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Wedding
MUSTARD —
Bouquets of, golden and
bronze chrysanthemums made a
pretty setting Saturday,
September 21, in Knox. United
Church Auburn, when Linda
Joyce Andrews and Johrfolirian
Mestard of Blake exchanged
wedding vows.
The bride is the youngest
daughter of Mr, and. Mrs. W. J.
Andrews of Auburn and the
groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Archie Mustard of Blake. Rev.
M. R. Roberts performed the
double-ring ceremony and the
church organist, Mrs. Norman
Wightman, played traditional
wedding music. The soloist, Mrs.
Gordon Tate, sang the "Wedding
Prayer" and "Whither Thou
Goest."
Given in marriage by .he-r
brother, William J. Andrews of
Auburn, the bride wore a white
floor-length gown of nylon
taffeta featuring an empire
waistline with shasta daisy trim
,neckline and bOidering the
train. The three tiered scalloped
nylon illusion veil was held in
place by a cluster of white nylon
flowers. She carried a bouquet
of talisman roses with trailing
ivy.
Miss Jannett Dobie, cousin of
the bride was maid of honour
wearing a floor-length gold
A-line gown of bengaline
trimmed with gold guipure-type
lace at neck and down back
panel. A gold lace wedding hand
held a veil for a headress and she
carried a basket of bronze mums
and shasta daisies. Miss Joanne
Kinahan of Goderich, cousin of
Auburn
The annual Grandmother's
day was held last Tuesday when
the members of the Auburn
Women's Institute honoured the
grandmothers by inviting them
to the September meeting held
in the Community Hall.
Mrs. Frank ltiithby, the
president was in charge of the
meeting which began with the
Ode, the Mary-Stewart Collect
and 0, Canada with Mrs. George
Millian at the piano. The
vitinutes were accepted as read
by the secretary, Mrs. Bert Craig.
Mrs. Raithby • welcomed the
grandmothers and members and
thanked all those 'who had
catered to the Baptist Church
centennial dinner. A letter was
read re the County Rally to be
held at Cranbrook on October 7.
Delegates to go will be Mrs. Roy
Easom and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt.
It was reported that the grass
had been cut on the park and
that it was in, use by several
wishing to have a picnic lunch.
The card report was given* by
Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell and
she read the thank-you notes
received. The collection was
taken by Mrs. Roy Easom and
Mrs. W. Bradnock.
A sing-song was led by Mrs.
Robert J. Phillips with Mrs.
Millian at the piano. A piano
solo of a medley of tames was
played by Mrs. Sidney
McClinchey, Mrs. Bert Craig
recited the poem, "Somebody's
Mother." The roll call was
answered by each naming a
hobby Air their old age.
ANDREWS
the bride, , Was bridesmaid
wearing a geld gown styled the
same as Miss Dobie's and carried
similar flowers.
. The groomsman was Richard
Mustard, brother of the groom,
of Blake and the usher was
George Taylor of Hensall.
For .a wedding reception
which followed in the church
parlour the bride's mother chose
a jade green lace dress with beige
accessories and a yellow rose
corsage. She was assisted by the
groom's mother wearing a purple
wool suit with leopard trim and
leopard accessories and a corsage
of white roses. The dinner was
served by the UCW with the
tables decorated with bronze
mums and shasta daisies, white
candles and wedding bells and
the wedding cake.
For travelling the bride
donned a coat-dress of beige
heathertone wool, brown
-accessories and a yellow rose
corsage. On their return they
will reside at 201 King Street,
Clinton. Guests were present
from Toronto, London,
Brucefield, Zurich, Hensall,
Goderich, Owen Sound and the
surrounding district. ,
Prior to her marriage the
bride was honoured by a
community shower in Knox
United Church, Auburn, a
shower at the home of Mrs.
Doreen Browning, Crediton and
fellow workers at A. M. and
General Hospital, Goderich,
presented a gift at the home of
Mrs. Milton Willert, Goderich. W.I.
accordion. kilos were played by
Mrs. Gordon R., Tayloi,"Jeanie
with the light brown hair" and
"Annie Laurie." A reading, "Fall
Housecleaning" was given by
Mrs. Roy Easom. A duet, "Some
of these days" was sung by Mrs.
