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Congratulations are due J. Emile Brunnette, Mayor of Timmins for 1946. These congratuâ€" lations are not offered on the result of an election, but because his years of service to the town have shown him to be so well fitted for his task that no one seriously considered running against him. Remarks of former officeâ€"holders to the conâ€" trary, we believe the only reason no one ran against the Mayor is that no one thought that he could be beaten. This in itself is a tribute to a man Facilities which will enable houses to be built under the Housing Act are what is needed. Anyâ€" thing less is not good enough. Fullâ€"sized lots, decent construction are minimum requirements for Timmins. Weary as we may be of the subject, we continue to direct our readers‘ eyes to what we consider the chie? problem to he faced by the people of Timmins â€"â€"â€" more and better homes. In casting your vote tomorrow, we reéecommend you give preference to those candidates who have clearly declared themselves in favour of action to secure more homes, and the construction of adequate roads and sewage facilities to encourage the buildings of such homes. One of the biggest differences between democâ€" racy and the "isms" which were allied against it in the last confilict, is that under democracy we are permitted a free and secretly rendered vote. The privilege of voting as we do constitutes the difference between dictatorship and selfâ€"governâ€" ment, between slavery and freedom. It is a big difference! If our form of government is worth dying for, it should be worth voting for. Remember then, that Friday, December 14th, is election day in Timmins Remember those who died to make it possible. Remember your responsibility. Vote! To those who are not interested enough to turn out to vote, or who begrudge the ten minute‘s required for the purpose, or who offer as an excuse that ‘"it makes no difference how I vote, soâ€"andâ€"so will get in anyhow," we recommend consideration of the number of those who have died in the past six years, in order that we might have the power to detide how and by whom we shall be governed. Timmins, Ontario, Thursday Dec. 13th, 1945 Canada $2.00 Per Year Mrs. Stevenson pointed out that poetry as well as music has proper rhythm and quoted numerous poems among which were several by E. J. Pratt, wellâ€"known Canadian poet and also a few delightful children‘s poems and Christmas verses. Mrs. J. Tyndall‘s wellâ€"received piano selections were a modern composition illustrating modern poetry "Sonatina‘" by Robert Fleming and "Three Blind Mice", arranged by Leo Smith, illusâ€" trating children‘s poetry. This was followed by a muchâ€"enjoyed selection "Suite," byâ€" St. George,â€" Perâ€" formed by a newlyâ€"organized â€"string ensemble consisting of Edward Bartlett, David Gordon, Andrew Gordon, Cecile PHONE TIMMINS, ONTARIO Membets Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association; Ontarioâ€" . Quebee Newspaper Association Published Every Thursday by GEO,. LAKE, Owner and Publisher The living room decorated with pine boughs, a lighted Christmas tree, and a crackling fire in the fireplace provided an appropriate yuletide atmosphere. A short business session was held and it was announted that the teachers‘ recital would be held in the Salvation Army hall, on Jan. 22nd, at 8.30 p.m. The members ‘were also informed that the Toronto Conservatory broadâ€" cast would be aired locally commencing the first Sunday in January at 10.30 Am. althaugh there was a possibility that the time might be altered to an earlier hour. Business over with, Miss Broadfoot‘s committee proceeded with the program. Mrs. C. Stevenson gave a very interâ€" esting talk on poetry and its relations to music, illustrated at the piano by Mrs. J. Tynhall. The Ankerite Lodge was the scene of*a gay Christmas party Tuesday evâ€" ening when members of the Porcupine Music Teacher‘s Assoc. and their friends gathered there for the Decem- ber meeting. Obe YVorrupine Advance Porcupine Music Teachers Hear Talk on Poetry and Music LICKeLTs 10e children 25¢ Adults 2NAAAE ET: Tickets MA YOR FOR 1946 MONDA Y, l)FL EMBER 17th 8 p.m. ts 10¢ children 