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Mr. Wm. Fairhurst said that after hearing three Councillors and the reeve very little was left for him to say. It had been a pleasure to be on the Counâ€" cil this year, he said:; it had been an outstanding year. The new municipal building was almost completed and Ne hoped he would be able to sit in it for the next term of office. They had had coâ€"operation from every department of the Council, and the Reeve‘s report was so complete that he had nothing to add to it. Called on again to respond as candidates for 1940, each gentleman gave assurance that (if elected) their efforts for the good of the township Mr. Emil Heino thanked his electors for the privileee of serving them. He had had one hundred per cent coâ€" operation with reeve and the other councillors, and they had had a year of achievements. They had revised assessments, reduced taxes and relief, increased wages, contributed to worthy charities, had erected the finest works garage in Northern Ontario; (statement given of cost); and had received a letâ€" ter of appreciation from the residents of Gold Centre for the additional lightâ€" ing service they had been able to give themâ€"a progressive year. Mr. M. Cavanagh, chairman of Finâ€" ance Comumittee in his report gave creâ€" dit to a wellâ€"informed reeve for his year‘s successful work. The new apâ€" praisal of assessment values had necesâ€" sitated seven consecutive days of court of revision. The Council was sincere in its efforts to be fair to all and evéery case was disposed of to the best of their ability. He spoke of the Schuâ€" macher office for payment of water rates and taxes as being really a savâ€" ing to the township as well as a conâ€" venience. | Tisdale with evident approval, that it gave â€"him much pleasure that such harmonious feelings should exist beâ€" tween himself, his councillors and the Tisdale public. _In a comprehensive and detailed reâ€" port Mr. Evans gave an account of his stewardshin. (Given below). Mtr. Helmer, chairman of Public Works spoke as being proud of the reâ€" port given by Reeve Evans. He noted that relief reCipients had been given work to do in the township thereby lessening the number of those who were supported by the town. He had spent a pleasant year working with the other men on the council, a harmonious and agreeable coâ€"operation existing beâ€" ‘ tween them. Mr. Dan Keeley was unamiously votâ€" ed â€"into the chair. He spoke of the twoâ€"year term for municipalities havâ€" inz been passed as a warâ€"time measure and.mentioned that the present reeve‘s loyalty was unquestionable. This was a most important fact to stress regardâ€" ing qualifications for candidates for Council. He called on Mr. Evans who thanked his nominators and regarded with pride the fact that he had served Fewer townspeople than have usually attended nomination meetings were present on Friday when Clerk PFP. C, Evans read out the names of those nominated for 1940. Mr. Victor H. Evans, who has guided skillfully and well the affairs of Tisâ€" dale in 1938 and 1939, was nominated four times for the office of Reeve, and had no opponents. A burst of applause greeted the statement that by acclamation the same gentleman would continue as Reeve for‘ the next two years. ‘ Mr. George Helmer was nominated for Councillor four times. Mr. Wm. Pairhurst twice. Mr. M. Cavanagh three times and Mr. Emil Heine four‘ times. In addition the following noâ€" minations were also made: Messrs H. Mackie, M. Clark, and Dr. B. H. Harpâ€" C . South Porcupine, 1 to The Advance)â€"Fo cover years T Councillors were retu tion for another te ncmination day. Good Service of Reeve Evans and His Council Recognized by Ratepayers. _ Usual Lively Election Contest to be Missing in Tisdale This Year. Reeve and Council in Tisdale Are Reâ€"elected By Aclamation Friday Acclamation in Tisdale First Time in GH ANDERSON ELECT LABOR‘S CHOICE Nov. 24.â€"(Special ir the first time in isdale Reeve and rned by acclamaâ€" rm of office on Total â€"of 54,800 square feet of asphalt laid on Cedar and Birch extendinz most of them to the curb. Railroad St. 250 feet of road rocked and gravelled. Coniaurum Roadâ€"61,225 ft. of reaâ€" ligned curves and grades this summer. 