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Last Monday I was guest speaker at the Rovyal Cyro Club in London and spoke mainly on Welfare and Social work in Canada and it was received very well. Several of the members met me later and wanted more details of the set up as we have it now. There has been launched a Tank Fund program over here and it is cerâ€" tainly going over big.. It is the same plan as the Spitfire Fund. Each comâ€" munity endeavours ito raise sufficient to buy one or more tanks and the tanks will then be christened with the name of the Town that purchased it, and it will carry the name into battle with it. It would be nice if the people of Timmins could sacrifice a few of their small pleasures to provide a Timâ€" mins Tank for the lads over here to crush the enemy. I was down in an East coast town the other day and got stuck in an air raid, and athough only several bombs were dropped it was quite sufficient. I had a sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach when one aropped about 200 vyards away from me.. I was rather ashamed of myself when I saw how little it affected the other people around. One house was hit directly and was totally demolished, Several houses around it just féll down from the blast. In one a woman and four chiliren were trapped and we all had to pitch in and try and dig them out. I certainly did not expect to see any of them come out alive but thankfully they all did. One lad of about 14 was really mad about the whole thing. He cursed Hitler and the rest of the gang and promised that he‘d get back at them just as soon as he was old enough to join the R. A. F. That is just someâ€" thing of the spirit that imbues the people over here. If people in Canada could but reaâ€" lise how the British are suffering they would give their every penny to help the sufferers and to build the equipâ€" ment needed to keep Canada from suftâ€" fering the same fate. I know that there are numerous Timmins boys over here and I‘ve met a few of them but can contact the rest Timmins Relief Officer Sees Air Raid at Close Range in English Town Last week Mayor J. Emile Brunette received the following letter from Mr. T. B. Ryan, Relief Dept. Inspector at Timmins until he went ovenseas some months ago. The letter is both interâ€" esting and informative throughout, but The Advance would especially call attention to the paragraph regarding the air raid, and particularly emphaâ€" size the words that follow:â€""If people in Canada could but realize how the British are suffering they would give their every penny to help the sufferers and to build the equipment needed to keep Canada from suffering the same fate." London, Eng.., Aug. 13th, 1941 Dear Emile:â€"Again a few notes from the Old Land. Things are progressing very well over here and we are certainly kept on the go all the time. General McNaughton does not believe in idleâ€" ness_for the men, but they all think the world of him and now that the Third Division has arrived over here it is becoming quite Canadian everyâ€" where you go.. Somehow or other the Canadian accent and voice is unmisâ€" tabable even in a crowd. . own postâ€" a feeling is on the it will no He Writes:â€""If People in Canada Could But Realize How the British are Suftering, They Would Give Their Every Penny to Help the Sufferers and Keep Canada from the Same Fate." British Take It in Their Stride. This week the Timmins Bomb Vicâ€" tims‘ Fund‘s Secretary, Mr. E. Tomâ€" linson, acknowledges with very sincere thanks the donation of $137.50 for the omb Victims‘ Fund from the Payâ€" master War Chest of the Paymaster Mine. should there be any wish on the part of the town or any of its organizations to do so. . I shall be willing to assist in any way I can. I hope that everything is going well with you and the office and hope that we shall all be back with you soon. Hoping to hear from you soon and with best regards to you and the memâ€" bers of Council, I remain, Yours sincerely, Legion‘s "V" Celebration OpensMonday Night With Attractive Programme The highlight of the "V" Celebration is of course the dynamic dancing of Miss Jeannette Garrette. Her perforâ€" mance is reviewed in another column of The Advance. It is sufficient here to state that no one in Timmins should miss this great treat. The audience on opening night Monday was comâ€" pletely carried away by her personality and the fast tempo of