New-York tribune., 1901-11-29
THE HOLIDAY PARTY
ENTERTAINMENT AND SIMPLE FEASTS
THAT NAY BE GIVEN TO CHILDREN
UNTIL THE NEW YEAR.

While teas, luncheons and dances for young peo-
pie are often formal. it is good idea to keep to
the youthful style of childrens parties, for
the grown up days and the formal events come
all too soon in these times.
For small people the holiday party is a delight
ful event, and every effort should be made to see
that there Is disappointment anything that
may mar the pleasure of the youthful guests
Children quick to detect shams and real cordi-
aity and fun what appeal to them.
The list of pleasures grows each year. but none
can be more popular with children than magician
A magic lantern is only second in interest, while
the blindfolded donkey contests never failing
source of mirth. Then there are songs and recta-
tons and readings that of great interest to
children and these form pleasant interlude to
the more exuberant amusements
It IS wisest to secure the services of a pro-
fessional magician although there always
uncles and cousins glad to volunteer such occa-
sions. But however clever the amateur may be.
he is ra ely able to impart that air of dread
mystery which is part of the professionals stock
in trade, even when performing for grownups
Most of the magicians makeup, which, in
darkened room. is most effective and this alone
fails 10 awaken the keenest interest and awe
among the youthful guests. who are still eloryins
in the fairy tale stage Of their existence.
In arranging for magic lantern pictures ii is an
excellent Idea to secure views of the Psn-Amer-
lean Exposition. Then there are pictures of
familiar rhymes and stories. and the Alice IN
Wonderland series makes charming entertain
ment Animal pictures are popular with children
who to understand and enjoy them thor
oughly.
Favors for chiidren's parties were never prettier
than and for the holiday trade exceedingly
pretty lot of things is offered at the confeetion-
ers and caterers. The decorative candy boxes
in the shape of pumpkins and mince pies and plum
puddings wonderfully realistic, and there are
all sorts of emblemac effects which are always the
more enthusiastically received by children II tney
open and display a hidden treasure in the way OF
bonbons or candied fruits
The simplest flower effects are b.st at chdren's
parties, while artificial pumpkin heads Illuminated
huge popcorn balls suspended from the chandeliers
: and doors. japanese umbrellas and lanterns, hoy
and mstIctoe balls with evergreen garands' al
ways appeal ferventy tc the youthful imagination
The menu should be well studied not for cpl
curean effects the way Of cookery but for spec
tacuar. eyetilng dishes II is wise TO select those
that can be consumed without too much fussins
and cold feasts prefaced with hot bouon and END @
cons as 4 rule. One woman who attempted TO serve
2rTSa r6ne qHf With on the s0Sil chn rsay that her
guests considered it bad form to handle the blras
II nished the French peas that were served and
consumed the toast upon which the quail reposed
but che birds themselves were passed py as liIio
Turkev there must always be at holiday feast
and 10 serve Il already carved would De a grave
mistake. II must always appear as some enlio.ea a
big and beautiful with parsley on its breast and
FamIne plum 5nnai pudding Candle lit cakes ali
wonderfully popular with children. while ices IN
fancy forms CT flowers and animals are never
failing joy ,- ...-
R Te IL fruit s1e Sak Sad "h its anS tBe
notices will always be sorply missed II emltled
from the bill of fare. There should be an a6un-
dance of each dish served, but too ruch Narlets
should be eschewed on account OF the tehusIiSct:
even among the best behaved children 10 lndulse
too freely in the good things provided FOR theff-
.CHuDREN'S PARTY MENUS
Clam bouilon IN cups.
Assorted sandwiches in fancy shapes
Peas veal croauettes-
Turkey cold With cranberry Jelly.
chips B1ned quail IN JeLry,,..
Ice Nuts Raisths
Candles. Coffee.
Afahabet bolion.
oyster croquettes
Rerea TURKEY Chestnut DRESSING
Mushroom patties Individual pumpkin pics
Fruits. Notices. Cake.
Coffee.
Brown bread sandwiches
Oyster pstties
Turkey. Chicken salad.
Ice Meringues
Candies. Fruit Coffee.
Bouiilor.
Salmon aspic.
sandwiches
Turkey. Pecan stufnng
Small game pies Tomato jelly. go -,
Ice pumpkins. Christmas cake iced WIN hoiS-
Nuts. Fruit. Cofee.