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A letter from the depa: municipal affairs was read to cil and it informed them municipalities would again r one mill municipal subsidy. The Tirmnmins branch of : dian Red Cross wrote to t} thanking them for the use at Councillors Terry, Dermott voted in fav ment so Mavyor Br that the amendmen cillor Bartlieman ros agked that a "nay v his request was refus lor then asked that voting against the a: was joined by Counc Eyre who also asked gistered against the There was very attended to at t] gular â€" semiâ€"mon passed for payme plications for pos supervisors from venna and Miss « fyled. Another r on the municipa fyled because nc the present time. Mayor â€" Brunet amendment befor he mentioned th ecratic conditions council had anv public how to 1 very thing we wer salid. He suggest favour of the ple the auestion by t] definitely against torship. He then the amendment. Councillor â€" Bartleman for permission to speak. members to consider th ously andâ€"to vote again ment or to withdraw it. he would definitely oppo: gested that if all the sab ada were present they w support the amendment. "THAT the foregoing resolution be amended as follows: <"Whereas the matter of intimating to the public how they should vote in the forthcoming plebiscite is beyond the control and authority of the council: NOW THEPEâ€" PORE be it resolved that the letter from the "Voteâ€"Yes for Victory Comâ€" mittee" be fyled and no action be takâ€" en by this council." Immediately after the reading of the resolution Counciliors Spooner and Te"ry, who had proposed and seconded the amendment, spoke in support of it, saving that the amendment was selfâ€"explanatory and that the council had no authority or right to tell the people how to vote. plebiscite." Councillor Roberts then rose tc speak in favour of the resolution and said that he was chairman of the Committee and asked that the counâ€" cil as a whole support the resolution. Councillor Bartleman then spoke in favour of the resolution saying that the enemy were very near to our shores at the present time and that all the plebiscite was asking the people to do was to give the Government perâ€" mission to use the armed might of the country in any way which they saw fit to defend the country. "We had confidence enough in our elected representatives to elect them so we should now show that same conâ€" fidence in giving them our support," Councillor Bartleman said. He added, "In normal times we might hesitate about supporting a government policy but these are n> ordinary times and I think it is our duty to be out and out behind the government now." Councillor Spooner then rose to his feet and asked the clerk to read the amendment that had been presented against the resolution and the cler‘k read the following: "THAT this council, already having endorsed a total warâ€"effort policy by the Dominion Government, hereby pledge their wholeâ€"hearted support of the policy as coutlined by the "Voteâ€" Yes for Victory Committee" advocating a "Yesâ€"Vote" in the forthcoming A short but heated discussion deâ€" veloped at vesterday‘s meeting of the council when a letter from the "Voteâ€" Yes for Victory Committee" was read to the cosuncil and the councillors were asked for their opinions. The result was that a resolution was proposed and then an amendent against the resoluâ€" tion proposed. The vote favoured the amendment against the resolution, as it passed when the vote was split, and Mayor J. Emile Brunette cast the deâ€" ciding vote. Mayor Brunette Casts Deciding Vote on Amendment to Resolution Proposed by Councillors Roberts and Bartleâ€" man. Heated Argument Follows Reading of Resolution. Motion to Urge YÂ¥ es‘ V ote Entries for Festival of Music Close on on Plebiscite is Defeated Saturday, April 18 Yesterday at Council * Bnitish Air Offensive Gaining In Momentum ooooooooooooooooooooo“ 2 sections 14 Pages ? amendment Brunette sy 1€ M apaiiist UA amendâ€" ‘Aw it. He said that Â¥ oppose it. He sugâ€" he saboteurs in Canâ€" they would certainly of ’OO""'O‘» â€" | The PQorrnpine AMopante spokt aking under o mc s playg nma FE reading of Spooner and ind seconded _support of 11 L to tell t was reéceive the ain asked urged the 1€ 1€ je Canaâ€" on the vote and e demoâ€" ike id council tell the N‘ € WA the the no The 15th annual Vimy banquet held in