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TIMMINS. ONTARIO. Members Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association: Ontario-g Quebec Newspaper Association: Class “A"~Woekly~6roup OFFICE 26â€"â€"---â€"â€"â€"â€" PHONES â€"â€"--â€"REsm£NCI-: 70 Published Every Monday and My by: GEO. LAKE. Owner and Puhlishcr Subscription Rates: Canadaâ€"«$2.00 Per Year United mateyâ€"$3.00 Per Year Drink up! Drink deep oi the Christmas spirit! Drink to the health of the old King. the new King, King Chgsmas! Again the Britishthrone is safe, secure. sound. solid. established in the hearts of all the peOples of the Empire! Don’t let anyone try to put the skids under the throne of King Christmas! If you have been worried by the troubles of the “temporal throne, turn to the Christmas spirit! There is health and cheer and strength in the Christmas spirit. It. will make you forget the troubles you have had and help you meet the troubles that are sure- ly coming. Not a headache, not a heartache in all the Christmas spirit in the world! It is the last spirit in the world to escape government" control! There is no local option on it anywhere! No taxes! No license! No inspectors! No collectors! It won’t give you the big head the day after! Just the big heart. and that, as old Scrooge said, is a glorious feeling! Anyway, in Timmins the day after Christ- mas is a holiday this year-not to sober up. but to soak up more of the Christmas spirit! Get enough of it to carry you along well into the new year in happiness and contentment. The British Empire seems to have won alworld name for ”muddling through." The Empire is credited with “muddling through” the war, though it is doubtful if it made any more mistakes than any other nation concerned. The Empire in recent times has faced crisis after crisis, and again, time after time. it is credited with “muddling through.” Many of the British themselves feel that no mat-l ter what the danger. what the risk. some way Oil other old Britain will “muddle through.” The reâ€"i ccnt crisis in regard to the British throne wouldi .have wrecked the ordinary nation. Amid the gen- eral sadness and disappointment at the outcome of that recent crisis. there are those ready to say that‘ once more Britain “muddled through.” and that] the result is the strengthening of the Empire. greater affection for the throne and added power‘ to British democracy. It is a fact that the Empire. has survived a crisis that would have meant ruin for many other nations under similal cilcum- stances. It is true that the new King appears tol have the love of all his subjects as well as the deep! sympathy felt for him in what is undoubtedly a; trying situation. It is true that a momentous? change has been effected without the slightest} disorder or disturbance. It is true that it has been: proven to the world that in one land at least true; democracy is triumphantâ€"that the people rule inf parliamentary way. All this without precedent toj guide or rule to follow! But did the peOple "muddle’ through?" Is “muddle through” the right term? '13 it not a fact that in place of "muddling’ the» situation was handled in a way that showed mas- terly diplomacy and statesmanship? Is it not evi- dent that though the British system is natgiven ovel to ligid lules and written regulations. thele is a decided Olderliness of thought about it all'hThe i l I 3 British may not have the ready lules and 13g“13‘j I tions. but principles guide and guald themtz‘fi devoted adherence to principle the :JJI’OPBI‘ proâ€" cedure seems to make itself apparent without rules 01 stiff systems. .J rr‘v Even the Great War could not kill the Christmas spirit. It is greater than death, or sorrow. or sad- ness or anxiety. Drink deep of the Christmas spir- it. It is the spirit of everyman’ s festival. None are too poor none too rich none too low, none too high, none even too middleclass. for Christmas. It is the spirit of goodwill, of cheerfulness, of kindness, of thought for othersâ€"the weeks set apart to cele- brate good humour and goodwill. British p10cedure is always a puzzle 5?)... Either nations. Sometimes it puzzles the BritWQOple themselves Har,dheaded but sentimental; ”logical. but Swayed by their hearts; conservatiye, but ever in the front in any new movement form.ube;tter- 111ent of humanity; the British people make an in~ teresting sidelight on human nature. The British constitution is the despair of those who believe in organized systems. Yet it works smoothly and just- ly. British law seems illogical and haphazard. yet it is so close to justice and fairness that it is the ideal of the world. The secret of this appears to rest in the application of the law. rather than the law itself. There seems to be almost slavish devo- tion‘to precedent. and yet justice prevails more than in any other land. because of the very fact that it is principle. rather than rule, that governs. The rigidity of British law and custom is a by- word in the world. This seems no fairer reputation than the one about always “muddling through." There is in fact a peculiar flexibility to the British constitution and also even to the British tradi- tions and usages. The recent crisis gave full proof of this. Despite an the rules and regulations writ- ten into the United States constitution, for exam- ple, the peonle of that land have only the one way to remove their ruler if they no longer can follow PAGE FOUR Timmins, Ont, Thursdz Drink hearty! Do it now! And have another! @119 Hurrunint Ahuaurv vWW W O- Ov~o~o~ow ’0’ “MUDDLING THROUGH” DRINK L'I’! 