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Local Newspaper Cited At Communist May Day Rally Here Last Night If the workers refused to take part in backing un the demands being made, said Mr. Harris, they were in effect saying that they were willing to accept conditions as they were in the early ‘30‘8. "The capitalistic system of governâ€" ment will have to be replaced," Mr. Harris declared, andâ€" continued with the usual communist argument conâ€" cerning the workers‘ problems, At this point the shivering editor began to feel a worker‘s appetite for a worker‘s dinner and headed homeâ€" ward, reflecting as he did so, that this had been advertised as a "Monster" rally, that there had been about 200 people present, and that accordingly he himself must have been the monster referred to. Calling for support for the 40â€"hour week, Mr. Harris stated this was necessary if the workers were to avoid a return to the unemployment conâ€" ditions of the 1930‘s. "We do not want to strike,"" Mtr, Harris assured his listeners, "But unâ€" less the government acts upon the demands of the workers, there will be a strike condition throughout the country." Mr. Harris said the wage demands being made were not exhorbitant, and were due to the increased costs of living. Any housewife, he stated, knew that a dollar would only buy sixty cents‘ worth nowadays. The alarming encrease in the numâ€" ber of fires in recent months was cited today by Fire Chief Stanley in urging all residents of Timmins to join in the current Spring Cleanâ€"Up campaign to eliminate the hazards that breed fires. It is the cheapest and most effective protection of homes and buildings possible, he declared, because a fire that never starts is harmless. In winter months, when heating plants are in constant use, the fire curve reaches its peak, Chief Stanley pointed â€"out. The next most dangerous period is in the spring when high winds, limited humidity, and dry, s % a Editor Either Ignorant Or Misleading, Bruce Magâ€" nuson‘s Letter Declares Two applications for _ licenses to cperate a lodging house, both for the same address on Second Ave., were turned down by council on Monday. While the Medical Officer had approved the premises, the Chief of Police had not. and the council accordingly took Eavesdroppers reputedilvy hear little gyood of themselves, and the editor of The Advance, listening in on the "May Day" rally on Cedar St. yesterday from the shelter of the doorway of a nsarby shop, heard few words of praise for his frontâ€"page editorial of the previous work. The editorial came to the fore when Steve Stern, acting as master of cereâ€" monies for the affair, led off with a reading of it. This he followed by reading a copy of Bruce Magnuson‘s letter to The Advance, which appears elsewhere on this page. The editor as either ignorant, or intentionally misleading, Mr. Magnuson claimed. As if this were not enough, the shivering editor‘s ears were treated to more of the same when the next speakâ€" er, R. Stevenson, formerly a captain in the Canadian Army, and now a sounâ€" derâ€"off for the Communist cause, proâ€" mised that they would be celebrating May Dayv long after the editor and The Advance were defunct. The editor drew what comfort he could from the fact that no exact date was set for his demise, and listened hopefully for the next speaker, Georg* Harris, viceâ€"president of the United Workers. Pointing out that, while much reâ€" mained to be done, there was much to be thankful for, Mr. Harris told his audience of the part of the workets played in winning the recent war, both in the field and on the home front. Association Calls Meeting To Urge Construction Of HighwayOutof Matheson o ac e it 6 L LR CAE AL IA C L P PA P i# Yol. XXXI No. i8 Word of a new threat to the proposed building of the road on the Beattie Break, along the Lightning River from Matheson to the Quebic boundary, has come to the ears of the Porcupine Branch of the Prospectors and Develoâ€" pers Assn. cumour Is That Road May Be Switched To Kirkland Lake, If No Action Here As a result the Branch is asking all local prospectors, mine operators and business men to attend a meeting to be held tonight at 8 o‘clock in the municipal chambers. The road was originally scheduled to run