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RUSSIANS RUSH RIGHT Legion Looks Forward With Faith and Courage to the Days Afterithe W ar Vol. XXIX. No. 15 Timmins Branch of the Canadian Leâ€" gion added another to its list of brilâ€" liant successes in the Vimy Night banâ€" quet in the Legion hall on Saturday night. The menu prepared by the Laâ€" dies Auxiliary of the Legion was unâ€" usually pleasing and the service was of the best. The Ladies were given hearty approval for the delicious full course dinner so well served. The addresses for the evening were all interesting and inspiring and the musical programme was one of outâ€" standing excellence. Each artist was enthusiastically encored and encores to every number were insisted upon as their merit deserved. The pianoforte selections by Mr. Herb Treneer set a high standard for the musicalâ€" proâ€" gramme, but the artists following showâ€" ed that this high grade of talent could be maintained. Vocal solos by Mr. Roâ€" bert Baillie and Mr. W. Tansley won high favour on merit, while the violin solos by Mr. A. E. Walli were a genâ€" uine delight to all. Value of the Work of the Legion Reviewed at Annual Vimy Banquet. Mayor Brunette Speaks of Memorial for Soldiers of the Two Wars. Excellent Musical Program at Event. President Les. Nicmolson was toast master forythe evening and carried through the duties with decided talent. In sincere words he welcomed all preâ€" sent, with a special word for the guests of the evening. He then proposed the toast to the King. A minute‘s silence was also reverently observed for those who had passed on. In a brief but effective address Mayor J. Emile Brunette spoke of the valuable work of the Legion. Both mayor and councillors appreciated the support and encouragement given by the Legion, and as a mark of reciprocation council would again this year refund the Legion taxes. It was also likely that the larâ€" ger measureâ€"of support would be given by the municipality to the Legion Comâ€" munity Fag Fund which had proved so notable a service in the past year. The town this year had set aside $1,000 as a nucleus for a fund to establish a meâ€" morial to the soldiers of this war and the last,. This was only a start, and he asked the Legion to make suggesâ€" tions as to the best form such a meâ€" morial could take. He referred to parks, hospitals, community buildings â€" and other forms the memorial might take. "Let council know your opinion," the mayor concluded. In proposing the toast to the Canaâ€" dian Legion, Mr. Austin Neame, a past president of the local branch referred to the origin, the growth, the objectives and the value of the Legion to exâ€"serâ€" vicemen of the two wars. The Canaâ€" dian Legion came into being eightcen years ago as a result of Sir Douglas Haig‘s efforts to unite all soldier organâ€" izations to one body. "We are now an organization 200,000 strong," said Mr. Neame, "and our membership grows every day. We have the respect of the government. ~Our requests receive conâ€" sideration and our efforts on behalf of our comrades have not been in vain. When we have attained record strength after the war, we shall be a force to be reckoned with by any government in power, and if we remain united we shall attain a full measure of success in our work to see that those who have served Canada get a square deal." Mr. Neame noted that 14,153 sons and daughters of men in the Canadian Leâ€" gion have enlisted for service in the present war. Reference was made by Mr..Neame to the four major achievements won by the Legion in the past year: The govâ€" ernment has adopted the Legion propoâ€" sal for the formation of a Department of Veterans‘ Affairs, to deal with hosâ€" pital treatment, pensions, vocational academic training, employment preferâ€" ence, land settlement, etc. Increase has been obtained in the rates in the War Veterans‘ Allowance to burntâ€"out veterans. Widows‘ allowances have been increased. Improvement has been made in Treatment Allowance, whereby men and women will now get treatment allowances equal to the pay of their regular rank. "The Legion must take a great part and show leadership in Postâ€"War Planâ€" ning and Rehabilitation," Mr. Neame said. In concluding Mr. Neame urged the officers, executive and members of Branch 88: "Build up your Branch. Welcome the men that are coming back. Make them fell that we of the last war gladly welcome our comrades of this war. Make them realize that they are the ones that will be carrying on the work and future life of the