The Bayfield Bulletin, 1964-09-02, Page 1delightfully witty, and properly
bawdy; "Le Bourgeois Gentil-
homme" is often hilarious, and
always colourful.
John Colicos is a powerful
King Lear, and is ably backed
up by an excellent cast. Never-
theless to this reviewer the
play lacked that special touch
of brilliance which, makes a
performance truly outstand-
ing. However, "outstanding" is
the word to apply to William
Hutit's sensitive portrayal of
Richard II. Opening with an
unusual display of strength, he
slowly and brilliantly allows
Richard's character to evolve
through shades of self-pity into
weakness.
Fine Acting
The play itself is an ensem-
ble effort, and with fine act-
ing from Leo Ciceri, Bruno
Gerussi, and the others, and
Stuart Burge's perceptive dir-
ection, "Richard II" attains
rare depths in characteriza-
tion.
Balanced Program
After what many felt to
have been a disappointing sea-
son last year, Stratford has
offered its audiences a balanc-
ed program of four extremely
well-acted and well - produced
plays. The projected historical
cycle has made a most impres-
sive beginning with 'Richard II'
and "King Lear" has been ac-
claimed by many critics to be
the Festival's greatest triumph.
Be that as it may, Stratford
has never been in better form.
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COMING EVENTS
Saturday, Sept, 5 — Mrs.
Russell Grainger cordially in-
vites you to a trousseau tea at
her home in honour of her
daughter Helen, from 2-4 p.m.
anti 7-10 p.m.
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BAYFIELD, ONTARIO
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1963
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VOL. 1 — No. 13
Dredging Underway
In Bayfield Harbour
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Dredging operations are now
under way at Bayfield harbour
and within the next five or
six weeks, it is expected the
accumulated sand, gravel and
silt will be excavated to a
uniform depth of seven feet
from the harbour mouth to a
point not far from the old
bridge footings.
Low water levels here have
been a hindrance to commerc-
I fishermen and amateur sail.-
.is as well for the Past several
•osons.
Two scows are in operation
hy Dean Construction, with the
fug Americo Dean of Windsor
hustling the loads out into We
lake at 35 - minute intervals
throughout the working day.
A coterie of "sidewalk sup-
erintendenLs" takes note of
every detail of the work from
a vantage point on the south
bank of the river, while a crew
of about a dozen men perform
the work called for by the De-
partment of Public Works.
Rough weather gave the pro-
ject. a slow start, but good
progress appears to be the or-
der of the day now, with pros-
pects that the harbour will be
in good condition in a few
weeks.
1964 Season Most Impressive
In Stratford Theatre History
Late in the season but Bette'. laic tnan never, the rbor at klayfie is
being dredged from its record low level to a depth of seven feet. Work
has been in progress for about a week as Dean Construction men and equip-
ment carry out a Department of Public Works contract. Work is expected to
continue for another month. (Bulletin Photo)
Goderich Youth Centre May Emerge
From Friday's Liquor Plebiscite
Out of the liquor plebiscite
in Goderich there may emerge
a Youth Centre of some sort.
Discussion at the final meeting
of 'the "Vote No" committee,
when members sat in with ch-
airman Joe Snider and cam-
paign manager Jack Warren,
centred about a project of a
positive nature, rather than
merely a negative approach to
the problem of teen-age drink-
ing.
Praise Idea
"Better a youth hostel than
renovation of an old hotel",
said Mrs. L. M. Thorneloe.
Another suggestion was for
use, at the start, of one of the
"non-profitable hotels" about
town. Within memory, there
were six operating in Goderich
at one time, of which three are
now apartments and/or stores;
one, the British Exchange,
burned and the Bedford has
survived as principal accom-
modation for visitors. The
Royal, which operates as a ho-
tel, is said to be due for re-
Here are some short tips for
long trips, from the Ontario
Safety League. Leave sooner—
drive slower- live longer. Drive
with traffic and not against the
clock.
The Ontario Safety League
came across this observation in
a U.S. publication: "Sometimes
we dream we'll be brave en-
ough to say the things to that
traffic officer that we say
construction if a license is
forthcoming after the Septem-
ber 4 vote. The Sunset, sum-
mer hotel, is closed.
Centennial Project
Consensus of the meeting
was that a recreation centre
would be a suitable project for
consideration by town council
which has not arrived at a
decision, after one false start.
