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Wkati ng Club Presents Ice Show That _ â€"Delights Packed Houses Vol. XXVILI The Porcupine Skating Club Ice Show held at the Mcintyre Arena drevw a capacity crowd at the afternoon and evening performance or Saturday, April 17th, and a final show was préâ€" dbnted on Monday evening. The fine talent displayed by the two hundred and some odd members was good eviâ€" dence of the able teaching of their instructress, Miss Madge Austin. fce Show Planned Only for Saturday Repeated Monday Night by Popular Demand. ‘All Items on Programme Outstanding. Dominion Pair Champions Prove Special Favourites. During the performance the McInâ€" tyre Orchestra under the leadership of Lieut. J. Lomas was in attendance. At the beginning of the show, they played the Overture "Wagneria." The School of Skating opened the show, and students of the teacher, Miss Madge Austin filed out to the rink, where they performed their various steps. They were accompanied by <he assistant teachers, Mr. Alex Fulton, Miss Margaret Keeley, Miss Olga Bernyk, Miss Vera Jenkin, Miss Joyce Jenkin and Mr. John O‘Donnell. The first lesson was figures, where all exeâ€" cuted different difficult steps they had been taught. Then two groups were formed for dancing, all duing the twoâ€" step. the first group being the tiny tots, and the second the advanced school of boys and girls in a partner waltz. The third jlesson was spirals and jumps, difficult feats, first exhibited by *the assistant teachers and followed by all the pupiis. After this performance; the ‘alent scouts, Mr. O. Lafontaine, Mrs. T. R. Langdon and Mr. S. D. Cooke;, arrived, preceded by their secretaries, Miss Beryl Goodman, Miss Marjorie ‘Tomkinson, and Miss Mona Kittner. Each advancâ€" ed pupil in turn displayed his or her talent, and the talent scouts disappearâ€" ed behind the scenes for a consultation. Those who were to be picked would be presented at the Ice Cabaret at *the Grand Hotel. | During the consultation, all the puâ€" pils enjoyed a recess, playing odd games, such as "ring around the rosey" and others, a happy playtime being the r¢â€" sult. At the close of this part of show, Grand‘ March "was held, in precisi and it was during this num T ~ pupiis were chosen for the Cabaret. At this time, the "skating mothers" were watching all this. The mothers were played. by Miss Dorothy Gracie, Miss Flor2nce Moinnes, Mrs. Eyolfson and Miss Margaret Kenney. Humour was provided during this number by the Problem Child, played by Mr. Wilbur Cook, of the Kirkland Lake Skating Club. Mr. Cook was dressed in a parâ€" ticularly funny costume, and during the display of the »pupils, he made aA spectacle of himself by his spills, and bothering others, and had to be "scoldâ€" ed" many times by the teacher, Miss Madge Austin. en in n o The pupils taking part in this scene were as follows: Class 1â€"â€"Diane Lloyd, Alice Scullion, neone Platus, Nicolina Marina, Helen Channen, Doreen Keizer, Nancy Mcâ€" Neil, Diane Bagatto, Christine Chalâ€" mers, Helen DeLorng, Margaret Fowler, Margaret Langdon, Mary Manette. Shirley Manette, Leonore Marshall, Joan Ncblo, Maria Steele, Myrtle Thompson, McMillan, Annic Bunâ€" dzeak, Margarita Groom, Betty Joyce, Donald Kelly, Sandra Skers, Joan Reâ€" Class 2â€"Catherine Pecaric, Irene Keeâ€" ley, Audrey Jenkin, Mary Logan, Cathâ€" leen Corris, Hilkka Filppula, Marjorie Wharten, Jean Anderson, Velma Boziâ€" kovich, Doreen Bradlecy, Faye Biggs. Marjorie Cowd>n, Shirley Freeborn, Mary Gibson, Joan Greer, Edith Janice Stave:ey, Annie Valentich, Sonja Nisula, Nell Pocley, Clarence Keizer, Shirley Todd, Mitchell. Class 3â€"â€"Beverley Shantz, Ann Benâ€" nett, Diane Dunbar, Margaret Lafonâ€" taine, Jacqueline Byors, Gordon Paul, Margot Kirkland, Louise Atchie, Sue Bennett, Pat Barror, Thelima Curtis, Nancy Fleming, Barbara Fleming, Carâ€" mel Fournter, Shirley Sparks, Sandra Etirling, Marilyn Weir,â€" Eleanor Mair, Ann Verbik, Madeline Landreville, Elizateth Swanson, Janet Malkin, Vera Vucetich. Class 