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Ever since Fire Prevention Week was instituted some twenty years ago, The Advance has made wpecial effort to join in its observance and to exâ€" lend its usefulness. In 1921 Canada‘s fire losses were so heavy in proportion to the population of the country that they formed a source of anxiety *o statesmen, business men and humanitarians «like. . The extension of the campaign for fire brevention did much to reduce the losses, but the meed for Fire Prevention Week is still evident. Investigation has shown that fully eighty per sent of the fires that occur in Canada might have seen avoided had everybody exercised the proper care and thought. It is true that there has been remarkable progress made in this particular. As a matter of fact Canada at one time had one 0oi the worst records for fires, while toâ€"day no counâ€" try similarly situated has as creditable a fire reâ€" cord. At the same time it should be remembered that one fire that might have been avoided is one fire too many. â€" It is poor business, poor sense, poor patriotism to allow the loss of lives and proâ€" perty coming from unnecessary fires. The public interest roused by such methods as Fire Prevenâ€" tion Week is certainly bearing good fruit in Canâ€" ada. There should, however, be no slackening of interest, no resting on the oars, no decrease of effort. Canada still has a long way to go before it takes its proper place as a nation that is fireâ€" free. _There are certain days in the year formally proclaimed by the Governorâ€"Gerteral at Ottawa to be set sside for general public observance, but there is only one week that is given this definite ponour.. That week is known as "Fire Prevention Week," and the royal proclamation calls for its general observance by special addresses in the schools, as well as suggesting other methods, such s newspaper publicity, radio attention, placards, signs and demonstrations, to impress on general public notice the need for attention to all the deâ€" gails that make for freedom from the danger of fire. PAGR FPoUR TIMMIKSs, ONTARIOG Members Canadian Weekly Newspaper Assoclation; Ontarioâ€" Quebec Newspaper Association: Class "A" Weekly Group TWO PHONESâ€"26 and 2020 â€" Published Every Monday and Thursday by GEO. LAKE, Owner and Publisher Subscription Rates: Oanadaâ€"$2.00 Per Year. United Statesâ€"#%3.50 Per Yeat Timmins, Ont., Monday, October 7th, 1940 This North Country has not had a very good reputation in regard to fires, but each year its standing in this regard is improving. The North‘s fire record, however, has been better than has] been made to appear to be the case. The record] of the leading towns in this country, especially in recent years, compares quite favourably with cenâ€" tres in other parts of Ontario. Bush fires in this country were given sensational treatment by outâ€" side newspapers and thus left a wrong impression on the mind. In recent years bush fires have not menaced towns and villages to the extent they formerly did, communities in this area taking measures to protect themselves from this danger by having safety zones around them. As for the leading towns themselvesâ€"Timmins, South Porâ€" cupine, Schumacher, Iroquois Falls, Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, Hailâ€" eybury, Cobaltâ€"these places not only studied the fire question very closely, but they took effective measures to guard against fire and to fight fire. Very effective fire brigades were established at these centres. Modern fireâ€"fighting equipment was purchased. The fire chiefs and the members of the brigadesâ€"volunteers and salaried men alike â€"worked with the public, secured the coâ€"operaâ€" tion of the public. Enthusiasts in fire prevention. and fire protection, the men of the fire brigades gave more than their time and effortâ€"they gave thought, study, earnest attention to the problem. There was also a ready exchange of experience and knowledge that has proved of general advantâ€" age. The North has two of the most active and effective Firemen‘s Associations in the Dominion â€"the Cochrane District Firemen‘s Assocation and the Temiskaming District Firemen‘s Association. To the men of these associations fire prevention and fire protection have been more than a hobby ~â€"they might almost be termed a life work. Busiâ€" ness and pleasure are alike dropped for anything concerned with fire prevention or fire protection â€"whether it be an actual fire, a firemen‘s convenâ€" tion or a firemen‘s tournament. These men have given their heart to protecting