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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-08-29, Page 18OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICES SUNDAY 1 :00 a.rn During July and August Special Music Speaker: Rev. Harley Moore -YouZe%7e::"--Tht To Affend GRAND BEND . UNITED CHURCH Mein MOS Fashion Boutique FALL FOCUS THE SUIT close to the body shorter skirts belted jackets A complete selection of fall velours, 'sweaters, dresses and sportswear co ordinates Our fabulous summer sale still continues with 50% off. Open 7 days a week 10 to 5 1 1/4 miles south of Grand Bend on Hwy 21 Entire remaining stock of summer sportswear and accessories reduced to half the original price. ALL SALES FINAL aptil-7 DRys A Week 10 a.m.. 9 VISA MANTERWARGE the sun shop .83ri7CAIb1 STOE1 ORAND BEND --THE BOOK STORE HAVE YOU READ A GOOD BOOK LATELY . . . GRAND BEND 21 MAIN ST., PO)? Ali Acts lr HARWOOD DRUGS Ltd. 1\\ W. Harwood, Phm.B 238-8540 Beside Post Office 22, 81 CRESCENT GRAND BEND, ONT. SERVICE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE FACTORY OUTLET • 16 Main St. GRAND BEND, , 238-8007 Featuring This Week Sweater Values Men's 7 Button CARDIGAN - Weave design Reg. 540 - pockets - assorted colors $2 9 95 - S. M. L. EL, Ladies Classic CARDIGAN - sizes regular and oversize - Cable front with patch pockets - assorted colors - 30% wool Hours MON - THURS. 10 - 5.30 FRI - SAT. 10 - 8:00 SUN 12 - 5 .30 Reg. *34 '24" if GRAND BEND DECORATING and FLOORING CENTRE HWY. #21 238-8603 7-16 46gTaint SPECIAL SAVINGS Latex House & Trim Paint Reg s22 30 High Gloss Ennamelized REG. 522.25 BENJAMIN MOORE MOO RGARD Low Lustre Latex House Paint REG 520.90 $ 6" GAL. BENJAMIN MOORE HOUSE PAINT BENJAMIN MOORE IVIOORGLO GLO k. I IC 'MR ACTIUM . $1185 $.1786 GAL, GAL, pecial - Save On Quality At Pogo 2A At, The Playbo:use With Mary Aiderian Tirnes.Advpoetc Auaot 29, 1979 Folks around town... Webb, of Tucson, Arizona have been holidaying at her brother's here Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pollock. Paintings on display in Grand Bend library are the work of Mrs. John Merkies. Mrs, Tina Roy of Oakville, holidayed last week with Mrs. Eva Bariteau, Mrs. Bernice Chambers, of Wingham, visited last week with Mrs. Norma Desjar- dine. Joy Webb, of London spent some holidays at her grandma's here, Mrs. Olive Webb. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Latta, of Point Clark visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Devine, Lori Anne returned home with them after holidaying at her aunt and uncles. Alex and Clara Hamilton have returned home after several days visiting Vic and Lil Dinnin at their Idyll Isle summer home in Georgian Bay. Catholic Church news The Catholic Women's League wish to thank all who brought baking arid garden produce to the sale last Sunday. It was much ap- preciated. A meeting was held Tuesday night at the Forest Rectory, about the boat people coming this fall, being sponsored by Grand Bend and Forest Catholic Churches, Discussion centred on accommodation furniture, clothes and anything to help in the housekeeping line. Donations are still welcome. Anyone wishing to help in any way please contact St. Christopher Parish, at Forest, phone number 873- 5243. Playhouse Guild has meeting The Sound of Music, because it is an exciting, true story and delightfully told by Rodgers and Hammerstein, will always be a crowd pleaser. Huron Country Playhouse's production of The Sound of Music received a standing ovation after their opening performance last Wednesday. Unfortunately, a huge production such as this popular musical is almost more than summer Stock can handle. Flaws marred what should have been a spec,- tacular show. I think it was the excellent performance of the seven local young people that allowed the audience to overlook the errors in the production. The children starred as the singing Von Trapp family, Myvonny Godwin as Gretl, the youngest in the family, frequently stole the show. She could only be described as the "darling." Mary Margaret Murphy as the impish Brigitte also received much applause, The rest of the "family" gave life to the performance. Douglas Woodburn and Jeffery Greenwood as Friedrich and Kurt knew when to be uncomfortable and embarrassed, as boys would, and handled the roles well, Lisa Cain as Louisa and Jennifer McCrindle as Marta were both able to give convincing performances. Catherine Inculet as Liesl demonstrated talent with her voice, as well as acting. John Heath as Max Det- weiler was the only adult on stage who was able to match the children's performances with liveliness and ex- citement. Heath supplied comic relief as the Captain's friend who is always along for a good time. • It was obvious that Deirdre Van Winkle was chosen to star as Maria because of her well trained voice. She was certainly able to carry the singing. Unfortunately she seemed to take the singing too seriously, particularly in her first number where she was not the "Will-o-the-wisp" or "clown" that she was later described as. As the play progressed, she was able to relax and show the light- heartedness which was called for in the part. The music provided by the orchestra lacked life in the early numberp but, it too, picked. up towards the end. Choreography was weak throughout the play. Nuns shuffling back and forth looked ridiculous, rather than giving the appearance of trained dancers. Often the dance movements were repetitive, and the simplest of steps was used over and over. Many of the actors and actresses motions seemed jerky and uncomfortable, Nor were the settings up to the standard which the playhouse has set for itself this season. Many props were very obviously fake. The settings appeared cumbersome and scene changes were made slowly. A lot of noise came from back stage during the changes. Backdrops jerked into position slowly, and lights blinked on and off at