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..--- ---- ---- SPECIAL CANADIAN and CONTINENTAL ISSUE Published by the Ultra Carbon Corporation ••• for the advancement of Spectroscopy II THE PRESIDENT'S CORNER Once again it gives me infinite pleasure to dedicate this is- sue of Arcs & Sparks to our Canadian and Continental friends. If you would just take a moment, right now, and contemplate on the truly remarkable progress made by both the Canadian As- sociation and the CAMS, it would be most revealing. In its quietly efficient way, CAMS solidly pushes forward to make substantial progress every year. The quality of the work done on the Continent is a SQurce of admiration the world- around. In Canada, giant plans are underway by the CAAS to stage a spectacular International Conference in 1967, coincidental with the Centennial of Canada. Ambitious work is being ac- complished to this highly desirable end. To all our friends outside the United States we give our warmest welcome and most cordial acknowledgement of their wonderful achievements. Arcs and Sparks is published by Ultra Carbon Corporation, P.O. Bo.x 747, Boy City, Michigan for the advancement of Ceorge T. Sermon the profession of spectroscopy. News President stories, change of address, and other Ultra Carbon Corp. pertinent correspondence should be di- rected to the Editor, William G. Harkey. COVER STORY The symbolic maple leaf conveys to everyone a very special feeling about Canada. Synonymous with vitality and growth, the SPECIAL Maple Leaf to us also symbolizes beauty. Particularly in the fall of the year, as spectroscopists travel to Ottawa for the great an- CANADIAN and nual conference, a color show beyond description is theirs for the looking. We're happy to keynote this issue with a "Maple Leaf CONTINENT AL Cover." As also indicated, this issue features a fine photographic report of the CAMS conference in Paris, France. To all our good friends around the world - "We hope you like this ... YOUR ISSUE issue!" -2- KEY PARTICIPANTS of the record breaking Tenth Annual Ottawa Symposium graciously pose for their photo- graph. Certainly, much of the success of the program can be attributed to this fine group. Pictured (I. to r.): Dr. R. N. Jones, National Research Council; Mrs. R. N. Jones; Mr. M. Varon, Charge D' Affaires a.i., Embassy of Israel, Guest Speaker; Mrs. M. Varon; and Mr. Carleton Joyce, President, Canadian Association for Applied Spectroscopy. OTTAWA HOLDS BIG 10th ANNIVERSARY SYMPOSIUM A tenth anniversary is always a special event ... dian Spectroscopy" is sure to unify and inspire spec- and the big Tenth Anniversary of the famed Ottawa troscopists throughout all of Canada. It has long been Symposium was most special in a number of note- felt that Canadian spectroscopists needed, and deserv ... worthy ways. Held on September 16, 17, 18; 1963 at ed, a publication all their own. Certainly, "Canadian the National Gallery Auditorium, Lome Building, Spectroscopy" is an association publication that will Ottawa, Ontario, the Tenth Ottawa Symposium shall not only be constructive to read, but will certainly add long be remembered by all in attendance. much stature to the spectroscopic profession in all of Canada. We, of Ultra Carbon Corporation, through Most noteworthy in the list of "specials" to cele- our Canadian distributor Technical Service Laborator- brate the event was the premiere of a brand new, pro- ies, are most pleased to help sponsor "Canadian fessional edited publication, "Canadian Spectroscopy." Spectroscopy" by using advertising space and are With a tastefully designed masthead, excellently con- looking forward to years of mutually profitable as- ceived contents, and professional appearance, "Cana- sociation. -3- BUSIEST MAN at the entire conference, in our humble opinion, was Roland Lauzon, National Research Council, shown here registering delegates to the symposium. Not only did Mr. Lauzon dispatch his job with great speed - but he balanced his books to the penny. Our congratulations, Mr. Lauzon. Reaction to "Canadian Spectroscopy" was unani- Jones addressed the symposium with a provocative mous. From this indication, it is a sure thing that subject entitled, "Infrared Spectroscopy - vVhere Do readership is assured and every issue will be eagerly We Go From Here?" The selection of Dr. Jones for awaited. As it progresses, it is felt that Canadian this singular honor met with the complete approval Spectroscopists, whatever their fields, will eagerly of the entire assemblage. seek publication of their papers in this outstanding It seemed natural that the two proceding "specia!s" volume. Under these foregone conclusions, response should generate a new high in interest in the Tenth to advertiser's messages should be most gratifying and Ottawa Symposium ... and this was certainly the this revenue, as it builds, will build an even finer and case. Only in the year when the symposium was held larger publication. jointly with the Analytical Section of the CIC was