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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1973-08-09, Page 14by Shirley J. Keller Huron Country Playhouse staged its first musical last week. The Fantasticks is a delightful fantasy with some fine music contained throughout. The story has been termed A Parable About Love and that about stuns it up. Main action centres around a girl and boy who believe themselves to be in love, then have a quarrel and part before finding their lives are incomplete without each other. The girl was played by Can- dace O'Connor, a lovely thing with a truly sweet voice. The boy was portrayed by Allan Stratton, a member of The Ap- prentice Group, who shifted easily and believably from hap- piness to sadness and back again, Stratton has a good voice and his duets with Miss O'Connor were, ear-pleasing. Rob Garrison as The Narrator was excellent. Shawn Lawrence as The Girl's Father and Keith Bradley as The boy's Father turned in fine per- formances excelling perhaps in their duet numbers. Star of the show once more had to be M.E. Evans who was on stage for the third con- secutive time this season as The Actor. Playhouse audien- ces are enjoying Evans' work for he has shown he is as ver- satile as an actor should be. The remaining two members of the cast were Liz Richardson as The Mute, silent but very much in evidence throughout, and Peter Dower as The Man Who Dies. Both these young people had unusual parts to play and did them excep- tionally well, Although the musical lacked some of the sparkle that may have been expected, most of the dazzle was lost because of cir- cumstances beyond anyone's control. The heavy rain last Wednesday evening left the cast and the audience ham- pered due to the fact that the accoustics in the big tent were at an all-time low with people constantly moving to escape the water drips from above. One of the most amazing sur- prises of the evening was the tremendous background music which was supplied by pianist Linda Roland and drummer, flute player and mandolin ar- tist Erna Van Daele. The exciting sounds and marvellous accompaniment supplied by this pair of talented people astounded most theatre- goers Wednesday evening, Their efforts were highly com- mendable and there's little doubt they will long be remem- bered as the highlight of this first musical production. Canadian play opens at G.B. Theatre RECEPTION for Mr. and Mrs. Don Taylor (nee Townsend) Bridal Couple August 11, 1973 at 9:00 p.m. in Zurich Community Centre Lunch Provided Everyone Welcome 32b , . NEW BINGO, 'Clinton Legion. lia ik $:30 Aug, 9, Admission $1,00; .fifteeti regalar. games $10.00 each, Three Share-the, -Wealth games, One Jackpot .for: WO' in 56 calls, Con, aolation. One call and $10 ad, ded weekly if not won. BINGO, Aug 14 Huron Fish and Game Club, 8:30 p.m. Jackpot $56.00 in 56 numbers. Six door prizee-29 ST. JAMES .MIDDLETON A.C.W. welcomes ' you to a Chicken Barbecue with .farm pies. Bayfield arena, Wed. Aug. 15, 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets $2.25 and 1:00,. Phone Vera Miller 482-3369 or Middletons 482- 9838 or 7525,-31,32b CASH BINGO, Legion Hall, Seaforth, Friday, Aug, 10, 8:15 p.m. Regular games, $10; three $25 games; $75 jackpot to go, Door prizes. Admission $1.00, Auspices Branch 156, Proceeds welfare work,-30 CLINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY annual flower show, Friday, August 24, 1973 at Cen- tral Huron Secondary School, Clinton. Viewing time 3 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Door prize.-32b DURHAM KINSMEN MON- STER CASH BINGO - $3,200 . in cash prizes each night. Draw each bingo on 19" Color T.V. . Last bingo 1973 Gremlin X will be given away. Next Friday, August 10, Durham Arena. Doors open 7 p.m. Games 8:30 p,m,-32b STAG for STEWART MUSTARD Saturday August 11, 1973 in Clinton Community Centre Everyone Welcome 32b • ENTERTAINMENT COUNTRY and WESTERN Every Friday and Saturday Evening TASTY SNACKS AMPLE FREE PARKING COMMERCIAL HOTEL Seaforth, Ont. —20tf CLINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY GARDEN TOUR will meet at Clinton Credit Union parking lot, August 18, at 1:30 p.m. Bring one dish for Pot Luck picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Barnett, Tea and coffee supplied. Phone 482- 9356 or 482-7896 for further in- formation,-32b RECEPTION for Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ross August 1 1 at Wally Gully EVERYONE WELCOME LADIES PLEASE BRING LUNCH 31,32p At 141111Y O'nllY:Varna: August 12 Mini Bike grand prix and drag. August 17 and 18 Arctic Cat. "OPen Ilonse" (fashion show). August1.8. - Tom Collins trio, August 19 - 1VIoto Cross, August 25 Lesperance Trio, August 26 - Snowmobile grass drag.