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_mglvenc ‘Tonelli for yard south of the T. N. O carried â€" Whereas ‘age of coal and fue ubusual and unfore cgnsumers; and /w Tual 4 xtues ha\ and t *A V tion of â€"V. Moskol, 67% Third avenue as.well as providing for other similar cases, where only temporary structures were possible at this time. ~At the meeting on Monday, Mayor J Emile Brunette was in the chair and Councillors Elien Terry, J. W. Spooner, A P ut * township to facilitate the transporaâ€" tion of fuel wood, at a cost not to exâ€" ceed $50.00, of which half is to be paid by. the Department of Highways, af per arrangement with H. V. Longstaffe, Divisional Engineer." $ SAek . ad y WORERLE _ _ V CR C enc en s M 8 o Mithorities have urged the public to purchase and store fuel for future use ‘to assure themselves of a sufficâ€" dént supply; and whereas it is considerâ€" «d advisable to lift building restrictions in‘certain cases to permit the erection of temporary coal storage sheds to take dare of the present emergency; now, therefore, be it resolved ‘that the enâ€" gineer be authorized to permit construcâ€" ‘of temporary coal stcrage buildings in his discretion, all such construction to be‘done under the engineer‘s superâ€" yision, and all structures so erected tc be removed atâ€" the conclusion of the wantime fuel emergency." +‘This resolution answered the applicaâ€" wort . t _ . 3A tA township where there is fuel wood available. The council has been workâ€" ihg on plans to remedy this and so far as the Adams township road is conâ€" cerned the problem was solved by the following resolution passed at Monâ€" * The other resolution in connection with facilitating fuel supply in Timmins was as follows:â€"â€" ‘"»Moved â€" Joy Councillior Spooner seconded by Councilior McDermott, and carried â€" Whereas the wartime shortâ€" age of coal and fuel wood has created ubusual and unforeseen conditions for and whereas government a full report. ‘ Council decided to accept the offet of $100.00 for the nouse owned by, the town at 56 Cedar street, north. s residence was formerly occuplied by the late Fire Chief Borland. On account of the construction of the house and "~ 2 0_A inmnr remairs and alterations its need for repairs ANU ®>°"""" that would not be warranted by the sondition of the structure, the town decided ito sell it and have it reinoved trommheproflentysothatthe land could be used for other purposes. Alâ€" though tenders were called for, has been only the one offer â€" that of, $100.00 by iNapoleon Magnan, â€"wWho pointed out that the condition of the bullding, the dificulty of moving it#Fand other. circumstances made it impossible toofler more than $100.00 The barâ€" gain includes the plumbing fixtures and the. cement blocks in the foundation. Tne building will be moved by Mr. Magnan after the snow comes. Mn 34 > Pn n o m W ‘\a.’ bflnging out wood. One of the roads meded for woodâ€"hauling but badly out Of condition is the road to Adams it ols ol e nds e 2t sbconaed by Councilior E. W. Gladâ€" sbone, and carried â€" that the town enâ€" were present. â€"A letter was received from the Timâ€" mins Legion ~Community Cigarette Fund outlining the quantity of cigarâ€" ettes sent ovenseas regularly to Timâ€" mins men on active service and asking for a donation from the town to this good work. Councillor. Spooner asked that the matter be deferred until the next meeting when he would bring in "Among the important matters at the regular meeting of the Timmins town council on Monday afternoon were two resolutions seeking to help out the fuel situation in Timmins. One of these was in reference to the repair of the road to Adams township. As pointed out recently on several occasions in The Advance one of the handicaps in asâ€" suring sufficient fuel wood for Timâ€" mins this winter is the condition of some of the roads in the district. Some