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Three Thousand Citizens In Big Parade at South Porcupine Yesterday It w proud people never beio cupine wa patriotic ; Porcupine, from Sch number : marched | service, ts â€"IP t â€"A PA PAAA | The PDorcupine Aovante A“‘A‘A““-”"""j Gwners of pistols and small arms who have not had their weapons reâ€" gistered since 1935 are asked to bring them to the police station for reâ€" registration, Canad jon. and a bIe (Leg dent cupine. Guides and officer of South Porecuâ€" pine with colours flying. Rangers and officers of Eouth Porâ€" cupine. Dome Brownies, Girl Guides and Rangzers. Believe France to Continue Fight from Colonies the WAs Vol. XXV. No. 48 Police said today that approximately 150 : pistol owners had not had their guns registered since that time. They said that if the owners did not soon bring them in they would be forced to take action. It was emphasized that only small arms need to be registered, Pistol Owners Asked to Have Guns Registered The Temiskaming Speaker of New Liskeard, last week had the following article of special interest:â€" "Temiskaming quite often produces the unusual. "From time to time nature goes a little ‘haywire‘ and produces something just a little out of the ordinary. This time Temiskaming has produced an apple blossom the size of a large rose. Rose Grows on Apple Tree in New Liaskeard Orchard "Blooming all by its lonesome, after all other blossoms have fallen to the ground, on a yellowâ€"transparent apple tree at Mrs. Snetsinger‘s on the Lake Shore Road is a huge white flower, the shape of a perfect rose. Petals are as large as a half dollar, and the entire flower is about four times the size of Democratic Cause Still Alive, Finn M.P. States an average apple blossom Although defea brutal neighbcur, land still is fightir nation has not gi ing the Russians of Finland which said Mr. August member of parlia who is now makt Canada and the Finland League : Asked how the Russian ocupatio went to some pai pcpular belief th overrun with R Believes Finland Will Prove to be Indigestible Morsel for Russia to Swallow. Is Making Speaking Tour for Finâ€" land League for Democracy,. Believes Russia Will Aid Germany. paratively the whole ination 0 nanner. Imnen, in Answer to the question, ne said: ‘"How do you think you would take it i# an armed robber came into your house and robbed you? You would not like it? Ncâ€"well the Minnist; Wle don‘t like Fhuissiuan \]l.c'.'l‘)'um’;. either," as as follo Timmins â€" Col. â€" Sect Sout The Meoc eople Their vice. Canada‘s | Subversive Brownies and leaders of South Por e day w organiza ‘eting order of (Continued it t P PCP snowl ind t] hC PO and » m a+4 Aroul of of South Porcupine and J Devotion to King and Cour Resolution Passed Urging C da‘s Part and Sterner Met] the palr 10 id T Batr id tm P P To P C P C ME ag someE r and three ball pa al T blic n Page Six) the cit ind 1 by their larger, oviet Russia, Finâ€" for democracy. The 1i up hope of turnâ€" ut of the sections ey have inhabited, musisto, who was a nt in FPinland and a speaking tour of ited States for the dent man pa and ja2TE chool the t OY C e rally as has Ssouth Porâ€" iy, when all is of South )rganizations Timmins in thousand â€" k for public ade one ) many | levotion such a f Wa#st: ade . )1 grounds ball park order adamirâ€" is has _ _Porâ€" en all South ations as : in 18 1son resiâ€" RKing now HTL Al raid he Weather to Continue Unsettled alble durin predicted weather e: Thursday depth. M peratures as follows day, 68 al One Sunday this m« "I understand and feel that Russia and Germany are allies. I feel that no matter what friendly overtures Russia may make to the Allies she is a friend | of Germany, and will, in the long run, ibe in the war on the same side as Germany," was the reply. Mr. Kuusisto left Finland on April 3 by way of Stockholm and Oslo. From |the latter® port he caught a boat for |New York and crossed the Atlantic with no untoward happening. As a