Gala-day luncheons; . plain whitecream and serve it with a spray of maiden-hair fern on each plate. 78 Gala-Day Luncheons A SHAKESPEARIAN LUNCHEON By a curious coincidence, Shake-speares birthday and the day on whichhe died are the same, — the twenty-thirdof April; so this date is peculiarly ap-propriate for a luncheon to a literaryclub, or a group of literary is ample scope here for all sorts ofShakespearian suggestions, from views ofhis home, or sketches of Anne Hatha-ways cottage on the cards, to quotationstaken from one play, or from many; forreminders of some one heroine, or
Gala-day luncheons; . plain whitecream and serve it with a spray of maiden-hair fern on each plate. 78 Gala-Day Luncheons A SHAKESPEARIAN LUNCHEON By a curious coincidence, Shake-speares birthday and the day on whichhe died are the same, — the twenty-thirdof April; so this date is peculiarly ap-propriate for a luncheon to a literaryclub, or a group of literary is ample scope here for all sorts ofShakespearian suggestions, from views ofhis home, or sketches of Anne Hatha-ways cottage on the cards, to quotationstaken from one play, or from many; forreminders of some one heroine, or sugges-tions of some historic event. One mighthave a Rosalind or Juliet luncheon, orcarry out in one of half a dozen ways someplay which a class has been studying. The flowers should certainly be English,either roses or primroses, and the deco-rations should be rather simple, as inkeeping with the classic nature of thepresiding genius of the day. The cardsmight bear a cut of his head, or each 79 Gala-Day Luncheons. guest might have a small plaster bust, preferably one of the odd coloured ones which are sold in Stratford; the plainplaster ones are easilycoloured ; or, if theselittle busts are not easilyprocured, get the smallJapanese masks whichare so artistic; they costbut a few cents each, and the expressions will convey the idea of comedy and tragedy. Strawberries will be in market in cities by the latter part of April, and these will make a first course. MENU Strawberries. Bouillon. Soft-Shell Crabs. Broiled Mushrooms on Toast. Chops. Peas. French Fried Potatoes. Chocolate. Lemon and Peppermint Ice. Tomato and Lettuce Salad. French Dressing. Cheese Straws. Coffee Mousse. Cakes. Bonbons. 80 Gala-Day Luncheons The strawberries should be served withtheir hulls on, with a spoonful of pow-dered sugar on each plate; this may bemoulded in a pyramid by pressing it intoa little paper horn Of course fingerbowls should be placed on the table ateach plate The mousse may be either in
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