Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-22

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G. C. Franklin. Mrs. Harper, Mrs.
Burwell, Mrs. Gilbert. Mrs. Elicit.
Miss Virginia Elicit, Mrs. Chapman,
Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Lou Nathan. Mrs.
lierrick, Mrs. A. l.. Nathan, Mrs. Par
sons. Mrs. SNYDER, Mrs. McCloud Mrs.
Tompson, Mrs. Chas. Wilson. Mrs.
Egan. Mrs. Joe Clark. Mrs. Herbert
Mrs. Bernard, Mrs. Lewis Miss
Knight. Mrs. Woods, Ms Gogarty,
Mrs. Clemeats. Mrs. Bilcom, Miss
Eaister. N-s Deuel.. Mrs. Redman,
Mrs. Henderson, Sr.. Mr. u. len
d"rson, M's, MCGOWAN. Mrs Turrell
and Ars. Or. T,irrell.
| Sweet peas are now in their prime
and the fragrant blossoms lend them
selves most beautifully to the skinful
fingers Of hostess who loves to take
the flowers that are seasonable and
adapt them to her requirements
Over white cloth spread cover
! of white net and then sprinkle all the
delicate colors of sweet peas over
| this. For the centerpiece have a glid-
| ed basket or low glass bowl filled
| with the flowers. If finger bowls are
necessary, put a blossom or two in
each.
The ice cream could be s,ozcn in
flower molds and served in baskets
of spun sugar; these are made to order
by confectioner Tie spray OF
sweet peas to the handle and the effect
is lovely. Plates may be Outlined with
ihe flowers taken from the stem;
the best advantage.
Was there ever a child wko did not
love dandelons? This gorgeous little
flower is first with us in the spring,
and even stray blossoms may be found
late in the fall. A field fairly car
peted with these yellow stars gave
the idea for this party.
No sooner thought of than a dozen
children had received notes written
in white ink written on round pieces
of yellow paper asking them to as
semble in Parsons field at O'Clock
one July afternoon. Sewing tables
We're set under a couple of trees COW
cred with white crepe paper table
cloths. In the center of each was a
wound of dandelions, punches were at
each place and there was a basket for
each guest.
When all had arrived there was
contest to see who could gather the
most flowers in half-hour; after the
having the most were crowned with
dandelion wreaths. Then they made
rings. chains and bracelets out of the
stems and told fortunes by the full
blown blossoms.
At o'clock this delicious spread
was 'unpacked from huge hamper
and the children pronounced it the
best ever" Bread and butter sand
wiches, egg salad, dainty custards in
ramakins, sunshine cake, oranges and
bananas, and a bountiful supply of
lemonade.
This Is the time when watermelon
parties are seasonable. A moonlight
night, a good, big porch and a con
genial company are essential, not for
getting really hot weather. for moth
ing is chiliier than an iced melon
on a raw, cool evening.
To select a good melon is like mat
rlmony-a lottery. You have to take
your chance with the aid of a compe-
tent groceryman, who may sometimes
be bribed into plugging the melon.
If flavor of sherry or claret is liked,
cut hole on the side near each
end and pour in the wine twenty-four
hours before using. This ripening
process causes the liquid to permeate
every nook and corner of the fruit.
In serving the melon it may be
sliced in rounds or cut in half. the
heart scooped out and served in tall
glasses. If any unfortunate mortals
do not like watermelon, serve canta-
loupe. They are delicious cut in half.
For the invitations do in water col
ors a slice Of melon with little dark
ey half buried in his endeavor to get
a bite. A few strokes of the brush
will make very effective cards. But if
IL is not practical to make them, again
the hostess may find Just what she
wants by a search at the postal card
dealers, for 1t is possible to get all
sorts of subjects as well as foreign
cards at local stores.
Give prize for guessing the number
of seeds contained in the melon, put
them in a glass jar so they may be
distinctly seen. A very charming fea.
ture of this party is to have a quar-
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