25c A Bubscription Rates THE SALVATION ARMY United States: $3.00 Per Year in Alberta, Leo, residing at 214 Tamâ€" arack St. and Ned, Robert and Stanâ€" ley at home. Two brothers, Joseph Lafernier, reâ€" siding at 64 Maple St. South, Timmins, and George Lafernier â€" residing in Ansonville and ten grandâ€"children Walker‘s funeral home are direcciing The deceased was born in Black River, Quebec 58 years ago, com‘ng to Timmins in 1919 and taking up residence at her home on Cedar St. for the 27 years prior to her death. Mrs. James Roy of 209 Cedar St. S. Timmins, passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday night. Surviving Mrs. Roy are her Ausâ€". band, James Roy, who was the careâ€" taker in the Town Hall for 23 years| prior to his .being pensioned, iive! daughters: Mrs. Clara McDowell and, Mrs. Ray Godin, of Timmins: Lauvra in Windsor, Emma at home Evelyn in Toronto:; five sons: Josevhn Mr. Edward Bartlett, Mr. I don, Mr. Andrew Gordon, Walker, Mr. Herbert Trenecer Miss Sue Meadows, Miss Blanche Dodge, Miss R. Baskervilleâ€"Smith, Miss Broadfoot, Miss Blair, Miss Claire Gerâ€" vais, Miss Claire Varhon, Miss Alice Grovanelli. Mrs. James Roy Will Be Buried Tomorrow Widely Mourned Mrs. J. Mrs. C. Waring Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. Patton, Mr. and Mrs. E. Keeley, Mr. and Mrs. S. Tessier, Mr. and Mrs. R. Vary, Mr. and Mrs. R. Kinkel, Mr. and Mrs. J. Seal, Mr. and Mrs. T. Carbone., Mrs. J. Tyndall, Mrs. J. Therriault, Mrs. C. Stevenson, Mrs. J. Douglas, Mrs. The evening. was closed with the serving of a delicious lunch. Then with Mr. H. Treneer at the piano everyone joined in a hearty singâ€" song of Christmas arols. Santa Claus then appeared and disâ€" tributed gifts to everyone. <~Jolly St. Nick‘s identity provided a great deal of ~mystery and everyone‘s curiosity was finally rewarded when he proved to be Mr. S. Tessier. Walker, Walter Patton and F. Gilbert ’who has found sufficient favour in the voters‘ eyes over a period of years, that it would take an 'exceptiona]ly qualified candidate to replace him. If this much can be achieved a great deal will be accomplished in attaining control of cancer. Toâ€" night‘s meeting is therefore important. You are invited to attend. Toaay the title of "mostâ€"feared disease" has passed to cancer. Here again, public ignorance of the disease and the universal fear of it, is preâ€" venting the early detection of the symptoms, and handicapping the medical profession in its sucâ€" cessful treatment. Thoughtful persons will therefore welcome the step being taken in Timmins tonight. A meeting is being held in the municipal chambers at 8 p.m. this evening for the purpose of organizing the Porcupine Society for the Control of Cancer. Among the objects of the proposed Society is the publishing of the known facts about cancer. Efforts will be made to acquaint the public with the symptoms of the disease, so that they may seek medical advice while the trouble is in its earlier stages, when treatment of the disease 18 most effective. At one time tuberculosis was a term synonymous with death. People who had it, hid the fact in shame, and felt that the grave held the only end to their problem. That time has passed. A more complete knowledge of the disease has shown its cause and its cure. People found to be suffering from tuberculosis have now every reason to hope for a full and happy life, thanks to the methods found for combatting the disease. It is therefore suggested that if a search of your house discloses any outâ€"grown or no longer popâ€" ular toys, you bring them down to Mr. Neames‘s office at the rear of the Fire Hall, so that he may pass them on to where they will find happy recipâ€" ients. Mr. Neame states he has had a number of inquires from worried parents already. If you are in doubt about just what is needed, telephone 26 and we‘ll be glad to tell you more of what Mr. Neame told us. Do it now. There are some families in Timmins to whom this winter will mean a very hard time. Misâ€" fortune, illness or death has in some cases come to the breadwinner of the family, with the result that some children in Timmins are not going to have half the pleasure in Christmas that