The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10
Copyright, 1906.
A PAPER Wedding.

q PAPER wedding celebrates the second ami
n versasy, and it may be the jolliest kind Of
- 1- affair with little trouble and small ex
pense These occasions should be confined to the fam
lily and intimate friends and in consequence be very
informal, full Of good comradeship and sincerity.
Tablecloths and napkins in really artistic pat
terms and just the thing to use also paper flowers
to decorate with and for the centerpece. Years ago.
when lighthouses were an almost unknown quantity ex
cept with the very rich, flowers Of paper always
used and considered the height Of fashion. Does Of
lace paper come in all Sizes also paper holders for
bonbons, sailed nuts and ices 50 the table NAV be
set without bit Of linen.
Have the snapping-cracker caps to put on before
refreshments; by having two Of each color partners
may be chosen. If the hostess wishes and it is prac
ica the guests may be asked to come in costumes of
paper The girls can achieve most charming toilets
by purchasing for trie the last years patterns from
have to content themselves with neckties paper and
q huge boutonniere. Portieres and window draperies
made from strips of crepe paper are aston:shingly
pretty, especially in pink and white. To make the
decorations still more "papery" quantities Of Jap
anese lanterns parasols and fans may be used. For
amusement game could be concocted from the flags
of all nations, - which Of paper and in
envelope for the sum Of ten cents To the person
guessing the most award prize Of box Of stationery
or any Of the numerous articles made from paper.
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. "A Musical Came
This musical game IL most suitable for people who
understand how to read music and conversan with
|al the musical terms It will be found of special
interest to teachers who wish to entertain their pupils
and at the time instruct them in q way that
does not like study.
Provide cards and pencils for all and ten the
guests to observe the objects in the they have
q musical significance If desired the company may
hunt in pairs partners being found by the Of
q familiar bar or two of music cut in two; when
what the peculiar articles scattered about mean. Here
are the objects and key:
quire paper-a choir; three dolls dressed alike
itrplets carpenters brace-brace: a watch-time a
razor-a sharp; the chin from vioin-a
ON which Is written xI-fore; a piece
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scales base taken from table bel-bass; peck
ure containing two beets-two beats in a measure;
heavy string-chord hatiron with letter on lib
fat cardboard letter hanging from the jethigh
tone engravng-half tone; bank note-note; baby's
shoe with the soesolo love letter which starts
dental; necktie-tie; bar Of ron-bar doorkey-
key pocket rule tape MISUNDERSTANDING; 25-cent
piece with piece of black court plaster pasted on it.
dotted quarter; real flower and lock Of hairnatural
circular piece of cardboard cut into three equal pieces
To the one who correctly guesses the most give a
prize Of musical instrument in the shape Of candy
box. IF something more elaborate is desired photo
graph of one Of the composers framed or book Of
musical history would be acceptable. A short program
would complete this entertainment in most fitting
After Dinner Tricks
When fruit has been served with the dessert and in
consequence there finger bowls on the table, it is
curious well amusing to wet the middle finger
and pass it slowly around the rim Of the BOWL keeping
g. firm pressure In moment low, long drawn out
musical tone will be heard; each glass Will give out
different tone and the result when several glasses
emitting sounds at the time is strange mixture
Of harmony.
An after-dinner trick much enjoyed by children is
to put walnut shells filled with brandy alcohol into
their finger bowls and then light them. These burn
ing ships at sea wonderful sight, and grown
people as well the children not to watch
ing this exciting end to dinner party.
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Guessing Contest.
An amusing guessing contest was arranged in the
most mpromptu manner by hostess at recent even
ing party It afforded end Of fun and establishment
IN showing how very little person knew about the