at- tendance any greater. This year, some 145 of the finest Also notable among the Tenth Anniversary spectroscopists from Canada and other countries were "specials" was the presentation of the first honorary in attendance. Certainly these registrants represented membership to the association. The honored spectros- the majority of leading spectroscopic labs in central copist was Dr. Norman R. Jones, National Research Canada and, as informal discussions indicated, took Council in recognition of his outstanding contributions home with them new ideas, new techniques, and new to infrared, ultraviolet and Raman spectroscopy. Dr. information on improving their own work. ;1 .i -4- I! i CHALLENGING ADDRESS was delivered at the opening session, Monday morning, September 16th, by Dr. B. G. Ballard, President of the National Research Council, Ottawa. Dr. Ballard expertly set the stage for a program that was unexcelled. The program was extensive, varied, and interesting pleasant custom must be carried on in the future. All to all. Some thirty-one papers were presented cover- registrants eagerly awaited the annual dinner on ing a vast segment of spectroscopic work. Several Tuesday night, September 17 at their favorite restau- areas were of top interest, including Laser Microprobe, rant, the Golden Totem at the Ottawa Airport Termin- and a paper of particular interest to Ultra was a pre- al. Preceding the dinner a most pleasant Social Hour cise evaluation of findings in rotating platform tech- was held with refreshments through the courtesy of niques in the analysis of biological material, given by Technical Service Laboratories. This delightful tradi- L. S. Valberg, Queen's University, Kingston. Many tion for the past five years saw almost 200 people other excellent papers captured the audience and, which included registrants, wives, and guests. once again, the high quality was a credit to both the Besides the much savored social amenities of the committees and the participants. The 10th Ottawa social hour and dinner, the attendees had the pleasure must be complimented for this Program ... it will of a stimulating dinner address by Mr. M. Varon, be hard to beat in the years to come. Charge d' Affaires a. i., Embassy of Israel, entitled, There were other highlights which long will be re- "Challenges of The Modern Age - Science and The membered. One of these was the Coffee Partv, held Developing Nations." It was hard to imagine a more Monday, September 16,·at 8 p.m. in a large, i~posing successful symposium than the Tenth at Ottawa. To room in the middle of Canada's Parliament Buildings. the Officers, the Committees and their Chairmen we Sociability reigned and the conferees agreed that this stand in salute and offer a "Well Done!" • -5- / OTTAWA 10th ANNIVERSARY SYMPOSIUM OFFICERS Current Officers: President: Mr. Carlton S. Joyce, Pulp and Paper Research Insti- tute, Pointe Claire, P.Q. Vice President: Dr. Archibald H.C.P. Gillie- son, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Ot- tawa, Ontario. Secreta ry: Miss Dorothy Harper, Do- "GOOD JOB, MR. PRESIDENT" seems to be what is said in this con· minion Tar and Chemical genial photo. On the left is the current president of the CAAS, Mr. Co., Cornwall, Onto Carlton S. Joyce, Pulp & Paper Research Institute, Pointe Claire, P.Q.; and on the right, J. C. O'Neill, Sales Manager, Technical Service Treasurer: Mr. Peter A. Serin, Eldora- Laboratories, Toronto. do Mining and Refining, Port Hope, Onto Symposium Committees: Chairman: D. S. Russell, National Re- .. search Council, Ottawa . Program Committee: Chairman: J. H. Kelly, Steel Company of Canada Ltd. W. N. Fluke, Canadian Westinghouse Co. Ltd. R. L. Hart, Ontario Hydro Research Labs. J. H. D. Howarth, Canada Metals Co. Ltd. W. Ott, Falconbridge Nickel Mines Ltd. P. C. Playfoot, Bausch and Lomb Co. V. N. Ryland, Bausch and ACCEPTING CONGRATULATIONS at the speaker's table after his Lomb Co. stimulating main address entitled "Challenges of the Modern Age - J. N. Schurman, Philips Science and the Developing Nations" is Mr. M. Varon, Charge D' Af- Electronic Equipment Ltd. faires a. L, Embassy of Israel. His charming dinner companion, to the left in the photo, is Mrs. R. N. Jones. W. O. Taylor, Ontario De- partment of Mines H. L. Vanesche, Ontario Water Resources Comm. E. W. Warren, Technical Service Laboratories. Ottawa Arrangements Committee: Chairman: A. H. Gillieson, Mines and Technical Surveys J. C. Bartlet, Food and Drug Directorate S. S. Berman, National Re- . search Council E. M. Cameron, Geological Survey of Canada W. H. Champ, Geological Survey of Canada J. A. C. Fortescue, Geolog- ical Survey of Canada R. Lauzon, National Re- LOOKING MIGHTY HAPPY about the way the symposium progressed search Council are (I. to r.): Dr. S. S. Berman, and D. S. Russell, both fram the National Research Council, Ottawa and both most active in vital committee work which contributed much to the high standards of the symposium. / -6- Conference and Exhibition of C.I.C.