348 cubic feet of rock placed on Goldale road. 35 plumbing applications issued. South Porcupineâ€"3,300 feet of storm sewers. 1710 ft. of domestic sewers and water mains. 36,400 square feet of pavement placed on MeIntyre road. Schumacherâ€"2 hydrants moved on First Ave. and a new hydrant installâ€" ed on Fifth. $60,000 _ new _ equipmentâ€"sidewalk snowplow, rockâ€"crusher, ten wheel dual drive truck and shovel â€" equipment which will prove of immense benefit and provide cheaper and more efficient service. 1159 water meters installed by virtue of which we have reduced water conâ€" sumption in South Porcupine by 80,000 imperial gallons per day," increasing pressure from 10 lbs per square inch in 1938 to 58 lbs. today. Gold Centreâ€"Foot path from Schuâ€" macher High School to Gold Centre approximately 3v,000 ft. made and 10 lights installed. 2. Storm sewer (500‘) installed. 3. Six house crossings constructed. South Porcupineâ€"New garage and shed on Railroad St. built (70‘ x 170°) to house all mechanical equipment as well as various supplies and tools reâ€" quired for use in township activities. 5. 540 ft. of concrete walk 4‘ wide made. 4. Seven leaks in water mains. were repaired, reducing consumption by apâ€" proximately 170 gals. per minute. 1. Snow removal. Roads to schools and mines were kept open all winter. 2. Schumacherâ€"built 2345 lineal feet of storm sewers. Installed 28 catchâ€" basins. On Railroad St. installed 180 feet of water and sewer mains. On McIntyre road 200 six inch water mains. 3, Schumacher and Gold Centreâ€" Nine new house service connections inâ€" stalléd and 10 replaced. Review of Public Works Dept. (He!â€" mer chairman, with Cavanagh and the Reeve). This department administered the work and $220,000 was alloted for various activities. Mr. R. E. Dye in a short speech said it was a most satisfactory meeting. It was wonderful that people should be unanimous on such an issue. He also complimented the present council sayâ€" ing they kad served the public nobly. Dr. B. H. Harper who was not presâ€" ent was asked by phone if he wisha@d to stand as candidate. His answer was in the negative. Mr. M. Clark complimented the présent Reeve and Councvillors on their splendid year and would nov consider contesting. "I would stand no chance in the world of election azainst these men," was Mr. Clark‘s gratifying triâ€" bute. For Economy and Efficiency Mr. Herbert Mackie declared himself as "defin‘tely out of it." With so many satisfied with the present administraâ€" tion he would not run as candidate. would be untiring, and that to the best of theéir ability they would serve. Mon., Nov. 27 8.45 p.m. Wed., Nov. 29 5.15 p.m. Fri., Dec. 1 1.05 p.m. Fri., Dec. 1 9.00 p.m. Radio Address TO 1940 COUNCIL A reduction in tax rates has ensued through revised assessment, and a bank balance is assured. ‘"The affairs of the Township of Tisdale, viewed from any angle are in the best shape they have ever been in during the history of the township. And in view of the very important part that gold is likely to play in the great catastrophe that now confronts us I believe I can give you this reasonable assurance that irrespective of any deâ€" mands that may be placed on the gold mining industry that this township is adequately fortified to play its part in rendering whatever service may be reâ€" quired of it either in a municipal, proâ€" vincial or national way." Globe and Mail: To add to the genâ€" eral confusion Germany is releasing Finance Committee (Cavanagh, Heing and Reeve)â€"This has been a strenuous yearâ€"involving long hours with court of revision and many appeals. A fair and equitable decision was teached in each and every case. â€" The Police Dept. (Fairhurst, Helmer and Reeve)â€"Handicapped as it is by the wide boundary the township has had a most successful year. A parking byâ€"law and speed byâ€"law (30 instead of 50 m.p.h. in builtâ€"up sections) have been made. Guards have been placed since war outbreak in necessary places. Chief McInnis is to be complimented n that in two serious robberies occurâ€" ring in the