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Another example of making the Sixth Victory Loan a special issue on an occasion that normally would not deal with such matters was the Photo Night part of the entertainment at the Broadway theatre on Thursday evening last. In selectipg the winner for the Photo Night prize, the theatre manager, Mr. Stan Andrews, who has been one of the ardent workers for each successive loan, took early occassion to bring forward the Victory Loan campaign. Instead .of the usual humorous tasks assigned the boys on such occasion, each of the four assistants on the stage was required to make a brief address to the audience on the subject of the Sixth Victory Loan. It is true that the manaâ€" ger helped each young contestant to some extent, but that did not alter the interest of the imâ€" promptu addresses. There was in the four little speeches a very comprehensive summary of why all should bhuy Victory Bonds. The youngsters made it clear that it was essential to purchase bonds to supply guns, ammunition, tanks, planes and ships for the fighting forces, and so to hasten victory and the return home of the men and woâ€" men on service. One bright lad did not forget to add a special reason. ‘"And you‘ll get three per cent. interest on your money." he ‘said. There have been many studied addresses on the Victory Loans by able adults that had less effectiveness than the impromptu efforts of the four youngsters on Thursday night. Even when the four assistants mad completed their task and the winner of the $300.00 prize had been declared, Manager Andrews still did not allow the Victory Loan theme to drop. Hedidn‘t ask the usual question on such occasions, "What do you intend to do with the prize money when you receive the cheque next week in exâ€" change for your photograph?" Instead, he sugâ€" gested that at least a part of the money should be invested in Victory Bonds. To this, the winner agreed and ventured the opinion that he would use $50.00 of the money to buy a Victory Bond. Manaâ€" ger Andrew, however, being one of the salesmen at work this week on behalf of the Loan, saw an opportunity for valuable practice in inducing prospects to double their subscriptions to the Loan. He pressed argument upon argument and without wearying the audience and had the promised subâ€" scription raised to at least $100.00. In his address at the Kiwanis Club on Monday, Lieut. A. G. Kerr, of the Royal Canadian Navy, emphasized the fact that it is the "extra effort‘" that makes for the early viectory. He told of the persistence and daring of one gallant sailor who crawled, bleeding and dying, to the bridge of his motor gun boat to secure a Lewis gun to continue his valiant battle against great odds. "His effort," he said, "was the extra effort needed to win back to port." He added that the extra cffort was needed toâ€"day to win the objective of the Sixth Victory Loan. Workers for the Sixth Victory Loan in this town and district are giving this extra efâ€" fort, and the results so far fully justify the truth of Lieut. Kerr‘s suggestion. Canvassers report many cases where the "extra effort‘" has won suc. ces beyond the best hopes. The Union Brewery, for example, wés not content to be the first to pass its objective. Instead, there was an "extra effort," from W. Doran, the manager, with the reâ€" sult that on Tuesday the Union Brewery had more than two and a half times its quota, and still was ‘keeping up that "extra effort." trict that everything but the most necessary andad vital issues should take second‘ place to the Vicâ€" tory Loan campaign that opened on Monday. There seems to be such a general agreement in reâ€" gard to the importance of the Sixth Victory Loan campaign that this attitude must be. of great in â€" terest, support and encouragement to the canvasâ€" sers and other workers for the Loan. The Victory Loan Day at the Timmins Kiwanis: Club luncheon on Monday was a good example of how the Vicâ€" tory Loan theme may be made to dominate all other issues for the time being,. In the club itself active workers in the Loan campaign were promiâ€" nent. The visitors for the day were also strik. ingly representative of the people who help to make such campaigns successful. The addresses gciven dwelt on the Sixth Victory Loan from all possible angles. There was a special Victory Loan film shown. Even the community singing for the occasion seemed to gather and impress the theme of the day. Those selling the Sixth Victory Loan have the enthusiasm and inspiration to give that "extra effort" that wins through to victory. In the people in general, on their part, devote an "extra effort" to the task of taking up the bonds, as they have done in the past, the double "extra effort" will mean sure victory in this district for the Sixth Victory Loan. Canada $2.00 Per Yoa [immins, Ont., Thursday, April 27th, 1944 Just as all thoughtful patriotic people realize that the war effort should have precedence over every other lesser interest and activity, so it seems to be agrecd at the moment in Timmins and disâ€" Members Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association; Ontario (nebee Newspaper Association Published Every Thursday by GKECO. LAKE, Owner and Publisher Subscription Rates: l P AP P ACAC L AP L ME P P P P P AP Obe YVorrpine Aduvanee PUTTING THE LOAN AHEAD stt l P P P PAE ”'w‘"“m"' «ie P PAE TIMMINS®, ONTARIO United States: $3.00 Per Yea:t may be said of fire. IlimmIins can DC PFOUU OUL ILs I1LC DUlilâ€" gade." To thoughtful people the town council and other autkorities also stand the test of this particular fire. It is true that the water mains were of too small size to allow ample water for fighting this fire, but against this fact it should be noted that prominent on the works planned for this year, and prepared before the fire occurred, was the project of larger water mains for the whole northeastern section of the town. As a matter of fact it was intended two or three years ago to proceed with this work but on account of the war the necessary pipe could not be obtained. It may be of interest to add that in the first report made by the present fire chief after his appointment, earnest recomâ€" mendation was made for three approaches to be built to Gillies Lake so that the fire truck and pumper might be driven far enough across the lake that water would be pumped from there for use in fighting fires. Last year the council auth. orized the building of one of the approaches with the idea of adding the other two later. The one. constructed was at the foot of John streéeet. Anâ€" other recommended was for the special protecâ€" tion of Rochester townsite, while the <third apâ€" proach would have been at the bathing beach secâ€" tion. Had this latter approach been built, there might have been ample water available for the fire on Sunday This however, is a case where no fault can reasonably be found, as effort was made to meet situations that could scarcely be foreseen. The people in general were also tested by the fire on Sunday, and in the larger view they stood the test well. The firemen had special words of praise for the men of the A. R. P. who gave generâ€" cusly of their services. Private individuals also contributed helpful and earnest efforts in assistâ€" ing with the handling of the hose and in the work of helping remove household effects from the threatened buildings. W. Doran, president of the board of trade, is carrying this week aâ€"badge of his special services, this badge being a bandage over a bad burn on his right hand, and he was so occuâ€" pied and ‘interested that he does not know how or when he suffered the burned hand. The fourteen families who were rendered homeless by the fire and lost practically all their possessions,â€"some of them escaping without the normal amount of clothingâ€"can tell how well the people of Timmins stood the test of that fire. Those unlucky families were only homeless for minutes. They were fairly showered with offers of shelter and help of every kind. The fire brought out the innate kindness and generosity of the people of Timmins. Offers of hospitality and assistance were as warm and prompt as they were generous and sincere. Anyone noting the generous hospitality, the kindâ€" ness and sympathy extended to the victims of the fire on Sunday might well feel proud to be a citiâ€" zen of Timmins. The fire showed how humane are the majority of the people here. Unfortun. ately, however, it also showed that a few are also human, or inhuman, as the case may be. There was some looting that was to no one‘s credit, and there were other minor troubles that might well have been avoided. In some cases the crowds were so dense, in the double meaning of the word, that the work of theâ€" firemen was handicapped. Cars were parked too thickly and too close to the scene of action. Petty thefts were the chief fault, however. Pefthaps, these looked mipre striking, because they are so foreign to the hearts of the people in general in Timimins. But even one or two cases of theft under such cirecumstances ap. pear too much and too many. The Advance does not believe in being gullible and swallowing all the tall tales that may be heard on street, but there were known instances where people did walk away with goods that they must have known did not belong to them. There may have been the thoughtless idea of securing souvenirs or the careâ€" less belief that the owners would have no immeâ€" diate use for the articles taken. Perhaps the arâ€" ticle taken had no particular worth in the eyes of the youthful or older person who appropriated it, but to the owner it may have possessed a sentiâ€" mental value of special kind. In any event, it was the property of the original owner and of no one else. It is to be hoped for the good name of the good people of the town that anything thoughtâ€" lessly taken will be pnromntly returnod ea that i+ A young lady complains to The Advance because her boy friend never writes to her. The answer to that one is this:â€""Young lady, if you want letâ€" Firemen and citizens alike were tested and tried, by the disastrous fire on Patricia Boulevard on' Sunday afternoon, when seven houses fell prey to. flames and other houses were damaged. The fireâ€" fighters came through the fire