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prevent tnese accidents, tne . Commissioner offered several pre-, cautions: ; V;

1. Keep your Christinas tree in water when it is-indoors. »

2. Place your tree away from , fireplaces and stoves. v r:;.3. Use tested limits 'repair. Don’t overload electric at- . «itt. - i

4. Provide plenty of ash trayft.. for guests during the holidays.

5. Use nonflammable decor- • ations and fresh greens around the house. ., ?

6. Remove tree and greens^ ' when needles start dropping. -

Many accidents among children ' could be prevented if parents and friends would choose toys wisely and train their children to use them safely. Keep in rrtind theage, ability and dexterity Kf the child. • - 1

A large number of injuries... around die home are due to falls.— Jllake things safe for your guests and familv by keeping ice and: snow off the sidewalks, use a. •♦nf-f dy stepladder or stool. ;

As a final word of .warning, the ' Commissioner advised everyone to avoid the mad scrable of last --i minute preparations. “Tension mounts,” he said, “with rush and hurrv and this may contribute to accident occurence." Allow ample time for each task you are doing and have an accident-free holiday.

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