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Costumes, Scenic Effects, Lighting, Music, Ice Talent in Brilliant Combination t ult s LC LAAA C PCA LAE L L AC E: Vol. XXIX. â€" No. 16 The Sixth Annual Ice Carnival of the Porcupine Skating Club which played to capacity audiences Saturday and Monday of this week can be markâ€" ed up as a gigantic triumph for all concerned. The training and skating ability of all skaters taking part showed to everyâ€" one present the untiring and devoted efforts of Miss Madge Austin, gold medallist and professional instructress of the Porcupine Skating Club. All Delighted with Local Talent, While the Visiting Arâ€" tists, Miss Gretchen Merrill and Miss Doreen Dutton Score Big Popular Hits. Big Crowds Enjoy Each Perâ€" formance at Sixth Skating Carnival. The costuming committee under the chairmanship of Mrs. Roy Dunbar, also are to be highly congratulated for the splendour and trueâ€"toâ€"character cosâ€" tumes presented during the performâ€" ances. ) 2e P P BPAAA D A L ALALAC L A L AC L ALC CAE m The lighting effects by the staff of the MciIntyre Mine; the scenic effect; the artistic design of the ice surface and the final touch to the most outâ€" sanding Ice Carnival ever planned anCt carriedâ€"through in this district, namel} the orchestral music by the MclIntyr« Orchestra, under the direction of Lieut J. W. S. Lomas, all combined to makt the Carnival one of artistic beauty. Artistic Setting for Event The arena ice surface was painte in the design of a mosiac floor ant appeared like a marbleâ€"tiled ballroom At the far end the orchestra was placâ€" ed on a dais, under which was the main scenic setting. This consisted of :: huge painted book cover entitled "Story Bookâ€"Porcupine Edition" Thi was used as the entry for each item Oor the programme. As the pages wert turned beautiful pictures portrayed th story to be presented and the characâ€" ters would appear from out of thi pages. _ Notable WoOFK®of" Mrs. M. MacMilla1 Notable WoOFK®of" Mrs. M. Great praise is extended to Mrs. M MacMillan, of Schumacher, for this masterful Ssetting and the beautifu) painting and designing of each subâ€" ject. main drapery design conâ€". sisted of the McIntyre colours Gola and blue. This was carried out witk a gold corded effect over blue velvel drapes and presented a very striking and pleasing picture. "Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe" The programime opened with Stor} No. 1 "Old Woman who Lived in shoe." The Perkovich Twins aftel opening the book, performed a very pleasing pair soloâ€"all the more talentâ€" ed on account of the fact that they have only been members of the club for a very short time. Clever solo numbers were presented in this feaâ€" ture by "The Kandy Kids"â€"Arlent Cameron and Dorothy Devineâ€"both of whom drew loud applause for their splendid performances. Miss Phyllis Denne, as the "Old Woman" also playâ€" ed her part in grand style. The 80 odd other members of this scene playing various games, such as "Ringâ€"Oâ€"Roses," etc.. all showed much advancement Left to Rightâ€"Sandra skene, Lenore Marshall, Miss Phyllis Denne, Ellien Centre, Pat Thompson. Seated, Jane Smit """""""" J C Second § 6 , t The Pioneer Pape S C 4 % of the Porcupine ection i ' S E Established 1912 voN"oooooooooo'oo in the skating art. These were as %olâ€" lows: The London Bridge Group: Mikell Riggs, Claire Donaghue, Georgina Thompson, Barbara Collier, June Colâ€" lier, Doreen Little, Joan Whitford, Marâ€" garet LaPlante, Doreen Ormston, Joan Greed, Jacqueline Cowden, Elsie Nisula, June Avery, Ann