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In view of troubled times in Europe and the onslaughts being made there on. the democracies. the banquet at the Legion hall on Saturday night in memory of one of the most sensational battles of the last war in defence of democracy was of more than ordinary slgnflcance. That. perhaps. was why close to 204 attended the thirteenth annual Vim; Ridge celebration of the Timmin branch of the Legion. President Walter Greaves, after the usual good meal. prepared by the La- dies’ Auxiliary of the Legion. gave the toast, to the King. It, was responded to As noted in The Advance recently, the annual dance of the Northern Lights Chapter of the Royal Arch Ma- sons of Canada will be held in the Masonic hall Tinnnins, 011 F1 iday even- ing. Afii’ii“ 2m. mite year admission will be by ticket only and these tickets are now available from members of the Chapter. At the event on April let. dancing will commence at 9 pm. Music and other features will be up to the highest standards. and all attending are assured of a very enjoyable and pleasant occasion. Tales of the battle and of the Great War, which have been told and retold in past years, have not lost their sav- our for the men who participated as evidenced by the reminiscenscs whicn were indulged in on Saturday. by the entire gathering. “The Last Post" and “Reveille" were sounded and two minutes’ silence obâ€" served in honour of veterans who died. In vlew of the fact that it was the eve of Easter Sunday the sounding or “The Last Post" and "Reveille" was especi- ally appropriate. Comrade D. Roberts blew the calls in fine style. 'Annual Dance of Northern . Lights Chapter, April 215i Prospectors Favourably Received by Cabinet Members Legion Again Celebrate Vimy Ridge Proposing the mast to Vimy Ridge, Legion Vice-President, T. Parsons re- called that, We bathJe extended from Vinny Ridge proper to the town of anoy. There were thousands of (Continued on Page Eight) W. B. Nicholson, president of the Porcupine Prospectors‘ Association, and George Henderson. of Schumacher. who were delegates to interview the cabinet and members of the Legislature at T0- ronto on behalf of the interest of the prospector, returned last week and ex- pressed general satisfaction at the re- ception- given them in Toronto and the favourable attention given their re- quests. Interviewed by The Advance on Sat- urday President, Nicholson said! that they had interviewed the Minister of (Mines, the Minister of Lands and Forests, the new head of the Securities Conunission. all the deputy ministers and chief clerks. and in addition a large number of the members of the Legislature. Representatives of Porcupine l’rospectors’ Association Interview Government and Members of Legislature. Expect Better Deal for l’rospectors. To Give Full Report 'l‘o-morrow Night, Vol. XXIV. No. 28 As noted in- 'I‘iie Advance recently. the Porcupine Prospectors‘ Association some weeks ago passed a resolution making a imam-er of suggestions for changes in the law and the regulations with the purpose of aiding the pros- pectors and the development of North- ern- Ontario. In recent. times alarm and anxiety have been caused by the ap- parent decline in prospecting and the fear that. the prospector was hem driven from the field. Without active prospecting the development of the North could be greatly handicapped. if not stopped altogether. and it was to remedy conditions in this respect that the prospectors got together. form- ed an mociatien and after careful oomideration and discussion drafted the suggestions passed on to the Govern- ment last week. It was decided to send a delegation to Toronto to press the views of the prospectors on the Government. Mr. C. V. Gallagher. MUNICIPAL Banquet and Entertainment Saturday Night is Usual Success. Austin Neame Urges All to Sign for Home Defence Service. Mayor Says Hopes Stand of Britain France, Will Decide European Troubles Without War. MP3. arranged n mcmbcxs of the Gabi assisted me delegate place the prowector before parliament ar A fun mport will be given by the de- legntts at a meeting of the Porcupine Pmpectors‘ Association called in their chm rooms in the £1in Hotel. 