Page 6, Thursday, January 20th, 1972, WHITBY FREE PRESS Canadian Antique Furniture by Helen Ingram -I with Eileen Young For t h i s job there are a number of things that you will require. There are sever*al good quai ity paint removers on the m a r k e t , your hardware merchant will advise you, but do follow the dir- ections on the container. You will also need sandpaper, cabinet scrapers, steel w o o i , heavy gloves and an ol d paint- brush. Some "don'ts" There are also a few don'ts: Do not use glass as a scraping tool. A slight snag on the surface can cause it to turn in your hand, and the resulting gouge may prove impossible to rernove - nor should you use lye or a blow-torch for this job. They only create problems and they are not used by real ly experienced restorers. Notlong ago, some people were say- ing that a certain soft drink would re- move paint. I suspect that if i t works at ail, itwill only be on some new piece of f ur niture for which you have just paid several hundred dollars. Don't experiment: the products avail- abie on the market have been tested, and i-f you follow the directions on the label you will be satisfied with the results. Af ter the paint has been rêmoved, clean the article with cloths dipped in alcohol and allow it to dry. The next step i s the sanding. Work with the grain, using long, steady strokes and continue progressively with the sandpaper until the surface is as AMAZING NEW EVE R LASTING LIGHTER THE WORLD'S MOST USEFUL AND MONEY SAVING INVENTION FOR EVERY SMOKER AND HOUSEHOLD USE. THE WORLD'S ONLY LIGHTER WHICH HAS A LIFELONG FLINT AND WICK THE EVERLASTING LIGHTER IS VERY PRACTICAL AND BEAUTIFULLY MADE, IT'S A UNIQUE TREASURE TO POSSESS. WHAT A LOVELY GIFT BUY THIS AMAZING EVERLASTING LIGHTER EITHER FOR YOURSELF, A FRIEND OR FOR A RESALE PROFIT. 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When it is p e r f e ctl y dry, proceed to subsequent c o a t s, rubbing down the surfaces be- tween w i t h f i-ne steel wool used very c a refully, or wet-and-dry sandpaper, to a ch i e ve a perfectly smooth finish. Then wax. Buttermilk paints Buttermilk paints are removed most easily with a good sharp scraper. Some paints are so loose that they are easily r e moved, others require qui te a bit of h ar d work. While some traces of this paint wili remain, itwill be less trouble- some than if you used a solvent. Imperfections part of charm Don'texpectto clean any piece right down to the raw wood. The imperfections left by time and use formpart of the charm of these old pieces and the wear marks on rungs and drawer runners or doors are proof of age. As you work, you will discover whi ch materi ais and methods work best for you. All that really matters is that the res- ults that you achieve make you happy and provide a glow. of achievement to match the glow on your treasure. THE FRIENDLY "lWe're young, but FLEA MARKET growing fast. Il we 23 PRINCE ST. buy and sell any- OS HAW A th ing. 725-9783 WHITBY-HARRISON FUELS LIMITED "Your TEXACO Dealer" 211 Brock St. S. Phone:668u3610 CHINESE FOODS CALL THE 668-1021 "EAT BETTER FOR LESS" 10% Pick OFF on Up orders FREE Home Delivery Fast Take Out Service SUNLIGHT RESTAURANT AMPLE PARKIN 11 DUNDAS ST. W. AT REAR G SOCIAL NOTES THE LURE OF ANTIQUES RESTORING PART 2 DIRTHDAYS * A few celebrating bi r thdays thi s month a r e Mr s. Norman Decker, Judy Mar- shall, Peari Bunker, Mr. & Mrs. Alan Jackson, Alvin Hooker, Durrell Midley RonaldWagg, Mrs. D.E. Hamer, Lylia M c B r i an, Caroline Gibson, Vel1 m a Soniey, Marie 'Mitchell, Mary Bell and Carrie Gibson. * The 2nd Brooklin Cubs will enjoy a snowmobieparty at Camp Batty on Jan- uary 29th at 10:00 a. m. Plans a r e no w in the makinq for a sîeighriding party to be held at the Heber Down farm for this group. * February 26 is the date of the Ann- ual Father and Son Banquet which is to be held this year at the christian edu- c a t i on building of the United Church, Cassels Road East. * New assistance is needed for Brook- 1 i n area boy cubs. Please phone Mrs. Shephard at 655-3675 if you are inter- ested. If y ou are interested in assist- ance for boy scouts, please contact Mr. Lawson at 655-4168. * Grade six students from Meadowcrest Sc hool enjoyed an outdoor educational program at Camp Samac in Oshawa re- cently. Students learned about the dif- ferent animal tracks and about decidious and coniferous trees. * Mrs. Hindssof Marmora enjoyed a weeksholidaywith her.sonMr. A. Will- man and family here. * Young people interested inJudo should please contact Mr. B. Bradburn, 655- 4143. If enough interest is shown, there w i I i be a w i n ter club session held at the Ahsburn Community Centre. * The 4-H Club for girls 12-years-old and over, will be starting again about February 12th. Mrs. Jagers at 655-3502 has more details. * A e u c hre party was held at Kinsale Commun ity Centre on Friday evening with the ladies providing the lunch. The person winning the most lone hands for the season will be pre sented w i th a spec- ial prize at the end of the year. There will be one pri ze for the leading lady and one for the gentlemen. Next euchre party wil be 8 p. m. , January 28th. * Mr. & Mrs. Herman Walker of Heber Down Crescent attended the 5Oth anniv- e r sa r y of Mrs. Walker's brother and h i s wife, Mr. & Mrs. Russell Robbins of 86Scugog Street, Bowmanville. The happy couple were at home to friends and relatives at Trinity Church on Saturday afternoon andevening. Best wishes are e xt en ded ta the couple from Brooklin residents and friends. *: One of t he f irst babies born in this area i n the new year was Kevin Brad- i e y B a t ten. Kevin is the son of Diane a n d R o s s Batten, and he was born in the afternoon of January I st at the Osh- awa Generai Hospital. The grandparents are Mr. &? Mrs. R. J. Batten and Mr. & Fisher, aIl of Ashburn. p 0 O O O O O O I., I O 'O 'O 10 O I 8