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"Some 20 years ago the Court Cirâ€" cular, London, stated that King George V had received in private audience, in Buckingham Palace, and had signally honored,. an Americanâ€"born officer who had performed, singleâ€"handed, the outâ€" standing act of valor of the war. His name and his act never would be made publicâ€"for reasons of state, the Court Circular said. London papers, spurred by unique nature of the announcement, attempted vainly to discover the name of the American officer, who was closeted with the King and Queen for three hours. "Last winter and this spring that officer was critically ill in Chicago as a result of that important and valorâ€" chus act. Recently he was quietly reâ€" moved. through still grateful agencies eager that he have the best possible care, and the secret still be kept, to another place for recuperation." Stratfrod Beaconâ€"Herald;: DAichloroâ€" difluoromethane is rescribed as a monument to initliative. It mus* have taken considerable initiative to invent even the name. There is the Unknown Hero as well as the Unknown Soldier. who served in the Great War. A Chicago Tritune columnist pubâ€" lishes the following: was Joseph Robinson, who claimed that the dog had attacked him and torn a pair of troausers. Dismisses Domestic Case Telling: the court in tears that she had taken the articles and sold them Mrs. Mcleod told the bench that she was under the impression that a wife is entitled to a oneâ€"third share of a husband‘s property in the event of separation. She claimed that she had jleft home because her husband would not keep sober. to get something to live on Mrs. Sadie MclLeod was acquitted on a charge of theft of certain household articles from her husband. The couple were separated recently and the woman was said to have taken a washing machine, kitchen cabinet bed, mattress and a baby‘s crib. Driving with four in the front seat cost J. R. Mathieu $10 and costs, Thos. Demers and Charles Morin paying like amounts for defective brakes and drivâ€" ing without an operator‘s license. A number of other nominal fines of $1 and costs were imposed for illegal parkâ€" ing. Al First Offenders Five drunks, all in the first offender class, were ordered to pay the regular tariff of $10 and costs or give a hand with the gardening at Haileybury jJail for the next month. "I gluess you still love the lady," was the remark of Magistrate Atkinson as he dismissed the case. Given Three Months Paul Emile Roy, of Timmins, was sentenced to three months at hard laâ€" bour when he pleaded guilty to the theft of a radio from Burke‘s Drug store on Pine street. He told the court that he had been drunk at the time. Evidence from court records showed that the accused had been sentenced to sixty days for theft last January. Orders Dog Destroyed With Constable Angelo Gualla corâ€" roborating evidence given at last week‘s court that a dog owned by Jim Lavasâ€" seur was vicious and had been tied in such a manner as to be able to reach the street, Magistrate Atkinson orâ€" dered that the dog be turned over to the police within twelve hours and deâ€" stroyed. The complainant in the case Identity of World War‘s Greatest Hero Concealed Newton, the victim in the case, was | the only witness called by the Crown. ; He told the court that Mrs. Cote hadl been his housekeeper and that he had known her a long time. un the night in question she had taken a taxi toi the form where he was employed and when he came out to the roadside a' jealous argument had ensued. Noticâ€" ing a knife in the woman‘s hand the witness claimed that he had tried to take it away from her and as he jerkâ€" ed the blade free had unwittingly stabbed himself in the stomach. Asked why he had taken the knife away from the accused, Newton told the court that he had done so because she was under the influence of liquor. "She' never made any attempt to attack me| at any time," he swore. { Held in custody since June 5 on charge of wounding Fred Newton in an alleged stabbing affray on the Sanâ€" dy Falls road near Cook‘s Lake, Mrs. Kate Cote was acquitted in police court here Tuesday afternoon without being called to the