of the roads are so bad that it is imâ€" possible to take in supplies let alone Fire Chief W. Stanley reported that at the present momenti it was no* posâ€" ible to purchase a suitable boat for fifeâ€"saving purposes at the lake and flm He could, however, rent a suitâ€" o. e o o in ie . . n\ ) on hm e i1 am*th‘iE Town to Make Repairs to Road to Adams Tp. to Bring in Fuel Wood ssary boat by rental. D. 53 Wende Avenue, waSs orised to gather salvage from the i dump as outlined in his letter to Cost Not to Exceed $500.00 and Half Cost to be Borne by Province. Town Taking Other Measures to Avoid Fuel ~ Shortage. Other Matters at Council Meeting. "Moved. by Councillor J. W. Spooner, l;'eo;lifi, hnowever, rent a suitâ€" ‘boat for $8.00. The council auth* 4 the Pire Chief to secure the e r Brunette was authorized to -nu eonvenflon of the Ontario . tion at Toronto on Oct. momgeclerkastromm Maximum and minimum temperatures for the week were: Thursday, Sept. 16th 46 and 32; Friday, Sept. 17th, 54 and 32; Suturday, Sept. 18th, 64 and 38; Sunâ€" day, Sept. 19th, 68 and 34. Monday, Sept. 20th, 44 and 30; Tuesday, Gep*. ZB1st, 52 and 40;‘ Wed.nesday, sept. 22nd 60 and 38. New Minister of That‘s the Forecast of the Weather Bureau for the Coming Few Days. Today will be cloudy at first, clearirs to fair and cold, sayy Mr. S. Wheeler, of the Hollinger Weather Observatory, while the weekâ€"end will probably be fair and cool. At 9 a.m, this morning the thermometer: stood) at 38 degrees. eighthbs of an inch. Highways Visited North Last Week Evening Vocational Classes Soon to Open at â€" T immins H. and V . School | 4 1‘ Fair and Cold for Weekâ€"end Harvest Thanksgiving Services at St. Matthew‘s Harvest Thanksgiving services will be held at St. Matthew‘s church next Sunâ€" day at the following hours.â€" 8.30 a.m. â€" Holy Communion. 11.00 a.m. â€" Morning Prayer. 7.00 pm. â€" Evening Prayer. Students May Enroll in the Principal‘s Office at the High School from 7.30 to 9 o‘clock p.m. Sept. 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Many Subjects Offered. : The report of tax collections and the reports of Councillors Spooner and Gladstone in connection with the reâ€" cent convention of the Ontario Munâ€" icipal Association were received and will be found elsewhere in this issue. Hon. Geo. H. Doucett, the new Minisâ€" ter of Highways for Ontario, paid a visit to the North last week, though he lid not come to the Timmins area. The trip was made by motor and. brief ~alls made at Haileybury, New Liskeard, Kirkland Lake and Cochrane. The first stop of any length was at Kapusâ€" zasing on Wednesday night, the Minisâ€" ter of Highways going the next day to Hearst and then on through Geraldton to Port Arthur, inspecting the new porâ€" tion of the Transâ€"Canada Highway. iHon. Mr. Doucett is a former president of the Ontario Good Roads Associatio"® ind has visited the North on previous occasilons. He impressed those who met him on this trip to the North as not only knowing about roads but also beâ€" ‘All who are interested in selfâ€"deâ€" velopment and the improvement of position in life will be pleased to note that for the coming winter the Timâ€" mins High and Vocational School aâ€" gain offers evening vocational classes. Instruction will be oflen'ed in the Iol- lowing subjects:â€" A letter was received from the Imâ€" perial Oil Co., Leaside, Ont., asking permission to erect a frame office, 16 by 24, with asbestos siding, etc., for ing keenly interested and anxious to do the best possible job for the people in his new post. local use. Council considered that the structure did not meet the requireâ€" ments of the town building byâ€"laws and sp could not be given a permi‘l. Rainfall for the week totalled three: â€" Published in â€" Students may enroll for the respéecâ€" tive courses in the principal‘s office at the High School from 7.30 to 9 o‘clock "Apple‘ Day‘" is the day on which each year the Boy Scouts appeal to the public for help in supporting this worthy movement. Even on "Apple Day" ‘the boys do not appeal for donaâ€" tions. Instead they make a regular business of selling apples. They seâ€" cure a supply of the best available apâ€" ples and cover their territory with apâ€" ple salesmen. The proceeds go toâ€" Bofi. Scout work. While the boys: sell . the apples, rather than appoal £or donaâ€" tions, the "Apple Day"‘ event . allows people in general to contribute‘ "directly to ‘this worthy event for a werthy cause. Apples may be "bought‘" on "Apple Day" efther for A: nominal sum,- or for a goodly dorfi"ion ? t Apple Day in Timmins ‘will be on Sattmtay, Oct. 9th. Om that occasion tre Body Scouts will have apple salesmen cuvering the town, the lads with the apples giving everybody a chance to get good apples and help the Boy Scouts at‘the same time. f Scouting is; characterâ€"forming reâ€" creational education, carried on to a large extent in the healthy school of the outâ€"ofâ€"doors. It develops the spirit and habit of resourcefulness and of cheerfulness facing difficulties, Those were qualities of the Canadian pioneers, and embodied in their descendants, have produced a large number of the great names of Canadian history. Scouting meets the boy‘s natural cravâ€" ing for adventure and romance. It is an outle} for superfluous energy. Boys love to form gangs and play in gangs; there is danger in ‘this tendency, but the Boy Scout plan meets this safelj Annual "Apple Day" 0 the Timmins Boy Scouts Boys Will be Around Selling Apples. Proceeds.to Go to Maintenance of Boy Scout Plan. Only Day in the Year When the Scouts Make Appeal to Public. The courses are actually free to all. ‘There is a fee of $5.00 chuaurged on Saturday, Oct: 9th, is not just a regâ€" ular "tag day," although it is placed in that category by ‘the town council in granting permission for "Apple Day.‘" Instead of a tag, however, you‘ll get the best apple the Boy Scouts can secure. Remember the smiling Boy Scout when he reaches you on Saturday, Oct. 9th, and also remember the excellent work being done by the organization. Last year when The Advance asked one local gentleman inâ€" terested in Boy Scout work for a sumâ€" mary of Boy Scout work, the following was the response:â€" It would be well fon all interested to make early enroliment, so that plans may be perfected for the classes. Any subject in the list given above will be canoelleduasumctenhnmnberotap- plications for that course is not reâ€" Picture shows: British transports which brought Africa lying alongside the jetties at Arzeu supplies and troops for the Allied Armies in North Oran, Algiers. s Saturday, October 9th TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1943 SUPPLYING THE ALLIED FORCES IN NORTH AFRICA : THE BRITISH NAVY DELIVERS THE GOODS AT ARZEU ‘The Executive of the Festival of Musâ€" ic is called to meet on Tuesday, Septâ€" ember 28th, at 8.30 p.m., at the home of the secretary, Mrs. J. W. Thomson at 1 Sixth Ave Although no festival was held in the Porcupine in 1943 a great deal of regret has been expressed, and the Executive will consider plans for calling.a general meeting to reâ€"organize. The average boy is keenly willing to do public service where it is directed and recognized. Scouting brings the opportunity ‘and recognition. ~The ‘Boy: Scout movement accomâ€" plishes its work not only through a code of "don‘ts".or a code of regulations apâ€" plied from without, ‘but also by workâ€" ing fromwithimâ€"by providing natural, attractive but *directed,> channels of activity for the boys, own impulses, in the following ‘of: which hisâ€" character is shaped. towards its; best possibilities in efficient â€"mainhoodand .citizenship.