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Presentation Made ' to Don. Sutherland; Manager of Imperial Bank Branch Here Honoured This chk Previous to Leaving for New Post. Many Social Events in Honour of Mr. and Mrs. Suther- land. In addition to the large number of Legion children given a good Christmas party. the children at the Children’s Aid Shelter were paid a visit by Santa Claus and he left splendid toys and games to all of the little ones there. The visit of Santa Claus to the begin! children will long be remembered and allu'ehopingtobeabletoseehim min on his visit next year. The event at the Dome School on W was also a very enjoyable one for the kiddia there. the ladies of the Dome provldlng a. nice lunch. and the children each receiving a present. and all the other things. the same as the W5 and Schumacher children. The Ladies’ Auxiliary served a very attractive lunch to the grown-ups in mm: and this was much enjoyed. Vol. XVI. No. 52 The general regret felt here a: 1 expected removal of Donald Suth land. for over eleven years mana‘ of the Tlrnmlns branch of the Impel Bank. was evidenced by the number social gatherings held in hcnour Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland and t", ' them farewell and extend good wisl for them in their new loca.ion. Dux‘: the past week there have been a nu ber of these farewell parties. and ma presentations have been made. The children’s parties arranged by the Legion in Timmins and South Por- pupine were very popular events. In all a total of nearly 500 children were entertained and given a real good time. At both the Hollinger and Oddfellows‘ halls on Monday the kiddies were given a bag of candy and fruit. Santa Claus was very good this year to everyone. This year 'he didn’t bring his toys with him. but sent in a big order to Mar- shall-Ecclestone Ltd.. to have them all ready for him. There was a wonderful array upon his arrival and all the boys and girls received a gift worthy of the occasion. Games were played and the children supplied a short programme of recitations and other selections. Five Hundred Enjoy the Legion Parties On Monday afternoon there was one of a public nature. so far as the time a: disposal would allow, a numoer o: the friends of Mr. Sutherland gather- ing at the Empire hotel to express their appreciation of his good citizenship and to attest his general pepulari:y during his residence in Timmins. Gorden H. Gauthier presided at the event and there were present about fifty or Sixty of the leading men of the community. including the heads of the mines. lead- ing business and professional men and others. Addresses, brief but pointed. were made by A. F. Brigham. general manager of the.,1-Iollinger. John Knox. assistant manager, W. 0. Langdon. president of the Timmins board of trade, and leading men in businers and the professions, including a full repre- sentation of the managers of the other banks in the dis;rict. Mr. Sutherland was presesented with a purse of gold and an illuminated address expressing the appreciation felt by £111 for his sin- cere good citizenship, his high personal character and his genial dispos'12ion. Personal friends added their expres- sions of esteem to those of his business friends, who were also his personal friends. The presentation was made byMayor Geo. S. Drew, on behalf of Mr. Sutherland’s friends. On the back of the addres was a list of those present: as a souvenir of the hosts of friends Mr. Sutherland has made here. The event at the New Empire hotel was a very pleasant event, the arrangements made by Leo Mascioli who kindly look- ed after this part of the event assuring the success of this banquet. Children of the Members of the Legion and from Soldiers’ Families have Big. Happy Time at Legion Events on Monday. Young- sters at Shelter Also Remembered. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland and daugh- ter, Jean. left at noon on Tuesday for Brantford, Ont., Mr. Sutherland being promoted to the managershlp of chat branch of the Imperial Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland and daughter will be followed by the best widhes of all. and there is very sincere and general re- gret at their departure. Mr. Searth, recently manager of the Sudbury branch of the Imperial Bank is the new manager here to take Mr. Sutherland’s place. Mr. Sutherland has been in Timmins for some eleven years and has been active and helpful in many lines of public service. He was connected with the board of trade, the Children's Aid Society. the Curling Rink