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Clinton News Record, 1954-06-17, Page 10WAGE TEN e 'fop Spelt.. • (By BFINJAM1N BEV1:RIDGrE)� James Mason, the British actor Who is starring this summer .in the plays of the Stratford Shakes- arean Festival, gage up an <at- tractive screen role in order to take part in the second season of ,tthe rather uniciue tent -theatre ex- periment in Canada.; But Mr. Mason could never have bought the publicity which he has been receiving because of his decision. .Canadians know about all there is to know about the actor now, and most of us were interested to learn that James Mason in his early days prepared himself at Cambridgefor a career in archi- tecture. But he was no more int- erested in designing apartment buildings and. cenotaphs — or in carrying orchis Yorkshire• father's wool. business —' than the British film czar, J. Arthur Rank, Was in following , the milling trade of his family. The theatre is a;apeculiat, pro fess3onl and;.;in some .respects ' it has,,an attraction for peculiar peo- ple�'althougb :I,do not -mean this in a- disparaging sense. Charles Laughton found the stage a hap- pier, +plane : titan in, his family's. brewery or hotel interests. Ray- mond'Massey, brother of Canada's governor-general, gave ' up the implement business completely for actrng. No -doubt a considerable number of fond parents were greatly dis- appointed when their favorite sons and daughters declined the tailor- made careers planned for them, But the. theatrical world is doubt- less richer because of it. This applies to other fields as well, and particularly to t the writing pro-• fession. Zane -Grey was a dentist. SWARM suacSCI pwER Robert Louis Stevenson was a lawyer, and so were Gilbert o1,.. Gilbert and 'Sullivan, Sir Walter. Scott, Sir Thomas More, Hugh MacLelland and the Voice of Can- ada, - John Fisher. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, A, J. Cronin, Chek lov, the famous Russian short story writer, Somerset Maugham, and Peter Roget, who compiled. the Thesaurus, were physician's.- Lewis Carroll was a mathematics teacher; Henry Bel 1 a 2n a n n' ("King's Row") is essentially'' a music teacher. Stephen Leacock taught economics at McGi]L Nevil Shute ("In the Wet") was an aeronautical engineer; John Keats was a store clerk; Ben Jonson was a bricklayer; George'. Orwell ("The Animal Farm") was once a policeman in Burma. The French writer, Beaumarchais, was a watchmaker, and Anthony' Trol- lope, whose books, including. "Bar- chester Towers", are back in vogue again, was a = post office surveyor. f •.. • 'lhe more I think. of the choice Of, careers the more I am intrigu- ed. It is a wonderful country whose people can be what they want to be, no matter how lowly they are of birth or how lofty their ambitions. Canada is indeed such a country. During the tour which I have been making of this remarkable country these past few weeks, I sat in an aircraft as it flew over the foothills of the Rockies and talked with Slim Bowlen. Slim isn't very slim these days. He, is a strapping man, sharp eyed and heavy boned, with huge hands that dug into the pioneer dirt of the west, and an open-air voice that whipped thousands of wild horses into line in days past, and which now, at 78, is not failing. One does not talk - very much when Slim Bowlen is around. There is too much listening to be done. He was born in Prince Edward Island, and was a street car conductor in Boston before coming west, He has sat for days, in the saddle, delivering horses from Alberta to Winnipeg, horses 1953 AERO -WILL'S "Lark" Coach Showroom condition, 7,000 miles. 1953 PLYMOUTH SUBURBAN -• Low mileage, extra wonderful car. 1952 FORD SEDAN," !Mainline" 1952 DODGE SEDAN McPherson Bros. 