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Show subscriptions to liachpackcr Magazine ahead v t his season. " llackxickor is a national quarterly with more than 100 pages, many in full color. Its publisher says, "It is the only publication devoted exclusively exclusive-ly to backpacking. It is edited, written and photographed exclusively ex-clusively by backpackers." The current issue features include an evaluation of the 23 leading boots, Hiking in England, an exciting story of a hike from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, an article on How to Make Down Mittens and Booties, Snowshoe Techniques, Tech-niques, and a story on Glacier Skiing vs. Ski Mountaineering. Subscriptions are $7.50 an nually. Backpacker Magazine, 28 West 44th St., New York, N.Y. 10036. Sample copies may be obtained for $2.00 payable in advance. Using lemon juice is a handy way of removing spots from fingers. Squeeze the juice of a lemon into a very small container con-tainer and soak your fingers in it. Afterward, gently brush your fingers with mild hand soap and warm water and rinse well. Use your favorite hand cream and just see the difference. Food encrusted coated chairs needn't be an eyesore. A thorough sponging with Ajax All Purpose Cleaner in hot water dissolves the grease and softens the food, to make the chairs look like new. BACKPACKS IN SANTA'S PACK Santa's pack will be full of backpacks this Christmas. "There are twice- as many backpackers this year than there were three years ago," says William Kemsley, publisher publish-er of Backpacker Magazine. "These enthusiasts will spend more than $300 million for backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, boots and other equipment. equip-ment. And, of course, many of their friends and relatives will be giving them backpacking backpack-ing supplies for Christmas." Kemsley says, "We have noticed a great increase in gift |