4 PAGE FOUR Authorized as second class matter by the Post Office Department, Ottawa 1f the Porcupine Chamber of Comâ€" I go 50 feet up in the stope with my helper. Before blastâ€" ing we put timber on the man hole. There was a big rock on the man hole. About five feet square. .Eight tons. Thie boss came along and he wanted us to make little holes in the rock. We did not see any cracks in the rock. Then the boss went away. I was between the rock and the wall. About 18 inches. The rock split. It fell open about one foot pressing me against the wall. T to turn my shoulders. The rock press me down at the same time. And there was a rock pressing up ‘between my legs. My legs were straddling it. I could not go down much. Two chute pullers came right up. My ‘helper ran away for more help. I could breathe. The big rock left me about 8 inches for my shoulders and chestâ€"when it first split. Then it inched further apart, very slowly, I could hear it cracking. I turn my shoulders flat to the wall and turn my head sideways. I think of everything. All the friends I know. All my old friends in â€" and Timmins. I see all their faces. The rock crack again. Slow pressure. Move about halfâ€"inch. The chute pullers get up and plug the rock with timber. That: stop the rock. I could breathe. But I could not move. I did not faint. I told the men what to do with the tools. They get me out in about halfâ€"hour. The mine let me off for a week after that, to forget about it, then I went back. My helper quit,. Never come back. (The Stricken, case number five). The Timmins Public Schools expenditure for 1949 is $240,â€" 000; government grant, $63,000; Separate Schools, $185,000; government grant, $58,000. Hence the government is assisting the Public Schools to ‘the extent of 26 per cent, and the separâ€" ate schools to the extent of 32 per cent. The government pays about one quarter to P.S., one third to S.S. This would hardly seem to be fair. .__._Who erected that post and cenotaph? The Rotarians? No, The Kiwanians? No. Did the Lions have anything to do with it? Not a thing. The $1,500 required were raised and paid out by the Kiwanees, a women‘s organization now extinct. The Public Schools spend more on education, much more, on teaching and equipment. Sureiy those who spend more on education deserve moreâ€"rather than lessâ€"assistance from the government? For as it is, this means that the Public School supporters, in addition to supporting the Public Schools, are in addition supporting the Separate Schools to the exten‘t of six per cent. This discrepancy is much more pronounced, here in the north, between Cochrane and Hearst, where there are 59 Sepâ€" arate and 17 Public Scools. By the present distribution of grants, the Separate Schools in the Clay Belt are financed over 85 per cent for capital expenses and current expenditure. Thus every citizen of Timmins and the Porcupine helps to finance those Separate Schools, to the extent of 85 per cent, which is also most unfair. It would therefore seem that with respect to flag posts in the Porcupine, the pipers of Hollinger and the Kiwanees put St. Mary‘s and the Town Hall to shame. With regard to making posts the men of Hollinger warrant. every admiration. The O.N.R. Cenotaph post is superb. It is more like 70 feet high and it has stood for more than 20 years. The pipers of Hollinger welded pipes together in telescopic fashion, straight as a fishing rod. Then painted with car body paint as a base, beneath several coats of white enamel. Not only that. The post is equipped with an endless flexible cable, very fine and ductile, and there she has stood sinceâ€"well, beâ€" fore the market crash in ‘29. The Sisters say it is dangerous. It is. They do not mean it is dangerous lying down. They mean it would be dangerous standing up. WHty? Because it is some 60 feet long, hinged at the bottom, with a stay bolt placed one foot from the fulcrum. Some engineer set that up. Oneâ€"foot leverage against 60 feet in the roaring breezes of:the North! one foot! Dangerous? Inâ€" deed. It should be a good five feet, and with two bolts, at least â€" if we may be allowed to mentionâ€" and thus, even with a few feet chopped off the top, it could be made quite safe and high. J. A. Kelman, town engineer, says that if someone would feteh a nice long pole from British Columbia, it might be set up in front of the hall. Is that what he wants? A nice long one? From B.C.? Well, there is one lying around the cornerâ€"unused right here in Timmins. It lies off the east end of St. Mary‘s Hospital. Unused, unwanted, unpainted, straight, tall, witherâ€" ed, lonely, neglected throughout winter and spring â€" there it lies * The Town Hall flag post is to be removedâ€"after the Govâ€" ernor General‘s visit. The reason is that the post has wriggled in its hole, causing:â€"a leak im the roof, which cannot very well be repaired. Why has it wriggled so? A taller flag post stands atop the Post Office. Has itâ€"caused a leak? A taller flag post graces Central School. Has it caused a leak? Both these esâ€" tablishments fly flags daily, proudly, fluttering in the wind, each straining the base of their posts harder than that of the town hall, because they are higher. Then why has the town post caused a leak? The answer is yours. Susie Xâ€", gobbling breakfast in Timmins on Monday morning, might be heard to say that she would have to run like hell to catch the blue bus. Because if she was late at T.H. V.S., she might add, her teacher would be sore as hell. And these expletives in Timmins might be directly attributed to the CBC in Toronto. 