Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-11-12
Thanksgiving Points.

Thanksgiving Points.
As President Cleveland aud Gov
1ord haye duly proclaimed, Thanks
giving must be observed. The men
,o,ks will, of course, recognize and
larry out the injunctions to observe
the day and duly abstain from work,
rbile the housekeepers will not be
svDected to perform more than double
tbo usual amount of labor. The peo-
n,o who us ally do the praying will
n,obably look after our spiritual well
,ora so we mothers and cooks will be
orroitted to devote ourselves to the
o.nioyment of hospitality and
strengthening of family ties" That
means turkey, mince pies, plum pud-
dinps. and-solid work, for ten hours.
Rut that's what makes Thanksgiving,
on we must conform to the time
hOlOreQ CuSUOln'
Now there is brighter side to this,
and that is really the side we should
look upon at all times. The grow er
cannot have a real Thanksgiving. 1t
would be a physical, impossibility.
So let us take it up in the right spirit,
and lend a smile to the rest Of the
world. But to lend a smile often
takes something more substantial,
and Thanksgiving dinner is one Of
the best substantials on earth.
For century the two birds most
honored by our country have been
the American eagle and the unpre-
tentious barnyard turkey. The
former has given our fair land the
most glory, but for the greatest
amount of solid comfort afforded its
citizens the proud barnyarder takes
the palm, and after all comfort and a
square meal make very acceptable
substitute for vain glory.
What shall / do to make the great
national day source of comfort, hos
pltality and Thanksgiving? This is
aquestion that nearly every house
keeper must answer for herself ac-
cording to her ability and the needs
of her surroundings. Her skill in
performing this great task to the
best possible advantage, and make
the most of what is in sight, forms
sure index to the amount Of happi-
ness in every woman's home, and
every mother of us should use all the
talents God has bestowed upon us to
make our respective homes a little
family heaven for the day.
DECORATIONS.
The late autumn leaves and berries
lend themselves beautifully to the
festive occasions OF Thanksgiving
dinner parties. The handsome foliage
and red berries of the native laurel
are very decorative by themselves, as
also are the brilliant scarlet berries
of the sweet briar. These intertwined
with the wax berries, or snowdrop,
make a pleasing contrast. Any OF
the above are easily fashioned about
the mantels and over pictures, and as
we'll provide great bouquets, set in
large jars or jugs, about the living
rooms and hall.
Nothing can be more appropriate for
Thanksgiving dinner table than a CEN.
terpiece of luscious fruits of autumn,
beautiful clusters of rich purple
grapes luscious pears and spicy apples,
are all one could desire to tickle the
after dinner palate. If the table be
very long one, place a small vase OF
chrysanthemums at either end, or
II these are not obtainable, make use
Of the lovely berries and foliage above
mentioned, o! yes, and for the chill
dren's sakes do not forget; the jack
o'lantern pumpkin lights up a dark
corner wonderfully. SOPHIA.
Hints on Pies.