Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-18
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splendid verification of this theory, but
the twentieth century smart woman or
man Will have none of it. and shuns the
commonplace, as deadly dull in spite of the
French pastors doctrine
Here is suggestion which is going into
operation as a novelty function on the
evening of the 22d of February. The af-
fa1r may be arranged at short notice. and
nothing more in the way of expense is at
tached than the usual evening party de-
mands 20 ''''.-'.''
This rare and radiant novelty is head
party. This affair does sound rather
grewSome, certainly, and there is an I'M
pleasant smack of the guillotine about it
until an explanation is forthcoming De-
possible after the Martha Washington style
pretty and peaceful function, consisting of
nothing more bloodthirsty than fancy
party where the guests are asked to come
with their hair arranged after the fashion
of our own and other countries at different
periods of their Sartorial existence. The
rest of the costume is simply the ordinary
evening dress of today. You have no idea
how funny and grotesque persons look
with a head of one period allied to body
of another. Great care must be taken
that the women's gowns do not in any way
carry out the predominating era feature of
the couture. The regulation evening
clothes of the men make their get up
easier, as there is no similarity in the
clawhammer coat and the wig of Beau
Brummel. =,
Copy Marthas.
At the Washington birthday party the
hostess will arrange her head as much as
possible after the Martha Washington style
as possible, and the host will essay that of
the dignified George himself. The guests
have a wide couture field from which TO
choose. Hindoo ladies have queer and dis
tinctive headgear, and the ffnery Of the
Norwegian peasant girls is pretty. Ger
man frauleins, stately Greek coils of hair
with their charming veil draperies and the
Persian women with alluring eyes peeplng
from their masked features are all Won
derfully effective head effects. Then Japan
and China Enthusiastically quaint coiffures,
although little difficult of attainment.
When the era VIII admit rouge, powoer
and patches are worn The patches are al
ways attractive, and are cut into crescent
and star shapes, and in the age In Wn1ch
they were worn the position of each dainty
beautifier had meaning. The headdreSS
of 1860 accompanied by a fascinating over
the-shoulder curl and black velvet ribbon
about the throat makes becoming selec-
ton.
They Must Know.
When verbal invitation is given for the
"head party" the scheme should be ex-
planned to the prospective guest, and If
cards are sent, in one corner is written,
"Coiffures arranged according to any
period YOU may prefer. ordinary evening
costumes to be worn with them" too
jealous guest at the party would spoil the
effect by having a costume which harmon
ICES from head to foot. 49,
To bring in some local co!or ana George
Washington atmosphere the room should
he draped with American flags intertwined
with those of France. picture OF george
and Martha would complete the oecora,
lions, with a bowl of red, white ana
blue flowers on the mantel as a pa
triotic emblem. The supper table would be
lovely decorated with artificial cherry bios
SONS. OF course tradition Will necessitate
using the Ratchet as a souvenir but some
thing novel even in this design is possible,
for several hatchetS are now combined IN
king attractive belt buckles for the girls,
while the men might be able to stand the
strain of wearing hatchet PIN ior one
evening.
After sumner a stately mlnuet may be
danced. which will be another Wash
ington concession, but an always lovely
and graceful measure when stepped win
the right spirit.
Tableaux for This.
For q. childs party Washingtonian tab
leaux might be arranged with very little
preparations; possibly a single rehearsal
would be sufficient. Before making the Co.'S
tunes 1t would be well to get an illustrated
copy of the Life Of Washington and fol-
low the designs shown In the pictures in in
expensive materials, such as paper muslin.
canton flannel, tarleton and Grape paper
fngtpI-shoufd be shown with a room fur
nished in old fashioned style and lighted
by candles. Beside a fireplace is drawn up
a wooden cradle. In this will be placed
real baby If possible, or baby doll dressed
In night gown and cap. The mother, in
Mary Washington costume-full skirt, fichu
and cap--wiIl be seated rocking cradle
while she knits a stocking. 1t would be
very effective to have some one sing be-
hind the scene a pretty lullaby.
The next picture depicts the cherry tree
episode. A small boy dressed in knee
breeches, buckled1 SHOES ana a coat with
this In his hand he holds the memorable
Ratchet. A man, supposed to be his father,
In continental dress, holds the large branch
of a cherry tree laden with crimson fruit.
tall man should be chosen for the part,
as the contrast is, more droll between the
large man and the tiny, boy, who looks
into his, face with the Il cannot tell a
lie" expression. 5h
.sWashington,s wooings fcomes as third
picture. A lady with powdered wig, dressed
In gown made with full skirt, quaint
cap and dainty fchu, Isl seated In a high
backed, old fashioned chair holding fan
before her face. Washington,
in fun continental uniform, kneels before
her and clasps her hands.
A Dreary Scene.
Tableaux four is the adreary scene at
Valley Forge. A night scene In camp is
shown. With boughs OF trees sprinkled
with cotton batting make a background
and, if possible, let fall small bits of white
tissue paper to represent snow storm.
OF course the lights are all dim. A group
of soldiers. with Washington conspicuous
among them, are standing in the center of
the stage, while at the campfire other sol
diers are warming their hands or cook
ing Some patriotic song should be sung
during this tableau.
An exceedingly pretty picture Is Washing
tons entry into New York. Washington
is in this tabIeau mounted on horse, with
a footman at Its head, while pretty girls
in white are strewing flowers in his path.
A wooden horse will do for this act; for
instance one that Is used as sign In front
of a harness shop.
The last scene Is Peace" Washington
is seated in a stately chair draped with
the stars and stripes. On one side is a
sailor and on the other soldier, while be-
hind him stands the goddess of Liberty
holding laurel wreath over his head.
The singing nj ssThe Star Snaupiad Pan.