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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-04-09, Page 8Pap 8 'Times-Ade ate, April 9, 1978 WEARING HIGH FASHION SUITS they made themselves are Mrs. William Schlegel and Mrs. William Huntley who were enrolled in the tailoring classes at Night School during the winter. Both ladies were commentators for the Fashion Show Thursday evening. Do-it-yourselfer's Show h as Class' and ‘knowhow" Time was when everybody felt sorry for the person who had to wear 'homemade clothes'. Not any more. Beautiful fabrics, exciting pattern styles, new techniques and equipment are making it possible for the home sewer to turn out haute couture clothes for herself and her family. South Huron night classes for sewing had the largest enrollment of any night class in Huron County and after learning some of the tricks of the trade this past winter presented a fashion show of smart, professional looking clothes Thursday evening, Well over 100 women worked in five classes which started with Beginners, moved on to Intermediate I and II, and then up to Tailoring I and H. The teachers were Mrs. Marian Dougall, Mrs. Elva Routly, Mrs. M. Bruinsma, Mrs. Shirley Perry and Mrs. Shirley McAllister. WHY SEW? Why are so many women sewing these days? The ladies in the night classes give you their answers quickly and emphatically. They know the rewards that come from making their own clothes . . . some of them financial and all of them personal. It's SMART to sew .. , and FUN too. There is a little of the dress designer in every woman ... the urge to create something, to be artistic. Clothes are one of the avenues through which a woman can satisfy this urge for self-expression. It's as feminine as intuition. It's fun because you can have the clothes you want in style, colors and fabric. When a woman sees a piece of beautiful material a kind of magic takes place. She is suddenly inspired with all sorts of ideas of how she would like to see it "made up". With this experience comes an emotional lift. She realizes the joy of creating something beautiful, an experience every artist knows. And fashion is one of the arts. Designing and making clothes require the talent of an artist, the ability to see and create beauty, the love of colors and the ability to combine them, a sensitivity to texture and line, and a skill with one's hands. The woman who likes to be different has added incentive for sewing. When you make your own garment no other woman will have one just like it. SAVES MONEY You can save lots of money if you know how to sew well. Sewing experts figure it costs four times to buy ready-made what you can make youself. Thus if a dress costs you $10.00 to make yourself you could figure it would cost $40.00 in the store. There are other savings to be realized too. Alterations are expensive. If you can do them yourself money can be saved. You may see an expensive ready-made dress on the bargain rack because of some minor fault in fit or design. With the ability to sew you can make the necessary adjustments and own a good ready-made dress at low MR. AND MRS. JAMES H. KERSLAKE Couple exchange vows at Zion United Church WAITING IN THE WINGS before showing some of the clothes made in the evening sewing classes at the Fashion Show in South Huron District High School are Glenda McDonald and Mrs, Art Cann in cozy pyjamas, and Heather McFalls in a smart navy and white pant suit. llllllllll 1111111101HIMIII“.10111 lllll lllllllllll I lllllllll iiiii iiiiiii HI iiiii H iiiii I lllllllllllll 1 14 The South Huron District Women's Institute Board of Directors met April 7 in Hensall Town Hall. Achievement days for South doer ii0 eta We are happy to extend birthday greetings to the following people who are celebrating an 80 or over birthday in the near future: HERBERT V, BEAVER Exeter,80,Apr.9, MRS, LIDA LAMPORT, St. Mary's Hospital, London, 87, April 10, MRS. BERTHA HAT'T'ER, April 12, MRS. A, W. STEWART, Ailsa Craig, 87, April 12, MRS. HARRY TAYLOR, Exeter, a 80, April 12, HARVEY PERKINS, Exeter, 85, April 19, MRS. REG WILSON, Ailsa Craig, 88, April 21. The Times Advocate is happy to give this service and if you know of anyone who would like their birthday acknowledged please contact us. There is no charge. stores located in areas where. people of limited. incomes live. In many instances this work provides a new beginning for the patients. Mission four provides a home for 65 older men whose average age is 72. ..Eech man