Gordon McClinchey and Mrs.
George Millian. A reading, "IF"
was read by Mrs. Thomas
Haggitt. Mrs. John Daer and Mrs.
Andrew Kirkconnell sang a duet,
Beautiful Isle of- Somewhere.
Mrs. WilliamAe4ong played a
record of beautiful Swiss and
Dutch music which is called the
Feast in Tirol. Prizes were given
to Mrs. William de Jong for the
grandmother with the shortest
dress, Mrs. James Craig for
wearing the oldest piece of
jewellery and Mrs. Bert Craig for
having the most articles in her
purse. After a short auction,
lunch was served by Mrs. Arnofd
Craig, Mrs. Robert J. Phillips,
Mrs. Gordon Taylor and Mrs.
Oliver Anderion. Mrs. Ed Davies
received the prize for having the
lucky cup.
Horticultural
Meeting
The Auburn Horticultural
Society will hold their meeting
September 30 at 8:15 p.in. Mrs.
Oliver McCharles and Mrs. Ewan
McLean will demonstrate flower
arrangements.
Gingham 'Gals
44. -Club
' The Auburn 'Gingham Gals
4-11 club held -their three
meetings last week with the
leader, Mrs. W. Bradnock in
charge. The girls chose Brenda
Areharnbault for their President,
Donna Chamney for their first
vice-president and Marie
Plunkett as secretary.'
The requirements for the fall
Project, "Cettons may be smart"
were outlined: Brenda Ball and
Brenda Archambault
demonstrated ilia proper way to
make measurements and the new
sizing in patterns were
explained. Patter marking and
Suitable fabrics were discussed.
Mrs. Frank Raithby is the
assistant leader.
We are pleased to report that
Mrs. • William J. Craig is
recovering from her illness in
Goderich hospital.
Miss 'Hefty Youngnlut of
London 'spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Major
Youngblut and Miss Margaret
Youngblut.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Tate are
down in Georgetown getting his
aunt ready to move in with them
in Auburn around the end of the
month.
George Timm and Miss Erna
Bethke of Gorrie visited last
, week with Mr. and Mrs. Maitland
Allen
Kenneth Haggitt and Miss
Jane Skinner of Nobleton spent
the weekend with his parents
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Haggitt
and Stephen Haggitt,
Weekend • guests with Miss
Frances Houston were Mr. and
Mrs. Jack McIntosh, Jack and
Margo of London.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Brown
of Royal Oak, Michigan spent
last week with Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Scott. Sunday visitors
with the Scott's were Mr. and
Mrs. Torrance Tabb.
Sunday guests with Mr. and
Mrs. Ben Hamilton were Mrs.
Reta Allison of Alsia Craig, Mr.
and Mrs. Nortnatt,,Hamilt
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Cathy ind Bradley ''and a
Mrs. Frank, Phalen, all of
Goderich.
Peter Brown , of Windsor and
his sister, Miss Helen Brown of
Black Hall, Banchory,
Kincardineshie, Scotland visited
last week with Mr. and Mrs.
Maitland Allen.
Celebrate
Silver Wedding.
Over forty relatives gathered
last Saturday evening at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Baechler to honour them on the
occasion of their 25th wedding
anniversary. A very enjoyable
evening was spent and some
lovely gifts presented to them.
Relatives were present from
Walkerton,' Brussels, Kitchener,
Goderich and Riversadle.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Youngblut, Susan and Bruce of
Toronto spent the weekend with
his mother Mrs. Ralph Munro.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Baechler
were honoured last Thursday
• When Thomas S. Johnston
opened his hardware store for
business as usual on Wednesday
morning September 18, he
marked 50 years of continuous
business in the same store in
_Auburn. He and his father, the
late James H. Johnston,
purchased the business from 'the
late George Denstedt. They
operated the hardware business
as well as electrical wiring and
plumbing and heating, also coal
business, general garage, gas and
oil.
