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Happy Time at Mexican Fiesta Event Last Night Colourful and Novel Entertainment Presented at Mcintyre Community Hall Under the Auspices of the Junior Red Cross, Many Special Features of Interest. snn ce mdns ommc m mss y alcoves and Mexican urapeu | on the walls. I Each supper table proudly carried al lighted candle, which threw flickering lights over the gay panorama. i At the head table were seated the | chicf executive of the Red Cross, Mr.} Austin Neame, president of the Tim-i mins Red Cross, Mrs. James Barry,| president of the Junior League Rcd! Cross, Mrs. Fred Smith, viceâ€"president of the Junior League Red Cross and‘ Mrs. Neame. Over three hundred friends i (Continued on Page Six) ; Open Night at St. Alphonsus - Young People‘s Club This (Thursday) evening is to DC an open night at St. Alphonsus Young People‘s Club, the event being held in the church hall at Schumacher. There will be no admission charge, and everyâ€" body wiil be welcome. A feaiure of the evening will be an address by Mr. N. Roy Clifton. There will also be A musical and dramatic programme, Firemen Respond to Six Chimney Blazes Cold Weather Equals Hot Fires and Hot Fires Often Equal Blazes in Chimneys weather means hot fires anid hot fires often get out of control and start to burn in chimneys rather than in stoves and furnaces. Firemen resâ€" ponded to an even half dozen such calls since Monday. since Monday. On Monday a call was recceived from 18 Mountjoy Street North. Three calls were received on Tuesday., They were from 126 Main avenue, 184 Maple street north and 53 Sixth avenue. Wednesâ€" day‘s quota was two calls, one from the corner of Main avenue and Mountjoy street and the vther from 353 Pine st. north. There was no damage done in any one of the chimney fires and the blazes were quickly brought under control in all cases by firemen. Legion Annual Meeting Brings Big Attendance The annual general meeting ol Uhe Timmins branch 88, Canadian Legion, was held on Monday in the Legion hall. There was a very large attendance of members present and much business was carried through. The meeting opened with the usual Legion honours to departed comrades. Minutes of previous meetings were read and adapted. Four members were initiated. The annual financial statement was presented by Auditor Stan Fowler and after a short discussion was passed. Outstanding items showing the work of the branch included:â€"Relief $2,â€" 379.82. Memberhip standing 262 memâ€" bers. The branch has a fair balance in hand. Poppy Fund which is kept separately for relief stands at a low figure and the executive have cut items to a minimum. Gommittees all reported on their work showing that they are all enerâ€" rctic in their various capacities. Austin Neame gave a review of imâ€" portant matters which the Legion has carried through for exâ€"servicemen in general, Some of these came up for a full discussion later. Chief among the items was the Orâ€" derâ€"inâ€"Council signed on January 4th, 1939, which gives "Extension of Proâ€" visions for Free Medical Treatment." ‘This is known as "Class 18," and in briet gives Medical Treatment to °xâ€" servicemen not in receipt of pension, but who had meritorious service in actual theatre of war. It will provide active medical (treatment for an acute disease wor disa condition not atâ€" "inancial Statement Shows Legion on Relief. New L Sick Exâ€"Servicemen, Ben Legion. 2 Sectians 14 Pages Ahd Mexican tapestry draped is to bfC Shows Large Amount Expended by New Legislation of Great Benefit to n, Being Another Triumph for the of the Monson Leaving There will be decep regret among all classes and peoples at the anncunc# ment this week that Rabbi David Monâ€" son. of the Hebrew congregation of B‘Nai Israel, Timmins, is leaving this field. He made a notable name for himself in oratory during the two years he bhas been here and he has won wide circles of friends and admirers in all circles of the district. A gifted speakâ€" er, with an attractive personality his services hore have bgen outstanding He has been prominent in many acâ€" tivities, and he has also been successâ€" ful in cementinz the existiny friendâ€" ship between Jew and Gentile in the North. He was a member of the Porâ€" cupine Ministcrial Association, of the Kiwanis Club of Timmins, acted as principal of the local Jewish school, Ne L NT Y SS 0 Ecce enc No mm en o mame was prozramme chairman and assistâ€". ant monitor of ‘Nai Brith, supervisor of the local Younz Judea organization, and in charge of the interâ€"c‘‘y debates of the last named organization. He has made frequent tours of the North, adâ€" idrcssing the various communities. Last year he