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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-12-14, Page 6Page 6 Times•Advocote, December 14, 1983 MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL HODGINS September 10, 1983 wedding vows were exchanged by Patricia Anne Scofe of Hyde Pork and Robert Michael Hodgins of Lucan. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Scofe, Hyde Park and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hodgins, BeIIe River, Ontario formerly of Lucan. The double ring ceremony was solemnized by Rev. Jerry Johnson in St. Georges Anglican Church, Denfield. The couple hove taken up residence in London. Exeter church unit see slides of island The December meeting of the evening UCW of Exeter United Church was held December 5 in the •,rimary Sunday School rootus. Each lady was greeted at the door and presenfed with a Christmas name tag and a glass of hot cider. Unit leader Betty Watson welcomed everyone to the Christmas meeting, also Marion Dougal!, 1984 presi- dent of UCW said a few words of welcome on behalf of the general UCW and also thank- ed everyone for the help received the past year. A sing song of old favourite Christmas carols and songs were enjoyed and sung led by Barbara Sharpe with Elaine Skinner at the piano. Margaret Prout read What Christmas means to different people in different parts of the world, followed by a poem. Pile of Dirty Dishes. We can celebrate Christmas year round. We see God's work and love, spring, summer. fall and winter. Wouldn't it be nic; if the Christmas tradition was prac- ticed year round'' A reading uummoriess 95 is Coming lust weight.0 0 1. 40� WEIGHT WATCHERS by Margaret Truemner followed, Let it be Christmas still. Barbara McLelland read the Christmas Story ending with prayer by Olive Parsons. Margaret Prout introduced Linda Finkbeiner of Jac- queline's Specialty Fashions who showed how to use scarves as excitingf ishion ac- cessories and many different ways to tie them. Alma God - bolt thanked Linda and presented her with a gift. • Mrs. Lorna McCallum was introduced by Margaret who spoke on one of the Smith Pacific islands of Samoal. She showed slides and items she • had taken and received while on this island. Nancy Rooth thanked Mrs. McCallum for her very informative slides and talk and presented her with a gift. Betty Watson. unit leader. presided for the business. There will be no January meeting hoping for a good at- tendance at the General meeting. To watch bulletin for date of meeting. Barbara Sharpe reported for Worship and Music that December 18 at the morning service there is going to be a Christmas carol sing. In the evening at 7 p.m. children and young people are taking part in a fatuity service. There is also a Christmas Eve Communion. The new executive and committees were rear; out by Betty Watson. Audrey McGregor offered a vote of thanks to Betty and hoped.for everyone's support for the following year. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 4,1• • ••••••,•,••• This week only Starts today Our Christmas present to you 2 0/0 OFF (Our regular prices) EVERYTHING IN THE STORE (except patterns) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1:WhaVot FABRICS 371 Main Street Exeter 235-2842 000••0•••••• Nothing like some rib -cracking laughter Maybe it's just my im- agination, but I think people don't laugh as much as they used to..If that's true, we're the worse for it, because there's nothing like a rib - cracking, side-splitting laugh to stir up your circulation and ward off your blues. Nobody knows exactly why we laugh, but when something strikes us funny, our diaphragms start to flut- ter up and down and we begin to give out peculiar noises...some more peculiar than others! I once had an uncle whose laugh was the main event at any gathering. We children used to beg him to play our games just so we could see what happened to him when his diaphragm started to flutter. His laughter was always on the ready and would start to bubble at the mere mention of a game of Poor Pussy. By the time we had the chairs all pushed up in a circle, he was quivering from head to toe. Sorority hold bazaar event Beta Theta Chapter met November 8 at the home of Rosemary Schaeffer. Final plans were made for the Christmas Bazaar. It was an- nounced that Spring Fever is the theme for the sorority dance to be held March 31. A gift was presented to bride-to-be Marie Beaver. Guest speaker, Mrs. Dana Creery, was introduced by Rosemary Schaeffer. She gave a very interesting talk on battered women and the special homes that are being • established to help them. A film, "Violence Behind Clos- ed Doors," was shown which was followed by a question and answer period. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Diane Jeffery. November 22 members at- tended the social evening hosted by Alpha Pi. A demonstration on how to tie scarves was presented by Jacqueline's Specialty and showing the proper way to make candy by Ferguson Apiaries. Donna Jones won the box of homemade candies. A . very successful Christmas bazaar was held November 29 at the Masonic Hall. Marie Beaver was the auctioneer. Alt kinds of dessert were served. ,The combined chapters Christmas Party was held December 6. Secret Pals for the past year were revealed. Pentecostal ladies meet The December meeting of the Women's Ministeries of the Pentecostal Church was held at the home of Pastor and Mrs Donnan with 17 members present. The meeting was opened by sing- ing "Joy to the World" and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" Mrs. Donnan accom- panied the singing on the ac- cordion. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Jean Triebner. The roll call was answered with a verse of Scripture con- taining the •vord "Joy". The minutes of the last meeting vi ,!re read by Mrs. Shirley Prouty. The Financial report was read by Mrs. Mary Blan- chard. A thank you card from the Ostler family was read. As a special Susanna Cann read an article entitled "Good News" after which they sang "I Heard the bells of Christmas ring". Shirley Pro- uty conducted a quiz on "Bi- ble Songs" Mrs. Jean Jolly gave Missionary Reading on the "James Cantelon Family in Israel". The message of the after- noon was given by Mrs. Ada Triebner, the theme being • • Waiting for the Son." Prayer time followed. after which gifts were exchanged with our prayer partners. A delicious lunch was then served. everyone participating. As each of us, our eyes tight- ly coverred, took turns meow- ing our way around the circ- ly, his face began to screw up and turn beet -red.. His hand shook as he reached for his big white handerchief to mop up the silent tears streaming try out on his grandfather and me. Maybe you'd like to hear his last one: "A certaidman had a very valuable cat which he prized dearly. He had to make a trip to Europe so he took his precious cat to his younger It seems to me... by Gwyn Whilsmith down his cheeks. Held prisoner inside him, his laughter puffed him up un- til he looked like a huge, red balloon ready to burst. And just when we all thought he surely would, his laughter escaped...but not in the thunderous clap we expected, but in the tiniest, funniest; gasping squeaks you ever heard. When it came his turn to be blindfolded and crawl on all fours, he was reduced to a great wheezing, shuddering, helpless mass, quite in- capable of emitting even the faintest 'meow.' Watching him, we would all fall off our chairs, our sides aching so hard we could never finish the game. No matter, we were all the happier and better natured for the good laugh. We still get a few laughs at our house, especially when our 10 year old grandson ar- rives, loaded with his newest jokes which he can't wait to brother and asked him if he would take care of it. "No problem" replied the brother. "I'll guard it with my life. Don't worry about a thing." So, the elder brother left on his trip, easy in his mind that his prized cat would be well cared for. He telephoned home in a couple of days to ask, "How's my cat?" "Oh, it died," was his brother's somber reply. "What? It died?" "Yes, it died."• The owner was so distraught he could hardly speak. "Couldn't you have broken the news to me a little easier?" he choked. "Couldn't you have thought of a better way to tell me, without just blurting it out?" "How?" asked his brother. "Well, the first time I phon- ed you, you could have said the cat was up on the roof. The second time I called, you could have told me the cat MR. AND MRS. JACQUES SENECHAL September 17, 1983 wedding vows were exchanged by Brenda Joon Hodgins of BeIIe River and Jacques Joseph Seinechal of Campbellton, New Brunswick. Brenda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hodgins, Belle River, formerly of Lucan and Jacques is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Senechal, Campbellton, New Brunswick. The double ring ceremony was solemnized by Rev. Roger Jackson of Woodslee United ':hurch, Woodslee Ontario. The couple have taken up residence in Toronto. Women participate in candle lighting The Christmas message to the Exeter Afternoon U.C.W. took the form of music and a Candle Lighting service. Cantles are used at Christmas as they are sym- bolic of Christ, "The Light of the world" and wax tapers are the symbol of Mary's purity. An early Christian describ- ed candles used in worship thus - the wax represents Christ's body, the wick His soul, and the -flame His divine nature. Alma Langford lit the first candle. •A duet "Thou didst leave Thy throne", was sung