stand to give evidence. Find Woman Not Guilty On Charge of Wounding Vol. ‘XXIII., No. 50 Mrs. Kate Cote Acquitted by Magistrate Atkinson on Tuesday When Victim Telis Court He Stabbed Himself Inadvertently Trying to Take Knife From Woman. Y outh Gets Three Months for Theft W¢m”’0"d Third Section With a clear blue sky, and the sun spreading its warm rays, the weather was ideal for the occasion. The parade presented a most spectacular event, as a good representation of the Legion members paraded to the grcunds, full colors waving in the breeze. From the left cam» the Girl Guide Company, looking smart in their neat uniforms, as did the Scout Troop which followed, under the banners of their couniry and troop flying high overhead. With notâ€" ed discipline, those taking part lined up in front of the cenotaph, where seated were the mayor, town council, clergy and many prominent citizens. Rev. E. M. Joy, chaplain for the Legion, conducted the service and opened it with all joininzy in singing "O Canada.‘" Mr. W. J. Grummett, president of the Legion. gave an inâ€" troductory talk, in which ne outlined the reason for this assemibly.. In his talk,. ho po.‘ted out that this was the first celebration of its kind in Iroquois FPalls, and that the reason is was beâ€" ing held, was that now, more than ever before, the freedom ana qemocratic life of the Canadian was being chalâ€" lenged by foreign orators. He said that 723 years ago today, the Magna Carta was signed, its main objective being ‘"They Shall be Free." This is a chcrished law amongst Canadians, and enjoyed at present by all. Rov. Wm. Mustard, of Timmins, gave an impressive speech, and «nost ably conveyrd to those gathered the necesâ€" sity of continuing the enjoyment of freedom being exercised by all through the British Empire. He brought to mind that during the Great War, many men gave up their lives to protect this freedom, with many more willing to do so. Rev. F. M. Joy followed with a very interesting talk, furthering the ideas of the previous speakers. He forcibly brought to:â€"mind that to keep our freeâ€" dom we miust join forces and quelch the many ‘"isms" cropping up here and there in Canada at present. He comâ€" mented favorably on the stout hearts of the soldiers who had been willing to die during the war for freedom, and as he was ons of them, well knew their attitude in this respect. Father Lafleur sent his regrets that pressing duties would detain him, and was unable to attend. Hymns of thanksgiving were sung by all, and included the lovely selections entitled "Praise to Our Lord" and "O God Our Help." Iroquois Falls, June 20.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The Canadian Legion, BE.S.L. Branch No. 70, sponsored a public celebration in thanksgiving for the signing of the Magna Carta, which was held here on Sunday afternoon, June 19, in Civic Centre. Magna Carta Event at Iroquois Falls ublic Thanksgiving Service Held by Canadian Legion. Publisched at Timmins. Ont., Canada Every MONDAY and THURSDAY "We, the veterans of the Empire‘s wars are passinz along, so we feel it our duty to endeavour to educate those who are following us to their responâ€" sibilities in keeping intact this Empire of ours, passing it along still further to those who will come after you, in perhaps even better condition than we will be leaving it with you. Althcugh Magna Carta Week is past, the ideals and principles that it typiâ€" fiecs should be the daily thouzht of frer British citizens. There was this thouzht in the minds of the patriots of the~Canadian Legion in sponsoring the week. It was hoped that the inâ€" spiration of the week would be carâ€" ried through the days yet ito come. Accordingly, no apology is necessary in publishing the following adaress preâ€" pared for the school children of the town and district by A. C. Brown, proâ€" minent barrister and solicitor, and veteran of the South African War. The address has such inspiration that it is especially timely:â€" Magna Carta "The Canadian Legion is taking adâ€" vantage of this week, the 723 anniâ€" versary of the signing of Magna Carta, to present to the young women and youns men of this Dominion, and to place before them a realization of what this means to them, the coming goverâ€" nors of Canada. "It is, no doubt, fitting that I, who have advanced to middle life with you in this Porcupine district, while *4A * * A Timmanis Theatres MATINEE DAILY AT 2.30 p.m. EVENING 7.00 and 8.50 p.m. The People Are Rulers Under the British System 0k N e NC 05 00 000 06 00000 00 00. Nn 160000 00000000505 0505000000000 0000000605009 12081010 1015100151015 15 30 15 15353015 1035151005135 35 15155 35. 