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Show Ribbon Bows Are Used to Decorate the Table the artistic touch of the ertire ensemble ensem-ble stamps the hostess. A piece of soft ribbon placed between be-tween the stocking and the metal fastener fas-tener of a lady's garter, which will bold the ribbon In place when It Is fastened, will do much to prolong the life of the silk stocking, as It prevents runs. The day of the elaborate table setting set-ting is passing. For decorative effect the hostess who knows keeps her table low and simple and makes of her fruit or flower centerpiece n beautiful painting. The final touch that most often adds to the table the charm and the atmosphere of hospitality and good taste Is n bow or decoration of beautiful beauti-ful ribbon. Klbbon adapts Itself to so many uses that the person with clever fingers can have the decoration of her table absolutely Individual nnd at the same time in the best of taste. No garment seeniH In the mode unless un-less It has at least n ribbon touch. F.ven the shirtwaist must have Its bow ,r ribbon and In many cases the monogram mono-gram so popular on blouses this season sea-son Is embroidered In narrow ribbon, or embroidered with silk or wool on wide ribbon, then stitched to (he blouse. In no way does the culture and finer Instincts of a hostess show iiiicker than by tin appearance of the dining table. 'The whiteness of the linen, the bri::hlness of the lss. Ibt shlniness of the china, the lay of the silver, and |