The Coral Gables Times

Thursday, November 29, 1962, page 19 (of 23)

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EXPERT ARRANGER ADVISES Make Yule Decorations at Little Expense

By JUNE GRAY Women's Editor Beautiful and distinctive Florida Christmas decorations, that can be made for a fraction of their commercial price, were demonstrated for Banyan Garden Club members last week by Mrs. Charles McWethy, a teacher of flower arranging classes for more than 25 years. For a Pinocchio centerpiece, a live oak branch, held firmly in a cupholder, was placed on an old-fashion center mirror. Mrs. McWethy sprayed the branch with white lacquer paint instead of enamel because the pigment in white enamel paint requires a longer drying period. Five green and five white puff balls, which can be obtained at any dime store, were slipped over the oak branch. Two clusters of starfoam were arranged near the base of the branch and a couple of aralia leaves were added for variety. The red and white Pinocchio is one of the floating bottles sold at the supermarket for children to play with while taking a bath. He is set on the mirror which reflects the arrangement, completed for approximately $2. For a tropical or functional, ranch-type house, she made a door swag from palmetto and plastic fruit placed on a raphia mat. In order for the palmetto branches to hold their color and stay ruffled and open, Mrs. McWethy cuts them and puts the stems in an inch of water letting them remain there until they have taken up all the water—about two weeks. Then she lets them dry slowly in a dark place. The next step is to paint the palmetto with copper paint on both sides to prevent the leaves from drying so fast in the bright sun. The paint should be the same thickness on both sides so that the tension is the same. Mrs. McWethy leaves a little green around the edges to achieve a natural look. After the paint dries, the palmetto is wired to the raphia mat. Then, in the center, six pieces of plastic fruit with a luster finish are wired. Since the brightness from the apple, orange, pineapple, etc., is so great, Mrs. McWethy feels that a bow would be excess baggage, which would detract from the arrangement. For wiring, she prefers a fine florist wire, No. 24-26, because it does not cut her material and is easy to work with. The cost of this arrangement is about $2.50. For a TV or table centerpiece, a Madonna and child is set on a bronze bamboo base in an old aqua bowl. The bronze base compliments the Madonna's hair. To provide a frame for the Madonna's head, two colored pods of claredendron berries — turquoise and deep blue — are placed in a cup holder and surrounded by three bronze-painted agave leaves. Geranium aralias climb up the side near her head and four dracaena leaves—two straight and two curled—are added to give a sense of depth. In front of the figure is another unit of low-broken berries placed in a bronze cupholder to match the agave leaves. Mrs. McWethy, who lives at 918 Roderigo Ave., thinks colors can make or kill an arrangement. Bases should be chosen for the complementary beauty and as a protection for furniture. STAFF PHOTOS BY RAY LANG MADONNA & CHILD PINOCCHIO PAUSING FOR a rest is Mrs. Charles McWethy. She is making a door swag for Christmas decorations.

NEW ELDERS

Granada Presbyterian Church, 950 University Dr., has eleted new Elders at a congregational meeting. They are: Forrest F. Patterson, Eugene E. Spaulding, Charles B. Daly, W. Leon Wallace, H. Caffidy Sumrall and Cecil H. Evans Jr.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH SERVICES

Sunday Services 9:30 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:30 and 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Testimony Meeting 8:00 P.M. First Church of Christ, Scientist Coral Gables 410 Andalusia Avenue Free Public Reading Room Weekdays: 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. except Monday and Friday 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Sunday: Reading only 2:00 to 4:30 P.M. 400 Andalusia Avenue

Revival Services Calvary Church of the Nazarene,

2400 S.W. 32nd Ave. Each Evening Children's Meeting at 7:00 Singing and Preaching at 7:30 Beginning Sunday, December 2 through Sunday, December 9th. Pastor Rev. John H. Chambers The public is extended a warm welcome to attend. Mailing Address: Calvary Church of the Nazarene 3210 S.W. 24th St. Miami 45, Florida

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GRAY DRUG Dutch Oven for sweets & such like

BUFFETERIA BUDGET SPECIALS Visit Gray's Dutch Oven-Buffeteria and Luncheonette located at West End of beautiful Dadeland Shopping Center. Enjoy the services of a "Buffet" with the speed of a Cafeteria! Here you will find a wide variety of foods: Char-Broiled Steaks, Chops, Sea foods and a beautiful array of freshly made salads to choose from. Experienced carvers will cut to your order delicious Kosher-Style Corned Beef, Roast Beef, Fresh Brisket and Hickory-Smoked Ham Sandwiches and Platters. Plan to have lunch with us while shopping in beautiful Dadeland Shopping Center. THURSDAY BUDGET LUNCHEON SPECIAL Chicken a'la King on Toast | .29c Fruit Plate | .59c THURSDAY BUDGET DINNER SPECIAL York Pot Roast Fresh Vegetables, Potatoes, Roll or Bread and Butter | .77c Friday Budget Luncheon Special: Baked Fish, Creole Sauce, Fresh Vegetable, Cole Slaw, Roll or Bread & Butter | .95c Cornbread, Key Lime Pie and Drink. Friday Budget Dinner Special: Seafood Platter includes ... Fried Stuffed Shrimp Fillet of Sole Fried Scallops, Tartar Sauce Lemon Slice French Fried Potatoes Cole Slaw, Bread & Butter | 1.35 Saturday Budget Luncheon Special: Potted Swiss Steak Fresh Vegetable, Potatoes Roll or Bread & Butter | .95c FREE: Pumpkin Pie With 95c Plate Lunch Saturday Budget Dinner Special: Six-oz. Top Sirloin Steak Potatoes, Salad, Roll or Bread & Butter | $1.25 A large selection of entrees — Steaks, Chops, Sea food, Salads and Sandwiches to choose from. DUTCH OVEN RESTAURANT-BUFFETERIA WEST END DADELAND SHOPPING CENTER OPEN SUNDAY 10 A.M. to 8 P.M.

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