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Special Features of Programme in Timmins for B. P. Scout Week Each other night of the week is beâ€" ing featured by a radio address at 5.30 p.m., with a prominent speaker on the air to say something about the Boy Secit movement. Among the list of radio speakers; are:â€" Rev. E. Gilmour Smith, Police ‘Chief L. Gagnon, Mr. Wm. King, Mayor Brunette, Rev. Fr. Murray and Mr. G. Filion. On Monday evening there was a joint meeting of Cub Packs 4Â¥A and 4B in the basement of St. Anthony‘s church, with demonstrations of Cub activities, preâ€" sentation of badges and trophies, and a special programme ¢f songs) and stories. Tuesday evening the Scouts observed by first listening to the addressy on the radio at 7.30 p.m. by Lord Somers, Emâ€" pire Chief Scout. From 7 to 9 there was an open meeting of the First Timâ€" mins Cub Pack at the Hollinger hali. with games and demonsitrations of Cub activities. There was also a joint meetâ€" ing of the Third Timmins Cub Pack and the Scout Trocp at the Church of the Nativity hall, with displays and presentation of badges, Last night was Parents‘ night at a joint meeting of the Pif‘h Scout Trocp and Cub Pack, at the Moneta Schcol, with an interesting programme, includâ€" ing presentation of prizes. Further reference to the above events will be found in the Boy Scout column of The Advance next week. Toâ€"night (Thursday) the address over theâ€"radio at 5.30 will be by His Worship Mayor Emile Brunette. At 7 p.m. there will be a special meeting of the Second Timmins Troop and Cub Pack in 6t. Matthew‘s church hall. The life of a boy from the time he joins the Cubs until he passes through the Scuots will be presented, including investure and goingâ€"up ceremonies. From 7 to 9 there will also be a meeting of the Sixth Timmins Trcop and Cub Pack at the Lions‘ hall, with demonstrations of varâ€" ious activities and presentation of badâ€" ges by the group committee. All inâ€" terested are specially and cordially inâ€" vited to attend any or all of thess> events Friday (toâ€"morrow) night Rev. Fr. Murray will be the speaker on the rrduio at 5.30 pm. From 7 to 9 pm. there will be a special meeting of the Pirst Timmins Troop at the Hollinger Recâ€" reation hall, with demonstrations, cexâ€" emcnies and the showing of some inâ€" teresting films. All interested cordially invited to atiend. At 9 p.m. there wilil be a social evening at the Masonic hall Tamarack street, with an orchestra in attendance. Refreshments will be serâ€" ved. This is the only event at which any fee is charged and in this cas;p> the amount is only the nominal one of fifty cents per person. A very interesting event took place at the weekly meeting of the Schuâ€" macher Lions Club last evening in the McIntyre Community Bldg., when Past Dis. Gov. Lion W. Wylie, presented Lion Jack Pisher, with a beautiful Past President‘s button. The badge was set with pearls and was given as a tribute for the Past President‘s work during his term of office. President C. Mcâ€" Lponald occupied the chair for the meetâ€" Guest speaker for the evening W. A. Devine, who addressed the r ing on the topic, "The Legion an Pension Work." The speaker has the Timmins branch pension office the past 8 years and is well vers this special service to all veterat the last war and the problems 0o present war. He gave a full revie how claims are bulit up for presi tion to the government, this being ligthening to the members pré Touching on present day condition A. Devine showed that the men se in Canada are not receiving just t ment in the matter of pensions fo: abilities received. He cited va cases to illustrate his point,. The s; ea also reviewed briefly the va funds available to assist men an« pendants, now available. ing 2 4 * y » \. J * 1 IJ‘AA' .; v,v out Week in Canada rell observed in T‘imâ€" ancee started on Sunâ€" mamnea ds af ‘)'\V' C# m Ass ts $8,940.42 Past President‘s Button Presented at Meeting of Schumacher Lions Timmins Legion Pension Officer Speaker for Meeting. Exâ€" plains Work Carried on to Secure Fair Treatment for Soldiers of the Past W ar and Those of the Present. Radio Addresses Each Day at 5.30 p.m. Meetings of Boy Scouts and Cubs. Motion Pictures and Other Methods Used to Demonstrate Boy Scout Work. _ A vote of thanks was extended the speaker at the close of his address: Com m lt BP C C L C e 2 Sections 12 Pages s bo YArIOUus speak â€" various nd deâ€" serving six daughters, Mrs. O. Collin, Aylmer, . treatâ€" Qu>, Mrs. A. Lance and Mrs. H. Madore, ‘or disâ€" Des Joachims; Mrs, L. Vendette and various Mrs., E. W. Brown of Pembroke: Mrs. speakâ€" A. MoDonough, Niagara Fall#; and various three sons James and Leslie, of Ti+tâ€" nd doâ€" mins and Ralph of Des Joachims. \ Besides many floral tributes, quite a ed the number of telegrams were received, alsp s: Comâ€" a number of Mass Cards. 