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but T was a bit too old.} I couldn‘t imagines myself being a diesel oiler or a pigeon loftman or a masseur or an interpreter, but eversphody knows how past, 1 knew more than one Sergeant Major. It was never the most popular trank in the Army. But Sgt. Major Day was unlike any other of the rank that I had met. For one thing, he had a sense of humour. Equally important he seemed to have an uncanny knowâ€" ledge of the intricacies of all the trades in the Air Porce. I looked down the long list and preâ€" tended T wanted to be a motor mechâ€" anlc. (Iâ€"really wanted to be a pilot, but T was a bit too old\ I couldn‘t Every applicant must have proof of age and education, at least two letters of recommendation and character, one of them from a recent or present emâ€" plover, a marriage certificate, if appliâ€" cable, birth certificates of children, if any, and discharge papers, if formerly in military service. I might have sup« plied them all, but had none with me. Most applicants go like that and are sent to the Parliament Buildings or wherever it is necessary to go to get the certificates. There is no charge for these, if applicant uses the forms given him at the Recruiting Centre. Pilots Are Most Popular Nearly every applicant, who has the qualifications, wants to be a pilot. That‘s easy enough to understand for there‘s a certain glamour about the job. What boy hasn‘t dreamed of flying his plane through the skies? Who hasn‘t heard what Canadian pilots did during the last war? And how many really know much about all the other jobs the Air Force offers? Manvy don‘t realize that conditions have changed greatly in the air since the last war. Then the pilot usually flew and fought alone: now coâ€"operâ€" ation is essential,. Many planes carry crews of three or four or more. They require air observers, wireless operâ€" ators and air gunners. \ For every plane flying in the air, a ' large crew is needed on the ground. The RCAFP. lists some 65 trades mi its ranks. Experienced men are much preferred, but inexperienced men of the right kind will be trained. Many applicants try to bluff their way into the positions they desire. There‘s nothing new about that, of course, but it‘s almost impossible in the RCAAF.. All applicants for trades mus?t pass the "trade tests" aven beâ€" Warrant Offic known as Sgt the m Warra At the Recruiting Centre In order to find out just how a young man would join the RCAFPF., I started at the beginning of the proâ€" cedure. I went to the Recruiting Centre at 207 Bay street, Toronto, choosing it because it is the largest and the busiest in Ontario. The staff numbers 45. The Recruiting Centre is in an old office building. That was obvious, not only because of the layout but because the names of brokerage firms and the like are still to be found on some of the doors. In the hallway, a man serutinized me carefully. He said nothing but his look was penetratin#. I wondered if I was suspected of spyâ€" ing or something of the kind but my guide, Flying Officer Nicol, steered me safely past. Later, I learned that the man in the hall is an expert in charâ€" acter study. Had I fortified myself with a few drinks, or been otherwise unsuited to become a member of this great (brotherhood, he would have found an excuse for steering me out the door. (This is the second of a series of articles about the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Commonwealth Air Training Plan, written for the memâ€" bers of the C by Hugh Templin of the Fergus Newsâ€"Record.) It is not easy to join the Royal Canâ€" adian Air Force. That is not because men are not wanted: they are, and the need will become greater. It is not ibecause one has to go far to find a Recruiting Centre: they are seattered all over Canada, and every province has at least one of them. Ontario has sixâ€" at North Bay, Windsor, London., Hamâ€" It is Not Easy to Enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force Qualifications High for Recruits. Pilots are the Most Popâ€" ular. Medical Examinations Very Thorough. Descripâ€" tion of a Recruiting Centre. P P P A P A C P L L PA CA APâ€" PA â€"AP AP CA Second Section al examinations. . Two the questioning. If them, he goes to the Ottawa Journal: One other thing, too, this country shouldn‘t forget. The Government of Canada doesn‘t consist solely of the Dominion Parliament and Cabinet. It exists as well, under our constitution, in the legislatures and governments of our provinces. If and when we forget that, and seek to cenâ€" tralize all power and all authority in the Dominion, we are simply laying up trouble After farewells to Flight TLieut. Lumsden, OXC. at the Recruiting Cenâ€" tre, and Flight Lieut. Muckell, I headed for the Manning Depot, the next stage in the life of the recruit in the RCAF. (Next Weekâ€"The Manning Depot). Last stage in the