Legionâ€" that their problems are much the same as our problems were, and that we stand ready to aid and assist them in solving them." Mr. Neame made feeling reference to the death of P.Q. Victor Banning, and at the suggestion of President Nicholson a minute‘s silence was observed in honâ€" our of this gallant young Timmins flier. In proposing the toast to *"Vmy Ridge" Comrade W, A. Devine called attention to the beautiful replica of the Vimy memorial at one end of th:e and the other illuminated desigm. that added a touch of true art to the soom. The Vimy Memorial had been m de by Comrade Bert Ketley and it jw/as a faithful miniature of the worldâ€"f; mous memorial that bore so many names of gallant Canadians who had fought in the glorious battle of Vimy. The illuâ€" minated effects were by Comrade Jack Potts. In brief but graphic words, Mr Devine sketched the conflict. "The weather was bad, the artillery support was poor, but we just dug in with our bayonets and pushe dthem over" he Said "If our Canadian boys ever come in close contact with the Huns in this war on anything like equal terms they‘ll knock the Nazis back so fast and hard. they‘ll never recover from the shock," he concluded. Comrade Fred Curtis, a veteran of the last war, proposed the toast to "The Imperials." He touched on the dark days of June, 1940 while visiting in England, when Britain faced the great. est disaster in all her historyâ€"Dunkirk, "But there was a miracle of deliverance achieved," he said, recalling the daunt, less courage, the matchless discipline and the skilled leadership of the Imâ€" perials. Other incidents in the war were mentioned to show the quality of the Imperials. Dr J. B. McClinton,. in proposing. the toast to "The Ladies" made special reâ€" ference to that brave and gallant lady, Madame Chiang Kaiâ€"Shek. . He also took occasion to pay popular tribute to the ladies of the Auxiliary, naming those responsible for the menu and service of the evening, Mrs. Shaw, presiâ€" dent, and Mrs. T. Tilley bemg called In proposing the toast to the "United Nations," J. D. Brady made apt referâ€" ence to the driving force of the Rusâ€" sian armies, the gallantry of the Polish, the Jugoâ€"Slay and the Czech soldiers, and to the other members of the Allied Nations, united toâ€"day in the greatest battle for freedom and the right that the world has seen. upon to approval C iA ol P ty 20 9 90 0 zovha Brief addresses were also given by. G. A. Macdonald editor of The Advance and J. Hornick, of The Press. CA A A NA C 224 2t t nds ts The banquet closed with the National Anthem, after which members and guests enjoyed a regular Legion social time with song and dance and other music and novelties. J. E. H. Chateauvert, wellâ€"known businessman and active member of the Victory Loan Public Relations Com mittee has beat the new Loan to the bunch and thereby set a fine example. TImmediately after the meeting of the Public Relations Committee last week J. E. H. Chateauvert Ahead in Sixth Victory Loan Drive Mr. Chateauvert sold himself a $1,000 bond through Mr. Chenier, the sales manager. If others follow this good exâ€" ample it will stimulate the siales of the Sixth Victory Loan, encourage the reâ€" luctant to invest, and cheer the salesâ€" Big Porcupine Skating Club Carnival Opens on Saturday With Matinee men and all The big Porcupine Skating Club Ice Carnival opens with a matinee on Saturday at 230 pm. There is also evening performances Saturday and Monday at 8.15 pm. Seat sales have been highly satisfactory and complete gellâ€"outs are assured. There is however plenty of standing room where one can get a good view of the big programme planned. Miss Madge Austin, professional in â€" structress of the Porcupine Skating Club, has been nard at work with reâ€" hearsals and all will agree after witâ€" nessing this Ice show that her work has not been in vain. .A e The programme will open with solo performances by some of the younger members of the club as well as very attractive group specialties. The junior members have really worked hard and as witnmessed by The Advance reporter at a recent rehearsal all are anxious to perform their very best in the show. When one considers that for some of these younsters this is their first seaâ€" son on skates, and some with only two or three seasons with the club, the le of Seats Very Satisfactory. Complete Sellâ€"Outs Asâ€" sured. Ice Show This Year to be an Extra Special. Miss Gretchen Merrill, U.S. Champion to be Guest Star. Published in Timmins. Ont.. Canads acknowledge the