14-11 •Ll5 Co COEHtfGHT OKPOSm Yours for fun, MRS. HERBERT V. LINSCOTT ONE HUNDRED BRIGHT IDEAS (Second Edition) For Social Entertainment ADAPTED TO Christian Endeavor Societies Epworth Leagues Baptist Young Peopled Union Independent Order of Good Templars Sunday Schools Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union And all other similar organizations AN EXCELLENT BOOK FOR THE HOME BY MRS, HERBERT B. LINSCOTT CLEVELAND, OHIO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, Two Cop.es Received DEC, 22' 1902 Copyright entry CLASS «-^XX«. No. COPY A. [Copykighted 1902. All Eights Keserved.] This book needs no^praise, it needs no apology, it speaks for itself. The Author. PRESS OF A. J. WATT, CLEVELAND To my kind husband and loving daughter, Helen, this book is lovingly dedicated. Mrs. Linscott. "BOQUET" I read your book while at my leisure, Permit me to say, it gives me great pleasure, The products sweet of brain and thought, At such small price, should ne'er be bought. Within its pages, one will find Good words that but refresh the mind, Uplifting in its social measure, Which makes your work a household treasure. Respectfully, H. R. Robinson. APPLE SOCIAL. Cards are sent out with the following: Come to the Apple Social and see who gets the B— A— P L— A— P N— A— P Social given under the auspices of the East End Connett Y. W. C. T. U., Monday evening, Sept. 10, 1900. Have cards printed with a letter on each one, forming the name of an apple, for instance G-R-E-E-N-I-N-G. Have as many letters made as there are letters in the word Greening, and have each group of letters a separate color. These are passed to the guests, after which each one proceeds to find the rest of the colored letters like the color he holds, and when the group is complete, they proceed to spell out the name of their apple. Each group then composes an original poem on their apple. Poems are then read to the audience, then the prize of B — A — P (big apple pie) is given to the best poem, L — A — P (little apple pie) to the poorest, and N — A — P (no apple pie) to the group who compose no poem. All kinds of apples are served for refreshments. APPLE EATING CONTEST. Much fun is caused by having an apple suspended from the ceiling on a string, and have each one try to eat it with their hands tied behind their backs. Or have three apples and let three different ones have an apple eating contest. The one eating his apple first could be given some nice apples for his brave efforts. 7 APPLE-PEARING CONTEST. Next, knives are distributed, and each one attempts to slide his or her knife safely round and round an apple taken from the basket without breaking the paring. This being ac- complished, each one privately gives to his or her paring the name of a favored one, stands in the middle of the room, takes the paring by one end, twirls it three times around the head from right to left, and drops it over the left shoulder to the floor, repeating: "I pare this pippin round and round again, My sweetheart's name to flourish in the plain; I fling the unbroken paring o'er my head, My sweetheart's letter on the ground is read." The paring is supposed to immediately assume the form of the first initial of the favored one's name. Again, an apple seed is cut in halves, each half named, and stuck upon the closed eyelids. It is rarely that either one remains on long. If both drop at the same time then it is reasonable to suppose that the experimenter will go unloved to his or her grave. Should one, however, remain longer than the other, that one will prove constant through life. APRIL FOOL'S EVENING. Miss Blank: The pleasure of your company is requested at an informal April Fool's party, from eight until twelve, April first. Please wear sheet and pillowcase dress. Yours very sincerely, B . The designs of sheet and pillow case dresses are endless, and the whole effect is rather pretty and ghostlike as the guests assemble in the parlor ready for the fun. The host and hostess should be similarly clad, but to distinguish them, they might have tiny bells sewed to their disguise that "they may make music wherever they go." Red jesters' caps generously supplied with bells are a good addition and make attractive souvenirs for the guests to take home. These may or may not be supplied to the guests in the dressing room. It is a little additional trouble in preparation of the evening. When all are assembled the April Fools' dance begins. All the ghostlike figures range themselves in line. One person at a time steps out of the rank, whispers his or her name to the hostess, who with paper and pencil in hand is to be score keeper, and she writes down his guesswork. He is to guess without touching the figures who each person' is, saying the guess out loud that all may hear. If the guess is right the ghostlike personator guessed keeps silent — if the guesser makes a mistake the figure before him calls out "April Fool," the score keeper, as I said, keeping track of the num- ber of times he is fooled. At the end of the line being reached, a gay waltz strikes up from the piano. The sheeted figures seize each other as partners until the music suddenly ceaaes once more and the "ghosts" line up for another guesser. This does away with any advantage the last guesser might have over the first in being April Fooled. And so the merriment waxes loud until all have guessed and the hostess orders the masks removed and announces the name of the guesser who was April Fooled the least. A prize should be given to the most successful. This game is new and is great fun, as can be imagined. AN EVENING WITH THE AUTHORS. Questions to be answered by giving to each the name of a well-known author: 1. A name that means such fiery things, you can't describe their pains and stings? (Burns.) 2. What a rough man said to his son, when he wished him to eat properly? (Chaucer.) 3. Pilgrims and flatterers have knelt low to kiss him? (Pope.) 4. Makes and mends for first-class customers? (Taylor.) 5. Represents the dwellings of civilized men? (Holmes.) 6. Is worn on the head? (Hood.) 9 7 A chain of hills covering a dark treasure? (Coleridge.) 8. A brighter and smarter than the other? (Whittier.) 9. A worker. in precious metals? (Goldsmith.) 10. A vital "part of the body? (Hart.) 11. A disagreeable fellow to have on one's foot? (Bun- van.) 12. Meat, what are you doing? (Browning.) AUTHOR'S GUESSING GAME. 1. When we leave here we go to seek our what? (Author of "Elsie Venner.") .2. What dies only with life? (Author of "Phroso.") 3. What does a maid's heart crave? (Author of "Handy Andy.") 4. What does an angry person often raise? (Author of "The Christian.") 5. What should all literary people do? (Author of "Put Yourself in His Place.") 6. If a young man would win, what nfust he do ? (Author of "Wandering Jew.") 7. How do we dislike to grow? (Authors of "Silence of Dean Maitland" and "Dawn.") 8. What would we prefer to be? (Authors of "Book of Golden Deeds," "Man Without a Country," and "Under the Greenwood Tree.") 9. What is a suitable adjective for the national library building? (Author of "The Heavenly Twins.") 10. What would we consider the person who answers cor- rectly all these questions? (Author of "From Post to Fin- ish.") The answers to the above questions are : 1. Oliver Wendell Holmes. (Holmes.) 2. Anthony Hope. (Hope.) 3. Samuel Lover. (Lover.) 4. Hall Caine. (Cain.) 5. Charles Reade. (Read.) 6. Eugene Sue. (Sue.) 7. Maxwell Grey and Rider Haggard. (Gray and hag- gard.) 10 8. Charlotte Yonge, E. E. Hale, Thomas Hardy. (Young, hale and hardy.) 9. Sarah Grande. (Grand.) 10. Hawley Smart. (Smart.) Give the most successful contestant a nicely bound copy of the latest popular "book, and the least one a gaily colored copy of a child's primer, or a gaudy poster picture. AUTHOR'S VERBAL GAME. Is an interesting and instructive game. The players seat themselves so as to form a ring. An umpire and a score- keeper are appointed, and each player in turn rises and an- nounces the name of a well-known book. The one who first calls out the name of the author of the book scores a point; the one who has the largest score when the game ceas<*s is the victor; and may be given a prize. This game may be varied by the naming of well-known authors, leaving the titles of books, by these authors, to be supplied. And it may be played in yet another way. Give each player a pencil and paper, and instead of calling aloud the title of a book, as each author is announced, ask the player to write on a slip of paper the name of a character in a book, the name of the author and the title of a book by that author. Thus : 1 — Miss Hardcastle. Oliver Goldsmith — "She Stoops to Conquer." 2 — Miss Ophelia. Harriet Beecher Stowe — "Uncle Tom's Cabin." 3 — Tybalt. William Shakespeare — "Romeo and Juliet." If the game be played in this way the scores will probably be close. AMATEUR GYPSY FORTUNE TELLING. Added to the charm and mystery of having one's fortune told is the great pleasure which may be derived from having it told by a Gypsy, even though she may be an amateur. An hour of amusement may be passed very delightfully in this way, provided the hostess can make the necessary ar- rangements with some quick-witted, bright young girl, who 11 will be willing to take the part of the Gypsy. Several days before the evening's entertainment the hostess should give her friend a list of the expected guests, with a few notes concern- ing their traits of character, environment, etc., and these sug- gestions, in addition to the knowledge of the persons which she possesses, and her own inventiveness, will give her an ex- cellent opportunity to apparently look back in the past, and forward to the future — especially if she happen to discover that any engaged couples are to be present. The Gypsy should arrive at the house of the hostess a little early on the evening of the entertainment, and be shown to an upstairs room to don her Gypsy attire. She should then descend to the dimly- lighted parlor and seat herself in readiness for the guests when they shall arrive. As the guests arrive and remove their wraps they should be received and greeted in the library or reception-room, and the hostess then announce that a Gypsy is in the parlor. Having learned in some way that there was to be a large party there, she has begged the privilege of coming in to tell for- tunes for the pretty ladies, so that she might earn a few pen- nies. The guests repair to the dimly-lighted parlor, where the Gypsy is seated. As each guest advances the Gypsy takes the hand and reads the lines — improvising as she does so in broken English. ACTING PROVERBS. In this game the company may be divided into actors and spectators. The actors are each given a proverb, which they are to act alone in pantomime. ( The first player may come into the room where the specta- tors are waiting, with a sprinkler in one hand and a cup in the other. He begins sprinkling the flowers, then he pours water over them, acting the proverb, "It never rains but it pours." The second actor also brings a cup of water. He repeatedly attempts to drink from the cup, which keeps slipping from his fingers as he brings it near his mouth. "There's many a slip between the cup and the lip." The third brings in a purse containing brass buttons, which he takes out and counts over deliberately. Then he looks at 12 them closely, and with seeming distrust, finally flinging them from him in a rage. Motto : "All is not gold that glitters." The fourth actor appears with a stone, which he rolls all about the room. Then he examines it critically and shakes his head dubiously. "A rolling stone gathers no moss." The next actor brings in a bundle of hay and tosses it about with his fork, which he carries for the purpose, looking up fre- quently at an imaginary sky. "Make hay while the sun shines." This game is more interesting if spectators are furnished with slips of paper and pencils, that they may write down their guessing of each proverb when the actor passes from the room, to be followed by another. ACTING CHARADES. A word must be chosen of two, three, four or even five syllables, or a whole sentence can be used. Here is a list of words and sentences to be used: 1. Misunderstand. (Miss-under-stand.) jt 2. Mistake. (Miss-take.) 3. Friendship. (Friend-ship.) 4. Champagne. (Sham-pain.) 5. Sweetheart. (Sweet-heart.) 6. Courtship. (Court-ship.) 7. Golden. (Gold-den.) 8. Handsome. (Hand-some.) 9. Windowshade. (Window-shade.) 10. Phantom. (Fan-Tom.) 11. Isinglass. (Eyes-in-glass.) ADVERTISEMENT ITEMS. Cut out pictures of ads, for instance take "Quaker Oats," cut out the Quaker, but nothing that will tell what it repre- sents. Have a number of them and paste on plain white paper. 13 Number each ad. and keep a "key" to them yourself. Fur- nish paper and pencil to each guest and have them guess what each ad represents. The oiie who guesses the most receives prize. Also request every one to write an advertisement on some article. Still another form of the game is for each person to choose his theme for an advertisement, and write it without naming the article. He will read his advertisement, and the com- pany must guess what article he is advertising. A variation of this game is to distribute papers, allowing a few minutes for examining them, and then let each player describe some article as near as possible in the language of its printed adver- tisement with of course such changes as will serve to divert the company, and give the rest an opportunity to guess what advertisement he has been reading. Of course the article should not be named in the course of the description. BIRTHDAY PARTY. We herewith extend a most kind invitation. To you and your friends or any relation. To come to a party. This little silk sack Is intended to furnish a place to pack As many pennies as you are years old. We promise the secret shall never be told. If Methuselah's age would be the sum Of the years to which you now have come, If objections to exposing your age arise, One hundred would be a complete disguise. A musical program of very rare merit Will be given to those who will just come and hear it. We'll give you good cheer for the inner man And a gallery of pictures unique to scan; We'll meet young and old with greetings most hearty As you come one and all, to your own Birthday Party. These invitations can be given and sent out beforehand. Prepare a nice musical treat and something good to eat. Have each member of the society bring a picture of themselves when 14 they were babies or small children, and have a picture gallery. Do not forget to be very social and make every one feel they are welcome, not only for the money they bring, but for them- selves alone. BIRTHDAY STONES. JANUARY. By her who in this month is born, No gem save garnets should be worn, They will insure her constancy, True friendship and fidelity. FEBRUARY. The February-born will find Sincerity and peace of mind, Freedom from passion and from care, If they the amethist will wear. MARCH. Who in this world of ours their eyes In March first open shall be wise, In days of peril, firm and brave, And wear a bloodstone to their grave. APRIL. She who from April dates her years, Diamonds should wear, lest bitter tears For vain repentance flow ; this stone Emblems of innocence is known. MAY. Who first beholds the light of day In spring's sweet flowery month of May, And wears an emerald all her life, Shall be a loved and happy wife. 15 JUNE. Who came with summer to this earth, And owes June her day of birth, With ring of agate on her hand, Can health, wealth and long life command. JULY. The glowing ruby should adorn Those who in warm July are born; Then will they be exempt and free From love's doubts and anxiety. Wear a sardonyx, or for thee No conjugal felicity. The August-born, without this stone, 'Tis said, must live unloved and alone. SEPTEMBER. A maiden born when autumn leaves Are rustling in September's breeze, A sapphire on her brow should bind — 'Twill cure diseases of the mind. October's child is born for woe, And life's vicissitude's must know; But lay an opal on her breast, And Hope will lull those woes to rest. NOVEMBER. Who first comes to this world below, With drear Novembers fog and snow, Should prize the topaz, amber hue — Emblem of friends and lovers true. DECEMBER. If cold December gave you birth — The month of snow and ice and mirth- Place on your hand a turquoise blue ; Success will bless whate'er you do. 16 BARN PARTY. Miss Gertrude S. Derr requests the pleasure of your company at a Barn Party, Monday eve., August 12, 1902, on Water Road, Shortsville, New York. ARRANGING FOR THE PARTY. To insure the success of such a party a moonlight night should be selected. The barn chosen should be large, the floor space ample and the decorations lavish. They may consist of green boughs, vines and goldenrod, and a number of American flags. The two large opposite doors should be thrown wide open for free circulation of air. The floor should then be cleared, swept and washed. High up over one door a large flag may be draped, and wires stretched across from beam to beam, away from direct draughts, upon which Japanese lanterns may be hung, care being taken that none are allowed to come in contact with the bunting in case of c;ie "taking fire. Chairs should also be provided, and a rope stretched across one side of the open space, on the farther side of which place a table. On this table place a large bowl of soap- suds, into which a spoonful of glycerine has been put, and by its side place half as many pipes as there are to be guests, Prepare half as many cards also as there are to be guests, and write across the full length of each card the name of an agricultural implement, as a hay-rake, hay-cutter, pitchfork, hoe, spade, scythe, sickle, mower, plow, reaper, binder, seeder. Each card should be numbered at the top, with a question concerning the implement named on it, besides the number and a query concerning it written at the back upon the lower half. Questions like the following will answer : No. 1. What is the true mission of a harrow? No. 2. Can you tell a harrowing tale ? No. 3. What is a hoe used for? No. 4. What is a good receipt for hoe cake? The cards should then be cut in halves. 17 BISHOP'S RIDDLE. A most eccentric yet interesting man was Bishop Brooks of Brookville; although not a large or strong man, where'er he went, night or day, he was always either accompanied by or carrying: Two playful animals — (calves) A number of small animals of a less tame breed — (hares) hairs. A member of the deer family — (hart) heart. A number of whips without handles — (lashes) eye-lashes. Same weapons of warfare — arms. The steps of a hotel — (inn steps) insteps. The House of Commons on eve of disunion — (ayes and noes) eyes and noes. Some Spanish grandees to wait upon him — (ten dons) ten- dons. Two places of worship — temples. Two scholars — pupils. What Napoleon wished to leave his son — crown. Two lids — eye-lids. Two musical instruments — drums. Two established measures — feet and hands. Two caps — knee-caps. Several articles that a carpenter can not do without — nails. A couple of fish — soles. A number of shell-fish — muscles. Two lofty trees — palms. Two kinds of flowers — tulips and iris. 'B" SOCIAL. Be sure and come to the home of rother Linscott next Monday eve, ecause we will insure you a good time, y the East End Connet Y. W. C. T. U. Busy Bees Busy Bee's bill o' fare: Baked potatoes. Bread. Bologna. 