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More Than 600 Attend Finnish Woman‘s Event Concert in Empire Theatre by Schubert Choral Society One of the musical events eagerly looked forward to by music lovers in Timmins and district is the concert anâ€" nounced to be held in the New Empire theatre, Timmins, on Wednesday oveâ€" ning, May 1l1th, commencing at 8 p.m. This concert is to be given by the Schubert Choral Society under the direction of Mr. Geo. Hale. Previous musical events under the auspices of the Schubert Choral Society suggess that the event on May 11th will be one of particular interest and attraction. Summer Office Hours at the Town Hall As will be ncoted by a display adverâ€" tisement in this issue the office hours at the town hall for the summer months for the various departments of the municipal service will be as folâ€" loOws :â€" During May, June, July and August, the hours at the town offices will be from 8 a.m. to 4 pm. each week day with the excepiion of Saturdays, when they will be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Iroquois Falls, Ont., April 29th, 1938. â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Police are at present investigating a robbery that took place some time Thursday night, prior to the snow fall, in Mr. J. E. Moncion‘s jewelry shop, located on Railway street, Ansonville. Some 150 rings, all different, and about 36 watches were stolen by the thieves, the estimated value of the stolen goods being about $4,000. The thieves entered by the rear winâ€" dow, and by smashing the bars placed there to prevent intrusion, made their access. There being no one living in the shop or above it, they were able to continue their work unhampered, leavyâ€" ing by the same way. Nctice of the theft was made when Mr. Moncion upon coming to work in the morning found the window smashed, and jewelâ€" ry missing. He immediately notified the authorities, who answered the sumâ€" mons and went right to work. Judge Hayward, of Hailleybury, was clected Grand Superintendent of Temâ€" iskaming district at the 80th annual convocation of the Grand Chapter, Roval Arch Masons, in Kingston last Wednesday and Thursday. He cusâ€" cerds Dr. E. A. F. Day, of Timmins. There were more than six hundred people who visited the annual exhibiâ€" tion of Finnish Women‘s Home Indusâ€" tries, concert and sale of work, held on Friday afternoon, April 29th, from 2 p.m. to 10 pm., under the auspices of the Ladies‘ Aid Sewing Circle and Handicraft Class, in aid of the Timâ€" mins Finnish United Church. The event was a complete success and even greater general interest was shown in the occasion than in previous years. The exhibition of Ladies‘® Rural Home Industriecs of Finland and Canada inâ€" cluded: valuable handâ€"made rugs; tapestry: some thirty different patterns of homeâ€"woven linen cloth, also cotton and wool cloth, including a beautiful patiern of National Costume material; picture weaving on hand looms. A complete course in women‘s rural handicraft was demorstrated with speâ€" cimens of work as taught in Handicraft Teachers‘® Course in Finland, this inâ€" cluded specimens from Public School, High School and Art School work. The concert was at 7 pm., and conâ€" sisted of several selections by the North@rn Hawaiian Conservatory of Music Orchestra and three selections of popular choral music by the new the occasion t The exhibiti Industriecs of cluded: valu During May, June, July and August Office Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 8 to Annual Exhibition of Finnish Women‘s Home Industries, Concert and Sale of Work Prove Unusually Interesting and Successful This Year. Under Auspices of Ladies‘ Aid of Finnish United Church. Robbers Break Into Jewelry Store and Steal 150 Rings, 36 Watches, and Other Articles. Entry Made by Rear Winâ€" dow. Police Working on Case and Arrests Expected 1 Section 8 Pages "| TChe PDorcupine NOuante The second, a wool blanket, went to hoider of ticket No. 163, Mrs. L. James, 61 Maple St., North, Timmins. The third, embroidered linen lunchâ€" eon set, went to ticket No. 24, Mrs. Hilja Martin, 216 Balsam St., North, Timmins. Fifth, salad bowl and spoon, went to No. 166, Mrs. Mulien, Timmins. Sixth, embroidered laundry bag, went to No. 290, C. L. Gieselman, 57‘% Cedar N.. Timmins. Ladies‘® Choir of the Timmins Finnish United Church. The fourth, 1 pair of embroidered pilâ€" low cases, went to No. 486, J. Palo, 46 Fourth Ave., Timmins. As