New-York tribune., 1901-11-26
THA HANKSGIVING DECORATIONS
IDEAS IN FLOWER AND FRUIT Ak
RANGEMEN,rS FOR THE TABLE


In the matter of table decorations for Thanks
giving Day is wide scope for individual taste
loose arrangements and low effects being the only
rules prescribed hy fashion The character of the
festival-which. happily retains the best of its
traditional nature and survives a day of homo
gatherings-is unsulted elaborate display
Fortunately the time has gone by when a surfelt
Of good things is considered essential to a thank
full spirit and the modern housewife has cut short
her grandmothers long bill of fare.
In most American homes there will be offered
up. of course the bird national by custom, If not
by official recognition, and with 1t the ''hXlrSs
peculiar to the occasion ard suited in variety ana
kind each board
Because the day has always savored in char
of the harvest home festival, celebrated IN
one another in all countries. bright autumn
hues best suited to the decorations Then. too
in the group usually gathered the elder as
well as the younger members Of the family, and
delicate shades, which enhance the charms OF
youthful compeXions and pretty costumes. do not
add to the attractions of the older folks. who are
plainly gowned, bright colors and strong effects
being best suited them
Either flowers or fruits may be used as decora
tions If the former, of roses, chrysanthe
NUNS carnations may occupy the centre of the
table, and the flowers a single or Il
| loose bunch. may be placed for each guest
| simple and effective mode is to have large rose
bowl in the and about ii four small ones. all
| filed with the kind OF flowers. Brown OAK
leaves, chrySantherumS and red berries make an
attractive decoration. and may be arranged
| in a rose bowl a followed pumpkin or hub
| bard squash. with delicate vines yelling the sides
| of the receptacle
With the passing of the formal bouquet has also
| gone all efforts conventional design for the
table. If the epergne is used at ALL 1t is banked
with ferns and other greens side table. In its
| place is the flower holder with low. broad spread
| lily shapes This admits OF great variety in treat
The silver and standard may De
| simply twined with asparagus ferns and vines, or
! the entire frame may be banked with maidenna1r
fern (the lovely Farleyense variety is prettiesD.
! low. loose mound will be the result. the foWers
| which dot IL carelessly. being held hrmly
! In glass vases. If chrysan themums are used
| for the centre. new conceit is the placing OF
! punches of vioIets at every .
| may be arranged in a low, broad bowl having the
! sides covered with vines in a followed out pump,
| kin hubbard squash. in cornucopta shaped
/ receptacle. Brown oak leaves and sprigs of red
/ berries will help out this effect.
The choicest fruit should be selected for the pur-
! pose. and each piece should be thoroughly washed
ana polished. AS a departure from the ordinary,
| bonbon boxes in the shapes OF fruits and vege-
! tables may be used for favors. Among these.
are tiny pumpkins. with much of the quaint char
! acter brilliant color OF the genuine article.
| In candle shades there is also wide latitude for
| choice. Nearly all of the finished at
| the bottom with bead fringe. Those of plain silk.
! in Empire style, favortes of the hour. al
I though flower shapes and other fancy sorts in
| chiffon and soft silks are also seen