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board, E. W. Cross, and W. M. Brodie, a member of the board. Two memjers of the school board, L. E. Dunn, Roy Dunbar, and P. R. Walkâ€" er, secretary, presented the case for the board. H. E. Montgomery, town clerk, and J. P. Bartleman, councillior, were present for the town. Taking the form of a sort of court inquiry, the members of the municipal The Ontario Municipal Board reâ€" served decision in the matter of the Town of Timmins‘ application to them to issue debentures to the amount of $30,000 for the building of an addition to the Moneta public school. The hearâ€" Ing was held yesterday morning at the teown hall under the chairman of the board, E. W. Cross, and W. M. Brodie, a member of the board. Municipal Board Holds First Meeting in Town The tables were elegantly set, with fRowers and other decorations Welcome to the Guests In opening the programme Mayor R. Richardson extended a very sincere and hearty welcome to Hon. Faul Leduc and Mrs. Leduc. He referred to the friends they had made in their brief visit to town and regretted that they (Continued on Page Two) Reserves Decision in Case of Issue of $30,000 Debentures. Suggests Keener Collection Taxes in Arrears. Shortâ€" Term Debentures Advised., _ School Board Explains Needs. Radish Celery Cream of Tomato Soup Roast Northern Ontario Turkey with Sausage Dressing Cranberry Jelly New Beans Potatces au Gratin Deep Rhubarb Pic with Whipped Cream Crackers and Cheese Coffee Programme Among those at the head table were Hon Paul Leduc and Mrs Leduc, Mayor R. Richardson and Mrs. Richardson, Reeve C. V. Gallagher, Rev J. R. O‘â€" Gorman, Rev. C. E. Theriault, A. Wohlâ€" rab, E. L. Longmore, W. F. B. Cosser, Mr. and Mrs. John Knox, R. 3. Ennis, Joseph A. Bradette, M.P. Olives The menu provided by the Empire hotel was up to the usual high stanâ€" dards of that hostelry and the service was also excellent. Mayor R. Richardson presided in very capable way. After the singing of "O Canada" by the gathering, grace was pronsunced hy Rev. Fr. J. P. O‘Gorman. Billy Brown‘s piano numbers before and during the programme were much appreciated. Violin and piano duets given with striking talent by David Gordon and Herman Walters. Monologues by Wilson Thompson. Solos of outstanding talent by Mrs. J. A. Therriault, all of whose numbers won unstinted applause. Motion pictures of the North shown by A. Tomkinson and J. R. Toadd. Addresses of much interest by Reeve C. V. Gallagher, of Tisdaie, Rey. C. E. Theriault, E. L. Longmore, the guest of the evening (Hon. Paul Leduc), R. J. Ennis and Jos. A. Bradette, M.P. On the occasion of the first visit of Hon. Paul Leduc, Minister of Mines for Ontario, to the Porcupine camp, he was tendered a banquet last night at the Empire hotel and given one of the most enthusiastic welcomes ever shown to any public man by the disâ€" trict. There were about a hundred and fifty of the citizens of Timmins present at the banquet and the proâ€" gramme throughout was cne much enâ€" jayed by all present. The highlights of the evening were:â€" c Word from Matheson is to the etftâ€" fect that Isadore Adams had his hands rather badly burned last week when a gas lamp he was lighting exploded. MATHESON MAN‘S HANDS ARE BURNED BY EXPLODING LAMP Banquet to Hon. P. Leduc by Citizens of Timmins Inspiring Addresses. Pleasing ‘Literary and Musical Programme. Hearty Welcome Extended to Hon. Paul Leduc and Mrs. Ledusc. Motion Pictures of North Shown The second concert of the season will probably ‘be given on Thursday night and from now on they will be weekly events. The first of the open air concerts by the Timmins Citizens‘ Band will be given on Sunday evening at the band stand in the station park and will comâ€" mence immediately after the church services, it was anncunced yesterday. If the weather is inclement, the conâ€" cert will be held on Monday evening. First Open Air Band Concert on Sunday Programme by Timmins Citizens‘ Band on Sunday Evening. To Hold Conâ€" certs Weeklv. Vol. XX. No. 4 «* » The Pionecer Paper t6f the Porcupine Established 1912 Menu Fruit Cocktail Tomatoes Head Lettuce L Celery "I believe that the town should make an effort to put tax arrears in a healthâ€" ler condition before making ancther application," said