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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-12-10, Page 25. Color s whole story `A • Colour is the whole story in furniture for 1971. Colour in woods, in acrylics, in fabrics. Bright, wild, grabber colours to match the modern mood. And the mood 11 be, very modern indeed. at Thesee projections of furrritur designers, manufacturers and retailers for Junior Farmers entertain local students The Clinton Junior Farmers (all girls this time) played host to the students from the Goderich ' Work Shop and the Queen Elizabeth School at a Christmas party in • the Agriculture Offices in Clinton. The event was well attended and everyone enjoyed games, sing -songs and balloons with the guest of honor, Santa Claus, leading in songs and giving gifts to all. Lunch was . served and thoroughly relished. This party was planned by • Marie Trewartha, the 'president, and her executive. There are between 50 and 60 members in the group, all of whom give great co-operation to their leaders. Their motto is Home and Community Betterment. "You see our youth has come through again," stated Mrs. Betty Reid. Kids selling Christmas cards The local association for the Mentally Retarded is selling Christmas cards again this year. Young girls in Goderich will be taking orders for the cards, w the proceeds of which will support the work of ,the local association. n • ir► TWO IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS The effectiveness of butt immersion has two important limitations: I'1 A tree whose moisture ntent has dropped to a``efitical point 11efore immersion will not recover, but will continue Co dry out, even when standing in water. Check tree again for flexibility 24 hours after erecting. If there is any sign of lessened flexibility in needles or. twigs, " the tree should be removed. 2. Even a tree with 100 per cent moisture content will not withstand a complete ring of flames at its base. A quantity of highly combustible material, such as tissue -wrapped gifts,' presents a fire hazard in itself from which the tree, and many household furnishings, will not be immune. cr7o, Plastics. get bigger - role pfurniture design 1971. They foresee a definite upswing in demand for furniture in the modern style — contemporary modern using elean simple lines in wood --- and "new materialist" modern using plastic and glass. "Despite this, however, the largest percentage of our sales — approximately. 25 per cent — will continue to be in the more traditional styles", says Bill Landrum, buyer for Eaton's in Toronto- "But even in Spanish, Mediterranean, and French and Italian Provincial designs, the buying public are becoming more adventurous. Colours are brighter, and new and different applications are attractive to an apparently less sales resistant public". A wide variety of styles in every, type of, furniture will be on display at the Canadian Furniture Mart in Toronto's Exhibition Park between January 10 and 15. The largest trade show in Canada„ the Mart will be open to the public between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on the last two days of the Mart, January 14 and 15. °w Wood is still the most commonly accepted material, with rosewood the most recent entry on 'the Canadian market. Very popular in Scandinavia for the past three or four years, this rich, highly -grained dark wood is seen at its most elegant when combined and Offset with chrome. Coffee - and accent tables and etageres ox shelving units lend themselves well to this classic styling. Rosewood is Unfortunately an expensive wood, but today's technology has produced veneers in this and other popular grains which not only defy detection, but which stand up well to everyday use, and are much more kindly to the pocketbook. The light colour of birch lends itself well to the addition of bright colours, which although changing -the `appearance of the wood, still permit ' the grain to show through. This is a more expensive version of the mix -and -match painted furniture which is expected to become increasingly important in 1971. According to Eaton's buyer Landrum, sales of this relatively recent introduction to Canadian furniture stores already represent eight per cent— 10 per cent for this nation-wide retailer. Low price 'and durability advantages appeal particularly to newly-weds and young sophisticates for furnishi ng apartments. Dining sets and accent pieces are especially suited to this style, Fitting into the same category is the injection motlIded plastic furniture: iyts clean,' modem lines combine economy with design. It is lightweight but sturdy, functional, and highly practical in its durability.. The high glosss, primary colours meet the0 demand of the youth market for individuality in home furnishing. A new line of ABS plastic chairs, desks and tables, Which retail from $19.95 up, will be on display at the Mart, as well as the acrylic and plexiglass furniture. With Canadians being ever on the move, low prices would allow the purchase of new groupings for each new home. But `disposable' furniture is still a somewhat revolutionary idea. (ABS plastic is being used today in • automobile manufacture, Which indicates its strength and. versatility). Glass will be seen combined more frequently with chrome or steel in dining tables and coffee and end tables. An exquisite reflection for crystal or ceramics. There has been a resurgence in popularity of Colonial oTzvotloroxiox.wv:ozwouozio:ox.o.louov.o.www.xvo ed furniture, Here the maple wood is being used with a much greater selection of fabrics, all of which . will be apparent at the Canadian Furniture Mart. Prints and tweeds have been updated so that Colonial pieces can now be used with other, more modern, furnishing styles. Gone are the ;days when. an entire mom had to be in the Colonial theme •— it has forsaken much of • its rustic appearance to appeal to more pe„gple. Upholstered pieces are expected to remain rather heavy and bulky looking, since these qualities seem to be, s associated y GODI IUOfSZGNAle + .A; with comfort and durability. Velvet fabrics will he seen in greater quantity, . in bright, multi -coloured prints ,> and geometric patterns. Fabrics which repel moisture, and the more frequent use of man-made materials are making a valuable contribution to today's demand for easy care for carefree living. Women's' fashion has always had a strong influence on the furniture industry, and it will reflect. in 1971 with the appearance at the Canadian Furniture Mart of the 'wet look' for furnishings and lighting, and more use of suede and leather. Stop worrying about what to plea that keeps,on I ivid%I Drive out the Huron Road and select something from our assorted stock. Our low overhead and select buying can niso save you money in many instances, HUTCIIIN.C1. & APPLIANCE. 308 HURON RD. `PHONE 5247831 IDEAL CH R.iSTMAS GIFTS MAKING FRIENDS Lauretta Dalasandra was just a year old when she had to have an Operation on her hip. Being in a hospital can be a frightening experi- ence for anyone. But a kind And friendly nurse like Deanne Cuthbert - son can make home seem a little closer. THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, Toronto has a staff of nearly 600 registered nurses, spe- cially trained in paediatrics. More than 60 graduates come from the - Hospital's School of Nursing each year. They help take care of the 27,600 children who are admitted to the Hospital every year. You can help too. Send your donation to tie annual Christmas campaign. 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GWG WORK CLOTHES COTTON, FLANNELETTE PYJAMAS MEN'S HOSE UMBRELLAS CANES DRESSANDSPORTSHIRTS $3695 McGEE Mrs. Peter 'Vogt of RR 3, Goderich receives the Ronson CAN -DO can opener which she won in Jewell Bros. Appliances' annual monthly bonus draw. Presenting the gift is Fred Jewell. You May Be Our Dec. Winner Each major appliance 'purchase entitles you to enter your name in next month's draw for. a surprise gift. PONTIAC-1 UICK CADILLAC GODERICH 5244391 cLEAl1 JEWELL BROTHERS APPLIANCES & TV LTD. (Formerly GERRY'S APPLIANCES) THE SQUARE • GODE • )CH BROS. ON THE SQUARE GODERICH