4â€"Beverley Fairbrother, Doroâ€" thy Devine, Betty Jane Rose, Geraldine Vickers, Jean Zadorozny, Roger Todâ€" hunter, Sheila Moran, Valerie Beonnetts, Mary Gornick, Mary Innarelli, betty Johnston, Norma Killins, Lorna Miller, Rita Morandin, Sally Sturgeon, Betty Wallis, Conriec Hoff, Ariene Dick. Mary Stefanich, Mary Skvorich, Mary Ledeâ€" Class 5â€"Bernard Youlten, Kathlecen Hill, Arlene Cameron, Don Paul, Vélma Popovitch Mildred Verbik, Veronica Shantz, Helen Blackburn, Margaret Burke, Clair Ciccl, Muriel Fournier, Lena Greer, Estelle Hannigan, Mona Pooley, Betty Ross, Esther Swanson, Joan Thomas, Annie Pulez, Helen Pulez, Peter Salich, Mose Greer, June Blackâ€" more, Joan Brennan, Georg:na Wilson. Class 6â€"Joyce Elliott, Pat McAdam, Patsy Dobson, Joan Grant, Betty Keeâ€" ley, Mary Lou Landreville, Mary Kirkâ€" land, Marjorie Anderson, Mary Burke, Lubh Wytyto, Marjorie No . Roland Kilborn, recision, dJacksic, Donna Bint, Sally Might, Shirâ€" ley Monaghan, Norma Marchiori, Joan Stirling, Francis SAmith, Pat Thompâ€" son, Jean Fraser, Sandy Hunter, Edith Kilborn, Beverley Cook, Graham Cook, Ann Eyolfson, Marie Braney, Nina Phillips. Class 7â€"Mary Keeley, Charles Burkâ€" holder, Charlotte Richardson, Janice Sherwood, Mary Gomersich, James Fraser, Patsy Webber, Maxinne Armâ€" strong, Mary Sparks, Betty Anderson, Betty Bugera, Patty Beattie, Helen Elâ€" liott, Marlene Feldman, Mikel Rigg, Joan Turner, Doris Stanutz, Margaret McGee, Lenora Jackson, Helen Skubinâ€" ski, Dorothy Anderson, Joan Biggs, Donald Weir, Ronnie Gentile, Maureen Cullen, Joan Spraggs. The scene changed again, the next one being held at the Grand Hotel, where tables were placed at each corâ€" ner of the rink. The guests of the hoâ€" tellentered, the ladies in lovely blue and red sheer gowns, and the gentlemen in ltuxedos. The ladies were played by Miss Dorothy Frattura, Miss Anita Fly»nn, Mrs. M. Heiss, Miss Joan Laâ€" casse, Mirs. H. Hudson, Mrs. H. Walâ€" lingford, Mrs. R. S. Sturgeon,, Miss Peggy Wetmore, Mrs. J. S. Urquhart, Miss Pat Campbeli, Mrs. K. Stirling, Miss Enza Narduzzi, Mrs. H. Allan, Mrs. A. H. Wolhrab, Miss Dorothy Gracie. The gentlemen were Mr. Orval Atkins, Mrs. S. D. Cooke, Mr. J. Carter, Mr. A. Dolge, Mir. Ed. Keeley, Mr. O. Lafonâ€" taine, Mr. J. Sloan, Mr. R. Vary, Mr. T. R. Langdon, Mr. Ted Murray, Mr. A. H. Wolhrab. After a waltz was enjoyed by the couples, the Ice Cabaret was presented The first number was "Out of the West" the Indian Girls being Miss Katie Burke, Miss Cathleen Corris, Miss Shirâ€" levy Karahan, Miss Patsy Wirbber, Miss Hilkka Filppula, Miss Marjorie Wharâ€" ton. The cowboys were Mr. Francis NMimray."MrF" Jonn O‘Dohnnell, Mr. Lioâ€" nel Bori, Mr. Tom Harkness, Mr. Roâ€" ger Todhunter, Mr. Jimmie Fraser and after a delightful performance of the ‘couples, a pair number by Miss Jacqueâ€" line Bvers and Mr. Gordon Paul, was displayed. A solo was given by Miss Mildred Verbik, attractive in a white satin ‘Indian costume, and was a very enjoyable number. such as leaps and spins, his quickness and speed over the ice bringing a grea" deal of. applause from the audience. Miss: Mary Lou Landreville and Mr. .John O‘Donnell, two promising youngâ€" ters, gave an amazing performance to "Deep Purple," sung by Miss PeggYy Wetmore, accompanied by the orchestra. ber, the solo being performed by Miss Olga Bernyk, who after the group had disappeared, was exceptionally good in her number, "Malaguena", the music being supplied at two pianos by duets, lplayed by Mrs. J. Wilkins and Mrs. Alâ€" fred Gamble and Mrs. John Seal and Mrs. R. Vary. The dance had a Spanâ€" l ish touch and was very enjoyable. After being seated at their respective tables, they were served by the waitâ€" resses, Miss Marjorie McChesney, Miss Gladys Kean, Miss Helen Crispin, Mrs J. Dalton, Jr., Mrs. W. Morris and Miss Elizabeth Couch. After all the gues*ts had enjoyed anâ€" other dance, the "ten step," Miss Beryl Goodman, of the Kirkland Lake Skatâ€" ing Club, Miss Marjorie Tomkinson, and Miss Mona Kittner, presented "Harlequinade," a delightful number, in which the three girls working toâ€" gether performed precision turns and spins. A flash of lightning, and Mr. Alex Fulâ€" ton appeared, displaying difficult feats "Espagnola," by Misses Betty Keeley, Kathryn Lafontaine, Doreen Keizer, Nancy McNeil, Margot Kirkland and Sheila Moran, and Messrs FPrancis Murâ€" ray, Gordon Paul,~ Lionel Boni, Tom Harkness, James Fraser and Roger Tcdhunter, as "s>norita" and "Senor‘s". all dressed in colourful Spanish cosâ€" tumes, save a charming Spanish numâ€" "L‘Estudiantina‘"‘ by Misses Jean Zadorozny, Julie Popovich, Messrs Tom Harkness and Roger Todhunter was delightful number. Following this, A foxâ€"trot was enjoyed by all the gues‘s of the "hotel." Dressed as w little old lady, Mr. Wilâ€" bur Cook, of the Kirkland Lake Skatâ€" ing Club, presented his very humorous rumber, mimicking a little old lady, and at the same time performing difficult steps, although they were usually comâ€" pleted by a hard fali. This number brought forth a great deal of laughter and applause from the audience, Mr. Cook being an exceptionally good skater. The pair, Misses Joyce and Vera Jenâ€" «in, costumed in red and gold, were outâ€" standing in thneir number, performing difficulit feats such as turns and leaps with the quickness and precision for which they are noted. An enjoyable solo was given by Miss Velma Popovich, dressed in a lovely peasant costume, the number being enâ€" joyed by all. A specially arranged "Acceleration Waltz" by Lieut J. Lomas presented Miss Margaret Keeley and Mr. Alex Fulton, the Junior Pair Champions of Canada, 1943, and the routine they disâ€" Ehe PDorcupine Aobpance m m en e o o e e o e s en mt d d s e uoo o ons o e oi i e e e e y ons h o on t ns o s Published io Timmins, Ont . Canade TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND, Planning Mass Choir of Over 200 for V ictory Loan Rally Here on May 9th Any Who Can Sing or Any Independent Group of Singers Anywhere in the Porcupine Camp Urged to Get in Touch with Victory Loan Headquarters to Make This Choir a Large One. k | ; It is doubtful if an other area of similar population anywhere in Canada has as much outstanding~musical tal== ent as the Porcupine area. Not only are thera a large number of individual singers of much more than average talent, but there are several choirs that would be difficult to equal|even in citâ€" ies of much larger population. Accordâ€" ingly, in planning to have‘a musical choir for the Victory Loan drive the Features Committee have turned up "a natural‘". The Fourth Victory Loan Public Reâ€" lations Features Committee are planâ€" ning a big rally in the MciIntyre Arena on May 9th, at 8 p.m., and one of the special features for the evening is to be a massed choir to be known as the Victory Choir and to include at least 200 good voices. Of courss, it will be a mixed choir, to include both the male and female singers who have made the Porcupine Camp so well known for musical talent. x es fivre+ nvrvorwntina onf" tha Tintnruy invited. to come out and make the Victory Chorps the gmatedt event ever featured. The Features Committee have done their part in proposing and sponsoring the idea of. the Victory Chorus,, and they are doing leverything else possible: to assure the greatesf possible success of this feature. It remains for the‘ people in general to do their part, and anyone who know the Porcupine ‘will Be quite sure that none will fall down. The idea may be put into words as follows:â€" Every person who can sing, and every choir in the district, inciucâ€" ing church choirs and national choirs, should get in touch with the Victory Loan headquarters to see what they may â€"do in this matter. Other groups of singers should do the same. Tne hope is to make the Victory ChCrus one of the largest and best of choirs. It may well be done, if all will neip. The talent is certainly here, and there iare enough teachers and directors to make success inevitable. they were of the title which was beâ€" stowed on them. Their