member of parliament Mr. Kuusisto was not in the army. In any event, he said, men of his age were not called. He stated that the country was badly wrecked by the war which raged over it; tlhut cities were razed and thnat it woul be years before the work ol rclmbilitstion woud be comâ€" nleted. Funeral services will be held toâ€" morrow (Tuesday) morning at 9.30 o‘clock for the late Mrs. Heotor Chenier, who passed away at St. Mary‘s Hospiâ€" tal on Saturday, June 15th. The serâ€" vices will be at the Notre Dame des Lourdes Roman Catholice Church, with interment in the Roman _ Catholic Cemetery. ; Funeral Toâ€"morrow Mrs. H. Chenier Who Died Saturday The late Mrs: Chenier had been ill for cnly one week, and her death came as a shock to many friends in town and district, She was born ab St. Sixte, Quebec, and ‘was fdrty ‘years of age. Beforeé her marriage to Mr. Chenier at Thutrso, Que., she was Diana Boivin, and the family came to Timmins three years ago from Edmonton, Albenta. The family residence is at 43 Crescent Aveâ€" nue. Left to mourn her loss are her husâ€" band, one daughter, Cecile (eighteen years of age), at home; two sons, George and Ronald at home; one broâ€" ther, Carmel Koivin, 14 Crescent Aveâ€" nue, and two sisters, Antoinette and Marcia, of Toronto. The remains are resting at Chenier‘s Undertaking Parlour. At 3.28 pm. firemen were called to 68 Second Avenue, rear, for a chimney fire. Lter during the day, at 6.28 p.m., a call was received from 113 Hemlock Street, where there was a smudge, believed to have been started in a refuse can by youngsters. Had Been Resident in Timâ€" mins for Three Years. Two Minor Fire Calis Received; Both Sunday There were two minor fire calls over the weekâ€"end, both of them yesterday. and Finland, thought Mtr. Kuuhisto, would eventually be a rather indigestâ€" ible morsel for Russia to swallow. "And what way do you think Russia will eventually swing in this present European conflict?" Mr. Kuusisto was asked. Wea ng Greater Methods to Published at Timmin«, Ont.. Canada, Every MONDAY and THURSDAY eâ€"Tenth lain Fe jast. d â€" District ountry. J ‘atner during 68 and lay, 72 | morning er will continue to bt ing the next twentyâ€"£ a Sydney Wheeler, expert, this morning Nheeler said that ri y last measured .10 Maximum and minin s during the same pe h: of "ar ell Since Saturday, 56 4. At eight ras 60 degrees Demonstrate red .10 inche d minimum t same period : , 56 and 38 irday, 56 and At eight o‘c be changeâ€" â€"four hours , â€" Hollinger S$1 inches were National Festival This Week The National Festival which will be held on Thursday, Priday and Saturâ€" day of this week, promises one of the most varied programmes of dancing, singing and musiic ever held in the disâ€" trict. Ten groups of New Canadians are taking part and will give talented interpretations of their National fesâ€" tive customs. <~All groups, part will appear in their beautiful nation®l costumes, :these alone being worth the price of admissiion to view. Some of the groups will feature dancing and others singing. Two choirs will comâ€" pete for the special trophy for this classâ€"the Finnish Aid choir of| 60 mixed voices and the Canadian Ukrainian Prosvita choir. The Croaâ€" tian Orchestra will be another feature attraction. The clever dahcâ€" ing of the Scotch Lassies along with the playing of the Porcupine District Pipe Band should be a feature to deâ€" light all. The clever group of English dancers along with the three special dancers and the singing of this group will be another highlight. All who witnessi>d the Polish dancers of last vear will not wish to miss this group‘s performance. Space in this issue does not perimit of the full programme ‘being pubâ€" lished, but it will appear in Thursâ€" day‘s issue. Meanwhile read the advt. and secure your tickets now! A very ggneral invitation has been extended by the Salvation Army here to all to attend the public welcome meeting foi the visit here of Col. Geo. W. Peacock, Chief