The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-08

T~HE custom Of giving gifts at East
er is becoming more and more
- in vogue; merchants recognize
this fact and the shops are filed with
charming novelties to suit all purses
and persons. For the children nothing
takes the place, Of the t1me-h nonored
DIVES. with the directions closely fol-
lowed, will give very satisfactory re
suits. To produce pretty luster, after
The eggs are cool enough to handle, rub
Them With a slice Of raw bacon, then
with a soft cloth. To write the name
and date on the egg dip pointed STICK
In melted lard and then trace the letters
before putting it in the dye and the
writing will remain white.
Dainty nests may be made from IN
expensive baskets with fringe made by
cutting yellow and white tissue paper
into strips to resemble straw; httle
cotton peeping between the colored eggs
adds to the effect.
Gifts Of flowers; sspseali!y Pot asd
tied with white and yellow, Boxes
come in shape Of rabbits, chickens and
eggs of all size and these filed with
bonnbons make an acceptable. gift. Small
articles, such as ring, a thimble,, stick
pin or sleeve links may be concealed In
q real .eggshell. Select a large egg,
carefully remove the contents, then
shell in 1engthwise halves. Baby rib,
bon or gold paper may be used to bind
the edges, and a hinge made at the
back. Put this in little nest and it
will make a most attractive remem-
brance.
The value Of these tokens is always
increased tenfold when they are accom-
panied by note or a quotation apropoos
Of the day. The following verse IS
suitable FOR anyone and conveys the
rnassaoe If the season in most beautiful
"STwas a bluebird told the story
On his way from heaven this morn.
It was starlight soft and tender,
Yet the east was flushed with rose,
And the weary world was waking
From the calm Of it's repose.'
This the message, sweet and holy,
eTired souls forget your pain,
Christ the Lord is for you Is risen;
Doubling hearts, he lives again!' !"
j. T. +
An Easter Wedding.
The week following Easter has al
ways been favorite time for wed
dings. Here are few suggestions TO
the girls who may be preparing TO
such an occasion: Use white flower
exclusively; of course, lilies are give
the preference, but carnations, roses
tulips and hyacinths are all beautiful
A pretty custom is to confine one HOW
or to room. A canopy under whic
the couple will stand may be mad
from wire, winding it with green an
then studding it with white flowers
Form an aisle of broad white sati
ribbon and use white candles in ever.
available place. The stair banister
may be wound with green and grea
bunch of white flowers tied to tn
newell post. It is a pretty idea to hav
one or. two little flower girls carry has
kets filed with white rose petals t
scatter in the pathway Of the bride. A
a wedding of this kind the attendant
must be gowned in white and the re
freshments may be carried out almos
entirely in white. Have the ice crea1
in ege-shaped forms in nests Of straw
colored spun sugar; or it can be serve
in cases shaped like white lilies Cal
dies Of white in glass holders, whit
flowers, and all the gas or electri
globes shaded with white, will make
dining room BETTING the occasion. O
course green vines and ferns must b
used as background for the whit
flowers.
A Violet Party.
This affair. was given in Ca1if1rn
where, violets grow. 50 abundantiy tina
scarcely anyone thinks of using them