18 Butter. Boiled pudding. Baked beans. Bananas. Beets. Boston's overthrow. Beef. Brown bread. Batter cake. This can be changed for any other letter and the invita- tions to read as you wish. Have tiny boxes, barrels, bags, and baskets for sale filled either with candy, fruit or nuts, or any small article for souvenirs. A price can be added after each article of food if you wish. BOX PARTY. A box party can be made very enjoyable if every one enters into the contest. Each lady should pack a box with lunch' for two and at the party they can be auctioneered off to the highest bidder. Or if there is any objection to that, the ladies' names can be placed on slips of paper and put in a hat and passed to the gentlemen, and the one they draw is the one they can eat refreshments with. If this party is to make money for some society the wisest way will be to sell the boxes. BEAN SOCIAL. Have you ever "bean" to a "bean" social? If not come to the one the Connett Y. are having Monday eve., Sept. ist. If you have never "bean" to one you will enjoy the "Bean porridge hot, Bean porridge cold, Bean porridge in the pot, Nine days old." 19 Supper could consist of baked beans, cold and hot, bean porridge or soup, brown bread and butter, and pickles, tea and gingerbread. Bean Bags to go with this social. BEAN BAGS. Make twelve or fifteen bags six inches square, of bed- ticking, and loosely fill them with beans which have been washed and dried to remove all dust. Appoint two leaders, who choose sides, arranging the sides in lines facing each other, with a small table at each end of each line. The bean bags being equally divided, each leader deposits his share upon the table nearest him. Then, at a given signal, seizing one bag at a time with one hand, with the other he starts them down the line, each player passing it to the next until they reach the last, who drops them upon the table. When all the bags have reached this table, the last player, seizing each in turn, sends them back up the line to the leader, who drops them upon his table. Whichever side first suc- ceeds in passing all the bags down the line and back, wins the round. It takes five rounds to make a game, and must all three out of five being successful. BIBLE EVENING. BIBLE TEST. Here is a well-known alphabet of Scripture proper names, which may be utilized at a social by ranking the members on two sides, and reading these lines one at a time, in the same way that a spelling-bee is carried on: — A was a monarch who reigned in the East; (Esth. i :i.) B was a Chaldee who made a great feast; (Dan. 5:1-4.) C was veracious, when others told lies; (Num. 13:30-33.) 20 D was a woman heroic and wise; (Judg. 4:4-14.) E was a refuge, where David spared Saul; (1 Sam. 34-1-7.) F was a Roman, accuser of Paul; (Acts 26:24.) G was a garden, a favorite resort; (John 18:1, 2; Matt. 26:36.) H was a city where David held court; (2 Sam. 2:11.) I was a mocker, a very bad boy; (Gen. 16:16.) J Was a city, preferred as a joy; (Ps. 137:6.) K was a father, whose son was quite tall; (I Sam. 9:1, 2.) L was a proud one, who had a great fall; (Isa. 14:12.) M was a nephew, whose uncle was good; (Col. 4:10; Acts 11:24.) N was a city, long hid where it stood; (Zeph. 2:13.) O was a servant, acknowledged a brother; (Philem. 16.) P was a Christian greeting another; (2 Tim. 1:1, 2.) R was a damsel, who knew a man's voice; (Acts 12:13, 14.) S was a sovereign who made a bad choice; (1 Kings 11 :4-n.) T was a seaport, where preaching was long; (Acts 20:6, 7.) U was a teamster, struck dead for his wrong; (2 Sam. 6:7.) V was a cast-off, and never restored; (Esth. 1:19.) Z was a ruin with sorrow deplored. (Ps. 137:1.) BIBLE NAMES. Choose sides as in a spelling match, and let the leader of the first side give the first syllable of the name of some Bible char- acter. The leader of the opposite side will then complete the name, if he can. Failing this, his side loses a member, selected by the leader of the opposite side. And so the contest goes on down the line, first one side and then the other proposing the first syllable of some name. BIBLE CONTEST. A good way to promote study of the Bible is a "Bible ora- torical contest," in which four or five contestants recite, or give as readings, selections from the Bible. If well done, it will 21 be the talk of the town, and many people will go home sur- prised that the Bible is such an interesting book. The game of Bible cards can be played very profitably and are very instructive. They can be found in any book store in large cities or can be had of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, Boston, Mass. The cost is not very much. BOOKS OF THE BIBLE. In Genesis the world was made by God's creative hand, In Exodus the Hebrews marched to gain the promised land. Leviticus contains the law holy and just and good. Numbers records the tribes enrolled, all sons of Abraham's blood. Moses in Deuteronomy records God's mighty deeds. Brave Joshua into Canaan's land the host of Israel leads. In Judges their rebellion oft provokes the Lord to smite, But Ruth records the faith of one well pleasing in His sight. In First and Second Samuel of Jesse's son we read. Ten tribes in First and Second Kings revolted from his seed. The First and Second Chronicles see Judah captive made, But Ezra leads a remnant back by princely Cyrus' aid. The city walls of Zion Nehemiah builds again, While Esther saves her people from plot of wicked man. In Job we read how faith will live beneath afflictions' rod, And David's Psalms are precious songs to every child of God. The Proverbs like a goodly string of choicest pearls appear. Ecclesiastes teaches man how vain all things are here. The mystic Song of Solomon exalts sweet Sharon's rose; While Christ, the Saviour and the King, the rapt Isaiah shows. The warning Jeremiah apostate Israel scorns, His plaintive Lamentations then their awful downfall mourns. Ezekiel tells in wondrous words of dazzling mysteries. While kings and empires yet to come Daniel in vision sees. Of judgment and of mercy Hosea loves to tell; Joel describes the blessed days when God with man shall dwell. Amng Tekoa's herdsmen Amos received his call, While Obadiah prophesies of Edom's final fall. Jonah enshrines a wondrous type of Christ, our risen Lord. Micah pronounces Judah lost — lost, but again restored. Nahum declares on Nineveh just judgment shall be poured. A view of Chaldea's coming doom Habakkuk's visions give ; Next Zephaniah warns the Jews to turn, repent and live. Haggai wrote to those who saw the temple built again, And Zachariah prophesied of Christ's triumphant reign. Malachi was the last who touched the high prophetic chord; Its final notes sublimely show the coming of the Lord. Matthew and Mark and Luke and John the holy gospel wrote, Describing how the Saviour died, His life, and all He taught. Acts proved how God the apostles owned with sign in every place. St. Paul in Romans teaches us how man is saved by grace. The apostle in Corinthians instructs, exhorts, reproves. Galatians shows that faith in Christ alone the Father loves. Ephesians and Philippians tell what Christians ought to be; Colossians bids us live to God and for eternity. In Thessalonians we are taught the Lord will come from heaven. In Timothy and Titus a bishop's rule is given. Philemon makes a Christian's love, which only Christians know. Hebrews reveals the gospel prefigured by the law. James teaches without holiness faith is but vain and dead ; St. Peter points the narrow way in which the saints are led ; John in his three epistles on love delights to dwell. St. Jude gives awful warning of judgment, wrath and hell. The Revelation prophesies of that tremendous day When Christ — and Christ alone — shall be the trembling sin- ner's stay. BOOK SOCIAL. Each one present is to represent a book. Each person is provided with a pencil and paper and given plenty of time to guess the answers. The one guessing the most answers is given a prize of a small book. This social is good for any who want to collect books for a library for Sunday school or other societies where each one is asked to bring a book for library. Serve any kind of light refreshments. Again, the hostess may prepare a certain number of blank cards, with the heading on each one "Who and What?" On a second lot of cards she can have pasted the pictures of some noted writers — Thackeray, Dickens, Scott, Dumas, Balzac, Tolstoi, Browning, George Eliot, Carlyle, Longfellow, Cooper, Emerson, Bryant, Holmes. The pictures of more recent writ- ers will answer her purpose just as well. These pictures can be obtained from illustrated catalogues of books. Of these cards there should be as many as there are guests if the com- pany be a small one, or as many cards as the hostess may de- sire; a dozen is a very good number. Supply each guest with one of the blank cards and a pencil and then start into circulation the cards on which are pasted the pictures of the authors. Let the guests pass the cards from one to another, and write down, according to the num- ber on the picture-card, and opposite the corresponding num- ber on their own, the name of each author and some book he has written. This will be found a more difficult task than one imagines, and numerous guesses will doubtless go wide of the mark. The one whose card is filled out correctly, or the nearest to it, may be presented with a copy of .some late popu- lar book, and a toy book might be used as a booby gift. CLEVER PORTRAIT GAME. In this new and clever game a name card, with the num- bers from one to six written upon it, and a small pad of paper and a pencil, are handed to each guest. The gentlemen are then asked to select partners for each number upon their cards, and when this is done the hostess may give the signal for the game to begin and announce that "partners" may pro- ceed to draw each other's faces upon the pads of paper, each gentleman depicting the charms of his vis-a-vis, and each lady doing likewise. At the end of five minutes a bell gives the signal for the gentlemen to seek their next partners, and again the portrait- ure goes on. When all the partners have been taken and all the portraits drawn, each portrait being marked with the art- ist's initials and a number corresponding to the number the model occupies on each card, the collection is pinned to a sheet or portiere, and the guests are invited to guess whose likeness each drawing is meant to represent. 24 • The one guessing the largest number of portraits correctly is given a prize of a photograph, and the one who has made the best portrait also receives one. CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTY. A birthday is an important event in a child's life, and should not pass unnoticed. A small party for those little ones is usually more enjoyable and more easily managed than a large one. With many moth- ers it is the custom to invite as many little guests as correspond to the number of years of the child whose birthday is cele- brated. Make the table look as attractive as possible with flowers. A pretty arrangement for a fifth birthday is to have a round table, with vines or a rope of wild flowers or leaves circled over it to represent a starfish. The sandwiches, confectionery, etc., the birthday cake in the centre, and the five guests seated be- tween the points of decoration. For a sixth birthday, a pretty arrangement suggests a star, the points to be made with the long fronds of the sword fern meeting. So many people have a pot of these ferns growing in their house, and the foliage is so abundant, that some of the older fronds of the plant may well be spared. The money myrtle is also effective for this decoration, and, in summer, the little partridge vine with its berries found in the woods. The •cake is in the centre, the children's plates between the points. Either a round or square table to be used as preferred. For an eighth birthday, an arrangement for square table is used. If the birthday comes in December, a rope of the Prince's pine, or other evergreen, is appropriate and very effec- tive for this decoration, with branches of holly or other red "berries at the corner the "goodies" to be placed in centre, and the plates for the children diagonally across each crown. For a tenth birthday, quite a long table is needed, and a pretty arrangement of vines in scallops, with a small bunch of flowers at each point is shown, the dashes representing places for the viands, and a child's plate in each one of the scallops. In all these arrangements due prominence must be given to the birthday cake, the principal feature of the feast. It is placed usually in the centre, is round, decorated with frosting, and as many tiny candles as the child is years old. These are placed in toy candlesticks, made so that they can be easily thrust into the frosting, and the candles are lighted just before the children go to the table. The candlesticks may be pur- chased at a toy store. It is an excellent idea to place some little souvenir in the cake for each child, the tiny china dogs, cats, and goats being desirable for this purpose. A candy house will make a novel and attractive centerpiece for a children's party table. Build a log house of red and white sticks of candy, and form the roof of strips of cake. For a rail fence use sticks of chocolate candy or straws and make the grass of spun candy. CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY FLOWER. Each month has a flower or plant appropriated to it, and to each a meaning is attached. The list as as follows : January — Snowdrop. July — Lily. February — Primrose. August — Poppy. March — Violet. September — Morning-glory. April — Daisy. October — Hops. May — Hawthorn. November — Chrysanthemum. June — Wild Rose. December — Holly. The snowdrop means consolation; the primrose, the fresh- ness of early youth ; the violet, modesty ; the daisy, innocence ; the hawthorn, hope ; the wild rose, simplicity ; the lily, purity ; the poppy, the consolation of sleep; the morning-glory, con- tentment; hops, joy; the chrysanthemum, cheerfulness; the holly, foresight and protection. The morning-glory is such a perishable flower that it is almost useless for the purpose of decoration, consequently it will be wise to substitute goldenrod in its stead. CHILDREN'S TOM THUMB GAME. For a children's party try the following device: Place four chairs in one end of the room and throw over them a large blanket or shawl to cover them completely down to the floor. Have some one double up his hands into fists, and on the back of the hands, with a piece of charcoal, paint eyes, nose and mouth, and on one of them paint a moustache. Put dolls' dresses on the arms, reaching down to the elbows. Put hoods or caps on the hands. Let the person thus prepared crawl in between the chairs, and resting the elbows on the floor, hold his forearm perpendicular, so that the backs of the hands will be facing the audience. All the rest of the person's body should be concealed, of course, under the shawl. Call these two little people Tom Thumb and his wife. Have some one for their manager, who should stand in front of the chairs and tell them what to do. The manager should explain why Tom has a dress on. He can have them perform a number of clever tricks, such as bowing to the audience, kissing each other, pushing each other, etc. They can answer questions in a little, fine voice, or say "How do you do?" It will be found that this entertainment will please the little folks immensely. CHILDREN'S SOUVENIRS. Souvenirs at a children's party should be very inexpensive. Candy put up in some pretty form is the most suitable thing that can be given. The dainty Japanese confections that may be purchased at any large store where Oriental goods are sold are novelties, and always please the little people. It is always a great pleasure to children to have something to take home with them from a party, and very inexpensive souvenirs will give happiness quite out of proportion to their value. Japanese trifles make pretty gifts, little boxes, bags or baskets filled with candy. Tiny kites are appropriate for boys, and fans for girls. Japanese dolls may be dressed with the lower part of the skirt prolonged into a bag and filled with candy. Only candy of the simplest kind should be used. Candy boxes in various fanciful forms, as banjos, drums, tambourines, watering-pots, pails, caps, helmets, fish, etc., may be purchased from any dealer in such wares. They are also made in the shape of birds and animals, as peacocks, canaries, turtles, alligators and elephants. Hollow oranges and apples, fruit baskets, with realistic cherries, grapes, etc., on top, and room for candy underneath, are very pretty. If these are 27 thought too expensive ornamented conucopias to hold bonbons may be procured at various prices, beginning at fifteen cents a dozen. Mottoes containing paper hats and caps may be pro- cured as cheaply as ten cents a dozen, and a package of these, holding as many as the child is years old tied with the birthday color, makes a dainty souvenir. Little cradles filled with candy and ornamented with bows are appropriate gifts. CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PUDDING. A common washtub, filled with bran or sawdust can make a nice pudding for a child's party by putting the souvenirs in a layer in the bottom of tub, then a layer of sawdust, then more presents and so on until the tub is filled. Have a large wooden spoon and let each child make a dive with the spoon until he gets one souvenir. This will please the little ones. CHILDREN'S VALENTINE PARTY. From sheets of pink and creamy tinted paper, cut the req- uisite number of hearts — two of each invitation — and paste a pink heart and a creamy tinted one together along the edges, except at the large end, which must be left open to hold the written invitation. On a slightly smaller heart of thinner paper, write the following doggerel : "From half-past six to half-past nine, I pray you to be guests of mine. With Valentine, their patron Saint, Sure all good lovers are acquaint; So in his honor kindly spend A pleasant evening with a friend." Slip in the envelope formed by the two hearts, having first glued to the indentation at the larger end a loop of baby rib- bon by which to pull it out. On the white side of the envel- ope write the name and address ; on the pink side, an older sis- ter may draw cunning little Cupids, or hearts transfixed with little arrows. Cut from pink paper as many hearts as there are to be boys ; but no two of these hearts must be of the same size ; cut from gilt paper the same number of hearts, matching in size those cut from the pink. When the guests arrive, give each boy a pink and each girl a gilt heart. When a boy finds the girl who holds a gilt heart matching in size his pink one, they are partners for the even- ing. In this search all formality will have worn off. CUPID'S DARTS. Cupid's Darts will pass a jolly half-hour. Make a large heart of several layers of pink tissue-paper, and fill it loosely with bonbons ; encase this in a slightly larger heart of open- meshed bobinet ; hang on the wall on one side of the room by two loops sewed to the large, upper part of the heart. Provide a toy bow and arrow, and let each child in turn shoot at the heart. The arrows will remain sticking in the lace and paper, and the one whose arrow comes nearest the centre receives the first prize. Provide pretty boxes, and fill them with the candies for the children to take home. Stamp the sandwiches in the form of hearts, with a cake cutter; bake the cakes in heart-shaped tins, and have the ices frozen in the same design. As red and pink are the proper colors for decoration on this day, it will be a pretty idea to have the lemonade colored pink with fruit juice. Pretty favors can be made from crepe tissue-paper. Flow- ers, bonbon-boxes, handkerchief-cases, and many other trifles, will all please the young folks, the more especially if they are the work of their little hostress' own hands. CHILDREN'S SWEET PEA TEA. The invitations to this tea read like this : Prepare yourself for a Sweet Pea Tea, The 'bus will call for you at three. July, 19— In one corner of the card a sweet pea was painted in water colors. These cards were sent by mail. Of course, the re- cipients of these invitations had no idea where the party was to be, and waited in great expectation for the appointed day. Two 'bus men were engaged and furnished with a list of the invited, and at 3, or as nearly 3 as possible, called for the guests, and after a short and misleading drive arrived at last at their destination. After being received by the hostess the guests were given cards and pencils and ranged around a long table in the center of the room, on which were strewn leaves of many kinds of plants. Five minutes were given for guessing the plants to which the leaves belonged. At the expiration of that time the cards were taken (after names had been signed), and a prize given to the best guesser. The guests were then seated, and cards on which was the following list of questions passed: 1. What field flower is something to eat and a dish we drink from ? 