all children deserve. The children of the poor look forward to Santa Claus with even a more desperate anxiety than most. If Santa cannot achieve the miracle of a toy, then Christmas will be a very bleak time for them indeed. Timmins‘ manâ€"ofâ€"allâ€"interests, Mr. Neame, has asked us to draw attention fact that, as the poor are always with us are the children of the poor. This town has been fortinate in its high emâ€" ployment rate, and it is seldom that we are unable t,o_g_ive to our children all that they should have. THE MOST FEARED DISEASE David Gorâ€" Mr. Cecile Prizes for the tournament were $45 $25., and $1., in the order mentioned. The second prize became the possesâ€" sion of William Pennington with Art Saint of the T. N. O. taking the honors of third standing. ._J. P. Teeple wears the crown as the winner of the recently concluded cribâ€" bage tournament that was held in the local fire hall «during the past two weeks. w / | hk The deceased was taken from Chenâ€" ier‘s funeral parlours to St. Anthony‘s church where the funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Father Morin. A widower, his wife having preâ€" deceased him in 1911, Mr. Landreiault resided at 315 Spruce South. | Surviving are five sons: Noe, residing at 15 Maple N., Arthur, from Montreal, and Lucien, from Mattawa who were in Timmins for the funeral, and Leon, residing in Montreal, and Octave reâ€" siding in Hull, who were unable to attend the services. J. P. Teeple Wins $45 In Cribbage Tourney Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday morning for the late Japhet Landriault 79 years of age who died here on Saturday, Dec. 8. The deceased was born at L‘Orignal, Ont., and came .to Timmins 22 years ago. He had worked as a carpenter up until retiring six or seven years ago and had been ill for a period of two months prior to his death. Japhet Landreiault Dies; Leaves 5 Sons the arrangements and the funeral sorâ€" rices which will be conducted at St. Anthony‘s church at 9 o‘clock on #riâ€" day morning. Tauno HMHannikainen Arvida Hannikainen mno Hannikainen, world famous cellist and conductor. ida Hannikainen, outstanding soprano and opera singer. Tickets on sale at Moisley Ball, Timmins. Mclntvre ommunity Bidg., and the Consumers‘ Coâ€"op at 8. Porcupine auno and Arvida Hannikainen SATURDAY, DEC. 15th RECITAL Toini Heikkinen MeINTYRE GYMNASIUM ADMISSION Will be Presented by SOHUMACHER Austin to the so too. Assisted by THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO A charge of deserting wife and childâ€" ren was withdrawn. Seven minor charges drew fines of one dollar and costs, while one person charged with illegal possession of wine was fined $10. and costs, or thirty days. Dr. Harper was returning from Timâ€" mins on Saturday morning, on the highway near the bridge at the cemâ€" etery and the roads were in icy conâ€" dition. Dr. Harper swerved out to avoid hitting a truck owned and operâ€" ated by Logan Kerr of Timmins which was travelling east, and ~a »truck of Marshallâ€"Ecclestone‘s travelling in the same direction as Dr. Harper, collided with his car The car is a complete wreck. Dr. Harper suffered concussion and was unconscious when taken to hospital. Two froth blowers were fined $50. and costs or one month while three others were fined $10. and costs. Two cases of overâ€"indulgence in brew were adjourned until next week. One perâ€" son charged with having liquor in a place other than his home was fined $10. and costs. Dr. B. H. Harper and son Norman are progressing well in hospital after a miraculous escape from serious inâ€" jury when their car was almost smashâ€" ed in two after a collision on Saturâ€" day morning. Both are suffering from shgek, minor cuts and bruises, but it is expected that they will completely lecoven in a few days. Cani was searched in the dry office of the Coniaurum mnes as he came off shift and his home was also subjected to search by the provincial police. The search of his person revealed him to be in possession of goldâ€"bearing ore, as did the search of his home. A case of theft in which the articles taken included two wrist watches, three sums of money totalling $131, a rainâ€" coat, windbreaker, handkerchiefs