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Burning Speech Given By Prov. Fire Marshall roarml a saspu riii time on brought departments were doing exceuem work and co-operating fully with the Fire Marshal‘s, 017139. qu if. the peo- ple'in general _ad_dgd.w thgip-co-opera- ’tiori. the seriofié’laas} ft’finfixe; c_0}1,|ld J05. Miller, representative for Nor- then'n Ontario for the Fire Marshal‘s Office for the Province. was the guest speaker at the weekly luncheon of .thc Timmim Kiwanis Club this week, and his address was of partciular val- ue and interest. After outlining the work of the Ont- ario Fire Marshal's Office he empha- sized the need for the greatest co- operation between the Fire Marshal’s Office. fire departments and the people in general. In this district the fire departments were doing excellent by the speakfiy‘ihf ’4; I‘m example, he nb ... ~ the fire loss was greater than the loss thiough Hitler in 1940 41 when the blitz over Britain was at its height. Another illustration used by the guest. speaker was the case of the fire in Texm where 26 out of 27 firemen imt their lives when an unexepected explosion occurred. Not only was Vol. XXXIII N0. 26 As soon as the Lions mived in town they hiked up to thc Mclntm- Curling Lounge m register. Here are shown a group bathing mcrflly u “icy make their registration and bug): all to m we sights. The Lions may be glad that they didn‘t have their convention here in the early days when the taximen «l around town in the latest in jalopies as shown "MW e. Drink anddrivc is O.K. with these fellows â€" its ju-‘. riilu in that bottle. boys! They might not be able. to get y'on there fast but you would have a wonderful me the way. This wasn't one of the prize winners in, the mammoth Lions parade Monday afternoon but it' 1M :l few laughs. Advance Photo p.m He here. {or home Ulllu‘” kw, .. r. Ellféi’. pitcht In reflfiwmg this loss of life most deplorable. but the fact that there was not other train- ed firefighters to take the place of tho-'e killed. added much to the extent of the loss. In contrast to this. he mentioned the fire at a Texas school, where. despite the fact that some exits were blocked. some 900 children mar- ched out of the building without the loss of a single life. This was a sam- ple of what fire drill and similar plans could accomplish. In this connection. the speaker asked the businessmen present if their staffs'wcre trained so that they would know exactly what to do in case of fire. In case any assistance was needed the the department and the Fire“ Marshal Oflice would be .gngywlplgased to co- -operatc to the fivmmg the work of the Ont- ario Fire‘ Marshals Office. the speak- er explained that at first it had been chiefly investigation work. but it was broadening out more and more to in- clude prevention work and an effort to secure the co-operation of all to avoid fires and to deal with fires in the most effective way when they did Poblhbd In Timmlm. 022'... EVERY THURSI‘AY (ham Jim Lawrie, Ben N oris Land 18 Pound Fish at Ferrier Lake Jim LawriegTri-Town Motors and Ben Norris, Golf professional. were fishing off the pontoon of their Fleet Canuck plane last Friday evening on Ferrier Lake when Jim Lawrie felt a tug on his line (copper line with a Willams Wobbler) and almost fell int the drink. Ben Norris saw his difficulty and jumped to his aid . . . 38 inches of white fish appeared at the end of the line sparkling in the dying rays of the sun. Ben Norris reached for the fire extinguisher and rapped the fish over the head a few times until it lay still so that they c'buld retrieve the Wil- liams Wobbler. The fish when weighed in was 18% pounds and measured 81/2 inches deep. 'Jim Lawrie said he had been fishing that lake before but had never landed such a beauty before. 1 occur. Schools for firemen were am- ong the efl'orts of the Fire Marshal’s Ofl'ice. Assisting and advising on fire prevention and fire fighting were other efforts. At present, the Office was co-operating with Mountioy Township in the matter of better fire protection. Reference was- also proudly made by the speaker to the excellent brigade of thirty firemen. with good equipment. at Virginiatown. There was also special pleasure in referring to the Porcupine Fircmon': Association. This smoothly working a’sociatiou meant that in case of a ser- ious fire in Timmins, Tisdalc 01' Whit- ney. there was available a force of 12") trained and skilled firemen~ us; well as nine pieces of good. modern fire apparatus. The value of inspection nece“sit,y for regulations in buildings and articles stored touched upon. “Visit your fire hall. and see what your firemen are doing for you." the speaker said. in urging the fullest: co-Operation. H. Wilson at the piano. When Phil Laporte. on behalf of Frank Bailey. called I or a number in the song book one past the last number. both on! prim were punished and the audience also, by the two partners in crime be- ing required to sing a duet. They did it. The guest speaker was introduced by Mayor Karl Eyre. who mentioned (that Jo's. Miller had been actively con- cerned in fire fighting work since he Kiwanum Nick Basciano led community singing, with Secretary Chief H. Schultz. Ankerite: H. H. C15- 98in. fire prevention ofl'iccr. Domb Mines .Kiwanian W H. Burnes New Liskeard. Kiwanian Geo. Knowles cxpréssnd the appreciation of the club for one of the most important addresses of the year. and President H. J. Quin" added further works of commendation. Other visitors {or the day were in troduced by Vice-President F. A Woodbury. It was firemen's day at the Kiwanis. even Past President W. H. Burnos being introduced as a fire- man. 