Co.. the Golf Club, and was always ready to help along sports and other town activities. The local bankers’ association also expressed its appreciation of the good citizenship of Mr. Sutherland previous to his leaving here. Paid Circulation Last Week 85 57 . During 1 a num- nd many Timmins Built 133 New Houses in 1931 It is worthy of note that a study of the figures in connection with the build- ing permits show that the amount of building in progress during the year was very largely in connection with homes. In the business section of the town the amount covered by the permits for new buildings and additions and improve- ments is $99 720.00. In this figure is included $65,000.00 for additions -:o the High and Vocational School. Among the other new buildings were two pas- teurization plants. a store on Birch street. a bakeshop in Moneta, and three new service stations. Many Fine Christmas Trees 1n Timmins This Christmas The Christmas Trees in Timmins this year have been especially pleasing and successful and the youngsters have had a big time. The schools and the churches have held their usual Christ- mas events and all have been well at- tended and attractive. In addition to those mentioned else- where in this issue it may be noted that the Sons of England Christmas Tree on Friday last was a big and happy event, with the presents of spec- ially attractive kind. The same may be said in reference to the All-Britain Social Club event. It is interesting to note that of the number of building permits granted during the year. the number being 275, there were 133 for new houses in town. The total estimated cost of these new houses was $111,975.00. This gives an average value of a little over $840.00 to each house. The lowness of this figure is due to the usual underestimate made of the cost, and also to the fact that a number of small houses is included as well as houses erected by the owners for their own use and by their own la- bour and figured in such cases as only costing what the actual purchased ma- terial may amount to During the year alterations and im- provements were made to a large num- ber of buildings here, “the total. estimat- ed cost of this being $32,410.00. The largest part of this is for alterations. improvements and additio to resi- dences and for small garag erected for personal cars. A check-up on the building permits issued in town to date shows that the estimated value of the buildings cov- ered by the permits is $234,155.00. While this amount is the total of the estimated cost of the various buildings, alterations and repairs, it is only a small preportion of the actual cost. For instance. one building estimated to cost $3,000.00 is known to have 0053 double that amount, and it is safe to say that very, very few of the new structures cost as little as at first esti- mated. In no case known was the actual cost less than the estimate and in most cases the cos: was much great- New Estimates for Buildings W mits Over $234,000, Repr .. ing Corsiderably More Than This Value. er than the preliminary estimate. As a consequence it may be said the new buildings and the alterations and im- pr vements represent a figure at least around $250. 00000. t Wm. Parcher returned to town last week after several months spent in the East. and is being warmly welcomed here by host: of old friends. On account of The Advance being published a day earlier than usual re- ports can not be made of the Salvation Army Christmas Tree and concert on Wednesday evening of this week. nor of the Cornish Social Club Christmas Tree and entertainment in the H01- linger Recreation hall on the same date. Special attractions at the Cornish Club event will be Santa Claus in person. the 'I‘imrnlns Cltiaens‘ 'Band and the Schumacher Male Choir. ) George Connaught, a. bachelor. 40 lyea of age,.Who is in love with Mrs. )hgyierry. 'Wilfred Shields showed : ability and efiectiveness in this part. Spe'cial Treat at Both Theatres Here This Week The Goldfields theatre and the New Empire theatre this week are both showing the generosity of the Christ- mas season by gifts to their patrons. As announced last week, on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. afteran and evening, at both theatres there was a box of candies for each adult attending the show. One lady sug- gests this week that Leo Mascioli must have bought out a chocolate factory, from the amount of the sweet goods at disposal. In the free distribution of sweets the youngsters are not overlooked by any means. On Thursday of this week, Dec. 