out to Matheson. More energetic action has since been taken by inter ested parties in Kirkland Lake, howâ€" ever., and indications are that unless successful â€" representations are made from this end. the road will run out of that town. Information â€" along appear to be as last week in a letter f and reported in las The Advance. odging House Licenses Turned Down By CouncH The Porcupine Branc} “"‘O'OO"O‘OO“"‘ 101n 8 » Pages along this line would as presented to council letter from D. J. Ludgate, in last week‘s issue of hs "Cleanâ€"Up" Required To Reduce Fire Hazards In Timmins, Chief Says protection of homes and buildings possible, he declared, because a fire that never starts is harmless. In winter months, when heating plants are in constant use, the fire curve reaches its peak, Chief Stanley pointed â€"out. The next most dangerous period is in the spring when high winds, limited humidity, and dry, flammable wooden roofs may combine to whip a small fire originating in a pile of rubbish, into a disasterous conâ€" Chief Stanley said fire losses in Canada and the United States last year reached the staggering total of $454, 000.000. But even more alarming, he said, is the fact that since November the number of fires has increased from 8 to 10 percent over the same period of the previous year. No new action has been cerning a proposal to mak path alongside the Tim macher highway, it was council on Monday. ‘"‘This sharp rise in the fire curve should serve as the most compelling reason possible why every resident of Timmins should join in the Cleanâ€"Up Drive to his house in order," the Chief stated. "I can‘t urge a sense of individual responsibility too strongly. wWe, at the Fire Department, stano ready to rush to your aid when a fire breaks out, but we can‘t poke around in every home preventing fires by elimâ€" inating the hazards that breed them." Asked about the fireâ€"breeders that can be eliminated, Chief Stanley made these recommendations:â€" "They are the usual ones found in most homes, specially after a winter of . prol and 4c A: stru up. Oflicia Mill an Timmin open m coming . meeting miners, Law Requires Lights Un Bikes At Night "Let‘s get action on this," Mayor J. E. Brunette declared, intimating that in the past accidents had cccurred on this stretch of road, due to the cyclists ignoring the regulations coverâ€" ing lights at night. It is believed Tisdale‘s council is also interested in the matter of the cycle path. "They are the usual ones found in most homes, specially after a winter of indoor living. Accumulated â€" rubbish, such as old magazines, broken pieces of furniture, cleaning rags and other household remnants, that clutter up the attic, closets, basement and garâ€" age, should be cleaned out. Any disâ€" carded, but still useful eclogthing should "One thing that strikes me," comâ€" menteéed Councillor Wim. Roberts, "is the number of cyclists using the road at nights, and without lights and reflectors." and T such C ciation has also requested that those interested from Matheson and Raâ€" more, attend the meeting also, in order that the meeting may be as widely representative a~ possible. New Mill To Start Production In June Council on Monday received a letter from the Rudoiph McChesney Lumber Co., announcing their hope of having the new mill in operation by the first of June, and asking what action they might expect from council in providâ€" ing a water line to the property. The water was necessary, the comâ€" pany pointed out, as a fire protection measure, and they voiced their fear of what action the insurance underwriters might take if such protection were not forthcoming. Councillor J. V. Bonhomme was accordingly requested (to investigate and report upon the project, which is rendered the more difficult by the fact that to reach the mill, a pipe line will have to cross private property, aists "Fireâ€"Breeders" To Be Found In Many Homes, Suggests Remedies at as pointed out that both lights flectors are required by law in O Published in Timmins, Ont.. Canaua en taken conâ€" nake a bicycle Timiminsâ€"Schuâ€" ‘as learned al salvage. "Check the wiring circuit for loose connections; repair electrical appliâ€" ances and replace frayed cords. And don‘t neglect the outside of the house. Clear the