4 Subâ€"Lieut. Cy Hale Guest of Honeur at Party on Saturday Timmins Sent Handsome Sum Overseas Last Year. Elsewhere in this issue will be found a complete and detailed statement duly audited, of the Timmins executive of the Lord Mayor of London‘s Bomb Vicâ€" tims‘ Fund. The good work dona by the Timmins executive is shown by the fact that in the past year contributions to the amount of $8,940.42 have been, forwarcaâ€" ed overseas to the Lord Mayor of Lonâ€" don for the victims of Nazi bombing in the Old Land. ‘The local fund has a larger balance standing this year than was on hand at Dec. 31st, 1941, and are planning further materiat contributions this year to aid those who have borngé the brunt in Britain of the enemy‘s fury. for Bomb Victims miunity singing and a discussion on matters of interest to the club rounded cut the meeting. C. W. Arnott generâ€" cusly provided refreshments. Entertained While on Visit Home. Last Week. Navy, was nonoured at party neid at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hale, 100 Fifth avenue. A very delightful evening was spent singing and dancing, the singing being both of the solo variety and community singing. Soloistis were Messrs. Tom Wilâ€" liams, Joe Jago, and Frank Boisvert, while Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bird, Sr., renâ€" dered duets. On Saturday evening, Subâ€"Lieutenâ€" ant Cyril Hale, of the Royal Canadian Navy, was honoured at a party held Mr. and M Mr. and Mr Whiteman. Timmins Men Bereaved by Death of Their Mother Thos: present included Mr. and Mrs. George Hale, Miss Lillian Hale, Subâ€" Lieutenant Cyril Hale, Mr. and Myrs. George MacDonnell of the Dome Ex., Miss Elsa MacDonnell Mr. and Mrs. George Webber, Schumacher, Mr. and Mrs. William (Bill) Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bodell, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bird Sr., and Jr., Mr. and Mrs. T. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. F. Boisvert, Mr. George Meredith, Matt Meredith, Mr. and Myrs. Joe Jago and Patsy, Mrs. C. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. D. McKie, Schumacher During the course of the evening a tasty lunch was served by Mrs. Hale, asciisted by several of the ladies. @u>, Mrs. A Des Joachit Mrs, E. W. A. Tim nins, were called to Ayimer a WecKk last Tuesday owing to the illness eir mother, Mrs. Jas Tait, Sr. Ehe PQorcnpine AMobpantre Myr: t passed rer daug ablished in Timmina, Ont.. Canadas Tam R. Tomkin, and Mr. Bob EYERY THURSDAY ; and Leslie Tait, of called to Aylmer a week away Sunday at the ter, Mrs. 0. Collin eA Roma Pembroke and rom the rexâ€" 1ll emaAlln Ma 1Oil Ancther (and final) «distribution of Ration Book No. 2 will be made on Satâ€" urday of this week PFeb. 27, at the four Two days â€" Saturday of last week and Saturdayâ€"of this week â€" were set as the times for the distribution of the new ration books in Timmins. The disâ€" tribution on Saturday last way ncolable for the excellent way in which it was carried out, and the coâ€"operation of the public. One hundred per cent of the teaching staffs of the schools volunteerâ€" ed for the work, and actually responded 100 per cent. For example, there were over 200 at the Central School, 25 at Moneta, 50 Mattagami and 23 at the Holy Family School to look after the distribution. Accordingly it was posâ€" sible to cover fully the hours between 10 a.m. and 8 p.im. by working in shifts. There were approximately 5,000 ration books issued at Central School; 4,303 at Moneta; 5,060 at Mattagami; and 3,4077 atâ€" Holy Family School. This made a tcital close to 18,000. School Teachers Volunteered One Hundred Per Cent for W ork of Distribution of Ration Book No. 2. Public Also Coâ€"operated in Very Pleasing Way. Another Distribuâ€" tion on Saturday, February 27th. Legion