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J. P. Lynch, chairman of the commitâ€" tee of merchants, occup‘ed the chair and outlined the origin of the conâ€" ference. He said that he had been asâ€" tonished at the amount of work done by the board of trade when he saw the evidences of it in Mr. Langdon‘s office. He believed that the board should have the full support of the merchants and that all should join and help along the good work. W. O. Langdon, president of Timmins board of trade, outlined what the board had done in the past year. He touched on the influence of the past year. He touched on the influence of such a body on governing bodies and the value to the community. He referred to the difâ€" ficulty in securing meetings, even when postage was regularly spent to notify of meetings, etc. He thanked the newsâ€" papers for the generous support givern the Board of Trade and said that there lines. The four banquets held here unâ€" Cer Board of Trade auspices in the past year, with outstanding speakers from cutside, were also referred to. He said the Board of Trade had been anxious to sescure the fullest coâ€"operaâ€" tion â€" of the merchants and that he hoped that at the annual meeting t>o be called in a few weeks there would be a very large representation of memâ€" comed and the membership would folâ€" low any policy desired that was within the constitution of the Board of Trade. Mr. Lynch commented on the good work of the board but pointed out that the board would Z/unction better with ga larger membership. He gave an outâ€" Conference Between Committee of Merchants and Execuâ€" tive of Board of Trade Results in Resolution of Appreâ€" ciation of Work of Board, and Plans to Increase Memâ€" bership. The committee of merchants appointâ€" ed at a recent banquet of the Porcupine Credit Association met the executive of the board of trade last night in the town hall and a varied discussion and conference finally resulted in the passâ€" ing of a resolution expressing the apâ€" preciation felt for the notable work of the président and executive of the board of trade in the past, and the expressed determination of all not only to join the board of trade themselves, but also to secure as large a membership as posâ€" sible. The conclusion of the meeting was that the board of trade had done excellent work, but that it deserved inâ€" creased membership and that with the line of a policy that the merchants ecnsulted believed would increase the value of the Board of Trade. He sugâ€" gested that each person present get five cthers to join the Board of Trade. Others speaking during the evening were:â€"S. Bucovetsky, D. Ostrosser, G. A. Macdonald, of the, executive of the Board of Trade; W. H. Burnes, A, J. Sshragge, L. Halperin, L. Cohen, Counâ€" cillor P. H. Laporte, Councillor J. E. Brunette, S. Kleinman, E. L. Urquâ€" hart, Councillor A. DesRoches, M. J. Brovender. All were enthusiastic in regard to getting behind the Board of Trade and all promised to do all possible to boost finances and other assistance of a large | the membership. It is expected from a membership it could be of even greater | list of merchants in the Credit Bureau seemed no reason why all should not know what the Board of Trade had been doing. There was not a single matâ€" ter of any kind he said that was in the province of the bcard that had not been dealt with. He mentioned what had been done in the matter of roads, Merchants Enthusiastic _ to Back Board of Trade No. 1, usually krown as "the local," will arrive here at 10.00 p.m. from North Bay,â€"on Sunday at the same time from No. 2, the second "local" will leave here at 6.25 a.m. daily except Sunday. No. 4, the Sunday "local" will leave here at 8.30 a.m. Mr. Cavanagh, in company with other officials of the railway, was in Timâ€" mins on a routine inspection trip. No plans have been made yet for the openâ€" ing of the commission‘s bus service, he No. 46, ‘"Porcupine Limited," will leave here daily at 1.25 p.m., including Sunday. No. 47, "Porcupine Limited," will arrive here from Toronto at 4.45 p.m., daily except Sunday. No. 50, "Northland Limited," will leave here for Toronto at 5.20 p.m., daily except Sunday. _No. 49, "Northland Limited," will arrive here from Toronto daily, includâ€" ing Sunday, sat 9.00 a.m. More Minor Changes Minor changes have been made in proposed running time for the new serâ€" vice, coming into effect a week from Sunday, April 25th: Airâ€"conditioned Coaches Now on Trains 46 and 47 to be Transferred to the New Northland Limited. Some Minor Changes Announced in the Service to Start on April 25th. . ‘"We hope to have the new overnight | Schuma(:hel‘ LiOnS trains to Toronto completely airâ€"conâ€" j ie J iA th Planning Big Event manager of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway told The y 4 ; Advance yesterday. Airâ€"conditioned l Meetmg Last N lg'ht Promisâ€" coaches, at present running on ed Coronation Dance to be Porcupine