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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-06-18, Page 18.........v.. •”444a, 4W444' 4)' JWIC 1 7,7P`k Families Gather For Reunion GORRIE-The Grainger and McCraekin reunions were held Sunday in the Stratford Park with about '70 members attend- ing. Officers for 1965 were elected as follows: President, Clarence Grainger, Wallace - burg; secretary, firs, George McCrackin, Listowel. Those attcndink were from Midland, Orrillia, Detroit, Burgessville, Exeter, Burling- ton, Kitchener, Listowel, Wal- laceburg, and aiorrie . A boun- tiful supper was enjoyed, 12 international 12 Famous Circus Acts * * * * * MMus Stas direct from Every Leading Television Show Featuring: Kay & Kay World's Finest Handbalancing Team The Cycionians Greatest Unicycle Riders of All rime LeVine's Chimpanzees Cole's Famous Military Ponies Lunsford Trained Canines Noble Bros. - LaMays Trampoline Artists Many More Wonders Bigger, Better, Grander Than Ever WINGHAM THURS., JUNE 25th Benefit: Wingham Lions Club COMMUNITY GARDENS Two Performances: 6:15 and 8:30 Buy Advance Tickets Now Child and Students 50c Adults $1.00 Gate Prices: 75c and $1.25 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT VANCES DRUG STORE CANADIAN TIRE ALL LIONS MEMBERS "'festival" is the one show - that t'anadians can he certain will alw ays !ging them the hest in class'.cal and semi- classical musts, and last week was the first of a series of close -of -the -season presenta- tions tliat will feature a variety of good music on the CBC. Glenn Gould played composi- tions by musical geniuses, and talked about those which he played. His woras contained the fainous Could touch of per- fection, though many of the variations trust have brought a smile to the face of even the most serious music -lover. One such fan in my presence looked up trom a game of solitaire long enough to interject, "He should soon have THAT piece practised'" during the flaw- lessly -performed piano varia- tions by Anton Wehurn. All kidding aside, though, it was a marvellous hour of music and we should all have the highest respect for Mr. Gould's talent, The highlights of his shows, to me, are the mornents when he takes time to explain to the puddire-headed members of his audience, the techniques of the various composers, You can't help but admire him, for he certainly knows what he is talking about every single mi - mute. 1 don't admit to being any musical genius, and Icon - fess that some of his words dis- appeared over my head, but for anyone interested in learn- ing more about our greatest composers of the past, this must have been valuable in- formation. Mr. Gould, al- though he is not performing at Stratford this year, is helping with pre -opening arrangements " Parade"'s tribute to top Ca- nadian orchestral arrangers was entertaining, and it was nice to see Tommy Ambrose back on television again. Arrange- ments by the late Jack Kane, played by many members of his old 'Music Makers' band (now under the baton of Bert Niosi) are just as great today as when he first wrote them. His "Ex- odus" is indeed fantastic, but why, oh why did they omit "I Ain't Down Yet", one of the last arrangements he wrote, and one of his best? 0--0--0 Was it my imagination, or wasn't last week's "Country Hoe down" the finest show presented by the cast in years? An ex- cellent variety of music was chosen and performed faultless- ly. And for a change, Tommy • MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT THE Official Opening' OF ELGRAVE COMMUNITY CENTRE TUESDAY JUNE 23 BARBECUED CHICKEN SUPPER 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. followed by BALL GAME OTHER ENTERTAINMENT Official Opening by W. T. CRUICKSHANK at 8:45 DANCING to RANCH BOYS AND LOCALA1RES ADMISSION Supper and Entire Evening ADULTS $1.50 - CHILDREN 50c 'Tis Show Biz 8y Vomit Lee Common got down to business and concentrated on singing, as only he can, instead of clown- ing around and making with jokes that aren't really funny. 