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TT WIN img Ap pn GTR A nt pl - rc ata, NEP Pe dome id So Sa ger 2 AREY VR GY 2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, July 6th, 1967 than ours. -~ J ate AIS FIER ve WSN vg Io ' _--- SR, J tf Miso 2 NPL oo . gy MORE THAN 700 ENJOY CENTENNIAL CHOIR stant hit. By Jane Litt Canada's birthday celebra- tions began here on Wednes- day evening, June 28th when almost seven hundred people gathered in the High School auditorium to hear the forty- five voice Centennial Choir present "Souvenir Mood", a programme of musical re- miniscence. A party mood was estab- ----lished ~ early by 'John Orde who played several songs on the organ before curtain time. Under the direction of Mrs. Grace Hastings and accom- panied at the piano by Mrs. "Gloria Forder, the full choir treatment of the Royal An- them was as rich in tone and colour as Queen Mary's em- broidery. It was a splendid rendition, a call to rise up and celebrate. Then the Ladies Choir sang Among Our Souvenirs, a pretty, sentimental song from the past, and an excellent choice for the creation of mood and setting. There followed an inter- lude from The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sul- livan. In spite of the rigid class structure and the af- fections of the nineteenth century, our predecessors could laugh at themselves. Of course, as The Pirates of - Penzance shows us, their hu- mour was more whimsical For modern au- diences, whimsy is--at just difficult to detect, but once discovered, it softens one's view and makes life more fun. As far as everyone in this ---area is concerned; George " Mahaffey is the definitive Major-General. It's impos- sible to imagine anyone do- ing the role better. He is the very model Of a modern Major- General. Four of Major - General Stanley's lovely wards were played by Zula Hall, Audrey Sharpe, Lexie Love, and Bar- bara Taylor. These singers brought rich voices and sparkling vitality to their roles. Major-General Stanley, of course; has-- several female wards, all of whom make up the ladies' chorus. Mary Ellen Allason, Mary Ellen Barton, Dorothy Bourgeois, Margaret Burnett, Sharon Eade, Debbie Griffen, Sharon Harris, Barbara Hillier, Mari- lyn Hillier, Joan Lane, Donna Rahm, Donna Robertson, Florence Reesor, Joanne Shaw, Rena Webster, and Nancy Warren were spright- ly maidens all. So much de- pends in an operetta on the enthusiastic participation of the chorus. John Allason was an irre- sistible Pirate King. We are sorry that Port Perry is los- ing this strong voice and at- tractive stage personality. John's band of pirates Fierce and ruthless, Young and tender, Old and toothless was sung by Dean Beare, George Beare, John Christie, Ted Griffen, Gordon Reesor, Elmer Rennie, Roger Oke, Doug Wallace, and Norman Watson. Glenn Taylor played Sam- uel, lieutenant to the Pirate King. The role of Frederic, the young pirate apprentice whose indentures are over, was played by Charlie Hast- ings. We hope to hear both these voices used more ex- tensively in future operettas. ~ The policemen, led by Ser- geant Ray Litt, were an in- SPECIAL OF THE 'Gordon Cleaners TOP COATS 99¢ $1.09 SPECIALS AS ADVERTISED LAST WEEK ARE STILL IN EFFECT. Gordon Cleaners Port Perry (Corner Queen and Perry Sts.) THE WEEK tude, such incompetence, such devotion to duty! Here -was a chorus that thoroughly understood Gilbert and Sulli- van, This understanding helped them to create a pa- thetic constabulary, long to be remembered around Port Perry. Joan Godley played Ruth, the nursemaid who made the mistake..of..apprenticing young Frederic to a pirate instead of to a pilot. Mrs. Godley is entirely at home in Gilbert and Sullivan, and in fact she's quite at home on the gage: . She projeuisd a ridiculous and loveable Ruth. Following an intermission, the programme resumed with The School Concert. The setting was a schoolroom of sixty years ago. The teacher was Mary Ellen Allason. Her pupils, Nancy Warren, Deb- bie Griffen, Gloria Moore, and Billie Sharpe gave her no difficulty but Jack Dow- son and Dean Beare were in- corrigible. Who would have thought that Jack Dowson could be such a devil? The school concert got un- der way with Nancy and Deb- bie pouting and singing, I Don't Want to Play in Your Yard. These two voices blended beautifully. Then Gloria, in a puffy dress and pantaloons, and Billie, in short pants and a shirt with a wide, white collar, sang The Keys of the Kingdom. They were captivating. There followed a Flag Drill executed with precision by a group of young girls under the direction of Mrs. Donna Robertson. Then the full choir joined in The Little Red School House, with more antics by Beare and Dowson, who continued to torment Mrs. Allason. So ended a delightful period piece. ~ Part Three of the pro- gramme was the leisurely Summer in the Park. Ladies in Edwardian gowns and men in gay vests and boaters pro- menaded, sang and danced in a gay park setting. One of the most popular numbers in this section was By the Beautiful Sea sung by The Bathing Belles. 