gathering‘s EVERY THURSDAY others concerned Plans Completed For Musicale on Tuesday, April 18th The inspirational address of the Rt. Rev. R. J. Renison, Bishop of Moosonce, at the Kiwanis Club luncheon in the Empire Hotel on Monaay will long be remembered. It had wit, humour, inâ€" sight into humanity and above all love of the North and faith in the great future that awaits this country. ‘"The hopeful thing about man," saidâ€" Bishop Renison, ‘"is that he is an invincible pioneer. He faces dangers and hardâ€" ships and is not dismayed." He deâ€" scribed the people of the North as of the true pioneering spirit and he saw for them, now "in on the ground floor," great opportunity in the mighty fuâ€" ture opening before the people of this land. The earliest settlers in the North came to the country through the Hudâ€". son Straits They were looking for a path through to the Orient where they hoped to be able to live on fruit and gather rubies from the innocent natives. They did not find the land of their dreams, but hey found something greaâ€" ‘ cr. They found a challenge to their pioneering spirit. The North Land did not produce bananas and rubies and a life of idleness, but it did produce â€"character, it did produce men. There is i a difference, Bishop Renison said, beâ€" tween the North and the South. "As soon as you pass Temagami, you feel you are in a different country," he sug_ gested. "There is a something differâ€" ent in the very air." The people of the North, he added, are not living in the past like some supposedly more civilized nations. They are not living in the present, like others ,but they are pinnâ€" ing their faith, their hope, their effort on the future. Final arrangements were made for the Musicale which the members of the Muic Teachers‘ Association are presenting next Tuesday evening April 18th, at 8.30 pm. at the Mountjoy United Church, at their regular monthâ€" ly meeting held Tuesday evenng at ths Radio Station. Interesting Programme at Music Teachers‘ Associaâ€" tion Meeting The meeting opened with viceâ€"presiâ€" dont Mrs. A. Gamble presiding, and with the reading of the minutes of the previous executive meeting and also of the last regular meeting. At the conclusion of the business portion, Mr. R. Baillie led in the singâ€" ing of Easter carolsy with Mrs. R. Vary accomping at the piano. Mr. Baillie‘s rendition of two delightful Irish songs, accompanied by Mrs. A. Gamble, was followed by an interesting talk on church music by Mrs. L. Carlson. everyâ€" particapated in‘ a musical quiz, after which the programme was brought to a close with the singing of "The King." Reminiscences of Far North Feature Addresses at Kiwanis Club Monday Right Rev. R. J. Renison, Bishop of Moosonee, Delivers Inspiring Message to Club. Introduction of Guest Speaker by Archdeacon Woodall Another Feature of the Meeting. Among the stars of the show will be Miss Gretchen Merrill, U.S. figure skatâ€" ing champion for 1942â€"43â€"44. Her exâ€" hibition will be worth watching, as it is said that this talented skater does some very clever acrobatic routines in her advancement is a great credit to their talented teacher. Miss Dutton, runnerâ€"up for the Canaâ€" dian Lady championship at Ottawa this year, who hails from Lethbridge, Alta, will also be another star of the silver blades. Miss Dutton has performed here, prior to journeying to Ottawa for the championship contests, and is a very talented freeâ€"skater and does some exceptionally clever jumps and spins. Miss Marguerite Keeley will also be featured in solo work, and The Adâ€" vance learns will team up with her sister in a pair exhibition. the Carnival which promises to be the best yet staged by the Porcupine Skatâ€" ing Club. All other wellâ€"known members of the club are taking prominent part in TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH, 1944 _ Saturday, April 22nd, will be the next collection of waste fats by the Timmins Boy Scouts, and all houssâ€" holders are asked to have their waste fats available for the Scouts when they Icall. The same consideration an coâ€" | operation that has been given the Boy ‘Scouts in the past in this good work should be continued on that Saturday and succeeding Collections. The Boy Scouts are doing a worthy work in this matter of the collection of fats and deserve the greatest â€" coâ€"operation. Waste Fats April 22nd Collection | Rev. (}anoll Cushi‘l‘lg A letter from Jas. C. Gray, Provinâ€" cial Supervisor of the National Salvage Division shows how the work of Timâ€" mins Boy Scouts