Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-18
HINTS FOR ENTERTAINMENTS.

If the inventive faculty displayed by
the modern hostess in deViSing new and
novel methods for the entertainment Of
her guests could be given more prac-
teal application in the household econ
omy II would, no doubt. be the means of
overcoming many OF the difficulties OF
housekeeping. That women have the gift
of invention is evident when she brings
her mental energies to bear upon the
subject dear TO her heart and touching
her womanly pride and ambition. To be
rated among the knowing ones as a
tainer; to have gained this distinction
seems to be sufficient compensation 10
many a wearied hostess who has worked
herself. as we'll a corps of willing as
Sistants. to the verge of nervous and
Successful season. The end crowns all.
To be able To console herself with the
triumphant fact that her social ~ niI
her friends acts like a tonic in restoring
her exhausted energies.
Taste or Mere Display.
Just as long as the desire for mere
display. the ambition to outdo others,
does not become the predominant motive
to the exclusion of good taste and re-
finement. this desire TO add beauty and
attrac tiVeness to our hospitable under
takings is to be commended
stances often hesitates to attempt the dis
charge of any social duties. as her means
will not allow her to incur the expense
she deems necessary in carrying out the
requirements good form demands. Let her
console herself with the knowledge tina
expense. coupled with the indehnable at
mosphere of unassumed hospitality. that
pleasing and in much better form than
those perfunCtory affairs that may have
excited her envy or made her feel the
utter uselessness of allowing her mind to
dwell upon hospitable thoughts intent.
Novelty Is what PIeascs.
The hostess who can surprise her guests
with some undreamed of novelty, whether
in the way of new creation in ViandS:
decorations or faVorS, may be sure of
holding a pleasant remembrance in the
mind of the habitual diner become that
they feel aggrieved. indeed. when the
hostess does not arouse them from their
ennui with something new under the sun.
Anniversaries.
Celebrating family birthdays and we'd
ding anniversaries are occasions for rea!
ceremony are foreign to the event. They
should partake more OF the nature of fam
lily gatherings. though very often fash
ionable folks make them quite a social
affair
Luncheon for IA Wooden Wedding.
For Il small party this idea might he
carried out, and the effect is very beaut-
full. All the table linen should be snow
white. If any embroidered pieces. are
used they must not have colored designs.
From the chandelier down to each corner
OF the table bring long ribbons of wood
shavingS, broad, white and satinC;
smother these in asparagus ferns and
add here and there pink Chrysan themum
and little. fine, curly tendriIS OF ShaViugS.
At each corner have bow and ribbon ends
of the shayn=s and a big, pink chrysar-
themum. Failing from the top and hang
ing down from the chandelier arrange the
chrysanthemums and curls and aspara-
gus ferns. In the center OF the table
have Il small wooden tub filed with the
NUNS and ferns. At the end of
luncheon these can be passed around to
the guests. At each cover, instead of a
guest card, place tiny wooden pie
board with a little rolling pin and potato
masher tied to ii with pink ribbons.
Have the guests name written on tho
rolling pin and the hostess on the pie
board. with dates of her wedding ana an
niversary, and also name of guest Of
honor. If possible to obtain. use carved.
wooden CanileSticks, otherwise wrought
iron. but not china, silver or glass. Ar
range these near the ccnteTpiece. USo
pink candles and shades. AT each cover
place a tiny wooden bowl with tiny
lace dolly in il and filled with fine pink
and white mintS. on each bread and
butter plate place a rdSpcd roll and the
Spreadcr- Serve the following menu. The
salad should he passed around. allowing
each guest To help themselves. it
makes a very pretty dish when served in
the shell: