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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 24, 1975 Section Two the ho»rliday m seasomn has a ctVeumr.spvec-ial -meaning for everyn POINSETTIAS GIVE YEAR-ROUND CHRISTMAS PLEASURE In a most beautiful dis- favorite Christmas plant. play of the traditional Clusters of 'tiny yellow Christmas colors of red flowers with their sur- and green, the lovely poin- rouflding circles of brul- settia has, long been a liant crimson petal-like Christmas Wîshes to Our Friends ~35 King St. W. Bowmanville ~ Have a Happy Holiday Season and bracts formed from its rich green foliage delight all! Formerly, by the time the holidays were over, the poinsettia was, too. For- tunately, however, a vig- orous new specimen has corne into the market, a specimen with sturdy stems that need no support and which continue to be attractive foliage plants even after the first flowers fade. Introduced recently, this new' variety of the most popular of the' flowering Christmas plants will thrive long after, the holi- days with -just a little ten- der, loving care! Sages have given the standard hints to prolong- ing the life of the poinsettia .standing the pot on a tray f iiled with pebbles which are kept constantly we t... pinching off the tips of the branches where new growths appear. Now, to be added to all such ad- monitions and experienced wisdom, a sure-fire ingre- dient . .. patience. Months may go, and with them, in Christmases past, yel- lowed, wilted leaves. But, the once delicate seasonai beauty has now been re- vitalized' to become a vig- orous new plant, an in- domitable bloomer, to give and receive at Christmas time and enjoyed for months thereaf ter! A Visit from St. Nicholas J JUIUII~eWI~d. WCl'ae CIJUYU ~ His eyes, how they twin- k serving you in the past and hope that kled! his dimpies, how we can continue to do so in the future. merry! His cheeks were like roses, From the Staff at hîs nose like a cherry! j) His droîl littie mouth was -Durham Preci sio 0n drawn up like abow, Cabïn ts M .And. the beard on his chin 161 BASE LINE E., UNIT 2 - BOWMANVILLE 1, a snow iea h ~ The stump of a pipe he And the smoke it encircled ~) his head like a wreath; SHe had a broad face and a ~l,î,~ \ Flittie round belly, lU j ~ jThat shook when he' S laughed, like a bowl full He was chubby and plump, <j a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw J', him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had S nothing to dread. AAERR He spoke not a word, but Swent straight to his work, p\ CH RISTA4AS<, And filled ail the stock- S ings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside (Or taithtol trienids and patrons& of his nose, bu. k on Ot 1h1,g On oLir eitr An iving a nod, up the regitur... ' chimney he rose. I-o ths \ c ax hans. ts p1~soe r sus..~-'IHe sprang to his sieigh, to Prom the Staff at his team gave a whistie, W And away they ail flew like Warkworth Cheese tedw fatite But I h lhm xli Hou se ere he drove out of sight, Hwy. 115,1 Mile North of the 401 Htghwvay '" Happy Christmas to ail... and to ail a goodnight!" -Ciement Clark Moore, .. . . . . . . . . . We hope this holiday seasori will bc a truhl pros per- ous one for ail ourfriends-but mosi of all, u'e wish i6you good health and good cheer7 From Ail of Us at Tornto- DminonBank 39 Temperance St. N. Bowma nviHle1 guitar gives endIess pleasure 4 FINE 1CATCH" plan EIflI1~EA£ What plucky, pear- shaped instrument is equally at home in the rec- reation room as in a sym- phony hall? The guitar, a versatile instrument that's always "in season." and is es- pecially suitable for Christ- mas gift giving. It's one of the easiest in- struments to learn to play and is adaptable 'both to solitary music-making ses- sions and social gather- ings. You can play it alone, or'to accompany other in- struments. And it f its in weli with group sin'g- alongs. Consider surprising a, family member with a guitar this Christmas - whether he or she is a would-be amateur or ai- ready proficient on another instrument. Encourage him to accompany you to your local music store, as the final choice depends upon individual taste. Whether the choice is a steel string, ciassicor elec- tric guitar, the Guitar and Accessory Manufacturers Association offers these pointers to help