Chairman Cross at the conclusion of the hearing of the part dealing with the town‘s finances. He did not state whether or not perâ€" mission would be granted for the isâ€" sue Of debentures but told the town clerk that a letter would be written from Toronto containing their decision. It is thought that there will be no dif« ficulty in obtaining permission, Debenture gebt of the town at the (Continued on Page Five) board condi Nearly branch which, ; most suC Mr. Ennis then introduced the guest of honour, Hon. Faul Leduc. Afteor the minister‘s address, Robert E. Dye tendered the thanks of the branch to him. The chairman called the attention of the members to the fact that R. J. Ennis of the McIntyre had recently been appointed a viceâ€"president of the C.LI.IM. shortly before the annual meeting at Winnipeg this yvear. Mr. Longmore extended the compliâ€" ments of the branch to Mr. Keeley for his contribution to Canadian mining literature and congratulations on havâ€" ing been awarded the medal for his paper. Mr. Keeley replied briefly in a very pleasant manner at the McIntyre Mine," delivered at the annual meeting of the C.LLM at @uebec in §934. tance of the gold mines to the proâ€" vince, he told the Porcupine branch of the C. I. M. M. and he would rather see men privately employed than on relief, but at the same time, he pointed to the necessity of putting provincial financâ€" ing on a more solid basis. The minister said that he was glad of the opportunity to meet the miners and see the mines themselves. It was his first trip North and he found that he likes mining men, he told them. Keeley Award Recognized After the luncheon, the chairman of the local branch, Angus D. Campbell, proposed the toast to the King and inâ€" troduced E. L. Longmore, who said this was the first meeting of the instiâ€" tute since the award was made to D. E. Keeley for his paper on "Guniting ‘Minister of Mines Enterâ€" _ tained at Luncheon by the ’ Porecupine Branch of Inâ€" >‘ stitute. Hon. Paul Leduc Guest of Mining Inst He stated that he did nost know d>â€" finitely what changes are coming but since an attempt is to be made to balance the Ontario budget, new taxes on industry are almost sure to come, he believes. He realizes the imporâ€" The gold mining industry will not be singled out for special taxation in the coming changes at Toronto, Hon. Paul Leduc, Minister of Mines in the Onâ€" tario cabinet intimated at the Canaâ€" dian Institute of Mining and Metalâ€" lurgy luncheon at the Empire hotel yesterday. ‘d asked lition of should â€" h were p , judged successful _the to Clean | of the present i from ul affair Published at Timmins, Ont., Canada, Every MONDAYX and THURSDAY town the hearing of the the town‘s finances. whether or not perâ€" granted for the isâ€" but told the town y would be written Up arrears in . ‘e making ~hairman the hearin he town‘s (qlue juestions a a‘s financet ) Tax Art town shou members at the 1 all angle: should it in a hea Ts of the luncheon, les, was a CrOSS â€"~£ ; of th finance not pet id make healthâ€" ancther the Ashley property and rains since then|from Matachewan by planes in the have completed the good work. A| vicinity. steady three hours of rain was reportâ€"| The fires in the North Bay region, ed from Mgtachewan on Tuesday mornâ€" where they were very bad for some ing and this completed the gooqg work. As explained in Monuaay‘s Advance there were no fires near Matachewan days, even making detours necessary on the highway, are also now checked and village or the Mine| under control. A heavy downpour of (Hollinger property) All the fires werel|rain on Tuesday made this possible. north of High Falls. In fact, there!Extra men fighting fires near North was really only the one fire, though it Bay have been withdrawn, thus indiâ€" was a big one and for some days cating the fires are under control. Reports from Matachewan area this morning are to the effect that there is no more danger there for the present from fire. As noted in Monday‘s Advance a change in wind saved the Ashley property and rains since then Fires Reported All Out in the Matachewan Area Alterations to the clubhouse are now complete and the changes are proving a great comfort to the members of the club. Change in Wind Saves Ashley Mine Property and Then