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I 8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 16,1983 Section Two mencement Oshawa Choir and Orchestra l§ Present Two Performances of Handel's Messiah Nov. 27-29 Handel's Messiah, a work of sacred music which has become an important family tradition for many in the coming Christmas season, will be performed in Oshawa again this year by the Kingsway Symphonic Choir and the Oshawa Symphony Orchestra. First heard more than 240 years ago in Dublin, "Messiah" contains such well known solos as "Comfort ye, my people," "J know that my Redeemer Liveth" as well as the beloved "Hallelujah Chorus." The 60 voice Kingsway Symphonic Choir supplemented supplemented by approximately 20 voices from the community, directed by Carl Anderson, has been rehearsing since early October. Soloists to be heard include James McLean, an increasingly prominent young tenor, who has sung with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, appeared in Stratford's HMS Pinafore and performed with major' orchestas across Canada. Baritone soloist will be James Anderson, a member of the well known Tapestry Singers; soprano Martha Collins of the University of Toronto Opera School; and British trained contralto Margaret Marris, a teacher of voice and a choir director in Peterborough. Conducting Conducting the orchestra will be Winston Webber. Because of the capacity audience at last year's concert, the choir and orchestra will give two performances of "Messiah" this year - on Sunday, November 27 at 3 p.m., and on Tuesday, November 29, at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at Saywell's, 14 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa; Alto Music, 445 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa; Middleton's, 113 Dundas St. West, Whitby; and at Rickaby's, King Street, Bowmanville. Telephone orders using Visa or Mastercard are welcome at 579-6711. Group rates allow $1. off each ticket for groups consisting of 20 or more people, and must be arranged in advance through the ipol's annual commence Is now attending Sir Wil- Waterloo. Nine students graduated from C.H.S. with their Secondary School Honor Graduation Diplomas. The Grade 13 graduates are, from left to right, front row, David DeVries, Howard Bailey, John Priebe, Lynn McDiarmid, back row, Marilyn Green, Deidre Westman, Elizabeth Kelly and Brian Gardnen' Sandra Johnston was absent for the photo. Howard Bailey, Brian Gardner, Marilyn Green, Sandra Johnston and Elizabeth Kelly were also honored as Ontario Scholars by M.P.P. Ross Stevenson. I Twenty-five students graduated with their Grade 12 diplomas from C.H.S. The graduating students are from left to right, front row, Colette Larocque, Lisa Turcotte, Susan Roberge, Sandra Knowlton, Marie Tysick, second row, Philip Malin, Norma Jean Newbold, Vanessa Lewerentz, Susan Witteveen, Darlene Vine, Janet Vine, Melissa Knowlton, Linda Vehof, Michele Davies, third row, Neil Locke, Eleanor Kelly, Craig Paisley, Paisley, Dwayne Bryant, Christopher Rooney, Ralph DeJong, Jeanette VanGestel and Robert Graham. Absent for the photo were Wendy Guernsey, Wanda Johnston and Nancy Leatherdalc. LAST CHANCE to win a weekend for two at the Pine Stone Inn, Haliburton Sponsored by the Orono Downtown Businessmen's Association Draw to be made Saturday, November 19, 1983 Shop Downtown at Orono's Showcase Co-operative Hours: Friday 4-10 p.m. Saturday 9-4 p.m. Seminar on BUYING A FRANCHISED BUSINESS HOLIDAY INN, DOWNTOWN TORONTO Fri. &Sat. Nov. 25/26 For details call 1416)863-1235 (or toll free 1-800-268-8185) Presented by I'mmnll Kerr I'nrsler Gimplmll Slmrp Solina Women's Institute The November meetingof Solina Women's Institute was held in the hall with Mrs. C. Langmaid presiding. The meeting opened with a poem in recognition of Remembrance Remembrance Day and the singing of "O Canada." For a change of pace our program was altered, Peter Delaney, a seven year old boy who has been taking piano lessons for six months, favored us with a piano solo. Then his teacher, Miss Leslie Kap- teyn played a solo which was very much enjoyed. Mrs. L. Broome then presented presented Mrs. R. Fraser with a gift as she is moving to Vancouver Island in the near future. The minutes, treasurer's report and correspondence were read. The correspondence correspondence included several thank you notes, a letter from Mary Miller requesting requesting