g>neral secretary of the Lord‘s Day Alliance, sayving that an advertisement of the event had heen ncticed and that to hold such an event would be a breach of the Lord‘s Day Act. The letter was accompanied by a copy of the Act with the section marked forbidding any pubâ€" lic game <r contest for gain, or for any prize or reward. As the letter indicatâ€" ed that to hold the event would result in prosecution, the Go!ldfield Drug Co. hnas had to cancel the ski races for the present, as no other date seems suntable in view of all the cirecumâ€" stanceos. drug stor?, and no entry fes or oih? charge being made. The choice 0o Sunday for the event was made be cause for a very large number in th camp this is the only day they are abl to enjoy sport cf this sort, However last week the Goldfield Drug Co. re oeived a letter from Rev. C .H. Huestis Mr. Charlie Taylor passed away last Wednesday after an illness of several months. The late Mr. Taylor was born in South America fortyâ€"five years agod and had served nearly four years in the world war and since the armistice has been working in the Kitkland Lake and Porcuriine mines. At the time of his ilIlness he was employved at the Coniâ€" aurum mine. Mr. Taylor was a memâ€" ber of the Legion, and Victoria Lodge, 1L10.O0.F., Bruce Mines. He leaves a widcow and five small children, Rezia, Clara, Ernest, Willard and Arthur. ‘The were taken to Bruce Mineées where burial took place on Saturday. Ski Races Here Stopped by Lord‘s Day Alliance Some wseks ago the Goldfield Drug Co. announced a ski race event to be nheld on Sunday, Jan. 24th. The event was not a moneyâ€"making event in any way, the prizes being donated by the drug store, and no entry fes or other Mtr. W. Clark returned last week from Baston accompanied by Mrs. Clark and family, who have besn holidaying there for some time. There will be a meeting of the rateâ€" payers in the McIntyre Recreation hall Tuesday evening, January the 18th at eight o‘clock, for the purpose of formâ€" mg a ratepayers‘ association for the benefit of the ratepayers of Tisdale. A cordial invitation is extended to all to be nresent. Mtr. and Mrs. C_harlie Ward and Gloria, visited freinds q Englehart over the weekâ€"end. The firemen had an early call on Sunday morning, to the home of F. Banich, 45 Second avenue, where some wood piled near the stove took afire. ‘The promjlness of the firemen socn resulted in the blaze being brought unâ€" der contrcel and only about forty dollars damage was done. Miss Clara Furlong left on Saturday for Pembroke, where she will continue her studies at the Convent. Mr. Alex Robertson left last week to + srp>nd o ded holiday wi ‘. zm ns i 1 ie Nept Had 141 son, of terd , Ontario! 5onMi'i')s g:nzr ggr. o?t‘}ll‘:):l)':nw, spent | ds Durlng 1931 the Christmas and New Year‘s holidays i with her aunt, Mrs. H. Sky. l Many Other Interesting Facts Given in word was received in town on Mnâ€"| the Annual Report of Fire Chief day of the death at Gravenhurst Sanaâ€" | Borland as Presented to the torium of Mr. Hugh White, a former | Council on Monday. Z | resident of Schumacher. | The Ladies‘ Auxiliary of Trinity United Church held their annual msetâ€" ing and election of officers on Wednesâ€" day night. A splendid report of the| year‘s work was given. The officers fCI" 141 calls responded to by the brigade, the ensuing term are:â€"President, Mrs.| and it is interesting to note that more H. Fosten, by acclamation; first viceâ€" ‘ than half of them were by telephone. There are a great many interesting facts in the annual report of Firs Chief A. Bcorland as presented to the tswn council on Monday last. There were president, Mrs. James Prentice; second | The total loss by fire is larger than in vicoâ€"president, Mrs. P. A. Boyce; secreâ€" ‘some other years, but in view of general tary, Mrs. James Hayward, by acclamaâ€" | conditions it is not serious when the tion; treasurer, Mrs. B. Waite; planist | size and extent of the town is conâ€" Mrs. Summerell; auditors, Mrs. George | sidered. It is @ fact generally realized Hawley and Mrs. Jas. Prentice. that were it nct for the ability and send, Past Worthy Mistress presiding, assisted by Past Worthy Mistress Sisâ€" ter B. Henderson, Director of Cereâ€" monies. The following officers were inâ€" stalled:â€"Worthy Mistress, Sis. M. Farâ€" rell; Deputy Mistress, Sis. O. Ward; Chaplain, Sis W. Killins; Pinancial Secretary, Sis. E. Besley; Treasurer, Sis, B. Henderson; First Lecturer, Sis. I. Harris; Second Lecturer, Sis. H. Hick®; Director of