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bappy event one which will not soon ’;fbé'-forgotten_ by those who were forâ€" tunate enough to be present. .. Free classes and lectures for prosâ€" pectors, under the direction of Dr._ W. L. Goodwin will be held in the. Schuâ€" macher Public School. ‘Classes in the practical study of minerals will begin on March 8th, at‘ 2 p.m. Classes: y practice in spotting. minerals .and rocks will begin on March S8th, at 3 p.m. The foregoing classes will be held at the same hours for eight days. Â¥Fine lectures on ‘‘Geology and Minerâ€" ‘al Deposits,‘‘ one of them being on Lthe geology and mineral deposits of this area, will also be given, the first ‘on Wednesday evening, March 9th, at eight pm. ~This is the first time such ‘classes have been conducted. in outr town, and your are requested to atâ€" _ The ‘‘Father and Son‘‘ ‘banguet held in the basement of the United hurch on Thursday rvening 24th ultimo, was a great success there beâ€" ing a good attendance of each and alâ€" ‘so a number of invited guests. Rev. Bain, South Porcupine; Rev. J. D. Parks, Timmins; Rev. I. Kefnedy, Messrs W. R. Sullivan, James Shewâ€" an, Dr. Honey and other gentlemen present in a few appropriate remarks offered words of encouragement and advice to the young Canadians. The proposal of the usual toasts and the responses the community singing and instrumental selections and the/preâ€" sentation of pennants, prizes and medals, all contributed to make the ~ BARBEE SHOP 46% Third Avenue/ Next to Blahey‘s xStore k 4 _ fMhe euchre, five hundred and dancâ€" ing party held in the. Recreation hall en Monday night under the auspices ‘of the Schumacher.Fire Brigade, was a great success, being very largely atâ€" tended by supporters from the whole eamp. Excellent music, a happy throng of merrymakers and a delicious ous luncheon, all. contributed to make the event one that will linger long in the memory of those in attendâ€" .F ‘ree : pectors, under the direction of Dr..W. practical study of minerals will begin on March 8th, at 2 p.m.Classes in practice in spotting minerals .and rocks will begin on March 8th, at: 3 pm. The foregoing classes will be Fine lectures on *‘ Geology and Minerâ€" ‘al Deanosits."" ana of them being on classes and lectures for prosâ€" ; Goodwm will be held in the. Schuâ€" macher Public School. Classes in the held at the same hours for eight dayfs.: ‘several months ago to recuperate after a very severe attack of pneumoâ€" mnia returned to her home here on Saturday. The many friends of Mrs. Cain will be glad to hear that the less rigorous clime had an exceedingly beneficial effect upon her general health. 3 f Mr. and Mrs. James Kent, two of our popular and useful citizens, left m Monday to reside in the neighâ€" bouring town of Timmins. Our loss is but a temporary one as it is their intention to geturn to their real home in the ‘‘leafy" monthâ€">of «June.‘‘ _ =‘ Mr. and Mrs. A. Costain and famiâ€" ly visted friends in South Poreupine on Saturday. it ork y en k Mr. and Mrs. Koltz and son,. of Biscotlasing, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Jucksch, on their way to the Rouyn mining camp, Queâ€" bec, where they will take up permanâ€" ‘ent residence. Uponâ€"=a former visit March 2nd, ~1927.ptend them, and tearn afl yoh, can‘ aâ€" Special to The Advance. â€" â€" | bout a subject of particular inferest _ ‘The ‘‘Father and Son‘‘ ‘banquet |to people in this part of our province. Pleasing Euchre and Dance undey Auspices of Fire Briâ€" â€"â€"~Why be content leasing Euchre and DVDance undey A ‘ tors‘ Classes to Dbe_ fOUR policiy is to \ ,-,serve our. clients | with a high resolve § to merit their confiâ€" 'f'fdenco and > grahfleil © appreciation. ' OUKR ‘‘Bobbers‘‘ clip a captivating curve. 