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No estimate is available of the proâ€" | Greek War Relief Pund . perty loss, or replacement value, but lt the immediate result will be constd-' Total Disbursements $5,900 (10 erable uncertainty and delay of norâ€" . on on mal business routine until details of Try the Advance Want Advertisemenis One of the recent victims of enemy bombing action over England is the Salvation Army‘s international headâ€" quarters building and the British naâ€" tional office building in the heart of London. A cable received last week reads: "Regret inform you internaâ€" tional and national (British) headâ€" quarters total loss but pleased to say no loss of life." night We drink hard liquor and we don‘t get tight. C) you Kirkland Lake, YÂ¥ou hold all my stake, Lose or win just make mine gin, We‘ll drink to Kirkland Lake. Loss of Salvation Army Headquarters Building Heavy One Disorganizes Work to Some Extent for the Immedlate Present. It was suggested the Kirkland Lake song should be sung but no one knew it. Again Angus Campbell came to the rescue and to the tune of "O You Golâ€" den Slippers‘"‘ he gave the followingâ€" and the boys sang it well too. O you Kirkland Lake, O my lucky break, You work ail day and you play all rickeys flow. Where all the silver comes from Well live a life and then some. O you Cobalt. You‘re the best old town I know. A nearby Cobalter remembered with glee a story told by Father Martinâ€" dale of his visits to Rome and of his hearing there a familiar melody, so familiar he stopped to listen, went back to its source, a group of Italian workers in a ditch. It was the Cobalt song and the men had at one time worked in the silver camp. And the old Cobalt song made the rafters ring. It was Bert Drew that staited it but Angus Campbell insisted the song should be sung not just the chorus. Do you remember it? "For we‘ll sing a little song of Cobalt, If you didn‘t live there it‘s your fault, O you Cobalt where the bisg gin How the old timers greeted each other. It reminded the scribe that, the old hard rock spirit still lives on. These men look each other in the eye and care not at all for what the world may think. They are right and that‘s all that matters. Jock Liddell sang "True Till Death‘" and there were other impromptu numâ€" bers as well as community singing. Eventually the gathering seemed to take a turn to an old timers‘ affair. This part of the programme is describâ€" ed as follows by a columnist in The Northern News of Kirkland When â€" Oldâ€"Timers Foregather It was a jam when electrical mei met the other night in Delmona Hall. Waitresses had a tough time getting through the throng with the tomato juice, etc., for the tables until one gallant electrician offered his services as official way clearer. "The old Cobalt crowd sticks togetâ€" her"‘ said Angus Campbell of Omega Mines, as he delightedly looked over the room. Wonder who the slightly bald headed gentleman was who received a deluge of itce cold water from the waiter‘s tray as he passed through the throng? Among those making brief responses to the call of the chair was Mr. Thos, Blackman, of Timmins, who told of the formation of a branch of the assocâ€" iation in Timmins and urged electrical men to remember that their task was the utmost coâ€"operation with every mine department. Speaking on behalf of the Associaâ€" tion, President Bert Lrew welcomed the 85 guests representing electricalâ€" mining men of the Kirkland Lake camp, Cobalt, Porcupine, Cadillac and Malartic areas. The ‘"Toast to the KHing" was given by the president folâ€" lowing the singing of the National Anâ€" them. Later, following the singing of "‘There‘ll Always be an England,"" the toast to the fighting men of the Emâ€" pire was given by Percy Bennett. Reeve Carter emphasized the fact that Canada was one of the most forâ€" tunate countries in the world toâ€"day but that this fact was scarcely reaâ€" lized. He urged that Canada should wake up to the war in fullest fashion. "What we need toâ€"day is leadership," said Mr. Carter, "leadership of the type given to England by that wonderful Englishman Winston Churchil. He has accomplished what, I believe, could not