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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1953-09-10, Page 8PAGE EIGHT CI.JNTON NEWS-RHCOIt,P THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1$33` News -Record. Placed Near The Top Canada -wide Newspaper Competitions The 34th ,Annual Convention of Among the 21 papers entered from the Webkly Newspapers Conven- Ontario your Horne paper with tion was held last week in the the news" was judged seventh best lovely city of Saskatoon, Saskat- all around paper. In the break- chewan, where close to 400 rep- down of various parts of the paper resentatives of member papers which were judged, the News -Ree - were registered at the Bessbor- ord stood second for local and gen- ough, a Canadian National Rail- eral news pictures, receiving 13.1 way hotel, marks out of a possible 15. For Donald Gordon, president of the community news, the News-Rec- CNNR, spoke at the banquet pro- ord stood eighth out of the 42 vided by the CNR for the dele- papers entered. gates, on Thursday evening. Fol- The new president of the CWNA lowing the reception and dinner (as the weekly association is offered by the Government of known) is from Ontario, William Saskatchewan on Saturday even K. Wallis, managing director of fang, Premier T. Douglas gave an the Barrie Examiner. In this pos- informative � an organ - account cads i hl interesting ition, Mr. Walls g informative and h g y e g account of the province's swift and ization representing some 550 of continuing growth. the 900 weeklies in Canada That night awards were given Mr. Walls received a signal hon- to those paperswinning trophies our last week in the Financial in the competitions which judged Post, who printed his picture on papers for excellence in classes ac- the front page, and then gave a cording to circulation figures. Our character sketch of the 40 -year-old neighbour to the south, the Exeter newsman, in which they said: Times -Advocate, fell only 4.9 "It is getting to be common points short of winning the third knowledge that a successful week - prize award for best all-around ly newspaper editor must be more paper, among 19 papers entering than a specialist. Faced with ris- the 2,251 to 3,000 circulation class. ing costs and smaller staffs he All papers judged better that the must be prepared at any time to Times -Advocate, are published in take over general reporting, sports, British Columbia, which makes advertising or the social column. the Exeter paper judged best in In addition he is expected to be its class in Ontario. - one of the town's leading citizens The Clinton News -Record came willing to take a prominent part within the class for papers with in any community activity. 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Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kellar, Woodstock, spent the weekend with Mr, and Mrs. Harry Arthur, Mr. anti Mrs. Dtincan, Maclntyre Detroit, have been. visiting 1VIr. and Mrs, George Beadle. Mr. and Mrs. William Straugh- an Mr. and n has been visiting a g Mrs. Thomas Jardine, Clarksburg Everett Taylor has sold his farm to William Pattefson who gets possession immediately. Mrs. Alfred Rollinson is visit- ing her daughter, Mrs. George Weston and Mr. Weston, Toronto Harry Sturdy has returned to his home after being a patient in Clinton Public Hospital with an infected toe. Harvey McGee and his sister- in-law, Mrs. John Kennedy, North Bay, visited friends here last week. Mrs. George Yungblut has re- turned to her home after visiting her sister in the state of Dela- ware. • Baptist Anniversary Anniversary Services will be held in the Baptist Church this Sunday, September 13, at three o'clock and at 7.30 p.m. the guest speaker will be Rev. H. S. Hill- yer, a former Missionary in Bol- ivia, now secretary of the Bapt- ist foreign mission board of all Canada. Rev. Hillyer also will giye an address on Monday evening, September 14, at 3.15 p.m. and will tell of his thrilling exper- iences. He has just completed a tour of mission fields in India, .Africa, Japan and South .Amer- ica. Special music will be given at the Sunday Services and also on Monday evening by talent from Goderich and Clinton.. 0 HENDERSON-LUKER TEAM WINS AT HEN,SALL JITNEY Winners at the mixed Scotch Doubles Jitney held on the Hen- sall bowling greens on Septemb- er 3 were: first John Henderson, skip, 'and Lorne Luker. 2 wins plus 1; second Wes Venner, 'skip, and Mrs. G. Walker. 