death. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCoshen, who predeceased him several years ago. In 1887 Roederick McCoshen was marâ€" ried to Catherine Hearty, who is left to mourn his loss. He is also survived by five sons, and one daughter, Mrs. V. Knott, of Timmins. The sons are:â€" Alex, John, Joseph and Thomas, of Timmins, and Sylvester, of North Bay. He also leaves to mourn his loss one sister, Mrs. Marchant, of: Toronto, and a brother, William, of Brighton, Ont., both of whom were present at the funâ€" eral. The funeral was held on March 24th, from the home, 61 Balsam street, north, sorvice being held in the Roman Cathâ€" olic church and interment being mads at the Roman Catholic cemetery at Timmins. + Much Interest in Viceâ€"Skips‘ Contest Despite the springâ€"like weather on some recent days it has been possible to have a little of the good old game of curling and the viceâ€"skips‘ contest was duly completed. In this competition at the Timmins curling rink there was considerable interest and much play that held special attention. There was keen competition in the semiâ€"finals and some very interesting developments. Amm won from Jamieâ€" son in the last end in the semiâ€"finals, the score being 10 to 9; and Davis won from Widdifield, making five in the tenth end and tieing the matching and winning in the overâ€"time end. The winners of the viceâ€"skips‘ conâ€" test was a rink skipped by J. Amm and including the following curlers:â€" S. R. McCoy, H. J. Marshall, S. Dwyer, J. The runnersâ€"up were:â€"A. E. Prout Dr. Stahl, J. E. Tremblay, J. J. Davis. Amm‘s Rink of Viceâ€"Skips Won the Finals in the Contest Capturing the Ics Pitchers, the Trophies in This Competition. In the finals Amm‘s rink won from Davis, thus capturing the ice pitchers, the trophies given for this viceâ€"skips‘ contest. Some illâ€"balanced young men played a dangerous form of trick on some. local merchants on Wednesday, April Ist. About 12.30 they called by teleâ€" phone to,.the residences of the businsess men, rousing them from sleep to inâ€" form them that their stores were on fire. Naturally the business men were much disturbed, hurrying to their places of business in much anxiety, only to find there was no fire and the whole idiotic performance was only the perverted sense of supposed humour as examplified in halfâ€"baked smart alecks. Roused from sleep, hurrying out in the cold halfâ€"dressed and exâ€" cited, the victims of the hoax were seriously endangered. The families were also needlessly alarmed. In fact, The Advance understands that the wife of one of the unfortunate victims of this crazy trick has been under the doctor‘s care as a result of the shock received by the midnight call. It is understood that in this case the husâ€" band intends to seek legal redress for the serious consequences of this idiotic trick. It is regrettable, indeed, that any man should have so little thought of the possible consequences as to try Dangerous Tricks Tried HereApril 1 IlIâ€"Balanced Youths Rousefflerchants at Midnight and Tell Them Stores are on Fire. Also Call Taxis. a cruel trick of this description. The same man phoned Dalton‘s taxi callâ€" ing for cars to be sent to wrong adâ€" dresses. The police were notified, and Officer Craik traced the culprits by some prompt and clever work. When fear of consequences impelled the three young men concerned to attempt to square themselves, they paid for the false taxi calls and made apology to the others concerned. The calls were sent in from two of the cafes in town. Some one should call a doctor or a policeman for anyone in this country with no more brains than to endanâ€" ger respectable people by alarms of fire at midnight hours. pinve Mtbpante Two Committed for Trial Before Judge t police court here this week Augusâ€" ting Arcuri was committed for trial beâ€" fcre a judgze on a charge of illegally having gold bullion in his possession. Chief of Polics H. Jones and Officers Mcore and Craik, assisted by Provincial Constables Hartlieb and McCulloch made a raid last week one evening on the building cccupied by Arcuri as a store and dwslling in Moneta. They were searching the premises for liquer and in the course of the search encounâ€" tered a bundle hidden betwseen the studâ€" ding in one room. The bundle proved to cantain some gold ore and some gold that had apparently been partly refinâ€" ed. The gold was taken in charge and so was Augustino Arcuri. The latter was later released on bail. The magisâ€" tratec committed the accused for trial at a higher court when the case was given preliminary hearing yesterday. The gold seized is estimated to be worth from $2,000.00 to $3,000.00. Police Make Seizure of Large Amount of Highâ€"Grade in Moneta. Other Cases at Police Court Here This Week., Irom $2,000.00U 10 $3,000.00U, P. OQullette, who was remanded at last week‘s court, was given preliminâ€" ary hearing before the magistrate yestâ€" erday on the charge laid by R. Allen of illegally selling gold ore. He was comâ€" mitted for trial before a