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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1956-05-17, Page 4tkox vovit HURON COUNTY FARM REPORT By 0.'W. Cr1i enteemo y From April 27 to May 12, 7.33 inches of rainfall has been record- ed by the Centralia Weather °ffiee. Considerable damage was caused by flooding following the heavy rains of Wednesday, May 9, and Friday, May Ll. With 4.34 inches of rainfall during the first two weeks of May, seeding of spring grains will again be delayed for at least another seven to ten days. Because of this, farmers are be - mousing more and more interested in other crops such as grain corn, white beans and turnips. More trees than ever before have been cured from the De- partment of Lands and Forests for planting in the County this spring. The Seventh Asinual County Here- ford Spring Sale saw 35 head sell- ing for an average of $241.00, with 11 bulls averaging $284.00 and 24 females $221.00. The Major Goderich Stores Ontario THE GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR Interest Reached New High In 1956 Festival The County's top young musical talent was paraded here Friday night as the 15th annual Huron County Music Festival closed with a concert of winners in Goderich Public School Auditorium. A capacity crowd applauded the winning entries, who were chosen from a field of 632 soloists and groups, 60 more than corn- peted in the previous year's festival. After receiving their awards the young musicians played their winning numbers. Enoter Girl Tops The festival's top mark was ob- tained by Sandra Walper. of Ex- eter, this year. Entered in the piano solo•class tor contestants 14 years old and under, she scored 92 marks with her rendition of "Sailor Dance.•" In the vocal classes, the highest mark of 88 was earned by the Harbouraires, Goderich musical group directed by George Buch- anan. Adjudicator Earle Terry, of London, described the group as outstanding. Doris Johnston, of Clinton, ob- tained the highest mark in the i instrumental section. She was awarded 88 marks for her playing of the marimba. In the piano classes, adjudicated' by Boris Berlin, of Toronto, six entries receivod marks of 90 or over. Next to Miss Wolper, who scored 92, was Jenny Morue, of R R. 1, Blyth Her mark was 91.1 Maiks of 90 wire obtained by Donna Gardner, 01 Goderich; Mar -1 guerite Lyon, of R R. 1, -Auburn; Carol Brown, of 1lensall, and I'at- . ricia Boutilier, of Goderich. Mr. Berlin indicated that Miss Lyon's IMrs. E. Jessop made a pre;ta mark, which was obtained in the �ompetitiun, was tion to Hiss Mina Middleton in sight reading remarkably high fur that class. appreciation of the ,great deal of Welcoming the concert audience,' work which she had done for the tailored -to -measure by W. if. ,•JohilSE01E Company Limited THE MAJOR STORES Goderich Ontario BORIS BERLIN ed the cash prize of $5 donated by Goderich French Dry Cleaners. They sang "Rain in May." The award was presented by Mrs. E. Jessop. The littlest soloist to perform at the concert of winners was Bonnie Boyes, of Clinton. Warden Fischer presented her with the silver cup donated by Huron County. She won it for her piano playing in the class for contestants eight years old and under. For his skilful playing of the violin, William James, of Goderich, received the cash prize of $5 donat- ed bye, Rebekah Ledge No. :'a. He played "Cavatina" by Raff. The presentation was made by Mrs. Frank Bowra. Joanne Rapson, of Goderich, who sang "The Bouquet of Rosemary," won the $25 scholarship donated by Maple Leaf Chapter, IODE. Mrs. John Wallace made the pre- sentation. - Another winning pianist was Jenny Morue, of R.R. 1, Blyth, who played a