3}" n rule, that governs. and custom is a by- no fairer reputation Dec. 17th, 1936 O There is a double moral to an incident at police court this week and the sequel thereto. A man ar- {rested for being drunk on street was allowed his i freedom on putting up $25 bail and promising to jappear at court on Tuesday. When he failed to ‘appear. the police were kind enough to visit the man and remind him that he was required to ap- ‘pear in court. “I won‘t come," he said in rude way. When this was reported to the magistrate the bail 2 While praise is being given, and rightly so, to iHon. Stanley Baldwin and others in Britain, for ithe dignity and patience and the sense of deep I responsibility shown in the recent crisis in regard l to the throne, it should not be forgotten that Can- ada has reason to be proud of the attitude of the lpremier of the Dominion in this matter. History E will mark down Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King " as a model in his appreciation of the constitutional 'issues at stake. his earnest consultation with his cabinet, his quiet but faithful support of what he !believed to be the right. and his perfect dignity [throughout He did not attempt to, make political gcapital or personal publicity from the issue, but ’treated the whole matter with the deep sense of responsibility the question demanded. Even the reckless remarks of one or two more or less respon- sible politicians failed to tempt him from the dig- nified silence that so well suited the question and i the feelings of the people. .-. . .fiâ€"oâ€" This is a changing world! How often is that re- peated, parrot fashion, these days! And how often. too, is it suggested that Britain has changed less than most nationsâ€"has lagged in the race, as it were! The idea is worth a second thought! On con- sideration, it will be found that Britain, the con- servative, the ‘slow” has really led the van in all the things worth whileâ€"«in social legislation, in equalization of opportunities and advantages. in the care of the lives, the comfort, the health of the people. In industry, in commerce, in science and invention Britain has held her own-«has “muddled through." If Britain has not resurrected old vices. old evils. old burdens. and adapted them as new evidences of progress and the modern spirit, it is because Britain is old and yet retains a keen mem- oryâ€"a deep realization bought at the price of blood and sacrifice, that neither the new nor the old have virtue, except in their own goodâ€"that the only thing that is ever new. that is ultra modem, is the good and the true and the kindly. Under this ban- ner Britain “muddles through” and well it will be for the Empire. for the world of men if Britain continues to cling to this principle and procedure. Even history seems to be in a state of change these days. Hon. Mr. Hepburn seems to have met his Waterloo at the battle of Hastings. Was estreated and a bench warrant issued. The man was brought to court, duly tried on the charge of being drunk, found guilty and fined $10 and costs. a total of $22.00. He lost the $25 bail and had also the $22.00 to pay. The one moral is that some- times it doesn‘t pay to be considerate of others. The police in this case simply wasted their time in reminding the man that he had to come to court. The sort of rudeness and lack of appreciation shown by this particular man doesn’t make it easier for others. The second moral is that it does not pay to be rude to a police officer or fail to keep an appointment with a police court. Odd folks. the British! In recent weeks they have been discussing the situation of Edward VIII in regard to the well-known principles of the Empire. There has been comment on all sides of the prob- lemâ€"the effect on the King. the effect on the people. the effect on the Empire, the effect on the world. Reference has been made to this sacrifice and thatâ€"~the cost here or the cost there. But nothing was said by those concerned in regard to the inevitable monetarly loss to many. All sorts of souvenirs had been prepared for the coronation of King Edward next year. Many of these bore the name or the picture. or both, of King Edward. If he were not to be crowned. all these souvenir ar- ticles would be a dead loss. In some cases the mat- ter meant the ruin of manufacturers or merchants who had stocked up for the coronation. In some him. It is the sad way. the mad way that has re- moved more than one president of the republicâ€"â€" the way of death. On the other hand, the British