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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-10-16, Page 4"A0001*Times, Thursday, October IA t 5 Ruth Margaret Edgar married in St. Thomas Lighted candelabra with yellow candles, yellow and bronze mums and autumn leaves and gold rib- bon decorated Central United Church, St. Thomas on Saturday, Oct. 11 when Michael Owen Stir- ling of London exchanged wed- ding vows with Ruth Margaret Edgar of London. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thom- as V. Edgar of St. Thomas and formerly of Gorrie, and the groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Stirling of London. The soloist of St. Thomas sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "Wed- ding Prayer" accompanied by Allen Harrington of St. Thomas. Given in marriage by her father and mother the bride chose a floor -length gown of snow-white polyester satin featuring a high neckline and rolled collar, Vene- tian lace bodice and sleeves and long chapel train which extended from the waist. Her headpiece of lace with pearl and sequin trim held her finger-tip veil. Her bou- 'iuet was a white orchid encircled by white roses and fern and white ribbons and her only jewellery was a gold necklace the gift of her late grandfather, Stewart Edgar to his bride on their wed- ding day. Faye E. Edgar,. St. Thomas, PATTI McDOWELL was the soloist during the East Wawa - nosh Public School assembly Friday morning in remem- brance of Thanksgiving Day. The assembly was.a produc- tion of the grade six students. MATERNITY WEAR at the SEPARATE SHOPPE Main Corner Clinton next to Campbell's\(Men's Wear Open 1 to 6 Closed Weds. . K.K's Gift Shoppe William St. across from IGA is Opening in Palmerston on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th — featuring — Choicest gift lines from Italy, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Ger- many, Mexico, The Philli- pines, China and India. Truly A world of Giftware and Prices Start at 75c Sacred Heart CWL meeting was her sister's maid of honor and wore a floor -length gown of moss green with a floral printed bolero an0 carried a cascade bouquet of yellow and bronze mums. Bridesmaids were Lynne M. Edgar, also a sister, Mrs. Linda Riehl of London and Mrs. Judy Goldenberg, London. They were attired in gowns similar to the maid of honor and all carried cascade bpuquets in fall colors. The best man was Bill Golden- berg of London, a friend of the groom. Ushers were John D. Gri WRQXETER WruxeteJ united 'church was decorated with w. 'ht iron candelabra, i'ed taper's and arrangements of red gladioli, white button mun><s and baby's breath on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. for the wedding of Margaret Hazel Sparling of Wroxeter and Allan George Griffith of RR 2, Wroxeter. The bride is a daughter of the late. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Spald- ing of Wroxeter and the groom is a son of the late Mr. -and Mrs. Richard Griffith of RR 2, Wro-- etek. ' Rev. Wesley Ball of Gerrie, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. George Sach of Strathroy, a former pastor of the charge. The bride's cousin, Mrs. R. J. Scott of Toronto, accompanied by organist Mrs. Edwin Martin of Brussels, sang Praise my soul, the King of Heaven and 0 Perfect Love during the signing of the register. - Given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Walter Eaton, Seaforth, the bride wore a gown that was hand -made by her sister, Mrs. Eaton. It was A-line styled in white polyester crepe Jacques of RR 2, Clifford, cousin with long full sleeves accented of the bride, Kevin Carter of St. with white rose medallion trim on Thomas, a friend of the bride and the shaped bodice and cuffs. Her Robert Cudmore of London, a shoulder -length veil with pearl. cousin of the groom. The groom trim was secured by a headpiece and male attendants all wore of white leaves, cluster pearls beige tuxedos with brown velvet and white satin ,looped ribbon. trim, beige shirts and brown She wore a silver heart -shaped velvet ties and rosebuds in the rhinestone pendant and matching lapels. earrings which were,a gift of the Following the ceremony a din- groom and carried a small white ner was served in the fellowship Bible with a corsage of red hall of Central United Church by Sweetheart roses and white ladies' of the UCW where the baby's