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ION 1 SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE 12 -TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22. 1977 First Day of Christmas: StiffeL..A^ed to perfection. Let's you shed a little light on Christmas Traditional design is timeless. The longer you live with it, the older it doesn't get. Here are three enduring examples from The Stiffel Collection. At left: The (orm and spirit of the Georgian period prevail in this 18th Century American Colonial table lamp with an antique golden brass finish. 58 Vi" high. Center: Again, the theme is Ameri­ can Colonial in this "great candle­ stick" of cast metal- in an ok! brass finish with the look of a well-rubbed antique. S7(i" high. At rights StiBel's variation on an ancient Oriental theme. A blend of lustrous celadon china and cast metal parts which glow with an old brass finish. 37^4" high. A stately, classic lamp with universal appeal, finished In distressed old brass. Shade Is fashioned In an Ivory tlub texture over translucent vinyl. 3-way lighting controlled by a .con- venlent E Z Lite base switch. M'/t inches high. Elegance best describes this balustrade type Regency urn on square pedestal lamp, finished in antique ivory with antique gold. The accompanying shade is off- white slub textured fabric over translucent vinyl. 3-way lighting conveniently controlled by base switch. 37 Inches high. The appropriate Pendant lamp for all Provincial and Mediterranean settings finished In a warm antique distressed brass. The shade of antique black parchment, with a white decorative lining, is the perfect complement. An on-off pull switch In base controls the two lights. Overall height is 25V, inches. 1 The richness of the llth century is captured in this elegant. Stiffel lamp, finished In an antique golden brass with bronze highlights and white china. Shade is a hand sewn stretched off- white textured tabrtc. 3-way light with convenient E-Z-Lite base switch. 40 inches high. An unusual and attractive clock adapted from those found in English Post Houses and taverns during the latter part of the eighteenth century. Finish is distressed dark fruitwood. with son gold numerals and design on black background. Battery powered movement. Mounting hard^fre furnished. Overall height 37Vt inches, width II in ches. p Simple classicism is evident In this lovely urn finished in antique bright old brass. The elegant shade is ivory slub texture over translucent Vtnyl. 3 way light. M Inches high. The beautifully detailed base and tray of this graceful lamp is one of the ways Stiffel expresses the eJghteenth'century. Carefully finished in aid brass with dark fruitwood tray. The perfect complementary shade is an Ivory slub texture over translucent Vinyl. 3-way light. MV* inches high. i The imposing dignity of this urn- on-pedestal, with a fine traditional flavor, is enhanced by Its distressed old brass finish with antiqued Mack accents. The handsome shade is an off-white slub texture over translucent Vinyl. 3-way lighting controlled by convenient E-Z-Lite base switch. Ht inches high. OUR REPUTATION IS YOUR GUARANTEE DONAHUE FURNITURE FURNITURE SHOWPUCE Of THE MID-WEST 1118 South Root* 47 (South of 14) Woodstock 815-33*1086 My True Love Gave to Me...One Diamond Ring We have it on very good authority -- from the files of the Jewelry Industry Coun­ cil -- Santa Claus is really a close cousin of Dan Cu­ pid's and the Council has the facts to back it up. - Item: Did you ever no­ tice St. Nick s favorite suit color is red? _ Item: Why does Santa hang all that mistletoe around, if he's not in league with Cupid? Item: More young wom­ en get the gift of a beauti­ ful diamond engagement ring from their beaus on Christmas than on any oth­ er single day of the year. Certainly there isn't a more heartwarming time than Christmas, when fam­ ilies gather together to cel­ ebrate the holiday season. It is obviously the best time for young couples to for­ mally announce plans to start their own family tra­ ditions. In the thirties, when Grandmother was young, about 49% of all young women getting married re­ ceived diamond engage­ ment rings. When Mom was married in the 50 s, around 70% of the young women received diamond rings, and today, 78% of about-to-be weds seal the promise with a diamond. As young as our country is, it ranks first internation­ ally in the tradition of the gift of a diamond ring for engagements. Most popular cut of en­ gagement rings is still the brilliant cut, reports the Council, citing that bril­ liants make up 85.5% of styles preferred. One other new trend that proves Santa is a romanti­ cist is the fact that young marrieds (as well as not-so- young marrieds!) are giv- . ing each other matching \ diamond-encrusted wed­ ding bands for Christmas, probably due to the old belief that diamonds serve to bond together a couple in love. PAMPER HER THIS CHRISTMAS... FEATURE'PACKED BUILT-IN DISH-POTWASHER rrerfc -Hrrtp-O-ixLir 6-Cycle Selections featuring Dish & Pot Wash arid Power Saver Dry HDA800 Reversible Color Panel*-- for kitchen decor coordination ONLY Prices Start at • Crystal Clear Rinae -- for sparkling dean gleaaware • Multi-Level Washing Action -- for thorough waahability • Self-Cleaning Action with Soft-Food Diepoaer -- no messy screens to cleen • Whisper Clean* dishwasher sound insulation • White porcelain-enamel interior $282" i n# 6S\ mil jyjii ft# njiiiuii mil AHI < LEE & RAY ELECTRIC 1005 N. Front (S. Rte. 31) McHenry , ' 385-0882 - Y.AV.V- •» i « i « » • >