The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-07-27

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as he thought by slip of his memory,
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A Washington Dinner.
There is no day in the year SO gen.
orally and periodically observed all
over the country. Sas the ed Of Feb
ruary-- Washington's birthday. Every
body. big and little. young ana old,
unite in honoring the, Father of our
republic" the famous soldier ofta Gems
fury ago; and nothing could be more
appropriate for that day than the So,
cial entertainment OF ones friends in
a hospitable manner. ITO eat. drink.
and make merry" in affectionate res
membrance OF the hero of the revolu-
ton. to whom we owe the heritage Of
freedom. is.i5 it II H IN! iitsi. Il
Many society affairs are given on
that occasion. and one Of the Y most
pleasant functions Is dinner. The
Washington dinner can be on a large
or a small scale, either ina private
or public dining hall. and is particular
ly nice for childrens party, q ldebu-
tante dance. german. ball, or. any other
kind of amusement where great NUM-
Der of guests are expected.
Nor is there any decorative combiEa-
tional colors. or flowers at any other
season more beautiful. and well adapt.
ed to carry out the color scheme. az
those which come In February-the first
bloomers OF the year. The greenery
used at Christmas, together with pctted
plants. palms. etc, are distributed
about the room as a background, while
vines are made into veilings for the
doors. mantels. and to Irvine chande-
liers. columns and such furnishings a.
the fitting up OF the place admits OF.
Intermingled with these vines. and
catching them up In loops. are lunches
OF hyacinths. tulips. crocuses. violets,
while vases are filled with them and
placed in all available hooks. RibbonA
bunting and flags are also utilized for
drapery and festooning effects. and Il
desirable can take the place Of the
viner. being less expensive II . whole
house is to be decorated or very
large hall.
The table 10 laid in the conventional
white. which Is the best relief for coll
ors in an artificial light. and the edge
foliage. such as emilax or plumcsa.
while over the cloth IL strewn deep pink
hyacinths and blue violets. which
combines the tri-colors. The middle 10
occupied by square mirror banked
around with white hyacinths and vio-
lets with their leaves. and rising out Of
the center 10 an island terraced With
moss and ferns. and from under which
tulips and crocuses peep; growing out
OF the simulated island is the ceie-
brated cherry tree. hung profusely with
the red fruit. About its trunk and
on the limbs small hatchets are tied
with red. white and blue ribbon. and
one Of these together with fancy bog
Of candied cherries. are presented each
guest as souvenirs.
At the left end stands floral design
in the shape OF = ..w." surmounted BY
the American coat OF arms and the
cable. To the right hand. and as COM
panion piece to this. is built a miniature
figure of"Liberty." the right hand hold
Ing aloft the torch of enlightenment,
the left one waving the Stars and
Stripes. This ornament IL either In
confectionery or permanent materials.
The base ia In limitations OF rocks. and
the torch 10 illuminated in any way
found practicable.
candeIabra with red, white and blue
candles and shades. are used profusely
on the table and over the room gem
orally. as this II the proper light for
a colonial affair.
Stacked arms such as were used in
Washington's time. say bayonets. guns.
swords. ETC.. are placed at intervals
over the board.
Fruits, nuts. fancy cakes and small
desserts. should be in low stands so
as not to obstruct view OF the orna-
mental decorations.
Ices for the dinner are served in huge
red cherries and nodded with q hatchet
figure.
Bon bons come in cherry and Ratchet
shapes. and are served In Washington
hats. Both Of these shapes. of course.
are made Of candy.
Menu cards represent the first nas
chosen by Washington. 81
Throughout the entire dinner. the
color and shape idea should be kept
as far az possible-Migs Nellie a. Cole
man. f
Not According to Agreement.
An Irish principal in recent Inn