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CRUISING THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL on the Inland Plus... 1 Numerous Unadvertised L Specials P UP TO 50% OFF & More I eneuieue 6 s DOLLAR DAY SALE JAN. 1517 - MESS I CASUAL SHOES BOOTS • SLIPPERS SELECT GROUP Vi PRICE mmW ' , • With the wind-up of the sum­ mer cruise season, fall/winter vacationers are looking toward their destinations, and to many it will mean a Caribbean cruise with a fascinating transit of the Panama Canal. Crossing the "Big Ditch," as it is sometimes affectionately called, remains an "in" travel experience. It is the crossroads of the maritime world^with un­ ceasing two-way traffic parad­ ing ships of all sizes, shapes and nationalities. 'ncreasing in popularity ver since the Treaty head­ lines, tourism to the Panama Canal has become increasingly popular, and passengers armed with a new awareness of the history and strategic importance of the Canal line the decks of cruise ships to view the 66-year-old man-made artery that connects the Atlantic and Pacific. They are impressed with the magnitude of the construction job, and the companion struggle to eliminate malaria and yellow fever, which took such a terrible toll of workers. Informative lectures During the 50-mile, daylong PrinreBt is a unique way In experience the sheer ingenuity and overwhelmingjogistics of this histortt- sight. Ships of all siaes, shapes and nationalities pass through the canal carrying vis­ itors from allyover the world through this fascinating transit. JANUARY IS*16*17 llaTDave Save % to V2 Off •Pantsuits 'Sportswear •Jewelry •Separates •Tops & Blouses "Suits •Lingerie *Coats •Long & Short Dresses Arid More! 1315 N. RIVERSIDE DR. McHENRY, ILL. 385-0238 DAILY 9. to 5:30 SAT. 9 to 5 passage through\the Canal, ex­ pert lecturers provided by the Panama Canal Commission are aboard to keep passengers in­ formed, via a running com mentary over the ship's public address system,^bout the Canal's backgrouno^xslgnifi- cance and complex mebhanical operations. If you're a cruise buff who has not yet sailed through the Panama Canal, it should be high on your priority list. Even those who have already made the crossing are thrilled by the sheer ingenuity and overwhelming lo­ gistics. While crossing the Canal is undoubtedly the highlight of a Transcanal cmise, the Mexican Riviera ports on the Pacific side and the Caribbean pods along the old Spanish Main combine to make a memorable vacation trip. Princess Cruises, who pio­ neered Ttanscanal cruising, of­ fers continuous 14-day cruises every other Saturday beginning September 20th when the Island Princess starts its regular fall/ winter/spring Caribbean sched­ ule between Los Angeles and San JuaivC Puerto Rico. Attractive money-saving fly- cruise programs connecting passengers with the ship are available, or vacationers can take the round-trip cruise of 28 days, visiting different ports in each direction. Eastbound pons of call from Los Angeles are Acapulco, Panama Canal (transit). Carta­ gena, Aruba, Martinique, St. Thomas and San Juan. From San Juan westbound, visits are made at St. Thomas, Caracas, Curacao, Panama Canal (tran­ sit), Panama City, Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas. DOLLAR DAY BARGAINS i Gies Shoes AND SHOE REPAIR 1307 N . R ive rs ide Dr 385-2801 McHenry , ALL SALES HNAL •iwi t.'.J... r ,i, ,<,• Panama Canal highlighted on cruise