simplify the selection.. *As long as you're in- vesting in a guitar, buy a good one. You'll want an instrument that produces Tîake the Tim e ta Enjoy Bahy"'S First "Every family needs a baby at Christmas," says the young mother of a new- baby. "Before, when our families got together during tbe holidays, there were only grown-ups .. .and they tend to take the tree, the trimmings and tradi- tions for granted. This year we're really looking for- ward to Christmas with ,our baby. " The holidays shouid be a time for eyeryone to enjoy the magical combination of children and Christmas, but many young families bave discovered that it can be complicated. If you keep in mimd guidelines Gift P1anters Can be Used for Food atnd Wine Which home doesn't have at least one plant that would benefit from the decorator touch of a pretty container? Planters cure the "gee, she has every- thing" blues when it cornes to gifts, and, in case the giftee is'aliergic to plants and flowers, can also be used for a variety o 'f things. 1Certainly shiny, giazed planters make artificial geraniums look more real. Shailow clay planters lined with wax paper can be used for bread and roll servers. Deep pianters iined, with aluminum foul make mar- velous chillers- for white wine, especially for sever- al botties at once. If you're lucky enough to have a few bottles of Chateau Olivier, for instance, they shouid be chilied, not semi-fro- zen in the refrigerator. The soft, full flavor of whites from the Graves area of Bordeaux, using Chateau Olivier as a well-known exampie, should be sa- vored rather than numbed out of existence. For this, according to the leading wine importers Austin, Nichols & Company, the bottles shouid be turned about in ice mixed with somne water. Seal the foil in the planter carefully to avoid drips. A hanging planter in a bedroom could contain a rainbow shower of chiffon scarves. A bowl -shaped planter in the kitchen mnight hold reai or artifi- cial fruit. Smail, crystal- clear flower pots are great for crudités and dips. There's a planter shape to fit every need, even if you don't have a plant. Christm as from the Gerber child care experts, there should be smooth saiiing ahead through the busy weeks of Christmas. - Keep baby's schedule flexible. Beware of over- tiredness. Little ones aren't accustomed to the heightened excitement and may need more rest than usual. - Simplify your own holi- day plans. Babies are only babies once and there will be time later for your own activities. Send fewer Thie holy spirit aif C hristmas reach esa out with aur good wishes. SBOWMANVILLEg SFOUNDRY CO. LTD. bPc; eon Earth~ à Good WiII To Friends, Old and New, Greetings of the Season,& Q LORNEALLIN j) Supreme Window and Door.Co. 1 Pr ince Street 623-3871 Bowmanville cards. Decorate quickly. Bake fewer goodies. -Make things as easy as possible for yourself. In the supermarket baby de- partment, you'll find a wealth of reasonably- priced baby care items of ail kinds-from convenient jars of ready-to-feed baby food, straîned juices and iron-fortified cereals to durable stretch socks, vinyl pants, bibs in many sizes and shapes, nurser equipment and even infant cosmetics. Ail have .the famiiarGerber baby trademark - your assur- ance of reliability for near- iy 50 years. Remember some of these for dandy stocking stuff ers also. - Keep a good supply of the baby foods you use on hand so you won't have to make extra shopping trips. - Shop eariy for gifts. Shop the easy way. Take advantage of the many Christmas catalogs to save time and energy. Order by mail or phone; have pack- ages, deiivered. 'If you do take your infant, limit your shopping trip and go when the baby, is rested and not hungry. - Do as many things as you can ahead of time, like package wrapping. - If both sets of grand- parents live nearby, figure out a workable schedule for Christmas Day. Invite them for the package open- ing in the morning when your child is at his best. Then take time out as a family to relax before gathering later for the holi- day dinner. - Let Dad take over when vou need some time to, yourself. Relax with a book, enjoy a shopping trip alone or whatever you like to do. One of the most im- portant things you can give your family is a cheerful presence.. HOLIDAY JEWELRY The look of luxury is favored