24th, there are special matinees in the afternoon. and as these the children will each and all be given a chocolate or candy» bar. These bars are nearly all big ones the kind the youngsters like. The first matinee will begin at 1 pm., and the next at 2.45 Plays Presented at T. H. V. Schoels pm. The admission to these matinees on Thursday is the nominal one of ten cents so as to place it in the reach of all. Mr. Mascioli with his usual reâ€" membrance of the youngsters at the Shelter has invited these kiddies to be his guests for the occasion. The action of the other play, “The Travellers" took place in Sicily. A par- ty of American tourists‘are journeying through Sicily and because of the fear of bandits along the highway are forc- ed to spent a night in a Sicilian inn. The cast was as follows:â€" Mr. Roberts (Gerald Killeen) and his wife (Miss Eva Monck), who with her daughter, Jessie (Miss Clair Halperin), kept ghe audience on “pins and needles" with their antics. Emile Clement and Herbert Parsons, the former taking the part of "La Sera", the courier, and the latter that of the chauffeur, played the parts of two Italians extremely well. The Sicilians, proprietors of the inn. were Elia Zuliani, Leo Del Villano and Bill De Luca. and they contributed to the pleasure of the evening. Mrs. Sil- well and her son, Fred, were two other American tourists who were spending the night at the hotel. These parts were very well taken by Miss Vieno Lindross and Tom beck. It may be said that all the parts were very ably taken and the plays present- ed in very clear way and all attending on either night are agTeed that the plays were given in very skilful way and made an excellent entertainment well worth several tuna the price of admission. Man Dies from Injuries in Accident at Hollinger Geoffrey Chandler, a suitor for Sheila‘s hand, who cannot understand Sheila's sudden love for art. Fred Grant was good in this part. of last week delighted the large crowds attending. The number present on each occasion was gratifying and both evenings the plays proved successful and aztractive. Much credit is due to Miss MacNamara and Miss Garrow for the time and talent given to the super- vision of these plays, while the work of the students taking part also won very general commendation. Events on Wednesday and Thursday of Lazt “Week Well Attended and Stu- dents Show Much Dramatic Talent. The plays presented at the Thnmins High and Vocational School auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday evenings The first play presented each evening was ‘Evening Dress Indispensable,” the scene of which was laid in the home of an English widow. The cast was as follows:â€" . Shelia, her daughter, who like her mother. no longer has any desire for society. The part was well presented by Miss Dorothy Laidlaw. John Sepalla. a native of Finland, about 37 years of age. died at the hos- pital following injuries received in a blasting accident at the Hollinger Mine on Saturday evening. Seppala was acting as a watchman for a blast and though a good distance away. was seriously injured when the blast oc- curred. It is said that he was standing in front of a diamond drill hole as the blast occurred and that the con- cussion through the drill hole threw him against the wall of the drift. frac- turing ribs and causing other injuries. He was taken to the hospital but died from the injuries and from shock. An inquest will be held to enquire into the accident. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from S. T. Walker's undertaking parlour-s, services being conducted by Rev. A. Lappala. The late John Seppala is survived by his widow residing in Finland. Mrs. Waybery, a widow, 38 years of age, who has given up all her social ex- pectations for a literary career. This was played effectively by Miss Katrine Morin. This week the Turkey Stag sent out over 160 hampers of Christmas cheer. