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Show THE HERAID, Provo, Utah, Sunday, December 8, Page Ft 1991 1 3 OXFORD, Ohio (AP) hey're pretty to look at, but don't eat the berries from holiday mistletoe and holly decorations. Whitish mistletoe berries have toxic substances that can produce gastric distress and drastically reduce blood pressure to the point of cardiovascular collapse, according to Dr. Will H. Blackwell, a bota- - -- h sy, H .. v y .,..-- ' J if consumed in quantity. Blackwell, author of "Poison- ous and Medicinal Plants" (Prentice Hall), says mistletoe should be Ssk Starts Mond3yfecembef KiJ According to plant historians,! the tradition of kissing under a sprig of mistletoe probably comes! from the old Scandinavian legend about Balder, the god of peace J who was killed by a nustletoe-po- i soned arrow. 9th sxl ends V iQ ' - tf l v'l.'-- I S: m Ma f: - ; considered potentially dangerous J especially if children are 3round. i nisi at Miaini University. And while holly leaves and berries are not seriously toxic, he says, berries of some species may contain irritants that cause digestive problems, including diarrhea, -T- I , J , - .. - r '. ' ' " . r t - '' " - VB Vfl Battenburg ' Roll Warmers . " AP Laserphoto 'Star Trek' cast is The cast of the original "Star Trek" poses for a photograph after signing their names onto wet concrete at the historic Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood Thursday. From left, are: Walter (NU) "Emily Post and Amy Vanderbik would probably be shlxked beyond belief at some of th$ subjects I cover in my book," writes Letitia Baldrige, author of "Complete Guide to the New Manners for the 90s." "But, these days, it's tougher than ever to know how to live graciously when traditional protocol is complicated by such contempo- rary concerns as multiple marriages, divorce and the changing sexual climate." who beHowever, Baldrige her the first career as woman gan executive at Tiffany & Co., moved to Washington where she served as chief of staff for Jacqueline Kennedy and five other first ladies says one etiquette idea remains unchanged. Social whether a box of after-dinnmints, a bouquet of flowers or a loaf of home-bake- d bread, is still in style. "There's a little bit of the child g, er ' ! jlflaftB gf Shirtings comfort I writes in her book (Rawson Associates, $24.95). And dinner guests, too, love finding elegant surprises at the table, like individually wrapped, wafer-thi- n After 'Eight dinner mints. Including after-dinn- er a Euromints when entertaining g tradition propean vides an added sense of grace and good taste sure to be appreciated by guests. When choosing a hostess gift, Baldrige says, look for the imaginative or unusual. She offers these suggestions: A baked ham and the gour, met mustard and rye bread slices to go with it. Fresh berries the hostess may not be able to buy locally. A large cheese like Bel Paese, Brie or Edam Q with wonderful assorted crackers. A lovely, reusable tin box filled with After Eight dinner mints, cookies or brownies. fine-dinin- andjoy. GENTLEMEN i J Christmas Poksettia J 14 Y Bush lW 14 stem I1 lbsSffet IF 2 Grape Vine Wreaths Designer m 18" Pine Wreath rAll mi -: ,.i... i .pp rjQ LlghtS f ; ' Jointed h Christmas 8 Bears Teddy Floral Pick! 12" 10" & 3P1 m w quantities limited to stock on hand ' - 1 n m 1 'WJjy w-- I siw0frpr 'Smk4 f Bok Ribbon -- mini im in ra iinmn 6 DAYS ONLY GENTLEWOMEN from toil Ik The newest, hottest book everyone is talking about (complete with a bookbag mailer, addressed to the bookstore, to allow for exchange of the book if already read by the hostess). Paper cocktail and dinner napkins, printed with the hostess's initials or the name of the house. A stamp box filled with stamps from the post office. A camera with a roll of film ready to go inside. A hosiery case for traveling and three pairs of pantyhose. A picture frame with the recipient's spouse, child, house or boat inside. t STOREKEEPERS FOS ' Urn ,, of us that makes us love receiving presents," Baldrige in all By NEWS USA ' Koenig, Wiiiiam Shatner, Leonard Nimoy (continuing in front) George Tskai, Nicheile Nichols ar,d James Doohan. Behind Tafcai is Deforest Keiley. Others aren't Identified. taste accompanies gifts IGood gift-givin- SsAitig rode long-live- d ! fflS jfnl w ) il' tw MfA t V- - Unbelievable Prices n all PFAfT Machin JUL. FREE QUIU CLASSES with Like These... 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