premises of leaves and debris which might become easy prey of a stray soark. Check the roof for leaks, and if it needs repairing, reâ€"roof with fireâ€"retardant materials." In this connection, Chief? â€" Stanley pointed out that many new homes will be constructed and hundreds others modernized in Timmins. this spring, and urged the use of, fireâ€"resistant building materials as the first essential of fire prevention and safe construcâ€" tion. The use of fireâ€"resistant roofing, such as asphalt shingles, he said, will eliminate one of the prime sources of residential fires. Sparks falling on flammable wooden shingles, according to the NFPA, stand third among major fire hazards. Other construction commended by Chief To The Editor, The Porcunine Advance As a trade unionist I wish to reply to your front page editorial about May Day as published in your issue of April the 25th, 1946. I do not know â€"what kind of union spokesmen you refer to as sharing your insulting â€"and_ prejudiced â€" views and â€" deliberate distortions about _ thuis historic working class holiday. But one thing is clear and certain that this first peacetime May Day since MHitler‘s downfall will be celebrated by miliions of workers on this continent and throughout the world. _ _ And in celebrating this sixticth May Day, Canadian and American workers will be carrving forward one of this Continent‘s proudest working class traditions. May Day is an Amecrican working class holiday that came out of the s‘ruggle on this continent for the eightâ€"hour day. To suggest otherâ€" wise only betrays a gross ignorance of American and Canadian Labor history, or a deliberate attempt to mislead public opinion. It was the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions of Canada and the United Sates, (forerunner of the A.F. of L. and the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada) that adopted the First May Day resolution in 1884. On May Day., 1886, no less than 190,000 Chicago workers (call them communists if you like) struck for the 8â€"hour day,. In 1889 the A.F. of L. Caxlled unon the Paris Congress of the Second International to make the eightâ€"hour day struggle worldwide. From that day to this, the fighting international tradition of May Day, inspired by the AFL., has cirecled the globe. Forwardâ€"looking Workers in all lands keep the tradition alive. . The men who inspired and founded May Day 60 years ago believed in and fought for the socialist way of life. Fear of the unrushing tide of socialist advance was the chief reason for the legal recognition of this continent at a la‘etr date of a substitute Laber Day on the first Monday in september, The, conâ€" servative influences responsible for this move overlooked the fact that imperialism was merely a transitory phenomena in the march of history and as sure to decay and die as flowers in Sseptember. But in the darkest days of winter we look forward to spring with its new life and so on May Day the working class of America celebrates its sixticth milestone advance towards the Brotherhood of all of Manâ€" kind when fascist propaganda will be a thing of the past and newspaper editors will no Vonger serve as robots for vested interests. As a Union spokesman of many years standing 1 wish to disâ€" associate mysoelf entirely from views expressed in your editorial about May Day and sincerely hope that you will find room in your paper to putblish the above. With much appreciation for so doing, permit me to remain Yours truly BRUCE A. H. secretary, Ontario Prov. Federation of the TLC. of C SEEKS CLOTHING â€" Redverse F. Pratt, executive director of the National Clothing Collection for overseas relief, to be held June 17â€"29 under the auspices of Canâ€" adian Allied Relief. Mr. Pratt, who took an active part in the 1945 clothing drive, is on loan from the Dominion Department of Labor and is busy now organizing committees throughout Canada for this nationâ€" wide effort to aid the distressed peoples of warâ€"devastated Europe. Fireâ€"s{ops in small blaze mnu through the house, An adequate wirin perly installed. structo up. A properly insta protected by fi and ceilings. A solid struction, built Fditor‘s Noat in â€" i4111 t Local 241 of the Mine nclter Worker‘s Union in a0unced this