Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-06-18
DINNER FOR THE
FOURTH OF JULY
Decorations and Dainties Which
VIII Prove Unique and Novel
For a Patriotic Repast-Beau-
tifuI Flags Lend Color to the
Scheme = One Hostess Has
Linen Flag Tablecloth.
~ATHEN the sentiment of the Gel
AIA ebration is to be portrayed In
the decorative scheme 1t will

the decorative scheme 1t will
be found that a Fourth of
July dinner will be especially interest
tng to plan and serve. Patriotic deco
rations are SO readily secured and so
easily arranged that it will not require
much ingenuity to plan an exceedingly
interesting entertainment at slight cost.
There may be patient search required
to secure cannon shaped receptacles
for flowers n for table service, and
it may be necessary In some instances
to have certain articles of decoration
and tableware made to order to carry
out the patriotic spirit, but one has the
satisfaction of knowing that such arti-
Giles may serve for many seasons and
are good to have on hand when the
ambitious hostess delights in prepar-
ing pleasant surprises for her guests
with each return of the various holi-
days demanding patriotic sentiment.
For unique entertainments of his
character a certain ingenious hostess
has a beautiful made to order linen
table cloth in the form of a large flag.
The colors of the star spangled banner
are carefully selected INT warranted to
wash without fading. The red, white
and blue linen has retained Its bright
tintings after repeated laundering, and
when the festive table is spread with
this unique and beautiful cloth the
hostess does not find 1t necessary to
worry over accidental spots and stains,
knowing the durability OF her treas
ured bit of patriotism.
Beautiful silk flags of varied sizes
are retained from year to year to deco
rate chandeliers and to drape at the
windows and doorways, and many of
the dishes are of permanent value in
patriotic forms, while others are pre-
pared especially for the occasion of
more fragile material.
At the most unique OF her Fourth of
July dinners the baked squads had
cranberry Jelly nodded in cannon form,
arranged as a garnish around the great
platter. The vegetables were served
in patriotic dishes, some made in can
non ball form, others decorated in
dainty flags in china paintings, while
the large vegetable dishes containing
mashed potatoes, etc, were garnished
with a little ruffie of parsley around
the edge, In %s,atcb were stuck at close
Intervals tiny silk flags. Facing each
guest stood two small silver cannon,
which belched out salt and pepper.
Each guest had a silk American nag as
a napkin, and the finger bowls were
round cannon balls slightly iattened
on the bottom to stand erect and with
r~.ou nno-f,~. L. tto Aoo o.1 30 c,.oH
dark red glass to be almost black In
appearance.
One of the most charming and origi-
nal features of the table decorations
consisted of miniature reproductions of
famous revolutionary forts with their
roofs covered with flowers. These
were the only flower vases used In the
entire scheme of decoration. Pictures
of the famous forts served as copies,
and these were faithfully reproduced
in cardboard Of the right texture and
finish to take" water color paint. 1t
was then an easy matter for the anna
teur artist of the family to paint the
gray walls and towers and outline win
dows and loopholes. A cardboard ships
hulk and a famous man-of-war were
also cleverly constructed and painted,
with their interiors, like those of the
forts, ~concealing generous bowls of
water to keep the flowers fresh.
The sweets and sailed almonds were
served In crystal ships. After dinner
the gentlemen lighted their Havana CT
CARS at a silver cannon with a flame
fed by wood alcohol cleyerly concealed,
and the after dinner coffee was served
IN cups shaped like coming towers.
Wherever the dishes or the decorations
proved difficult in displaying the patri-
otto scheme, garnishes and accessories
displayed numerous tiny silk flags,
which were purchased by the hundred
at a small cost.
Red, white and blue bunting may be
made to serve various fields of useful
ness when the patriotic display of the
occasion extends to other rooms be-
sides the dining room, and when porch
and lawn festivities are important fea-
ures of the entertainment. 1t Is some
times possible to secure a good quality
of fast color bunting printed in the
three colors in stripes, but even more
satisfactory are the solid color, wash
able buntings. These may be- cut in
strips of the desired size and the red
and white and blue sewed together In
the various forms demanded for spe-
cial draperies. Martial music should
also be an important feature of the oc-
casion, whether a paid orchestra or
home talent of1ciates, and plentiful
hunting draperies should conceal the
musicians corner.