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Tlib HERALD December Show goes on for play A Review y In theatrical circles exactly what Ihe Herald editor students at Georgetown The rtiow must on they district high school did for the owning dialogue Hock for the Melius Bell and Clarke district news By DOROTHY Herald Norval Euchre night had tables ol players enjoying the evening on Thursday evening December 1st at School Community Centre Prizes for the high score for ladies were won by Mrs Shirley Davis and Mrs Marie Murray and for the men Bob Davis and Bruce Cun ningham The for the roost lone hands was won by Mrs Whitney The next Night will be held on Thursday evening December Everyone is welcome It was White Gift Sunday I United Church on Sunday Dec The Sunday School pupils and several of the teachers gave the various readings stones scriptures readings prayers etc of the special White Gilt service The Teen choir and the Junior choir both provided special selections and nine year old Linda Blair sang a solo The gifts will go to St Luke United Church downtown Toronto where part of their outreach program includes visiting the elderly in that district At Christmas time they lake them food and gifts They also provide a Meals on Wheels service and at Christmas a gift is included The film Martin the Cob ble shown at Sunday School previous to the While service On Sunday evening Decern the three choirs will present a candlelight service at the church The Teen choir will present The Cobblers truest in song is the same story as the film The Christmas meeting of Women Institute was held at the home of Mrs Jean on Friday evening December 2nd with Mrs Edna presiding The roll call was answered J Christmas or d from mother country Ballinafad news By SMITH Herald correspondent It was the second Sunday in Advent and the second candle signifying Hope was lit during the service at church on Sunday The Junior choir sang beautifully the anthem I Believe It was announced that next Sunday the In would be family Sunday There will be lunch downstairs following the service A Christmas Concert wllef follow when Sunday School children will participate Mr and Mrs Floyd Nancy and Jean and Mr and Mrs Gran I Wright and daughters were at Clifford on Sunday where they had the annual Christmas time get to gether the home of Mr and Mr Stewart Douglas Mr and Mrs Bud Snow and two of ihclr sons Joined members of the families when they held a family Christmas gathering a hotel in Scarborough on Sunday evening Friends and acquaintances of Mrs Percy While a former rcnident here wilt be pleased to know she Is rccouperating her home In Maxwell alter Correction The Herald erred lost week when It reported thai Glenn Norman silage play Flier will be Dec 19 at the flUwjTAlec Theatre la Toronto The Glen play will actually appear the Poor Alec Theatre We regret be ailment caused to Mr Norman The president reported on the District Day held recently at Hall with Frank as the speaker He gave on excellent talk on Unity Mrs Galdys Chester reported on a special District meeting held at Lingy Hall to honor Mrs Laura Dixon who has had a new book of poems published called Open Gateways Mrs Kay Wilson Mrs May Cleave and Mrs Webb also enjoyed the afternoon Mrs Doris played the organ for a sing song of favourite Christmas carols and for the exchange of gifts A sale of Christmas cookies helped the financial funds followed by a lunch of cookies and a social time was enjoyed Brownies held an enrollment evening on Tuesday November at School Community Centre Enrolled inlo the Brownies were Evelyn Hamilton Connie Green Tammy McGregor Jana Stcelcs Jinny Susan Taylor Michele and Cathy Tinncy who was a Brownie in the United was enrolled as a Canadian Brownie Sixers who received their stripes were Catherine Melinda Laura Groskrolh and Taylor Seconders receiving stripes were Cathy Tinney Debbie Lulus and Christine Hams The Brownies also received their badges and their service Mothers and fathers were present for he special enrollment evening ended ilh a sing song and lunch opening night performance of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying Mark Robinson a quick wltted off announcer managed to shout his final words of sound system shout from the rafters of the eaWflriim rstuucd to cue the performance without in the audience realli a problem had occurred How To is the first totally produced play per formed at the high school and as a first attempt It comes off very well Producer Paul McGrath and director Susan mode It an entertaining two hours for those who filled the audience Employing the theatre in the round concept for set changes which at limes became noisy because dangling microphones were struck the play which highlights the rapid rise of a young lo great heights in business had a continuity which made It easy Tor the audience to follow Much of Ihe dialogue from the original play was updated and references were made North Sports a Georgetown sports store and to such Canadian personalities as Judy Marsh Probably the most effective number performed by a very professional chorus line was Secretaries Are Not A Toy The 19 member chorus line had good tonal quality and choreography made It en to watch Edgar Thatcher who played the president of Ihe World Wide Wickets Company whose building remains the centre of the stage action again payed a strong role He plated a strong role last year in Li His strong voice combined with a sensitive submersion into the role or chief executive set a high standard for other east numbers to follow