The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-18
Capacity Audience
Greet Concert for
Finnish Relief Fund
Concert Adds $2O3.05 to Fund ;
Speaker Flags Doctrine of
Soviet Russia.

FINLAND is the first act of great
drama that may determine whether
the world is to be slave or Free" the
Rev. H. Russell Browne declared in
an address at the Finnish relief con-
cert in the Community Center audi
forum, Sunday evening.
Speaking before one of the largest
crowds ever to gather in the audi
torium, the Rev. Mr. Browne. warned
that America should not take too
much for granted" and should prepare
itself for any eyentuality.
A total of $2O3.O5 was raised, $l50.85
through the sale of tickets and $500
by a collection taken at the concert.
according to Mrs. Anna Leino, chair
man of the Finnish relief committee
and head of the group sponsoring the
concert.
In all S661.4 AZ has been obtained by
the committee headed by Mrs. Leino
and CONFESSED of Ely Firms. 1t is being
sent to the committee headquarters in
Duluth where it is cabled to the Red
Cross in Finland.
Some OF the city's most talented
musicians took part in the concert.
Mayer Bern M. Lambert introduced by
Mrs Leinc who presided over the meet
ing, opened the affair and thanked the
Ci.4zeuS OF the city for participating
in the relief work.
The Rev. Douglas Ollila, pastor of
the Suomi Synod church, spoke briefly
in Finnish. After giving review of
what had occurred, he declared that
it was gratifying indeed to see how the
civilized world had given its support
and sympathy in Finland'S dire hour
of need"
The municipal band, under the di-
rection of Frank v. DiNino, among
other numbers, played several Finnish
selections. A Finnish lullaby was sung
by the a cappella chorus of the local
school. Directed by Miss Elizabeth
Wilkin, the chorus also contributed
several hymns.
After pointing out how thoroughly
Finland's stand gainSt Russia had de-
flated the mystery surrounding the Red
war machine, the Rev. Mr.. Browne
declared that the Soviet stood before
the world as wild, ravening wolf"
1--WE had heard of the immensely of
the Russian army" he said, "and
of the strange new social experiment
she was undertaking. We sat on the
bleachers of the world and watched
her actions.
1--WE believed she spoke truthfully
against capitalism and Imperialism,
and we listened when she declared she
was the champion of world peace
Then we had a tremendous awaken
ing and discovered we were the victims
of brutal hypocrisy. Russia claimed
to be an angel of mercy, but when the
time was ripe she threw off her lambs
skin and became a wild, ravening wolf. u
He declared that Russia would not be
satisfied until she had spread the
doctrine of Communism throughout the
world.
After outlining the great superiority
Russia held over Finland, he said that
wars are not won by the immensely
OF war materials alone. You must
have behind them men of stout hearts
who have tasted of the sweet cup of
liberty. Here is little people who
love their country so much that they
would rather die in defense of it than
live as slaves within it's borders"
Appearing on the musical portion of
the program were the Ely Slovenian
quartet composed of Matt Kobe, Frank
Jenko, Matt Levar and Valentine Roz-
man; Miss Althea Bush, violinist, &C
companied by Miss Irene Thomas; the
capello chorus; the high school or
chestra; Miss Mary Hutar, vocalist, ac-
companied by Mrs. H. NJ Sutherland:
the band; and George Matesha, pianist.
Mrs. M. j. Fleming gave several
readings.