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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-09-02, Page 28Page 4 Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Sept. 9, 1965 W.D.H.S. News and Views YOUTH TRAVEL PROGRAM BROADENS INTERESTS By Lois Ferguson As one of 24 Ontario high school students, I went to Sask- atchewan on the Centennial youth travel program. Because it was 60 years ago that Saskatchewan joined Con- federation, we were guests of the Saskatchewan Diamond Jubilee and Canada Centennial Corporation. With our chaperones, Mr. and Mrs. E. McCaffrey of Sar- nia, we left Sarnia on Monday afternoon August 16 and travel- ed via CNR, arriving in Mel- ville, Saskatchewan at 1.50 a.m. C. S. T (3.50 a.m. E.S.T.) August 18. We were surprised to see so many people at the station to greet us at such an inconvenient time. Mr. Swartz, the co-ordinator, welcomed us and introduced us to our hosts. I stayed with Kellers, a farm family, six miles from Mel- ville. Also billeted with the Kellers was Don Scott of Som - bra, Ontario. On Wednesday, August 18, we met in Melville and were the guests of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool for the balance of the day. Places of interest that we were shown were the Wheat Pool Grain Elevators, and a large poultry farm. That eve- ning a dance for all guests and hosts was held in Melville. Activities for Thursday in- cluded touring the Swift Can- adian Plant, the railroad yard and shops, and the Steelman Gas Co. , all in Melville. Af- ter lunch we boarded a bus for Qu' Appelle Valley with its gently contoured hills and chain of sparkling lakes. We were briefed in the history of Qu' Ap- pelle then went swimming and boat riding. On Friday we gathered at Melville and went by bus to Esterhazy. After being welcom- ed by the mayor we toured the potash mine and flour mill. Swimming preceded our return to Melville. Saturday, Sunday, and Mon- day, August 21 to 23 were free days spent with our host fami- lies. As a group again on Tues- day, we traveled by bus to Re- gina where we toured the Na- tional History Museum, the Legislative Buildings, The R, C. M. P. barracks and the Saskat- chewan Power Building. From the top of the Legislative Build- ings we could see for miles and miles since near Regina, the land is very flat, just as I thought all Saskatchewan was. On Wednesday, our last day in Melville, we enjoyed a hay - ride behind a couple of "old gray mares". At the closing banquet, the Honourable J. W. Gardiner, minister -in -charge of the Jubilee and Centennial Cor- poration addressed us. Ivan Mc - Nab, winner of the Jubilee tal- ent contest, sang at the ban- quet and also at the hootenany and dance which followed that evening. We left Melville at 4.30 a. m . Thursday, August 26 and arrived at Sarnia Fridayeve- ning. I shall never forget this trip. The people of Saskatchewan were very kind and hospitable to their guests from Ontario. This Centennial trip, one of many across Canada, has cer- tainly fulfilled irs purpose, that of creating friendly relationsbe- tween the provinces of Canada, since we returned from Mel- ville as goodwill ambassadors for Saskatchewan. SUMMER IN BARBADOS AS EXCHANGE CADET By David Wenger With the touchdown of an RCAF Yukon aircraft at Uplands airport, Ottawa, on Thursday, Aug. 24, I completed many thousands of miles of interesting; tra:ei and a wonderful summer on the island of Barbados. I was one of lb Canadian . cadets kho formed the ex- change contingent to Barbados, which is one of the southern- most islands in the West Indies 'group. Another 16 Canadian cadets went to Trinidad and To- bago and 3:: to Jamaica. A similar n'iml`er of West Indies cadets spent the summer in Canadian cadet cam,.,. Before lea'. ine for the West Indies the C:.inadian contingent spent 1h:cc weep:s training at Caeip Petawawa, Ontario. After an all -day fligi.' ..i- J'ine `Irl:, kite. a two -hoer :top e eearid of Jamaica. r- a:'hed onr eee ter: in earr:a- do:, where we were ty' spend the next eve weeks :15 instrec- toe in the i;a r!' adds Cadet r.orps. The barracks ei tr;.Ich '. e este v.as an lest ,rie girt dat- ing ,•ac:. 70 the :ate 1 T ou's avid located ahoet i :piles free. Bridgetown, the capital ce. the island. The tort is the head- quarters for the Barbados Regi- ment, the only military unit on the island. Our first thought was that the single blanket issued to us would hardly he adequate for comfort but we had not learned, that first night. to appreciate the happy climate. The Barbados Cadet Corps is composed of 350 boys, organ- ized into three companies, otie from each of the major schools. They take drill throughout the year and each summer there are two camps. each of 10 days' duration. In camp the cadets receive instruction in drill, map use, section leading, .303 rifle, and fieldcraft under their own officers and N,C.O,'s. The Canadian cadets in- structed in FNC-1 automatic iifie, first aid and generai in- formation. LOTS TO SEE Our summer was not all work, however. We enjoyedor- ganized tours and other activi- ties to occupy our free time. The Barbadian people were ex- tremely friendly and hospitable. We were invited out to many private homes and social func- tions. One Sunday we sailed eight miles up the coast and back on a 62 -foot schooner, Another Sunday we were flown around the island in a small aircraft -- a 30 -minute trip. We attend- ed dances, floor shows at the larger hotels and enjoyed swim- ming, water polo, skin diving, soccer and cricket. The island itself is unique in many