9 Every bob is carefully planned ‘by our expert barhers to fit the form- ation of the head and features, Let us show. you a shapely cut. Visit our shop: toâ€"day. 26| 1| |§$ _ ~.. A Quantity of High Grade Furnit â€" [UJ $ > mll be ofiered for Sale on Samrdar _A fire originating in the upper porâ€" tion of the Maple Leaf theatre about one e‘clock on Thursday morning of last week did considerableâ€"damage to the wellâ€"known pleasure house. The whole town was aroused by the loud blast of the new fire alarm whistle, and soon the streets were thronging with youth and age, attracted by the spectacular blaze that for a time could be seen for miles around. However, in record time our efficient fireâ€"fighters were upon the scene and had the conflagration under control. Fortunately there was little wind, and the damage was confined to a small area. Repairs will be made at once and the theatreâ€"reâ€"opened at an early date. s vUs 3 «€ A _ Mrs. H. J. Cain who went south ‘several months ago to recuperate after a very severe attack of pneumoâ€" nia returned to her home. here on Saturday. The many friends of Mrs. Cain will be glad to hear that the less Northern Lights Clhapter and Goldâ€" <en: Beaver Lodge will be pleased to welcome all Masonic brethren at their ‘At Home in the Masonic hall on Friâ€" day evening, March 4th, at:9 p.m. Brethren are requested to wearvreâ€" galia. There will be a special welâ€" come. for any Masonic brethren visitâ€" ing the camp. s Mr; Koltz purchased several lots in a good business lo:asfi'ty and. on his arâ€" rival will erect a place of business in the booming Noranda town. Mr. Koltz left in the early part of the week but Mrs. Koltz and son will reâ€" main in town for a fortnight. iliness Ais In. ELAJNLLULOAL left immediately for that â€"point. 4. 30@ ce mmeenntrment ui and Mrs. S. Wookey and daughâ€" ter, Joy: are spendmg a short hohday in Florida. â€" â€" . ln J 1OA 10U 2 The sympathy ‘of }he community is extended to Mr. â€" and_ Mrs. T}wmas MoNamee in the death of the latter‘s mother in Montreal recent.: _â€"_Mr. Harry Leng received a message this week announcing the dangerous illness of his father in Hamilton, and ‘â€"â€" After the business of the last meetâ€" ing on Friday evening, Feb. 25th the members spent the remainder of the night in danemg and music. Refreshâ€" ments were served as usual. . ‘Mrs. J. J. Denny who has been in Toronto during the past two months returned last week. Several of ofur hockey fans attendâ€" ed ‘the North Bayâ€"Iroquois â€"Falls Fame in the latter town on Friday NEXT MEETING OF THE CALEDONIAN sodm'rv . The next meeting of the Caledopian Society will be held in the Hollinger hall on Friday evening of next week, March 1l1th, at:8.30 pm. An excelâ€" Jent ‘programme is (promised for the occasion. Lady members are reql ..â€" ed to bring refreshments. ‘‘Mr. Hughes, of Island Falls, was a recent visitor at. the home . ofâ€" his motherâ€"inâ€"law, Mrs. Barnett. Â¥% Em h Ltfi «hh 3 @aovective ns _ The V.O.N. work is of great value to the town, and so deserving of the same generous support that has bein accorded it in the past, The nurse Miss Elliott, has been averaging 140 or 150 visits per month. Her services are available to all. Those who can pay for the services are expectedl to do so. Those who can pay in part can do so, and those who can not afâ€" ford to pay can still secure the serâ€" vices of the nurse. The work is maintained by. voluntary coitribhuâ€" tions, so that none need be deprived of the service. â€" Miss Elliott is a trained nurse of ‘special ability and wide‘ experience. Calls for her serâ€" vices may ‘be left by phone at the town hall, phone 121. The Victorian Order of Nurses office is at the town Hall, upstairs. . ' £~ ‘ _ The suggestion being made at a previous meeting for a tag day to aid the V.O.N., the Dog Race Committee offered to forego the usual ‘tagging the day of the Dog Race and let this be done by the V.O.N., for the beneâ€" fit of the work. The committee acâ€" cepted the offer with ‘thag}gs,‘andfl' V. â€"â€" The nurse‘s report showed a large amount of good work being