Gala-day luncheons; . ^ A WASHINGTON S BIRTHDAY FAVOUR. all the dishes, or at least several sets ofplates, of dark-blue ware; if one does notown Staffordshire of her grandmothersor the beautiful Chinese Canton china,still she need not despair, for the shopsare full of a cheap and pretty imitation 45 Gala-Day Luncheons of the latter which gives an admirableeffect. The candle-shades should beyellow, in tulip pattern preferably, andthe candlesticks of old-fashioned silver. At each platelay a bonbonbox in the formof a paper hat-chet with thehandle filledwith red andwhite candies,and tie a bunchof
Gala-day luncheons; . ^ A WASHINGTON S BIRTHDAY FAVOUR. all the dishes, or at least several sets ofplates, of dark-blue ware; if one does notown Staffordshire of her grandmothersor the beautiful Chinese Canton china,still she need not despair, for the shopsare full of a cheap and pretty imitation 45 Gala-Day Luncheons of the latter which gives an admirableeffect. The candle-shades should beyellow, in tulip pattern preferably, andthe candlesticks of old-fashioned silver. At each platelay a bonbonbox in the formof a paper hat-chet with thehandle filledwith red andwhite candies,and tie a bunchof artificialcherries to it with narrow ribbon. Youcan get at the printers cards with the headof Washington which a line of gold paintand a bowknot will transform into a minia-ture. Fold your napkins into little cockedhats, and stand small silk flags in yourdishes of almonds and olives. In additionto all this, you can send to Mount Vernonfor small souvenirs in the shape of hatch-ets, supposably made of the actual his- 46. Gala-Day Luncheons toric cherry-tree, which may take the placeof the paper hatchets at the plates. Should your luncheon be given for themembers of some patriotic association,you might addthe name ofsome famousRevolutionarybattle to yourguest cards, orpossibly a quo-tation fromsome well-known novelwhich has historic characters, such asRichard Carvel or The Virginians. MENU Grape Fruit with Brandied Cherries. Cream of Chicken Soup. Smelts with Sauce Tartare. Fried Sweetbreads. Mushroom Sauce. Carrots in Cases. Bermuda Potatoes. Celery and Cabbage Salad in Peppers. Ice Cream Hatchets. Cakes. Coffee. Bonbons. 47
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