Smoker on Saturday This Week to be Extra Special Close to 18,000 Ration Books Issued Here at Schools on Saturday schcoo‘s named adove under the same plan. Anyone who has not yet secured their ration book should look after the matter on Saturday. Particulars in ‘he matter will be found on the front page of the second sction of this issue. Mr. Geoff. Morris, who had the iliâ€" luck to fall on an icy sidewalk on Third avenue, Timmins, in the early part of February, and suffered a fracture to the same leg that was badly broken in 1940 when he was one of several of the Alâ€" gonquin Regt. struck by a car that ran into the regiment on the march, His many friends wil be glad to know that Mr. Morris has been able to leave the hospital and is at home making satisâ€" factory progress to recovery from his recent injury. "All Set" is the word {rom the Legion entertainmentâ€"committee for the smokâ€" er, Saturday evening, Feb. 2ith. Fred Curtis will be chairman and the Mayor and council are expected to be his euests at the head table. Mayor and Council to be Special Guests. The sixâ€"piece orchestra will be on hand for several fine selecâ€" tions. Mr. Walli and Mr. Young will again be special guests. Mr.Robt. Bailâ€" lie also is on the programme for vocal renditions. Ron Jones and supporting vocalists and one or two surprise items will fill the bill. Hol s be serve had thi early. / the piat end of come early as [Nhnft limited and the dat reoff. Morris Making Progress to Recovery ausage : d durin special The pre o will b the evi This is Boy Sscout Week in Timmins, and so it is limely to republish the above picture, which sugâ€" gests the value of the Bov scout movement. Most of the Boy Scouts and their leaders shown in the picture are now serving in Canada‘s Armed Forces. Those serving in the war effort are as follows R.C.A.F. Scoutmaster Ab. Wright, Charles Gray, Jimmy Forrester, Reg. Parsons, Frank Eade, L, Leâ€" mieux, Gordon Parks, been placed in lower medical categories, while tho others are too young for service. This makes it practically unanimous for the war effort. Those in the picture are: Seated on the floor, from left to rightâ€"T. Rickard, Earl McNeil, Sidney Simmers and Scoutmaster Ab Wright. Standing, front rowâ€"left to rightâ€"Charles Grey, Jack Jelbert, Fimmy Forrester, Gerald Doolan (asâ€" Of the ningteen in the picture twelve are in the Armed Forces. Another of the lads has served in the Army but been discharged, two others have Armyâ€"Assistant Scoutmaster Gerald Doolan, T. tickard, Jack Jelbert, Keith Powell, Eric Ormston, TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 1943 1e evenin{ JA D) fNed Dotr accot eS W All w who C Jury Finds Death of Joseph Legare from Natural Causes The jury empénelled to enquire into the‘ death of Joseph Legare, yesterday afternoon after full consideration of the evidence and facts of the case, returned a verdict that death was due to natural cause; and no iblame attached to anyâ€" one. In view of *the fact that the man died while in custody the law required an inquest. Some weeks ago Legare, while working at Turpin‘s Camp, made an attempt at suicide by cutting his throat. He was brought in to Timmins and at the hospital it was found *that the wounds in his neck were not serâ€" ious, but that he appeared to be mentâ€" ally ill. He was brought into court here and duly committed as mentally ill. He died a few minutes after he was returned to the hospital. He was 67 years of age. No Blame Attached to Anyâ€" one is Verdict of Jurv. There will be much local interest in the announcement of the marriage at the Registry Office, Forres, Scotland, of LA.C. Donald H. Hardy and Corporal| Georgina B. McKechnie, of Dundee, Scotiand. L.A.C. Hardy is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hardy, 67 Maple street, south, and is a wellâ€" known and popular Timmins young man, who has been serving overseas for’ some time with the RC.AF. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. J. McKechâ€" nie, of Dundee, Scotland, and she has also been on active service in the wan" effort, being a corporal in the W.A.A.F.