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cratic government.
- The Stratford Festival's ninth :annual sea,
sell, which opened last week, has already establish-
ed a record iii advance ticket sales indicating that
this year may be its most successful yet.
• 'The company, undo.' renowned artistic di-
rector Michael Longhorn, presents two Shakespear-
ean tragedies in "Coriolanus" and "henry
,;.ee along with the comedy, "Love's Labour's Lost",
r:• According to the critical reviews, the latter is likely
to be the most popular because of its riotous
humor.
lit music, the festival will present another
of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta's, "The Pirates
of Penzance", from July 7 to August 17. This will
be of great special interest to area residents who
revelled in the same production so successfully
staged here a number of years ago by the Huronia.
Male Chorus,.
On Sundays from July 16 to August 13, a
'number of musical concerts will be presented by
featured artists, Glenn Gould, Leonard Rose, Lois
Marshall. Maureen Forrest and Oscar Shunisky with
the National Festival Orchestra.
Although this year's plays are not among
Shakespeare's most popular and critics have not
been overly kind in their reviews of the opening
performance, it is not difficult to understand why
box office sales continue to grow each year nor
why, even before its presentations have been
judged, thousands of people from Alaska to Texas
bu- their tickets well in advance,
Whatever it undertakes, the Stratford com-
pany does it well and entertainingly. Its staging
and costuming are always exciting. Its actors, from
stars to bit.layers are thoroughly engaging and
p .
exactingly disciplined. The eo.tnpany is a remark-
able team which produces nothing but remarkable
entertainment. ,
1V e attended "Coriolanus" Saturday night, a
play with which we were not familiar and one
which had received more criticism from the re-
viewers than most. Yet it was thoroughly enjoy-
able. Some of the deficiencies the critics point out
did appear when they were looked for but it must
be remembered that these faults arise from com-
parison to the world's best performances at Strat-
ford -on -Avon, What London and New fork. %� hat one
sees, then. is drama of calibre which can he com-
pared to the finest in the English-speaking world.
Stratford thus remains, for those of us who live
so near, a :remarkable opportunity to
t and delight in exceptional theatre.
Because it found last year that most area
;sugar and Spice
Achievement
'Opening of the $165,000 wing to South
Huron Hospital Sunday gave district residents an-
other opportunity to appreciate the outstanding
service being provided by the ,directors and staff
of the association:.
The large crowd which attended the cere-
mony, in spite of Sunday's cool weather, and the
enthusiastic compliments about the new .quarters
constitute the best tribute which could be paid to_
those responsible for the hospital's success. Such
community interest and appreciation indicates a
loyalty and. pride in the institution which can be
expressed in no other terms.
The ceremonial tributes paid to the mem-
bers of the board, the staff and others who have
contributed to the hospital over the years were
well deserved and they merit reiteration. The com-
munity, indeed, is indebted to this group for an.
exemplary service.
The completion of the 16 -bed wing, as it
was suggested during the program, marked an-
other "community accomplishment". The district is.
fortunate that the three major projects undertaken
by the board—the original hospital, the nurses'
residence and the addition—have been financed
without resort to a municipal tax levy of any kind
and with only one major drive for voluntary dona-
tions. Contributions from estates, business firms,
service organizations and individuals have been
generous over the years and this has been a sig-
nificant factor in the association's financial suc-
cess.
Yet it must be recognized by all that it re-
quires exceptional leadership to inspire the • ef-
ficient management and encourage the financial
support of the type with which the association has
been blessed. To the board of directors, then, goes
the sincerest community accolade for this eontinu-
ing and expanding achievement in welfare service.
residents prefer to choose their own dates and
plays at Stratford, The Times -Advocate will not
sponsor any 'further bus excursions to the festival.
However, schedules of performances and ticket
order forms are available without charge at the
newspaper office to make it convenient for those
who 'wish to make reservations.