people have their own means and methods, order- iy. constitutional. kindly. without malice or vio- lence. to replace one beloved King with another whose mode of life and manner of thought. in their opinion is more in keeping with the high office of Emperor. The Waterloo Chronicle is oldâ€"~80 years oldâ€"â€" but that bright newspaper gives the youngsters something to strive to emulate in the 56-page is- sue published last week to celebrate the 80th anni- versary of the journal’s birth. The big edition of The Waterloo Chronicle tells in graphic way, and with apt illustration, not only the story of the growth and progress of the town of Waterloo and its district but also the development of The Chron- icle itself in its many years of service to its com- munity. Another addenda for the history b00ks:-â€"â€"It was the Welsh who won the battle of Hastings. §GRAVEL AND SANDâ€"AND PLACER “Uneasy lies the head that; wears a crown! But is there peace for him who puts it down? Only Xians would write it Xm as THE PORCUPINE ADT'ANCE. TIMMINS. ONTARIO Advises Navy, Army and Air Forces of His MaJesty’s Interest. Message to Forces Issued by New King “At Jutland. the greatest sea battle of modern times. I saw for myself in action the maintenance of those great traditions which are the inheritance of British seamen. "It is my intention to keep in closest touch with all ranks and ratings of naval forces throughout the Empire. and with all matters affecting them. countries there would have been a new party formed. Millions of dollars were at stake, and there are lands where this fact alone would have been sufficient to combine men to urge the idea that the King of the souvenirs and novelties should re- main the King for the coronation so that the mil- lions might not be lost. But they do things differ- ently in Britain. The subject was discussed and considered only on its meritsâ€"on principle. There was no mention of the loss to be faced by many. After decision had been reached. someone inci- dentally called attention to the serious loss. One estimate placed the loss at several millions. An- other thought it would not exceed half a million, or. perhaps. threeâ€"quarters of a million dollars. Still others urged that two million dollars would be a fair estimate. They are still arguing about it. Queer folks, the British! No wonder other nations do not understand them! Little wonder that they do not always understand themselves! But it must be admitted that they have a wonderful perception of true values. Hon. David Croll. Minster of Public Welfare, is reported as furious over the .fact that the Attor- ney-General has ordered the duashing of the pro- secution of the York and Etobicoke township un- employed who participated in relief disturbances. Hon. Mr. Croll is 'understood to take a strong stand against any attempt by those on relief to bulldoze the authorities by riot or other violence. However. Hon. Mr. Croll has shown so complete a disregard for the feelings or the rights of others in the exer- cising of his own brief authority that it will be difficult to muster much sympathy for him in his affliction. Then there is also the likelihood that he will deny any illâ€"will against Attorney-General Roebuck and take the unexpected interference with a forced smile. That is the way with those who are tyrants in their own small sphere. As for the Attorney-General. however, it is high time that attention was paid to his interference with the or- The following is the text of the ad- dresses issued at the week-end by the new King, George VI. to the forces of the realm. The messages were separate onesâ€"to the army. the navy and the air force. They were as follows:â€" To the army-â€" “On my accession to the Throne I wish to assure all ranks in the army that their welfare will be one of my chief concerns. It was a notable event in my life four years ago when my father appointed me a major-general in the army and the association has only "The task that lies before me is fraught with difficulties, but I know well that the heavy burden of my re- sponsibilities will be lightened by the faithful allegiance of all ranks of mili- tary forces to the Crown throughout the Empire." To the navy-â€" "On my accession to the Throne I recall with pride that as my dear father did before me. I received my early training in the royal navy. It has been my privilege to serve as a naval officer both in peace and in war. "I shall do so in the sure lmowledge that, they will be worthy of the imâ€" plicit trust placed in them by their fel- low countrymen and that in their hands served to enhance my admiration .for the courageous and efficient manner wherein their duties. however onerous they may be. are invariably undertaken. "The task that lies before me is fraught with difficulties. but I know well that the heavy burden of my re- (t 14 Pine St. N. “at the difference glasses made in my hus- band‘s disposition. He had been working hard at the office and the strain on his eyes affect- ed his nerves and made him tired and irritable. “He’s ‘his old sell" again now that he wears the glasses at the office. that Mr. Curtis prescribed for him." Avoid eyestrain. Have your eyes examined at small cost, by the OPTICAL COMPANY CURTIS was surprised Phone 835 f, the honour of the British naViea will be upheld." To the air force-â€" "On my accession to the Throne I hasten to assure the air forces at homa and overseas that I look forward to the maintenance of my close connection with them. which has been such a happy feature of my life ever since I bscame a junior officer in the service in 1918 and served with the independ- ent air force in France. “As air chief marshal I have watch- ed with keen appreciation the way wherein the service has proved more than equal to the many tasks which rapid expansion has imposed upon it. “I know full well the air forces of the empire will maintain to the full the great traditions they have already established with highest efficiency and zeal. fine chivalry of service and dctp and steadfast loyalty." Claims Money 017ch if he Would Admit Crime Somewhat of a sensation occurred in] police court at. Sudbury on Saturday! w hen a man chaiged with breaking and entering claimed that he had been pro- mised money and other considerationl it he would “take the shot" for the crime. 'I'wo men. Maurice Cravette and Roger Carches were before Magistrate Willard Cooper on Charges of breaking and entering the Gift Shop. Sudbury. in the early hours of the morning of Nov. 8th. The two men pleaded not guilty. At the preliminary hearing an- alleged confession of Carches was .pre- sented to the court as an exhibit. In this alleged confession Carches impli- cated Cravette. In his evidence on the stand. however. Carches made the rather startling statement that he had been induced by another man. Richard Middleton to confess to the crime. He claimed that Middleton had offered to pay him a sum of money. pay his fine if he escaped with that sort of penalty and keep him supplied with tobacco while he was in jail. provided he should- mod the full responsibility for the crime. Apparently. the authorities did not place much reliance on Carches' story. the police telling the court that Car- ches had informed them of where they could find the iron bar used to “jimmy” the door. The police thought that Carâ€" ches was too well acquainted with all the details of the crime to be as inno- cent as he pretended to be. The magis- trate seemed to take a somewhat simi- lar attitude. In any event, Middleton. who had been charged with being in possession of stolen goods, was acquitted on this count. Cravette and Carches were committed for trial by a higher court. _ Charges of theft of a quantity of high tension power line awire owned by the Canada Northern Power Company were again tried. Warren Robbins and Clif- ford Farr. Hamilton young men. were accused. Robbins was discharged while Farr was remanded for one week when Crown Attorney J. B. Robinson request- ed an adjournment. The youths were arrested in Hamilton and brought to Haileybury for trial by police whose investigations led to the Ambitious City after the theft September 25 last. allegai possession of moose meat. the charge being preferred by Henry Has- kins, game overseer at Temagami. Haskins told the court that Conkey had left his moose license with Jim Friday. According to dcspatches from Hailey- burv. a heavy docket was disposed of in 13011 0 comb at Hailey bury 011 Friday by Magistrate S. Atkinson. Many cases has been adjourned from the week pre- vious when the district sessi'ons of the peace were in progress. Matthew J. Conkey was assessed the minimum fine of of $20 and costs for Carlton Man Given Term for Assault on his Uncle Very few of the public school supporters had any suspicion that any of the candidates at the recent election for school trustee were not qualified. Had there beenany public doubt about the qualifica- tion of any candidate. it is not likely that any such candidate would have received many votes. Few of the names on the ballot for public school trus- tees were well known to the general public. It is for this reason that The Advance ventures the opinion that Mr. Armstrong would be displaying the proper spirit if he voluntarily resigned, if the facts are as they appear. A man who has never paid any public school taxes can scarcely be con- sidered as representing public school supporters. Several have questioned The Advance in regard to references broadcast over the radio regarding “an old-time newspaper for old-time people.” The questioners want to know what it meant, it any- thing! Perhaps it is some form adopted by the radio for advertising the twentyâ€"fifth anniversary of the founding of Timmins. It is a pleasure to answer questions! The Advance is waiting patiently but learlully for a blast from The Huntingdon Gleaner. For the second time in history The Advance :1 week ago referred inadvertently to Huntingdon as if that happy Quebec town were inIOntario. The Advance knows its geography so far as Huntlngdon is con- cerned, knows that Huntingdon