1913-14 DEPAETMENT OF LANDS, EOEESTS AND MINES. 157 



The extension of the Mattawa-Pembroke trunk road east from 

 Mattawa 5,000 



For the operating of the experimental farms at Ground Hog Eiver 

 on the Transcontinental Eailway, and at Cochrane and Hearst which were 

 begun last year with a view to testing the climatic conditions of these 

 sections of the country 3,000 



Unforeseen work, exploration and surveys of new roads, renewing of 

 old bridges and construction of new roads 32,000 



Office and engineering expenses, equipment and plant 20,000 



$615,000 



I have the honour to be, Sir, 

 Your obedient servant, 



J. P. Whitson, 



Commissioner. 