an aftermath to statements made at last week‘s meeting of council that certain stores were carrying on busiâ€" ness on Wednesday afternoons and Sundays when other scores in the same are closed, two merchanes wi.l face charges of selling groceries on Sunday as the result of police activity yesterday. Those charged are Mike Ayoub, proprietor of Mike‘s Grocery, 69 Commercial avenue and Andrew Kovac, owner of the Residential Groâ€" cery Store at the corner of Seventh avenue and Tamarack street. Arrest Suspect in Ansonville Robbery The stubs of the admission tickets sold were drawn at 10 p.m. by Mrs. Wm. Maki, 72 Fourth avenue, Schuâ€" macher, and the first prize, Wood Carving Plaque, "Horses," by A. Lepola, a Finnish artist, went to S. Erickson, Box 1370, Timmins, ticket No. 123. Sunday Selling is Charged Three others were charged with Sunâ€" day gambling‘as the result of a raid at a house on Second avenue. They will appear in police court here on Tuesâ€" day before Magistrate Atkinson. Pinancially the event was a record breaking event in the history of the Ladies‘ Aid. All articles made by the ladies and the Handicraft Class were sold. And there was not enough of Finnish Coffee Bread made to supply the demand, although the usual quanâ€" tity had been made. Driving with four in the front seat resulted in charges of reckless drivâ€" ing against Hermas Rondeau, 48 Wilâ€" son avenue and Albert Pratt over the weekâ€"end. Vincent Labouthillier, 13 Laurier avenue, sixteen years of age, will face a charge of riding a bicycle on the sidewalk, contrary to the provisions of the town byâ€"law. Over the weekâ€"end police also picked up one man on a charge of intoxicaâ€" tion and a second for vagrancy. Man Charged With Burglarâ€" izing Jewellery Store â€" Nearly All Loot Recovâ€" erecd. As the result of a raid Saturday afternoon in which a quantity of ibeer and spirits was seized, a charge of keeping liquor for sale has been laid against Mrs. Hannah Hostikka, 77 Fifth avenlue. ay roprietors of Two Small Stores to Appear in Police Court Here Tuesday. Published at Timmins, Ont., Canada Every MUNDAY and THURSDAY as the "headline attraction" of the | evening is the debate, "Resolved that Democracy Is the Best Form of Govâ€" ernment for Canada." The affirmaâ€" tive is to be taksn by F. Anglin and| P. Balestreri, while the negative side will be upheld by W. Ritchie and B. Breakey. At the conclusion of the debate, the usual practice at the Men‘s Forunm will be followed of allowing members to express their viws on the question before the club. This means that the subject will be covered in comprehensive way from all angles. In view of the present situation in the world, a discussion of democracy | in all its implications is more than | just timely. Indeed, the Men‘s Forum appears to be doing a distinct public | service in emphasizing this subject at the present time. Also, it is worthy of note that the debate forms an admirâ€" able sequel to the paper presented at the last meeting of the Men‘s Forum ; when Mr. W. B. Brewer so effect.ivelyl discussed the various forms of political and economic theories and practices current toâ€"day. In addition to the debate and disâ€" cussion another feature of the dinner meeting of the Men‘s Forum on Wedâ€" nesday evening, May 4th, will be the musical programme that has been arâ€" ranged, featuring club singing lunder the leadership of Mr. Trennear, On Thursday last The Advance pubâ€" lished the financial statement of the Porcupine branch of the Canadian Conâ€" cert Association, showing the standing of the association for the present year and the statement of affairs for the previous season. The Porcupine Canaâ€" dian Concert Association is the organiâ€" zation that has been bringing distinâ€" guished artists to Timmins for the past two seasons and who have planned a further series for the coming season, including visit here of the worldâ€" famous violinist Efram Zimbalist:> A meeting of the Porcupine Canadian Concert Association will be held in the town hall, Timmins, toâ€"morrow, Tuesâ€" day, May 3rd, at 8 o‘clock for the clecâ€" tion of officers and for other business. To this mecting all members and all others interested are given cordial inviâ€"~ tation. Activities of the local fire departâ€" ment have been confined to five chimâ€" ney fires since last Thursday accordâ€" ing to the official records on file in the office of the fire chief. There were two alarms on Thursday, one