Again, we must urge those in this area who
Festival la
have not enjoyed the thrill of the Fest I to plan
to do so immediately. It provides pleasure without
parallel.
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dispensed by Bill Smiley
proach. to a fishing trip with
the boys.
* * *
Iit-and-run tactics require
little explanation, You hit with,,er.e present. The whistle was
the thunderous ultimatum that blown and the machinery was
"By George, woman, it's time started but not a man 'went to
you learned the value of work. On inquiries being made
money." Then you run to your they informed one of the part-
workshop in the basement. You
can use the kids as spies in
the enemy camp.
Still the favorite time for won't take it. They have a Simply by never being caught
weddings, the Merrie Monthbuilt-in conviction that what- without fresh reserves to draw
of June represents the crisis, ever they do or say is right. on, new positions to withdraw
or turning -point. in the lives of to. If she says, "That's your
hordes of ;young. people, It's * •* *• thjrd,:beer,' we retort, "Yeah,
too late for:' warnings, this Alf` right, chaps. 1' e n c 11 s'l: d
hut idn t have any yester-
year, but perhaps a word of ready. First, know your enemy. day." We never just answer,
advice to those who have leap- This. advice alone .will prevent "So what?" This would be
ed into the quagmire of mar- you from learning it, the hard risking everything on a direct
riage would not be amiss. way,• in many a brief but trial of strength.
1 wouldn't dream of offer- bloody skirmish. Know that
ing suggestions to a singer or within that delicate skin, that
a scientist. I wouldn't be quali- dainty forin dwells someone
fied,;But I have no hesitation who is just about twice as
in speaking right out about tough as you are, physically,
matrimony. This September, I mentally, and every day in the
shall have been rejoicing in week.
domestic bliss for 15 years, Know too, that within even
and I have the scars. to prove that soft,buttery little thing
it, who looks so helpless today,
Oh, they're not all visible. lurks the fire -breathing dragon
Although I didn't get that of tomorrow. -have just presented her with
broken nose in the ring. My Now, if you realize that you an expensive gift .on her birth -
wife hit me with a telephone. are out -gunned, you're off on day, or Mother's Day, or just
Nor is that lump just over my the right foot. What do we do (yuk) because you love her,
left ear. ;the remains of an old when we face superior arma- Now you strike, hard and,
war wound. it was put there ment? We run? No, no. That's true, with "We'll only be gone
by a plate containing roast just the trouble. A lot of fel- three days." Even a wife can't
beef, potatoes and gravy, serv- lows who have started running cope with this guerrilla ap-
ed directly from the stove, in the first month of marriage
across a ten -foot kitchen. have been on the run ever
* * * since.
No, many of the deepest No, what we do is outman -
wounds are hidden ones. They oeuvre the enemy. We never
risk a frontal assault.. We
Ile in livid stripes across my
probe the weak spots. We de -
inner self, like 'the welts onh
lour forces. We usethe back of a freshly -flogged and d ception, guerrilla st war -
sailor, They seem to have fare, hit-and-run tactics. We
`]abets. Let's see what they place spies in the enemy camp.
say. A few examples might clar-
This one reads: "You're abs ify these basic rules. How do
Andsolutethisuseless "Why doheryou we probe the weak spot: for
humiliate me like that in front example?
eof our friends?" This purplish them'I� e Every firstWwomanhe live l is
one here reads: I'd have been
susceptible to flattery, and
a lot happier if I'd never "Why every woman is born with a
you."And this one: Why
can't you act like a normal certainty that she has impec•
human being?" cable taste, Start from there.
These are the old scars that If you can't bring yourself to
throb whenever the s to .r m offer a flattering remark about
cloud appears on our domestic her dress, hair or figure—I
horizon. It is to save the neo- mean if she's a real old bat-
phyte from such wounds that praise her cooking, or the way
she slaps the kids or cuts the
1 propose to offer a few simple lawn.
suggestions. These will be for
nxen. „only. Women not only
don't need any advice, but How do we deploy our forces?
