Show what shall I 1 give tor a wedding tift and hat or a gift to the iween girl graduate these are the questions the minds of most every one these lays christmas and birthday pres ints are easier to select as w e are apt know the individual preferences ot ur near and dear friends but in ma ieng a gift that Is to mark two of the eventful occasions in life one often at a loss in days gone by teaspoons seemed be the accepted lottering ottering ott ering to a bride nce a young woman received seven lozen afterward in confidence she ald of course I 1 suppose its true bat one never can have too many spoons but bow many other things I 1 krould have liked it just happened hat she could not change any of the spoons as all were marked and all friends who sent personal notes laying they were just sure ehe would be delighted with teaspoons A woman of discretion and judg biant who has given wedding presents to several generations says that it the young people are going to housekeeping ehe gives a door knocker for even if the home Is an apartment its gulte the thing to have a knocker in the door otherwise she gives candlesticks sandle sticks of brass sheffield or sll silver sugar tongs are a charming gift not apt to be duplicated or glass and silver dishes for sliced temon with a two pronged lemon fork a odd shaped tea caddy in sheffield ire good as aro all bits of sheffield either old or modern there are lovely sugar baskets and individual salts and almond dishes in pierced silver and several girls are making collections of al sorts of little odd shaped boxes in silver brass and sheffield it we know the special fad or hobby of our friends it Is always well to add to the collection as the opportunity presents itself there Is no great difference between graduation presents and those given tor weddings but lor the former we may find very delightful books with pages tor class history class photographs and all the doings of commencement week such books are also obtainable tor the bride but one should make sure that there are no duplicates to go back to sliver there are all sorts of tea strainers cups in silver holders jelly jars cheese jars with silver scoops silver flower holders and handkerchief chains such aa our grandmothers carried in china who would not like boull ion cups comiotes compotes com potes or salad plates all of which may be odd pieces then there are ertuly clever bowls and jugs in inexpensive pottery for holding flowers the shallow ones may be equipped with japanese or glass flower holders instead of the ent cut glass bowl of which brides usually have dozens select one good piece of rock crystal or a bit of opalescent glass sherbet cups and tumblers look well in the latter and one does not tire of them nearly every one has something of which they make a specialty for instance an industrious maiden aart sees that all the girls in her are supplied with knitted wash clothes and bath tow els and a goodly showing they make all tied with ribbon A box of fine toilet soap accompanies the handiwork all done up in tissue paper banded with white satin ribbon A grandmother gives each grandchild a silk quilt on the wedding day and an adoring aunt furnishes all her nieces with exquisite bags then who would not like four V h colonial glass candle sticks or a et of coasters with lemonade or iced tea glasses of traya there Is no end lo 10 shapes prices and materials any girl would like a set ot clipping scissors and magazine opener they come in brass bronze and silver and a case of three or five scissors Is an always welcome gift as are jewel boxes andi work boxes in leather gatta ot hand work are best ot all and made from rare bits of brocade and embroidered picked up during frequent trips abroad speaking of bags one can never have too many and they are an acceptable gift to either bride or graduate those of white band embroidered or ot irish crochet are fitting accessories to the popular all white costume A bet ot six handmade towels a pair of all low cases or a bedroom set in art em brod lery are all good and stationery 0 all sizes while the die Is a gift longed tor by many a girt when it comes to personal gifts the list is too long to be given la limited space but I 1 beard an eighteen year old girl say she just hoped everybody would give her things that she could not afford herself bilk stockings tor instance was there eibi a maid with too many A good idea Is tor the family or a group of intimate friends to combine and each give a piece of cither tur luoise or coral ane girl will have a complete set this makes the ex pense evenly divided and it is better than each giving a separate article desk sets may be given in this way for it Is more harmonious to have all pieces match in form and coloring fans and hair ornaments must not be forgotten and how about a real lace handkerchief for either bride or bradu ate wedding menus so many requests have reached desk for suggestions tor wedding refreshments fresh ments that I 1 slip these in though it Is contrary to our rules to use our valuable space for menus I 1 hope these will assist the many june brides FOR A WEDDING LUNCHEON bouillon lobster cutlets sauce boils glazed sweetbreads Sweet breads with peas EKK and endive salad lancy ice cream bride a cake candled grapefruit peel salted nuts coffee ELABORATE AFTERNOON OR EVENING RECEPTION MENU chicken croquettes Croquet tes peas lobster or salmon salad bread and butter sandwiches chea rolla smutted with chicken salad but rolls coffee frozen pudding orange sherbet assorted cakes SIMPLE AFTERNOON OR EVENING refreshments chicken salad buttered rolls strawberry ic cream bride a cake MILI TARr WEDDING RECEPTION manu bouillon served in cups creamed lobster in ramekins Ra cold sliced chicken and virginia ham bread and butter sandwiches olives salted nuts radishes ice cream served in yellow cavalry cupa wedding cake decorated with crossed sabers to be cut by the bride with her husbands saber punch coffee MME MERRI 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