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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-03-04, Page 42Na yy tl ' eautiful silver makes the perfect wedding gift Newlyweds in the earliest days of civilization used silver utensils. These were crude articles, to be sure, nothing like the gleaming silver pieces given brides today. But it was the beginning of a tradition; nothing com- pares to beautiful silver as the perfect wedding gift. Although sterling silver is the standard of solid silver and is the Brest you can give, silver need not be later adopted and today is sterling to be treasured. A . recognized throughout the good quality, welldesigned world. piece of silver plate can be Sterling is an alloy of 925 an elegant gift as well. Sterling silver came first in history. The term comes from the word "Easterlings't, merchant traders who came to England during the 13th century. They paid for goods with very fine silver, a standard which England parts silver and 75 parts copper. Absolutely pure sily,e�rr is too soft to be durable.. Silver plate, on the other hand, became popular in the -early 1700s. It is basic white metal which has been coated or 'plated' with silver. The heavier the plating of pure silver, the better the quality of silver plate. When the bride of any century or any year receives silver, .her first thought of joy is often followed by visions of the hard work of cleaning and polishing. Certainly those first rough silver pieces, as well as the finest silver today, tar- nished; because tarnish collects from the air itself. Today's bride, however, doesn't need to worry about polishing chores, because Modern formulas not only clean silver quickly, but keep silver tamish-free for many weeks at a time. CHANTILLY, prism cut, full -lead crystal by Gor- ham was inspired by and bears the name of Gor- 1ham's famous sterling de- sign created in 1895. It is the ' perfect complement fog,other fine traditional fojinality in table ap- pointments, and a favor- ite of Many brides-to-bc. 1 INNOVATIVE NEW. GOLDEN SCROLL sterling flat- ware by Gorham has become an immediate; favorite of brides-to-be. Reflecting the perfect balance of rieh- ness of decorative detail 'and classic simplicity, the gleaming sterling columnis brilliantly decorated by a rhythmic scroll motif hasid engraved into a delicately textured 24 Kt. gold electroplated panel: Each cutting• creates an array of sparkling light reflections of the sterling silver beneath the gold surface. Available at leading jewelry, department and gift stores; this won- derful new sterlingpattern is ideal for gracious entertaining and family lifestyle. AN ELEGANT TABLE BEGINS WITH: DENBY CO-ORDINATED TABLEWARE STONEWARE, GLASSWARE, FLATWARE HERE COLIN & BARB LOOK OVER SOME OF _THE DENBY FASHION TABLEWARE %.fr/ARInunu6► rmrit iitv6 rVR CASUAL OR ELEGANT OCCASIONS, THIS SUPERB STONEWARE GOES FROM THE FREEZER TO THE OVEN TO THE DISHWASHER WITHOUT A CARE. AND, OF COURSE, IT'S BACKED BY DENBY'S FULL 2 YEAR WARRANTY. --,GIFT REGISTER If you will stop in and register in our Bridal Registry we will have a ready list for friends and relatives to check. This registry is for your use. It will inform everyone. exactly what you would like to receive and what you already have. Your choice of Stoneware, Flatware and Glassware is noted, so,,thdt it can be purchased in any amount, piece -by -piece, if necessary, so that you will get your entire set. 1O% OFF ALL PURCHASES FOR THE\REGISTERED BRIDE-TO-BE —ALSO— LIGHTING FOR YOUR HOME... PLACEMATS... TABLE LINENS DININGROOM SETS... CANDLES... WEDDING DAY ACCESSORIES AND MUCH MORE IER LIGHTING STUDIO 62 WEST ST. GODERICH 324-2261 Use appliances properly lint -free cloth. • Immediately repair or re- place any frayed 'electrical cords, faulty plugs, or other- wise damagedequipment be- fore using inelectrical appliance. Chances are that once the flurry of .wedding activities - are over; you -ll -realize' you' are now the owner of a mul- titude of portablekitchen appliances. These appliances will offer you many conveniences and save you valuable time and energy, if you use them safely , and care Toeihe-in properly. ' To 'help keep' your new kitchen appliances sparkling clean and in good working condition. follow these sug- gestions: • A clean appliance will usually operate more effi- ciently than a dirty one; be . sure"to read the' nianufactur- er's instructions for any spe- cial cleaning directions. To.quickly and effectively clean smudges, fingerprints and everyday dust and soil, keep a bottle of Glass* Plus® glass: appliance -and cabinet cleaner handy. Just spray this versatile cleaner on washable surfaces—refrigerator, countertops, glass, plastic, chrome and, unplugged small . electrical appliances—and wipe with 'a paper towel or. To avoia receiving shocks from safe, well -kept electri- cal applicances, be sure to keep the floor and counter- tops around them dry. unplug any electrical appl.i nee,.vch as :steam irons and coffee percolators, before filling with water. , PAY NO SALES TAX! Now 'Hi June 30. To take advantage of this 7% savings, deposit of this 7% savings, a deposit before June 30 will hold your selection - and save you the Sales Tax! GROVES T.V. & APPLIANCE CENTRE "We service what we sell" 10 HURON ST., CLINTON 982-9414