ways. Because of its geographic location it has an Atlantic coast with rugged, surf -beaten cliffs and beaches and a placid Caribbean shore- line with beaches of powdery white sand. Barbados is roughly pear- shaped, its capital, Bridgetown lying on a low plain at the south-west corner. Along the east coast a ridge of mountains runs to the northern point. These are rugged and steep, reaching an altitude of about 2,000 feet. From this ridge the land slopes to the west coast, green with fields of sugar cane and dotted by waving palm trees. The people are easy-going. The pace, of living is less hur- ried than ours. If a Bajan has indicated that he will arrive at 7.30 one prepares for his ar- rival at 8.30 and expects him at 9. It is a relaxing atmos- phere once the Northerner is ac- climatized. The climate is nearly con- stant the year round, varying only about 10 degrees between winter and summer. ,The aver- age temperature while we were there was 85 to 90 degrees. It was humid but not sticky and oppressive as we find it herein Ontario at times. In the entire five weeks there were only four rainy days and then only be- cause a hurricane was forming nearby. LASTING IMPRESSION I could go on with recollec- tions of this tropical island — and no doubt I shall talk about it for years to come. Perhaps that is some indication of the value of the exchange. Most important of all was the new understanding I gained of people far from my own home. In particular, I would mention the very fine calibre of the colored cadets from both Jamaica and Barbados with whom I served. 'Tis Show Biz A sequel to "Henry IV, Part I", "Henry IV, Part II" has been retitled "Falstaff' at this year's Shakespearean Festival in Stratford. And no wonder! It is Falstaff's show all the way, from the moment he makes his entrance in the second scene of the play, until, dejected, he stands alone and is taken prison er at the play's end. Every moment he occupies the stage is a moment of triumph for the star, Tony Van Bridge who, if he did not have the distinction before, will now be known as a great Canadian actor. At the beginning of "Fal- staff", the Earl of Northumber- land is being told of his son Hotspur's defeat at Shrewsbury at the hands of Prince Hal. (This defeat was included in the closing scenes of the earlier 'Henry'.) Prince Hal, who earl- ier had admired Falstaff and joined in his mad schemes and loose living, now feels differ- ently about him and the merry Sir John turns to an even wild- er life, spending most of his time in The Boar's Head Inn, falling into debt and therefore into disfavour with its hostess, Mistress Quickly. But the lov- able scoundred can talk him- self out of anything, and really the Mistress and another Inn frequenter, the wanton and slovenly Doll Tearsheet, think the world of him. King Henry IV is in failing APOSTLE OF LONGEVITY Elie Metchnikoff, famous Russian bacteriologist, attract- 1 ed much scientific attention decades ago, because of his unusual beliefs about the hu- man lifespan. Metchnikoff held that many persons should live to at least 150 years of age. He pointed to many indi- cations that the human body could last far longer than it does. Nevertheless, Metchni- koff died at 71--a year only over the allotted three score and ten of tradition, TONY VAN BRIDGE as Falstaff and Benedict Campbell as his page in a scene from "Falstaff," the sequel to "Henry IV, Part I," at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, By Vanni Lee health now, and reinstates the help of his son, Prince Hal, in more battle against the rebels. Falstaff is asked to get recruits for the King's army but he en- lists a weak crew who couldn't fight their way out of a cobweb! Hal's brother, Prince John, holds a conference with the rebels and proclaims peace, but later goes back on his word and attacks them. Prince Hal is reconciled to his father just be- fore the King's death, and he then is crowned King Henry V. Falstaff rejoices at the news and hurries to the King for his due reward, but the King dis- misses his old friend as a rogue and orders him and his compan- ions to be taken prisoners. As mentioned previously, Tony Van Bridge in the title role absolutely stole the show, as he came very close to doing in 'Henry IV'. His love ofliv- ing and his vivacity made you feel a certain fondness for him, and a genuine sympathy in his moment of rejection, even if he was a scoundrel! The second headliner who came close to rivalling the appeal of Sir John was William Hutt, as Justice Shallow, a friend of Falstaff, .and a retired judge. If you had not guessed that Mr. Hutt was capable of doing anything, you knew so after watching him in this role I Shakespeare could, never have imagined the role being played so hilariously! Leo Ciceri as the King, was perhaps some better than in the earlier play; his words were more audible, his sentiments more easily conveyed. Douglas Rain, as Prince Hal, is always outstanding and displayed the young King Henry V brilliantly. Eric Christmas and Peter Donat as Falstaff's companions Bar- dolph and Pistol added humor to every scene in which they appeared. In the two leading female roles Mary Savidge and Frances Hyland were a joy. -- Mary as the shrewish Mistress Quickly, Miss Hyland as Doll Tearsheet, a role quite unlike any she has played before, but no less ef- fective. In supporting roles, Mervyn Blake as Northumber- land (though his opening speech- es were too forceful), Joseph Shaw as the Archbishop of York, Kenneth. 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