oik Festival m Games Cngliab IMln met and cLubed in a great battle. J Theae game*, folklorirt* Mi M, ar» "relic*" *f pr»Chri*tian rtta* and at* kept alive by aucceaatve generation* of children who awn to repeat the childhood el the race. They are an important part ef our heritage of culture in that auch game* teach rhythm, muafc. and social adjustments. Participation in Kinging game* waa followed by children'! aong* led by John Putnam, and then Leslie Skcens told "Jack and the Three Fool«." A tiny four-year-old. Sarah Willlama, tang "Je*u* Love* Me" while her 10-year-old alater, Ruth Anne William*, accompanied her on the mountain dulcimer with the coaching of John Putnam. At 4 o'clock the Sword Dancer* feht local boy*) and Mummer* held the "atage" with "the olde*t I.lay la the world." Part* of thi* ancient ritual, the beheading of Old Father Barleycorn and hi* reiteration by the Doctor, are known by worAof-mouth in our mountain* Our performance here in Boone 1* the only one being done in America in "the old way." Eafb time the Mummer* add bit* of action and Una*, and even though the play goea back (*o we are told) *ooe thouaand* of year*, it I* alway* completely fitted to the locality where it i* given. For instance, the Fool threaten* the dancer* with "The Law" for cutting Barleycorn'* head off, and laat Saturday be Mid. "And 111 call Chief Richardaon!" Then at thi* point. Chief Glen Richardaon SHOWS START AT 7:M Note with Wide Screen and CinemaScope Friday-Saturday August 30 - 31 Showdown At Abilene Jack Mahoney COLOR Sunday September 1 Hollywood Or Bust Martin & Lewis color Monday-T uesday September 2 and 3 Abandon Ship Tyrone Power Mai Zetterling Wednesday-Thursday September 4 and S Double Feature Beginning Of The End Peter Graves jO Peggie Castle The Unearthly John Carradlne | ■ ■ btrnwlt walked oat onto the festival platfw^The bar* aesured hia the Doctor would got Barley turn cured, end the play proceed «L A group nag two (oik hyataa, The Wayfaring Stringer nod Wondroua Low, wlti participation The laat e# theee summer program o< the folk way* of our Southern Appalachian* will be heM Saturday at 1:00 p. i» Muter Punch'* Shew (hand puppet*) will be the flrat thing on the program, with Richard Chaae, folk festivsl director, in the role of Mister Punch'* manager. Punch and Judy ahowi are alao a part of the folklore of the Engl iih-apeaking people*. and even In our "modern age" delight all ages. Theee folk (estiva la are iponaored by the Southern Appalachian Historical Association which alio originated the Horn in the West. There is no admission charge. Mrs. Linney Is Back From Ga. Mr*. Virginia Wary Linney returned Saturday from a week in Atlanta, Ga., where *he attended the annual NATS (National Auoclation for Teacher* of Singing) workihop, which wai held on the campus of Emory Univeriity. Mn. Linney appeared on the program with a demonstration of basic principle! in the development of vocal work, and also on • panel with Walter Golde in concert i epenury. In addition to Mr. Golde, others of national reputation who were on the program were Victor Alexander Fields, American educator, specialist in vocal research, author and lecturer of New York City; Dale GUliland of Ohio State University, concert baritone and eminent lecturer; Ralph Erralle, former leading tenor of Metropolitan Opera Co., and now director of Opera Art* Association In Atlanta, Ga.; William Ross of Indiana University, eminent vocal physicist and authority on teen-age clan instruction; and Marguerite Rlngo, former grand opera star. Mia* Alene Queen, Appalachian State Teacher* College graduate, who i* itudying at the Opera Art* Auoclatlon in Atlanta, received mueh praise from thi* group for her fine performance in the role of Aid* from the opera of the *ame name. Socie Miw Austin, Mr. Snead Exchange Vows •—Photo by Palmer'i Studio MRS. ROBERT EARL SNEAD Miss Minnie Austin, daughter of Mr. and Mr*. Colli* Austin of Boone, became