Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
A GLORIOUS FOURTH
Suggestions for an Uncle Sam
Garden Party.
CLEVERN ESS FOR 1T
A CHANCE TO SHOW YOUR
ORIGINALITY.
Costumes and Games and Other Way
Of Celebrating With Eu-
thusiasm.
FOR 1T
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The Fourth OF July seems to bring with
IL a spirit OF patriotism that finds express
sion not only in much noise and a pervad.
Ing smell OF gunpowder but spirit OF
boundiess hospitality well. On this great
national holiday the function that is most
successful for the average hostess to at
tempt IL. one that combines fun and a jolly
good TIME for young and old alike. II she
Is the happy possessor OF a pretty stretch
or lawn Boosting few old trees the func-
ton might take the very appropriate form
OF an Uncle Sam garden party. barring
these beautiful surroundings. nice back
yard. although bound by lmitation could
be pressed into service a setting for the
fete. When the stars shine on the evening
of the glorious Fourth, upon the unfortu-
nate jewellers in the cities these denizens
might rise to the occasion and declare
tt emselves independent OF greensward and
shady trees by transforming their roofs
into roof gardens.
A charming mise en- scene could be made
by spreading over part OF the roof green
mating or rugs to give the impression OF
grass. A few folding screens draped with
old glory form pretty boundary lines, while
red. white and blue Japanese lanterns care
fully placed in sheltered positions give the
necessary light and touch of patriotic
festivity Light wicker chairs. table for
holding the punch bowl and other light re-
freshments. together with a few tri-colored
cushions. complete the pretty setting. These
roof parties are necessarily exclusive as
to the number of guests invited. but very
democratically share the f1rework displays
sent up in all quarters by enthusiastic
neighbors. The tinkle OF mandolins and
the twang of guitars played by the guests.
together with funny stunts contributed by
the unmusical. will make the last hours OF
the glorious Fourth pass only too quickly
into the 9th of July
For the School-G Age.
But the Uncle Sam party in its entertain
ment phases will cater especially to chill
dren of the school going age. than which
no class of guests is more exactlng as to
the variety of amusement offered. Such
youngsters generally spurn baby games.'
while at the same time they vote as SLOW
and stupid the whist and bridge, beloved
of their elders.
To begin at the beginning. the porch
(Which is especially designed for the COM
fort of older members of the party is hung
with flags and tri-colored lanterns, carry
ing out the national shades in tones OF
pearly white. pale blue and pink The use
of these pale tones produces the coolest
sort of effect Imaginable A buffet table
at one end will have a floral centerpiece
representing old glory developed in red and
white carnations and forget-me-nots. The
candles which are placed about the - le
more for effect than for use, are covered
with white silk shades wreathed with for
get-me-nots. The sticks are entwined with
pink ribbon. From under the entree and
bonbon dishes peep dainty lace doylies
Sandwiches and bread sticks are tied with
pale tri-coIored baby ribbon. and the ices
are served in the form of tents. The punch
bowl should be presided over by a pretty
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cap of tri-colored tissue paper Claret cup
is handed in white glasses. having blue
bows on the handles. and lemonade In ruby
glasses with blue bows. knapsacks and
canteens packed with sweets are given to
each guest.
Funny Talk First.
1t would be lots of fun to begin the cele-
bratior with a speech by a funny talker
who is we'll acquainted with the guests. and
in his Grafton could humorously hit Off the
fads and foibles of the company. These lit
tie salies could be acknowledged by mild
fusillade of frecrackers from the ''joked-
at" parties.
One of the older boys Of the family dress
ed as Uncle Sam Will distribute the mate
rails used In the following games. which,
when appropriate. will be played at small
tables placed on the lawn:
Liberty Bell Is the first game on the
program A large bell is suspended about
two inches from the ground from rather
low hanging limb of a sturdy tree by red.
white and blue cords or ribbons. A mark
made with lime like the boundary lines Of
dirt tennis courts IS drawn ten feet from
the bell. The aim of each player In turn Is
to roll good-sized ball and try to ring
the bell. The players who are skillrul
enough to accomplish this are presented
with tiny bells hung with loops Of red,
white and blue ribbon.
A Boys Game.
Defending the Flag is an exciting game
for the boys, and the athletic twentieth
century girl will. l sure. join In the
struggle. Two leaders chosen--it would
be exciting to have one girl and one boy
captain-who, in turn. win choose sides.
A line is marked off the playground.
and on each side of IL. twelve or fifteen feet
from the line a small American flag is
stuck in the ground. These flags the lead
ers guard. The object of the players on
each side is to seize the pponents' flag.
The leader may prevent this by tagging
any one that comes dangerously near.
That person is then out of the game. When
a player finally seiZes the flag and carries
it the line into his own country the
game is won. and the players on the win
ming side all receive little silk flags as
prizes
For the games i about TO describe
the tables set out under the trees vii! come
into commission The first is Declaration
Puzzle" After Uncle Sam has distributed
red white and blue tally cards he tells e
players that the answers to the questions
he IS going to ask them will be fou3d by
rearranging the letters in the word Dec
laration." There should be ten questions,
and the player who writes the correct an
swer to each first on his card receives
tiny flag He who holds most einbieins at
the end of the contest wins the prize. This
gift might take the form OF a well-illustrTt-
ed book on the birds or beasts or plants of
the country.
Locate the Picture.
Another good game is carried out with
pictures clipped from papers and magazines