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Show It , ; y " M Suggestions for Weddings, Luncheons, ''k. I it 7" "V I lU 4r S'M&'ir f 13 TSkTV- yV" T"(0 Edited bv Madame Mel Showers; Questions Answered, Etc. 1 fj V tl Hll LOT LdllllllUll I gI 1810 t : 2 I For "Primrose" Day. Th 10th is "Primrose" day. It docs not mean as much to us as to our ICng-lish ICng-lish cousins, who loyally wear a primrose prim-rose on that day In remembrance of Disraeli Dis-raeli (Lord Beaconslleld), who died on that date. For a dinner or luncheon planned for the 10th It Is a suggestion to use everywhere every-where centerpiece and room decorations - these charming tloweri whlcli come In .ill colors and very plentiful as well as chap at the florists. A potted primrose of the double variety would make an acceptable ac-ceptable gift at bridge or any other game at which the hostess wishes to give a reward re-ward of merit. For favors tho little jardinieres of porcelain, por-celain, which I think are imported from Paris would bo lovely, each containing r wee primrose plant; the place card could be lied to tho handle. 1 am sure these Ideas may be easily adapted to any functions on the morrow and give the requisite touch of something "different." "dif-ferent." which seems to be so necessary to the peace of our up-to-date hostesses'. An English Tea. The 23rd is St. George's day and a loyal English woman is going to use the ot caslon to give an afternoon tea for which she sent cards to all on her calling list. A touch of novelty will be the playing and singing of iSnglish balflda and "God Save tho King" will be played more than once by the stringed instruments which are to be concealed from the gticsts by a screen of Knglish flags and palms. Mingled with the stars and stripes will be the British union jack, "the Cross of St. George." and everywhere there are. to be roses of all hues. This season's debutantes will take turns at tho table, where tea will be poured and piping hot English muffins, mado small, will bo passed with orange marmalade. There will be tiny sandwiches and preserved ginger. For Sliakcspeare's Birthday. The 'JSrd Is the date celebrated as the groat "Bard of Avon's" natal day, although al-though some authorities contend that he was born on the 2Ctli. History says that purple and gold were his favorite colors. For a. touch of novelty this combination could bo used with quotations from his writings on the place cards. Prizes could be some of the many beautiful small books that are out of his plays or pertaining to him. A charming book Is called "The Lovers of Shakespeare," bound hi red. It is Just the right size to pick up in an idle moment. This week is full of suggestions tliat a clever hostess may work out as best suits her need. The Game of Bird-Catcher. Many of Mmc. Mcni's letters come from school children and they are welcome, wel-come, so here Is a game that may be now and be just what sonic one wants to fill In. To play the game choose by lot, or "counting out," who Is to be the "bird catcher;" he or she then gives each one the namo of a bird, barring the owl, as It is forbidden. All sit in a circle with hands on the knees, except the bird catcher, who stands in the center cen-ter and tells a story about birds, men- tioning the ones that have been selected. "When the name of the bird thai a person per-son has selected Is mentioned that person per-son rises and Imitates the call of that bird as well as he can. but when the bird catcher mentions the owl all hands are Immediately placed behind the chairs and remain thero until the name of a bird Is mentioned. When the bird catcher catch-er says "All the birds" at any time during dur-ing the story the players all give their calls. If a player fails to give, his call when the name Is mentioned, or forgets to put his hands behind the chair, he has to at once lake the place of tho bird catcher and continue the story or pay a forfeit. Shut Your Eyes. This Is a funny little stunt enjoyed alike by old and young. If ono has never tried it It is very amusing to find out how difllcult it Is to find anything with your eyes shut or to Judge distances. di-stances. First place u piece of paper on the floor before you. shut your eyes, walk backwards two steps, then try to walk on the paper and pick it up. Then stick a pin on the wall about four feet up and try to pick It off blindfolded. Stand, about five or six feet away from a table, shut the eyes, then try to walk up to It without, knocking against it. Many other stunts may be devised to show how dependent we are upon sight. History Contest. This contest Is especially good for school children of "history" age. as the Initial or first letter of the words correspond corre-spond with name of the historical character char-acter Tho list may be added to, but this is long enough. It Is betler to have contests too short rather than too long. All the names chosen bear on American history: ' Perilous Rider. Great Warrior. Always Loyal. Worthy Peacemaker. Harbor Hunter. , Exceptional Ally. " , ' Considered Crazy. . Before Foreigners. '; : ; ' Hcliglous Wanderer. : Sailed Conlidcntly. Unusually Successful General Marching Suitor. Tho answers: '. Paul Ilcverc. George Washington. .yj, Abraham Lincoln. William Penn. . ' . llenrlk Hudson. Ethan Allen. Christopher Columbus. Benjamin Franklin. Boger Williams. Sebastian Cabot. Ulysses S. Grant. Miles Standlsh. All "Ice" Party, 1 An ice that the world 'would be better without (In four letters;? Vice. 12. An Ice that It is easier to givo than to take (six letters)'.' Advice. S. An Ice that lures (six letters)'.' Entice. En-tice. 1. An iso we all hope to enter (eight letters)? Paradise. 5. An ice mentioned in the Bible (nine letters)? Sacrifice. i). An Ice that occurs three times (six let t era)? Thrice. 7. An ice that is cut-(Arc letters)? Slice. S. An ice that repeats itself (live let-ton.) let-ton.) 7 Twice. !). An vtcc that gives a plqu.uit llavor (live letters) ? Suice. i 10. An Ice seen at wcodlns (four letters)? let-ters)? Itlce. 