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'""l"""riiE P0RCUPllll)i IIE, ADV/trt/Cf? MEI Illltlill MEMBERS Mtlt tllBllilf Illylllil Went With Pesserton Co. Also Considered. Other Council Business. r, Reference being made to the amounts paid to charity eases in town, tlurMayor suggested that some were, perhaps, getting too much and others not enough. One woman, now receiv- ing t45 per month from the Ontario Mothers' Pensions Actgwas still get- ting as much from the Town as she had been receiving before this $45.00 per month was given her. Later in the meeting this special case "was referred to the Contingency Committee for a report and the chairman, Mr. J. ll. Morin, is to investigate. Mr. C. s. Carter, principal of the Public School, spoke in behalf of the Public Library plan for the Town of Timmins. He pointed out that the Government was ready to loan 600 or 800 books to the Town for a start. It was best to start on a small scale and then grow. Several offers had been made of donations ofrhotylrs for a ps blie library here. There was a room in the public school that might be us. tnought, would"be to appoint a Libra- ry Board, and this Board could look after the details of getting things started. The matter should be dealt with at once to get the Library under way as soon as possible. The Couneil named three members of the' Board (one of these to be the Mayor), the Public School Board named three, and the Separate School Board two. On motion of Councillors Noble and New- ton, the Mayor and Councillors Long- more and King were named as the Council 's appointments to the Libra- ry Board. Resolutions were also pas- sed asking the Public {School Board to name their three representatives and the Separate School Board to name their two members. Refinance Was made to the poles necessary for the electric lights for the houses in the new Hollinger town- site. The legal routine for the annex- ation of this townsite to Timmins had pot been completed and so the Power ed for ihe ”library if the School Board agreed. The first thing to do, he Company did not feel inclined to put in. the poles. th, that the people might not be deprived of the opp0r- tunity to secure light, however, the Hollin:ger. had proceeded with the putting in of the necessary poles. As the district proposed to be annexed was not included in the agreement now in force between the Town and the Power Co., a further agreement [would no doubt be necessary when the annexation is finally completed. The Mayorpointed out that as work had been started by the Ontario Go- vernment this week on the improve- ment of the road from the Town to the River, there was now no reason why the Town should not now pro- ceed with the formalities in regard to the annexation of the Mattagami Townsites. To put the road to the river in good shape would entail a cost of around three or four thouss and dollars and this would be too heavy a burden' for the town to as- sume at present. tlhe Government, however, was apparently living up to its promise to do this work. The road was to be rocked-and gravelled and put in good shape. Contracts had been duly let and work started on Monday of this week. Councillor Emugmore was not sure that it was the best poliey to consider any immediate annexation of Mattagnmi. As soon at {Annexation was a taet they would i; Entitled to itnprovemets, ete., and J, did not see where the money mti d "in: from for water works or,' en- sions, smug etc. m said the Hat- mi people Ind "rutrtl'y shown the right spirit and had mode no spe- iti6riqtmttr for anything. He was looking at the matter, however, from imflly itntuterinl standpoint. m fW‘theConncil was inclined too Vol VI No. 46 §§ g? fig Pleasant Social Event in King's Ball Tonight, Benefit of Hockey Club No lover of good sport in the Por.. cupine Camp should miss purchasing a ticket for the Hockey Dance this (Wednesday) evening in King's Hall Timmins, for the benefit of the Pot.. cupine Hockey Club. Dancing will commence at 9 o'eloek, there will he the best of music, and everything else assures a very pleasant evening. The price of the tickets has been placed at only $1.50, with ladies free. All who attend this dance can certainly be as- sured of a very enjoyable evening, and in addition all buying tickets may know that they are contributing to a very worthy cause, as the event is for the benefit of the Porcupine Hockey Club. ' Mtllhlif “MIKEY HMS "MICE Tillll EVENING often to assume expeditures with the idea that they could be met some way later. Actual expenditures in nearly every instance considerably exceeded what had been expected. "We need not spend more than we receive from them in taxes," said Councillor King. The Mayor and other Councillors took a similar view, and eventually on mo- tion of Councillors King and Morin the Council formally expressed it- self as in favour of the annexation of Mattagami, with the exception of a swampy section in the southwest where there are now no houses. Mr. G. S. Drew introduced to the Couneil Mr, Medill who represents an English company specializing in in- surance on electrical equipment. Mr. Medill explained the policy issued by his company. It