breath with satin bride's mother received guests in streamers entwined with rose- a beige and brown gown with buds. silver metallic thread throughout Mrs. James Robertson of and wearing a green orchid. The . Goderich, cousin of the bride, groom's mother assisted wearing was matron of honor. She wore an a magenta velvet floor -length A-line styled red coin -dotted gown and a white orchid corsage. dress of white polyester crepe Mr. Edgar and Mr. Stirling were with short puffed sleeves. The in brown tuxedos and wore yellow bodice was accented with red rosebuds. trim. Tiny. red satin bows were Mrs. Charles Finlay of. Gorrie, worn in her hair and she carried a the bride's paternal grandmother nosegay of red gladioli, white was an honored guest. A recep- button mums and white baby's tion followed in the Knights of breath. Columbus Hall in St. Thomas. ' The groomsman was William The bride is on the nursing staff Nordstrom of Grand Bend. of Victoria Hospital, London, and Following the ceremony, the the groom is a teacher at Holm- reception was held at the Howick dale Public School in St. Thomas. Community Centre where Rev. For her honeymoon the bride R. J. Scott, a cousin of the bride, wore a rust and brown ensemble acted as master of ceremonies. with orchid corsage. On their Dancing followed to the music of return they will reside in London. the Harmonairres, friends Of the brit couple. The head table was ed..ged: with red velvet t'ibbo,Q loops caalght with white doves aiid centred with a three -tiered wedding .cake which was decorated with a "stairway to happiness" topped. by bride and groom figures backed by a stained glass window and based by an open Bibleat the foot of the stairway eith the names and date of the wedding. The cake was made and decor- ated by a friend of the bride, Mrs. Robert Gregson of Exeter. Double candle holders with white decorated candles flanked the cake. Other tables were decorated with red and white candles and red roses in small rose bowls. A decorated mock wedding cake, made by the matron of honor, decorated the gift table: Assisting the bridal party in receiving guests was the bride's sister who wore a turquoise blue fitted gown with a white shasta Women's rights theme al .Whitechurch WI meeting The October meeting of the Catholic Women's League of Sacred Heart Church, Wingham, opened with the League Prayer and the scripture message read by Bonnie Douglas. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Anne Morrison, followed by the treasurer's re- port. Included in the business portion of the meeting was a thank you note received from Mrs. Mabel Moir. Members also received an invitation to attend a fall social - on Wednesday, October 8, at St. Joseph's Parish, Listowel ; and an invitation to attend a course on October 21 and 22 at the Salvation Army Citadel, entitled "Salute to Vegetables" from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Following the business, mem- bers enjoyed a demonstration on the use of decoupage illustrated by Rina Jouwsma. WHITECHURCH—The Wo- men's Institute held its Citizen- ship and World Affairs meeting Wednesday evening in the com- munity hall. The meeting was opened by the president, Miss Merle Wilson, with the Ode and. collection: She extended a warm welcome to the guests from Mait- land W.I. of Wingham, a newly formed branch at Wingham. The minutes were read by the secre- tary, Mrs. George Fisher. Mrs. Johnston Conn is to look after the quilt display for the Rally. Mrs. Lorne Durnin looks after the hall set up. The rate of 12 cents per mile is to be paid for cars. It was unanimously decided to have turkey at the Christmas dinner= party in December. A card party is to be held with the first four names on the roll the sponsors. The roll call was answered by — "Do I Like Ms and Why". This was answered by all agreeing 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 / 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i i i 1 1 t. Paul s .Church 1 (ANGLICAN) WINIGHAM REV. T. K. HAWTHORN, Rector MRS. D. RICHARDSON, Organist and Choir Leader SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 TRINITY 21 8:30 a.m.