recruiting process was carried on in a basement room where a full set of my finger prints was taken. The fingers were stuck on a sheet of glass coated with printer‘s ink or something of the kind, then pressed one by one in the proper places on a card, then the four fingers of the left hand together and the four of the right hand. My guide enjoyed this immensely, but there seemed to be a certain grimness to it as well. The members of the RCAFP. carry coptes of these and other identifications with them wherever they .;0. Finally, there was the colour blindâ€" ness test. I looked at coloured circles in a book, one to a page. Each one looked as though it was a mosaic pattern and in each I could trace with little difficulty usually, though not so easily sometimes, a pair of figures â€" 57, or 29, or a pattern. A man who was colour blind would see an entirely different number, one which didn‘t show up until pointed out by Flying Officer Kinsey, who was giving me the tests. The system was devised by a Japanese professor who had maasâ€" a study of colour blindness. For those who are seriously colour blind, thwe is a light test with red and green lights. It is said that five per cent of the recruits are colour blind and so useless as members of an air crew. I was surprised, but it‘s fairly comâ€" mon. ‘Those candidates haven‘t perâ€" fect muscular coâ€"ordination, it seems, and can‘t judge distances accurately. They are the ones who might crasa into another plane while landing. Definite and detailed instructions are given to each applicant when fillâ€" ing in the forms, yet 90 per cent are said to make one stupid mistake: they won‘t write in the name of their home town. They don‘t forget their street address, but most of them applying at that centre are from Toronto and don‘t think it necessary to say so. The Medical Examinations The medical examination is thorâ€" ough, particular attention being paid to the eyes and hearing, as might be expected. After passing the usuai eve tests, reading letters on the chart at a distance of 20 feet in a darkened tunnel, and so on, the doctor held up is finger two feet in front of my eyes and told me to watch it, as he slowly pushed it nearer my face. Gradually I grew more and more crossâ€"eyed, which was quite proper. He asked me to try it with him. His eyes followed my finger to a certain point, then one suddenly snapped back. decided to be a pilot after all. That is typical of what every reâ€" cruit goes through at first. I asked if some were not too nervous to answer. After all, a man joining the Air Force was taking an important and decisive step. Sgt. Major Day agreed, but he said that he soon put most recruits I said that I would look in the ®%as tank, but it appeared I had plenty of gas. _ After covering several possibilâ€" ities, it seemed I had trouble in the timing of the ignition, and I was soon beyond my depth. The Warrant Offiâ€" cer knew far more than I did. So I decided to be a pilot after all. That is typical of what every reâ€" cruit goes through at first. I asked if "Suppose you were out driving with your girl on the way to Niagara Falls and you were\on a back road someâ€" where" (What that man knows!) "and your car stopped, what would you do first?" asked the Sergeant Major. to drive a car, so I would be a motor mechanic. Published in Timmins, Ont. Canada Every MONDAY and THURSDAY ] The grocery I war effort are Blahey‘s, Mik« prairie Co. | dential Groce I hart‘s Food Any grocery firms not included in the above list, but who would like to assist, shoulf get in touch with Mr. W. Purdon, of Purdon and Laffamm», Phone 111. ers operative Grocery. Grocery Firms â€" Helping in ‘K Club Salvage Work Beginning this week twenty grocery firms in the town of Timmins are coâ€" operating with the Boys "K" Club saiâ€" vage committee, inasmuch as every Friday their delivery trucks will pick up from houstholders on whom they call with grocery orders, and deliver to the "K" Club hall, any old newspapers, magazines, and rags, providing that they are securely tied in bundles, cr packed in bags or boxes., It is imâ€" portant to note that the salvage maâ€" terial should be securely tied or in boxes or bags as noted, as it would be unreasonable to expect the delivery firms to waste anvy unnecessary time in handling the material, as they are giving generously in the simple work of picking up and delivering the materâ€" ial. Making Collections and Deâ€" liveries | Under | Certain Conditions on Fridays. F. Scullino, Greeco Sons, Econom Grocery, Empire Meat Market, Tofft: nello and Zilictio, N. Barrette, Work ers‘ Coâ€"operative, Consumers‘ CC operative, Bailevy‘s Grocery, Krakana Many Fined Under Provisions of the Town Dog Byâ€"law There were five people charged with letting their dogs run at large. The fine in these cases was also $1.00 and costs. Fines for Failure to Secure Tags ‘and for