the Legion hall on Thursday, April 9th celebrated in fitting manner the 20th anniversary of the capture of Vimy Ridge in 1917,, by the Canadian expeditionary force. About 100 memâ€" bers were in attendance with Mayor E. ‘Brunette and Mr. P. J. O‘Neill as special guests. The banquet was without doubt the best ever prepared for their annual event. There was a plentiful supply of ine event opened with the Legion ; observance to the «‘Fallen Comrades." During the Garkened period, "Last | Post" and "Reveille" were sounded by Bugler Prank Pearce. The casualty list of Timmins lads killed or missing in the resent conflict and a special poem by Bob Whiteman were read. Austin Neame, president of branch 88 welcomed those present and gave a| stirring message to the gathering. The speaker urged all exâ€"servicemen to come into the Legion, and stated that Legion members‘ duty was to uphold’ the morale of the people in general. event. There was a plentiful supply of all things necessary to make a successâ€" ful event. _ Training in the reserve company of the Algonquin Regiment in Timmins promises to be very interesting in the future according to an announcement released by Regimental Sergeantâ€"Major T‘com > Adams this morning. New equipment is arriving daily and now it . is â€"announced that engineers from Monteith have arrived and have beâ€" gun to erect a rifle range in the Axm- ouries. When the range is completed memâ€" bers of ""D" Company will be able to get plenty of practice with the reâ€" gular army service rifles. _Tubes are to be placed inside the barrels of the rifles so that .22 calibre bullets can be used. The range is expected to be comâ€" pleted very soon and it will prove of great assistance in teaching the newer recruits the proper methods of firing and handling their rifles. Does not Believe Lying Reports from Berlin. â€" He Will Come Back, Because That‘s the Way of the Irish Says speaker at Notable Event to Celebrate the Capture of V imy Ridge. Father of Missing Airman Makes Big Hit in Short Address at Vimy Banquet inCc DC The Timmins Civilian Defence Comâ€" mittee wrote to the council and asked that the mayor call a public meeting and invite representatives from all clubs and organizations in ~Timmins to attend as well as representatives from all the schools in Timmins and a representative from the government committee. Councillor Eyre suggested that the mavor invite all the local orâ€" ganizations to send representatives but that he wait till he committee was complete before inviting the represenâ€" tative of the provincial committee. Leonard Gareaux, 67 Third avenue, applied for a taxi cab license and it Regular Service Rifles Will be Fitted with Special Bore to Fire .22 Calibre Bullets. Leonard Gareaux, 67 Third avenue, applied for a taxi cab license and it was granted to him at yesterday‘s meeting. Building Range at Armouries mins Skating Rink during the winter months and they informed the counâ€" cil that in the short time that they used the rink they had made a profit of $242.82. The minister of Public Welfare wrote to the council acknowledging receipt of a letter from the council in regard to the rentals for persons on relief and he informed the council that this was a question that was troublesome all over the country and that the department was doing everything in its power to correct the situation. Ooke« The Ladies‘ Auxiliary, under leaderâ€" p of Mrs. W. A. Devine, president, ked and served the meal. Great ed and served the meal. Great it is due to the two conveners, Mrs. ‘ge, kitchen and Mrs. Mackay, ce, and their staffis for the fine ce given. The Legion entertainâ€" t committee who planned and carâ€" through the event also came in for ttle pat on the back." The menu isted of roast turkey, .dressing and berry jelly; mashed creamed potaâ€" carrots, peas, olives, celery hearts, mixed pickles, .apply pie,, cheese Published in Timmins, Ont.. Canada Â¥ THURSDAY l Toasts to the ‘"Canadian Legion," l“Vimy Ridge," "The Imperials," "Our Forces" and "The Ladies" . were proposed and responded to in apâ€" propriate style. Those speaking on the toasts were Past President Walter ‘Greaves, Ed. Copps, Major Cornthâ€" ‘waite. Harry Scarth, Walter Wilkinson, 'Les Nicholson. Chas. Keates, Capt. Countryman, Dr. McClinton and Counâ€" 'cillor Wm. Roberts. Mayor Brunette also gave the members a few words of praise for their past work. Mr. O‘Neill, father of Sergt.