covered all accidents to motors, transformers, ete., and had many unusual features. For the town 's electrical equipment, Mr. Medill sug- gested a policy that would carry a premium of ony $105.00 per year, with an even-lower rate in case a three- year policy were taken. The company would pay for any repairs or replace- ments to the town's electrical equip- ment through accident or certain other enumerated causes, the payment for any breakdown to be up to the extent of an amount not to exceed $10,000 for any one case. Thus sever- al years' premium would be saved the town in case of a single break-down. Mr. Medill emphasized the protection t'hus afforded the town for a small premium of only $105 per year, with large number of towns and cities in Ontario now carrying this form of in.. surance. After some little discussion the question was left over to be con- sidered later. _ The proposed agreement with. the Fesserton people was before the coun- eil, and Council felt that there should be clauses 'very clearly guaranteeing to the Town the rights for pipe and pole lines and guarding against any misunderstanding as to the Town's absolute control over easy access to its mains, ete., for repair purposes, etc. It was also felt that the company should be clearly bound to make an early start at operations in the spring. Other clauses in the agreement pro- vide for a road and right of way for the Town to the present pumping sta- tion, the company to .maintain the roadway, bridge, etc. If it is neeesfr- ary to move the engineer's house, the company is to pay the cost of same up to $200.00. In case a change is made in the site of the pumping station the. company agrees to purchase $10,000 of the bonds issued for the new pump- ing station. The company is do pay 83500 in all for the land, etc., ae- quired from the town, the first instal- ment of which is to be 81500, and the balance to be paid when deeds, ete., are finally transferred. The Town re- serves sutfieient land for its pumping station and. other necessarymurposes. The agreement is tohe sent on to the Fesserton for approval and then will come again before the Council for fin.. al consideration. _ Routine accqults, payrolls, etc. were considered and passed. An olrirr-ot $600.00 for the house re- cently purehased from Mr. White in connection with the recent settlement of the case arising from the use of this building as an isolation hospital was considered. It was decided (hat the building was not suitable for the town's purposes and that the offer should be accepted if any reasonable amount were paid in cash. Reference was made to a number of street lights required. The Town En- gineer explained that the taker Com- pany was waiting for equipment}? ar- rive to make the necessary ins2alla- tions. . The Euchre Party given on Friday bait on account of the sudden death evening under the auspices of the La- of his mother, Mrs. J. E. Whaley, dies of Charity was well attended and "Ted's" many friends here will re. proved a. successful and enjoyable gret to learn of his sad bereavement. $255 we Tf) TIMMINS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16th., 1921. Average for Period Ending Nov. 4th. Was 3885 Tom: per Day. For the 2/t""daysperiod, ending No.. vember l the average daily produe- tion of the Hollinger Nine was 3885 tons. The total production for this period of 28 days was 108,775 tons. These oMeial ftgrures show that the Hollinger is not only maintaining the high average production set by pre- vious months, but shows a slight in- crease. Taking the period of 28 days ending Oct. 28th. The average daily production was 3858 tons. The pe- riod ending Nov. 4th. shows an aver- age of 3885 tons per day, indicating a slight but steady growth in produe- tion. With ample power guaranteed, there is every reason for believing that the Hollinger would expand its operations to a considerable extent and present high productions records would be far out-distanced. This ex- pansion would mean increased milling facilities and equipment, involving a large expenditure of money, but fail- ing absolute certainy of power suhtiei- ent for increased needs, is not likely to be gone on with. The present ton- age can be slightly increased without material changes in present equip- ment, but for the big expansion that the Hollinger could and would make, ample power is the absolute essential. In the meantime, however, the large and. steady production of the big mine is a matter that pleases all thoughtful people at the present time, and there is every reason for believ- ing that it will continue, for the Hol- linger has evidently settled into a steady stride in the way of high pro-, duction. llllllltilill tllllillllllil illil nllllllllW ilitlBll CONSIDERABLE STAKING REPORTED IN GAUTHIER. Quite a bit of staking is going on these days, according to all accounts, in the Gauthier Township district. This activity is said to be due to a tind made near the Argonaut Mine by Messrs. Therrault and' Tameka. This find is said to be on a three foot width traceable for. a-eonsiderable length and with free gold in evidence. BAND TO GIVE CONCERT HERE SUNDAY NIGHT 'Timmins Citizens' Band will