Dogsâ€" at Large. Eight citizens were charged in police court here on Tuesday with failure to secure the necessary tags for dogs, owned by them. In each case the fine was $1 and costs, the costs costing more than the fine. Four other simâ€" lar cases were adjourned until nex: week. A sergeant answers many enquiries from prosbective airmen at the Recruiting Centre at Winnipeg, Manitoba. â€"Royal Canadian Air Foree Phaotoeranh Giroce Prank )p. M C m coâ€"operating Purdon and Lafl TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH, 1941 y, Coand C, Laâ€" Feldman,. Resiâ€" Grocery, Urquâ€" 1eta Provisions sons, Econom; 11 1iranIng Centres are on be thrown open to visi training during the day carried out as usual so | see a day in the life of Saturday, June 28, Is "Army Day" All Throughout Canada 3. It is hoped that you will enter into the spirit of Army Day by not only visiting yourself, but urging your friends and acquaintances to do thar part. The soldiers in camp will be delighted to see you and show you how they work and play. 4. This invitation is addressed to you and it is hoped in your own private capacity, and any public position you AY To Give the Families and Friends of Soldiers Chanee to See Camp Life. eSpecli whom Post Office Hours for Dominion Day, July 1st Street letter box â€" collectionsâ€"As usual. Tuesday, July lst, being a statutory holiday, the service at the Timmins post office will be as follows:â€" Letter carrier deliveryâ€"Nil. Parcel post deliveryâ€"Nil. Wicket serviceâ€"â€"9 a.m. to 11 am. Public lobbyâ€"8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Special delivery serviceâ€"As usual. Receipt and desparch of mailsâ€"As usual. ind ib 11 It is €Tl pine AMtpmutce i the railways and buses acility for your comfort ment is being taken care ie to visit some Camp entre on Army Day, o which some soldier in Force Photograph 1at sonally intere @al fares are Photograph m ny as posâ€" ome Camp are being and buses 158 ’ For having an overhanging loaa without a red flag, Leonard Lawrence ‘was fined $5 and costs. A fine of $25 ! and costs was imposed on J. Charette for alleged careless driving. Two men charged with disorderly conduct were each fined $10 and costs. English Coast Suffers from Bombing Across Water may hold that you will do everything you can to get this invitation and inâ€" formation about Army Day to the peoâ€" ple of Canada. If you are a merchant, announce it in your advertisements‘! If you are a city official, have your local council broadcast the news! If you are a newspaperman, tell your readers about it! If you are a radioâ€" man, tell your air audience of this invitation. _ We want everybody â€" to know about Army Dayâ€"we don‘t want anyone to feel that they haven‘t reâ€" ceived a personal invitation. _ Please do your part to make Army Day A Great Day! C. FP. Constantinse, Majorâ€"General, District Officer Comâ€" manding, Military District No. 2. On Saturday three air forces of the Empireâ€"the Royal Air Force, the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Forceâ€"were represented in the classes of observers and air gunners who received theit wings, graduating from No. 1 Bombing ana Gunnery School at Jarvis. Among the Wireless Air Gunners the following from the North were listed:â€" Joseph M. McAleavey, Timmins., Dennis Duxfield, Schumacher. Stanley F. Duffett, Kirkland Lake. Official despatches this week say that the bombing by the RA.JF. of the Germanâ€"occupied territory across the water was so heavy and strong that bombs dropped in France blew the skirts off girls walking on the street in England. In British homes and seaside houses furniture shifted, doors slammed and windows broke from the explosions across the water. Timmins, Schumacher and Kirkland Lake Repreâ€" sented. Northern Young Men Receive Their Wings William Lucoff was fined $10 ana costs for slow driving on Wilson aveâ€" nue. His slow driving was blamed by the police for a traffic tieâ€"up, as he was using the middle of the road. A fine of $25 and costs was assessed on Eugzgene Sinard. Raymond St. Jean and George Polrâ€" er were dismissed on a theft charge preferred against them, the evidence not ‘being sufficient to warrant their imprisonment. Several charges under the Liquor Control Act were adjourned for a week. . Several others who pleaded guilty paid fines of $10 and costs eacn. Emile Goulet, on the charge of manslaughter in the case of a recent motor car gccident, was freed by tne court. Joseph S. Thompson, charged with the theft of $40 was dismissed. Two ladies, who had been involved in what looked like a family quarrel. and one of whom was charged with assault, were given a lecture by the bench and told if either or both ot them came before the magistrate again, they would both be disciplined for fighting in public. Sevéeral Cases at Tuesday‘s Court End in Dismissals Albert MacPherson, charged