30.05.35. 05 5. 35006 06 + i4 Address Prepared by A. C. Brown for Magna Carta Week, Sponsored by the Legion, Shows Superiority for Freeâ€" ddmâ€"Loving People of the British System s n s s s s s s s s o s i o o i i o in in in i5 n 09 N9 i5 io N0 o0 05 05 05 00 ts 03 10 1005 050505 150515 35 053515 351535 05 9595 9535 35â€"30 953535350535 5535555535359 The recentlyâ€"elected executive officers of St. Matthew s A. Y. P. A. Timmins, are shown above. Reading from left to right they are:â€"Miss Geraldine Turcotte, secretary; Jack Birkett, president; Reg. Fisher, viceâ€"president, MATINEE DAILY AT 2.30 p.m. LV ENING (.00 and 38.00U p.J Special Matinee at Goldfields Theat reâ€"Every Saturday at 11.15 a.m. ADMISSIONâ€"AI Children 10c Palace TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD, 1938 "When the barons forced King John, the last of the Norman kings, in the year 1215, 723 years ago this week, to sizn this historic document, they realâ€" ly commenced our present day jJury system. The barons were mostly of Norman descent, so not only are those of Angloâ€"Saxon blood interested in this achievement, but it is also a matter of When your grandfather, father, unâ€" cle, elder brother, sweetheart, or your male friend, go to Cochrane on jury duty, you often, perhaps, really wonâ€" der what it is for, and why? It priâ€" marily arises and gets its being from Magna Carta. yoiut have been growing to young woâ€" manhood and manhood, should speak to you of this subject, especially as I know so many of you personally. "The greatest glory of thns British Empire does not lie in her vast Doâ€" minions or colonial possessions, in her wealth or in her navy, but in the quiet heroism, intrgrity and independence of her average citizen. The Britisher obeéys the law because he knows that a respect for the rights of others marks the difference between barbarâ€" ism and civilized society. One of Naâ€" polson‘s colonels who was a prisoner in England during the Napoleonic wars is stated to have said "The Englishman is on ass, he makes the law himself and then he is afraid of it." If that is asininity, would that we could imbue into certain nations some of those asiâ€" nine clualities or attributes. pine Qonance * * * *3 * * * o5 Norm. Green, treasurer. The Timmins AY.P.A. is an enorgetic association, holding many interesting meetings during the year, reports of which appear in The Advance. (Advance Photo and Engraving) THU:<. and FRIDAY, JUNE 23â€"24 John Litel, Ann Sheridan, and Gordon Oliver in SATURDAY, SUNDAY MIDNIGHT and MONDAY, JUNE 25 â€"26â€"27 MIDNIGHT SHOW Every Sunday at 12.01 (midnight) Special Matinee Every Saturday at 11.15 a.m. TUES. WEDNES., JUNE 28â€"29 Double Feature Programme Phyllis Brooks and Ricardo Cortez in THUKS. FRL, JUNE 30â€"JULY 1 Claire Trevor and Michae!l Whalen in "Walking Down Broadway" "City Girl" also Don Terry and Jacqueline Wells in "Paid To Dance" "Rangers Step In" "Alcatraz Island" "An Act respecting certain rights and liberties of the people":â€"No man shall be taken or imprisoned nor prejudged of life or limb nor be disseized or put out of his freehold, franchises or libâ€" ertiecs, or free customs, nor be outlawâ€" ed, or exiled, or any destroy=â€" ed unless he be brought in to answer and prejudged of the same by due course of law; nor shall the King pass upon him, nor condemn him, but by lawful judgment of his peers, or by the law of the land; and the King shall sell to no man, nor deny or defer to any man, either justice or right. It is provided, agreed and granted that all persons, as well of high as of low (Continued on Page Three) pride to those of French descent, beâ€" cause the Normans were the Northmen who came from the North of Europe, settled