2. What did the soldier say when he bade his sweetheart good-byef 3. The name of what flower is used every day in a slang expression? 4. The name of what flower did Johnny's mother use when she told him to rise? 5. What hotel in New York city bears the name of a flower? 6. What flower is most popular in April? 7. The name of what flower means comfort? 8. What is the saddest flower? The answers are : 1. Buttercup. 2. For-get-me-not. 3. Daisy. 4. Johnny-jump-up. 5. Astor. 6. Easter lily. 7. Heart's-ease. 8. Bleeding-heart. The prize for this was a book of flowers and verses. A basket of sweet peas was then passed to the girls, a dif- ferent shade of flowers for each one. A similar basket was passed to the boys, and the search for partners began. The boy with the yellow sweet pea became the partner of the girl with the yellow. The boy with the white found the girl with the white, etc. The table was strewn with sweet peas, a cut- glass bowl of sweet peas graced the center, and on each napkin was pinned a small bunch of the flowers. 30 CHINESE PARTY. Invitations should read as follows : Come to the Chinese Tea Party and help eat Rice and Rats Prepared and Served by Chinese Girls at Church, Monday Evening, Jan. 4th. You can stimulate interest in the heathen wonderfully by inviting them to come, with all their bag and baggage, and pay your society a visit. Have booths in the room representing the countries in which the church is doing missionary work. Let the attendants be costumed like the natives, and all the appointments of the booths suggest the life of the countries represented. When curiosity is thus piqued, information about these mission lands may be circulated by the help of questions on cards to be passed around. Write the questions in black ink and underneath, in red ink, the answer to one of the other questions. It will require a pretty lively inter- change of cards for each one to find the answer to his ques- tion. The committee should try to make this evening as attrac- tive as possible, and have the members in Chinese costume as much as can be. Take the center of church room, fit it up as a booth, with large Chinese umbrella in center and small tables to serve refreshments. This can be made to look like a Chi- nese garden. Rice and rats can be served as follows Have com. cook rice and turn it in cups to cool. After ready to serve turn upside down in dishes and serve each dish with a candy rat on top. The rice should be served with cream and sugar. Also have tea and wafers. A small fee can be charged to go to missionary purposes. Of course no one but the committee should know what the rice and rats are to be, as it would spoil the fun. A nice idea would be to give chop sticks as souvenirs. CONUNDRUM TEA. 1. A survivor of the flood (Ham). 2. Woman of grit (Sandwich). 3. Cattle in a railroad disaster (dried beef). 31 4. Impertinence (apple "sass"). 5. Spring's offering (water). 6. For old maids and bachelors (pickles). J. Tabby's party (cat sup). 8. Boston's overthrow (cup of tea). g. What all people need (bread and butter). io. New England brains (baked beans). 11. Young man's sweetheart (honey). 12. An unruly member (tongue). 13. Sahara (dessert). 14. Tree cake (cocoanut cake). 15. Love's symbol (doughnut). 16. What I do when I mash my finger (ice cream). 17. A mass of types (pie). 18. Ivory manipulators (tooth picks). Note. — Each one can use their own judgment about the price charged. Charge as a regular dinner or each article by itself such as two cents, four cents, three cents, and so forth. CALICO CARNIVAL. The society who gave it had the oddly written announce- ment given below published in the local papers a week in ad- vance. They also used it as a handbill: "calico carnival." "Consider yourself cordially invited to be present at the correctly constructed and considerately combined calico car- nival to be held at Hall, Friday night, February — , 1901, admission fifteen cents. "Conspicuous courses served in confused compactness : One conglomerated compound circle. One cup communicative cor- dial (containing no chickory), or one cup of Chinese cheer, or one cup of choice churned cream and one cider cured cucum- ber, and one cup of cold comfort. "Rules and Regulations : All ladies to wear a calico gown, also requested to bring half a pound of carefully cut carpet rags. All gentlemen to wear a calico tie and kindly re- quested to bring a thimble. "Fines will be imposed for the following: Any lady who fails to wear a calico gown, ten cents ; any lady who fails to bring half a pound of carefully cut carpet rags, ten cents ; any gentleman who fails to wear a calico tie, twenty-five cents; any gentleman who fails to bring a thimble, five cents. "P. S. — There will be for sale cheap, cunning calico con- veniences that will be a constant comfort. "N. B. — Any person who sits in a corner and refuses to converse will be fined five cents. "The sale of calico conveniences will begin at ." Of course, everybody came. The fines and admissions alone would have paid the ladies for the trouble of getting up the carnival. Among the "calico conveniences" which sold readily were the following articles : Dusting caps, button bags and bags of every description, chair cushions, aprons with bibs and aprons without, and, in fact, everything that could possibly be man- ufactured from calico. The carpet rags were given to the gentlemen to sew. An inexpensive prize was given to the one who first finished his task. CAKE WALK (Novel Kind.) I hope this will not shock any of my readers, and I don't think it, will after it is read. It can be held in a church or Sunday school room without any conscious feeling on any one's part. Have each one come to represent a cake. For instance, sponge cake can be represented by having sponges all over the body. Batter cake by young man wearing base ball suit of clothes and carrying bat. Cup cake, by wearing cups around the neck and waist. Fruit cake by carrying bask- ets of different kinds of small fruits. Angel cake by wearing pictures of angels on the dress and hair. One, two, three, four cake by wearing the letters I, 2, 3, 4 pinned on dress or coat. Cookie by wearing chef's cap and apron and a large letter E will make that person cook-e. Plain cake by dressing very plain. Orange cake by carrying orange in each hand. Nut cake by carrying nuts. Any other cake can be represented by 33 carrying them out on the same plan. Each one should keep moving around so the people can see what each one repre- sents. A prize of a cake can be given for the one guessing the most correct answers. Refreshments should consist of every variety of cake with cocoa or coffee. CAKE SALE. Probably the description of a cake sale that was held for the benefit of a library fund may not come amiss to show just how attractive and successful such an affair can be made. The principal feature of this sale was the cake contest — a game with cake prizes. This game was devised to take the place of raffling, which was voted out of date. It was played by groups of ten, who on paying a fee were given a printed list of ques- tions to be answered. The list had to be signed with the play- er's name and put in the postoffice, by a certain time in the evening, and later the name of the prize-winner in each group was announced. To promote sociability and fun, a lady's and a gentleman's first prize, and a lady's and a gentleman's booby were given in each group. The prizes were cakes, iced and fancifully decorated with colored candies, and each cake was put on a wooden plate, covered with a frill of crepe paper. The boobies were ginger and sugar horsecakes. Below is the list of questions and answers used in the contest, which may be lengthened or shortened at will : Which cake did the society woman buy? Reception. The schoolgirl? Composition. The grocer? Sugar. The artist? Exhibition. The farmer? Harvest. The mean man? Sponge. The tramp? Loaf. The minister? Scripture. The milliner? Feather. The maiden aunt? Tea. The dairyman? Cream. The champion? Cup. The pretty girls? Ribbon. The jocky? Horse. The shoemaker? The last. The sculptor? Marble. The small boys? Snowballs. The gossip? Spice. The Bryan man? Silver. The young man for his sweetheart? Angel. The fond mamma for her daughter? Wedding. The candidate for office? Election. The politician? Plum. Then there were cakes for sale, whole or cut up, and small tables were placed at one end of the hall; here cake was served with tea, coffee or chocolate. The cake booths were attractively decorated with crepe paper and flags. Pos- 34 ters announced the specialties and prices at each. Watermelon cakes were the novelty at one booth; apple lemon cakes at another; a plentiful supply of cookies, dominoes, horse- cakes, gingerbread dolls and little patty pans cakes, containing a prize to attract the patronage of the children, at another. Little china dolls, marbles, china dogs, cats, vases, etc., were put in the dough when the little pans were filled. These china toys were not injured by the baking and delighted the children beyond measure. The cakes were baked in several different sizes, and sold for from twenty-five cents to one dollar. With each cake sold was given a copy of the recipe by which it was made, which was as follows: SCRIPTURE CAKE. 1 cup of butter Judges 5 :2s S l / 2 cups flour 1 Kings 4 :22 3 cups sugar Jeremiah 6 :20 2 cups raisins 1 Samuel 30 :i2 2 cups figs 1 Samuel 30 :i2 1 cup water.... Genesis 24:17 1 cup almonds >. Genesis 43:11 6 eggs Isaiah 10 -.14 1 tablespoonful honey Exodus 16 :2i A pinch of salt Leviticus 16:13 Spices to taste 1 Kings 10 :io 2 tablespoonfuls baking powder 1 Cor. 5 :6 Follow Solomon's advice for making good boys, and you will have a good cake. Proverbs 23:14. CAKE THAT IS GOOD. For politicians — Gold cake or silver cake, and election cake. For a geologist — Layer cake. For a sculptor — Marble cake. For an advertiser — Puffs. For a tailor — Measure cake. v 35 For a farmer — Hoe cake. For a milliner — Ribbon cake. For the devout — Angel cake. For a jeweller — Gems. For the irritable — Short cake and ginger snaps. For a baby — Flannel cake. For a lover — Lady fingers. For the betrothed — Wedding cake and kisses. For "bulls" and "bears" — Raised cake and drop cake. For a gossip — Spice cake. For an idler — Loaf cake. For an office-seeker — Washington cake. For a sufferer from "hay fever" — White Mountain cake. For pugilists — Pound cake and batter cakes. For a "doctor of the old school" — Cup cake. For the man who lives on his father-in-law — Sponge cake. For a dude — "Johnny" cake. For a belle — Vanity cake. For a music teacher — One, two, three, four cake. For those who partake too freely of the above-mentioned — Stoma cake. COOKIE SOCIAL. Cut paper shape and size of a cookie. Write a proverb ort each one, then cut each paper cookie in two parts, each a dif- ferent design, so there will be no two cookies alike. One-half give to the ladies, the other to the gents. Each person present then proceeds to match the half cookie they have, and when found, the proverb should read correctly. This a good way to get acquainted, and it leaves no "wall flowers," as every one is obliged to talk to every one to find out if they have other half of cookie. When matched the matched couple eat refreshments together. It is very nice to have some one play a march on piano and the matched part- ners form in line two by two and march to supper room. For refreshments serve all kinds, shapes, and sizes of cookies with coffee, or in summer serve lemonade. 36 COOKING SALE. Every lady in the church was asked to make, from sheets of brown wrapping paper, ten paper books of uniform size, four and one-half by six inches, sewing them to confine the leaves. The paper was two cents a sheet, and five sheets would make the ten books. In each book, clear and explicit written directions for ten of the best miscellaneous recipes that she used in cooking were to be contributed by each one, the same receipes- to be in the ten books furnished, and signed by th£ one contributing them. The ten recipes included one soup, one salad, one made- over dish, one cake recipe, one cooky recipe, two muffin or gem recipes, and three dessert recipes. One week was allowed for this work, then the books were sent where the sale was to take place. There were five hun- dred books in all, fifty ladies having responded to the re- quest. In the meatime, invitations had been sent to the members of the other two churches in the town, and to the summer -visitors, and the vestry-rooms were crowded the evening of the sale. The books were offered for sale at five cents each, and in less than an hour were all sold, those contributed by house- keepers famous for their cooking being in great demand, while all were of more or less interest in a town where every one is well known. After the sale of the recipes, the real sport of the enter- tainment began. Each lady who contributed recipes also brought a sample of cake made from the cake recipe she had given. These samples were of all sizes, wrapped in waxed paper and tagged with the maker's name. They were auctioned off without being undone, the name attached to the tag being read by the auctioneer, and much merriment was occasioned by the witty, bright way in which he drew attention not only to the cake, but to the one who made it. CHURCH FAIR. In arranging for any sort of church entertainment remem- ber that elaborate accessories are not of so much importance as 37 the display of cleverness in the carrying out of the ideas which form the basis of the entertainment. A cleveifc scheme for a church fair is the "Fairies' Garden," which is nothing more than the old grab-bag in a new dress. One seen recently was set up near a booth trimmed with evergreens, with a fence made of "cat-tails," planted about four inches apart, inclosing it in front. To this the people who were present flocked, and were free, on the payment of a small sum, to pull a flower or vegetable as they should see fit. With- in and at the back of the inclosure was a trellis made of wire netting with the largest holes procurable, covered with vines, among which nestled pink paper roses. In each rose a small present was hidden from view. Then there was a "pond," made of a tin boiler banked with stones and moss, and filled with water, on which floated water- lilies and leaves. To each lily was tied a weighted present, such as the water could not injure. A bed of real goldenrod planted in a box of sawdust, with the presents tied to the stems of the flowers and buried in the sawdust, completed the flower garden. The vegetable bed fully repaid for all the time and trouble spent upon it. It was an inclosure of four boards, filled with sawdust, the vegetables being made of paper and filled with cotton and the presents. After the vegetables and flowers were planted the beds were covered with moss. A few signs added to the effect, such as "Great South-Sea Bubble" for the bubble game, and "Please do not pull the cats' tails. By order of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals," for the cat-tail fence. Carrots, beets, onions and cabbages answered the purpose well, being of convenient shapes and very easily made. The carrots were made on a cornucopia of stiff brown paper, in which the present was put, and then the cornucopia was cov- ered with plain carrot-colored tissue paper, closed at the top, painted to imitate the creases in a carrot, and ornamented with a small tuft of leaves cut from green tissue paper. The beets were stuffed with cotton, in which the present was concealed, and then covered with the proper colored tissue paper. The onion bulbs were covered with crinkled cream-white tissue paper, and the tops were made of stiff white paper spills, or lamp-lighters, covered with dark green tissue paper. The cab- bages were of pale green and yellow — almost cream color — crinkled tissue paper, wound around the central ball of cot- ton ; the present was cut and pulled out in the shape of leaves, and twisted to form the stalk. There were four little girls dressed as "flower fairies," who kept the garden in order, and helped in many ways, looking very effective in their costumes of a "morning-glory," a "daf- fy-down-dilly," a yellow and white "daisy" and a "wild rose." CORN-HUSKING BEE. Late in October, when the corn has matured and been stacked in the barn, the following informal invitations may be sent out to all the neighboring young people : You are cordially invited to a Corn Husking to be held in Martin Mattice's Barn On the evening of October the thirty-first at eight o'clock. Previous to the evening mentioned the ears of corn are stripped from the stems and formed into two huge piles upon the barn floor. Lanterns should be hung here and there upon the beams to give the necessary light, and stools provided for the workers. The company, on arrival, is divided equally one-half being assigned to one pile, the other half to pile number two, and the contest begins, each division striving to finish its pile first. The husks must be entirely removed from each ear, and whoever first discloses to view a red ear is con- sidered especially fortunate, as the first red ear shown is sup- posed to bring good luck to its possessor. After all the ears have been husked the winner of the red ear is escorted in state to the house, where a warm fire (al- ways an open one, if possible) and a supper are waiting. CORN SUPPER. Decorate the walls of the room in which the supper is to be served with as much green as can be procured at this season of the year. Procure a dozen pumpkins, remove the pulp, cut- ting a hole at the top of the shell; cut also four stars in the sides of each pumpkin, cover with light yellow paper and place candles inside. These lanterns, being set in various convenient spots about the room and lighted just before the supper is served, shed a corn-colored glow over the room. Have the vase filled with any late autumn yellow flowers — dahlias, chrys- anthemums or marigolds; place a candle at each end of the table screened by yellow crepe paper shades. The refresh- ments may consist of egg and lemon butter sandwiches, corn- bread, chicken salad, sponge cake, gold cake, lemon ice cream and lemon water ice, cup custards, honey in the comb, lemon- ade and coffee. COBWEB SOCIAL. First, wind strings all over the house before the arrival of the company. Hang a string diagonally across one corner of the room, over which the ends of the strings can hang, and each one numbered. Numbers are to be given each one of the guests, and they are to hunt the string that has their number on. A sheet can be hung across this end of the room hiding everything from view until time for winding. Have some games ready to play for the amusement of guests until all have arrived. As soon as all the company gathers, the sheet can be removed and all commence hunting their numbers at once. They are told to go where ever the string leads to, but they may not succeed as the strings should be through key holes, under beds, out of doors, around the house, in at the windows, and every place where they can be put. Plenty of fun can be had if every one enters into the game and keeps it up until finished. Bananas and cake can be served at this social, or any other light refreshment that committee chooses. CHESTNUT SOCIAL. First procure a good quantity of chestnuts. Plain and roasted chestnuts may be sold at one table. They should be measured into pint and half-pint paper bags, ready for cus- tomers. 