have been accomplished short of a revolution. When he taok over the reins of office overnight he accomâ€" plished something that could not have been accomplished before. _Overnight all the barriers of class distinction, of capital and labor, were swept away, I hope and believe, never to return. The common equality of effort and sacriâ€" fice levelled all barriers and the peoâ€" ple of England faced the issues squareâ€" ly as one great people." There were two outstanding features t the anmnual meeting of the Kirkland Lake Electrical Association banguet last week at Kirkland Lake. One was the " inspiring patriotie address by Reeve R. S. Carter, and the other was the fact that the old Cobalt and Porâ€" cupine Camp days were reâ€"lived in memory and in song. PACE s1X Oldâ€"Timers of the North Have Happy Time at Kirkland (Registered under the War Charities Act, 1939) STATEMENT OF DISBURSEMENTS sSINCE INCEPTIOX OF FUND FPebruary ist, 1941, to May 12th, 1941 The Canadian Red C ross Bociety $2,400.00 Canadian War Services Fund _ 2,400.00 Porcupine British Bomb Vicâ€" the Dome Employees‘ War Charities Fund, which shows the large amount of $5,900.00 disbursed since the incepâ€" tion of the fund in February, 1941. The Dome War Charities Fund is maintained by regular volunâ€" tary contributions made by the Dome Employees. The fund takes care of a@all patriotic calls, and thus relieves employees from the inconvenience of dealing with each call as it arises. How well the fund takes care of the various calls is evident by the fact that in three months the contributions from the PFund toi@al nearly $6,000.00, As each call is made, the employees deâ€" cide on the amount that should be given and thus the call is taken care of. The following is the summary by the treasurer:â€" DOME EMPLOYEES‘ CHARTTIES Money Disbursed by the Dome Employees‘ War Charities Furd Last night at ten o‘clock a phone call and box alarm sent firemen rushâ€" ing to 30 Commercial avenue to a house owned and occupied by D. Walsh. Some wood in the oven was burning, and there was no damage. South Porcupine, May 17â€"The public will be interested in the following statement issued by the treasurer of Just before noon today the firemen were called out to a grass fire on Rae street between Carling and Crescent. A grass fire on a vacant lot at 15 Holâ€" linger Lane was put out by the fireâ€" men yesterday afternoon. ‘The boostâ€" er pump was used. The shavings that were packed around ‘the base of the walls of a vaâ€" cant house»at 141 North Road, owned by G. Robichaul, caused a fire Sunday morning. The wall started to burn and the damage amounted to about $50 200 feet of hose was used and the loss was covered by insurance. Firemen were called to the end of Tamarack, in the Drew Townsite, yesâ€" terday afternoon to put out a grass and brush fire. 800 feet of hose was used and the booster pump was also Two fires on Friday afternoon withâ€" in a half an hour had the firemen really moving. Both fires were chimâ€" neys. ‘The first was at 84 Elm street, south .at the home of J. McNeill, and the second one was at 95 Commercial avenue at the home of L. Monette. On Thursday afternoon they were called; to 9 Tamarack street to a house occupied by J. McFadden. A fire had started in a pile of wood in the baseâ€" ment of the house and the firemMeD were forced to use their gas masks to enter the basement. 500 feet of hose was used and the booster pump wWas brought into play. Firemen were callâ€" ed back to the same place yesterday afternoon for the same reason. Only damage suffered was smoke damage throughout the house and the loss of a small amount of wood. Firemen Handle Eleven Minor Fires Since Thursday Eleven fires since last Thursday have kept the firemen busy over the week â€" end. Last Thursday noon there was a call from D. Rondeau, 28 Middleton avenue, to put out a stove pipe fire. ‘There was no damage. Members wishing to attend are asked to get in touch with the leaders of the youth organization in their church: so arrangements can be made for transportation, etc. newlyâ€"organized Poreupine Y oung People‘s Council, made up of delegates of the branches taking part. The young people will spend the