give a band concert ialhe New Empire iTlie- atre Sunday evening, Nov. 20th. The Band will be in charge of the newly- appointed leader, Mr. Wallno. The concert is expected by those "in the know" to be the very best given yet. In addition to selections by the Band, there will be vocal and instrumental numbers and other special items. Un- der Bandmaster Wallno the Timmins Band promises to be an unusually ef- fective musical organization, and all lovers of good music should make a point of being present Sunday even- ing and so showing their support. of the local Band and their eo-operation with the new leader. The Band Con- cert will be 'held after the usual church services are over. . CONNAUGHT ROBBBRS SENT TO REPORMATORY The three young men charged with robbing the Connaught Station some weeks ago were before Magistrate Atkinson. on Thursday last and were each sentenced to not less.than one year nor more than two years in the reformntory. They were A. J. Houle and the Clouthier Brothers,=cE. and E. Clouthier. Through the :clever work of Oltieer R. Allen who traced the robbers within a day or two of be. ing sent on their trail, most of the stolen goods were recovered; The three fellows, all of them young men, are thought to have been implicated in several" other samples of unlawful.. mess but only the Connaught robbery charge was pressed and proven. They were taken down to serve their sen- tenees on Friday morning. For posing as a police officer and thus causing annoyance, etc., A. Rich- ards was last week sentenced by Ma- gistrate Atkinson to two months in North Bay jail. This fellow, among other things, hung around the station and interfered with the travelling pu- blie demanding their tickets, ete. A number of cases, chiefly drunken- ness rharges, will be before Magis- trate Atkinson te-morow. The list in- eludes a.couple of charges of illegally having liquor in a public place. - Mr. F. N. Whaley, of the T. & N. o. freight offUr, left on Sunday for Co- balt on account of the sudden death of his mother, Mrs. J. E. Whaley. "led's" many friends here will re- "g2fh?is'ti'i Mr. Roberts, of Minneapolis, Mm- nesota, has been in the Camp recently and it is understood that he plans a regular wholesale method of explora- tion for gold from the town limits up the river many miles. The plan in- elades the idea of putting down at east one diamond drill hole every forty acres so as to show the forma- tion at depth. In promising sections more than one drill hole will be made to prove up ‘he territory. Mr. Ro. berts has been busy securing options on all the farms and other properties concerned, and has been very success- ful so far in this. His offer is to make all necessary roads, etc., to carry on the diamond drill tests, to buy the wood necessary for the work from the settlers, and in case a find is made he buys the farm at the price set upon it by the settler, the settler still to own the farm, however, and only disposing, of the mineral rights.' In case any of land is desired for mining purposes it is purchased from the settler at the rate of $100.00 per acre for cleared land down to a lower rate for un- cleared. The option holds good for a year with the right to an extension of six months if a find is made. In case nothing is found the settler has any Minnesota Capital Understood To Be Interested in Regular Wholesale Exploration for Gold. l The last regular meeting of the Ca- ledonian Society of Timmins, in the I.0.0.F. Hall on Friday evening last was featured by two very interesting papers, briefly reviewing the lives and work of the two leading figures in the Confederation of Canada,---Sir John A. Macdonald and Hon. Geo; Brown-- both of Scottish birt‘h and parentage. Mr. w. Coupar gave a very compre- hensive and interesting review of the life of Hon. George Brown, detailing the various public activities of this Scottish "maker of Canada" from the time he came to this country and established a newspaper here until, after much public service to this coun- try, he died from the effects of a re- volver shot fired by a discharged em- ployee. Mr. Coupar's paper showed clearly the debt owed by Canada to Hon. George Brown, and also indieat- ed the sincerity, the pp/fe-spirited-l, ness and the ability of the man Whose life was reviewed, and the large part} he took in the founding and develop-i ment of Canada. G. A. Macdonald; dealt with the life of Sir Jonh A.l Macdonald, "for 47 years in the DIP. blie parliamentary life of Canada, a Minister of the Crown for over 30 years, and premier of Canada for 10 years,--ae longest tenure of officer in all history held by the partiamen. tary head of any government in any country enjoying responsible and re- presentative government." Reference was made to the outstanding service given by this native-born Scot to Can- ada, the review of his life being il- lustrated by a large number of hu- morous stories and anecdotes. Mrs. A. G. Mackay favoured the gathering with selections on the piano that rous- ed very sincere appreciation and ap- plause. LUr.LM. B. Scott, president of the Society, very eapably occupied the chair, his review of the papers adding materially to the interest. There