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Brunette tressed Betty Pield, the Hcollywood actress who says ‘Unhâ€"Unh" to glamour and means it, plays the rols of Mae, the heroine of Hal Roach‘s production of "Of Mice and Men," the screen version of John Steinbeck‘s powâ€" erful novel, which is scheduled to be shown at the Cartier theatre Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, March 18th to 21ist. Produced and ‘directed by Lewis Milestons, this new productfon coâ€"stars with Miss Field, Burgess Mereâ€" dith of "Winterset" fame and Lon Chaney, Jr., namesake and scion of a great movie family. In the supporting great movie family. In the supporting cast of the film are such topâ€"notchers as Charles Bickford, Roman Bohnen, Bob Steele Noah Berry, Jr., Granville Bates and Leigh Whipper. . The story of "Cf Mice and Men" was transferred to the screen from a script based on the Broadway stage hit and Powerful Novel is Dramatized in Film "Of Mice and Men" Able Cast in Striking Draâ€" matic Story. bhe €11€ mA O 0046 0040094 99000840 d e e :0000 0 ¢% 0 0 d# o o e o o 1¢ VIPL~Pili 1 import r the Fit Mme. 1 rol â€"â€"Aiso Playing Wednesdayâ€" T oâ€" MATINEESâ€"2.30 p.m. (except Saturday) â€" Saturday 2.00 and 4.30 p.m. EVENINGSâ€"1,00 p.m, and 9,00 p.m. MIDNIGH‘T SHOWSâ€"Sunday 12.01 Tuesday 12.00 "For Enterlainment at Its Best, You:â€"Come and We‘ll Do the Rest" rRENCH FILM PRESENTS Victor Francen et Edwige Feuillere avec Solange Sicard, Camille Bert Aimos et Jacques Baumer dans French show 2.30 7.900 p.m. and Rus Tokyo Protests Red » March 16. â€"The written protest to [ s T U k‘l % l m 54 4 ut " | i;.";- .b. Lagerliof was one of Sweden‘s n novelists. A member of dish academy, she won the st followed from ToyC yere about 3 J day, Tues., Wed.‘ Thurs. Protests Red Attack rch 16.â€"The governmeni n protest to the Russian asserting a Russian illegally on a Japanese border of Sakhalin island, which is divided between witA BURGESS MEREDITH * BETTY FIELD + LOK CHANEY J.. Produced and Directed by LEWIS MILESTONE » W iss d by a few "mhours yohara, it a dozen Soviet ualties in an armâ€" "FEU"â€"Marine D‘ Abord sUJET COURTâ€"*ECLAIR 7186" f * : " foin‘the smart Sunday Widniters 10 Loxst on Swoedlish Ship Risor, Norway, March 16. men lost their lives today wlhen the 1,316â€" ton Swedish steamship Osman was iwrecked in a storm on rocks outside Risor Harbor, on Norway‘s southeastern coast. Nine men were rescued by a | Norwegian destroyver. ‘_~Most of the action of "Of Mice and Men” transpires on a ranch which was "built exactly as it was described in Steinbeck‘s novel. It was located in a sunâ€"seared valley 40 miles north of Hollywood. Inside of eight days, studio technicians‘ erected nine buildâ€" g.s--not, flimsy sets either, but subâ€" stantial enough for actual farming purâ€" poses Men were able to sleep in the bunkhouse, livestock were kept in the barn, water actually came out of the well. No Stimulant Needed Sheâ€"I‘ve ,been to. the doctor. He looked at my tongue and prescribed a> stimulant! ‘ Heâ€"Not for your tongue, I hop Catholic Register. written by Eugene Solow and dramatâ€" izes the life of the "bindleâ€"stiffs‘", or migrat y workers on Aguora Ranch in California. Against an impressive picâ€" torial background, "Of Mice and Men" nighlights the careers of two menâ€" George and Lennie. . It shows the hopes and. dreams, the drama and tragedy, the Humor and pathos of these central ffigures it details ranch life and its vast implications for those humans who go. from job to jch on the path to nowhere. "The law of neutrality forbade our frierds to give us all the help we needâ€" ed, and we could not withstand the pressure of a power 50 times as great as ourts," he said. Trawlér Sunk by Mine Lendon, March 16. â€"â€"The admiralty announced today that the British naval trawler Peridot struck a German mine and sank yesterday with no loss of life. Finas Appeal to U.S. Stockinolm, March 6. â€"Eljas Erkko, Finnish minister to Sweden, appealed| by radio today to the people of t.he United Elates to help his nation reâ€" buila her cities and homes lost in the Russian invasion. English Show 4.30 9.00 p.m 3 « € "In .the interests of accuracy," said Mr. Carmichael, "and because of illâ€" | founded: reports which always circulate | in warâ€"time, it is advisable at the presâ€" 'ent time to emphasize that the producâ€" ion facilities of General Mcotors of Canâ€" ada are more than adequate to fill all orders for private and commercial motor vehicles, in addition to war orâ€" ders which General Motors, in common I with other large industrial concerns, ihave received from the Dominion Govâ€" !ernment and other friendly Powers. Coniagas Coniaurum T Hollinger International N1cke1 Kirkland Lake ... Leitch ... Lake Shore ... Little Long Lac ... McLeod Cochshutt . McIntyre ......... McKenzie Red Lake Mining Corporation Moneta,‘ .!.....::.;..«.. is Noranda ................ Naybob ................ Nipissing .. O‘Brien ...::....... Pamour . Paymaster .......... Pickle Crow Matachewan, March 15â€"For 17 minâ€" utes the body of William Fortier, 45, lay jammed in an electric doughâ€" kneeding machine today while his family slept upstairs. Bruno Fortier, 20, son of the baker discovered the body when he entered the bakeshop shortly after dawn. It is belisved that Fortier‘s arms became caught in the machine and the body was dragged in, jamming the mixer and Hlowing a fuse. Oshawa, March 16. â€"The production of passenger and commercial vehicles by General Motors of Canada is proâ€" ceedingâ€" unimpaired by the acceptance of war orders it is revealed in an ofâ€" fical statement issued by Harry J. Carâ€" michael,; Viceâ€"President and General Managerâ€"of the Company. Aldermac Aunor ... Base Meéetals ........ i Broulan Porcupine Buflfalo Ankerite . Canadian Malartic Central Patricia ... After completing a preliminary inâ€" vestigation, investigators from the Fire Marshal‘s Office said that the blaze apâ€" peared to be accidental. A probe may be made by the Attorney General‘s Department. "Contrary to reports which have even in some instances, found their way into public print," added Mr. Carmichael, "this Company is perfectly able to make its full contribution to Canada‘s war effort without altering its customary production schedules." Dead are George Barton, 45, of 21 Ray Avenue; Mrs., Nellie Gibson, 50, Gerraxrd Street east and James Hart, 45, Kimâ€" bcourne Avenue. Gâ€"M Car Production Shown Unimpaired by War Orders Three died and six were injured in Toronto‘s worst hotel fire since 1916, on Friday morning when the Avonmore Hotel burned at the corner of Jarvis and Gerard streets. Pioneer ; Preston East Dome Premier . Hiscoe .. ... Sylvanite . e Teck Hughes . Waite Amulet . Wright Hargreaves Baker Meets Death in Odd Accident at Matachewan Believed to Have . Been Dragged Into Kneading Machine When Arms Get Caught. Three Die in Hotel Fire in Toronto on Friday Toâ€"day‘s Stocks | «.. 1100 . 1 .65 . 23.10 _ 14.00 _ 43.15 ... . T24A . 23.00 . 47.00B 2110 110 47‘ 6.85 .198 3.195 €¥* 1.305 3.170 .18 THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO 17 Beatty Employees Feted for Good Sales Record Sends Greetings From Finland to This Land Over Sea Mr. Toivo Kallio, of Timmins, reâ€" ceived the following letter, written on February 2nd, 1940, from his ‘teenâ€"age nephew in Finland. It definitely states the courage and faith of the Finnish people in the face of a mighty foe. In the Finnishâ€"Russian war, Mr. Kallio lost his brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Vaino Hoglund, who died while serving with the Finnish forces. He leaves his wile and two sons, aged seven and four vears. Twentyâ€"four members of the staff of the Beatty Washer branch here were banqueted by the management on Satâ€" urday night for the exceptional sales record they established during the month of Pebruary. Jack Boisvert acted as chairman of the meeting and J. Allen supplied the music. Letter Received in Town by Local Man. "Of course, I‘d be pleased to give you descriptions of what is happening here, but I suppose that is hardly necessary as you will learn the news from radio and newpaper. Do you get any of the Finnish papers? From them you could get more detailed information. "It seems to me, from your letters, that you are somewhat doubtful that Finland will win the war; that Finland cannot withstand Russia. t is certain that the Russians will soon beat a fast retreat from Finnish territory, and will be left "biting their nails" if they have any left. I haven‘t heard one person here who has not been sure of our vicâ€" tory, and if anyone has told you otherâ€" wise, they would certainly not be thouzht to be in their right mind. That is plainly to be seen. "Arthur wrote to us from the front yesterday. . He is getting along well. He had met Penti Isoluoma somewhere there in bsne underground passages of the front lines. He recognized him by his voice. Penti had joined for the front lines voluntarily, having been on cuard duty before that. "I have often told the boys to write to you, but they cannot write to other countries from the front. Antti has been changed in location again . . .. they are transferred very often now. He is now at some airway depot near Helsinki. That lad certainly has had something to do day and night. Now he says it is easier; they sleep till 9 every morning and come off work at 4 o‘clock. He wonders how long it will last. The banquet ‘was held in the Daffodil Restaurant in Schumacher. Congratuâ€" latory speeches were made by the branch manager, J. F. Parker, ard by Thomas Glaister, District Superintendâ€" ent. Two members of the sales staff, J. Boisvert and E. Kingsbury, were preâ€" sented with cups for their efforts. A guest was Dr. L. Gagne, of Cochrane. "Greetings from Finland to the land across the pond, and thank you for the letter which arrived a