-32b THE HURON .COUNTY HEALTH UNIT invites you to attend the Child Health Clinic, Health Unit • office, former Nurse's Residence, across from Clinton Public Hospital, on Friday, August 17, 1973 from 9:30 - 11:30 a,m. for: 1, Health Surveillance; 2, Anaemia Screening; 3. Immunization; 4, Hearing Screening; 5. Fluoride brushing of children's teeth to prevent cavities for ages 3 to 5 years; 6. Vision testing..7-32b Enjoy a 2 Night Special in TORONTO The Lord Simcoc has something extra for you, It's a 2 night special for two at a cost of only $59.90. It includes deluxe accommodation for two nights, dinner in the famous Captain's Table complete with a champagne cocktail, breakfast each morning and a sightseeing tour of Toronto's many exciting attractions — all for only $59.90, subject to advance registration. The Lotd Sip is in the heart of downtown Toronto, close to shopping, theatres and entertainment. You get something else that's special at the Lord Simcoc friendly hospitality you will enjoy through- out your stay with us. Colour TV in every room, fully air conditioned. Lord Sinicoeltiotel See your travel agent or contact us at: 150 Icing Street West, Toronto, Telephone: 362-1848. nor provides the play with a romantic focal point. The plot spins on the simple desire that father gets son properly (or im- properly as the case may be) in- troduced to life. Like Father, Like Fun is a sophisticated comedy and therefore not recommended en- tertainment for young children. Performances are given Wed- nesday through Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. Saturdays at 6 & 9 with tickets at half price for the 6 p.m. show. Huron Country Playhouse is located two miles from Grand Bend. Reservations may be had by phoning 238-8387, By Mrs. H.F. Berry Brueefield firemen were called to the home of Lawrence Beane where, fortunately, little damage was clone to his cam- blue. Mr. Wesley Hain and son, Huntsville, visited with his mother, Mrs. C. Ham, over the weekend. Mrs. Ham and Miss M.E. Swan returned home with him on Sunday. Mrs, Wm, Scott has returned from a month's vacation in Western Canada. Masters Tomtily and Timothy Herman, London spent a pleasant week's holidays with their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Jackson. Rev, and Mrs. F. Packman have returned from holidays, Miss Elizabeth Scott visited last week with Mrs. 'Ham and Miss M.E. Swan. Brucefield United Church will return to regular service next Sunday morning at 11:20. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Pepper spent a few days holidaying up north. * * * Every 190 -cubic feet of wood utilized by the -Ontario forest industry generates an estimated :$120 to the 00'60- '6AI economy. 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COME AND BUY A "MASTERPIECE" FOR ONLY A PENNY "SAVE THE TIGER" In COLOR APAKAMOLL'iTPILIVIIE MAR IS THE HO Parernrunt Pictures Presents ALISTAIR matt.EANS MOST BIZARRE ADVENTURE ADULT ENTERTAINMENT "THE MECHANIC" Unmet &meg / In this boX are the k, tools of his trade, \, 7 HE NM MOM THAN '1, A DOZEN WAYS TO Kitt' - AND THEY ALL WORK. The tnost electrifying ritual ever seenl MUM BUM u 1. SAS CALM 110118*" 11,4 gill 40 A \ ATIz aro 11,..,141,5 kit/A5h, Ar ill gs r‘o AblIC t4TERTAtIWIENT BROWNIE'S sin*/ CLINTON - ONTARIO 1017146 FIRST WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY - FRIDAY August 8 - 9 - 10 Jack Lemmon in his most important dramatic role since "The Days of Wine and Roses'.