judge. The local police have been active in clearing up infractions of the liquor laws. Arvo Korte, on a charge of havâ€" ing liquor not purchased on his permit was given three months this being his second offence. Emile Hachey, 27 Fourth avenue, was fined $300.00 and costs for having liquor in a public rHace. The liquor was a couple of tins of alcohol. Four common drunks paid $10.00 and costs each, while another drunk for second offence was assessed $50.00 and costs. The latter had not been able to raise the money up to the time of goâ€" ing to press, so will likely take the term at Haileybury. Speaker Disturbs Sunday Event Here The Ukrainian Orchestra gave | corzert in the Goldfields theatre Sunâ€" { day evening, a large crowd turning out | for the event. The music presented was much enjoyed and appreciated and the event was going along pleaâ€" santly and successfully until a man mounted the platform and commenced a harangue on Soviet propaganda. Th audience resented what they consicle:'-| ed to be disloyal and objectionable tripe and the wouldâ€"be speaker reâ€" ceived a stormy reception from an audience that had been attracted to the event solely to hear the music. Eventually, the management of the theatre asked the intruding speaker to withdraw as he was precipitating disâ€" order. When he persisted in his atâ€" tempt, he was taken by the arm and led from the stage. The incident spoiled what would otherwise have been a pleasing event. Those in charge Attempted Soviet Propaganda CaaSes Disorder at Concert Here | e Ukrainian Orchestra Sunday Night. spoiled what would otherwise have been a pleasing event. Those in charge of the Ukrainian Orchestra concert inâ€" formed the theatre management that the speaker was not on their proâ€" gramme and that they were not resâ€" ponsible for this insult to the intelliâ€" gence of the loyal Canadians present at the event. This explanation, however was much weakened by the fact that the concert was allowed to close in ragged fashion without the customary playing of the National Anthem. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Fogg returned this week from their holiday visit to Florida and cther points south. DAUGHTERS OF ENGLAND WHIST DRIVE ON APRIL STH A whist drive will bz held in the Mosse hall on Wednesday, April 8th, under the auspices of the Daughters of England. There will be good prizes, gosd refreshments, and a good time for all. The whist will commence at 8.30 pm. The Daughters of England always have enjoyable events and the whist drive next Wednesdiay in the Mososs hall will be up to the usual high standâ€" ard::. During the past few weeks there have been a number of parties in honour of Mr. and Mrs. L. McLauchlan and son Donald, wh> left on Wednesday mornâ€" ing to take up residence at Swastika. During the four years they have been in Timmins they have made wide cirâ€" cles of friends. Mr. McLauchlan was chief of police here and took an part in the Canadian Legion, the Poulâ€" try Association, and many other activiâ€" ties for the community. Mrs. McLauâ€" chlan was president of the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Legion for one term and took an active interest in that orâ€" ganization during her residence here, as well as being helpful and prominent in the IO.D.E. and in church and other organizations. Donald has been one of the most popiular of the athletes of the town. The series of farewell parties to Mr. and Mrs. McLauchlan and son culminated on Saturday night when a surprise party was staged at their home here, about fifty gusests beâ€" ing present. A very enjoyable evening was plassed, the only regret being the expected early loss of these good citiâ€" zens. They were made the recipients of many presents as souvenirs of their residence here and ‘as expressions of regard. They left on Wednesday mornâ€" ing for their new home in Swastika. A large crowd of friends gathered at the station here to wish them the best of good fortune in their new home. Mary Parties and Presentation; in Timmins Pricr to Departure This Week of Mr. and Mrs. L. McLauchlan â€" and Son, Donald. Winners of Prizes in the Letter Contest Farewells Given to McLauchlan Family Fir‘t Prize Won by Mrs. D. Grimston; Seccnd, Mrs. M. Cavanagh; Third, Mrs. E. Rogers. Special Mentâ€" ticn for Miss Laronde. Recently the Beatty Washer Store at Timmins offered three cash prizes for the best letters on the value and superiâ€" ority of the Bsatty washer, model C., with the raise and lower basket, and referring to the benefit of a washer in the home. Letters were not to exceed 500 words. "The shorter the letter the better, if it covers the subject," said the rules. This restriction was necessary as long letters would not be practical for use by the company. The judges appointed were: â€"His Worship the Maâ€" yor, Geo. S. Drew; Osias Sauve, barrisâ€" ter and solicitor; and G. A. Macdonald, editor of The Advance. There were over thirty ladies entering the contest, and the letters were all of unusual inâ€" terest and talent and presented