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Show WEST VALLEY VIEW 23 j Out Our Window . . , t . I r Ok, U Hte was watching the neighbor's cat and realized that we can feed those pretty felines the choicest I foods, a silk pillow to nap on and the run of the entire house, but if we think we have domesticated them, we have another think coming. Give that cat 10 minutes in an open field and you'll find out how thin the veneer of civilization really is. Youll see he's a hunter and killer, the same os his ancestors of a million years ago. Mice, grasshoppers, gophers, birds and butterflies are all natural prey and if you watch, you'll discover he doesn't even need to be hungry. He kills, you'll shudder to see, just for the fun of killing. watched the cuddly puddy-ca- t that I have held and petted dozens of times and it was as if I were seeing an entirely different cat than the one who curls round my legs. I He was out in the field, sitting a statue, watching as still as something beneath the tumbled weeds. Every muscle was tense as he crouched there and as I stepped to the window, knew by the slight flicker of his eye that he saw me, but he paid me no more attention than if hadn't been there. I I Suddenly he pounced on the spot, jumped sidewise a couple of times, dug in and then, with a joyous leap he shot a foot in the air with a mouse in his paws. It twisted and squeaked, as he playfully tossed it back and forth. He'd set it free, touch it, poke it, bite it but actually jump on it only if it tried to get away. I felt sorry for the poor thing and inwardly cursed the cat. I thought, "If you're hungry, eat it and get it over with, but quit torturing it." But I didn't do anything to Biadfjaid Cowekl" He kept teasing and playing with it until it stopped moving. He then picked it up and bit it a few times to see if it would still react, and when it finally was too injured to even quiver, he simply walked off and left it. by Michele Bartmess Oh, Merlin, pleads King Arthur as the musical version of Camelot builds toward its sad climax, Oh, Merlin, please make me a hawk. But Merlin, the magical mentor of the tortured king, is nowhere to be found, having succumbed to the charms of the mythical Nimuye and Arthur is forced to endure his agony. The average theater patron probably doesnt really care what portion of the tale that has thrilled millions since its Broadway opening in 1960, is fact and which is fiction. horror I saw that he hadn't killed for food. It had just been a game, and when the 'fun' was over, he 'remembered' me and came to be loved and petted. But this time I didn't stoop to touch him. In fact, I didn't even want to be near him. To my also realized, he was ontrue to his nature, not to my concept of what a house cat should be. Hundreds of years of domesticity hadn't robbed or changed him of his age-olhunt and kill. I Fortunately. ly acting No one, even in the scholarly world that produces such volumes as the Encyclopedia Britanica, can agree on whether or not Arthur actually existed as a king. But real or imagined, no legendary figure has inspired more writings through the ages. Indeed, several pages are devoted to the topic of Arthurian legends in most major reference d I've watched mother cats catch and cripple a mouse and then take It to her kittens to play with. She sits there, too, making certain that the kittens handle the mouse, bite, taste it, and also retrieve it when it tries to get away. She teaches her kittens to kill. Except for size, it was no systems. This generation is probably most familiar with the Lerner and Loewe musical version of the tale and with T. H. Whites classic, The Once and Future King that became a best seller within hours of its printing in 1958. The musical claims to be based on that book. The Dictionary of National Biography has chosen to accept Arthur as a historical personage who was probably born toward the end of the Fifth century. Britanica suggests he was either a dif- ferent than an African lion or tiger. Yup, we can lure them to soft cushion like the filled-dish- , and even to sleep on the foot of if we think our beds, but we've ... 'tamed' them, we're wrong. Far wrong. desBriton or a Romano-Britocending from Roman conquerers. He may or may not have been an actual king, but it seems certain he did not become so via the sword and the stone routine. n, we think we have a nice, ole tame puddy cat for a pet, we're only fooling ourselves. They humor us . . . but given the chance they go wild with the delight of the hunt, the parry and thrust of the capture, and triumph of the kill. And hunger has not one thing to do with it. If Foci Ot Fiction? However, as early as the Ninth Century there were major works based on tales of Camelot and the knights of the Roundtable, most of them in verse. French writers in the 12th Century were particularly enamored with the Arthurian legend, especially Chretien de Troyes, who wrote four epic poems about the Knights, including Lancelot, giving birth to legends of his love for Arthurs queen, Guenevere. Sir Thomas Mallory penned several major works in the 15th Century, dwelling on the quest for the Holy Grail, which has been dealt with in countless