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Show A Christening Tarty, Simple notes of invitation written in an informal manner should bo sent to friends whom you wish to Invite to a christening party, says The Art Interchange. The guests are Invited to come at a certain hour, and when all are assembled the ceremony cere-mony takes place. A table must be arranged ar-ranged with a christening bowl and some white flowers at any convenient part of the room. Christenings of very young children usually take place about midday, after which a collation (which is in fact a luncheon) is served. This may be an elaborate elab-orate repast or not, as you choose. It is not necessary to have favora, and menus nre rarely used except for formal dinners. The most correct tiling for favor is a round lint box containing sugared almonds. al-monds. These aro tied with ribbons, and have the name of the child and date upon the outside. paic pins anci a Drignt nine, also a uencate green, with a line of gold tracery at the head and foot, and also on the envelope. A faint silver design of scroll work on a shaded pink and gray ground looks as if it cas seen through a mist, but is very effective effect-ive when covered with writing. |