40 A second table will be needed for bon-bons. An excellent taffy is made by stirring chopped chestnuts into plain molasses candy when it is ready to take from the fire. Caramels are improved by adding chopped chestnuts. Chopped chestnuts and figs added to crisp sugar candy make a good sweet-meat. Shelled chestnuts are glazed by dipping in hot sugar candy. A variety of candies can be made from this recipe : One pound of confectioners' sugar, well beaten white of one egg, one tablespoonful cold water, one teaspoon vanilla. Mix well together and mould on a board. Mix it -with chopped chestnuts and cut into cubes. Small balls of the cream can be rolled between the hands, and a whole chestnut (shelled) pressed on one side. The cream can be colored with -fruit coloring and different shapes can be made from these. Shell chestnuts dipped in melted sweet chocolate are deli- cious. Old "chestnuts" are prepared by putting old jokes in shells, glue together and pass around, and will cause much fun and merriment for the young. Have large bowl of water with, three chestnuts in, and let each guest be given two tooth picks and try to get the chestnuts out of water with the tooth- picks, without getting fingers wet. PROGRAM FOR CHESTNUT SOCIAL. Have some one recite "Curfew shall not ring tonight" and ""Over the hills to the poor house." Let some one sing "The old oaken bucket" and "Annie Laurie." Have some one read "The Sword of Bunker Hill" and "Bingen on the Rhine." Any variety of entertainment can be gotten up with a little forethought. CHRISTMAS MENU AND TABLE DECORATIONS. ■Ottoman Country Roasted and Gorged (Roast Turkey) Swamp Red Fruit Sauce (Cranberry Sauce) Hibernian's Pride Crushed (Mashed Potatoes) Eucurbita Maxima Crushed (Mashed Squash) Stalks of Kalamazoo (Celery) Bivalve's Nestled (Escalloped Oysters) Dough Baked (Bread) -Cream Churned (Butter) Lover's Test (Pickles) Curd Pressed. . , (Cheese) 41 Arabian Nectar and Bossy's Best (Coffee and Cream) Rosy Cheeks and Bossy's Best (Peach Sherbet) Cherub's Diet (Angel's Food) Nature's Food (Fruit) Squirrel's Dependence (Mixed Nuts) Sweet Compound (Candy) Select for your color red and green. Set the dining table in the center of the room directly under the chandelier. Fasten a large bunch of holly with plenty of red berries, to the chan- delier, make garlands of evergreen to reach from the chan- delier to the four corners of the table, and fasten each corner to- the table cover with a bow of red ribbon. Have plenty of holly berries in the garlands of evergreen. If holly is dipped in a strong solution of alum water and dried in the sun, it will have the effect of being frosted. Have a red carnation with a sprig of green laid at each plate. Red and green paper napkins should be used. Have pretty side dishes of red and green things, such as red apples, red and green grapes, and all kinds, of red and green bonbons. The first part of menu as given should be printed or written and laid at each plate for the guests to study while the courses are being served. CHRISTMAS ANIMAL DECORATIONS. A STRANGE ANIMAL. A large yellow squash, fcur large carrots of sufficient size, to uphold the bulk of this animal, and a long slender carrot will serve as the neck, a long white turnip with red base for the head, and two slices of carrots for the ears, the eyes are cranberries stuck in with tooth picks, and a comb of tooth picks with cranberries on the ends, will make him a lordly sight. Around his neck put a collar of tooth picks, and a bunch of parsley for his tail. Upon various places around and about this animal were smaller animals. Red and white onions with natural tails, were adorned with rasin eyes and tooth pick legs, and given graceful altitudes. A cucumber sliced along the side with red eyes has a horrible cock roach effect. Turtles made of fat raisens with cloves for legs and head make effective ornaments. Large, long potatoes with tooth pick legs and cloves for eyes help the decorations. 42 PUMPKIN FRUIT BASKET. Select a large golden, well-shaped pumpkin, fashion in the form of a basket, with old-fashioned tub handles on each side. Take out seed and pulp, leaving a thin shell. Polish the rind and fill the basket with red and green apples, and red and green grapes. COLD SLAW IN CABBAGE SHELL. Cut fine the center of a cabbage, remove to leave a thin shell. Cook the yolk of six eggs, a teaspoonful of mustard, season with salt and pepper, vinegar and butter, mix all to- gether and serve in cabbage shell. STEAM SQUASH SERVED IN THE SHELL. Saw off the top of a hubbard squash and steam until ten- der, scoop out the pulp, mash thoroughly, season with salt, pep- per and butter, reheat, and return to the shell. Serve squash on plate. CHRISTMAS CAKE. Cover a large cake with boiled frosting. Decorate with red candies in the shape of a star, and small red candles. Use citron for holly leaves, and small red candies for berries. PEACH SHERBET. 'Take nice soft peaches perfectly ripe, pare and chop fine, make them very sweet, mash them to a fine jam. To each quart of peaches, add one pint of cream, and one pint of rich milk. Mix well and freeze. Serve in sherbet cups. EASTER SOCIAL. Have printed programs sent out with the following an- nouncement. We have in it the East End Connett Y, but any name can be used: 43 An eggs-ellent plan has been adopted by the East End Connett Y, to eggs-haust the eggs-pence of sending delegate to State Convention. The eggs-pence of admission is eggs-actly ten cents. We mean to have an' eggs-ellent time. You are urged to eggs-ert yourself to come and eggs-amine for yourself. You can eggs-pect to have lots of fun at small eggs-pence An eggs-ellent committee will wait upon you. Plenty of eggs will be served. Eggs-it at your pleasure. N. B. — Plenty of Easter Eggs novelties will be sold. A fruit-stand covered with moss and twigs, and arranged to represent a nest filled with eggs and placed upon a bed of moss, forms the central decoration for the table. Around the nest are four large rabbit bonbonnieres. Pieces of baby ribbon of all colors are fastened to their forepaws and run out to the plate line between the places, each ribbon being strung with eggs. Between the four large rabbits four smaller ones peer out from under the nest between the ribbons. Provide each person present with a dime, leadpencil, sheet of paper, upon which following list is printed Find upon the dime the following articles : i. Fruit of a tropical tree (date). 2. What the Siamese twins were (United.) 3. What a lazy man seldom gets (ahead.) 4. The division of a country (states). 5. The cradle of liberty (America). 6. Something a school boy makes (figures). 7. An instrument to catch sound (ear). 8. A number a miser takes care of (one). 9. What makes the forest green (foliage). 10. Something a boot black likes to give (shine). Of course the answers are not printed, but are kept by the committee to refer to. A prize of one dime can be given the one with the most correct answers. Any article of Easter novelties can be sold for a dime. For refreshments serve eggs in every form, with bread and butter and coffee, for one dime. FLOWER SOCIAL. Decorate the room prettily with vases of cut flowers and the like. One way to manage decorations is to ask each guest to bring to the social as many cut flowers as possible, with the understanding that all are to be sent to the hospital the next day. Request a number of the guests to come prepared to read or recite some poem or prose selection dealing with a flower. If possible, let them hold this flower in the hand when read- ing or reciting. Read Jack in the Pulpit. If your society has been holding a contest in plant-raising, the exhibition of plants should be made on this occasion, and the award of prizes made. For the literary exercises of the evening, get some one to read an essay on the flowers of the Bible. Have a debate on the national flower, appointing a jury, and getting the different members of the society to pre- sent the claims of the Mayflower, the corn, the apple-blossom, the columbine, and all the other beautiful claimants. For music, have the "Flower Song," and other pieces with flowery names. Collections of pressed flowers may be on view at tables, with their owners to explain them. If you know of a good botanist, with a large microscope, place him at another table with a collection of interesting plant slides, which he will show and talk about. FLOWER POEM. Under the green trees just over the way, Jack-in-the-pulpit preaches today; Squirrel and song sparrow, high on their perch, Hear the sweet Lily-bells ringing to church. Come hear what his reverence rises to say In his queer little pulpit this fine Sabbath day. Fair is the canopy over him seen Painted by Nature's hand black, brown and green. Green is his pulpit, and green are his bands, In his queer little pulpit the little priest stands. In black and gold velvet, so gorgeous to see, Comes with his bass voice the chorister bee ; Green fingers playing unseen on wind lyres, Bird voices singing, these are his choirs. The violets are deacons, I know by this sign, The cups that they carry are purple with wine. The Columbines bravely as sentinels stand On the lookout with all their red trumpets in hand. 45 Meekfaced Anemone drooping and sad, Great yellow Violets smiling out glad, Buttercups' faces beaming and bright, Clovers with bonnets, some red, and some white; Daisies, their fingers half clasped in prayer, Dandelions, proud of the gold of their hair. Innocents, children, guileless and frail, Their meek little faces upturned and pale; Wildwood Geraniums all in their best, Languidly leaning in purple gauze dressed ; All are assembled this sweet Sabbath day To hear what the priest in his pulpit will say. Lo, white Indian pipes on the green mosses lie; Who has been smoking profanely, so nigh? Rebuked by the preacher the mischief is stopped, But the sinners in haste have their little pipes dropped. Let the wind with the fragrance of Fern and black Birch Blow the smell of the smoking clear out of the church. So much for the preacher, the sermon comes next ; Shall we tell how he preached it and where was the text? Alas, like too many grown up folks who pray Or worship in man-builded churches today, V/e heard not the preacher expound or discuss ; We looked at the people and they looked at us ; V/e saw all their dresses, their colors and shapes, The trim of their bonnets, the cut of their capes ; We heard the wind organ, the bee and the bird, But of Jack-in-the-pulpit we heard not a word. J. G. Whittier. FLOWER SPROUTS. When the guests have assembled each one is given a tiny flower pot. These are easily made out of red paper — a long strip and a round, with the aid of the mucilage pot. In these tiny pots the following list of flowers to be guessed is tucked away : MAKE THESE HIDDEN FLOWERS SPROUT. 1. An amiable man, (Sweet William). 2. The pulse of the business world (Stocks). 46 3. A title for the sun (Morning-glory). 4. A bird and a riding accessory (Larkspur). 5. A pillar of a building and a syllable that rhymes with dine (Columbine). 6. A flower between mountains (Lily of the Valley). 7. A farewell sentiment (Forget-me-not). 8. A dude and an animal (Dandelion). 9. A part of the day (Four o'clock). 10. The result of Cupid's arrows (Bleeding Heart). 11. The place for a kiss (Tulips). 12. A yellow stick (Golden Rod). 13. A product of the dairy and a drinking utensil (But- tercup). 14. One of the Four Hundred (Aster). 15. What Cinderella should have advertised for (Lady Slipper). 16. A wild animal and a bit of out-door wearing apparel (Foxglove). The list of answers is, of course, kept in hand by the hos- tess. When the first part of the game has been played and the answers verified, a continuation of the fun is a contest of all as to who can write the best verse containing in any way what- ever all the above flowers. Judges must be appointed, and, of course, prizes awarded for the verse contest as well as for the guessing game. This last contest may be omitted, if wished, but it adds fun and calls forth much ingenuity and clever- ness. The prizes might be little potted plants, so many of which grace the florists' windows at this time of year. These for the women and scarf-pins in the shapes of flowers for the men. FLORAL LOVE STORY. 1. The girl's name and the color of her hair (Marigold). 2. The color of her eyes (violet). 3. Her brother's name and an adjective that just describes her (Sweet William). 4. Her brother's favorite musical instrument (trumpet). 5. At what time did he awaken his father with it (four o'clock) . 6. With what did his father punish him (goldenrod). 47 7. What did the boy do (balsam). 8. What office in the Presbyterian church did her father fill (elder). 9. Being a farmer, what was his occupation in spring (plantain). 10. Her lover's name and what he wrote it with (jonquil). 11. What, being single, he often lost (bachelor buttons). 12. What confectionery he took to her (peppermint). 13. What he did when he proposed (aster). 14. What ghastly trophy did he lay at her feet (bleeding heart). 15. What did she give him in return (heartsease). 16. What did she say to him (Johnny-jump-up). 17. What flower did he cultivate (tulips). 18. To whom did she refer him (poppy). 19. What minister married them (Jack-in-the-pulpit). 20. What was wished with regard to their happiness (live- forever. 21. When he went away, what did she say to him (forget- me-not). 22. With what did she punish her children (lady's slipper). 23. What hallowed their last years (sweet peas). — Floral Love Story by Miss Mabel Leach Co. Y. Sec'y. FEAST OF SEVEN TABLES. This feast if well planned and carried out is most pleas- ing in its results. There are seven tables. These tables are set in white, with center pieces and other decorations to carry out the color scheme. Have first table near the door, and others arranged according to the menu, which can be changed to suit the seasons. It is necessary to have two sets of wait- ers, the first to clear away, and the second to furnish fresh sup- plies. All must dress to harmonize with the colors of their tables. Serve food in small quantities and in small dishes. At the ringing of a bell seven guests are seated at the first table. At the expiration of seven minutes, the bell again rings, and those at the first table pass to the second table, and seven other guests are permitted to enter the room, and to be seated at the first table. Here is where the waiters will have to hurry 48 and reset the tables. At the close of every seven minutes the bell rings, signalling all to pass up one table. Seven persons pass out every seven minutes, and forty-nine are fed in as many minutes. A novel idea is to charge seven cents on en- tering the dining room, seven cents when through at the last table, and seven cents as they pass out the door, making twenty-one cents for each guest. They will not object after they are through with the program at seven tables. Winifred M. Simonds. MENU AND DECORATIONS FOR SEVEN TABLES. WHITE TABLE. White Table Cloth. White Napkins. White Dishes. White Flowers. Shredded Potatoes. Cold Roast Pork. White Bread and Butter. Milk. BROWN TABLE. Brown Table Cloth. Doilies Worked in Brown. Brown Dishes. Brown Leaves Pressed. MENU. Brown Bread .and Butter. Boston Baked Beans. Brown Coffee. Brown Pickles. GREEN TABLE. Green Bordered Table Cloth. Green Flowered Dishes. Green Paper Napkins. Green Foliage. Wafers tied with Green Olives. Ribbon. Green Tea. Lettuce. Pickles. RED TABLE. Old Fashioned Red Table Red Napkins. Cloth. Red Flowers. Red Flowered Dishes. MENU. Red Cake. Cranberry Sauce. Wafers Tied with Red Ribbon. 49 ORANGE TABLE. " 1 Orange Bordered Table Orange Paper Napkins. Cloth. Orange Colored Flowers. MENU. Orange Wafers. Sliced Oranges. Orange Cake. YELLOW TABLE. Yellow Bordered Table Cloth. Yellow Paper Napkins. Yellow Figured Dishes. Yellow Flowers. MENU. Lemon Pie. Cheese. Lemonade. PINK TABLE. Pink Bordered Table Cloth. Pink Paper Napkins. Pink Flowered Dishes. Pink Flowers. MENU. Pink Cakes. Pink Candies. Pink Popcorn. Pink Carnation for Each Guest. FLAGS OF NATIONS. Secure as many cards as there are to be guests, and paint or paste on them some five or six small flags of different na- tions, numbering each flag. Sometimes one can obtain small buttons with these flags on them, and these answer quite as well. It is better to have each card different, and to assort the flags, so that every card may contain some not very gener- ally known. The United States flag might be omitted, as every one would be familiar with that; but the flag of Liberia could be used on several cards, as its resemblance to our flag would be apt to deceive many. Hand a card and a pencil to each guest. The pencil may be made quite attrictive by covering it with a strip of crepe-paper in some bright color. This can be easily accomplished by cutting the paper into lengths a little longer than the pencil, 50 pasting one side, and rolling the pencil in the paper, then tying with a bow or narrow ribbon. After the guests are supplied with cards and pencils let each one write opposite the .flags the countries whose emblems they are. This will be found no easy matter, unless the guest should be a sailor or a globe-trotter, and many amusing guesses will be recorded. The one who succeeds in guessing the countries correctly, or in guessing nearest, might be rewarded with a United States flag pin or a pretty silk flag. For making awards the hostess should have a list of the flags that are on each card, which should be numbered, and compare the list with the .guesses handed in by the company. FUN FOR PARTY. Prepare printed or written slips with proverbs such as ""Every cloud has a silver lining" and so on, until you have one hundred or more, then cut each slip in three or four pieces, and put all about the rooms, upon tables, stands, picture frames, mantles, and so forth. After all the guests are as- sembled, provide each one with a good sized piece of card- board, or real heavy paper, and explain that each one is to find -enough pieces to complete a sentence, and when completed they are to paste them on the card-board, with brush and mucilage, which is placed upon a table convenient to all. After -all slips have been used each one hands his paper to his next neighbor for correction. The one who has the most complete sentences can be given a prize. This is a good way to get ac- quainted, as each one has to walk around all the while they .are collecting their slips. Light refreshments should be .served after so much exertion and exercise. FOURTH OF JULY LUNCHEON. A Fourth of July luncheon has the table decorated with red and white carnations and blue bachelor's buttons. These are distributed about in different slender vases, each holding 51 one variety alone of red, white or blue flowers. A kitchen- table is placed so that one of the legs is directly in front. About the legs a deep valance of American flag paper is draped, the paper being gathered very full on the legs. On the table a large round table-top covered with white paper is placed, and the edge is festooned with flag paper. Between the festoons American flags are pushed. Smaller flags are used for decorating the centrepiece, which is improvised from* glass cake-stands holding cups in which fruit punch is to be served. The paper napkins are red, white and blue, and the refreshments are to be served upon red and blue plates. In the releve dishes stand tiny American flags; the sandwiches are tied with narrow red, white and blue striped ribbon,, as are the handles of the little glass cups in which punch is served. At each plate is a bonbon box made in the shape of a cannon firecracker, which is filled with small red candies ; this serves also as a guest card, the name being writ- ten in white ink at the side. The ice is served in little drums.. The menu suggested is iced currants ; iced bouillon — water- cress sandwiches; cold salmon, sauce Tartare; tongue in aspic; tomatoes with French dressing; raspberry shrub; pineapple salad ; cheese crackers ; ice cream in drums ; cakes, bonbons. GAME OF HISTORY. You can help make an hour at a social fly so quickly that, the most bashful person present will say it was only ten min- utes long, by the help of cards bearing small pictures which: have been cut from newspaper advertisements. For in- stance, Arkansas may be formed by a capital R, a sprinkling- can, and a saw; Iowa, a large I, and a picture of a grocer's: scales — I-weigh; Sacramento, by a sack, "ra," a group of men, and the toe of a slipper; Belgium, by a bell and a stick-pin (Bell-gem) ; and so on with a host of such names as Ohio,.. Red Sea, Arizona, Orange, Wheeling, Waterbury, Catskill. 52 GEOGRAPHICAL GAME. Seat the players in a row. Let the first one say aloud the name of a city, mountain, river, lake, etc., located in any part •of the world ; the next player give a name beginning with the final letter of the previously said name, and the third supply one beginning with the final letter of the second, and so on around the ring. Thus: America, Athens, Santiago, Ohio. Each player is allowed thirty seconds in which to think. If, "by the end of that time, he has failed to supply a name, he must drop out of the game. The one who keeps up longest is the champion. Any player, at any time, may be challenged to give the geographical location of the place he has named. If, on demand, he cannot do so he must pay a forfeit. GAME OF FACTS. Slips of paper and pencils are distributed, and each person present is requested to write upon his slip one fact about the late war with Spain, and sign his name. The papers are then to be passed to the right-hand neighbors, and each is to write on a fresh slip an additional fact, signing his name to it. GOLF LUNCHEON. When our golfing enthusiast desires to entertain her golf- ing friends, she cannot do better than bid them to a luncheon set to the key-note of their favorite sport. Naturally, the table decorations will be red and green — deep red roses or scarlet geraniums laid in flat bunches upon the "fair field" of snowy cloth and encircling the dishes, caught together by "links" of smilax. Perhaps, too, pale green candles, beneath ruby-hued shades, might still further carry out the scheme of color. It may be arranged by hav- 53f ing a "putting green" in the centre made of a square of & sponge cake frosted with pistachio. A little hole should be cut in the centre. Miniature caddy bags made of red satin and filled with red geraniums and ferns are pretty decorations. A little golf-ball for the putting green can be made by cov- ering a preserved cherry with white icing. "Bunkers" may be made across the corners of the table by using fine wire net- ting. On the walls of the dining room hang the panels from a poster calendar illustrating golf. In the centre of the table, laid for twelve, place in state a small chain, a tin tea canister,, and a certain suit of thirteen playing cards. These repre- sented three necessities of golf; "the links," a "caddy," and "good clubs." At each place a small caddy bag held the knives, forks and spoons of the service, and in the bottom of each bag was a "Jackson ball" — one of those hard, striped red and white, old-fashioned candies. The place cards and caddy bags were easily made. The cards were decorated with the figures of golf advertisements,, cut from the backs of magazines and colored with water-col- ors. For the caddy bags the materials were a tube of library paste, a sheet of brown tissue-paper, and three sheets of flex- ible cardboard, one of red, one of green and one of brown. The mould was a wooden cylinder seven inches long and an inch and three-quarters in diameter. A six-inch square of red- or green card-board, rolled around the mold, was gummed in place. For the bottom, a circular piece of brown mounting board was held in place by a one-inch strip of the same; el similar strip at the top; a handle and a lining of tissue-paper made a very respectable caddy bag, out of which stuck the ends of the knives, forks and spoons, much like real clubs,, drivers, brassies and irons in a real golf bag. The menu may be according to the taste and purse of the hostess, but the bread sticks and cheese straws should be fash- ioned like unto golfing sticks, and the ices be in the form of balls, small and white, and round as those that merrily fly across the rolling turf. Lastly, with the coffee and bon-bons, are passed cards on which are daintily painted bags of golfing implements, heads of pretty girls in outing hats, or bits of rural landscape. If, however, this artistic touch be not prac- ticable, a natural flower may be fastened across one corner. To each card, also, is attached a tiny pencil by red baby rib- bon, while on it the following conundrums are inscribed, in order to test the wits of the guests and prove if they be as quick mentally as they are athletically. 54 The questions, of course, only are given, the hostess re- taining the "key" that she may decide upon the correctness of the answers. GOLF GUESSING GAMES. WHAT GOLFING TERM SIGNIFIES. 1. A coachman? Driver. 2. An oriental herb ? - Tee. 3. A receptacle for the herb? Caddie. 4. What an impudent fellow is apt to be? Brassie. 5. A rustice expression for aimless working? Putter. 6. A bazzar and a color? Fair-green. 7. The point of a pen and a lap of the tongue ? Niblic. 8. To crush and two letters? Mashie. 9. A chance? Hazard. 10. A large social function? Ball. 11. A definite and an indefinite number. Four-some. 12. Parts of a chain? Links. 13. A bed and a mistake? Bunker. 14. Number twenty? Score. 15. Little pits? Holes. The two who, within a given time, answer the most of these fifteen questions should be rewarded with appropriate prizes, as one of the handy little score books to be slipped upon a belt and containing the official score; a picture of the typical golf girl; or some volume written on the popular and fascinating game. GEORGE AND MARTHA TEA. Have walls hung with red, white, and blue bunting, relieved at regular intervals with shields and small hatchets made of flowers in the national colors. Have George and Martha receive the guests, and there also may be a number of men and women attired in colonial 55 costumes to introduce strangers and see that all have a good time. Behind a bower of foliage an orchestra might play the na- tional airs, and as the object of the evening should be to pro- mote sociability, it would be well to have a number of interest- ing games in which all can join. One of these might be a list of the presidents in anagram form, written on a large black-board; the names in brackets, of course, are not written out, thus : L m jak pokes Yatch lazy roar Lord film rill a me Knife lancer rip Jamb haunce ans Berth your she fad C H hurt a rare set Jasmine in horn bar Willie m mink clay O shogging rantwee Jam nod has Oft John fear mess Mard jess moan Jo means more Jay chins Quon dam Son rack and Jew A rum Tannin verb Harsh iron aim will If gales mead jar Carver delve long Man in cab or hall Yes glass turns Holy ren J.T- (James K. Polk) (Za chary Taylor) (Millard Fillmore) (Franklin Pierce) (James Buchanan) (Rutherford B. Hayes) (Chester A. Arthur) (Benjamin Harrison) (William McKinley) (George Washington) (John Adams) (Thomas Jefferson) (James Madison) (James Monroe) (John Quincy Adams) (Andrew Jackson) (Martin Van Buren) (William H. Harrison) (James A. Garfield) (Grover Cleveland) (Abraham Lincoln) (Ulysses S. Grant) (John Tyler) I. 2. 3- 4- 5- 6. 7- 8. 9- 10. ii. 12. 13- 14. IS- 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. At the end of half an hour present to the most successful guesser a George Washington hat of violet candy filled with red and white bonbons. But let the main feature of the evening be a small room fashioned into a studio the lads and lassies in charge and everything about the room having an old-time look. Above the door have printed in the quaint spelling of long ago that all who wish can have a silhouette picture of them- selves for only five cents, and doubtless a goodly sum will be realized as people are always interested not only in their own, but their friends' physiogoomy, and much fun will follow in exchanging shadow pictures. 56 Have ready a quantity of large sheets of paper, black on one side and white on the other, also white cardboard, the sheets of white paper to be fastened to the wall, white side out, and a lighted candle placed about three feet opposite the paper. Then the one having his picture taken is seated between the candle and wall, so that a strongly defined profile falls upon the paper, the shadow being traced with a steady hand and cut out, and then pasted on the cardboard. An old-fashioned candelabrum surrounded by a wreath of blue violets, red and white carnations, might grace the cen- tre of the table, and at either end tall silver candlesticks with candles burning under shades of a rosy hue. Let the bonbons be held in boxes imitating the cockade hat of the Continental Army, and the sandwiches of different kinds and sorts, with tiny silk flags bearing the name of the sandwich. Besides these the eatables might consist of good old-fashioned ginger-bread, crullers, doughnuts, and coffee, followed by apples and nuts. 'HATCHET PARTY. If the Hatchet Party is given at home appropriate invita- tions can be issued in the form of a hatchet, bearing the words in quaint letters : "Ye Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union ex- tends ye invitation to meete ye Hatchet Familie of ye an- ciente tyme at ye home of Miss May Caspel, 236 Bell Ave., on Wednesday evening, ye 22nd of Febuarie of ye year A. D., 1902, 8 o'clock." The decorations should conform to the spirit of the even- ing. A large hatchet covered with white curled tissue paper may be hung in the hall. Plaques of little red, white and blue batchets may take the place of flowers, and in the hall or re- ception room there should be a little table of "Souvenirs." These should be little bronze hatchets with the letters Y. W. C. T. U. on one side. Their handles should be tied with narrow -ribbons — red, white and blue — and each guest should be allowed to select his color. Thus everybody has the opportunity offered to him of becoming a member by selecting the white ribbon, and in this way everybody is compelled to "show his ■colors." 57 If simple refreshments are served, let the Japanese napkins, have a big hatchet gilded on them, and let there be some plates, of hatchet cookies, formed by the cutter that any tinsmith will- make from a pattern. Have old-fashioned candy — peppermint, wintergreen, sas- safras and molasses — instead of bonbons. Play the old games — hunt the slipper, blind man's buff, hide and seek. NAME FOR THE GUESTS. Johanna Adams Hatchet, Wilhemina Henrietta Harrison Tomazine Jefferson Hatchet, Hatchet, Jamesina Madison Hatchet, Johnesetta Tyler Hatchet, Jemima Monroe Hatchet, Marty Van Buren Hatchet, J. Quinciana Adams Hatchet, Jinny Keturah Polk Hatchet,, Andrewsia Jackson Hatchet, Zacharina Taylor Hatchet, Millarella Fillmore Hatchet. Ask the girls to come in the Martha Washington dress, a flowered chintz or silk overdress, opening in front to show a silk or sateen skirt of a plain color, which may be quilted if desired. The waist is made to open over a white neck hand- kerchief and has elbow sleeves. A little round mob cap of muslin or lace, with a frill, a band of ribbon around it, and a coquettish bow complete the costume. If the boys will come in costume they should wear knee-breeches and stockings,, shoes with buckles, swallowtail coats, long waistcoats — white or of some flowered material — and frilled shirt fronts. HALLOWE'EN PARTY. All formality must be dispensed with on Hallowe'en nights Not only will quaint customs and mystic tricks be in order, but the decorations and refreshments, and even the place of meeting, must be as strange and mystifying as possible. For the country or suburban home a roomy barn is de- cidedly the best accommodation that could be provided. If this is not practicable, a large attic, running the entire length of the house, is the next choice; but if this also is denied the- ambitious hostess, let the kitchen be the place of meeting and of mystery, with the dining-room, cleared of its usual furni- ture and decorated suitably for the occasion, reserved for the refreshments. 58 The light should be supplied only from Jack-o'-lanterns hung here and there about the kitchen, with candles in the dining-room. The decorations need not be expensive to be charming, no matter how large the room. Large vases of ferns and chrys- anthemums and umbrella stands of fluffy grasses will be de- sirable; but if these cannot be readily obtained, quantities of galyly tinted autumn leaves will be quite as appropriate, and festoons of nuts, bunches of wheat or oats, and strings of cranberries may also help to brighten the wall decorations, and the nuts and cranberries will be useful in many odd arrange- ments for ornamenting the refreshment table. Have the table long enough (even if it must be extended with boards the whole length of the barn or attic) to accom- modate all the guests at once. Arrange huge platters of gin- ger-bread at each corner, with dishes of plain candies and nuts here and there, and pyramids of fruit that will be quickly demolished when the guests are grouped about the table. No formal waiting will be desirable. HALLOWE'EN TABLE DECORATIONS. The newest fashion in Hallowe'en supper-table decorations is a cake made of white pasteboard boxes, in shape like pieces of pie, which fits into one another and give the appearance of a large cake. Each one of the boxes is covered with a white paper which resembles frosting. At the close of the feast the pieces are distributed, each box containing some little souvenir suitable to Hallowe'en. One box, of course, contains a ring, another a thimble, a third a piece of silver, a fourth a mitten, a fifth a fool's cap, and so on. Much fun is created as the boxes are opened, and the person who secures the ring is heartily congratulated. The unlucky individual who gets the fool's cap must wear it for the evening. For refreshments have in the early part of the evening nuts and raisins, and at the end of the evening have coffee, sandwiches, pickles, doughnuts and cake. 59 HALLOWE'EN GAMES. Have a card and a candle for each guest, the candles in as many different colors as possible, and one corner of each card turned down and tied with baby ribbon — one color for ladies and another for gentlemen. On the cards have couplets writ- ten foretelling future events, such as: Who gets the candle colored red Will have long life, but never wed. If you choose the candle green You'll have the prettiest wife e'er seen. For you the kind fates have a plan Whereby you will get a man. Let each guest take a card and a candle (if the base of the candle is warmed it will stick to the card), read the couplet aloud, then light the candle, and holding it at arm's length blow it out. If it is blown out the first trial the person will be married within a year. Write rhymes of four or six lines on thin paper, and place in a chestnut shell. Tie together with ribbon, the ladies' in one color, the gentlemen's in another. If there are personal hits in the rhymes, tie the name of the person for whom each one is intended on the outside of the shell. Here were more Hallowe'en mysteries. The ring-cake occu- pied the place of honor in the center of the table, and at either side were baskets of rosy-cheeked apples, each having the initials of a name marked in the skin, for the counting of the seeds. At each place was a card, which the guests found to their surprise to be obsolutely blank. Following the direction of their host, however, the cards were held over the flame of the candles, and each one saw his fate written in red letters, hitherto invisible. The explanation was simple, for all that had been necessary to produce the apparent miracle was white ink made from common baking soda and water. At each place, also, were two finger-bowls, one containing clear water and the other water with a slice of lemon floating on top. On whichever one of these was used first depended whether or not the course of true love would run smooth, the unwitting use of the clear water signifying that all would be well. After the cutting of the ring-cake, which was at the con- clusion of the feast, the table was cleared of all except the decorations and candles, and a large dish filled with burning 60 alcohol and salt brought in and placed in the center. Seated around this ghostly fire, all other lights except the candles having been extinguished, the guests told ghost stories rig- marole fashion; that is, some one started the story, stopped short at its most exciting point, and let his neighbor continue it and so on. Each guest tried to make his part as charac- teristic as possible of the ghost whom he was impersonating. Hide a ring, a thimble and a penny in the room. To the one who finds the ring speedy marriage is assured; the thimble denotes a life of single blessedness ; the penny promises wealth. Have one of the young ladies who knows a little palmistry be the witch of the evening. A short bright-hued skirt, a gay plaid shawl crossed over her shoulders, a scarf bound about her head, will make a very striking costume, and, with the aid of a little paint and powder, quite an effective disguise. If she is enough acquainted with the guests to give some per- sonal history she can produce some very "telling" fortunes. THE INNOCENT PARTY. Invitations read as follows: Were you ever at an Innocent Party? If not, come to one at the home of Floy E. S prague, February 14th, 1001. You are to feed the innocent goose play the innocent games eat the innocent