Mangotich, Joan Wood, Leonore Marshall, Margaret Langdon, Joan Proulx, Opal Roberts, Barbara Sears, Sally Sturgeon, Marilyn Runnalls, Andree Dixon, Ann Lloyd. Statue Groupâ€"Elsie Corrigan, Caroâ€" line Barron, Emi Runsza, Helen Giblin, Ella Simmons, Pat Thompson, Lulu Jean Kerr, Faye Biggs, Marilyn Grist, Mary McWhirter, Joan Spraggs, Shirâ€" ley Moran, Nancy Fleming, Donna Hunkin, Lorna Miller, Gertrude Tenâ€" nyson, Dalmer Cowden, Arleigh Wilâ€" son. The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe General Group: Jean Smith, Marâ€" zaret Fowler, Eleanor Mair, Helen Elâ€" liott, Mona Pooley, Jean Rosenthal, Ann â€" Verbik, Janet Malkin, Maria Steele, June Catherwood, Elen Mcâ€" Millan, Mary Fran, Rina Scodellero, Faye Cousineau, Jean Anderson, Wendy Cross, Margaret Wedell, Mary Manâ€" nette, Joan Behr, Dorothy Wallingford, Mary Nelson, Doreen Hicks. Jolly Miller Group: Sandra Stirling, Sandra Skene, Sandra Sturgeon, Arâ€" lene Dick, Mollie Cooper, Mona Bugera, Barbara McClaren, Sylvia â€"Cybulski, Marlene Barlow, Hinda Rosner, Ann Gentile, Dorothy Anderson, Pat Tomâ€" linson, Catherine Parks, Nilma Flora, Elizabeth Swanson, Diane Monaghan, June Brown, Helen DeLong, Marie Braney, Margaret Ann McGee, "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" Page 2 of the Story Book presented "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves." This was a very colourful, costumed feature. The display of figure skating and precision work as performed by the forty skaters was Oone of the highâ€" liights oA the show. Ali Baba taken by John O‘Donnell, who performed a very difficult, but highly pleasing solo perâ€" formance, proved the ,great advanceâ€" men of this talented lc‘cal skater. ‘The "Forty Thieves" were aS follows: . 'I’hieves”:“ Aileen Stickley, June Trumble, Ethel §Pezmtta, Peggy Goedbloed, Joan Noble, Helen Gusick, Lenore Jackson, Janic¢ Staveley, Jenâ€" nie Buckman, Christine Chalmers, Helen Blackburn, Helen Pulez, Elaine Cooke, Hazel Armstrong, Betty Joyce, Marilyn Weir, Muriel Fournier, Pat Dobson, Ester Swanson, Marjorie Cowâ€" den, Mary Gornick, Maureen LaHey, Freda Fors, Mary Black, Joyce Olson, Lena Greer, Louise Atchie, Lorna Calâ€" lahan, Patricia Cross, Jacqueline Lamb, Mafalda Ricci, Jo Ann Borutski, Shirâ€" ley Monaghan, Patricia Beattie, Sonja Nisula, Mary Gibson, Betty Rose, Sylâ€" via Hensby, Maureen Cullen, Doris Hume. Published in Timmins. Ont., Canada EVERY THURSDAY Elien MacMillan, Margaret Ann McC smith, Sandra Stirling. X The Urgly Suckling" "The Ugly Duckling" was one of very artistic costuming. The twentyâ€" eight Ducklings all dressed in beautiful vellow ballet costumes performed Miss Doreen Dutton,. Runnerâ€"up â€" Canadian â€" Junior Ladies‘ Miss Championship 1944, and Senior Champion of Alberta. n mss mm mes TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH, 1944 THE CLUB PROFESSIONAL THE VISITING ARTISTS AT THE CARNIV AL Sandra Sturgeon very difficult ballet routinge, which won the enthusiasm of the audiences. Kathleen Hill was the soloist in this number and performed a ballet number to a slow rhythm, "Mother Duck." (Mr. Left to Rightâ€"Pat Dobson Gretchenâ€" Merrill, United States Ladies‘ Senior Singles Champion. Albert Galoska, of the New Liskeard Skating Club) made a very big hit by mothering his family in true style even to searching the arena for his lost one. The children taking part in this numâ€" ber were: ; The Ducklings: Irene Keeley, Alice Scullion, Maxine Armstrong, Mary Sparks, Joan Grant, Mary Logan, Betty Anderson, Pat McAdam, Betty Bugera, Nicholina