Rain Completes the Good Work. Fires Checked Near North Bay. ‘Timmins Golf Club‘s official openâ€" ing for the season is all set for this Saturday, as announced previously. The mixed twoâ€"ball matches will get under way promptly at 1.30, it was learned this morning, and all golfers who wish to take part are asked to sign the bulletin beard in either the men‘s or ladies‘ section of the club as scon as possible. Play Opening Golf Match on Saturday Burial took place cemetery yesterday. he had no relative;: in this district. Alterations at Clubhouse Now Complete and Imâ€" proved _ Accommodation Satisfactory. Carl Badhaka, a native of Finland, died in Timmins on Monday while beâ€" ing brought in from a lumber camp near Hoyle. While at work cutting pulp in the bush he haq fractured his leg and when complications set in, death resulted. Hs was 35 years of age and had a wife in Finland, it is believed. Man with Fractured Leg Dies from Pneumonia k place at the Timmin: erday. So far as is known relatives or close friend HL9 ANNF AVUSYNAHL ‘OlUYYVILNO ‘SNIWNWNLL threatened the Ashley. «The fact that the telephone lines were down allowâ€" ed opportunity for stories that would otherwise have been promptly checked up. The only reliable reports came out from Matachewan by planes in the vicinity. for 100 more at the !ccoking school now being held in the {Oddfellows‘ hall on Spruce street has been arrangeq now and it is hoped that for the last two days of the school there will be plenty of room for all who ‘ wish to attend. Mrs. M. Barrett, who is conducting the classes for the Canadian Gencral Electric Company under the sponsorâ€" |ship of the Northern Ontario Power Company, is more than pleased with the results;: Showing the proper use of modern kitchen equipment, electric ranges and refrigerators, she is able to point out many big and little economies and many tasty new ways of preparing foods. * T speaking to The Advance this mcorning, Mrs. Barrett stressed the cheapness of power all over Ontario. The cost here is only a fraction of what it is in the United States, she said, and even there, electrical appliâ€" ances prove themselves cheapest in the ances prove themselves cheapcest in the c Lk s sns :4 h t t sn i * sn Food prepared durmg the coume is given away as prizes at the end of the afternoon but toâ€"morrow, the closâ€" ing day of the demonstration, a Mixâ€" master is to be a grand door prize. Classes are from 2 to 4.30 p.m. Large Attendance _ at Cooking School A quiet wedding this morning was i. ; T held at the Church of the Nativity at \ccommodation â€" I'anged |8.00 o‘clock when Ivy Lovise, daughter for 100 More. Event of|of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Hitch of Timâ€" fAagy . mins, became the bride of Stephen Much Int(_fl_eff and Va]ue'lFrank Baranieski, also of Timmins. Accommodation for 100 more at the| Rev. Father J. R. O‘Gorman officiated. ooking school now being held in the| The witnesses were George Lloyd and ddfellows‘ hall on Spruce street has| Mrs. Rosano Prete. The bride‘s brother, een arrangeq now and it is hoped that | William, served mass and her sister, r the last two days of the schoolfMal'ion’ was flower girl. The cereâ€" iere will be plenty of room for all who | mony was attended only by the parents ish to attend. and a few relatives ana friends Chas. Hershman, mine manager of Buffalo Ankerite, also manages the Marbuan property which adjoins the larger mine. Ankerite holds a large share of the stock of Marbuan. The combined output of the two mines as at present working, would bring the tonnage up to 600. A complete merger between Buffalo Ankerite and Marbuan in mining operâ€" ations is reported this morning as being under consideration by Buffalo Anâ€" kerite directors. No definite annsunceâ€" ment has yet been made. Merger Considered Ankerite~â€"Marbuan Dulb 1IOr several years a popular and esteemed resident of Timmins, is back to town on a visit to old friends here and is being warmly welcomeq by hosts of friends he made during his residence here. Mr. Hale, while in Timmins, had a large class in music, and also took part in many public and semiâ€"public enterprises. â€" For some years past he has conducted a music studio at Saskaâ€" ‘Toon, ~also ~Being musical director of Westminister Church