â€"Pilot fBarncy O‘Neill in response to a touchâ€" |ing poem on his son (who is officially |reported missing), gave a great speech. |\He took exception as a fighting Irishâ€" |man to the too frequent use of "Imâ€" | perial" and "Canadian." Use the word man to the too frequent use of "Imâ€" } perial" and "Canadian." Use the word ‘‘British" he urged. <â€" His son had been reported from Germany as killed in action and he stated he did not believe their lies. "Barney" was of the comeâ€" back stock and he expected to welcome ihim back home. | Some soundâ€"movies of Britain under siege were shown, these drawing forth loud praise. They will be seen again lin the Legion hall at the ladies knitâ€" | ting party (toâ€"night). Those who missed them are cordially invited to take this opportunity. A short period of community singâ€" ing followed,, the time being too late for the happy programme planned. W. iA. Devine again did the honours at the | piano. At the midnight hour the fifteenth annual Vimy banquet came to a close with the singing of the National Anâ€" them. Mr. Neame also urged all present to work for a "Yes" vote in the forthcomâ€" ing plebiscite, Timmins has an able and energetic committee working for a "yes" vote on the ‘approaching plebisclte balloting. Councillor Wm. Roberts is the chairâ€" man of the local committee and he+is handling the matter with his usual effciency and enthusiasm. There are fifteen other important and wellâ€" known residents of the town on the three committees into which the generâ€" al committee is divided. Garth Teeple is acting as secretary. Every effort is being made to see that public is fully informed in regard to the matter at issue. Public meetâ€" Provincials Charge Man With Stealing Some Wood It is expected that a meeting of the Festival Committee will be held in the town hall during the coming week. Mass Meeting Sponsored by ‘Vote Yes‘ Committee to be Held on Sunday Night With the near approach of the Disâ€" trict of Cochrane Festival of Music pupils are now hard at work studying the test piecces. It is understood that the entries are coming in very well. In order to give each and every conâ€" testant a chance the committee exâ€" tended for one week the closing date of fyling entry forms. This date will be Saturday, April 18th. All entries therefore should be mailed or forâ€" warded to Mrs. J. W. Thomson, 1 Sixth avenue on or before this date. It is essential that this notice be complied with owing to the short time available to complete the time table and proâ€" gramme. Bannerman avenue, in Timmins, faces a charge of theft of wood in nex> week‘s police court. Lariviere is said to have stolen between sixteen and seventeen cords of fourâ€"foot wood from a timber limit in Murphy Township over a period of weeks. Arrested by the local detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police on Tuesâ€" day evening, Theo Lariviere, of 56 Provincial police said the thefts ocâ€" curred over a period of about a month but that most of the wood had been taken lately. Bail was set for the man yesterday morning at two hundred dollars cash or four hundred dollars property. . A. Bradette, M.P., Dr. J. B. McClinton, Reeve Evans, of Tisdale, Garth Teeple and Others on the List of Speakâ€" ers for the Occasion. Event to be Held on Sunday Night at Palace Theatre. TIMMINS ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH, 1942 To be Held at the Golf Club House on Tuesday, April S Change Made in Date to Avoid Clash With Skating Event. On Sunday evening, April 19th, comâ€" mencing at 8.30, there will be a mass meeting in the Palace theatre and able speakers will explain why it is a patriâ€" otic call to vote "yes" on the plebisâ€" cite. The speakers at the mass meetâ€" ing Sunday night will include Mr. Jos. A. Bradette, M.P., Dr. J. B. McClinton, Reeve V. H. Evans of Tisdale townâ€" ship, Garth Teeple and others. Counâ€" cillor Wm. Roberts will be in the chair. An earnest invitation is given to all loyal citizens to attend the meeting and help roll up an impressive "yes" vote that will hearten Canada‘s fightâ€" ing forces, and dishearten Canada‘s foes. Announcement has been made that the annual meeting of the Timmins Golf Club will be held on Tuesday evening, April 21ist, at 7 p.m. The reâ€" ports of the officers