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FOUR The Special Sale at Bucovetsky Bros., now in progress, is meeting with much sueccess and big crowds of buyers. The opening days last week brought . out crowds that filled the store, despite the particularly bad weather. Mr. M. Boivin took his little girl down to Haileybury hospital last week for treatment. â€" The clhild has been seriously ill for some weeks, and all will hope that the trealment at Harley bury will prove effective and that reâ€" covery will follow speedily and fully. Judge Hartman has given decision in the appeal cases against the assessâ€" of the tenants of residences butls on â€" Canadianâ€" Government â€" Railway dands at Cochrane. â€" His conclusion is that the tenants of the Government lands in Cochrane are occupying same Lin ‘their official eapacity and ean not f the assessed. During the registration last week Dominion Police Claudery arrested half a dozen men for not earrying their mrilitary papers. â€" Coming before Justice of the Peace Montgomery they made explanations and exeuses that were satisfactory. enough to allow of their dismissal with a warning. Mr. L. Halperin returned last Wedâ€" nesday from a visit to Toronto where he completed a special optical course, and is now one of the most highly qualified opticians in the North Land. Mr. Halperin has under order®\ the most modern type of equipment and expects to have his uph(‘al department open to the public in a few days. Chie? Wilson had Noel Marin, an| Austrian, before Justice of the Peace Montgomery last week for not registâ€" cring as an alien enemy. The Austriâ€" an had more respect for the easy laws af chis land whon he found that it cost im $100 and costs to disregard thm simple regulations and requirements regarding alion cnemes. A number of bush fires were visible last week from town, but though some of them were thregening in appearâ€" ance, none of them were near town, nor was the town even in the ‘‘line of mareh,‘‘ should they get runnming wild. Moreover, these days there is always the comfort ‘that the fire rangers art on the job all the time, with the men and equioment necessary to fight and control bush fires. The pupils of the Separate School, Timmins, gre giving a Concert in the Old lumpue Theatre tomorrow( Thursâ€" day) evening, commencing at 8 p.m. There is an o\(-vllvnt array of talent among the pupils of this school and the program will undouwbtedly be an interesting ‘and enjoyable one. The @4ckets for the event are placed at the popular figure of 25 cents, and those who attend will find it the bieâ€" eest quarter‘s worth of â€" enjoyment .,pk and interest that they could purchase. Gold Nugset Rebokan Lodge added| another to its growing list of successâ€" ful social events by the Euchre and Social Evening on Friday evening last. The attendance was large, despite the unpleasant weather, and all present had a most enjoy able evening. In the Mrs. H. Mulheron won lady‘s first prize, and Mrs. Leng, 0 ofâ€" Scehuâ€" macher, received the Consolation aâ€" ward.. Mr. Bert C€ook won first for ser<lemen, while the C onsolation went to Dr. Brown. Appel‘s orchestra furnished good music, the dancing was muc‘h enjoyed, the refreshments ditto, and a comfortable amount was netted for the enlisted brechren (Oddfellow 5) Mr.â€" Morviey, of Moneta, returned t week from Toronto wheore e has | spent some. monthis in the hospital. winter, it will be remowmbered, : Mr. Morley split bis leg open with an axe while at work in the bush. It was some hours before he was able to get into town and secure medical arid. Lattr, signs of bloodâ€"poisoning develâ€" ped, and eventually the doctors here recommended a visit to Toronto hosâ€" pital.. At Toronto Mr. Morley‘s life first was feared for, and then it was thouzht Wat the amputs.ion of the leg micut ‘be necessary. _ However, after a long siege of it, Mr. Morley is able to hbe back home again with the llpg._L_izxyp,o\'ing well to recovery and t 4 k S _ Timmins News in Brief imySoving well to recovery and I» ?; may be some weeks before be | be all vigut again he is cow well the road to recovery. In Timmins, on Wednesday, i.. to Mr. and Mrs. James h. The Cochrane Post last â€"**Miss Pearl Archer lefi day for Timmins whoere sl a position."‘ A l)()‘ and her younger sister, Miss ifenriel ta, from Cobalt, left on Wednesda last to spend a threeâ€"months‘ vis with relatives and friends in the Wes their amon plete s Chief A. Borland wen down on Wednesday ‘s National to Cobalt to attend the noted annual ball of the Cobalt Firemen. â€" He returned on Friâ€" day and reports the event as an enjoyâ€" able success as usual. In an article on the receent murder in the North Land the Toronto World makes frequent references to the place it calls **Thomastown."