pays according to his income. The deficit is met by the Province of Ontario and the United. Church of Canada. In Mission five, mothers are instructed in sewing, cooking, budgeting. Children are also helped and encouraged to stay in school. The Mission offers the children tutoring, summer camps, worship and play groups and counselling. Ladies .. • Have You Tried the FOOT EXERCISE Sandals PRICED FROM $795 to $1395 Also In Misses' Sizes S From 5595 SEE THEM AT Smyth's SHOE STORE Main St. Exeter SI 394 McCORMICKS Sodas 1 LB. PKGS. POR DISHES 24 OZ. Orange Start sPn 394 Swan Detergent 49t. DEAL WITH FREE JELLO - Fresh Maple Syrup Now In Stock 2% OZTINS MAGNIFY YOUR FOOD DOLLARS AT FRESH OVEN READY ROASTING CHICKEN..49 GRADE 'A' 5 LB. AVERAGE LIBBY'S DEEP BROWN Beans 19 0Z. TIN 260 LIBBY PURE TOMATO Ketchup 18 OZ 3/$1 FROZEN FOODS SUPREME FANCY 2 LB. POLY CLOVER CREAM GALLON Mixed Vegetables ilsk Ice Cream 894 Dial 235-0212 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES U.S,No. 1 Head Lettuce 24's EACH 234 INDIAN RIVER Grapefruit WHITE OR PINK 5/49C Sunkist Navels 138's 594 Spring House Cleaning Specials from Colgate-Palmolive * * KING SIZE Fab Detergent 5 LB. BOX REGULAR $1.72 99C * * Ajax WINDOW CLEANER 12d OFF 20 OZ, BOMB 59C * * * Ajax Liquid WITH AMMONIA 32 OZ, PLASTIC 84 OFF 794 * * * Ajax 14 OZ, REG, TIN Kernel Corn) Cleanser 112Z 5 /1 2 /394 BUY OF THE WEEK ROBIN HOOD ANGEL FOOD Lii3BY'S VACUUM PACKED FANCY Cake Mix 39' KITCHENER PACKERS 5-6 AVERAGE = Ak SMOKED PICNICS L. PORK BU T CHOPS OR ROASTS .65' .79' .98' Open Friday Nights Until Nine 32 OZ. JAR 55 48 OZ. TIN 3/85q DEL MONTE 24 OZ. BOTTLE Prune Nectar 2/890 McLAR ENS KOSHER LARGE 32 OZ. JAR Baby Dills 3I4 STAFFORIDS APPLE NORTHERN SPY Pie Filling 1902. TIN 3910 FACELLE ROYALE WHITE OR COLOURED Face Tissues 333's 2/5 90 MAPLE LEAF 8 02, Cheese Slices COLEMANS 1 LB VAC PACK EPICURE BACON STEAKS MIRACLE WHIP Salad Dressing ALLENS ASSORTED Juice Drinks United Church Women visit Toronto .mission POPULAR CRIMPLENE the wonder fabric, is used a great deal by home sewers. Here, Jo Anne Deary models a yellow crimplene jump suit, and Judy Heywood wears a gold dress in the same material. These are just two of the garments shown at the Night School Fashion Show Thursday evening. Plan achievement days for South Huron 4-H's Lighted tapers, baskets of rose gladioli and white mums decorated Zion United Church, Crediton, Saturday, April 4, when Rev. Douglas Warren united in marriage Wendy Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Neil, RR 1, Exeter, and James Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs, Howard Kerslake, RR 1, Centralia. Mrs. Paul Schenk, Crediton, played the wedding music and m. Arthur ,Esdaile, Delaware, cousin of the bride, sang. Escorted by her father, the bride was stunning in her floor length wedding gown of white lagoda. The empire bodice trimmed with rows of Swiss guipure lace was accented by leg-o-mutton sleeves and a bateau neckline. The lace trimmed the sleeves and bordered the high waist which draped gracefully into an A-line skirt arid a full cathedral length train. She chose a Juliette Cap of guipure petals and seed pearls which held a shoulder length nylon veil. A cascade of deep pink roses, white stephanotis arid ivy completed her bridal ensemble. Bridal attendants, Lily Johnson, Mrs. Douglas McBride, Sheila Willett, Exeter, cousin of the bride, and Brenda Neil sister of the bride were gowned alike in floor length gowns of tango rose crepon goeorgette in Victorian style, the empire waist trimmed with Swiss lace hand worked roses and green velvet leaves. They wore tieras of rose carnations and carried a cascade of white hyacinth. Best man was Douglas McBride and ushers were Jim Neil, brother of the bride, Edward Kerslake and Bob McDonald. The wedding dinner was served in the church parlor, where the mother of the bride assisted by the groom's mother received the guests, For traveling to the Southern States the bride chose a turquoise dress and coat ensemble, black accessories and white orchid corsage. The couple will reside on the groom's farm, RR 1, Centralia. SHOWERS Prior to her marriage, Wendy was honoured by several showers — hostesses being Mrs. Jim Hyde and Norma Weigand, Hensall; Mrs. Donald Davey and daughters, RR 1, Exeter; Mrs. Alvin Willed and Sheila, Exeter; Mrs. Ed Lamport, Mrs. Harold Fahner, Mrs. Allan Finkbeiner, Shirley Pfaffand Mrs. JohnMiller at Zion United Church, Crediton; Mrs. Russell King and Ruthann, RR 