The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-12-16


terrain Christmas offers many
opportunities. The social obi
cations of months may he paid
of at this time with little extra trouble
or expense. Decorations. of course.
must be scasonab!c. although the
Christmas table may he decorated in Il
number of ways. M
I Christmas bells covered with holly
will give a festive appearance to any
dining room. Strong wires wrapped
around with ribbon and drapcl with
green's should lie fastened to the chan
delier and bent to form the support of
the bells. Each small bell is then sus-
pended by II loop and bow Of red rib
bon to fall in front Of Il plute
A large bell hangs Il littlechigher In
the center. From each tongue of the
small bells is fastened Il place card by
means Of baby ribbon Around each
plate there Is n garland Of evergreen
fastened with Il how of red ribbon.
This makes a very pretty table. Il.
Tree Decoration.
Fer variation in the way Of table
decoration set tiny Christmas trees at
the four corners Of large mirror and
a larger tree in the center. The frame
of the mirror and the tree stands
should be covered with green moss,
over which asbestos snow should be
piled. The trees should be decorated
with tinsel and ornaments. and the
center tree may have small candles.
4 The Basket Csntsrpieee.
The hostess who prefers simpler
decoration may perhaps find something
to her liking in the following sugges.
ton Of tasteful combination of holly
and ribbon: A silver basket-or IL sill
yer BASKETS not at hand any basket Of
a fancy weave OF strawAflled with
holly may form the centerpiece for the
dinner table. A bow of red ribbon
Should be tied OH the handle with one
end trailing on the table. Bank holly
around the basket. coming to points on
the white table cloth.
candlcstiek Arrangement.
Candlesticks should stand at each
point bearing white tapers. with dainty
shades Of white lined with red. The
places may lie designated by dolls
stockings caught will, bows Of red rib
bon and should be filled with nuts and
.bonbons. II desired red ribbon may
stretch from each stocking to the bas.
ket. where. concealed By holly. it may
he attached to some gift. to be draw WI
out at the end of the dinner.
Christmas Candies.
Christmas candies make suitable IA
yors for the Christmas dinner OF for
the chiidren's Yuletide party. The
candies should be placed in fancy
boxes. of which wide assortment
shown in the shops at the holiday sea
son will serve as inspiration for those
who wish to make their own. After
all. with little gay paper. some card
board and q jar OF paste very credit
able substitutes may he prepared In
case the hostess does not wish to Dur.
chase boxes.
Candy Recipes.
Some simple Christmas candies may
be, prepared as follows:
COcoanut. Sn0wballs. = Form some
cooked or uncooked fondant into balls
of uniform size, roll lightly in grated
cocoanut and place Oh glazed paper t.
harden. These are especially attractive
for children's Christmas boxes and 70.
parties.
Christmas Stars.--Cook two pounds
Of sugar and one pint Of water unit
when a little is poured into cold water
1t can be formed into n ball; then re
move from the fire and add Il pound OF
grated cocoanut. Stir with Il wooden
spoon until it looks white, pour into a
shallow pan and when nearly cold Gu,
into stars with a tiny cake cutter
These may be coIOred yellow to lool
like gilt stars.
Appropriate Sweets.
Holly BalIs.-Boil two cnpfuls Of
granulated sugar. a saltspconful Of
cream of tartar and cupful Of water
until it threads when poured from tn.
spoon. Remove from the he and bel
until it begins to cream slightly; then
add the beaten whites OF two eggs ant
half teaspoonful Of lemon juice ant
beat until nearly cold. Season with /;
teRspoOnful of vanilla or half Il tea
spoonful Of orange extract. Drop on /:
butteretl platter and form into balls
into each of which press a conserved
cherry pocau English, ,wa;n,lt arr nj
mOndy kernels may be substituted TO
the cherries IL preferred.
Mince Bars. Into plain fudge wori
mixture Of ground cinnamon. nutne:
extract, minced nut meats. conserved
ginger, cherries and raisins. With til,
hands work it to a paste and then form
into loaf and let it stand until slight