11. An ice fixed by the merchant (five letters)? Price. J'J. An .Ice that is dainty (four let-tors)? let-tors)? Nice. ' i:i. An Icq fcarod by ladles (four letters)? let-ters)? Mice. 1 1. The ise of those who possess knowledge knowl-edge (four Iottei-.07 Wise. 15. The lze won by a bright pupil (five letters)? Prize. ' 10. Tho Ise that is opposed to falling (four letters)? t ni.se. ' 17. The ize that, settles whether ono Is large or small (four letters)? Size. IS. The ise of manner or garb (five letters)? let-ters)? Guise. IP. The lze that permits (nine letters)? Authorize. '0. The lze of anguish (seven letters)? Agonize. 21. The punishing ise (eight letters)? Chastise. 2". The iso that looks down upon (seven (sev-en letters)? Despise. 23. The adoring lze (seven letters)? Idolize. 2-1. The iso of suddenness (eight letters)? let-ters)? Surprise. 2".. Tho izo that renders sacred (elglr letters)? Canonize. .For prizes have funny things like a toy polar bear, toy skates, for the consolations con-solations and a winter scene or book like Nansen's "Farthest North." A supper sup-per menu appropriate to the occasion would be first oyster or clam bouillon wllh a snowball of whipped cream on lop. creamed chicken or sweetbreads in whlto paper cases, with delicate white bread sandwiches, celery salad garnished with cottage cheese balls. For the sweet have Ice cream molded In form of snowballs, snow-balls, wlm small round white frosted cakes rolled In cocoanut. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. For a Linen Shower. I would like to know of some game or contest that would do for a linen shower to be given for a bride-elect. KI.SIE. At the very prettiest linen showers there is scarcely ever any set form of amusement unless It is a cord or needle- c work club: then the shower is given after the regular work or play Is done, Tf It Is just to be a "shower." each guest Is asked to accompany her gift by a rhymo or sentiment to be read Joud when her parcel is opened. You see opening all the tilings is uuito a diversion, then with refreshments the hours from "two to five" pass quickly. Refreshments for High Noon Wedding. Will you please tell mc what to serve for a simple wedding menu'.' There will be thirty guests. W'c wish to serve at one large table and the others at smnll tables. Wo live on a farm and want things in Kood form, but simple. The wedding will be at noon. K. J. T5. Servo hot bouillon with a slice of lemon in each cup. then either sweetbread and mushroom patties with sweet potato croquettes or veal croquettes and creamed potatoes in ramaklns, with either green peas or asparagus tips, hot rolls, salted nuts, olives, chicken salad, with nut or jhi-eHC sandwiches very thin, ice crcaw ami wedding cake, cofrec bonbons. A Budget of Questions. When you are asked to dinner do you remove your hat? Also when you receive an Introduction, do 'OU just simply bow or do you offer your hand? When callers come, I mean ladles, do you serve tea? When you meet a friend on the street do you bow. and do you speak first? Also in regards to church, does a lady precede the usher or does she follow him" COL'XTKYFJKD. Glad to answer all your questions. For lack .of space had to cut your letter a hit. but think all Important queries arc answered. Jf not. write again. Wraps, including hats, aro removed for a dinner din-ner party, and you wear your very best clothes, for nothing demands more than a formal dinner party. Always acknowledge acknowl-edge an Introduction with a pleasant bow and smile, and I generally offer my hnnd, especially In my own home, as it seems more hospitable, it is becoming- more and more the custom to serve tea between be-tween A nnd 3 o'clock, especially if one has a day at homo when callers aro apt to come. A lady always speaks to every ono she knows 'and speaks first If It happens to be a man whom she meets. An usher Is followed down t lie aisle by the persons whom he Is to seal. Class Colors and Flowers. Will you kindly suggest some class colors and flowers; also some class mottoes? mot-toes? ROMA. White and gold, pale blue and pink, yellow and black, crimson and gold, corn color and blue are all pretty color combinations. com-binations. So much depends upon Individual In-dividual preferences that 1 think in selecting se-lecting colors and flowers a vote by the class Is the only fair way to decide. "Bach for all." "So crown without tho cross," "Mitch your wagon to a star." "I'nlty in diversity." These are all old, but it's hard to go ahead of the good old sayings that havo come down to us from tho years gone by. Reply to "Jano." Please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Mine. Merrl. In euro of tho paper, for a personal reply to your questions. ques-tions. Pertaining to Cards. When persons on whom one Is calling Is at home should card be left? Is it-turned it-turned face down If per.on Is at home, and face up If person Is out'.' DI3DUTANTE. Cards arc left when people aro at home when one Is returning a first call In return for sonic formal hospitality or if calling on a stranger; after that amoiSg friends it Is not necessary to leave a card every time. Card Etiquette. I am the only member of my family here, and I am boarding. Should my curds be engraved Miss June Owen, Jane lOtltel Owen or Juno 13 Owen'' A call should be returned within two weeks, should It notV BYRNE. A m Your card should be engri! your full name If you arcijp? daughter; if the elder, th simply "Miss Owen." All bocf; queued say "IteUirn first enjh weeks." but I think it is XVf about a dozen calls, then tal rlage and return all In onqh in the order in which you reeff Inside a. couple of months IsVf suburban towns, but a cltyi; acting. JI Questions on any subject tyit this department will chcerftii swercd. A reply will be seritw stamped and addressed envc closed; otherwise answers will this column. Address MadsC care Tribune. |