and a towel, provided the court with a lengthy session. The case was disâ€" missed through lack of evidence. The crushing of a sleigh and the near hitting of a child resulted in the person appearing as responsible having to pay for the repair of the broken sled. south Porcupine â€" Special_ to The Advance. Gene Holmes, alleged to have stolen a lighter from a woman‘s coat pocket while in a doctor‘s office, received 30 days. It was the accused‘s second offence, the first being laid against him when he was a minor. A suspension of his license was the punishment awarded a person appearâ€" ing on a charge of operating a truck while intoxicated. Doctor and Son Have Narrow Escape From Death In Auto Crash Nine months hard labour was the sentence handed out to Steve Cani of Tisdale when he appeard in court on Tuesday on a charge of illegal possesâ€" sion of gold ore. Brings Nine Months With Hard Labour A hammer was also found which, when examined under a microscope showed signs of bearing gold dust particles. A court order filed by Mrs. Theroux against her husband Avila Theroux stating that he was behind in mainâ€" tenance resulted in the accused being given the opportunity of paying the deficit or being given three months. One charge in connection with W. P. T. B. was withdrawn, another dismissâ€" ed. A charge of assault filed against a local miner was adjourned until next Tuesday‘s couurt. Possession Of Ore Cor. Spruce St. and Third Ave. Clean Rooms The King Edward Hotel Day or Week Very Reasonable Rates and $1.00 Quiet Atmosphere *» (’4 The special bingo held Monday evenâ€" ing in the MciIntyre auditorium under Door Prizes Feature Men‘s Club Bingo There has been a great deal « discussion on inflation but since it ha been materially held in check durin the war there is the feeling in som quarters that the threat has bee exaggerated and that "it can happen here". On the contrary, wit the large amount of savings accumu lated and the shortages that present| exist in supplies, the position a regards inflation is more dangerou than at any time during the war. Until reconversion to civilian pr: duction can get well under way in th next year or cighteen months th public generally cannot expect t spend wisely more than their current]! available income.â€" It would, c course, be a satisfaction to everyon to be able to obtain at once all th things they have had to do withou during the war period but since th savings which have been set asid with that purpose in mind oare no With heavy taxes, price controls and rationing, and with the public generally coâ€"operating by investing their savings mainly in Victory Bonds, Canada has prevented the substantial rise in prices which would otherwise have occurred. If we are to avoid undoing all the good that has been done we must move carefully and judiciously in adjusting our present position to peacetime. Also I may say in this connection that it is necessary that constructive legislaâ€" tion and regulations by public administration shall continue to have support of the people; otherwise failure may lie in the pdth we travel to bring this country through the immediate postâ€"warâ€" perioad in a healthyv economic condition. The spirit of enterprise is high; business men are ready and anxious | | +0 get ahead with postâ€"war trade and production. Money and credit are available for a large investment such as this but obstacles which retard capital from being put to work will t C1 fo d1 in fo 111 have to be removed. A positive step | o« in this direction would be a further substantial modification of the Excess Profits Tax, which would serve to jp | AI stimulate investment of capital with relative expansion of employment. | es Also, there are two other vital requireâ€" ments: stability in labour conditions and relative stability in prices. The speed with which such investment will be made depends, to a large extent, upon how the situation tC p! e»> ci c th Te develops in the above respects. We shall need correlation of all factors, as well as favourable international conditions, to realize in full the opportunities for our people which to ta could be derived from this program. | m Looking at the longer term range of the