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH, 1931 Band Concert Sunday Delighted Big Crowd Constable Albert Nault. of the Sud- bury police force. was shot dead short- ly after midnight on Sunday. his dead body being found at. 3.30 on Monday morning on the platform of the Can- adian National Railway freight sheds. The body was found by a car checker and the police were at once notified or the tragedy. The unfortunate man was shot through the front of the head. death being instantaneous. There were indications that a struggle had taken place. Constable Nault had his police- man’s club in his hand as if he were attempting to defend himself. His handcuffs and flashlight were missing and there is a possibility that he made an arrest and that the shooting of the officer allowed the prisoner to escape. Word from Sudbury suggests that the front part of the head was blown off. indicating that the shooting was done at close range. The bullet was found imbedded in the skull. It was thought at first that the omcer had perhaps disturbed burglars in the act of break- ing into the freight sheds, railway cars or other structures near where he was found, but a careful check-up was made on the cars and other property and there was no sign of any attempt- ed burglary. Another theory is that the murder was committed by the Otâ€" tawa criminal who a few days .before shot down a man while robbing a garage. There does not seem to be much to uphold this idea. Still an- other theory is that the cowardly crime was the work of some of the alien agi- tators recently active in Sudbury and whose activities have been effectively curbed by the Sudbury police. There does not seem to be much to justify this theory. All the police in the Sudbury district, including municipal and pro- vincial police are working on the case. but there do not appear to be many valuable clues. A reward of $2,000.00 has been offered for any information that may be given leading to the arrest of the guilty man or men. The late Albert Nault is survived by a wife and children. A pretty wedding was held at ' home of Rev. Bruce Mina/r atur- day. Dec. 19th. when M ' na Bjork, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Bjork. was united in the holy bonds of matri- mony to Mr. Donald E. Browne. of Timmins. The bride looked charming in white satin with lace jacket. hat and shoes to match. and carrying a bouquet of tea roses and narcissus. Miss Anne Gurevitch was bridesmaid and looked lovely in a gown of green satin. Mr. John Engstrom. cousin of the bride. was best man. The band concert on Sunday evening last in the Goldfields theatre after the church services proved one of the best held for years. Timmins Citizens' Band rendered a number of selections. ap- propriate to the occasion, the playing of the band winning general approval. The special feature of the evening was the carol singing by the Cornish Social Club Choir under the leadership of Edgar Stevens. The singing of this choir won the very heartiest apprecia- tion and the Christmas flavour of the carols added to the pleasure felt in these excellent numbers. There were also a number of o.her selections, both inszrumental and vocal, that delighted all, including solos by Messrs Province and Allen. Another pleasing feature of the programme was an excellent piano solo by Miss Helen Crews. Ted Rowe was the chairman for the evening and carried through the duties of that omce in very effective way. There was a large attendance and all present were well pleased wi.h the event, and found the carol singing of particular timeli- ness and interest. POpular Young Couple Wedded Here Saturday Officer Albert Nault of the Sudbury Force, Shot Throug Shortly After Mi day. Reward Informa ' EDUCATIONAL NIGHT AT THE ST. MATTHEW’S A.Y.P.A. St. Matthew‘s A.YP.A. held an Edu- cational Night last Tuesday when 8. G Fowler gave an interesting descrip- tion of the process of manufacturing corn flakes and kindred cereals. At the conclusion of the address the mem- bers were served corn flakes and cream. A most profitable evening was enjoyed by all. The Christmas services at the United Church last Sunday Were particularly attractive. the musical features being especially pleasing. The new organ was in place for the services. Mm Eminmm 2 There was a good attendance at the [annual commencement exercises of the 'I‘immins High and Vocational School on Friday evening last. and the pro- .gramme for the evening was much ap- l preciated. The chairman for the even- !ing was M. B. Scott, who carried ;through the duties of the office in very feflective way. His address in opening The presentation of Vocational dipâ€" lomas was made by J. P. Burke. Voca- tional diplomas were awarded to the following:-â€"Cormnerclalâ€"Ida Bucovet- it was accordingly decided to postpone the draw to Jan. 25th. It will take place on that date at the Servall Ser- vice Station at the corner of Third avenue and Cedar street. opposite Dalton's. s Commencement Exercises fit» High and Vocational School Kiwanis Draw Has Been Postponed to January 25 The draw for prizes in connection with the Kiwanis Child Welfare drive has been postponed to Jan. 25th. It was originally