after-dark thîs holiday season, as rhîne- stones and gold tones ac- cent evening wardrobes. Neckiaces feature onyx bêading, tassels and silver discs, in addition to spar- kling stones. Crystal, faceted glass, and jade wili also be adorning necks and wrists at glittering affairs. Cuff bracelets, some- times worn in clusters, of- ten featuring goid surlac- ing or hand-pa inted de- signs, add that luxurious look to evening ensembles. solid, tones. Don't settie for a toy. - Shop around: make sure the new player is com- fortable with the "feel" of the guitar, as' well as its sound. - Check the strings to make sure they produce a clear, vibrant tone. Exam- ine the ease with which the strings can be depressed to the fingerboard: they should not vibrate against the frets when depressed, and should lie almost flat, with only enough roomn for a dime to pass between the string and the fret. - Be sure the neck width is comfortabie. A too-wide neck may cause awkward fingering; whiie the player with large hands may find the' strings on a narrow neck too close together for easy playing. - To supplement your purchase, select either a hard or semi-hard shel case to protect the instru- ment from damage, and drying. If you're buying an eiec- tric guitar, keep these tips inmmd: - Be sure ail pick-ups work.'Plug the guitar into an amplifier. Tap each pick-up in its correspond- ing toggle (a device on the, guitar that changes the ai hi rIFT IDEA! The football fan would ppreciate a blanket in its ýwn carrying case, to keep îm warm at the stadium. ~Jo' Sing a sond season ana Shappiness Boww 84 King St. W. power from one pick-up to another) switch position. A working pick-up will produce a loud, tapping sound in the amplifier. If the new player wants special string gauges (the diameter of the string) to replace the original ones, consuit your local dealer. A lighter ten- sion load from light gauge Fýtring may require special adjustments at the truss rod in the, neck and the bridge to eliminate any string buzzes or ratties. If the new guitar player doesn't plan to take formai lessons, consider giving himn one of the many self- instruction aids now avail- able, such as a basic illus- trated chord book, a simple tune book or a piay-along record. You mright also suggest group lessons fromn the local recreation or park department, aduit educa- tion classes, the YMCA, your retailer, or a private studio. One further note: if your gif t list includes someone who aiready owns a guitar, why not select an acces- sory - a new case, a pitch pipe for tuning, strings, strap or a selection of sheet music to suit his taste. Here's good news for f ishermen angling for something from Santa: the St. Croix Corporation has just developed the Christmas gîft that makes the most of anyone's f ish- ing abilities and is simple enough for a chiid to oper- ate. The. "Rangefinder" spincast reel, teamed-up with, a St. Croix "2900V series rod, is the smartest thing that's happened to fresh water since f ish, featuring the exclusive "Memory Lok" device which remembers the exact spot where a fisher- man gets a bite or a catch. With the "Rangefinder", ail you have to do is set the memory device and you can cast right back to the same distance or depth every time. The unique reel cornes equipped with 90 yards of 1-pound mono uine and weighs less than ten ounces. Other features in- clude a dependabie star drag, rustproof gold-and- copper finish, and a com- plete instruction manuai. The "Rangefînder" is available at fine tackle, sporting goods, and depart- ment stores everywhere, HOLIDAY ETIQUETTE: When signing Christmas cards, whose name is writ- ten first - the, husband's or wife's? It is courteous for the person signing the card to write the other's name first. For exampie, if you sign the card for yourse.lf and your husband, it should read: "Tom and Mary". Uarld g of joy this Ch'ristmas 1fi/ your world with f or the coming, yea'r. ~kl ~ Uon agw *avile Cleaners 623-5520 rze. le FUR UHRINIIIMIN sHappy We wish to extend to you our best a wishes for a healthy, happy Christmasa Season and a Joyous New Year. From the Folks at Buckingham Market Taunton Road at the Townlifle .4 L- ý--E9 Have a happy Sand saf e Sholiday season John Ballantine- Jay Rogers SDarlington Auto Centre SKing and Waverly Road 623-6900 ie 1