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By Libby Demp Forrest TRADITIONAL COLUMBUS DAY will be observed this Friday. As time goes on, the old-fashioned way of celebrating significant days gets changed around. However, when we went to school, way back when, Columbus Day was celebrated on (October 12 no matter what day of the week it fell on. As school kids we always had talks about Columbus's discovery 01 the New World in 1492 when he landed at San Savador with his three ships, the Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Nina. ... . •••

Mother Nature is putting on a good 1 show for us this month. While we often dread the advent of winter, October has always seemed a buffer between seasons . Even tho the official start of winter isn't until December 21st, we all know the declining moments of sunshine signal thoughts of cold and chill and whipping • *■ October is one of the best months of the year for walking, especially the latter part of the month when there's a crispness in the air. We like to do our October walks around sunset, just a little before Standard Time goes into effect. L: • (Don't forget the clocks get turned back 7 ; on October 28th. ) No matter which direction we walk there's always a jewel-like setting to enjoy : 4**

Crisp weather inspires a good appetite. Here are some good restaurants that satisfy good appetites: DRAGON LADY. Located at #7 Victorian Plaza in Cape May, the Dragon Lady Chinese Restaurant offers top echelon dishes, prepared under the watchful eye of the chef. Meats and fowl are - prepared for cooking with almost all vestiges of fat removed. All dishes are made to order, perfected to the style indiginous to the part of China dinner guests have chosen from the menu. Even world renowned Perking duck is made at the Dragon Lady, prepared and served as if you were as native Chinese celebrating an occasion in \ a leading Peking restaurant — brought to ' your table by the chef himself. There are J numerous other dishes not quite so ceremonial ranging from familiar choices to less well known ones. You're bound to find exactly what pleases you. PETER SHIELDS. A must restaurant for romantics who love to dine by the sea, The Peter Shields at 1301 Beach Drive (at

FASHIONS AT LUNCH — Fashion prtvtew ol rail crealions was presented recently in» cafeteria of Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital. Court House, to enliven cafeteria meals. Modeling jacket and skirt provided by Rafters of Rio Mall is Nancy Dougherty. R.N., DRG manager.

Trenton Ave.), Cape May offers an unforgettable setting for enjoying fine seafood, gourmet specialties and innovative dishes that insure an elegant afternoon or evening out. Georgie Latin is at the piano bar Friday and Saturday nights, matching the mood pf discriminating music lovers. Open seven days a week for lunch from 11:30 to 4, and dinner from 4:30 to midnight, Peter Shields offers a fabulous Saturday and Sunday brunch from 9 until 2:30 p.m. On its way to becoming a tradition. PRINCETON GRILL. Come on over to the Princeton Grill, at 21st St. and the Circle, Avalon for a super-sized sandwich and a glass of your favorite draft beer. The Princeton Grill' only wants customers to have a good time. Why else would it offer D.J. Bulge and Oldies, a Thursday Ladies Night, and Monday night football with hot dogs and kraut. You're also invited to look in at the Thursday night hot and cold buffet with guitarist John Langston on hand from 6 to 9 p.m. Fun for all — at the Princeton Grill.

• •• CASINO PIZZA. How do you like your pizza? Everybody has a favorite — and Casino Pizza, at 40th and Landis Avenue, (next to the LaCosta) in Sea Isle City even has stromboli and freshly cut steaks making it more than a cut above (forgive the pun) most pizza parlors. There's great beer on tap to whet your whistle while your favorite pizza is prepared. Open year round, you're assured of crunchy, delicious pizza no matter when you get a yen for nearly everybody's favorite food. Call ahead for fast service — call 263-2277. « CRYSTAL ROOM. Yummy, yummy, the Crystal Room at the Atlas Motor Inn, on Beach Drive near Madison Avenue, Cape May is now serving Haagen-Dazs cream liqueur, an unbeueveable taste delight. Of course, the Crystal Room is one of the old town's great standbys for fine dancing, banquets, parties and great entertainment. Now and then, Cape May's original favorites appear Wednesday thru Saturday for your listening and dancing pleasure. The Champagne Brunch Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. is a Cape May tradition — everything from eggs, fresh fruits, steaming entrees to desserts are put on the groaning board. The cost? Just $8.95 per person.

County Calendar Items for COUNTY CALENDAR MUST BE RECEIVED THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION Send them to Libby Demp Forrest. P O Box 00. Cape fttay Court House N J 06210 WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 10 Today's Cape May Victorian Week schedule: Walking Tour of Historic District. Mall Info Booth. 10 a.m. East End Trolley Tours. Mall Info Booth, every 45 min: 11 a.-Qi. -yj!:lS p.m. Restoration Workshop: "The Private Side of the Public /Ptfvate Preservation Partnership" — James T. Harveson, "How the State Historic Preservation Office Can Halp jn Your Restoration Project" — F. Robert Perry, Baptist Church Hall, 1 p.m. Mansions By Gaslight Tour — 1048 Washington St. et. al. 3 p.m._ — 5 p.m. Restoration Worshop: " Restoring the Victorian Garden" — M. Edward Shulll. Baptist Church Hall. 8 p.m. Annual Fall, Golf Tournament and Luncheon, by Cape May County Chamber of Commerce (info 465-7181), at Stone Harbor Golf Club, starts 9 a.m. Rummage Sale by Episcopal Church Women of Church of the Advent, ( info 884-8830 ) , at parish house, Washington and Franklin Sts., Cape May, 9 to 2. Also Thurs. Christmas Bazaar, and Rummage Sale by St. Simeon's Episcopal Church Women, (info 884-1483), in the parish hall, 25th and Central Aves., Wildwood continues 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also Thurs. AARP Chapter 691. (info 886-1925), at Victorian Towers, Cape May, 1 p.m. /" Tropica na bus trip by Cape May Little League (tickets 8&Mp95), or 884-4386 \ bus leaves Cape May Acme parking lot at 6 p.m. J^int meeting. Cape May City Men's/Women's Republican clubs, hosting county /congressional/senatorial candidates, (info 884-0091), at American Legion Home, 405 Congress St.. Cape May. THURSDAY. OCTOBER II Today's Cape May Victorian Week schedule: Walking Tour of Historic District, Mall Info Booth, 10 a.m. Physick Estate Tours. 1048 Washington St. Every 45 min: 11 a.m. — 1:1 5 p.m. . Restoration Workshop: "Colors for the Historic House 1820-1920", Roger W^Moss; "Window Decoration, Furniture and Upholstery in Nineteeth-Century Houses" — Gail C. Winkler — Baptist Church Hall. 1 p.m. Restoration Workshop, Victorian Afternoon tour and tea, open only to workshop participants, at participating guest houses, 4-€ p.m. Restoration Workshop: "Wallcovering and Floor(Page 28 Please)