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PAGE EIGHT ] THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1951 In Jhe dome Teacher on Exchange Returns Exhilerated by Trip to England By HELEN BRIMMELL Tanned and exhilerated after a summer in the Scandinavian coun= tries, Miss Frances McLeod has just returned to Oshawa after spending a year as an exchange teacher in England. During her exciting year abroad she was able to visit all of the Brit- ish Isles and much of Europe in term holidays from her school in Nelson, Lancashire. Yesterday she summed up London as "the most fascinating city I have ever been in" and Paris, especially at Easter when she visited it, as "the gayest." Miss McLeod, a native of the Cobourg area, taught in Oshawa public schools for nine years be- fore going to England a year ago in an exchange with Miss Ruth Wilson of Nelson, The exchange was arranged by the Ontario De- partment of Education and the league of the British Common- wealth and Empire. Miss Wilson left Oshawa last Friday to return to her home and Miss McLeod will again take up her duties at Centre Street School next Tuesday. SENT TO LANCASHIRE "I was very lucky in being sent to Lancashire," Miss McLeod said yesterday. _ "It and London are the most up-and- -coming sections of England from the educational point of view and there is great rivalry between them." She taught the six and seven- year-olds at Walter Street Council School in Briarfield a closely neigh- boring community to Nelson. In the heart of England's cotton country, both towns live on the cotton weaving mills where most of the men, and also agreat num- ber of the women, work. "The big difficulty there is that the children start to school so young as practically all the women work," Miss McLeod said. The youngsters go off to nurs- ery schopl when they are two and move on to the infant school, in which she taught, when they are four. At the age of 11 they try a scholarship examination which de< cides whether they will be able to continue academic education, with the ultimate goal of going to one of the universities, or whether they will bé channelled into technical schools. Miss McLeod regretted that under this system the decision on a child's ultimate education should be made so early, as she felt that many children of 11 are not old enough to show in which direction their aptitudes may lie. CROWDED CONDITIONS However, the English educational system was greatly hampered by lack of school space, partly caused by wartime bombing. A rebuilding program is under way to relieve the shortage of accommodation for students. ' "I taught the six and seven-year- olds, all children of working men," Miss McLeod said. "Out of the 43 pupils in my class 30 of the children had both smothers and fathers working in the mills. They were well dressed, well fed and apparent- ly quite healthy, The cotton mill workers are well paid." In the area in which she taught the population is almost entirely native to the county but in some other sections of Lancashire Polish regugees are being employed in the cotton mills. PICTURE BOOK BEAUTY "England is a very beautiful country," Miss McLeod said. "Look- ing at it after being born and brought up in Canada I felt all the year that I was looking at a picture book, with the pretty land- scape and tiny, neat fields. "London is the most fascinating city I have ever been in and theré is nothing finer than the Lake Dis- trict." Making the most of her year, Miss McLeod lived with a packed suitcase always close at hand and did not miss a school holiday or week-end during which she could see some more of the. country. Early in her stay she spent three weeks in her -ancestors™ native Scotland, travelling to the farther- most tip of the country. Her next project was to see England and she took many trips to the different sections of the country, including special journeys to London and Cornwall. "I want to Wales over Whitsun- tide, and for Christmas I went to Switzerland and Italy." PARIS IN SPRING Came the Easter holidays and she was off to Paris for a week, de- lighted with the {fresh flowers growing everywhere in the gay city. "We went out to Versailles be- tween lines of doffodils," she re- ported. "Paris is very beautiful and vary gay. It is completely dead until noon and then people start to appear after lungh. From then on the city goes strong until dawn." Paris' famous shops were a strong attraction to Miss McLeod and she had a good look at them, As soon as school closed this sum- mer, in mid-July, she went to Nor- way and then travelled back through Sweden, Denmark, Hol- land and Belgium. On her return to England she toured the Festival of Britain before sailing back to Canada. England, she reported, is far from starving but there is a lack of variety in the available foods. Re- ports on the state of the country, she ddded, seemed to be strongly affected by the political views of the commentator. "The lady I lived with was defin- itely anti-Labor, so Attlee took a beating daily," she said with a laugh. "We didn't starve but meat was