refreshments and have an innocent time, It zvill cost you ten cents to see the innocent fun. Curtain aff one corner of the room, behind this curtain have the innocent goose (goose may be one of your brightest young men). Every one who feeds the innocent goose with a nickel, will receive a gift in the shape of a small toy. On one door put up a sign "Innocent School." After the crowd gathers five boys and five girls are sent to school. The first thing they do must be to raise their right hand and promise they will not tell the rest what they did at school. Then they are made to sit on the floor, and a cap and bib tied on each scholar. Then they are told they are very innocent, and their first 61 lesson was to learn to stand alone. They must get up without touching their hands to anything. The second lesson is to teach them to walk. They must then walk the length of the room on a seam in the carpet. For the third lesson, needles and thread are put on the table, and the pupils are told to thread six needles in five minutes. For the fourth lesson ten small china dolls are placed on the table with pieces of cloth and several pairs of scissors, and they are told to dress a doll in five minutes, using the needles they have threaded. This will cause a great deal of fun, as young men do not as a rule know much about dressing dolls. The fifth and last lesson is a test in spelling. A number of little cards, each with a letter on it, are placed on the table, and the pupils are told to make as many words as they can in five minutes. When this is done, they are told that they were innocent no longer, they were graduates from innocent school. They are then dismissed to make room for another class. They must keep their caps and bibs on the rest of the evening. The refreshments can be coffee, different kinds of cookies, and doughnuts. Cookies can be made in shapes of hearts. The supper can be charged ten cents. Each one who buys supper can be given a tissue paper heart with his fortune written on it. Guests can have their fortunes told by an amateur palm- ist. Pupils can keep the caps and bibs as souvenirs. FLOY E. SPRAGUE. INITIAL CHARACTERISTICS. Popular Bishop Phillips Brooks Fought Every Wine Frances E. Willard Serio-Comic • • Samuel Clemens Fearless Navigator Fridtjof Nansen Won England's Greatness W. E. Gladstone Little Misses' Admiration s Louisa M. Alcott Military Suitor Miles Standish Rollicking Bard Robert Burns United States General U. S. Grant Moral Light Martin Luther Eulogizes Antipodes Edwin Arnold Tamed Ambient Electricity Thomas A. Edison 62 13- A Cunning Delineator A. Conan Doyle 14. Handles Christians Hall Caine .15. Rabid Iconoclast Robert Ingersoll 16. Histrionic Interpreter Henry Irving 17. Serpentine Belle Sarah Bernhardt 18. Equality Benefits Edward Bellamy 19. Just Mother's Boy James M. Barrie 20. Frames Many Chronicles F. Marion Crawford 21. Lord High Celestial Li Hung Chang 22. Original Witty, Humorous Oliver Wendell Holmes 23. Nipped Bourbonism Napoleon Bonaparte 24. Surgeon, Writer, Metrician S. Weir, Mitchell 25. Intelligent Zealot Israel Zangwill 26. Collected Delectable Writings C. D. Warner 27. Curiosity Depicter Charles Dickens 28. Cuba's Benefactor Clara Barton 29. Eminently Zealous Emile Zola 30. Character Revealed Charles Reade 31. Caused Revolutionary Discussion Charles R. Darwin 32. Joyous Lark Jenny Lind .33. Fearless Nurse Florence Nightingale 34. Conspicuous Senator Charles Sumner 35. Ever Frolicksome Eugene Field 36. Suffrage Brings Advantages Susan B. Anthony 37. Pens Lyrical Dialect Paul Lawrence Dunbar 38. Always Loyal Abraham Lincoln 39. Great Deed George Dewey 40. Won Recent Surrender W. R. Shafter INDOOR LAWN PARTY. Our social committee, of which I was then chairman, want- ed very much to have a lawn party; but the season for such things was quite over, as the evenings were too cool. How- ever, a bright idea occurred to one of our number, and we decided to have an indoor lawn party. The Saturday afternoon before it was to take place, four of the committee took a team, went out into the woods, and secured a lot of pine boughs, autumn leaves, etc., and Mon- day evening, which was the evening before it occurred, we 63 increased our force of workers, and went to the vestry to turn it into an outdoor scene as much as possible. We trimmed the chandeliers, posts, and every available spot with boughs, strung Japanese lanterns all across the room, made a beautiful bower in one corner for the orchestra, of which we had three pieces, a piano, a violin, and a cornet. In the opposite corner of the room we had a canvas tent where for- tunes were told at five cents each (by palmistry) by one of our young lady gypsies. Hammocks were swung from the large stone posts and a standing double swing was placed on one side of the room, where the young people enjoyed them- selves hugely. Small tables were put into odd corners of the room, where ice cream and cake were served by ten young ladies in pretty summer costumes. Lemonade was served from an old well, which was a large square box or packing case, cov- ered with canvas, painted to represent a stone wall. To this we attached a well-sweep made from a branch of a tree, tied on a large new tin pail, and served the lemonade in small glasses at two cents a glass. During the evening we had a male quartette gather around the well and sing "The Old Oaken Bucket," and other selections. The orchestra played the whole evening with very short intermissions. On one side of the room was arranged an artistic corner where peanuts were sold at the usual price of five cents a bag. INDIAN DINNER. For table decoration a skin should be placed over table cloth through the center table and upon it an Indian basket filled with any red or yellow common flowers, such as mari- golds, nasturtiums (red and yellow), better still the wild flowers, red or yellow. The menu card and name card of stiff ecru paper, have In- dian decorations in brilliant red, green and orange; the can- dles are also striped in the same vivid colors and the candle holders are made of corn husks. The canoe, designed for the entree, which is the chicken, is made of heavy brown paper. MENU. INDIAN DINNER. Squaw Soup 64 (Bouillon) Wigwam Croquettes (Fish) Chicken a la Canoe Saddle of Mutton Choctaw Peas Apache Gravy Arrowhead Potatoes Calumet Squabs Pappoose Rolls Wickiup Salad (Romain) Prune Sioux (Feather Cream) Hiawatha Cakes Indian Punch Grasshopper Cheese Tomahawk Coffee Fire Water Saddle of Lamb (Roast) Apache Gravy Choctaw Peas Arrowhead Potatoes The gravy made from drippings of lamb. Peas just boiled and seasoned to taste. Potatoes cut in arrowheads and fried in basket. INAUGURATION DAY LUNCH. Post Office Soup The Army The Navy Small Shot Agricultural Salad Cabinet Pudding Ices Philippine Cake Coffee The guests at this luncheon are to represent the Vice Presi- dent and the eight members of the Cabinet, but if the hostess wishes to entertain a larger number, she can introduce one or two of the foreign Ambassadors. Give to each guest, as she arrives, a card bearing the title of one of the Cabinet, as the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and, if necessary the English Ambassador. While waiting for luncheon, each one must guess the name of the man she represents, in order to know her place at the table where only the proper names, not the titles, will be used. President McKinley's favorite flowers, pink carnations, will, of course, be those used for all decorations. Have a large 65 bowl in the center of the table, and at each corner of this lay on the cloth as a doily a spread eagle cut from gilt paper for which can be taken from a revenue flag a ten dollar gold piece. Make the distance from tip to tip of the wings about twelve inches, and from the head to the tail seven inches. Stand on the eagle white and gold glass dishes of olives, nuts, and pink candies. From the chandelier to the corners of the table have sound money festoons, which are made by cutting out of gilt paper a number of disks the size of a twenty-five cent piece. Paste these together in pairs, first laying between them a long thread which connects them through the middle and forms a chain. For favors have cards of water-color paper painted around the edges with a festoon of pink ribbon, in which, at intervals, are knotted scrolls and documentary envelopes upon which are printed some of the principles of the Republican party, such as "The Monroe doctrine reaffirmed," "Reduction of war taxes," "Allegiance to the gold standard," etc. At the top of each card write the name of one of the Cabinet, as Mr. Hay, Mr. Long ; write also a card for the vice president, who will occupy the place opposite Mr. McKinley — the hostess. In the center of the card will be the menu. A clear soup, with noodles for letters, fills the reqiure- ments of the Post Office. The second course is creamed sweet- breads served in small paper boxes, which stand upon large pilot crackers, or, in army language, "hard tack." A sheet of paper folded double like an army tent, rests upon the crack- ers, covering the box; wooden toothpicks stuck through the sides of the tent into the paper box will prevent the former from slipping out of place, and can easily be removed after serving. On the outside of the tents paint in large, clear let- ters U. S. A. The crackers are to be eaten with the sweet- breads. The navy is represented by having the chicken croquettes formed in the shape of a ship, flat, and having one end pointed, the other somewhat rounding. From a druggist get two or three straws, such as are used for soda water, cut them into short lengths, and just before serving stand two or three in each croquette to represent smoke stacks. If these straws can- not be obtained, toothpick masts with paper sails will be quite as effective. In that case paint names of the various warships upon the sails. The croquettes should be served with green peas — small shot — and scalloped potatoes. Agricultural or vegetable salad served in beets, makes a most attractive looking dish. Beets of medium and uniform size are first boiled until tender, then peeled and placed on the ice. When cold cut off a slice at the bottom, so they will stand firm, scoop out the insides, leaving only thin walls. For the filling use peas and apples, celery and beets, cut into small pieces, and mixed well with mayonnaise ; fill the beets serving them on lettuce leaves. The cabinet pudding is that which is to be found in any cook book baked in individual forms, and served with foamy sauce. The ices are in the form of horseshoes for good luck, and with them are the Philippine cakes. These are small cakes having in the center of each a tiny black china doll, two of which can be purchased for a cent at any toy shop. These are put in after the cake is baked and before icing, leaving them just far enough out to show the arms. The "coffee which makes the politician wise," may be served at the table or after returning to the parlor. JACK-O'-LANTERN PARTY. The little guests at this particular party were invited from three o'clock until seven, and when they arrived they found the rooms were darkened. The lamps had yellow shades, and as such an occasion would not be complete without pumpkin Jack-o'-lanterns, there were "Pumpkins large and pumpkins small, Pumpkins short and pumpkins tall, Pumpkins yellow and pumpkins green, Pumpkins every where are seen." They hung in every nook and corner. Even the jardinieres filled with flowers were made of them. Wood was crackling and blazing in the large fireplace, as if anxious to do its part to make every one happy, and hanging from the chandelier was a branch of evergreen, with nuts suspended in such a fashion that they readily fell to the floor when given a slight shake. Before this was done, however, each child was given a paper bag to hold the nuts, which tumbled in all directions. Then a huge pasteboard pumpkin covered with yellow crinkled paper was brought in. I do not know what else it was made of; I only know that it looked like a real pumpkin. Bright-col- ored ribbons hung over the sides, and when the small boys and girls took turns in pulling them, out came all sorts of comical little toys and pretty knicknacks. 67 Before supper was announced the children were given French snappers in fringed paper, in which they found either a gray cap or apron. After putting them on they marched around the parlors, out into the hall and into the dining- room; while the mother of the little girl who had planned this delightful Hallowe'en party played a marching tune for them. The greatest surprise of all awaited them in the dining room, for the walls were covered with large branches of evergreens, making it seem like "real woods ;" not a chair was in the room; the little ones were invited to seat them- selves on soft cushions placed on the floor, in true picnic style, and they had the j oiliest time eating their picnic supper from the yellowest of yellow gourds, which had been hol- lowed out, lined with Japanese napkins, and filled with just the things children like best. On top of each one was an apple — or at least they thought it was, until taking it in their hands, when it proved to be a bonbon box filled with delicious nut candy. Then there were dainty sandwiches, pop corn balls and salad in orange baskets. But better than these were the gingerbread animals; these were so natural looking that the little ones knew right away which animals were repre- sented. After supper they played games until seven, when they went home, laden with their bags of nuts and toys and sou- venir lanterns. LITERARY JOURNEY. Mrs. C. A. Slayton has arranged a "literary journey" as- follows : A (Edward Eggleston) set out (Blanche Howard) to seek his fortune in the (Susan War- ner) Unlike many travelers, this (Richard- Harding Davis) had plenty of (Charles Reade) ; so none dispute his (Gilbert Parker) His great ambition was to serve (F. Marion Craw- ford) So he went direct to London and asked for (George Ebers) with his majesty. A page called (Rudyard Kipling) came out and gave him some (Robert Grant) (Mary Johnston) to refresh him, and then took him to (Charles. 68 Dickens) and introduced him to (Charles Felton Pidgin) of (Ditto) Soon he caught sight of some curiosities (Bertha Runkle) (Harold McGrath) (Stephen Crane) (Wilkie Collins) (Amelia Barr) etc. These amused him until the king sent for him. (Charles Reade) he thought, and what would I want? (Jane Austin) So he delivered his message and (Edward Bellamy) retired. Next he set out for (Hall Caine) where he wished to meet (S. R. Crockett) (J. M. Barrie) and (Ralph Connor) while taking (Augustus J. C. Hare) He also wished to hear (F. Marion Crawford) and (Henry Sienkiewicz) He lodged at (Frank R. Stockton) but was only there a few days when a man known as (Marie Corelli) who had come for the express purpose of under- taking (Charles Frederic Goss) ask his aid in this (W. D. Howells) He went with him, but (Hall Caine) was turned aside from nis purpose by meeting (Maurice Thompson) who proved to be Mary C. Crowley) Then began (Mrs. H. B. Stowe) which he thought did not need his assist- ance in bringing to (Winston Churchill) So he went to Scotland, where (Ian Maclaren) he read tales of (G. A. Henty) (Alfred Ollivant) and (Walter Scott) Getting no word from the king, whether he was to serve as his (Edna Lyall) he determined to make a (Jules Verne) and then return return to his own fireside and (Thomas Hardy) write his (Washington Irving) He would call it (Jerome K. Jerome) or (Ik Marvel) This you would not call (Theodore Roosevelt) but pleasant occu- pation for (Booth Tarkington) and he was sure it would please (Besant and Rice) and bring him (Mary E. Wilkins) with which he would pur- chase (Nathaniel Hawthorne) though he never wished to make money (Henry J. Van Dyke) So ends the story of a (F. Hopkinson Smith) After each author's name place the title of one of his books. The titles will tell a story and must be the same as those selected by Mrs. Slayton. LITERARY CONTEST. Have small tables numbered and arranged to seat four or six persons. Select for each table a judge, who will distribute the cards and blanks. These judges hold the keys to the con- tests, so that they may be able to mark the players correctly. Give each player a card attached to a piece of baby ribbon that may be fastened in the buttonhole. Upon these cards the number of points gained may be written, punched with a ticket punch, or marked with fancy wafers of different colors. The cards must be numbered to correspond with the tables, and as many number one cards provided as there are players at table number one, and so on. When the players are seated at the tables which correspond in number with the number upon their cards let the judges distribute blank paper and pencils, also several copies of the questions comprised in the contests, among the players at their respective tables. A different contest must be prepared for each one of the tables. When everything is ready the hostess of the evening should tap a bell for "silence," and announce that ten minutes will be given for each contest; that at the first tap of the bell all must begin to write their answers out, numbering them according to the numbers on the questions; at the second tap the judges are to collect the answers at their respective tables and mark on each player's card the number of points made. The system of marking is as follows : Each player is given as many marks as he has answered questions correctly, and the totals are summed up at the end of the game. During the progress of the game there must be no talking nor any questions asked. At the third tap of the bell the players at table number one go to table number two, and so on, those at the last table moving up to table number one. This progression continues until all the players have had their op- portunity to answer all the questions in the contests. At each change blank paper is distributed, and a bell rung as in the first instance. When the round has been completed the points are counted and the prizes awarded. "Bright Ideas" makes an excel- lent first prize; a box of candy in the shape of a book, a sec- ond; and a "Primer," a third. 70 The charming heroine, my friends, Was known as ("Alice of Old Vincennes"). She lived when Indians were a power, And not — "When Knighthood was in Flower"). And in those past times, quaint and olden, She fell in love with ("Eben Holden"). Then while her friends began to marvel A rival came, named ("Richard Carvel"). Each rival his keen sword did draw, And heeded not ("The Reign of Law"). They slew each other, alas ! and then She married a man named ("Crittenden"). The merry bells rang loud in the steeple And loudly cheered — ("The Voice of the People"). The two rode away on a double bike And lived in — ("Stringtown on the Pike"). They did not gossip with each neighbor, But each one did — ("The Portion of Labor"). Write out the following quotations correctly 1. Beauty is always a thing of joy. 2. Let us therefore get up and go to work. 3. The man who steals my pocketbook gets very little. 4. Every one who knows you, loves you. 5. Do pretty and you'll be pretty. 6. God keeps the shorn lamb from the wind. KEY. 1. A thing of beauty is a joy forever. 2. Let us then be up and doing. 3. Who steals my purse steals trash. 4. None knew thee but to love thee. 5. Handsome is that handsome does. 6. God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb. Heroes and Heroines — in what books do they figure f 1. John Ridd. "Lorna Doone." 2. Agnes Wakefield. "David Copperfield." 