few days ago. It took nearly two months to come, as most mail these days takes an awfully long time. Cups Presented to J. Boisâ€" vert and to E. Kingsbury for High Sales. "Great grandmother went to Vaino‘s funeral which was last Wednesday. Kauko was the only one from home at the funeral, as mother couldn‘t go with the horses because it was so cold. We would have gone by auto but were unâ€" able to get one as there is no gasoline. "Kalle was not able to leave his duâ€" ties to attend the funeral, court session having commenced.: Elma has been ill for five weeks. "Winter seems to be going now, the weather being somewhat warmer. "Write soon and tell me about your work. Regards and the best of health." "*"Tauno." Pembroke Bulletin: Never has any man plucked the fruit of happiness from the tree of injustice, The Y.P. S. of the Timmins Finnish United Church will attend in a body the Holy Week Services conducted in the protestant churches of Timmins as arranged by the Porcupine Ministerâ€" ial Association, Monday evening in United Church, Tuesday in Timmins Finnish United Church, Wednesday in St. Mathew‘s Anglican Church and Thursday in Salvation Army Citadel, all services commencing at 7.30 p.m. Good Friday evening the Y.PS. will attend in a body the annual Good Priâ€" day service in the Timmins Finnish United Church. This service, which will be conducted in the Pinnish language will commence at 8 p.m. Saturday the members of the Y.PS. will assist the Communicants‘ Class in decorating the church auditorium for the Easter Serâ€" vices, at which a number of young pgoâ€" ple from the Communicants‘ Class as well as older people will be admitted to membership in full communion of the United Church of Canada as memâ€" bers of the local Finnish congregation. Finnish Y. P. S. to Attend the Holy Wecl\ Services The two photographs shown above were taken by Thomas Wilkins. They were considered good enough to win the prizece in the photoâ€" graphy division of the hobby conâ€" test held at the Timmins High and Vocational School by the Lions Club. The youthful photographer was the guest of the Lions Club at their most recent meeting, He was presented with his prize by Douâ€" glas Carriere, chairman of the Boys‘ and Girls‘ work committee of the Club. CANADA NORTHERN POWER CORPORATION LIMITED Extra ice cubes for hotel restaurants, hospitals, Quict, automatic moltors and compressors that reâ€" quire liitle uattention. NORTHERN ONTARIO POWER COMPANY, LIMITED NORTHERN QUEBEC POWER COMPANY, LIMITED is now a patient in Youville Hospital. | The fire was roaring between the | place where he was working and the ‘ exit and he had to walk throuzh a veriâ€" table som of flame to escape. One of | his sonu happened to be passing in the at the time and came to his assistance. Mr. Cashaback had already overcome one major handicap, as, in a imotor Noranda, March 16â€"â€"The pump house at the Canadian National Railâ€" way station here was completely desâ€" troyed when fire from an explosion of as yet uncknown origin broke out about 3.30 on Wednesday afternooun. On employge only was on the premâ€" ises at the time, Thomas Cashaback, man between 55 and 60 years of ago. He is unable to offer an explanation for the occurrence. In escaping from the blazing building he suffered severe burns n arms, hands and back and Man With Artificial Limbs Escapes from Fire at Rouyn s n arms, han now a patient it Make a Gentieman out of YOUR husband Even the most mild tempered of husbands is apt to make the air blue when he puts on a shirt with a saw edge, stiffly starched collar. That can‘t happen when the Timmins New Mcethod Laundry does the shirt. Our starching is smooth and perfect, done to the degree of stiffness specified or finished soft if preferred. TIMMINS Correct, dependable Electric Refrigerâ€" ation means just as much to the store as to the home. So let us check your needs for meat and perishable food refrigeration and recommend the proper Kelvinator Equipment to ‘end spoilage loss and keep your customers satisfied. LA UNDK Â¥C PHONE 153 and Have Us Call. New Method ating accident eme years ago, he lost both legs and has since been carrying on with two artificial limbs. Red Cross Work to Close for the Easter Weekâ€"end Timmins women who have worked for the Red Cross should make special note of the fact that the work rooms at the home of P. M. Bardessono, and also the headquarters in the Municipal Bulilding will be closed on Friday, Satâ€" urday, Sunday and Monday, Easter weekâ€"end, in honour of the holiday. Installed in Your Present Box at Reasonable Cost Teacherâ€"Which little boy can tell me what it is that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb? Scholarâ€"Please, miss, it‘s our landâ€" lord when he gets the rent. if the box is properly insulaâ€" ted. All types of walkâ€"in refrigerators, counter display cases, reachâ€"in refrigerators, etc., also available,. MONDAY, MARCH 18TH, 1940 Well Pleased