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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-07-10, Page 6Page 6 Times -Advocate, July 10, 1991 FAMILY Becker - Dowson Cheryl and Greg were united in marriage on June 8 in Zion Lu- theran, Dashwood. Pastor Larry Stojkovic officiated. Cheryl is the daughter of Doug and Judy Dow - son, Cambridge and Nancy Dow - son, Woodstock and Greg is the son of Lawrence and Dianne Becker, Crediton. The maid of honour was Wendy Becker, friend and bridemaids were Lisa Dietrich, sister of the groom, Krystyn Darling, Julia Coulter and Brenda Morrissey, all friends. The best man was Brett Coulter, friend and ushers were Bob Stire, Dan Becker, Jeff Heywood and Phil Dietrich, all friends. Af- ter a reception at the Exeter Rec Centre the couple honeymooned *at Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville and now reside at Dashwood. Photo by William Mason Summer theatre review Hamlet fails to satis or convince audience By Adrian Harte STRATFORD - How can a theatre company dare to offer a performance of Hamlet only months after an incredibly good movie version hit the screens? And yet, the Stratford Festival dares. Obviously, the main effort of the director is going to go into achieving something different from the movie ver- sion - an alternative to the attempt at historical accu- racy seen in the Mel Gibson/'Glenn Close version (al- beit with liberties on the text). And so, on Stratford's stage we have castle guards toting rifles and pistols, dressed in 19th century cos- tumes, bedecked in gold braid. Instead of a queen guiltily in love with her husband's brother, we have her so attached to the trappings of the throne she finds the sinful, hasty union a way to keep her crown. And Hamlet, himself, played by Colm Feore is a far cry from the aggressive, angry Hamlet of Mel Gibson. Feore portrays a cringing, weeping charac- ter who only chases after his father's ghost because the stage directions say he must. The main question that has intrigued theatre -goers for centuries is why Hamlet procrastinates taking re- venge for his father's murder. Is he unconvinced by the evidence, is he too much of a scholar and dwells too much on the consequences, is there something he is waiting for? Director David William's answer ap- pears to be that Hamlet is too much of a wimp. Stratford isalso known for the technical excel- lence of its plays. Scenery and blocking is usually flawless, which leaves something of a puzzle as to why the ghost scenes are so incredibly awful in this Hamlet. • The soldiers chase the ghost around the stage like a game of hide and go seek, breathlessly blabbering their lines in rapid fire. And later when Hamlet con- fronts the ghost himself, it replies, lip-synching to a recorded voice played through speakers. Any sense of mystery and fear normally found in this scene is vaporized by this farce. Stealing the show is Polonius, played by Edward Atienza. Normally supposed to be a blathering old fool who deserves to be throttled, Atienza actually manages to make his lines something of a high point_ inthe first half of the play. It's almost a shame when he dies by Hamlet's sword. One redeeming feature of Hamlet, however, is the director's choice to include both performances of the mousetrap play, where most directors elect to leave out the mime version. In this case, the travelling players act out the mime to a rapid, rhythmic drum beat, while the second repeated version catches- "the conscience of the king". This is a rare opportunity to see this scene work as Shakespeare intended. Overall, one gets the impression that in trying to di- verge from the sucessful silver screen version of Hamlet, Stratford has made some unsatisfactory com- promises. In fact, the lessons in acting that Hamlet gives to the travelling players, while pedantic and presumptuous, seem awfully appropriate to those on stage at that ina ent. Elimville and Thames Road congregations plan picnic By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD - Sunday, July 21 at 10 a.m. at Morrison Dam, there will be Worship and Congre- gational Picnic. The Elimville con- gregation are in charge of Sports and Games, and Thames Road is in Gegner - Lowe Mark and Darlene were united in marriage on May 25, 1991 at Thames Road United Church. Rev. Sheila Macgregor officiat- ed. Darlene is the daughter of Ken and Marg Lowe, London and Mark is the son of Law- rence and Louise Gegner Wa- trous, Saskatchewan. The ma- trons of honour were Jane Harper, Greenwood, N.S. and Tammy Ellefsen, Gloucester. The best man was Doug Gegn- er, Watrous, Sask. Sarah and Melissa Harper, Greenwood, N.S. were flowergirls. Darlene and Mark would like to thank everyone involved for their pa- tience and understanding. The couple now reside in Germany. Forthcoming marriage - Mr. and Mrs. Gary McLinchey, Parkhill and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kints, Exeter are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Lori Marie to Da- vid Maurice. The wedding will take place on July 13, 1991 at Sacred Heart Church, Parkhill. charge of Tables and Song Books. Music will be courtesy of Ray Cann, Jean Hodgen, Harry Jeffery and Bill Rohde. Bring your own