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August 10, 1956 THE OTTAWA CITIZEN Page 23 McNeills Make Movie Debut Engineering Cruising Down Rideau Canal No Longer By Jeanne Mackay ed in the movie were "new disCitizen Social Writer coveries," the McNeills adFor Men Only An Ottawa family literally sailed into their movie debut -via a 135-mile cruise through the historic sites along the Rideau Canal. A. Crombie McNeill, managing director of a local camera concern, his pretty, blonde wife, Madeline, and their 15- year-old son, Crombie "starred" in a CBC documentary ResEa month. Worthy of the most elaborate Hollywood scenario, the cast also included an "extra," enthusiastically played by Prince--the family Dalmatian. Entitled "The Silver Chain," the film will be seen by TV.

viewers the program, "Here And There," September 30. The McNeills were cast as Canadian boating enthusiasts intent on increasing their knowledge of Canadiana, a role that wasn't entirely fictitious. Although they had cruised down the Rideau many times on pleasure jaunts, many of the historic landmarks depict- TV Celebrities -The McNeill family, who will appear before television foot-lights next month, are seen here on the deck of their yacht--the Co-Ed. A. Crombie McNeill is at the helm, steering the boat down the Rideau Canal where the TV documentary was filmed.

Standing by are his wife, Madeline, and their son, Crombie Jr. The family's Dalmatian, Prince, is an interested spectator. mitted. Co-Ed Sails With Crombie Sr. in command, his wife handling the bow lines and Crombie Jr.

on the stern lines, the McNeills' 40-foot, double cabin cruiser, Co-Ed, set sail from Rideau Falls. The Co-Ed and the yacht containing CBC cameramen, following in its wake, were equipped with a walkietalkie inter communication system. Passing through 49 bridges and locks, the cruiser dropped, anchor at Portland and Perth for brief sight-seeing tours. An overland "portage" also took the McNeills to the Anglican Christ Church at Burritts Rapids. Built in 1831, Christ Church is the oldest original church in the Ottawa district.

At Nicholsons Lock, the McNeills wandered through one of the earliest cemeteries in Ontario-the burial site of the first drowning victim of the canal system, dating back to the early 19th century. Fort Henry The cruise reached its climax during the three days spent filming Fort Henry at Kingston. There the McNeills toured the leather and tailor shops where authentic, early-model tools are still used by the craftsmen. A by the fife and band was highlightparade, ed by the appearance of their mascot, David a white goat. As the band marched by, David solemnly took the salute with a dignified bow.

As the Co-Ed sailed down the St. Lawrence, homeward bound, the Fort's five cannons fired from above--an impressive thrilling sight according McNeill family. and, Crombie and Madeline McNeill admit they're anxiously looking forward to seeing themselves "in the Not only did they a "wonderful time" on "location" but they also discovered what a painstaking process moviemaking really is. A trip which normally takes three days to sail, but which took two weeks to film, will only take up onehalf hour on the TV screen! Social And Personal News Mary Briscoe Mr. and Mrs.

Denis Slattery and their daughters, Sandra and Gayle, of Oakville, are visiting Mrs. Slattery's father, Senator James A. MacKinnon. Mr. and Mrs.

F. G. Cummings and Mr. and Mrs. Paul S.

Cummings of Toronto have arrived in Ottawa, where they will attend the Cummings-Aird wedding Saturday. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.

Strader. Allan T. Lewis, CBE, QC, and Mrs. Lewis will sail aboard the Empress of Britain from Montreal to Liverpool, August 14. Mr.

and Mrs. Nicholas Monsarrat have left for a holiday at Fishers Island, N.Y. Mrs. John A. Norwell has returned from an extended tour of Scotland.

M. J. Coldwell will be among the passengers sailing August 14 from Montreal to Liverpool aboard the Empress of Britain. cruise route on many a holiday excursion. Crombie and Madeline McNeill and their teenaged son, Crombie will be seen on board the Co-Ed when the documentary film is released on TV late next month.