'l‘he guests inclued: Fire Chief W. Stanley and Deputy Fire Chic: M. Daher of Timmins: Fire Chief Cha: Jucksch. Schumacher: Fire Chief Mal colm Machllan. McIntyre Mine TIMMINS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3mh, 1948 and the regard to were also the In The Shadow Of That Flag AU REVOIR T. LI.NS |: I _ V I S I T U S A G A I N E‘RB GLA’ Y." CAME When the Ukrainian New Canadian Choir men entered the McIntyre Ar- ena Monday evening to sing for the Liom International Convention they immediately spotted the Russian flagr which had been hung with the rest of the nations Haas in the vast arena. The New Canadians who had suffer- ed many tortures at the hands of the Russians and had lost their parents and families at their hands refused to siw: if the unending flag was left in- side the building. The convention chairman immediately ordered the flag removed and the choir stayed to sing for the huge crowd which at- tended the convention. As the McIntyre mine digs deeper nto the ground the Timm'ns tax rate climbs higher and higher-"they say that the McIntvre wcn‘t be going any c‘eeper because of the mud--the town's akcs may not go higher either. Come wt and see the action at the citizen's neeting in the Municipal Building at 8 ’ciock tonight. Among those present Jill 2e, ex-mavor Bar'tieman and Mr. W. Stewart. The convention chairman explained that the Russian flag had been placed up without any intent. The flag was rolled up with other national flags which had been used as decorations during the war years. “It is no mys- tery how it got there. it was just put up there for decoration like all the other flags," the convention chairman explained. Townsmen Talk On Town’s Taxes Tonight At 8 , Successful Barbeque At Ankerite Park Tues. On-rne side of the lake was the filth-:11; beach ¢ :‘d the soft drink stand M1110 tn the other side was the lodge where beer was sold. The balance of 1'. wrl wasn't even between the two. The lamb and pork which had been barbequed was gulped down with buns, but the appetite of the crowd hadn‘t been gauged very well. Hmry Kelneck and dam bums play- ed their band of music and some of the I} in the planning department. This ”' convention will no doubt go on rec- be .ord as the most interesting which the '11)] { Lions of District A. have ever had. all. The crowd was unexpected. Lscal ,imrs iimught that there were many thci' ~zxft.i'a(:li1 us far greater to the isitm-s than a bar-b-quc in a beautiful are t Bark. Whv these people spend most of their year dreaming of such uz'rouiidings and the party went cver V th a bang. As the S}: sank slowly in the North- West. we sadly 1ch the scene of merry making and u we are not a gossip pa- per we leavc it to your lmmaginauon and the Lions to tell what happened afterward. The local Lions are again to be con- gratulated on their fine performance he fell in thought it, allow was It. was (h “Best Convention We’ve Ever Had,” Say Lions, It’s The iny The highlight of the Lions Inter- national convention was Monday even- ing‘s speaker. Roy Keaton, Assistant Secretary General of Lions Interna- {tonal proved to be one of the flow}- eriest phrase makers that these li’l ole ears have heard in many a day. In true Texan style Roy Keaton bull- dogged his way through as pretty a speech as any Texan or Southerner eould’possibly make in such surround- ings. Starting off with reference to the schemes: and intelligence of the crowd before him. Assistant Secretary Roy Keaton. dashed off some mighty pretty speeehifying. I-Ie sho‘ nufi' did. The Nawth. he said. was invigoratin' 'and rejuvenatin’. “The North is noted for its beautiful women," said the speaker gallantly, “and I am glad to be here in the fa)! North to see this wonderful country you have here." The title of his speech was “Think“. And he declared that there was much thinking to be done on world affairs and in Lionism. An interesting side- light of his speech was his mention of the number of Lions Clubs which have started up in the last year since the annual convention. Since July lst, 1947, 805 new clubs were started which is more than the Kiwanis Club has organized in 15 years. He said that there were now 6805 Lions Clubs in 22 countries of the World. Ontario