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Women who would like to join or learn more about the club's functions may contact one of the officers or any member, or attend the meeting on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Irwin, 268 Sum- mit Drive. The president is Mrs. Irwin; secretary, Mrs. Ken Wood; treasurer, Mrs. Jack Hodgins and weight recording secretary, Mrs. Ted Elliott. Mrs. G. Scott Gives Report On Convention The monthly dinner meeting of the Wingham Business and Professional Women's Club was held in St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian Church Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Emerson Shera proposed the toast to the club on the occasion of its fifth birthday; Miss Yvonne McPher- son, first vice-president, re- plied. Items of business discussed included the Regional meeting to be held at the Victorian Inn, Stratford, October 15 and 16; the Centennial Fashion Show to be sponsored by the club, May 29, 1967; and the appointment of Mrs. Robert Ahara to the Regional Conference. Following the business, Mrs. George Scott reported on the meetings of the biennial Na- tional Convention held in Vic- toria, B.C., in July. In addi- tion to her splendid report she showed colored slides of the convention and of various places she had visited on her trip home. She also displayed souvenirs. President, Mrs. Robt. Ahara, thanked Mrs. Scott. WHITECHUR CH Chalmers Kirk Session meets Sunday, Sept. 18th at 9 p.m. in the school room of the church. We are sorry to report that Mr. Ed. Walker was last week admitted to Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital with a heart con- dition. A very pretty wedding took place Friday evening, Septem- ber 2 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Waterloo, when Miss Jane Ann Colvin became the bride of Charles E. McLaughlin of Waterloo, The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Colvin, Wingham and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. McLaughlin, Waterloo. Rev. Dr. Albert Bailey per- formed the ceremony. The church was decorated with white and apricot gladioli. The solo- ist, Robert Bruce, sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "Because". The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a formal gown of Chantilly lace and organza over taffeta, styl- ed with sabrina neckline and lily-point sleeves in lace. The front skirt was appliqued with scalloped lace. From the V neckline at back draped a lace chapel train. Her headpiece of four self roses and petals held a bouffant veil. She carried white carnations and stephanot- is. Her attendants wore identi- cal apricot floor-length, em- pire-waisted gowns of peau-de- soie. Their headpieces were crowns of apricot beads and veiling. Each carried a cas- cade of white carnations and ivy. Mrs. Paul Coyle, sister of the bride was matron of honor and the bridesmaids were Mrs. Trousseau Tea At Fischer Home BLUEVALE—Mrs. J. V. Fischer entertained on Saturday at a trousseau tea in honor of her daughter, Mary Ruth, whose marriage takes place on Satur- day to Robert Templeman of Gorrie. Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Temple- man and the bride-to-be re- ceived the guests in the home bright with flowers in the color scheme of green and white. Tea tables were centred with white and green flowers. The bride's round four tiered wedding cake adorned the buf- fet. Pouring tea were Mrs. Tessie Zimmerman, grandmother of the groom, and Mrs. George Fischer, aunt of the bride. Serv- ing the guests were Mrs. Doug- las Fischer of Bluevale, sister- in-law of the bride, and Mrs. Ivan Felker, Gorrie. Mrs. Ronald MacFarlane, Kitchener, sister of the bride- elect, displayed the wedding gifts. Mrs. Tom Templeman of Gorrie showed the linens; Miss Mary Doig, Listowel, the trousseau; Miss Marlene Walsh, Waterloo, china and bedroom accessories; Miss Barb Doig the shower gifts and Miss Susan Templeman assisted in opening the gifts. Helping in the kitchen were Mrs. Harvey Timm, Mrs. Wal- lace Agar, Mrs. Ida Evans, Mrs. James Walsh and Miss Em- ma Johnston. Rainbow Club Holds Meeting The Rainbow Club met Tues- day of last week in the Council Chambers with 20 members present. Mrs. Gowdy presided. A thank you letter was read from the Central Executive of London for the donation to the Children's memorial room. A donation was voted towards the new drapes in the Council Chambers. The hostesses conducted a penny auction and a contest. A social hour was then enjoyed. The hostesses for October are Mrs, Geo. Drehman, Mrs. M. Blatchford, Mrs. V. El- liott and Mrs. McLeod. It will be a talent meeting. PARTY HELD FOR JANIS HENDERSON Friends and neighbors of Miss Janis Henderson held a surprise party for her at her home on Thursday evening before her departure for Stratford Teach- ers' College on Monday of this week. Lunch was served by Mrs. Peter Vath, Mrs, Ray Meyer and Mrs. Ken Simmons. Mrs. Ted English presented Janis with a mother-of-pearl compact and a set of jewellry. —Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bel- four arrived home on Monday after spending the past week at Burkes Falls, Sundridge and Callander. —Mrs. Hugh Sinnamon, Minnie St., has been a patient in Wingham and District Hospi- tal during the past week. —Mr. and Mrs. C. Sterling of Toronto spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Art Wilson. To Enter Exhibit At Fordwich Fair FORDWICH—The afternoon unit of the U,C.W. held its September meeting in the Sun- day School room. The worship service was con- ducted by Mrs. Parker Eurig. The call to worship was an ar- ticle on good neighbors. Psalm 11 was read by Miss Minnie Mc- Elwain and Mrs. Eurig gave the commentary on the psalm, the social conscience psalm. The program committee was Mrs. Crosby Sothern and Mrs. William Clyne. The new study book, " The Church Grows in Canada" was introduced by Mrs. C. Sothern. The Hymn of All Nations was sung as a solo by Mrs. Jack Wilson. Mrs. William Clyne read an article on the first Methodist missionary in Newfoundland, The Rev. Lawrence Coughlin who arrived in Harbour Grace. in 1765. Mrs. Warren Zurbrigg, unit leader, presided for the busi- ness. The roll call was answer- ed by "Who is my neighbor?" It was decided to enter an exhibit at the Fair in Fordwich Oct. 1. A report of the school for leaders at St. Thomas was giv- en by Mrs. Jack Wilson, the delegate. Afternoon Unit Studies Trinidad BELGRAVE—The afternoon unit of the U.C.W. was held in the church school rooms last Wednesday with 16 present. Mrs. Kit Nethery led the worship service. The medita- tion depicted the 23rd psalm. Prayer followed a reading, "Ed- ucation in Trinidad" by Mrs. Harold Procter. Mrs. Herson Irwin read "Social Security in Trinidad" and Mrs. Stanley Cook conducted a Bible quiz. Mrs. George Michie gave a very excellent report of the school for women of the U.C. W. which she had attended at Alma College. The theme of the school was "The Church, the World and You". The secretary's report was given by Mrs. Carl Procter. Mrs. Helen Martin gave the treasurer's report. The offering and penny collection were re- ceived. There were 12 home and 12 hospital visits recorded. There was some discussion as to the requirements for the Plow- ing Match. ELLIOTT'S BEAUTY LOUNGE COLD WAVE BODY PERMS HAIR COLORING MAIN STREET, WINGHAM Phone 357-2981 Gary Templeman of Wingham and Mrs. Grant McLaughlin of Waterloo. Grant McLaughlin, brother of the groom, was best man and the ushers were Robert Mc- Laughlin of Baden and Richard Schmidt of Kitchener. The bride's mother wore a mint green metallic dress with matching accessories and white carnation corsage. The groom's mother chose beige lace with --Murray's Studio brown accessories and corsage of white carnations. The wedding reception was held at the Waterloo Legion Hall. 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