and the people here is appreciated. Mr. Gray tells the local committee that "the fats collection poundage in the last collection reflectâ€" ed a good job well done,"and asked the comuinittee to accept and convey Diviâ€" sion of the National War Services. Be Ready to Help the Work of the Boy Scouts on Satâ€" urday of Next Week. Earlier in his address the speaker had| described Easter as one of the most: vital days of human life. ‘"We are uv-{ imng in a cosmic age," he said, "in an ; age of science, of radio and radium, of ‘all sorts of wonders. Man is actu-; ally one of the lesser mammals; he is. not equal to one of the average quad-: rupeds in physical strength. He is a creature of short life residing on one of the thirdâ€"rate planets of the uniâ€". verse. Yet all the great things of the earth do not mean a thing without the genius of man. Were it not for man all the glories of earth and sea and sky: woulq be meaningless and void. There. is something special about man. Withâ€". out any irreverence, I would say that this is what may be termed one of the byâ€"products of the time we call Easter day." Bishop Renison described man as A queer creature, and cited some of the oddities of the animal named man. He humorously questioned whether or not man had lost his strength when he lost his whiskers. Once man was the autoâ€" crat of the woman and the family, but this seemed to change as the "no whis> ker" face revealed the weak chin and the trembling lip. Reminiscences of the Far North were featured at the meeting. Archdeacon Woodall started it with his graphic and humorous description of his first meetâ€" ing with the present Bishop of Mooâ€" sonee. That was in 1903 at Moosonce where each year there was a great gat~â€" hering of Hudson Bay men from the Je q oA sA greasy that friendship the years. WWAily J NXEERZ* In opening his address Bishop Reniâ€" son referred to the Archdeacon as A truly great characterâ€"a humble Chrisâ€" tian but one of the most beloved and faithful men ever to live in the North. The Archdeacon‘s references to early days in the Far North tempted the Bisâ€" nop to recall some events in that far day and that far country. He referred to the tendency of the men of that time to stake their lives on the merits of their dog teams. Different breeds of dogs were favoured by those living OD the east and west coasts respectively of the great bay. They were pdrticularly jealous of the fighting qualities of the dogs. Once, two of the traders took their leading dogs to a nearby clearing to heve the fierce animals fight it out to the death. After a time, when they did not return others went to look for them. They expected to find one or maybe both of the dogs dead. Instead, they met the dogs returning amicably together to the camp, while the owners were found in mortal combat and had to be separated. Archdeacon Woodall was introduced nad continued during In opening Juvenile Court on Tuesday Judge Atkinson tqgok occasion to ask { the press to give more care and attenâ€" tion to law in referring to Juvenile Court cases, He quoted the Code to show that reports of cases in Juvenile Court could not be reported except with the consent of the court. The Juvenile Court was closed to the public but he had always allowed newspaperâ€" men to be present because he did not want to foster the idea that the Juvenâ€", ile Court was arbitrary, and newspaperâ€" men could usually be trusted to follow the law and act in the public interest.. He commented also on the report last week in the Press of a Juvenile Court case where he was quoted as telling the CA.S. Superintendent to "learn proceâ€" dure.‘" Nothing had occurred to justify such a suggestion, the Superintendent being present as usual in the interests i of a boy charged, and his efforts as ‘ usual being helpful to the court. ‘ _ Consent of the court was not given ‘ Tuesday for the publication of a report of a case before the Juvenile Court. All , that can be said, in fairness, is a woâ€" l man Cwith neglecting~ her ; children was bonded for a year though a conviction was not registered against her. She thus has opportunity to con_ tinue her home, and publicity will not â€" help her, this being one of the reasons "~why the court did not wish any pubâ€" Alicity that would make the woman‘s lot any harder in reâ€"establishing herself. New Rector to be Here Early in May. On Sunday Rev. Canon R. S. Cushing preached his farewell sermon as rector of Matthew‘s Church, his new duties to be as General Missionary for the Dioâ€" cese of