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Mr. Ernest Brown, wellâ€"knownwetâ€" eran of the great war, and for many years a popular resident of Haileyâ€" bury, is reported as being near death at Christie Street hospital, Toronto. Two women were each fined $200.00 and eosts for illegally having stills in their possession. Seven drunks were before the court and duly fined. a better chance in life than they have had so far. The children were from different homes. In one of the cases, other children in the same family had previously been made wards of the Society but left at their own home in the hope that conditions might imâ€" mw‘>ve. This hope not ‘heing fnlfilled all the children are beiffg taken away and good homes will be secured for the meantime the youngâ€" sters concerned will go to Haileybury Shelter until suitable foster homes can be secured. At police court this week three negâ€" lected children wore made wards of the Children‘s Aid Societw and will be removed from undesirable condiâ€" tions and thus given opportunity for NEGLECTED CHILDREN MADE WARDS OF THE C.A.S a booket giving a history and deseripâ€" tion of all<the precious stones on disâ€" play. Most of the duplicates are in genuine white sapphire. The beautiâ€" ful productions fo these famous preâ€" cious stones are the property of a noted Antwerp firm who have spent vyears of effort and study‘to perfect their â€"wonderful collection of exact duplicates of famous diamonds. The collection _ now â€" at Pommuer‘s is The collection now at Pommier‘s is valued at over $55,000.00, represent: ing famous diamonds whose value runs into many millions of dollars. Much interest has bheen aroused by the display â€"of replicas of worldâ€" Yamous diamonds at Pommuier‘s jewelâ€" ry store this week. The eollection shows a faithful reproduction of all the precious stones that have size, lustre, beauty and value, and, in many cases, because of the interesting and tragie stories that have followed their history. In the collection at Pommier‘s this week, there are shown the famous Hope diamond in genuine blue sapphire, and exact dupllcate of other noted stones, such as the Reâ€" gent, Orloif, Star of the South, Kohâ€"1â€" noor, Great Mogul, Florentine, Sancy, The Sjah, Tiffany, Cullinan, Green Diamond of Dresden, etec. To add to the interest Mr..Pommier has issued Beautiful Reproductions ‘of Worldâ€" Known PreciousStones Now on Display at‘ Pommier‘s Jewelry As will be noted by the announceâ€" ment elsewhere in this issue, Messrs R. J. Smith and R. Elston have bought out Mr, A. L‘Ecuyer‘s interest in the firm of L‘Ecuyer, Smith and Elston, Limited, and will carry on the busiâ€" ness under the name of Smith Elsâ€" REMARKABLE DISPLAY OF FAMOUS DAMONDS ton, Limited France, then to England, next to Gerâ€" many and other European ~places. Accompanying the action of the draâ€" ma, there is a wonderful series of scenes of unrivalled beauty and inâ€" terest. _ All who saw the pictures were delighted with them, while those who missed them were the losers in jnter; est and information. SMITH ELSTON, NEW NAME FOR PLUMBING FIRM HERTE The pictures, of course, are designâ€" ed to increase interest in the steamâ€" ship service of the Cunard Line, but there was no direct advertising matâ€" ter in the pictures, though no doubt a large measure of indirect publicity through the interest created. Owing, perhaps, to lack of any announceâ€" ment of the event in last week‘s Adâ€" vanee, there was not a large attenâ€" danee at the free showing of these intensely interesting and informative mctures. _ The one film, under the title, ‘‘Bridging two continents, picâ€" ture the luxurious journey across the sea and the beauty and wonder spots and the places of historie and other interest ‘in England and Seotland. The other film was ‘a regular drama ‘‘The Sea Going Junior,‘‘ with a eclever plot and a pleasing story. It pictured the hero _ journeying to At the 1.0.0.F. hall on Saturday evening Mr. R. W hitham, of