*>. and uses the group spirit for the beneâ€" fit of the boy and the advantage of the community. Scouting: counters a numâ€" ber of other undesirableâ€"influences in town and country. The city boy acquires a real knowâ€" ledge of nature lore and woodcraft â€" with all its benefits to health and mind. It is beyond any question that anyâ€" thing that benefits the boyâ€"*the future citizen of a communityâ€"benefits that community. The Boy Scouts Associaâ€" tion at this time appeals to the comâ€" munity at large to rally to its support in its effort to make this worthâ€"while citizen training programme available to still more boys. "your goodwill and your dollars and cents will help!" ‘A farewell party will be given this (Thursday) evening at the Legion hall in honour of Mr. W. S.. Jamieson, who leaves in a day or two for Toronto. Mr. Jamieson, who has been manager of the Timinins branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia for some twenty years, has been a helptul member of the ‘FTimmins brench of the Legion, und the party is a nark of appreciation for bis servicts. The selfish boy learns thoughtfulness for others â€" through ‘the "Good Turn Every Day." Meeting of Executive Called for Tuesday Evening Next ~ Resultsdor the individual boy through the Boy Scout ‘effort have been sumâ€" med up as follows::â€" | | The boy of wealthy parents and the poor boy disi:over their common ground and worth. May Revive Mdasic Festival Farewell Party at the Legion Hall This Evening The diffident boys develop initiative and selfâ€"confidence. ‘The disrespectful boy learns respect and courtesy. The overâ€"confident, selfâ€"assertive or overbearing boy adjusts himself to other‘s rights. Timmins Market Had Brisk Trade on Saturday Last Some of the Prices Quoted for Excellent Produce. There were fifty fine chickens on sale at the Timmins Market Saturday mornâ€" ing and all were sold by eleven o‘clock. The booths of fine fresh homeâ€"grown vegetabes lasted only a short time also. The market is open every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Some of the Tuesday market prices are quoted below as compared with some of the prices in the local stores:â€" Carrots at the market were 5¢ a bunâ€" ch or six bunches for 25¢; at the stores they.â€"were 4 bunchesâ€" for 10¢ or 4 ‘lbs. for 25¢. Mrs. Emma Robinson, mother of Mr. F. Robinson, of the Timmins Press staff, died at the home of her son, 173 Pine street, north, on Monday of this week. At the timd of death she was 99 years, 8 months old. She was a native of Devonshire, England. She had lived with, years past. Funeral services were conducted at St. Matthew‘s Anglican church on Wedâ€" nesday afternoon by Rev. Canon R. S. Cushing, and interment was made in Timmins cemetery. Mrs. E. Robinson Over Ninety Years of Age at Time of Death Cabbage at the market was 10, 15 and 20c a head accordingâ€"to size; at the stores cabbage sold for Tc sper 4b. â€" T«rnips at the market were 10c each or 3 forâ€" 25¢; at the stores they were 3c a lb. T o en e ~Lettuce at the mai‘ket vas: §C a :headt or 3 for 10c;â€"at the. stores it wa.s 2 for. : ; * y [p J Potaitoes| afi. the market were 45c for a 15 lb. basket, or‘ 30c for a 10 ib. ‘stores they mere lq lbs for Parsnips‘ ut .tvhe» mamket wene ‘86° a bunch; at the stores they were 3 lbs for 25¢. Peppers at the market were 3 for 10c or 5e each; at the stores were 4 for 19¢. Parsley was five cents a bunch | both at market and local stores. Timmins cemetery. ’Chiet MciInnis was in charge in Tisâ€" The late Mrs. Robinson, whose husâ€" | dale, and Sergt. Elliott looked after the band predeceased her gome forty years rest of *the territory. Places were enâ€" ago is survived by one son. Mr. E. Roâ€" , "sered and men asked for their registraâ€" binson, and two grandsons and a uoncardaandathermeansofldmflfl granddaughter. Oneâ€" grandson, Gordon ‘ cation. Us.less everything was clear, the Robinson is with the Canuudizn Field men were hLeld for questioning â€" Artillery. | The other