Chopin composition. She received a scholarship valued at $25. It was presented to her by Mr Parsons on behalf of Gode- rich Elevator & Transit Co. Bev. Boyes, of Clinton, won the Huron County silver cup for leis fine 'singing-„of..Stephen Foster's "Beautiful Dreamer. The- cup was presented by Warden Fischer. In the saxophone solo class, David Kennedy, of Brussels, won the cash prize of $5 donated by Brussels Lions Club. GDCI Group Goderich District Collegiate In- stitute No. 1 group delighted the concert audience with renditions of "Lonesome Valley" and "Look For The Silver Lining." The group had been presented with a shield donated' by Huron County after the Vo'Ca' °ensemble competition ''Thursday night. Members of the GDCI group at Chairman John Stephens, vice -1 the concert performance Friday festival over the years. Miss Mid- night were Lorna Pratt, Patricia, president of the festival, said:' dleton, it was pointed out, was a Prevett, Wanda Wilson, Bob Wood, "The The Huron County Music Festival j member of the Goderich Music Tim Sale, Bill Blackstone, Marilyn is one of those things which make Goderich a big town." Mrs. Clayton Edward, president, noted that some new blood had been injected into the festival and said she was gratified by the sup- port received from residents' of Goderich and Huron County, "This spring we felt there was Club, from 'which the festival originated. For his performance of Bach's "Gavotte in G Minor," Ivan Harris, of Goderich, received the Wingham Kinette Club's silver cup, -which was presented by Mrs. Clayton Edward, festival president. quite a surge of interest in this _ Dorothy Cook received the $25 festival, and we hope it continues," scholarship donated by Ahmeek she stated in her closing remarks. Chapter, IODE,a for her rendition of "To Italy," an Italian folk song, Fine Co-operation in the girl's vocal solo section. 'She praised the co-operation of the -many volunteer workers and The award was presented by Mrs. groups which helped make the Gordon Henderson. festival a success. She also thank- in the rural rhythm band class, ed the donors of prizes and ex- the students of USS No. 17, East pressed gratitude to the staff mem Wawanosh and Morris, used every- the of Goderich Public School for thing but conventional instru the co=operation. Je ments to capture the CKNX shield The president gave • special with their unique performance of thanks to Mrs. Roy Breckenridge, Rubinstein's "Melody in F." The had done a tremendous job shield was presented to the win - who as. awards convener. ners by Bud Cruickshank, of Wing - Miss J-Ielen Videan, recording ham. secretary, made a- presentation. ,to ,,Tats Piano Trio Mrs. Edward on behalf of the The -e sh-prize of $1'0.50 donated Anderson, Ruth Orser, Carol Ann Zimmerrnan, Pauline Hill, Judy Mathers, Linda Blake and Marilyn Smith. The piano duet of Arlyn Powell and -Marguerite Lyon, of Auburn, was not heard at the Friday night concert because Miss Lyon was unable to be present. The duet had been awarded a cash prize of $5 denoted by Huron County. An outstanding performance was given by Doris Johnston, of Clin- ton, on tie marimba. She played "Minuet in C" by Paderewski. On behalf of Brussels Lions Club, Mrs. Edward presented Miss Johnston with a cash prize of $2.50. Wednesday Results Girl's vocal solo, nine years and under, Martji Koopmans, 84; De- anna Dale, Clinton, tied with Shir- ley Henderson, Seaforth, -83; Mary Haugh, of Turnberry, 81; boy's solo, nine years and under, Graeme Craig, .83;_$ruce Currie, $2; Stanley Glanville, of S.S: -9; MeK- llc p, - 8.1 ;. ,. bv_ Gn ?ch.