Evening star., 1921-06-24
TO GET THE GREATEST COMFORT
ANDSERVICE FROM YOUR PORCH

sufficient to tie tho threads securely.
then cut pieces Of grass rope one-Sourth
inch wide and twenty inches long. With
threads or cord that will harmonize
with the mating, tack the pieces OF
rope at equal distances apart st the
ends OF the mating. cotling In ovs!
shape. leaving the ends about nve
Porch pillows should be covered
with table oilcloth, very light in
weight, before the outside cover OF
washable material is put on. Then
II they arc left out over night or In
the rain no damage will be done.
denim with excelsior for . dlltng. Old
pieces Of wool carpet that are per
fectly clean and raveled out may be
used as a filing for such cushions.
To insure shade at all times on .
porch, we are obliged to resort to
awnings and screens. which, II well
CHOSEN. will add to rather than de.
ings must always be chosen with an
idea as to how the color will blend
with that Of the house. Greens. buffs
and browns are the best tones for
out outdoors. AS a means OF decora-
tion for a porch one or two hanging
baskets are attractive. FIJI with
ferns, geraniums. petunias. pansies or
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too long. clip them to within foot
or two Of the basket. Find room for
a pot of mignonette. 1t is well known
that flies avoid the odor Of this
charming old-fashioned flower. and
its presence Is a sure protection from
their annoyance. A corner stand sup
porting a bowl of goldfish will prove
an. attractive accessory to the fur
nishing Of the porch.
z A quick way to clean porch Is to
take sprayer. the kind that will
throw the water against the ceiling
and walls with force, using plenty Of
warm water for the purpose. When
through spraying. use a broom or
long handled brush to finish off with.
A porch may be cleaned by this meth
cd in few minutes. and 1t will be
just as clean as II you spent hours on
it in the old way. OF course, every
thing must be removed from the
porch
Fourth Of July Porch or Lawn Party.
If grownups are to be entertained.
one can give a party on the veranda
or porch. invitations to which may
be painted in water colors. the dec
orations consisting of the American
flag and some tiny firecrackers. In
the center of the table have a large
paper bell to represent the Liberty
Bell, Surmounted Oy gilt eaSle
From the mouth Of the national bird
have tri-colored ribbons extending to
tiny toy cannons which are attached
to place cards. The porch decora-
tions may be either in Colonial colors
Of blue and gold or the patriotic coll
ors Of red. white and blue. White
and blue liberty bells and bunting
would add to the decorations.
An entirely different centerpiece
may be used II preferred. composed
Of cherries and leaves. with cherries
scattered over the tablecloth. With
this centerpiece the table should be-
lighted with red. white and blue can
dies. Cards decorated with cherries
In water color may be used for place
cards or the cherries may be cut out
Of red crepe paper and appliqued onto
the cards. Red geraniums. corafiow-
ers and field daisies make an effective
floral decoration and could be used In
place of the cherry centerpiece.
Patriotic Refreshments.
The refreshments could include
iced bouillon with nut waters. sliced
cold meat, sweetbread salad in tomato
jelly cups, each decorated with a tiny
nag, radishes cut shield shape and
filled with cream cheese and chopped
olives. and cherry or raspberry sher-
bet served In high glasses with fancy