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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-11-28, Page 22Page 67Crossraads--Nov..r28, 1984 Antique Or Junque Doweled drawers indicate age By James G. McCollam Member, Antique Appraisers Association of America Q. What can you tell me about the vintage and value of this old washstand - dresser? It is made of oak with very rough boards on the back. The drawers are doweled on 1 -inch centers. I believe the RESULTS you'll applaud with WANT ADS Brussels SANTA CLAUS PARADE Saturday, December 8 11:30 a.m. Floats to assemble at 11:00 a.m. at the C.I.L. Plant Don't forget this parade. Get your floats ready! hardware is original. A. This was made late in the 19th century. The doweled drawers were used briefly between the old hand- made dovetails and the in- troduction of dovetail machines. It would probably sell in the$275 to $325 range. Q. These bisque figurines are 15 inches tall and painted in pastel colors with gold trim. The details are beautiful and intricate. On the bottoms are marks — crossed arrows and S7400. When and where were they made and what is their value? A. These were made by the Kalk Porzellanfabrik in Eisenberg, Germany, around the turn of the cen- tury. The value would be about $175 to $225 for each figurine. Send your questions about antiques with picture(s), a detailed description, stamped, self-addressed enveloped, and $2 per item to James G. McCollum, PO Box 720,.Clifton Park, NY 12065. BELL'S PATENT On Feb. 14, 1876, patent was granted to Ale ander Graham Bell on a device to transmit the voice through a telegraphic circuit. Joseph Montferrand (Joe Muffraw) born in Montreal, was a real legendary woods- man associated with the early logging along the Ottawa River, Brenda Richardson, RR 3, Harriston Note: For those families only able to get together between Christmas and New Year's, and who would like to have a family portrait, we will be open to serve you (Dec. 27-29) CaII 343-2201 early to reserve a time. raft T By Louisa Rush I am indebted to the On- tario Hooking Craft Guild for the following bit of history related to their craft. The study of early hooked rugs is an adventure into the lives of our forefathers. It is thought the craft' was brought here from the Scandinavian cou Aries during the 17th century. No one knows for sure, but certainly by the 1700's the hooked rug and the hooked coverlet had a place in the affection, of our ancestors, a place that it has held ever since among lovers of native crafts and antiques. Very early rugs were the creation of their maker. Only her initiative and creative ability made them possible. Often the housewife drew the designs on pieces of her handwoven linen, using charcoal from her fireplace. For motifs she used scenes from her own life and sur- roundings. All this is what makes the study and collection of early rugs so interesting to us, today. Her home', her garden and farm animals were dear to her and were pictured and put into her. rugs for memories sake. Up until 1870 designs were original. Edward Frost, a.tin peddler from Bideford, Maine, began copying these designs, using his old zinc and tin ware to flatten and cut the stencils. From these he printed patterns to sell on his next trip. These early stencils are now at the Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan. These stencils have a fascinating and romantic story before they reached the museum. For when Edwoard Frost was forced by ill health to sell his business in 1876, and retire to California, the stencils changed hands many times and were eventually for- gotten. About ten years ago a Mrs. Stratton, an ardent enthus- iast of the craft, came upon an original "Frost" in Vermont, and spent many hours and much time, track- ing down the collection of Frost's stencils. They were eventually found, about ten years ago, in the loft of, a barn turned garage, at Loweel, Massachusettes. 0--0---0 Just in time for Christmas gift giving, these two tea - cosies ,can be knitted in a matter of hours! And what a nicer present for your tea drinking friends, relatives or neighbors? To order Leaflet No 0680 send 75 cents Plus a stamped self-addressed return en- velope. If you do not have a stamp or envelope, please. enclose an extra 50 cents to cover the cost of handling and print your name and address. Send to: Louisa Rush, "Craft Talk", 486 Dollard des Ormeaux, PQ, H9G 1M6. Please be sure to state pattern numbers correctly when ordering and to enclose your stamped return envelope for faster service. Your Handwriting Tells SeIf-xamining is 4eded By DOROTHY ST. JOHN JACKSON Certified Master Graphoanalyst Dear Dorothy: My mar- riage of five years is get- ting stale. When I married, I thought It was going to be two hearts together in hap- piness. Instead, my hus- band