7 a Many angles to consider before purchasing ‘china By JEAN SHARP of Doulton and Company (Can- so it won't tip easily. Consider TORONTO (CP)—When shop- ada Ltd, says china firms the capacity of the coffee pot ping for a set of china, there have found that young brides Will it hold enough?” wre a number of questions you today buy mostly simple, light Price and the intended use designs. Older customers choose more elaborate, forma! designs When selecting your pattern should determine what type of tan ask yourself about the pat- tern dishes to buy — ‘people call Is the design attractive and in food. taste’ How will’it look in consider the whole set. Mr. not all dishes are china.” different settings, with different Churtoh says. How does it look “Semi-porcelain made by a ‘ypes of: flatware gnd glass- on the cups, the teapot, 4 fine-tableware manufacturer is ware”? -tHithe desigg’is a good platter? a good body in itself. It lends one it should look fright in al- “Look at the cream jug. the itself to underglaze decoration, Most any setting gravy boat. Handle them. They the mosi permanent way of If you're a bride, how will should be functional as well as sealing in decoration, but its beautiful. China is designed {o- day to be used, not to be put in a china ‘cabinet. A _ footed piece should have a solid base the pattern look in 10 years or eo? Remember that your tastes tre likely to change G. W. Churton, vice-president SSS Here Comes The Groom colors will not be as bright as colors on china “It is opaque compared with china and it is ‘porous under the glaze. Where there is no glaze. semi-porcelain will admit moisture and will discolor. It has a softer body and is there- |fore less chip - resistant than ts . jchina : ina | «Fine bone china has about DO p ‘ent calci } bone. nf GLENGUARD SUIT by Fijde Fark Any true. china is translucent. t Bone china has the clearest s 4 From {translucency and a_ brighter Dow’s Men’s & Boys’ Wear whiteness than others “A test of good china is to look at a light through it to be sure there is no cloudiness in the body. Even the mixing of the clay has an effect on the strength of bone china ‘There is a great = miscon- ception about bone china. Peo- ple think it’s fragile. probably | besause they're paid a lot of money for it. Bone china is the most durable form of body known in clay today “It also has the greatest re- Whatever you buy DOWS suggest before you pick your wedding suit, be sure and see their wide selection of famous Hyde Park Suits. These suits are all beautifully tailored and will make you stand out on that important day. efficient service .. .. 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It contains no bone; its traslucency is achjewed by us- ing feldspar.” . | SHOULD BE RINSED . Mr. Churjon says most good china will withstand normal household use but he offers a few suggestions for its care: ‘Food acids and alkalivin de- tergents and soaps will attack | the colors on china if you let| dishes stand unrinséd. Rinse| them off after use and never) allow them to dry with deter- | gent or soap solution on them. | “You should never exceed | the manufacturer's recom- mendation in the quantity of | soap or detergent you use. The | temperature of washing water doesn't usually matter but if you have excess detergent with | water over 400 degrees—this is where trouble comes with dish- | washers — the combination is definitely harmful.” Never stack china without a protective layer between pieces | or wash it while wearing a diamond ring. The surface of ! china is hard enough to resist scratching by utensils but one piece of china can scratch an- other and so can a diamond. | Mr. Churton says cups should not-be stacked if- possible. | |Stacking may cause impact | fractures, especially at thé; handle where there is stress. | Ms DOUBLE WEDDINGS * Double weddings may be held when the brides are sisters, cou- sins or good friends. The brides do not need to dress alike al- though the grooms. best men, A TIP FOR and whenever you PEL want to - and therefore does ~ Ph: 4-7312 & 4-7811 @ All sizes @ Appropriately decorated @ Expertly wrapped to ensure freshness @ Order in advance (4 days prior to wedding) We .at HELEN’S you our smart line of e COATS o SUITS | .@ DRESSES o SKIRTS « BLOUSES HELEN’S DRESS SHOP feature exciting fashions for ‘GOING AWAY’ are anxiously waiting to show HELEN'S 54 Grafton Street DRESS SHOP | Cs Peter Summerside. Mrs. Classon, the former Joyce Key, Heckbert Photo Planning music for ceremonies Too many brides take their wedding music for granted That's the complaint of band leader Tony Cabot whose chestra has played for numer- ous society parties and wed- dings. First, Cabot says too many brides don't bother selecting their music at all. They assume the organ will play “Here Com- s The Bride’ as they -valk down the aisle, and they ‘make or- }no plans for the type of music fer the reception Cabot believes that if the wed- ding ceremony does not take place in a church, a string quar- tet can play the traditional mus- ic. He says that in a hotel, a hall | or private home, the organ is jout of place For the reception line right after the ceremony, Cabot sug- \ eats what he calls ‘ice cream | music,"’ light calssical pieces |which provide an attractive background without intruding Remember, he says, the bride should be the star‘on her wed- ding day The bride should shine also at the reception, and Cabot warns prospective brides to find out exactly what they're getting when they plan their receptions. Is the orchestra included in the price? Will the bride have any choice of what type of music she wants, or who she wants, playing it? Im any case, the bride should confer with the or chestra leader before the recep- tion Let him know what type of music is preferred. 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