Ceremonies, Sis; Pisher; PFirst Committes, Sis. M. Hartâ€" ling; Guardian, Bro. J. G. Harris; Inner Guvard, Bro. Hart; Organist, Sis. M. Mullins; Jr. Past Mistress, Sis. I. Harâ€" ris. ents, eybu Mayv Chas. Taylor Passes â€" Away at Schumacher Pepular Employee of Coniaurum Died Last Week. Ear.y Morning Fire at Schumacher on Sunday. Other Newe from Schumacher Corrospondirt. at Miss Sinclair‘s, 21 Fourth Avenue under the auspices of the L. O. B. A. Saturday, January 16th De be uUrug CO. reâ€" C .H. Huestis, Lord‘s Day advertisement iced and that lad be a breach of beâ€" the Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Blakeman, of Montreal, Que., visited friends in Timâ€" mins and district last week. tained in the welfare of the depuartâ€" ment; to the officers of the fire deâ€" partment for the assistance they have at all times so cheerfully rendared by the faithful and efficient manner in which they have performed their duâ€" ties. I also wish to thank the various hneads of the departments for their assistance and coâ€"coperaticon at @ll times; also to the press for the many kind comments with respect to the work and efficiency of our department. Respectfully submitted, A. Borland, Chief Fire Department. 1 hose sleigh, $250.00. Chairs, desk, tables, clock, etc., $100. 1 set double harness, $75.00. During the year 1000 feet of hose and 2 shutâ€"off nozzles were added to the eauipment. The hall was paintâ€" ed all through inside and the walls of the apparatus rocom were covered with gypro: and painted, which gives the building far better appearance as well as malking the building warmer. Recommendations The combination truck and sleigh needs painting and I recommend that FPirs alarm system, 28 street boxes $5,000.00. The apparatus and equipment conâ€" sists of the following:â€" Lafrance combination chemical hose and ladder truck, $12,500.00. 6000 feset 24â€"inch hose. $7,500.00. Combination chemical and hose truck, $5,000.00. The loss for the year is $33,018.00 on buildings, an@ $79467.00 on contents, making a total loss of $112,485.00, covered by insurance of $305,000 00. The department responded to 141 alarms during the year; 85 by teleâ€" phonse; 51 by street alarm boxes, and 7 verbal. Gentlemen:â€"I have the honour to submit herewith my fifteenth annual report of the Timmins fire department for the year ending Dec. 15th, 1931. Timmin‘s, Ont., Dec. 15th, 1931 To His Worship) the Mayor, Crhairman of Committee, and Member‘s of the Toewn Council. than half of them were by telephone. The total loss by fire is larger than in some other years, but in view of general conditions it is not serious when the size and extent of the town is conâ€" sidered. It is @ fact generally realized that were it not for the ability and faithfulness of the fire chief and his efl‘cient men, volunteer and paid alike, the losses would be much more serious. The fire chief‘s report for the year is given hsrewith in full:â€" There are a great many interesting facts in the annual report of Firs Chief A. Borland as presented to the tswn council on Monday last. There were 141 calls responded to by the and it is interesting to note that more Horseâ€"drawn hose wagon, $400.00. 10 Shutâ€"off mozzles, $400.00. Beds and bedding, $300.00. Inhalator and 4 smoke helmets, $300 After the ceremony served. The reports of the different comâ€" mittees were given and showed the Chapter had a very successful year financially. The Past Worthy Matron and W. Patron received the jewels of their office. Gifts of flowers were given the installing officers and a handâ€"painted picture to Bro. White. FPast Worthy Matron Day gave her secretary, Sister Margaret Richards and Worthy Mat= ron Ralph gifts for their capable help during the year of her office. Gifts were also given to Sisters Day and Ralph from the Thapter. Dr. Day presented Sister Day with a silver tea service for her capable helbo to him during his term in office.. A number of Sisters, including the Worthy Matâ€" ron, Sister Lang, were present from South Porcupine and other outside points. Bornâ€"On Monday, January 4th, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. M. J. McAllendin, of Timmins,â€"a sonâ€"Clarence Irwin. A number of rinks from Timmins intend to visit Kirkland Lake this week for the official opening of the handâ€" some new curling rink there. The rink is one of the finest and most upâ€"toâ€"date in the province and has won the highâ€" est praise from all who have seen it. It is a credit, to Kirkland Lake from all accounts. CURLING RINKS TO VISIT