grandson, Douglas, mtheoampthereverelooaoheflfa’ resides in Timmins, as does the grandâ€" questioningâ€"75 coming to the ‘Ammins daughtér, Mré. E. C. Lacy, Helea police station and 25 at ‘Tisdale. ‘There . "A UF Beets at the market were 5e a bunch, 6 bunches for 25¢, or very large ones at 35¢ a basket; at the stores they sold for 4 lbs. for 19¢. Cooking onions at the market were 3 Ibs for 25¢; at the stores were 5 lbs. for 35¢. Other market prices noted were:â€" Radishes, 5c a bunch, or 6 bunches for 25¢. s Broad beans, 6 qt. basket for 35¢. ‘~ Pickling beets, 45c for 6 at. basket. Summer savory, 5¢ a bunch. Dill, 5c a bunch. â€" > es en > 9 ie oD Brussel Sprouts at the market were 25¢c a box; at the stores they sold for 25¢ a at. Pickling onions at the market were 15¢ a lb. or 2 lbs for 25¢c; at the stores they were 23¢ a lb. _2 P w 2 22 _ Zuneral Took Place on Wedâ€" nesday Afternoon. for 25c. Red lettuce, 5c bunch. Mr. E. Robinson, for several '5¢ a bunch or 6 bunches , â€" near Published in Timmins, Ont., Canada EVERY Tfi.v'.r'icsou ‘ Large Contingents of Canadian Reinforcements Land Safely Overseas ~ Tribute to Honoured Guest One of the features of special interâ€" est in connection with the visit this week of Dominion President Alex Walâ€" ker to.the North was the presenta‘ion to him of the following acrositic. The little poem was written by Comrade Bob Whiteman of the Timmins Legion, and read to the assembly at New, Lisâ€" keard by Presiden‘t Les. Nicholson, of Timmins. Acknowledged as Dominion head Long may your influence grow and Acrostlc Presented to Doâ€" minion President at New Liskeard. Russians Continue to Make New Advances in the Smoâ€" lensk and Kievy Areas. R.A.F. Bombers Again Blasted Germany Last Night. New Destroyers for Canadian Mrs. E. J. McDonald Pioneer Resident of Timmins Passes There was very general regret here this week at the death of Mrs. E. J. McDonald, one of the pioneer residents of FTimmins, who passed. away at ‘her home, 8 John. street; Timmiins; on 'L'ues ‘ day' mommg just lbefqre nine a.m.; The, late Mrs. McDonald came to Timmins in 1911 and has resided here since then. until her death on Tuesday. During her long residence ‘here she made many friends and held the respect of all. She was taken ill a little over two. weeks ago. : The late Mrs. McDonald was formerly Miss Hilda Himmela, and came to Timmins in i1911 from her home at San Coulie, Montana. Rev. Fr. Theriault officiated at the marriage at St. Anâ€" thony‘s church where she was married to Mr E. J. McDonald, who survives her, with a family of three daughters and one son. The daughters are:â€" Mrs. Ted Towers (Betty), 9 Hart street, Timmins; Mrs, Len Godin (Jean), Hamilton; and Mrs. Earl Cavanagh (Ruth), Timmins. The son is Jack McDonald. To these and to the other relatives and friends bereaved the sinâ€" cere sympathy of all will be extended. The funeral took pace this (Thursâ€" day) morning, service ‘being held at 9.30 in the Church of the Nativity. The pallbearers were:â€" Sherman Duggan, William McDermott, John (iNewton, P. Larmer, David Fox, John McGarry. Death Regretted by Wide Circles of Friends in Town Selective Service Officers, R.C.M.P. and Provincial and Municipal Police Coâ€"operate in Checkâ€"up of Those Not Employed. Whole Camp Covere;l in One Evening‘s Busy Work. l 4 National Selective Service Officials RCM.P., and Provincial and Municipal Police coâ€"operated on Tuesday evening of this week in a very wellâ€"planned and comprehensive checkâ€"up of the whole camp to assure that the National Selecâ€" tive Service rules and regulations as to all engaging in useful work are followâ€" ed out. ‘Beverage rooms, restaurants, pook rboms, bowling alieys, : houses, etc., came in for‘special attenâ€" tion. * The whole district was very efâ€" fectively covered. Chief L. Gagnon was in charge of the proceedings in éo:n, were seven at Bchumacher