Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-05

beauty and fragrance were to be had for
the picking. The older Gage children kept
their little express wagon busy the day be-
fore, securing the woods, with the result
that the unpretentiously furnished rooms
looked as if the fairies themselves had
transformed them into fiowerland itself.
The guests were received by Mrs. Gage
and her three-year-old little girl-Constance
by name, and winsome by nature. This lit
tie maid was dressed in a white frock to
represent a flower girl. She was enWreath-
ed with flowers and held in her hand a
basket filled with corsage bouquets which
she presented to the ladies. There were
twelve different varieties, but all wild flow
ers. On reaching the dining room these
proved of service to the guests in taking
the places which had been assigned them.
From the chandelier depended twelve
streamers of green and white paper ar
ranged May pole fashion. To the end of
each was bunch of flowers corresponding
to those now worn by the ladies. This
rangement effectually. as well as effective
ly, placed the guests, whose light spring
gowns lent the last touch needed to the
charm and dainty colors of the table Sew
erai butterflies fashioned of wire and white
paper fiecked with gold carried out the out
door suggestiveness. The menu card was
simply decorated with a natural blossom,
pressed and pasted upon one corner. 1t
Informed the guests of the good things In
store for them, with the prices attached.
This latter feature was an invariable prin-
ciple of the Poverty Luncheon Club. The
luncheon proceeded with the assistance of
one maid and a sociable service at the table
by the guests themselves. 1t consisted of:
This is What They Had.
Cream of Pea Soup, 25c; Whipped Cream,
1Oc-35c.
Cheese Omelet, 4Oc
Broiled Chicken, $1.00.
Pop-Overs, 15c.
Potatoes au gratin. zoe.
Asparagus Salad, 15c.
Caramel Mousse, Coo.
Angel Food 40c
Coffee, zoe.
Olives, 25c.
Candy Buttercups, &c.
Total, S4.5
Decorations. Cards. etc. 45c-
During the dessert the ladies were invited
by Mrs. Gage to refresh their memories Of
floral nomenclature. On the backs of their
menu cards was found the following list of
questions, their answers being names OF
weli-known flowers The game, which had
originated in the clever brain of Mrs. Gage
was called IAN Easter Service in Posy-
town"
Who turned the woods into a temple?
Ans: Witch Hazel.
At what hour was the service held? Four
o'clock.
What furnished its illumination by day?
What furnished it's illumination by night?
Stars of Bethlehem and Moon flowers
Who rang the bells? May Bells, Blue
Bells and Hare Bells
What was interior decorated with? Flags
Who preached the sermon: Jack in the
Pulpit.
what did his assistants wear? Monks
hoods.
What elder read prayers? Elder Berry.
Who took up the collection? Johnny Jump
Up.
The Ladies' Choir.
What eight ladies sang in the choir?
Black-Eyed Susan. Bouncing Bet, Marigold.
Primrose. Rosemary. Daisy Sweet Mar
joram and Rose of Sharon
What was worn on their feet? Lady Slip
pers.
What on hands? Fox Gloves
What two men were ushers? Sweet VIII
liam and Jack Rose.
What two tramps occupied placesf A
Wandering Jew and Ragged Robin
What was put in the collection? Penny
royal.
What single word composed the benedic-
ion7 Speedwell.
This game occupied half an hour, Mrs.