jams, jellies, pickles etc. for the Erland Lee Museum Home week in June of 1984, also the Salvation Army. We are sending a monetary monetary gift to the Salvation Army this year as our Christmas gifts are to be for the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital, Hospital, wrapped and marked for lady or gent.; We had several reports including C.P.R. Course, More Cents Than Dollars, Hall meeting and the Area Convention. We are asked to help the ministry pack 3000 food hampers, for needy families, December 15 at the exhibition grounds. This year Mr. Ken Knox is in charge of this. Several volunteered to help. Roll call - "A Volunteer Effort I Feel is Important" was well answered. Mrs. B. Taylor opened the program with a poem "Harvest "Harvest Times are Here." Mrs. C. Bray commented on the motto, Resolve to mark the W.I. a richer life, not wear it out." She told us of the values in being a member: it gives us the opportunity to develop fellowship, there is much learning to be gained. She also referred to the Mary Stewart Collect and said if we practised it, life would be better. She closed with the poem, "In His Footsteps." Mrs. R. Rowsell then introduced introduced to us a Mini R.S.V.P. (Rural Services for Vital People). She pointed out the objections of W.I. and what odr aims and goals should be and how to work toward 1 ' achieving them. Program planning' was another theme. Mrs. Brenda Metcalfe gave us a talk on motivation and enthusiasm in an organization. organization. She emphasized the importance of every member. Mrs. W. Ashton took the Parliamentary Procedure Procedure part; this included duties of the chairman, motions, motions, a true or false exercise. exercise. Mrs. R. Rowsell then brought to our attention how important it is to evaluate our organization. Mrs. Rowsell had prepared papers on each topic for each member so that we would all be better informed informed about making an organization organization operate smoothly and also grow. In closing, Mrs. Taylor reminded reminded us of Remembrance Remembrance Day and the essay that appeared in The Statesman from the Legion competition. competition. The meeting closed with the Mary Stewart Collect and a social time enjoyed. Joannas Elect New Officers The November meeting of the St. John Joanna's was held at the church with 15 members present. Florence Lake, our vice-president, took the meeting and opened with the Lord's Prayer. The secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved. Five get well cards were sent out by our social convenor. Arrangements Arrangements were discussed regarding regarding the men's dinner on November 22nd. Alter some discussion, it was decided to have a pot luck dinner at the church for the December December meeting, The meeting was then turned over to Lorraine Hayes on the nominating committee. The new executive executive for 1984 arc: President - Bca Blake and Faye Snider, secretary - Evelyn Marchant, treasurer - Daphne King. Thank you to Lorraine for all her extra work. The meeting was then closed with the "Grace." The rest of the meeting was spent decorating decorating the Christmas stockings for the Sunday School. A delicious lunch was served by hostesses Lorraine Lorraine Hayes and Helen Milne. M. J. Hobbs Celebrates Careers Week YOU CAN HELP TOO. 1 + A highlight among the events scheduled to mark Bowmanville 16 Division Durham Regional PoHpp Careers Week at M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School Constable Karen Moloney. A two year member of last week was a number of presentations from the force Constable Moloney was among sev- people representing various professions. Shown eral speakers who addressed students stressing above promoting policing as a career is the importance of career selection. v ■ New Girls Welcomed Into Hampton Guide Company mm The Guides of the 1st Hampton Company welcomed welcomed several new members to the organization during their regular meeting last week in Hampton. The new Guides are, from left to right, Jennifer Annis, Marnie Dredge, Heather Oerle- mans, Charlene Page, Sandy Ashton, and Ainslie Kiff. The leaders standing in the back are Elizabeth Bateman, District Commissioner Gail Wilcock, and Barb Werry. 6<une and Cjet AcGMOùdeâ QUALITY USED CARS AS LOW AS $100 down MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROM ^/ki»E»r$---$Hiïiütat\ j k | CHRYSLER \t»/ Hwy. #2 at Jocelyn St. 885-6331