Limited" trains, daily serâ€" the "Bi t Yet." vice to and from Toronto, will be transâ€" e 1gges et. ferred to the new "Northland Limited," the overnight trains. The big engines put in service last summer, will remain on trains 46 and 47, the present Toronto trains. The Schumacher Lions Club will hold what they term, "the biggest dance of the season," on May 12th in the Croatian hall in Schumacher. New Through Trains to be Fully Air Conditioned STAKE 1200 C The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine. Established 1912 Excavation work for the building of the model home sponsored by the Lions Club will be commenced this afâ€" ternoon at five o‘clock., Mayor Bartleâ€" man to turn the first sod. The Boys‘ : Band and a number of prominent citiâ€" Zzens, as well as members of the Lions Club are expected to be present. The guests later are to be guests at the ‘Actual Excavation Work | Starting on Model Home General and Debenture Rate 19.33 Mills Public School Rate ooo oBL 18 Separate School Rate ....38.00 * High School and Technical Rate .. YT .11.06 * Public Library Rate ... .. 44 * Tax Rate Byâ€"law Passed At the council meeting held yesterday afternoon in the town hall, a byâ€"law fixing the tax rate for the year 1937, which had been decided upon by cqunâ€" cil in committee some weeks ago and which was published in The Advance at that timg, was duly passed. Lions‘® weekly dinner at the Legion hall. Local Improvement Debenâ€" All were enthusiastic in regard to getting behind the Board of Trade and all promised to do all possible to boost the membership. It is expected from a list of merchants in the Credit Bureau to secure at least 150 new members. Rate is 62.24 for Public School and 76.11 for Seâ€" parate School Supporters. ture Rate eE exisenss . ce Ks 4 Welfare ($64,060.00 ) 7.88 " Public Schcol supporters 62.24 mills Separate Schos} supporters 76.11. Others speaking during the evening were:â€"S. Bucovetsky, D. Ostrosser, G. A. Macdonald, of the, executive of the Board of Trade; W. H. Burnes, A, J. Sshragge, L. Halperin, L. Cohen, Counâ€" cillor P. H. Laporte, Councillor J. E. Brunette, S. Kleinman, E. L. Urquâ€" hart, Councillor A. DesRoches, M. J. Brovender. line of a policy that the merchants eccnsulted believed would increase the value of the Board of Trade. He sugâ€" gested that each person present get five cthers to join the Board of Trade. This Coronation dance promises to be a really fine party and will have Ai Pierini and his orchestra furnisnuing the music. Another item of importance which cropped up at the meeting was the decision of the club to hold a Ladies‘ nignt next week. They are going to send out invitations to the various ladies about town asking them to parâ€" ticipate in the festitvities. The social will have for its purpose, the equipping of a bed in the new Inâ€" dian Boarding Schsol being erected at Moose Factcry, to which end the proâ€" At the meeting held yesterday, of the Schumatcher Lion‘s Club in the Daffodil Tea Rcoom the nomination of officers was held. The election will be held ‘in two weeks‘ time. A.Y.P.A. Social in Aid of New Indian Boarding School The Anglican Young Pecple‘s Assoâ€" clation held a meeting on Tuesday eveâ€" ning to discuss the arranging of a box Eczial that is to be held in the near future. The Schumacher Lions Club will hold what they term, "the biggest dance of the season," on May 12th in the Croatian hall in Schumacher. ceeds will be directed. Following are the figures of the new Published at Timmins, Jnt., Canad Every MONDAY and THURSDAY Government has no intention of inter-l ‘s ‘hospital in Timmins. Deceased| Mrs. T. E. Pri vening in the Oshawa General Motors | was 58 years of age, having resided in | street, returned h strike unless and until it is invited to bawnfortbepaatuyears.ewas ning from Los do so by Premier Hepburn of Ontario | born as well as the disputants. ai will wakie, Quebec. The funerâ€" where she has k place on April 15th. past two months. In addition to the delivery system reâ€" golution;a"letter~ from â€"the ~Canadian Dominion Not to Interfere in the Oshawa Strike large attendance of members is parâ€" ticularly by the officers as there will be several very important items of business to come before the meeting. Among this im:portant busiâ€" ress may be mentioned the making of final plans for the Coronation Day celebration in Timmins. The Legion can always be depended upon to make a success of any event of this kind. This is â€"proven by the many attractive events under Legion auspices in the past. In this particular case, however, the whole direction ‘of the event has been turned over to the Legion and as a consequence the returned men‘s organization feels that this is one time when the organiâ€" zation should outdo its former successes. Every effori kas been made along this line and it is hoped that a large turnâ€" cutâ€"with all having ideas and enâ€" thusiasmâ€"will result in the perfecting of