Guerrilla warfare? This con-
sists of hitting the enemy when
he is off balance, or not look-
ing, or unprepared. Preferably
from behind. • '
For example, you have done
all' your chores without a
whimper. Yott have kept the
kids strictly in line. You have
tossed her a couple of unso-
licited compliments. And. you
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"Cart.1 have the afternoon off, Mr. Bixbie? My rife
and I would like to celebrate the tenth anniversary
of my last raise1'
Labor strike in 1902
There are two items of in-
terest that 1 have run across
in the Exeter Advocate of
December, 1902. One should be
of interest to smile of the resi-
dents of Grand Bend and the
other of interest to some of the
residents of Crediton,
'The first item reads: `'The
youngest of the Bossenberry
brothers, of Grand Bend, a
pugilist of local celebrity, is
likely to branch out for higher
honors. The Winnipeg Tele-
gram of a recent date says:
?The arrangements for the box-
ing and athletic tournament in
the Alhambra halt are nearing
completion.
A. C. Bell, of Morris, has
thrown down the gauntlet to the
boxers of Manitoba, and it is
likely that one of the Bossen-
berry brothers of Grand Bend,
Ont., who at present are in the
city training for the winter's
events, will take it up.
"John Lauder, of this city,
authorized a reporter for the
Telegram to state that he was
prepared to back the younger
of the Bossenberry brothers
against Steanyr, Bell or any
other boxer in 'Manitoba for a.
ten round contest. He stated
that he was winning to put up
as much cash as the backer
of Boysenberry's opponent.
P'S—T
wasn't able to find out
if the boxing bout took place.
The other item refers to a
strike at the Crediton flax -
mill. "Last Tuesday our flax -
mill proprietors intended to
start with the winter's work.
At one o'clock 'alt the workmen
But watch them. Like alt
spies, they're treacherous, and
you might find they're working
for both sides.
There' l'ye run out of space
and barely scratched the sur-
face. I guess I'll have to put
this advice out inpamphlet
form. Just a parting word,
young fellow. Always have an
air -tight alibi; never try to win`
an .argument with logic; and
leave yourself lots of room to
move in a hurry.
Tomorrow is the greatest
labor-saving device of today.
ik6vp,
1B>xk submai~eoahaindtiva.
didn't get a raise, but he's going
desk closer to hers."
9-3o
to move my
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ners that they wished to know
what wages they would receive
per day before starting to
work.
They claimed that in former
years the firm simply paid
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such wages as they saw fit
after the work: was performed,
whi.eh, was very unsatisfactory
to them and that they should.
at least know what they were
wonting for,
The senior partner on being
called refused to consult with
the men and told them if they
did not wish to go to work at
the former arrangements, he
would lock up the mill. When
the men received the news they
left the mill and refused to go
to work under any circum-
stances.
The workmen's side of the
question is, that after working
for a month, the firm pay them
just what they think fit, aver-
aging from 800 to $t. per day.
They further claim that in the
Dashwood. Zurich, Shipka and
Hensall mills, the men are
paid and have been paid high-
er wages for years than they,
ever received here.' '.Che firm
say they do not intend to •be
ruled by; their laborers.
Two weeks later the Crediton
correspondent reports that the
flax -mil strike has been set-
tled. The workmen will re-
ceive $1.20 a day instead of
$1.00 as formerly. Work in the
mill will be commenced this
week.
Your library
By MRS. JMS
Yotlf Too Can Make a Speech
A Huron County book "You
Too Can Make a Speech" is
:now in your library Written by
George Jessel, knownas the
"Toastmaster General of the
United States,"
The author is the most sought
after and most witty after-
dinner speaker in America.
Here, in this book for the first
—Please turn to page 9
As the "Ties" go by
HiGHLIGH
50 YEARS AGO
Norman Cook, Hensall, has
received his new Hupmobile
touring car.
