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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-01-14, Page 71 A Long, Long Letter to the Editor Who in the world is Harold ;'inter? This question might raise a lot of eyebrows in the cocktail set, but to the aver- age Canadian his name doesn't mean a thing. However the CBC apparently takes a differ- ent view. Whether we know the name Harold Pinter or not the CBC is going to do its best to see that we recognize all such characters, I, for one, shall remember the name Pinter for a long time and not because it appeared five feet high on a television production set. For years I have been herded with my fellow Canadians and subjected to the whims of the CBC, but the January 6th pro- duction of Festival was the equivalent of Custer's last stand I have taken a quasi -neutral stance in regard to CBC pro- ductions for a long time, but no longer. After watching the play 1 ! Never "on sale", but your best bedding buyl SEALY POSTUREPEDIC' Choose extra firm or gently firm Princess Posturepedic. Both designed In cooperation with leading orthopedic surgeons to give you firm support... no morning back- s ache from sleeping on a too -soft mattress. $875CURRIE'S DOWN 'Birthday Party' ori Festival for about fifteen minutes I was tempted to turn it off but I don't give in easily. It be- came a challenge. Surely, I thought, I am of average intel ligence. If I watch it a little longer perhaps things will start to fall into place. No such luck. Those of you who had the courage enough to watch it through to the end.... and understood it, deserve a medal. No one will ever be able to satisfy all viewers. The CBC production "This Hour has Seven Days" has many critics. True enough, the question of good taste has been disregarded from time to time, but the program does, in many instanc- es, get a message across and provides a great deal of inform- ative material. Festival, on the other hand, aside from be- ing uninteresting and uninform- ative is damaging to Canadian te.. 0111141.0.Oe. 000 4)e0 4 eo4111..).4)eOeO Oe ,.1111111.111. ,e, • 4 ^ x s^ a F'� • • 4 4 e w FURNITURE 1 01 V full or i twin size I matching founda- tion same price $2.00 WEEKLY culture. It must be very de- moralizing for a Canadian play- wrieht seeking Canadian ac- claim to realize that you have to border on insanity to write a script for the CBG, but 1 do feel free to question the ability of CBC executives responsible for subjecting Canadian viewers to such a bodge-podge of dis- jointed ramblings. It should also be clear now why some excellent Canadian talent is being exported across the border. Money undoubt- edly plays a leading role but it is clear that one would have to be a Canadian above and be- yond the call of duty to agree to act in such ridiculous pro- ductions. We could talk for ages about the fact that the CBC is a pub- lic enterprise and that it is our money being spent. We could also spend hours chastising the CBC for the fact that it is a publicly -owned institution and is pulled out of the red year after year with the taxpayers' money and at the same time, is allowed to compete for ad- vertising revenue that is the lifeblood of private networks. Adding everything up, there is little or nothing that favors the operation of the CBC except the fact that it has been instru- mental in providing services to remote areas. But even this is a questionable asset. After all, a man who depends on fishing at Great Slave Lake or cuts pulpwood in New Brunswick will find little consolation in tax dollar expenditures when they watch abortive efforts such as Festival. The CBC has been very suc- cessful in turning a deaf ear to the people it serves. Perhaps there is only one answer. Hit them where they will feel it and hard enough so that they cannot ignore the pain. Perhaps local station managers having the misfortune to be affiliated with the CBC should stop to think that if a program isn't good enough to warrant com- mercial sponsorship, then per- haps it isn't good enough to be paid for by the taxpayers. Sure- ly these private owners must have an association that can ef- fectively represent their feel- ings and take the CI3C to task in its own nest. If local station managers across the country can speak with one voice and if they re- alize their obligations to the public it would not take long to make the CBC plan its produc- tions for all Canadians instead of the pseudo -sophisticated set in its urbane lair. After all, what good would it do the CBC to continue with such produc- tions if local stations across the country refused to transmit them? If you believe that I've gone overboard with my opinions take a test. Regardless of perils, sharpen your wits next Wednes- day and watch Festival. From the previews I've seen, the next two weeks of Festival will run close to par. However, it is doubtful that the program will ever be able to match Mr. Pin- ter's "Birthday Party". I, for one, have had enough of the CBC's determination to shape our morals and dictate our viewing likes and dislikes. However, I have one consola- tion. Perhaps one day I'll be able to go nearly anywhere in Canada and enjoy the free en- terprise known as C. T. V. R. E. Johnson PROVINCE -WIDE CHAIN To supply the electrical re- quirements of homes, farms and industry, Ontario Hydro operates 71 generating stations throughout the province. S ttr rin P ICE • Exclusive Edge Gards® prevent sagging edges • Duro-Flange keeps surface smooth and firm • Lustrous, durable print mattress fabric • Smooth, button -free sleeping comfort SET GUARANTEED 12 YRS/If structurally defective, free repair first year. 