The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-18
DECORATIONS FOR Int TABLE.
Latest Partisan Idea Is Chain of Orchids
An Asbestos. Lined FRYING Pan.

The latest Partisan idea in table decora-
tons, we are told, is a chain. of orchids
with links formed of smilax. The flowers
are laid on the damask cloth encircling
the dessert dishes and candlesticks. ano
they form an uncommoniy effective FIAT
decoration. which is by many considered
the correct form for dinner table orna-
mentation. When less costly decorations
are desired violets mixed with ivy leaves
and a few moss covered twfgs make All cN-
coedngly artistic combination, particularly
in the winter when flowers limited in
variety. In contrast to the Nat style the
violets are arranged in Venetian glass
bowls on a mat Of pale mauve brocsde and
4 some chrysanthemums in tall vases OF
Venetian glass are intersperscd the effect is
beautiful A new way of adjoining the table
and one which has met with much favor
IS to place in front of each guest a little
basket made OF silver, crystal or china,
filled with flowers. In the center of the
table Is silver trimmed mirror. on which
are arranged plates OF bonbons surrounded
by garlands of flowers. For every day use
the well cared for pot of ferns set in a
pretty silver receptacle is satisfactory 10
many housewives and Is a style OF table
adornment that is constantly increasing in
popularity.
A new invention in the line OF household
utensils IL fryingpan supplied with an as
bestos lining which prevents the contents
from burning while cooking. Accompanying
this latest form of frying pan is a basket
attachment I'm which food requiring special
care in cooking is placed. and there are side
pieces which permit the basket to be easily
drained. The handle for the basket Is adj
5rstable and the danger Of It's becoming
heated with the contents of the basket Is
thus avoided.
Glass cups and saucers for serving tea
and coffee is the latest fad. and while
there is not much danger that these crys-
tai accessories of the tea table will in any
marked degree replace china. they are
pretty novelties. They may be kept In a
silver frame with a basket-like handle
the cups and saucers separate. and the
arrangement is a convenient one for af-
ternoon tea.
Following the English custom OF hav-
ing a pot OF marmalade on the break
fast table. the up-to-date plan liz to have
honey served at American breakfast
tables. and In a pot of special design. IL
may be as handsome as the means OF the
household will permit and of glass or sill
YER. the correct shape being that of n
stein without the handle. When not used
for honey. these jars are utilized ms Ta-
ceptacies for jam.
ing little fashion In serving ices which
every woman who loves pretty table and
a dash of novelty for II viii be interested
in
II IL the new idea of bringing sherbets,
punches and everything of that nature TO
table IN tumblers OF nodded ice.
Women are adopting Il for their little
guest luncheons and little dinners where
novelties count many points
Until you've seen them. you won't Inn
agine how pretty and how appropriate
they are
But they must cost horribly" I hear
the housewife object
No, the charge is very reasonable I'M
less of course. YOU have set your heart
upon those which are made TO represent
certain kinds of glass and pottery which
are colored. etc, and have decoration, fes-
toons and notices These are speciaIties
and come high.
Ordinarily the Ice takes the form simply
of n table tumbler wine glass This
Is hlied entirely or I'm part with the punch
Each tnmhier Is served upon a separate
plate. II the sherbet is deeply colored its
tints through the transparent ice are par
ticularly lovely.
But weli-known PHILADELPHIA chef has
gone step further IN the art Al a smart
luncheon few days ago he served Crane
fruit sherbet In huge German beer steins
The stems were OF scarlet ice. German
notices relating of love and frfendshin
and lines from Heideburg student songs
appeared rs decorations
The plates upon which these deIirhtr,a
mugs were served were wreathoqi with
smiiax.