for the year will be received and election of officers for ensuing year will take pace. A large attendance is desired. The smoker announced in The Adâ€" vance last week to be held on April 18 has been postponed one week, to Satâ€" urday, April 25th. The reason for the change in date is to avoid the event clashing with the Skating Club carniâ€" val being held on April 18th and 20th. ings have already been held with able addresses glven to show why alf should vote "yes" on the plebiscite. Elsewhere in this issue will be found a fullâ€"page advertisement impressing on all the necessity for a very empnatic "yes" vote on the plebiscite. Plans are also under way for "getting out the vote" and all the other measures necessary for balloting. Annual Meeting Golf Club Legion Smoker to be Held Saturday Next Week, April 25 Word has been received by his parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Taylor, of New Liskeard that Sergt.â€"Pilot Bruce Tayloi was killed in action overseas recently. Few details are available, but it would appear that the brilliant young Northâ€" erner met death over Scotland. All in the North will extend sincere sympathy to the family in the loss of this gifted and popular son. Sergt.â€"Pilot ‘Bruce Taylor was widely known and popular with all. At college he was an outâ€" standing hockey and football player as well as a successful student. Folâ€" lowing his graduation he was employed at Kirkland Lake for a time and made many friends there. He received his wings at ‘Summerside, P.. E. I., and went overseas in December of last year. A full programme will be available for the next issue of The Advance. In the meantime note the change of date â€"Saturday, April 25th, in the Legion hall, Recent Donations Made to Timmins Bomb Victims‘ Fund The local committee for the Lord Mayor of London‘s Bomb Victims‘ Fund acknowledge with grateful thanks the following recent additions to the fund here:â€" Hollinger War Chest, $500.00. Bingo, $334.40. Public Skating, $236.45. Public Schools Concert, $244.76. Paymaster Mines, $136.31. Paymaster Mines, $45.22. Paymaster Mines, $44.79. Finnish Progress Society, $38.50. Sweet Caporal Club, $16.50. Dime Club, $12.00. Ladies Auxiliary McIntyre F.C., $12.00 Mrs. Stanlake, $6.00. HS. Library Students, $5.00. Sunshine Diggers, MHoly Family School, $5.00. Birch Street School, Grade 5, Room 0, S.J.A.B. Nurses, $5.00. Moneta School, Room 7, $4.00. sergt.â€"Pilot Bruce Taylor Killed in Action Overseas Children playing with matches were responsible for a fire that resulted in damage amounting to about a hundred dollars on Sunday at the home of L. doilars on Sunday at the home of L. Banning at 268 Elm street south. The fire was extinguished by the time the firemen arrived but considerable damâ€" age had already been done to some clothes that were in the closet. Firemen issued a warning to parents to be very careful and not allow young children to play with matches. The fire on Sunday could have been mucH more serious if it had not been noticed in time. The firemen art is here at last.. call to extinguish summer. Last su ting calls for gra; Monday afternoc first call this su in the southern ; tween MountJjoy : Weatherman Says Cold Winds Will Prevail Toâ€"day Partly Cloudy and Mostly Fair for Foday and To morrow. Only‘ Trace of Rain in Past Week. Children Playing With Matches Are Cause of a Fire A b o ut Hundred Dollars Damage is Done Sunday Afternoon From Fire in Clothes Closet. Partly cloudy and mostly fair with cold winds was the weather prediction this morning. This condition is exâ€" pected to remain about the same for the next day or so. The temperature this morning was thirtyâ€"six degrees above zero which was just about averâ€" age temperature for the past week. During the past week there has just been a trace of rain and snow while the temperatures have beén higher than usual. MHighest reading of the week was on Tuesday afternoon when a recording of fiftyâ€"four degrees above zero was made. Lowest reading was last Thursday when the thermometer ting calls for grass fires every day but Monday afternoon they received the first call this summer. The fire was in the southern part of the town beâ€" tween Mountjoy and Wilcox street. Busiest day of the week for the mien was on Saturday of last week when they responded to six calls fol minor fires with no damage