is an important part of the province of Quebec, yet for some reason or another unconsciously tags “Ontario” after the word “Huntingdon.” Perhaps the wish is father to the thought. dinary enforcement of the law. It is to be hoped that there is a serious quarrel between Hon. Mr. Croll and Hon. Mr. Roebuck, and that both of them quarrel with Hon. Mr. Hepburn over the matter, and that the premier tells the both of them to pack up and go. Temagami treaty Indian. to get him a with his face still showing the results moose. after Conkey had returned home of a severe beating. the elder Gauthier here after a week of unsuccessful huntâ€" : told of his nephew coming t‘.) his home ing in open season. Friday shotamc‘osqand staying the night rwith his step- and Conkey admitted taking delivery son When awakened the next morning of it at the Ferguson highway. later and told that he would have to get out bringing it here and placing it in cold “on the road and work." the younger storage. Despite the fact the mooselGauthier set upon his uncle and beat license was not transferable. Counsel ' him about the face and body. Dr. J. A. D. G. Dean argued there was nothing in i H. Joyal told the Court that he had the game act to show that a hunter,attended Joseph Gauthier the same day could not be assisted in securing his'in Haileybury and that his face was game and that C‘onkey had only left his badly smashed and that there was a license to cover shipment of the moose. possible fracture of the upper jaw bone. Magistrate Atkinson stated that al- Magistrate Atkinson said the case was though Friday was privileged to shoot-nothing more than that of “brutal as- a moose for his own consumption. he sault" and sent the younger Gauthier was not allowed to shoot one for Con- on his way. ‘ key. The meat was ordered confiscatedl -â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"- Gerald Gauthier. Earlton. was sen- tenced to three months‘ hard labour for brutally assaulting his aged and crip- pled uncle. Joseph Gauthier. Armstrong township. Appearing in the witness box Announcement CANADIAN ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION LIMITED IMPERIAL BANK OF CANADA We wish to announce that we are now located in our new office in the Mclnnis Block, 18 Pine Street North, Timmins. TIBIMINS BRANCH OMB OWNERS who wish to take advantage of the Dominion Housing Plan mav obtain full detailed particulars from any branéh office of this Bank. Briefly. the provisions of the Act authorize this Bank to issue loans u to $2,000 to home owners of good credit Stan ing. at 3!4% discount per annum. Repayment is to be made by monthly deposits as agreed within a maximum period of three vears. The purposes for which this money may be used under this plan include such work as roofing . . . renewing worn or damaged floors . . . replastering . . . painting . . . construction of new extensions (such as for example, an addi- tional storey or garage) . . . installing improved plumbing or a modern heating syStem . . . or other improvements of any substantial kind which would add to the value of the property. These loans apply only to owners of ”dwellings" â€"â€"which may include private homes, duplexes, small apartments and farm houses. 153 For Repairs, Extensions and other Improvenwnts to Your Home AVAILABLE MONEY IS NOW THURSDAY. 0mm 17TH. 1936 with his face still showing the results of a severe beating. the elder Gauthier told of his nephew coming,r to his home and staying the night 'with his step- son When awakened the next morning and told that he would have to get out “on the road and work." the younger Gauthier set upon his uncle and beat him about the face and body. Dr. J. A. Perth Courier:â€"-An advcrtisemenb In a. Kentucky paper tells a short and snappy sLory. It. reads: “Any one found around my chicken pen in the night will be found there in the morning." H. C. SCAR'I‘II. Manager San Francisco Argonauii T he most amusing story of the week. to my mind, is that, of a prominent. San Francisco ilet us call him Mr. Some- body), who asked a. vow beautiful young woman (not his wife) to dine with him one night at a fashionable hotel. New King Promises l0 Obey the Constitution King Gee ccssion Cou King follow “I meet you today in (tircu which are without parallel in tory of our country. Now duties of sovmc‘g‘my have full I declare to you my adherem strict. principles of constiwtir eminent. and my resolve to wo all else for the welfare of ill Commonwealth of Nations. "With my wife as helpmee side, I take up the heavy to. lies before me. In it I 1001: support of all my peoples. "Furthermore. my first. act on suc- ceeding my brother will be to confer on him a dukedom and he will hencefom: be known as Hls Royal mghness. the Duke of Windwr Amusing Story in Regard to San Francisco Man JACK (3 RADY, George VI's speech to the Ac~ Council which proclaimed him you my adherence to th 1165 of constitutional gov my resolve to work betor Manager elpmeet. by m5 ivy task whlcl‘ I look for -th( .rcums’Lan h< on ha Bri 1.1.511 0m villt