3. Pomona. . "Rudder Grange." KEY. 4. Dorothea Brooke. "Middlemarch." 5. Dorothy Manners. "Richard Carvel." 6. Glory Quayle. "The Christian." Fill blank spaces zvith titles of popular novels In the little village of S o— t— P , F— f t— M C , lived the H— . P S . With him resided his lovely ward, J— M— . She was A— O— F— G — , and 71 knew little of T — W , W W . She had, however, A P o — B E — and G — E — . Among her admirers were R C , J H , and T— L M . KEY. In the little village of "Stringtown on the Pike," "Far from the Maddening Crowd," lived the "Hon. Peter Sterling." With him resided his lovely ward, "Janice Meredith." She was "An Old-Fashioned Girl," and knew little of "The Wide, Wide World." She had, however, "A Pair of Blue Eyes" and "Great Expectations." Among her admirers were "Richard Carvel," "John Halifax," and "The Little Minister." Synonyms of names of literary men i. Severe. 4. Jeweler. 2. Strong. 5. Crossing-place. 3. Sombre. 6. Rapid. KEY. Sterne. Goldsmith. Hardy. Ford. Black. Swift. The answers to these questions are the names of authors 1. When we leave here we go to our what? 2. What dies only with life? 3. What does a maiden's heart crave ? 4. What does an angry person often raise? 5. What should all literary people do? 6. If a young man would win what should he do ? KEY. Holmes. Caine. Hope. Reade. Lover. Sue. Same as above The most cheerful author — Samuel Smiles. The noisiest author — Howells. The tallest author — Longfellow. The most flowery author. — Hawthorne. The holiest author — Pope. The happiest man — Gay. The most amusing author — Thomas Tickell. The most fiery author — Burns. The most talkative author — Chatterton. The most distressed author — Akenside. 72 LITERARY POEM OF POEMS. Mrs. H. A. Deming of San Francisco, is said to have oc- cupied a year in hunting up and fitting together the following thirty-eight lines from thirty-eight English poets. The names of the authors are given below : I — Why all this toil for triumphs of an hour? 2 — Life's a short summer, man a flower. 3 — Bv turns we catch the vital breath, and die, 4 — The cradle and the tomb, alas ! so nigh. S — To be is better far than not to be, 6 — 'Though all man's life may seem a tragedy; 7 — But light cares speak when mighty cares are dumb, 8 — The bottom is but shallow whence they come. 9 — Your fate is but the common fate of all ; io — Unmingled joys here to no man befall. ii — Nature to each allots his proper sphere, 12 — Fortune makes folly her peculiar care; 13 — Custom does often reason overrule, 14 — And throw a cruel sunshine on a fool. 15 — Live well, how long or short, permit to heaven, 16 — They who forgive most shall be most forgiven. 17 — Sin may be clasped so close we can not see its face — 18 — Vile intercourse where virtue has not place; 19 — Then keep each passion down, however dear ; 20 — Thou pendulum betwixt a smile and tear; 21 — Her sensual snares, let faithless pleasure lay 22 — With craft and skill to ruin and betray; 23 — Soar not too high to fall, but stoop to rise. 24 — We masters grow of all that we despise. 25 — Oh, then renounce that impious self-esteem ; 26 — Riches have wings, and grandeur is a dream. 27 — Think not ambition wise because 'tis brave, 28 — The path of glory leads but to the grave. 2Q — What is ambition? 'Tis a glorious cheat, 30 — Only destructive to the brave and great. 31 — What's all the gaudy glitter of a crown? 32 — The way to bliss lies not on beds of down. 33 — How long we live, not years, but actions tell ; 34 — That man lives twice who lives the first life well. 35 — Make, then, while yet ye may, your God your friend, 36 — Whom Christians worship, yet not comprehend. 37 — The trust that's given guard, and to yourself be just; 38 — For, live we how we can, yet die we must. 73 i, Young ; 2, Doctor Johnson ; 3, Pope ; 4, Prior ; 5, Sewell ; 6, Spenser ; 7, Daniel ; 8, Sir Walter Raleigh ; 9, Longfellow ; 10, Southwell; II, Congreve; 12, Churchill; 13, Rochester; 14, Armstrong; 15, Milton; 16, Baily; 17, Trench; 18, Somer- ville; 19, Thomson; 20, Byron; 21, Smollett; 22, Crabbe; 23, Massinger; 24, Crowley; 25, Beattie; 26, Cowper; 27, Sir Walter Davenant; 28, Gray; 29, Willis; 30, Addison; 31, Dryden; 32, Francis Quarles; 33, Watkins ; 34, Herrick; 35, William Mason; 36, Hill; 37, Dana; 38 Shakespeare. MUSICAL EVENING. We arranged the chairs in the lecture-room in groups of eight, and as each guest entered he received a long, narrow strip of pasteboard, bearing a portion of some familiar song, both words and music. Each card bore a number, and the eight whose cards were numbered alike were instructed to get together and practise to sing a verse formed by the union of their eight cards. A bell called them to order, judges were ap- pointed, and each group sang its song, a pianist accompanying them. While the judges were preparing their verdict, a short musical programme was rendered. A bouquet of flowers was presented to the group whose musical effort was considered the best. On examination the bouquet was found to consist of eight small buttonhole bouquets, one for each member of the group. MUSICAL TERMS ILLUSTRATED. Have some on play these songs : "Star Spangled Banner," "Marching through Georgia," "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean," "Battle Hymn of the Re- public," "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp," "Hail, Columbia," "Home, Sweet Home," "Yankee Doodle," "When Johnnie Comes Marching Home Again," "Auld Lang Syne," "America." No titles are announced, but the guests are asked to guess the names and write them in order upon slips of paper. 74 Following each piece of music some musical term is illus- trated. These terms, with the means employed to illustrate them, are as follows : "time," some one held a small clock, "measure," a yard stick; "key," a door-key; "flats," two flat- irons ; "lines," a pair of nursery lines ; "sharps," a carving set ; "tie," a gentleman's tie ; "bars," small clothes-bars ; "staff," a cane; "a whole note," a dollar; "a half note," a half dollar; "a quarter note," a silver quarter. MUSICIANS BURIED. i. There were verd isles and tender blue of summer skies. 2. Maud Muller raked the hay, deny it not, O Judge. 3. The bell in ivy tower rings knell of passing day. 4. I arrive, King, most gracious sovereign. 5. She still wears her old smile — the sweet, modest maiden. 6. The mother of Charlie Ross in idle dreams still clasps him. 7. We berate our neighbors soundly, but excuse ourselves. 8. How famous the cherub in ideal art. 9. There will be no confab tonight. 10. If he asks your hand Eliza, do not say nay. 11. Be brief; Lo, towards life's setting sun, man hastens. 12. You've dropped a beet — ho, vender, heigh. 13. The dog spies a cat, and it makes his tail wag nervously. 14. A beau, berrying, needs a basket and a sweetheart. 15. My chop I never eat with peas. 16. You have found an egg, lucky boy. 17. Liz still improves from day to day. 18. Whoever else leaves, the Co. stays in most firms. 19. Cattle enjoy herbal feeding grounds. 20. I do not care a sou, Sarah, whether you will, or not. ANSWERS TO THE BURIED MUSICIANS. i. Verdi. 2. Hayden. 3. Bellini. 4. Rive King. 5. Herold. 6. Rossini. 7. Weber. 75 8. Cherubini. 9- Abt. 10. Handel. 11. Flotow. 12. Beethoven. 13. Wagner. 14. Auber. IS- Chopin. 18. Costa. 16. Gluck. 19. Balfe. 17. Lizst. 20. Sousa. Note: — The letters composing the names of the sought-for musicians come successively together, but the name may begin and end in different words. Jessie H. Brown, Berea, O. MUSICAL ROMANCE. The young hostess announced that a love story of the Civil War would be related in musical numbers, and to the one who should best interpret them a prize should be awarded. All were provided with cards and pencils and a young woman seated herself at the piano. The hostess then asked "What was the heroine called?" Whereupon the familiar notes of "Sweet Marie" were heard, and it began to be understood that the names of popular airs — given with much spirit by the pianist — would furnish the answers to the questions pro- pounded, to be recorded upon the cards. The story progressed thus :— What was the hero's name? "Robin Adair." Where was he born? "Dixie." Where was she born? "On the Suwanee River." Where did they meet ? "Comin' thro' the rye." At what time of day was it? "Just as the sun went down." When did he propose? "After the ball was over." What did he say? "Only one girl in this world for me." What did she say? "I'll leave my happy home for you." What did he then bid her? "A soldier's farewell." What did the band play? "The girl I left behind me." Where did he go? "Georgia." Where did he spend that night? "Tenting on the old camp-ground." What did the band play when he came home? "When Johnny comes marching home." Where were they married? "Old Kentucky home." Who were the bridesmaids? "Two little girls in blue." Who furnished the music? "Whistling Rufus." Who furnished the wedding feast? "Rosie O'Grady." * Where did they make their home? "On the banks of the Wabash." 76 What was their motto? "Home, sweet home." Where did they always remain? "America." The music was a new feature, and the fact that the airs were so well known made it the more enjoyable. The ad- vantage of the winner being so slight, the pleasure of success was the more general. After supper the hostess said that if they were not tired of guessing she had another game to propose — a sort of for- tune-teller which should give each man present the name that his future wife should bear. It was for them to discover it. The first name was told to make the subject clear — which was that a chemist's wife should be named "Ann Eliza" ; a civil engineer's, "Bridget"; a gambler's, "Betty"; a humorist's, "Sally" ; a clergyman's, "Marie" ; a shoemaker's, "Peggy" ; sexton's, "Belle"; porter's, "Carrie"; dancing-master's, "Grace"; milliner's, "Hattie"; gardener's, "Flora"; judge's, "Justine"; pugulist's, "Mamie"; pianist's, "Octavia"; life- saver's, "Caroline"; upholsterer's, "Sophy"; astronomer's, "Stella"; doctor's, "Patience"; fisherman's, "Netty"; gasman's, "Meta"; marksman's, "Navy." MEDICAL SOCIAL. • Procure the small glass vials used by homoeopathic physi- cians. On the outside of each one paste a narrow slip, on which is written the name of some trouble for which the Bible offers a remedy. On another slip write the Bible verse which gives the cure. Roll it up, and run a thread through it which is fastened to the cork. Here are some suggestions : Dis- couragement, Ps. 42:5; Sadness, Ps. 16:11; Pain, Rev. 21:4; Doubt, Despair, Anger, Impatience, Laziness, Unruly tongue, Lonliness, Sleeplessness, Weakness, Pride, Bitterness, Covel- ousness. The corresponding Bible references will easily be found by using a concordance. Have one corner of the room arranged for a drug store. Each person will receive from the "store" one bottle and the cork belonging to a different bottle. He must hunt till he has discovered the "medicine" (cork and paper) belonging to his own bottle, and has delivered the cork he holds to the proper bottle. Decorate with mottoes, such as: "Is there no balm in Israel, is there no physician there?" Have papers read on the care of the body and the care of the soul, and also Bible readings on miracles of healing. 77 MEDICAL TRUNK. "In my wonderful trunk I have two very tall tropical trees, palms ; something used by an artist, palette (palate) ; weapons of war, arms ; many wild animals, and two domestic ones, hares (hairs), calves; something worn by a king, crown; a bright garden flower, tulips (two lips); a.musical instrument, drum; two fish and many shell fish, soles, muscles; branches of trees, limbs ; a student, pupil ; something used in ship-building, ribs; whips without handles, lashes; a produc- tion of a spruce-tree, gum; something used by carpenters, nails ; a part of a clock, hands ; a large wooden box, chest ; part of a wagon, tongue; something grown on a cornstalk, ears ; a part of a shoe, heel ; ten Spanish gentlemen, ten dons (tendons) ; part of a nail, head; weather cocks, vanes (veins) ; two kitchen utensils, pans (knee) ; part of a knife, blade (shoulder) ; edge of a saw, teeth; terms used in voting, ayes and noes (eyes and nose) ; covering of an apple, skin; a cer- tain measure, feet; something seen in accidents, blood; a part of a house, roof (of the mouth); covers to pails, lids; something used in upholstering, tow (toe) ; part of a stove- pipe, elbow ; a part of a table, legs ; something served with ice cream, lady fingers ; the masculine of doe, hart (heart) ; part of a river, mouth; something used by negro minstrels, bones ; best part of a goese, back ; part of a ship, side ; a narrow strip of land, neck; hotel steps, inn steps (insteps). MYSTICAL PARTY. The Y. W. C. T. U. Has kindly invited you To the Mystery Reception, Strange and weird beyond conception. At seven-thirty o'clock night fall They will welcome one and all ; With solemn rites and grewsome sights, We'll meet you all on Monday night. Street and number. 78 All those who take part in this should arrive early and have everything in shape when the guests arrive. First each one should wrap a white sheet all over them and wear a small white mask. Have all the lights turned low or have candles and on the gas jets have red paper shades so it will cast a red, gloomy light over everything. Have each one who takes part stand like statues all about the house in cor- ners and in dark places. As the guests arrive have one of the white clothed figures meet them at the door silently and not speak a word, but motion them to take off their wraps, and then to enter the next room. If possible get some bones from a medical college and have skulls and cross bones all about the room. In one dark room, should be skulls and pumpkins with faces cut in them with candles inside. Do not have any other light in this room. When the guests go into this room have small cakes of ice and let them feel of them in the dark. All this time the statues should be quiet and until all the company has arrived. Then seat all the statues at a large table with a small candle in the center or a dish of burning alcohol, and have each one tell a weird story. Have a witch in a dark room with a dish of burning alcohol, and have one at a time go in and have their fortunes told. Tricks of different kinds can be played on the guests. The program for the mysterious company consists of a number of contests in which eye-sight plays second fiddle to the sense of touch. First of all the hostess produces a book printed in the raised lettering for the blind and suggests that each guest read ten lines from it. This is no easy matter. To the contestant reading the ten lines correctly in the shortest time a prize is awarded. For the second trial of skill the guests may gather around a circular table. Beneath the table place a covered box or basket containing the most variously assorted small articles that it is possible to secure upon the spur of the moment, the more unexpected the better. No player must see the arti- cles placed in the basket. When all is in readiness the objects are dipped from the basket and passed rapidly from hand to hand below the table, ending in the hands of the hostess and by her placed in an empty bag provided for the purpose. Distribute pencils and ask the guests to write down as many of the objects passed under the table as they can remember. A prize should be provided for the person who hands in the fullest list of the objects. 79 MEASURING PARTY. Programs are to read as follows : Measuring party given by East End Council Y. W. C. T. U. at the home of the President, Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott, . . Monday evening, Oct. 29th, 1900. A measuring party we give for you, 'Tis something novel as well as new. The invitation is in the sack, For use in bringing or sending back, Three cents for every foot you're tall, Measure yourself against the wall. An extra cent for each inch you'll give, And thereby show how high you live. With music and song, recitation and pleasure, We will meet one and all, at our party of measure. Given on same plan as birthday party, only observe next to last line of this party. Plenty of fun can be had by meas- uring feet. A fine for the gentleman with largest feet and a prize for lady with the smallest feet. Also measure and charge a cent an inch for noses. Lots of fun can be had at this. MOTHER GOOSE GAME. During the evening a slip of paper is handed to each guest with the name of one of the Mother Goose characters upon it. The hostess retains a list of these, and calls each, in turn, to repeat within the space of one minute the familiar verse relative to this character. Failing to do this a forfeit must be paid. The one who is most prompt in responding correctly may receive as a pledge a goose-quill pen, and the one who fails a copy of "Mother Goose." Just before re- freshments are served the "Goose Drill" may be participated in to the time of a march, and the couples proceed to the refreshment room, where they are served to i. Shared by the walrus and No. I. — Oysters, carpenter. 2. A King's dish. 3. A Queen's lunch. 4. Taffy's spoils. 5. The golden eggs. 6. "Old Woman's Broom." 7. What the baker made. 8. Sample of the pieman's ware. 9. Jack-a-dandy's delight. 10. What the ships brought. The numbered list of refreshments should be printed upon small cards, which may be retained as souvenirs of the occa- sion. The guests order what they choose. The key is retained by the hostess. No. 2.- — Bird pie. No. 3-- —Bread and honey. No. 4- —Beef sandwiches. No. s-- —Egg sandwiches. No. 6.- —Cheese-straws. No. 7-- -Rolls. No. 8.- —Washington cake-pie. No. 9- —Plum cake. No. 10.