at 64 Lakeshore Road and tne other at 110 Balsam â€" street south. On Friday greaseâ€"covered stovepipes at Lee‘s resâ€" taurant suddenly ignited and were exâ€" tinguished by the firemen with chemiâ€" cals. Damage was estimated at $15. On Saturday chimney fires were atâ€" tended to at 6 Maple street north and 20 Murdock street. â€" Democracy Debate at Men‘s Forum Here The dinner meeting of the Men‘s Forum to be held in the United Church hall, Timmins, on Wednesday evening, May 4th, commencing at 6.30 p.m., promises to be of outstanding importance and interest. What the officers of the Men‘s Forum refer to Concert Association to Meet Toâ€"morrow Officers to be Elected and Other Business 4Argm | Five Chimney Fires Are Attended to by Firemen To Discuss Demoecracy as the Best Form of Government For Canada. Last week‘s heavy downpours of rain on Thursday, Friday and Saturday sent the Mattagami River over its banks, flooding a wide section of ground that is still under water toâ€"day. Veteran river observers state that the water rose a distance of eight feet and toâ€"day the depth has receded only about one foot. The water however is gradually deâ€" TIMMINS, ONTARIO, MONDAY, MAY 2ND. 1938 South Porecupine Kiwanis | _ Sponsor Notable Event. The death occurred on Sunday mornâ€" ing, about 11 o‘clock, of Mr. Elie Lamâ€" oureux, after an illness of six years. Mr. Lamoureux was born in Bouchette, Quebec, having lived for several years in Windsor, prior to coming to Timâ€" mins six years ago. His wife, who surâ€" vives him, was formerly Adelaide Veâ€" zina, of Massey, Ontario. He is also survived by five sons Adelard, Dave, ¢of Timmins, Leo, Edgar and Henri, of Windsor, and three daughters, Laura First Excursion on "Northland" South Porcupine Kiwanis Club are sponsoring the first special lowâ€"fare excursion to Toronto ‘by ‘"The Northâ€" land," Train No. 50. In addition to tbeing the first excursion other notable features, including remarkably low ratesâ€"the rates ‘being such that it will be good economy for anyone going to North Bay or stations between there= and Toronto Buy ~this excurston licket. Announcement elsewhere in this issue gives full particulars. The excursion rates are good going on Friâ€" day, May 6th, with six flull days for return limit. The funeral service will be held at 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday from the Nctre Dame des Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr. Chapleau, conâ€" ducting the service. W. O. Langdon, president of the local Bar Association, announced today that he expects at least a dozen members of the Timmins legal fraternity, will atâ€" tend ®he annual convertion of the Northern Ontario Bar Association in North Bay on Saturday, May 7. Four Timmins lawyers, Crown Attorney S. A. Caldbick, J. T. Jackson, W. O. Langâ€" don and T. R. Langdon have signified their intentions of attending the gathâ€" ering and others from South Porcupine and Schumacher, are also expected to make the trip. Death Yesterday of Mr. En Lamoureux avenue and Balsam strect. The late Mr. Lamoureux is the son of Mrs. Emilia Carre, who is at present resident in Sudbury, where there are also four brothers, Pierre, Isracel, Menegile and Ernest, and two brothers, Frances and Nazere of Toronto, and one sister, Mrs. Chounard, of Toronto. Had Been I!! for Past Six Years. (Mrs. Alex Jolicoeur, of Rouyn), Plore (Mrs. Nector Lafieur, of Timmins} and Rose, who operates a cigar store and magazine stand at the corner of Third Local Lawyers to Attend Convention D â€"Dâ€"â€"D B D â€"D P DP DAAA DPA DA D4A DLA â€"A~ LAAA + clining but it will be several days yet before normal condiâ€" tions will be restored. Shown above is a picture taken near the bridge from east bank at the rear of McChesâ€" ney‘s Saw Mill. Houses are seen completely isoiated by water and many of the residents were forced to use boats to get' to dry land. Advance Staff Photo Engraving Definite plans for the formation of a Porcupine music teachers‘ association are under way at the present time. A preliminary meeting was held on Satâ€" urday and Mrs. J. A. Wilkins was elected district representative for the Toronto Conservatory of Music exaâ€" minations. The purpose of the assoâ€" ciation is to promote uniformity of exâ€" aiminations and a greater cohesion among the various teachers regarding courses of study. At the Saturday meeting plans were tentatively discussâ€" ed for the holding of a children‘s mlusic