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< 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 21,1983 Ckaithnd - ^Mam/te QA/edding On Saturday, October 22nd, 1983, at 3 p.m. in Orono United Church, the Reverend Wayne Wright and Father D. Walsh solemnized the marriage of Lisa Irene, daughter of Rod and Diane Hamre, Church St., Orono, to George Mark Char- land, son of George and Betty Charland, 88 Roser Crescent, Bowmanville. The organist was Mr. David Gray, and the soloists were cousins of the bride, Kathy and Gene Cassidy. Mr. Duff Hamre, brother of the bride gave the Bible reading. Given in marriage by her father and mother, the bride was lovely in her traditional gown of white taffeta which featured a sash and bow at the waist, full elbow length sleeves trimmed with antique lace, a square neckline trimmed trimmed with the same lace, and a full length chapel train. A headpiece of stephanotis and pearls held a two tiered veil and she carried a bridal bouquet bouquet of pink roses, baby's breath and fresh fern. The maid of honour was Shelley Brown and the bridesmaids bridesmaids were Ria Hamre, sister of the bride, and the bride's cousins Beth Hamre and Laurie McKay. Gowned alike in formal dusty rose taffeta gowns of traditional styling, they wore matching wreaths of stephanotis in their coiffures. coiffures. Best man was Martin Joncas and the ushers were brothers of the groom Marcel and Michael John Charland, and Tim Hamre, brother of the bride. The groom and his attendants were attired in navy blue tuxedos. The reception was held at the Newcastle Village Town Hall where the mother of the bride received the guests in a street length dress of midnight blue silk chiffon, and a matching matching jacket, complemented by a white gardenia corsage. The groom's mother assisted in receiving, in a plum chiffon street length dress, and a matching hat, which was complemented by a corsage of white roses. Ross Markle of Kansas, and Brent Hamre of Burlington, uncles of the bride, were masters of ceremonies. Leaving for a honeymoon in the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, the bride wore a taupe coloured suit, matching matching hat, an ivory silk blouse and a corsage of yellow roses. Out of town guests were from Kansas, California, British Columbia, Montreal, Niagara Area, Bancroft, North Bay, Clinton and Burlington. Prior to the wedding, the bride was honoured at miscellaneous miscellaneous showers hosted by Mrs. B. Hamre and Beth, in Burlington; Mrs. A. O'Donnell, O'Donnell, in Oshawa ; Mrs. . G. Charland and Shelley Brown, in Bowmanville; Mrs. R. Reid, Mrs. R. Wakefield and Mrs. D. Stephens, in Orono; and a personal shower by Miss S. Brown in Newtonville. Mr. and Mrs. Charland are now residing in Oshawa. McRobbie Photo MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MONTHLY MEETING Dec. 2,1983 To help celebrate the festive season, the regular monthly meeting of the Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, started with a delicious casserole luncheon provided by the members. A draw was held, and the lucky winner of a lovely afghan donated by Velma Gay was Norma Vine, 206 Simpson Avenue. Rita Barrett, 37 Parkway Crescent, won a food basket. During the business session, reports were given by the delegates who attended the Hospital Auxiliaries Association Association of Ontario Conference in Toronto. It was noted that the total Auxiliary membership for all of Ontario is 53,569, and they have raised $9,229,218 (1982 statistics) for the purchase purchase of hospital equipment to aid in the care and comfort of the patients. New members are most welcome. The next regular meeting is on January 6th in the library of the hospital. Selection of Waterbed Linen - Pillows and Comforters We still have a few Waterbeds available for Christmas delivery. -- Models and Finishes are limited -- We're open every night this week until 9:00 Closed Sat., Dec. 24th at 5:00 p.m. 7 CanadianWaterbed Company 23 Caristrap Street I | f FACTORY 1 AN0 SHOWROOM Bowmanville } I Hwy «1 >■ 623-1020 EBENEZER U.C.W. mas through readings and the scripture. These four candles were extinguished as Mrs. Mildred Muir told how we often fail to put forth a genuine effort in these four areas of our witness, study, fellowship and service. Greta then lit the candles again as Mrs. Doreen Metcalf recalled how we have carried out these four thèmes in the past and how we can rededicate ourselves to God's work in the coming year. We all repeated our U.C.W. purpose followed by offering and the singing of "Joy To The World." Greta spoke of how we belong belong to the Family of God and also to our