being don in any of them. On Monday they look: ed after a grass fire, a chimney fire ant a fire at Mrs. R. Elston‘s home on Maâ€" ple street. At the latter place painter: were preparing to paint the house anc were using a blowâ€"torch on the walls when fire got between the cracks and started to burn the paper inside the walls. It was extinguished before great amount of damage was done. Members of Ladies‘ Commitâ€" tee Offer Suggestions for New Entries. The Ladies‘ Committee of the Horâ€" ticultural Society met at the home of the secretary, Mrs. E. Street, on Wedâ€" nesday evening, to discuss the work of the coming year. The members are Mrs. Wm. Spadafore, Mrs. Michael Rose, Mrs. Carl Briggs, and the secreâ€" tary, Mrs. Street. Owing to the tin shortage, there will be a scarcity of canned goods, and all housewives are urged to do extra preâ€" serving this:year. Pamphlets containâ€" ing explicit details for successful canâ€" ning may be obtained from the Deâ€" partment of Agriculture, Toronto, and the Horticultural Society is offering attractive prizes for the best entries. Members are also asked for a new enâ€" tryâ€"a wark cake. All entrants are ask> ed to include a recipe. The committee appealed to all woâ€" men in the district to make this year‘s show an outstanding success. The need is great and it is felt that all homemakers should do their part to meet the need at this time. After the business of the meeting the hostess served a delicious lunch. Readings for the past week were:â€" Thursday, max. 44, min. 17: Priday max. 38, min. 18; Saturday, max. 37 Monday, max. 45, min. 20; Tuesday max. 54, min. 28; Wednesday, max. 40 min. 27; this morning at eight o‘clock, 36. Urge Large Entry List in This Year‘s Horticultural Show Announcemen eleventh annual quet will be hel 1aSst lnursday when the the dropped to seventeen degrees April 23rd. The voted to war chari nual banquets are ing interest and t mises to be even usual. Tickets fo on sale and ther attendance at thi April 23rd. Last summer | for grass fires ifternoon they this summer. Ine proceeds wWIll D charities. The S.0.F s are always of outs ind this year‘s event @ven more attractive ts for the event are there should be a certaimn They h ib GTrass uld be jiring ~\Ottawa Makes an Urgent }Appeal for Shipment of All @ Available Rubber Salvage that summe« ad their fir: fire since la; ley wore gel H k calls for being done they lookâ€" pro thart noyv ba Lieut. Armstrong, of the Royal Canâ€" adian Engineers stationed at Monteith will arrive in Timmins tomorrow mornâ€" ing at nine o‘clock and will remain at the Armouries all day. Any person contemplating joining the RC.E. can obtain an interview with Lieut. Armstrong any toâ€" morrow when he will be pleased to disâ€" cuss all duties of the R.C.E. Appeal is Entered Against Conviction on Drunk Driving Porcupine Skating Club Carnival Ssaturday, Monday The appeal will be heard before H Honour Judge R. A. Danis, at Coct rane on a date that he will set. I the meantime Leblanc has beemn re leased on $1,000.00 property bail. 1t 16 CXpEeCcI of men will h cer who is in aspects of the of the Engin J. Emile Lacourcier tor, â€"~announced> yeste appealing against| down in this week‘s Actingâ€"Magistrate S. case of Omer Leblanc victed of drunk drivit time of his arrest for three months cense was suspendé Mr. Lacourciere district judge on H. L. â€"Minthorn, or nesses, who swore t drunk when he exar twenty minutes after rested. The Timmin: that the evidence of hardly strong enougth client. British Acrial Offensive Enters Fifth Day, Force of Exâ€" plosions Shakes English Coast. Claim Offensive More Furious Than at Any Time During Battle of London. Here to Recruit Engineers British Bombers Pound at French Coast and Ruhr Unmercifully Last Night Leblane‘ Magistratt ternoon al was given was given the man w sentenced to seven d truck that Leblane w Ove Porci artist and the NeW dian 11lC Ship All Possible at Once is the Call. Anyone in Timmins or District Having Any Kind of Rubber Salvage Should Get in Touch with the "K" ClJub Immediately. at etit. Armstrong Arrives Toâ€"morrow and Will Inâ€" terview â€" all Prospective Recruits. It Emile Lacourciere Apâ€" peals Against Conviction of Omer Leblane. ) §] evening, MciIntyre is Minthorn, one . _ who swore third ine )rk and Np1O1 whiilt part pected > hundred members of the Skating