‘ This repeatâ€" ed preference to **Thomastown"‘ is no dowbt on implied rebuke to the vulgar familiarity of the North Land that persiss in ealling the place ‘*Tomâ€" stown.‘‘ The Euchre Party given in the Timâ€" mins Rink on Tuesday evening was a very pleasing event and very largely attended.. It was in aid of the R.C. Clureh. ‘The: tink was artiscically decorated for the occasion, the musical programime was one of special exeellâ€" ence, and the whole event reflected imuch credit on thoge in charge of its arranzement and imanageoment. Fireman Dan rises to explain that all the nasty weather recenily has been deliberately put on to clear away everytring disagrecable before July Ist. ‘‘All the unmentionable weathâ€" er,"‘ Dan says ** will be used up before the Big Day here and there w ill be nothing but the best weather left for Dominion Day."‘ ‘""It‘s going to be a perfect day,"‘ says Dan. rospc His many friends in the Camp awere pleased tast week â€"to renew acquaintâ€" ance with Gunner John Carnovale who vVisited ‘here on a sixâ€"day leave from his military duties with the Canadian Artillery stationed .a Pefawawa. Two other wellâ€"known hnmu 1‘(‘51(1(‘111:; of Timtains,â€"Messrs. ‘"‘Cuat‘‘ W ood ward and P. L MeHaleâ€"are in the same company of the Artiallery. Gunner Carnovale reports the other Timmins soldiers as well and himself as enjoyâ€" ing i he life. ' The meinbers. of the D.Y.B. ('lub. met at the home of Mrs. M. A. .Ellus on Monday, June 24th. with a large attendance, the taking the form of a farewell to Miss Muirhead and other school teachers who will be leaving for the Nummer months. Durâ€" ing the evening the girls indulged in contests, etc.. Miss K. Richâ€" ardson and Miss L Poftras carrying off the prizes. At the elose of a most pleasant social evening Mrs. Ellis serâ€" ved lunch and the meeting adjourned to meet on Monday, July 8th, at the home of Mrs. Eilis,. Work taken in |fm of June:â€"G8 pairs socks. An alarm of fire was turned in on Wednesday afternoon last, when some smoke was noticed rising from the side of the ice house at the rear of Bucoâ€" vetsky Bros.‘ store. From appearâ€" vetsky Bros.‘ store. From appearâ€" ances and eirecmnstances, it is thought that some children were responsible: for the liftle blaze. There was a strip )t boarding leaning against the iceâ€" house and the firs apparently was set anderneath this and slongside the wall of the ieeâ€"house. The fire had atâ€" tained no proportions when the alarm was sent in and the fremen made a Â¥ery speedy run and soon had the fire out. â€" In the absence of Chief Borland, w20 was at Cobalt attending the Fireâ€" men‘s Ball there, Doputy Chief Maeâ€" lean had charge of the fireâ€"fighters. ‘Mr. M. J. Roche has sold his jewelry business in Cochrane to Mr. R. V. Fraser, thus severing his connection entirely with business in the North Land. Mr. Roche, who has moved to ie black flies will besgdeprived of < famous game of hide and seek ng the whiskers this year, for pector Jolhunny Jones got a comâ€" » shave last week. 3t. Thomas where he has purchased a business, at one time had wide eonâ€" nections in the North Country. _ In addition to his Cochrane store be had a jewelry business in Timmins and a‘ er selling the‘latter he bought anâ€" other business in Sturgeon Falls. > He has boen in Cochrane since 1910 and his many friends in the North Fand will regret to see his permanent deâ€" narture for the South. The new purâ€" of the Cochrane jewelry store, Mr. R. V. Fraser, bas been with Mr. Roche for over four years, previously having been in the jewelry business at Whitby, St. Thomas and Sault Ste. Marie. Mr. Fraser is wellâ€"known and nopular if Cochrane, and has many friends im Timmins who ‘will give bim all good wishes for suceess in his new verture. W alter Armitago and clhuildren, r sister, Miss Henrietâ€" t, left on Wednesday a â€" threeâ€"months‘ visit *N N ednesâ€" # ow i# sys l en WANTEDâ€"AT ONCE, GOOD GEXNâ€" ERAL. Apply Mrs. A. R. Globe, Hollinger Mine. â€"30. TO RENTâ€"COMFORTABLE BE * room, suitable for lady or gentleâ€" man. Apply Box W., Advance HOTEL RANGE FOR SALE, (Gurâ€" ney‘s), secondâ€"hand, 2 fires, 2 ovens, ete. Apply Box G., Advance ()ffice, Timmins â€"~= HOMESTEAD FOR SALE, reasonâ€" able price; or will exchange for small private property in Timmins. Apâ€" ply Box C., Advance Office, Timmins Men Nineteen and Twenty Years of Age. It has come to the attention of the Government that there is a widespread impression that young men of nineteen years, and those who became twenty since October 13, 1917, as well as those who may become ninetcen from time to time and who have been or will be called upon to register under the Military Service Act, are to be immediately called to the colours. This