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RE ns nage Na OE Rt ais sin oto rey mM LA Re Am 4A THE OSHAWA TIMES, Fridey, June 18, 1965 Sentimental Or Nuptial Rings From Cavemen . Is there a more thrilling mo- ment in any bride's life than when her husband slips a wed- ding ring onto the fourth finger of her left hand, saying 'With this ring I thee wed'? If you are as sentimental] or super- stitious as most brides, you probably will never want to take off this little circle of precious _/ metal for fear of breaking the magic spell created by the vows you and your husband have ex- changed. And each time you look at your ring throughout the years of your married life, you will remember this most impor- tant moment when you plighted your troth -- just as brides since time immemorial have done. Perhaps, if you are a little cur- jous -- again like most brides -- you may wonder when wedding rings were first used and just what this mystic circle on your finger symbolizes. Its exact origin is shouded in " gnystery, but the idea behind the wedding band may be traced to the caveman. Being very super- etitious he believed that a rope tied around part of the body would keep the soul from escap- ing. Being practical also, he did not want the spirit of his cap- tured mate to escape from his contro], so he tied cords of rush or grass around her waist, anklés and wrists. In time she him who wears you and all his household. Remember it, Thea- nus is my light." Said to have been dedicated to Apollo at one time, the original is now in the have been regarded as the a! blem of fidelity and symbo] of eternity. In the excavations at Pompeii, archeologists found gold rings believed to have been Pil oS aoe a hands; another. ppd act green cinating relic superstitious British Museum. SENTIMENTAL OF wedding bands. One showed a}. (Continued on Page 18A) For generations, gold ringsiman and a woman joining managed to get rid of these and acquired a ring of ivory, flint or amber for her finger. HISTORIANS Many historians believe that the. Greeks and Romans were the first iw use engagement and wedding rings, and it is known that these rings were made vf iron, wood, leather, brass, steel, silver, gold, jet, jade and just plain stone. However, the credit for inventing the ring as we know it today goes to the Egyp- tians. and Phoenicians, the Pharoahs of Egypt being the first to sketch the circle as a symbol of eternity and to be- lieve that the ring represented love and happiness having neith- er beginning nor end. The Greeks and Romans used iron and gold. If a Greek or Roman gir] were fortunate enough to re- ceive a gold ring, she would wear it only in public; for home wear she had an ugly iron ring. Some of these rings had little knobs on them in the shape of a key to show that she had free access, not to her husband's heart, but to his storehouse. Early Grecian rings were found near Famagusta, Cyprus, and believed to date from about 1000 BC. One Grecian wedding ring has an inscription that reads: "God be with you, Madame. God be with you, Sir. God be with Es EO Se: the extra gift for that exira bit of happiness happy happens it's Bulova watch time" like @ wotch... in owning because Pride. Like this ing 23 jewels $69.95. TH TERMS 27 Prince St. 8 ' "When something For any hoppy occasion there's no gift and no watch like Bulove it's a gift. you can take pride it's mode with "Leading Lady and tiny with graceful advanced styl For the Finest in Watch Selection See... WATCH WORLD EASY CREDIT NOTHING DOWN .. . easy monthly poyments ! ! THE WATCH WORLD A division of The Sunshine Shop " trim 723-6922 caguiammpvie 2 BLACK'S LADIES' WEAR THE AUTUMN BRIDE New Styles @re arriving now. See our collection, Let everybody say the bride was beautiful, when they behold you in all the elegance and romance of your wedding apparel. Consult with us soon, to see our enchanting array, for Summer and Fall.' To view our wide selection of Bridal Fashions in the privacy of the BRIDAL SALON . . . make your appoint- ment now ... phone 725-1912. HONEYMOON FASHIONS Biock's invite you to come in and inepect the olwoys exciting collection ef trevel fashions for newly weds. Suits, dresses, sports- weor, everything you'll need for your honey- moon is awaiting you at Black's Ladies Weer. For The Gown of Your Dreams Visit BLACE 72 Simcoe Street North Open to 9 p.m. Fridays x <a