week that an g was scheduled for the lay night at Holtyre. The being held for the Ross commences at 7.30 p.m. by Chief Stanley are:â€" s in walls to prevent blaze mushrooming installed heating plant, by fireâ€"retardant walls TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 2ND, 1946 Comment on this communication is offered on Page 4. y of sound conâ€" from the ground â€"Photo by Karsh ifeâ€"guards reâ€" system, proâ€" uUp Lack Authority To Set Holiday Here, Council Informed Week‘s Building Is Past $40,000 Mark "I have checked up with the town solicitors concerning the request for a halfâ€"holiday on May l1st, and I find the council has no authority in the matâ€" ter," Mayor J. E. Brunette told a specâ€" ial meeting of council held on Monâ€" day afternon. Council had already given pexmismon for a portion of Cedar St. to be closed off for a May Day rally, between the hours of 6:30 and 8 p.m., so that failâ€" ure to obtain a halfâ€"holiday would in no way hamper the proceedings. Alterations To Hotel Add $15,000 To Total Building permits were issued this week to authorize construction activity,. the estimated total cost of which, is $40,235. $15,000. Next in cost to this undertaking are two $5.000 expenditures for the addiâ€" tion of rooms and the installation of a basement by A. Booker of 62 Sixth Ave.. and the building of a house at 6 Floral Ave. by J. Siurtek. Mrs. N. Kremer of 453 Spruce St. was authorized to make alterations to her home and erect a verandah at an estimated cost of $1800 and the estiâ€" mated cost of a house to be erected at 66 Polaris Rd. by J. Machura is set at $3000. J. Seymchuck of 259 Tamarack St. was granted permission to build a new dwelling at a cost of $2,500 and Oro Kulji was given permission to make alterations to the verandah of his home and make an extension of his living roomâ€"wth the cost of the venâ€" ture set at $1,250. ' J. Sullivan of 21 Floral Ave. was authorized to install a concrete baseâ€" ment at an estimated cost of $1200, concluding the list of building activity calling for larger expenditure. The largest venture recorded is the moving of a Ilccal hotel to the rear oi its present site and the addition of a concrete bilock entrance. The hotel is situated at 94 Sixth Ave., and the estimated cost of the venture to the cwner, George Vartinuik, ‘is set at Twentyâ€"six remainin smaller undertakings b of estimated costs to t Fire Hall Cribbage Results Gven The results of the team â€" cribbage tournament conducted at the Fire Hall recently are as follows: Smokey‘s, 381 Firefighters‘s, 337 Smith and Elston, 320; Saint‘s Devils, 318: Fourâ€"Fives‘s 307; Independant‘s, 302: Legion No. 1, 291; Porc. Hydro, 289: St. Matthew‘s 282; Scotch Grey‘s, 281: United Mover‘s, 270; Bingo NOo. 2, 258g: â€"Mountjoy Special, 232 Hydro 258;: â€"MountJjoy Spetial, 2452; AYGrO Electric, 199; Local 241, 190; White Rose, 176; Taylor HMHdwre, 129; Wild Cats, 48. pirve Matpante emaining permils 1for ikings brought the list sts to the above total. Firefighters‘s, 337 320; Saint‘s Devils 307; Independant‘s [ find tht the matâ€" d a specâ€" on Monâ€" Lions Club Donates $150 For Gardeners It was necessary to turn d 300 United States visitors to each year because of lack «C odation, J. Hough, connected Department ¢f Lands and I Matheson, told a meeting. of cupine Rod and Gun Club in hall Tuesday evening. "There is no use sending here if they are not going t isfied,"" Mr. Hough declared. were particularly curious a! mines, he stated, saying that an additional attraction to th REGINALD BEDFORD Mr. Bedford will be the adji for the Porcupine Festival of M be held at the Pinnish Hall on 7 and 8. Horticultural Society Planâ€" ning Spring Show Tourists and Timber Have Part In North‘s Future Speaker Tells Club Here ‘UeIuU ABpuop UO sU â€"lsatU §$,41431008 SUtWUWuWL1 al} 1jE SBM 31 ‘AjtuntutuOd StU} 10p fsuowu oztd ut 0QcI$ Sutp;aod ut ay} Jo uoljot ayl Aq pappe UE JA13099.1 I[IM JIÂ¥aA SIUl SJIats â€"p23 suowur Among subjects uo for discussion was the matter of the Societyv‘s efforts in providing "Seeds For Britain." The Society is also considering the suitaâ€" bility of sending maple trees for Canaâ€" dian cemeteries in Britain. After some discussion. it was decided to hold a spring show for roses, peonâ€" ies and other spring flowers.. A comâ€" mittee was named to make preparaâ€" tions for the show. A clause in the byâ€"laws covering entries to annual shows was revised to make possible more entrants. The deâ€" tails will be published later. an additional attracd and fishing. Mr. Hough urge the treed arees. 