under the Defence of Canada regulations as being a member of the illegal group of ‘"Jehovah‘s Witnesses"; the magisâ€" trate gave the accused the benefit or any doubt in the case. Variety of Charges Dealt With in Usual Effective There were five charges dismissed at Tuesday‘s police court session here before Magistrate Atkinson. They were: Dr. H. L. Keenleyside, M.A,., Ph.D., EKRK.HS®.. Counsellor, Department of the Secretary of State for Exâ€" ternal Affairs. Photoâ€"Public Information. At the Kiwanis Club luncheon on Monday, Kiwanian P. T. Moisley, chairman of the Boys "K" Club comâ€" mittee made the following report on the salvage work branch of the Boys‘ "K" Club activities.. "Boys continue collections on Saturâ€" day mornings," said the report, "shipâ€" ment made this month total 15 tons, 641 lbs., made up as follows:â€"5,350 los. waste paper; 330 lbs, corrupated paper; 12555 lbs. newsprint; 3,000 lbs. magaâ€" zines: 65 lbs. Kraft paper; 1,7M72 Ws. fires and tubes; 307 lbs. household rags: 1,632 lbs. roofing rags; 5,040 lbs. scrap metal; for a total market price of $173.61. This brings the total salâ€" vaged material marketed to date to a value of $800.34. The total marketed to date is 3 tons, 126 lbs." If the person requesting the revilew does not appear before the Board at the time and place fixed, the Board may either â€"confirm the direction of the Commission or adjourn the hearâ€" ing, or make such recommendation to the Commission as it deems proper. After the hearing, the Board or the majority of the members will make such recommendation to the CommISsâ€" sion as it deems proper, and a copy of such recommendation will be sent to the person requesting the review. If the person requesting the revlew is not satisfied with the recommendâ€" ation he may appeal to the Court of Appeal by serving notice of appeal upâ€" on the Registrar of the Commission within 30 days. Thereafter thc; pracâ€" tice and procedure is the same as upon an appeal from a judgment of a jJuage of the Supreme Court in an action. Boys ‘K‘ Club in Last Month Shipped 15 tons, 6141 lbs. Published in Timmins, Ont. Canada Every MONDAY and THURsSDAY The person affected may appear either in person or by counsel, and he may, not less than 10 days before thr date set for the hearing, deliver to the secretary of the board a statement in writing of his objections to such direcâ€" tion, decision, ete. . The Commission may within five days after delivery of this stdtement deliver to the Secretary of the Board and serve upon the perâ€" son requesting the review, a reply to such statement of objections. Any person to whom such a notice is sent or any other person primarly affected by any such direction, decision, etc., desiring to have the same reâ€" viewed by the Board of Review may, within 30 days, file with the Registrar a notice in writing that he desires to have such direction, decision, etc., reâ€" viewed. The last mentioned notke may be in the form of a letter adâ€" dressed to "The Registrar of the Securities â€" ‘Commission, _ Parliament Buildings, Queen‘s Park, Toronto, Ont." The Registrar will then arrange an appointment for a review within one month of receipt of such notice and will, not less than 15 days ‘before the date set for the hearing, notify such person as to the time and place of the sitting of the board. The Registrar must also furnish the board with all material in possession of the Commisâ€" sion relating to the matter which is the subject of such direction, decision, The Commission must send by preâ€" paid post a notice of every direction, decision, etc., above mentioned, to perâ€" sons affected thereby. Any person to whom such a notice is sent or any other person primarly The Act provides now for a Board of Review composed of the Master of the Supreme Court of Ontario as chairman, the Judge of the Mining Court and the Deputy Minister of Mines, This Board may hear appeals from any direction, decision, order or ruling of the Commission: (a) grantâ€" ing or refusing to grant registration to or renewing, refusing to renew, susâ€" pending, cancelling or changing the registration of any broker or salesman:; or (b) regarding trading or the right to trade in securities or the escrow or release from escrow of any securities. Timmins Man Spent Seven Years in That Interesting Place. Mr. F. W. Schumacher, Columbus, ()hio. Also a Guest at Kiwanis. Speaks of Pioneer Days in the North. Appeals Allowed Under Security Ac¢ in Stock Cases A pamphlet summarizing the legisâ€" lation, explaining the procedure necesâ€" sary in making appeals, and giving the full text of the ammendments has been prepared ‘by the Attorneyâ€"CGenerat‘s department. Singapore Described to the Kiwanis Club in GraphicW ay,by Mr. Shook Amendments to the Ontario Securiâ€" ties Act passed at the recent session of the Legislature, making possible an appeal from the rulings