The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-12-28
CHRISTMAS Fashions
IN new YORK
EVERGREEN DECORATIONS CHRISTMAS DINNER IA
BILE : NAPERY cENTERPlEcEs LAcEs EN-
PLoYED ENGRAVED
GLASS NOVELTIES:

Much of the, holiday spirit which
pervades us all at Christmas is fos
tered by the ever-present sight of th'
Christmas decorations. The chosen
colors, red and green are everywhere
and seem to have an invigorating ano
cheering influence, no matter how
dreary the weather Those who live
in the country or rural communities
can get branches of evergreen OF
laurel and sprays of sumach or bitter
sweet to trim their houses. For the
city dweller, crepe paper made into
artificial flowers and leaves can be
substituted Clusters or chains OF
cranberries combined with trimmings
from the Christmas tree can be used
for wreaths. Popcorn chains with red
paper circles or squares at intervals
are somewhat effective. Popcorn balls
TO represent snow balls may ornament
the table-the children will later en-
JOY eating these trimmings.
Laying the Table.
In laying the table it is well to carry
out one general idea as far as possible.
For instance If the hostess has good
ly showing of silver, cut glass or dec
Grated china, let one of these be pre-
dominant and the bright centerpiece
and candles will give just the varia.
ton required Red shades are the
most timely, though white wreathed
with holly are very effective and more
transparent.
Napery.
Beautiful untrimmed damasks and
plain linens continue In vogue, but
year by year more trimming has
crept into this department Of house
hold belongings, until now lavishness
is the only word with which to de-
scribe some of the exquisite cloths
and centerpieces seen in the shops.
Eyelet embroidery, Cluny, Irish and
Italian filet are all used in their dec
Grafton in any instances two or more
of these are combined in some of the !
most elaborate dinner cloths. Even |
lace has been used for this |
purpose.
Centerpleces.
While some centerpieces embroid-
Grey In differey colored silks are
shown, those in white only have the
preference. Renaissance lace, always
Itch and beautiful, retains Its popu-
arity. The Cluny in open designs is
he establishment on some of the
;howiest luncheon cloths which are
,ery handsome on higly, polished
able and they are usually made to
it it exactly. The italian filet, which
s embroidered handmade net combines
with eyelet embroidery for
elaborate dinner cloths. A very pretty
able decoration for any and all
easons of the year, is small moulds
4 jelly in fancy shapes and colors,
et among dishes or flower stands, and
goes without saying that experienced ,
use for this purpose ;
lnox's gelatine, the superiority of
Which scarcely needs comment.
Novelties.
An importation that may interest i
many in the English engraved glass,
hown in many shops. While not so
azzling as the cut glass it is very I
andsome and its price is about the 7
anne. For presents there is nothing l
ute equal to cut glass and this
eason exquisite pieces are shown. s
eautiful COMFORTS and bowls, grape s
'uit sets or dainty violet-bowls make n
xcellent gifts. O
Fancy Pitchers. 1
An odd cream pitcher is in the t
,rm of silver COW, her tail curled s
yer her back forming the handle d
nd her mouth fixed for a moo" fur b
Ishing the pitchers mouth; this lit t,
e novelty comes from Holland. For s
le sincere teadrinker the tea ball has b
cen superseded by the teaspoon, be- n
e perforated spoon, with lid that tt
laps with strong sprig 1t is far L
ore satisfactory than a tea ball and Il
,mes in nickle, ware that Is quite c,
expensive. Odd little teapots have C
zen seen in New York made of china Of
Id costing a quarter, which represent hi
dog or cat. In this case, the spout ie
as made of an EXTENDED paw and the Il
| of the head. The effect must be il
'culiar when pussy and puppy gives st
Ie scalding tea instead of a pleas is
It handshake. But 1t makes a quaint re
ID novel table accessory. tn
LUCY CARTER. 70
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