the communities from fire and the danger of fire, and this Fire Prevention Week is an appropriate time in which to say, ‘"Many Thanks!" and to urge them and the general public to keep up the good work. Timmins Town Council reflécts general public opinion when it refuses to be dismayed or halted in its request for proper treatment of soldiers in the matter of transportation on leaves. Resoluâ€" tions‘ to various government departments in the matter so far have only drawn evasive replies. The Department of National Defence "passes the buck‘" to the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation in turn suggests that it is all the fault of the Board of Transport. The Board of Transport, being one of those heavâ€" CObe Vorrugine Advancr FIRE PREVENTION WEEK enly bodies created by governments but gettl{x( out of control of the main body, apparently does not feel called upon to reply to common council bodies.â€" About the only reply that has been vouchsafed by any authority so far is the suggesâ€" tion that to do anything along the line proposed would be without precedent. In Canada at the moment few people are afraid Oof precedent. There are lots of things unpleasant toâ€"day that are without precedent. That is all the more reaâ€" son why unprecedented things should be considerâ€" ed to meet conditions also without precedent. The autiorities, also have the illogical tendency to drag in the last war. "It wasn‘t done in the last war," they say, as if that were any answer. It does seem that the present war should be enough for any government department without dragging in a war that has been gone theése twentyâ€"five years. The departments of government would do well to take a hint from the attitude of the Timmins Town Council in the matter of transportation of soldiers on leave. That attitude is that if good thing can not be accomplished one way then anâ€" other method should be tried. The Town Counâ€" cil, Anding little response from the government aepartments, is trying another plan of approach. The latest move is to communicate with the manâ€" agement of the Temiskaming and Northern Onâ€" tario Railway in the hope that a plan may be evolved whereby the soldiers from the North may receive decent treatment in the matter of transâ€" portation on their leaves. If this appeal is sucâ€" cessful it will benefit only the soldiers from the That, of course, will be only a partial vicâ€" tory, but it will be something. If the T. N O, cannot solve the difficulty, then some other meâ€" thod will need to be tried. It is a disgrace to the party government of Canada that soldiers on leave are asked to hitchâ€"hike to their homes on leave. Under the conditions of toâ€"day â€"(without precedâ€" ent) the authorities should see to it at once that soldiers on leave have transportation paid to their homes while on leave. If theére is no other way, the authorities should pay the bill as a matter of army expense. The people of Canada are quite ready to honour the account and meet it, as they have to meet all other bills, many of them much less worthy. The attitude of Japan and of Spain is causing, some anxiety to some good people inclined to. worry over world affairs These same good peo-! ple were equally depressed when Italy openly] joined the enemy and when France failed to conâ€"g tinue the fight. Their fears of those trying days} have not been justified by events. Indeed, it would appear that the war has been waged more| successfully since the darkest days came. As a; matter of fact, Italy was doing almost as much to injure the cause of the free nations when the bootleg shaped country pretended to be neutral. The actual declaration of intentions was a relief, rather than an added burden. In some measure the same will hold true of Japan and Spain. Their entry into the war will be found to be less benefiâ€" cial to Germany than appears to some at the moâ€" ment. Italy has proven more a burden than a blessing to the other gangster nation. There will be ways in which the same will prove true in reâ€"| gard to Japan and Spain. Both these nationsl have been impoverished by other wars. If they‘ openly join the Axis, it will only be in the hopesi of gaining some surcease from their own troubles. Germany may suffer, as Britain has done, from! having too many allies, of a kind. Anyone who is} determined to worry might well worry over someâ€" thing much more apparently appallingâ€"that is, the possibility of Russia also joining the lother} gangster nations in open fashion. Such open asâ€" sociation of Russia with the enemies