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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 22, 1966)
China Selection Requires Thought The purchase of dinnerware is something most perspective brides took forward to, but before you decide on what pattern to use in jour home, it is advisable to stop and think a minute. What kind of china do you want” Do you want fine china plus a second set of earthenware or melamine? If so, what do you expect from them in the way of performance? The word ‘'china," in current use. loosely includes all categories of dinnerware. such as porcelain, bone china, stoneware, earthen ware. pottery, and many others. The qualities of each vary greatly, depending on the raw material used and the degree of firing. The finest dinnerware you can buy is china or porcelain — the main difference between the two s historical Both are made of highly refined clays and minerals, which are fired at such an in tense heat that the components melt and fuse into a strong, trans lucent body. This process is called vitrification and the color of the china depends on the clay being used Because of its bone ash con tent. English bone china is char acterized by a pure white trans iucency while American china has an ivory body, achieved by a spe cial hardening agent. Despite its appearance, china is tougher and more resistant to chipping and breaking than other ceramics. The glaze will not crack and even if it does chip, the non fwrous body won’t absorb food stains. When shopping keep these points in mind: • Hold the plate in front of the light: Can you see your hand through it? • Balance a plate on three fin gers and tap it with a pencil to see if it has a bell-like tone. • Run a finger around the rim or foot of the plate: Is it smooth and glazed? • Examine the cup handle to see if it is balanced, so that even a six-foot bachelor will find it easy to grasp and holci. • Test the rim of the cup to see if it is perfectly smooth with out any rough or wavy spots. • Examine the saucer to see if the depression is designed to hold the cup securely. Because it is fired at a lower temperature and made of clay vihich is less refined, earthenware i is not as durable as china even | though its finer forms closely | resemble china. Chipping is more , common apd cracking and dis | coloration can be caused by ex I tremes in temperature. Both earthenware and its still ! less refined porous partner, pot ! ery, are less formal in appearance and less expensive than china. Molded plastic or melamine dinnerware is popular because of its practical qualities. It resists chipping and cracking and can ; be placed in a dishwasher without fear. However, care must be taken never to expose a to an open flame. Quality varies con siderably, depending on weight and care used in finishing. Gifts Presented To Bridal Party By KATHY HOWARD Traditional in the wedding pro tocol is the presentation of gifts to the bridal party. Included in this, are gifts to the bridesmaids, . maid of honor, the best man and the ushers. Gifts selected are usually small tokens that can be kept for their {sentimental value Many depart ment stores have consultants to aid in the selection, however, many girls usually choose similar gifts. The most popular gifts for bridesmaids include- compacts, small necklaces in the shape of a bell or cross, bracelets, charms ! or jewelry cases. The maid or matron of honor usually receives !the same gift and also a corsage. It is not considered proper to give the girls their dresses as it is con sidered a privilege to be included in the wedding party. ! Presents for the ushers can include jewelry. Often they ; receive a key ring or tie clasp. . Billfolds are also considered ap propriate. If the wedding is ex , ceedingly formal and requires the men to wear gloves, they are pre sented to the men as a gift. ; It is also traditional for the bride and groom to present each other with gifts. This is a time for a wide range of choices de pending on personal interests. Brides often present their spouses with pens, watches, portraits of 1 themselves, or cameras. CASUAL clothes, fashionable at any time of year, include out fits such as the ensemble mod eled by Merilee Somner, a se nior in art education. Her tur tleneck turquoise sweater and matching slacks are perfect for almost any active sport — even climbing trees. Yes,you’ll be proud to say, "It Came from Carl Crete’' What an Exquisite WAY' OF SAYING I LOVE YOU These beautiful creations re flect “three lovely words" in radiant, lifelong, beauty. 4 Diamond Wedding Ensembles. A Reading Top to Bottom; I $150.00 ■ $200.00 J $325.00 Take a year to pay! No Interest! No Carry Charges! Pick up a phone . . . Call Carl Greve . . . CA 3-7121 it enneui ALWAYS FIHST OUAUTV * ! LACE-LOVELY COMBED COTTON GINGHAMS sleeveless tops, jamaiccs 298 each Go gung-ho for combed cotton ging hams . . . start with sleeveless, button front top, banded with lace. Partner with fully lined ja maicas. Pink, blue, yellow, orange. Machine washable. Sizes 8 to 18.
