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A picture of a beautiful Women Rule Christmas 1885 APPEALING FAMILY GROUP IS SUBJECT of the 1885 louis Prang Christmas card shown here. Hlustration of the mother marks trend of 1880's greeting cards, which often pictured attrac- tive young women. This card is from the Norcross Historical Collection. LAUNDROMAT if REETINGS' Here's wishing you the ) fulfillment of all your dreams for Christmas. Thank you for your patronage. WILLIAM TRIPP CARWASH. At Christmas, a special prayer: May mankind be blessed with "Peace on Earth." And a special wish: May your personal Christmas be a most happy one. JOE PODRES CARPENTER and BUILDER woman on a current Christ- mas card would seem inap- propriate to many. But fem- inine beauty enjoyed great popularity in Christmas cards during the late 1880's. Until 1880, children and elderly women were most often pictured. Or, if 'adult young women did appear, they were shown as "tenders of the hearth," with their husbands, children or pets. Later, classic Greek and Roman feminine figures were used to convey ideals of feel- ing and beauty. Artists of the Royal Acad- emy in London began the new fashion for using con- temporary women in their Christmas card illustrations in 1881. One of the earliest of these was designed by W. F. Yeames and showed a richly-. . gowned young woman asleep in a chair, with winged cu- pids in a golden cage. In 1885, fashion figures of elegant women were a typi- cal subject of Christmas cards. An example is a Louis Prang card from the Nor- cross Historical Collection. Mr, Prang, who published the best-known early greet- ing cards in the U.S. con- ducted a Christmas card competition. The $1,000 first prize was won by Elihu Ved- der, a well-known American artist. The model for his success- ful illustration was his wife, and the inscription read, in part, "Thy own wish wish I thee in every place." Later Christmas cards de- picted women as fashion plates, sportswomen, cyclists and, in general, growing par- ticipants in the life of their times. Toasting the Holiday As today's punch or-eggnog bowl attests, favorite bever- ages. and friendly toasts go along with the good cheer and good feasting of the holiday. It all began with the English "wassail" bowl. The wassail, a holiday beverage of medieval times, was served hot in a large bowl, and it was compounded of ale, apples, eggs, sugar and spices. The name comes from "Was Haile," a Saxon greeting which means, "Your health." Gradu- ally, the word "wassailing" be- gan to mean any kind of Christmas revelry accompa- nied by a festive beverage. CROWNED FOR YULE English folk festivals of the Middle Ages crowned a "Lord of Misrule," who directed the holiday celebrations. Have a most delightful holiday season . . . and sincerest thanks for your loyal patronage. VILLAGE SALES & RENTALS MERRY CHRISTMAS to all and ooking to the year ahead, with the hope that we may venture a step forward on the road to Peace among all men. MANAGEMENT and STAFF of CY WILSON FORD Our heartfelt old- fashioned good wishes and .thanks to loyal patrons and friends. B&W FARM SERVICE May the light of Christmas shiné on you and your loved ones. May its . bright warmth fill each day. We appreciate your loyalty! HS MALMONT FARMS NEIL and NOREEN MALCOLM and FAMILY LEE ard A BLL a HA . . RH nH whe ees B55 ., At this joyous time of year we extend our greetings to our friends, whose confidence we highly value. Thank you. Peel's Poultry Farm Ltd. or