The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-28

PfHtC&pdA fNAIHfe OF a Dali OF any preteD-
ssors. Indeed. the presupper dances re-
csiFH bht scant favor, as every one prefers
70 remain fresh for the german In thu
West It's present popularity In something
new The constant change OF figures. the
bewildsrfns variety OF Eavors. the suspense
OF how many o. the latter viii fan 10 ones
share are warranted TO hold even the close
attention OF the belle who has been our
ten seasons
The chief interest, of course, centers
around the favors. A german without
favors would be as tasteiess as a plumcake
without pluus- They are the trophies-the
scalpS-and sre 10 be worn proudly. for
they represent just so much popularity:
the maid or the man may be gagged by the
number OF gay souvenirs with which he Is
bedecked.
At some germans the favcrs have cost
fabulous sums and the supply OF silver
novelties and toilet articles looked like
jewelers. holiday display. Among the
smart set this is not considered good
form" Elaborate favors receive the same
condemnation that the elaborate souvenirs
did which used 20 reward the guests a, a
luncheon or a dinner. 1T puts me under
obligations cannot repay" said society
leader, when she found a certificate for
share Of mining stock az her plate az the
dinner given by Mrs. Newrich. And the
nat went forth. Souvenirs disappeared.
favors. 1t is not the amount OF money that
can be spent. bat the novelty that can be
introduced during the evening that is the
question. Originality is At a premium.
Some OF the prettiest and moss unique
favors have been made by the clever girls
who later expected to wear them The
very mention OF ribbon paper, japanese
or flower german suggests any number of
conceits for the def fingers TO make. Al
most all of the designs by little addition
or subtraction can be adapted 10 all or any
Of them. The favors for many figures.
such as the bicyele-the miniature whee-s.
bell. lanterns-must be purchased.
Crepe paper, which comes in every shade
In and out OF the rainbow. is the basis of
many charming cotillion favors. The
dainty photo frames that are cut heart
shape for a valentine german and all sorts
of shapes for any otaer kind. are made of
crepe paper. Necklaces that are nothing
more nor less than the daisy chains that
are made in the kindergarten. aigrettes,
fancy caps. parasols. lanterns. butterflies.
are all made from paper. Flowerbras,
made from a piece OF ribbon and a dozen
or more paper flowers. little reticules. such
as your grandmother wore at her belt to
carry the tiny handkerchief and scent bot
tie. are OF the paper. lined with contrast
ing color. and Haunting a bunch OF the
most natural looking flowers. are some Of
this seasons novelties.
A ball that next day can hang beside any
lady's dresses and serve as receptacle for
hatpins is made by folding a tiny sleighben
In a piece Of newspaper roll this into
ball. place Il IN the center of q square OF
light tissue paper, fold the four corners 10
the center Of the top and smooth down the
fuiiness; secure 1t by winding narrow RIB
bon around to make six or eight divisions.
tie piece of ribbon TO the top. paste over
the knot paper flower and the pretty re-
suit viii give a cheerful tinkie at every
movement OF the dancer. Odd fans are
made out Of colored cardboard Cut the
Stats six inches long. one and a half wide
at the top and one at the bottom. String
them on a narrow ribbon. Write the date
in letters OF gold on the FIRST panel and tie
a big bow on the handle They may be
made in any color-red, white and blue for
a Washington german. pink for vaien-
tine and maroon and gold for varsity.
Two tiny heart pin cushions are made
from bits Of gray velvet. strung on a card
and dated Flags of all nations are easily
formed from tissue paper. If they cannot
be bought But the Stars and Stripes can
always be found at a store OF any size,
and cost so little that IL Is scarcely worth
the trouble TO make them.
For the college cotillion ribbon IS per
hans the most useful basis. There are 50
many trinkets dear 10 the heart OF the
collegian that can be made from ribbon.
A piece nine inches long has three OF those
inches turned up 10 form pocket to hold
photos The remaining inches are decor
ated by the date IN large gold letters.
Every college girl has made at least one
college banner. The favor aags are but
smaller editions OF the same Tiny foot
balls are made from scraps OF leather with
the word Washington" sprawled across
its brown surface. ROsettes with long ends.
pin cushions penwipers. blotters. frames.
ali bearing either the ~ hag or mono
gram. are easily made.
A greater variety as TO color may be in
troaueed BY a skiiiful blending OF the fra
;ernsfv with the college Al an Eastern
german college flags and fraternity pins
rad been cut out by the tinsmth. tiny
hook was Soldered on one corner, and the
frat artist painted them 10 suit the occa-
sion. They were Enthusiastically received
and for once the popular girl had all the
Tags snd pins she could possibly wear.
Cards announcing the wedding OF Mr.. J.
Y A. Smith and Mss Nellie Hubbard have
been issued. The uuptials VIII be solemn
frs-s Aprsi :. al the house Of Mss HpbbaTd's
sister Mrs A r Burwel OF 22la Fourth
avenue and after 8 short wedding trip Mr..
and Mrs Smith viii reside in the new
smart cot age on Olympus place. Mr. Smith
is receiving teller for The Puget Sound Ma
Srntfh and brother % Gilbert Stewart and
Harold Smith He IS a prominent member
81 the Y VI (. A and siso OF the Chris
sssr. F>aasavor Society. Miss Hubbard Is a
r-et4x brunette and Is alS0 prominent n
church work she - a daughter % RE
~-eli-known pioneer. Fred ". Hubbard. Of
Queen Anne hill-
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