0--0--0 It's wonderful to see Larry Taylor's"Looking Ahead" back on local television again for a few weeks. This is the show that won an award last year; it's a great help to teenagers choosing their careers. Snap back into the habit of watching it on Saturday evenings at 6;45, 0--0--0 The musical stage show "Evelyn", which has been men- rioned so often lately on"Flash- bac;<" and which Alex Barris talked of on "Front Page Chal- lenge" last week, is a real cre- dit to three of our best writers. It was written by Allen Man- nings, a regular panelist on "Flashback", Barris, and Mil- ton Carman, and is now in its sixth week at the Crest Theatre in Toronto. It stars Torn Knee- bone, whom I think is one of our finest comedians, in the ti- tle role. You probably saw him in some excerpts from the show on Juliette's half-hour on Saturday night. He plays a young man ,chose feminine name, Evelyn, gets him enrol- led at a girls' college. Nat- urally, all sorts of hilarious si- tuations arise. Supporting him are Pat Galloway, a charming brunette who has appeared at Stratford, and made an enor- mous hit on stage as 'Little Mary Sunshine' a few years ago, and Diane Stapley, a young singer -actress from To- ronto. Having an all -Canadian hit play pleasing audiences every night, is a very special thrill and the boys are to be congratulated. I've always thought that Allan Mannings was one of the funniest men alive; I'm glad he's finally had some of his wit produced for the public to enjoy. 0--0--0 The worlds of entertainment and politics are becoming clos- er together every year. The late President Kennedy had a close bond with the world of show business - not only througt his family but also because of his own interest in the perform- ing arts. Now, entertainers are even entering politics them- selves. No, I'm not talaing about the current presidential hopefuls who are busy telling taller stories than Bob Hope. The gentleman I do mean is George Murphy, 61 -year-old former actor and song -and - dance man, who this month won the Republican nomination for Senator in the state of Cali- fornia, His Democratic oppo- nent is Pierre Salinger, former Press Secretary in the White House. George Murphy maybe just another name to you, but if you remember an easy-going nice -chap -next-door type who always lost the girl at the end of the movie, that may have been him. Murphy had no trouble winning the nom i n a - tion, and many people thina he may also have little trouble winning a place in rhe Senate. Salingcr's mud -slinging cam- paign will probably help former co-star of Shirley Temple. Ile is using the entertainment work as a weapon against Murphy. Though Harry Truman did play the piano a bit, he claims, the White (louse simply could not tolerate a song -and -dance man Well, we'll just wait until No. vember and sec if Hollywood maces it to Washington and one step closer to the Presidency. Forclwich Personals Mr. and Mrs. Ashton spent the week -end with Mr, and Mrs, Art Wells in London. Mrs, Steve Butchart and Mrs, Shirley McKay and two children of Toronto visited one day last week with Mrs, Edna Bride. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Robinson visited one day last week with relatives in Becton. Mrs. Emma Williamson spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Ron McMichael in Wrox- eter, Mr, and Mrs. David Stein- acker and two children of Cal- edon were week -cid visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Steinacker, Two carloads of Fordwich Ladies' Orange Lodge mem- bers attended a meeting in the Harriston Lodge rooms whenof- ficers of the Grand County Lodge put on the work, A so- cial hour and perm} auction was held at the close. Mr, and Mrs. :Milton Pries visited over the week -end with the former's father in Elmwood. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Doig of St. Catharines were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Doig. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Frew, W.A. Will Hold Another Quilting FORDWICH- Trinity Angli- can W.A. met at the home of Mrs. Ruby Foster with the pres- ident,Mrs. E. Strong presiding, The meeting opened with a hymn and prayer. Mrs. G. An- derson read Scripture. Roll call was answered by 13 members and three visitors with a verse on Trinity. A re- port on the World Day of Prayer was read. Mrs. Bruce Sothern read thank you notes for bales received at Cardston, Alta., and Mohawk Institute at Brant- ford. The bulletins were read, Mrs. E. Ferguson read an arti- cle, "Formula for Prayer". Mrs. Anderson told of the Workshop at Huron College which she re- cently attended. A report of work in the North by Rt. Rev. Donald Marsh was read. The quilt committee will plan another quilting, Members were re- minded of the garden party on Thursday night. Rev. Anderson closed with prayer and lunch was served by the hostess, as- sisted by