HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-02-27, Page 66' The lovely tradition or a bride bringing
fresh Poen to her new. home carries
- historical as well as sentimental mete
Linen, 1.04ftroex the fibers of the this
plant, is the oldest lainic,it000fn to Maw It Is
prized for' it strength, absorb
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To the ancient Egyptians, linen symbohz- -
ed purity. It was the only fiber :worri,b7 the •••
PhOreetee royal court, and by priests and
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the PitaatOTTfillim brides
carried a fro bundle) of clothing
and -Jiousehold lineas to their new homes.
Today's bride continues this practice with
her trousseau of beautiful lingerie and fine
• household linen.
At the turn of the century, the collections
of matched, hand -embroidered ' and lace,-
trinuned linen "sets" of pillowcases- and
sheets, tablecloths and *Ms, tea. cozies,
hot roll warmers, guest towels and doilies
that accompanied any self-respecting bride
ri to her new home was, to pat it simply, stag-
gering.
A girl and her mother labored for years to
provide proof positive of her skills with a
needle.
Today's bride picks and chooses her tradi-
tions. And what ikhoth useful and charming
about a hope chest full of fine linen home
textilesis hovv vtrell can he adapted to suit
modern needs.
at the Hair Shop
the Bride
isavery.
special person!
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Hairstyling
and
proles' sipnal
makeup
application
Free
consuhanons.
For your comfort and
• convenience on your
wedding day -
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,our stylists will come to your home to
help you and your bridaV. attendants '
prepare for the special event. We'll style
your hair, apply your makeup and help
with those important finishing touches.
Please book well in advance for this
service.
the
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"the friendly shop that cares"
• CORNER OF GIBBINGS AND
RATTENBURY STREETS, CLINTON
P HONE-FOR-APPOIN-T-M ENT- -
482-7C97
05,11M Manday-FrIday and Saturday 011 4 p.m.; plus
Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
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Thebeautifu linenebride* "showered"1
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"augmented;
by mei** She and hergroom make
tq*Oer. for their eeiF home. Those lucky
enough o receve preciotis .011091110hiPn
can 01tiOaccent their Orov9ntecalleot4eo.
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. :MOO** atonetime:liner% hain. textiles
• were "strictly: formal" :mOdern;'ilesigners
now interpret -them in "adventaroaS styles
that range from new colors in traditional
gooks to the 'utast whimsical and avant-
garde designs. Thatthe';-.0bapla:find. it 'ap-
pealing is the only unbreakable rule. •
Vhtues of linen
Practical modern couples are rediscover-
ing why their grandmothers veined linen
home textile's: They are lint -free, do not
"Pill," withstand high heat vvithout scor-
ching, -and grew softer aigt, more lustrous
with use. Plus, their remarkable durability
makes them "heidoomsafthe future."
Large
or
Small
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*BalicluPts"
*Weddings
etc. •
CALL: JOYCE cook
482-7783
• COMPLETE
CATERING SERVICE
Choose from several delicious
meals all economically priced.
Delivery, serving and clean-up is
available so that you con enjoy the
party yourself.
Great for taking the worry out of
your Bridal Showefs, par4es,
rehearsal parties, banquets.
AS
$
LOW
AS
50
.40 each
Foe 2 pieces of chicken,
selection of,freih salads.
For comp -fete information call
DIXIE LEE
CHICKEN .& SEAFOOD
33Victoria-St7—65 Gaderkh St. West
CLINTON SEAFORTH
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482-7337 527-0220
Owned and operated by Doug Rhude •
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