done in very effective way. During the month Miss Elliott made 143 â€"visits. > One member of the committee referred to one of the nurse‘s cases as being alone worth the small cost of the V.O.N. for a year, the little patient who had been seriously, ill being now skilfully nursed past all danger and well on the way to recovery. ‘ The public should make generous response to this appeal on this occaâ€" sion. A committee of ladies, includâ€" ing Mrs. Dorway, Mrs. Suther)and, Mrs. Keddie, Mrs. M. B. Scott, Mrs. In regard to plans for financing the work for the balance of the year, it was decided to ask the various societies and organizations who so kindly contributed last year to again assist the good work this year in the same way. | 0. N. Tag Day will be Wednesday, March 16th, the day of the Dog Race. CHKANGE IN OFFICERS THE CALBPONI SOGIETY ~At the regular me donian Society of Titmins last. Friâ€" day seven of the officerAand members of the executive resigned,\these being : R.~S. Maxwell, viegâ€"presiient; Alex Wilson, secretary ; W treasurer; and the following ® of the executive, Messrs Jas. Chas. Watson and H. Rankin}y and Mrs. A. Roberts. _ The resignations were due lo the fact that the officers resigning believed that. the society was not being conducted according to its constitution and the original aims and purposes for which it was estabâ€" lighed. . y : After some discussion the resignaâ€" tions were gccepted. e % Mr..R. H. Gay was elected by the meeting as viceâ€"president, and Mr. L McClure as secretaryâ€"treasurer, ~The other vacancies on the executive will be filled at the next meeting. _ : of the GCaleâ€" J. E. Newton and Miss Elliott are to arrange for the sale of tags for the occasion. . ta ces es 2C nds Un EC hold a Whist Drive and Dance at the Hollinger Recreation hall toâ€"morrow (Friday) evening, commencing at 8 p.m. Good music, good prizes and a good time for all attending. _ ; _ â€"~Mr. W. D. Watt gave notice of moâ€" tion to amend the constitution so as to have the annusl meeting of . the;1 Society on the second meeting in March of each year, instead of the. first meeting in October. : ~MOOSE HALL .. _" .| JONDAY mon 1927 at 8.30 pm. e Social and Dance Members Bring Otfls f Visitorsâ€"â€"50c Couple. ~ Extra Lady 25c. The St. David‘s Welsh Society will Whist Drive and Dance â€"â€"‘ ADMISSION 50c. _ of the Caleâ€" In tlité directors‘ report, the presiâ€" dent Mr. N. A. Timmins says :â€"Conâ€" ditions in/the mine and mill dontinue to be satisfactory. The labour situâ€" ation is also satisfactory.. An ample supply of labour has been available ‘throughout the year, and keeps â€"well ahead of our requirements. It again affords your direttors pleasure to reâ€" cord their thanks to the General Manâ€" ager, the Assistant General Manager, and the entire staff, for the manner in which they have performed their reâ€" spective duties: during the year.‘‘ . . _The Sixteenth annual report of the Hollinger Consolidated Gold Mines, Limited, has been issued and shows the mine and mill in very satisfactory condition. The report is a very pleasâ€" ing one for shareholders,. ons "The report «coversâ€"the twelve months ending :December 31st, 1926, and shows another year of progress for this big mifre, . Operating results show slight. ‘deceline,~as compared with the previous~ Vear, but this is more than offset by the fact that the working position has been strength: ened and the company continues in a sound and very prosperous condition. as against $8,300,227. â€" The sum of $5,805,600 was paid out in dividends, as compared with $4,378,800, and afiter taxes, depreciation, and including the balance brought forward of $9,776,762 there remains a surplus brought forâ€" ward ‘of $10,170,842. * M3 S ce t ate hn is * o appearing in the balance, sheet as capital asset, has been tranferred and now. gppears under current assets, as the bonds and stock which Hollinger were to receive under the agreement