with fAiying colours. Despite the intense heat, the stifling smoke, the heartâ€"breaking lack of ample water for fire-fight-‘ ing and despite the fact that many of them sufâ€" fered severe burns and other injuries, they worked effectively and well, and did all that*tould be done.? Ssome of them suffered burns that they did not think about until they were going off duty after’ strenuous labour, so occupied and interested were they in their work. In the words of Mr. Alex Taylor, whose father‘s home was damaged, and whose own residence was very close to the danget zone, "Timmins can well be proud of its fire briâ€" THOUGHTS ON LETTER WRITING o0 be hoped for the good name of the of the town that anything thoughtâ€" will be promptly returned, so that it that all have nobly withstood this test 1ME PORC Globe and Mail: Another fatal acciâ€" dent has occurred because of boys playâ€" ing with firearms. The danger of such tragedies is accentuated now, when, as may be. on tie streets, groups of boys are carrying on mimic warfare. It is difficult to understand why, at any time, mere lads are permitted to have any kind of lethal weapon, Feb. 6th, 1944 Dear Mother and Dad: Hello, and how is every little thing? Here goes another forlorn attempt at a letter;: Had a couple from yourselves the other day and one ~also from Len Yesko. I thought he had forgotten me. It was an old one dated June; but better late than never. Before going any further I have something to say. I should like to convey my appreciation and thanks through you to the people of Canada for the many gifts we have received. Recently we, received eating utensils, such as plates, cups, forks, spoons, etc., which were shall we say, "Just what the doctor ordered." The old tin can cup went out of the window. Some of the large kettles, soup pots, frying pans, and so on, because of the accommodaâ€" tions, are not applicable, but we are not kicking. the Gates of : The Service form of a pla in which sev This play was proved most Warrant Officer Ken Morrison, R.C.A.F. Sends Thanks from German Camp Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison, 64: Elm Street South, this week receved the folâ€" lowing latter from their son, W. O. 3, Ken Morrison, who is a prisonerâ€"ofâ€" war in Germany: Entertaining Play, (Galilee," Presented Hearst W. M. S. Auxiliary held© an Easter mseting recently in the local (St. Paul‘s) United Church, with a good attendance present. The special worship service was conâ€" ducted by Mrs. G. Garder and opaned with appropriate hpmns, sceripture lessons and responsive readings. Miss Pearl Granger beautifully renâ€" Miss Pearl dered as solo the Gates of """"" * English taverns often have odd names, such as ‘"The Fox and Goose," in Somersetshire, and "The Crown and Anchor‘"‘ in London. On this fact Thomas Richard Henry bases a good story in The Toronto Telegram. He writes that a young sailor recently came to Toronto from the land where the "pubs" have names such as "The Fox and Hearst W.M.S, Hold Easter Meeting Recently on ail GCccasions? Do you see the resembiance? Or are you gullible? Of course it may be that the heroâ€"worshipping letter writer mixed up the political idols. Hon. Mackenzie King may be meant where Sir Wilfred Laurier is written. Gullible folks may think that Hon. Mackenzie King is urbane and courteous. But recently in parliament he has been showing outbursts of temper. The latest was this week when he yelled avross the foor of the House that he indignantly denied "tha suggestion that he ever lost his temper, or words to that effect. The Adâ€" vance thinks too kindly of the mayor to suggest that he is anything like Premier King, but if anyâ€" body that he is like anybody,, then it must be admitted sadly, and with apologies, that he is more like Hon. Mr. King, than he is like the late Sir Wilfred Laurier. Up in this North Land when a man starts to talk to himself, that‘s all right. But when he starts to talk back to himself, that‘s what they call being ‘"bushed." But in any part of the country when a newspaper starts to write letters to itself, that‘s being gullible. There was a letter the other day in a contemptâ€" iblary. That letter was signed:â€""One Who was There." A perusal of the letter suggested that the writer was not quite "All There." In any event, there is some startling inconsistencies in that letâ€" ter. For example, the letter suggests that the mayor of Timmins is a sort of reâ€"incarnation of the late Sir Wilfred Laurier. Sir Wilfred was justly famous for his urbanity and neverâ€"failing courtesy. Remember the urbanity and courtesy extended by the mayor to Councillor Gladstone on all cceasions? Do you see the resemblance? ‘ GR AVEL M\ID SANDâ€"AND PLACER tfi ces in stt " se " se L use ui e o We have received many other things, such as books and chocolate, which are no less appreciated. Once again, many thanks. Nothing much to report along fairly well. Still ; every day. Glad to be thing if only that. Regards to everybody. Take care of vourselves ters, why don‘t you write to yourself? Some newsâ€" papers do! Do you think you are better than some newspapers? If you don‘t you‘re