national economy, from informaâ€" uen the Bank has been able to gather, possible capital investments during the next four or five years, apart from public works, are conserâ€" vatively estimated in excess of three biltion dollars. These capital investâ€" ments which cover diversified fields, including home building, farm imâ€" provement, manufacturing industry, mining, transportation, utilities, new buildings, furnishings and machinery, will contribute to a high level of employment and a relatively high national income. BUSINESS CONDITION®S |___The Canadian economy, to a great With the abrupt change this year degree, has been ;mfl will be dependent in an economic system geared over a on export trade, l‘u'(‘,;l.uw of the war fiveâ€"year period tounprecedented all our resources were in demand and war demands and with crop the swelling of our exports to unpreâ€" relatively lower, due in a large mea. Cedented levels _ resulted in . high sure to unfavourable weather, our| Jomestic prospenity. Now it is our gross national production has| POstâ€"war task to seek outlets for our declined. According to the Bank‘s| productive capacity so as to I_namt'mn analysis of data from all parts of| 4 Satistactory standard of living. Canada, industrial production has _ MEETING WORLD NEEDS dropped, about oneâ€"third during the| _ ‘ppo qiscontinuance,of lendâ€"lease vyear owing to termination 0 st of s ol ie ty k the %(fntfigct: ndl(l)nl ;.lt;(?u::t(h ’i | and mutual aid doesnot bring us back . with *pre .z;"'uiom fof llt] _| to where trading by an exchange of * M es ' "¢ )‘ exports and imports on balance can o on wig of fullâ€"scale production of | be realized in ‘a normal way.> It is civilian goods well advanced in many | Cloor that. in the first few vears of units it is reasonable to assume that | tb S yeats the down\\l'.ardotrcr::i tl(S) i:;;l:l::; tholf; | reconstruction, world needs will be and an upturn is in prospe It:) ' very great and assistance in one form P 1s in prospect. ‘nr annother will he necessaryvy until At the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of The Canadian Bank of Commerce, held in the Head Office of the Bank in the City of Toronto December 11th, Mr. Allan E. Arscott, C.B.E., Presiâ€" dent, and Mr. Stanley M. Wedd, General Manager, presented the Annual Statement of the Bank‘s operations in the past year, together with a review of Business Conditions. Mr. Arscott‘s address to the meeting follows: A. E. Arscott, C.B.E., President, The Canadian Bank of Commerce, Says Inflation, and Surge of Spending, Would Reduce Purchasing Power of Hardâ€"earned Savings. Interesting Comments on Foreign Trade, Governâ€" ment Finance and Capital Investment. Bank‘s Successful Year Reviewed by S General Manager. NEED FOR LABOUN AND PRICE STABILITY ALLAN E, ARSCOTT, C.B.E., President SAVINGS AND INFLATION purposs in mind a wWinners were Mrs Mari O‘Sullivan a the auspices of ish Church men ed and was a three, reconstruction, world needs Will very great and assistance in one form or another will be necessary until those countriee which suffered so greatly can reâ€"establish themselves to the point where they can carry on under their own momentum. At the i same time it must be recognized that in helping these countries to rehabiliâ€" |tate themselves there are counter benefits inasmuch as it enables industry in the countries affording such assistance to operate at high production levels and thereby sustain employment. This arrangement, howâ€" ever, if carried on after the economic justification for it has.wlisappeared, would be an unsound device. balan« Increa becam the ex result amportin products AM to miIiniumi over it trade oneâ€" and wh in some for lab full peacetit edly will cau been operat through nec plus". dn If it is conceded of services enter costs and on in then it is obvious consumer purcha be‘affected by what the dollar will buy. This of course will have a governing influence on production and continuous employment. commendabnle sustained emj trial econom: result of the services; in oft is the nece production ai suggests cont need that analy tive ¢ sored und in the m close of hi the directi not been ment of 1 industrial short ind