her whirling skirts â€"and speedy feet. Mr. J. D. Brady acted as Master of Ceremonies to introduce Miss Garrette and Miss Easton‘s pupils Henry Kelneck‘s orâ€" chestra, who are kindly donating their services for three nights, gave several selections during the period of the floor show. The work of this band of taiented musicians was highly comâ€" mented upon by many, especially in regard to the accompaniments of Miss Garrette‘s dancing. Margaret Easton, played for her pupils to round out the special entertainment. The talented dancing by the Timmins youngsters has been one Oof the delights of the "V‘" Celebration. Tuesday and Wednesday the Mac Ambassadors were the accompanying orchestra. Tonight (Thursday) and Friday, Henry Kelneck‘s orchestra will again be featured with the Mac Ambassadors for the final programme. Another Generous Donation \for Bombed Victims‘ Fund Councillor Karl Eyre, in fitting words, then introduced the Mayor. t the close of the mayor‘s address the crowd stood to attention while the band played "O Canada." Walter Greaves, president welcomed those in attendance, saying: ‘"This is the first night and we are only just warming up. We know that with the special attractions we have, that beâ€" fore the end of the week, the pace will be hot and attendances large." The Legion "V" Celebration was ofâ€" ficially opened on Monday, by Mayor Emile Brunette, who in a short adâ€" dress wished the Legion the greatest of success in their efforts to make the "V" really mean Victory. Previous to the opening the Timmins Citizens‘ Band, after touring the town in a deâ€" corated truck, rendered a programme of patriotic selections on the stage in the Timmins Arena. This was highly appreciated by the large attendance. The Porcupine District Pipe Band ayor J. Emile Brunette Declares Patriotic Event Forâ€" mally Open. Bands and Orchestras Featured. Miss Jeannette Garrette, Noted Dancer, Highlight on Proâ€" gramme. Miss Margaret Easton‘s Pupils Add to Pleaâ€" sure of Event. Ohe PDorcrupine Mtbpante Published in Timmins, Ont.. Canada VERY THURSDAY T. B. Ryan TIMMINS YOUNGSTERS BRING ALUMINUM TO MAKE AIRPLANES FOR VICTORY Former members are to appear in grey uniforms and new members in white uniforms. All members having been issued grey uniforms and not having returned the white , uniforms, are asked to do so by next Monday, to allow new members an opportunity for fittings. - Music Teachers Meeting on Tuesday Next Month The executive of the Ontario Music Teachers‘ Association, P o r c u pine Branch, held its initial meeting of the season at the home of Mrs. Edith Gamble, 9 Fifth avenue, on Tuesday evening, September I9th, and plans were formulated for the fall and winter ac®wvities which will be announced at a later date. The first general meeting of the local branch will be held at the Radio Staâ€" tion on Tuesday, Ox«ctober 14th. Annual Inspection Nursing Division Friday, Sept. 19th Theâ€"busiest place in the Arena when The Advance reporter was on hand was the Fish Pond, this is another feaâ€" ture of the ladies‘ activities at the celebration. All should patronize the "V" Celeâ€" bration, as proceeds are for the Legion War activitiesâ€"smokes for the troops overseas: relief of war veterans; takâ€" ing care of veterans seeking employâ€" ment; and other varied spheres which cost money. The "V" Celebration is on all this week, at the Timmins Arena and if you haven‘t got a ticket on the Legion Q@uiz Contest get one before closiw time Saturday. You may be one 6of the ten lucky winners. There are attractive exhibits at the celebration and games to please all. These have been doing a good business. Bingo holds the fancy of the attendâ€" ance and through the coâ€"operation of the CLM.M. a very elaborate loud speaker system has been installed to help out in this worthy cause. The Ladies‘ Auxiliary are taking care of the refreshments and have a very attractive ibooth in the Arena. (At the rear is a small tea garden, and patvons can be served light refreshâ€" ments. Preliminary Dress Inspecâ€" tion to be Held This Week. Dr. D. A. Garrett was once again guestâ€"speaker at the regular weekly meeting of the Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, which was held on Mcnday evening in St. John Ambulance hall. _ Speaking on the first aid treatment of various poisons, Dr. Garrett explained the difâ€" ferent reactions of each class of perâ€" sons and proper