Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-30
CELEBRATING VARIOUS
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

In the way Of decorative possibilities
the crystal wedding anniversary, which
is the fifteenth. affords the best.
Never yet was there housewife who
did not like the sparkle of crystal to
make her rooms beautiful: especially her
table, and now that such progress has
been made in the manufacture of cut
glass, 1T does not require a small fortune
to accomplish this end.
Long ago only the very fine and the
very common varieties of glass could be
had; the one SO h gh priced as to make
its possession a large item in expense ac-
count, and the other SO dull and heavy
that all beauty was lacking Now by the
perfection OF machinery and in the an
healing quality almost equaling the
attained; thin. plain tumblers, goblets,
vases, candlesticks, bonbon and olive and
sailed nut dishes are all to be had, clear
and without blemish, to make a table and
rooms charming and attractive with
sparkle and brilliancy.
For the Crystal Anniversary.
The bride of the occasion can find crys-
tai ornaments without number for her
gown; here again beads may be utilized
to great advantage. Garnitures Of crystal
for draperies are all to her hand from
which to select. And her husband may
have his sleeve links. his scarf pin, his
watch chain-also in crystal. The sparkle
of crystal from chandelier and sconce:
from gaSlands Of leaves powdered with
crystal: from tall, slender figures of the
two dates, covered with cut crystal beads
sewn thickly over them; these cost but
little and may be had almost any where.
Especially do the fringes made of fine
beads catch and play with rays Of light,
power enhanced by shades covered with
crystal fringe.
One of the most effective decorations
for a table is to set a narrow mirror in
the center, long and with ferns as bor-
der big crystal swan, made of mica,
as a flower holder. with several smaller
ones placed at intervals on the mirror
reflected upon its surface, adds greatly to
the. beauty OF such centerpiece. OF
course. glass plates. cups and as many
dishes OF glass as can be conveniently
assembled should be for the serving.
Twentieth Wedding Anniversary.
Everything in china is for the twentieth
anniversary. Invitations may be either
imitation china cards or small bits of
bric-a-brac, with dates, and day of week
and month somewhere about them.
Everybody has seen names and numbers
in china, and these may be had from
shops where china is sold. Large figures
for the two dates may be suspended from
ropes made of big china buttons, strung
on strong cord. for the couple to stand
under while receiving guests Here again
china ornaments to adorn the dress of
the bride OF the occasion come in well,
and among the prettiest will be the porce-
lain buttons that may cost dollars apiece,
having dainty portraits of Vatican beau-
ties painted upon them
The finest and most attractive ware
can be had in china, and 1t need not be
the most expensive, either, to be effective.
Exquisite centerpieces come In china, and
the favors may be Of bisQue.
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary.
This Is the silver wedding" and as
presumably the married couple has ac-
cumulated everything Of either sterling
or the equally effective If less expensive
plated, the table may be made beautiful
with shining silver and green ferns. and
the roses should be of a deeper crimson,
TO show the wealth Of affection that has
come to fruition during the quarter cen
fury of welded companionship.
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary.
In the busy world of Woodworking
people there are not many who live to
receive the concentrations of relatives
and friends upon this occasion. And SO
this is the golden wedding" with its
long years Of joys shared and misfor
tunes divided. stretching far behind the
bride and bridegroom of the occasion.
Hints upon such an affair need only be
few. the yellow OF gold silds every
thing: yellow roses in yellos vases and
bowls; garlands OF golden blossoms; a
gown of golden brocade for the bride.
or Of white brocaded in gold with gold
ornaments. The two dates IN gilt, sus-
pended by chains OF gold beads; tall
vases covered with gold foil standing
where most effective: centerpiece OF
Venetian glass. with its golden till
gree. filled with yellow roses: menu and
retained as favors: where the purse u