The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-07-22
MADAME MERRI PLANS
NOVEL ENTERTAINMENTS
A Utility Shower.

A dozen girls planned TINS shower
for a recent bride. II was rather un-
usual and very enjoyable. The hos
tess asked them all to meet at her
house informally at O'Clock, asking
the bride-elect to be there at 8. In
this way she had time to explain her
scheme, which was as follows: She
had materials to make these articles:
A dust cap, three holders, a broom
bag, ironing holder, laundry bag, a
kitchen apron, clothespin bag, roller
towel, several busters of cheesecloth,
and half dozen dish cloths. The en-
tire cost was divided among the IL
and the materials wrapped in tissue
paper and hidden throughout the
rooms.
Upon the arrival of the honored
guest they chatted awhile and then
the hostess announced that a little
fairy had confided to her that there
were packages of value secretly hid
den in the immediate vicinity which
could only be discovered by person
about to be married and to the strains
of wedding music. Whereupon the
hostess seated herself at the piano
and played bridal marches while the
honored guest hunted up her treas
ures, guided by the loud or soft
tones of the piano the same as for
magic music" When all the pack
ages had been discovered the girls
all set to work upon whichever ar
ticle they selected. They pronounced
this utility shower" and it GER
tainly was practical. for the guest of
honor said her mind was so in the
clouds that the articles presented had
never been thought of. Delicious tea
was brewed by the hostess, accom-
panied by thin bread and butter,
sandwiches filled with orange mar
malade, bonbons and small cakes.
The guests assisted in serving.
The hostess was bride of 6 months
so she knew from experience what
new housekeeper would need.
Games For Children.
A young mother said to me the
other day: Your department is fine
and I often find just what l want,
but can you help me out with new
games for the children"
During vacation it seems that the
what-to-do question frequently comes
up for mother to solve. l hope the
following pastimes will prove inter-
esting and make loads of fun for the
youngsters. The first is called hui
man nine pins. The boys are set up
just like nine pins at the end of the
room or on the lawn; they stand on
one foot Qeft one), with the right |
one placed behind the left knee, arms
folded. The girls roll the ball, TAX
ing turns. When the ball is rolled
they may hop aside to escape being |
touched; but If the ball touches them
or they put down the other foot they
are supposed to be knocked down
and out. This continues just like
the real game, a score being kept and
prizes awarded
Young children love this game:
Take barrel hoops and wind them
with gay ribbons or crepe paper, sus-
pend small bell in the center. Hang
the hoop up and give each guest a
small bean bag the same color as the
hoop. The aim is to ring the bell
when thrown through the hoop. Five
trials are allowed, the one who rings
the most out of the five is given a
reward.
A little game called royalty needs
an equal number of boys and girls.
One boy is chosen king" and girl
is queen" Then they sit in two
rows facing each other. Each fol-
lower is numbered. At the same mo-
ment the king and queen calls
number. the two players bearing the
numbers get up and run around the
circle, the queen after the kings
followers. If she catches him before
he completes the circle he pays for
felt; if she does not the kings sub
ject collects a tribute from her.
When all the numbers have been
called the game is finished.
An Outdoor Fete.
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A young woman who lived in the