impression is quite incorrect. No date has yet been fixed for calling upon such men to so report for duty, nor has the question been brought before the Cabinet for decision. . In view of the need of labour on the farm, it is most 2 s o hok d rasectinn #wan +A tha mattariumtlil after the harvest is h N67Â¥ Ki KA k K U 5. it d 11 ol( T l s i e o i i d i d w s o. 1 in P d w t es o. 0s This impression is quite incorrect. No date has yet been fixed upon such men to so report for duty, nor has the question been bro the Cabinet for decision. . In view of the need of labour on the farm unlikely that consideration will be given to the matter untillafter 1h by the military situation. y There is no further obligation incumbent upon young mCn of the ages above mentioned who have registered or who do so hereafter, until they receive notice from the Registrars. Harvest Leave. over, aIthough of course the Government s action must be determined primarily Some enquiriecs have been received as to the possibility of granting leave to such troops as may be in the country at that time. No definite agsurâ€" ance can be given on this point as advantage must be taken of ghips as they becomle available. On the other hand, harvest leave will be given H at all possible. Leave of Absence on Grounds of Extreme Hardship. 1t is desired that the Regulations respecting lcave of absence in cases of hardâ€" ship should be widely known and fully understood. Such leave will be granted in two cases:â€"â€" (a) where extreme bardship arises by reason of the fact that the man concemed is either the only son capable of earning a livelihood, of a father killed or disabled on service or presently in service overseas, Or in training for such seryice, or under treatment after returning from overseas; or the only remaining of two or more brothers capable of earning livelihood (the other brother or brothers having been kiled or disabled on service, or being presently in service overseas, or in training for overseas or under treatment aiter his or their return from overseas) ; brothers married before 4th August, 1914, Hiving in separate establishments and having a child or children not to be eounted, in determining the fact that the man is the "only‘" remaining son or brother; (b) where extreme hardship arises by reason of exceptional circumstances such as the facts that the man concerned is the sole support of a widowed mother, an invalid father or other helpless dependents. Et is to be noted that in all these cases the governing {factor is not hardship, loss or suffering to the imdividual concerned, but to others, that 1s, members of his family or those depeading upon him. Procedure to obtain leave of absence. A simple system for dealing with these cases has been adopted. POTMS O application have been supplied to every Depot Battalion and an officer of ceach battalion has been detailed whose duty it is to cive them immediate attention. ‘The man concerned should on reporting to his unit state that he desires to apply for leave of absence on one or mMore of the grounds men tioned and his application form will then be filled out and forwarded to Militia Headquarters, Otte=s _ In the meantime, if the case appears meritorious, the man will be given pr leave of absence for thirty days so that bhe may return home and con civil occupation while his case is being finally disposed of. IssuzEp BÂ¥ DerartmMEXxtr or MILITIA AND DEFENCE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Men 19 and 20 Years of Ago. Harvest Leave. Leave of Absence on Ground of Extreme Hardship. Procedure to obtain Leave cf Absence. Military Service Act, 1917. been reccived as to the possibility of granting harvest ay be in the country at that time. No definite assurâ€" is point as advantage must be taken of ghips as they he other hand, harvest leave will be given H# at all WANTEDâ€"A GIRL FOR GENERAL Housework. Apply to Mrs. R. W. Robbirs, 15 Hemlock street...27â€".. WANTEDâ€"STENOGRAPHER,. Beâ€" gsinner preferred. â€" Apply Box 1: Advance Office, Timmins. 32â€"93. To be sold on the 5th day of July on the premises, the CLUB HOTEL, COCHRANE. Terms oneâ€"third eash, oneâ€"third in four months and one third in twelve months. Por â€" further particulars apply to W. K. Warks, Assignee, Cochrane. 31â€"33 ASSIGNEE‘S SALE. ses has been adopted. Forms of c Battalion ard an officer of each HOUSE â€" _ SALEâ€"Tâ€"ROOMED HWouse, â€" wellâ€"finished. _ Apply = 60 Maple street, Timmins. ; 31â€"3.3. Heights. L.ot. 1‘ perty. Apply to John Power, or on prexm-w Pte. Hugh Cole is home for a few days on leave from his Military dutios Mattagcami Hoights. Phone 54 Steamer Agnes. Farm, 160 acres, heing North !, , Con. 2, Mountjoy Township. Sawmill erected on above proâ€" FOR SALE. House at Mattagami