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In the rough days of early .Alberta, the ranch - man -farmer made a tidy fortune the hard way. He lost it, and made it back again. For 14 years Slim Bowlen sat in the Alberta Legislature, an honest, hardwork- ing representative of a people who were making a new world by sheer spirit and sweat. He was the first man from the prairies to sit on the board of governors of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp- oration. - Where else but in Canada could a 'man make such achievements? This Slim Bowlen I was talking to, this congenial man in the strip- ed trousers and the swallow -tail coat, was John J. Bowlen, the lieutenant -governor of Alberta. And somehow, In spite of his charming roughness, one does not need to be told, twice that he is the Queen's representative in a booming province. His Honor fits the part perfectly, e v 97 It is circus time in Canada. The old folks'' may feel that there aren't as many circuses to see these days as there were when workers could be had for their board; but the big towns, at least will be seeing one or two big tent shows across the country during the summer, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey have added ten new eleph- ants for their current tour. It brings back old memories to some very old folks who can remember when the elephant show was P. T. Barnuni's greatest attraction, when the great Jumbo thrilled millions ,all over America before being killed in a train accident in St, Thomas, Ont., in 1885. George A. Hamid, whose grandstand shows are well known at the Canadian National Exhibition and « other larger fairs, has been to Germany to sign up some new outdoor acts, teeter -board tumblers, clowns and an aerialist. Show business is pep- ping up, but just as a precaution- ary measure the town of Melville in Saskatchewan has passed a by- law requiring all travelling shows to post a bond before getting a license. This will ensure the pub- lic that the show will be compar- able to that which is advertised, and it will also discourage the few remaining bogus colonels and doctors who peddle tonics in fly- by-night caravans. . O SEAFORTH•— A ticket owned by R. H. Middleton, Hensail drug- gist, was one of those drawn for consolation prizes in the Irish Sweepstakes. Mr, Middleton was advised by wire that his consola- tion prize was E100 sterling. 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Atkinson, and Bryan, Quebec, spent the weekend with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Petzke and Marlene, to celebrate Bryan's first birthday. WMS Visitors' Day Miss Belle Campbell, Seaforth, secretary of Huron Presbyterial, addressed the Women's Mission- ary Society of Carmel Presbyter- ian Church here at the annual birthday party held June 10. Miss Campbell based her thoughts from the theme, "Weary. Not in Well Doing". She spoke of the missionaries who had brought church to this country. It is our duty to carry the church throughout the whole world, be missionary minded, conscious of our obligations, and spread the gospel to all the lands," the speaker said. She' was introduced by Mrs. Sam Dougall, president of the group. Guests for this occasion were the societies of Hensall United and St. Paul's Anglican Churches, Hensall, Caven Presbyterian Church, Exeter, and Arnold Circle of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs, J. B. Fox extended the welcome and presided for the meeting. The devotional was conducted by Mrs, B. Edwards and Miss Min- nie Reid. Guest soloist was Mrs, L. Higgins, Bayfield, who contri- buted two pleasing numbers. Luncheon was served including a birthday cake which was cut by two senior members of the or- ganization, Mrs. Donald Park and Mrs. A. Harvey. Mrs, James .A. Paterson and Mrs. Inez McEwan convened the decorating and lunch. Miss M. Reid arranged the flowers. Reception committee was Mrs. S. Dougall and Miss Reid. Goderich Township Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Middle- ton attended the annual field day of the Western Ontario Aberdeen - Angus Association held on June 12 ,at the home of Alex Edwards, Anoka Farms, Arva. Concert a Success The variety concert and min- strel show presented by the J3ay- fieid Guides in the basement of St. James' Church, Middleton, on Friday evening was a real suc- cess, being given with great verve and enthusiasm. What the aud- ience lacked in numbers, they made up in appreciation. At the conclusion of the concert a Lunch was served by ladies of the church. - Anglican Parish WA's !Beet ' The annual joint meeting of the Women's Association's of Trinity Church, Bayfield and St. James, Middleton, was held in the 'latter on Wednesday after- noon, June 9, with a good attend- ance. The meeting was opened by the rector, Rev. E. Carew -Jones. Mrs. Rowden was at the organ, Mrs. John Middleton conducted devotions and graciously welcom- ed,those present. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Charles Cooper. The highlight of this meeting is always the presentation by a delegate to the annual Diocese of Huron WA meeting held in London, of a resume of said meet- ing. This year's delegate was Mrs. Emerson Heard. Mrs, .. Carew -Jones delighted those present with a talk on Cath- edrals in England, which she had known; relating many legends and unusual circumstances. " Mrs. Milton Steepe gave a book review based on Cecilia '.Jowett's "No Thought 'for' To -morrow", a story of hardship and courage in the; Canadian North. This review was very well received, Mrs. Don Middleton sang -"Bless This House".. The rector closed the meeting with the benediction after which all repaired to the ,home of Mrs, Stewart Middleton, where lunch was served. The WA ,presidents, Mrs. R. Gairdner and Mrs. John Middle- ton poured tea at the . candle -lit dining room table, which was centred with bouquets of yellow. roses and rust and purple violas. A very pleasant social hour was enjoyed, Mrs, ;Gairdner Moved.a very gracious vote of thanks to the Middleton WA for their hos- pitality. Brownie and Guide activities in Hensall were brought to a close for the summer with a joint open air meeting of the Pack and Company in the Park, Wednes- day, June 9. Mrs. IC. B. Ciysdele, St. Marys, Deputy Provincial 'Commissioner, who organized guiding in Hensall eight years ago was present,and pinned wings on Golden and Brownie, Judy Elder who then flew up to Guides. Judy's sister Sharon also received her golden hand and went up into Guides. Other Brownie awards included golden bars to Carolyn Smillie, Carol Brown, Carol Ann Rogers, Mary Scone, and -a service star to Gertrude,Toonk. Browniekins Kathy Scone and Margie Elgie made their promise to District Commissioner Miss L, Siegner, of Exeter, and were enrolled, Mrs. W. O. Goodwin, badge sec- retary, presented the awards to Guides Jane Horton, Beth God- dard, Margaret and Sharon Smil- lie. Marilyn Smith. Jean Henderson and Dianne Ronnie, who have completed one year in Guides, re- ceived service stars. Gwen Spen- cer and Jean Henderson received their woodman, cook and hiker badges. Mary Ann Ronnie got her woodman and hiker badges. Mrs, Clysdale formally present- ed Jean Lavender with her gold cord after Jean had been intro- duced by Miss Seigner. Although Jean has had her gold cord for sometime this was the first op- portunity at which ,her Company could share her pleasure and hon- or in achieving this highest award in guiding. While the Guides and Brownies were preparing tea and toast over open fires, several girls demonstrated camping arts. CONSTANCE The president, Mrs. Lorne Law- 'son, • presided over the Woman's Association and Women's Mission- ary Society meeting -held in the basement of Constance Church last Wednesday. The WA meeting . opened - by singing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", followed by the Lord's Prayer:. During, the business per- iod it was decided tobuy new carpet for the ,stairs. The meeting was turned over to the W1VXS president, Mrs McG>t'egor, who opened this part. of the meeting:,by the .Singing of "Happy the Home"; The scripture . lesson was read by Mrs. Lorne Lawson, Christian' stewardship reading was given by Mrs. G. Ad— dison. Another' hymn was ,sung.. and Mrs. George NTcllwaingaV.e a: reading "A Wee Bit ' of Every -- thing." Mrs., Babcock ,gave •trio study; book and the meeting closed by - singing another hymn, after which Mrs. McGregor closed with prayer,. seeds • Have o complete stock of GARDEN, FIELD' and LAWN SEEDS — highest quality — priced reason•• abler° • We specialize: PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURES and LAWN GRASSES. Mixtures specially prepared. to suit your requirements. • Our seed is- all government inspected. . In Clovers we hove ALFALFA from $18.00 per bus. to $21.00 per bus. One, lot of home-grown Alfalfa Seed specially priced ,at $19,00, • Let us know your seed problems and maybe our long experience will be of service to you. Fred 0. 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