â€"|Club, and guestâ€" erform for the pleasure of the district, and guests ected to arrive from points Northern Ontario, at the upine Skating Club Carniâ€" eld on Saturday afternoon , .and Monday evening at e Arena. ise came before Actingâ€" C. Platus on Tuesday aftâ€" fter considerable evidencse _man was convicted and seven days in jail. The blane was driving at the ‘rest was also impounded iths and his driver‘s liâ€" jended for six months. iere is appealing to the on the evidence of Dr. n, one of the crown witâ€" swore that Leblanc was he examined him about s after he had been arâ€" Timmins lawyer contends ence of the doctor was enough to convict his rfor the ‘ted d that among the wn will be notable 1 Toronto. Noted contemplating â€" joining n obtain an interview mstrong any time toâ€" e will be pleased to disâ€" f the R.C.E. d that a large number interviewed by this offiâ€" i position to discuss all Army life of a member rciere, Timmins soliciâ€" yesterday ~that he is t a| decision! handed eek‘s police court by . 56. C. Platus in the jlanc, chaged and conâ€" 11 heard before His Danis, at Cochâ€" he will set." In _among the perâ€" katers will offer interestinz proâ€" don Life £ of it WOork fror anga €) 11 16 It was indicated this morning that the great ‘British aerial offensive is rapidly gaining momentum and that the battle is now more furious than at any time since the start of the war,. The great British aerial offensive enâ€" tered its fifth day today as RAEFR. planes attacked the French coast after the fourth major attack in six nights on the Ruhr, heart of the German war industry. §So great was the forcse of the exâ€" plosions that the English coast shook beneath the watchers who thrilled at the sight of Spitfire and Hurricane fighters, newly fitted with bomb racks, filling the air with the roar of their motors and streaming across the chanâ€" nel toward France, From dawn to dark yesterday British planes attacked French /occupied territory while the long range planes wete attacking the Ruhr and they were out again this morning soon after dawn for daylight raids. Four planes were reported to be missâ€" ing after last night‘s steady attack. Experts said the British offensive was now in the stage where it was bigget and more sustained than was the Germany offensive during the Battle of Britain when the enemy was sendâ€" ing over a thousand planes a day into the raids over Britain. The RAF. isn‘t the only organizaâ€" ticn carrying out heavy raids, though, it is indicated by despatches from Washington. The United States Army air force in Australia is making a name for itself as well. In a two day attack when the American planes used a secret field in the Philippines for landâ€" ing considerable damage was done. The weight of the attacks was indicated by the disclosure by General Royce that 110 tons of bombs were dumped on Japanese ships, planes and establishâ€" ments in the Philippines. Even on the long homeward haul the Americans put their bombers to vital use in ferrying 44 passengers to Australia. ‘The pasâ€" sengers were 10 crewmen from a raider which was destroyed and 34 army men and civilians, including a number of pilots. Relations between Vichy France and United States deteriorated rapidly toâ€" day as all American residents in unâ€" oc¢cupied France were urged to leave as soon as possible. American amâ€" bassadors expressed the opinion that Hitler would acquire the French fleet very soon. Senators who have been watching t unoccupied day, April 20 wWill be E. H will sneak on to Toronto Gen cay for furthe: wish him a speec Rubber salvage wi request. Old ber boots, belts, old Address at Kiwanis Club on Vocational Testine His m irn th The special speaketr ; the Timmins Kiwani y, April 20th, at the Single Copyâ€"Five Cents ; The Pioneer Paper ‘i of the Porcupine. i Established 1912 | on as possible. American amâ€" lors expressed the opinion that would acquire the French fleet soon. Senators who have been ing the fastâ€"changing picture in upied France meanwhile joined at s between Vichy France and ites deteriorated rapidly toâ€" American residents in unâ€" ‘rance were urged to leave is possible. American amâ€" AT ri@en(ds Wi t I%. ~"M: AIDNF, DOS Vocational t1 11 ported to be ‘s steady :5 ish offensiv H he luncheon lub on Monâ€" mpire hotel, master, whi 6 Testing IT Hil of rub tire: been OTL A J