steps were so diffi¢ult and amazingly wellâ€"done, that on Saturday evening, they received four encores, the crowd going wild over them. Miss Keeley was stunningly attired in a lovely pink chiffon costume, studded with goldâ€" seduins. The first practice of the Victory Choir will be in the big studio at Te Radio Station. All who can sing are "The Blues" was presented by the guests of the ‘"hotel," after which Miss Madge Austin, Professional Instructress of Porcupine Skating Club, lovely in a white sheer gown, and Mr. Robert Courâ€" ter, Professional Instructor of the Osâ€" hawa Skating Club, brought the deâ€" lightful show to a climax with a disâ€" play of dance steps. After their number and their encore, Miss Austin was presented with a large basket of mixed spring flowers, a gift from theg members of the Porcupine Skating Club, the presentation being made by little Kathleen Hill and Arlene Cameron. o A grand finale was held, when the standard bearers appeared. Misses Mary Gomersich, Mary Kirkland, Veronica Shantz, Miss Barron, Irene Domagalski, Helen Channen, Annie Valentich, Norâ€" ma Killins, carrying flags and the senâ€" ior members of the Porcupine Skating Club forming rings around the ice. The National Anthem broug!!t the show to a final close. e NOTES ON THE ICE SHOW Many were the remarks heard while rambling around the McIntyre Arena in regard to the small children on the ice surface. Arrayed in brightâ€"coloured dresses, of every colour and showing the patient care of many mothers, they presented a charming picture. Opinion seemed strong in the thought that the PFSC. should hold a children‘s skatâ€" ing recital ‘That it seems would give parents a better idea of the ability of their children, some of whom in their small parts in the School session showâ€" ed great promise. How many in the packed arena noâ€"| light effects also added to the ticed the spins, cartwheels and splits‘plete success of the 1943 Por as performed by Velma Popovich, Doâ€" Skating Club Ice Show. The course continues for twelve weeks after which those who have become proficient in the use of the perforator machine are transferred to one of the operating rcoms o Mr. Wilbur Cook, the "bad â€"boy‘"‘ of the show, from the Kirkland Skating Club, proved to be one of the best vrick skaters yet seen in any previous ice carnival. Thanks are also extendâ€" â€"ed to Miss Beryl Goodman, â€" profesâ€" sional of the same club, whom it is stated filled®: in on the *threeâ€"some in ‘place of Miss Sandul, who met with knee injury earlier in the week. If vou can sing, and are interesited in singing, and in the success of the Vicâ€" ‘The patience and talent as a teacher of the skating art, of Misis Madge Ausâ€" tin, was seen to advantage when the tiny tots to the strains of a litling waltz danced around the ice surface. Some of those executing the difficult waltz steps have only entered the ska*â€" ing club this past season. rothy Devine, Mildred Verbik, Helen Channen and Hilkka Filppula and Dorgen Kzizer, while the Talent Scouts were looking over the seniors doing their jumps? Music lovers were . highly â€" delighted with the beautiful selections chosen, the 4â€"pilano ‘‘Concerto‘"‘ being the highlight of this feature of the show. Miss Peggy Wetmore‘s singing of "Deep Purple" was also anotherâ€"added a*traction for the lovers of good muâ€" sic, as contributed to the art of figureâ€" skating. The short address by Dr. Robson, in regard to the children being able *to play and perform struck a note that should be heeded by all who love freeâ€" com and children. A special word to the electricians and carpenters should be given for the magnificent setting erected for the Ice Show. This consisted of a semiâ€"circular dias supported by orâ€" nate columns with striking lighting effects. The centre being occupied by the MciIntyre Orchestra. The spotâ€" light effects also added to the comâ€" plete success of the 1943 Porcupine machine, These exercises, like the scales for piano pupils, are designed to train the fingers to find the "note" by touch. The first line reads: "IVZ WVUTS ROAULK]J IHGFED BCA," which is not code but one of a number of lessons desizned toimpress upon the student the !V\\'if;l\fl af lottera an the kp\-l,wr(l. Victory Loan Sales Force Hold Very Inspiring Meeting tory Loan campaign, get in touch at once with Victory Loan headquarters. There is ample time yvet to have a large and effective choir before May 9th. If it is not convenient to get in touch with the Victery Loan campaign headâ€" quarters at 39 Third avenue, at least make a point to join the first practice to be held at the local Radio Station, and help to make the choir pass i:ts strength of the expected 200. H. F. Burt, th2 Public Relations Comâ€" mittee chairman, says:â€" "The Fourth Victory Loan Rally will be the biggest event planned for the campaign, and the hopes are for an enthusiastic massâ€" ed choir of at least 200". Undeor the chairmanship of Mr. H. B.; Martin, General Sales chairman ror| the District of Cochrane, a full and enâ€" thusiastic sales; meeting was held in Victory Lcan Headquarters one evening this week. The sales force who will tackle the job of approaching the public . to participate in the new Fourth vizâ€"| tory Loan Bond issue were unanimous in the that the scundness of the | Government Security and the favourâ€"| able public reaction to a good investâ€" ment in this district was a good augury | for the campaign when it was launchea on April 26th. . During the course of the evening an instructional film was shown and {ne meeting to a man was of the cpinion that the leadership in the Unit of Coâ€" chrane could not fail to produce a reâ€" action favourable to the complete sucâ€" cess of the drive. Mr. J. W. Spocner, a Commiiiee member, gave an inspiring talk on the National need for the 1,100,000,000 Gorâ€" lars and he covered very adroitiy soine pertinent questions put forth by ine salesmen present. An instructicnal film to Salesen rounded out the program and the meetâ€" ing broke up, impressed by the outhned sales campaign. Interesting Career of Special Speaker to be Here Early Next Month Hon. Alphonse Fournier to Address Rally in Aid of Vicâ€" tory Loan. Has Been Teacher, School Inspector. Lawâ€" yer, Parliamentarian, and Now is Mifnister of Public Works at Ottawa. Hon. Alphonse ‘Fournier,, who is to be the speaker at a big rally here in the interests; of the Fourth Victory Loan next month, has been described as a very interesting and attractive personâ€" ality. He certainly has had an interâ€" esting career, and those who know hnim best are confident that he will add many more chapters of interest and progress to the story as it stands toâ€"day. He is a fluent and able speaker in both French and English. A recent address at Sudbury won him a special repuiaâ€" tion in Northern Ontario. Hon. Alphonse Fournier, Canada‘s new Minister of Public Works, and one of Quebec‘s represpntatives in the Fedâ€" eral)l Cabinet, is a man of several accomâ€" plishments. From Sudbury there comes the lowing.information regarding Hon. Fournier:;:â€"â€" He was born on March 24, 1893, at Methuen, Mass., US.A., came to Canâ€" 5. Official announcement has been made ‘O" by the Ontario Department of Game ‘"~ ‘and Fisheries that an open season tor n the trapping of muskrat will extend DE year from April 21 to May 21, both vill days inclusive. This period applies to UC the territory north and wes!t of the ‘French and Mattawa rivers and Lake ?U5 Nipissing, and includes the Manitoulin 2e fsland. Trappors must be provided T â€" : with the regular license and must obâ€" Stâ€" / serve the regulations laid down. Published in Dominion Experiments Department at Ottawa Makes Progress in Growing Rusâ€" sian Dandelion for Producing Crude Rubber. Results of Experiments and Tests Considered Very Satisfactory. Con:‘derable publicity has been given what may be described as special war efforts of Canada, but not enough has been said about the steady and able work of various departments of governâ€" ment in the way of earnest and careful