New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08
VARIETIES OF CHINA.
A DISTINCT STYLE FOR EACH COURSE IN
VOGI-E


II advise every woman. If she can afford It. to
buy English china. II is more durable. one can get
better effects In color. and the gliding is far more
satisfactory than in china produced elsewhere
said a connoisseur in this ware Prettily decorated
plates in simple floral designs. OF English make can
be bought from sl2 s4 dozen. and desirable sets
In white and gold from $40 20 s25 French or German
china Of a similar description. can be had FOR just
half that price but the English is well worth
the difference
The tendency in this country at present IS de-
cidedy in favor Of individual selection. Different
plates OF various patterns and made in different pot
teries used for each course Of the dinner from
the oysters straight through TO the corrections that
precede the coffee. a number OF conservative peO-
pie however. still adhere 20 the regulation set Of
Minton Coalport or Copeland. refined in design and
exquisite In shape. Although expensive, the can
deabra and the baskets for flowers are frequently
ordered made of the same china, to correspond
with the rest OF the appon tments. There can be
nothing handsomer than a white and gold service
OF this kind or a set bordered with delicate apple
green. Superb old Spode with natural-lookng roses
and corrugated edges Of heavy gold appears more
beautiful each time II is seen. ard what Is called
the "Verus pink china, or special make OF MIN
ton is unique and costly.
In England these sets are universally used; sep
arate styles Of china for the varied courses are un
known. But the American hostess likes novelty
and enjoys the chance of making fresh additions to
her table occasionally. she Affects tie individual
10 the exclusion OF the regua ton set. People who do
much entertaining grow tired Of placing the same
service before their guests and matter how
handsome II il how much 1t may cost. relegae 1t
to the background and purchase something differ
emit 81 am tired OF seeing white and gold before me
every nigh" one woman Will complain, and an
other will declare that she IS tired Of set Of
floral pattern, and anxious to have the gold and
white"
The use Of individual dozens OF plates affords am
pe scope for display OF taste some Of the s"lec-
t,ons indicate that the buyers are quite devoid OF
taste set Of ornate red and gilt plates was
chosen by one woman for her roast course. One can
imagine how roast beef would look served on such
mates Great mistakes are made, especially by
those who have money than taste. oysters. Tor
Instance should never be served on colored plate
An idea of GOODNESS and freshness must always be
oa.ocaed with fish OF all kinds. Oysters look best
on simple almost colorless china The correct Idea
at a dinner l. to have the first few courses served
In as simple a manner as possible. the next series
NJ courses handsomer and more impressive ana the
dessert courses as ornate az you please ,
Particularly ana beautiful place plates are
ds niaved TO be used the table before each guest
ana me besc has border OF bluegreen tint ex-
1usstely gilded and seemingly inlaid on d dsea,
ground, an and these are well worth the high price
Asked for them The raised rims are pi an T pr
toms m, ducks and woodcok nesting in the grass or
psspns out shyly ,TSm Ire s'sS sN
In ne matter OF fish plates the same artistc ,udg
III ' rs had sway but instead Of the Big platters
SILVER dishes now substitute IN every rsa Tbe
vnry and gold plates are deiShn 10 ook
W. aieoant vet unobtrusive, and the pia'eS espe
upon, SSesaned for salad have fittings and decora
ans in mustard color Turquoise plates gen ,e
th .ha inv blue stones are seiected u hou INC
Win tnv sauycers which contain the Ice ,., -
Dainty sets Of prssdn sh ae
Iands OF uy with delicate sprays OF m,snonette
Wins han9ed vita ii blue orse
there !s az IND Tor those who IKE them mere are
sets ssS Of a sgGa t iSse
handles o. aur confidence, however that all terra
Gotta hard to dsa' to w hsrm0niss With
surroundings