in Normandy, France, intermarâ€" ried with the French and afterwards conqusered England. They had by this time become Frenchmen, speaking French and adopting the customs and religion of France. When they conâ€" quered England they remained there and that is the principal reason there are so many French names in Engâ€" land. These Normans, the very flower of the ags of chivalry, were men of high integrity and independence, thereâ€" fore it was not consistent with their nature that they should not enjoy libâ€" erty and justice. The outcome was that they forced this Statute of Libâ€" erty from King John. The Statute was somewhat amended in the reign of Kinz John‘s son, Htnry III, and in that of his grandson, Edward I, to meet the spirit of the times and to obâ€" tain for the people still further liberâ€" ties. Toâ€"day it is incorporated in the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1937, in just the same language as it was finâ€" ally revised in the reign of King John‘s grandson, Edward I. It reads as folâ€" lows: Bob Allen in Published at Timmins, Ont., Canada Every MONDAY and THURSDAY 300th Anniversary to Be Observed at Timmins Haileybudy, June 23.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The pet bears which tourists find a constant attraction outâ€" side P. M. Flemimming‘s service station here have become so accustomed to their quarters that they are not fussy about roaming the woods even when the opportunity presents itself. The animals, which have been in captivity for several years now, had a chance to decamp the other day when when the door of their cage was lett open inadâ€" vertently after feedinz time, but they made no effort to travel far. They went outside, it is stated, but conâ€" fined themselves to grazing along the street nearby their cage, and when Mr Fleming himself happened aiong they permitted themselves to be lured back into their usual home with ice cream cones, of which the yare very fond. Their owner had obtained several of these delicacies and the pair of bruins followed him into the cage when he led the way with the bait. C. E. Taylor and Mrs. Albert Cain, of Timmins, and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Brennan, of Dunville, Ont. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in hyacinth blue net, with shirred bolero and very full skirt. Her hat was a picture leghorn model, and her shower bouquet was of Richmond roses and lilyâ€"cfâ€"theâ€"valley. Mrs. S. Atkinson, church organist, played the wedding music. Dr. and Mrs. Brennan left later on their wedding trip to New York, the bride travelling in parisand crepe dress, with beige hat, coat and accessories. Haileybury, June 23.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"In a wedding ceremony performed at St. Paul‘s Anâ€" glican church here dlast Saturday by the, rector, Rev. Richard Haines, Miss Helen Meta Caldbick became the bride of Dr. Laurence Brennan, who has been on the staff at Misericordia Hosâ€" pital here. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Caldâ€" bick, of Haileybury, and a sister of Crown Attorney S. A. Caldbick, Mrs. Harleybury Bears Too Tame to Stray Find Cage Door Open but Return to Captivity. Finnish People in This Camp to Make Special Observance of the Three Hundredth Anniversary of the First Finâ€" Some Interesting nish Settlement on the Contiment. Historical Notes es afe i m «tm P PAAA AA â€"A LCAAA â€"AC AL LA AC: Aâ€"P DP : PP Pb P Miss H. M. Caldbick Bride at Hatleybury Dr. Lawrence Brennan the G room at Haileybury Wedding. i _ â€"The accident was reported to Dr. Laflamem by Dr. Gendron of Noelville, | who made an examination of the body lshortiy after the accident occurred. Dr. Laflamme and provincial police will lcave here to hold an inquiry. 