effort along their own particular line to aid in the war effort. Some of the departments at Ottawa have done notâ€" able work in their own particular deâ€" partment. Perhaps, there should be a special word for the Dept. of Agriculâ€" ture in its work to develop a Canadian production of crude rubber from RKokâ€" saghyz. The following special article Twenty Enlisted in R.C.A.F. at North Bay Last Week Sudbury Heads the List With Four; Three from Kirkland Lakei One from Timmins. There were twenty enlisting last wesek (from April 8th to April 14th, inâ€" clusive) in air crew and other at the R.C.A.F. Recruiting Ceéentre at North Bay. Of this number the largest number (4) came from Sudbury. North Bay contributed three, as did Kirkland Lake. There was one each from Timâ€" mins, Cochrane, Cobalt, Noranda, Garâ€" son, Parry Sound, Chapleau, South Rivâ€" er, Minnow Lake, Ont., and Chapeau, Q@ue. Timmins â€" Peter Myrtle Dolan, 13 Ann Avenue. Kirkland Lake â€" Mervyn Wiiilam James Steele; Ronald Francis Lynch; Harold Deline. Cochrane â€" Melvin Clarence Mcâ€" Donald, 166 Eleventh Avenue. Cobalt â€" Charles William Willard. Noranda â€" Elwin Ledger Armitage. Sudbury Star:â€" In the case of the boy who swallowed a whistle his peoâ€" ple don‘t know whether to operate or let him grow up and become one of I these hockey referees. Women‘s Division There were two women enlisting in the RCAF. Women‘s Division at the North Bay Recruiting Centre auring the week of April 8th to 14th inclusive. Qne of these was from Sudbury, anc the other from Garson, Ontario. Muskrat Season to be Open April 21 to May 21 Silver as Substitute for Solder in Tin Cans "As a means of conserving vital supâ€" plies of tin, pure silver is being used as a substitute in making the solder used in the side seams of tin cans," acâ€" cording to R. C. Taylor of the American Can Co. It takes about 16 cents worth of silver to make the solder for 1,000 cans, the newspapers say. ada »s a youngster of 11, attended Laval Normal School and University of Monâ€" treal, and choose teaching as his carâ€" eer He was a school teacher from 1912 IM in fl.-‘.‘isbhi to 1920, and a school inspector of thne Province of Quebec from 1920 to 1923. He then decided his future would nave wider scope before the bar, and that his talents might better in public. He entered the legal profession in 1925; was made a King‘s Counsellor in 1931; president of the Hull District Bar Association from 1937 to 1939 and memâ€" ber of the general council of the Queâ€" bec Provincial Bar from 1937 to 1041. In 1927 Mr. Fournier first tossed his hat into a political ring, standing 1i0r election to the Quebec Legislature in the general election that year, but n»s hat wa= tossed back to him. In 1930 he stood for election to the House of Commons at the general election and was returned by a big majority. mr. Fournier was reâ€"elected at the general elections of 1935 and 1940. | from Ottawa tells the story:â€" "When the Japanese occupied the East Indies in 1942 abOdut nineâ€"tentns of the world‘s natural rubber supply to the United Nations was cut off,. With a full realization of what this situâ€" ation meant, Science and the Experiâ€" mental Farm Services of the Dominion Department of Agticulture in coâ€"operâ€" ation with the National Research Counâ€" cil began to give consideration to ob taining a Canadian supply of natural rubber, which it is necessary to usn with synthetic rubber in order to make the latter usable in a practical way for certain essential uses. It was known that Russia had for some years been obtaining a supply of natural rubber from the Russian dandelion known as Kokâ€"Saghyz. A limited supply 0‘ Kokâ€" Saghyz seed was obtained from the Unâ€" ited States Department of Agriculture in the spring of 1942 and planted in quarterâ€"acre plots at 8 Dominion ) > perimental Stations across Canada. The plantings were made for the dual purpose of producing seed and roots, as it is from the latter that natural rubber is obtained. The growth on the experimental plots was fairly