antidote and emetic for each poison. were featured on Tuesday evening, with the Timmins Trumpeteers on Wednesâ€" day evening. The programme of band music for the rest of the week is as follows: Thursdayâ€"Timmins Citizens‘ Band. Fridayâ€"Timmins Trumpeteers. Saturdayâ€"Porcupine â€" District iPipe Band. Following the lecture, the members held a short discussion about the comâ€" ing annual inspeciion, which, it was decided, would take place on the afterâ€" noon of September 19th (Priday), at 4.30 o‘clock, in the St. John Ambulâ€" ance hall. Ths members were asked by the assistant superintendent, Mrs. Pelletier, to appear in uniform at the next meeting on Monday, for preliminâ€" ary dress inspection. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 1941 A proclamation in the Canada Gaâ€" zette of recent date, appcoints Monday, 13th October, 1931, as Thanksgiving Day. In the quaint language of Royal edicts, the proclamation reads; "Whereâ€" as it hath pleased Almighty God in His Great goodness to vouchsafe this year unto Our Dominign of Canada a bountiful crop and other blessings, We therefore considering that these blessâ€" ings enjoyed by Our people throughout the said Dominion do call for a solemn and public acknowledgment â€" have thought fit, by and with the advice of Our Privy Council for Canada, ito appoint, and We do appoint Monday the thirteenth day of October next as a day of general thanksgiving to Alâ€" mighty God for the boun‘tiful crop and other blessings which Canada has been favoured this year; And We.do invite all Our loving subjects throughout Canada to observe the said day as a day of general thanksgiving." Thanksgiving Day to be ~Monday, October 13th Results of Upper School Examinations for Those Engaged in War Work Presentation Made to Mrs. 0. Dean by Woman‘s Association V alued Member Leaving for Nova Scotia.. W. I. Roll Call to be in Form of Shower for Bomb Victims On Friday of this week, the ladies of the Women‘s Institute are holding a round and square dance with an Old Time Orchestra in attendance, Robt. Russell Takes Honours in Seven Subjects‘ Bruce Taylor Takes Seven Honours Out of Eight Subjects; Sylvano Moro Has Five Honours Out of Five; Max Ryan, Five Out of Six ; and Edgar Burwash, Four Out of Five. The following are the Upper School; Roy, Lit. C Alg. C results obtained in the June examinaâ€" Trig. III; Phys C; Fr. Auth. III; PFr tions by the students who were exâ€" cused to do War Work: l I_I_I' Burwash, Edgarâ€"Geom. II; Phys. I Chem, II; Fir. Auth. I; Fr. Comp. C. Carson, Jackâ€"Eng. Comp. C; Geom I; Trig. I; Phys. III; Fr. Auth. C; Fr Comp. C. Much regret was felt at the resignaâ€" tion of Mrs. O. Dean who is leaving for Nova Scotia where she will take up residence. Representing the organâ€" ization, Mrs. Honey and Mrs. Demeza read an address to Mrs. Dean and preâ€" sented her with a gift in remembrance of happy, busy hours spent together. The regular monthly meeting of the Women‘s Institute will take place on Wednesday, September 17th, at the Hollinger Hall, and will open with a roll call to be answered in the form of a miscellaneous shower for the Bombâ€" ed Victims. Articles for use in unâ€" derground shelters, bobby pins, safety pins, soap, face clothes and other arâ€" ticles which are hard to get in Engâ€" land, and infant‘s comforts, are articles which may be included in the shower. Burwell, Jackâ€"Alg. II;: Geom. I Phys. C; Chem. II; Fr. Auth. C. Moro, Sylvanoâ€"Geom. I; Phys,. IIT: Chem. II; Fr. Auth. I1; Fr. Comp. II The Woman‘s Association of the Timmins United Church held the reâ€" gular September meeting in the church basement on Thursday afterâ€" noon, September 4th, with Mrs. C. Haystead. first viceâ€"president in the chair. After the business a roundâ€" table chat proved very interesting and enjoyable. Each person told something of their ‘holiday or a summer experâ€" ience. The meeting closed with "God Save the King," after which a dainty lunch was served by the hostesses to the twentyâ€"four members present, Timmins Man Pays Fine for Supplying Liquor to a Minor Is Assessd Twentyâ€"five Dolâ€" lars and Costs.. Minor is Not Charged.. On Saturday evening, Mrs. McCabe was honoured at a banquet held in the parish hall of the Church of Nativity. She was welcomed to Timmins by Mayor Emile Bruneite, by Mr. Vic Copps, president of the Caâ€"Boâ€"Gi Club, All Must Stand to Guard Our Liberties, Laws, and