Marina, Geraldine Vickers, Ann Bennett, Mary Burke, Sue Benâ€" nett, Pat Sherbin, Catherine Pecaric, Diane Dunbar, Georgina Wilson, Mary Keeley, Mary _ Iannarelli,â€" Shirley Sparks, Leone Platus, Margaret Lafonâ€" taine, Sonja Gustayson, Joan Stirling, Clara Cicci, Valerie Bennetts, Sandra Cameron. "Peter Pan" "Peter Pan" proved the outstanding portion of the junior half of the pro-; gramme. Opening with a very outâ€"| standing and clever exhibition of skatâ€"| ing by Gordon Paul and Charlie Burkâ€" holderâ€"‘"Péter Pan and His Shadow"â€" this drew loud and prolonged applause. Then Jacqueline Byers, as "Wendy," and Dorothy Belec, as "Tinker Bell," entered and Dorothy performed a very pleasing and talented solo. Gordon Paul and Jacqueline Byers teamed up for a pair number, after which came. the Indians and Pirates, being the elder members of the Jumor section. This group performed some very fast skatâ€" ing, with jumps, spins, etc. The Pirâ€" ates then brought in "Tiger Lliy" (the Indian Princess), Miss Hillka Filppula, who presented a most spectacular and clever exhibition. â€" Prolonged applause greeted ther able performance. _ Velma Popovich as "The Chief Officer," perâ€" formed the solo number and was one Mary Black, Joan Noble, Jacqueline Lamb In the Story of "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" Story Book Novelties on Ice Prove Delightful Form of Entertainment Porcupine Edition of Popular Fairy Tales Made Into Fasâ€" cinating Motion Pictures on Decorated Ice. Couple of Hundred Well â€"Trained Skaters Take Part in Notable of the popular skaters of the show. Glen Cameron, as "Capt. Hook", took the part ably. Costuming Outstanding The costuming of this number was brilliant, the Indian costuumes being very striking. The whoie number showed exceptional training and stagâ€" ing. Those taking part were as folâ€" JOws : â€" Indians:â€"Betty Jane Rose, Beverley Shantz, Janice Sherwood, Charlotte Richardson, Frances Smith, Joyce Elâ€" liott, Diane Lloyd, Rita Morandin, Betty Wallis, Audrey Jenkin, Estelle Haninngan, Doreen Bradley, Myrtle Thompson. Pirates:â€"Mose Greer, Matt Salich,| ed: Neil Pooley, Roland Kilborn, Bernard Ladies In Waiting:â€"Miss Dorothy Youlten, Donald Paul, Ronnie Gentile,| Gracie, Mrs. A. Doige, Miss Florence Peter Selich, John Parfitt, Graham ‘McInnis, Miss Anita Flynn, Mrs. H. J Cooke, Dick Wilson, Leo Favero, Donâ€" Ruke, Miss Elsie McFadden, Miss Marâ€" ald Kelly, Billy Adams, Robert Briden,} jorie Tomknison, Mrs. H. Greer, Mrs. Kennceth â€" Byron, James Hamnton,lM, Thompson, Mrs. G. McGee. Hugh Marshall. | Ladies of the Court:â€"Mrs. J. S. Urâ€" The Star of the sShow | quhart, Miss Elizabeth Sandul, Miss Miss Gretchen Merrill, Lady Seuior‘Katmyn Lafontaine, Mrs. M. Heise, Champion of the United States 1943â€"| Miss Gwenneth Robb, Miss Shirley 1944, (Skating Club of Boston), appearâ€"| Coffey, Mrs. M. Allan, Mrs. H. Hudson, ed for her first selection, which WaS; Miss Katie Burke, Miss Shirley Karaâ€" a slow movement full of grace and| han, Miss. Lillian deMarco, Mrs. K. charm, with very difficult skating stepS| stirling, Myrs. Graham Lane, Miss included. Miss Merrill received an eMâ€"| Gwen Hill, Miss Nancy Cooper, Miss core and in response to this skated @| Jjean Sweet, Miss Barbara Fleming, i fast solo, which brought loud and long{ Miss Mary Bailik, Miss Jean Fraser, applause. Miss Merrill appeared again| Mrs. J. W. Eccleston, Mrs. J. Dalton, later in the programime and in her | Miss Helen Moran, Miss Nadine O‘Conâ€" seceond anpearance showed that her|nor, Mrs. H. Dobson. ublished in