11 Spruce St. N.. Timmins. on My evening. Aprtl 11th. The meeting will commence at 8 pm. and a specially lame attendance is desired as there semanued on Page Elena 1 Section 8 Pages 10 Cabinc interview with , last week. and 1 other ways to ride of the case ublic. iven by the de- ' the Porcupine [2'11" n“ . ! to 200 Accidents Tripled enforce 1 local tr: feels tha the mm charges : he warn: Wedding at First Baptist Church Here on Saturday Total of Thirty-Five Acci- dents Last Month. Police Will Enforce Motor Laws Strictly. There were more than three times as many mot-or accidents in March of this year as during March. 1938. Prin- cipal reason was that during the past month road conditicns have 'been bad. Throughout. the whole thirty days heads have been icy and rutted. . In March of last, year there was a total of eleven motor accidents. The number for the corresponding month this year was thirty-five. Of the thirty-five, twenty-five were occasioned by the impact, of two auto- moibilcs. nine involved a pedestrian and a motor vehicle and one a motor ve- hicle and a stationary Object. Police warn they are going to stritcly enforce highway traffic regulations and local traffic bylaws. Chief Gagnon feels that the only way to cut down on the aiunnliei of accidents is to lay changes againflst traffic malefactors and he warns that there will be no leniency. Four motorists who were allegedly speeding over the week-end were charg- ed by the police. f Overtime parking on Timmins streets will be checked. Motorists who make it a habit to d’isregarcl parking regulaâ€" tions will find' themselves in police court before Magistrate Atkinson. The latter accident occurred when an automobile driven by Harold Klemp- ner crashed into the centre pillar of the railroad sub-way on the Hollinger flats at the outskirts of the town. Mr. Klemprner is still in St. Mary's Hos- pital. He is recovering but very slowly. Sixty per cent. of the accidents in March of this year did damage to auto- mdbile over the total of $50. An attractive wedding was solemn- ized at, the First Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon at 4 o‘clock. by the Rev. H. Slade. when he united in marriage. Ann. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wan. Hyduk. and Mr. Gordon Campbell. son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Campbell. of 15 Elm St. N. The bride, who was becomingly at- tired for the occasion, was attended by her sister. Miss Sophie Hyduk, while Mr. Lester Webster. attended the groom as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will reside in Timmin-s ner era the rail flats at Klempr. pita}. J M u! at. 'l'immimt. Ont. Canada MONDAY and THURSDAY going to strilcly regulations and Chief Gagnon to cut. down on General Thaw This Week A~ genera-L thaw- ~wa5~ predicted today for the near future by Sydney Wheeler, Holllngcr weather observer. He said that, today would be fair and slightly cool and that the probabilities for the next few days indicated imminent rain- fall; ‘ An inch and a half of snow has fallen since last, Thursday. An inch fell on Thursday and quarter of an inch each on Friday and Saturday. Tcmpcrwsurcs, maximum and miniâ€" mum, over the week-end were as fol- lows: Thurstay, 22 and 12: Friday, 24 and zero; Saturday, 32 and 6; Sunday, 33 and 11. Last night’s minimum was 8 degrees and at eight, o'clock this morn- ing the thermometer read 15 degrees. T. N. 0. Forecast: Partly cloudy and cold today and Tuesday with scat- tered sncwflurries. Wednesday mostly fair and cold. Have You Purchased Your Radlo Llcense? Neil Donovan to be Tried in Cochrane by the Supreme Court of Ontario. ls Alleged to Have Robbed Bank of Montreal Branch Here on December 7. Fournier, Gau- thier and Brunette Face Charges April 20th. Alleged. Bank Robber ' Faces JTrial Tomorrow Have you bought your radio license yet? Remember the license is sup- posed to be renewed on or before April lst. Failure to have the current