Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-08
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ups enjoy these as much as the younger
folks. And the entire series would be an
excellent amusement for big mixed party.
MAY Breezes"-
Was the name of party given by charm
ing hostess. and the invitations were cut
from thin cardboard in the shape of little
Dutch windmills, and were partly coored in
wash blues. the sweeps of the mills being
left white, and the wording of the invita-
tons penned thereon In blue Ink. The
guests were asked to come to tea at 6
o'clock most informally. The polished table
was minus cloth, doilies being cut from
pink and blue decorative paper in the shape
OF fans and laid under the plates at the sew
eral places. In the center of the table was
a large round silver-plated tray. covered
with moss and edged with smiIax; and on
this soft green bank stood large toy wind
mill made of stiff cardboard colored blue.
Inside the windmill was small electric
fan, so placed that It's gentle breezes stirred
the sweeps of the windmill most realis-
tically.
The china used was of japanese design.
and tiny jar OF Japanese pottery at each
place held spray OF either pink or blue
hyacinths. These were the souvenirs of the
occasion and were much admired A few
smlaX vines trailed their way across the
table like delicate runners The bonbon
dishes were little Japanese dolls, with bas-
kets containing glaee cherries swung on
their shoulders and these bore their sweet
burden prettily. Small fans were the place
cards. the fronts being Of japanese design.
the backs of plain white paper. whereon
were written the guests names also some
quotation on The wind
The menu was oriental, like the decora-
ton. First came crystallized fruits, served
on tiny plates. each with a pair of candy
tongs This was followed by fish served
with a piquant sauce and with odd little his
CUTS buttered. Individual grains of rice
mi \ 4 Nfstf gkr
for "a paste of ieiIied CHECKER, and maven.
nalse dressing added further charm tn
this strange dish, which was truly delicious.
Inen came cherry Ices: pink ices covered
with maraschino cherries and accompanied
by small frosted cakes Then, of course.
came the tea
The table was entirely cleared save for
the decorations for this indispensable bey-
erage. which was served In the newest
fashion, each guest being brought a small
Japanese tray. with individual pot sugar
basin and cream jug. The tiniest of waters
were also served.
When the teapots were empty the pueste
returned to the parior. where they nlaved
wind games to the accompaniment of breezy
laughter and fun. First came battledora
and shuttecoek, the old game ever delight
tournament style. regular score being
kept. The prize was pretty .strast,' en-
graved on brass, for use In den or library.
The next game was yacht race-a varfa-
ton of the old donkey game. blue cloth
was hung across the folding doors. a chalk
mark showing the landing place for tha
sail yachts Wishing them good winds ana
fair sky" our hostess presented each guest
with sailboat cut from white paper and q
PIN Eacht yacht bore its owners name
and each tried tbiindfolded of coursel Ia
place It's yacht as near the chalk line az
possible. This was merry sport and the
gift to the winner Of the race was a dainty
little tea cup
When this game was over the guests for
got the the wind blowing outside ana sat
about an open IRE In the library while thew
cracked nuts ard told fortunes until the
clock pointed tbs goodbye hour.