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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 28 1976 Takes Cover from Bad Weather Blues While rain kept the July 20th square dance in the mall on Temperance St. from getting off the ground, it did not stop the band from providing some toe-tapping music anyway. The band, The Country Addition, found shelter under Ken's Men's Wear store awning and kept right on playing through it all. Cup Match in, Ber by Gary Kent Smith its Grey Cup and its Stanley ST. GEORGE'S, BER- Cup competitions; basebai MUDA - - Canada may have may have its World Series; Coroatfon u ESTAURANT MONDAY - THURSDAY 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. FRIDAY - SATURDAY 6 a.m. - 1 a.m. SUNDAY 7 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. SERVING DELICIOUS CHINESE FOOD TAKE-OUT ORDERSf A SPECIALTY Free Delivery in Bowmanville on All Orders of $6.00 or More Full Course Meals in a Home- Like Atmosphere 9 King St. W. 623-5412 nuda Calgary annually celebrates its Stampede; Edmonton stages Klondike Days; and Vancouver and Toronto host the Pacific National Exhibi- tion and the Canadian Na- tional Exhibition. In Bermuda every year, however, the people there really know how to observe a sports event-holiday. As a matter of fact, the Bermuda Government each year declares two days as public holidays and it is on those two days that two cricket clubs - - one from each end of the mid-Atlantic resort - - clash on the cricket pitch. The annual Cup Match started back in 1902 and has grown from a 'friendly' cric- ket game held between two lodges of the Grand 'United Order of Oddfellows fraternal order. From its relatively humble start, the Bermuda Cup Match has now evolved into a full-fledged community hap- pening; two days holiday to begin with, combined with the usual Saturday and Sunday off, makes for a grand weekend! The Cup Match is always held on the "last Thursday and Friday before the first Monday in August". While this may sound like a complicated formula, Bermuda residents and visitors alike have no trouble in knowing when the big days are approaching. The big game is the mail topie of conversation on every body's lips; stores are holding "Cup Match Sales"; and th excitement mounts as the days approach. If there ever were to be divisive factor in Bermuda society, Cup Match is it There are few, if any, neu trals. One is either a fan of St George's or a fan of Somerset To a degree Cup Match wa: a community effort from the very start - - once the two lodges agreed on holding the match every year, they decid ed to collect funds in their respective communities to purchase a suitable trophy The trophy cost 10 pounds (approximately $40.00 at th< 1902 rate of exchange), and each lodge was responsible foi raising half that amount. They decided that eacl individual would be restricted to giving just one shilling (20 cents then), but in St George's the late Leon D. Fox former Mayor of St. George and an east end stalwart offered to put up the entire amount. This generous offei was politely turned down, but the lodge had little trouble raising its share. Somerset's lodge group also held up their end of the bargain and the cup was ordered and has been ir competition ever since. There are various stories as to how the two-day public holiday came about. Actually only one of the days is ar official "Cup Match Holiday"; the other is designated ir official gazettes as "Somers Day", in memory of Britisha Admiral Sir George Somers, whose shipwreck led to the colonization of Bermuda in 1609. However, not too many people bother to stipulate the two different holidays, and as far as the population is concerned the two days are for Cup Match, period. Rumor has it that at one point so many employees were skipping work so that they could attend the cricket match that the powers-that-be at the time decided that they may as well grant a holiday. Hence the two-day holiday came into being. And as times changed Bermuda's working majority adopted the Monday-through- Friday five-day week, making the occasion a very long weekend indeed. But the cricket match is not -the only attraction to the Cup Match holiday period. A true carnival atmosphere prevails, and the fans take the oppor- tunity to parade in their latest dress creations. It is said that many people passing through the turnstiles never even watch the cricket game - - but they make use of the two days sampling wares from the numerous refresh- ment stalls, and indulging in past-times such as trying their luck on "crown 'n anchor" tables (one of the few times that such games of chance are permitted in Bermuda). Many Bermuda residents also use the holiday for a chance to travel - -with two airlines running flights to the North American eastern sea- board in the evenings, it is little trouble for one to quit work at five o'clock, catch a plane some two hours later and be off the island for four days. Visitors to Bermuda - - yes, even those that do not under- stand the game of cricket ,- - also enjoy attending Cup Match. The host clubs often provide special guides to show the visitors around and to explain what is happening on the field. Cricket can confuse anybody - - just imagine a game where it is good to bowl a maiden over, and where one stroke of the bat can produce six runs!! Whereas most businesses close for the two-day holiday, facilities for food and-ar entertainment stay open. 0f course, the game can be played only during the day- light hours (actually the hours af play are from 10.00 a.m. through 6.30 p.m.) so that leaves evenings free for other pursuits. People need not be afraid of going ta Bermuda over the Cup Match holiday - - the place does not close down and is perhaps at one of its most lively times. Public trarnsportation is available for convenient car- niage ta the Cup Match. It is something ta be seen ta be appreciated. After ail, what other country declares a two-day holiday ta hold a sparts event? Blood is needed EVEY