PRODUCTION, CONSUMPTION AND EMPLOYMENT mpet1t ed to TAXATION AND FISCAL POLICY W ea« â€"out 1 upply is imp ysis this i efficiency. abour has mendable In n een con under 11 n th i0ove fr icetimt UIT FOREIGN TRADE ifHair orati PJ inner receiving $25. The Mrs. Peter Hunter, Mist in and Mr. Ace Black. onducive to the achieveâ€" mpetitive efficiency. Our development was spohâ€" t a set of conditions that ort th T disappeared with the lities. We now move in of internal and external ind sooner or later it will alized that it is pricing ortant. In the final in effect means producâ€" tri priat idicated, 0o ile will be ut the time i of mutua economy, to a great and will be dependent Because of the war were in demand and ur exports to unpreâ€" resulted in high rity. Now it is our seek outlets for our ity so as to maintain standard of living. negie ntion UI St. Alphonsus Par«â€" ib was well attendâ€" untries r nmnal: . M. Wedd, ugurs wet eased pri urpluses would ars of relative ars we have cal control." f the present i_â€"small and ic modified. x structures because of 1 partly as a cceptance of Mn 6 ‘ont pla because of well fTor a production sert Lt 11 $355,000 : rpm previous y !,hc:ir cont ng up 1 whi of $105,000,000 over thos ago. Quick assets total $1, or about 83% of the Bank to the public. Our balance Bank of Canada Bank amount t is an increase compared with and cheques on th reacht this : within to 55(0) N( )( ) iInount Profit : Ourâ€" holdin Provincial Go In this connection particularly I wish to express my appreciation of the steadfast support of the staff of the Bank throughout the long and trying vears of war. Deposits are highest in our history and the number of our individual customers is at an allâ€"timeâ€"peak. Unquestionably the citizens of Canada who. stood. so firmly behind the Dominion‘s greatest war effort will, with equal determination, apply their large accumulation of financial reâ€" sources towards the building of a sound peaceâ€"time economy. Jn this effc<t the Bank will assuredly do its part as the servant of a very substanâ€" tial section of the Canadian public. The Bank is in a most favourable condition to take a major part in facilitating Canadian trade and enterâ€" prise in this period of post war reconstruction. eakcee Viceâ€"President and General Manager it I should not wish to conclude thess remarks without particular refoerence to the rehabilitation of our returning men and women from the armed forces, who have served this country and the cause of freedom so nobly. Each member of the Staff on hus return finds awaiting him a position at a salary commensurate with that which he would have received in the course of uninterrupted service and promotion and is afforded evervy assistance to enable him adequately to _ readjust â€" himself to « banking activities. Each one also receives the Bank‘s cheque for all bonuses declared to the active members of the Staff during his absence. As well, the Bank made contributions to the Pension Fund for all members of the Fund who served in the armed forees so that when they return they have full credit for the time they were away. ertihceat The whole subject is one demands much tfmught and not only by governments but business groups, including bott and management, who are : by the impact of taxation. posilt In t| ’) The Red Cross workers have packed and sent 211 Christmas parcels to mon overseas. Work far the Red Cross is still going on and there is a quantity of wool to be knitted for the current quota. Workers are neceded. ippreciatwtt 16 rs for the m continued eoâ€" up the busin« STAFF REHABILITATION GENERAL MANAGER‘S ADDRESS 111 VOrNIM soOUTH PORCUPINE sEND CHRISTMAS STANLEY M. WEDD $148,000 q CVDI} n deposit ind our nc $125,342 of 0060 rats: mand 2( â€"Bank, _anada show 00. C This is n accounted irements of 47 7o imatures d â€" includes the Dominâ€" ng to $278,â€" 2 37 ,000, lcome these ) to express the shareâ€" vidences of on in buildâ€" Photo by Karsh INIOM â€" AfrC] urities have tes of that 000. This liabilitic (Jeposits .605 ,000 nolwed are sone ar. "The nto tlu- £395 .000 with th« n in th 81 1 30 OOf) OLPSs Uf 1MmOunt ie which d studyv ut by all thlabour affectesd T Y it en t 1w /illn iA 114