The congregation of Bethany
church met at the home of
Mrs. Thomas Passmore as 'a
surprise to Miss Stella Pass-
more; bride -elect, who has so
faithfully filled the position as
organist of the church. She
was presented with a purse of
money.
An. appeal was made in the
Methodist church, Kirkton, last
Sunday night for help for the
fire sufferers in Northern On-
tario. Mrs. E. N. Shier was
appointed secrepary.
Flax pulling has commenced
around Crediton.
TS'\FROM THE T -A FILES
15 YEARS AGO
Mr. Ernest Harvey Is learn-
ing the hardware business with
Mr. W. J. ,Beaman.
Miss .Merle Gould, has reurin-
ed hoine after spending the
millinery season at Beaverton,
30 YEARS. AGO
Mr. William Littman, line-
man for. the Exeter Public
Utilities Commission, was elec-
trocuted while in the act of
repairing a transformer in
front of Mr. William Rivers'
residence on Simcoe St.
Thechurch, bell which has
been purchased by the YPS
was placed in the Centralia
church tower by William Balk-
will. and son, Exeter.
Mrs. Campbell, Montreal, the
former. Nellie :Russell, daughter,
of the late Thomas Russell,
was a Visitor. at Thames Road
jubilee and said she would
have liked to tell the young
people how much they have to
lie thankful ..
Miss Gertriforicle Francis and
Miss Gladys McLean teft Fri-
day last for Sparrow Lake
where they have secured posi-
tions for the summer,
Miss Ruby Creech is in Surat.
ford where she is taking a
lnonth's course in kindergarten
work,
Rev. G. A. feichliter, Toron-
to, will have charge of the
camp services at; Grand Bend
in August while Rev, S.
'
'lathers is on holidays.
' Durid the' months of July
and August while union ser-
vices are being held in Main
Street and James. Street
churches the evening service
wil be dispensed with. This is
an innovatie in Exeter for
these' churcheand is a trend
of the times.
Mr. • Larry :Snider of the
Ford garage has purchased the
residence of Mrs, D. A. Ander-
son, Main St., and', gets posses-
sion in two months
Hurondale School', will cele-
brate the 50th. anni'pers•ary of
the present building bn July 1.
Miss Wilma Dinnin'\ is the
teacher.
R. E. Russell has purchased
from W. 3, Beer the brick
building on the corner o' Main
and. James streets in whiilh he
has been carrying on business
since Mr. Beer's retiremeint,
hIore than 300 residents\ of
McGillivray Township gather:ed
on Sunday to witness the tin-
veilingof a new tablet on the
memorial bearing the name:•
of. 12 district, men Who died in
World War IL
Kittle toys r''haddy1 what is
ai female shopper?"
Daddy'- "A female .shopper,
my boy. Is a woman who can
liutry through a department
atore alsle,18 belieswidewith•
taut brushing' against, eiy iitrg,
hien drive home and knock.
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'Early in 1951. the Usbbi'ne
and. llibbert Insurance Com-
pany planned to celebrate its
75th anniversary and B. W.
Beavers was delegated to write
a history of its activities,
Friends and neighbors 'of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allison
gathered at Thames Road
School to honor them prior t.o
leaving to make their, home in
Exer..
MretC, S. MacNaughton and
Mr. Gerald Zwicker, Crediton,
are attending the Ametieati
Seed 'Trade Convention hi Clip.
cinnati,
General ?r'ofielency plaque
for graduates Of 'Exeter Public
School went to Rena Murray.
Principal. Claude Blowos made
the presentation.
The Huron County Pioneer
o
Museum in the a
95• a r- 1d for,
mer Central. Pubic School,
Goderiell, was officially opened
when Thomas .Pryde, 114LA of
Huron. County, cut the ribbon,
Mrs. Arthur Rundle was pre•
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