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Fleming-Kerr vows at United Church Afternoon unit of U.C.W.
holds Christmas meeting
Candles are for making
Rev, C.. M. Jardine Otfici
ated for the November '35th
wedding of Mary Esther .1\err
and Richard Fleming, of Pres-
cott, in Wingham United
Church.
The bride is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon G,
Kerr of Wingham. The groom
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D.
G. Fleming of Prescott.
Miss Iva Mai Smith was
Organist and Miss Sandra Cam-
eron was soloist.
Mr. Kerr gave his daugh-
ter in marriage. She wore a
floor-length gown of white
silk velvet. The bodice was
highlighted by a high fashioned
wedding band collar, long
sheath sleeves, and unfitted
waist. The gown was basically
a skimmer line, while delicate
imported Swiss Guipure lace
enhanced the sleeves and neck-
line. To complete her bridal
outfit, the bride wore a nylon
illusion fingertip veil caught
up by a matching pillbox head-
piece of silk velvet and lace
appliques, to match the deli-
cate muff she carried.
Maid of honor, Miss Susan
Dinney of London and brides-
maids, Miss Gail Garniss of
Windsor, cousin of the bride,
Miss Kathy Hodgins of Guelph
and Miss Sally Crawford of
London wore royal blue silk
velvet formal sheaths, Each
carried a cascade of pink car-
nations.
Robert Borland of Prescott
was best man. The ushers were
the bride's brother, Murray
Kerr of Wingham, Paul Hanson
of London and George Willard
of Prescott.
The reception was held in
the church parlor. The guests
were received by the bride's
mother who wore an aqua silk
BELGRAVE-- The evening
unit of the U.C.W. met at the
home of Mrs. Ross Anderson
Wednesday of last week with
24 present.
Mrs. William Coultes
opened the meeting with a
goem," The Three Kings".
Minutes were read and 12 home
and 10 hospital visits were re-
corded. All donations for the
sick and shut-in Christmas
boxes are to be left with Mrs.
Robert Coultes by December 18
or 19. Mrs. Jack Taylor said
that the bale had not yet been
sent and any donations should
be received immediately.
Mrs. William Coultes con-
ducted the election of officers
for 1968 which are as follows;
Leader, Mrs. William Coultes;
assistant, Mrs. James R. Coul-
tes; secretary, Mrs. Stanley
Hopper; assistant, Mrs. Laura
Johnston; treasurer, Mrs. Ken-
neth Wheeler; program conven-
er, Mrs. George Michie;
Christian citizenship, Mrs.
Gordon Bosman; community
friendship, Mrs. Robert Grasby;
press secretary, Mrs. Stanley
Hopper; social convener, Mrs.
George Johnston; supply secre-
lama ensemble with matching
hat. The groom's mother wore
a silver green mohair lace
dress with matching hat and
brown snakeskin accessories.
The bride's travelling cos-
tume was a red dress with mat-
tary, Miss Annie Cook; pianist,
Mrs. George Johnston; group
leaders, Mrs. Cliff Logan, Mrs.
Clarence White, Miss Annie
Cook, Mrs. James R. Coultes.
Mrs. William Coultes read
the new slate of officers and
announced that Mrs. Stanley
Hopper would be hostess in
January. The group leaders
met after the meeting to draw
up the new schedule for 1968.
It was decided to hold occa-
sional interest group meetings
in the new year,
A donation of $10.00 from
the penny collection is to be
sent to the blanket fund for
overseas relief. A thank you
note was read and roll call was
answered by each member
reading a verse pertaining to
Christmas.
Miss Annie Cook gave a
reading followed by a hymn.
Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler read
"A Christmas Picnic". Brenda
Johnston and Nancy Anderson
sang two Christmas duets,
" A Christmas Miracle"
was read by Miss Annie Cook
followed by a reading by Mrs.
Stanley Hopper. Mrs. Norman
Cook read Scripture and Brenda
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thing coat and hat and black
patent accessories.