township both culprits were captured and the loot recovered. There is good satisfaction in the administraâ€" tion of laws by the Tisdale Police Dept. so highly thought of throughout the Dominion. All the personnel of boath departments is deserving of the highest praise from all citizens." ’ 47 new street lights were installed in the township. ionâ€"â€" Toronto,â€" Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouverâ€"and in that this honour lMas fallen to the fire chief of our local fire department I think we have every reason to feel proud and secure in the knowledge that we have a man who is ommunists and France is interning high sense of civic responsibility and are ideally fitted as leaders of men, and their wide experience is responsible for the positions they hold.â€" Much favourâ€" able comment has been given by Public Underwriters Inspectors, and high honâ€" ours have been gained in both Daominâ€" ion and Temiskaming Firemen‘s Asâ€" sociations. Mr. Smith‘s position as President of the Dominion Fire Chiefs‘ Association is particularly significant in that this association takes its members from all cities and towns in the Dominâ€" ionâ€"â€" Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouverâ€"and in that this honour lMas fallen to the fire chief of our local "Our Fire Brigades are doing a splendid educational work in schools and homes. Both fire chiefs (Chicf Max Smith in Southn Porcupine. and Chief Jucksch in Schumacher) have a Fire and Light (Heino, Fairhurst and Reeve)â€"FEquipment has been pr6â€" vided as recommended by those in charge of fire departments. 52 cents per hour (highest Province of Ontario) has been township labour. Schumacher septic tank. This dept. has done a tremendous amount of work efficiently and well and in general we have every reason to be proud of these activities. 1NCW sUOWCL south Porcupine, Nov. 25.â€"(Special New guardhouse at Springs. ,to The Advance)â€"No bales have yet Raised manholes of domestic sewet | been shipped to the Red Cross Headâ€" alorgz Railroad St. and east end of quarters from our branch, but work is Bruce and Bloor eliminating trouwble of | going steadily ahcead, and by the end spring filoods. | of the month a report of work done Works Department in charge of Enâ€" |will be siven. Registration of workers gineer C. Anderson and assistant Vickâ€" ¢s still going on but the committes in ers. charge would like to see every woman Quote from letter received from Mr. |come in to the rooms and volunteer for Hamer District Engineer of Dept. Of service. Highways, Mathesonâ€"after request tOi At the Dome Mine a group of ladies, plow roads had been complied with: | working under the direction of Mrs. "These roads have been kept open s0 Honer and Mrs. Kemsley is making well there is not a single complaint! ’surgica] aidsâ€"slings, bandages, and Thank you." abdominal belts. They meet Tuesdays Building Byâ€"law to enable citizens of and Fridays in the afternoons in the township to take advantage of Dominâ€" Recreation hall. l ion Housing Loans, and make it easier| Work is going ahead under Mrs. Vary for people to ,build homes. at the Buffaloâ€"Ankerite. ‘ Road Workâ€"10,344 cubic yards of mine rock and 4,1982 yards gravel. Springs road and Preston East Dome roadâ€"216 cub yards crushed rock. Ball parkâ€"101 sqard yards gravel. Neéew bridgge built over Porcupine Creek on Railroad St. New sower pump. New guardhouse at Springs. Raised manholes of domestic sewer alormz Railroad St. and east end of Bruce and Bloor eliminating trouble of 20850 ft. of fire water mains. 4937 ft. of boardwalk. 7000 ft. of asphalt and walk and cycling path to HMHospital and Dome Mines. BERT MeCABE paid in paid for PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS3, ONTARIO Toronto Telegam â€" Many a man thinks the world his oyster only to find find a little late than he has been stewed . to The Advance)â€"The Kiwanis Exâ€" ecursion sponsored by South Porcupine Club, which left on Friday‘s "Northâ€" land" for six days‘ trip to Toronto is an assured success. 