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Show Fashions Glitter Thru Holidays The holiday season is a social season and this year, theres a greater opportunity than ever to sparkle after dark judging from fashion previews Dazzling metallic dresses and pajamas, in silver or gold tones, will he adding to the glitter of that special occasion. Silk satins, sheer silk chiffons, crushed silky jerseys, velvets, taffetas, and silky rayons are other elegant ways to go after dark. While the rich peasant look is certain to make an Proper Etiquette for Returning Gifts I fa garment does not fit, it is proper to exchange the item for another size. Aside from that, if you are not sure that the exchange will not be noticed, it is more courteous to keep your gift. impact on the fashion scene this holiday season, classic designs will he the choice of many. Strapless tubes and Empire-waist- Gift Them with Greenery... y v- - 0 s, halters, Pierrot necklines, shirts and pleated pants are fashionable examples. Still, the most dramatic evening looks will feature the extravagant fabrics and designs currently espoused by Paris: harem pants, V r . C:'i pensive garden tools to costly, exotic plants and smocked trees. necklines, burnished bronze effects, sashed hips, brilliant moires, and the glitter of gold. Blow, bugles of battle, the inarches of peace; East, west, north and south let the long quarrel cease; Sing the song of great joy that the angels began, Sing the glory of God and of goodwill to man! Whittier ' Y'our local nursery or florist often has a number of advantages over other stores during this busy holiday season. Usually, parking is not a problem; you can get away from crowds and downtown traffic; you have a big variety of gifts to choose from in all from inexprice ranges There are several plants particularly associated with Christmas, which make lovely holiday gifts for friends. V y, The Christmas cactus is a traditional favorite. It has spindly, arching stems topped off with single rosy blooms. (Varieties with V y y4 white, lavender and other colored blooms are also available.) Each flower lasts only seven days, but the blooms open in succession, so the catcus is colorful for six weeks or so. M Poinsettias come in a range of colors; pinks, & creamy whites, pink and white combinations, and bright reds. Thanks to modern hybridization techniques, the flowers or bracts of several varieties have gotten bigger, and the blooming period of almost all plants has lengthened dramatically. In some cases, the plants remain colorful until spring. With special care, poinsettia plants can be saved for next Christmas and will bloom again. The Christmas kalanchoe looks very festive at this time of year with its masses of small, bright red florets. As each bloom fades, another one appears; this process often continues until spring. After the blooming period is over, indoor gardeners are left with a pretty, plant with oval fat, scalloped leaves. healthy-lookin- (&) M M ' &! & tey. g Gifts for Watches Bulova Seiko Christmas Also: Newest Digital - Quartz and Electric Watches Benrus Belforte Carovelle Timex Speidel Watch Band and Idents We Engrave Name Free! Diamonds - the lasting gift Diamond Engagement Ring Sets $39.95 andup Diamond Necklace - Tie Tacks - Earrings Rings $29.95 Order Your Mothers Rings Now! Jewelry Boxes Billfolds Clocks Lighters For the Gift You Give With Pride Let Bateman Jewelry Be Your Guide 5 North Main -8- 82-1382 |