Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

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The Plaintiff with her Brirlesnzrzids, and the .luryzzzen if-ith fright! the Ilefenflmit, the Publie, and an .lrm of the Law glee club HAT is AS T1T1Lr,,xT1NG TO oNE's snxsn of gossip as a breaeh of promise suit T? lVhat legal aetion lends itself better to exag'g'eration and histrionies? Knowing that the niaterial involved might appeal equally to readers of The Times and Tim .Vczes of the Wrnifal, Messrs. Hilbert and Sullivan eoneoeterl in Trial by Jury a bright and good-liuinouretl satire of entluring- popularity. The Glee Club presentation in March made the most ot' this bright little pieee, sung' and aetecl in a striking' setting designed by Frederiek Hagan which admirably expressed both the earefree lilt and the pompous dignity oi' this operetta. Elizabeth Beer was a pert and eliai-ming Plaintiff, her spark.- ling eyes east always upon the most useful man on stage, sonietiines her Uouusel and finally the llearnetl Judge himselfg all eoneernefl with the produc-tion were grateful for her tlilbert-and-Sullivan knowleclgeability anal professional skill, Paul iI7ean's fine sense of eomedy was outstanding in his portrayal of the -luflgre, a man swayed more easily by praetieal faetors ot' graee and eharm than by points of law, however ably these were presentetl by Jim Maellean, whose pleasing tenor voiee enhaneerl his role -of the Counsel. Twen ty-on e

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Of somewhat weightier substance was J. B. Priestley's Rose and Crown, produced by Mr. Clifton. The sombre mood of a handful of people in an English public house, who have no joy in life and eke out an existence in bicker- ing and complaint, is broken by the arrival of the optimistic Harry Tully, played with convincing good cheer by Mike Makowski. A stranger enters, who proves to be Death 's agent who must fill out his quota for the day by taking one of the group with him. The happy man who felt that his life had been worthwhile was the only one willing to accommodate Death. David McLeod 's characterization of Ma Peck was little short of brilliant, in mime and accent and mood, sometimes petulant, sometimes deeply understanding, sometimes, in desperation, aggressively strong. Her butts were the stolid and grumpy Mr. Stone, played by Larry Mchlulleng the somewhat pathetic Randle couple, played by Gordon VVillson and, in a valiant fill-in made necessary by Hugh Marshall's illness, the directorg and Mrs. Reed, a life-embittered widow skilfully created by Bill Little, Hartli Enerson played the mysterious Stranger with an air of wisdom and authority well-suited to the Organization for which he worked. Mr, f7lifton's meticulous direction showed great insight into char- acter and theme, and his actors' response must have been most rewarding. Between these two plays, Arthur Cuthbert read Earle Birney David with much insight and emotional projection. B1cI,ow: Scenes from The Jlurluion on the Roof and Rose and Crown

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Brian Blackstock as the Usher fought at losing battle to maintain order and propriety in the Courtroom, his characterization of the conscientious, dig- nified, and uniinaginative public servant was extremely well worked out. Don Harris as the Foreman of the Jury was a most ardent protector of the Plaintiff, when the need arose, and Marian Gibson, the First Bridesmaid, was, in charm and grace, prima, inter parcs. Because of Tom Connor's un- fortunate illness, David Ogden took on the role of the Defendant at very short notice, and he is accordingly deserving of special commendation for the poise, gaiety, and vocal competence which marked his perfoiinance. The Gentlemen of the Jury and of the Courtroom audience were a colourful crew who made up in enthusiasm and conscientiousness what they may have lacked in polish, they co-operated happily as usual with the young ladies of New- market who each year contribute so generously of time and talent to the Club 's productions, the Club is especially grateful to Mrs. McLaren and Mrs. Menard for their help, and to Miss Janie Clifton for arranging to be a mem- ber of the Courtroom Audience. Mr. Hagan was assisted in the building of his impressive set by Paul Feldman CStage Managerj, John Puddifoot this Assistantb, Nicholas Ayre Cldlectricianl, David Beer and Douglas Dutton. Much variety and colour were added to the production by Mrs. Green and Mr. Renzius, who were responsible for make-up. Mr. William Tucker, the Club's music director, was unfailingly patient and perfectionist in rehearsal, and proved to be a most sympathetic accom- panist. He should consider his efforts well-rewarded by the calibre of this production. new boys' day rrH THE RINGING or THE Fiksi' BELL on the morning of September 30th, the , New Boys aroused themselves, made their beds, and dressed in the style decreed by the School Committee. They then proceeded to their Masters' rooms to gently wake them and await their first command of the day. For King and Mclieod it was a momentous occasion. For probably the first or perhaps the second time this year, they got breakfast. This was only because of the fact that they had their slaves, Package and Hinds, serve them breakfast in bed. I understand it wasn't as good as it could have been because Package allowed the delectable bacon and eggs to cool slightly while bringing them up. Most of the Old Boys gave similar commands to their slaves. As for the class schedule, it was thrown out of kilter along with other various routines of a normal day. This was caused mainly by the New Boys and the Rules which don't permit a New Boy to enter a room before an Old Boy or be on the stairs at the same time, and at no time must an Old Boy be Seen carrying books. Twenty-two