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Nearby SJ Spots To Visit this Holiday Season

If gbilening gl<en holly houghs mean* It's •December, then in one • nearby South Jersey community lt’» winter all year ling vv • . f)n the fringes of the Pine Barrens, four miles east of . Millville on Kt'e 49. Hollyland US A is now open io the public seven., days a we£k from 9 a m. Io 4 pm Although 'thefarm' attracts thmiaands of

tour of the area is an enthusiastic talk given by a guide on the horticulture of holly and the history of

Hollyland

Set deep within the orchard. the Holly Hour? features a holly-oriented museum and a gift shop The museum displays the world's largest collection of antique holly-motif china, holly wood-carvings, (one of- which is over 150

visitor'- year round, the or- , .years old), paintings of hoi chard ik at the height oDits. ly. and a room where all beauty during the the furniture is made from Christmas months of the wood of the holly tree. November arid December * In the gift shop, visitors THKRK IS NO admission can find lovely items to br

JUST MINUTES from Hollyland. U’.SLA.. Wheaton Village, off Rfe. 55. recreates Victorian* .Christmas scenes, at its famous American- Glass Museum with antique toys, dolls,"period costumes and a miniature trajn display. Tbe-museum is housed in a large Victorian style building and boasts a collection of international fame. Regular items on display inilude an ex-

charge to Hollyland and visitors can feel free to wander around the five, enormdus greenhouses and 41) plastic house* filled with ^_jhou*ands of brightly berried holly plants A highlight of the visitors’

ing home for friends and family as Christmas gifts Every article in the shop is hollv-conhected, right •down to the jars of holly

blossom honey

‘Great’ Cantata

COURT .HOUSE - The Rastrelli and Julie Dick.

‘ Narration for the cantata is by *Jane Bacon . The choir is under the direction of LaNetta Desrosiers with Debra Dilworth accompa-

nying on the organ.

Senior CMir of the First United Methodist Church will prefent the Christmas cantata/ Grecfr Christmas Choruuii. 4 p.nr Sunday Soloists are Patricia

doorknobs. Other attractions at the village include the glassblowing' factory, crafts arcade and Professor Fester’s traveling Medicine Show. Wheaton Village’s Grand Christmas will be on display thru Jah. 3. The Village is open saven days per week from 10 a.ml to 5 • p.m. Admission is 13 per person with special rates for groups. • • • IN ATLANTIC COUNTY, the Historic Towne of Smithville will hold a special Christmas buffet on

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FIRST 'ANNUAL, CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AT THE LODGE

For Reservations Call 522-7088

SUNDAY, DEC. 20TH

3 PM to 9 PM

Come Join In the Fun!!! * Santa Claus To Greet You * Full Course Turkey Dinrter - *6 95 * Wildwood High School Carolers * Entertainment & Dancing * Special Drink Prices Senior Citizens Welcome!!

Due to the tremendous response to our Thafiksgiving Day Dinners, we will deserving FulUZourse Dinners... CHRISTMAS EVE — 4 to 7 p.m. (No rtservaUont after e p.m.) CHRISTMAS DAY — 4 to8 p. m. (No reservations after 7 p.m.) SPECIAL...Whole turkeys Served For Families (Reservations Needed) Now Taking Reservations For New Year’s Eve

Dec 4 and 11 in honor of their annual tree lighting celebration at the

Smithville Inn.

Thi*\ charming restored village with its quaint.inns

and shops is a throwback to southern New Jersey life of the 17th and 18th centuries. The. centerpiece of this magical town is the Smithville Inn with nine

dining areas and taverns. During the holidays, the village will be dressed in seasonal colors with a delightful animated

Christmas display.

RESTAURANT "Fresh Fish & Fine Meats''^ , If you like bountiful portions of really flreat food, at reasonable prices, in a worm llvingroom atmosphere ... Come Feast With Us!

WON MMSINTATION Of THIS COUPON Not valid on Chlidron's Platters Con not bo used with charge card GOOD UNTIL DECEMBER 15, 1981 OPEN FOR DINNER E\ERY Evening from s to EXCEPT SUNDAY located aatt.ey (Wlldweed ted.) between *t. * * Me. Me*# Fart esey ' RIO GRANDE 886-0336