of democracy] i | is not as unthinkable as some pretend. Indéed, the very fact that Russia has not already taken this step is the most conclusive proof that Russia believes that Britain‘s eventual triumph is assurâ€" ed. Nothing less than that would keep the Rusâ€" sians out of the battle. There are no scruples or conscientious beliefs in the balance, so far as Rusâ€" sia is concerned. Those who appear to hope that Russia will join in the defence of liberty and democracy are leaning on a broken reed. The Soviet has no more use or patience for democracy than have the Nazis or the Fascists. But even should Russia take an open place with the enemies of freedom, all would not be lost. .There still reâ€" mains the fact that Britain has the men, the money, the materials, the resources, the power, the courage and the determination to face the whole world of evil and of gangsterism. The glorious exhibition of the past few weeks is only a sample of what Great Britain can do, will do. Day by day, Britain gains in strength and power, while the courage, the morale of the people of the Empire rises with each new danger, each new foe. The attitude of the people of all parts of the Empire should be one of confidence, of assurance of the final victory. That does not mean that nothing needs to be done. Quite the contrary. Everyone should give of their best. The words of the Kingâ€"republished each and every week in The Advance since the day he gave themâ€"still apply in fullest force:â€" * l l t PLODDING TO VICTORY 8, ONTARTIO Twentyâ€"Five Alarms Turned in During Month of September There were twentyâ€"five fire alarms turned in dutring the month of Septemâ€" ber, the report of the Pire Chief, read out at (Friday‘s meeting of council, showed . 108 during the month amounted to $3,480 to building and $1,150 to conâ€" tents, a total of $4,630, which was covâ€" ered <~by insurance policies totalling $30,000. In his report Fire Chief Borland Said aproag, . â€" af7 thait he attended the convention of the Dominion Pire Chiefs‘ Association,‘ held reécently at Brantford, and that he Rummage Sale by Women‘s had acquired a lot of valuable inforâ€"| * C mation reguarding new and modern Institute Very bll(‘CBSSful methods of fighting fires. In addition, while on his holidays, the Fire Chief attended the joint convention of the Temiskaming Firemen‘s Association and the District of Cochrane Firemen‘s Asscciation. It was one of the best. meetings of firemen ever held in the north, the chief said. \ o4 c cem The rummage sale held by the Women‘s IThstitute in the St. JOohn‘s Ambulance Hall on Saturday," was vety successful, and a fine amount was colâ€" lected for the war services work of the local branch. Mrs. C. Briggs was conâ€" vener of the committee in tcharge. «o t He pointed out that the fire hall had been painted recently and that there was a section of the roof which leaked and should be repaired. Suggest Traffic Lights Town of Timmins trafâ€" fic byâ€"laws, the Department of Highâ€" ways suggested that there be traffic lights at the corner of Spruce Street and Fourth Avenue and also on First Avenue and Pine Street. Councillors remarked that the installation of trafâ€" fic lights was too expensive a proposiâ€" tion to consider right now but that warning signs would be erected. bog Catcher Reports Received by council was the dog catcher‘s report for the month of August. He caught 62 dogs during the month, he said, and destroyed 28. Twentyâ€"seven were released and seven were still in the pound. Mr. A. Pigeon was given permission to start a wood yard in Timmins. A petition asking for sidewalks on Elm s*reet north, between FEighth and Ninth Aventie was referred to the Public Works Department. The Children‘s Aid Society grant of $1,000 was ordered paid. The Town Clerk, Mr. Shaw, said that two or three insurancte agénts, men who had arrived in town or who had gone into business since the last inâ€" surance was placed by the town, called to ask: "What about it?" It has been the practice to divide commissions from town insurance among companies in Timmins in proâ€" portion to the amount of business tax they paid. That practice will be conâ€" tinued. Plumbing Contract Contracts for plumbing installations at 61 Kent Avenue and 20 Tisdale Aveâ€" nue, ordered by the Board of Health, were awarded to Smith and Elston. The plumbing company‘s tendered price of $87 for the Kent Avenue installaâ€" tion and $57 for the one on Tisdale Avenue was lower than any other. Mr. Shaw told councillors that the license inspector informed him that to date he had