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Six COLBORNE CHRONICLE - Thursday, September 29, 1968 In Need of People For weeks hardly a drop of rain fell on the most populated section of Canada. Temperatures soared and so did the humidity. It is from there that the Stratford Festival expects to draw a large portion of its -audiences. The first half of its 1966 season, Festival attendance figures almost hit an nil time low. Vic Polley, administrative director, has another explanation other than the weather. He is reported to have said "The crows had a great time picking on us". The 'crows' he was referring to aie the critics. Some of them, ncH-all, unmercifully panned productions both in the Festival theatre and those at the Avon theatre after their openifig performances. This latter theatre is a movie house in trie centre of the town which has been adequately renovated, where plays other than Shakespearian are performed. I have been a faithful arid certainly well entertained supporter of the Stratford Festival over since it started, 14 years ago, in its first home which was a tent. I believe it to be something of which every Canadian should be proud. Not only has it been a successful theatrical enterprise, but it has proved we are not a country so new we haven't any sense of culture. Being influenced by critics' expressed opinions I have found, has often deprived mc of many pleasurable theatrical rxperiences. Now I seldom, if ever, rend their comments un-l •41 after I have attended al performance. Such was thel case when I chose Michael Bawtree's "The Last of the Tsars", for my annual visit to Stratford. This is that young man's first full-length play and certainly proved his literary ability. No matter how well written a play may be it is, after dfjl. the interpretation the director gives it and the way the chosen cast brings it to life that ensures its public appeal. The 1918 Russian Revolution, made palatable by the histrionics of trained actors, was both an emotional and spell-binding experience for me. Attending the Stratford Festival is something like enjoying a holiday in capsule form. The CN train, which many choose as their mode of transportation avoiding the busy highway traffic, winds through fertile farm lands and little villages. Fat, sleek cattle graze on pastures that nudge the railway tracks and little domestics gardens, like the patches on a quilt, snuggle In the backyards of suburban homes. Shops Are Interesting Too Stratford merchants appreciate the business of festival visitors, who come from distant parts of the continent as well as the large cities lying to the east within commuting distance. Shopping is an adventure and so is dining in the numerous cafes either before the evening performance or after a matinee. To see all the productions, which many theatrical buffs do, two or three days can be spent at excellent motels within Stratford and within easy walking distance of both the Festival Theatre, the Avon and Festival Exhibition Hall. Here are displayed costumes and properties, an exhibit by Book Publishers' Association of Canada, Canadian Music-Publishers' Association and maps of Canada that date from 1564 to 1616. This hall is situated on Riv"er Drive which winds along the banks of the placid Avon. Part of the fun of visiting Stratford during the season is feeding the swans, or taking a leisurely cruise in the little boats that ply up and down this waterway. The festival season has been expanded beyond the period first planned for its duration. This year, the last performances will be Henry VI and j Twelfth Night on October 8th. , Stratford Festival has been I called "the status symbol of PLUMBING and HEATING CLARE IIECLA FURNACES -- PRESSURE SYSTEMS WATER SOFTENERS -- PURIFIERS Free Estimates cn SEWER INSTALLATIONS DOUG HAIG Phones: Office 475-2823 Residence 475-1715 BRIGHTON, ONTARIO ^ARMONTH MOTORS FORD - FATRLANE - FALCON DEALER A-l Used Cars COLBORNE Phone 355-2242 egg heads and long hairs". I consider myself an average citizen who falls into neither of these categories but one who appreciates the beauty of the spoken word as most Shakespearian actors are trained to interpret their roles, the exquisite detail of costume and setting, which has marked every Festival production and the excitement of being a member of an audience related to this endeavour. Don't miss it, for it is an enriching experience. SHILOH Mrs. Lawrence Mutton (too late