The Washington times., 1934-04-21

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Her partic. Betsy caswen
ular love is old Sandwich glass
Of q very rare and special
pattern. One day, some years
ago, browsing through q New
England antique shop, she dis
covered a water tumbler Of un.
usual design, and made in
quiries as to its probable age,
characteristics, etc.
She was informed that at
one time there was q great
deal Of that type of Sandwich
glass in daily uSe-about the
early l8OOs-but that It had,
like so many things, lost fash
ion favor, and gradually dis
appeared. Now and again q
piece would come to light In
some old farmhouse, where 1t
usually held kitchen leftovers,
and could be purchased for
very little. -.
Ny friend was delighted at
having stumbled upon some
thing different" in the col
lector's world, and tucking the
water tumbler under her arm,
set forth on a quest for more
Of this same type glass.
Many Years
It took many years-full OF
trips to out-of-the-way places,
alert observation in antique
shops, close attention to auc-
ton sales, and amazing strokes
Of pure luck-but in the end
she gathered together her
beautiful and complete set,
which she proudly displays on
the occasions Of her swankiest
parties.
It consists Of three sizes Of
glasses, large water pitchers,
small pitchers (Which she uses
for flowers in the four corners
Of the table,, fruit bowls, plates,
bonbonnieres, nut dishes, butter
plates, salt-cellers, and a great
center piece Of epergne shape,
which she fills with flat white
blossoms, producing a novel and
beautiful effect.
The pleasure Of a lovely table
is greatly enhanced by the in
terest created in it due to its
newness Of arrangement, and II
there is a story attached to part
Of it, as there is to this glass
collection, infinite material for
animated conversation Is pro-
vided.
Rare and Unusual
Why not try gathering to-
gether something for your table,
Just for fun-something mex
pensive, but anusingly rare and
unusual? A set Of old crockery
plates, Of the same pattern: old
jewel-glass finger bowls; q set
Of pewter mugs for flowers; odd
wine glasses that match in all
but color.
There are the old tea-cups
that were not cups at all, but
the original "dish of tea" with
out handles-these make charm.
ing little bowls for cream soups,
or, il very small. can be used
grouped on the table, with small
flowers like violets or pansies in
them.
It may take q long time to
fill out your chosen collection,
but the interest and pleasure
one derives from such a pursuit
Is well worth the hours thus
spent. That glowing moment
when one happens upon q choice
bit, and bears it triumphantly
back to the ever increasing
group, Is q never-to-be forgotten
thrill.
SUNDAY MENUS
Dinner
Cream Of Mushroom Soup
l. Roast Beef
e Yorkshire Pudding
Asparagus Shoestring Potatoes
Strawberry Shortcake
Coffee
ChiIdren's Supper
Wheatena Mixed Green Salad
Orange Jelly Milk
Supper
Creamed Eggs
Cold Beef Pickles
Mixed Green Salad
Orange Jelly
Coffee or Beer
Cream Of Mushroom Soup
y 1b. mushrooms
3 tablespoons butter
" cup cream ,,. .
2 cups milk
h tablespoon flour
Salt and pepper to taste.
Peel and cut mushrooms into
small pieces. Let them simmer
for two hours with the milk, in
Q double boiler. Press through
tina dagA Blend hutteE and
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