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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1974-01-10, Page 6from The World of Womenbraith. Mrs. L Powell elected pre& of St. Pauli ACIN Mrs. E. Powell was elected , president of the Anglican Church Women of St. Paul's when they held their regular meeting in the Parish rooms, . Other officers are: first vice-president, Mrs. William Austin; second vice-president, Mrs. Mvin Higgins; treasurer, Mrs.. H. King; card secretary, Mrs. M. Campbell; secretary, Mrs. W. Brydges; banquet com- Austin, Mrs. H. King; Mrs. J. King, Mrs. M. Smith and Mrs. E. The meeting opened with the hynm,„ "The Heavenly Child in Stature Grows" followed by prayers led bY Mirs. E. Powell in the absence of Mrs. W. Connell. Mrs. A. MacKay read, scripture from Proverbs, chapter 3. Mrs. E. Johnston spoke oq the topic "It's time to stop the selfish game". She said, "A casual look at the headlines makes us wonder where the world is going. Nations - put selfish interest ahead of everything else." Mrs. ;Johnston cited as ex- amples, Britain atid the Far East, where probleMs are so great, "In England today," she said, "only four per cent attend church. Even some of the clergy have become disenchanted. Mis- sionaries in England are sub- jected to pressures and apathy toward the church is growing, in England and in Canada too." In closing, Mrs. Johnston said, "We should Arolve to -put away all apathy and indifference and be loyal to the church." • Roll call was answered with a NeirYear thought. Reports were received from Mrs. H. King, Mrs. J. King and Mrs. E. Hohnes. Thank -you letters were read, one expressing appreciation to Sun- day School- teachers and pupils who sponsor White Gifts. Canon Long told how many of tbe child- ren in his districts -have never seen a store decorated for Christ- mas or a toy on display, only nec- essary articles of clothing and food. But because of all the White Gifts received, no child, regard- less of race or creed, is left out. The Least Coin was collected and Mrs. Powell closed the meet- • ing with' prayer. The singing of was a fitting beginning. to the New Year. As seen on channel See the new, line of at Stointen Hardware Wingharn, Ontario MRS. R. P:RITTER presented Mrs. Brian Sanderson,with a gift for Wingham's first baby of the New Year on behalf of the Auxiliary of the Wingham and District Hospital. The baby, Brandi Lee, is nof ,only the first baby born at the hospital thit year, she is also the first child born to the Wroxeter couple (Staff Photo) ,Paul s'at'irch l'ANGLicA14) W INGHAM REV. T. K. HAWTHORN, Rocto MRS. HARRY BRYDGES, Organist and Choir Loader • arriage vows taken Christmas setting In a Christmas setting of red and white, marriage vows were exchanged between Cheryl Eliza- beth Haskins. of Gorrie and John Thomas Wilson of Fordwich in a pretty high noon .ceremony in Gorrie United Church on Satur- day, December 22. Rev. G. W. Sach performed the ceremony amid a setting of red poinsettias, lighted red candles and other Christmas decorations. Mips. Sach presided at the organ, providing traditional and coilte nporrry weddn Musico Miss Lavonne Ballagh'tit' Wing `ham sang "The Wedding Song" just prior to the bride's -entrance; and "Morning Has Broken" fol- lowing the exchange •of vows. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs Ivan Haskins of Gerrie. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilson, Fordwich. The bride was given .in marriage by her father and mother. The bridal gown wag floor- length white knit crepe with feather trim. She wore ' ruby necklace and earrings and white- velvet ribbon in her hair. She car- ried a single red rose. Mrs: Ross King of Stratford' was her sister's matron of honor. She wore a floor -length gown vi acetate nylon knit crepe in red with white polka dots. The dress was designed with sweetheart Sunday, January 13 Epiphany 1 11.00 a.m.—Morning Prayer Events Thurs., Jan. 10—Euchre party in the parish hall, sponsored by the Board'of Management, 8.30 p.m. 1. Berean GOSPEL CIIAM MAIN STREET Wingham • • Regular Meetings Thurs., 8.00 p.m.—Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Sunday, 9.30 a.m.—areaking of Bread 11.00 a.m.