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Sixty years ago the late Mr. Neighbour came from England to this locality and worked for several farmers among whom were the late John Gillespie and John Menzie, Fifty years ago, he left with his bride, Miss Millie Peddle to make their home at Tisdale, He leaves his wife, one son Harry of Nelson, B.C., and six daughters, (Mildred) Mrs. Bun - yon of Edmonton, Miss Ruth Neighbour of Seder, B.C. , (Eunice) Mrs. D. Graham of Princeton, B. C. , (Jean) Mrs. J. Duncan of Fort St, John, C., (Viola)Mrs. R. •Gerou, Tisdale, and Gwen, Mrs. H. Hooper of Goldwin, Sask. Mr. Neighbour will he re- membered by many residents of the village as he frequently visited with Mrs. Gibson Gilles- pie and her late husband. He was a friendly person and a good conversationalist and made many acquaintances here, Read Article On Missionary In Portugal WHITECHURCII-The Janu- ary meeting of the United Church Women was held at the home of Mrs. Dan Tiffin. Mrs. Millan Moore, president, con- ducted the opening exercises. The minutes were read by the secretary, lvirs. Dan Tiffin and the financial report was read by Mrs. Albert Coultes. Mrs. Tiffin reported on the sale of cards and Mrs. Garnet Far- rier read a letter of thanks from the Saugeen Indian Reserve for gifts sent to the children. A letter was read from Rev. Rob- ert Watt of Toronto. Mrs. Ezra Scholtz read an article about Miss Vera Lyons, a missionary in Portugal, whose hometown is Londcsboro. A committee was appointed to see about making quilts and it was decided to have lunch at the church's annual erecting. Mrs. George Mitchell led in prayer for the missionaries. Mrs. Moore gave the chapter in the study book. Mrs. Clarence Ritchie, Messenger superinten- dent, played a record of the Lord's prayer as sung by the people of Trinidad. The second selection was "Joshua Walked around Jericho". Mrs. Moore read a poen;, "Do It Well" and Mrs. Russel Gaunt read Scripture. Mrs. George Thotnpson gave the meditation and Mrs. Elwood Groskorth offered prayer. Mrs. Ritchie played other selections of music from Trinidad and games played by the children of that country were explained. Thirteen Tables At Euchre Party WiII'JTiC,IIURCI1-Thc regular progressive euchre party was held at Currie's School on Fri- day evening with 1;1 tables in play. Those with high scores were Mrs. John Jamieson, run- ner lip, Mrs. Jinn Coultes; Jim Currie and runner-up, Gcrshoni Johitstoir. The one having the lucky cup was Miss Mary Ann Wheeler, The hostesses and hosts for the next party will be Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Scott and Mr. and .1rs, Ed Walker. The supervisors, N1r. and Mrs. lel Smythe and Mr, and Mrs. Alex Robertson, sound Illneli. A mountaineer on his first visit to a city was fascinated by the asphalt streets. Scraping his feet on the bard surface, he remarked to his boy, "Well, 1 can't blame 'cut for building a town here. The ground's too durn hard to plow, anyhow." Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, January 14, 1965 - Page 7 S.S. Meeting Held At McBurney Home WHITECHURCH-On Monday afternoon Calvin -Brick held their Sunday School meeting at the home of Mrs, Gordon Me- Burney with an attendance of 17. The superintendent, Gordon McBurney presided. The officers appointed were Mr, and Mrs. George McGee, secretary -treasurer; superinten- dents, Gordon McBurney, Don- ald Ireland and Norman Coultes The following are the teach- ers: adult class, Mrs. Ken Mas- on, Lawrence Taylor; senior, Mrs, Gilbert Beecroft, Ronald Coultes; intermediate, Ivan Dow, Mrs. Alex Robertson; jun- iors, Mrs. George McGee, Gil- bert Beecroft, Mrs. Norman Coultes; primary, Mrs. Gordon McBurney, Mrs. Mason Robin- son; beginner's, Mrs. Ronald Coultes, Mrs. John Jamieson, Mrs. Sidney Thompson; pianists, Doreen Pattison, Lynda Coultes, Brenda Coultes, Linda McGee, Jim Robertson, Hugh and Ron- ald McBurney; Sunday secreta- ries, Jim Taylor, Murray Coul- tes, Peter Mason. It was decided to have a Sunday School picnic and also a Sunday School anniversary. A child is being sponsored and it was decided that this should be continued, The new curriculum is now enforced and it was decided to try out the idea of Sunday School teachers, two classes at a time, from Belgrave and Cal- vin -Brick to meet and discuss their problems. The average attendance for the past year was 52. Rev. Arthur Jackson closed the meet- ing with prayer. BREAK DOWN? JUST CALL UP! • Tow car at your service, day or night. 0 Expert re- pairs, fast. • Work done at sensible prices, too. When you meet trouble on the road, just head for the nearest phone and call us. Our tow car will get there on the double quick. Business and Professional Directory AMBULANCE Service CALL — S. J. WALKER PHONE Day - Night 357-1430 Frederick F. Homuth Phm.B., R.O. Carol E. Homuth, RO Mrs. Viola H. Homuth, RO OPTOMETRISTS Phone 118 HARRISTON • . ONTARIO BUTLER, DOOLEY, CLARKE &STARKE Chartered Accountants Trustee in Bankruptcy Licensed Municipal Auditor 2nd Floor, PUC Baikling ('or. Josephine & John Ste. WINGHAM, Dial 357-1561 A. H. McTAVISH BARRISTER, SOLI CTFOR and NOTARY PUBLIC Teaswater - Ontario Tel. 392 6873, TeoewateY Wroxeter—Every Wednesday afternoon, 2-4 p.m., or by appointment P. D. Hemingway, D. CHIROPRACTOR Professional Office Building LISTO %EL, ONTARIO For Appointment: Phone 1650, Listowel Pearson, Edwards & co. Chartered Accountants P. R. PEARSON Trustee in Bankruptcy 306 JOSEPHLNE STREET WINGHAM - Tel. 357-2891 Gaviller, McIntosh & Ward Chartered Accountants Resident Partner J. E. Kennedy, C.A, opposite Post Office Dial 881-3471 - Walkertoe remerneal CRAWFORD HETHERINGTON Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Wingham - Dial 357-3630 J. H, CRAWFORD, Q.C'. R. S. HETHERINGTON, Q.C. romermanimenarrik J. T. GOODAI.EI BARRISTER, SOLICIS•( $t NOTARY, Etc. 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