the bride of Robert Earl Saeed, ton of Mr. and Mr*. Jew Snead of Laurinburg, Saturday, August 34, at (even o'clock in the evening. The double ring ceremony was performed in the Fir»t Baptist Church of Boone by the Reverend U H. Holllngsworth, pastor, and the Reverend William Eaton, pastor of Boone Baptist Mission. The church was decorated with palm strands of Oregon fern and baskets of white gladioli. Three seven-branched candelabra held white lighted tapers. Mrs. Graydon P. Eggers, church organist, presented a program of wedding music which included the traditional wedding marches. Jerry Hill, vocal soloist, sang "Song of Ruth," and "The Lord's Prayer." Miss Austin, who was given In marriage by her father, wore a dress of chantilly lace over bridal satin made with a full skirt coding in a chapel train. The low circular neckline was outlined with seed pearls, and the long sleeves ended in points over her wrists. Her fingertip veil of illusion wu attached to a Juliet cap of seed pearls and orange blossoms. She carried a cascade bouquet of white varigated carnations centered with a white orchid. The honor attendant was Miss Ann Cottrell of Boone. She wore • street length dress of pink pima cotton with a tucked bodice. She carried a cascade bouquet of matching pink carnations. The bridesmaids were Hrs. Robert Haas of Lenoir, sister of the bride, and Mrs. James Graham of Richmond. Va., also a sister of the bride. They wore dresses and carried flowers like that of the honor attendant. Mr. Snead had for his best man his father, Mr. Jesse Snead. The ushers were Mr. Sammy Snead, Mr. Bill Austin, Mr. Clyde Austin, and Mr. Bill Smith of Laurinburg. Mrs. Austin, mother of the bride, wore a dress of navy blue silk with matching accessories. Mrs. Snead, mother of the bridegroom, wore a drew of aqua lace with black accessories. They both wore baby orchid conages. For traveling Mrs. Snead wore a navy blue suit with matching ac hrideTbwelt** (T Mrs. Cond is a graduate of Ap palacklu Hick tri*^l ia m* attending Appalachian Stat* Teachers College where she ia Manuring lo home economics. Mr. Snead la a graduate of Afpalachinn State Teachers College where he received his B. S. and M. A. degree* in math sad science. He U now a member of the faculty of Appalachian School. Mr. and Mr*. Soead will reaide in Boooe. Bride-Elect Katertaiaed Mrs. H W. McGuire and Mrs J. E. Holshouser entertained Miss Minnie Austin aad Mr. Robert Snead at a picnic supper on Wednesday night, August 14, at the home of Mrs. McGuire. ^ Mrs. Laura Mast and Miss Barbara Winkler honored Miss Minnie Austin with an informal tea and ■ shower on Monday, August 12, at' the home of Mrs. J. E. Holshouser. The guests were served delicious ' refreshments after a session of games and entertainment. The honoree received many lovely and useful gifts. Miss Austin Is Given Shower Miu Minnie Austin, bride-elect of Robert Snead of Laurinburg, was honored Monday night. August 19, with a kitchen and linen show-! er by Mit* Ann Cottrell at her home. Those present were Mrs. Colli* Austin, mother of the honoree, Mrs. Laura Holshouser Mast, Barbara and Anna Boyce Winkler, Annette Greene, Buddy Wey, Patsy Hollingsworth, Mrs. W. R. Eaton, Mrs. John Robinson, Mrs. D. G.' Freeman, Jane Cottrell and Mrs. W. R. Cottrell. Delicious refreshments consisting of punch, country ham biscuits, diamond-shaped individual decorated cakes, nuts, and mints were served to the guests after a session of games and entertainment The hsnoree received many lovely and useful gifts. O. E. S. Meeting Next Tuesday A special meeting of Alleghany Chapter No. 273 and Snow Chapter No. 220, Order of the Eastern Star is called on Tuesday evening ! September 3rd at Masonic Hall, Boone, for the purpose of entertaining the Grand Matron and Patron and all Grand officers on their official visit. The . Government formally cepu ndar wuniii line. -

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