1 incidence of fires n weekends, pointing hunters and fisher He suggested some taken. Rod And Gun Club Hear Adâ€" dress On Néed For Conâ€" servation Of Treed Areas Mr. Hough on fishing. "Unless vo "‘Tailorâ€"made cigarettes bu end," he pointed out. "HC ones won‘t do that. Mat also burn to the end. They : broken in half before they arc ed." you ~c£. while, he said grubs and trees along also seemed shade. The spea coveries conc made during t is now at a bi go back â€" the Red pine the plyâ€"wo could be gr ste ted. for forest conset which had been "We are fast mignAt warned MmUS are many not refores I1il 1 He age t some the mines. think be daqeve his aA a Â¥ A, 4 CA A 4 C d WV A A 3 They should be discardâ€" AL} t 2 1 ¢A n to the end in half before they are cited the effect of fire 101 °:4# have a green countr} worth â€" VOU mnnot have any fishing especially for trout, He stated and speckled trout fed on fell + 1 + + '.Al‘i‘ which from Insects the med to derive long edge of streams, benefit from thel AllC Town Council Will Seek To Remove Bad Spots In Present Building Byâ€"Law 3: V . Bonhomme l) « . ( ‘}Armmit +AAA 1 £4 To Head l.tunlr\ltlltllll ‘"‘There is no restriction on apartinen puildings," he informed the council t ugh urged greater care Of aress. He stated that the of fires increased during the . ~pointing to the visits Of ind fishermen as the cause. 1€ :‘ 128t appro he declared aker found another r conservation in the new ord will be the adjudicator cupine Festival of Music to the P.nnish Hall on May 6, acls eloped he wa clared. _ Tourists rious about gold ing that this was on to the hunting Vi1C se th en as thAtC precaution aching the wood:â€" "So many dis wood have bee: to take t remembs 1A C 1€ urn down some rs to this area lack of accomâ€" aected with the and PForests at ng . of the Porâ€" lub in the town eA l ha ps burn to the "Homeâ€"made Matches will They should be them to be : 1in." . ‘The he suitaâ€" for Canaâ€" H Published in Timmins, Ont., O wada EVERY THURSDAY 1€ eIVf e ild with hne â€"Bookt 11 Commission‘s Treatment "Unfair" Constable Says In Offering Resignation New Riding School Will Add To Sports Enjoyed In Timmins Ten Horses Being Importâ€" ed From Western Canada For New Project Here knowled knowledge that mechanical devices used for the practice may be discarded an atiention centered on horses. In short, there is a riding academy in Timmins known as the "Circle C," occupying a site to the extreme north of Rae St., surrounded by gentle hills and paths leading to outlying lakes and an abundance of the rugged scenery common to this district. A comely young lady is responsibl for the introduction of the academ and sport to Timmins and she bring with her a wealth of experience ered from a concerted interest in ric ing, and through her love for animals "The move was prompted because there sgemed to be little for the people to do here," Mrs. Sedore stated, exâ€" plaining that she had long been interâ€" ested starting an academy and that one in Timmins would probably go well. She has been with a majority of riding academies in Southern Ontario cities, residing in Toronto previous to coming to Timmins. Six More Boys Leave For Work On Farms Activity has probably commenced at the academy, which will start with ten horses imported from Western Canada and. as interest broadens, will make use of additional horses, and probabiy to light ponies for the youngest of the vounger set. The first ten horses were expected to arrive this week, all being three and sixâ€"yearâ€"olds and well trained for the purpose intended, Mrs. Sedore stated. Six Timmins boys left on Sunday night for a camp in Leamington., where they will work on farms under the Farm Service Force, it was anâ€" nounced by G. E. Charron, head of the National Employment Office here, this week.