Secretary for Canada, Newâ€" foundland, Bermuda, and Alaska, and Mrs. head of the S.A. Red Shield Ladies Auxilliary, in the S.A. Citadel, 12 Birch street, south, this (Monday) evening, June 17th, at 8 pm. The chair will be taken by G. A. Macdonald, while others on the platform will inâ€" clude local clergymen, Major John Cornthwaite, C.O., Timmins, and Brigadier Joseph Acton, Divisionâ€" al Commander Northern Ontario Diyision. Thursday, Friday an d Saturday Evenings. To Speak Here â€"Photo by Blank and Stoller TIMMINS, ONTARIO, MONDAY, JUNE 17TH, 1940 Toâ€"night RALSTON‘S APPOINTMENT APPLAUDED Music Examinations to be Held Timmins From June 25 to 27 Examinations for the Toronto Conâ€" servatory of Music will be held at Timmins from Tuesday, June 2%5th to Thursday, June 27th. The examinations this year will be conducted by Mr. Peter C. Kennedy, who enjoys a wide fame as a pianoforte teacher In referâ€" ence to Mr. Kennedy, the following biographical particulars are given:â€"â€" Peter C. Kennedy, who is to conduct current examinations of the Toronto Conservatory of Music, began his musical career as a boy chorister in Sceotland. Will be Conducted by Peter C. _ Kennedy, Leading â€"Pianoforte Teacher. Arriving in Canada as a young man, he studied at the Toronto Conservatory cf Music under Guiseppe Dinelli and Dr. Edward Fisher. In 19111, at the request of the late Sir Albert Gooderham, Mr. Kennedy orâ€" ganized and was the first musical director of the Canadian Academy of Music, which is now part of the Toronâ€" to Conservatory of Music. Mr. Kennedy has been especially successful in piano teaching. Many of his pupils hold important positions in Canada and the United States, both as teachers and performers. As an organist and choirmaster, he has held several important posts and as an adjudicator at musical festivals and lecturer on musical subjects his services are much in demand. Mayor S. J. Mason, of Haileybury, last week presented a beautiful framed portrait of the late Mrs. C. C. Farr to the town. Mrs. Farr was the wife of the founder of Haileybury and the picture was taken in 1938 on the occaâ€" sion of the fiftieth anniversary of her arrival. The council accepted the gift of the framed portrait with suitable expression of appreciation for Mayor Mason‘s thoughtfulnz»ss and interest. Portrait of Mrs. C. C. Farr Presented to Haileybury Summary of Council Meeting Refuse use council chamber to local branch of Trades and Laâ€" bour Council. Receive regrets from Departâ€" ment National Defence and from Ontario Department of Health, Disregard petition to use inâ€" fluence to have bans on Ukrainâ€" ian groups lifted. Allow Legion branch to hold Conklin‘s Shows over for addiâ€" tional three ‘days. â€" : Allow application for Kiwanis Carnival on‘ Cedar Street, Aug. 8 and 9. Have Birch Street lane quesâ€" tion dumped back in municipal lap by Ontario Municipal Board. The Timmins Citizens‘ Band gave a second of their summer series of conâ€" certs in the bandstand on Spruce street last night. There was a very large crowd of music lovers out. In keeping with the first concert given, the band under the direction of F. J. Wolno played patriotic numbers, and one piece "There Will Always Be An England" was enthusiâ€" astically The programme played by the band: "O, Canada‘"â€"Anthem. "The British Legion"â€"March. "The Maid of Orleans"â€"Overture. "There Will Aways Be An England" â€"Patriotic Song, "‘The United Kingdom‘‘*â€"Selection. "Carry On"â€"March, *‘Colonel Bogey"â€"March., "The Maple Leaf Forever‘"â€"Anthem. "God Save the King." Another Concert by Timmins Citizens‘ Band Last Night Event Featured Patriotic Numbers. Thunderous applause greceted Preâ€" mier King‘s announcement in the House of Commons that Hon. J. L. Ralston, minister of finance, will succeeed the iate Hon. Norman Rogers as minister of defence. Col. Ralston will assume his new duties after he has presented his war budget. Dynamic, forceful and enâ€" joying the full confidence