4 radio program tickled the Porcupine on Sunaay evening â€"not f CKGBâ€"but direct from ‘Foronto: Tales of the Minstrels, 8.00 to 8.30, under CBC auspices. Drama about a train robbery. After holding up the train one character said they would "ride like hell to Texas." When the shooting started, another told another "to get to hell out of here," and later the same character, on his deathbed, said of a man had any secrets he could "go to hell with them." Government Grants Unfair To North Members Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association:; Ontarioâ€"Quebes Newspaper Association Published every Thursday by Merton W. Lake Subscription Rates: > Canada $2.00 Per Year Mother? Hollinger Pipers Set The Pace Ebhe PBorcupine Adbance Three Trained Homemakers Miner Squeezed Near Death rone sick? help at home? 6t pay $2 a day? t can you afford? ight, call Mrs. Nankervis, 274â€"J, of the Red Cross lking Service. There are three Timmins women, trainâ€" ‘onto in a homeâ€"making course sponsored by the Red ho need it, this service can be offered for so assiétance. Thursday, May 11th, 1950 Hell For Children United States: $3.00 Per Year There was one occasion each year, however, when there was always enâ€" couraging evidence of interest in Board of Trade efforts. That was the annual bangquet, usually held at the beginning of each new year. Even in the very early years that event would draw an attendance of over fifty, while in later years it usually exceedâ€" ed one hundred and fifty.> Oldâ€"timers will recall those Board of Trade banquets as happy highlights of each year. The Banquet of 1919 The 1919 banquet of the Board of Trade was typical in many ways of this series of events. Many who atâ€" tended were critical of the Board of Trade, suggesting that it had done Timmins Board of Trade also won in its long battle to see that thre settlers should be paid in full for pulpwood sold to a large concern that finally went into the hands of a reâ€" ceiver before the settlers were paid. Keeping the River Open Another work .of the "Settlers and Lumbering" committee was the keepâ€" ing open of the river, which in those days was the only highway for the settlers along the banks of the Mattaâ€" gami. This activity was popular with more than the settlers, for it meant the keeping of the river free for the use of pleasure boats as well. So Much From So Few There was one trouble encountered by the Timmins Board of Trade which it is hoped, the Porcupine Chamber of Commerce will be able to escape. This was the lack of general, active and continuingâ€"interest in the work carriedâ€"on. Though the records show what a . large . amount ‘ of,. work ; was Even when the Timmins Board of Trade held a large membership and was doing unusually effective work along all lines, it was difficult to get quorums at ordinary regular meetâ€" ings. Another service to the settlers was the czmpaign carried on for years to, induce the Ontario Government to adopt a form of education through correspendence courses to provide opportunity for education for children in sparsely settled areas where other school facilities were not possible. Timmins Board of Trade eventually won this advantage for the children of this North, who would otherwise have been without opportunity for education. Cl n on We 9e 1 4 io ho ue 4o t done by the earfy boards of Tradq, the tbé fact remsins that â€" most‘of the subcess io: was due to the faithful work of a few. for Few matters touching on health, educzstion, fire safety, or any other public interest failed to attract the able attention of Timmins Board of Trade. Board of Trade Spread Itself Despite the innumerable problems that faced the Timmins Board of Trade in regard to this new town, thae organization did not hesitate to seek to serve the settlers and others in the surrounding district. For years, the Timmins Board of Trade had a special department devoted to "Settlers and Lumbering," and this department carried on an unceasing battle for roads for the settlers. For example, as early as 1918, Timâ€" mins Board of Trade had Robt. Leâ€" Heup, of Haileybury, here to address the Board of Trade and the public, with a view to having a branch of the Temiskaming Children‘s