we: a large attendance, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Messrs. Coupar and Macdonald for their address, and to Mrs. Mackay for the fine Scottish music given. The next meeting of the Caledonian Socie- ty will be on Nov. Mth. when St. An- drew's Night will be observed by a Social Evening. In fm,llili fltllllil Illlllil BY Illhllillill illlltljllil roads that may be made and is not out anything. In case of a find the settler gets a good price for his farm and still has the farm. The diamond drill man takes the chances, though if one good find is made he will be what is scientifically known in the Poreu- pine as "Jake." The plan has been worked elsewhere, it is said, with sa- tisfaetory results. Its progress here will be folowed with much interest. INTERESTING PAPERS AT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY MEET PORCUPINE 1.0.0.F. TO BOLD INFORMAL SMOKER, NOV. 21. IPorcupine Lodge, No. 453, I.0.'0.F., intend holding an Informal Smoker in the LO.O.F. Hall, South Porcupine, after lodge on Monday evening, Nov. 2lst. to celebrate the seventh anni- versary of the institution of the lodge. Alrbddfellows are fraternally invited and a pleasant evening is assured to all. Porcupine Lodge, No. 453, 1.0.0. F., has a 1yell-deserved reputation for successful and pleasing events of this jrind and. a fine night will be enjoyed by all attending. Reads, Forestry Problems, Mail Serv- ice and Other Questions Discussed At Associated Boards of Trade Thursday. The annual meeting of the. Assn- ciated Boards of Trade of Temiskam.. ing held at Iroquois Falls on Thurs- day last proved an outstanding and helpful success in every way. Prac- tically every Board in the District was represented by its full quota of de- legates, the total number of repre- sentatives from all over the territory running close to the half hundred mark. The sessions were conducted in the most businesslike way and the discussions brought out facts, figtures and ideas that can scarcely fail to be of benefit to the North Land. The sessions were very efficiently conduct- ed hy the President, Mr. R. A. McIn- nis, manager of the Abitibi Power & Paper Co. at Iroquois Falls, while the Secretary,'Mr. Frank K. Ebbitt, show- ed himself the ideal man for the po- sition, proof of his untiring effort and hs unselfish interest being evident on every hand. The spirit of eo-operation and broad outlook on #heqteneral pro- blems of the North :Land, as taken by all the various Boards, was another matter worthy of special note. Iro- quois Falls must be congratulated and thartkerl for: the unsparing attention to detail and the generous measure of hospitality that made this meeting such an unqualified success. In addition to what may be termed the old questions, such as Roads, Fire Protection, iRefovestation, ete. the As.. sociated Boards dealt with a new question, that of making the resour- res, industries and real possibilities of the North Land known to the out-. side world by a representative North Land exhibit at the National Exhibi- tion at Toronto. The resolution in this regard was introduced for the Iroquois Falls Board by Mr. U. T. Heard and received strong support from many delegates including [Messrs Cobbold, McKnight, Stevens, Orser, Child and Macdonald. 1n the discus.. sion Mr. Stevens made apt reference to the Wonderful produce grown each year at Moose Factory where the po- tatoe crop had never been known to be a failure and where grain and pro- daee 'also did unusually well. There were no summer frosts at the Boy. Mr. .Stevens also mentioned that for the last three years the first prize at Toronto ,and Ottawa Fairs for the best collection of vegetables had been won by a North Land man. The idea of the Falls is to have a thoroughly re- presentative exhibit from all parts of Ternisktuning, at the Toronto Fair, showing the products of the North Land, including agriculture, mining, pulp and paper, timber, ties, lumber, fur, fish, game, etc., etc. A separate building containing such a represent- alive exhibit would be a wonderful. advertisement of the truth about the North Land. In the past gold, silver, nickel, furs, produce, etc., etc., have been scattered all through the build- ings and the immense crowds from all over the continent visiting the Nation.. al Fair have not connected the exhi- bits with the North Land. The Pre- sident was empowered to appoint a HURT" lllllll EXHIBIT M Tlif TllllilllTll flllll Committee to go into this matter and report at the next meeting. In opening the, meeting, President Melnnis made a telling address, show- ing, how the Associated Boards had triumphed over initial difficulties and were nod away to a good start. The first' objective of the Boards must be eo-operation T with the Government, the T. & N. o. Commission and other bodies that may be of use to the North Land. Then the Boards.must agree on what is needed in the general interests, and what is needed first, and eo-operate to this end: The railway extension (on-to-the-nay" now be- ing secured and but of the way, at- tention May be centered on highways. '"We need roads,- and we will ‘get them," said Mr. McInnis. ' A sityly of the land