The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-24
tn BE DECORATIONS
Unique ARRANGEMENTS of Ribbons and Flow
ers for Dinners md Lunchcons.

u LOT DinneFs ana IsunCncOnS.
With each year the demand for unique table
decorations seems to be on the increase. Every
hostess is DESTROYS Of finding some novelty of
one kind or another. There never was a time
when the decorator had so free n hand as at
present. so long as they are handsome and I'M
usual any and all styles OF decorating are per-
missiblc. The low mounds and loosely scattered
blossoms and foliage are as popular as the taller
style of n dozen years ago, which Dame Fashion
has now returned to us with the spring dccOra-
tiuns, but not in the solid mass made of every
kind OF flowers rs Of old. Two varieties arc all
that are allowable at ono time. and simplicity
and grace are Indispensable qualities.
( Ribbons are still very much used. and they
are Of great assistance to the decorator where
color is wanted and cannot be obtained in the
necessary blossoms.
A charming scheme Of decorations at a yell
low dinner was carried ont rs follows: A white
and gilt wicker basket filled with yellow roses.
asparagus ferns, AID dropping smilax was hung
from tho shaded drop light Of the chan, Ter
by bright yellow satin ribbons, md came to
within six inches Of the table. a double line OF
wide yellow ribbons covered with delicate
sprays of green vines crossed the square table,
and were finished with bows at the corners.
On the two opposite corners were silver can
delabra with yellow candles and shades stand
ing IN WTehtns OF II single row OF yellow punsleS
and their green leaves. Silver dishes were filed
with yellow bonbons and sailed almonds.
AT a dainty pink and white dinner recently a
floral fountain composed OF lilies of the valley
was the centre decoration. A dozen pieces of
strong wire one yard long were wound with
damp moss and then strongly fastened together
nine inches from one end of the wires. the
short ends were spread out to make n base for
the fountain to stand upon. Every fourth wire
was covered over so that the end reached the
cloth. Four wires were bent to come half way
down, and the four remaining wires were curved
at the ends only. The wires were then covered
with lilies OF the valley and leaves, both being
tied on very thickly ut the base. a few sprays
of the delicate flower were laid upon dainty
pink satin bonbOn boxes beside each plate. six
single silver candlestiCks with pink and white
shades were around this attractive table.
present is green. Foliage alone Is often consid-
dered sufficient. the different shades OF green
Pale green satin ribbon may be Introduced with
good effect,
Pink and mauye arc beautiful together. VIC
let's and pink carnations make a lovely combi-
nation, particularly for n daylight luncheon, ms
the violet does not like artificial light, and hides
its. %prettiest shades when put under tho lamp
light. At one luncheon large punches or violets
were massed together IN the middle OF the table,
forming a mat, and were finished around the
edge with q delicate fringe 81 mnidenhair
ferns. Coming out from the ccntre or the rlo-
let's was a bunon OF pale pink carnations. Satin
from the mat of flowers to each corner OF tho
table, two ends being finished with a standing
double knot bow and violcts thlckly arranged
among tho loops, and the other corners being
finished with a tall cut-glnss vase filled with
carnations and ferns. Loose violets were scat
tered along over the ribbons. At the end OF the
luncheon zach lady was presented with a bunch
OF the fragrant violets,
Clean, beautiful ice always gives ono q re,
freshed feeling. A large c~ut-rlnss dish illed
green sprays and vines, with II few blossoms in
and about the ice and hanging over tho sides; IL
a delightful centre piece for any luncheon table
on II warm day. and within tho reach Of every
one. Ice blocks and plates 10 servo various
things upon are not especially new, hut tho ices
on the table. so cleverly are they moulded into
flowers and devices Of all kinds. Roses made OF
ices are served with n branch OF leaves. Gala
lilies or creams laid upon natural lily leaves
are very deceiying, they are 50 true TO nature.
a reunion diuncr was given recently hy q
ton Of the tenth year Of her graduation, and,
what was remarkable, not one of the eleven
VINO were graduated was absent. Inc round
table was decorated with the class colors. pink
and yellow, u high glass vase OF yellow roses be-
ing In the centre OF the table, standing in a bed
OF beautiful Catherine Mermet roses. All
around tho table, far enough from the edge TO
allow room for the plates and glasses. was "A
twist made Of yellow and pink satin ribbons.
The twist was finished upon each. edge with IA
fringe ,0t fine ferns. a little Kilt tsh orna-
mented with u pink. satin bow lay upon
each napkin, and tho guests seemed 10
understand why this little hsh should
he At tho feast, Large CGndelahrns hcld pink
candles with yellow shades. The class COlors
were carried out in several OF the courses, Lit
pink Ice, which In turn were placed upon dainty
plates with a yellow and gilt decoration, In