Aid Society established in this camp. Yet, in addition to the wide field it tried to serve as a board of trade, the Timmins Board of Trade attended to many of the services now rendered by service clubs. Like the town councils ‘of early days, the Board of Trade had to start at scratch, and keep on scratching, with itchy spots on a seemingly endâ€" less arga. The First Service Club At the present there are ten service clubs in Timmins. Before 1923 there were none, though some other organiâ€" zations did similar work. merce believes it has a difficult work to do with many handicaps, it might consider the case of the Timmins Board of Trade in the early days. The Timmins Board of Trade had all the difficulties now fzcing the Chamâ€" ber of Commerce, and in addition it had other troubles, as well as ing an even larger field of needed effort SlNGlE RETURN $11.55 UNION BUS TERMINAL NORTH BAY __ _2 TRIPS EACH WAY EVERY DAY LEAVE NORTH BAY 9.40 an. 4.25 P.n. 11.45 r.2a e ki ie n d ' PHONE 101â€"2â€"3 .» Nb,. 147 ... .. Timmins Board of Trade In Early Days It is evident that there were few roads in this part of the North in. ‘1919. Many of the settlers had to pack in their suplies for miles over trails, so it is not to be wondered at that the call for settlers‘ roads often outsoundâ€" ed the cry for highways. One Board of Trade delegate going to. Toronto to plead with the Government for more roads was told that the Government could not build all the settlers‘ roads if they built all the highways demandâ€" ed. "So," said the delegate, in reâ€" porting to the Timmins Board of Trade on his return here, it is quite evident that the Government will not build both highways and settlers‘ roads, so I guess they will comâ€" promise by building neither.‘" There seemed to be a certain measure of truth in that suggespon Bridgi Gap It seemed even ï¬a er to induce the Government to buxld needed bridges. Sometimes, in despex;atxon the settlers would build a road of sorts for themâ€" selves, but if a river of any width had to be crossed they were out of luck as the necessary bridge would be beâ€" yond their power to construct. for some years, the Government reâ€" fused even to maintain it, but held Mr. Pierce liable if any accident hapâ€" In the early days there was insisâ€" tent demand for a ‘bridge over Fulham Creek. â€" Eventually, Charles Pierce, nothing all year. But after the presiâ€" dent‘s report for 1918 was given, they had fo revise their opinion. Mayor Dr. Mcinnis was the president in 1918 and his report showed that the Board of Trade had done much indeed in the year. . His list of accomplishmynts was an imposing one, including some reduction in electric light costs, proâ€" mise of better train service, the startâ€" ing of a bridge over the Mattagami, the agreement by the T. N. O. Railâ€" way to build a spur line to serve the lumber industries at the river, effort to secure a dock at Mattagami, and many minor advantages obtained. known as Temiskaming, all but pohce court cases having to be tried at Haileybury:; the addition of a dinner to the T. N. O. Railway service; better telephone service; opening of a Division Court office in Timmins; the making of Timmins a customs port of entry; a highway from Iroquois Falls to Timmins; a road from Matheâ€" son to Timmins; the oiling of streets in Timmins to keep down the sand and dust; and adequate methods and measures to avoid the danger of bush fires in this North. But Still More To Be Done His review of other efforts under way was even more impressive. Among other matters on which the Board of Trade had worked and was working, Dr. McInnis mentioned: Free delivery of express to the main part of the town, but this did not include outlying sections); better postal serâ€" vice and a better post office buildâ€" ing; complete sewerage system â€" for Timmins; creation of a new judicial district in the immense district then Not So. Much Here Reading the two lists that were mentioned at that Board of Trade banquet, citizens toâ€"day might well wonder what there was in Timmins before The best answer to that vrould be to say that Timmins was always a friendly, pleasant, comfortâ€" able town, and the Timmins Board of Trade gave generaus efforts to make it more so. Many thrifty people keep only enough money in the bank to take care of their current expenses because they can get much better interest by investing money in Canada Bonds. , They do not want to waste this extra interest and they know that there is no safer place to keep their money than in Canada Bonds which they can cash quickâ€" ly any time they wish. Note Carefully: If you own First Victory Bondsâ€" The Government has called First Victory Wood, Gundy Company Limited 36 King Street West Waste Not W ant Not Write or phone now toâ€"â€" Loan Bonds for reâ€" demption on June 15th. Interest stops on that date so be cash your bonds and reinvest in the New Canada