by Ellen Forsythe and Alma Langford, accompanied by Ann Brodie. Marion Dearing lit the se- cond candle representing the Light of the world with the thought that as the Star shone on the Shepherds of old so might the Light of the World shine on the earth today. The third candle lit by Leone Brock for those without Our Specialty Is helping you to decorate She way you want For that personal touch in • well 'coverings and window treatments CALL Carolyn Bradford at 229-6194 iOoy, or Ev.nmgf) P.S. Remember Our rR(1 Shop At Home Serv,ce j Other Things KIRKTON PHONE 229.6194 to„m ...r...,.t hope. Those who are sick. tired and those with so little faith (hat they cannot see any hope 01 the future. Light for the Forgotten was 'candlefour. lit by Mary Neil, who reminded us that the forgotten are those in jails. the alcoholics. the Canadian Indian and h:skirno. the elder- ly and tale hungry of the world. Do we remember to "Live Love". Candle five was a Light for Children. In lighting this can- dle Jean Munds asked us to remember that children are our future for the world and to think of all the children in ,he world. Audrey McRoberts lit the last candle. A Light for Ourselves. a candle of com- mitment that a e will walk in the Light ,lean Murray read the Scripture and prayers were repeated in unison. Ann Brodie played a medley of Christmas hymns. Thelma ftu''ell conducted the business The group ex- pressed then thanks to Thelma for her leadership over the past two years. A social time brought the meeting to a close. Catherine's Bridal Boutique .tn• 1' sort ,.. .r ,rr.,tr•.Ir ,11 20 to t50% Off till Jan. 1 749 Hyde Park Rd. Suit. 267, London 657-3370 open 9.9 Mon. - set. With the purchose of wedding gown receive free dinner for two nt. Seven Dwarfs Restaurant P.,nty hose and garter free had fallen off the roof. Then, the third time I called, you could have said the cat was in pretty bad shape and you had taken it to the veterinary's. Couldn't you have said that?" His brother answered, "I suppose I could have". "And then, the fourth time I phoned, you could have told me the cat had died; but 1 would have been prepared and wouldn't be so shocked and upset as 1 am right now. Couldn't you have said that?" "Yes, replied his brother, "I guess 1 should have done that.” "By the way," asked the first brother, "how's Grandma?'' "She's on the roof." All of us need to laugh more. There's so much in life that is dreary and dishearten- ing that we must look for humour wherever we can. It seems to me we'd all be healthier and happier if we had one good laugh every day. Kirkton horticulture group elect officers The Kirkton Horticulture Society held their annual meeting and program December 6 in the Kirkton- Woodham Community Hall. There was a small crowd because of the stormy night and bad roads. President Miss Jean Copeland welcomed all and opened with carol singing followed by piano solos by Katie Paul and Sandra Spence. Mrs. Elson Lynn read the minutes of the 1982 annual meeting and gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Stuart Sheir con- ducted the election of officers for 1984. Past president - Miss Jean Copeland; president. Mrs. Joyce Strahan; vice- presidents. Mrs. Marjorie At- thill and Mrs. Marjorie Johns: airectors, one year. Mrs. Buelah MacDougald, Miss Doris Elford; Mrs. Madeline Parkinson. Mrs. Evelyn Wiles, Mrs. Olive Thomson Directors, 2 years, Mrs. Olive Selves, Mrs. Margaret Richardson, Mrs- Marilyn Robinson, Mrs. Olive Hodgins, Mrs. Ordell Webber. Associate Directors, Mrs. Myrtle Willis, Mrs. Jean Ratcliffe, Mrs. Evelyn Har- rigan, Mrs, Ilene Aikens, Mrs. Josie Ryckman, Miss Huth Skinner, Mrs. Wanda Robin son, Mrs. Margaret Shrader. Mrs. Wilfred McKenzie. Several lucky winners received Christmas cactus plants. Miss Jean Copeland gave a resume of the past years work. Mrs. Verna Hicks showed pictures of her trip from New Zealand and up through southeast Asia. They were very interesting and gave us a good insight into the way of life of peoples of these Asian countries. Mrs. Marjorie Johns -thank- ed Mrs. Hicks. A tasty pot luck lunch con- cluded the evening. New Gift Idea Travel Gift Certificates Ellison Travel 235-2000 TO MARRY — Jim andJanettBarker, RR 1 Lucan. wish to announce the forthcoming marriage of their tought,:r Joan D. to Robert Beaune son of Mrs. Grace Ginnelly• London. The marriage will take place quietly the end of December. There will be an open reception in Lucan Saturday, January 7, 1984, 8:30 p.m. Relatives, friends and neighbours please accept this as your invitation. For more information phone 227-4356. w .' ���who will join Karen and Laurie Concept 11 Hair Design is pleased to announce the appointments of Miss Karen Cottle • V and .c4. 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