Moosonee. Rev. Canon Cushing referred to the friendships he had made in Timmins and his regret at severing these relations. He would always look upon Timmins and St. Matthew‘s as home to him. Capt. Mitchell, C.A. will conduct the services in the meantRne at St. Matâ€" thew‘s. Preaches Farewell Sermon as Rector The new rector, Revy. A. R. Chidwick of St. Paul‘s Toronto, will be here early in May., Magistrate Asks More Care by Press in Juvenile Cases Meetings Fish and Game Protective Association Here At Timmins Toâ€"night and at South Poreupine Toâ€"morâ€" row Night. General meetings of the Porcupine Fish and Game Protective Association will be held this week in the Council Chambers, Timmins, on Thursday April 13th, and in the Council Chamâ€" bers at South Porcupine on Friday, April 14th. Each of these meetings will commence at 8.00 p.m. Important phases of the activities of the Association for the coming season will be discussed, and all interested are invited to attena. Motion pictures showing fly fishing for Tyee Salmon and Steelhead Trout in British Columbia and Muskey fishâ€" ing in the Vermillion Lake district of Northern Ontario will provide enterâ€" tainment. Miss Helen Chisholm, who is taking a special course at North Bay to qualify for special war work, spent the Easter nolidays at her home here. Recently Miss ChisholIm had a display of her paintings and sketches in Richardson‘s Store at North Bay, the work of this talented Timmins artist rousing much interest and favourable comment in the Gateway City. Timmins Artist Has Display of Work in North Bay Store by Kiwanian Frank Bailey. Kiwanian A. H. DeWolfe expressed the appreciaâ€" tion of al for the notable addres by Bishop Renison. O. E. Walli led the community sing ing. President Jack Beattie occupied the chair. Kiwanian W. O. Langdon gave u word of appreciation for the talented work of Secretary W. H. Wilson in the makâ€" ing of attractive and interesting club bulletins and this was endorsed by President Beattie. G. S. Drew complimented the Kiwanis curlers on triumphs during the season. Visitors for the day included: Capt. D. Mitchell, of the Church Army; F. C. H. Simms and G. A. Macdonald, Timmins: A. E. Lowery, Toronto; A. Brown, C. A. Byam, New Liskeard; A. E. Keates, South Porcupine; H. J. Rose, Harrisburg, Penn. Winners of the War Savings draws were Al. Church and W. H. Burnes. Published in Timmins, Ont., Canada EVERY THURSDAY Russian Forces Now Are Within Fortyâ€"six Miles of the, Sevastopol port the Sixth Victory Loan Campaign, and anticipating the opening of the idrive by two weeks, is the Volunteer IF‘iremen. The President, Jack Archer, ; enthused with the idea arnd heartily ! supported by every volunteer fireman, decided to put in an advance order for $500 worth of Sixth Victory Loan Bonds. These bonds are to apply on the Muniâ€" cipal quota and will set a fine example to all organizations to get their Victory Bond shopping done early. John Morâ€" rison, the Secretary, announced that the bonds would be given as 2 prize at the annual District of Cochrane tournaâ€", ment to take place on July 1st. Word has it that the regular staff firemen are also backing the sixth Victory Loan | Campaign one hundred per cent, Holman Pluggers Again the Ontario Juvenile Champions The Holman Pluggers are again the Ontario Juvenile Champions winning that honour from St. Catharines by the best two out of three games. Saturday evening the score was 5 to 4 in favour of the Holmans; Monday they lost 6 to 4; Tuesday, they won the series by All German Troops Have Been Cleared from the Kerch Peninsula. \‘Britishâ€"Canadian Night Bomber Fleet Again Crossed the Channel. No Change in the Italian Win Two Games Out â€" of Three from St. Catharines a win, 6 to 4. The St. Catharines team deserves the big reputation it holds, but the Holman Pluggers won on merit. The three games were a delight to all fans here. Volunteer Firemen Set Fine Example in New Loan Drive For thirty years the Timmins Volunâ€" teer Firemen have been in the foreâ€" front of every movement for the betterâ€" ment of the town or the country. That may be because they are Volunteer Firemen, or they may be Volunteer Firemen because they are that type of good citizen. In any event, no one has been surprised at the interest and efâ€" fort they have given to such causes as the Victory Loan campaign. A note from the local headquarters of the Sixth Victory Loan says that first in the fieldâ€"of the municipal bodies to supâ€" At a special meeting of the town, council on Thuzssday last