Montreal, representing the Cunard Steamship Lines, presented two motion picture films depicting the beauty spots and features of interest in Europe. The pictures were considered by those who saw them to be the most fasceinatâ€" ing travel films they had ever seen. Two Motion Picture Films Presented by Cunard Steamship Company at 1.0.0.F. Hall. TAAVELOGUE PIGTURES SHOWN HERE SATURDAY Paid Circulation Last Week Umnited GChureh, schumacher, on Inesâ€" day and Wednesday evening, March Ist and 2nd. This event \nll prove a genuine treat to all attending, and none who like a firstâ€"class show speâ€" cially well presented should miss it. "Love at first sight,"" comedy, action and interest, will all be found in this comedyâ€" drama. â€" Remember, Mareh Ist and 2nd, in the basement of the Urnited Church, Schnmacher. THREEâ€"ACT COMEDY DRAMA AUSPICES SCHUMACHER L.O.L It is understood that Mxs. J. A. Thomas may appeal the /decision in the recent Tisdale eleetion protest case. â€" This deeision gaye a finding not only throwing out the/election but alâ€" so to the effect that Mrs. Thomas was not qualified to contest the reeveâ€" ship. In the meantime the new eleeâ€" tion in the township is deferred, unâ€" til the appeal question is settled. The Hollinger F.C,. is a good season this yeai posed this season to ent the N.O.F.A., as well as E.L. MRS. THOMAS MAY APPEAL DECISION OF THE JUDG®E Honorary Presidentsâ€"J. (+. Williams. Honorary Vicéâ€"Presidents Fields, (G. Jolhnson. Presidentâ€" 8. Johns. Viceâ€"Presidentsâ€"F. â€" Burt Nord. Secretaryâ€"treasurerâ€"J,. â€" 4 worthy. _ : Executiveâ€"T. Coad, G. « Pond, N. Johns, D. Mullen, lam. ; The Hollinger P.C. is loo At the meeBRng of the Hollinger Football Club in the Recreation hall on Saturday, Feb. 20th, the following officers were elected for 1927 ;â€" HOLLINGER FOOTBALL T0 PUT TEAM I8 TBE N.0.F.A. Officers Elected at Annual Meeting. Decided to Enter [Teams in Both the N.O.F.A. and the P.D.. The variouts â€"reports for the year past were read and showed the local L.O.D.E. to be in a flourishing condiâ€" tion and doing a great amount of good Councillorsâ€"Mrs. Hoggarth, «Mrs. M. B. . Sceott, Mrs: E. E. Pritcbhard, Mrs. W. H. Pritchard, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Studor, Mrs. Leaman, Mrs. W. D. Watt, Miss Ellen Copp, Miss Blizaâ€" beth Copp. work lor The election of offieers for the@ enâ€" suinge term took plage at the meeting of the 1.O.D.E. on I*mda) evening last. The following are the oflwers elected many of thvm being elected by acvldmatmn â€"â€"â€" Regentâ€"Mrs. L. E. Dorway. lst Viceâ€"Regentâ€"Mrs. 1. K. Pierce. 2nd Viceâ€"Regentâ€"Mrs. J. Cuthbertâ€" Mrs. L. E. Dorway the New Regent Miss Kathleen McNabb the Secretary, and Mrs. J. Gurâ€" nell, Treasurer ; BAUGATERS OF EMPIRE HLEGT DOFFIGER§ FOR YFAR Secretaryâ€" Miss MeNabhb. Treasurerâ€"Mrs. J. Gurnell, Educational _ Secretaryâ€"Mrs. 1 Anderson. ‘*Echo‘‘ Seceretaryâ€"Mrs. Travers Standard Bearerâ€"Mrs. T. J. Law\ A meeting of all interested in the Dog Race event here has ‘been called by Dr. MelInnis, chairman of the comâ€" mittee, to meet in the: Fire â€"Hall, Timmins, on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 26th, at 4 p.m. As it will be necesâ€" sary to hold the Dog Race within the next two or three weeks, or_take a bie chance on the weather, arrangeâ€" ments will have to be made quickly and carried through with despatch. The Dog Race here is always one of the hig winter events and creates much interest. On account of all the other events here it usually is left unâ€" til just before the event to make preâ€" parations, but each year, neverthcless, it has been a_ noteworthy success. Those interested should see that this year is no exception. All should atâ€" tead the meeting in the Fire Hall on Saturday at 4 p.m., help select the date for the event, and get behind it to push it througle to another sguccess. Those Interested in the Big Winter Event are Asked to Meet Saturâ€" day at 4 p.m. in the Fire