Dr. J. C. Ross, originally
campaign manager for the
time to vote. Mrs. Ross has
been with him all week.
Lancaster Still
Open To Public
The huge Lancaster bomber,
obtained by Goderich Branch
109, Canadian Legion as a me-
morial, will be open to the pub-
lic both Sunday and Monday,
it is announced by Dr. G. B.
Clancy, chairman of the Lan-
caster committee.
The big plane Ls standing at
Sky Harbor Airport just north
of Goderich, and former air
crew members will be in atten-
dance afternoons and evenings
to guide visitors through the
historic craft. Of particular in-
terest to veterans and their
families, the big plane is also
fascinating Ito children and
others who have heard and
read of the Lancasters' exploits
in World War II.
"Noes", who was taken to hos-
pital in London at the start
of the campaign was expected
home on Wednesday, not in
George Hot ,on, a member of
Branch 140, Royal Canadian
Legion, passed away in West-
minster Hospital, London, on
Wednesday, August 26, at the
age of 70.
Mr. Hopson was gassed in
World War I in which he ser-
ved with the 84th Btn. R.C.R.,
and he suffered increasing ill
health over the intervening
years.
Royal Canadian Legion mem-
bers were pAzeirt at a mem-
orial service held August 28 at
the Ball and Mutch Funeral
Home, Clinton.
The funeral service at the
Ball and Mutch Funeral Home
on Saturday, August 29 was
conducted by Rev. E. J. B.
Harrison, Bayfield, followed by
interment in Bayfield Ceme-
tery.
Pall - bearers were Merton
Merner, Fred Weston, Walter
Westlake, Malcolm Toms, Gr-
ant Turner and George Bell-
chamber, all members of Br-
anch 140 of the Royal Canad-
ian Legion.
Flower-bearers were Robert
Hopson, Arthur Brisson, Torn
Castle, Bert Gibbings, Jack
Sturgeon Jr.,' and Jack Ham-
mond.
Mr. Hopson, who was born
By tiwilym .trchrt•
Bulletin Drama critic
In this season of the 400th
anniversary of Shakespeare's
birth, Stratford has presented
two Shakespearean tragedies
and two non-Shakespearean
comedies. "King Lear" was an
obvious choice for such an oc-
casion, since it is perhaps the
greatest of Shakespeare's
plays. With the production of
"Richard II" Stratford initiat-
es a four year plan to present
the complete historical cycle
of plays from "Richard II" to
"Richard III".
Well Handled
The two comedies are both
adroitly handled, and have that
virtue which is the common
property of all well-produced
comedies — they are fun to
watch. "The Country Wife" is
in London, England, is survived
by his widow, the former Ma-
bel Wealthy Johnson.
On Sunday, August 23, Mr.
and Mrs. Hopson were honored
by friends and relatives on the
occasion of their Golden Wed-
ding Anniversary.
Congratulations were receiv-
ed from Buckingham Palace,
Prime Minister Lester Pearson,
Opposition Leader John Dief-
enbaker, Premier John Roberts
and other officials, and more
than 150 persons paid their
respects.
At that time, Mr. Hopson
was under doctor's care and
was able to see only a very few
special friends.
He was pre-deceased by a
son, Robert David, who was
lost at sea in World War H.
Also surviving are two sons,
Oliver, Glenburnie, Ont., and
George Arthur, Vancouver,
B.C., 11 grandchildren, and one
great-grandchild.
Among friends and relatives
attending from a distance, were
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hopson
and children, Glenburnie, Ro-
bert Hopson, Toronto, Mr. and
Mrs. Clayton Burkett, Spring-
brook. Mrs. George Sharpe and
daughter Eva, Burlington, Mrs.
Margaret Pearson, London, and
Mrs. Jessica Frea, Frankford.
Saturday, Sept. 19 — Don't
miss the Hobby and Craft Ex-
hibition, Clinton Legion Hall,
2-10 p.m. Sponsors: Starlight
Circle of Wesley-Willis UCW.
Admission 75 cents; Public
School Children 25 cents; Pre-
schoolers Free.
Notices on the front page
under this heading are avail-
minimum charge 75 cents paid
able at five cents per word,
in advance, or $1.00 charged.
Legion Members Honor Geo. Hopson
War Veteran Laid To Rest Sunday