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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-08-20, Page 18THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY,’ AUGUST 20, 1986. PAGE 19. Famous gossip columnist observes Biyth Festival Festival board presents gourmet feast X distinguished society observ­ er from Montreal, Lacey Bordeaux was in Biyth recently and kindly offered to submit her observations on a visit to the Biyth Festival. BY LACEY BORDEAUX I told the Biyth Summer Festival people that I was only in town for the evening to see DRIFT .But after I saw that, I had to see LILLY, ALBERTA too didn’t I? Well, by now it was Friday night and my answering machine at home was no doubt overwrought with messages but Saturday loomed before moi with a double header yet: ANOTHER SEASON’S PROMISE and GONETO GLORY as well as the Board of Directors Gourmet Dinner! Am I one to overstay my welcome, mais oui! The day after this Orgy d’Art was one of rest for some people but not for the Biyth Company! There was a Picnic Party at the Walker estate off County Road 25. Lacey Bordeaux could not miss that now could she? When I arrived, I was greeted by a glorious setting out of the pages of Country Living magazine, quel jardin, quel maison, quel party! The fact that I was incognito was the raison d’etre company members did not fall at my feet in a wild frenzy of welcome. My eyes fixated upon the lines laden with colorful wet beach towels and artistes of every' shape and commodity lounging in folding chairs (very much like the Cote d’ Azur, I you assure). There below them lay the watering hole or as we Bordeaux says: the trou d’ eau. It was filled with costume designers and carpenters and board mem­ bers, actors and playwrights doing Jaws impressions. Some preferred to keep me - the incognito guest of honour -- company; one of them was CLAIRE CRAWFORD, all new and making her debut with the Biyth Company this Tuesday in CAKE-WALK. She’ll portray AUGUSTA CONNORS SECORD who enters her daughter TIF­ FANY’S wedding gateau in the contest. AUGUSTA/CLAIRE claimed that she was not in the trou d’ eau because she had forgotten her swimming costume. There are a good many enfants terrible (trans, bright children) round the company this year and a bevy of little girls who will someday become (one prays!) young ladies were busy in a mud slinging contest while the boys played in the creek. One of them, Master Andrew Craig (age 3 and son of the playwright-in-residence DAVID) had decided to do his impression of a water baby and had discarded all his clothing. I retired to the volleyball match which was conducted all afternoon with much ferocity and competiv- ity. I was never even once asked to join in or even to “sub” and I am sure that this was due to an ankle I wrenched some years ago playing squash. Although I never mention­ ed this injury to anyone, I suspect they knew ... why else would they let me waste an expensive Ocean Pacific ensemble sitting on a hill overlooking their jeu? Music burst from the barn, earlier in the afternoon the dulcet strains of the classics filled the rural air, later it became Bruce Springsteen and the crowd pleaser Stan Rodgers. Katherine Kaszas, the Artsy Director of the Festival was the first to utter the magic words, “I’m getting hungry!” It took little persuasion (none, actually) to get her minions and cohorts to descend into the cold cellar and emerge with delectability unbounded! There were devilled eggs, salads, breads, pies, cheese and many delights leftover from the Bovine Themed Gourmet Dinner (held the eve before). The Picnic was also the scene of a surprise Happy Birthday songfest and candle-blowing party for MARGARET BARTON (who I saw playing feisty or funny women in three Biyth shows). It was revealed that the Birthday Gal had done her laundry that morning, a definite no no on one’s Fete. She was treated to three cakes: one a multi-layered smarties and berry-bedecked children’s creation and not one but two spiked Cherries Jubilee con­ coctions created by MISS HILARY. Hogan the German Shepherd was very well behaved for a dog. Tables laden with temptation swam before his big brown eyes but never did he pounce...until a plate of leftovers was left unattend­ ed by HEATHER EDSON (soon to be seen again in CAKE-WALK). The Walker Beast scoffed it up in one gulp. A keg of beer had been provided by the Biyth inn and although I being a Bordeaux after all am not one to imbibe such a brew I did partake of the Irwin Nectar and was soon in a merry mood indeed. No new romances or skulduggery to report however I am afraid. If I’d been looking for thatkind of afternoon I’d have gone to the Stratford Festival Picnic. I am having quite a jolly time in Biyth. Yes I’m still here! All the plays are so fine I must see them again and I can’t leave before CAKE-WALK opens, now can I? So be wary what you say or do Blythites. Lacey walks among you - the next “tourist” in sunglasses you see could be moi. Ta Ta. Engagement TIFFTO WED JIFF Augusta Connors Secord and Everett Secord take dubious pleasure in announcing the engagement of their darling daughter Tiffany to Jeffrey Pomfrey BI, son of Jeffrey II and Victoria Pomfrey [who, pre­ sumably, are also somewhat pleased]. The wedding will take place at Memorial Hall Chapel. There will be an advance viewingof the wedding cake, designed by Augusta, the bride’sloving mother, at the Canada Day Cake-Walk. [For anyone who is interested, Jeff will be working as a junior executive in charge of fork tines at the Canada Cutlery-To-Go Corp, of Ajax, Ontario. Tiffany is an actress, currently starring in the Biyth Festival’s produc­ tion of CAKE-WALK, August 26 through to September 13.] Tiffany and Jeffrey announced their engagement at the Biyth Festival Gourmet Dinner and Tennis Tournament. Engagement notice submitted by Lacey Bordeaux. [Ms. Bord­ eaux is a totally unknown Montreal society columnist.] CAKE-WALK at the Biyth Festival - DON’T MISS IT!!! Every member of the Board of Directors for the Biyth Festival got into action last Saturday, Aug. 16, for it was the date of their annual Gourmet Dinner. Not just on Saturday were they busy cooking, baking, salad mak­ ing etc., but also for several days before that. In fact, the co-ordina­ tors for this important function, John Rutledge of Biyth and Gayle Gundy of Bayfield, began planning details for its success three of four months ago. Every member of the theatre family joined the act. The cast and crew, not performing in last Saturday’s plays, looked smart in black and white outfits with green scarves as they served ably at the dinner tables decorated in green and white. 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They planned, worked, paid their admis­ sion, and had fun as they joined the other diners who each year came from near and far to experience a memorable Summer Festival din- nerand, perhapswhich is more important, to show their support for a vital part of the life of this community. They are aware that the entire proceeds from the Gourmet Dinner go towards the summer operation of the Festival. Informative advertising helps lower the price of goods. CANADIAN ADVERTISING FOUNDATION