of all shades of political and public opinion throughout Canada, Col. Ralston has an outstanding miliâ€" tary record both in war and in peace. He won the D.S.0O0. with bar and the C.M.G. in the last: war, and was twice mentioned in disâ€" patches. He rose to lieutenantâ€" colâ€" onel overseas and after the war became a full colonel, commanding the lith Infantry brigade. At Right he is shown in uniform. â€"Photo by Swaine Published at Tmmina, Ont.,. Canada Fvery MONDAY and THURSDAY Petain, Who Succeeded Renaud Sues for Peace: Britain Defies Germany Fight at Conklin‘s Saturday Reported to Have Sought Terms in Broadcast This Mornâ€" ing. â€" Hitler and Mussolini to Meet and Discuss Terms. Have Asked Franco to Join Them. British Reaffirm Intention to Fight Until Germany Defeated. As : were ( One o very s officer ‘"Hey throug Shows men w with s wWith t tle cry Police stated that the two men, Harry Lalonde, 132 Commercial aveâ€" nue, and Richard Anglehart, 35 Wilson Avenue, picked a fight with the attendâ€" ant at one of the rides. Police interâ€" fered and Anglehart is @lleged to have kicked the officer,. Alice Breux, 116 Wilson Avenue, faces a charge of shoplifting. The woman is alleged to have attempted to steal some goods in the Metropolitan Store on Saturday evening. Presentation Made to Miss M. Easton by Dance Pupils Just before the close of F'rxday evens ing‘s presentation of ‘the dahci.ng cital of Miss Margaret Easton‘s‘ pupils there wasâ€" an:interruption to allow the pupils to present an expteéession of theix affection for their dancing teachéer and appreciation of the patience and untirâ€" ing skill given to their training. Miss Easton was presented with a beautiful basket of roses and also a handsome silver bowl and tongs. The presentation was made on behalf of the other pupils by charming little Anne Bennett. Miss Easton, though taken completely by surpise, expressed her thanks and apâ€" Ukrainians Ask Council To Aid in Having Bans On Their Group Lifted preciation Plowers _ and Silverware Given as Mark of Appreâ€" cration. In a letter to the council which enâ€" closed a resolution passed at a protest meeting, the Ukrainian Labourâ€"Farmer Temple Association urged the council to use its offices to have the decree which illegalizes that association and also the Canadian Ukrainian Youth Federation, lifted. State 225 Ukrainians Met on June 9 and Made Sharp Proâ€" test Against Governmental Action in Outlawing Ukrainian Labourâ€"Farmer Temple Association and the Canadian Ukrainian Youth Federation. The resolution, whicth was said to have been passed at a meeting of 225 persons, held on June 9, contended that the edict making the two organizations illegal was in complete opposition to The counc!i]l took no action teâ€" gard to the resolution and the letter, which was signed by J. Pacik., Councillor Roberts commented:â€" "There is no reason why we should interfere with the decision of Mr. Jusâ€" tice Lapointe. If he saw fit to include these two organizations among those outlawed, he no doubt, had good reaâ€" son for doing so." ‘"That‘s the way I feel," said acting Mayor McDermott. No other member of council tuade miry commment and thsc fualty Was aropped. Tho Ontario Depestuwinl w ay Charge Assaultinge were alle{ some ol the calli y the fist a result charged of them, serious c Rube" was the cry _ _the grounds on Saturday nig re alleged to have ‘me of the shoyv e calling of the s the fists began to result of the fr: with disor them, police said, rious charge of st One y night o have pi > show‘s [ the sho‘ zan to fiy the frac: show‘s employees the showmen‘s batâ€" n to fiy. ie fracas two mer disorderly conduct said, may face the of striking a polic« ne Man With olice Officer. which echoed of â€" Conklin‘s it when two picked fight Authoritative the belief today carry on the wa side French soil. to believe, it w: would not disposal C armies in and the J armies in the Near and the French fie Her army crum} peace with Germa the