pretty gulâ€" lible, young lady, and you don‘t deserve to have a boy friend, even in Mackenzie King‘s homeâ€"back Appreciates Gifts from Peoâ€" ple of Canada. What the Doctor Ordered" s solo, the selection, "Open Ye es of the Tempit‘". Service then continued in the a play entitled, "Into Galiles," h several members took part. y was splendidly presentd and most inspiring and entertainâ€" well. Still growing older Glad to be doing someâ€" t tsld PPAAA PAAA â€"ACâ€"AL P 4PA P LAAA *A OV eE Am getting Still stands the motto of the King: y "Put into your task whatever it may be, all the . ,comaqe and purpose of which you are capable., Kaep your hearts proud and your resolve unshakâ€" en. Let us go forward to that task as one man,, ‘a smile on our lips and our heads held high and; Ewith God‘s help we shall not fail." Goose." At one of the service clubs, a girl dance. ing with him, asked how he liked Toronto. He said the city was all right, but it didn‘t seem to have many "pubs." He told her that in a long walk the previous evening he had® seen only the one pub. "Where was that?" the girl asked in surprise and amusement. "I don‘t know exactly where it was," the sailor replied, "but there was a group of men standing outside arguing, and it was called ‘"The Globe and Mail." The Government takes very effeéctive way to impress on all the absolute necessity for all trying to save paper. This week The Advance received a few sheets of paper from the Department of Public Information. The envelope in which the paper was enclosed measured 12 inches by 16 inches. The paper encloed would easily go into an enveâ€" lope 4!‘~ inches by 9 inches. In other words that envelope was just about four times the size it might have been. Accordingly, even a dullâ€"witted person can easily seq that if the government uses paper on that scale, then other people must save paper or there soon won‘t be any. P.S.â€"It would have been just as well for all concerned (with the exception of the waste paper basket) if the Deâ€" partment of Information had saved the paper as well as the whole envelope. And accordingly, it is easy to see still further need on the part of the average man and average firm for still further care in the use of paper. There were a couple of gullible lads who could not sleep Sunday night. They sat up till morning trying to figure out how they could blame the chairman of the council‘s welfare committee for the fire on Patricia Boulevard. If "The Globe and Mail" is mistaken for a "pub", and "The Toronto Star" looks like a mausoleum, it is sincerely to be hoped that no visitor to Toronto jumps to the conclusion that The Toronto Teleâ€" gram is the head office building of the C.C.F. They are the very highest investment for your savings, They are instantly saleable to meet emergencies, They are the best security for a bank loan at minimum rates. The Bank will protect your bonds for a very small* annial fee, and cut the compons each interest date, crediting the full amonnt to your account. Our adv IMPERIAL BANK OF CANADA The Best Investment BONDS ! ice is "BUY MORE VICTORY BONDS", the very highest investment for your savings, instantly saleable to meet emergencies, the best security for a bank loan at minimum Our best advice to you is BUY TOâ€"DAY The Bank For You" The solemn undertaking. of this Dominion to repay you, with: interâ€" est at three per cent, untih maturity. What would life in this countsy be like without Victory ? wWays an enthusiastic worker during i'Victory Loan campaign, is encouraging ‘High School activitiee in connection \with the drive. "The youth of the town centred at the Timmins High ischool can do much to put the town over the top," said Harold Burt, Public Relations chairman. The staff of teaâ€" ‘chers in the past, have discharged f onerous duties in connection with every i’war effort, and as salesmen, speakers, | public relations men organizers they have proved themselves efficient |and capable. Mr. W. G. Schweitzer, head of the history department was ;t-he main speaker in the Empire Hotel, Cochrane, at a Victory Loan rally on April 23rd. Mr. H. R. Rowe, a memâ€" ber of the T.H.V.S. board, is the chairâ€" man of the speakers‘ panel for the Disâ€" trict of Cochrane. It can be said "Well done" to the Timmins High and Vocaâ€" tional School. High and Vocational school Backing the Sixth Victory Loan Mr. W. E. Young, Music Head at the Timmins High School, and an active member of the Public Relatiof®s section of the Sixth Victory Loan organization, has intimated that the school choir members and other students will parâ€" ticipate activity in the Loan camâ€" paign. Mr. A. A. Rose, principal, alâ€" ways an enthusiastic worker during Victory Loan campaign, is encouraging Teachers and Students Alike Ready Once More to Do More than Their Bit. TORONTO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC MIDSUMMER EXAMINATIONS MAY 15th, 1944 135 College Street, Toronto 2B , Practical » June and July Theory â€" June 10th, 12th and 13th Applicautions and fees must reach the® Conservatory not later than THURSDAY. APRIL 2 T7TH, 1944 Timmins Representative MERS. GAMBLE 95 Fifth Avenue