Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-21

For
Thanksgiving
Cheer.
The bright appearance of the
house on Thanksgiving day adds so
materially to the enjoyment of the
good cheer which is proverbial on
that day.
Delft touches here and there, new bits Of bric-a-
brac fresh furnishings in the guest room dainty
novelties for the table are all needful when prep
arations are being made to entertain.
In the gift room the sixth floor many odd
and beautiful chairs which would change the gen.
eral appearance Of the drawing room and add
to its charm. Mahogany chairs inlaid and uphOl-
stored In delcately colored materials may be seen
In variety Of shapes and designs.
Fire in tapestries Of all designs useful
for hail. dining library. and those in Gobe-
lin effects are very attractive.
Japanese screen of lacquer inlaid with a design
of plum blossoms in colared ivory is superb orna-
place before a door to prevent draughts. The dark
woodwork Is hand-carved and the workmanship is
clever example of the wonderful japanese handi-
craft.
Another magnificent screen is Of black satin en-
brodered in a wisteria design while dantily col
ored birds appear here and there among the foiiage
A beautiful dinner set of Limoges china Is dec
grated with garlands and is as dainty set OF
ln,o~ mani
Turkey sets in blue and white English porcelain
are quaint and attractive for Thanksgiving day.
The huge platters will accommodate turkey OF
large proportions, while smaller patters are also
provided. Dinner plates Of this same ware and
design are to be used with the platters.
Cur glass In many shapes offers beautiful
and useful dishes we'll superb ornaments for
the Thanksgiving table. Candlesticks In entirely
new cuts lovely ornaments either In the tail
shorter sticks. and with dainty shades TO soften
the lights, the scntllating effect Of the brilliant
glass is exquisite.
Olive Dishes nappios for eace cream. water bot
ties and pitchers crnnberry COMFORTS. jelly dishes,
pickle trays. decanters.. vinegar and oil eruets'
nut and fruit dishes and spunch bowls. royal In
s;ze and cut are ala Displayed the cut glass
tables and offer wealth of Selections
In the Austrian glass many dainty glasses are
provided for table use. CIaret glasses. cups with
saucers for punch and sherbet. Rhine wine glasses
and many others with the exquisite traceries OF
gilt which distinguish this lovely ware. beau
t.ful- punch bowl decorated with wreath Of
Cherries twined about it Is very appropriate for
punch In which, maraschino cherries bob gaily
about. "4sfH ~ -
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One of the newest art rio,iveau electric lamps is
of bronze IN soft green Shades, while the Opaque
shade shows pearl efests with infermingling OF
pinks and greens. -,-rFs i, o.
The standard OF another bronze electric lamp is
in the shape of an ow:, while glass insets in the
shade add sparkling bits of color to the dainty
ornament.
An art nouveau jardHiere with dark background
is decorated with clusters of lovely grapes pow
dered with the dust which adds to the realistic
appearance Of the fruit
Flower vases for table decoration to be had
In infinite variety and fern dishes shown
in a bewiIdering assortment of designs and
Those Of hammered brass decidedly new, while
the Japanese Jars admirable for this purpose
aud decorative well.
Proper utensils a part of the provisions to
be made for Thanksgiving day, and the enamel
but remarkably pretty for the kitchen. In blue
and in white they an Incentive to spotessness
and well arranged shelves and closets.
Turkey roasters may be found among the alum
mum utensils and the double baking pans insure a
tender turkey and perfectly Drowned one well.
Cranberries cooked In an aluminium saucepan will
not turn the vessel dark or stain 1t in any way
welsh rarebit set is unique collection of
ctefng dishes. charming plates decorated with
designs of rabbits. pretty Jars with saucers for
potted cheese and gay salad dishes well STIR
ring spoons and forks for the chatter
Ready prepared mincemeat and fruit cake may
be obtained In the grocery department and many
other deicacies offered for the Thanksgiving
table.
The fruit cake referred to may be used as plum
pudding and prepared In one Of our steamers and
thus save much time and trouble for the house.
keeper at this busy season. Lovely sauce dishes
are to be found In the Japanese shop or In the
china department.
Freshly baked cakes are found In the demon
strating department, and the delicious nut cake
prepared here would be very tasty to serve with
Ice cream.
Indeed, when served with Drowned Jelly this
cake would be delectable dessert to for the
children who could not be allowed taste the rich
buildings and mince pies
The patent bread mixers also used for stir
ring fruit cake and great expenditure of time and
labor is avoided by this ingenious invention.
Aluminium baking pans fA fruit cake assure per-
feet baking without the danger of burning which
Is so frequent an OCCURRENCE during the long time
required for baking this seasonabe cake
Glass rolling pins to be Allied with Ice or cooled
in the refrigerator are found here for making pas
try, and as the crust for pInee pies must be par
tcuiariy faky, this dsyice swim be admirable for
immediate use. an m,
Pie pans Of assorted sizes for baking pumpkin,
minee and apple pies are skown along with cake
pans and double pans FOR eebking turkey and game.
Woodward Lothrop coffee is fragrant and de-
licious for serving after, dtlner and dainty demi
tasse or larger after-dinner coffee cups are offered
In many designs and wares.