1, Exeter; Mrs. Doug McBride and Joy Seldon. TROUSEAU TEA Mrs. Earl Neil entertained at a trousseau tea for her daughter. She was assisted in receiving guests by Wendy and the groom's mother, Mrs. H. Kerslake. Mrs. James Earl, grandmother of the groom, poured tea afternoon and evening and was assisted by Mrs. Giles Thompson Jr., aunt of the bride in the afternoon, arid by Mrs. Alvin Willett, another aunt Of the birde in the evening, Serving tea were four cousins of the bride, Rita Mackey, Lois Mackey, Judy Thompson and Ruthann King. Gifts and trousseau were shown by Mrs. Paul Coates, Mrs. Glenn Lamport, Brenda Neil, Kristine Maillet,, Mrs. Doug McBride, Lily Johnson and Sheila Willett. A dinner party was given for Wendy and Jim in Dominion Hotel, Zurich, by friends of the grooms parents. Following the wedding rehearsal, Mr. & Mrs, Howard Kerslake entertained at their home, A bus load of ladies from Thames Road, Elimville, Exeter and Lucan went to Toronto last week to tour and investigate the work done at the United Church Clothing. Depot, United Church House and the Fred Victor Mission. At the clothing depot they found out it takes 860 bales to make up 24 tons of clothing, and two 40 foot transports to haul 24 tons of clothes, and that last year 178 tons were shipped out, UNITED CHURCH HOUSE. United Church House which Was completed and dedicated in June, 1959 is the co-ordinating centre for the life of over 5,000 congregations. The House accommodates the offices of its Boards, Departments, and General Council. It provides a meeting place for them and for numerous committees and commissions. MISSION The Fred Victor Mission building now being used was built in 1960 but the first building was erected in 1894 by Hart Massey who named it after his son, Fred Victor Massey. It has a five-phase mission. Its first mission is to provide a church with people who care. Situated in the oldest part of Toronto it administers to a large number of people who are unattached and alone. It offers friendship and understanding and a helping hand to young people who grow up in an unhealthy atmosphere and helps them face life clearly and hopefully. Mission two is for transient men who seek food and a bed for the night. Most of the 125 beds are occupied every night. The Mission tries to help with the immediate need and to point to the source of strength for a better life. Work is provided for women who are or have been patients at a mental hospital in phase three of the Mission. They mend, wash and press for re-sale used clothing which can be sold at cost. When clothes go out of fashion you can often make a slight change and make them wearable for another season or more. These are some of the reasons why the members in the evening classes fashioned the beautiful clothes they modelled at their show. The beginners stuck to simple garments, such as nightwear, skirts and easy to make dresses and jump suits. The intermediates moved into more complex sewing, and the tailoring classes turned out high fashion suits and coats. One tailoring student even had her own exclusive 'hand created' label with her name on it sewn inside her coat. You can't get much ritzier than that! A door prize, donated by Huntley's Drugs was won by Sandra McFalls, and two $10.00 certificates from Mays and Bruls for material were won by Margaret Cole and Brenda McDonald. As the models exhibited their fashions on the flower decked ramp they were accompanied by bouncy tunes supplied by Mrs. Lorne Kleinstiver at the organ. Huron 4-H girls will be Exeter, May 9; Zurich, May 23 and Seaforth, April 18. The County Rally will be held at Centralia College October 5 and a curators' work shop will be held in August at St. Thomas. Kippen WI will be host branch for the District Annual which will be in Hensall Presbyterian Church, May 31. Mrs. Delbert Geiger will be the de legate for Area Convention in Stratford this fall, Mrs. Raymond Kading, Mrs, Phil Hern and Mrs. R, M. Peck are County Delegates to the Rally in October. U.S. quartette at sacred concert A program of sacred music was enthusiastically received by a large audience at the South Huron District High School auditorium when the Cathedral Quartette presented a large repertroire of songs. This male quartettes well known through their frequent television appearances, and now on tour in Canada and the U.S.A. have a unique style with a modern beat. Appearing with them on the program were the Hayfield Ladies Trio and the 'Tait Family of ilensall.