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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-12-18, Page 164,114, ODE 1.04SIONAL!rA!,t11 •{a PtSDAX DECBER, Ix 1969 • Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, is credited with introducing the Christmas tree to England at the time Charles.. Dickens wrote his classic story "A Christmas Carol." Since then it has become more popular year after year, with decorations becoming more A blaze of light not just a blaze elaborate and more colorful; but electric lighting, while colorful, can pose - serious hazards — particularly fire. _ .. Follow this advice for a happy and a safe Christmas. Look for the CSA certification mark when you buy your Christmas lights. It mean approval by the Canadian Standards Association. The ideal Christmas tree light set of the conventional kind should have these characteristics: it should be light in weight; sockets should be strong enough not to break or crack if stepped on; they should have means for secure fastening to the tree branches (usually a metal or plastic clip). To reduce tangling and to improve Decorate with candles for special effectiveness Remember the old white candle — mainstay of the family in emergencies and a one-time symbol of gracious dining. Well, it's almost a museum piece now — brushed aside by an avalanche of color and candle design that caters to more modern taste. The new designs are in high fashion textures, more decorative than ever before. Dinner tapers in various 1 e n gths and shaped in conventional forms, spirals, the new square tapers and Danish tapers are "in." What gives them an added touch is the color range ,— from h6t pink, lemon, cinnamon, violet, mint green, gold and silver and many other shades which add sparkle and bounce to china, crystal and flatware. There are many interesting facts about candles: for instance, some are for burning and some are not for burning. The differences are quite often too subtle to be noticed, such as the • quality of the waxes, the color stability and length of burning time. Some of the .differences such as the unique texture and decorative features are readily apparent to the. eye. Production of candles is a skill process. A candle with a 7/8 inch base, diameter • requires' hand dipping and cooling 24 times. And, of course, the color fidelity of each candle is most important in the production process. Many housewives become annoyed when their candles drip; here are some of the reasons: holder too near the ceiling; holder not manufactured properly; candle too close to a mirror; holder in a direct draft; too many people at the party; tampering with the candle, or perhaps a bug took his life in your candle flame. Candles should never be blown out because in doing so° you run the risk that the wax will spill over and the candle will smoke. A snuffer should be used wherever possible. Candles should never to burned directly.. on a table or cloth. The undersurface should be protected by using a clean sheet of film wrap, a mirrored base or a cardboard base under the candle; or burry it -on a _ tray or plate. Here are some helpful suggestions for floating candle' displays: 1)' Submerge a flower in water, hold to the bottom with a little florist's clay, then burn a floating candle 2) For a shower appearance parallel -wired sets should have their cords enclosed in a single covering. . Check lights and o wiring thoroughly before hanging them. Discard defective lights, and any wiring that is frayed or bare. Be sure the fuse on the electrical current you use is not over 15 amperes. Carefully follow all instructions firoyided by manufacturers. The safety features built into equipment can be 'nullified by carelessor improper installations and use., Do not use electrical equipment on metal trees. A power leak could burn or kill anyone who touches the tree. Use off -tree flood or spotlighting instead. When setting up a natural everygreen tree, saw off the ' trunk diagonally at least one inch above the original cut; place the base of the tree in a deep pan of water for the entire period of time it it indoors, and be sure to add water each day to keep the water level above the cut. Support the tree in -a solid stand so it will not accidentally fall over. luncheon, tint the water green or use lemon lime soda before you float the burning candle. 3) For a wedding setting, submerge bride and groom figurines in the water first. Decorative candles are now big business• and getting bigger. They serve as a . mood setter for almost any occasion. In an imaginative gold holder, a chunky olive green and gold candle adds a finishing touch to a room decorated in autumn colors. -Dainty pastel candles soften bedroom decor and votive candles in colored glass containers reflect and glow beautifully to give warmth and sparkle . to the whole • room. There's an exotic touch in a hint of incense from perfumed candles. Christmas trees should not be placed near grounding surfaces such as water pipes, or heat -radiating devices such as radiators and heaters. Choose flameproof or fire retardant decorations. Plan for a fire emergency. Have alternative escape routes out of the room. Do not place a tree near an exit. If you" do have a natural evergreen, remove it as soon as it shows signs of drying out. Dried out trees are like tinder. Not To Be Taken Lightly * Don't let bulbs touch the tree. * "bon't leave the lights on when you go out of the room. * Don't overload the wall plug or extension cord. * Don't use metal icicles near lighting sets. * Don't put the Christmas. tree near a fireplace or a TV set. * Don't let small children play near the tree unsupervised, and keep matches, lighters and candles out of their reach: * Be careful with cigarettes. Trees and Christmas wrappings are a fire hazard. * Don't allow piles of Christmas wrappings to accumulate in the house; and don't burn°them in the fireplace. * Don't combine polystyrene (a glossy, plastic -like, molded material) candle holders with wax candles in any decoration. * Don't block exits . from the house. Illuminating Your House * For outdoor decorations, buy decorative lights and equipment which have been tested and approved by- the Canadian Standard Association and identified by the CSA label for outdoor use. Outdoor lights have weatherproof sockets and heavier wiring than required indoors. * For outdoor lighting, parallel -wired strings with an intermediate base are best. These are the largest of the decorative bulbs; each one consumes about 10 watts. • * When an outdoor bulb burns out, be sure to use the rubber washer when replacing it. These' make the sockets waterproof. * Carefully , follow all instructions issued by manufacturers for lighting equipment. * If planning extensive lighting for your home, have a competent electrician do the work. * If yOu connect strings of lights with add-on connectors, be sure you have no more than 60 10 -watt bulbs in the total string. • * Don't leave outdoor lighting equipment up when the holiday season is over. -It will deteriorate if left on the house. HAVE A HAPPY CHRISTMAS — BUT A SAFE ONE 1 Harbourlite Inn NEW YEAR'S ,r EVE PARTY THE DEL-REYS 9-2 Tickets Now On Sale Reservations Phone 524-9371 or 524-9264 MOM 0. MI NMI 110 01110 OW 111.11 011 111 1 WITH THIS COUPON ONl,lf 1 20% OFF 1 ALL BOXES OF CHRISTMAS CARDS I :RIECK 1 PHARMACY min spa mit umelm Pm West Street Laundromat 54 West St., Goderich Dial 524- 9953 21 WASHERS — 10 DRYERS COIN OPERATED ,DRY CLEANING DRY CLEANING ONLY WHEN ATTEND ANT IS ON DUTY 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. 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