1 win plus 6. Township Council Pays Bounties To Fox Hunters All members attended the reg- ular meeting of the Goderich Township Council held on Monday, September 7, Charles Wallis ex- plained certain parts of his pro- posed subdivision, and his plan as drafted, was accepted by the town- ship, and the clerk was ordered to proceed. These accounts were ordered paid: Norman Tyndall, fox bounty, $2; Elgin Penfound, fox bounty, $2; Doug Jones, fox bounty, $2; K. Merner, fox bounty, $2; Depart- ment epart- e t of Health,3.17; m ninsulin, zlin Charles E, Wise, telephone loan, $700; direct relief, $30; road super- intendent's payroll, :$673.27,. Council adjourned to meet again on October 5, at 7.30 p.m, Crean Producers Group Offering Prize Money For Fall Fair Classes The executive and directors of the Huron County Cream 'Produc- ers' Association met recently in the county federation office, Clin- ton, with Hume Clutton, R. R. 5, Goderich, presiding. Gordon Greig, Bluevale, secre- tary, reported that the Belgrave School Fair, the Hensall School Fair and the junior section of the Blyth Fall Fair were taking ad- vantage of the association's grant of prize money offered to any school fairs in the county. The prize money will be offered for a class of beef -heifer calves and for a class of dairy -heifer calves. The annual meeting date was set for October 15. ' An invitation has been extended to Everett Biggs, Toronto, Ontario Dairy Commissioner, to be guest speaker. 0 KITCHENER MARKSMAN BAGS KIPPEN GUN CLUB TROPHY Wilfred Hartman, Kitchener, won the Kippen Gun Club trophy after' a shoot -off with Harold Greenway, Ridgetown, in the Kip - pen club's Leber Day shoot. High over-all of the shoot was Tom Oliver, Toronto, and Charlie Park- inson, London, who tied with 66 out of 75. A total of 3,400 targets were shot Monday making it the largest shoot ever held in Kippen. Shoot- ers were present from Toronto, Kitchener, Stratford, London, Ridgetown, New York, Chatham, Goderich and Exeter. Stratford -on -Avon Sure Success Proves Desire for Good Theatre I' (By our Bayfield correspondent) The Stratford Shakespearean Festival is over! Its success ast- onished even those who were be- hind the project. Concerning it, a friend remarked: "One hears that people want cheap entertainment, but this proves that given the best they'll flock to it." There has never been anything comparable on this continent, and people from all parts made their way to Stratford on Avon, Canada. And we venture to suggest that more persons on this continent, apart from students, have read Shakespeare this year than ever before. Sakespearean Festivals and plays are by no means new in Canada but this was different. The Canada Company gave Stratford its name, R. Thomas Orr, well-known historian of that city, tells us. Since early clays the Shakespearean tradition has been kept alive in this Ontario centre. In 1864 a Festival was held to celebrate the three hund- redth anniversary of William Shakespeare's birth. All that is recorded is that five hundred per- sons attended, a row of trees was planted (which is still to be seen today) and that they gathered at the city hall. In later years the Normal School produced Shakespearean plays. Af- ter the bandstand was built in the park, amateurs were encouraged to give out -door performances there. And it was while attending one of these that Tom Patterson dreamed of something different—a great Shakespearean Festival on the banks of the Avon, produced by professionals. He interested other citizens in his dream and the outcome was that he sent to New York last year to contact a noted English actor. The trip was fruitless, except that he was advised 'to get in touch with Dr. Tyrone Guthrie, Director of Shakespearean plays at Lon- don's . Old Vic Theatre, who has been described as "a towering fig- ure of the English theatre," He telephoned him at his home in Northern Ireland. Dr. Guthrie considered the proposition and wrote that he would come if he were allowed to carry out his own ideas. He was given a free hand. Tom Patterson's dream began to take shape, but like a dream,- it had its moments when the huge financial undertaking involved al- most blacked out the dream. Strat- ford citizens, in general, ,stood be- hind the project, and interested financiers helped out. But the Stratford Shakespearean Festival. of Canada Foundation had many a shaky moment before it attained success. Without Tom Patterson's dream and those who stood behind him, it never would have evolved! Without R. Thomas Orr who was the leading spirit in the fight about forty years ago to save the banks and flats along the Avon for a park instead