Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1895-03-16
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FOR LUNCHEoNS AND SUFFERS.
A Polished Table, With Dainty Embroid-
cred Dollies, is Eashion's Preeerence.

cred DOihes, Is taShiOn's Preterences
For formal luncheons preference is
given to the polished table, covered
only in the center and under each
plate.
Broad ribbon is often folded or laid
fiat around the center, or from end to
end, on each side, holding all the bon
bon dishes and perhaps small candle
sticks. A pretty effect is impaired by
placing large bow of wide ribbon at
each corner, the loops being cut ana so
spread out as to form six ends laid
fat each one holding a tiny dish of
sweets, olives or almonds. Such a
scheme would be detracted from by
additional arrangement of doilies and
ribbons on the polished surface. 1t
needs only the central figure. these
four centers and the several individual
doilies, with their proper articles.
1t is easy to get too much on the
table. Keep away the crowded look
produccd by variety of elegancies-
The massing of individual bouquets
in close bank around the center vase,
or epergne, is a simple arrangement
that is always artistic. a ribbon end
reaches to each cover, and at the end
of the meal the decorating bank APP
propriately resolves itself into separate
punches, thus suitably prolonging
their decorative service. AT a violet
luncheon given recently by modest
entertainer, two beautiful orchids and
two large maiden-hair ferns responded
to the pull of each long violet streamer.
Luncheons, suppers and the Sunday
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the polished table. If there is not one
available white cloth of fine, neatly
ironed linen is always in vogue.
Designs are largely all over, but no
especial style is advocated in the shops,
where, it is said, fancy dictates choice.
| Open drawn work is too difficult to
launder to continue popular and coarse
laces also seem to have fallen into dis
use. Effects are fine and dainty. Bolt
ing cloth squares, painted, drawn, and
embroidered, are as exquisite covering
as one need wish for centerpieces and
separate covers. Irish point is highly
recommended for many reasons. 1t
wears we'll and is beautiful and effect
i've, especially so as setting for cut
! glass and dark wood.
Satin covers are considered too snowy.
They are not sufficiently dainty for all
surroundings Extreme and massive
elegance is the fit accompaniment of
brilliant, gorgeous satin spreads. Lofty
rooms, rich wood carvings, heavy fur
niture, gold plate, and altogether a
palatial atmosphere may permit the
use of a "thick-as-a- board" satin cover,
which it should be if at all.
Harmony ought to be the watchword
To overload with a profusion of orna-
mentatioE because it is possessed is a
poor reason for spelling what other
wise might be beautiful. Harmony in
china is first principle. A mixture of
Japanese, French, German, English,
and other styles at one time is not eff
fective. A series of plates, each kind
differing for each course, is permissi-
BILE; variety, however, of odd plates
and small dishes representing charac-
teristic workmanship is in poor taste,
and one beauty is very apt to destroy
another.
Glassware and silver fall in line any
where, but to use cups and saucers OF
Japanese, plates of Haviland, and plat
ters of some other sort is not a good
selection. Have the general plan of
the table service in one style, then a
few odd dishes are pleasant variety.
In making purchases it is we'll to keep
this idea in mind, else one may accu-
mulate lot of incongruous designs
that preclude pretty or tasteful ar
rangement.-N. Y. Times.