Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-16
CHILDREN'S PARTIES
SHOULD BE CARE
FULLY PLANNED

Children's parties are a part Of child
he, but 10 be worth while they must
be carefully planned. From IL to IA
children are plenty; more than this
numbe will be found dificult to ham
Ole. especially when 1t comes to the
playing of games.
a The invitations may be sent out two
weeks ahead. They may be written on
the quantity decorated paper made es-
pecially for the purpose or small size
note paper. A wise mothe knows Ii
develops judgment n taste to con-
suit her little girl as to whom they
shall invite n what the decorations
will be.
The one color decoration gives a
more effective and harmonious appear
ance TO the table. Red candles har-
monte well either with the roses or
carnations. Small red candy holders
for the sugared peppermints are TO be
a or made. The center OF the table
is reserved for the birthday cake which
rs brought in lighted. before the ice
cream.
The charm of the table is increased
by place cards. These are readily made
by putting children's pictures on red
cardboard, using black, gold, or white
Ink for lettering their mes
If the small tables are used these are
prettily decorated with Japanese pa
per center pieces and napkins. A larger
table may be reserved in the center of
the veranda or lawn for the birthday
cake and the candles. AS all children
are fond of novelty and surprises, new
effects may be introduced ever in serv-
ang the sandwiches, cookies, and ices.
The can be cut triangular
or diamond shaped. The cookies cut
20 represent birds and animals. One
mold can be used to shape a dozen in
dividual ice cream forms of brownies
and flowers.
Simple Menu Most Attractive.
The menu to be attractive must be
simple and dainty. Sandwiches, ice
cream, cakes. candies, chocolates, and
lemonade are plenty.
A birthday party is incomplete with
out faYors. However inexpensive, they
are appreciated. Candies with notices
are sure 10 make great furi. The chill
rren take great pleasure in reading
them ALOUD
A Jack Horner's pie is a favorite
with little folk. Simple gifts are se-
,ecteG, such as whistles, tops, knives
for the boys, and fans, dolls, paper par
nsols for the girls. These are wrapped
in Japanese paper napkins and placed
IN a large dish decorated with paper
flowers. Each gift is tied with a long
ribbon; when the hostess gives the
word they should be drawn out. each
rhild selecting a ribbon. The ribbons
pre- In two colors to distinguish the
taYors given to the girls and boys.
There is splendid merriment as they
open their parcels one by one n find
out h these gifts are.
Where q party takes place out OF
doors there is no difficulty in finding
suitable games. They ought to be
diversified to please both the girls and
boys and chosen according to the time
or the year. Huntsman Is a splendid
game to be played out of doors, and Is
especially amusing for little children.
One is chosen huntsman. He is told
that a whistle will be hidden which he
is to find, and that he will be blindfold-
ed until a hiding place has been de-
cided upon. A small and light whistle
is hung on a string n carefully
pinned to his back n the bandage
taken from his eyes. AS he turns his
back to the different players, search
ing for the whistle, each blows 1t. The
result is puZzling TO him and funny
20 the others. At last some child does
not drop the whistle quickly enough
and the trick is discovered.
Arose Game" Appeals to Girls.
A restful game comes next, and is
one that appeals especially to the lit
tie girls. Every child receives a large
paper rose. The hostess says that on
the petals of each rose the players will
find the name of a lower with the let
tiers we'll mixed. Each name is distin-
guished by a number The cards are
also numbered down the left side and
as a player succeeds in rearranging the
letters of a slip so as to spell the name
of a flower he writes the name on the
card opposite the corresponding num-
Der. The bell rings at the end OF the
time allotted. The correct list Is read
n the players who have formed the
most names receive prizes.
An attractive game for a Fourth of
July celebration is called Flags on
the Lawn" When all the children are
gathered the two leaders are chosen,
who in turn choose sides. A line is
marked off on the playground AND or
each side at equal distances IL or more
feet from the line. Small flags are put
upon both sides, which the leaders
guard. The object of the players on
each side Is to seize their opponents
flag. The leaders may prevent this
by tagging any n who comes danger
ously near and the child thus tagged is
out of the game. BY lodging n
running a player finally seizes a flag
and carries 1t over the line into his
w territory. The game is won and
the players on a side receive a
small silk flag as a prize.
A game sure to be enjoyed by chill
dren Of all ages Is called Liberty Bell"
"A large Dell is nung lron the celllng
by a red, white and blue cord or ribbon
at about two inches from the floor. A
chalk mark is made IN the floor about
10 feet from the bell and az player in
turn rolls a ball aiming TO ring the
bell. Every child who succeeds is dec
Grated with a tiny bell, hung on a
loop OF red, blue and white ribbon.
Feather play is one of the most in
teresting and amusing games for the
little tots. The children count to see
which one will be "it." All the others
sit on the floor in q hollow square large
enough for the players on Zach sid
10 hold the edge Of a large sheet up
under their chins. Then a tiny feather
is put on the sheet n the children
blow IL back and forth. hither and
thither, while the child who is "it"
tries to catch II on or in front Of the
others. Should he succeed hat player
must take his place.
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