year‘s license renders you liable to a call to court and consequent fine and costs. Most people consider they pay enough for the radio license without paying fines and costs as well. The answer to that one is to get the license at the earliest possible moment and so avoid the chances of any court trouble. This year the purchase of a radio license has been made doubly easy. thanks to the Canadian Legion. The Legion representatives will do all the canvassing in town for the sale of Milder Weather Due Say: Weatherman Today. May be C001 Tonight. If Not, Get the Necessm} License F10m One of the Ex-se1 vicemen. The above photograph was taken at the Buffalo Anker- ite Mine on Thursday night, when the championship An- kerite Bisons were feted and presented with Windbreakers and watches. At the head table were seated several camp hockey officials. Pictured above, from left to TIME MINS, ONTARIO, MONDAY APRIL 10TH, 1939 MINES LEAGUE CHAMPIONS HONOURED ay O Several members of the Timmins force will make the tri-p to Cochrane tomorrow to testify against Donovan. On April 20 the General Sessions of the Peace will sit in C‘ochrane. Facing charges of robbery with violence will be Rovzil Fournier, Gaston Gauthier and. Tony Brunette, all of Tiinmins. Fournier will face only one change of rd‘dbery with violence and the other two will each face a pair of charges. Having chosen a speedy trial the trio may be tried in the J udgc‘s chambers. A jury will not be used. Tirmnxins police will also testify in this case. Symphony Orchestra at Harmony Hall on April 23 Lovers of music will look forward to keen anticipation to the event to be presented by the Timmins Symphony Orchestra in Harmony Hall, Fourth avenue. on Sunday evening, April 23rd. Several previous concerts by the Sym- phony Orehestra prove that events by this organization are pleasing and most interesting. The Timmins Symphony Orchestra was formed a couple of years ago with the purpose of using musical talent in the town and allow- years ago with the purpose of using,r musical talent in the town and allow- ing the public an opportunity on occa- sion to hear the best in musical music. The orchestra is a voluntary organi- zation. unconcerned about making pro- fits. but inspired with the idea of shar- ing good music with the general public. The Timmins Symphony Orchestra is under the able direction and leader- ship of Mr. H. F. Schroeder and has achieved a high standard of excel- lence. The concert in the Harmony hall on April 23rd, will commence at 8.30 pm. A short children's pro- gramme will precede the regular con- cert. The programme for the even- ing will include instrumental solos. duets. trios and orchestral numbers, as well as some vocal numbers by leading artists of the district. Building Permits " $35,955 fur Quarter The following Ls the su building permits {or the fit of 1939: - New. .. .4 ., 8,700.00 Alterations and additions .. . 22,980.00 Garages and Sheds No New Buildings in Busi- ness Section 1n Flrst Quar- Ler. New Total Lornations and additions .. Residential Section Mm Ahmms Business Section right: are 0. Lafontaine, Coniaurum Mine; J. L. Fulton, N.O.H.A. executive; Charles Brown. manager Ankerite Bisons; Phil Kinkel. Buffalo-Ankerite Mine Manager, Dean Kester, President N.O.H.A. and Dan Keeley of the McIntyre. (Advance Photo and Engraving). 11111113! $355.955.00 $3 #15 .00 quarter 340.00 NU Esteemed Pioneer of North Passes On She is survived by five children, three $0113, Messrs. 