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There are big gaps in the above listâ€" ingâ€"gaps which can be filled with inâ€" tensly interesting stories by thig veterâ€" an of two wars. He is, for example, a qualified army cook. He has been in Left the army in 1919 and came to Canada, and to Timmins in 1925, 1917â€"transferred to the Royal Flying €orps and by the end of the war. was Flight Sergeant Instructor in the RCFP. 1914â€"shortly after the Great War started was made Company Sergeant Major at a naval arms depot on the FPirth of Forth,. 4 1906â€"won the championship of the British Army in bayonet fighting at Chatham. Spent two years in an army gymnasâ€"| tic school at Aldershot and was sent". from one public school in England to ; another to teach bayonet drill, fencing | with foils and rapiers. | 1889â€"Went out with the Argyles to the Boer War. Got a bullet wound through the shoulder at â€" the battle of Magersfontein when the Highland Briâ€" gade was caught in a trap and cut to pieces â€" 3,000 of them died in five minutes. 1902â€"came home with the pipe band of the Argyles to assist in the coronaâ€" tion ceremonies of Edward VIIL. 1881â€"entered. the Duke of York‘s Royal Military School at the age of nine and graduated four years later a drummer boy in the Argyle and Sutherâ€" land Regiment. The son of a soldier father who died in 1881 from assegai wounds received in the Zulu War in South Africa, Douâ€" glas Connell Cotcher came from the enclent town of Cirencestter in Glouserâ€" shire,. He was born <two years before Khis father‘s death., To set down chronologically all of the interesting facts in the life of this Timmins man whose military record is as lengtny and. imposing as anyone else in the district would take more space thar can well be given in this issue. Some of them, however, are as follows: Just more than fiftyâ€"two years ago a pink cheeked boy of nine stepped off the train and carried his tuckâ€"sack inâ€" to the hoary portals of the Duke of York‘s Royal Military School. That was his first introduction to the British Army. Thirtyâ€"one years later, a veterâ€" an of two wars with one wound scar, he left the army and went back into civilian life. Today Douglas Connell Cotcher sits at his radio in his home on Balsam reet and avidly drinks in the news of this third war he has known. Veteran of Two Wars, 25 Years in Army, Longs to Be " In the Fight" Again THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 18940 Began Lengthy Career in Military School 52 Years Ago. Went as Musician to Boer War. Served in Great War as Gunnery Expert and Later as Flying Instructor. Has One of Longest Military Records in Camp. yet Hillâ€" Clarkâ€"Francis‘ new plan enables him to own his own home! The price is so low that we can guarantee these terms orly if construction starts before winter sots in. _ So call in and make arrangements at onee. Inspect the first houses being bu‘lt. Plan now to be in your own home for Christmas. Hill â€"Clarkâ€"Praneis w Home ownership is no jonger a luxury, In fact it is a true economy since Hillâ€"Clarkâ€"Francis introduced the lowâ€"cost home and made arrangements for special govâ€" ernment financing on the casiest terms ever known. Now it is definitely cheaper to build than pay rentâ€" and you have something lasting to show for your money. $50. down; $23.74 a month builds an insulated 4â€"rcom house on your lot. This atâ€" tractive bungalow is modern in design and will he built to Hillâ€"Clarkâ€"Francis‘ usual high standards. If you have no lot one will be supolied at a ‘ow cost. GENER CONXTRACTOAR® These terms in ekfect for limited time only He earns â€" $4.64 a day | _ Another story. ‘"Before the battle of Magersfontein a chum of mine and I were on double sentry duty at night. ~It was pitch black dark as only an }Aafrican night can be. Suddenly my chum ‘who was kneeling by me, pinched my leg. T looked hard into the blackâ€" ness and strained my ears thinking I |might see some of the Boers creeping up on usâ€"they were good at thatâ€"but saw nothing. Then very low I heard the strains of ‘Home Sweet Home‘. I will never forget how melancholy they |sounded . 34 _ e ; ., "Later after the battle when we capâ€" tured Cronge and hundreds of Boers I was sent to the Boer prison camp. I was in a prision hut one day talking to Jim Holloway; he was a famous boxer " Asked about his musical ability, Mr. \|Cotcher said that he could play many ‘instruments. From the time he graâ€" auated from the Duke of York‘s Royal ‘School as a drummer boy army music \has woven a thread of continuity ‘through the events of his life. He was drum major of his regimental band at one time and even in later life was one of the originators of the Porcuâ€" pine District Pipe Band. "I remember one occasion a long time ago he said, "Another drummer boy and myself in the Argyle and Sutherâ€" land tossed a coin to see which of us was to accompany a company of 100 men, mounted infantry, from our