of a right of way for CPR tracks, there would have been no beautiful setting for it. Without his planning • as a member of the Parks Board (he served as chairman and secretary at various times) for the Shakes- pearean gardens—a replica of those at Stratford on Avon, War- wickshire—the city of Stratford on Avon, Canada, would probably not have been "on the map" as it is today. R. T. Orr's motto in civic work has always been: "Do the best you can with what you have where you are." The vision and leadership of these two Stratford citizens and those who supported them is an example of loyalty and devotion to one's own city which every village, town, and city all across Canada would do well to etnulate in the interests Of culture and beauty. 1 But to• go back to the theatre, designed from plans evolved by Tyrone Guthrie and Tanya Moisei- witsch, it is an amphitheater, built of concrete on the river bank at the edge of the Normal School grounds. 1475 seats rise on three sides of an adaptation of an Eli- zabethan -type stage which projects from about one-sixth of the circle used for dressing rooms. Upon this stage is an erection of col- umns, a large balcony and two stair cases; the stage may be reached from its own four doors, from the aisles to the theatre from a trap door and two entrances which rise from the cellar. No seat is over fifty feet from the stage. Over this is stretched a double tent, the largest circular tent in America, hung on the in- side with maroon and blue drap- ery. Dr. Tyrone Guthrie brought with hint Cecil Clark of the Old Vic Theatre, London, England, as pro- duction manager, and Jacqueline Cundall assistant, Tanya Moisei- witsch, designer, and Alex Guin- ness and Irene Worth to star in Richard the Third and All's Well That Ends Well, respectively, the plays which he had chosen. We were privileged to attend a presentation of Richard III. There were no curtains, a cannon was fired to signal the start, after which the orchestra played "God Save the Queen", and the players came onto the stage. Alex Guinness as Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and Irene Worth as the mad Margaret, with their strong Canadian supporting cast gave a marvellous performance. A magnificent colourful spectacle of medieval pageantry was displayed as history unfolded itself. Heads fell right and left as Richard left no stone unturned to become King. And having attained his desire, he disposed of friends who might con- test his power. The superb act- ing through which one saw the Tower of London where only a hole exisited in the stage floor; soldiers crawling around bushes where none were growing, etc., up to the clang and clatter of the "Battle of Bosworth Field", and Richard gave the desperate cry, "A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse," before he crossed swords with, and was finally killed by the Duke of Richmond, all pointed to a tremendous accomplishment in directing by Tyrone Guthrie. The costumes alone held one's interest to say nothing of the act- ion and the beautiful lines of Shakespeare spoken so naturally, in such fine voice, without losing any of their rythm. And one must not forget the music specially composed and directed by Louis Applebaum which accented the scenes. From those who attended All's Well That Ends Well, we heard nothing but praise for Irene Worth in her role of Helena, Alex Guin- ness as the King of France, and Canadian members of the cast. It was done in more modern costume but the same grace and superb acting were evident. Perhaps of the two, this comedy was enjoyed by more people than the melo- drama Richard III, But it was generally Conceded that one could- n't. compare the two, and that it would be difficult to choose which was the better production. The plays ran alternately for five weeks with the odd matinee. Dr. Tyrone Guthrie and Cecil Clark Will be back next year to steer the Stratford Shakespearean Festival through its second year, Between them in England they will find the Stars for the plays which they choose, Dr. Guthrie Is expected to tour Canada next winter auditioning the Canadian players. 