situation had been made. There were 38,305 square miles in Temiskaming, less .water and unserveyed territory, 12,970 square miles of land being surveyed. Seventy townships, with 1,612,800 acres were open to agriculture and. most of this was taken up. About 300,000 acres had actually been cleared. Mr. Me Innis referred to the C.P.R. plan of aiisisiting settlement in the west as a business proposition for railway pro- fit. The railways benefit from increase in highways and vehicle roads,1Mr. Me Innis pointed out, and agricultural de- ivelopment affects us all. _ Toudhing on fire protection and re-' forestry Mr. Melanin said that refor- estation was useless without fire pro- tection. He had no criticism for the present Govermnetft forestry policy, a $3} New Branch Being Enacted for Cott- venience of Bollinger Employees. A tmt-storey store building, 28 by 58, is being erected in the new Hol- linger townsite for the advantage of Hollinger employees living in that northwestern section of the town, and who have found the main stores build- ings too far away from them for gen- eral use and convenience. The new branch store will be about'the centre of the new Hollinger townsite, on what is known as Waterloo Avenue. The foundation work was iinished this week and it is expected to have the new store ready and in active opera- tion before Christmas. The new store will deal in groceries and meats and the usual sundries. It will undoubted- iy prove of great convenience and loenetit to all in that district of the town. The usual. bentfits of Hollinger values and service will be given at this branch store just as they are now obtainable at the main stores. The new store is being, started simply for the convenience of the people of the new townsite and not as a money- maker. The usual discount of 15 per cent. will be given employees of the mine at this store the same as at the main Hollinger Stores. The population of the new Hollinger townsite is grow- ing very rapidly and will soon num- ber several hundred people, perhaps running close to the thousand mark. To meet the needs of this new com- munity the Hollinger has provided the branch store. except that is was not intensive en- ough. It figured out for fire preven~ tion at a cost of 2 cen'ts per acre. It needed more money spent and a conse- quent betterment of the personnel of the men employed. fffllllliilfll illlllillllt " SHIRE M TililllilllTf The Seeretary's report showed a large volume of business handled, in- volving 862 letters and 199 telegrams written and 234 letters and 47 tele- grams received. The fintaneial report for the year was also received and passed, after which a very hearty vote of thanks was tendered to the Secre- tary amid enthusiastic cheering. LIfayor Vanier in a bright address welcomed the delegates to Iroquois Falls and giving them the freedom of the town. He referred to the develop- ment of water powers in the North as important not only to this country but to all Canada. The backbone of the country, however, he believed to be the soil. The Committees on Insurance, Rail- way Rates, the Highway, Roads, ete., reported progress. In reporting on fire prevention, Mr. Schanche pointed out three things as neeessary,-more money, more authority for the chiefs of the districts and more educational work. The seven resolutions before the Boards were then taken up and dealt with." Mr. Paul A. Cobbold introduc- ed the Haileybury reSOIution asking the Government to set aside a tract of land for reforestation. This was see- onded by Mr. N. J. Mehulay, and a helpful discussion ensued. Mr. Sehan.. che gave figares to show what a fear- ful enemy fire was,.and he thought the Government would he justified in spending more for fire prevention. Mr. E. G'. Poolefelt the question re- quired very deep study. "I am not sure myself," he said, "whether an acre of cleared land may or may not be worth more to the Province than an acre of spraee." A committee was asked to be appointed by the Presid- ent to go thoroughly into the whole matter. Mr. Stevens,' for Cochrane Board, introduced a resolution to have the G.overnment establish a preserve for moose, to prevent the complete ex- tinetion of this form of game. This resolution is to be referred to the va- rious Boards for consideration. Mr. Alex Dewar thought something should also be done to prevent the unsports- manlike "ealling" of moose. "It is wo'rse than infant murder," he said. Coohrane’s resolution that the As- soeiMed Boards act in an advisory, rather than an executive capacity, was laid onthe table. , ' Mr. Lillico introduced the Kirk- land Lake-Swastika resolution re bet- ter mail service. He moved that the Associated Boards recommend a two- mail per day service each way for all important towns on the line, giving a strong array of argumen't to uphold his resolution. After considerable dis- cussion his resolution was adopted on a vote of the delegates. T he President said that he was not at the moment prepared to make 3 io- finite statement regarding a paid M- eretary,--a very apparent need of tho Associated Boardg,--hat he could ilk (Continued on page 4) A, U __.. Single Copies 5 Cents W pg I.' fififi E11;