aftâ€" ernoon in playing games and a fireâ€" side hour with community singing. A tasty picnic lunch will be served. The aim of the rally is to promote fellowship between the different orâ€" ganizations, and it is the first of what is hoped to become an annual event. Young People‘s Societies to Hold Picnie on May 24th SBaturday, May 24th, is the date of a,mnnyuunwtm'mmm Park, when members of the United the Salvation Army Assurance Society, nsuonnlsm“ and also stafis of variâ€" the actuai records and files lost are known. The international headquarters adâ€" ‘The concert should prove one where| Park, the whole district takimg part all attending will receive the biggest quarterâ€"dollar‘s worth ment yet offered. One of the special features of the programme will be the presentation by the Timmins Finnish Choir of the famous Finnish musical composition, "Finlandia."‘ . This will be presented by the Finnish Choir, of entertainâ€" ‘"certs, the five bands Another event is planned for Monda night, June 2nd, and from then of there {will be special features practiâ€" cally every day or evening. Thes special features will include band conâ€" n the distric willingly donating their services. The Timmins Citizens‘ Band, the MciIntyre Thursday of this week a variety conâ€" cert of much interest will be presented n the Lions Club hall, corner of Mountjoy street and Second avenue. No one should miss this event for seyâ€" eral very decided reasons. In the first place the concert as sponsored by the Timmins Citizens‘ Band, and that is full assurance of its excellence. In the second place all proceeds from the event will go to the local Bomb Vicâ€" tims Fundâ€"a very worthy cause. By attending fthe event you will be sure to enjoy a very pleasing programimne and at the same time know that you are assisting the gallant people overâ€" seas who have been suffering from the Nazi air raids. Incidentally it may be noted that the price of admission to the variety concert on ‘Thursday of this week, May 22nd, is merely nominâ€" al; tickets being onlyv twentyâ€"iive cents. Special Features _ _ at Variety Concert Thursday Evening "Finlandia" to be Sung by; t h e Timmins Finnish the : there will with accompaniments by the Timmins Citizens‘ Band. Those who have heard FPinnish Choir will be delighted at the opportunity to hear this musi cal aggregation again, especially with accompaniment by the Timmins Citiâ€" zens‘ Band. The Timmins Citizens‘ Band will give a number of selections at this variety concert, and in addition be literary and muscal Choir, with Band Accomâ€" paniment. jnumbers by outstandinig local artists. A large attendance is expec 'ml at the event. x TOIK . and SWEAT" L ‘hel‘t, Te A S t 3 B + '. U N l 3 ie y â€" U T. y I’. . 3+ THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TTMMINS, ONTARIO We are spending billions. We are alread_\y heavily taxed. But most of these billions and those taxes are being spent in Canada. That money comes back to you. Keep it rolling. Keep puiting it back into the war effort, so that it may be spent.again and again and again until Right prevails and the world is free. The money is here, Canada has the resources. Let us spare nothing.â€" When our soldiers offer thelr lives, let us be willing to share our livelihood. Presently the Government of Canada will call for money,. Great Britain has set us an example on a doesn‘t record. The features subâ€"committee of the publicity committee of the District Vieâ€" tory Loan campaign met on Friday evening and plans were made for many special features for publicizing the Victory Loan campaign which opens on June 1st On the opening day there is to be a monster parade and drumhead service at the Hollinger Park, the whole district takimg part. Another event is planned for Monday night, June 2nd, and from then on there jwill be special features practiâ€" cally every day or evening. These special features will include band conâ€" certs, the five bands in the district willingly donating their services. The If we fail, we fall. It is freedom we are fighting for, British freedom, the freedom of body and spirit that makes life worth living, Be prepared for sacrifice. There will be more. Let us face the truth and the truth will make us free. There have been many and heavy calls upon Canada already, This is a war for existence. It is war to the death.