The groom is a graduate of
the University of Western Ont-
ario and the bride is a graduate
of London Teachers' College.
They have taken up residence
in Wingham.
and Nancy sang " Away in a
Manger". Mrs. Stanley Hopper
read "The Road Leads to an
Inn" and all sang "Silent Night',
Mrs. Jack Higgins read a poem,
"The Continuing Christ" and
led in prayer. Mrs. Cliff Lo-
gan gave the Christmas Story
and Mrs. Clarence White read
"Jewels".
Recreation was led by Mrs.
White and lunch was served by
Mrs. Murray Scott.
REC. COMM.
EUCHRE
BLUEVALE-- The euchre
party sponsored by the Recrea-
tional Committee on Thursday
night was a fine success with
15 tables in play.
High scores were Mrs.
Harry Adams and J.J. Elliott;
draws, Mrs. C.B. Hoffman
and Alan Breckenridge.
The committee in charge
was Mr. and Mrs. Ross Turvey,
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sellers
and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard
Thomas.
All articles from
talent table sold
DONNYBROOK-- The Dec-
ember meeting of the U.C.W.
was held Tuesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs, Sam Thomp-
son with a good attendance,
The theme of the meeting was
Christmas. Mrs. Ray Hanna
gave the opening prayer and a
Christmas reading.
"0 little town of Bethle-
hem" was sung and Rev. Roberts
read the Scripture. Mrs. Hanna
gave the meditation. Mrs.
Charles Jefferson read a poem,
"Let Us Now Go to Bethlehem".
Mrs. Margaret Leddy was
in charge of the chapter in the
study book and gave a very in-
teresting talk on it, followed
by a discussion period.
Mrs. Tom Armstrong con-
ducted the business. It was
decided to give $10.00 to the
Bible Society and to purchase
carpet for the church entrance.
An objective was set for the
1968 allocation. A thank you
note was read. The slate of
officers for the coming year
were presented by the nomina-
ting committee and the officers
are as follows;
Past president, Mrs. Tom
Armstrong; president, Mrs.
John Hildebrand; 1st vice pres.,
Mrs. William Hardy; 2nd vice
pres., Mrs. Murray Wilson; sec.
treas., Mrs. Stuart Chamney;
corresp'ndence sec., Mrs.
Ernest Snowden; citizenship
and social action sec., Mrs.
Margaret Leddy; stewardship,
Mrs. Wesley Jefferson; flowers,
Mrs. William Hardy; supply
and social assistance, Mrs.
Morley Johnston; press, Mrs.
Charles Jefferson;
Program committee, Mrs.
John Hildebrand, Mrs. Wrek.
Hardy, Mrs. Murray Wilson;
pianists, Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson.
Mrs. Murray Wilson; official
board, Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson;
board of stewards, Mrs. Edward
Robinson; manse committee,
Mrs. Stuart Chamney; Christian
education, Mrs. Sam Thomp-
son.
Mrs. Stuart Chamney gave
the secretary's report of the
financial standing for the year.
Brian Snowden received the of-
fering. Rev. Roberts closed
the meeting with prayer.
Quite a few articles were
on the talent table and all were
sold in aid of the society. A
delicious dessert was served by
the hostess, assisted by Mrs.
Edward Robinson.
Institute holds
dinner meeting
LAKELET-- The Women's
Institute held the December
meeting in the dining room of
the Four Aces Restaurant at
Clifford on Friday with 18 mem-
bers present.
After a delicious dinner
the president, Mrs. Harold
Wallace, welcomed the ladies.
Mrs. Jake Versteeg read the
Christmas Story. The roll call
was an exchange of gifts and
the remainder of the gifts for
the Cancer Cupboard were
turned in. A Christmas card
was signed for Mrs. Charles
Scott.
Several ladies read the
history of their farms which
proved both interesting and
amusing. It was decided to
leave the decision on the card
parties for the January meeting.
