Evening journal., 1905-09-01
Observance of Society

A garden party is merely an after
noon tea out Of doors, yet 1t has the
charm of a picturesque background. a
freedom from artificiality, and guests
find pleasure In the novelty Of the
scene and the opportunity TO enjoy
the simple delights which nature gem
erously provides.
Beautiful lawns. fine trees. well-kept,
stately gardens may add to the attarc-
tions of such an outdoor party, but
a very pleasant entertainment may be
given at a small, unpretentious country
place with a pretty lawn and a few
shade trees.
The OCCASION admits Of offering hos
pitality to a large number Of guests
whom il might not be convenient to
entertain except at this sort of a gath
ering, and for this reason 1t is desirable
for c0utry hostess.
Fair skies and sunshine are essential
parts Of a successful garden party, but
these cannot he ordered, and if the
weather proves unfavorable there is
nothing to do but yield gracefully to
fate and, have the reception indoors.
Guests are expected to come even
though the afternoon be cloudy and
skies threatening. and nothing but q
storm should prevent them from ar
irving.
Invitations are issued a week or two
weeks In advance. but IN a small place
even a few days notice would be suhi-
cient. A formal invitation engraved
for the occasion is used. if the function
is to be elaborate. or the visiting card
Of the hostess may he used with the
date and hour in the lower corner and
the words Garden Party"
II friends are expected to come from
a distance by train, a card Is enclosed
bearing particulars about trains and
information that carriages viii meet
the trains specified. Carriages arrive
at the front door. where guests dis
mount and where a servant designate'
the rooms where they may leav,
wraps Guests then hasten to greet th'
hostess. who receives on the lawn, ant
wears pretty afternoon dress an5
hat.
on the veranad and on the lawi
under trees should he a good supply o
lchairs and seats and some small tables
Rugs should be spread on the grass
Several sets Of tennis should be pro
vided for the young people An archer
contest with two or three simple prize
is sure 10 create enthusiasm.
A. q large garden party a band q
music IS considered necessary, and or
llivens the OCCASION to a gret regree
The refreshments may be serve
from a table under the trees. or unde
q tent or marquee. or the table ma
be in the house
Salads. cold salmon with mayonnais
lsauce. dainty sandwiches. ices. cake
fruit and "claret cup" may be serve'
or there may be only such simpl
things as iced and hot tea, lemOnadl
cake and fruit punch.
on the table should he a sufficier
supply Of china. silver. glass and naI
lkins. Servants should be instructed {
serve the things quickly and neatl
and 20 remove promptly everythin
THAT is not fresh and clean and 90 brin
lanother supply. A few young girls ma
lpreside at the table and pour tea.
Dancing is not often INDUCED i'm q
a garden party, the young people usr
ally preferring outdoor sports.
pheasant surprise may be given tn
guests by the Introduction Of a countr
dance gracefully performed on tn
lawn by young girls i'm Dresden SheT
lherdess" costumes with beribbone
that's and gilded crooks, or the afternoo
lmay terminate with a gay "Virgini
lReel," in which many guests may pal
lticipate.
In arranging for a garden party,
thoughtful hostess must consider pro
viding sctabling or shelter for horses
lguests and refreshments for coachmei