Mrs. James H. Johnston, the
former Grace Hamilton, died in
1936 and James H. Johnston
passed away in 1950. In 1936
Thomas was married to Ellen
Phillips who has since shared his
business relationships.
On Tuesday evening
September 17 Mrs. Roy Farrow
of Mitchell, the former Ethel
Johnston, Tom's only sister,
who moved with her parents to
Auburn from their farm in West
Wawanosh, attended a surprise
party for Tom and. Ellen in the
celebration of • 50 years,
accompanied by her daughter
and son-in-law_, Mr. and Mrs.
Young of Mitchell. •
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, Also present for the party
were Miss Myrtle Phillips of
London also Mr. and Mrs. R. J.
Phillips and Miss Laura Phillips
who has assisted in the hardware
store for the last 20 years; also
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Arthur,
Robert Arthur, all of Auburn.
Following congratulations, gifts
of luggage,• a desk chair and
flowers.were presented.
The couple were highly
honored by friends in receiving
beautiful bouquets and cards,
also personal congratulations
from Mr. Murray Gaunt, M.P.P.
,of Huron North.
On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs.
Johnston were guests at an
anniversary dinner at the home
of Mrs. Gordon R. Taylor.
Maitland Con.
The S.S. No, 4 Community
Club met at. the home of Mrs.
Carman Tebbutt September 4.
The president, Mrs. Don
Lobb opened the meeting with
the creed and The Lord's Prayer.
Thirteen members and one
visitor answered roll tall.
The secretary, Mrs. Bill Lobb
read the' minutes of the July
meeting. Mrs. Murray Forbes
read the treasurer's report.
Mrs. Irvine Tebbutt will hold
the next meeting at her home in
the evening October 1.
The meeting closed with the
Mizpah Benediction. The
remainder of the 'afternoon was
spent playing cards and looking
at the card samples w that had
come. A. "pot luck lunch was
served.
You should hold a book at
least 15 to 20 inches from your
eyes. Holding work closer
indicates either a poor visual
habit , or a need for glasses. A
visit to an eye specialist may
solve the problem.
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Sunday, September 29, Grace
United Church, Porters Hill,
Anniversary Service will be held
at 11 a.m, Rev: Harold Currie,
Hensall, will be the guest
minister. Mr. Currie served as
minister on this pastoral charge
from 1940 to 1942 and we are
happy that he is able to return
and be with us on this occasion.
The past two Sundays we
have had the Reverend E. S.
Lautenschlager B.A., B.D., D.D.,
LLD., to take the service at
Grace Church. Dr.
Lautenschlger is Principal of
Emmanuel College in Toronto
and one of the outstanding
leaders of the church today and
it was a privilege to have him
conduct our services.
The UCW of Grace Church
met on Wednesday afternoon
September 18 at the home of
Mrs. William Cox.
The president, Mrs. Elgin Cox
conducted the meeting which
opened with singing "Rise Up 0
Men of God." The Lord's Prayer
was repeated in unison. Mrs. Cox
read the Scripture lesson and
also took the Study Book
chapter on the Women of
Samaria. The roll call was
answered by nine ladies. The
secretary's • report and
correspondence was given by
Mrs. William Townshend. The
treasurer's report by Mrs. Tom
Sowerby. After a- lengthy
business period the meeting
closed with the Mizpah
4V,,:,:.
VARNA
Anniversary. Services will be
held in the United Church next
Sunday September 29 at 11 a.m.
Rev. A. J. Mowatt of
Wesley-Willis Church, Clinton
will be guest minister. Special
music by the choir under the
leadership of Mrs. Robert
Stirling.
evening-we-Hee fellow employees
and their wives, Mr. and Mrs.
William L. Craig, the manager
and his Wife of Jaines T, Craig
Sawmill met at the Baechler
home. Charles Johnston read an
address of congratulations and
gifts were presented by Fred
Wagner and Arnold Carig. Both
Mr. and Mrs. Baechler thanked
their friends and lunch was
served by the ladies.
Misses Jean Houston and Jean
Jamieson of Toronto spent the
weekend with their sister, Miss
Frances Houston and aunt, Miss
Olive Young.
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