conducted the radio programme in the Hebrew devotional period. He has been in special demand as a spcakâ€" icr. and he has addressed such various organizations as the Lions Club, the Kiwanis Club she Oddfellows, the United Church, the Anglican Church. yestorday _as . to . what. had. impressed him most in this district, ‘Rabbi Monson said: ‘"The toleration, the kindliness, the brotherly spirit, and the fact that there is such harmony and friendship between so many nationalâ€" ities, races and creeds." | Rabbhi Monson is leaving for New York, where he will take up postâ€" graduate studies. AL the conclusion of this special educational course, he will occupy the pulpit of the Hebrew Men of England Synagogue, Torontoâ€"one of the largest in the city. Rabbi Linder will remain here and carry on the good work of his office. LLITTLE GIRL BORN ON THE BIRTHDAY OF ROBT. BURNS A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cowden, Gold Centre, on wWednesday of this week, Jan. 25th, the youngster thus being born on the birthâ€" day of the great Scottish poet. tributable to war service SOT as Won Notable Name for Himself by the Talent Shown Here. Spanish Nationalist troops woere ported today io be entering the city of Barcelona. They are meeting with no resistance. Rebels Begin Entry in Bduelom Toâ€"day It was reported yesterday that thouâ€" sands of the city‘s defenders were surâ€" rending to the rebel forces. The British government has annountâ€" ed that it has received General Franco‘s solemn pledge to abstain from acts of revenge against the defenders or any of the people in territory taken over by Nattfonalist Zroops. ublished at Timmins, Ont., Canada Every MONDAY and THURSDAY is leaving for New will take up postâ€" AL the conclusion of ional course, he will Democracy of Burns is Emphasized at Banquet The true democracy of Robert Burns, ; his broad love of his fellow man, and the infunce of his life and poctry not only on Secitish people but on all[ who loved humanity were points speâ€" cia‘ly emphasized in the addressos abt the banquet last night in the Hollinger hall under the joint auspices of the Porcupine District Pipe Band and Castle Douglas Camp Sons of Scotâ€"| land. held to observe the 180th anni-l | versary of birth of Robert Burns, Scotland‘s immortal poet. The kall was filled to capacity for the occasion, close to 200 being presâ€" cnt. The catering was effectively done by the Argyle Grill. A checking system for coats and hbhats conducted by the Roy Scouis was a convenient feature of the evening. ‘ Andrew Roberis made a very capâ€" able chairman, while Thomas Nimmo, of the pipe band was equally e[f{fective as toastmaster. The croupier was Harâ€" old Lochrie of the Sons of Scotland. The Burns grace was given by the chairman and pipers of the Porcupine District Band played in the haggis, which was born aloft in customary style by David Kerr. The address o the haggis was given by James Cowan with such a zost and understanding and braid Scots that it was a special {eature of the cvening. Among those at the hsad table were: A. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. White, Dr. J. B. and Mrs. J. B. McClinton, David Mackâ€" ie, Mayor J. P. Bartleman, G. A. Macâ€" aonald, Mrs. J. R. Todd, Dr. J. A. Mcâ€" Innis, M. B. Big Crowd and Happy Time at Annual Event Under the Joint Auspices of the Sons of Scotland and the Pipe Band in Honour of the Anniversary of the Birthday of Great Scolttish Poet. Innis, M. B. Sto‘i. After the excelient meny and service had been onjoyed the toast to the King was duly honoured. In proposing the toast to Auld Scotia, W. Allen pointed out that the beautiâ€" tul scenery, the notable history an? the creditable traditions of Scotland made all her sons proud. He gave a wrief but interesting sketch of a visit made al brief bu to Glass brief but intl@reslIng SECCil Oi dA to Glaszaw and one to Edinburgh side trips to ccher parts of Sco He conciluded with the stirring of the "Hielenmon‘s toast." Dr. J. A. MciInnis added his tribute with good stories and much wit and hummour. The Scottish nation had orcupine AMdbpante TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 1935 BURNS ANNIVERSARY AGAIN HONOURED HERE a|the council, In this particular CaSst, it | however, the Finance Commi‘zvee had h!xmt passed the bill and so it was d. !broug,ht before the council. During the is , discussion that resulted there were sugâ€" 'eestions and references to the former te! town clerk aund against members of d ‘council who werse not present. id| OIn explanation of the maiter the never been conquered, he said, and had carried their virtues and their tradiâ€" tions to the far corners of the earth. He spoke of those who