is growing cold, si- lent, and distant and I feel lonely. Is any of this my fault? — L.G. Dear L.G.: Two hearts can be together in happi- ness if both parties rehearse it, work at it and act it. Graphoanalysis thinks you should do a little self - examining, both for your own good . and the good of your marriage. Do you nag your hus- band, making demands in- stead of requests? It's seen 1n the slanted t crossings. Do you cut him down and nick his ego? It's seen in the sharp point on t's. Do you talk out of turn, a mile a minute, giving him little chance to edge in a word? It's seen in the open tops on o's and a's. Besides that, you're impulsive and your words roll out, with little thought attached. Are you direct and to the point, causing you to be blunt and abrupt? It's seen in the lack of beginning upstrokes. If your husband is a sensitive man„ this can hurt him a lot. And do you argue in order to get your way and to protect your ego? It's seej in the upper loop on p. To sum it all up in one question: How often do you think in terms of "two hearts"? Yes, two hearts can live in happiness. But when you think in terms of "one"ness, believe me, that's all you have. You'll find you can't spell I"one"ly without it. Guavas By B. FRANCIS KLEIN Guavas were originally looked upon as an ornamen- tal shrub, but in the last 10 or so years, they have been tried and accepted as a truly fine eating fruit, either as a canned, pickled, or fresh food. It is also used in Jams and jellies and as a flavoring paste. However, until ,you_ become better acquainted with the guava, you should take into consideration that there are many varieties. Some are sweet and some are really sour. The sweet variety is great. Just clean it and eat it chilled, put some into fruit cups, for a dinner dessert. even cut some up and add just a little to a jellied salad. But the sour variety makes the best jams and jellies, even if you have to add a lot of sugar. The guava is high in as- corbic acid, that's vitamin C, and it does not lose that value when made into jam or jelly. Want to try sommthing to- tally different? Ge some of the sour kind, and after cleaning them up, cook them up with some onions, garlic, celery and add what- ever spices and herbs you like, When the ','hole mess gets soft and pulpy, put it through a collander and you have a new spread for ham- burgers, french fries, hot dogs. What is it? It is called guava catsup and it's natu- rally yours. 1 Help Your Local Hospital Are you looking for that unusual Christmas Gift? Give a lottery ticket from Wingham and District Hospital. Tickets available in Brussels at: Cardiff & Mulvey Golden Lantern Betty Cardiff Audrey Cardiff or phone: 887-9284 Doug Sholdice Help support the hospital! MACHINE QUILTING CLASSES STILL TIME TO LEARN AND MAKE GIFTS! You can make chair seat covers, pillows, wall hangings, cabbage patch pillows and quilts, place mats, quilts, baby blanlbets, jewelry rolls, eye glass cases, book covers make up bags, slippers and tote bags. Instructions Include: Machine quilting, lace, piping and bias binding ap- plication and quilt tying Cost.- $5.00 per person includes instructions and cabbage patch quilt top (reg. retail value $8.00) Date: Mon., December 3, 10:00 a.m. - Wed., December 5, 1:00 p.m. liatots 474ake Zehrs Plaza, Listowel Hours: Mon. -Sat. 9-6 Fri. 9-9 291-4401 or 291-4405 Avon Lighting Centre Pre -Christmas Sale on all table, floor, swag and desk lamps - large selection Shop Early for best selection Sale Starts Dec. 1 until Dec. 24 25% Off also 15% off lamp shades in stock Shop at either location for great Christmas Savings cAvon LIGHTING CENTRE ,man ,..5a74/,_17f0/4# company - 133 Regent St., 192 10th Street, Stratford, Ont. Hanover, Ont. 273-0650 364-3121 Hours: 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday 9 am 4 pm Saturday Ontario St. Regent St. Frederick X St. C 0 u tOjtfT Pick up your winning number in the Great Bavarian Deli Packers year end beef draw and win a front quarter of Canada Grade A Beef for your freezer. With every purchase of $15 or more of our Top Quality Meat Products, during December you will receive a draw ticket with your own personal number; "And it could be the winner!" Draw starts on December 1st in our retail outlet at Turnberry B. Line, West of Josephine St., Wingham. Shop for all your Christmas needs, parties, etc., choose from our large selection of Fresh and Cold Meats and Cheese. Draw to be made New Year's Day. Mctiiuni Ground Bee 1 .69 Back Bacon Roll Liverwurst „, 1 s,8 .... BAVARIAN DELI PACKERS Hans Mayer Klaus Bloechinger Wingham, Ont. 519-367-1705 Res. 357-1262 B Line West of Josephine St. Store Hours: Closed on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Thursday: 10:00-6:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00-4:00 p.m.