or decisions of the Securities Commission became effective on June 10th, it was anâ€" nounced this week, says The Northern Miner. arket Price of Material Was $173.601. Kiwanian Wilson Lang had recently observed the 20th anniversary of hts marriage. The best of good wishes for "many happy returns of the day" were extended to the two couples. Kiwanian Percy Moisley read a reâ€" port showing that 2,150 addressed letâ€" ters _l_lad been sent out to Kiwanians in the United States urging all on the US. side to visit Canada this year and enjoy the most delightful holiday. The purpose of the letters and the booklets enclosed was to encourage citizens of the to come to Canada this summer. At the meeting Kiwanrian Oryville Kenny appealed to the members to help make the Carnival on Thursday and Friday of this week, June 26th and 27th, as complete a success as possible. Among the guests at the luncheon on Monday were:â€"Kiwanian Gordon Adamson, of West Toronto Club; Fari EdAwards: and Mr. Frank Callaghzas. ## "If you travel in the Singapore area, concluded Mr. Shook, "and see the care, the pride and honour of the British prestige, it will make you provd of the fact that you are British." Mr. F. W. Schumacher‘s brief but pleasing address dealt chiefly with earlier days in this North. Mr. Schuâ€" macher referred to the ups and downs inseparable from life in a new counâ€" try like this and he gave a very interâ€" esting and faithful account of the pioneer days of Schumacher, Timmins, South Porcupine and other centres of the Poreupine camp. He also spoke words of sincere appreciation for the good work for the community being accomplished by the Kiwanis Club. Kiwanian Barney Quinn thanked the speaker on behalf of the Club. Kiwanians H. . Laidlaw and Gorâ€" don Irving won the draw for the war savings certificates. President W. O. Langdon made apâ€" propriate reference to the fact Kiwanian Karl Eyre was celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary, while Kiwanian Wilson Lang had recently observed the 20th anniversary of hts is to oust a prime minister in this country. One of the greatest curses to Singaâ€" pore, in the opinion of Mr. Shook, was what he termed the "moral uplifters", who were always trying to interfere in affairs. These men claimed that the present rule in Singapore is no g00G, and to this they‘added other ways of making trouble. «A British _ crown colony has a very good form of govâ€" ernment, Mr. Shook held. There ar«e comparatively few taxes and no pollâ€" tizcs. Taxes are low, and, so far as he knew, there is" still no income tax. Although there is a semiâ€"autocratic government, said Mr. Shook, it is easier to get rid of a governor than it The administering of British justice is well worked out at Singapore, said the speaker. It is designed to suit the intelligence of the natives. He quoted cases to illustrate this point. A native policeman was sent to prison‘for ten years for obtaining ten cents wrongâ€" fully, while another native who had murdered his mother received only two years.. The British have built up a great prestige at Singapore, and this reputaâ€" tion is very carefully guarded. A white man‘s credit toâ€"day is always good, or if he got into other trouble, he was sent home. The natives always refer to the British as "white men,‘ but talk of the Dutch as "Dutchman," and of the French as "Frenchmen." The chief products, he said, are rubber and tin. The tin mining is practically all surface work. The deâ€" pression caused a great drop in the price of tin and rubber. In 1927 trubâ€" ber was 42 cents a pound, but during the depression it went down to 6 cents per pound. There was also a great drop in the price of tin. Mr. Shook is well qualified to speak on Singapore, having resided there for seven years. He referred in opening to the wrong ideas many had of Singaâ€" pore. "Before I went there," he said, "I expected to find Singapore and the district round about it oldâ€"fashioned and out of date. I even made enquirâ€" ies as to whether there were any motor cars there. I was sure that the roads would be bad and the place unhealthy and perhaps dirty." When he arrived at Singapore, however, he found beauâ€" tiful paved roads and many handsome cars. He also found that most of the comforts and luxuries of modern life were at hand at Singapore. He disâ€" covered very soon that he was able to live a very comfortable life, and he was particularly impressed by the fact that there were very few flies and very little dust. There were two unusually interesting addresses at the Kiwanis luncheon at the Empire hotel on Monday. One was a talk by Mr. P. Shook on Singapore, and the other was by Mr. F. W. Schuâ€" macher, one of the earlier ploneers of the district, honoured here by the progressive town named in tribute to him. Mr. Schumacher spoke on early days in Porcupine Camp. Single Copyâ€"Five Cents