Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-11

tween tho centre and the edges OF the taDle
were broad bands OF the Battenburg lace
insertion in antique Venetian design; the
centre space was left plain TO permit on
the superb gold platter filled with orchlus,
and the gold candelabra which are useu
by Mrs. Astor on grand occasions. Above
the hemstitched hem was repeated the
bard Of lace insertion.
The table-napltins had also i VIDE oahd
OF the insertion above the hem. Inc 10Y
lies had only a tiny centre of the SATIN
damask and a deep border OF the lace'
Mrs. Astor's dinlng-room was said "a
look like an old-world picture OF a Nehe-
ton interior. with its laGe-bedecked table
and magnificent service of gold and ex-
quisite orchid blooms.
MRS. VERBS LUNCH-CLOTH AND
DOYLY.
The absence Of lin~en-damask table-cloths
characterizes some of the swell luncheons
given this season.
In their stead 4 rich centre-piece OF me
linen border with B~attenburg lace IS idld
uuon the polished mahogany.
At a large and fashionable luncheon
given by Mrs. webb. the wife OF behetal
webb. who is an enthusiastic loVer OF
thes. rich effects. the centre OF the b@au-
tifully-polishcd table was covered py one
of thss. exquisite lace pieces "hlle unuer
each plate was placed Il lace-bordered uoy-
Ia. The table-napAins also were richly
finished with lace.
vrs Webb reioiccs in some beautiful
specimens Of this work, when nave nt,,
crest and motto embroidered and carried
ont in lace effects I'm the centre Of each ar
ticle. the design varying in size according
" .s... 80, u,bflh 10 j. worked.
AIRS william Rockefeller has also sew
oral sets Of table-lincn decorated with
this rich. antique-lOOkinS lace. ana ! nave
beon told or a lady residing In Allegheny
CITY. Mrs. Darling. who has fallen a VIC
tim 10 the prevailing mania ana has spent
thousands Of dollars on household hheh
decorated IN this manner.
COST or BRAIDS AND THREAD.
Many ladies' make all Of these popular
Iaccs themselves. Those who desire IL can
purchasa a design and materials ana nave
the work begun. showing how the stitches
are carried out.
The Ideal Honiton Is next 10 the Batten-
burg the most liked of the many KINDS
~ lace in vogue. II Is worked WIN
twisted japanese silk Instead OF unread
and is charmiHgly adapted Tor centre
pieces and doylies.
ne EftlAr ann AifhA $3.50
making Of all these lacos are or pure
linen. and can be had I'm cream, white
and deep brownish ecru. The latter
worked with the broad braid, makes a
wonderfully effective border for "A table
cloth. the centre TO be- filled in with ecru
silk mail cloth. or art satin.
The prices Of the braids vary according
70 the width. and range from 30 cents a
dozen to S2.25. To thread by spool or
skeln Is u cents. Lunch-cloths basted ana
commenced in Ideal Honiton designs can
be procured from 81 TO 80. TIL doylies
vary in price according 10 the size and
design.
NEW PIANO DECORATION.
heard a few days ago Of a very novel
and charming decoration devised for
standing against the back Of an upright
piano. the back facing the room IN the
orthodox manner. II was described 10 me
a. a tall rushwork harp, which can he
ordered from any florist draped with yell
low silk and ribbons. and having recep-
tacles FOR plants or pots. the greens or
which stand out beautifully against the
yellow silk and rushwork. The harp was
about "A yard and a quarter in height.
and was said 10 be one OF the prettiest
devices ever obtained for conceallng the
uucompromlsing ugliness OF the upright
Mai M hack ABE DINDAS.