Show j stone guessing contest in answer to the constant demand for new guessing contests I 1 print this I 1 do not know who was the originator but I 1 pass it on all the answers are a with the fruit of a famous tree variety of stone A stone associated with the tault of a famous tree cherry A stone at the top of an arch keystone A porous stone pumice A stone used tor sharpening whetstone A stone that points to the poles 7 loadstone A stone that is green and red bloodstone A stone that Is pressed by the foot flagstone A stone used in a test touch stone A complimentary stone blarney stone A stone that comes with a storma hall stone A ceremonious stone corner stone A stone allotted to every one tombstone A stone found in law blackstone A stone useful in washing soap clone A stone in a rough street cobblestone bl estone A suitable prize for this pastime would be a box or silken bag filled with candles which are made exactly like little stones and pebbles they are found already put up in attractive shell shaped boxes or may be gotten by the pound they are delicious to eat and a pleasing novelty character party casting about for some new way to entertain a hostess noted tor her evolved this scheme her invitations said please come in a costume representing your profession or what you would like to be it is needless to say that when the twenty guests arrived upon the stated hour halt after eight there were many exclamations of surprise and as some of the costumes were most amusing the camera alend was in a black paper cambric suit on which were pasted snap shots blue prints and spoiled prints that would have been the best of al he wore s miniature camera for a watch chaar and carried a real camera with him with which he took flashlights of the party afterwards generously supply ing each one with prints as kemem brancel of a very happy evening A man who loved astronomy appear ed with a small telescope and stars comets a moon and tho sun painted on a black domino A suffragette came resplendent in their colors with votes tor women inscribed all over her gown and she carried a placard with votes or women on it the hostess had found symbolic favors for nearly every one by which they found their places at the table tor each one in their acceptance descg bated what they would represent around the table each one was ask ed to explain the merits of his or her profession and I 1 wish space would per mit the witty talk and repartee try this sometime the plan may be adapted to quite large affairs in formal dancing might follow the spread idea for the up to date hostess A hostess who entertains a great deal has small cards made with sta die used at the top or at the left hand corner this monogram is done in gold silver red blue pink and violet so she Is able to match nearly any color scheme she wishes to carry out in flowers on her table these cards are used as name cards at each place and if cards are to be played after dinner or luncheon the table number and couple are written on the back of card some times a flower Is thrust through one corner of the card a punch being used to make the holes for stem these in cards are also most useful to use in sending gifts when one wishes to write an appropriate gentl ment and are a little more individual than a visiting card try ordering some with your next stationery and you will be ready with place cards for all occasions of the most exclusive style lingerie shower A dear little girl bride who had such a happy preparation time tor the great event says one of her lovelest showers was the one at which all the gifts were bits of lingerie made by her dearest friends there were all the intimate bits of personal linen the girls dividing the work and the expense there were dainty ribbons run in all the pieces and in the rose papered box containing the set were one dozen tiny square lingerie sachets sach ets edged with lace a wee gilt safety pin in each for pinning inside the corsage they were embroidered in the same forget me not pattern as the underclothes these friends began their work as soon as the engagement was made public A boudoir cap and pillow were also presented at the same time of similar design and made over pink the bride elects favorite color MADAME MERRI |