plans that will assure May 12th as the biggest day of its kind ever held in the North Land. Important Business at Legion on Monday A request was made for permission t~n lkold a tag day on Saturday, June 12; in aid of the Canadian National Instiâ€" tute for the Blind. It was referred to the meeting on Friday. Another tag day request came from the Salvation Army asking for May 28. This was disposed of in a similar manner. h More About Tag Days A resclution was introduced by Counâ€" (Continued on Page Two) Final Plans for Coronation Day Event Here to be Beâ€" fore Meeting. There will be a general meeting of the Timmins branch of the Canadian Legion in the Legion club rooms on Monday next, April 19th. A specially National Railway was introduced which bore reference to the shipment of mail on the 9.15 train. Sending the mail on this train would prove to be something in ‘the nature of an innovation as it woud mean that the mail would be reâ€" ceived twitce daily instead of once. This proposal was looked upon favourâ€" ably and it was agreed to have this idea locked after. _ _ Ne Daylight Saving Time A discussicon of the changing of time from Standard to Daylight Saving time resulted in no change being made and the town will continue to go on Stanâ€" aard time. Council to Ask for Mail Delivery System in Town A resolution to apply to the Federal Gaovernment for a mail delivery system ‘n Timmins was proposed at the counâ€" cil meeting in the town hall Wednesday afternoon by Councillorâ€" Wren and â€"was passed after due deliberation. . | When two electric killed and nearly 1 train disasters to Council Daylight Saving Time Not to be Adopted. _ More Discusâ€" sion on Tag Days. About Relief Cases. Horticultural Society Offers to Plant Trees on Streets. Threat to Eject Ratepayer. Other Council Matters. . Prime Minister Mackenzie King deâ€" When two electric trains collided during the rush hour Battersea Park, London, twelve persons were killed and nearly fifty injured. The collison, which was heard half a mile away, was one of the most serious train disasters to occur in England during the past 35 years. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 15TH, 1937 Mrs. H. L. Traver, Regent of the Timmins Golden Chapter of the I.O. D.E.. who was recently elected by the Chapter to represent Timmins at the provincial convertion of the Order, left on Tuesday for Hamilton where the convention is to be held this week. Mrs. Traver has been chosen by the offic:rs of the provincial association to reply to the address of welcome, an honour that has never before been givâ€" en to Timmins, or to any delsgate from the North. Coroner H. E. Montgomery who exâ€" amined the body, found the cause of death to be quite clear and decided that no jury inquest was necessary. It is understood that Mr. Skeoch had been depressed for some days, though not to such an apparent degree as to unduly alarm his family or friends. \Surviving Skeoch are his widow and four children. Death of Mrs. E. Fournier on Tuesday of This Week The death weapon was an oldâ€"type revolver of .32 calibre and was found on the spot where the body had been found. The bullet had entered the right temple and pierced the brain and death was found to be instantaneous. A gunpowder test, commoniy known ‘ as the "paraffin test" of the dead man‘s hands conducted by the po:ice, disclosâ€" ‘ ed the fact that there was positive | proof on the right hand that he had used the gun himself. | Mrs. Skeoch, who had made the disâ€" covery, found her husband‘s body on the small verandah at the rear of the house where it was lying with the head against an iceâ€"box and the back against the back door. She: summonedâ€"two of the roomers who removed the body to one of the rooms where it was found by Constable Archambeault when he answered the call. Local Delegate to 1.0.D.E. Provincial Convention H. R. Skeoch . Dead with a â€"â€"Bullet Wound in Head at ~Door of His:â€" Home. _ The polite were. summoned to 15 Maple street north at ten minutes past nine on Monday evening where the body of H. R. Skeoch, former Beatty Washer employee, had been found a short timé before with a bullet hole in the right temple. ; Dr. 0. J. Stahl, Timmins practitioner, had been summoned and had arrived before Constable Archambeault but the man was beyond medicai aid. Found Dead With Bullet The death ozcurred on Tuesday, April th, of Mrs. Eugene Fournier at St. l Mrs.;L.