ta- blecloth, dishes, cutlery, cups and picnic basket. Beverages will be supplied. On Sunday, July 14 the joint ser- vice will be at 10 a.m. at Thames Road church. Bible Study will meet Wednes- day, July 10 at 2 p.m. in the Dining Room at Exeter Villa. A service will be held at the Bluewater Rest Home in Zurich on Thursday, July 11 at 2 p.m. The Thames Road Ladies are helping organize it. On July 28 at Thames Road a Breakfast will be prepared by the Thames Road Men from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and 11 to noon. Cost for adults is $4, children $1.50 and pre- schoolers free. All welcome! Tick- ets are available from the Board of Stewards of Thames Road Church. Church service The joint worship service was the seventh Sunday after Pentecost, and also the Elimville Cemetery Decoration Day Service. Rev. Sheila Macgregor gave the children's message "Part of a Bigger Story". The choir sang "In the Garden" accompanied by the organist Mar- jorie Johns. Rev. Macgregor's message wa3 entitled "A Faith to Sing About". Caiioii CIJLIJRLASER IJIJPIER Colour Copy Service Coming July 15th The first Canon Color Copier In Huron County Available at the T -A • The hymns "0 Love that Wilt Not Let Met Go," Rock of Ages" and "Amazing Grace" were sung and Rev. Macgregor gave a short talk about the writers of the three hymns. The Recessional Hymn "Faith of our Fathers" was sung, with every- one going to the cemetery where a red maple tree was planted as a me- morial. Rev. Macgregor dedicated the memorial tree as Phil Johns (Ceme- tery Board chairman) and the Lynn I brothers planted The service was closed with the singing of "Blest be the Tie that Binds". All returned to the base- ment where refreshments were par- taken of, courtesy of Phil and Mar- jorie Johns. Personals Lloyd and Anna Ballantyne of Exeter visited Saturday evening with Bill and Rhoda Rohde. End of year wrap up LUCAN - The Lucan Senior groups held their last meeting of the season on Thursday June 27 1991 Many members were wished a happy birthday in advance for birthdays during the holidays: Cote, Gladys Atkinson, Mary Kooy, Kay Armstrong, Evan Hodgins, Jessie Lewis and Lulu Culbert. Dean Gibson welcomed Muriel Cobleigh who read from the Memo • - rial Record Book of the Lucan Sen- iors. She read the names of de- ceased members, dates they died and the cemetery in which they are buried. It brought back memories of the past members of the club. The History Book of the Lucan Seniors was bought up to date by Hamilton Hodgins. Jean Hodgins is going to record it from now on. Harry Noels gave a report on the Tri County Games in Mitchell, but was sorry to say Lucan didn't bring home any trophies, However, Lucan participants had a lot of fun. Participants were: Jim Davis, Ma- rie Vecl, Howard Dolan, Adrian De - Brower, Syd Daley, Shirley and Jack Ryan, Mona Maybury, Mabel Needham, Gordon Clubb, Stella Fisher, Helen McDonald, Wilmer Scott. Verna and Eileen Ibbitson, Howard Currie, Wes Hickson, Har- ry Noels, Jim and Edie Burt, Leo- nard and Doreen Smith, Marion Noels, Pat Davis and Mary Scott. Greta Gibson gave Busy Buddies Report and announced a Craft, Bake and White Elephant Sale to be held Oct 5, in Optimists Rooms on Main St Lucan. Dean Gibson reported the years activities and freshened our memo- ries of all we had done. He thanked the members in the office for all help he received during the year . The new officers are: President Gordon Clubb, Vice President Jim Davis, Assistant Dean Gibson, Secretary Liz Conlin, As- sistant Chris Hall and 'Mary Ste- phen, Treasurer Jean Miller, Assist- ant Pat Davis, tour convener Jean Hodgins, card convener Greta Gib- son, lunch and entertainment com- mittee Helen MacDonald and Mari- an Noels, kitchen committee Mary Scott, pianist Mary Kooy and Tri County Games Harry Noels. The club will meet in September 5 for a pot luck dinner at 12:30 pm. BILL HASKETT We're glad you asked! BOB FLETCHER flE ENGAGING WITH LIFE it's doubly difficutt for the retired person to get a fresh start on life when his or her spouse dies. Without companionship or an occupation to concentrate on, `retirees may feel depressed or useless. The key to that problem, say two Boston University sociologists, is two fold: to love and to work. The sociologists, Ruth Jacobs and Barbara H. Vinick, studied hun- dreds of people over age 65 who have gone back to work and who have remarried. They found that re -marriage is more socially accepta- ble now than it used to be. The retirees they interviewed also said the way to meet people is to become involved in a variety of volunteer, so- cial, and paid work projects. With inflation overtaking private pension benefits, taking on a job is doubly rewarding. Jacobs and Vinick found that many retirees found part-time work in stores, supermarkets and local governments. Volun- teers are always needed in dozens of helping organizations, including those geared to aiding senior citizens. We can refer retirees to organizations that can help them re-engage with life. Call us or stop by for more information. The Funeral Home m Exeter who is o member orr,e Ontario Funeral Service Association is: •'r"-• is I; ..i..,:,'. 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