Land, Says C. W. L. Head Mrs. J. A. McCabe, national president of the Catholic Women‘s League, paid her first visit to Timmiins Diocese, and the first visit to the diocese by any national president, during the weekâ€" end. The national president holds ofâ€" fice for two years, and Mrs. McCabe is now serving her second year. During her official tour, she has visited Norâ€" anda, Hearst, Kapuskasing, and was at Schumacher and South Porcupine beâ€" sides Timmins during the weekâ€"end. Iris Dennison, Canada Cafe, pleaded guilty this week on a charge of illegal possession of beer and paid a fine of ten dollars and costs. Last week she appeared in court and pleaded not guilty but this week she changed her plea and paid the fine. Russell, Rcbertâ€"Elg. II; Geom,. III; Trig. I; Phys. II; Chem. III; Botany II; Zool. II. Taylor, Bruceâ€"Mod. Hist. II; Alg III; Geom. II; Trig. II; Phys.I; Chem II; Fr. Auth. C; Fr. Comp. III. Ryan, Maxâ€"Alg. I; Geom. II; Phys I;: Chem. II;: Fr. Auth. II; Fr. Comp Mike P. Wanger, 102 Third Avenue, apartment A, was charged by the police early Tuesday morning with supplying liquor to a minor. The minor, young Timmins girl, was not charged by the police but before court Wanger paid a fine of twentyâ€"five dollars and costs. Police said that they entered the apartment about three a.m. and seized a quantity of liquor. Pauline Roy, 83 Balsam street south, paid a fine of five dollars and costs on a charge of failing to produce a registration card. Police carried out a raid on her apartment about twoâ€" thirty Sunday morning and laid the charge after the raid. Eleven Timmins motorists paid fines of a dollar and costs for illegal parkâ€" ing. Mrs. J. A. McCabe, National President of the Catholic Women‘s League, Pays Official Visit to Timmins. Welâ€" comed Also at Schumacher and South Porcupine. Honâ€" oured on Visit Here. Saturday last the Boys "K" Club pile of aluminum was increased by over 3,100 pieces through the plan of the Broadway and Palace theaâ€" tres to make the admission to the morning matinee an aluminum pot or pan. The youngsters of town certainly dug up "the price" for those two matinees. Some of the youngsters and some of their "titcâ€" kets‘" are shown above, as well as a picture of a Spitfire such as the aluminum will be used to make. | The hall was decorated in red, white ‘ and blue, flags and bunting, in keeping I with the motto, "For God and Canada" and the guests sang "O Canada‘"" beâ€" ! fore being seated. In the absence of the president, Mrs. R. wW. Copps, acted as chairman. There were brief addresses by the Mayor, Rev. Fr. R. J. Roney, and Vic CoppS, and the chairman mentioned some of , the past year‘s achievements. A $25,â€" ; 000 cheque was handed to the Prime Minister to be used where most necesâ€" sary in war work, $500 was sent to the C.WL. in England from the National Convention held in Toronto in June, and the membership has increased by several thousand members. London Fire Officer to be Guest at Firemen‘s Convention at V al dOr In a recent address at Hamilton to the Ontario branch of the Canadian Postmasters‘ Association, Hon. W. P. Mulock, Postmasterâ€"General of Canâ€" ada, strongly emphasized the imporâ€" tance of shipping Christmas mail overâ€" seas months in advance.. In this conâ€" nection Hon. Mr. Mulock said: Firemen of Temiskaming and Cochrane Districts to Gather for Annual Event on Sept. 15th and 16th. Fourth Joint Convention and Twentyâ€"eight Annual Meeting of Temiskaming Firemen‘s Association. Months in Advance Not Too Early, Suggests Postmasâ€" terâ€"General. We‘ believe we can handle huge quantities of mail, but if the usual Christmas deluge strikes us late we will more than probably not be able to find enough space on ships. We have nothing to do with allocating space on ships and can only use what we get.. "If the mail is spaced over a suffiâ€" cient period every parcel and letter will arrive in time; if not delays will take place that cannot be laid at our door. And it would be a hard blow for a soldier to receive nothing at Christmas while his fellows are more fortunate. That situation can only be remedied if the public responds." Christmas Mail for _ Overseas Should be Posted at Early Date Presentations were made to the naâ€" ' tional president by the Junior League, and the Senior League. A travelung clock was the gift of the Jr. CWL., ‘ made on their behalf by Mrs. McNeill, and an oil handpainted picture of the Hollinger Mines, painted by Miss Helen Chisholim, was the gift of the Sr,. C.W L. on Friday of this week, Sept. Sunday to be Rally Day for Young People‘s Work. The northern part of the Northern Division of the Salvation Army Home League will hold a Rally in Timmins 12th. Mrs. McCabe made gracious reply,| The event will be conducted by Mrs. stressing the need of belonging to a| Lt.