'F‘x‘a‘nk, Chaers,’ and George Walling’ford, of Timmin-s; and Uwo daughters, Mrs. S. R. Craft, of Timmins, and Mrs. L. DcBl‘ois, of Coch- ranc. M13. Geo. M. Wallingfoul Died He1é Yeste1day. Her many friends in town and dis- trict were deeply shocked by the death of Mrs. Geo. M. Wallingford, at, the family home, 1 Middleton Ave., on Sun- day. She was born in Vaudrcuu, Quebec, 011- A'pril 16th, 1860, and was seventy- ninc years of age. fier maiden name was Amalie owods and she was married on October 7th, 1878. Her hubsand pre- deceased her, passing away on June 10th, 1938. The late Mrs. Whllingflord was a real old-timer of the Porcupine camp. com- ing here in 1911. Before moving? to T-imm'ins she had; resided at Cobalt from the year 1906. Two More Accidents on Icy Walks Mrs. H. Thompson and Mrs. J. D. Brisbois Suffer Frac- tured Legs. Funeral the home (Tues day) The icy streets last week caused two accidents, when two local women fell on. the slippery walks, both suffering fractured legs. Mrs. Henry Thompson, who resides at 81 Commercial avenue and Mrs. J. D. Brisbois. resident at 12 Balsam street south, are both in St..Mary‘s hospital to-day, and although they are recovering favourably, the injuries of last Thursday are very painful. Good Attendance at the S. A. Easter Services There were good crowds at the spe- cial Easter services at the Salvation Army on Friday and on Sunday. and the» services proved both interesting and inspiring to many. Musical Education Theme of Address The Ladies’ Aid of the Unitcc met in the hall of the church 01 day afternoon. to hold its regul ing, with Mrs. T. Coulson in L1 and many of the members in ancc. Interesting Address at La~ (lies’ Aid Meeting by Mr. H. C. Treneer. Mr. Herbert, G. Trcnecr ganist of the United Churc the gathering with an int: educative talk on musical e children. He encouraged 1 to urge their children to certs and other presenter! they would learn to app] music. Mr. Treneer conch very well rendered pianofo me: they would learn to apprcmate g4 music. Mr. Treneer concluded will very well rendered pianoforw solo. During the businfis of the meeta' it was decided to send Easter lilies the “shut-ins.” No other plans w made for the coming months. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mm Maurice Williams and Mrs. C. A. Johns- ston. Tnc devotional part as taken by Miss Susie '5, who gave a very service will be held from 1 Middleton Avc., tomorrow at 2 o‘clock. IT Published at Timmins. Ont. Canadn‘ Every MONDAY and THURSDAY Resigned Councillors Won’t Stand Again If Election Not General BeHeve Cigarette Began Fire Axming Dest1oyecl in I110nt Of hank Scullino’s StOIe. False Ala1m To- day. Believed to have been caused by. a carelessly tossed cigarette butt, fire de- stroyed the awning in front of the store of Frank Scullino, at 122 Pine Street, south, early yesterday morning. Firemen were called immediately when the smouldering awning burst into flames. They responded and used a small chemical tank to extinguish the fire. Damage was estimated at $25. On Friday there were two stove pipe- fires. The first was at 1.05 pm. at 27 First, Avenue and the second at 11.18 pm. at 16214: Pine Street, north. There was no damage in either case. Died at St. Mary’s Hosnital at the Age of Seventy-Eight Interviewed To-day. Councillors Brunette, Roberts and Cousins Express Determination to Refrain from Run- ning Unless Whole Issue Aired. Will Not Attend Meet- ing To-morrow as Mayor Requests. Drunks were believed to have turned in the false alarm which took firemen to Box 62 at, the corner of Birch Street and Kirby Avenue at 12.25 this mom- 108'. The death occurred at, St. Mary's Hospital on Sunday of Mr. Patrick Cherry. The late Mr. Cherry was born in Ireland and was seventyâ€"eight years of .age. No izmncdiabc. relatives survive in Timmins. Pearl Porter Rutherford, of 28a Mur- (lock avenue, 'I‘immins, wrote the lyric to the selection “Keepsakes" which has been published by the Columbia' Music Publishers of Toronto. The compo- N0 definite funeral afiang‘ements have as yet been made, and the remains are resting at, ,Chenier’s Undertaking are res Lin parlours. siLion has been released during the past week, and will find favour in the musical world. Local Syndicate Will Defy Curse of Nahanni ‘Kiwanis Luncheon This Week on Tuesday, April 11 Timmins Group Has Thirty-Six Claims in N ahanni Area in N .W .T. Region Famed for Many Mystery Deaths. Several Men Believed Murdered There. History Goes Back to 1904. This week's Kiwanis luncheon is to be held tomorrow (Tuesday) April 11th, at the Empire hotel, commencing at 12.15 noon. The regular luncheon is Monday, but to-day