encourâ€" aging last year, both for seed and roots. The important part of the plant for rubber is the rhizome or rcot which extends deeply into the soil. "Data from six of the eight Parms and stations where plantings were maae have been assembled. The Central Exâ€" perimental Farm planting returned on an acre basis at the rate of 8,100 pounds of roots, Kentville, NS., 6,200 pounds, Ste. Clothilde, Que., 5,100 pounds, Lethâ€" bridge, Alta., 4600 pounds; Agassiz, B. C., 3900 pounds, and Winnipeg, 1,600 pounds, or an average of 5,100 pounds. These figures compare favourably with production of Kokâ€"Saghyz in Russta, where 4,000 to 5,00 pounds of roots per acre are reported and with about 5,000 pounds per acre where it has been planted in the United There was considerable variation in the rubâ€" ber content from the roots grown in Canada, varying from two to seven per cent. Some seed was harvested from the plots and with it and what has been obtained from Russia and the United States enough is at present for planting 35 acres this spring at nmnine experimental farms and stations. Should this year‘s plantings prove satâ€" isfactory it is hoped soon to have enâ€" ough seed for commercial production. "Meanwhile intensive experiments and tests are being made in connection with every phase of production by the Division of Botany, Science Service, working in coâ€"operation with the Exâ€" perimental Farms Service, while the national Research Council has underâ€" taken the work in connection with the extraction of this natural rubber. The coâ€"operative program includes such features as the selection and anatomy of Kokâ€"Saghyz, for it is a newâ€"comer to Canadian agriculture. The blologiâ€" cal characteristics and cultural pecâ€" uliarities of the plant have to be learnâ€" ed. Then there are cultural seed gathnâ€" ering and root harvesiting methods to tried and tested, genetic studies made, breeding methods and physiological problems investigated. It is a somewhadt similar job to that which the different services of the Dominion Dapartment of Agriculture have been doing in the past 50 years in connection with the now famous. varieties of wheat and other grains, vegetables, gxur.,s, flowers and other products. Single Copyâ€"Five Cents "So far the limited extent to which the coâ€"operative research work has been undertaken has offered a considerâ€" able measure of encouragement. "Kokâ€"Saghyz was first found in 1931 near Tien Shan, Kazahstan, near the border of China. Even with its comâ€" paratively low yield of six«=to 12 per cent raw rubber the cultivation of tne plant is practicable, because its growli appears to be dependable and it proâ€" duces good ssed. Its winter hardiness in different parts of Canada has yet to be determined. I ! } "In Russia it has been found that if the crop is harvested at the end of the first yearplants yield an average of 4,500 to 5.500 pounds of cleaned rools per acre, which equalsy 150 to 200 pounds of crude rubber and 75 to 100 pounds of seed. If the crop is left for a second year, the average yield is 2.700 to 3600 pounds of roots and from 100 to 180 pounds of seed per acre. In some cass the yield at the end of the firss year is as high as 7,000 pounds of root, which of course gives an even larger amount of rubber. At the end of the second year, the percentage of crude rubpser is higher, but the yield of roots is less zince the plants have been thinneda out by the frosts of the preceding winter and other causes. "Another related program of researc} work is being carried out by the Science and Experimental Farm Services in coâ€" operation with the National Researcen Council in connection with milkweed. ‘The leaves and stalks of this weed conâ€" tain a percentage of crude rubber and the floss from the seed pods can be used for the same purposes as an East Indies product. Ten acres of milkweed are to be sown this year at the Central Experimental Farm, prmâ€" cipally for the production of seed and The Ploneer Paper of the Porcupine Established 1912 * ‘fl‘m :