Thatcher teamed hero Peter Clarke in one of the best duct scenes to on stage locally when llley sang the Ivy League fight song Clark also displays a strong acting confidence far beyond his years He would do well to consider seeking more roles in amateur theatre How To is a very adult production It requires strong acting singing and dancing All these points came across very well during the opening night performance It proves that the students at the high school have the ability to provide the entertainment which many might consider below their ability How To should also provide the basis far most student participation In ihi entire production of such future plays Not only would this provide experience for those Involved but the sense of accomplishment may provide a continual effort for ex Ultimately it is conceivable that such per formances could and should seek competition with amateur across the province and not sold within the realm of student drama festivals strong performances provided by Sandy Smith the secretary who gets her man In he play and by Melissa Bell who portrays the not so dumb blonde without any office skills who vamps her way into the Miss Bell particularly provided a natural confidence on stage and carried off her rote well With the exception of the sound problems which caused difficulty In hearing weaker voices at the rear of the cafetorium the 1977 be rated successful One suggestion should be made for next year If next veers production is to be a similar hour show the audience should consider bringing cushions The seats are hard for Christmas handmade gifts books collectableB and fibres weavers house FOR All YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING of Win I Focal hearing adjourned The Ontario Municipal Board hearing con a proposal Focal Properties Ltd to build homes south of Georgetown will adjourn for five months following session board chairman J Whclcr ruled Troubled by the inordinate amount of lime spent hearing evidence and arguments since the proceedings began NHL Another resident awarded medal Neil MacKinnon is the latest of a series of Hills residents who have received the Queens Jubilee Medal Mr MacKinnon a senior civil servant with the Ontario government is employed in police com munications His iward brings toll the number of local residents who received the Others ore Marilyn Mitton Constable Brian Fire Chief Mick Holmes David Michael Furlong Connie Garfield MiGrlvray George Leslie Edith Hilfman and Dr Frank Gifts for the little Ones now carry doHikig from up to C THEOLDBANK Ski Rentals Saturday DOWNHILLSKI SERVICE HOTWAX BINDING ADJUSTMENT- EDGE SHARPENING EXPERT SERVICE NORTH HALTON SPORTS LTD 71 MAIN ST S 8777777 THE BOWS MINI SUPERMARKET DELICATESSEN MAIN ST SOUTH IN OLD DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN SPECIAL of the WEEK Lean MINCED CHUCK 99V LB BULK PACK PARTY PACK CASE LOTS or Bottiss C DRY mix match ALSO A complete line of GOURMET FOOD for ihe HOLIDAY SEASON WW this month Mr conce ded that the matter cannot be resolved in the remaining of board allotted period He elected to stop town solicitor Ray Steele as he was about to introduce Hills first witness ruling that because of time limitations cases should be heard separately The hearing will reconvene May 1 at 10 a in the town council chambers The remainder of the session will deal with evidence to be presented by lawyers for the Four Seasons Realty Group another development firm with land interests in the Georgetown area Mr Wheler stressed that the hoard will allocate a mum of three weeks in May during which the specific Issue of allocating sewage treatment capacity Georgetown new sanitary plant must resolved The issue has become a pivotal point in Ihe proceed since Focil Properties his demanded that the town honor contracts dal from 19M through which proposed subdivision would be accommodated by the treatment plant Town council two weeks ago however he project at bottom of its priority list for the allocation of age treatment capacity Depending on Ihe outcome of the May session additional lime may be sel aside during which further arguments by Focal lawyer would be heard I must point out that the hearing v ill reconvene May 1 only for a continuation of the issue of allocation of cs Mr explained As a result there will be no need to from public at that lime That comes after a is made on the issue I anticipate it could be another three to four months until the Focal matter Mr added that state ments would be heard Wed nesday concerning the Four Seasons presentation from members of the public not represented by counsel The chairman a decision to separate Focal case from that of the town and region was based partly upon the inability of some participating lawyers lo attend all of next weeks scheduled sessions due to con fllcting commitments Mr Steele Mr Jarvis and regional solicitor Richard lostcr indicated their Intent ions as to the calling of addl tlonal witnesses and the of their remaining and Mr also noted that next week sessions would have been limited four days because of a board meeting scheduled for Friday JUST ARRIVED FOR CHRISTMAS FRESH CHOCOLATES BY Laura Coma sea our Graat Selection of Christmas Cards Wrap Ribbon Tags VOUnGIPHAMMCV 76 MAIN ST Baldwin Encore Efcore Barbers Jewellers 77 Main St S Quantities Art From Fendley Florists Beautiful Flowers are a welcome gift especially during the Holiday Season Make the Holidays Merrier for your Favorite Lady with a Beautiful Floral Bouquet 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