being Easter Mon- day and a public holiday, the Kiwanis Club, following its usual plan in such cases, changed the meeting day for the week to Tuesday. Rev. W. M. Mus- tard will be the speaker for the day, and his address will take the form of a special Easter message. Jyric for Popular Song Written by Timmins Lady '0 Nd’t one of the three mom-ham Council who resigned their posit'm; as a. protest “against the way 12 Town's business is being conducm will come back ,to the Council before ll three months’ period, after which m: forfeit their seats, has elapsed. No 0: of them Will stand. for rte-election 111 less there is a general election-tn. is, unless the three remaining mexnibc of Council, Councillors Armstrong, M Neil and MlcCane, are willing to 1' Sign and come out for re-election. Three months ago tomorrow Comm lors Emile Brunette, William Robcr and Inn Cousins, resigned their son as members of the 'I‘owns’ achninistarz tivc body. The Ontario Municipal A: which is the Act which govems the ac tions of a. Town Council, says that if Councillor albsents himself for “iim sumsive months” without a resolum from the Council authorizing- his m. sencc, he automatically forfeits his p05 tion. The Mayor is obliged to 15‘er- warrant for a new election to fill ii vacancies. On Thursday Mayor Bartlemun \m; each of the resigned Councillors. a, 1«. ter in which he asked them to row for the meeting tomorrow night. The letter referred to a previous cm: veration the Mayor had with each ( the councillors and said that he hm an, that time, done everything in 11 power to have them return. Mferring to Mr. Brunettes (11111111111 for the chamnanship of the Financr Committee, to which 110 {1011. 11111151111 rightfully entitled, the Mayor's 11111-111 said that the Council would 1101‘ 91111:: into any bargain. It further 1~11z1rg11:1 that since the date of t1111211 11511 Lion, January 11, the 1.110 c1111~1c111 : only their own personal feelings 11111 disregarded the 111'te1csts 01 the p1 (11111 who elected them. An election, said who letter, wou' cost. $2,000. The members of counc who brought it about would be 10.5an ible to the taxpayers for the expend turc. In interviews today with The P pine Advance all three 01‘ the C cillors expressed their determin not to come to the meeting tom: night. Neither would they stun: rue-election unless all of the comm. were willing to come out and the matter a. pwblic issue. Referring to the Mayor‘s letter (Continued from Page Five) North of Edmonton 1.500 unit-:4, the 'Nbrmwest 'Ibrritorics, on 1110 F1: River, 8, branch of the South Ndham is Deadman's Valleyâ€"rial in gold or heavy with the shadows of death m murder. In the gloomy valley, which gun“. well its wealth and the sacrum 01' Um: who have lost. their lives in an c-I‘l‘o to wrest from it, its gold, seven Tin mins men have thirty-six Claims. L-J tending over an amea Of 800 1161'95. Many men have 9.90119 into the valh Many men have gone into the and! few have returned alive t then: tale. That, some of them murdered has been indispuwbly 1) Others Just. disappeared. Om: t is that, urflriendly Indians in My trict have been murders. Anoihcz by the Indians, is that, the val inhabited by evil spiriLs. First fatal expedition was mm 1904. Two half breed bmlhmza, j and Willie McLeod, imruod 11m (118.113 Who had (been in tin: Valli": the area was rich in gold. 'liu-y at. the story of spirits, got. a grub and headed into the lush Lvr which in summer is almost sunk cal. The brothers returned 1 1904. With them they 1-. which included gold nuggc and dust. They found 1L which flowed from b01111 rock: formations which “brooding human faces.” The Madeod brother's 1905. With them the t by the name of Weir. trio was ever seen aga In 1906 a third M4211 U" Charles, organized a b83171]. two years. Finally the par acmss two skeletons, v rappe blanket. By means of a watc was hanging nearby on a 1m: skeletons were ldentif‘ ed a; Single Copy Five Cents The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine. Established 1912 (Continued on Page FIVE) vane IN 111 L1 l‘ 'CLl