The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-16

III hon. from a ":hooi: % .Ss't and eonse.., 1ses,s
and they always expect some sort
of gayety that will make homecoming
an event in their vacation season All
love to dance. and a dancing party il
not difficult to gfvs-
Christmas decorations may be put M
few days ahead of time without harm
ing their appearance for Christmas day.
big bunch of mistletoe is Iart OF the
holiday fun. but it must not be scat
tered about In secluded spots, as it is
part OF the general gayety, and not for
the purpose of encouraging budding ro-
nance at this Impressions BILE age.
There are various kinds of PARTIES
that ma@be given successfully at this
time, and I'VE will touch on several
kinds to allow for a choice of the tyne
Of party best suited to your home. ana
the amount Of monev you wish to spend.
First, there is the gingham girls
party The invitations. which are writ
ten on squares white linen with in
delible ink request the friend TO come
in her best Bingham frock, and the man
to slip into his scans and step right
alonga with the girls. This makes an
informal party. and the refreshments
may be coffee and sandwiches. frozen
custard and sponge or pound cake
Cider may be served during the dan
pensive- One warning should be needed
never invite more than the rooms will
conveniently hold, or every one will be
crowded. and no one will have a good
time This party may start Off with a
candy pull. In this case, the refresh
ments may be even simpler
4 Christmas green's party is novel and
Inexpensive. The girls are all asked to
come as red flowers Paper or cam
brio dresses in fiower-like lines will do
nicely. The men come in green cam
bric or paper, trimmed with n ruche of
green around the bottom Of the trousers
and the sleeves and neck of the over
shirt 1t Is simple matter to cover
an old pair of trouser legs with green
cambric and the long over-shirt or
blouse will cover any defects The men's $
caps are. pointed like little trees.
The Christmas green's may have
fcicles. which come in paper. attached
in conspicuous places. If there ara
electric lights visible, cover them with
frosted bulbs Red Christmas punch
may be served for the dancers. and re-
freshments may consist OF an Eskimo
plate for each. On this plate place a
serving of salad and two little but
tered biscuits. an ice-cup of frozen
fruit and a square Of frosted cake Cof-
fee may be passed separately
A modern dinner dance means more
work and expense. for there Is not only
the dinner TO plan for. but refreshments
later ons~ and usually more guests ar
rive after dinner. A simple dinner and
easy, light refreshments are all tnat
should be attempted unless there is
plenty of help available.
An afternoon tea and dance iS q
graceful way OF entertaining young peo-
pie that is inexpensive and not very
hard. Dancing begins at about four,
and tea Is served at i've. then two or
three dances may be had. provided the
guests leave before the dinner hour.
For refreshments. toasted sconeS-
English mullins or cinnamon buns may
be offered with the tea or a variety OF
sandwiches, made small and very
dainty, then should come a choice Of
fancy cakes. With two women pour
ing, and two maids. the tea is quickly
served 10 all without delay This is a
pleasant way for those who have small
homes to entertain and pay on a gem
a-a1 score at the minimum OF expense.