Hall MEETING SATURDAY TD ARRANGE FOR DOG RAGE zeâ€"T. Coad, G. Graig, G. Johns, D. Mullen, J. Halâ€" ason to enter a team in cas well as in the P.D. is looking for ir. oIt is proâ€" urtâ€" and IKnox, C Cla L TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 1927 The Cafe man at once notified the police by plhone and two officers were on the scene of the crime in record time. Just as they reached the cale they noticed a man running away on sigzlht of them. Officer Moore chased this man for three or four blocks before finally capturing him. _ The man was locked up, but the Chinaman said he was not the man. The next morning the man arrested explamed that he had been drinking and so had run when he saw the police. The Chinaman is not able to give a very definite deseription of his assailant, ag the latter had his coat pulled up around his head when in the cafe. A good desceription of the elothing worn and the general build and type of the holdâ€"up man has been secured anil the injured man says he would recognize his assailant again. The police are working on the ease. On Sunday evening between twelve s # «<â€" A â€" and one, the Chinaman at the B.C. Cafe, Wilson avenue, was the victim of an attempted holdâ€"up. _ He was waiting on a customer in one of the stalls when a man entered the comâ€" partment, threatening the Chinaman with a gun and demandmg money. The Cafe man did not réspond to the demands and in the struggle that enâ€" sued he was battered over the head with the gun. He suffered one nasty cut on the head, requiring several stitches to close, as well as some minor injuries. _ The assailant made his escape without getting any money, and the customer also disappeared. The Cafe man at once notified the nolice by phone and two officers were ATTEMPTED HOLDâ€"UP AT B.C. CAFE SUNDAY NIGHT. The concert to bhe held in the theaâ€" tre on Sunday, Feb. 13th, had to be postponed owing to the sudden.calling away from town of the band leader, due (toâ€" allness in his. . family Bandmaster â€"Wolnoâ€" returned . this week, and the concert for Sunday wil} be carried through as usual. For the N.O.H.A. hockey match, North Bay versus Iroquois Falls, at the Falls on Friday evening of this week, there will be a special traim from Timmins, leaving here at six o‘clock sharp. The specul will leave the Falls immediately after the game. The fare is $1.95. This will be one of â€"the special games of the season and none of the hockey fans in Timâ€" mins or district will want to miss it. The special train gives all a conveniâ€" ent way to take in the game. From the talk around town it would appear that there will be a good crowd to see this match from Timmins, Sehuâ€" macher, South Poreupine, that good old sporting town, Connaught, and the other places 1lono' the line. Further for the convenience of the people here, reserved seats for the eame mavy be seenured at Sauve‘s SPECGIAL PROGRAMME AT BAXQ GONGEART 0N SUNDAY Further for the people here, rese game may be s Pharmaeyv. Attractive Numbers at Event in Goldâ€" fields Theatre After the Church Services, Sunday, Feb. 27th. Reserved Seat Tickets for the Game May be Bought at Sauve‘s Pharâ€" macy, Timmins orEGIAL TRAIN F0R TNE â€" â€"â€"fAlle FRIOAY NIGHT DATUGHTER OF LATE STit SAM HUGHES MARRIES ‘Miss Aleen V. Hughes, daughter of the late Sir Sam Hughes, was marâ€" ried last weekâ€"end to J. Freeman Clarke of Boston. Both are renowned big gameâ€"hunters and the honeymoon will be spent in tiger hunting in Indoâ€" China. The lion eub shown in the above pieture was part of the spoil capâ€" tured on her last hunt. of the crime in record they reached the cale . _man running away on Officer Moore chased three: or four blocks capturing him. _ The YVay on chased blocks The Mr. F. J. Wolno returned last night <a visit to Montreal where he was called some days ago on aeeount of the seriouns iliness of his wife, Their many friends here will be deâ€" lighted to know that Mrs. Wolno is now well on the way to complete