~McClure and her committee had a fine lunch prepared by midnizht and this added to the enjoyment of a perfect evening of sociability and enâ€" oyment ® M. C for the event W. H. Wilson played for the dancing which kept everyone in happy mood. There was a very large attendance to give those leaving a hapâ€" py on their respective jourâ€" neys. A very fine programime had been arâ€" ranged by Mrs. W. A Devine, social convenor Two of the artists were new ‘to Timmins pecple. Mr. Johns who has a. very attractive voice rendered two very fine vocal selections and the audâ€" ience showed their appreciation in no uncertain way.. Frances Franklin, a reader, with a very attractive style and manner, also made a decided hit w.thn her excellent readings. Barbara May who has sung for the Auxiliary on other occasions was even better than usual and a big future seems in store for this talented young vocalist. Another bright spot on the programme was the action dance of tirly Phyllis Walkley. This was enthusiastically received. Mr. Watkins and Fred Curtis two popular local artists also rendered some fine items to fill out the evening. Harâ€" old Hopkins and "Scotty" Wilson did the pianoforte honours for the proâ€" gramme. Geo. Nippers made a capable (Mr. Hill spoke on "Our Faith in Maâ€" sonry, and the future of Masonry," and his speech was rece‘ved with generous applause. On the programme during the course of the evering, Mr. Jack Knell played a violin so‘o and Mr. Worthington sang a solo both of which received an ovaâ€" tion from the enthusiastic listene‘s. This was followed by community singing, accompanied on the piano by Brother Canon Cushing. The banguet was supplied by M:rs. Mackenzie‘s Tea Room, and won the hearty approval all. _residence at Swastika. Mrs. Price, the president, in a few well chosen words made the 'pre.sentation‘ Mrs. Macâ€" naughton made a neat and happy reply. Two other members who are leaving to sse the Coronationâ€"Mrs. S. Tilley and Mrs. G. Allenâ€"also were wished "Bon Voyage" . and a safe return. street, returned home on Monday eveâ€" ning from Los Ange:es, California, where she has been visiting for the Those present at the Ladies‘® Auxiliary event on Monday evening in the Legion hall report a very happy time. One member, Mrs. J. Macraughton, who has been .aâ€"very prominent. and energetic. worker for the Auxiliary since its egdrly days was presented with a beautiful engraved purse accessory. Mrs. Macâ€" naughton is leaving town to take up V.W. Bro. W. J. Hill, of Englthart, district Deputy Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge, paid his official visit last night to Golden Beaver Lodge. After the work of the Order a banguet was held in the Masonic hall. Masonic D.D.G.M. on Visit to Lodge Here Work of Lodge Followed by Banquet Last Night. One Member Leaves District, Two Others to See the Coronation, Happy Party the Result. Farewell Party at the Ladies‘ Auxiliary Published at Timmins, Ont.. Canada, Every MONDAY and THURSDAY _ However, the weather man predicts warmth for over the weekâ€"end.â€" He }.fi.ays that. cither Saturday.or Sunday or. both will be warm. leaving to industry and commerce to provide the apprenticeship, wherein the etudent would find the application of his principles, He affirmed that the He paid high tribute to the influence oJ women. He strongly affirmed that those graduates who had chosen marâ€" riage as their profession were mking equal contribution with those ° who chose a career. He was proud to say tuat Queen‘s was not only the first vniversity in Canada to admit women to the med‘cal course, but to its other courses as well. He favoured stressing of fundamental That a high standard in a university did not keep worthy men and women from entering, rather the reverse. Tha! thcse who selected a certain university because the courses were easy were nct a credit to any university. That the smaller university could ncot do as many things as the larger university, but the things that it did ao could in many instances be done better because of the cioser contact oi master and pupil. That greatness came to a university through the greatness of its men, men of high proficiency in their own subâ€" jects, but above all, those of high menâ€" tal and moral integrity. That it is the quality of the work done that makes a University so great, not its size. Inspiring Address by _ Principal of Queen‘s On Wednesday evening the graduates of Queen‘s University held their annual Porcupine Queen‘s Alumni banquet and dance. The banquet was held in the Empire hotel, beginning at 7 p.m. and the dance, commencing at 10 p.m., took place at the Riverside Pavilion. The guest of honour, Dr... Robert Charles Wallace, M.A., PhD., LL.D., eleventh principal of Queen‘s Univerâ€" sity, gave one of the most inspiring speeches ever heard in Timmins. The temperatures for the past few days are: Monday, April 12, max. 60, min 28; Tuesday, April 13, man 42, min. 34; Wednesday, April 14, max. 34, min. 30; last night‘s minimum 21;. 