â€" It is a war to wih or to lose. There can be no half wayâ€"no compromise,. â€" It is a war to WIN, Money is the fourth arm of the service, Whatever you are called on to pay that our sons offer. Many Plans Under Way to Publicize the Victory Loan Parades, Meetings, Essay Contests, Blackouts, Deâ€" corations, Etc. [ Concert Band, the Gold Belt Band, the District Pipe Band and the Boys‘ Bugle Band are all ready to take genâ€" | erous part, Decoration of buildings is another feature that has been given special attention. {The Timmins muniâ€" cipal building and the Viectory Loan | district â€" headquarters have already been decorated with flags and bunting :xmd these decorations will remain in | place until the campaign finishes. | Sam Bucovetsky‘s Departmental Store on Third avenue is one business place %thm has already decorated in impresâ€" sive way for the Victory Loan. i â€" Another of the special features is the ‘essay on the Victory Loan and its meaning, and from this effort it is exâ€" pected that great interest will be rous-]! ed. Another feature in which the school children will take part is the idea of a parade of all the school children with a picked massed choir of the pupils to sing patriotic numbers. SHlill another feature considered is the staging bf a blackout in Timmins to impress upon all the situation that prevails overseas. Police Seek Identity of Found Near Kirkland Provincial police at Kirkland Lake and elsewhere in the North are seekâ€" ing to establish the identity of an aged main whose body was found by a trapâ€" per ning miles north of Kirkland Lake last woek. It is believed that the man died during the winter when overâ€" taken by illness or exhaustion. The body was found leaning against a tree with snowshoes and packsack neanby. or to lend, it is liitle compared to the lives scale of heroic magnificence history The late Mr. Nikkola came to Canâ€" _ada about 12 years ago, having resided | in mining towns of Northern Ontario, 'Sudbury District and Porcupine Camp. ‘ During the past few years he had livâ€" ed on his farm at Wahnapitae, Sudâ€" | bury District, but on account of illness came to stay with his son at 84 Fourth Ave., dying of cancer in the. stomach at, St. Mary‘s Hospital, last Wednesâ€" fday, May 15th. Many florail offerings were received from relatives and friends. The interâ€" To mourn his loss, the late Mr. Nikâ€" kola left three sons, EBric Nikkola, manager of Timmins Steam Bath; Eino and |(Ahti at Kurikka, Vaasa Proâ€" vince, Finland; and one daughter, Aura (Mrs. Muurimaki) also of Kurikâ€" ka, Finland, and other more distant relatives in Canada and Finland. His wife Mary (nee Risku), predeceased him some twentyâ€"five years ago. Mr. Nikkola was born at Nikkolan Kyla, Kurikan Pitaja, Vaasa Province, Finâ€" land, about 67 years ago. Funeral services for Mr. Matti Nikâ€" kola of 84 Fourth Ave., were conducted by the Rev. A. I. Heinonen in the Chapel of Walker‘s Puneral Home Sunday, May 18th, at two o‘clock in the afternoon. Mr. August Korhonen also spoke in remembrance of his friend. Relatives and friends of the late Mr. Nikkola filled the chapel on the occasion, many of the friends comâ€" ing from outside points all over Northâ€" ern Ontario as far as Sudbury. Mrs. L. Semelius sang a beautiful solo. Miss Laila Koskela and Miss Hellen Lehto, sang a duet. + Funeral Yesterday of Late Mr. Matti Nikkola ment took place at Timmins cemetery, The pallbearers were: Alec Koskela, Ilmari Sivunen, Salomon Schroder, August Korhonen, Paul Voutilainen and Hannes Pekuri. a real oldâ€"fashioned girl. Her dress buttons all the way up the back. Daughterâ€"Nonsense, mother.. That‘s her spine! | London Punch: Nearâ€"sighted Old Lady (at party)â€"Look, Grace, there‘s For the convenience of South Poreupine custoâ€" mers, Mr. J. M. Waterâ€" ‘man graduate registerâ€" ed optometrist will be _at our South Porcupine branch every Tuesday and Friday morning. Third at Cedar Timmins Main at Golden south Porcupine New Service ‘. A. REMUS For Appointment PHONE 390 MONDAY, MAY 19TH, 1941