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10 -Orono Wel Tines, %,e dnesday, Decemiber 5tlv, 1973 Saf er tôys pleas ing more and Iasting ioný Not too long ago, the only requisite of the toys stacked iindér the tree on Christ- mas morning was that they entertain the youngsters re -........... ceiving themi. That's stili important, of course, but today's toys must also be saf e - espe- cialiy if they are to be sold ' li the -United States. An emphasis on safety began when Congress pass- ed the Child Protection and Safety Act of 1969, em- powering the Food and Drug Administration to ban fromn the marketplace any toy or component that miay prove hazardous to chil- dren. Toys banned FDA exercised this power over a two-year period by banning more than 1,000 toys that exposed children to the dangeuyrs, of lacera'- too g' $5 g e.. * . <.7. U.. Service covere-d concrete surface. Only the most rugged toys can mneasure Up to snch tests and toy manufactur- ers have become very aware of the need for selectîng quaiity materials. More toys are now man- ufactured from plastics than any' other material and fnany of the nation's leading toy companies have selected Tenite celulosics suppiied by Eastman Chem- ical Products, Ine. Ceiluilosies are considered among the most rugged r ex- ANY NAMTE We simpiy take for grant- ed that Christmas Day is Decemiber 25th, but that wasn't always the case. Long, long ago the holiday was ceiebrated on January 18th. Later it was changed to January 6th. Then, in the yeair 1752 Christmas was flnally mnoved to its present date, December 25th. recipe Here's how Io make Traditional brandy fruit cake OvrzN: 2750-, Preheated YIELD: 2 Loaf Cakes '/1)l. pecan hialves (about Reserve about 12 pecan balves 2 cups) for decorating tops of cakes, 11) l. hole candied cherries if desired. Toss to mixrcst of (about l'/ cups) nuts and fruits. 1Ilb. imixed c andied fruits (about 3 c-ups) i pkg. (15-o)z) goldeni rai- ,sins or 2 pkg. (8-oz. each) chopped dates 3 cups unsifted al-purpose S tir flour witb baking powder, flour sait and innamon. 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon Sait 1 esoncinniamon 1 cup soft butter Blend butter, sugar, and eggs 2 cups light brown sugar on low speed of mixer. Beat 4 eggs Iat medium speed until very fluffy, 3 minutes. 1 cul) brandy*' Add flour mixture in fourthas aiternately with brandy in third., to beaten miixture. Mix in eaeh addition on low speed just until biended. Pour batter over fruit-nut mixture and blend thoroughly. Divide evenly between 2 well-greased 9x5x3-in. loaf pans. Decorate tops with reserved nuts. Bake at 275' for li ½ f0t 2 hours. When done, toothpick stuck into centers of cakes cornes out clean. Brush generously with white corn syrup if glazed top is desired. When cakes are cold, sprinkle with more brandy and wrap ini foil or plastic wrap. Store in cool place 4 f0 .6 weeks to age. *Orange juice may be substituted for brandy if desired. oftiajig pleit~y o uggec treatmetlt at the hands of junior space explorers. J$OMANTIC BUT DAýNGER0OUS In the language of flow- ers, mistletoe means "give me a kiss." Although it is conmoniy founci in homes at Christmas, it is seldomi used in churches because of its pagan associations dating back to the ancient Druids, Mistietoe is also classified "nýon-edible" and shouid be kept away from children. GASOLINE SHOiiýrTAGE COULD ALTER TOURISMI STRUCTURE Gasoline shortages and possible rationing could resuit i drastic changes t10 the tourism structure but could also be of beneft 10t the tourist industry,. Ontarios Minister of Industry and Tourism Claude Bennett said in Co- bourg last week . Speaking at the (al confer- ence of the Great Pine Ridge Tourist Council, Mr. Bennett based his conclusion on the years immediateiy after the Second Worid War when, he said, rationing was stili' in force andthe tourist industry enjoyed its most prosperous years. Looking ahead to what could happen in Ontario if rationing were again imposed Mr. Bennett said "more emiphasis would bave to be piaced on group travýel and miass transportation modes whieh are least restricted by shortages. "lu other words,- lie said "its back to the trains and diesel coaches. *'Develolinment and promot- ion would hv to concentrate on compiete one stop vacation destinations in a community or a full service resort. The themie wouid be corne 10 stay awhile,' not corne 10 tour, he ;)ong The Orono U.C.W. Song Service held in Orono United Church on Sunday NOvember 25th, was well attended by miany of the local congregat- ion as well as visitors frorn various communities in t1he surroundig area. The service ,vas led o U...President, Mrs. F. Lycett, who introduced the special guest speaker, Mrs. Leroy Toll, Immnediate Past President of Toronto Confer- ence. This lady wvith a pleasing personality is veryý ttalented in piano and choir idirecting. With Mr. Douglas Dewell, church organist, aic- companying on the piano, she led the congrégation in fthe singing ofý several hymons during the service. The church choir presented a lovely anthem "Let Mlount Zion, Rejoice"- also Mrs. G. Carson and Mrs. B, Chiaprnian favoured with a duel, "Make the World Better '1oday\. In her address. Mrs. Troit brough some interesting ex- periences from her many travels around the world. She stated that a U.C. menmber should have four important attributes. namely. 1. A belief in God, 2. a realizationi of being a part of a great heritage in the vast comipany of Christians throughout the said. He reported that since the ministry announced a plan to assist operators to develop their plant last June 8, three time;s as miany'ý applications' for that aid hiave corne in than were rec'eived in the past two years and mioney require- mnents have increased five tnes. w1i tme worlcl competing for the tourist dollar, hie said, we must realize that tourismi is marketing. Supply must meet the demiand and wec must idlenîify our customlers, needs. promiote themi and satisy them.- worl. 3E1nthusiasin 4. Co~.rn-. rnttrent.' In closing shé. quoted' a poem (rom -Patch- work- pieces". This book, which sue çompil- ed-c9ntains a great rnanyý inispiing poerns, reading etc. Following the service many of the congregation assembled ini the Main Hlall w'here a buffet lunch wvas servedi. This provided an opportunityv for anyone to meet Mrs. T-oil personally. IN OHON() The Orono NurserySchool openied in~ Orono on Mlonday and is beinggfield, three -nrnings a week in the basement of the Orono United Chu rch. Twýelve youngsters have registered for the school akid further registrations will be taken.