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27 Empress of Britain from your local and full information Assistance with passports Canadian Pacific office, or agent, any C. L. BURPEE Canadian Pacific Steamships, 83 Sparks Street, Ottawa CE. 2-1511 Canadian Pacific MONTREAL (CP)- Marolyn Kimball of Boomton, N.J., is convinced that you don't have to be a man to do a man-sized job. A dynamics engineer in Montreal, Miss Kimball attributes her success to her childhood love of arithmetic.

"I think I was lucky enough to have a wonderful a teacher in grade school who taught me to think of mathematics as fascinating instead of hard," said the attractive mathematician. Miss Kimball, who looks like a typical college girl, added that her work at a Montreal aircraft plant is theoretical, and explained that she works mostly on paper doing mathematical calculations to check the design before the work reaches the experimental stage. Being one of two women among 800 men doing engineering work at the plant doesn't bother Miss Kimball. She says she's used to finding herself in a female minority. Jobs Plentiful When she graduated last year she had no trouble finding a job "in the man's world." is such a shortage of mathematicians and engineers that providing you have the training, no employer worries too much about your sex.

I get paid just the same as a man with similar training and experience." Miss Kimball, who came to Canada to see what the country was like, said "One thing I like about the job is the great variety in the problems we do. "I knew nothing about airplanes when I started but it's a field I want to stay in." Although she likes Montreal Infreher mathematician here, the brown- admits that "Sometime I'd like to go adding that engineering jobs easy to get I might as well travel a bit." Mary Herbert Bride Of James Walker Seasonal flowers decorated St. John's Church, Osgoode, recently for the marriage of Mary Ellen Herbert and James Patrick Walker. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Aloysius Herbert of Osgoode, The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Walker of Ottawa. Rev.

James B. Finn officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. Leonard Nolan was the soloist and the organist was Mrs. Gertrude Meaghter.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Evelyn Herbert, as bridesmaid. Jack Gaw served as best man for his brother-in-law. The ushers were Edgar Herbert, brother of the bride, and Gerry Walker, brother of the groom. Tulle And Satin For her marriage the bride chose a floor-length gown of white Schiffli embroidered tulle over satin. designed in a tunic stvle.

The tight-fitting bodice featured short sleeves and a portrait neckline. A crown headdress trimmed with sequins held in place her chapel-length veil and she carried a cascade bouquet of red roses and baby's breath, so Following a reception held at the home of the bride's parents, the couple a motor trio to Niagara Falls." Mrs. Walker travelled in a pink dress of nylon over satin with white accessories and a corsage bouquet of yellow roses. On their return Mr. and Mrs.

Walker will reside in Metcalfe. Engagement Announced- -Capt. MFH, and Mrs. The -The yacht that plays such an "active part" in the McNeill family's movie debut is seen here cruising down the Rideau Canal, the locale of their introduction to filmdom. Christened the Co-Ed by the McNeills, the double- BARBARA STANWYCK STARRING IN M.G.M.S "THESE WILDER YEARS" You'll be captured! You'll be captured by the charm of Barbara Stanwyck in "THESE WILDER YEARS." She's irresisFREE! tible! You'll surrender also to the flavor appeal of Hollywood Hollywood Diet Special Formula Bread, especially and Calorie Guide.

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and Mrs. A. F. Dunlop of Ottawa, The marriage has been arranged to take place early in September. The couple will take up residence in Montreal.

September Wedding-Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Charles of Hawkesbury announce the engagement of their daughter, Audrey Francesca Mary, to Michael Reginald Bolton, son of the late Canon P. K.

P. Bolton and Mrs. Bolton. Miss Charles is a graduate of the Montreal General Hospital and Mr. Bolton has received his Bachelor of Engineering degree from McGill University.

