Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1891-06-09
| HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.
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PicNIcs.
what Il more delightful for summer
entertainment than picnic, when the
day ts perfect, The guests congenial and
the refreshments bountiful aud tnvttingf
There are many kinds of plcnlcs-..
afternoon or amply evening. ones, and
Ail-day ones there are sunday school
aud private ones. AZ rule, small ones
are the pleaszntcst and most enjoyable,
whete the merry party either 60 by boat,
rail- or carriage, In the afternoon, taking
their supper and returning by moonlight.
Prom four la iifieen or twenty would be
called . small picnic. Like every other
entertainment, there should be CON-
mittec Ia take charge of things, Tor what
I. e,crybcdy's business IL generally no
bodyis.
Imprcmptu picnlcs that are plsnned
the same day are generally the most de-
| llghtfnl. II does not take much Ia make
merry party Of young people enjoy
themselves. let us flrst devote our at
tsntIon to the refreshments. The sand
uiches require but short time In which
Ia prepare them. and can b~ plain az
| .pread with q hlling of chopped hsm,
tongu. ar chicken, With little dressing
stirred through tn make moist. sweet
/ .andwi che- are much liked Tor p'cnic-
aud afternoon teas. and are very simple.
>prrad thin slices II battered bread with
raspberry, strawberry ar blackberry
I.lly or lam. These should always be
cut small In square, oblong ot thrce-
corncrci piece. aud wappri In vet
cloth aud dry Que placed over that.
hi. keep. them moist. Chopped nuts
are dellcIou. n flllng fcr sandwiches.
Cold meats can bc sliced thin and
hacked easily. Saisis-chlckcn, cab
bag, ar pots,o-csn b. easily made aud
arried In glass fruit cans.
Pickles, particularly small, sour Gu
cumhers, Olives, peaches, pear. aud ap-
plc.. are much enjoyed at plcnlc..
Cold tea can IT, carried In boitles, like
Ni.s lemon juice that has been squeezed
.nd .scciencl for lemonade.
Jellics, hari-tollei egg, Saratoga
rhlp., cake. fruit and ". cream arr all
sultahl. Tor picnic., aud easily packed Ia
baskets, pals, etc.
picnic baskets can now b. obtained ~
many 81 the store. tia, are very con-
ycnisnt aud great improvement ON The
old ones. These have compartments Tor
different articles.
Zach lady .. expected Ia provide
plates, FORKS. spoous aud cups, beside.
napkin. Tor two, AZ many plcnic., and
.omc Que take. a large ablcclc,h. By
waving osk leaves Into garland. and
other decorations, IN. table can b. made
very attractive. japanese napkins are
much u.c,l, aud answer all practical par-
| roses.
wb.rr party does No, wish Ia carry
unnecessary luggage, and prefer Ia
throw away everything after they arr
through with the feast. Dat boNe. can h.
rilllf-i for this purpose. The sand.
| u iche.. meats and cakes can b. packed
Into on. or tso boNes, &c th. sig. ~ th.
| party demands: fruit Into smother, aud
| ssisd. which u arranged In wooden
| pail or di.h, Ia another, With olives,
| pickles, etc. Large sheet. ~ heavy,
| whiie paper can h. used for table.
cloth, and wooden instead % china plates.
Plenty II japanese napkin. viii b.
n~cd.j. IN this way everything can L.
thrown away cNccp, the drinking cup,
| ahIch can b. carried In a small hand
bag. The boNrs can H. strapped to-
| s,th-r With shavl.sirap.
| Shawls, rug. and hammocks are all
| ns,e.sary for thu comfort 20 a picnic
party, and swing. sdd much Ca th. co
| 'oym.nt 20 the little folks.
The next thing In question u the man
| nct ~ dress. White looks pretty while
IL l. fresh. bat Il .oll. 80 easily u '. never
q lee - wear II % picnlc.. To thorough
| IN enjoy one. ..lf Que NUT b. dressed
| comfortably sni suitably. \ simple
dannel drc.., plainly made aud short
enough not 10 g,t dirty. should belong
"a every girl Who enjoy. long rsmblc',
/ plcnIc., anl mountain climbing. N NAV
answer Tor tennis suit az camping Oh,
une az we'll. II can b. 81 gray, navy
blue or any dark, neutral shade OF Han
mel. either plain az trimmed With braid,
tnd made = perfectly plain skirt With
thr-- or i've tucks, snd without dnpcry,
AMI blouse plated or tucked waist.
For genuine comfort II should b. either
made la QUE pieC" OF the two scs-i To
g,tber. \ sash ~ the same good. can
D. worn With ,hi. pretty, simple aud
comfortable suh.
4 large straw hat for batting, and q
lam O'>hanicr for cyvuing az hammock
wear. are all that are necessary IN The
Say 10 hcad-gcar. strong, common
.sn.e shoes greatly facilitate walking
aud ave the i-iter ones ~ kii. Glove.
should D. 70 dark color., strong aud
sef,icrable. old Que. answer very we'll.
Elaborate preparation. are not ncce-.
sary for plcnics. rl'ln, substantial
food, nicely served, l. all tia, should be
thought ~. The more simple. I'M
prompiu picnic. vr c'n have that vii
take "a. GA, IL doors a. ruioy the bciutl-
Gal sunshine ani breathe Gods purc air,
th. bcii.r for ~. all. ani ia. les. doctor
hlll. Ne will have topay. There u NO
form of entertainment morr bealthful or
beneficial than these. N mother. wouli
gsi up mor- ~ them for their children,
Instead ~ 90 msny full-drcs. parties, !
am sur. Il would BE- FAR lee. work snd
expense aud more enjoyable aud better
| for all concerned.