} L.A.C. Donald H. Hardy Married in Scotland The Second Game in the Series Wâ€"i_ll be on Monday, March Ist. Porcupine Allâ€"Stars and Sudbury Frood Tigers to Trv Conclusions for N. O. H. A. Honours. Pte. Elmer Wheeler, of the RCAXC Hamilton left yesterday after spendin| a few days with his wife and parents 9 Hemlock St. Timmins. First Game of N.O.H.A. Finals at the Mcintyre Arena, Saturday, Feb. 27 ~ e frst game Of lhe N. U. I1iL, A. finals between the Porcupine Allâ€"Stars and Sudbury Frood Tigers will be playâ€" ed at the McIntyre arena this coming Saturday, February and the secâ€" ond on Monday. March Ist. Owing to the Sudbury players coming on the 8.10 train, Saturday‘s game will not start before 9 pm. Monday‘s gamt Will start al pim. of Standing, front rowâ€"left to rightâ€"Charles Grey, Jack Jelbert, Fimmy Forrester, Gerald Doolan (asâ€" sistant Scoutmaster), Jimmy Walsh, Cyril Ormston, Basil Trethewan, Keith Poweil, Godfrey Jelbert, Standingâ€"back rowâ€"left to rightâ€"Eric Ormston Reg. Parsons, J. Lemieux, Gordon Park, Frank Eaie L. Lemieux. Ole, ond | Skayv Timmins Skiers Do Well at Northern Championship Meet Took Three Firsts,; T‘wo Seâ€" conds and Two Thirds in Events. Timmins skiers made an excellent showing at the Northern Ontario Junâ€" ior and Ladies Champichship meet at North Bay on Feb. 20th and 21st with North Bay‘s Laurentian Ski Club as hosts for the occasion. There were six from ‘Timmins down to North Bay for the event and they brought back three first, two and two third places in the events put on. Loring Quesnel won first in the Class C. Boy‘s Slalcom (65.2); and second in the Downhill (32.8). ; "Miss Mary Thom:ion won first in Class C. Girls Slalom +(58.5). f Mrs. Dave Wemyss won first in Class 2 Ladies (88.6) and second in the Downâ€" hnhill (65.5). Jerry Morin won third in Class A. Boys‘ Slalom (114.8), and third in the Downhill (31‘ 32") Miss Elizabeth Jamieson and John Barry also placed well up to the fore in the events entered. The meet was a decided success. There were entries from the Ski Clubs at Nonth Bay, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Val d‘Or, Iroquois Falls, Sudbury and Leasids. There were 28 or 30 entrics in practically all the events,. Kirkland Lake won two firsts and two seconds. TIroquois Falls skiers won two third places. W. Taylor, Kirkland Lake, won first in both the ‘closed and open events of Class A. Boys‘ Downhill. Downhill and Slaiom Races, Juniors Unde day the fea‘rure 0oi Lh Ga Downhill and Slalom race lon undt begil jumping event, with leaps of Fol ure w OT d leap) inother n ‘The jJuin ass, Sudbury OW LN ill be ‘Timit at )38 Norw« 1€ 101 JV e Ski Club on Sunâ€" the day will be the om races for Juniors rman, made the eet (115 feet on his rt‘s form was bess. ian fliler rated secâ€" tandings, with C. N 1 Wilso B. Boys r 17 Weekâ€"end to be Fair and Warmer Published be Fa I r a nd ; outskirts of Thala, this being their first | defeat in Tunisia. The Churchill tanks upset the enemy completely. The batâ€" wa rm er te continues in Tunisia with the Alâ€" lies on the offensive and going strong. London, England, toâ€"day reports that < AyaAangjy o " -.. T‘ Aaa t a I Ol (‘L‘I‘St Of LO( ‘11 \’\ Odthel the Red Army is crashing forward on Reports today from the Hollinger Weather Observatory say that the weaâ€" ‘her will be fair over the weekâ€"end, and gradually getting warmer. Snowfall for the past week was:â€" Thursday, Feb. 18th, 3 inches;}# Saturday, Fsb. 20h, % inch; Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 2 inches; making a tctal of 6 inches of snow for the past week. Maximum and minimum temperaturâ€" es for the week are:â€" Thursday, Feb. 18th, 22 above and 8 above; Friday, Feb. 19th, 36 above, and 20 above; Satâ€" urday, Feb. 20th 32 above and 0; Sunâ€" day, Feb. 21st, 30 above and 2 above; Monday Feb. 22n1nd, 40 above and 28 aâ€" bove; Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 33 above and 6 below; Wednesday, Feb. 24th, 4 below and 20 below. Red Army Surging Westward Over a Wide Front. Alles Ground Jap Warship at New Britain. Bomb Dropped from Plane Hits Near Charlottetown, P.E.I. Monday, Feb. 22n1nd, was the warmest day of the week, in fact of the month, with the thermometer standing at 40 above, and not dropping below 28 aâ€" bove. The coldest day for the week was on Wednesday perature being little house. The 0 make their escape in fire being discovered Monday morning. dollars‘ damage was before it was brougl The is covered by Combined British and American Forces Throw Rommell Into Retreat Vlice and Matches Cause