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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1981-07-02, Page 10PAGE 10—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JULY 2 ,1981 BAYFIELD by Bud Sturgeon and Helen Owen mound and about the village By Bud. Sturgeon Mrs. Milvena Erickson, Luanne and Lydia, visited with her sister, Mrs. Norma Stewart, on Thursday at her RR 2, Ripley home. Andrew Erickson of Ripley, spent the- weekend with his family and young nephew Robbie, of London, in Bayfield at the Erickson home. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Erickson, Andrew and Luanne, attended the 25th Wedding Anniversary celebrations at the Legion Hall in Seaford' on Friday evening . for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bennewies. The Bennewies are the parents of the Erickson's daughter-in- law Sheryl Irwin. Little Robbie Irwin, of London, both couples grandson, who had also been an an- niversary guest, returned to Bayfield for a few days visit with the Ericksons. Lydia Erickson spent the weekend at Camp Klahanie along with many Girl Guides and Brownies and leaders from Bayfield and area. From all reports, the youngsters had a'really good time. Mr. James Higgins and sons, Colin and Scott, returned to their home in Thunder Bay. They had flown in for several days Lampoonery By Bud Sturgeon As promised for this week, Act II of the condensed version of "Little White Lies", a parody of many plays I have known, but bearing resemblance to few. For anyone that missed Act I, here is what happened. Eduardo and Gonerol and several of the King's friends and close advisors had recommended the expulsion of the Maid Louka (because she sweeps the floors too cleanly) and the Court Jester (because his jokes aren't funny anymore) from the castle. A fortnight later King Fallenstaff does the dirty deed and the townspeople have,taken exception to it. As we rejoin the play keep in mind that the Fool has just left the meeting of the . Townsmen at the local pub. Cast of characters: King Fallenstaff, an aging com- mer named King in the absence of mind; Roundheads, four of these, three loyal and one no so; Court Jester, his jokes have become a burden on the King; Maid Louka, the maid whom the King no longer fancies; The Fool, lives in the castle next door to the King and is known to be a cunning, but,not so clever yessman; Sen- tinels, Eduardo and Gonerol, former members of the Royal administration with whom the King ,seeks ad- vice; And a host of others. ACT II: SCENE I - The Fool rushes into the. King's private chambers, panting from the long run from town and bursting with news. - Fool: (falling at King's feet) Oh King! (pause while he catches his breath) The townspeople would see you boiled in oil this very eve. King: I will talk further with you....and with others. Fool: I have hastened from the fat room, in closeness, with great charge. King: (mockingly) Bye my good leave, hast thou not a pouncet box. • Fool: Call me not a villain nor baffle me. I have but one purpose, to be of service to my King. King: Tis uneven news you bring me this night but harken to this. My'cruel fate, attending on unsettled state, force me to • guard my walls from my foolish foe. Amongst the townsmen there are only cobblers, buffoons and highwaymen. I fear them not. ACT II: SCENE II - Some of the Townsmen have gathered at the King's public court and a certain Gentleman prepares to speak to Fallenstaff and his Roundheads. A fanfare and much shuffling of feet. A few people fall down. Gentleman: King Fallenstaff, I petition thee to lend your ears to the task before me. King: (arrogantly) I am weary and grow tired of this foolishness but show me your letters that I might read them. Gentleman: The townspeople • grieve the expulsion of the Maid Louka and haye taken her to heart. King: (complexion now ashen and signs of feat, turns away and thinks .aloud) Zounds! Under whose government do they come? I prithee to be possessed. The townsmen are like cankers to me. Am I truly out of limit and rule? For want to join in trial. As heaven is to ,earth these papers are naught but water colours. (turn- ing back to the people) Nothing can confute me but my eyes! Gentleman:, you are not now four andn twenty strong and we are of hundreds. Fool: Hail to the King! 2nd Gentlemen: May I also speak of the Maid and the Jester this night? Roundheads: (still silent look away from the gathering) King: Speakest not peon. We will pause on the letters anon. (King coughs and sputters and the townsmen leave the public court) Riun.