festival and this mattecr will again be dealt with at the next meeting, the date of which will be announced later. Officers will also be elected at the next meeting. Facts Given Legion of Foreign Legion Address on Famous French Battalions at the Legion Smoker.: An interesting addition to the evenâ€" ing was a 10â€"minute address on the French Foreign Legion, by an exâ€"legionâ€" naire, Comrade Gillem, stating that the motion picture version of the Foreign Legion is farâ€"fetched, Comrade Gillem painted a very different picture to that of general belief, A Legionnaire enlists for 5 years and he must come up to the high medical standards of the Fench government. They ask no questions of the man. Most enlistments are on acâ€" count of women or money difficulties and not as criminals as popularly thought. They are placed in the most difficult places in time of war and must obey all orders. Comrade Gillem gave place names in Morocco where the French Legion are trained and situated. During the world war there were several battalions of the French Foreign Leâ€" gion. It was a very interesting address and in all probability will be a feature for the next meeting night of the legion Those on the programme included: B. Bridgman, Geo. Bergin, Jean Pare, Lucien Pare, W. Avery, R. Allen. D. Roberts and a visiting Frenchâ€"Canaâ€" dian guest who pleased all with his exâ€" cellent vocal solos. Every one on the programme gave of their very best and the evening was outstanding for the high calibre of solos rendered. W, H. Wilson and W. A. Devine were accomâ€" panists for the event There will be a joint mesting of the Ladies‘ Aid and the W.M.S. this coming Thursday, May 5th. The featiure of ‘the meeting will be an address by Mrs. Kenneth Pryor, who will arrive in town with her husband this week. Rev. Mr. Pryor is a missionary in Afriâ€" ca, and will speak at the United Church on Friday, and Mrs. Pryor, who has been with her husband in Africa, will address the ladies on Thursday. The meeting will commence at 3 p.m. and it is hoped that all members will take advantage of this opportunity to hear an interesting and educative address. Music Teachers to There was another very successful smoker in the Legion hall on Saturday evening with some of the best local talent available. Tommy Parsons acted as chairman in his usual style and kept things on the go all evening. Mrs. J. A. Wilkins Will Reâ€" present Toronto Conserâ€" vatory for Examinations. Noted Missionaries to be Here This Week Form Organization iatter will again be next mseting,, the be announced later. be elected at the lileém gave vhere the d situated. ere several reign Leâ€" Published at Timmins, Ont., Canada. Every MONDAY and THURSDAY Winners in Badminton Draw TournamentEvents Drive for New Uniforms for Band Concluded on Saturâ€" day. The band put on the draw to secure funds for new uniforms and the returns were good, but are a little short, of the objective:*~Phe~balanceâ€"wil} clikely *be made up in the near future by whist drives. The following is a list of the prize winnersâ€"Gordon Wesmond, of the Star Transfer, won the first prize with ticket 51â€"23. The other two big prizes went to W. Coleman 61â€"39, second and Karl A. Eyre, 75â€"47 third prize. Carl Johns backed two winners out of the cther twenty prizes with tickets 82â€"34 and 27â€"34. Other winners were Beau 63â€"33; Stan Millions, Dome Mines, 81â€"11; J. FPaithful, 52â€"31; A. Storosko, 95â€"34; Art Jackson, 62â€"40; Mrs. F. Torâ€" rence, 17â€"7; Chas. Keates, 97â€"40; Andre Levesque, 14â€"23; C. Prezeau, 72â€"14; S. Nakonechney, 65â€"39; E. Rhuw, 98â€"27; H. G. Grill, 17â€"45; Henry Boutin, 106â€"54; T. Tyoklio, Paymaster Mine, 76â€"43; J. I. Arscott, 11â€"44; P. Haylett, 48â€"16; W. Jenkyn, 75â€"46; and J. Brazeau T7â€"19. nament at the Porcupine Badminton Club house here was completed last night, and below will be found, the completion of the results of the play, together with a summary of the winâ€" ners, and other notes of interest:â€" Games played late Wednesday night also Thursday and Friday evenings, and finals Sunday night begining at " The Timmins Citizens‘ Band closed their uniform drive on Saturday in the Oddfellows‘ hall with the grand draw. The winners can get their prizes in the bandroom in the Central School basement on the evenings of Monday and Thursday from 7.30 to 9. Weather Will be Warmer Winners of Timmins Citizens‘ Band Prizes Maximum and minimum temperaâ€" tures since last Wednesday are:â€" Thursday, 35 above and 33 above; Friâ€" day, 34 above and 29 above; Saturday, 44 above and 30 above; Sunday, 59 above and 33 above. Lowest last night 31 above; eight o‘clock this morning, 38 above. Schumacher, May 2.