The marriage will take place Saturday, September 29, at 2.30 p.m., in Holy Trinity Church, Hawkesbury, Miss Sheila Griffin, a brideelect of Saturday, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower given by Miss June Roberts. She was presented with a corsage bouquet of pink carnations. Mrs. Arthur Yates, Miss Katie Burns and' Miss Anne Burns of Windsor and formerly of Ottawa entertained recently in honor of their parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Burns, also former Ottawa residents, on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary. Mrs. N. C. Sharpe entertained recently at a shower in Toronto in honor of Miss Janet Cummings, whose marriage takes place Saturday.

Miss Janet Cummings, a bride-elect of Saturday, was guest of honor recently at a dinner party given by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Percival in Manotick. Among those who entertained in honor of Miss Janet Cummings, a bride-elect of Saturday, are: Mrs. W.

G. Burns at a dinner party, and Mr. and Mrs. L. H.

Meng, Mrs. I. L. Conners and Mrs. J.

C. Davis, at luncheons. Among those who entertained in Calgary recently in honor of Miss Janet Cummings, whose marriage takes place Saturday, are: Mrs. J. S.

Aird at a tea party, Mrs. W. J. Mack at a miscellaneous shower and Mr. and Mrs.

H. L. Gillies at a dinner party. Italy Influences School-Age Dress SPRINGFIELD, Ill, (INS)The Italian influence will be evident in back-to-school fashions this fall. Buyers unpacking boxes of gaily colored tops with high boat necks and pants with sharply tapered legs anticipate a big play from the college set.

Another "hot item" in the back-to-school picture is the "car longer fashion, than a shortie coat serves for all-purpose wear and comes in Is Bride Of R. J. Holmes ADMASTON (Special)-Mary Margaret Briscoe was united in marriage with Robert James Holmes of Ottawa at a ceremony solemnized in the vestry of St. Michael's Church, Douglas, Ont. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. T. Emmerson Briscoe of Bonnechere Farm, Northcote The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Holmes of Buffalo, N.Y, The ceremony was performed by Rev.

Thomas Hunt. Rev. ding music and Adaile Sister Gonzaga the wedplayed, McEachen was the soloist. The bride was attended by Miss Alice Bray of Cornwall. Kevin O'Reilly was best man and the usher was Thomas Briscoe of Concord, brother of the bride.

The bride chose a ballerinalength gown of white Schiffli embroidered nylon tulle over a blue underskirt. She wore a gold bracelet which had been given to her great-grandmother on her wedding day, 98 years ago. Elbow-Length Veil Her elbow-length veil was held in place by a headdress embroidered with pearls and she carried a cascade bouquet of white gardenias and blue mums. The wedding dinner was held at the home of the bride's parents, followed by an evening reception in Horton Hall. For travelling Mrs.

Holmes wore an aqua ensemble with a large picture hat and black accessories. Her corsage bouquet was of gardenias. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes will make their home in Ottawa.

Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Holmes, Mrs. Stanley Wasenyack, Buffalo, N.Y.: Mr. and Mrs.

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Dr. W. R. Laishley and Mrs. Laishley of Nelson, B.C., will be among the guests attending the Barthel-Laishley wedding which takes place tomorrow.

Mrs. Bert Sunderland, Mrs. Mack Sunderland and Mrs. Winnie McArthur have just returned from a holiday at Loborough Lake, where. they were the guests and Mrs.

Jack Winter and Mrs. Fred Tobin. Miss Shirley McArthur and Edward Kord were weekend guests, Miss Noreen Mollard of Prince Albert, will be in Ottawa to attend the GeorgeMurphy wedding which takes place tomorrow. Cdr. R.

A. Green and Mrs. Green and their children, David and Nicholas, leave Montreal August 14 for Liverpool on the Empress of Britain, Mr. and Mrs. George Stevenson of Montreal will be among the out-of-town guests attending the Steele-Lavoie wedding, which takes place tomorrow.

The A division mess staff, RCMP, entertained recently at a party in honor of Miss Mary Dixon, a bride-elect of September. The, guest of honor was presented with a gift. J. J. Scanlon sails from Montreal for Liverpool aboard the Empress of Britain August 14.

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