The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-23
The Chldren's Party and How to Give It
BY BEATRICE CAREY.

party when the Invitations are sent out
the invitation inviting the little boy or
girl 10 n doll contest--with the request
To "please make your own doll" A tiny
peanut doll, dressed in a bit OF calico, aud
with features OF india Ink may he tied
to the corner Of the Invitation with mar
row red ribbon. the invitations being writ
ten on rough gray or white paper.
Dollies OF all sorts are In order. even a
potato doll or a wooden or a rag doll.
At one doll party one small boy brought
little white woody dog, dressed In
waist OF his mothers, with q large blue
tie around the body of the tiny little
animal. The dolls, after being ticketed
with the owners name, and the name OF
the doll, should be displayed on q long
settee or 4 low table, vote being cast
for the prettiest, the most original and
the best-made doll--a blue, red and white
ribbon being awarded TO each in turn.
Ii large room Is given over to the
party" delightful game may be played
with the dolls. The girls take sides
against the boys, the room being divided
by long tape or ribbon TO mark of the
territory OF each side. The dolls are
then placed at each end of the room,
ard when the word was given, the boys
and girls invade each the territory Of
the other to capture the dolls. Some Of
the children on either side guarded the
line, and X caught on the enemies side.
the child was obliged to stand at a cer-
tain post until being rescued by q
friend from his own side.
A Teddy bear" party. despite the over
popularity OF the Teddy bear" Is
amusing, and has not outworn It's novelty.
and among a set of children who possess
these toys such a party will be sure to
be enjoyed. This party may take the
form of "bear-hunt," after the bears
leach child bringing one TO the party
have been sufficiently commented on and
admired. Cookies cut In bear shape may
be purchased or made. and should be con-
cealed about the lower part of the house
or in the room IN which the party is
given. 30 that the children may search
70. some little time. Prizes are given 10
the two or three who find the most
bears-the prizes being little caps or
sweaters, or some amusing toy suitable
for Teddy bear" wardrobe. Five
little bears is another game that may
be played after the search is over. The
children are seated In a row upon the
door, and the leader will start 10 tell the
story OF Teddy bear. the children rails
ing both hands whenever be says Teddy
bear" Should one fail the leader I'm
mediatcly calls out his or her name, and
he or she must rise and stand at one
side until there are nve pears standfnR.
A race to a given point. walking bear
fashion on hands and feet, among these
hve, declares the leader for the next
game.
The luncheon, or refreshments. for the
little people Is n very important feature.
and rather simple things are best, but
pretty table and a little favor for each
little guest adds much to their enjoyment
and the success OF the whole affair. A
Jack Horner" pie-which Is really
large. deep. tin pan. filed with small
gifts. each attached 20 q ribbon, which
is run through tssue-paper top or q
thin. Drowned crust-is a pretty way OF
distributing the favors, and makes an
effective ornament for the table when
covered with gaily -colored paper and sur
rounded with wreath OF leaves and
flowers.
For the refreshments, sandwiches, Ice
cream, In lock-shapc or In individual
fancy forms; hot chocolate and whipped
cream. cakes and candles are usually pro-
vidsd. and a Lemonade with white grapes
ana pineapple added II sure 10 he liked.
Cookies or neartshaped tarts nlled with
frozen fruit are also popular. and are
especially suitable for a young peoples
party.