Fire Here Several â€"Hundred. Dollars Damage Results. before it was brought under control. The 1o:;; is covered by insurance. At 3.05 pm. on Monday, there was 1 a phone call and an alarm from Box 17, corner of Pine and Third. The call was for a fire in a Sedan car owned by L. Coulas. The booster pump and a chemical tank from Marshallâ€"Eccleâ€" stone‘s soon conquered the blaze. The damage to the car was not serious. The other three calls were for chimâ€" ney fires or for overheated pipes, with no material damage done. At 8 a.m. this mornin ature was 20 below zero J. P. Bartleman W aiting Legal Opinion as to the Desirability of Appeal Judzsment in Arbitration Case Over Bartleman Townsite Vcr\ Stmngh in Favour of Town. Claimants Awarded $15,282.30, While $97,022.05 was Final Amount Asked. The d A. Dani mImllt This Morning ed in Ont., EVERY THURSDAY £12,410 40 1nC three calls v for overheat damage done Feb. 24th, with temâ€" 4 below, and 20 below. U { His Honour Judge R. as Municipal Arbitraâ€" between the town of e Bartleman Townsite n, R. Bannino and J. was made public last cision in every point Townsite owners. The 1 for the land exproâ€" rered at 1.22 g. Several was done by that in the first ked 0 cents per eet expropriated $27.7¢96.00; damâ€" injury to other damages 122 aamn. on reral hundred 1e by the fire under control. the temperâ€" From Melbourne, Australia, comes word that Allied bombers forced a Jap warship aground, damaged two other warships and a merchant ship at Raâ€" bou}, New Britain. From Charlot‘ietown, P. E. I., comes the story that an unidentified plane dropped a bomb on the outskirts of the city. The bomb exploded about 100 yards from a house outside Charlâ€" attetown. Windows were shattered, buildings Sshaken and a crater ton feet in diameter was torn in the ground. However, no one was injured, and the damage was not serious. Announcement was made at Ottawa this week that the Wartime Prices and Trade Board expects the butter ration to go back to half a pound a person week by March l5th mt latest. The regular weekly ration of butter was set at half a pound per person per week, but since Jan. 20th that has been reâ€" duced to five and twoâ€"third ounces per week per person, by the expedient of eliininating two of the coupons that would otherwise have fallen due this month. The purpose of the reduction was to conserve the supply during the time of the lowest butter production. It is said at Ottawa that the conservaâ€" tion that has taken place will enable dealers to honour Coupon No. 9 due next week. The resumption of the half pound per person per week ration, offiâ€" cials say, will depend on the absence of bad weather or other unforeseen cirâ€" cumstances that may retard the producâ€" tion of butter or the delivery of the The thirtyâ€"second annual meeting of the Ontario Provincial Council of the Boy Scouts Association was held at Toâ€" ronto on Saturday last, and clcctcd the following: Presidentâ€"W. J. Cairns, Toronto Provincial Commissionerâ€"Lt. Col. H. M.lleon, Hamilton. Executive Com.â€"Dr. S. W. Bromley, North Bay; Harold ([Burns, Fort Wilâ€" liam; George Lake, Timmins. Mr. Lake has been a member of the Council for several years. Despatches from Algiers this morning say that British and United States forâ€" ces have thrown Marshall Rommel‘s tank columns into full retreat from the Expect Butter Ration to Return to Half Pound 300â€"mile front. Several more Axis strongholds are said to have fallen in the drive forward. Officers Elected for Ontario Scouts‘ Council t| Judge Danis referred to the transfer of his third interest by J. P. Bartleman and the letter to the council suggested that Mr. Bartleman, then a member of the council, had no interest in the proâ€" perty. The Judge expressed regret at the use of such tactics by public men. In awarding $15,282.30 for the propâ€" eriy expropriated, the Judge allowed interest on this amount at five prr cent, per annum from June 18th, 1941, to Jan. 23rd, 1942, ame for damage total asked C Single Copyâ€"Five Cents J1 s dge Dant fizure in noltL A«C} rop 1¢€ to mining rIg! was $97,022.05 10 LO W 10 1€ ‘ten per cent., through injury to mining property, named item was 1.000.00 substituted e rights,. The final > to mineral ed that the ctual loes in he evidence e this point, its had held ithout minâ€" es or others. mpli