Mrs. Harold Wallace offered
her home for the next meeting
which will be at 2 o'clock.
BELGRAVE-- There were
16 present at the afternoon
unit of the U.C.W. on Decem-
ber 6. Mrs. Stewart was in
charge and opened the meeting
with a hymn, followed by
prayer.
Mrs. Stewart Procter read
some thoughts for meditation.
Mrs. Robert Coultes read Luke
2; 1-7, and "0 Little Town of
Bethlehem" was sung. Mrs.
John M. Coultes gave a read-
ing, "Christmas" after which
Mrs. Robert Coultes read Luke
2; 8-20, Mrs. Stewart Procter
read the story of "Silent Night",
after which the hymn was sung.
Mrs. Robert Coultes read Mat-
thew 2: 1-12 and " As with
Gladness" was sung.
The secretary's and trea-
surer's reports were given. The
roll was called and thank you
notes were read. Donations
for shut-in boxes are to be left
with Mrs. Robert Coultes. Mrs.
Herb Wheeler gave the report
of list of officers for 1968.
Mrs. Walter Scott was in
charge of the Bible study using
as her theme "The Road to
Bethlehem". Mrs. Jesse
er read "Hope in a Hopeless
World". Prayer by Mrs. Stew-
art Procter concluded the meet-
ing.
Officers for 1968 are;
president, Mrs. Earl Anderson;
secretary, Mrs. Carl Procter;
assistant secretary, Mrs. George
Martin; treasurer, Mrs. Eliza-
Will celebrate
100th anniversary
next summer
WHITECHURCH-- Mrs.
Charles Tiffin, Langside W.Mr-
S. president, extended a wel-
come to nine members, four
visitors and seven children
when the December meeting
was held at her home on Thurs-
day.
Mrs. Welsh read Scripture
and prayer was offered by Mrs.
George Conlon. Mrs. Welsh
led the topic, "A World Pre-
pares" with Mrs. McGillvary,
Mrs. Tiffin, Mrs. Conlon and
Mrs. Gordon Wall as readers,
The minutes were read by
Mrs. Conlon and all secretaries
gave their reports. No meet-
ings are held during the winter
months and Mrs. Welsh will be
hostess for the next meeting, in
April.
It was announced that the
Presbytery annual meeting will
be held in Wingham, January 9.
Mrs. George Young, Mrs. C.
Tiffin and Mrs. G. Wall will
make programs for the year.
There was a gift exchange as
roll call. Henry Lennip re-
ceived the offering and Mrs.
G. Young gave the offertory
prayer.
"The Poinsettia" was read
by Mrs. Wesley Young and Mrs.
McGillvary gave a reading,
"The Sunday Pageant".
Mrs. Gordon Wall presided
for the Ladies' Aid meeting
which followed. A committee
was named to arrange for the
celebration of the 100th anni-
versary of Langside Presbyter-
ian Church in the summer of
1968.
Mrs. Tiffin served lunch. .M.0 fl
beth Leslie; literature, Mrs.
George Martin; program, Mrs.
Walter Scott.
Christian, citizenship and
social action commuter, Mrs.
Walter Scott; community,
friendship, visiting and mem -
bership, Mrs. Harold Procter;
social, Mrs. Herson Irwin;
supply, Mrs. Williard Arm-
strong; press and publicity, Mrs.
Carl Procter; pianist, Mrs. John
Coultes.
WI banquet held
in St. Helens hall
WHITECHURCH-- The St.
Helens Women's Institute cater-
ed to a banquet for the White-
church branch on Tuesday of
last week, held in the St.
Helens hall. The president,
Mrs. Bill Evans was a patient
in Wingham and District Hos-
pital. The second vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Dave Gibb presided.
Two Christmas carols were
sung after the dinner and the
guest speaker, Rev. G. L.Fish
of Wingham, was introduced by
Mrs. Frank Ross. Mr. Fish re-
called the days of Christmas
concerts in the one-room coun-
try school. He revived fond
memories of those times for the
34 ladies present, 32 of whom
had attended the one-room
school.
