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Times-Advocate, 1978-08-17, Page 18Page 18 Times-Advocate, August 17, 1978 Picnic has audience m ys fitted “Picnic” at the Huron Country Playhouse this week and next is somewhat of a departure from the fare that’s been served up so far this summer and it’s open to debate whether the play is as successful as its more comedic or satirical cousins that have played previously. It was an opening night of about 300 that didn’t know what they were getting, in the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy drama by William Inge and it showed, for scattered laughter for some scenes and an outburst by the crowd for others. The play which concerns the upheaval in a small Kansas town caused by the appearance of Hal. an ex­ college football player who continues to perform the “jock” role off the field receives a competent if not outstanding performance from each member of the cast. Michael Beirne was an excellent choice as Hal if for no other reason he has a body that would make a football lineman envious. Even when Beirne doesn’t have any lines, he dominates the stage. In the role of Madge is GRAND BEND AND DISTRICT NEWS PICNIC OPENS — Michael Beirne as Hal confronts Aileen Taylor-Smith, as Rosemary Sydney the spinster school teacher, in a tense scene from the play picnic, now playing at the Huron Country Playhouse. T-A photo playhouse veteran Judith Dagley who seems to get a lot of “dumb blond’’ roles and who carries them off well. As Madge she per­ sonifies the small town girl who is admired fob her looks but is ignored by people whenever something other than beauty comes up in a conversation. Playing the small town rich kid role well is Richard Sargent who was Madge’s boyfriend until his fraternity brother Hal arrived on the scene. The two actors who had the most engaging per­ formances of the evening were Aileen Taylor-Smith who seems to sparkle in each role she’s played at the Playhouse this season with the role of the spinster school teacher being no exception and J. Winston Carroll as your typical bachelor­ forever small town retailer. The other individuals who showed some sparkle and vitality in otherwise somber cast was Margaret Keith as Millie , the tom-boyish sister of Madge who was blessed with an active mind and the first female in the com­ munity whom Hal had any type of relationship with. Once again Alistair MacRae came up with another good set as the rendition of a small town back yard in Kansas during the fifties was well done. While the show should improve during its run as actors and actresses become more familiar with the play and themselves one wonders at the choice of this par­ ticular play for the 1950’s It’s difficult for an audience that’s been used to comedy for the entire playhouse season to make the switchover to something that combines both drama and comedy. A selection of a play that was “pure” drama rather than a combination might have been a better choice for the next to last play in the ’78 season. DREDGING UNDERWAY — A visiting fishing enthusiast tries her luck off the Grand Bend pier, apparently hoping the work in progress will not frighten off the fish. Dredging of the mouth of the harbor is now underway and a crane is shown in the background lifting another load of sand to deposit on the nearby barges. Staff photo j. *■*<: $ Powdered Detergent Tide 6 litres 68 f Reg. $3.25 Not included in 6% refunds. * Church sees Tanzania Couples club enjoy hike The Grand Bend Couples Club met Saturday evening for a nature walk in the Pinery Park led by Terry Crabe. Six couples attended. Following the walk they had a wiener roast. Mr. & Mrs. James P. Styles, Richard and Michael, of Thunder Bay, have returned home after visiting here for two weeks with her parents Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Chipchase. The United Church women and Couples Club ladies report a very successful bake and produce sale held in the Sunday school rooms of the church, Wednesday afternoon. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Clark Kennedy on the arrival of their third grand­ child when a baby girl was born last week to their I Dining Room Open 5-12 Daily 238-2161 Vacation-time minister in the United Church next Sunday will be the Rev. Evelyn (Desjardine) Krueger of Owen Sound. Dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Jim Eagleson, Sunday were: Mr. & Mrs. Hans Harms, Brian and Tracy, Thedford, and Hans mother and her son and daughter-in- law, Mr. & Mrs. Adolph Harms and daughter from Germany. Recent visitors with Mr. & Mrs. R.S. English were, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Clements, Dearborn, Michigan, Mr. & Greenway By MANUEL CURTS Mrs. Arens and her sister, Indianapolis Indiana, and