KIRKLAND LAKE THIS WEEK It may also be noted that two rinks‘ A rep from Timmins, skipped by Messrs W. | week th Rinn and I. A. Solomon resprectively,| oldâ€"time intend to go to Kirkland Lake on Friâ€" , the town to bring back the T. N. O. Cup of frien which Kirkland Lake curlers tock from â€" be pleas sent Arbutus Chapter No. 123, Order of the Eastern Star held its installation ceremony on Tuesday evening, Jan. 12th District Deputy Grand Matron, Sister Watt, was in charge, assisted by Past Matrons, Sisters Anderson and Pritchard, also Past Patron Bro. W. White, who very ably put on the work. The following officers were installed: W. Matronâ€"Sister Mary Ralph W. Patronâ€"Bro. James Goodman. Associate Matronâ€"Sister Nevada Rutherford. Associate Patronâ€"Brofl E. A. F. Day Conductressâ€"Sis. Minniec Blodgett _ Assistant Conductressâ€"Sis. Margaret Richards. | Secretaryâ€"Sis. Annie Goodman | Treasurerâ€"Sis. Catherine Maxwell Chaplainâ€"Sis. Lulu Kerr. | Marshalâ€"Sis. Rose McCarthy. | Adaâ€"Sis. Edna McKinley | Ruthâ€"Sis. Ruby Heath. Estherâ€"Sis. Jenny Fulton Marthaâ€"Sis. Beatrice McInnis Electraâ€"Sis. Mary Cook. ; Warderâ€"Sis. Una Starling. | Sentinelâ€"Sis. Helen Moore. The Organist was not able to be nreâ€"| Officers Installed ; at the Eastern Arbutus Chapter No. 123, Order of Eastern Star Held Notable Event on Tuesday Evening of This Week. In connection with the rink ata' Schumacher it is the wish of the school | board that all who visit the rink ma,kei themselves familiar with the rules and | coâ€"operate to the best of their ability.! With the kindness of The Advance it is hoped that the rules will be publisnâ€" | ed next week in the hockey items of' Schumacher school. The Schumacher Girls‘ league got under way Monday, Jan. lith, and in spite of the cold the girls were able to stage a fair game. While the play may not always have been legal, the girls seemed to enjoy themselves even in the spiills and bumps which were frequent. The score was 2â€"0 for the Gadflies as the Hawks were a trifie weak in their shooting. several goals. The game will be playâ€" ed off if it affects the standing of the teams at the end of the schedule as it ended in a tie, 2 to 2. The Boys Junior Hockey of Schuâ€" _macher League opened Thursday, Jan. Tth, at 4.15 pm., the orposing teams being Geo. Martin‘s Beavers and Eric Arnott‘s Rovers It being the first game of the season, hockey was rather poor, although thers was no lack of spirit. The first pericd ended a tie 1â€"1. The Beavers could not seem to get goâ€" ing. The second period was some betâ€" terâ€"a little more organizedâ€"score 2â€"1 for Beavers. The third period showed still more action. The Rovers trledI hard to even the count, but no success. The game ended Beavers 4, Rovers 1. ( mmins last season Schumacher School Organizes Hockey Ssenior and Junior Groups Formed Girls at Schumacher Public School Also Organized for MHockey. Hockey Away to Good Organist was not able to be preâ€" THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO art lunch was A report gained some currency this week that Frank Valois, a wellâ€"known oldâ€"time resident and business man of the town, had passed away. His circles of friends in the town and district will be pleased to know that the story has no foundation in fact. Mr. Valois is alive and though he has been confined to the house for a few days with illness, he is not in any danger and will be around again as usual. The following were the officers elect: ed for the ensuing year:â€" Rector‘s Wardenâ€"S. Lawley. Pseople‘s Wardenâ€"J. H. Brown. Select Vestrymenâ€"G. Gedge, C. P Walker, S. G. Fowler, R. Webb. Delegates to Synodâ€"A. L. Joyner, C. P. Walker, S. G. Powler. Substitutesâ€"G. George, J. H. Brown, and S. Lawley. After the conclusion of the business of the evening, dainty refreshments were served by the members of the A. After the receiving of the reports of the Ladies‘ Guild, Altar Guild, Sunday school, and AY.P.A., hearty votes of thanks were accorded the societies for their splendid work during the past Success still attends the educational work of the Sunday School, a new reâ€" cord in the number of scholars being established. The annual Vestry meeting of St. Matthews Church was held in the church hall on Monday night. Rev. R. S. Cushing, rector piresided. The variâ€" cus societies presented their reports, showing a large amount of work havyâ€" ing been done, which resulted in splenâ€" did financial success, each association showing a favourable cash balance on hand. The