intended to have the prizes awarded on Christmas Eve, but this has has been found impossible. A number of the books of tickets were sent out of town and returns for these have not been made. so that the draw cannot be carried through at present. At the last meeting of the Kiwanis Interesting Programme at Timmins High and Vocational School on Friday Evening. Presentation of Diplomas, Medals, Trophies, Etc. Interesting and Inspiring Ad- dresses. Excellent Musical and Literary Numbers by Talented. Students. One of the big coming events is the Porcupine Poultry and Pet Stock show to be held on Jan. 13th and 14th. The presentation of the Dr. Honey prizes and the L. Halperin medal was made by Mayor Geo. S. Drew. The Dr. Honey prizes were handsome vol- umes than any student would be proud to receive. The winners were as fol- lowszâ€"High School. Form V.â€"-â€"-Mm- garet McKay, first; Dorothy Armstrong second. Form IVâ€"Mary Williams, first; Erma Haataja, second. Form IIIâ€" Doris Macpherson, first; Audrey Bourne, second. Form IIâ€"Constance Harris, first; All-an Longmore, second. Form I-â€"-Louise Abraham, first; Sam Finkelman, second. Vocational School â€"-â€"‘Tech. Iâ€"O. Pietila, first; T. Leek, second. Tech II and III. Machine. Fred Jaakala; Electrical Ale); Gregul- ski; Mining, Dennis Duxfield. lst Commercialâ€"Elsie Richardson, first: Fleur-Ange Perreault. second. 2nd. Cominercialâ€"Ora Kulja, first; Vieno Lindross, second. 3rd Commerciallâ€" Ida Bucovetsky, first; Dorothy Johns. second. Mr. Broderick awarded books to Alex Gregulski and Richard Calverley, for Electricity. The L. Halperin medal was awarded to Margaret McKay for the highest Upper School marks. M. B. Scott presented the High School graduation diplomas to the following: Gladys McIvorr, Mabel Richardson, Jean Scott. Wilfred Shields, Ernest Burnett. Laura Birce, Walter Finkel- man, Thom-as Goodman, Grant Barron, Margaret Beadman, Mary Williams, Erma Haataja, Laura Hawse, Leonard McFadden. Mabel Beadman. sky, Dorothy Johns. Edna Kulja‘, Elvi Pesonen, May 'I‘inalby. Electricityâ€" Rlchaxd Calverley. Arthur Higgin- botham. Machine Shopâ€"Fred Jaakola. Miningâ€"Toivo Niemi. Machine Shop â€"-Joseph Pichuta. A. G. Irving presented the athletic prizes of which there were a large number. Among the boys, Ray Wal- lingford was Senior Champion, Salo Luhta Intermediate Champion and William Twaddle, Junior Champion. In the girls’ athletic events, Olive Hawse was Senior Champion, Ethel Brown. Intermediate Champion, and Alice Wallingford, Junior Champion. Fined for Playing Cards on Sabbath Four Men Assessed $5.00 and Costs Each 1' or Sunday Card Game. Another Man Fined $100.00 and Costs for Having Liquor Not on Permit. The programme closed with “God Save the King," Miss Teresa DeMille at the piano. At police court this week four men were fined $5.00 and costs each for play- ing cards on Sunday. this form of gambling being against the law. A man who had been acting peculiar- ly here had to be taken in charge and when he came before Magistraze Atkin- son he was committed to an institution for care and treatment. Adelard Brazeau was charged with having liquor not obtained on his per- mit, this charge following a raid on his premises by some of the police. He was fined $100.00 and costs, or three months, and in default of the fine expected to go to Haileybury for Christmas and longer. Raoul Presigeas faced two charges, the least of which was that of being drunk. He pleaded guilty to this charge and was fined the usual ten and costs. The other charge was a more serious oneâ€"that of assaulting Wm. Tonkin. It appears than the accused seemed to be drunk and raising some trouble and Tonkin stOpued near by to watch proceedings. Without any pro- vocation or Tonkin saying anything to him, Presigeas hit him over the eye and knocked him down. Later. Ton- kin asked why he was struck in this way, and was promptly knocked down again. For this assault the accusec was fined $50.00'and costs. The total expense to Presegeos was around $80.00. In addition he was bound over to keep the peace for a year. {I‘here was only one common drunk at this week's bolice court, and he paid the usual .ten dollars and costs. LANCASHIRE FOOTBALL CLUB BENEFIT DANCE, JANUARY 16 The Lancashlre Football Club an- nounce a benefit dance to be held in the Holllnger Recreation hall, on Sat- urday, Jan. 16th. Dancing at 830 pm. Club Royal orchestra will provide the music. Everybody should make a spe- cial note of the date of this dance and prepare to turn out on Jan. 16th, help a worthy cause and have a real good time. The schools will reâ€"open on Monday, Jan. 4th after the Christmas vacation. For the 11 months ended Nov. 30. Ontario mines show total gold produc- tion of $38,793,993, which compares with $35,518,862 for the entire years 1930. There was no change in the number of producing mines during the month, with 15 properties contribut- ing to the output. Individual mines, in order of output, were: Lake Shore, Hollinger. Tack-Hughes, McIntyre, Wright-Hargreaves, Dome. Howey, Syl- vanite. Coniaurum. Kirkland Lake Gold. Vipond. March, Barry-Hollinger. Park'hill and Minto. Output at Kirkland Lake totalled $1.