‘sacrificing . its ‘legitimacy. Most ‘ collectors’. and dealers ‘have an original piece, it’s always best to keep _- dt as original as you.can ” and to take care of it as - well as you c can. One--of most common _ problems affecting antique furniture in ‘North America 1818 Shrinkage, the loss of natural moisture from the wood’ caused ‘by the high, _dry, .constant temperatures of f central heating. a7 Signs of shrinkage include -. loose feet and joints, warped - ofoRs ‘and. Sides, . buckled, “Veneers,. doors - ‘that: .no. —thees carcass. A ae ‘ a - Doors. “and” ‘carcasses that ‘aren't too badly warped can . be put back in shape by a professional restorer, but ‘nothing: can be done about ‘really bad shrinkage. . Fortunately, shrinkage is considerably easier to prevent than it is to cure. The‘heat can be turned down or even off at night’ and windows can be opened. When this isn't_ possible, a humidifier can help, as can ‘bowls of water placed under or inside an antique piece. ’ Drama show by Handsworth actors During the course of three evenings, April 24, 25, 26, sixteen different selections from Acting students will be presented for public en- joyment and for ad- judication in the Hand- sworth Drama portable. These scenes have been prepared by the participants who are responsible for organizing all production elements, set design, costume, ‘props, lighting, sound and, of course, ac- ting--even their own program page. The chosen represent a range of comedy, scenes considerable theatre styles: serious drama, poetic drama and story theatre. The choice of scenes was the students; the only requirement was that all scenes were to be chosen from well-known successful plays. _back flat by an experienced. “repairer. would agree that, if you ~ sto become. soft again,’ and. - the veneer. Will adhere to it - ’ otherwise badly marred must . - - Grain that” matched: