The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-16
A JAP LAWN PAR Y
SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR THE
PERPLExED ENTERTAINER.
A Japanese Lawn Party Fully De.
scribed-Appropriate Decorations
and Observation-Disclosures
Weddings Approved.

A reader requests full instructions
for Japanese lawn party, and I hope
the following will answer the pur-
pose:
OF course for decorations there
must be an abundance of lanterns, and
umbrellas may be suspended over
booths where tea both hot and cold
may be dispensed. In Japan this would
be the only beverage, but l suppose
to quench the thirst of our American
citizens there must be all sorts Of
iced drinks, table for frappe and
small tables for cream and ices. Doilies,
mats, Wand great variety of Japanese
napkins can be purchased, also Ian
terms in all sorts Of odd shapes and
sizes. The invitations could be writ
ten upon tiny Japanese fans which are
very inexpensive when purchased in
large quantities. Another form of in
vitations would be to write them on
Japanese napkins and then fold them
In odd forms. Those in charge of the
affair should wear kimonas and do
the hair "a la Japan" with innu-
merable ornaments. The flags of
Japan should figure in the decorations,
and the small ones should be offered
for sale or given as souvenirs, if ex-
pense is no object. Over the gateway
and porches bamboo fishing poles could
be crossed, and from them suspend Ian
terms. Burn red fire at intervals from
dark corners of the lawn, and a
fringe of firecrackers would be orna-
mental on the verandas.
The Japanese are great lovers of
flowers, especially the cherry and
chrysanthemum blossoms; those OF
paper are effective, and they cannot
be too much in evidence.
AS novelty boiled rice could be
served in small blue bowls. Candied
ginger cocoanut and pineapple are IA
vorites with the Japanese.
An orchestra Of stringed instruments
would add much to the affair, and the
Japs play a game with bean bags
which could be suited to the occasion.
Yellow should be a predominating
color, and bowls OF gold fish would help
carry out Japanese characteristics.
A clever way to fill in a half hour
Is to pass papers bearing at the top
these words: What we do not know"
For the raen here is sample of the
questions, and the hostess will easily
see how she may fit more questions to
the individuality of her guests.
How would you make out a dinner
menu for six persons, your allowance
being two dollars and half? Give
items.''
How would you make and trim a
lingerie waist?"
What is meant by gored skirt, and
what is applique?"
For the ladies give questions like
these: What is meant by double en-
try?" What would you do with a
draft for $100?" What would you do
II a rich man and poor man proposed
at the same time?" At an informal
party Of congenial people this will af-
ford much amusement.
Speaking of engagements, there is
a decided trend toward a marked SIM
ID plicity in weddings, even among the
people who could afford all the ad-
juncts. 1t is now quite the thing to
write personal notes to those whom one
wishes to be present at the ceremony,
and to- send out cards for a reception
afterwards, or merely to send an
nouncements, giving the brides "at
home" days and the new address.
There are still number of "show-
ers," and pre-nuptial affairs, but they
are confined exclusively to the very
intimate friends Of the bride, and are
given in a most informal manner. Many
OF these affairs are held in the even
ing, so the men may participate in the
fun, and the lucky man is allowed to
feel as If he was in it, too.
MADAME MERRI.