The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
Mime. Mcrri's Hints to Hostesses

Of paper bearing of the following inscriptions.
These "eharms" are to be given as the young people
depart and are supposed to have been blessed by
"Titania, - queen of the fairies:
'"Keep this charm next your heart, it will bring
you friend when in need.'
''This charm in your right shoe worn, will help
your troubles to be borne.''
"Keep this charm in your left hand pockets it
will provide delightful SURPRISES
Glide this charm in your favorite book; it win
bring pleasant memories"
happiness for you.''
"Worn in your glove, this charm will bring a
kindly greeting from every one you meet
Toss this charm over your head three times; it
brings good luck.''
"Hold this charm to your eyes; you will then
gaze beautiful things
"seven nights hold this to your ears; you will
hear sweet sounds.'
HPlace this charm n the back of your left hand
to insure you happiness for life.'
"Bind this charm the first oak tree you SEQ
and your hearts most ardent wish will come true
Garry this charm in your purse; it will then
never be empty"
This budget Of queries came just before the Hal
loween rush and in consequence sidetracked:
Is it good form to use handpanted individual
saltdishes, salt cellars up-to date9 When
the individual salts used should there be spoon
for each onef And where should it be placeds
'What is the correct of a lunch cloth Should
it be placed the tablecloth as have seen it
done, bare table when little lunch is be-
ing servedf -.
II have read that it was very smart to make
napkins of plain linen, hemstitched, with embroid-
cred initials Are these considered finer than bought
en- oness If SO, what width should the hem be?
Individual salts are much in favor at present. each
with tiny spoon of gold silver, which is placed
beside It, in front Of the plate. Some very elaborate
salts shown in the shops, of glass; also of col
ored glass in fgree silver holders
In private family lunch cloth is never put
over the tablecloth at restaurant this is sometimes
dnnc fn Tho
is to cover small tables when many are to be served
at once for the dinng-room table for a reception
or evening refreshments These cloths very elab
crate Of lace and drawn-work or of plain hem
stitched linen
Napkins made from plain linen damask are very
good; the hem is about inch in width, with the
initials or monogram in the corner. Of such
set is more valuable than those purchased at the
store account of their being handmade.
!: + X
tsDear Nine Merri: We would like to get up
fair or something like it, where sell candy,
ice cream fruit, lemonade, ETC. We girls between
u and l6 years Of age and our mothers will gladly
aid We would like to help poor family who are
in need. If you will kindly help us we will be very
much obliged. Mary L.,
Indeed I will be only too glad to render any as.
sistance in my power and would suggest 'tPaper
Bazar'' to start with. The be pretty dec
Grated with portieres of strips Of crepe paper cut
about two inches in width. Then use Japanese lam
terms, umbrellas and FANS Have the booths trimmed
with paper flowers, and paper flags may be
used. The girls can wear paper caps aprons and
collars. Some of the articles sale may be drawer
sachets made from paper napkins, blotters little pic
lures passepartouted paper dos candle shades candy
in pretty homemade boxes cakes with fancy paper
does under them, dinner cards, posters calendars,
and all sorts of things which sure will come to
your minds. As for the needy family, they are le-
gion. The Associated Charities viii supply you with
name, which you can look up if you have not al
ready someone in mind. Another lovely thing ID te
make scrapbooks for a children's hospital.
Let me hear how you succeed.