Earthly Families. First our parents, brothers, sisters and then when we marry we are adopted into yet another family. She then call- r,°u her /'I e sisters-Biâw to take part. First, Mrs. uut,,, Down read a couple of humorous humorous poems and Mrs. Marg Down read a Christmas story. A trio comprised of Greta, Mrs. Jean Osborne and Mrs. Eileen Down accompanied by Eileen favored us with two songs "The First Noel" and "Up On The Rooftops." Mrs. Margaret Down read minutes of a Christmas meeting meeting from a 1914 W.M.S. secretary secretary book that she had come across recently. She also read additional excerpts of meetings meetings over the years. It was especially interesting to hear about some of our present members taking part in the programs. Margaret read a poem that tied us in to our Holy Family "The Road to Bethlehem." Ebenezer U.C.W. met on Tuesday, Dec. 13th at 1:30 p.m. with 29 in attendance. President Mrs. Eileen Down opened our Christmas meeting meeting with the singing of the first verse of "O Come All Ye Faithful." She also showed us a child's version of the Christmas story that her granddaughter Melissa Donnelly had drawn while visiting here recently from Kamloops. Our secretary, Mrs. Kay Mackie, read the minutes and correspondence. We all paused for a minute's silence in memory of Mrs. Florence Annis, a U.C.W. life member who passed away recently. Though her active community life slowly decreased, decreased, her interest and love for Ebenezer never changed. Mrs. Margaret Down read the nominating report and called on our pastor Rev. Mark Elliott to install the officers. Eileen told that she and Lloyd had delivered a table, four chairs and a sewing machine from our congregation congregation to the South Oshawa Community Development Project. We are catering to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Aldsworth's 50th anniversary open house on Dec. 17th. Our congratulations and best wishes for a very happy 50th to you both from the Ebenezer community. Our executive meeting will be held Jan. 11th and our General meeting on Jan. 24th. The pennies for the least coin were gathered and dedicated. dedicated. The meeting was then turned turned over to Mrs. Greta Down for a very meaningful candle lighting Christmas devotional. Instead of lighting candles to depict peace, hope, love and joy, Greta broke her devotional devotional into four areas of our U.C.W. purpose, of witness, study, fellowship and service, Greta lit each candle as Mrs. Rae Osborne and Mrs. Gwen Muir related the first Christ Easton's Gulf and Pinegrove Cheese House Hwy. 115 and 35 (1 mile North of 401 j We have many Christmas gifts for you. Come in and see our fine selection of tasty cheese boxes and candy boxes from $101.95 to $35.95. We also do party trays for all your holiday entertaining, (orders must be given in; advance) Use our gas coupons for extra savings. Call today to place your order 987-4366 Greta then thanked all the people that had helped to make her devotional so interesting, interesting, followed by the benediction. Refreshments and fellowship followed. On Sunday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. the Ebenezer Sunday School held their annual Christmas concert. The theme this year, "The Significance of Advent," was developed around a candle lighting service service involving the entire Sunday School from the wee ones to our teens and adults. A special thank you to Mrs. Charlotte Hughes and Mrs. Joan Pickell for their fine efforts in putting this concert together. Also thanks to our music leaders Murray Osborne Osborne and Mrs. Brenda Metcalfe, Metcalfe, and to Paul Herron, Richard Hughes, Linda Herron and Charlotte for their accompaniment. We of the Sunday School would like to thank Rae Pickell, superintendent for the past two years for doing a super job in leading our We wish our incoming super- Sunday School to a deeper intendent, Don Samis, God's ' understanding of God's word, blessings in the coming year.. May the peace of our Saviour abide in every heart this holy Season. (SHbe (Egme Sialf sttb (Efftpa 136 King St. E., Bowmanville 623-1781 TA May tlic warmth of Christmas bring you love, good fortune ami good health 2 Our deepest appreciation for your continued patronage. from the friendly folks at Hymet Farm Supply R.R. 2, Bowmanville Maple Grove Telephone 623-2279 McGregor I.D.A. Drugs will be open MONDAY, DECEMBER 26th 12 NOON UNTIL 4:00 p.m. OUR > o wx m Sale will be Tuesday, December 27th AS LOW AS HALF PRICE Christmas Wrap - Ribbons - Bows Tags - Boxed Greeting Cards and many other in-store specials. 5 King Street West McGregor I.D.A. Drugs 623-5792 Bowmanville