Stratford-On-Avon Thrives as Canadian Shakespeare Home
Stratford Ontario hosts an eight week Stratford Shakespeare Festival with a 60 member cast, staging Measure for Measure and The Taming of the Shrew. The festival, backed by Vincent Massey, draws visitors, study groups, and international praise, boosting local tourism and culture.
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Stratford
Ontario
Shakespeare
Bard of Avon
Canada
Avon River
Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada Foundation
Vincent Massey
C.H
James Mason
Frances Hyland
Douglas Campbell
William Shakespeare
Sophocles
Vienna
England
Royal Mail steamer Big Chief navigates Muskoka lakes
A vivid panorama of the RMS Sagaroa, known as the Royal Mail, cruising the Muskoka chain with Cap'n Leader at the helm. The feature paints big lake landscapes, private wharves, and the ship as flagship on Ontario waters. It ties to Stratford festival imagery, Shakespearean settings, and regional charm.
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Gines
Sagar
Port Carling
Lake Muskoka
Saranno
Royal Mail
Ontario
Canada
Muskoka
Rosseau and
Joseph
North America
Sagamo
Muskoka Lakes
Dorset Hotel Reborn as Arts Hub in Ontario North Woods
Dorset Ont os a three story red brick hotel once famed for bohemian logging era debauchery now rebuilt as a sober arts retreat. Owners John Schofield and Paul Rodrick opened an art school and gallery featuring Franz Johnston works while catering to tourists hunters and artists in a tranquil lakeside setting near a historic wooden bridge and a general store.
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Canada
Paul Rodrick
Franz Johnston
Johnston
New Home Appliances Drive Modern Living in Dorset Hotel
The article surveys 1950s style home equipment from air cooling to automatic washers and dryers, ranges and dishwashers. It highlights efficiency, lower costs, and ease of use, noting features like variable water temps, indicator lights, built in wall ovens, portable dishwashers, and automatic cooking and cleaning aids. The Dorset hotel setting frames the display of these appliances with emphasis on fashion and convenience.
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Palace of Versailles
Baron von Ribbentrop
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New World
Theta Fielsy
Avant Dawntown
the Shakespearean Festival Theatre
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Avon
Big Chief
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Stafford
North Countree
Dan McGrews
Lou
Hotel
Dorset
North Pole
John Schofield
Idorset
Ont
Rod
Rick
Elyria
Bernice Gwin
Bernice
TMNK
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Uae
Sare Nys
Rodrick
Muskoka Lakes District
Rerive
Atchen
Dee
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