` ADULT ENTERTAINMENT orstaning JACK GILFORD PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION and FlLMWAYS, INC prksent JACK LEMMON In A MARTIN RANS01-10FFProduction Saturday - Sunday - Monday - Tuesday August 11, 12 - 13 - 14 ADULT ENT RTAINMENT A CHARTOFT •W1NMLER CAFILINO PRODUCT*Iii CHARLES BRONSON In A MICHAEL WINNER Film Special Carload Night—Tuesday, Aug. 14—$2.00 JACK LEMMONJUUET MILLS A KV WILDER FILM vat 411, mut I 'ENTERTAINMENT ONE -FULL WEEK WED. to Tun, August 15, 16, 17, la, 19, 20, 21 IVIcQUEEN/IVIacGRAW THE GETAWAY STEVE MCQUEEN/ALI HI.C4flAn GEtAIWAY"A OFINN'A•ION ",v 4E461N,. BEN JOHNSON ALLEITIERI ML1 SALLY STALITHtRS 40, PAN ADULT ENTERTAINMENT STAR TREY PLAYING AT, WHITE CARNATION AUGUST 1 1 Admission $6 per couple Dancing and Smorgasbord For RESERVATIONS CALL 48 2-7 5 3 5 CARNIVA IN LIBRARY PARK CLINTON THURS. &FRI. - AUG. 9 & 10 SUPPORT THE "PRE-SCHOOL ART IN THE PAR THANK YOU SUMMER '73 PLAYGROUND STAFF • 14,-CLINTON NEWS-RECOMi, THIYMAY, AUGUST 9,1973 Like Father, Like Fun plays this week at Huron Country Playhouse, the first Canadian play to be produced there. By British Columbia writer, Eric Nicol, it is a hilarious comedy which promises to keep an audience howling with laughter. "If you like laughter, you will like Eric Nicol's comedy..." wrote the Globe & Mail. First produced at the Royal Alex in 1967, it later played on Broadway and since then has had numerous produc- tions across the country. in the cast in the role of the father, Cameron Clark, head of McColl-Clark Paper Products, is Toronto actor Bob Windsor, who in private life swapped a business career for a stage career. Joan Hanna, returning to the Playhouse for a second season, is Mrs. Clark. In the tole of the son, upon whom the plot turns is Allah Stratton, Who scored a success with Playhouse audiences last week as Matt in the Fantasticks. Rob Garrison plays Clark's head PR man while Candace O'Con- By Nikon* Erickson Mr.. McIntosh and son Don, Detroit, Mich,, were guests last week with Mr, and Mrs. Ed, Reid, Andrew Erickson spent a few days this week with his cousins, Mr. and Mrs, Ed, Florian and Dennis in Clinton. Mr, and Mra, Don 'Bedard and family, Nova Scotia, visited with his sisters, Mr, and Mrs. John Wild and family and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Talbot, during the week. Mrs. E. Walter -Erickson, An- drew, Luanne and Lydia, spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs. Gordon Stewart and and family at R.R.2, Ripley and celebrated their daughter Bon- nie Lu's 12th birthday.. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Sturgeon, Jeff And Rollie of Orangeville, were with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sturgeon and family during the weekend, Messers Bill and Gil Latimer and Miss Ruth Fuhrmann all of Toronto, spent the holiday Next week, I'll be seeing weekend with their grand- Like Father, Like Fun, billed mother, Mrs. G.L. Knight. as a "riotous Canadian comedy about the generation gap" by Eric Nichol. If you can find time, get down to the Playhouse to ex- perience summer stock in Huron County. If you haven't yet visited, you are missing one. of the area's newest and most exciting adventures in enter- tainment. COMING AUGUST 13 TO 18 LOST GENERATION BUSINESSMAN'S LUNCH IS NOW OUR SPECIALTY SOMETHING DIFFERENT EVERYDAY FRIDAYS *- BONUS NITE OPENS '4 \ AT MID WEDNESDAYS - FAMILY SHOWS ' START AT ' 1 DUSK r #91711# DRIVE-IN -GODERICH HWY. 8 AT CONCESSION RD. 4 • PHONE 524.9981 NITE i , 40 THURS. 9 FRI, smokier) CHARLTON HESTON PLUS sire • • • "--..... woe • • • ••• 0 0 - t. % ... 10 SAT. 11, YVETE MEW ADULT ENTERTAINMENT *sr, r .000 ••• 6 . Noe A LIR Metrotolor SUNDAY AUG. 12 DMITTANCt am Tat J 4IG tiat PRODUCTION al Rerouting° US MtLV Lt it °MO C OMPlallit y.- MON. 13i TUES. 14 6fAREb roRtAtA-mw MuTliNir - ON THE 10 01'4* ISIUSE S HENRY ADULT ENTERTAINMENT A litiititii7.0 ‘-'-- CARRY ON bmwoloiogyntrftwitwiro WED. 15, THURS. 16, FRI. 1/, SAT, 18 JAMES BOND "LIVE AND 00771 1E110E" AND ADULT ENTERTAINMENT SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GUNFIGHTER • More than 2,000 persons packed the Clinton Raceway last Sunday and bet a record $73,0041 Pictured above ,Ii part of the large crowd watching a race finish. (News-Record photo) Country Playhouse stages f irst musical comedy * * * Only one percent of the 1,604 forest fires in Ontario during 1972 were caused by forest in- dustry operations, and these fires burned only 139 acres of the total 78,742 acres of forest destroyed.