ax‘('.' gcarly return to the best of health. £ Mrs. G,. F. Bailey left to Kapuskasing to join her there where they will take dence. â€" Innumerable friends mins will regret their remo this town. ,T A fire destroyed the operating room and a work room in the Maple Leaf Theatre, and did considerable damage to a building adjoining owned hy Mr. Aleck Markiewitz. _ The alarm was turned in at 1.05% o‘clock this morn> ing and within five minutes the Schuâ€" macher Fire Brigade were on the spot and had the fire under control. ‘The blaze was finally extinguished at three o‘clock in the morning. No damage was done to the auditorâ€" ium of the Maple Leaf Theatre, and the damagze to the building owned by Mr. Markiewitz was to an exterior wall and from water. It is estimatâ€" ed that $1200 will eover the damages. The Schumacher Firz» Brigade made a quick response, and did execllent work in controlline the blazs, and Last niglit Espanola defeated Chapâ€" leau with a sceore of 3 to 2, and so will play South Poreupine at South End on Saturday night for the N. 0. H. A. Senior Championship. _ The gcame Saturday night will be one of the best hockey matches seen in this North for some time and will no doubt attract a big crowd from all over the district to cheer for the Porcupine boys. _ The puck will be faced off at 8.30 pm. No hockey fan should miss this match as both teams are good ones and will put up Cause of Blaze Not Known. Started at One O‘Clock This Morning. $1200 Damage Done achUMAGHER THEATRE DAMAGED BV FIRE TOâ€"DAY Espanola Defeated Chapleau Last Night, the Score Being 3 to 2. C Big Game Saturday. some weeks ago The Advance callâ€" ced attention to the fact that the 1927 autoâ€" markers were ~available at the town hall. _A number are still driving cars with last _\ou": markers, dnd this, of course, is ‘against the Jaw. The police so far lm\c been patient in the matter, but it would appear as if a change m this will be due very shultl\ Accordingly, all auto owâ€" nex:‘.,huuld make a note that this is 1927 and that 1927 markers are necesâ€" sary. â€"As noted, the 1927 markers are now available and it would be the part of wisdom to secure the 1927 markers before further uging the car this year. If chances are taken until the police start to move in the matter, it will mean fines and costs, and the markers will have to beâ€"secured just the same. Take #he tip new and get the 1927 markers right away. EGPANOLA T0 PLAY AT SOUTH FNE 0N SATUROAY Many Autos Being Driven Here Withâ€" out the New Markers. Another Warning to Avoid Police Court and Costs LAST CALL FOR SECURING ThE 1927 AUTO MaARKERS lively battle. sponse, and 6 ontrolling the im hand. the building owned by .o was to an exterior water. It is estimatâ€" eover the damages. her Firz» Brigade imade se, and did execllent )lline the blazs., and ie auditorâ€" ‘atre, aund owned by day tor husbhand 1p resiâ€" in ‘Timâ€" Fire last week completely destroyed the frame residence of Mr. 0. Perron at Temagami. The origin of the fire is thought to have been some overâ€" heated stoveppes. Much of the conâ€" tents were saved, but the building was about a total loss. Mr. Perron was in Montreal for dental treatment at the time and is not expected back for some weeks. 4 _ ® The general work of Presbytery was |der,patehed with the usual precision, 'w1th Rev. D. G. Davis in the chair. The report of the Home Missions Committee came in on Friday mornâ€" ing. The work of the various misâ€" sions in the Presbytery was reviewed and the grants recommended for 1927. It was decided to open a new mission at Smoky Falls, near Kapuskasing. Reports showed the work of the Unitâ€" ed Church to be prospering everyâ€" where in the Presbytery; probably the greatest advance being at Kapusâ€" kasing, wher®, under the leadership of Rev. J. L. Moulton, our people are. planning the erection of a new church building to cost in the neighbourhood of $20,000, _ Great development is taking place in this district. The Spruce Falls