TimiWIins, Ont., Canada EVERY THURSDAY The Star of the Show Miss Gretchen Merrill, Lady Semm‘ Champion of the United States 1943-‘ 1944,(Skating Club of Boston), appearâ€"‘ ed for her first selection, which was a slow movement full of grace and. charm, with very difficult skating steps included. Miss Merrill received an enâ€" core and in response to this skated a fast solo, which brought loud and long applause. Miss Merrill appear ed again later in the: programime and in her second appearance showed that her title was won on ability as a figure skater. During one of these solos, Miss Merrill performed â€" three consecutive Axel jumps, which is considered as most outstanding. Other jumps and spins. were also displayed in highly talented manner. Miss Gretchen Merâ€" rill had to respond to four recalls comâ€" pleting the final one with a â€" dance | routine plause. Junior Section i All the vrinciples in the Junior sec-! tion of the programme took part in Formation Ten Step number which was pleasing to watch and demon-l strated the skill and teaching of Miss: Madge Austin. | Cinderella and Ballet Highlight "Cinderella" as planned and carried through by the Intermediate and Seniâ€" or members and ‘with the full scenic effects of the ice surface and drapes, was seen to full advantage. The beauâ€" tiful costumes of the, "Ladies in Waitâ€" ing" and the "Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court" made a striking picture "Cinderella" was taken by Miss Olga Berynk, who performed a solo and then teamed up with "Prince Charmâ€" ing"â€"Roger Todhunterâ€"in pair exhiâ€" bition. | 1 Miss Mildred Verbik, as Godmother", also performe talented solo. Event. which caused thunderous apâ€" Lorna Callaban, Ethel Pezzetta, Marjoris unior sec-iKilborn, Mrs. F. Morris. part in "Tambourine" er which "Tambourine" by Miss Doreen Dutâ€" 1 demon-t ton, Canadian Junior runnerâ€"Up, 1944, ig of Miss! rendered a fastâ€"skating dance demonâ€" | strating the skating art in free moving ghlight ; manner.. Miss Dutton, is a very gTraCeâ€" ad carried , ful and smooth skater and the spins and Seniâ€"| and jumps were taken with easy style. full scenic| Responding to the emphatic encore deâ€" nd drapes,! manded, Miss Dutton pregiented â€" an The beauâ€"| able demonstration of some intricate s in Waitâ€" | and clever jumps. Gentiemen | "Wings of Steel" ng picture | "Wings of Steel" featured Gordon Miss Olga Paul, who is fast becoming an accomâ€" solo and plished artist of the ice blades. . He ce Charmâ€" gave a very fast exhibition. Gordon pair exhiâ€" also had to respond to an encore, | "Springtime" ¢ the "Fairy _ "Springtime" the highlight of this 1 a highly section of the programme, was a ballet ; (Continued on Page TwoO) "The Little Man" Master Jackie Beâ€" lec acted the part of train bearer for the Lady Ambassador and caused much merriment with his antics. Jacklie got a big hand from the crowd. i John O‘Donnell and Mary Lou Lanâ€" dreville "Ambassadors of the East," performed their spectacular pair numâ€" ber. "The Ugly Sisters and Wicked Stepâ€" mother," Lionel Boni, James Fraser and Gordon Paul, caused much merriment in their comedy skating and antics This was very Cleverly arranged and performed. All the principals received prolonged applause for their efforts and ability, Those taking part includâ€" Gentlemen of the Court:â€"Mr. Orval Atkins, Mr. Andrew Doige, Mr. Omar Lafontaine, Mr. Roy Dunbar, Mr. Ron Vary, Mr. Francis Murray, Miss Mary Kirkland, Mrs. R. C. Sturgeon, Mr. Syd Cooke, Mr. H. E. 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