Mr. Fish said the most
important gift to man was God's
Son to the world. He stressed
that Christians must believe
that Jesus Christ is coming
again. Mr. Fish was thanked
by Mrs. Russel Ross and pre-
sented with a gift.
Carols were sung. The
motto, "This year let us re-
member that the Lord loveth a
cheerful giver", was given by
Mrs. Russel McGuire. Rolicall
was answered by riienibeil tell-
ing of a family Christmas tradi-
tion practised through the years.
Mrs. R. Ross conducted a con-
test.
Mrs. McGuire read the
minutes. The January meeting
will be held at the home of
Mrs. Garnet Farrier. Leaders
for the spring project, "Featur-
ing Fruit", were discussed and
the courtesy remarks were given
by Mrs. Russel Gaunt.
Mrs. Gaunt then acted as
Santa Claus and handed out
the gifts which had been placed
under the Christmas tree by
Secret Sisters. Names were
drawn for next year's Secret
Sisters.
--Mrs. Olive Stubbington
of London visited on Sunday
with her aunt, Mrs. John Mc-
Gee, Minnie Str'tet.
-- Mrs. James McBurney,
Mrs. James Hardie and Mrs.
May Young visited on Sunday
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon McBurney, East Wawa-
nosh.
Even in this practical age
It is doubtful if the steady
glow of an electric light will
ever entirely replace the gentle
flickering of a tall taper for
those special festive occasions
such as Christmas.
And the home-made candle's
popularity is on the rise again,
as witnessed by the attractive
display prepared by the Candle
Making Institute at Casa Loma's
Fairyland. To make candles
at home all one needs is para-
ffin, wicks, moulds, a book
of directions , a stove and a
bit of ingenuity. Moulds can
be almost anything from milk
cartons and refrigerator con-
tainers to tin cans and pottery.
But there was a time when
candle-making was the art of
a few, and candles were the
sole source of household light. '
Candles, made of tallow came
into their own in the 16th cen-
tury. Beeswax tapers were
used exclusively by churches.
In early manuscripts there are
references to monasteries sav-
ing kitchen fat for making
every-day candles. The tallow
would be melted, and strained.
Then flax or cotton fibres
would be repeatedly dipped
until coated thickly enough
for use.
Later, candle making guilds
sprang up in both Europe and
Britain. The English chandler
guilds kept an eye on their
members to ensure certain
standards, and adulteration of
wax was a punishable offence.
Plebian tallow candles re-
mained popular in England un-
for -LI2e
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g
til the late 19th century, How-
ever, colonial Americans dis.
covered that the waxy fruit of
the bayberry bush found grow-
ing along the Atlantic coast,
produced a practical as well
as a sweet smelling candle.
The first major variation
from tallow came with the
whaling industry. Spermaceti,
a crystalline substance from
the head of the sperm whale,
was found to make a candle
that would double the light
radiated by tallow.
Then in 1850, paraffin, a
by-product of petroleum was
discovered. Paraffin, a mix-
ture of solid hydro-carbons, is
the basis of all commercial
candle making today, stearic
acid is added to paraffin to in-
crease rigidity and decrease
brittleness. And to ensure com-
plete combustion, modern
candle wicks are chemically
treated.
But the fun of candles is not
in the buying, -- it's in the
creation. One word of warning
when your work of art is weav-
ing its warm, mellow spell
over the Christmas table, have
Dad carve the turkey in the
kitchen before he yells for
more light on the subject.
-- Ontario Hydro News.
-- Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Brydges and family and Mrs.
Wm. Brydges spent the week-
end with Dr. and Mrs. Thos,
G. Brydges in Weston and Mr.
and Mrs. Eldon Rousselle, in
Scarboro.
Christmas program is highlight
of unit meeting; officers are elected
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