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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-11-22, Page 21H BY JOANNE BUCHANAN GODE RICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1979—PAGE 3A ouraires on the move Male 'choral singing seems to be making a comeback, says Phil Main, this year's president of the Goderich Harbouraires. In line with this statement, he says en- thusiastically, "This is probably one of the most active years we (the Harbouraires) have ever had!" The Harbouraires, an all -males choral group, was founded by the late George Buchanan in. 1947. At present there are 28 members in the group. Some of these members, have been with the group since it was first formed: Some of the members drive to weekly rehearsals at North Street United Church in Goderich from Clinton, Blyth and Bayfield. One member drives all the way from Stratford. Lorne Dotterer is the director of the Har- bouraires and Mr. Main says he has to be given a lot of credit for picking up the group where George Buchanan left off.' The Harbouraires each wear matching navy jackets and grey pants. They have just ordered hand woven red ties from New Brunswick . and to complete their en- sembles, they are looking for more red and white crests which were produced during Goderich's Sequicen- tennial year. If anyone has such crests at home, the Harbouraires would appreciate receiving them to wear on their navy jackets. They can be dropped off at Phil -•- Main's hardware store on Frank Pontes, a Kinsmen and manager of the Metropolitan Store and Ron Blue, a Kinsmen director and toy drop convener, deposit a toy in the drop set up at the Met. Other drops are set up in the corridor of the Suncoast Mall, Canadian Tire, Woolworths, People's Store, Breckenridge's Hardware, Robertson and Victoria Schools, and G.D.C.I. Toys, books and games deposited in these drops by December 11 will be distributed to children for Christmas through Family and Children's ' Services. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) • Ings on ree The Harbouraires belong to the Associated Male Choruses of Ontario. Approximately five choirs belong to this association. A music scholarship is available through, the association When we shop Canadian, Can.'. makes it. When we shop Canadian, it's more . than a good idea. It's a great invest- ment in our country's future. Every time Canadians buy their own products, they give Canadians work. Right here in Ontario, manufacturing industries employ about one million people. "That's 250%o of all the jobs in Ontario. When we shop Canadian, we strengthen the economy of our prov- ince and our country. By purchasing products that say "Made in Canada"; we're develop- ing•and maintaining the industrial strengths we need to compete in world-wide markets. � ......413` And we're helping ourselves right here at home by strengthening Ontario's resources and assuring our future growth. So the next time you're buying something, look for the symbol that says "Made in Canada' Ontario Larry Grossman, Minister of Industry and Tourism William Davis, Premier A • for high school students wishing to study music past the high school level. For more information about this scholarship, Mr. Main can be con- tacted since he is on the Ontario executive. The Harbourairs also offer the George Buchanan Memorial music award to a dif- ferent student at G.D.C.I. each year. Already the Har- bouraies have a number of singing dates lined up for what is promising to be an exciting season. The group, sings church anthems, spiritual songs, classical songs, show songs and some popular songs --almost everything except barbershop numbers. Monday, December 10 is the date of the Har- bouraires' first concert of the new season. It will be a Christmas concert and carol sing complete with guest artists at North Street United Church at 8:15 p.m. On February 2 the Harbouraires will hold a concert at Wesley -Willis United Church in Clinton. February will be a busy month for the Har- bouraires. Besides the concert in Clinton, they will take part in the annual Mariners' Service at Knox Presbyterian Church in Goderich and they will be taping a special record for the Legion. The record, the brain child , of Teresa Harding'tiof Goderich, will feature about 30 to 40 minutes of music by the Harbouraires, arranged by a professional music writer. It will distributed all across Canada and may even put Goderich on .the map, says Mr. Main. In April the Har- bouraires will put on another concert with the Fleming -Grey Chorus .from Cambridge. The exact date and place for this concert will be an- nounced later. On May 31 the - Har- bouraires will be joining a number of other all- male choruses for a Big Sing at Hamilton Place. An audience of about 2,000 is expected with 400 male voices on stage. The Harbouraires will sing a solo number as well as taking part in all the massed choir numbers. The Harbouraires are always looking for new members. Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons in the winter and Sunday evenings during the other seasons. You'll probably be hearing the name Har- bouraires a lot this year. Sit up and take notice. ENJOY LUNCH at Maitland Country Club 12 NOON — 2:00 P.M. Our club is perfect for private parties and wedding receptions Phone Debbie 524-9641 Anstett Jewellers LIMITED 11 ALBERT ST., CLINTON 41112.3.01 OPEN WEDNESDAYS For Your Convenience HOURS: Monday through Saturday. • a.m.-6 p ;m.; Friday nights till • p.m. WANTED Students interested in learning skills leading to high paying and rewarding careers in the field of Technology. Presently, Lambton College's Placement Office does not have enough Technology graduates or Co-op students to fill existing vacancies. 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