—Sunday School Adult Bible Class Sunday Evening Service -7.30 p.m. neckline and gently puffed short Teeswater, Ordssels, Gorrie, sleeves. Sho . wore a pearl, drolf Stratford, Walton, Toronto, At - necklace and carried a nosegay wood and. Listowel.. albite carnations surrounding a- For travelling, the bride wore a single red rose. green pant suit ands sweater fea- bridesmaid, Miss Nancy Ander, now residing in Fordwich. son of Anburn., The bride is a graduate of , Nieces of the bride, Lori Irmo Stratford Teachers' College and and Brenda King both of Strdk , is on the staff of Hillcrest Central ford, were dressed alike in floor School Teeiwater length .white erimplene dresse)G. Prior to her marriage, showers trinuned with 'red and „iiihitt, were held in' her honor at Mc - Christopher King, the bric619"Margaret Sach, and at the home nephew; of Stratford, was ring's of >Mrs. Ronald McClement of bearer.' ° • Fordwich. Donald Wilson of Fordwich was •. his brother's best man and Ross' King of Stratford ushered guests. Couple received groom and his attendants wore navy blazers and grey • at United Church slacks. GORRIE - Rev. George W. A dinner reception followed in Sach received into the Gorrie the ' church basement where United Church at the Sunday tables were decorated in the morning service Mr. and Mrs. Christmas theme. The bride's Gerald Brewer of Ehnira, b,, mother wore a green knit street- transfer length dress with black acces- sories and 'a corsage of yellow mums. The- groom'S mother chose a street -length pink knit dress vvith black accessories and a corsage of white mums. They received guests. from 'Lucerne, Quebec; Hamilton, Wingham, The Sacrament of the 'Lord's Supper was celebrated. The choir sang the anthem, "Let Us Break Bread Tege her". Rev. Sach chose as his theme, for his sermon, `Vision for the pres- ent and future", Wherethere is. no vision the people perish. Prov- erbs 298. UCW installs officers at January meeting FORDWICII — The United Church Women held their New ' Year's worship service and in- stallation of 1974 officers ,ln the Sunday School lut Thursday. The theme. of the worship ser- vice was "Leading into the New Year" and was taken by Mrs. Warren Zurbrigg and Mrs. Jack Orown.Mrs. Zwbrigg gave many thoughts for the New Year, using the symbol of the door and Jesus Christ as the door. Mrs. Brown read appropriate scripture be- tween the,meditations and closed with prayer. Mrs. Scott Clarkson presided for the business. The roll call was answered by a spiritual aim for the New Year. Reports were heard 'from the various con- veners showing a very active year in all departments. The Rev. Charles Forrest presided for the installation of of- ficers, first giving a brief New Year's message of encourage- c? ment to 'the UCW members in their work. Officers for 1974 are: Pres., Mrs. Scott Clarkson; first vice pres., Mrs. Elmer Harding; second vice pres., Mrs Jack Brown; .third vice pres., Mrs. 'Lorne Siefert. Treasurer, Miss Minnie Mc- Elwain; recording sec., Mrs. Wallace Bilton; afterixion leader, Mrs. Bruce Agla ; evening leader, Mrs. Carl D'Arcey; ,representa- -tive to Stewards, Mrs. William Wilson; social functions, Mrs. Glenn Johnston and Mrs. Wray Cooper; literature and com- munications, Mrs. Crosby Solli- ern ; citizenship and social action, Mrs. Clare Harris; Stewardthip, Mrs. Mel Taylor; Christian education, Mrs. Jack Wilson; supply and welfare, Mrs. Jack Reed and Mrs. Alex Reid; press and publicity, Mrs. C. N.Lrs. Harold Doig; corresponding seg., Mrs. H. Dols,. flowers, Mrs. Euchre Wiflners ► a�r���: �° ,t; : t� WHITECHURCH On Friday evening Currie's School pro- gressive euchre club met in the Belgrave _arena assembly room, under the supervision of the leaders, Mr. and Mrs. Herson° Irwin and Mr. and Mrs. Law- rence Taylor. There were 8 fables in play: -Those receiving prizes were: high lady, Mrs. Norman Coultes; low lady, Mrs, Bob Gordon; novelty prize lady, Mrs. George •Walker; high gent, Leonard James; low gent, George Walker; novelty prize, Bob Gal - Lunch was served by those in charge. The next gathering of the club will be Friday, Jan. 18th, with sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dawson and Mr. and Mrs. Keith hnstmas candlelight ceremony In a setting of Christinas trees and lighted white candles in candelabra entwined with red poinsettias, holly.ond evergreen, Patricia Lynne Hart of Wroxeter became the bride of Robert Gord- on Bradshaw of Listowel in a ceremony performed by Rev..G. W. Sach in Wroxeter United Church on Saturday,- Deceniber 15, at 5:30. Christmas holly and poinsettias decorated the guest Mrs. Ed Martin pfovided organ music and Mrs'. Ronald Larson sang "Morning Has Broken" and the "Hawaiian Wedding Song". Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hart ot Wroxeter. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bradshaw of Lis- towel. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a floor - length gown of white French silk cord, sheath style with a skim.: SALE CONTINUES . . . . YOU CAN STILL SAVE 20% io 40% \ ON ALL WINTER SNOWBOOT$ LINED AND ZIPPERS & LATEST STYLES TOO . CALLAN SHOES Josephine Street Wingham —Photo by er Studio s\ mer skirt, mandarin neckline and long sleeves:A matching hooded cape was accented with maribou fur trim and she carried a sheath .of long-stemmed red roses held by a svoide white ribbon. ' • Miss Susan, Hart of Wroxeter was her sister's maid of honor. She,wore a floor -length princess - styled dress of red crimp With a :white French lace yoke trimmed with gathered lace. The dress also featured a mandarin collar 'with standing lace trim, and plain long sleeves. She wore a match- ing red beret trimmed with fine white lade and she carried a white fur muff trimmed with holly and white and silver ribbon. In similar ensembles' were the • bridesmaids, Miss Debra Towns- end, Miss Vicld Bradshaw and Miss Diane Hart, sister of the bride, all of Wroxeter. Flower girl, Jacqueline Murray of Clin- ton, cousin of the bride, wore a dress similar to thatpof the bride, and carried a white basket of red roses with white and silver rib- bon. Murray Bradshaw of Listowel was his brother's best man and . 'guests Were Ushered by Steven Ward and Brian Stratychuk of Llstowel and Douglas Hart of OshaWa. Patrick Hayton of tourtenay, B. C., was ring bearer. The bride's wedding cake, decorated in white "and silver, also floral arrantenlents of red poinsettias, holly and white candles adorned the head table Or the reception whirl followed In the Brussels Legion Hall. Guest tables were decorated with tied candles and holly. Austinttinson; manse, krs. G. Winkel; pia Miss Mhude Mc- Elwain; noMinations, Mrs. C. Hanis, Mrs. R. Kelly .and Mrs. Doug Ibrding; programs, Mrs. John Topham, Mks. W. Zurbrigg, lira. Ken Graham; auditors, Mrs. Clare Harris and Mrs. Ken Graham. BRAND GELATIN When you boil Water for instani coffee,. add an extra cup and make Jell -a OF WINTER CLOTHING • INFANTS. TO. SIZE 14 coy 1,felit INFANT'S ,AND CHILDREN'S WEAR OPEN - FRIDAY EVENINGS The bride's mother wore a floor -length gown of powder blue and white mosaic -patterned Eng- lish knit, featuring an empire . waistline and trimmed with rhinestones. To complete her en- semble she' wore a full-length cape of the same material trim- nied with maribou fur. She had silver and white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The groom's mother chose a floor -length gown of sapphire blue velvet in an A-line style with a waist -length cape of the same material. Her accessories were white and silver and she wore a white orchid corsage. 'For travelling to Southern On- tario, the bride wore a black doubleknit dress featuring a flared skirt and a set-in waist- band embroidered with red flowers. Her accessories were black aqd red, she wore a silver grey shede coat and a corsage of red carnations. On their return, they will reside at 659 Barber Street N., Listowel. Out-of-town guetts attended the wedding from Courtenay, B. C.; London, England; Ottawa, Oshawa, Windsor, Comma, Tor- onto, Listowel, Hensall, God- Pordwich and Bluevale. Honored guests „were Harvey Bryans of Clinton, great grandfather of the groom; and the grandparents of the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stretton and Mr. and Mrs, Russell Bradshaw of Brussels, ht. 'and Mrs. Archie Robinson of ainton and Mrs. Wil- liam Hart of WrOXeter• • EVERY LAMP IN THE STORE WHILE THEY LAST FURNI. ruRE Gorrie PHONE 3354571