wardens‘ financial report proved extremely gratifying; \Yor in spite of hard times the debt on the church had been substantially reduced, whilst all other obligations had been met. A balance on hand was reported. The rector gave a resume of the spiriâ€" tual development of the parish, increasâ€" ed attendance at Holy Communion as well as at the regular services of the church being noted. REPORT OF DEATH OF FRANK VALOTS FORTUNATELY UNTRUE Vestry Meeting St. Matthew‘s Church Satisfactory and Pleasing Reports from all Departments of the Church, Officers Elected for the Ensuing Year. The meeting was well attended by an nterested and enthusiastic audience. Not a week passes that you are not being canvassed by representatives of nationallyâ€"advertised products to stock and push them, and to vive them good window and counter displays The more frequently and vigorously you present your point of view to national adverâ€" tisers, direct and through the representative who calls on you, the more surely will you persuade them to accept it. There is no good or sound reason why a national advertiser should not do local advertising, in this newspaper. _ You will be told, when you say to the repreâ€" sentative of firms canvassing you to stock and push his firm‘s product. "Oh, we could never afford to do local adverâ€" tising." What he really means, when he says such words, is that he doesn‘t expect large local sales. If he did, then (N.B.â€"Cut out this advertisement. Paste it on a card, and then show it to represenâ€" tatives who urge you to stock goods not being locally advertised) It is admitted that it is advantageou: to you and your customers for you tco stock nationallyâ€"advertised products. but such products will sell faster if they are locally advertised, in this newsâ€" paper, in addition to being advertised in nonâ€"local publications. Their representatives tell you of the large sums of money being spent in metropolitan daily newspapers and in nationallyâ€"cireulated magazines like "Melean‘s," "Chateâ€" laine," "Canadian Home Journal," "Canadian" and others, to create and maintain conâ€" sumer demand, and they try hard to persuade you that such "remote" advertising will surely create and sustain large local demand. l ocal Retailers is It Fair? "The stork started out the new year in a big way," says The Northern News, "when he caliled on Mr. and Mrs. W. Bouchard, Rheaume street, Rouyn, and left a bouncing baby boy weighing thirâ€" teen pounds. vance office in its publication day acâ€" tivity. This part of the film will show the interricr of the office and shop with the presses running, the linotype maâ€" chines in operation, the folder busy and all the other touches, not to cverlcok the newsboys who deliver The Advance every week to the homes and business places. The Metropolitan Film Co. have besn busy here shooting scenes and sketches for the motion picture 6f Timmins to be presented later at the Goldfieclds theatre. Last week scenes were taken to show such factors in the town as the Star Transfer and Dalton‘s livery as they were in the early days and as they are now. As a present day touch motion pictures were taken on Monday of the Kiwanis Club singing. eating and in the course of regular business. This afternoon it is expected that moâ€" tion pictures will be made of The Adâ€" vance office in its trwublication day acâ€" Motion Pictures of Timmins Progress large History of Town to be Depicted as Well as Commercial and Industrial Feaâ€" tures of the City Built on Go‘d. â€" Arthur Cursal, of Timmins, is scheâ€" duled to meet Jack McCann in the ring at Three Rivers, Que., on Feb. 5th, for 12â€"round bout. Cursal weighs in at 175 lbs. while McCann will tip the scales at about 190 lbs. At the same time Cursal feels that he will give Mcâ€" Cann run for his money. Cursal, while not as well known as some other boxers in Timmins, has put up good bouts with Thomas, of South Porcuâ€" pine, and with Kirkland Lake ring artists. J ARTHUR CURSAL TO BOX AT THREE RIVERS ON FEB. 5TH -unâ€"unâ€".pâ€"n._lmâ€"nuâ€"nm ds thea ses to be one of Thursday evenin was taken of the Issued by the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association ana Ootheé pec a£ mo owds al Im It may be said that the annual meetâ€" ing of the Horticultural Society is one deserving of the attention of all, The Timmins Horticultural Society has for years past served a vtry useful and helpful tlurpose in enccuraging the natural c traction t the McIntyre Recreation hall for the| service and there will be genera