28th, 20th and 30th at Wilmingâ€" ton, Delaware, and Chester, Pennsylâ€" vania, as well as other places. The deâ€" putation from Finland includes the Hon. Rudolf Holsti, Ph.D., Minister of FPoreign Affairs in the present governâ€" ment of Finland; Vainoe Hakkila, Speaker of the House of Representaâ€" tives; Vihtori Vesterinen and Miss Kyllikki Pohjola, Members of Parliaâ€" ment; Rev. S. Sirenius, D.D., of Helâ€" sinki; Arturi Leinonen and Amos Anâ€" derson, Managing Editors of two of the most influential papers published in Finland. On Monday, June 27th, the Finnish deputation will also be present at Wilâ€" mington, Delaware, when the Crown Prince Gustay Adolf, on benalf of the people of Sweden, will unveil a monuâ€" ment to commemorate the arrival in 1638 of the first Swedish colonists to New Sweden. On Wednesday, June 20th, the Hon. Rudolf Holsti, on beâ€" half of the people of Finland, will unâ€" veil another monument at Chester, Pennsylvania, to commemorate the ar«â€" rival, 300 years ago, of the first Finnish colonists in "Finland" (now Chester and District), their first permanent At that time Sweden and Finland were one united Kingdom, both having the same sovereign. The inhabitants of Finland were on a footing of equalâ€" ity, politically and otherwise, with the inhabitants of the rest of the kingâ€" dom. They participated in matters of state, church and commerce on a basis of equality. settlement in the Delaware River Valâ€" ley, in the territory comprising the State of Delaware, and parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. , If the day is rainy, the entire proâ€" gram will be delivered in the church. Responding to invitation by the govâ€" ernment of the United States of Amâ€" erica, a deputation of the government of the Republic of Finland will arrive in the United States on that day (Sunâ€" day, June 36th) to participate in the celebrations which are being held June While England and Holland were tusy colonizing America, similar colonâ€" ial projects were promoted in Swedenâ€" Finland. The first New Sweden Comâ€" pany, however, was not onrnganized unâ€" {il May 1627. The people and muniâ€" cipalities in Finland as well as in Sweâ€" den proper subscribed ‘to the capital stock of the Company; the King, Gustavus Adoiphus, himself pledged £400,000. . On account of the death of the King, and Sweden‘s activity in war, the actual colonial enterprise was not started until 1637. In the spring of 1638 the first expedition from the Swedish Kingdom arrived at the mouth of Delaware River. They landed at the point where the City of Wilmingâ€" ton, Delaware, is now Jlocated, and thus was founded by the Swedes and Finns the first permanent settlement in the Delaware River Valley, in the territory comprising the State of Delâ€" aware, and parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This settlement was called New Sweden. It is only eighteen years ago that the people of Massachusetts celebratâ€" ed the three hundredth anniversary of The three hundredth annilversary of the first permanent Finnish settleâ€" ment on the North American continâ€" ent will be observed in celebrations by Finnishâ€"speaking citizens of the Porcuâ€" pine camp at the Church Camp Vilâ€" pola, at McDonald Lake, Sunday, June 26t), from 2 to 5 p.m., and in Timimins Finnish United Church at 8 p.m. At 4 to 4.30 a short program will be delivered at Vilpola, and a special serâ€" vice in the Timmins church will be at 8 pm. the first permanent s«@tlement by the English that section of America, commonly called New England. The Pilgzrim Fathers sailed from Plymouth in the Mayflower for America, and in December 1620 landed in America and founded the Plymouth Colony. When the New Sweden Company, which actjually promoted the New Sweâ€" den colony, was organized, both funds and leadership came from the Finnish part of the Kingdom as well as from Sweden proper. Admiral Klaus Flemâ€" ing, one of the leading members of the Finnish nobility, became actively asâ€" sociated with the new Sweden colony. From the first he took cnarge of fairs of the New Sweden Company, Threeâ€" Y earâ€"Old Sudbury District Roy Meets Death udbury.â€"A threeâ€"yearâ€"old boy, R. artrand, was instantly killed at Delâ€" ere when a pile of heavy logs feli him, it was reported by Dr. P. E. flamme by Dr. Gendron of Noelyille, ry district. The accident was reported to Dr. served as the directing head of Company until his death in 1644. n Admiral Fleming died, a historâ€" Professor Amandus Jonnson, says, : Company and the Colony lost r best friend and most enthusiasâ€" promoter." Single Copy Five Cents