collected more than $100 more than the total of all licenses colâ€" lected last year. Annual FireFghters Hallowe‘en Dance on October 31st This annuai event has become very popular and each year the members of the Fire Department make special arâ€" rangzements for the enjoyment of those who attend. This year, a lunch will be served. novelties will be distributed and special prizes awarded through cards attached to balloons. Music for the dance will be supplied by Henry Kelneck and his orchestra, with waltzes, foxâ€"trots, swing and many novelty numbers. Tickets may be purchased from members of the local fire brigade. Hearst Ladies Travel 143 Miles to Presbyterial Cochrane Presbyterial of the Woâ€" man‘s Missionary Society of the United Church held its Fall executive meetâ€" ing on Friday October 4th, Thursday, October 31st, is the date of the Timmins Firefighters annual Hallowe‘en Dance, which will be held at the Riverside Pavilion. Von Ribbentrop once visited Timmins. Dr. Goebells must have lived quite a while at Sault Ste. Marie. Due to the British blnckade, Italy is short of cloth with the result that sleeveless coats and shorter pants are obligatory for Italians. Il Duce was warned that he would lose his pants if he enâ€" tered the war against Britain. Radio still has a very wide fieldâ€"for improveâ€" ment. Timmins town council is taking the democratic way in submitting the question of a twoâ€"year term for council to the people. A yote will be takâ€" en at the coming municipal election on the quesâ€" tion, and if the people vote in favour of the twoâ€" year term, the mayor and council will serve for that length of time. Should the vote be for only a yearly term, that will apply to the council electâ€" ed for 1941. If the council did not submit the GRAVEL AND SANDâ€"AND PLACER | CARNEâ€"In loving memory of our dear mother, Elizabeth Ann Carne, who died Oct. 9, 1838, God alone knows how we miss her As it draws another year." From her loving children home and abroad. *=1" Reversal of a previous dectision to have no inquest into the death of Allan Inglis, 23 year old DeSantis miner, who was found in his car at the southwest cornéer of Cook‘s Lake with a bullet wound in his head, was made on Satâ€" urday. _ Coronér Dr. H. L. Minthorn said that the inquest â€"would be held some time this week. The rummage sale held by the Women‘s IThstitute in the St. John‘s Ambulance Hall on Saturday," was very successful, and a fine amount was colâ€" lected for the war services work of the local branch.. Mrs. C. Briggs was conâ€" vener of the committee in charge. Police are awaiting results of a paraâ€" ffin test which they expect will show that there were powder marks on one of hands indicating that the wound was selfâ€"inflicted,> When workmen came across the car and the body nine days after Inglis was reported missing, at the south‘west corner of Cook‘s Lake about 400 yards from the shore there was a .22 calibre repeating rifle across the knées. The angle of the bullet wound through the head would indicate that the suicide man held his head over the end of the barrel at an angle, when he fired the gun his head dropped back on the back of the front seat and his relaxâ€" ing hands carried the gun to his knees Police said today that after Inglis was reported missing on September 24, they combed the area near the Deâ€" Santis Mine where Inglis worked and was very well thought of. They coverâ€" ed all of the back roads near the Delâ€" nite Mines and also investigated all the roads and paths leading off the Sand Claims road. All northern police deâ€" partments were sent circulars containâ€" ing information about the missing man and the number of his car. Decide to Have Inquest Into Inglis Death This Week After badge work the Guide Paper was read by the Poppy patrol, then a few songs were sung. The color party consisting of Doris McCharles Anne Buttery, June Webber, Beatrice Whitâ€" lock, Marion Johnson, Thelma Pooley took down the flags. Captain Wadsâ€" worth dismissed the Guides. The 51st I. O. D. E. Girl Guides held their regular meeting in the Hollinger Scout Hall on Thursday. Captain Wadsworth brought the company to order and attendance and inspection were taken. Horseâ€"shoe was formed and colors brought on. ‘Captain Wadsâ€" worth enrolled Eva McCann and then "God Save the King" was sung. After repeating the Guide prayer, the capâ€" tain divided the guides into groups to work on Badges. The following tests were passed: Morss Codeâ€"Jean Smith; First Aidâ€"Thelma Pooley, Eva Mcâ€" Cann, Jovee Parks, Doris McCharles. Guides