�'l.ad On": We pr:. t1n?P t+htaEtrim. R `n _ dhead Two: It was best to bid it pass. Roundhead Three: Tis but timid conspiracy. Roundhead Four: Are we not cowards? Will the townsmen endure insult with unwashed hands? King: We will meet alone in private chambers. Let us dine on stewed prunes, tis but wind in the door. ACT II: SCENE III - Several of the townsmen have cornered the Fool in his dark castle a day or so later. Townsman: Why pretend to speak on behalf of the peo- . ple without blessing? Fool: But the Maid and the Jester have wronged the King, without cause. He is a liberal man. Townsman: Only within the confinement of his mind and the minds of the Sentinels has he been wronged. We wish only for you to see the truth. Do not be blinded by. obsession to the King. Fool: He would not have taken the crown had it not been upon my urging and the loyalty of the commons. Townsman: The commons no longer issue a pleasing support. Fool: I fear there would a worse come in his stead. Townsman: You fear only the truth. Other Townsmen: Hear, hear! Fool: These commoners are of little value. Townsman: Oh Fool! You will sink at trial whether of sober form or content. Fool: The moon does not heed the howling of the wolf. Townsman: This is our last bid. Put an end to this in- direction and call yourself to question in the .public hall. Fool: With your will leering) I shall reveal my purpose in sort or limitation. Townsmen: (in unison ) Then summon the King, oh Fool, as we must talk of the face of men. As the scene closes, the Fool goes to summon the King and finding he will not come and is holding fast, does not return to the fneeting and renigs on his pro- mise to tell all at the public forum. Hold your seats theatre goers, as we may present the unabridged and optional Act Three of the play at a later date. visit with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Higgins, at the "Maples". Guests also with the Higgins family were old time mining friends, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ferguson of Sudbury, whom Mr. Higgins hadn't seen for many years, making it an enjoyable reunion. Art and Mary Latimer of Weston and Bill and Ruth Latimer and. daughter Amanda of Toronto were the weekend guests of Mrs. Ethel Knight at her Louisa Street home in the village. Greg and Emily Neilsen of London spent the holiday weekend at their Sunset Lane cottage. Mrs. Violet Sturgeon is currently a patient in hospital in Goderich. Gil and Helen Latimer report that baby daughter Wendy has been returned to Goderich Hospital from London and she is now doing fine. Mother and daughter are expected home in Bayfield early this week. Grandparents to the aid as Fred and Nell Yates of Newcastle returned to Bayfield to spend a week or , so with their daughter and new family, Mr. and Mrs. Gil Latimer; at their Howard Street Mile High.. Mr. Bernard Sturgeon, Orangeville, finally got a few days off of work and has joined the remainder of his family at their Louisa" Street cottage over the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Brandon and family, Owen Sound, were in Bayfield for the weekend for a visit with their respective families. Don't forget the Bayfield Lions Pancake Breakfast coming up this weekend with the proceeds going to the Clinton Hospital. Visitors with Mrs. Jay Ball of Clan Gregor apartments over the weekend were Mrs. Pat Stanley, Jason and Michael and Mr. Peter Johnston of Stratford and Kitchener; Mrs. Clarke Ball of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Tucker of Scar- borough; Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Hogg of Exeter and Mrs. Christine Ball and Mrs. Dawn McDonald of Clinton. Also on Friday evening, Mrs. Marie Douglas and Mrs. William King were dinner guests. People report by Helen Owen Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Reid of Sault Ste. Marie, who have been visiting with Mr. Reid's mother, Mrs. Belle Reid at Clan Gregor Apartments for a couple of weeks, left on Tuesday morning for Burl- ington. There they will spend a few days with their youngest, son Bob and his family, and then they will travel on to Ottawa to be with their eldest son, Wayne, with whom they will stay for a short time before returning to the Soo. While they were at Clan Gregor, they went to London for a weekend to see relatives there, and of course, also took the oppor- tunity of visiting all their friends and relations in and around Bayfield. Mrs. Beulah Smith return- ed from London on Sunday where she had been staying since attending her grand- daughter's wedding on June 20. Canon Paull continues to make good progress in Clin- ton Hospital and hopes to Gardeners celebrate 75 years Sponsored by the Guelph Horticultural Society and the University of Guelph, the Ontario Horticultural Association celebrated 75 years of service on Satur- day, June 27 at the Ar- boretum, Guelph University. President of Bayfield Garden Club, Jack Willock, his -rife Peg, Miss Kay Rn« and Mrs. Helen Owen attend- ed thi§ event. In brilliant sunshine, they went on a conducted tour of the rose gardens, where