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Times-Advocate, 1985-03-13, Page 6Page 6 Times -Advocate, March I3, 1985 Area brides get helpful hints Fashion show feature s party The Welcome Wagon Bridal alShow opened with a top -hatted MC singing •1 can't help falling in love with you," and telling the audience, "1 had no idea I'd be performing before so many beautiful women -- and their daughters Peter Snell got a big laugh with that one. and the show was off to a corny but friendly start. Approximately 200 people. including 75 brides. attended the show, which was organized by hostesses Cathy Seip and Velma Ituff. There were 29 participating sponsors. • r a. .t . • . . • • all but three of them (ruin this area. and their displays were just gorgeous. From 7:00 to 8:00 there was a chance for those attending to view the displays. Everything connected with weddings and the young couple's new home was there: wedding cakes. bridesmaids' dresses. photography, invitations, lingerie. tuxedoes, 'fur- niture, VCRs. appliances, linens -- you name it. At 8:00 (he beautifully decorated stage done by Country Flowers l came to life. There were words of tvelcome by Seip. and then a short talk on "the miracle of marriage" by Rev. Bernard De. Jonge, of the Ex- eter Christian Reformed Church. He gave the group something to think about with his words on mar- riage as a sacrament. "It's relative- ly easy to organize a wedding. but not so easy to organize a marriage. A wedding is really a kind of funeral -- the bachelor and spinster must die. for the married couple to be born. Me. my, and mine must go. and we, us and ours must replace them. Self-denial must be learned." After that serious note, there was a fashion show by Perry Originals. Perry Originals custom sizes and designs lingerie, and they're also coming out with' a sportswear line. They're just moving to 483 Main St., after being on Edward Street for several years. Another fashion show, this one by Gerrard's clothing, followed with out- fits for both men and women. Going - away outfits and shower dresses were featured. Shoes were provided by Wuet-th Shoes. The next group of fashions was from Rumours 11. They had lovely lingerie and sportswear as well. Tux- edoes from Swartman's Fashions followed. and then a selection from Collins Formal wear in London. Collins had bridesmaid dresses, wedding gowns and mother -of -the - bride dresses. The models carried .. bouquets provided by Country Flowers. As well as fashion shows, there were door prizes and refreshments. Jean O'Rourke from the liealth Office gave a talk advising the brides-to-be on a few medical tips, and promoting the services of the Huron County Health Office. She suggested the - young women have a physical ex- amination before they get married, and that it's best if the husband and wife have some time to get to know each other before starting a family. As- well as providing a service for brides-to-be and their families, the Welcome Wagon Bridal Show was a real show of town spirit. The first show was so successful it become an annual event. UNDERWEAR RUMOURS Audrey Regier examine the unusual lingerie was part of the Welcome Wagon Regier, Betty Pennings and Rose from Rumours II The display Bridal Show may Sorority members enjoy skating party. Alpha Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met February 5 at the home of Susan Mauer. It was a beautiful winter evening for skating outside on Susan's backyard ice ritik. The skating was part of the pro- gram, "Recreation: How it works for you" presented by Sandra Rowe and Marion Snow. Hot chocolate was en- joyed while president Joan Morgan chaired the business part of the n1eting. Susan and co -hostess Liz Taylor served pizza for lunch. Saturday, February 9, members and their husbands went to Second.Ci- •.ty Dinner Theatre and saw the show "The Duck Stops Here". The comedy proved to be full of laughs and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Members gathered at the home of Sharon Davis, February 19 for a regular meeting. The program on "Living: Setting Quality of Life" was presented by Liz Taylor and Joan - Morgan. Mrs. Eleanor Clark of London was present and showed beautiful slides • LET THEM EAT CAKE — Joanne Bengough, of Joanne's Cake Decorating, shows off one of her creations at the Welcome Wagon Bridal Show. BRIDAL HATS Jane Silcock tries on one of the hats from the Col- lins display, at Tuesday's Welcome Wagon Bridal Show. The Perfect Wedding Alodern Technology has twit' tihide it more affordable to fila) your tt releling onto video tape. We specialize in graphy and not% both video tape, loin the fun and video revolution wedding photo - offer coverage in and still portraits. excitement of the • Now receiving spring Appointments. William Mason Studio of Photography Exeter 235-0134 SUNWORTHY wig, YES -YOU -CAN WALLCOVERINGS All Sunworthy and Mayfair books at 30% off In Stock Wallpaper up to 60% off Exeter Decor Centre 15 Gidley St. E. Exeter 235-1010 4 4\ HAIR CARE -- Jamie Mitchell of Rumours fixes the hair of Yvonne Falsetti, one of the models in the Bridal Show on Tuesday. Centre now open for summer jobs The Canada Employment Centre for Students is now open and ready to assist students and employers with their summer employment needs. The office is located at 305 Main Street, Exeter and will be open on Wednesdays only from 12:30 to 4:30 until May 1 at which time a student placement officer will be hired to man the office from Monday to Friday. 8:15 to 4:30. Students seeking work this summer are invited to visit dur- ing these hours. The Canada Employment Centre for Students is one of 450 such offices that will be operating across Canada this summer, staffed by 1.600 young people. The supervisor for the Goderich -Exeter area is Michele Gaynor. Returning for her second year with the student program. Michele predicts a very good summer for students looking for summer employment. The Federal government has in- itiated a new summer program entitl- ed SEED (Summer Employment/Ex- perience Development 1. This career - oriented program provides wage sub- sidy incentives to eligible employers occupying the private, municipal and non-profit sectors of the labour ma rket. Ilence_ if you can create a summer job for one student or for several students. you may wish to call the CEC-S for more information. Also, the Ontario Youth Employ- • 420 Main St. S. Centre Mali Exeter, Ontario 235-1412 Last Call -- Salm 20% More on all our Winter Wear Already reduced 50% off Offer good March 14, 15 and 16 only Exeter, London, Sarnia ment Program i OYEP ► is being con- tinued in 19135. This program offers a wage subsidy of $1.25 per hour and is ideal for the employer who can offer a student or students practical work experience. For further information on these programs and the other services of the Canada Employment Centre for Students contact Michele at 524-2744 iGoderichl or call the Canada Employment Centre in Exeter at 235-0471. Remember - if you have a job to be done, we !Ave the workers. Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. She said that arriving at the peak just in time to see the sun rise made up for the physical strain she felt. Reaching this goal certainly improv- ed the quality of her life. Sharon and co -hostess Lynda Freiter served lunch. March 5 members met at the home of Nancy Charette. 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