�Bwsizaess aC�Jle e�,ft�r J,K0,ineet. _chorus, enrolment under $t 1`l� l `ITT1 "�irY v ink � _- •the tap piano trio was Cones' . ti'" 2; 5•S•. Tl `" 1thret =�1` wi'i i - -; credit to Mrs. Edward for the S.g.° 4,, McKillop, S.S. :3, West Wawanosh, and S.S. 9, Colborne, tied with 79; S.S. 11, Howick, S.S. 5, •Howick, and Turnberry ,Town- ship tied with 78; girl's solo, 11 years and under, Barbara Snell, Londesboro, 85; - Mildred Crich, on Tuckersmith, 83; Myrtle Knox, Blyth, 82; ,Barbara Krug, East Wawanosh, and Ruth Michie, Morris Township, tied with 81; boy's solo, 11 years and under, Al Rettinger, Turnberry, 83; Ger- ald Thomas, of Morris, 82; Carl success of the festival, Miss Videan pointed out that Mr. Terry, the adjudicator, had remarked several times on the efficiency with which the festival had been operated. A gift wass also presented to Mrs. Breckenridge in recognition of her untiring efforts the festival's behalf. by Linda Crawford, Neta Sher- wood and Douglas Fisher, all of Goderich, for their performance of "The. Princess Dances" by Frank- lin. The presentation was made by Mrs. Elmer Weaver. Douglas Fisher was also presented with a pen and petfcil set, donated by F. T. Armstrong, for the boy show- ing the best musicianship in the piano sq , 'classes. For her vocal solo, "When Sweet Ann Sings," Judy Lunn, of Wing - ham, received the music lyre don- ated by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and presented by Mrs. J. Cory. Out of 13 entries in the double trio class, Group No. 5 of Goderich Public School was chosen to re- ceive the_ shield . donated by . the Goderich Public School Board. The girls„.who sang "The Little Sand-; roan,'" were Beverley Johnston, Diane Morris, Janet MacKay, Bev- erley Johnston, Barbara Ellis and Marion Sutherland. The $25 scholarship donated by Sifto Salt Co. was shared by Carol Brown, of Iiensall, and Patricia Boutilier, of Goderich. Both played sonatinas. Mr. A. P. Boutilier made the presentation. Richard Watson, who sang "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton,"'in the boy's vocal solo class, was awarded the wrist watch donated by Filsinger's Jewelry and Gifts. Judith Patterson, of Goderich, received a $25 scholarship donated by Goderich Women's Institute for her playing of Gauler's "Minuet" in the piano solo classes. The presentation was made by Mrs. N. Clairmont. Rather appropriately, Helen Haines, of Wingham, was awarded a rose bowl for her singing of "The English Rose." The present- ation was made by George Parsons, representing the Goderich Elevator & 'Transit Co. In the piano solo classes, a scholarship, valued at $25, was shared by Marguerite Lyon, of R.R. 1, Auburn, and John Aberhart, of Goderich, on behalf of Domin ion Road Machinery Co. Ltd. Mra.' John Sully made the presentation to John Aberhant, who splayed Bach's "Prelude in C." Miss Lyon was unable to be present to re- ceive her prize. In the girl's vocal solo section, Barbara Snell, of Londesboro, re- ceived the book donated by Miss G. George. Miss Snell sang "Cradle Song." Joan Johnston, of Clinton, play- ing in the cornet solo section, won the cash prize of $5 donated by Brussels Lions Club. Her test piece was "Among the Stars," a Goldman composition. Jack Clements, of Saltford, who ° sang "The Owl," was awarded the wrist watch donated by Reg. Bell for competition in the boy's vocal solo section. Scholarship Award Sandra Walper, of Exeter, who received the mark of 92, highest in the festival, was presented with the $25 scholarshtp donated by Htitt•on County.' She played "Sailor Dance" in the piano competitions. The presentation Of the scholar- ship was made by Warden John V Fischer. Miss Walper also receiv- ed a eash award of $25 frotn the Sherlock -Manning Piano Co., of Clinton. In