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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-04-04, Page 8Page 8 Three-Advocate, April 4, 1968 Fairy Lamps are useful, decorative and safe The unique collection of Fairy Lamps of Mrs, Allan Fraser, Main St., is pictured here, On the middle shelf are several with the glass base or cup bearing the fairy trademark. The third from the left has a gilt shade with colored glass "jewels". On the same shelf is an owl-faced nursery lamp with the eyes showing the candle's glow. Mrs. Fraser has 32 Fairy Lamps in her collection. . . . T-A photo. . . . photo by Vassallo MR. AND MRS. DAVID A. ROBINSON Exchange vows in London Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Robinson, London, on Saturday, March 23 at 2 pm. Rev. T. Griffin officiated. Given in marriage by her , fath- er, the bride wore a fitted floor- length gown of white French puff brocade with train falling froin the shoulders. A pillbox head- piece of matching material held her shoulder length veil. She carried a white Bible with hya- cinths entwined with ivy and white ribbon. Matron of honor was Mrs. Sandy Holmes, London, gowned in royal blue shantung in floor- length with matching veil hatlet and bouquet of ivory gerberas. Mrs. Sandra Johnston, Exeter and Miss Diana Robinson, London, were bridesmaids gowned in marine green and pale yellow re- spectively. They carried bou- quets of pale yellow and amber gerberas. Jim McFadden, London, Was best man and ushers were Wil- liam Burnett, London and Dan Gardiner, Kingston. A reception was held at the Holiday Inn, London, where the bride's mother received guests in an ivory French knit suit with pink accessories and deep pink corsage. The groom's mother assisted in pale blue crepe with matching lace coat, black acces- sories and yellow rose corsage. For travelling in Quebec the bride changed to a silver grey walking suit, black accessories and red rose corsage. The couple will reside in St. Thomas. Cctthy's Beauty Lounge 144 Main S. 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The roll call "A favorite exercise" was answered by 12 members. President Mrs. William Arm- strong conducted the business. Decisions were made to have "Tricks with a Mix" for the food forum, "Paper Mache" for senior leaders and leathercraft for a short course. Lunch was served. At the spring executive meet- ing of South Huron District WI held at Hensall, Tuesday after- noon the date for the District Annual to be held at Grand Bend United Church was set for May 23. Miss Helen McKercher of the Home Economics Branch of the Ontario Department of Agri- culture and Food, will be one of the speakers. Mrs. Ted Lamport was named delegate to the Officers Con- ference in Guelph in May and President Mrs. Wilfred Mack was appointed delegate to the London area convention at Ing- Yellow and white mums and snapdragons formed the setting in St. Alban's Anglican Church, London, for the ceremony uniting in marriage Carolyn Ann Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Harris, Gidley St., Exeter, and David Arthur Robinson, son of Teachers hear reading expert Miss Ruth Dowds, director of the reading clinic for the Londbn Board of Edutation, was guest speaker at the March meeting of the Federated Women Teachers' Association of Ontario held in the Grand Bend School. Miss DoWds outlined the work of the clinic and the role of the classroom teacher in remedial reading at the elementary school level. She was introduced by Mrs. Jack Eagleson. PreSident Mrs. DonBrine 'Con- ducted a brief bUsiness meeting. The Grand Bead teachers were in charge of the meeting and the Grand Bend ladies served a buffet dinner. The Llica.n and Biddulph teach- ers will be responsible for the April meeting. Caven women mark Easter At the meeting of Caven gregational Circle held Tuesday night Mrs. William 'Sillery and Mrs. Gilbert Dow Sr, entertain, ed the members with Illustrated accounts of their recent trip to Florida. The devotional period was led by Mrs. jack Pryde assisted by Mrs.. Fred Similar:*1S on the tatt- er theme of "IMMOrtality". A brief businetS Session followed conducted by President; Mrs. Norman Staniake ItOstetSeS were Mrs. Cattliati Cann; Mrs, Wililatti Petty and Mrs. Alex Maki*, CAllecting is a fasclnating PAP,* time and there's no end to it" said Mrs. Allan Fraser as she talked about her hobby of col- lecting antiques. '`One ton leads to another, more know- ledge is gained and more'friends acquired" she continued, Particularly interesting is her display of Fairy LiamPs which, although a product of the early Victorian era, have regained much PrePtige in Ameria in re- cent years and are toeing ap- preciated as they deserve. They are being sought after with in- creasing fervor in antique shops, at auctions and among the furn- ishings of old homes. Prior to the introduction of Fairy Lamps squatty candles were used for lighting nurseries, hallways and sickrooms, These fat candles were well advertised and guaranteed "safe, to burn to the end" which appealed to the economy-minded who wanted to get their money's worth. In 1844 a George Miller Clarke and his brother Samuel Clarke applied to the British patent Office in London for a patent on a certain "improvement in night lights". These night lights were manufactured at the Clarke factory near London and were marketed under the names of pyramid and Fairy. All the brands were registered in Amer- ica as well as in Great Britain. The Clarkes were not the first