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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-03-01, Page 54Pup 16 £periIilioni and itorrei Ceate She .m 3ti ue o/ the ?VeJ/inj1... The mystique of any wedding is com- pounded by the superstitions and special quirks of by -gone ages. At every well -respecting shower, the bride - to -he is very concerned with breaking the ribbons, and each guest tries to tie the tighest bow and the prettiest package. The old tradition is that for every ribbon broken the bride-to-be will produce a child. After the 23rd broken ribbon. one bride was afraid to ( pen more package. *- ANOTHER CUSTOM carried on for cen- turies and passed from mother to daughter' is the lack of participation in the wedding rehearsal by the bride -elect. She must stand on the sidelines and watch the proceedings from afar. The participation is declared to be bad luck. It is worse luck to be unfamiliar with the proceedings the day of the wedding. The groom must not see the bride before the ceremony on the 'day of the wedding. What will befall the couple if the curious groom. should sneak a glimpse of the one he adores? A SIXPENCE or penny in the shoe of the bride is the assurance of good luck and many years of happiness. So dictates the superst i - tion of the .early 1800s. The old adage that the bride must be in possession of something old, something new. something borrowed, something blue, is the downfall of many a bride-to-be. The something old ^_ould be determined as something. bought the week before or an heirloom passed on from generation to gen- eration. And the something' blue that most brides are compelled to have usually goes unseen by the members of the family and friends- * _ * THE TRADITION of throwing the bridal banquet began with the old custom of scram- bling for the bride's garter. It began in the early. 14th century in France when it was considered a lucky thing to win the bride's garter and everyone rushed for it after the ceremony. Most brides wisely left one garter dangling where it could be easily reached, but never- theless the bride was often hurt in the scuffle. The garter gave way to the stocking and in the' next century that was the rage- But stockings aren't the easiest and most con- venient thing to throw. to one's friends for luck. -Smile wise bride conceiv.ed the idea of throwing her bridal bouquet. The custom has prevailed and the lucky young maiden who catches the bouquet by tradition should be the next to marry. BEAUTIFUL & MEANINGFUL Everyone wants to—surround himself and his family with objects of.lasting beauty, meaning and value - to own with pride and pass on as valuable heirlooms to future generations. There can be •no better heirloom than beautiful professionally framed reproductions of the world's greatest art. It isn't difficult to list the world's great artists and their works. Their names spring instantly to everyone's mind, because what makes a fine artwork is its ability to have a lasting impact on each new generation. Fine art reproductions of a superior quality require a framing treatment also of timeless beauty. At the Raintree we specioliz n s calibre of fin craftsmanship in creating your personal heirlooms. We offer over 2,000 of the world's greatest art achievements, available through catalogues. And an equally impressive spectrum of framing treatments. Naturally, the finest is always a greater investment initially. But what single accessory in your home will reward you as much and endure the whims of fashion so long. THE RAINTREE the standard of Excellence LIGHTING, WALLCOVERING, EINE ART & A((.ENTS One Twenty Eight Albert, Linton 482 3871 An extremely thoughtful, Y g very useful gift to {{ but you better hurry! i.. f urnm s.s�s!�Isi � '�j1 , 4. give. . . ... ss66roro a� as a gift! r "' la a'+.:Al V, V. ! .� J . / li ' QPft L-Fo 41 9 ,1- - +c •" County- EAV: t Sheila may not wait to -receive Athena* Singer's Athena sewing machine makes a great wedding gift because you give her Singer's ultimate sewing experience. Sewing simpler, easier, more professionally - ELEC- TRONICALLY! Singer makes it possible with on amazing electronic "brain", even smaller than a thimble. This tiny space-age marvel programs miniature solid-state circuitry that replaces 350 ;Technical parts. The "brain" is the heart and soul of the Athena 2000 - the sewing machine that thinks for you. Now, if you are like Sheila you too will be Impressed. Both With the Athena 2000 and with your visit -to Gen's Sewing Centre. Because at Gen's, youal not only find a complete selection of sewing machines priced from '159. to '1,089.* (one's sure to fit every gift givers pocket book) but a com- plete selection of Singer. Vacuum Cleaners as well. Gen also carries sewing accessories and streamstress irons, plus, offers service to all makes and sewing machine rentals. For a look and demonstrations of the s' many Singer Sewing Machines, as well as Vacuum Cleaners available - drop by our location . today! Gen's Singer Sewing Centre,��, •our Authorised (formerlyCentre) Soles and Service Pratt'sPrattsSewing C ) Centre In Huron 73 HAMILTON ST. GODERICH 524.8471 The old adage that the bride must be in possession of something old, something new. something borrowed, something blue, is the downfall of many a bride-to-be. The something old ^_ould be determined as something. bought the week before or an heirloom passed on from generation to gen- eration. And the something' blue that most brides are compelled to have usually goes unseen by the members of the family and friends- * _ * THE TRADITION of throwing the bridal banquet began with the old custom of scram- bling for the bride's garter. It began in the early. 14th century in France when it was considered a lucky thing to win the bride's garter and everyone rushed for it after the ceremony. Most brides wisely left one garter dangling where it could be easily reached, but never- theless the bride was often hurt in the scuffle. The garter gave way to the stocking and in the' next century that was the rage- But stockings aren't the easiest and most con- venient thing to throw. to one's friends for luck. -Smile wise bride conceiv.ed the idea of throwing her bridal bouquet. The custom has prevailed and the lucky young maiden who catches the bouquet by tradition should be the next to marry. BEAUTIFUL & MEANINGFUL Everyone wants to—surround himself and his family with objects of.lasting beauty, meaning and value - to own with pride and pass on as valuable heirlooms to future generations. There can be •no better heirloom than beautiful professionally framed reproductions of the world's greatest art. It isn't difficult to list the world's great artists and their works. Their names spring instantly to everyone's mind, because what makes a fine artwork is its ability to have a lasting impact on each new generation. Fine art reproductions of a superior quality require a framing treatment also of timeless beauty. At the Raintree we specioliz n s calibre of fin craftsmanship in creating your personal heirlooms. We offer over 2,000 of the world's greatest art achievements, available through catalogues. And an equally impressive spectrum of framing treatments. Naturally, the finest is always a greater investment initially. But what single accessory in your home will reward you as much and endure the whims of fashion so long. THE RAINTREE the standard of Excellence LIGHTING, WALLCOVERING, EINE ART & A((.ENTS One Twenty Eight Albert, Linton 482 3871