very scarce and we flipped a sixpence to decide which day we would eat our week's ration since there never was enough to make more than one meal." PRICES STILL GOING UP She added that 'the prices of foods had risen rapidly during the past few months. On the subject of emigration, Miss McLeod reported that the large majority of young people to whom she had talked had seemed convinced that the only thing to do was to emigrate, not for England's good but for their own. Rowena Street Pair Mark Anniversary With Evening Party About 50 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Chappell, Rowena Street, on Saturday evening for a party celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, which fell on Sunday, August 26 . The house was beautifully decor- ated with gladioli given by Mr. J. L. Gorman, and Mrs. Chappell was presented with a corsage of red roses, the gift of Mrs. Alex Ilichuk. Mr. Isaac Hughes, father of the bride of 25 years, and Mr. Bobby Miles, played the music for the evening, Mr. and Mrs, Chappell have six | children, three of whom are mar- 'ried, and four grandchildren. With the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Chappell and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hughes, parents of Mr. and Mrs. Chappell, four generations attended the party. Several gifts were given to Mr. and Mrs. Chappell, the presentation being made by Mrs. Ann Kennedy who was Mrs. Chappell's brides- maid 25 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Chappell were married in the Pres- byterian Church in Oshawa in 1926. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening with a large wedding cake the center of attrac- | Bateman, Ethel, Ontario; Miss Mar- on 1 Accounts of social events and of visitors to and from the city are appreciated : by the Social Department. TELEPHONE 3.225 Mrs. Donald Fleming, Miss Aileen Bowden, Miss Joyce Netley and Miss Eileen Jones spent the past week on a motor trip through the Laurentians, Algonguin Park and Muskoka District. Mrs. Manford Fleming, King Street West, had as recent guests, Mr, and Mrs. Wallace Fleming of Buffalo, New York; Mrs, Richard Pearsal of Orillia, Mrs. Murray Pearsal of Wallaceburg; and Mrs. Harold Rider of Copper Cliff, On- tario. Mrs. E. F. Cuthbertson, Mary Street, has gone to Mount Forest for a few days. Mr, and Murs... Walter Hancock, McMillan Drive, have returned from a vacation at Cornwall and adja- cent points, Miss Leone Taillon of Cornwall is visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs, Walter Hancock, McMillan Drive. > Miss Lorraine Conrad of Halifax is spending a week's vacation with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Beal, Buckingham Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Grigg, Caro- lyn and Osborne, of Simcoe, On- tario, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs, T. C, Grigg, Simcoe Street North. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Marston, Celina Street, were Mr. and Mrs. John Snell, Bluevale, On- tario; Mr. and Mrs. John Coghlin, Listowel; Mr. and Mrs. Charles jorie Bateman, Listowel, after at- tending the Leonard-Hunter wed- ding on Saturday last. Mrs, David Hutcheon will pre- side for the opening meeting of the North Oshawa Home and School Association to be held on Tuesday evening, September 4. Plans for a tea and a bazaar will be complet- ed, and new members introduced. Among those who attended the funeral on Monday of Mrs. Alfred Irish were the Rev. M. J. Nealon, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. William Foster, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Craddock and family of New Market; Mr. and Mrs. William Peter Craddock and Mr. Lloyd Craddock of Fesserton, Ont.; Mr. Adrian Craddock and Mr. A. J. Kenney from Phelpston, Ont.; and Mrs. Frank Craddock of Waubau- shene. Recent dinner guests at Adelaide House included officers from YWCA branches across Canada. In the party were Miss Norma An- derson of the Vancouver Com- munity Y, Miss Elizabeth Mac- Innis of the Quebec YWCA, Mrs. Florence Gillespie, dietician of the YWCA in St. Catharines, and Miss Mary Barker of the National Coun- cil of the YWCA, Miss Betty Fraser, 'teen age pro- gram director of the YWCA in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.,, was a recent visitor to Adelaide House. Mrs. Glenn Henry, Centre Street, has returned home after vacation- ing at the Lime Kiln at Inverhuron Beach. Mr. and Mrs. John Saunders are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hutt at Cardinal. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Davidson of Zion were Mr. Ray Fields of Mani- towaning, Manitoulin Island, and Mr. dnd Mrs, Alvin Abbott of Sud- bury. Mr. Douglas Warren was present- ed with a coffee table on Friday by his fellow workers at the Good- fellow Printing Company in honor of his marriage on Saturday. RETS AND : ve @ MATION AT TO THE CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION AUGUST 25TH TO SEPTEMBER 8TH (Except Sunday) Reduced $2.15 Fare direct into and from the grounds LEAVE OSHAWA Regular Toronto Buses Exhibition passengers travelling on regular buses will transfer at Toronto Bus Terminal to buses runping into the grounds. OSHAWA BUS TERMINAL Round Trip FOR CHILDREN'S RATES SEE YOUR AGENT Includes Exhibition Admission and Bus Transfer LEAVE TORONTO Regular Oshawa Buses 18 PRINCE STREET PHONE 2825 : MR. AND MRS. GEORGE RAYMOND HARPER pictured after their marriage in St. George's Anglican Church. The bride, who is the former Miss Norma Irene Frizzell, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norval Frizzell, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harper, all of Oshawa, ~--Photo by Campbell's Studio. To Marry Next Month MISS MARY BLASKO Whose eng MR. I. STEPHEN SALMERS d and whose marriage is to take place is in the Ukrainian Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 29 at 3 p.m. Miss Blasko is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Blasko and her fiance is the son of Mr, and Mrs, Stephen Salmers, all of Oshawa. Favorite Dress 8g --Tias-Gazette Staff Photo. GAIL SHEHYN modelling the Back-to-School dress she wore for a titi this Oshawa Man Weds In Bowmanville In a double-ring ceremony at the home of the bride's,uncle. and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Byers, Bowmanville, Marjorie Yvonne Jackson, dayghter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Jackson, Blackstock, was united in marriage with Earl Wil- liam Edward. McQuaid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald McQuaid, Qsh- awa. The Rev. S. R. Henderson performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given in mar- riage by her father, wore a white ballerina length gown with fitted bodice of Chantilly lace fashioned with - high neckline and cap sleeves. The bouffant skirt was of nylon net over satin. Her finger-tip illusion veil. was caught to a beaded halo and she carried a cascade bouquet of white glad- ioli and red roses. Miss Barbara Jackson, sister of the bride, was her only attendant, in a street length dress of powder blue nylon with matching floral headdress, She carried coral gladi- oli. Mr. Ron Parker was the best man. For the reception, held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Byers, the bride's mother wore a gown of light blue marquisette with pink accessories and a corsage of pink gladioli. The bridegroom's mother assisted, wearing a dress of dark green crepe with gold accessories and corsage of yellow gladioli. Following the reception, the bride and bridegroom left on a wedding trip to Algonquin Park, the bride wearing a dress of mauve taffeta with navy blue accessories and a corsage of yellow gladioli. On their return, Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Quaid will reside in Bowmanville. Guests were present from Black- stock, Oshawa, Port Perry and Lindsay, week at the Canadian National Ex- hibition, The chartreuse jumper- dress with the pleated skirt was Gail's choice, and was made by her mother, Mrs, Joseph Shehyn, King Street West. With it she wears an organdy blouse, lace trimmed, and a chocolate brown velvet jacket with a wedgie cap. Gail, who is eight years old and goes to West- mount School did not win a prize but she got plenty of applause when she paraded before the judges. LILLIAN MAE MARSH SCHOOL OF DANCING zn © Ballet Registrations Now Being Accepted ® Character ® For Appointment & Phone 3.7252 PHIL-DE-VERE BEAUTY SALON MISS ELLEN STURROCK MRS. DOREEN REID FOR THE FINEST IN YOUR NEW FALL COIFFURE Be sure and phone us for an appointment DIAL 3-3544 18 SIMCOE N. By JO ALDWINCKLE One might aimosi think the St. Lawrence Seaway were an accom- plished fact with the number of Show Boats tied up in Toronto. La- test of these to anchor is at Melody Fair where Leighton Brill is pre senting his talented company for the last musical of the summer sea- son under the Big Top. Edna Ferber's story has no great climax, but is so human, and the music of Jerome Kern so imperish- able, that generations yet to come will respond to its appeal. With a cast of 35 and a chorus of 12 Show Boat is Melody Fair's biggest pro- duction of the season. Topping the list are Brian Sulli- van of the Metropolitan Opera, and Kaye Connor. Ideally suited to their parts as the Kentucky gallant and the demure Southern belle, their voices blend to perfection in their duets, "Only Make Believe," "You are Love" and "Why Do I Love You?" COLORED CHARMERS Brought to Toronto especially for Show Boat are Bill Smith and Hel- en Dowdy, both show-stoppers. Pro- longed applause followed Smith's stirring rendering of "Ole Man River" when his sonorous bass voice rolled forth like the mighty river itself. Helen Dowdy, the coal- black mammy, could win any audi- ence with a twist of her wrist and a whisk of her petticoats. Beside the warmth of the music the acting was smooth, and the singing and dancing = ensembles maintained a breezy tempo. Dramatic moments such as the threatened arrest of Steve and Jul- ie, and Ravenel's farewell to his daughter, Kim, were well sustained, and comedy scenes, like "The Par- son's Pride" were played to the hilt. Versatile Stanley Carlson as C'p'n Andy contributed greatly to the happy Show Boat atmosphere, and made a jovial foil for his acid-ton- gued wife. A role well-characteriz- ed by Cynthia Latham, remembered for her part in Roberta recently. Audrey Guard, unrecognizable with her auburn hair dyed black, played the part of Julie, the mulat- to, with sympathy, and took the spotlight for his stylized singing of the old "torch-song" "Bill." ACT WITHIN AN ACT The comedy team, Carolyn Adair and "Iggie" Wolfington were in fine form and gave a lively performance of a cake walk, Others who should be mentioned are Alex McKee, Gretchen Wyler and Josephine Bar- rington. Costumes range from the frills and feathers of the 80's to the knee- length, - shapeless tunics of the 1920's, and provide in turn glamor and amusement. Through the two long acts there are 15 changes of scenery; most memorable being the top deck of the "Cotton Blossom" | at evening. Show Boat Anchors at Melody Fair Climax of a Successful Season It was. interesting. to find out backstage just what Melody Fair has meant to the young students from the Royal Conservatory who have had parts in the chorus. Mary Cameron of Toronto and Doreen Kam of Hamilton, both sing- ers, agreed ib had been a wonderful experience for them to work with such outstanding artists as Irra Petina and Anne Bollinger. WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE "It isn't really work, interjected Mary. "When you love it so much you just go on and on regardless of the time. We were rehearsing till 3 am, but nobody grumbles. I have appeared in the Opera Festi- val but I have learned a good deal more singing and acting "in the round' where everyone can be seen all the time." Mary was the winner of the col- oratura soprano class at the CNE in 1949, and has sung over the CBC. Doreen Kam has studied with Madame Emmy Heim of Toronto and won the highest award im On- bition this year in preference to Melody Fair. With the sensitivity of a dancer, she said, "I feel as"if this were the closing night. It's because I realize it's the last show and in two weeks it will all be over, It has been won derful." * STARTED AT 13 Born in Nova Scotia, Doris came to Toronto when 13 years old and started to study dancing. She danc- ed in the Opera Festival and has appeared in' night club entertain. ments. 1 Her enthusiasm was no whit less than the singers'. "To memorize a number of dif- ferent routines each week stimulates you," she said. "We would learn a dance in about two days and then work on combining all the parts of the show for the next week, in the next three or four days. DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY And so, besides bringing musie and entertainment of the highest quality to thousands this summer, Melody Fair has also provided prac- tical experience for some 18 young Canadian singers and dancers on the threshold of their careers, and young and old alike, will be looking forward to seeing the blue top go up again next year. Bill | ada. tario at the Royal Conservatory ex- aminations in 1948. She has been on a concert tour of Western Can- WHEN VISITORS COME TO TOWN From time to time visitors come fo Oshawa and the Times-Gazette will be pleased to record their visits in the Personal Column. Oshawz is a friendly com- munity . . . people like to know of the whereabouts of your family and your friends « . « it will help old friends to ited if yon simp- b phone 3- 2233 and give us an opportunity to record your items of interest. This is your newspaper, use. it. FINALE SADDENS DANCER Doris Wade is a member of the corps de ballet who passed up her opportunity to dance at the Exhi- Sgcial Notices Marriage Announcements $1.00 Engag tA $1.00 Wedding Pictures $2.00 ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Peter Blasko wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Mary, to Thor Stephen Salmers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Salmers, all of Osh- awa. The marriage is to take place on Saturday, September 29, at 3 pm. in the Ukrainian Presbyterian Church. \ Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Provan of Kingston announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Mary Cameron, to Robert Alan Joyce, son of Mr, and Mrs. R. G. Joyce of Oshawa. The wedding will take place on Saturday, September 15, at St. James' Chapel in Kingston, On- tario. MARRIAGE Mr. and Mrs, Charles J. Holder, wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Dorothy Louisa, to William Charles Edward Frolick, son o f Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fro- lick, all of Oshawa. The marriage took place in Toronto on Friday, August 24 at 4 pm, and was per- formed by the Rev. L. E. Fletcher of the Eglinton Free Methodist Church. # variety to Suit-every Taste Finest Quality Available ® Former $19.95 Blankets are now... Former $23.50 Blankets are Former $6.95 Crib Blankets are now GOOD NEWS from WARD'S KENWOOD WERE LAST TO ADVANCE BLANKET 'PRICES . KENWOOD ARE FIRST TO REDUCE BLANKET PRICES! 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