the vocal duet claws, Dorothy Cook and Marilyn (loll were award - LITTLE INN (STAGE COAC i•; INN OF THE EARLY 1800'S) BAYFIELD, ONTARIO RE -OPENS FOR SEASON ON THE HOLIDAY WEEK -END SATURDAY, MAV 19 For dining room or room RESERVATIONS PHONE RAYFIELD 8. Kinsmen CAR BINGO SPONSORED BY THE KINSMEN CLUB OF CLINTON CLINTON LIONS ARENA Friday, May 25 Commencing at 9 p.m. IST. Doors Open 7.30 $3,"r00 YN PRIZES CHEVROLET CAR --$2,600 2 -SHARE -THE -WEALTH SPECIAL FREE DO 2--$100.00 SPECIAL GAMES 15 REGULAR GAMES ---$25 oa. -- PLUS •--- R PRIZE - $200.00 CASH ADDED ATTRACTION' Draw For 1956 Buick Special Hardtop ADMISSION 1S ReluDer Games $1.90 - Extra Cards 2k - Car Binge $1.00. Special Games 2Sc. z,vo 1i3a a od= if ontitfles you to a free ticket on the $200 door pilze when presented at the doer. prize thele presePted at the door. .20.1 Gibbs, of Auburn, 61. Afternoon Session Jthythm band, 25 members or less, U.S.S. 17, bast Wawanosh and Morris, 86; S.S. 2. Colborne Town- ship and S.S. 10, Morris Township, tied with 85; S.S. 4, Tuekersmith Township and S.S. 6, East Wawa - nosh, tied with 84; double trio en- rolment under 25, U.S.S. 12, Hullett Township, 83; S.S. 5, Howbeit and S.S. 3 West Wawanosh, tied with 02; S.S. 11, Howick Township, 81; girls' vocal solo, 14 years and un- der, Dorothy Cook, Belgrave, 84; Doreen Buchanan, and Carol Pep- per, 83; Rjuth Ann Henderson, of Wingham; Marie Johnson, of Morris, -and Marilyn Johnson, of Grey, tied with 82; boys' vocal solo, 14 years and under, Glen Plant, of Morris, 82; Albert Don- lcersgoed, East Wawanosh, 81; John McDowell, East Wawanosh, and Wayne Feagan, Benmiller, 80; uni- son chorus, enrolment under 25, U.S.S. 5 Hullett Township, 84; S.S. 3, West Wawanosh Township; S.S. 4, McKillop Township, tied with 83; S.S. 10, East Wawanosh and S.S. 10, McKillop, tied with 82. Evening Session Cornet solo, 10 years and under, Joyce Proctor, of Brussels, 81; Ruth Michie, Brussels, 80; cornet solo, 12 years and under, Joan Johnston, Clinton. 83; cornet solo, open, Doris Johnston, Clinton, 84; boys' vocal solo, open, Jack Clem- ents, Saltford, 84; Bill Jeffrey, '1'urrperry, 82; trombone solo, 18 years and under, Doris Johnston, Clinton, 85; boys' vocal solo, changed voice, David Holden, S.S. 10, McKillop, 83; Bob Watt, Blyth, 82; Tom Rooney, Belgrave, 81; alto horn solo, 10 years and under, Ronald Bogan, Wingham, 78; alto horn solo, 16 years and under, Joan Johnston, Clinton, 85; alto horn solo, . 18 years and under, Doris Johnston, Clinton, 86; girls' vocal solo, open, Yvonne Sperling, 82; Janice Henderson, Turnberry, 81; Joyce Armstrong, Belgrave, and Marilyn Goll, East Wawanosh, tied with 80; tenor' saxophone solo, opcn, David Kennedy, Brussels, 84; clarinet solo, 12 years and under, Gerald Thomas, 83; Julie Cruik- shank, Wingham, 82; Marjorie Moffat, Wingham, 81; clarinet solo, 15 years and under, William Brind- ley, Goderich; 81; alto saxophone solo, 20 years and under, David Kennedy, Brussels, 85; marimba solo, open, Doris Johnston, Clin= ton, 88. Thursday Results Unison chorus, enrolment 25 or more, U.S.S. 17, East and West Wawanosh, 85; S.S. 11, Turnberry, and S.S. 1, Hullett, tied with 84; S.S. 4, Tuckersmith, and S.S. 12, Grey, tied with 83; two-part chorus, enrolment 25 or more, S.S. 1, Hut,- lett, 85; U.S.S. 7, East Wawanosh, and Morris, and --SS. R, Colborne, tied with- 83; U.S.S. 6, East and West Wawanosh, and S.S. 12, Grey, tied with 82. Duet 14 and under, boys or girls, Dorothy Cook and Marilyn Goll, Belgrave, 85; Carol Pepper and Elaine Ball, 84; Irene Lipowski and site -hie, -and '-Marie--ohnstor and Douglas Thomas, of Wingham, tied with 83; double trio, S.S. 1, Hullett, 83; U.S.S. 