the wrong times. The back drop used for many of the scenes was a very amateurish painting of a street scene, and I still haven't figured out the point of having a few Edelweiss floating in the sky. The costumes were good, if not authentic. It seemed as if the outfits for the wedding scene were given careful thought, yet these were only on stage briefly. Similarly we only saw a glimpse of the playclothes made of cur- tains. The Nazi uniforms were poor imitations and somehow failed to instill the fear that one usually feels at the sight of the swastika on the military clothing. In all, opening night was slightly disappointing, redeemed only by the antics of some very talented young people. Fortunately, director James Murphy allowed these delightful children ample opportunity on stage. Some rush seats are still available, but take them only if you're interested in hearing the show. Seeing the stage from these seats is very difficult. Over t,600 Children Attend Sleeping Beauty Since the beginning of the season over 1,600 children of all ages have attended the Playhouse production of Sleeping Beauty. The final performance will be given on Saturday, September 1st at 11:00 a.m. on the Playhouse stage. Sleeping Beauty is • performed by the Playhouse Youth Theatre and is made possible by a grant from Young Canada Works. The installation of a new executive was the main item of business at the annuli meeting of the Huron Church of God members attend camp There were no services held last Sunday at Church of God, owing to members attending camp at Thamesford. About 35 from the congregation attended the camp services. A hi-lite of the Sunday morning service was a solo by Doug Steckle "This is the time I must sing." Doug leaves Saturday September 1st, to attend the Alberta Bible Institute. Many of the congregation attending the camp were active in helping with the work of camp activities. In a children's speech contest Lori Vincent won first prize, and Laura Lee Campbell was second prize winner. STRINGING ALONG — Harry Constant of Detroit enjoyed Grand Bend's abundant sand when he flew his kite. Harry has a contraption similar to a model airplane which flies up the kite string. Soccer Scores The Grand Bend Bantams trounced Petrolia 11 to one in the soccer playoff series. Guy Wilds led the scoring with four goals, followed by Joe Nirta with three and Nick Vandenberk with two. Bill Mennen and Gord McNeal each took a single in the victory. The Bantams have this weekend off, and then play one more playoff game. After that, they hope to go on to the finals. The senior soccer team are on a two week holiday, before they play two more games in the regular series. FINAL CLEARANCE Country Playhouse Guild. The Guild met last Wed nesday morning at Oakwood Inn. The president' for 1979.80 will be Nancy Read. First vice president is Nan Cumming, se4 and - Elsie Tuckey and third Sherry Albertson. Nan Cumming is secretary a:id Betty Boyles is treasurer. Melba Land- Jtrom is the historian and Bev Harwood will look after membership. Publicity will be taken care of by Helen Douglas and Chris McIndoe, Florence York and Helen Kleinstiver will look after projects. Bev Harwood said that there are 62 memberships paid. Outgoing president Kae Bushel gave an account of the year's activities, The maintopic for discussion was the purchase of lights for the playhouse parking lot, The two lights were installed early this season, and the guild has agreed to pay for them. anti y Ii C ,.11 heind.ful •elfq. Wm (it.( loci it)( h i rfir ki nom covt.ttna. +Y(1114,fJt)nt and ptimt GRAND BEND DECORATING AND FLOORING CENTRE 238-8603 114,1t6I.s. MEM VISA mud- Mrs. Myrtle McGregor, who now resides at Craig Holme, AiIse Craig, was honored at her home in Grand Bend on the week end on the occasion of her 90th birthday. Noon luncheon guests with her were grand and great grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Grogan and family. Supper guests with her was her daughter, Mary Ferguson, her son, Mr. and Mrs. Don McGregor, Cor- bett, her brother Mr. and Mrs. Donald Webb, of Tucson, Arizona and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Curts of town. Mrs. McGregor was the recipient of many lovely flowers, cards and gifts. Grand Bend Women's Institute catered to a supper meal in the Sunday school basement of the United Church, Saturday evening, for 50 farm women and their bus driver from Duart, in the Highgate area, The ladies had attended "The Sound of Music" at Huron Country Playhouse Mrs. Roy Morenz, Glenda and Tammy, at- tended the wedding Satur- day, of their niece and cousin, Sharon Kneisel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Kneisel, of Waterloo, to Robert Skura, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Skura, at Waterloo Mennonite Brethren Church, with dinner and reception following, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Farrell and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Mathers, have returned from a two week bus trip to the East coast provinces of Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson, spent a few days last week visiting their daughters and grand- children. Mr. and Mrs. Don McArthur, Kevin and Karen of Port Elgin and Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Mc Vittie, Robin and Lawrence at Southampton. Mr. and Mrs. Donald NEW GUILD EXECUTIVE Members of the new executive for the Huron Country Playhouse Guild present at last Wednesday's meeting were Nan Cumming, Florence York, Bev Harwood, Betty Hoyles, Helen Douglas, Helen Kleinstiver, and Kae Bushel. In front are Phyl Wilkins, Nancy Read and Melba Landstrom. WATERSKI LESSONS — Rob Rodger. heads to shore after his lesson, while Southcott Pines rec director Doris Menschik gets the skis ready for Vida Iskauskas to take her turn. Several children learned how to take the ups and downs in the lake at Southcott Pines Fri- day morning . FINAL