> A need for more boys is exâ€" pected later on, Mr. Charron stated. There are three Ontario Farm Serâ€" vice Camps for boys open at the preâ€" sent time at Burlington, Leamington and Harrow, it is learned. and while sent time at Burlington, Leamington and Harrow, it is learned. and while these are fairly staffed with boys, there are still more vacancies for boys who are not engaged in other work and who are not 6 ar@ nol There will boys to fill u; season, when school students will Ontario â€" Departinent has announced. naximum oi OI which dwellings Town Clerk A In the summer month V. Bonhomme To Head Committee to Recommend Required Amendments J€ UgH attending : will be a fill up new WO ind JL refreshingly n MA other work and who school. an urgent need for v camps later in the is hoped that high il1 be available, the The Post Oflice Department advises that effective immediately the air malil rete for correspondence intended for transâ€"Atlantic air conveyance from Canada to European countries is 30c per half ounce or fraction thereof. 1y is responsible of the academy _ and she brings experience gathâ€" [ interest in ridâ€" ‘laing acatt the "Circle extreme T by gentle lying lakes (1CC1l gered em, these able degree ted a Mr. jermission ible, the riculture ipulated t‘s areii north hills s and enery nappy Tren qunci WI ht . _Post Office Gives Air Mail Rate Lost Sense of Security when Police Executive Officers Dismissed Bv Commission "My decision to retire from the Poâ€" lice Department and seek other emâ€" ployment is the result of the decision of the Police Commission in their reâ€" cent attempt into an investizgation inâ€" volving several executive officers of the Department," .Constable G. C. Bilâ€" brough told the Police Commission in a letter of resignation on Tuesday night. His letter had reference to the disâ€" missal of the former Police Chief, Deputyâ€"Chief and a Sergeant, followâ€" ing the action of the Deputyâ€"Chief and Sergeant in bringing certain matâ€" ters to the attention of the Commisâ€" sion. / ‘"My sense of fTuture security in poâ€" lice work in Timmins has been lost and any ambitions that I may have had for a career in police work have been disappointed because of my conâ€" victions of unfairness in the Comâ€" mission‘s treatment of the three men involved," the Constable‘s letter conâ€" tinued. Constable Bilbrough was granted imâ€" mediate release and became Mr. Bilâ€" brough within the hour.. Today he is working with Hillâ€"Clarkâ€"Francis Ltd., in the occunation which he followed in Aurora, Ont., in the painting and deâ€" corating field.. He was well known there because of his interest in young people‘s work. Mr. Bilbrouzgh was not called upon as a witness in the recent questioning by the Police Commission. Although exâ€"Sergeant Gariepyv. in his evidence, "I shall terminate my employment with the Timmins Police Department 30 davs hence or at an earlier date if so desired by the Commission," he stated. One brother, William Buck resides in Matheson, and another brother and three sisters reside in Reyerabach, Germany. gave Mr. Bilbrough credit for opening his eves in respect to the disappearâ€" ance of liquor from the police vault, the Commission did not ask for corâ€" roborative evidence, from him. Mrs. Joseph Griener Dies This Morning Registration, if desired, is 10c adâ€" ditional, Postmaster E. H. King, states. "It only applies to one and twoâ€" family dwellings." = An apartment may take up any area, it was stated. Mr. Booker resourcefully pulled out a plan for a threeâ€"family dwelling, announced his intention to go ahead with that, and departed with the council‘s blessing. and town engineer to help you and pick out a couple of counciliors," Councillor â€" Bonhomme â€" decided he would like to have Councillors W. P, McDermott and Phillip Pay, together with Councillor Wm. Doran, when Mr, Doran returns to Timmins. Together, these gentlemen will inâ€" ves{igate the situation and recommend amendments to the present building by â€"la w . CA single Copyâ€"Five Cents We ma ~ COUu gan DeC cons‘der it," ited promptli: d town engi 1 P BAAA â€"A â€"A L â€"A DA LA LA LAAA 4A AF The Pioneer Paper of the Poreupine Established 1912 hould |p 1 Counc )46 hese gentlemen will in« situation and recommend t0 the uresent buildiny 1@ lyrman Mayor e a new byâ€"law, J. V. Bonhomime, nz an awkward of x commiltée J. E. Brunette the fire chief help vou and