- 949,816 in November, a drop of $31,373 from the record production reported for October. This camp is now leading Porcupine by a large margin. Output in the latter district was $1,579,296. against $1,671,035 in October and $1.- 517.137 in November, 1930. Production of mines in Northwestern Ontario was $137,158. in increase of $42,282 over the previous monthly peak established in October. Period-â€" Porcupineâ€" Cal. year ...... January .._ February .. . .. H March ........ . .. April May June July .... . .. Angus; ‘ September October . November .......... Kirkland Lakeâ€" Source and Ontario Gold Mines Produced $3,666,270 Tctal Production for November Almost Reached that of October. Accord- ing to the Dept. of Mines Figures. Ontario gold mines, in November. produced a total of $3,666,270 in bul- lion, again $3,748,100 in October. 33.â€" 850284 in September, the record month to date. and $3,063,865 in November. 1930, according to the s atement issued by, the Ontario department of mines. Both main campus. Kirkland Lake and Porcupine, showed small decreases. due possibly to the shorter month, which were partially offset by a substantial increase in produoLion from northbâ€" western Ontario. July' ........... August .. .. September October ‘ November Monthly output: of Ontario gold mines (gold and silver values): 1930 1931 Total cal. year $35,518,862 . . .. (gold mines only) January .. .. 2,742,483., February . . , . 2.607.907 . . March .. . . . 2,952,163. April . . .. . . 2,977,296 May .. . . .. . 2,933,906 .. June . .. ... 2.952110.-. July . . .. .. . 2.888302... August . . . 2.721.503 ... September . . 2,925,589.... October . . , 3, 041 4,32 November _ , 3,063,865 3289.0 3 228.2 . 3,402.2 3,539.5 3,346.1 3.5533 3,618 3 3,548.4 3,850.2 3. 748, l 3 666 .2 ‘â€"Includes Northwestern Ontario Telephone Now in to Bannockburn Area Long Distance Phone Service Com- pletely Installed from Elk Lake on the Mining Corporation's Pro- perty in Bannockbum. The Matachewan gold camp now has long distance telephone connection with the outside, through the recent installation of a phone line from Elk Lake to the property of the Mining Corporation in Bannockburn township- Oflicial word to this effect as re- ceived las; week from P. R. aven. secretary of the Northern Telephone Company, whose head office is at New Liskeard. Mr. Craven’s letter says:â€" “You will be interested to know that we have just completed a long distance telephone line from Elk Lake to the Mining Corporation's property in Ban- nockburn township. This puts Ban- nockburn and Matachewan mining sec- tion in direct telephone communication- with other mining sections in the North as well as with older parts of the pro- vince, and should be of considerable benefit to the mining companies. mos- pectors and others who are endeavour- ing to prove up another productive gold mining section." Up to date Kirkland Lake camp has produced 392.000.000.00 in gold. accord- ing to figures quoted. while the Por- cupine has produced ”80.000.000.00, so there need not be too much anxiety about which camp is leading in Can- ads. 'I'hehOpelsthatbothmaycon- tmue, as there is every reason to be- lieve they will, to increase production and advance in welfare. PRICE FIVE CENTS 3 Sections 20 Pages Total Total Value Value $17, 822,365. ....... 1,460,600 $1572 ,678‘ 1,313,661.. . 1,608,239 1,464,947 .. 1,580,468 1,561,925 1681.805 1,545 110 1,415,905 1.347.189... 1,584,020 1,467,220... 1,673,144 1,260,860 . 1,692,709 1,416 573 . . 1,981,624: 1,507,071 .. 1671.035 1,517,137. ., 1,579,296 I 7,231 ,709 1 .281 ,888 1 296,246 1 ,48'7,216 1 393,520 1 349,969 1,552,921 1 365.743 1 ,397 ,7 80 1,451 ,358 1 .489,098 1 ,481,937 1 549,436 1,564,538 1,760 088 1,791,144 1,865,241 1,886 .233 1,867,274 1,758 015 1 ,781,573 1,981,189 1,949,816 3 289,032 3 228,222 3,402,238 8,539,563 3,346,147 3,553,300- 3,618 372' 3,548,458 3,850,284 3,748,100 3 666,270