'The beauty of the singing was surpassed only by that of the singers themselves. Modestly swathed in yards of psyche- delic material made up into bathing suits of that period known as Early Twentieth Century, the belles sang and flirted in a manner that was at once provocative and de- mure. Soloist Lexie Love sang The Second Minuet with warmth and delicacy. It was a most appealing perform. ance, Barbara Taylor, in Such descrepti- shining blue, sang Alice Blue Gown and My Hero. How do you describe a voice that sometimes floats, and some- times runs like .a silver stream? Audrey Sharpe, whose voice is as rich as a stained glass window with the sun shining through, sang the solo part in John Alla- son's arrangement of The Im- possible Dream. Audrey also joined --Donna---Rahm---in---a- haunting and beautiful ren- dition of Hiawatha's Melody of Love. Ray Trudell's fine voice was heard in Keep the Home Fires Burning and This Land is Mine. Norman Watson sang The Rose of No Man's Land with just the right feeling. } Another popular feature was the quartet known as The Hastings Four which sang Little Old Sod Shanty, I Want a Girl, and This Land is Your Land. And of course, John Alla- son, Charlie Hastings, Ted Griffen, and Glenn Taylor gave their classic perform. ance of Poor Jud. The Men's Choir gave this memorable evening its strength and texture. Of it's several numbers, perhaps one of the best was Kentcky Babe sung with all the mellowness of moonlight. The full choir was, of course, spendid. It was equally effective in The Old for restraint, and in. Glory Glory Allelujah, which al- lowed full resonance. Even the audience had a chance to sing, and they loved- it. May we have more of this, please? included = some delightful dance numbers. There was a Minuet, a soft Shoe (danced by Mary Ellen Barton), and some old-time dances, includ- ing the Virginia Reel. It's all over now. But it's wonderful to remember. Do let us hear more from this choir in our second century! 1% sh { GA Y aa [too late. And while driving this year as always be polite, be 'helpful, be gracious -- drive 'like a good host. LJ * * Statistical Report June 25 - July 1st, 1967 4 | Accidents Investigated .... 44 | -Spinning-Wheel;-whieh called Besides music, the evening - Last week officers at Whit: by Detachment investigated 44 accidents in which 13 per- sons were injured and 16 dri- vers charged. Included was a train - truck accident in Goodwood and a collision be- tween a truck and a boy on a bicycle at Thickson Road and Highway 2. The 10 year old Oshawa boy received seri- ous injuries. While patrolling 12,000 miles, 117 vehicles were checked with 87 drivers be- ing charged and 26 warned. __ Whitby Detachment also investigated 85 General Oc- currences which included 11 Break & Enters, 3 Thefts, 2 Auto Thefts, 4 Disturbances, 2 Impaired Drivers and 61 Miscellaneous Occurrences which included driving com. plaints, escapees from St. John's Training School in Uxbridge and requests for assistance. Did you know that 259, of all drownings in Ontario are attributed to lack of parental supervision. No parents can expect to- keep an eye on their children for every min- ute they're awake but special attention should be given in the summer 'months when the children are playing in or near water. Suitable water safety rules should be established and enforced. Lifejackets should be worn when poor swimmers or non swimmers are near deep REPORT water. In the event someone does encounter difficulty in the water everyone should know how to apply effective artificial respiration. With the training programs avail- able today there is really no excuse for anyone not to know the basic methods. Do you know how? The life of 'someone near to you could depend on it. If you don't know learn now before its Persons Injured ....... 13 \ Persons Killed .................. 0 ~~ Mi Accident Charges ....... 16 ~~ MiDrivers Checked ......... 117 8 Drivers Warned ............ 26 § #4 Drivers Charged ..... 87s || General Occurrences .. 85 J Break & Enters ........... 11 Re 3 | + CHURCH OF ASCENSION ANGLICAN Rev. R. C. Rose, Minister Sunday, July 9th-- Trinity VII 9.45 a.m.--Morning Prayer - g ST. JOHN, BLACKSTOCK ! Sunday, July 9th-- Trinity VII 11.15 a.m.--Morning Prayer PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH Rev. Alec. Rice, B.A. Minister * | Sunday, July 9th-- 11.00 a.m.--~Morning Worship ~"B! Rev. G. Teskey. PR!NCE ALBERT-- Church Services cancelled for month of July. <* Commencing Sunday, Aug. 6th at 9.45 p.m. ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. G. H. Moore, Uxbridge Interim Moderator . 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