Choir and of the Philharmonic Society, Saskatoon, these two organizations winning the highest standing during his directorship and being the proud possessors of several medals won in musical competitions in the West. These two musical groups, as well as a children‘s choir conducted. by Mr. Hale, won more than provinceâ€" wide fame in the West. No Definite Announcement Made as Yet, but Underâ€" stood Plans Under Way for Merger. LreO, . H but for se estecemed re to town on The young couple will home in Timmins. Former Popular Citizen Here Revisiting Town Wedding at the Church of the Nativity This Morning Hale, now of Sa everal years a resident of Tin iss and her sister, râ€"<girl.. . ‘The cereâ€" only by the parents _angq friends. atoon popul make theitr by the fish and game protective sociations of the Porcupine, Iroc Falls and Kirkland Lake, it was fcl those present at the annual that could be reduced from $3 a year t« This motion was put on the book: First business, the election of o1 Fish and Game Club See Remarkable Pictures Viscount Byng of Vimy, former govâ€" ernorâ€"general of Canada, and head of the C.ILD., diegq in London early toâ€"day following an operation. He was 72 years of age and leaves no heirs. VISCOUNT BYNG DIES IN LONDON AFTER ILLNESS tive Association, through whose effort:s this dam was built, told The Advance this afternoon that the dam was in nc danger of collapsing at all. Pressure is greatest earlier in the spring and the dam survived that well this year. Photographs of the dam were shown Monday night at the annual meeting of the Fish and Game Protective Assoâ€" ciation. Annual Meeting of Porcupine Fish and Game Protective Association Delighted with Pictures of the North. â€" Offâ€" cers Elected. Junior Membership Plan. Other Interâ€" esting Features.‘ *Inquiry at Connaught at noon toâ€"da; brought the reply that nothing was known there about the matter. PFurther inquiry at the dam brought the inforâ€" mation about the repairing of the leak J. D. Brady, secretaryâ€"treasurer 0 the Porcupine Fish and Game Protecâ€" Published at Timmins, Ont., Canada EKvery MONDAY and THURSDAY be one of those stories. It seems to Je founded on the fact that a leak in the dam is being repaired this wesk, a gang of men being at work at this. It is not expected that there will be any difficulty about the repairs. Report of Collapse of Dam Ilâ€"Foundeg Frederickhouse Dam Still O.K. â€" Repairs: of} Leak Motion Approving Civil Marriage Fails in Synod Motion to Admit Women to Council of Church Also Lost by Small Majority. ~ Other Interesting Features of Eighth Annual Synod of Moosonee Hcld Here This Week. ne anse il du 11 11 a mecca North. NV Todd s risen a s are nol summey ed back at which interfert TlC 1 €f _ ducks to tha uCX and g0 Hundreds reds upon jJ0wWIN Trising dry will ice 11 ks and geese hat shallow ‘ca for hunte: _ Motion pic d showed ho how g now making TIS piC 5 bec ike : t] ho to _ the nce Cl€ TY Start of Politica Al h C la k # T ire N OW 1¢ Ore be i k46 kh ilr Inquir Wweicome to the Primate was voiced by A. L. Joyner, on behalf of the layâ€" men, and by Rev. H. Heskelt, of Chapâ€" on behalf of the clergy. In reâ€" plying Archbishop Owen expressed his hope that the various parts of the church would get to know each other better, and he stated that one of his functions was to accomplish this end (Continued on Page Five) 1 welC¢! Cana({a. M« onto; the f the women H( Honorary FEnnis, H Scattered Showers _ _Probable Weather USNnIng, as 1. The les [â€" Moosone rimate of . Owen of VL 11 toâ€"(i2 H PJF ICE THREE CENTS ulted in the follk ary presidents: , H. P. De Peét J. H. Stovell, ary â€" viceâ€"presi has. Hershman ampbell, J. G., abili 2 Sections eC 1A C at Mathneson are ay. Thé inquiry opened yesâ€" scheduled under W.â€"B,. Comâ€" , and Joseph Sedgwick, K.C., ued owers shou 16 Pages 1¢ of Acltivitic ht ell, Robt. Dye. residents: â€" Douglas nan, H. G. Skaviem, (+, McCrea, A. W We ncz of W.â€" , Cosser has Page Fight) that within 3 1 1€ Dt 7. wing elections : John Knox, R. ier, John Redâ€" Cas, Brown, man,. William n Develâ€" vestigatâ€" ed from aff of the next 24 nerally warm ion of the Diocese â€"of Brady temperature his morning ched 50 and during the amount of the South 3t max. 60, showers been = mto will be and