and 3 at South Porcupine. The balance being from adjacent territory. The roundâ€"up started at 8 p.m. Tuesday and was all completed before ht. Of the 75 questioned here, 62 were found to be unemployed at present. Some said they ‘had been employed a day or two before. rooming | Others had not been working for some time. All those found to come under the regulations as to being â€"engaged in necessary work were required to report at the Selective Bervice within 48. hours, VÂ¥PMe mss haaâ€" AtoantaAd ta scmaflas!t® _ Authorities Round Up 100 for Alleged Evasion of Selective Service Rules We promise, as true Legionnaires, Attention to our branch affairs, Love to our country, cause and king: Kind greetings to our chief we bring, Each delegate this pledge assures, Respected sir, our hearts are yours. spread Enriching what we hold most dear Continued service, year by year. Navy. One of the largest contingents of reâ€" inforcements for the Canadian Army services has arrived safely overseas. Included in the contingent are nursing sisters for several hospitals, men for the pay, ordnance, signals and army service corps, engineers, artillerymen tank and reconnaissance formations. The Russians have made new advanâ€" ces both in the Smolensk and Kiev sectors. Soviet troops stormed and took the village of Lyeski, 18 miles from Kiev. Repeated counterâ€"attacks by the Germans have been unsuccessful. Apparently the Japanese are expectâ€" ing regular knockâ€"out blows from the Allies soon. The Tokyo radio has anâ€" nounced that the Nipponese capital and other cities will be evacuated soon beâ€" cause of the "decisive phase upon which the war will enter in the coming The other call of the week was for ; a chimney fire at 71 Wilson avenue. ‘The Royal Canadian Navy will obtain six destroyers this year from Britain, also two cruisers, and, perhaps, airâ€" craft carrying vessels, according to an announcement by Hon. Angus Macâ€" donald, Minister. of Naval Defence, speaking at St. John N.B, RAF. heavy bombers again blasted Germany last night, the British anâ€" nounced toâ€"day. Steaming Roof Results in Fire Call Being Made But Thare Was No Fire on ‘That Occasion. There Four Otherâ€"Calls. There were five fire calls during the past week, but one of them was only an imaginary fire. That was yesterday afternoon just before four o‘clock. A neighbour saw what lookedâ€"like smoke, from the roof of a shed at 55 Messines and sent in .a fire call. The firemen had a run for nothing, but think nothâ€" mgofumtasitisalwwsbettertobe safe than sorry. Two of the ot.her fire calls were for blazes‘ in garages. There was a call to 74 Middleton avenue on Friday last at 3.19 pm. for a fire in a garage. ‘The fire was promptly attended to with slight damage done. The other garage fire was in a vacant garage at 129 North Road at 1045 a.m. on Sunday. The cause of the fire is not known. Around $150.00 damage was done in this case before the fire was extinguishâ€" On Wednesday of this week at 8.37 pm. the firemen were called to 118 Commercial avenue, Jos Godin, owner and occupant. An overheated stove and ignited a nearby wall, the stove and pipes being too close to woodwork. A neighbour noticed the fire and after phoning the fire brigade dug in himself to put out the blaze. He did so well that when the firemen arrived the blaze was under control. Damage would run around $200.00. were seven at Bchumacher and 3 at South Porcupine. The balance being from adjacent territory. The roundâ€"up started at 8 p.m. Tuesday and was all completed before midnight. Of the 75 questioned here, 62 were found to be unemployed at present. Some said they had been employed a day or two before. Others had, not been working for some time. All those found to come under t.he reguhfiona as to being engaged in necessary work were required to report at tbe Selective Bervice within “.houro. Single Copyâ€"Five Cents