regiâ€" ment to a detachment which was going to Africa. The lossr was to go to Balmoral to be part of a Guard ofâ€" Honâ€" our for Queen Victoria. I lost and I went to Balmoral." The second youngest of a family of eight, Mr. Cotcher is 62 years of age. His father and two hrothers were in the army. His eldest brother, after 23 yéars of service in the army, lost his life in the Great War. At the present time he has two brothers and a sister in London and Colchester, so his interâ€" eést in the hell over England at the present time is not inspired by his army career but hy a very personal anxiety for the members of his family. The possessor of service medals from the Boer War and the Great War he has also what is known in army slang as the "Rooty Medal". "Rocty" is the Hindustani word for bread, and the man who possesses that medal has eatâ€" en army bread for eighteen consecuâ€" tive years and has never had a charge or a black mark against his record. foot regiments and in mounted divisâ€" ions.â€" He has been an expert with guns, swords, bayonets and even the delicate fencing folls. t 6 ST. 8., ThDntNws mapped and gasoline caches established at strategic points by a former pilot in the German flying corps, while we do not know if it has been definitely proven that Father Schulte has forâ€" warded reports on conditions in the North to the German ambass@ador at Washington as alleged. We do know that a code of honor that would sancâ€" are not loyal and in addition to this I do not consider that I am an alarmist when I say that it is not only a posâ€" sibility but definitely within the range of probability that we in this country may yet feel the effects of German bombs. In Direct Path "We in the North must bear in mind that we are in the direct path of the shortcut from the hoppingâ€"off place of German bombers in Norway and their probable destination in Central Canada and the United States, We do know that the Hudson Bay and James Bay areas to the north of us have been is a limit to what governments can do and therefore the responsibility must to a great extent rest on the individual communities to take the steps to safeâ€" guard their own interests and I want to congratulate the citizens of this community not only on the efficient defence organizations which we have before us today but on the creditable showing you have made in other fields of patriotiec endeavor in connection with the Red Cross and other efforts, all of which play an important part in the winning of the war. _ "A word as to the necessity for an organization such as this: We all know that we have throughout the country a certain element Oof enemy origin who "In this respect I am amking a reâ€" commendation which I am passing on and which I trust the inspector will see fit to endorse, that you be supplied with an issue Of firearms with which to further extend your training. Transport Section "I note also that you have no provisâ€" ion for transportation. As the efficiency of any defence force depends to a great extent on its mobility I am suggesting the formation of a transport section within your organization under the command of an experienced transport officer if you have one available in order that personnel might be rushed to any danger point without delay. I have no doubt that ample transportaâ€" tion facilitiee would be available for this purpose ‘when the need is made known. "Without yventuring into the ranks of politics it is, I think, a source of a feeling of great security and satisâ€" faction in items of stress like the preâ€" sent to the people of the province to know that we have at the head of the law enforcement agencies of this provâ€" ince a man whose attitude on the proâ€" secution of the war and the adequate protection of the lives and property of the citizens of the province is so clearâ€" ly defined as the present attorneyâ€" general. "But while governments may give leadership we must realize that there "My only regret today is that the attorneyâ€"general and the commissioner of police for Ontario are not here to witness in this perfect setting of Northern Ontario scenery and Northern Ontario autumn weather this gatherâ€" ing of loyal citizens here to clearly demonstrate their ability and their willingness to‘ protect themselves and their homes in any emergency that might aris2. T wish to congratulate you first on your military deportment and discipline which you have acquired, and secondly on the efficiency with which you carry out the commands of your officers. The address given by Magistrate Tucker: Led by their own band the troops marched past the official party on the parade ground of the ball park where they have been training for the past four months. The majority of the men were dressed in blue berets, with khaki shirts, trousers and ties. They showed to be exceptionally well drilled in their various manoeuvres and created a striking appearance. Hear Address At the. completion of the field manoeuvres the entire company marchâ€" ed into the skating rink where they were address;>d by Inspector Oliver and on the efficiency with which they have been trained he lauded the work of the company‘s officers. Iroquois Falls, Oct. 9.