Evening star., 1951-02-25
SHOWER suGGEsTIoNs

SHOWER SUGGESTIONS.
(From, Mrs. N. s., Falls Church,
AS a newcomer to this area. I
want to say that yours is novel
column and is of great interest
and benefit to the readers;
wouldn't miss it.
Now, a rather belated reply to
Mrs. E. K. w. of Washington,
entertainment for a
bridal shower. Some time ago,
I gave a shower, and the enter
tainment used was adopted from
one of my daughters kindergar-
ten projects, Easter Bonnets."
Each guest was given one plain
white paper plate, not the small
size. two paper dollies, one small
square and one large round one,
and four 3foot stripes of colored
crepe paper about 21a or inches
wide. I used pink, yellow and
apple green for my colors, but any
gay. harmonizing colors could be
used. The guests were permitted
to select their colors but they all
started with exactly the same
amount of material.
They were seated around bridge
tables and each table was fur
nished with a dish of straight pins.
Then, when every one had their
materials. they were instructed to
design an Easter bonnet. Time
required was judged by the prog
ress made. When every one had
completed their bonnet. they were
given numbers to pin on their
dresses and told to- model their
creations" The guests themselves
voted by number, for the bonnet
they thought best, and the two
persons receiving most votes re-
ceived prizes. as did the one re-
celving the least. To add to the
festive appearance, each one wore
her hat for the rest of the eve
ming.
I entertained q rather large
group. including teenagers and
ladies in their COS. and you would
be amazed at how much they en-
joyed it. The shower was a sue
cess and my friends talked about
it long afterward.
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TRIP TO EUROPE.
(Fronl Mrs. V. J. T., Washington.J
I would like to add few items
to v. H.. P.'s list in regard to
clothes. ETC., for a trip to Europe.
G. B. S. of Washington requested
it, believe.
A wool suit or coat especially
for the boat. I went over in July
and froze.
Wool jersey skirt or dress.
White or colored nylon collars
and cuffs that snap in dresses.
I saw few white touches on dresses
there and mine made me feel
dressy.
A pair of low-heeled shoes.
A number of pairs of nylon
hose, all one color, preferably, in
order to match.
A tin folding cup for water:
thermos can be bought there.
Sun glasses.
Lemon drops, not so funny when
thirsty.
Cigarettes for tips, we bought
these on the boat.
Powdered coffee, chocolate bars.
chewing gum, pack of cards, plenty
of tissues, Travellers checks.
A French English pocket die
tionary would be helpful.
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TV PROGRAMS.
(From Mrs. NJ. J. B., Berwyn.)
Concerning Mrs. S. j. c., Rock
vile and her article calling for
better programs on television for
children. I am with her 100 per
cent. I am a grandmother living
with five grandchildren. their
mother, father and the other
grandmother.
Ou1 children go to bed at 7::30
o'clock but they get so restless
that if there were better pro-
grams from 6 to $50 o'clock it
would give them something better
to dream about than footing.
shooting cowboys. The children
are all boys and in school. Tell
us how to contact the television
people.
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GEOGRAPHY PUZZLES?
(Front Mrs. w. NJ. W., ArlingtonJ
Can some reader tell me where
to find puzzles of North and South
for children to put to-
gether? have one for the United
States.