135 persons beâ€" tween Timmins and Swastika tock adâ€" vantage of it. Among those leaving from South Porâ€" cupine were:â€"Mrs, J. D. McCarthy and baby: Mrs. Laforest, Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Woods; Mr. W. Setonâ€"Adamson and son, Bob; Mr. and Mrs. P. O‘Shea; Mr. J. Barron; Dr. R. P. Smith; Nurse Firth from PXG. Hospital; and Mr. and Mrs. L. Hunkin. South Porcupine Kiwanis Club Excursion Big Success Bornâ€"In the Porcupine General hosâ€" pital to Mr. and Mrs. A. Kangas, of 134 Bruce Ave., South Porcupinege, a son, on Saturday, Nov. 25th. «â€"< Don‘t forget the Legion whist drive on Monday night in the Masonic hall. A regular meeting of the AY.P.A. was held on Wednesday in the Parish hall. After business, games and cribâ€" baze, etc.. were played and lunch was served. On Tuesday, Nov. 28th, a meetâ€" ing will be held at which the members will make cribbage boards in preparaâ€" tion for a cribbage party which they intend to hold in the Parish hall on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Everybody will be welcome. There will be good prizes, and lunch. Mrs. A. Ewing and daughter, Barâ€" bara, are spending the weekâ€"end in Charlton, visiting the former‘s sister, Mrs. Miller, who is celebrating her silver wedding anniversary on Sunday. Mr. "Bud" Miller accompanied them. Miss Iris Winship, of Lakeview, is progressing well in Porcupine General hospital after tonsil operation. Mrs. R. Gemmill, who has been in hospital for the past week, is expected home on Sunday. and trusts it will not be necessary to request removal of anything decorative because it is creating a dfire hazard, durinz the festive season. |Other News of South Poreuâ€" _ pine and the Dome. on the kitchen fire, causing explosion and fiame which ignited the clothes. Fortunitely flames were confined to the kitchen and the prompt response and service of the Fire Department kep:i them there. Had the first warning been observed there would have been no fire and no damage." The fire chief would like to give timely warning about Christmas decorations in stores and homes. The dangers of flimsy electric cord extensions and lights, cotton batâ€" ting, cedar, balsam and pine tree disâ€" plays, cannot be too strongly stressed, vive her fire with fuel oil, and it had caused flamss and explosion; clothes hung around the stove caught fire and althouzht the damage to kitchen and contents is quite large, no person was injured. The following is the report of the Fire Chief:â€"*"The inspection reâ€" port proves that the Fire Department during fire prevention week had pointâ€" ed out and explained the risk of boostâ€" ing a fire with kerosene, hanging clothes too close to the stove, and dryâ€" ing wood in the oven. This is Jjust what happened hnere, when crude oil from an oilâ€"burning stove was poured It is a little difficultâ€"to get the wheels lrevolving, but after Christmas is over we expect to hear big things of our most ‘progressive East Porcupine Branch of the Red Cross. | _ Latest reports of the canvass camâ€" give $1600 per month availalX%e from the working and business men, apart from the Mines‘ contributions. Ssouth Porcupine, Nov. 25.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"A fire alarm was turned in on Friday around noon and proved to be from 26 Bloor Avenue. The lady of the house had tried to reâ€" Oil Put on Fire at South Porcupine Results in Damage South Porcupine, Nov. 25.â€"(Special Knittinz is going ahead at the Pamâ€" our and Hallnor Mines, under direction ocf Mrs. Sharp. Work has been given out to Mrs. G Bannerman at Pottsville for sewing for the ladies of this particular area. Red Cross Work in Ssouth Porcupine and Distriect }uffaloâ€"Ankerite, â€" Pamour, Porcupine, Dome Mines, All Doing Their Part. H. Hali and Mrs. E. S. Somerville poured tea at a central dainty table. Mesdames Webb, Butler, Eade, Whitâ€" ton, and Houston assisted Mrs. Burton, also Mrs. Wm. Thomas. Waitresses were Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Weir, Mrs. W. W. Wilson, Mrs. Hovey, Mrs. Knecâ€" In the kitchen an able staff of workâ€" ers, under the direction of Mrs. Burton prepared afternoon tea, while Mrs. FP. Fouth Porcupine, Nov. 25â€"â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The bazaar held unâ€" | der the