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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-07-27, Page 3TWO NIGHTS THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 27, 1344 GRAND 14 MUSICIANS Mrs. Wm. All Ranks Dance .'ft of Ridge* her aunt ■Horney, g with of Ridgeway, spent last week with the Mr. and DANCING 9 - 1 .... presenting Canada's leading orchestras EVERY NIGHT l -,v t DRUMMER-LEADER BRICKLIN becoming more popular every appearance. ST? o •• e “The Band Within the Band”—Includes the group now featured over CBL every Tuesday—Music in the John Kirby style. Two Chances only to see and hear BERT NIOSI—Canada’s outstanding musician. ADMISSION $1.00 EACH Band Concert Sunday, July 30th THEDFORD SILVER BAND Low Flying Aircraft Any person observing an aircraft flying excessively low over the town of Exeter, or in fact anywhere in this part of the .province, is request­ ed to take the "number” of the air­ craft and phone this information together with the "time” of the oc­ currence, to the 'Commanding Of­ ficer, No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia. Victor Babin, piano duet. A spirited composition, the artists do justice to it. team from London. The Western Ontario track and field championship meet will 'be held August 2nd at the University of Western Ontario. All R.C.A.'F. personnel are eligible for this meet and a good turnout from No. 9 is expected. Get busy boys and bring home some of the championships from it. The Western Ontario Swimming Meet will take place in Clinton soon Watch bulletin boards Dor the data and meantime get lots of practice in that new pool. Sunday Musicale Sunday night our program was a varied one with regards composers, but consisted mostly of piano work. Many of the compositions were quite modern, the work of some of our greatest contemporary artists. Claude Debussy-noted for the brightness of his music. It is light, but this quality does not deprive it of any beauty as all of his works are very melodious. We heard ".Tardins sous la Pluie” played Walter 'Gieseking. (George Gershwin—one of most famous modern composers. His music is often described as jazz raised to the classes and we in Blue” played Jose Itunbi and Sergei his by the standards of the had his "Rapsody on two pianos by his sister Amparo, Radi maninoff—his music is filled with intensity and power of deepest feeling. We heard his U 'Minor for with Leopold Philadelphia (Concerto No. 2 in piano ami orchestra Stokowski and the Orchestra. Percy Gt at ger—one of England’s outstanding artists and composers of the day. A talented pianist, he toured "this continent two years ago. TWb of his compositions were played —Country Gardens and ishepherd’s 1-iey by Minneapolis Symphony Or* chestra conducted by Eugene Qt* fnahdy. The program cidsed with 'Wein­ berger’s Schwanda: i?olka and Augite played by Vitz Vronsky and 'LAO. Peter kin, W. A. Emergency Monday night when the scheduled movie did not arrive a sing-song and quiz programme was quickly organized in the Recreation Hall. 'Led by Ev. Inch, with the talented Freddie Godwin at the piano, the old familiar songs were sung and an impromptu duet was given by two of our aspiring stars. The Quiz was fun because every- was such a good sport. Smattered with Inch’s Wit the programme roll­ ed merrily along with candy for prizes and the losses ibuilt into a jackpot. Aside from an embarrass­ ing answer concerning the differ­ ence between husbandry and mater­ nity the quiz was carried out smoothly, •An informal dance to records completed the evening. ,Do you want to do it again? The regular All Ranks dance in the Drill Hall Tuesday night was a quite dignified affair. A lot of care was taken with the lighting system resulting in a pleasing soft effect. A jitterubg contest was introduced (we think it should be continued) and the judges, after a lot of heavy thinking, finally uncrossed their eyes and awarded the prize to,Elain Dixon, Toronto and iBarney Barnett, London, a smooth team. We parti­ cularly enjoyed the "waltz inter­ mission.” There was room to per­ form mand see some outstanding dancing. ■ Handicrafts Handicrafts too have received a lot of attention this week. Quite a few are dropping in at odd hours to get material with which to work. We reneat that we are happy to go over to the Craft Shop any time convenient for you. Regular meet­ ings are held every Thursday night. Weiner Roast Thursday night,defying set out ; beyond scurried On cloudy skies, a lively party in Pop’s bus for a farm just the sAirport. Everybody : around gathering wood for the fire which was built into a cheerful, crackling blaze. The girls buttered the rolls and hungry airmen, and women ate weiiiers and rolls ‘and drank cocs. A sing-song around a five is always a natural and pictures­ que. >Ev. inch led this one, told a few "stories” and played records. The crowd was in the right mood for the roast ftild joked and had a lot of fun—enough to make every­ one hungry enough to eat the rest of the food before going home. It was a happy gang that rolled through the gates at midnight. service hearten- ”Y” was Mother’s Corner The response to ‘this Thursday night was most ing. The office next to the a hive of industry as hooks and crowns were "put up”, collars turn­ ed, hems sewn. It was encouraging to see so many people around. Any­ one wishing to, may leave articles, tagged and’washed, at the “Y” of­ fice for the ladies from Exeter Red Cross to sew. Sports There were several Station Ball games this week, but no intersta­ tion games, Monday, July 17th, the Pipe Band defeated Maintenance in a tight game 10-0, and Thursday, July 20th, Servicing trounced Works and Buildings 10-4, In the Trainees league four more games were played. The • schedule is drawing hot game's am,* The new Wednesday a league, adding some peppy play­ ing to the show1, Seecer was postponed this week but a game will ibe played on Tues­ day, July Stith, with the Army to a close and some red are expected from here Air leaflet camp arrived and, they have organized GRAND BtND ONE NIGHT ONLY ||t Mart Kenney AND HIS 15 MUSICIANS WITH Everybody knows “Mart”. Come and say “Hello” and see a great orchestra. ADMISSION $1.00 EACH ClxEDITON EAST Mrs. J. Bullock spent a few days the past week in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Horney and three children, a couple days former’s sister, Motz. Miss Shirley way, is holidayin, and uncle, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Motz. Mr. and Mrs. (Steve Glanville and sons spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.) Lorne Hayden, at Birr. | Mrs. Wm. Wilson and daughter,! Birdie, and Mr. G. Gottel and sis-’ ter Donna and Mr. C. Romphy, all of Sarnia, spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Motz. Pte. Alvin Sims and Pte. Helen Dennis (W.D.) 'London week-end with Mr. and Sims Friday evening last when relatives friends and neighbors gathered at the home of 'Mr. and Mrs. Murray Neil to present him with a gift, he having joined the Army. Games were played after which a lunch served. The following adaress read by Miss Lois Hunter and presentation of a signet ring identification bracelet was made’ by Betty ray, made was was the and Sims and Beverley Neil. Mur- although taken by surprise, a suitable reply. Murray: Presentation A social evening was DANCING 9 1.30 1 and neighbors and to show that we appreciate the service you are giv­ ing for us here at home. .Signed: Friends and Neighbors. Medium: “Ah, I hear the spirit of your late wife knocking.” Man: "Who is she knocking, now?” spent the Mrs. Sam spent on Dear We, your friends and neighbors, have gathered here tonight to honor to you for which we have been friends for many years. We are sad to lose you for the time being but proud you are doing your part for your King and county, and we wish you to know we realize it is for us too that you are going to Petawawa. As a little remembrance of us we Would ask you to accept these gifts from your old friends MONEY TO LOAN on First Mortgages Now is the TIME to stop paying rent and to buy a farm. Write us if you have been thinking about it. We may be able to help you with a Ioan. All in­ quiries treated confidentially. Huron&Erie MORTGAGE CORPORATION London Windsor St. Thomas Chatham