Co. Ltd., are making new and large extensions to their mill, making it a finished paper mill. The chairman, Rev. D. G, Davis and Key. C. A. Jones, of Cochrane, were appointed to the Settlement Commitâ€" tee to represent the Presbytery of Cochrane. _ Presbytery adjourned to meet again at the call of the chair. The Presbytery welcomed to its sessions, Dr. Byrnes, the venerable Missionary Superintendent, who by is wisdom and his wit guides the destiny of our Northern Presbytery in Ontario. Dr. Solandt, Asst, Book Steward of the United Churech, was also a welcome visitor at the Presbyâ€" tery Sessions. ~His first message was especially to the ministers present, being a timely word of guidance in their selection of books worth buying and worth His second mesâ€" sage took the form of an afterâ€"dinner speech on the subject of ‘* Adult Eduâ€" cation.‘‘ Dr. Solandt pleaded for lit@érary education for our people as the salvation of the state and of civilâ€" ized sdeiety. In the evening Dr. Soâ€" landt_ addressed a public gathering, speaking of the Maintenance and Exâ€" tension Fund of the church. Dr. Byrnes in a few wellâ€"chosen remarks expressed his joy in belonging to and serving the United Church of Canada upon whose work the sun never sets, for it encircles the globe. Rev. J. A. Irwin, of Hearst, told the Presbytery of his work along the 350 miles of railway lying between Kapuskasing and Nakina. The Cochrane Presbytery of the United Churceh of Canada convened in [roquois Falls, on Thursday, February 17th, the sessions continuing until Friâ€" day noon. The following members of Presbytery were present:â€"Rev. D. G. Davis, of Smooth Rock Falls, chairâ€" man; Rev. F. J. Vowles (secret ary) ; and H. S. MeDonell, of Iroquois Falle; Rev, J. D. Palks "and L. E. Dorway, of Timmins; Rev. I. E. Kenâ€" nedy and George C. Murphy, of Schuâ€" macher; Rev, F. J. Baine and Mr. Macintosh, of South Porecupine; Rev. Wm,. Farmer, of Connaught; Rev, J. C. Hutton and H. Hembruff, of Monâ€" teith; Rev. C. A. Jones, of Cochrane; Rev. J. L. Moulton and H. Sermondt, of Kapuskasing; Rev. J. A. Irwin, of Hearst, Mr. Meek, student supply at Hunta; Mrs. D. Allan, of Monâ€" teith, and Miss Quick, Deaconess of the Presbytery. Reports at Presbytery Show Work of United Church Prospering all Over the District~ EXPECT TO HAVE $ 20,000 GNAURGH AT KAPUSKASING Mr. A. W. Pickering, president of the Club, made the usual announceâ€" ments,. . Next week will be March Visitor‘s Night. â€" The committee in charge of this event is Misses Ruby Hawkins and Dorothy Porter and Messrs H. V. McCurdv‘ and_C. G. Messrs H. V. McCurdy and Piric. Invitations will be s thirs week for this event. The A.S.D. Club held another cessful mceeting last night. There was a good attendance present, and with the good music pronde(l the evening was a very happy one. Mr. J. Cran and a c)mmiltoe had charge of the evening‘s programme, and an excellent one was provided. Amonse the specials was a lucky city danee the prize winners for this event \\(xc Miss Tessie Baderski and Mr. J. D. Brady The prize was Mr. Tommy Walsh, done up in a huge cardboard box, labelled ‘"‘fragile."" This danee made a big hit. Several other speâ€" ctals were also great successes.. Next Week will be March Visitors‘ Night at the Popular Young People‘s Club. UNIQGE PRIZE FOR AITY DANGE AT A.5.0. G sent out st., Patrick‘s Night, March 17th, the Holly Ree. Ladies‘ Basketball Club are holding another of their poâ€" pular dances in the Masonic hall. For this Seventeenth of ‘Ireland event a specially imported orchestra is to be in attendance with all the latest music. A dainty luncheon will be served durâ€" ing the evening. Novelty dances will be featured. Admisson by invitation only, the invitations now being i=â€" sued and being much sought after. ing showed an increase in membership and general progress in the work of the church. The financial statements were very satisfactory. Statemehts were given by all organizations in the church showing the