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Stained glass windows celebr
The impact of its incandescent splendor
and its overwhelming physical magnitude
make the stained glass window one of the
most spectacular art forms ever. They are
at once dazzling and awesome. Since stained
glass owes its artistic existence to light, it is
directly affected by its environment.
Jewel-like Brilliance
Almost undiscernible from its exterior,
the stained glass windows of a Gothic
cathedral, viewed from its interior, reveal
tier on tier of dazzling and sparkling
windows. The brilliance is intensified not
only by the impurities and bubbles within
the glass itself, but by the dirt and
weathering of the exterior as well. Just as a
jewel, its brilliance enhanced by its many
facets, glimmers and glows, so _do we find
the stained glass window dazzles and dances
as the position of the sun's rays move
through it. Each mark or scar on its surface
further intensifies its brilliance.
Early Stained Glass
Colored glass beads were worn by the
Ancient Egyptians and glass blowing was
known to the Roman Empire, but no one
really knows just when and where stained
glass was,first used. The cathedral window
was Gothic in origin, though examples of
stained glass that possibly date from the
eighth century, were found in France.
Biblical Themes
Windows that told stories •of the Bible and
the saints were first conceived in the twelfth
century. Five larger -than -life-sized figures,
The Prophets, in the windows of the
Cathedral of Augsburg, Germany, are the
oldest stained glass windows still to be seen
in their original setting. One of the greatest
existing series of windows, in the Cathedral
of Chartres, France, depicts scenes from the
Old and New Testaments, the Virgin and
Christ, Apostles and Saints. These date froip
1200-1240.
New Uses
Until the end of the Middle Ages stained
glass windows, monumental and religious,
were so costly that the only buildings
deemed worthy to receive them as gifts
were houses of God. Stained glass became
secular as well as church art with the
increasing affluence of the growing middle
class.
Contemporary Stained Glass Windows
After a period when interest in stained
glass windows waned, the late 1800s brought
about new and original designs and color
schemes. Artists Charles J. Connick and
Wilbur, Herbert Burnham became well
known for their beautiful windows designed
for the Cathedrals of St. John the Divine and
St. Patrick in New York City, Grace
Cathedral in San Francisco and other
churches in the United States. In France,
Henri Matisse, Georges Rouault, and
Fernand Leger designed windows for
churches in Assy and other areas.
Rebuilding of churches damaged during
World War II, in Germany and England,
resulted in new and outstanding stained
glass windows in contemporary designs.
A Gift To The World
Stirring in their beauty and magnitude,
• stained glass windows inspire and reinforce
in blazing glory the message they contain ...
a message of brotherhood and love and
promise, and a renewal of our faith in all
mankind.
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we're sending
special holiday
wishes to you! -
To all our Friends
and customers
thank -you for
your patronage.
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CHRISTMAS !
May you share
in the joy that
is Christmas.
Many thanks
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Jack and Helen Roorda
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We wish you your
merriest Christmas,
and a holiday season
filled with cheer.
Unfortunately, In -the -Home Hazards Increase during the Festive Season.
In seconds, a festive tree may become a torch, and in minutes a house may be destroyed!
Here's advice from the Joint Fire Prevention Publicity Committee
of Canada:
" Your everg•een Christmas tree and Its decorations are potential
fire hazards. They head the list of a sensible family's preparations
for a appy holiday. •
• Your tree should be fresh. A dry tree readily
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Keep your tree outdoors until you are ready to decorate. Indoors,
keep the true standing In water, after cutting off at least an Inch
from the butt. Replenish the water daily.
• Your electric lighting strings should be checked for frayed cords or
short circuits. Buy only CSA approved sets. Use non-flammable
decorations. Disconnect the lights when leaving home or going to
bed. Candles, of course, constitute added hazards.
• Keep matches out of the reach of little hands.
* Clear wrappings away from the base of the tree as soon as the gifts
are opened.
" Set the tree away from the fireplace. Do not block access to emits.
Hove plenty of largo ash trays for the guests who smoke.
• Never leave small children alone or unattended In the home.
• Cookrtove fires from oils or grease aro an emergency. Smother the
flames...a rug...baking sodp...never water. If this doesn't do the
lob, get everybody out and call the Fire Department.
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