are reminded that there is a badge examination a week Monday in the Anglican Church basement. B. Sheridan in St. Paul‘s United Church, Cochrane. Hearst, Cochrane, Matheson, South Porcupine, Schumacher and Timmins Auxiliaries were represented. Special commendation being due the Hearst ladies who travelled by car 143 miles to attend the meeting and returned home the same evening. GIRL GUIDEKS IN MPF 4 MORLA M Owing to the war the Olympic Games have been cancédlled. Italy, however, has been practicing acquatic speed races in the Mediterranean, with results that suggest she should be a stiff competiâ€" tor in this line at the next Olympic. Just after the daily newspapers had contained despatches about precautions taken by the R.C. M.P. in regard to matters in the far North, The Advance received advice from the Canadian Canâ€" sors to the effect that the publication of such details was not desired by the authorities and that it was not in the public interests. The Advance, however, has the satisfaction of knowing that it called attention to these things months before the war when such information was of value to the safety of the country, even if it did not have complete popular appeal. refeérendum to the voters, the council would autoâ€" matically serve for two years or more under the provincial legislation to that effect. The Timâ€" mins Council is taking the sportsmanlike and British method in giving the people the opportunâ€" ity to decide at no added cost. To Wit TOW NSHIP OF TISDALE DISTRICT OF COCHRANE By virtue of a warrant issued by the Reeve o} the Township of Tisdale bearâ€" ing date of 3ist day of July, 1940, sale of lands in arrears of taxes in the Township of Tisdale will be held at the Council Chambers at the hour of 10 o‘clock in the forenoon oh the 10th day of December, 1940, unless the taxes and ‘costs are sooner paitd. Notice is hereby given that the list of lands for sale for arrears of taxes is being pubâ€" lished in The Ontario Gazette on the ith day of September, 1840, on the 5th lay of October, 1940, and on the 2nd day of November, 1940, and that copies oaf the said list may be had at my office. Kiwanis Club Address to the Community Newspager _ ce * * .0 t s sb s n u1t t i o.oo‘bo.o¢.00-‘00‘00‘00 * ‘0 * .0\“.0 Kiwanis all are met today To celebrate the part you play In bringing to the life of man A boon no other ever can. 000..000000.0.000090000000~ ‘00.0‘. 030‘6 0.‘0‘.400 #+ 0..: 0‘ 0000 00 0.0 000 *# 00 *# 000 0: 000 000 0’00.00000.‘..0. "TI‘ll put a girdle round the earth _ In thirty minutes." With what mirth The people rollicked at the thing That Puck had told the fairy king. For local notes and world wide news Expression of divergent views, Your service gathers and relays The truth on dark or brightest days But presto! swift as lightning‘s flash Accomplished is this promise rash Events from many a far flung clime Are printed in a minute‘s time. Treasurer‘s Office this 28rmd day of August, 1940. While we can air our every thought Without the dreaded, "Thou shalt not, f Today Kiwanis meet to bless The freedom of our country‘s press. â€"ROBERT G. WHITEHMAN Treasurer‘s Sale of Land for Taxes. Come Get It Bread 4 for 25¢ Building costs are higher in winter so the above price can only be guaranteed for contracts signed in time to get government approval to start work before winter sets in. Delays are costly so call in at once. Be in your new home for Christmas. HILL â€"CLARK FRANCIS These Terms Guaranteed Only While Good Weather Lasts Yes, a modern 4â€"room bungalow can be built on youtr lot for only $50 down. The balance is like rent; just $23.74 a month. These amazingly easy terms are made possible by special government loans together with the low price that only an organization such as Hillâ€"Clarkâ€" Francis canh give. Yet quality is not sacrificed. This house comes up to high standards that everyone expects from Hillâ€"Clarkâ€"Francis, builders of the North for 33 years mt oi e e Tc ced C EoNEA OE EC N CR maq 10 WILSON AVENUE "’\ 86 PINE STREET SOUTH P. H. Murphy, Treasurer WANTED, by the Childrens Aid So«â€" ciety, families willing to give homes on a boarding basis to Protestant children 10 to 14 years of age. If interested, phone 855, or call at Room 4, Miunicipal Building, Timmins. 60â€"62t1 Try The Advance Want Advertisements. \Student Nurses Dance | at Riverside Pavilion Awarded $175 at Palace for Copy of His Photograph About two hundred couples enjoyed the Student Nurse‘s Dance at the Riverside Pavilion on Wednesday evenâ€" ing. 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