Mrs. Margaret Arm- strong and Mrs. E. Strong. Mrs. James Vittie Guild Hostess FORDWICII-St. Anne's Guild met at the home of Mrs. Jas. Vittie. Mrs. Jean Sothern presided. Mrs. Florence Fos- ter gave a chapter from the study book on the Apostle Paul. The roll call was answered by 16 members with a verse on faith or a 10e fine. Mrs. Anderson gave a report on the Workshop in London which she attended. The theme at the workshop was " The Bible Speaks in an Anxious Age". Final plans were made for the garden party on June 18 and the booth for the church auc- tion on June 24. Miss Carol Lane, women's travel director, will be guest speaker at the September meeting. Alma Hargrave gave a read- ing, "One Man's Views of Teas and Bazaars". The Guild de- cided to clean the church later this month. Mrs. Ruby Forster conducted a musical contest and lunch was served by Mrs. Ruby Arm- strong and Jean Sothern. U.C.W. to Conduct One July Service FORDW ICI i- The Afternoon Unit of Fordwich LCW was held in the Sunday school room on Thursday. Mrs. Austin Stinson took the theme, "Bible Doors". An article was read on kinds.of doors and a comparison made. The program was in charge of Mrs. Clarence Carswell, Mrs Pearl Patterson and Mrs. Nor- man (larding, The last chapter of study book was read, "Indian Opportunity". The church in India today was discussed. It was decided the UCW will he responsible for one Sunday service in July while the min- ister is on vacation. Mrs. Itar- old Wallace was named dele- gate to leaders' training school at Alma College. Misses Valley and Sharon, and Mr, Allan White of Preston were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moore, Mr. Jim Demerling returned to Fenelon Falls Sunday after spending a few weeks with his parents. Mr, and Mrs, Bill Demer- ling of Fenelon Falls were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jacobson. Mr. and Mrs, Curtis Jordan visited a couple days last week with relatives in Woodstock. Mrs. Hiram Eastman return- ed home Sunday from the Palmerston Hospital, after being confined for several weeks. Week -end visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Curtis Jordan were Mr. Edwin Jordan of Toronto and Mrs. Sidney Carey of North Tonawanda, N. York. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Browne spent a couple of days last week in Toronto with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll John- son and Mr. and Mrs. Mel Al- lan spent one day last week in London. Miss Marie Brown, who has attended Teachers' College in Toronto the past year, has been engaged to teach in Scar- borough in September. Friends of Mr. Mel Allan will be sorry to hear that he is confined to Westminster Hospi- tal in London. Little Dale E-lunt, three- month -old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hunt, is confined to Palm- erston Hospital suffering from bronchitis. St. Helens Attending the Kennedy re- union at Preston on Saturday from this community were Mrs. Lorne Durnin and J. D., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lyons, Sr., and Bob and Mr, and Mrs, Geo. Kennedy, Jack and Bill. . Mr, W. I. Miller has not been enjoying good health and has been confined to bed at his home. Attending the Salkeld picnic at Goderich on Sunday from this district were Mrs. W. I. Miller and Isobel, Mrs. Tom Todd, Mr. W. A. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Miller and family, Mrs, Frank McQuillan and Mr, and Mrs. Tom Salkeld and Lar- ry. Mr. George McQuillan of Hamilton was a recent visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Purdon and other relatives. Sympathy of the community goes to Mr, and Mrs. John Ca- meron in the loss of his brother, Mr. Callum Cameron in De- troit on Saturday. Mrs. Alex Purves is a pa- tient in London hospital. It only leaves you flat when you blow up because one of your tires does. Mr, and Mrs. Bart Ridley spent a few days last week with Mr, and Mrs„ Cecil Lynn in Orillia, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Demer- ling visited over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Gordan Goldrich in London. Mr. and Mrs. Carson Crow- der of Peterboro were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ev- eritt Armstrong, Miss Anne Lindsay of Toron- to visited over the week -end with Miss Ruth Johnston. Mr, and Mrs, Alex Wray, Grace and Brian of Toronto, spent the week -end at their home here. 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