with the Abitibi Power and Paper Co., have been delivered to and are now held by the company. The values asâ€" signed to these securities represent the actual cost of power development. Gross value of gold and silver proâ€" duced,. together with interest on inâ€" vestments and other income, bring the total:revenue of the company to $15,â€" 656,800;, as compared with $16,129,256 for the preceding year. General and operating charges total $7,630,879, leaving operating profit at $8,025,021, e y s The company maintains its huge inâ€" vestment in Government and muniâ€" cipal bonds. :i ® ap .“fl.l ® s1 o Ar#®A OM A * y V Fixed assets are carried in the balâ€" ance sheet at $22,874,055, as compared with $29,130,875. Current assets are up from $6,329,800 to $11,0986,458. The reduction in fixed, and increase in current assets, is explained by the fact that the investment of the power deâ€" velopment at Island Falls, heretofore _ Current liabilities at $570,804, comâ€" pare with $699,798. Reserves for taxes are shown at $439,217. _ . _ . _4 300 .v_. The report of the General Manager, ‘ 29b¢. and 50c. at Druggists Sure relief for JaxXImuImnm J y l N Results Ask for Copy . * . ... Mead Office . . :. â€"â€", k ~Bank of Hamilton Building, TORONTO _ _COBALT s ?hoapo 182483 C Maximum ~results from the investment capital at your disposal are secured by emâ€" ploying The Open Account Purchase, Planâ€"a widely esâ€" tablished alternative to outâ€" right purchase of securities. Full details respecting this plan are given in our booklet. If you are not familiarâ€" with, this method of buying stocks . write toâ€"day andâ€" â€" / ' of ore was removed. _ %." â€"The average number of men emâ€" ployed during the year was 2,482, disâ€" tributed as follows:â€"miners, 1 571; mechanics, 374; mill and reflnery, 270 ; cengineering staff 78 ; clerical stafi 64 miscellaneous, 135 In congludin ‘f his }epoxt Mr. Brlg- ham says;â€"â€"‘‘I desire to refer comâ€" mendably to the work of, the staff, who have functioned, as usual, in a highly efficient and harmonious manâ€" ner, and to whom credit for the year‘s wmk is due. I desivre also, as hereâ€" tofore, to record my appreciation of the advice and assistance.I have reâ€" ceived from the Board_of Directors."‘ Mr. Chas. Pearce, who has ‘been a mber of the Timmins police force for the past year, this week tendered his regxgnatlon, to take effect the end of the.month. Mr. Pearce intends to go into commercial office work. He came to Timmins last year from Haiâ€" leybury, and during his «stay in town has made many friends. ’j Mr. A. F.~ Brighim, shows that the milled during the year totalled 1,032,559 tons, with an average xr‘ covery value per ton of $7.99. The goss, value of recovery was $15,449, 7, with a deduction of $668,801 for loss in tailings. The net value. reâ€" covered was $14,]780,636. ‘The averâ€" age amount of ore treated per day was 5,205 tons, and the plant was operated 93.8 per cent. of possible time. The average number of men employed was 2,482. Broken ore in the mine at the end of the year totalled 1,137,017 tons, as compared with 1,120,023 tons at the Maximum A tbtal of 1,030,158 tons . As mining brokers we are at all times ready to give ‘Service and Informationâ€" cb’nceming all minés'i. es _ Our intimate ‘connection â€" with all Mmmg Camps _ enables. us to render a valuable service to all j min“ihg investors. M I Call 499 500 . _ IN THE TOWN HALL . : sSATURDAY, MARCH 5 Timmins College of Music Entries for the examinations should ~â€" â€"â€"be sent in before April 1â€" To Nominato Officers for 1927 | â€" Season Teams wishing to join the P.D.F.L. must have their application in the secretary‘s hands on or before ~â€"March 5th. SATURDAY, MARCH 12 ELEOTION OF OPI‘IOERS Teans are requested to have their two representatives present at | 7 p.m. sharp " _ F. J. HORNBY, @7000 _ Sec.â€"Treas., P.D.F.L. r to the local secretar W. Faithfal Timmins College of Music I C