said that Scotâ€" land was losing its place, and replied that the land where honest poverty was respected, where man had ever been ready to die for freedom, where thrift and ecffort were the standards of the people would know neither defeat nor bankrupucy. In responding to the toast David Mackie made very interesting referâ€" ence to his visit last year to his native land. He referred to the great men given to the world by Scotland, menâ€" tioning that the wonderful new science of television was born in Scotland. He spcoke of the pride of every Scot in their Bill from Solicitor for $40 Starts Discussion Discussicon began when Mr. S. A. Caldbick‘s bill for $40, for services rendered, was brougt before the counâ€" cil. The bill was for work done during the past three years in effort to reâ€" cover the amount of a $2,000 bond taken out by the town for a former A very involved issus, including reâ€" fcrences to the case of theft from the town cxposed nearly four ycars agO, was one Of th> matters brought up at the town council meeting last nigh?!. ‘ouncil Thinks Town Should Make Further Move to Colâ€" lect Bond on Former Assistant at Town Office. Defalâ€" cation of Some Years Ago Brought Up Again. mp. ~gal been congu d their vit to the far 1i ho town for a ordinary â€" proc have been inc ary procedure been included in ccounis passed by In proposing the toast to the Porâ€" cupinec Camp Williain Morgan humorâ€" ously apologized for his lack of Scotiish accent. He noted that it had been said that such a lack of accent would be a "break" for a nonâ€"Scottish. wife. The answor to that, he said, is that (Continued on Page Four) Suggest Training Camp Near Cobalt Cobalt. Jan. 26.â€"(Special to The Adâ€" vance) â€"At the instance of the Cobalt Kiwanis Club, the Dominion authorities are to be approached with a view to giving consideration to a scheme now being prepared and which suggests the establishment of a vocational training and home defence camp in connection with the Gillies airport, owned by the federal government. The question was raised at the regular weekly luncheon of the club here on Tuesday, W. E. Sparham speaking on the subject to urge some action be caken along lines he indicated, and ‘a commiitee was formed to report back at the next sesâ€" sion. Kiwanis at Cobalt Take up the Question. Ilustrated Lecture Under | Auspices Fireside Club mayor went back several years to a ‘ime when the town council considered that a special accountant‘s services were nceeded at the town office. An acâ€" countant was hired, this accountant later being made assistant to the formâ€" er clerk and treasurer. In the meanâ€" ‘ime the accountant had been bondâ€" ed for $2,000. In 1935 the accountant {(Continued on Page Four) On Wednesdady next, February lst, commencing at 8.15 pm. there will be a very interesting evcnt under the ausâ€" pices of the Fireside Club at the United Church, Timmins, when Mr. Ian Davey will present his lecture, "Josiah Spode and his Successors," ilustrated with motion pictures and a display of preâ€" clous Spode art pieéces. No lover of beauty will wish to miss this event. Eugene Lafontainec, Secretary of the| League. spoke on behalf of his organl-% zation. He repeated the request for | authority to investigate relief casts.; Furthermore, he wanted to Council to consider the request and take action that night, as the League was meeting on the following evening. Published at Timmins, Ont.. Canada Every MONDAY and THURSDAY of Who Should Pay Timmins Council V otes for Holidays with Pay Will Make Strong Representations to Department of La« bour. Invitation for King to Visit Timmins Declined, â€" Cemetery Board Established by Byâ€"law. Judge Caron Rules Tony Romleski Must Pay for Groceries Consumed at His Own Wedding Feast. What an authority on wedding etiâ€" quette would have ruled in such a case would be hard to doetermine but Judge Caron decided in division court here yesterday that a man should pay for his own wedding breakfast and lunch. Said Mrs plaintif{ : ** wedding di i The first meeting of the Timmins Rangers will be held on January 27th, commencing at 7.30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Geoffrey Morris. The Rangers will be under che captaincy of Mrs. G. Morin. The Rangers comprise a senior form of Girl Guiding. Any girls who wish to join must haver cached the age of 16. Further inforamtion may be securâ€" ed by telephoning either Mrs. G. Morâ€" ris or Mrs. G. Morin. First Meeting of Timmins Rangers to bhe on Monday Patrick H. Murphy was appointed Clerk of the Town of Timmins last night at the regular meeting of Counâ€" cil. He succeeds H. E. Montgomery, who was released from Office at the last regular