le1 get a double dose of (’angei'ous holiday traffic this weekend with big national holidays at both ends: )om‘nirn Day or: Thursday and the \merican Independence Day haliday (n Monday. says Highways Minister Hon. George H. Doucett in a state- l nent annealing ft '1' extra care and m- licnce 2n driving and walking. Highways Minister Asks Safe Driving In Holiday Traffic 'l‘houvmzcis of Canadians. the Minis- Lcr points out, will be crowding the highway; from Thursday unt'l Sun- day. and from Saturday to Monday many of our American nelghbcrs will visit' Ontario. Last year these two holidaying gTOUps came on separate weekends. but, this year they run to- gether. “Our worst enemy," he says, “is the driver whos in a big hurry. Ontario rerords show that “speed too fast for condit ons' accounted for one-third of he diiving offences resulting in fatal accidents last year. We live and work iat a fast pace when not on holiday: :surely a hol day drive is a time to take 'lt easy." “Courier..us driving at reasonable needs,” the Minister continues. “lb norc pleasant for driver and passen- gers as well as setter to all. It is much arier on your cost of living too: eas- er (:1 gas. oil. tires and nerves, and uch savings should be worth far more than reaching some place just a few n'nute: earlier khan otherwise." i): (L A [xxx 11 HI .‘er 's'nxk flaw up in Ht‘v.‘ Lxxkoanl last week to visit a _..-_ :wtm Following: his visit he came 4; m Timmm.\. to meet his old friend and .chrml chum Mr. A. W. Stewart; 12»? Sunriav WHIP m town Dr. Irwin wned all L110 NOV'd Scctlam in the! dzstnct and spent a clannish day in re- (‘C‘URI n: $3195 of the Maritimes. Blue- mnex‘s are a claxmish lot and it has; been remarked more than once that to; . . , . , When the special pulled lmurc one ‘5 t" d” an Injury to them ‘ venuon chairman Stanley Fowler all of A-2 and chairman 0! Governor: Bluenoses Count Noses “Lionism”. he said, “is no't a religion onvention [’0be In Tlmmim Ont. Can-d. EVERY Tnufisnav and 'we have no religious prejudice. Lionism is als-jo international and we have no race prejudice. “Ontario, they tell me," he said reverting to his flowery phrase style I deliverv, “is so large that. the still requires more than a 24 hour day to pass over it. The only things not lived'up to are advertisements. sin and introductions and I feel flattered and humble to be here tonight." “You oan never escape what. you think." Mr. Keaton declared, “your mind makes up your world. What on think. so vou are. And there is no such thing as an idle thought. The subconscious mind is the storehouse I thought and never rests but the coneious mind is the one we think with and think new thoughts. The conscious only works when we make it. "We are livingr in a time when thinking is needed more than ever before Men who have service in their hearts and minds that are think- ing are needed to lead today." Mr. Keaton helped organize the Lions Club in Europe. He said that the abject poverty and staivation was enough to convert the hardest heart- ed Congressman to the Marshall Plan for But ope “I was brought up in the church and I believe in the elnuch -~: Lionism is not a relrgiMandn’h Should not interfere Mm Wham!» m3 Mr. Keaton said that the Marshall' ' Toby the Lion who posed as a lion and scared the wits out of the ladies with his growling. The Lion Tamer is shown trying to get Toby to pave for the camerman. Toby disagreed and leaped for the camera just afte‘ thc°light flashed in his eyes. Advance Photo Wé’ve Ever Had .eclsl pulled into town last Sunday aflornoon Lion Con... nnlcy Fowler was on had to welcome District Governors 0! Governor: Bill Phipps and his charming“ wife. 0 plan expense would be 160 work- days for every man woman and child in the United States. Most Americans are willing to give to that extent to aid Europe. he said. “Some think that war with Russia is inevitable." he said. "Nobody can get a peep at, Russia and find out what they are doing. There are three mil- lion slaves Working in Russia and no- body gives a damn. It takes only 28 men to control Russia's thinking,” he said. “Democracy has its drawbacks sometimes, but we have to think more of what democracy means. Canada is a great country today because many men have taken time to think of her future. "Prejudice.“ said Lion Keaton as a paxting shot. “is an obstluction when seeking the truth " Presentations followed the speech and Lion Roy Keaton was presented with a few pieces of Crown Derby china already packed for his trip back to Texas. He was also present- ed with a gift for his wife, who stayed at home with the children. Following the speeches the New Can- adian Choir under the direction of John Fortak sang three numbers. The Voyageurs Quartet sang a medley of fold french songs and the Creation oichestnat played several selections dm'irig: the banquet and after. More than $00 Were seated at the banquet held on the Arena floor. Single Copyâ€"Five Cents