stories. He also brought forth Merlin in his Mortre d Arthur. Perhaps the most distinguised treatment of the legends are Tennysons Idylls of the King and The Defence of Guenevere. Undoubtedly White had access to all of these writings and many more when he added his modern-da- y classic to the list of accounts about Arthur. He dealt with many of the legends, especially with Lancelot, the quest for the Holy Grail, Merlin and the sword in the stone. The musical had many things going for it upon its debut, not the least of which is an outstanding score. As much as anyone, Lerner and Loewe romanticized the story, In Whites book, Lancelot is described as being extremely homely. Yet, Skaggs Chapel at the First Baptist Church was the setting for the June 27th wedding ceremony uniting Hans Shutz of West Germany and Linda Balis, of Murray. A dinner reception was held at Log Haven immediately following the ceremony. The new Mrs. Shutz is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Balis of Murray. Pastor Elli Keck officiated the ceremony. The couple will reside in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. 0NEWEEK 0MLY!j tk ym Bon Atcft Sptwkfe! ft ft of National Mr. and Mrs. Terry Robison Exchange Of June Vows Marries Arnold And Robinson Honeymooning in Jackson, Wyoming, are the newlyweds, Terry Hall Robison and Susanne Arnold. They were wed in a July 7th double-rin- g ceremony in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. A wedding breakfast was held at Cottonwood Cove club room and a reception followed the ceremony at Heritage House. The new Mrs. Robison is the daughter of David Arnold of Vernal and Mrs. Jean Arnold of West Valley City. Susanne is a graduate of Kearns high. account it was he, not Lancelot, who seduced the queen and raised a rebellion against Arthur. There does seem to be some basis in fact for the plays ending where Guenevere enters a convent. One encyclopedia suggested she died three years later. The musical flows along and because it is harsh none of the realities that show as its second annual outdoor musical production, the Murray Arts Council was looking to the potential audience. And heady with the success of last years South Pacific, it was taking on a significant challenge. Camelot is rarely are very The newlyweds will make their home in Murray. ft ft ft ft ft ft -ft -ft ft ft ft ft ft -ft ft ft ft ft by Jack H. Parry 2020 VISION PLUS nothing wrong with my eyes? No. Good vision consists of many visual skills. Acuity is only one of these. Some other important skills include side vision, focusing ability, color vision, depth perception and eye coordination. So you see, 2020 alone does not guarantee that the eyes are functioning properly or comfortably. Also, it is no guarantee the eyes are healthy and free of disease. In a complete examination, the optometrist may discover a vision condition needing correction that does not affect clarity of vision. Visual acuity (sharpness of vision) is usually expressed as a fraction such as 2040, 2020 or 2015. These numbers represent a comparison. If your visual acuity is 2040, you will need to move to 20 feet to see what the normal person can see from 40 feet. Conversely, if your visual acuity is 2015, you are able to see at 20 feet what the average person must move to 15 feet to see. In this case your vision is sharper than normal. 2020 indicates average visual acuity. 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Make your reservations by cal7 and find or ling how the fact or fiction of the musical doesnt really matter. The magic of its story is what matters, and that will shine in all its glory for a week at Murray City park. Biography as his nephew. In that Royalties ft ft -ft - moment. Mordred, who in the play is Arthurs illegitimate son, is listed in ing, if it is to be done well, is expensive. ft ft ft ft ft ft ft For an actor, there is no role in musical theater more desirable than that of Arthur, if only for what is commonly called the Excalibur scene. Astute patrons wait almost breathlessly for that climactic state, despite its being a particular favorite of many Utahns. Twice the demand for tickets has far outstripped their availability at Pioneer Memorial. Cost is often a factor in its infrequent presentation. Costum- Shutz Of Germany To Live In Spain Wtofec not even mentioned. the Dictionary ? ? Strong singers, talented actors and a production crew with considerable experience and interest are molding the cast to tell the classic tale in its best light. One writer, in discussing why the stories of Arthur have been so popular through the ages, suggested Each age has found in the Arthurian legends a mirror of its own aspirations, its failures and its hidden resources of spiritual strength. Perhaps that is the magic of director in his right mind would cast him. It simply wouldnt work. Merlin is more of a character role in the play and the quest no so seen on amateur stages around the Linda Balis Weds Mr. and Mrs. Hans Shutz 1981 (tee, !Mk, make me a hawk . . . either help or hinder either of them. I just watched, repelled that such a nice puddy cat could be so cruel. But, Thursday, July 9, Use Your Ropers Charge or Bankcards |