British Coammo combined might of which now are in minate all of Eun England is seen to Prime Minister signed his office y resigned the who place was appoint Phillipe Petain. Today, Bordeaux said : "I j to ask hi us as bet Today, at 4 a.m., in a broadcast from Bordeaux, Pétain is reported to have said: "I have applied to our opponent to ask him if he is ready to sign with us as between soldiers after the fight, a means to put an end to hostilities." "It is with heavy heart," he conâ€" tinued, "that I say we must cease fighting." It took the 84 year old hero of Verdun fless than five minutes to make his fateful speech which gave Great Britain the task of continumg the struggle alone. Immediately after the French capiâ€" tulation the British war office is reâ€" ported to have reaffirmed its intention to continue the war until Germany was defeated. Tomorrow, in the Britâ€" ish house, Prime Minister Winston Churchill is expected to ask for action turning the whole of Great Britain into a great fortress France‘s decision to capitulate was received ‘with the deepest of regret in London without surprise or bitterness and the French army, it was known, had crumbled in the past week. The British Government intensified. preâ€" parationm for invasion, which was beâ€" lieved imminent. Now that capitulation had ‘come, it was â€" officially stated; some of what went on at the removal of Generalisâ€" simo Gamelin from office, could be revealed. At that time General Weyâ€" gand said: "Militarily the situation cannot be repaired." He was underâ€" stood to mean that with the military means then at her disposal France could not hope to ward off the Gerâ€" mans with their superior numbers and weapons. regretted its inability to send a report of a recent survey made of health conâ€" ditions in Timmins and Tisdale. Beâ€" cause of the pressure of business, said the letter from J. T. Fair, Chief Mediâ€" cal Officer of Health, the report had not yet been completed. Prime Minister Churchill will address the House toâ€"morrow, The Department of National Defense acknowledged a letter from the Town of Timmins in which the municipality asked that recruits for a third division be taken from the north and that the Algonquin Regiment be permitted to maintain its identity, In recruiting, said the Department, an effort had been made to be fair and equitable and to take a fair represenâ€" tation from all parts of the country. It felt that that policy had been mainâ€" tained . The Separate School Board urged the appointment of an additional public health nurse and urged that she be biâ€"lingual, The letter to the council pointed out that there was a large French population in Timmins and that many of the school children here spoke French. Mr. and Mrs. H. Charlebois wrote to thank the ccuncil for the gift and mesâ€" sage sent their son, Captain Gerard Charlebois,*® on the occasion when he was Taptain of the Guard at Buokingâ€" ham Palace, Lee Copps was engaged : His salary will be $4 a day Resolution was passed ordering the payment of $3,285 to thne Timâ€" ber Co. ‘The money was in payment for trucks bought by the 1934 council on the tiine payménb plan. Single Copyâ€"Five Cents : French fieet are inta anmy crumbled, Franc with Germany today tish Commonwealth to d might of Germany now are in a position all of Europe. In1 1 is seen to be immine it wWwas said t place all her ; of the British A1 Germany today and left h Commonwealth to face the might of Germany and Italy w are in a position to doâ€" 1 of Europe. Invasion of s seen to be imminent. Minister Paul Reynaud reâ€" office yesterday. With him the whole cabinet. In his s appointed Marshall Henry British ‘ that r in th There as said engaged as life guard i1 a broade _reported d to our c ready to s sources yvoiced FPrance would ie theatres outâ€" ‘ was no reason that France resources at the . _ _ The FPrench t, it was noted, t, it was re intact France today a1 cast from [ to have opponent sign with the fight, southt