A S M TWT F S -î4 4 4 4 4 4ê - i A Bermuda Cricketer Defends His Wicket Bermuda rates as Britain's oldest self-governing colony, and most of the sports on the island are imported from mother England. Here, a Bermudian batsman protects his wicket from a threatening bowler during a match against a visiting West Indian cricket team. Two "fielders" (background) stand at the ready, while the wicket-keeper prepares to catch the ball should it bounce off the batsman's bat. The batsman's right foot must remain behind the white line, or he could be "stumped" for being out of his crease. Bermuda's premier cricket event takes place during the summer, when the Government declares a two-day holiday, and all cricket enthusiasts go to watch the exciting Cup Match play between Somerset and St. George's. The official cricket season in Bermuda is fromMay 1- Sept. 30. Libralries Make Polans For Entertaining Some of the best known "We would like to present as Canadian theatre groups, many different types of enter- dance troupes, mime artists tainment as possible. This has and musicians will be touring meant searching for every- public libraries in the regions thing from bluegrass music of Peel, York and Durham this to Shakespearean drama," fall. said Ola. Their performances will be "Altogether, I've contacted part of the Central Ontario more than 30 artists, or Regional Library System agents." "They have all been (CORLS) 1976 performing arts very enthusiastic about play- series that -is sponsored by ing for our libraries and most Outreach Ontario. Outreach, a helpful in providing detailed program of the Ontario Minis- information." try of Culture and Recreation, Not only has Ola checked provides cultural tours and out the fees and stage require- performances by Canadian ments for each performer, she artists for communities across has also been to see perfor- Ontario, as well as many other mances by some of the artists programs and activities. she is suggesting to the libraries. She has taken in shows by Sunwheel Story Theatre, Black Theatre Canada, the Paul Gaulin Mime Co., Lam- poon Puppet Theatre, York Winds and the many folk and bluegrass musicians at the TOUrS recent Mariposa Folk Festi- val. She will also be attending shows by Theatre 5, Young People's Theatre, Maurice Solway and others in Kingston and Montreal during the Summer Olympics. She has already spent hours listening to recordings, viewing films, clipping and reading theatre reviews, searching for pos- sible performers. A list of available artists has been sent to each of the 20 library systems in the C.O. R.L. system. Now it's up to the libraries to decide who they think their local communities would like to see or hear. "Their choice is limited by the amount of funds we have received from the ministry, but nevertheless, many of the libraries are able to sponsor two different events, one for general audiences and one designed specifically for young neonle" said Ola. Port Perry Plans Made For Western Weekend On August 5th 6th 7th and 8th this year, Port Perry will be having their 5th Annual Western Weekend which has been steadily growing in popularity. The main street will be closed off to traffic not only for the gigantic Mer- chant's Sidewalk Sale but also for the Clubs and Organiza- tions in the tôwn to have booths and Games of Chance. This year plans call for Bingo, Dances, Power Boat- Races, Canoe Race, Bar-BQ, Ball Games, Kiddies Parade, Western Show, Mini Tractor Pull etc. and an interesting feature called Scugog Super Star Contest where dignitaries in the town will compete in zany events including egg- throwing, watermelon pip spitting, plate spinning and more, with the winner being presented with a Trophy to keep for the Year as "Scugog Super Star". Last year's winner, Scugog's Mayor will again be fighting to bold his title as Segog's Super Star. The highlight of the four day event is a Saturday night dance where Little Ceaser and the Consuls will be the performers in the Arena. There will be five dances over the four day period ranging from Street Square Dances through to Graffiti and Rock.i Port Perry is located on Highway 7A on Lake Scugog, 15 miles north of Oshawa. As the Lake is located at the bottom of the main street (Queen St.) with the Arena just north of the main street, you can park your car and take in nearli all of the many events within a one-block radius. The Western Weekend is sponsored by the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. Be a RED CROSS Blood Donor today This Winter Come Cruising in the Caribbean1with SkyLark We are now accepting reservations on Canada's most popular Winter Caribbean Cruise. 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ASK FOR A SKYLARK BRITANIS FLY/CRUISE BROCHURE TODAY Please refer to the SkyLark/Britanis brochure for com- plete details regarding supplements for high season departures and superior accommodations. - r SkyLark Holidays BOWMANVILLE TRAVEL CENTRE 47 King St. West Tolephone 623-3182 Ola Pytlowany / Ola Pytlowany, a third year fine arts student at York University, is CORLS' Out- reàch coordinator, and since May has been helping public libraries to line up some of the best in the performing arts. "Outreach is an ideal way for communities to benefit from the excellent selection of Canadian cultural talent that is available,' said Ola, "and libraries are an ideal place for these performances." Among the artists already contacted are classical guitar- ists Pierre Auge and Ray Sealey, violinist Maurice Sol- way, actresses Mia Anderson and Pauline Carey, mime artists Paul Gaulin and Bibi Casperi, the Judy Jarvis Dance and Theatre Co., Ballet YS, and Dancemakers. Groups like Frog Print Theatre, Homemade Theatre, and The Playmakers may also be available, as will musical groups such as the-classical music ensemble York Winds, the Maple Sugar Troupe which performs traditional Cana- dian folk and country nusic, and folk singers from the Mariposa in the Schools pro- gram. mammumummowm 9 -