8 o‘clock this morning 23. ' Precipitation: The rain was deâ€" posited over this area from 10.30 a.m. on the 13th to 4.30 on the 14th was .20 inches. Snow from 4.30 a.m. of the 14th up until this morning measured +*; of an inch. The forecast for the next few days is "Weather will continue fair to moderate. Partly cold. Dr. Wallace the Guest Speaker at Annual Banquet of Porâ€" cupine Queen‘s Alumni. Address on the Value of True Education. Annual Dance Held in Riverside Pavilion. He emphasized the fact that each University had its peculiar characterâ€" After a couple of very promising days the temperature has dropped again and it is beginning to look as though the Porcupine will not be entirely free of snow this coming summer. After soarâ€" ing to 60 degrees on Monday, the temâ€" perature has dropped ‘back again and is now hovering in the lower twenties. Spring and Winter Alternate Temperature Drops from 60 to 20. But Weekâ€"end Exâ€" pected to ‘be Warm. The blaze was at the rear of 14 Pine street south, at 3.30 a.m. Tuesday, at the property of John Carnovale and was caused by â€"dumping hot ashes against the rear of the building. Damâ€" age amcunted to about $50.00. In the last few days, the Timmins Fire Department have had almost unâ€" irterrupted quiet with the exception oef one call which came from both a box and a phone. Firemen Made a Speedy Reâ€" ply to Call at 3.30 a.m. Claims Recorded in Camp Reach New High Record Hot Ashes Cause of Fire Call® In Three Months, 00 Claims Staked in Porcupine. No "Rush" to AnyUne Section, but Simply a Steady List of Claims Recorded. Over 48 000 Acres Staked. The death occurred on Tuesday, April 13th, of Mr. Albert Hammond at the Stâ€" Mary‘s hospital. The deceased was fiftyâ€"six years of age, born in England, and had been a resident of the town for fourteen years. â€" The cause of death was cancer. The funeral will take place this afternoon (Thursday) at 4.30 p.m. with service in St. Matthew‘s Church. The Cortege will leave:the Legion Hall at 4.15 p.m, and the late Mr. Hammond will be buried with Legion honours, he member of the local branch. Death on Tuesday of Albert Hammond The High and Vocational School orâ€" chestra played several selections, which were greatly appreciated by those who attended. The chairman for the eveâ€" ning was Mr. A. Pugsley. Dr. Harper proposed a toast to Queen‘s University, followed by a toast to sister univerâ€" sities proposed by Mr. D. E. Keeley, to which Dr. Moore responded. Mr. E. L. Lengmore introduced the speaker. Andy Cangiano and his orchestra supplied the music for the dance which was a very enjoyable event, attended by a large and happy crowd. Funeral Toâ€"day at 4.30 p.m. With Legion Honours. That the men who were worth while n a community were those who were capable in, their own work, and those who used their disciplined mind and character for the benefit of society. Usually, claimâ€"staking begins with a rush in April or May. This year has been an exception. By dog team, skiis, snowshoes «and the more modern snowâ€" mobile, prospectors have continued their work through the worst part of the winter. Should the seasonal inâ€" crease come when trails are dry, 1937 will be a banner year for taking up of possible mining properties. purpose of education should be training the student to think logica.lly and courâ€" ageously, not merely to hand vack to his instructor, or to deliver to society those opinions which he had accepted readyâ€"made. Kamiskotia Active ~â€"Due partly to the rise in base metal prices ~and ~partly to the" encouraging results at the Jamieson gold mine, the Kamiskotia district is again active. Jamieson, Robb, Turnbull and Godfrey have «once more blossomed out. as popular prospecting grounds. Far to the south of what is usually known as the Porcupine, yet nevertheâ€" less definitely a part of the area, the townships of McArthur, Tripp and Timâ€" mins have attracted prospectors. There was a good deal of:interest there back in the early days of the camp but reâ€" cently, with the exception of a few perâ€" sistent mining men, there has been little done. Now, with mines spreading farther and farther south through Deâ€" loro township, the three townships are once: again in â€"the limelight. On the south shore of Night Hawk Lake, far in the east of the camp, the townships of Carman, Thomas and Langmuir have been the scene of stakâ€" ing in goodâ€"sized groups of claims. This is probably due to renewed interest shown by large mining companies near Night Hawk. Little Open Ground Nearby The southern parts of Bristol and Carscallen townships and the northâ€" ern parts of Denton and Thornloe, as well as parts of Ogden and Price, have received so much attention that there is little open ground left in this southâ€" western section of the camp. There has been no "rush" of any importance; no spectacular discoveries have been announced; yet the recording of mining claims in four well defined areas continues at an unprecendented rate. o If the recording of mining claims in the Porcupine continues at its present rate, this year will break even last year‘s record. In three months 1200 claimsâ€"about 48,000 acres of landâ€" have been taken up by prospectors of the Porcupine. Last year‘s total was about 200,.000 acres. The claim staking enthusiasm that last year carried the Porcupine Mining Division to a new high in acreage has been continued into 1937. PRICE THREE CENTS 3 Sections 20 Pages Tor