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The Badminton draw tourâ€" nament at the Porcupine Badminton geon and B. Lucas. Ladies‘ Doubles Semi Finalsâ€"D. Sturgeo Lake defeated Mrs. York Steven.. Winners of ladies‘ doubles areâ€"1DD Sturgeon and J. Lucas, Mixed Doublesâ€"3rd Rround G. Shields and E. Marshall defeated E. Newkirk and J. Turcotte. Lyn Ward and M. Follette defeated J. MacDonnell and Miss Keith. Ted Ashton and J. Lucas defeated A. Whetham and E. Hamilton. R. Sturgeon and B. Lucas defeated Anne Grady and J. Lucas defeuted Mrs, Sandwith and W. McKelvie. Finalsâ€"D. Sturgeon and M. Lake deâ€" feated Anne Grady and J. Lacas Timmins Men Purchase Large, Luxurious Boat Mostly fine and continuing generally warmer, was the forecast of S. C. Wheelser at Hollinger observatory this morning. The announcement is a pleasant contrast to the snow and rain of last week. Total rainfall on Thursâ€" day, Friday and Saturday was .54 inches. Five inches of snow fell at the same time. Rise in Temperature is Foreâ€" cast by S. C. Wheeler at Hollinger OUoservatory. Te Clipper Yacht, 139 Feet Long, That Originally Cost §235,â€" 000, is Purchased from an Estate by Karl Eyre and Phl Kinkel. May Operate Boat on Commercial Basis. R. Sturgeon and Shielc Winne: {rady and W. McKelvie. Semiâ€"Finalsâ€"Mixed Doubles . Shields and E. Matshall def Nard and M. Poletéte. . Sturgeon and B. Lucas def Ashton and J. Lucas. and E. Marshall of mixed double Finals UCB A feated ALC A. Garrow and D. Dodge defeated J. Laidlaw and E. Hamilton. M. McDonald and Miss Keith won on a bye. The craft, which was purchased from an estate, originally cost $235,000. Mr. Eyre did not disclose what price was paid by himself and Mr. Kinkel. Capt. George Burrell, well known in Canadian yachting circles, has been engaged as skipper. May Day Speaker Flays Capitalists Mr. Sailsberg also declared that taxes in Timmins are much too high and out of proportion to the earning power of men employed in the mines at their present rate of pay. A number of other speakers were also heard and received varying apâ€" plause from the big gathering. R. Sturgeon and Dillon defeated O. Atkins and Bob Laidlaw. Finalsâ€"G. Shields and Ed. Lacy deâ€" feated R. Sturgeon and R. Dillon. Winners of men‘s doublesâ€"G. Shields and Ed. Lacy. Mixed Doublesâ€"Consolation ord Round Joe Sloan and R. Porter defeated R, Laidlaw and A. Coleman. R, Robinson and E. Comnnor defeated C. Yates and R. Turcotte, Ea. Lacy and A. Grady defeated W. Toronto Alderman Demands That Men Employed in the Mines Get Higher Pay. the : paid Men‘s Doubles Semiâ€"Finalsâ€"â€"G. Shields and Ed Lacy defeated D. Robinson and R. Asâ€" selsting., At the present time the boat is being fitted out at Oshawa harbour but the owners expect to make the first trip from Toronto harbour on May 24. Staterooms on board will accommodate ten persons in addition to a crew of five. Hot and cold running water and steam heat is also included among the many appointments. The boat has been completely inspected by the deâ€" partment of marine and fisheries and passed. The owners may operate the yacht on a commercial basis, catering to private yachting parties. The boat is alsa fully equipped for salt water and at one time the former owners had her on a cruise of the Mediâ€" terranean sea. Heslop Ned W semi Connor Councillor Karl Eyre and Phil Kinkel announced on Saturday the purchase of a luxurious clipper type of yacht which they intend to operate on Lake Onâ€" tario this year out of Toronto. The boat, named "The Anona," is 139 feet long, has a beam of cighteen feet, six inches, draws seven feet of water and has a speed of 16 knots. The craft has an allâ€"steel hull and was built by the Seabury Shipbuilding Company, of Boston. She was designed by George Lawley,. M. Nelson Finalsâ€"KG, Lacy and Anne C feated G. Robinson and E. Con: Winners of mixed doubles Cor mâ€"Ed, Lacy and Anne Grady. Ladies‘ Doublesâ€"Consolation 1st and Z2nd Roundsâ€"V, Cooke Lucas defeated B. Turccite and miâ€"Finalsâ€"M. Nelson on Page Asselstine Lacy and Ann elstine and V . C Single Copy Five Cents ird and A, Lang. Finals â€" G. Robit defeated Joe Sloan 2L Stever and V and Ef_ Marâ€" Seveln) W d ind Anng R., Po {311