Mr. & Mrs. Watson Webster, Clinton. The family of the late Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Brophey held their first family reunion in the Pinery area, Sunday. By the way: Heard at the Grand Bend beach from a German who had been stepped on, “Mine frent, I know that mine feet vas meant to be valked on, but dot brivilege belongs to me.” (GRAND BEND GRANDMA'S SUBMARINES *// ' »• s I 5 to 10 lbs. Save 28* lb. A Blue Bonnet Colored Margarine quarters, 3 lbs. ♦1.77 Reg. $2.45 Not included in 6% refunds Three mishaps for Pinery OPP Three traffic accidents were investigated by Pinery Park Ontario Provincial Police this week. Two people were injured in a two-car crash on Highway 21 last Wednesday when a car driven by James Macklem, London, was in collision with a vehicle driven by Donna Sims, Michigan. Macklem’s vehi­ cle sustained damage es­ timated at $3,000 and the Sims vehicle sustained $500 estimated damage. Macklem and a passenger in the Sims vehicle were transported by ambulance to Strathroy General Hospital as a result of injuries. On Friday afternoon a car driven by John Vickers, Sar­ nia hit a hydro pole on Highway 21. Vickers was treated for minor injuries at the Forest Medical Centre. His vehicle was damaged to the tune of $800. Another single car colli­ sion with a hydro pole oc­ curred on Saturday, on Highway 21. Patrick Schaefer, Sarnia received minor injuries, along with his passenger, Robert McMillan, Sarnia. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $2,000. The Pinery OPP also laid 30 charges under the Liquor Licence Act; 30 charges un— der the Provincial Parks Act; and four charges under the Narcotic Control Act. One Charge was laid under the Food and Drugs Act, and one person was charged with impaired driving. Police are investigating five reports of theft, and one break, enter, and theft oc­ currence. Maxwell House Instant Tend-R-Spot Pure Pork COUNTRY SAUSAGE Kent Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice Reg. 79* Not Included In 6% refunds. Coffee oo?4.97 Reg. $5.95 Nol included in 6% refunds. daughter and son-in-law Jean and Don Weigand. The bake and produce sale held Sunday following the masses at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic church was very successful. Mr. & Mrs. Lome Devine visited Sunday in Mount Forest with Mr. & Mrs. Don Neal, Michael and Shawn. Rev. & Mrs. Morris Vin­ cent, Richard and Nancy Anne, of Morden, Manitoba have returned home after holidaying in Ontario for two weeks. They spent last week end with his mother, Mrs. Katie Vincent, and on Saturday evening they held a family reunion picnic at her home. Mrs. Louise Wilson, at­ tended the Buck-Griffeths, wedding Saturday in Parkhill. Miss Griffeths in a niece of Mrs. Wilson. Rev. & Mrs. John Camp­ bell, Laura Lee and Douglas, have returned from a few holidays, some spent in Toronto, also with Betty’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Louie Walker. Pontiac, Michigan and John’s parents Mr. & Mrs. A. Douglas Campbell, of Westfield, near Blyth. Baby Baptized Sunday August 6, Rev. H. Moore, baptized the three month - old - baby Michael James Andrew, at 2.00 p.m. at the Chipchase home. • Friends were present from Pine Lake, London, Goderich and Huron Park. An evening dinner party concluded their happy christening day at the grandparents home. United Church Mrs. Evelyn Krueger, of Owen Sound will be guest speaker at the United Church on Sunday August 20. Rev. Harley Moore con­ ducted the worship, Sunday morning at the outdoor service at United church. His sermon topic was “In the beginning God.” Irene Kennedy Marlene Brenner conducted the hymn sing, and Marlene contributed a solo “When vou are feeling lonely.” and ML GROUND BEEF $1 AR Family pack, lb. ■ t W Save 20' lb. Tend-R-Spo t SMOKED itiHi Extra Lean, Formerly Steak Lean TenderizedCUBE 5. 0R CT EAR lb I •9 I EMIb Save 60* lb. Church of God Ten Church of God ladies met Thursday evening at the church for their August meeting. Roll call was an­ swered by a memorized verse of scripture. Mrs. Barbara MacGregor led the worship service and Mrs. Janet Desjardine gave a mission talk on Palm trees based Psalms. Mrs. president, presided for the business. At the close of the meeting Kathy Steckle, who is leaving shortly to attend the Alberta Bible Institute was presented with a gift. Mrs. John Campbell was lunch hostess. Church of God ladies were in charge of the service Sunday evening. Mrs. Barbara MacGregor led the worship, and a solo was sung by Mrs. Marian Desjardine entitled, “Reach out to Jesus.” Slides of Tanzania were shown by Rev. John Camp­ bell. on scripture in Katie Vincent, SAUSAGE’1.28 Save 60* lb. Shop and save at the Tenderspot. 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