it was decided , to change the meeting time of regular | council meetings to the first and third ; Monday of each month at 3.30 p. -m.i Councillor Gladstone and Terry made} the motion to this effect. Other motions l for evening meetings were lost. | Council Meetings Changed to First and Third Mondays Mrs. Jos. Van Russel left this week for Toronto to join her husband and to celebrate together yesterday the 35th To Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Wedding Ali R. J. Ennis to be Guest Speaker, Annual Banquet Retail:Merchants‘ Assocn. The annual bangquet of the Timmins Retail Merchants‘ Association is always an event of much interest and importâ€" ance. This year‘s event is to be of very special interest. The guest for the occasion will be Mr. R. J. Ennis, General Manager of the MciIntyre Mine, who will speak on "The Puture of Gold Mining in the Porcupine." Mr. Ennis is well known not only as a talâ€" ented pioneer mining man of the North but also as a speaker of unusual ability and one whose wit and humour always adds to the interest of any topic he may discuss. Front. niversary of their wedding The Retail Merchants‘ annual banâ€" Despaches from London say that the Russians are continuing their lightning offensive in the Crimea and are now less than 46 miles from the vital naval base of Sevastopol. The Britishâ€"Canadian night bomber fleet again crossed the Channel last night and struck at Axis targets. London, England, had a one_hour alarm last night from Nazi planes. There is little change in the ground front in Italy. The Germans are said Appeal Entered Against Decision in Evasion Charge to have stepped up their shelling of the Alliedâ€"held Castle Hill, north of In police court on Tuesday Wm. James Doyle was sentenced to Six months i njail on charge of failing to respond to calls for military service,. He pleaded not guilty and in his own behalf said that the illness of his father had prevented his joining up. Corporal Langille, RCM.P., asked for more than the usual penalty as this was a Case of long and persistent evasion, despite several calls and one exemption granted and another refused. Later this week Dean Kester, K.C., entered an appeal against the judgment on behalf of the defendent. }Elm St. South. Mr. Swanson leaves today for Muskoka to attend the funâ€" ‘eral service, which will take place on ‘Friday afternoon. Single Copyâ€"Five Cents A charge of careless driving against Jos. Seguin was dismissed, the evidence showing reasonable care being taken. Henr} Morin, for selling potatoes above the ceiling price was fined $50.00 and costs. ie e l ic Roger Riard and Pierre Jette for breach of the National Selective Mobili=â€" zation regulations were each given one day in jail then to be taken to North Bay recruiting centre. _ On a of the theft of coal from the Timmins Theatres, Alberto Purifiâ€" cati was bound over in the sum of $100.00. w o PWnsc John Poirier, for failing to report an accident was fined $50 and costs, and another $10 for not having an Operâ€" ator‘s license, the total cost to him being $78.50. oo n en o n i ts o e s P M quet this year is to be held in the avditorium, MciIintyre Community Building on Tuesday evening of next week, April 18th, at 7 p. m. Tickets may be secured from the secretary of the Association, C. V. Kearns, or from members of the Association. It would be good policy to secure the necessary tickets at the earliest possible time. No business or professional man can afford to miss this event. There will also be an exce‘lent programme of music and specialties., The banguet will be followed by dance open to all merchants and their staffs and ladies. Relatives in Timmins Nave word of the death early Wednesday morning of Mrs. F. M. Johnston, of Bracebridge, Ont. A sister,Mrs. E. A. Urquhart, resides at 9 McLeod St., and a brother, Mr. William Swanson, at 63 MR n ) i5 M e M Two drunks paid $10 and costs each and a third offender went to jail for three months. * Drinking while on the interdicted list cost two men $10 and costs each. Passing a red light brought a $1.00 fine and costs. The cases of having pinball machines contrary to the town byâ€"laws were dis« missed the magistrate saying he could not find the machines to come under the wording of the town byâ€"law. He advised the four defendents, however, that there might be another part of the law that would forbid the machines., Death of Mrs. F. Johnston at Bracebridge Yesterday n Timmins have received death early Wednesday Mrs. F. M. Johnston, of Oont. A sister,Mrs. E. A.