'Thus a truly National Theatre has been born: Lovely Trousseau Tea Heid For Miss Marion Jones Mrs. Morgan Jones, R.R. 2 Clin- ton, was hostess at a trouseau tea, Saturday afternoon and evening, in honor of her .daughter, Marion Baker Jones, whose marriage to James Robert Edgar Snell is to take place this Saterday afternoon in Ebenezer United Church, God- erich township. Mrs. Jones was assisted by Mrs. Ephraim Snell, the bridegroom.'s mother, and the bride -elect. Miss Jayne Mary Snell, Miss Lois Jones, Mrs. John Tebbutt, and Mrs. James Lobb, all 1 oflin C on t displayed the trousseau, while Mrs, Alvin Betties, Clinton, and Mrs. Glen Swan, Brucefield, dis- played the gifts. Presiding at the tea -table, in the afternoon, was Mrs. Frank Jones, Clinton, aunt of the bride -elect, and, in the evening, Mrs. Milton Wiltse, Clinton. Assisting in the tea-room were Miss Ann Shad - dock, Miss ,Shirley Cooper, Mrs. Ivan Hoggarth, and Mrs. Don Kay. The tea -table was centred with a silver bowl of flowers flanked by white lighted tapers in silver holders. Several showers have been given, in the bride -elect's honor. Mrs. Milton Wiltse, . Clinton, with Miss Gail Manning, Londesboro, as co - hostess, gave a miscellaneous shower. Mrs. Ivan Hoggar,th and Mrs. Percy Gibbings also enter- tained at a miscellaneous shower. Members of the community in which the bride resides presented her with a large mirror at a show- er. The Sunday School class of Ebenezer Church of which she is a member presented her with a large cake plate. LONDESBORO Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Youngblut and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Young- blut, Niagara, visited one day last week with the McHardy's of Wind- sor at their cottage. HENSALL Miss Maja Roobol was a week- end guest with Miss Marlyn Eyre Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Eiler have returned from a delightful trip to Sudbury and North Bay, re- turning home via Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Knapp and daughters Mrs. Lorraine Victor and Mrs, Thelma McKenty Oakland, Cal., were guests this week with Dr. and Mrs. James W. Bell. Mrs. Knapp is a sister of Mrs. Bell's. Saturday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Sim Roobol were Mr, and Mrs. K. Van Den Heuvel, God- erich, and Mr. and Mrs. T. Green- way, Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid spent a few days in Toronto this week. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Pater- son spent the weekend in Tor- onto. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roobol, were Mr. and Mrs L. Vlastbloom, Toronto. Mrs. R. Higgins, has returned to Exeter, after visiting with her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McQueen. Mrs. Hig- gins a former resident of Hensall called on many old friends and renewed aquaintances who were pleased to meet her again. School Opens Hensall Public School opened on Tuesday with three new 'teachers on the staff and an en- rollment of 156 pupils. Robert Restburn., formerly of Chesley, is the snew principal, replacing John Blackwell who is teaching in the suburban area in London. Mrs. Grace Forrester, Hamil- ton will teach grades 3 and 6, and will replace Miss Winnifred Gray who is teaching on the staff of the new public school at Clin- ton. Miss R. Avery will teach grades 3 and 4. Mrs. E. Elgie has grades 1 and 2, replacing Miss Margaret Schieck, who is teach- ing in Galt. Mrs. Howard Scone is teaching the kindergarten class which has an enrollment of 23: Clinton Lions Club To Resume Bingo Games This Fall Clinton Lions Club, at its first meeting of the 1953-54 season, de- cided to resume their monster bingos in the near future. The new president, Dr. R. M. Aldis, presided, with 29 members in at- tendance. Two guests at the meet- ing were Walter Engelstad and R. P. Robbins. The Club is looking into the matter of registering the name "The Huron 'County Trade Fair"„ and making this event an annual affair. Royce Macaulay and Orval En els g tad gave encouraging re- ports ports on both the publicity and financial status of the trade fair, Other reports included, Hugh R. Hawkins on sports, stating that the Lions sponsored two teams in minor baseball this season, the juvenile team winning the WOAA championship. L. G. Winter told of the work of the boys' and girls' committee has been doing 'with We local scout and cub groups. NIP915.119.0414440~0.414091,1~1.4,4 cpMRrE Get There Safely!, CALL 110 ASHTON'S 'CAXI. BOWLERS WANTED For CLINTON and VICINITY MIXED LEAGUE Anyone interested in bowling in this league please phone 799 or leave name at Clinton Bowling Alley. League play to com- mence first week in October. Alleys have been overhauled, resurfac- ed, new pins, bowls, etc. BOWL FOR EXERCISE—BOWL FOR FUN WEEKLY PRIZES FOR HIGH SINGLE and HIGH TRIPLE CLINTON BOWLING ALLEY Reg. Cudmore, Proprietor IT'S MERRILLS for...; PHILLIPS TV 1 BEST TELEVISION BUY OF ALL! 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