the case with striking effectiveness. The following is the finding of the judges: Timmins, March 31st, 1931 The Beatty Washer Store Timmins, Ont. Gentlemen:â€"We, the undersigned judges in your letter competition after careful consideration of the various enâ€" tries would award the prizes as follows: first, Mrs. Digby Grimston, Timmins, Ont.: second, Mrs. M. Cavanagh, Spruce street, south, Timmins; third, Mrs. E. Rogers, Timmins, Ont. We regret very much that the excellent letter by Miss Irene Laronds could not be given a slace on the prize list as it was conâ€" siderably over the limit of words, bu: we would recommend very strongly that it be given a special prize as it coverd the subject in a most effective way. (Signed) Geo. S. Drew, G. A. Macdonâ€" ald, Osias Sauve. To this it may be added that the rule in regard to the length of letters is a very important onge, letters of too great length being impractical for use by the company. The one letter that exceedâ€" ed the limit of length was, excepi for this breach of the rules, probably the most effective and complete submitted. It was tco long, however, by over 150 wirds, and so had to be ruled out. The company, however, agreed to the sugâ€" gestion of the judges and will give a special prize for this capable letter. Three of the contestants submitted! their cleve The ccroner‘s jury at North Bay enâ€" quiring into the death of an infant found wrapped in a towel and old newsâ€" papers on a school yard in the city on March 4th, gave the verdict that the child came to its death through neglect and inattention at birth. The police are continuing their search to locate the mother of the child and to find w‘ andard the contesiants submitted! ‘rs in poetic form. They were rhymed and up to a high «t lt l u. PA t l P PAID CIRCULATION LAST WEEK 3333 t 2 Sections â€" 16 Pages § Support Should be Given to T.B.A.A. Half a Thousand Boys in Town Bene fitting from Organization. On‘y 16 cout of 100 Promiscd Have Reâ€" sponded So Far. The executive cf the Timmins Boys Athletic A:tâ€"ociaticn are asking; this week for a better response to the apâ€" p>al for members The whole moveâ€" ment is planned to be financed by the fess from membership, the fee being $10.00 per year with no further calls for sports for the boys. Some weeks ago over a hundred letters were sent out asking for the payment of fees for the year. So far only 16 have respondâ€" ed. The executive feel that unless there is more support than this the plan will have to be dropped. The business and professional men of the town and others interested welcomed the plan and endorsed it enthusiasticalâ€" ly. It has worked well. There were over 400 boys playing hockey in the T.B.A.A. this winter. Last summer over 500 boys were enrolled for softball. Everything has gone well, so far as concerns all but the finances. . Some have raised the objectiont that the T.B. A.A. paid out too much money last year for cups and for travelling expenses. This is not the case. There was no money expended for cups or travelling expenses. All the cups were donated. The T.BAA. at a general meeting of the members voted to take over the adâ€" ministration in 1929 of Junior hockey and Junior baseball, but the boys themâ€" selves from dances, other events and gates paid their own travelling expenses Last year the T.B.A.A. dropped out of Junior sports and has devoted itself to juvenile sports alone. It looks like a worthy cause to support. Over 100 pledged themselves to take a $10.00 membership. Half that number reâ€" sponded last year and the T.B.A.A. carâ€" ried on. If a hundred or near it will respond this year the good work of the T.BA.A. will continue. Otherwise it must be dropped. Do the men of the town want the sports for boys carried on? If so they can show this by taking out a T.BA.A. membership. The fees may be sent or handed in to C. Grant, treasurer, P. T. Moisley, manager, or to any of the committee. There are only 16 responses so far. How many others by next week? The names of all paying will be given next week in ‘The Advance to date and then others as they join the throng. MEETING OF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY DIRECTORS, APRIL 7 The directors of the Timmins Horâ€" ticultural Society are to hold a mestâ€" ing in the town hall on Tuesday evenâ€" ing next, April 7th, to prepare plans for the coming season and get a start on the prize list for the annual show. In years gone by the Timmins Hortiâ€" cultural Society has been of outstandâ€" ing service to the town by encouraging attention to horticultural matters, the care of lawns and gardens and the beautifying of home surroundings and thus the betterment of the appearance of the town. This year the prospects for good work by the Horticultural Soâ€" ciety are better than ever and with the support and coâ€"operation of the public in, general the Horticultural Soâ€" ciety should have the best year in its history with material advantage to the town. tR PAAA A A L DPA â€"AL PPAAA AL P PP P PCP P tss «t m P O t l L. P P L