purpose of organizing a Schumacher at the expected removal of Mr ratepayers‘ assoctiation to assist in matâ€" son and family from town. Am ters for the welfare of the township. other changes at the exwress offi Every ratepayer is invited to attend is the addition to the staff of and all will be welcomed. Mover recently at the Caaihalt . years past served a vtry useful and helpful rluirpose in enccouraging the beautifying of the town, the improveâ€" ment of homes, and the cultivation of fowers. The annual fower show has not only been of interest to the people here but it has also been one of the best advertisements the country could have,. Under the presidency of Ralph Elston the Timmins Hortidultural Soâ€" clety has been especially successful and has won the right to the fullest public ORGANIZING RATEFAYERS‘ ASSOCIATION IN SCHUMACHER supptrt. Accordingly, there should be a large attendance toâ€"morrow (Friday) evening for the annual meeting in the town hall. All should remember that the meeting commences at 7.30 p.m. and that the showing of 300 feet of unusuâ€" ally attractive film of flowers in their A special feature at the annual meetâ€" ing of the Horticultural Society on Friday < (toâ€"morrow) ~evening in the town hall, Pourth evenue, at 730 pm. will be the showing of 300 feet of films of horticultural subjects.. These picâ€" tures will be in natural colours and will be of great interest and usefulness. No one interested in horticultural matâ€" ters or in natural beauty should miss seeing these pictures. The annual meeting ‘of the Timmins Horticultural Society should in itself draw a large attendance of all who love flowers and a wellâ€"appearing town, but with the addition of the showing of these films the attendance shculd be particularly large. Three Hundred Feet of Film of Hortiâ€" cultural Subjects in Natural Colours to be Shown at Mseting. All Should Attend. Horticultural Soc‘y Meets Friday Night a } me sSocic ‘he incre You provide local distribution faciliâ€" ties for manufacturers of branded proâ€" ducts, and your value to them is recogâ€" nized. Why then, should these manuâ€" facturers not assist you to sell these goods, if stocked by you, by a series of local advertisements, perhaps carrying your name as local distributor, pubâ€" lished in this newspaper? Why should you help a national adâ€" vertiser to develop his business in the territory covered by the circulation of this newspaper without advertising coâ€" operation from him? he would see that these local sales can provide a sum of money adequate to maintain a local advertising campaign. colours will to the busine the officers f. officers for | sidering way ed P# _of he last ve lded at aring re ar. elect ) m |â€"l.â€"lnâ€".lâ€"l.-.nâ€"-.l-llâ€"-fllâ€"m Constable J. Gregson, while on the rounds of the warehouses on his paâ€" trol discovered that the door of the Gambleâ€"Robinson warehouse was op!>n. Investigation showed that the padlock had been forced and entrance made to the building. The constable at once phoned the police station and the reâ€" sidence of W. Nicolson, manager of the Grambleâ€"Robinson _ firm. A â€" careful search of the premises showed that there was no one in hiding in the buildâ€" ing. Examination of the entrance to the room where the cigarettes, cigars and tobaceo are kept showed that effort had been made to gain entry to this part of the building‘ but the work had evidently been disturbed by the arrival of the officer. Tracks in the snow were carefully followed by the constable in the case and it seemed to be indicated that one man was on guard near the warehouse while two others appeared to break the lock on the door and enter the building. It would ssem that the approach of the constable was signalled by the man on guard to the two other burglars and they made their escape before â€"Constable Gregson â€" arrived. For the third or fourth time within a few months Gambleâ€"Robinson‘s warehouse was again broken into on Saturday morning at an early hour. So far as could be learned nothing was taken, as the burglars apparently were frightened away by the advent of one of the constables on patrol. xambleâ€"Robinson‘s Again Broken Into Last Week Thursdav, Jan. 14th. 198 On rom town. Among the the expmess office here to the staff of Bruce at the Cobalt office. _ TresponsiDie t on the Gambleâ€" A simillar attempt is frustrated with arlier one during . mnere IoOr some ferred to Parry take up his duâ€" He was popular ly cheerful good be general regret during he loss o he value of for