6, East and West Wawanosh trio 1; and U.S.S. 6,'East and West Wawanosh, trio 2, tied with 82; U.S.S. 17, East 'Nawa- nosh and Morris,, and No. 5, Morris, tied with 81. Afternoon Results Girl's solo, soprano, grade 9 col- legiate, Pat Prevett, of Goderich, 82; Sandra Bradley and Mary Hay, both of Goderich, tied with 81; Joanne Deaner, of Wingham, 80; girl's solo, contralto, grade 9 col- legiate, Judy Mathers, Ga de ric h , 79; Elizabeth ,Harley, of Goderich, and Karen Swanson, 434 Wingham, tied with 78; duet, grades 9 and 10, collegiate, Mary Fisher and Karen Groskorth, of Wingham, 83; Mary Lee Hallenbeck and Karen Swan- son, Marykay Newman and Gwen Brown, Jacqueline Kerr and Dor- othy•Freiberger, all of Wingham, tied with 82; Claire Chamney and Judy Lunn, 51/Ingham, 81; girl's vocal solo, soprano, 'grade 10, Gail Godfrey, Goderich, 82; Pat Allen, Goderich, and Marykay Newman, tied with 81; Alice Ann Nixon, Seaforth, 79; boy's solo, unchanged voices, John ,Moffat, Winghnm, 80; Alan McTavish, Wayne Nichol and Ian Mundell, all of Wingham, tied with 79; Teddy Wormworth, Bill Thompson and Mervin McKinney, of Winghatn, tied with 78; double trio, Goderich District Collegiate No. 1, 83; Wingham District High School No. 1 and Wingham Dis- trict High School No. 4, tied with 82; Goderich District Collegiate No. 2, 81. Duets Duet grades 11, 12 or 13, Faye Brereton and Mary Hay, of Gode- rich District Collegiate No. 2, 83; Helen Haines and Eleanor Smith, Joyce Moffat and Jean Rintoul, all of Wingham, tied with 82; Louise Jefferson and Joyce Hauffman, Port- er, Sheila h th Sullivan and S Dorothy all of Wingham, tied with 81; small vocal ensemble, Goderich District Collegiate Institute No. 1, 83; Goderich District Collegiate No. 2 and Wingham ensemble No. 2, tied with 81; Wingham ensemble No. 1, 80; mixed chorus SATB, Wingham Distrirt High School, 84; Goderich District Collegiate Senior Glee Club, 83. ' The Goderich Signal` -Star shield for double trio class '70 was won by U.S.S. 12, Hullett Township. Helen Haines of Wingham, won the Goderich Elevator Rose Bowl in the girl's solo classes; the Reg McGee Trophy for mixed chorus was taken by Wingham District High School, while the Huron County Shield for small vocal en- semble was won by Goderich Col- legiate No. 1. The Stan Prevett -Otxpjfor girls' °Writs was captured by Wingham District High School No. 1, and the Huron County Cup in the boy's solo class was taken by Bev Boyes, of Clinton. Mixed chorus grades 9 and 10, Wingham District High School, 83; Goderich District Junior Glee Club, 82; girl's vocal solo contralto, grade 10, Diane McConnell, Gode- rich, 83; Claire Chamney, Wing - ham, 82; Evelyn Mathers, Wing - ham, 80; boy's solo tenor, Beverly 71I3[UI +IDAY, MAY 17th, 10i Boyes, of Clinton, 03; Raymond Walker, Wingham, 01; Donald Eadie, Wingham, 61; Binersoat Hickey, Kelvin •lueiiawn, and Douglas Fischer, all of 'Winghaan, tied with 80; girl's solo, open, seu,- ior grades, Helen Haines, Wing-- ham, ingham, 84; Faye Brereton, Goderich, 82; Shirley Benjamin, of Goderich, and Marie Hastie, of Wingham, 81; trio SSA, Trio No. 2, Wingham, 79; Goderich District Collegiate, 78; Trio N.o. 1, Wingham, Trick No, 3, Wingham and Goderich District Collegiate, tied with 71; boy's solo, baritone, Peter Lierman, R, ";. 3, -GoVerich, 82; Ian Howes, Wrox- eter, 81; Bruce McTavish, of Tees - water, 80; girls' chorus .(four -hand accompaniment), Wingham District Heigh School, 87. o 0 0 There were 2,871 coal -burning steam locomotives in service on Canada's railways at the beginning of 1955, and 1,867 oil -burning steam locomotives and diesel elec- tric units. 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