—Holy Communion 11:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer 1 k s( MEETINGS Thurs., Oct. 16—Euchre party In parish hall, 8:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 20—Bishop's Eucharist and Fall Deanery meeting Wed., Oct. 22 --Fall Supper, 5:30 p.m. ir 1 1 4 y: daisy corsage. „For a wedding tri to Northern Ontario and to visit relatives :fin Quebec, the bride .cbaoged to a brown and beige coat styled dress of polyester crepe with brown ':accessories and a rose corsage. The couple will reside on the groom's farm at Hit 2, Wroxeter. Out-of-town guests attended the wedding from Sarnia, Toronto, Islington, London, Dorchester, Strathroy, Stapler, Glrand Bend, Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth, Kincardine, Walkerton, Cargill, Mildmay, Clifford, Holyrood, Teeswater, Wingham, Bluevale, Listowel, Lucknow, Whitechurch, Brussels, Walton and Fordwich. —Friends and relatives joined with Mr. and Mrs, Orvil Hastings to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on September 27. Many lovely gifts were received. A lunch was served. " Laidlaw gave .a piano instru- mental "Tarantelle". The topic was, "What . Are Women's Rights? What Has Been Accomplished" was given by Mrs. Tom Metcalfe. Mrs. Ade- laide Hoodless started a new life for women in 1897. The status of women is studied by 140 nations. Housewives and mothers should be heard. Why not? The board- rooms of Canada don't have many women. Why not? Many parents don't encourage their daughters to be politicians, doe-. tors, lawyers—Why not? Women don't earn as much as men graduates—Why not? Be- cause they don't stand up and de- mand their rights. Current events were given by Mrs. Elgin. Johnston and referred to the meeting of Prime Ministers to take place Thanksgiving Day; leader for Liberal party; Tru- deau's new baby boy; Murray -Gaunt's majority in last election. Mrs. Russel McGuire conduct - that they did not like it and giving ed an interesting humorous their reason. Community singing contest. ' of "Morning Has Broken," "Heart of My Heart" and "The Happy Wanderer". The motto, "What are Women's Rights," was given by Mrs. Elgin Johnston 'with this quotation: The Rights of Women, pub- lished in 1898, s ill carries a message to all women. The rights of women — What are they? T' o' right to labour and pray. 'I'' o' right to comfort in distress The right when others curse to bless. The right to love when others scorn. The right to comfort all who mourn. The right to shed new joy on earth. The right to feel the soul's high worth. The right to lead a soul to God, Along the path the Saviour trod. Such are Women's Rights—and God will bless and give support o�Ifl great success. At ()lie time women were the subject of masculine jokes -- such as "catch them young, treat them 1 o11►!' riled tell them nothing" or "To make a wife behave keep her without shoes in winter and preg- ;I-t in summer to prevent her from gadding." Mrs. Les Jacklin Maitland W.1. gave a reading, "Beauty." Janet Mrs. Len Fex is speaker for St. Andrew's WMS The Women's Missionary So- ciety of St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church held its Thank - offering meeting in the fellowship hall on October 7. The president, Mrs. R. H. Arm - Strong, opened the meeting with the call to worship. A hymn was sung and Mrs. Armstrong con- ducted the business, after which a harvest hymn was sung. Mrs. J. Conn read the scripture from Psalm 103 and gave a meditation. Mrs. H. Aitchison read a poem and Mrs. J. Burchill led in prayer. The offering was received by Mrs. G. Fisher and dedicated by Mrs. G. Elliott. Mrs. Armstrong introduced Mrs. Len Fex, the guest speaker, who was enjoyed by all in attend- ance. She was thanked and pre- sented with a gift by Mrs. G. Wall. Following the singing of another hymn, Mrs. Fisher closed the meeting with prayer. A social hour was then. enjoyed. WROXETER WEDDING—Hazel Sparling of Wroxeter married Allan Griffith of RR 2, Wroxeter on September 26 at the Wroxeter United Church. The couple will live in Wroxeter. (Photo by Russell Studio) L T irm prrtgtectIon of luw cost ,, lndivid.ttow' pl'QtKtion PCri �letor Inluronce . Maf4 . insur one rt insurance, Sole I�Qop � toPrporote Inz:avrunce HERBERT DI, STEIN,'LI:STOWEL, !445 29143 NOTICE IF YOUR ADVANCE°TIMES LABEL READS OCT., 94-744 YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS DUE Advance -Times WINGHAM FRUIT MARKET OPEN DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY UNTIL 9:00 P.M. WE DELIVER: PHONE 357.2240 1. AYLMER 0 os. 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