Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-30
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Gent platters and basins that long ago
did duty as plaques or else lay hidden on
the top shelves of pantry closets are be-
ing secured up and brought forward as
notable fruit dishes and table centerpieces.
and pewter trays, tankards, tobacco Jars
and beer sets are In demand.
Pewter has the merit of never looking
common or cheap. while always looking
homely and usable Hence it fits admir-
ably with the present taste for genuine
primitive furnishings. For with bungalow
or country house where silver appointments
might seem pretentiOus the well-modeled
pewter articles just fills the need.
THE best pewter takes high polish and
lasts for generations. Being costlier than
the nickeled or lacquered wares, 1t is much
better liked by householders who value un-
usual possessions
QUAINT pewter boxes for dressing table
trinkets incense holders and rose jars of
ancient Chinese and Japanese make are
among late importations. Some Of these
are hammered out in designs similar to
those seen in ivory carvings.
odd birds and serpents. mythical beasts
heads and celestial bodies distinguish this
old pewter work. Curious medallion frames
and mountings for tapestry pictures are
also among the pewter belongings brought
from the east.
1.-The modern pewter wares both in shape
and decorations. are reproductions of old
styles. The deep indented border and
handles of one pewter tray show holly
leaves and clusters of mistletoe inter-
mingled with curiously turned horns and
quaint faces. Goats heads form handles
of Tobacco jar. the covers and sides Of
which exhibit Flemish women in sabots
full gathered petticoats and peaked
bodices.
"A beer set Of seven pieces on a burn
ing tray has variety of peasant scenes,
the same figuring occurring in each to set
on the tall covered pitcher and mugs. Other
pewter wares have mems visages and
pagan-looking subjects.
Loving cups show fat friars and monks
taking meat and drink in homely comfort
or peasants disporting gayly. Odd ale
holders and liquor shakers are brought out
In pewter and so are tea caddies and
crumb knives.
among the most original pewter be-
longinPS ar" flower holders OF Dutch pat
tern with squat three handled bodies set
up on perforated stands. Candesticks of
"'i'nif'v" shane are also on the list with
manufactured saucers and handles that
suggest their being easily picked up and
carried about"
An energetic young Washington house
wife, during a recent tour of inspection
among the closets and clothes chests of
her home, came across a package of bright
yellow powder, part of which had been
called into service some months before to
check a threatened invasion of fleas, by
way of the family cat.
AS luck would have it, the colored house
girl happened along about this time. Seized
with spirit of fun. the young matron
handed the powder to the girl
Jane, here's some powder for you. It's
the new style brunette, you know"
With a grin Of undeniable pleasure the
girl took the package.
Several days elapsed and the powder In
cdent had entirely escaped the mind Of
the young housewife. Monday morning
came on schedule time, however, and with
1t vivid recollection of the forgotten pres
ent. Jane, the colored girl appeared for
work with goodly portion of the yellow
powder still in evidence about her face and
neck.
What on earth is the matter?" queried
the housewife in a tone of alarm.
The servant girl consciously felt that the
question and the searching gaze turned upon
her face had reference to the powder
"Why, why, Mis- Clara" she faltered,
that's some of the face powder you gave
me the other day"
Face powder?' repeated the girls en-
ployer blanky. Then the memory of the in
sect-destroying package came to her and
she laughed.
"Yesm," continued the girl. II was out
to a social last night and used some of It,"
That wasn't face powder. girl; it was
flea powder" laughed the young matron.
Il didn't expect you to use it."
Deed I did use it, replied the girl
Last night when L went out 1 put it all
over my face and my neck and my arms
and it looked JUS fine
Suddenly a terrified look came over the
colored girls face.
"Oh, my. Mis- Clara" she exclaimed, II
bet my beau's poisoned