for last week) Mr. and Mrs. D. Phassey called on Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mutton during the week-Rev. H. H. Mutton visited Mr. George Mutton and MS", and Mrs. Ted Gillespie on Tuesday. Mrs. Neil Mutton, Bowmanville, spent several days with Miss Nellie and Mr. Hugh Mutton. Mrs. Walter Dale, Colborne, was their guest on Sunday and Mondayy. Mrs. Lawrence Mutton and Miss Wendy Mutton called on Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McMurray, Belleville, on Saturday after- Mr. and Mrs. Donald Swain and family, Scarborough, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mutton. iVIr. and Mrs. Denn Chapman nad family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mutton. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. John Ewart, Forest Hill, spent the weekend at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mutton visited Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mutton on Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Mutton visited Mrs. G. Samson, Bewd-ley, on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Michael Mutton returned to Trent University on Monday to resume his studies. GRAPES AND PEARS COMBINE WELL IN JAM Grapes and pears are startling contrasts in colour but complement each other perfectly in flavour. Try combining them in a grape and pear jam, suggest home economists at Macdonald Institute, TJW-versity of Guelph. Your afm-ily will love it. Grape and Pear Jam 8 cups blue grapes 3 cups water 10 cups chopped pears 4% cup sugar Wash grapes, separating skins from pulp. Add \Vi cups water to skins. Add IV2 cups to pulp. / Simmer each separately until tender, about 15 minutes. Press the pulp through a sieve to remove seeds. To the pulp, add cooked grape skins, chopped pears, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, to jam stage (about 45 minutes), stirring frequently. Pour into hot, sterilized pars. Cool slightly and seal. Yields about 0V& ED VI ILL Mrs. Dean Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ostrander of Aubany, N.Y., spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. George Armstrong. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.'Wayne Mutton (nee Marjorie Blakley) who were married Friday evening in Dundonald United Church. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Chatten were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rusaw, Grafton. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mutton, Bowmanville, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chapman and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Chapman. Miss Florence Dewey, Belleville, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. George Arm- Quite a number from this area attended Roseneath Fair last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stickle spent Sunday in Belleville with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Stickle. Priests and witch doctors of many primitive people burned sulphur as a sort of 1 incense to drive away HELP WAMTED IN CASTLETON AREA To work in Christmas Trees for six weeks starting October 17th See JIM WILSON, Castleton, 344-7374 WOMEN WANTED FOR GENERAL FACTORY SHIFT WORK Ages from 16 to 40 years. Experience helpful hut not essential. For interview see PERSONNEL MANAGER, Davidson Rubber Company, Pet^r Street, PORT HOPE FOR SALE BY TENDER SEALED LENDERS wi!l be received by the undersigned ur il noon, Octpber 20th, for the purchase of (he School and Site located at Lot 13, Concession 8, Township of Cramahe, Northumberland County. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Further particulars on request. LORNE DARLING, Sec.-Treas. Castleton, Ont. NORWOOD THANKSGIVING WEEKEND FAIR October 7, 8, 10 SATURDAY OFFICIAL OPENING AT 1.00 P.M. BY MAYOR H. J. McFARLAND, PICTON MIDWAY JUNIOR FAIR - Public Speaking, Oral Reading, Spelling HEAVY AND LIGHT HORSE CLASSES Horse Drawing Contest at 3.00 p.m. PONY CLASSES -- DAIRY CATTLE -- SHEEP CLASSES PETERBOROUGH C. G. E. PIPE BAND TOMMY MASON, MC. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 BIG PARADE AT 12 NOON: Prizes $20.00, $15.00 for Historicr.l, Commercial and Decorated Floats PRIZES GIVEN for decorated bicycles, cars, clowns. Schools with banners. Saddle Horses, etc. PROGRAMME OF SADDLE HORSE CLASSES HARNESS'RACING - PARI-MUTUEL AMATEUR CONTESTS al Entertainment Stand with TOMMY MASON, M.C. BABY SHOW BEEF CATTLE, SWINE AND POULTRY CLASSES