â€"The District and TIroquois Palls Volunteer Civil Guard of some 200 members, under the command of L. P. Pollock,. W. J. Grummet and C. 8. Jessup, were inâ€" spected on Sunday by Magistrate E. R. Tucker, officially appointed to repreâ€" sent the Commissioner of Police for Ontario who was not able to attend. Magistrate Tucker was assisted by Inâ€" spector Oliver of the provincial police who joined in the inspection of the troops and took the salute as the troops moved past. "The Great War was so much differâ€" ent from the Boer War, and this war is again different. If I was able you may be sure I would be in t.msonetoo he concluded. Magistrate Tucker Touches on Many Vital Points in Address to Guard. After he came to Canada in 1925, Mr. Cotcher cooked for a time and then went into the Hollinger Mine as a maâ€" chine operator. He was there until three yvears ago. Iroquois Falls and District Civil Guard Reviewed on Sunday THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TTMMINS, ONTARIO "I am glad to notice in the ranks Vi 1}101IUUL, LCUCAILLGALAA, many of the old comrades of the last e esc war and to you I would speak as one! The Actual Cost old comradg to another, while the field | â€"The bride of the struggling young of service to those who served in the writer was quite the belle of the eveâ€" last war is by the passage of years, ning, and several of his old friends limited, the duty which we owe to our _came up to congratulate him. country is never done and by giving| "She‘s charmingâ€"the most beautiful leadership and inspiration and the woman in the room," enthused one. benefit of your experience to this ‘"And her gown is a positive poem." organization you are rendering a useâ€" | "Not a poem, old man," replied the ful service and are carrying on from author sadly, ‘"Sixteen poems, three where you left off when you took off short stories and seven articles". the uniform in 1918." I CenmteAhan a tion the wholesale slaughter of innocent children would not hesitate to use the cloak of a religious order to disguise the operations of a German spy. And be it further resolved that these‘ men be granted the additional time | necessary for transportation and, be it further resolved that copies of this reâ€" | solution be forwarded to the Right Hon. W. L. McKenzie King, Prime Minister, to Hon. Col. J. L. Ralston, Minister of National Defence, to Hon. C. D. Howe, Minister of Transport and Mr. J. A Bradette, M.P, to the Pamour providing this benefit for the people of Connaught. Now therefore be it resolved that the Government of Canada be requested to consider the granting of free railroad transfer to men in the C.ASFPF, who are granted leave to visit their homes. Connaught now enjoys electric light service, the Hydro line from Ramore Whereas it is desirable that all faciliâ€" ties should be granted to men in the CASF. to visit their homes when leave is granted. Connaught Now Enjoys Electric Light Service Whereas the cost of transportation to their homes is prohibitive on the pay of enlisted men, and "Whereas men enlisted in the CA. SF. from this district are stationed at military camps at great distances from their homes or places of enlistment, and Whereas the short leaves granted to these men is mostly taken up in transâ€" portation, and Fight police uniforms were ordered from International Tailors for Tisdale police. The Kiwanians were granted permisâ€" sion to carry on with part of the ball grounds as a garden for 191!, Mr. C. Anderson to have it harrowed and disked for them. The following is a copy of a resolu- tion put through council: The collection of all licenses, dog tags, poll taxes, etc., will be handled through the treasurer‘s office in future. Township of Tisdale Urge Transportation for Soldiers on Leave South Porcupine, Oct, 93â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"At a special meeting of the Tisdale Council on Oct. 7th the following business was transacted: THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS WILL BE CLOSED In Observance of the Jewish Day of Atonement Beaver Fur and Ladies‘ Wear 25 and 25% Third Avenue, Timmins 7 Pine Street North, Timmins A. J. Shragge Frank Feldman 112 Pine Street South, Timmins Feldman Timber Company Limited L. Halperinâ€"(Jeweller) Bardessono Block, Timmins First Avenue, Scumacher Among those present were: Mrs. T. Korhonen, Mrs. Mikkanen, Mrs. Luoma, Mrs. Jarvis, Mrs. Kivipelto, Mrs. P. Maki, Mrs. Holso, Mrs. Kopare, Mrs. Savijarvi, Mrs. Tuomi, Mrs. Thander, Mrs. Kallio, Mrs. Toini TIhander, Mrs. Kurkilahti, Mrs. Kautto, Mrs. Linna, Mrs. Willenius, Mrs. Kaura, Mrs. Haaâ€" pala, Mrs. Kinnunen, Mrs. Keskinen, Misses Vieno Ranta and Liisa Kuivinen, the hostess, Mrs. TIlola, and the guest of honour, Miss Esther