to introduce night lights. ,Many other firms produced all kinds of wax goods at the same time but the Clarkes attained the greatest reputation for they were first in offering fancy fittings in which to burn the small candles. colorful shades and candle cups made of glass, porcelain and fancy silk goods increased their sales. In addition to decorative shades they also catalogued brass, nickel and silver-plated standards to hold the candles, as well as pendants to hang from the ceiling. TRADEMARK There was no end to the var- iety of Fairy Lamps offered by the imaginative Clarkes. They had their own unique trademark which consisted of a small fairy with a wand in the center of the base surrounded by the words "Clarke Fairy Pyramid, Trade- mark." While it is unknown why the Clarkes decided on a fairy in the trademark, it can be reason- ably assumed that they were ersoll in November. District Curator, Mrs. John McLean, Sea- forth, will attend a history work- shop in Woodstock. The County Rally, the first Monday in Oc- tober to be held in East Huron, was discussed. The matter of serving a cup of tea at the Log Cabin at the County Museum, Goderich, each afternoon during the summer months was discussed and will be considered by the WI branches in Huron with the branches taking turns. There was a good attendance with Mrs. Mack in the chair. inspired by the soft radiance cast by the light of the. Small colored larePP. As a great Many of the night lights were used to illuminate nnrSerleS, and chlldrenF s, rooms, the sYrnbelle fairy was aPrePOP, The fairy Is very diminutive. Her features; if any, were made in the glass and are not disting, nishable, nor has she fino„ on ner hands or toes on her feet. As the Molds were used over and over again, they be came so worn that, on some cups, the fairy design is blur- red. Reprodactions of Fairy Lamps are today offered in many gift shops. They are well fashioned and appealing. However, a true collector wants only authentic old specimens bearing the trade- mark which are becoming more and more difficult to find. Church women arrange banquet The ladies of Exeter Pente- costal Church met at the home of Mrs. Bruce Cann, Thursday with 12 in attendance. Mrs. Milford Prouty favored with a solo and Mrs. Elmer Des- jardine and Mrs. Edgar Cudmore gave readings. This was followed by a session of prayer, fellowship and a singsong. Mrs. D. Finkbeiner presided for the meeting. It was decided to hold a banquet this month. Lunch was served by the host- ess assisted by her daughters and Mrs. Clifford Blanchard. NESTLES QUICK NABOB COFFEE GAINES BURGERS DOG FOOD Clarke's fairy lamps were in,' diVidUally boxed in cartons of unusual design. One side of the box represented a nursery lamp with directions for lighting Clarice's Pyramid and Fairy Lamps. The opposite side of the same box contained descriptions of the contents and a verse. A Pasted label appeared on the inside of the box cover. It read: NO TICE No dangerous material is used in the manufacture of Clarke's Pyramid or Fairy Lights, The public are cautioned against buy- ing spurious Lights and Lamps. All Pyramid and Fairy Lamps bear trademarks. Please note this when buying. VARIETY OF STYLES The less expensive shades furnished by the Clarkes for Fairy Lamps were made of pressed or molded glass in styles popular during the late 19th cen- tury. In addition to the lamps themselves the Clarkes offered food pa.nnikans made especially for serving infants and invalids. These were labeled "Nursery Lamp Food-warmers". The Clarkes provided special nine- hour candles for these food- warmers as the ordinary night light would not radiate sufficient heat to keep the food warm. There were also night light teapots serving a two-fold purpose, as night illumination and tea warm- ers as well. They were made in two sections, the lower part hav- ing an opening through which a candle is inserted and the upper part holding the liquid to be kept warm. These were made in var- ious sizes and in many patterns. Some Were.novelties portraying all sorts of fancy fignreS While, ethers depleted ehurCheP, castles, rural scenes and re, ligipus subjects, Fairy Lamps were made of ,many-colored glass frequently referred to as "Victorian Art Glass" such as Arnberinp. (shad- ing from amber to fuchsia), nail- sea (a satiny pastel rcoloreO glass over which loopings of white appear), satin, (a dull satiny finish), v a s el i ne , iridescent, spangled and opalescent thumb print. Knowing a little of the hack- ground gives Mrs. Fraser's col- lection of Fairy 'Lamps much more interest. There were many small lamps, sometimes called glow-lites in the Victorian era but one must always remember that Fairy Lamps use candles, not oil, for illumination. One advantage of this collection .is that it is useful as well as ornamental and valuable. These Fairy Lamps are, attractive and cast a soft glow on the dining table where Mrs. Fraser often uses them. Fairy Lamps .had, many designs F irst fancy fittings for candles South Huron ladies meet MIXED PICKLES 32 OZ. JAR ARCTIC POWER DETERGENT 15i OFF GIANT PKG. MAPLE LEAF CANNED HAM 1% LB. TIN 2 LB. TIN 611 OFF DEAL 1 LB. BAG 36'OZ. PKG. 494 690 $1.39 854 754 794 ST. WILLIAMS 9 OZ. JAR ASSORTED JAMS 5/$1 00 E, D. SMITH'S NORTHERN SPY APPLE PIE FILLING 19 OZ. TIN 342 DOLE CRUSHED, SLICED, TIDBITS 19 OZ, PINEAPPLE TIDBITS 2/894 AYLMER FANCY 14 OZ. PEAS OR CREAM CORN 2/45 REG. SIZE COMET CLEANSER 2 TINS 454 MARSHMALLOWS 3 LEIS.$1 00 """:"÷":1441:4":`,,,X":11144":