mecting. Following the bhyâ€"law which appointed Mr. Murphy, clerk, a resolution was passed recommending his appointment as Justice of the Peace for the District of Cochrane to the Provincial Secretary. Appoint P. H. Murphy New Clerk of Timmins Also Recommend Him to Provincial Secretary as Justice of the Peace. Timmins Citizens‘ League Asks Authority to Investigate Relief Cases With Relief Officer. The clause in the byâ€"law specifying the salary to be paid the new Town Clerk said that he would be paid from time to time as the Council decided. All fees accruing from his uffice were to be turned over to the Town. The byâ€"ilaw passed quietly, There was no discussion for or against it. From the moment of its passage P. H Murphy became the new Clerk of the Town of Timmins. Two resolutions were received from the Timmins Citizens‘ ‘League. The first pointed out that the Relief officer, Mr. Martin, had refused to discuss reâ€" lief cases with the Grievances Commitâ€" tee of the League, because he held that information about relief recipients was confidential. It asked that the Connâ€" cil allow the League authority to invesâ€" tigate cases with Mr. Martin. In response to a lettor from the Mine, Mill and Smeiter Workers‘ Union, the Timmins town council last went on record as favoring holidays with pay for mine employees. The council will use its influence to obtain that concession for miners and the first step it will take will be o bring the matter to the attention of the Associaâ€" tion of Northern Municipalities and urge it to make representations to the Department of Labour. Last night‘s meeting was the first since three members of the town‘s adâ€" ministrative body, Councillors Brunette, Roberts and Cousins, resigned from office in protest against the way the town‘s business was being conducted. The three vacant chairs, formerly occupied by Councillors Brunetie, Robâ€" erts and Cousins looked very vacainl indeed. Ranged opposite them were the remaining councillors, and presiding over the three occupied chairs and three empty ones was Mayor J. P. Bartleman, who thus far this year, has in disputed matters, cast his vote with Councillors Armstrong, McNeil and Mcâ€" Cabe. There was no opposition and hardly any discussion of the holidays with pay resolution. Although the motion which put the Council on record as favouring (Continued from Page six) Cold Snap Will Fade Shortly The council chamber was Jjamimed to the doors. Lined along the back wall was a double row of men. The chamâ€" ber was hot and stuffy. The cold snap we have been experiâ€" encing in the last couple of days will not last, said the weatherman, Sidncy S$. Whecler, at the Hollinger Mine said this morning. He predicted more modâ€" The second resolution said that fTour men were sent by the town to Conâ€" | naught to do bush work. They were | to be met there and: taken into the [camp. When they arrived they were not met and were foreced to spend the | night in the cold station. The next | day they had nothing to eat as they were penniless, Finally they managed to get back to Timmins. days. Maximum and minimum temperalure over the past week have been as follows: Monday, maximum, 20 degrees, miniâ€" muim, 2 below zero; Tuesday, 3 below and 38 below; Wednesday, 15 below and 37 below. Last night‘s minimum was donw to 22 below zero. Tuesday‘s miniâ€" mum, 38 below was the coldest weathâ€" er we have had this yvear. Only precipitation occurred on Tuesâ€" day when it snowed to a depth of fciur inches between nine in the morning and four in the afternoon. ‘"We couldn‘t do that without autlhâ€" ority from the Department of Public Welfare," said the Mayor, pointing out that seventy per cent of the money spent on relief was governiment money. "You need all the help you can get in investigating these cases," said Mr Lafontaine. The Mayor said that he would take it up with a representative of the Deâ€" partment, Mr. Ryan, who happened to be in town at the time. The resolution charged that the men were "unduly exposed to suffering and hardship due to the carelessness of those in charge." ' Councillor McNt tigate." "And have a report brought in,‘ the Mayor, completing Councillor Neil‘s statement. A resolution bfought in changed the days on which the seint monthly meetings of Council will be held,. Hereâ€" after they will be held on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Special meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays of the month. ‘The meetinges are to ae held at 7.30 The meetings are to be held pm. ate temperatures in the next ay Expect More Moderate Temperatures in Next Few Days, Says Sidney Wheeler This Morning. Was 22 Below at 8 a.m. Single Copy Five Cents We must i1161