Leeman. Mrs. Ilola, of 130 Bloor street, South Porcupine, was hostess on Tuesday evening at a delightfully arranged cup and saucer shower in honour of Miss Esther Leeman, whose marriage to Mr. Toivo Kallio October 26th The guests evening, and licious lunch "Mr. Jucksoh is also survived by his mother in Meaford, and three brothers and three sisters: Charles, of Schuâ€" macher, New Ontario; George, of Durâ€" ham: and William, of Edmonton; and Mrs. D. Erskine, London; Mrs. John Palm, of Palmerston; and Mrs, Wilbert Gillies, of Meaford. "The funeral was held in Flint yesâ€" terday, his brother, Charles, and broâ€" therâ€"inâ€"law, Wilbert Gillies, being in attendance." Cup and Saucer Shower in Honour of Miss E. Leeman "Jn Sunday evening, Mrs. Fred Jucksch received a telegram announcâ€" ing the death of her son, Joseph Jucksch, of Flint, Mich., as a result of an auto accident over the weekâ€"end. The message did not contain particulars of the accident that caused the death of her son. "The late Joseph Jucksch left here about 1916 and sailed the Great Lakes, making his headquarters in Toronto. In 1928 he went to Flint, Mich., where he res‘ded until the time of his tragic death. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Tressa and Kathleen. Mr. and Mrs. Jucksch and children spent a month here this summer, and it was with genuinc regret that friends here learned of his death. The Meaford Express last week gave the ftollowing report of the death of Mr. Josepmh Jucksch, brother of Fire Chief Chas. Jucksch, of Schumacher:â€" Death of Jas. Jucksch in Auto Accident Last Week SA Y takes place on Saturday, enjoyed a pleasant social the hostess served a deâ€" Until 5.30 p.m. Exchane Invitations from resfidents of Timâ€" mins possessing the necessary qualifiâ€" cations for letter carrier‘s are asked by |\ Timmins Post Office officialsy today. Applications forms, obtainable at the local post office or from the Civil Serâ€" vice Commission, Ottawa, must be fillâ€" ed in and returned to the Civil Service Commission not later than October 16, 1940 Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 35. Friedman‘s Department Stores Sole Rrothersâ€"Credit Jewellers Feldman Brothers Timmins and Schumacher Primary school and preferably high school education is required, courtesy and tact, integrity, good physical conâ€" dition. 1. K. Pierce 42 Third Avenrue, Timmins 38 Third Avenue, Timmins Salary is $1,020 a year plus allowance of uniform and boots. TInitial appointâ€" ments will be made on a temporary basis and in the event of permanent enâ€" gagement the initial salary may be increased at the rate of $120 a year until the maximum of . $1,500 is reached. Bardessono Block, Timmins Toronto Telegram : An oldâ€"timer is he who can remember when he collected tobaceo tags as a small boy. Ask Applications for Positions of Mail Carriers Officials here said that the appointâ€" ment as mail carrier would, in th.i's branch of the civil service lead to any opportunty for practically any post ofâ€" fice position. Deadline for Receipt of Applications Set at Octoâ€" ber 18. """OO"NN'MN""N"N'"N'"'""""“" go T e YOU DON‘T LIKE getting up at six in the morning to baby a furnace at 10 below! YOU DON‘T LIKE the chills of uneven, hand fired heat ... and you hate to be constantly shoveling coal! YOU DON‘T LIKE those unâ€" reasonably high coal bills than come in month after month. e BUT YOU WOULD LIKE _ prmox: THE LUXURY AND ECONOâ€" e MY OF A MASTER STOKER. / VERY CONVENIENT TERMS! PLUMBING A CEDAR STREET NORTH Winter‘s On The Way AND HEATING CONTRACTORS A large number of members attended the weekly meeting of the A Y.PA. held in the Church hall on Wednesday even=â€" ing. After a brief business meeting the programme was presented as convened by the musical convener, Margaret Hargraves. * A pleasing dance number was given by three charming little ladies, Kathâ€" leen Burt, Sylvia and Margaret Thomâ€" as. ‘These little ladies wore dainty old fashioned gowns, and were accompanied by Canon Cushing, at the piano, Bernice Bridgeman chose ‘"The Fall of Rome" for her piano solo, and Peggy Wetmore sang "When You Wish Upon a Star." Franklin MceNamara‘s solo, "Adoration", on the violin was an espeâ€" cially delightful number, Mrs. Burt‘s dancing pupils, in pink and blue sun suits did a charming tap dance to the tunes of "The Sidewalks of Néew York." FEncores were given by Peg'gy Wet- more. Bernice Bridgeman acting as accompanist, and Pranklin McNamara. Miss Wetmore sang "The Singing Hills" and Mr. MoNamara beautifully played "Ave Maria" and "Czardas." Canon Cushing played the solo numâ€" ber, ‘"Song of the Brook", at the piano, and as an encore chose "Choo Chin Chow." A vote of thanks was extended to the guest artists by Captain Vollick, aixi the meeting closed with communâ€" ity singing and refreshments, Attractive Programme at the A.Y.P.A. Last Night The Advance Want Advertisements, "'N"N"' «ie P P PAE BC DEMONSTRATION LET US ARRANGE TOâ€"DAY! PHONE 1872