auspices of the Ladies‘ Guild of the United Church on Friday afterâ€" ncon was one of the bizgest successes of a mosgt successful year. Held in the new Wilson building on Main St., lent by the courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wilson, it was a cenâ€" tral point for patronage and the store | was crowded most of the time. Although the store is quite large, at times it was difficult to thread one‘s way through the throng. All articles on sale found ready customers and or-‘ ders were taken for more. Mrs. Jamieâ€"| son, convener of sewing, presided at the novelty table, assisted by Mesdames | Reed and Kelly. Successful Bazaar Auspices of Ladies‘ Guild, United Church Other Items of Interest About South Poreupine United Churech. South Porcupine, Nov. to The Advance)â€"Polic Innis has given us the foll "I would like to have the of the parents and gua childiren under the age of who permit their children streets after nine o‘clot There is a byâ€"law in force ship which reads as follow Ssouth Porcupine Parents Urged to Watch Children HEAD OFFICE . WATERLOO, ONT. Branch Manager: FRED STOCK Representatives: J, E. SULLIVAN f the coâ€"operation guardians of all v. 25.â€"â€"(Special ice Chief Mcâ€" in n th nigh vea 6 Cedar Street N., Timmins, Ont The play "One Mad Night"â€"in preâ€" paration for production in the United tor pews. This bazaar will help toward this end. The Guild is grateful to the public who responded so generously on Friday and attended their bazaar and their thanks are specially given to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wilson for the kind loan of their new building for this affair. two addresses â€" one given by Mrs. Knechtel on Socialism; the other by Kenneth Davis on Communism: with reception committee, while Mrs. Jordiâ€" son and Mrs. Hepburn took charge of the baking table. This year has been one of strenuous activity for the ladies of the United Church, With the prospect of a new church Building these ladies have pledz:ed themselves to provide money for pews. This bazaar will help toward tel and Mrs. Shephera. The fishpond was presided over by Mrs. Clement. Mrs. Libby (Guild preâ€" sident) and Mrs. J. E. Lyttle were the the leading parts will be played by Miss Jean Jordison and Mr. Ted Tyndall. The Young People‘s Society of the United Church met on Wednesday and were entertained as well as edified by Bargain coach excursion tickets will be valid on Trains 46, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7th. Passengers will arrange their own transfer to North Bay C P Depot and take Train C P No. 8, leaving at 1:00 a.m. FRIDAY DECEMBER 8th Tickets are valid to return, leaving destination point not later that C. P. Train No. 7, from MONTREAL 7.50 pm., SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10th, to connect at North Bay with our Train No. 47, MONDAY, DEC. 11th. Tickets will not be honoured on Trains 49 and 50 "The Northland." Tickets good in coaches only, > No Baggage Checked Children 5 years of age, and under 12, when accompanied by guardian. HALF FARE For Further Particulars Apply Local Agent Iwenty Years T. N. 0. and N. C. R. Regular Stations TO Pembroke, Renfrew, Arnprior, Ottawa, Ontario. Montreal, Quebec and Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Que. Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway The Nipissing Central Railway Company SARGAIN COACH EXCURSTION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7th Age Address Ocenupation TCHIE From he added: "Some o â€"â€"those that had do t] is bein, er will The Men‘s C1 Church is holding day in the churd Church on Dec. 6â€"is g« will be produced by the Mr. Crawford Smyth: who compared the two was Citizenship Night. Reed played two violin MONDAY, NOVEABER TTH. 1939 ty ather glad to get home, weren‘t ‘"Well," replied the lad thoughtâ€" not specially." Then after a bit ed: "Some of the fellows werse programm prepared : Home Attractions he i€ ring ahead. This _ Junior League; ) as chairman, speeches. This Master Stewart selections. talk camyp ight 1 h â€" sangs, etc., e guest speakâ€" Martindale, of mA _ United on Tuesâ€" o enâ€" hat his minder. isshold n who ut