â€"Col, Frank Ham, Territorial Home national â€" organization. She exorted women to carry on war work and help the war effort in every way. deâ€" featism," she advised, adding that all must be sentinels to "stand to guard our liberties, our‘laws, and our lands." While Mrs. McCabe was in Timmins she was entertained by other groups, including the Ladies of the Golf Club, but was not as an official representaâ€" tive of the C.W.L. at these events, League Secretary. There will be a meeting for women at 2.30 p.m., and a programme in the evening at 8 o‘clock. On Sunday, Sept. 14th, there will be a Rally Day for Young People‘s Work, with a programmie at 2.30 p.m. Weekâ€"end meetingsâ€"on the 12th, 13th and l4thâ€"will be conducted by Mrs, Major Raymer, the new Divisional Commander‘; aife, } by Mrs. MacNeill, of the Junior Cathâ€" olic Women‘s League, and Mrs. C. J. Munn, of the Sr. Catholic Women‘s League. The hall was decorated with gladioli, asters, and other summer flowers, and after the banquet the members and their guests sang "There‘ll Always Be An England" as tribute to the valiant wemen of England. Mrs. J. P,. Burke acted as accompanist. Published in Timmins, Ont., Canada S. A. Home League Rally at Timmins Friday This Week The <~Firemen‘s Convention always has a progtramme of outstanding interâ€" est, and this year‘s event is even more attractive than the average. The outâ€" standing guest at this convention will be Daniel â€"F. Evall, District Officer, London, England Fire Department, who is in Canada under the auspices of the Canadian Federation of Municipalities. This distinguished guest is expected to tell of the condifions and experiences of the gallant fireâ€"fighters in England, who have carried on so nobly during the hideous bombings of the Nazi air force. Mr.Evall will address the conâ€" vention on Monday afternoon, Sept. 15th, and will also be the guest speaker at the annual banquet on Monday evening, Sept,. 15th. Auxiliary fireman Palmer, of London, Eng., Fire Department. Mr. Raymond Pare, Director Monâ€" treal Pire Dept., Montreal, Que. Mr. Emilie Bond, Director Hull Pire Dept., Hull, Quebec. Mr. H. J. Lambert, Fire Chief, Port Colborne, Ont. Mr,. Chas. Hickey, Fyrâ€"Fyter Co., Hamilton, Ont., Mr. H. B. Weed, Viceâ€"president Pyâ€" renne Mfy. To., Toronto Ont. A letter, jointly signed by F. E. Thompson, secretary of the Temiskamâ€" ing Firemen‘s Association, and T. H. Wilkes, secretary of the District of Cochrane Firemen‘s Association, anâ€" nounces the fourth joint convention of the two associations to be held at Val d‘or, Que., on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 15th and 16th. The invitation to attend ithis event is, as usual, a very general and sincere one, embracing all interested in fire prevention and fire fighting, and that surely takes in a wide field. The letter says:â€"*"‘The secretary will open the registration room in the Chateau Inn, Val dOr, at 3 pm. on Sunday. Everyone attendâ€" ing the convention is expected to reâ€" gister and pay a registration fee of one dollar, which entitles you to your convention badge, which is your adâ€" mission to all convention privileges. Kindly make your reservation for hotel accommodation through Mr. Ed. Hilâ€" lier, executive member T.FP.A., Val dc‘or, Quebec." Among the other members and friends from out of the district who will be present and take part in the programme are the following:â€" Mr. W. L. Chairmont, Dominion, Fire Commissioner, Ottawa, Ont. Mr. W. J. Scott, Ontario Fire Marâ€" shal, Toronto. Mr. Ernest Lavigne, Provincial Fire Commissioner, Quebec, Que. Mr. Harry Beardall, Safety Supply Co., Toronto. o Weekâ€"end meetingsâ€"â€"on the 12th, 13th and l4thâ€"will be conducted by Mrs, Major Raymer, the new Divisional Commander‘; #ite, Mtr. Gordon Hall, Biâ€"Lateral Fire Hose Co., Kitchener, Ont. Mr. George Thurling, Fire Chief, Humber Bay, Ont. Mr. V. V. Thomas, Lafrance Foamite and Fire Engine Co., Toronto, Ont, Single Copyâ€"Five Centsg