work to be in m vyery condition. _ _The programme at the social was one of exceptionally high merit and much appreciated. The numbers inâ€" cluded:â€"piano solos, by Mrs. J. W. Faithfu! and Miss Fearn MeCarthy; solo, by Miss Wilson ; reading by Miss McLeod; solo by Mr. R Smith; piano solo, by Miss Margaret Geils; piano solo by Mrs. Faithful; solo by Mrs. Sermon; reading by Miss Robinson ; solo by Mrs, G. 8. Sceott, and violin solo by Rev. F. J. Baine. _ Every number was a genuine treat, while special mention may well be made o1 tge clever and effective piano solo by Margaret Geils, this little lady making a decided hit. In the evening, Rev. Dr. Laird‘s sermon dealt with the placing of the value on men that God placed on them, and the implications of this in relation to modern life. The music for the evening was exceptionally pleasing, the anthem by the choir beâ€" ing greatly appreciated. There were large congregations at both services, and the services were greatly enjoyed. The annual ~business meeting and congregational social Monday evening was also very largely attended. The oflicial reports at the business meetâ€" The tenth anniversary services of the Timmins United Church were held on Sunday, with the annual conâ€" gregational â€" business meeting . and social on Monday evening. Rev. Robt. Laird, D.1., treasurer of the United Church of Canada, was the preacher for both services on Sunday and delivered inspiring and eloquent addresses to large congregations. In the morni®@ lie spoke on the need for (God if a nation is to be what it ought to be. â€" Exeellent music was given by the Junior Choir, while there was a very pleasing quartette by four members of the Junior Choir. Inspiring Sermons Sunday by Rev Robt, Laiftd, D.D. Special Music Business Meeting Monday. being taken in securing the most comâ€" plete data and all the facts in each case. The work is making good preâ€" gress, and Mr. Channen is determined that the work shall be completed by the legal time, April 30th, and that it shall be as correet and complete as humanly possible. It may be addâ€" ed that it is not expected that the cost will exceed that of last year; inâ€" deed, it will likely be less. UNITED CRURCH OBGERVES liga TENTH ANKIVEBSARY are men specially skilled in building valuations. ~ They are now busy at work, ‘the town being divided into four areas. First, key values were determined, and with this basis by measurement the value of buildings and lots are determined, due proviâ€" sion, of Tourse, beinge made for such matters as bulding construction, ‘deâ€" preciation, location, ete. The whole purpose amed at is an equitable and equalized assessment. â€" Great care is being taken in secnrino the mast cam. Under Assessment Commissioner Channen there are four assessors and four clerks or assistants$. Two of the assessors are separate sehool suppor:â€" ters and two are public school supâ€" porters, and the same holds true of the assistants. The four assessors are men specialy skilled in building valuations. ~ They are now busy at work, ‘the town beinge divided into Assessment Commissioner H. R. Channen has the work of making the 1927 assessment for the town now well under way, and it is confidently exâ€" pected and intended that the whole work will be done and the roll full, completed by April 30th. _A new plan has been adopted this year, and it is believed that the result will be a proâ€" per and satisfactory assessment. This year, the work is being undertaken without any idea of achieving a higher or a lower assessment. The whole idea and purpose is to secure a proâ€" perly _ equalized assessment,â€"one where every property will bear its fullâ€" share and no more, and where equity and fairness will be the chief consideration. * Four Assessors and Four Assistants at the Work Now, and Good Progress Being Made. To be Firstâ€"class Work. EAPEGT AGSESGMENT T0 BE COMPLETED APRIL 30 LADIES BASKETBALL EVENT ON MARCH THE 17 PRICE FIVE CENTS Paid Circulsation Last Woeek