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PAGE 16 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1986 ets available at the Humanities Theatre Box Office (885â€"4280) and all other BASS outlets Hours Monday to Frday, 11 a m to 6 pm., Saturday. I p m to 5 pm _L!}} Mike Arnold of Autumn Place will be the host for the second annual St. Jerome‘s "Old Boys®" high school reunion Friday, Nov. 7 at the Waterloo Knights of Columbus. The famous school which still has roots in Waterloo was started in 1864. In the 40‘s and 50‘s, the Junior Rangers outâ€"ofâ€"town players were "boarders‘"‘ there. The result was the NHL has many St. Jerome‘s grads. Phone 888â€"6295 and Mike will give you more details. We were impressed with the new Brantford City "Hall of Fame‘* project. In the same way, we would like to see a wing added to the new proposed Waterloo Arena for the same purpose. The number of famous people who got their early start in Waterloo is endless. We‘ll start a file and we welcome readers to send us names and the famous deeds of these Waterloo natives. Wib Bierschbach of Woolwich St. is hitting the golf ball as far as Dan Halldorson. The popular haberdasher who retired over three years ago is enjoying life with his wife, Olga. When he‘s not swinging the club like Arnie Palmer, then he‘s up at his cottage in Beaver Valley or going South to visit his brotherâ€"inâ€"law in Panama City, Florida. Wib is also a life member of the Waterloo Lions club. It seems he‘s busier than ever. C e Tickets are going fast once again for the Oktoberfest ‘*Blooming Affair‘‘. This is the largest fashion show in the Kâ€"W area and Joanne Whitney of Beechwood is in charge of the tickets. Waterloo will be host to the event on Wed., Oct. 15th at the Ruedesheimer Garten. From the proceeds, the committee awards college scholarships to students in florist design courses. Call 576â€"0571 for details. Now why is it that some homeâ€"owners will try to extend their property line over the city parkland boundaries? One case we saw lately would effectively cut off citizens who have to pass the narrow parkland strip in order to reach the wider sections. Some crossâ€"country skiers next winter are liable to break a leg if they suddenly come upon the newly planted trees at the bottom of the sharp slope. e MAIL NEWS ITEMS TO BOX 898, Waterloo, Ont But it was ‘some enchanted evening‘ as Rodgers and Hammerstein fans listened and sang along to all their favorite songs from the Broadway musical South Pacific adapted from James A. Michener‘s popular novel Tales of the South Pacific. Coral Andrews Chronicle Special Musical Theatre Laurier‘s version of South Pacific was so overwhelming to one audience member, he literally fell off his chair‘ Director Leslie O‘Dell chose to stage this "bare bones‘"‘ production on the WLU Theatre Auditoriâ€" um floor, due mainly to the facility‘s current renovations. The WLU audience arrangement was comparable to classical theatre in the round, or ‘theatre in the square‘ giving the whole show an island atmosphere, as a fullâ€"house formed segâ€" ments seating itself in a ‘sea‘ of rows around the island stage. The sets were minimal except for columns of sandbags at the front of the set and the use of immediate props. With no scenic focus, all eyes concentrated on the players for the feel of the play. The real spirit in this presentation which featured many of the WLU professors and staff (a ploy used in last year‘s Guys and Dolls) stemmed _ At ‘floor level‘ it wasn‘t always easy to see the main cast, many viewers craning their necks to the music during the first half. Though the front part of the stage was used in the second half, again there was little or no visual compliment. S _ LIvEe Deborah Ludoiph as Nurse Nellie Forbush, "Little Rock‘s own Florence Nightingale", was a joy to watch, pert and pretty as she sang of her blossoming love (I‘m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair â€" Ludolph actually shampooing on the stage â€" and A Wonderful Guy). When Nellie first meets French planter and heart throb Emile de Becque, played by David Falk, South Pacific began to sparkle. Ludolph‘s vibrant soprano and Falk‘s luxuriant baritone were both stunning in range and motivaâ€" tion. Their chemistry was natural and flowed from scene to scene, giving the play‘s main love story a credible thrust, with regard to plot structure. Falk‘s characterization of de Becque complete with riveting Francophone accent, dashing cravate and aristocratic flair, was one of many South Pacific highlights. c * Patricia Pascoe who likely moistened many eyes with her final reprise for the evening provided another highlight with her memorable portrayal of salty sea island vendor Bloody Mary. Her rich mezzo combined with aggressive matchâ€"making antics was a scene stealer, during fantasy melody Bali Hai (with a female chorus behind a partition to achieve the desired dreamlike effect). Pascoe‘s other solo Happy Talk featured this talented lady chatting about a new love for her beautiful daughter Liat and handsome Lt. Joe Cable. Michael Lenz and Judy Gingerich were both solely from a strong solid cast. THE ROYAL CANADIAN With stars of CBC Radio Roger Abbott, Dave Broadfoot, Don Ferguson, Luba Goy & Jobn Morgan Friday, 3 October 8:00 p.m., Humanities Theatre Canada‘s zany radio gang will be taping their premiere show of the 1986/87 season. Don‘t miss it! $15.00 ($13.00 Stu./Sen. ) \ $12.00 Season Subscribers TA 885 4280 (Continued on page 25)