although not yet fully in bloom, the fragrance of the roses was very much in evidence. Lunch was followed by the planting of two trees - one black oak and one red oak, in memory of former, presidents of the Associa- tion, Mrs. Ellen, Bigelow and Harry Occomore. Visitors were able to view the fine display and compare winning exhibits in the rnain room of the Arboretum Building, where roses, delphiniums, _ foxgloves, canterbury bells and alyssum provided examples of colour, shape and perfec- tion. Flower arrangements ranged from traditional to modern, frorrfrniniature to hospital presentations and large formal displays. The director of the Ar- boretum, Mr. Jorgensen, welcomed the guests in- cluding Ross Gomme of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, who, in turn, introduced the Turn to page 1 2 • return home very soon - all being well during the early. part of this week. Waterless Clan Gregor On Monday evening, residents of Clan Gregor found themselves ' without water due to failure of the pump. Rev. and Mrs. George Youmatoff, who were visiting at the time, prompt- ly helped to alleviate the situation by providing two large camping cubes of water to meet essential needs. ABC Bridge results With the regular infor- mant away in Toronto for the. weekend, the bridge group nevertheless met on June 24. with three tables out.. Highest score went to Fern Baker with Esther Wright second, and Mildred Fellows low. Gardeners keep busy The efforts of the Bayfield Garden Club in maintaining its projects is very evident at the top of Main Street where a fine bed of petunias now flourishes. Mara Street, a much more demanding project, has again been keeping the volunteers busy and during last week they were also joined by three students tem- porarily available from Van Egmond House where they are employed this summer under the Canada Manpower Program. Large quantities of brush and dead wood have now been removed, which has greatly enhanced the at- traction of the 'wild flower sanctuary'. SMALL PINE PIECES' *boxes: small trunks, etc. AND INTERESTING OBJECTS . on Thursday, Friday &'Slaturdiy July 2,3&4 WESTWIND -behind Graham's General Store Proprietors: Connie, and Nora West HOURS: 11 am -5 pm MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY PHONE: 565-2935 DON'T MISS THESE USED CAR VALUES!!! 2 SPECIAL "AIR CONDITIONED" ft BIRDS 1977 THUNDERBIRD A sharp one owner unit with only 50,000 miles. Almost new Michelins, Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo, Power Windows, Power Split Front Comfort Seats, Finished in beautiful dark metallic Blue with White vinyl roof and pinstriping. Lic. No. LLS 260. 'SPECIAL $4, 95 • y iii • o/7/,( -X0:', 1979 T -BIRD TOWN LANDAU Only 15,000 miles on this sharp one owner luxury car. Equipped with almost every conceivable option from the Power Sliding Sun Roof to Cruise Control, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Split Com- fort Seats, Tilt Wheel and AM/FM Stereo. Complete with Continental style trunk deck. Finished In •19. mn Red with matching vinyl roof. Lie. No. NX! $7 795 SPECIAL • - C K.�. G()ULKI:H Om 346 HURON R(3., GODERICH PH !w NE 524-8311 • 524-8411 • 524-9381 Opening day of the bass fishing season was so great that many fishermen were fatigued after pulling in their limit and took short naps whenever possible. Holding their catch are left to right, Bill Latimer of Toronto, Bud Sturgeon of Bayfield -and Greg Neilsen of London. (the bear took the picture ) Bayfield hires Pat Graham as new clerk A well-known Bayfieid Main • Street figure, Pat Graham, is the new clerk of the village. Mr. Graham, who will replace recently fired clerk - treasurer Kathy Hunking, was picked out of 10 ap- plicants to the post ' at a closed meeting of council on June 17. He also owns Graham's General Store. The position had been vacant since June 1st when Miss Hunking was dismissed by council for lack of discretion in releasing in- formation. She has hired a lawyer, who has served a writ on council. claiming wrongful dismissal. 2`28 name On June 15,council was - presented petition demanding she be re -instated, but has taken no action on it. Council had re -hired former clerk Gordon Graham to fill the post from from June 1st to 15. The two Grahams are not related. FIRST ANNUAL Community Dance Saturday, July 11, 1981 BAYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE Dancing 9 P.M. -1 A.M. to the music of.... "A RAND CALLER BROWN" "A Band Called Brown" has played at Wonderland and 'Centennial Hall, London. ADVANCE TICKETS: *5. gP0 TICKETS AT THE DOOR: '6. A CES PRIZES DOOR Buffet Lunch Proceeds for o sound.system for the Community Centre Complex. ILERS • TRAILERS • TRAIL THE NEW OWNERS SAY...."SELL! ! !" PRICES SLASHED ON 250,00O.0OO NEW 8 USED RV. 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