Bonds. _ Toronto 1 Telephone: Elgin 4321 pened on that bridge. At the same time they would not allow him to conâ€" sider it as private property. Transâ€"Canada Highway It may surprise some to know that the Transâ€"Canada highway was an issue as early as 1919. It was menâ€" tioned more then once at that Board of Trade banquet. Of course, the opinion then was that the only logiâ€" cal route was by way of Temiskaming to Cochrane and then west in a comâ€" paratively straight line. Careful study was made of all other proposed routes but they were all considered as too costly, without compensating advanâ€" tage. Through, the years, the Timmins Board of Trade held to that opinion. It was also the sonsidered view of the Northern Ontario Associated Boards of Trade. The latter body as early‘ as June, 1919, passed a strong resoluâ€" tion urging the Federal and Provinâ€" cial Governments to build a trunk road from North Bay through Temâ€" iskaming to form part of the Transâ€"<â€" Canzda Highway. It is also interestâ€" ing to recall that during the depresâ€" sion work was carried on at Porquis Junction and Nellie Lake, as "part of the Transâ€"Canada." The meals at Montieth jail are the finest of those of any jail in all Ontario. : The Porcupine Advance, 1947. PRISONERS WELL FED W ORKING WITH CA N ADIA NS IN EV ERY WALK O F LIFE §INC E 18 1 2 And that‘s only half of it. Later on, "My Bank" advanced me another $100 to meet dental bills, and even merged the loans . . . still keeping my monthly payments at $8.34. I received another muchâ€"needed loan beâ€" fore graduating. Then I got a good job in my homeâ€"town, sold the house at a profit and paid off what was left of the loans. That‘s So I put my brbblem to the manager of our B of M branch â€"we had a small savings account there. Asked him for a loan of $200. I wasn‘t too hopeful, but he agreed to the loan on the spot. Knew I had a steady income and always paid my bills. Repayment was spread out over two years â€" just. $8.34, a month. Toimmy won everyone‘s heart â€" but he couldn‘t charm away the hospital bills: Iâ€"was a studentâ€"vet taking pharmacy. My DVA cheque and a partâ€"time job were my only resources, and our family savings had gone into the downâ€"payment on our house. BanxK or MoNTREAL QGanada‘s Cank THRZ FACTSâ€"~From another B of M customer helped us pay for Tommy! Timmins Branch, 15 Pine Street North G. Joseph Hickey, Manager K y 4E b* . xXÂ¥ Y > .. NOTE:â€" This refers to Mr. Diefenâ€" baker‘s remarks on Canadian citizenâ€" ship, which were added to "Man Jumps Train and 241," on page one of last week‘s paper. â€"Ed. To Thme Advance; Sir, I wish to thank you for printing my speech, It is an honour to be so commended, and I wish to thank you most warmly. With kindest personal regards, Montreal Timmins To The Advance: Sir, Also, no mention of Fridolin, Gerâ€" maine Guevrement, Earle Birney, and many poets, And it occurred to me strange to have our whole varied body of paintiing passed over entirely. Thank you for the O‘Leary piece, which I with interest. I was naturally interested in what he said about the arts. I‘m afraid I found it diszppointing. Raging Contributor Time was when I could point with pride To ‘Advance‘s‘ with my work inside: Now when I view the sloppy page I chew my nails and seethe with rage. Not only does it look like â€" â€" But people think I cannot spell. PQMR Letters to the Editor i{ w » Ts i oA x * * ts mm;‘ ‘.’ 43 JOHNâ€"G. DIEFENBAKER, MP Thanks Do you need money ? . . . If your proposition is sound, there‘s money for you at the B of M. Provided you are in a position to repay your loan out of regular income, we are in a position to lend you money. Remember â€" when you ask for a loan at the. B of M, you do not ask a favour. A personal loan from the Bank of Montreal costs you only six per cent interest â€" 27 cents a month per $100, when repaid over 12 months, Every year, tens of thousands of Canadians borâ€" row from the Bof M for all kinds of useful Thinking it over later, I couldn‘t help but write my old B of M manager . . . "Once more I wish to thank you for your confidence and financial assistance during those trying years at University. You have proved to me that the Bank of Montreal is truly ‘My Bank‘." how I began my career with a solid bank balance behind my family. M BANK FHUKSDAY, However, the piece is a very fair sample of Canadiana. â€" Talking of one of the most stimulating courfffWies in the world, it was in the character. HUGH, MacLENNAN 1575 Summerhill Ave., Montreal. All best wishes, NYours To PrOTECT. The MAGNOLIA WARBLER is known by his bright yellow breast strcaked with black, and his black back and wings, with striking whifte and yellow markings. Feeding on small worms and insects, he is a very beneficial bird, and should be protected. He lives in northern evergreens. ‘NATURE UNSPOILED s.onituyv> sre: @) } OIYVLNO ‘OO1H3LVAM ##\ 6 0 0 11,