The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1892-02-25
t-.R,I. GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
Social Entertainments.
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Written tor the Republlcan journal.
We frequently read in the papers rules
had suggestions for entertaining company.
Istlallv they consist of directions, more or
MSS elaborate, for amusements and sup
,+r which would necessitate some eX-
rinse and more time upon the part of the
b,steSs Many ladies have such an album
nuee of both time and money as to feel
uly pleasure in sharing them with their
friends, while many others, with as gener-
MS desires. find themselves unable to
mpete with their Weather friends in
4,hness of entertainment. therefore do
not entertain at all Everybody can think
If many people who apparently enjoy So
fIe reasons already mentioned We see
Me effect of this in attempts to hold
urch socials, and other such meetings.
Tine homes OF the members. The So
al, are usually opened by meeting at the
u~e of some prominent member, who
o providing for the enjoyment of her
rests in the abundant style her own
oans warrant does not consider that
-ne is setting m example that many 9th
,s cannot follow
la this plenteous land OF ours we think
oy much Of eating and drinking If peo
.ie would only realize that we can have
st as good time, refresh our bodies
md minds in pleasant social intercourse
WITH orr friends 90 home feeling bright
md happy and sleep better than if our
.-bmachs were filled with food we do not
iced. We could and would throw open our
jaors much oftener than at present; or. if
we must have refreshments, let us have
.omething simple that all can afford. |
AXE told that in Oregon and Washington
dies entertain a great deal of company
md find il no burden, because they make
H SO simple The tea is set to steep in
'front.' of the parlor CRATE, and when that
quite ready plate of appetizing sand
Vlches or often plain bread and butter is
Irorght in and handed to the guests with
elicate cups of tea and these are con-
-lered quite sufficient for an evenings
Arstern neighbors9 The reply to this
restion lies wholly with the wel-to- do
y those Who can afford to give much bet
er entertainment If they would adopt
the simple method, and strictly adhere to
until it becomes fashionable. | believe
,ye should see marked change in society.
\ pretty and easy way for a young lady
receive her friends is by giving an al
-lnoon tea. at which Russian tea
uMin tea with a Slice of lemon, and wa
,,r~ may he served either in parlor OF
ining-room Not long ago saw an in
itation TO an afternoon tea written on a
Nm, uf paper, folded and enclosed within
n empty peanut shell. and the shell tied
With a bit of narrow ribbon. 1t was novel
md inexpensive.
When preparing for an evening com
tuny ii is highly important that the host
IS shall have well formed plans i'll regard
the evenings amusements: whether
arlor table gam"s, charades, CONVERSE
ional games OF A musical and literary
programme. / once read OF a family OF
sisters who were noted for their brilliant
nyersational powers, and when asked
he secret of their wonderful faculty, re-
lied that they never went into company
aith0ut first preparing themselves to talk
lily upon some current topic of the day
l7 careful study of the subject and also
linking OF pleasant things to say to the
euple they expected to meet,
At an impromptu entertainment in ON
WA home last summer some very pretty
,bleaux were gotten up. the prettiest be
u4 Il representation OF the fire Worship
ftls by three young girls, who draped
ny sheets knelt with outStretched arms
,eltnd stool also draped with white. on
'hieh was small dish of burning salt
and alcohol. OF course the room was
orherwise darkened and the effect was
tally charming. 1t took about ten min
MES to prepare for it. and cost only the
worth of a few spoonfuls of salt and al
euhol
Every hostess should remember that she
owes an especial duty to the shy, timid
4uests, endeavoring to draw them into the
midst of the gayety. that they may be
enabled to forget their bashfulness
word to the guests. When you are
invited to spend an evening at the home
Of a friend, make up your mind before
going that you will be agreeable that
YOUR hostess will be glad she invited YOU
II is duty you owe 10 her.
once knew gentleman who was in
tied with a number of others to attend a
Wlblic gathering. He said he should not
o. for the invitation was given only be
tuse it was unavoidable. and added. that
Nhen a young boy his mother had always
Told him never to 90 where he was not
wanted. The reply made to this remark
WAS to the effect that the principle was
oitogether wrong. Young people should
be taught to 90 into all good society and
70 make themselves so attractive that
their presence will always be welcomed.