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CRYSTAL POINT MALL (•15) 455-0300 Give Her Something She'll Love... FASHIONS That Say... . merrv, ^Christmas We've Got Her Size And Style In Stock! 1216 N.Green St. J/ i \ J McHenry {asual^^Pf^ Her Choice for Christmas 385-2713 HOURS: 9:00-5:30 MON. THRU SAT. FRIDAY TIL 8:30 • ̂ - - ./• .. s : • • ; As Joseph was a-walking, He heard an angel sing: 'This night shall be born Our heavenly king.' --Anonymous Now the New Year reviving old Desires, The thoughtful Soul to Solitude retires. --Edward Fitzgerald PLAINDEALER - PAGE » -FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2,1979 An American tradition. . . Norman Rockwell has been the favorite artist orthe Ameri­ can people for 60 years. His place in the hearts oHiis coun­ trymen is as easy to understand as are his paintings. His canvases reflect real peo­ ple in the commonplace actions everyone can relate to. -The subjects of Rockwell's art are infused with genuine warmth and gentle humour, and express to the world the way . Americans feel about their fami- , lies, friends, country and,reli­ gions. American classics • The name of Norman Rock­ well seems synonymous with the Saturday Evening Post. For almost five decades his covers adorned the publication with tributes to the American people, displaying his love of them and his faith in their goodness. Since his death in 1978, Rockwell enthusiasts have clamoured for memorabilia of his work. As a result, the Satur­ day Evening Post bas granted authorization for some of its finest covers to be reproduced in a multitude of forms by re­ spected manufacturers. Memorable ornaments Perhaps the most pleasing is an Americana series of brass ornaments manufactured and sold by Lillian Vernon Corpora­ ' s m the. night before Christmas and oil through the Shop; one piono, used organs and music were left - A pail and mop! We're happy to say that business is great. So if you ̂ /ait-it may be too late. When you come to the mall, you'll know who we ore-By Roy's organ, music, coffee and cigar! De a smart Santa this year, buy your organ now-A Lowery, from the NOTE SHOP, may we suggest how? ' Some models sell out early,* that's h<j>w it is with the best-De smart, don't wait and settle for one of the rest. Pick one out? put it on Layaway, it's easy to do-Then when Ho-Ho time comes, there will be one for you! And as our truck pulls from your house and drives out of sight-Merry Christmas to All and a musical Good Night! A CHARMING MEMENTO OF NORMAN ROCKWELL, this •olid brass, personalized ornament won't tarnish or break. Authorised by Hie Saturday Evening Post, Triple Por­ trait" ornament is manufactured and sold by Lillian Vernon Corporation. tion. Currently there are two de­ signs in the series with more to come. The "Tkiple Portrait',' shows the artist from the back studying his face in a mirror while he is working on a self-portrait. The second Norman Rock­ well ornament in the series is more traditionally Christmas. It shows a very tired Santa being helped in his last minute prepa­ rations and is appropriately en­ titled "Santa and the Elves." Both have been designed to be hung as gleaming Christmas tree ornaments, or as charming miniature plaques on wood stands to enjoy the whole year long. The Rockwells with the wood stand sell for $2.98. .They are available only from Lillian Vernon, Dept. FXPH, 510 S. Fulton Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. Be sure to add 500 for postage and han­ dling. The Danbury Mint has created a charming set of 12 Bavarian bells, each with a dif­ ferent Rockwell illustration. The bells, each 5Vsn high, are a limited edition and must be bought in a set. Gorham is serving-up Rock­ well Saturday Evening Post cov­ ers on collectors' plates, all made of fine porcelain and available in many fine stores. In a less expensive vein, there are Rockwell adaptations repro­ duced as posters, cards and cal­ endars. These and additional commemoratives are available through the Norman Rockwell Museum. Elegant and exotic t T