- —Apples and comfits. NEW YEAR'S ENTERTAINMENT. Since the day and Sabbath-schools generally hold their festivals on Christmas, it may be preferable to hold the home festival on New Year's. A series of New Year's living tableaux is perhaps the easiest gotten up entertainment that could be given. These tableaux should be exhibited in the largest room procurable, and a curtain should be drawn in front of that portion of the room in which the tableaux are to be prepared and shown. If you wish to give each tableau the appearance of a pic- ture, prepare a large wooden frame in the shape of a picture frame. Cover the same with sheets of tissue paper or with any soft goods — white muslin or cheese cloth, for example. Let there be plenty of light to set off the tableaux. Have some one to tend the curtain. Let the manager behind the scene have a bell to inform him when it is to be drawn aside to dis- close each tableau. Those participating in the entertainment should avoid any flashy colors in their costumes; also the combination of colors which do not blend. Erect a platform in that part of the room where the ex- hibition is to be given, so that the scenes can be the better presented to the audience. Let those behind the curtain keep as quiet as possible, so that the audience may not learn from 81 their loud conversation the import of the tableaux soon to be shown. Here are a few tableaux which are suitable for New Year's. It is always preferable, however, to invent one's own: NEW YEAR'S GAMES. WATCHING THE OLD YEAR OUT. Let a boy and girl be dressed to resemble an elderly gentle- man and lady. The girl can wear a large-figured plain skirt, a black or white cap, a shoulder cape and old style apron. The boy can appear in the style of his grandsire, provided he can obtain suitable clothes. If he cannot, he will have to be content with his father's dressing gown and with such other necessary garments as he can procure. Both characters should wear spectacles. Let the stage represent an old style room. The frame for a fireplace can be made from pasteboard, painted red and checked off to give the appearance of being built of bricks, according to the ancient style. If you cannot borrow a pair of old- fashioned andirons, you can have them made out of wood and painted either black to resemble iron or yellow to repre- sent brass. Upon these andirons place two or three charred logs. It will not be necessary to represent fire, since the old couple are planning to have the fire die out with the old year. In front of the fireplace lay a braided or "hooked" rug, also two armchairs. Have the characters occupying these chairs, the grandame to be busy with her knitting, the grandsire with his forehead bowed over his cane in deep contemplation. A table containing a lighted candle and candle snuffers might be introduced into the scene. On the mantle have a clock show- ing the time to be within a few moments of twelve. Instruct the aged couple to occasionally glance up at the clock. As it strikes twelve, have them glance at it uninterruptedly. Then let the curtain fall. 82 THE OLD YEAR AND THE NEW. Let the one to represent the Old Year to be dressed like Father Time. A loose home-made garment — one to resemble the ancient Roman toga, for example — could be thrown over his shoulders. He should be bent with age and should carry a scythe. This could be made from wood or heavy pasteboard, perhaps, or a real scythe might be used. Let the New Year be represented by a small child dressed in white. A white cashmere or flannel would be the most ap- propriate, the same having a snowy or wintry appearance. NEW YEAR'S PARTY. This is a favorite occasion for a party among young people. It should be a small party, not over twenty-four guests, and it will be the more enjoyable if informal and among those who are well acquainted with each other. There are as varied entertainments for such parties as for those at other seasons. A pretty idea is to confine the list to twelve young gentlemen and twelve young ladies. The hostess requests a couple to dress as nearly as possible in some way that will personate a particular month which she assigns them. Duck trousers, or a cotton necktie with a white vest, is as distinctive of summer for the young men, as shirt-waists, duck skirts, and lawn are for young women, but it will take some ingenuity to devise an effect that will mark a particular month. The guests should not assemble until nine o'clock. There should be a large clock conspicuously placed in the room, and if possible an^open fireplace, with bright fire on the hearth. The first part of the time should be taken up in guessing the months, the company gathering before the open fire in a circle. As fast as one month is decided upon, the one who personates it rises, makes his or her bow to the company, and recites at least four original lines pertaining to that month. The more ridiculous or witty they are, the better they will be appreciated. 83 After this comes the supper, which may be as elaborate or simple as desired, and then a promiscuous mixing of the months will cause some merriment. After the supper games until five minutes before twelve, when all should again assemble before the fire, and lights be turned down, and the door closed. One of the young men should have previously slipped from the room. Just as the clock is striking twelve, there is a knock at the door. Opening it reveals a young man dressed as a baby, in a long white dress tied about with a sash on which is lettered January ist, 1903. This can b • planned to cause shouts of merriment, as it will, if well done. Hand shakings and New Year's greetings follow, and the party is over. NEW YEAR'S SOCIAL. As the guests come in, each one is requested to sign his name in a note book, and to write underneath it a New Year's resolution. An entire page can be allowed for each one, so no one can know what his neighbor has written. Each guest should be given a card inscribed with an appropriate quota- tion, such as "Time and tide wait for no man." These cards are numbered. They are passed around the company, with the explanation that each guest is to amuse the company for the length of time it takes for the sand to run in a minute glass from one end to the other (Have a minute glass in room). One can recite a poem, another tell a story, and so on until every one has done their share for the amusement of others. After each one has done his part the hostess announces she will now do hers and proceeds to read each resolution that has been written in the book. The names of the writers being signed, it will cause much merriment. Nut shells set sailing in a basin of water, can be named. If they keep together, it is an indication that you would be married before the year dies, but if they separate, your fate is sealed for one year. Games of Telegram can be used. Si NOVEL ICE FESTIVAL. To step from midsummer into winter was a surprise, when the admission ticket was dropped in the box at the door on the night of the festival and its erstwhile owner passed into the hall. Small tables stood by pine and cedar trees that were covered with alum icicles and sifted over with diamond dust. Here groups of friends ate their cream and cake together, served by snow spirits in white tarletan gowns that sparkled with diamond dust, or ice fays whose white costumes glittered with glass beads. On the stage, white canton flannel and diamond dust, heavy gray wrapping paper folded into rocks, trees and a rustic bridge made a realistic representation of a snow-clad landscape. The pleasing program consisted oi dainty dances by children dressed as snow-flakes, a pretty ball game played with snowballs, recitations and songs appro- priate to the winter season. Another novelty was a tree covered with raw cotton snowballs, with numbers attached. These were sold for twenty-five cents — each purchaser choos- ing a number — and contained the small fancy articles usually sold at fairs — pincushions, needlebooks, cups and saucers, etc. The windows were all screened and electric fans hidden by evergreens kept the hall from getting overheated. The festival was a great success. NOSE AND GOGGLE PARTY. To fun-loving people who enjoy the grotesque, great sport will be found in giving a Goggle and Nose Party. Here two objects will be gained: merriment and dis- guise. As guests arrive, each is given a black card, perforated, with ribbon run through, in order to wear the card around the neck, so that everybody can see it. The cards must have, on one side, a number by which each guest is known; on the other side, figures i, 2, 3, etc. (as many figures as there are guests), leaving space opposite each figure for name. In social conversation each guest is to guess who his or her entertainer is. If intimate friends, this may be done readily by familiarity with voice; but in most cases the identification will not be easy. 85 Each guest wears a false nose and goggles. The nose may- be purchased, or made by clever fingers of heavy cardboard covered with chamois. The noses and goggles must not be removed till after re- freshments, which may be simple or elaborate as the hostess may wish. As you make your guess, place the name opposite the number on your card, corresponding to the number of the person you are talking to; for instance, if you think you know No. 4, turn your card and write the name opposite No. 4, etc. NUT SOCIAL. Invitations sent out as follows may draw a crowd: There will be a "nut" social given Monday evening at the home of Miss Brown, President of Y. W. C. T. U., at 8 o'clock sharp. You are "nut" to come unless you bring one other person with you. You are "nut" to come late. You are "nut" expected to go away without having a good time. Wall flowers are "nut" allowed. You are "nut" expected to furnish entertainment for the social unless you are called upon. But look out that you are "nut" called upon. You will "nut" be allowed to sit around and criticise, but to help make things pleasant. You will "nut" be allowed to leave until you have helped to crack "nuts." Come early and help to guess "nut" conundrums'. Do "nut" go home until you are ready. ENTERTAINMENT FOR NUT SOCIAL. Before the guests arrive hide nuts all over the room in every nook and corner. At a given -signal have the guests search for them and the one finding the most can be given small prize. Take English walnuts, split and take out the kernel; write quotations on small slips of paper, cut in half, put one-half paper in one nut shell, the other half in another shell, stick together. During the evening give one-half the quotations to girls, the other half to boys, and then have them hunt for their partners, when each matched partners have refreshments together. Have nut conundrums guessed, which are given in this nut social, after which serve all kinds of mixed nuts. NUT CONUNDRUMS. 1. What nut grows nearest the sea? (Beachnut.) 2. What nut grows under the ground? (Peanut.) 3. What nut is the color of a pretty girl's eyes? (Hazel- nut.) 4. What nut is good for naughty boys? (Hickory.) 5. What nut is like an oft told tale? (Chestnut.) 6. What nut grows on the Amazon? (Brazil nut.) 7. What nut is like a naughty boy when sister has a beau? (Pecan.) 8. What nut is like a Chinaman's eyes? (Almond.) 9. What is the favorite nut in Ohio? (Buckeye.) 10. What nut is like a good Jersey cow? (Butternut.) 11. What is the carpenter's favorite nut? (Walnut.) 12. The nut the farmer cannot go to town without ? (Wag- on nut.) NOTED PEOPLE. Cut out pictures of noted men and women from newspapers and magazines, paste on white paper, number each one. Pro- vide guests with paper and pencil, have paper numbered with the same amount of numbers there are pictures. Each one is then to guess who the picture is to represent. A good idea is to have pictures pinned upon the wall, curtains, and in every convenient place about the rooms, as the guests will then be obliged to move about, and there will be no danger of wallflowers. After each one has been given plenty of time for guessing, the correct list can then be read aloud by one person, each guest passing their paper to their neighbor for correction. There can be a prize given for the one who has the most correct answers. In connection with this, the game of noted people can be played. Have small slips of paper with the name of noted people written on, and pin one on back of each guest, he to guess who he represents by questions put to him by other guests. This is great fun, and causes much merriment among the young people. As fast as he guesses who he is a new slip can be put on his back. Prize given one who guesses most names. 87 OLD-TIME SPELLING BEE. The fact that a spelling bee is to form part of the even- ing's entertainment need not be indicated upon the program, it being a part of the fun to catch people unawares. After the arrival of the guests the choice of a "teacher" and two leaders is effected by ballot. The two leaders then stand out at the end of the room opposite each other, and each chooses alternately one of the company at a time, to repre- sent his side, until all have taken their places in two lines. The teacher, who is supplied with a book, then gives out a word to the person at the end of the line to her right. If the word is correctly spelled the next word is given out to the person at the end of the opposite side to her left. If this person fails to spell this word correctly she must immediately leave the line, and the same word is put to number two on the opposite side. If the word is correctly spelled she is privileged to choose one person from the opposite line to step over to the foot of her own line. Another word is then given to the opposite opponent, and so on down the lines. It often happens that two equally proficient spellers areN pitted against each other for some time, when the contest becomes very exciting. LIMIT THE TIME OF THE BEST SPELLER. It is a good plan, lest the contest become wearisome, to lim- it the time for the last participant. If at the end of six min- utes the winner has not failed on any word given, he or she becomes director of the revels that follow, and must be im- plicitly obeyed for the rest of the evening. The first duty is to announce a "recess," and having been previously instructed he or she leads the way to an adjoining room, where upon a table in a pile lie boxes of various shapes and kinds, neatly tied, which are distributed among the young women. After which it is announced that each box contains a small school luncheon, and that a young man accompanies each. She then proceeds to distribute the young men as she has the boxes. Each young woman then shares her luncheon with her part- ner. Should the box contain an apple, a sandwich and a cake these must be halved. After "recess" follow games, or music, or recitations, as the winner of the contest wills. 88 "OLD-FASHIONED DINNER." i. A country in Asia Turkey 2. A color and a letter Gravy 3. Cape Cod fruit and impudence Cranberry Sauce 4. A river in Italy, an Irish woman's beverage, and "the five little pigs that went to market" Potatoes 5. A parent and cuttings Parsnips 6. Reverse and small bites Turnips 7. Time measures Beets 8. An Indian wife and an interjection of silence. .. .Squash 9. Well or badly brought up Bread 10. A goat Butter 11. A letter Tea 12. A crowd of people in a small place Jam 13. Mixed-up type Pic 14. Two of a kind Pears 15. A receptacle for fluids and a letter Candy 16. A crow's call and a doctor's payment Coffee 17. Ancient tales Chestnuts 18. What I do to be heard Ice cream OWL SOCIAL. Invitations for owl social: Who, who, who-o-0-0 is invited to the Owl Social? You, you, you-o-0-0 And your friends. You are to bring "owl" your friends, and you will "owl" have a good time. "Owl" who come must help make the evening pass pleasantly, and treat the company "owl" right. You are "owl" invited to stay for refreshments. Note. — Any form of amusement can go with this social, as there are plenty in the book to choose from. ORANGE SOCIAL. In planning for an Orange Social use plenty of orange col- ored paper, and make the decorations very attractive. Make orange colored shades for gas or lamp globes, use orange colored paper napkins, make orange butterflies, and let those who serve on committee wear orange paper caps and orange colored ties. If possible use orange crepe paper for doilies and mats. Refreshments should consist of oranges, wafers tied with orange ribbon, and orangeade. (Orangeade is made same as lemonade, and is delicious). Orange sherbet can be served if committee desires it. Here is a good receipt for it : Orange Sherbert in Orange Cups. — -Make the cups by cut- ting a slice from the top of each orange and removing the pulp and juice to use for the sherbet. Cut each cup into points and set away on ice. At serving time place the cups upon pretty plates, garnished with green, and fill with orange sher- bet, pressing, through pastry bag and tube, upon each one, a star of whipped cream. Orange cake could be served. For entertainment the old nursery rhymes should be used. Have slips of paper with a line each of a rhyme such as "There was an old woman who lived in a shoe." Pass these slips to each guest and have them hunt up the ones whose rhyme matches theirs. There will be four for each group, and they will then proceed to draw a picture of what their rhyme represents. A prize can be given the best group, con- sisting of four very small colored babies lying on a bed of cotton in an orange shell. Orange shell can be cut in half and tied with orange ribbon. As there will be four to each group, the four babies can be given to each of the four. Miss Ida Davies. ORANGE PARTY. To emphasize the color scheme, the young hostess wore a becoming empire gown of orange-colored silk a and on her left shoulder was fastened a large rosette of orange-colored chif- fon. Each guest, upon arriving, was presented with a similar rosette to wear as a compliment to the occasion. 90 The dining-room was decorated with potted plants. Al- though it was an afternoon party, the blinds were drawn and the room lighted artificially. The electric lights were muffled in orange-colored cheese cloth, and produced a very charming effect. Over the table was spread a large square of orange satin overlaid with a Battenberg lunch cloth. On this stood the birthday cake, which had been baked in a fluted mold, then covered thickly with yellow icing, and was a very clever imi- tation of the luscious fruit it was intended to represent. The cake was surrounded by twelve small brass candlesticks, in which burned orange-colored tapers. At each end of the table was a small Battenberg square over satin. On each of these, resting in a bed of green leaves, was an orange of ab- normal size, fashioned of papier-mache, made in two sections, though so exactly united that the orange seemed intact. In these were the favors — small yellow bon-bon boxes filled with orange conserves and tied with baby ribbon. Small glass dishes, standing on yellow tissue paper doilies that were fringed on the edges, and filled with orange puffs, orange kisses and other home-made sweets, were placed here and there on the table, and gave it a very festive air. The refreshments proper consisted of: Frozen Custard in Orange Cups Orange Jelly Whipped Cream Small Cakes Orange Icing Orangeade. The birthday cake was cut by the hostess, and each maiden served to a slice. In the cake had been baked an orange seed. She who was so fortunate as to find this seed in her slice was presented with an orange spoon on which was graven the hostess's monogram, the date and year. Before leaving the table each guest was shown a small glass filled with orange seeds, and was allowed one guess as to the number it contained. The lucky guesser received a papier- mache jewel box fashioned to represent an orange. The "booby" prize was the tiniest orange to be found in the mar- ket. PEANUT PARTY. Invitations can be written and put inside of peanut shells and tied together or glued. Have committee prepare slips of 91 paper with funny sayings on and put in peanut shells, and each guest given one. Partners can be matched in this way. The peanut meat can be made into peanut taffy, which the receipt of will appear in this item. At the party have a pail of peanuts and have each one plunge his hand in and see how many he can carry in one hand, across the room, having for his own all he can obtain at one trial. Pile peanuts on a tray, and each, with a knife, see how many he can carry to a table in three minutes, using only a knife. The one who succeeds in carrying the largest number in three minutes can be given a prize of a peanut baby, and the most successful can be given two peanuts. PIE PARTY. Have each lady bring a different kind of pie and have every kind of pie made. The refreshments should consist entirely of pies and hot coffee. Have each gentlemen present write a receipt for the kind of pie eaten, also tell how long it takes to bake it. A suitable prize can be given the best receipt. PING-PONG LUNCHEON Ping-Pong Luncheon deserves mention for the novelty of the idea as well as for the cleverness of the hostess in planning her menu. The table decorations consisted of two ping-pong nets stretched diagonally across the table. In the center where the nets cross four racquets of white parchment with scarlet edges were placed. From these rose a bunch of asparagus ferns, and stuck amid the ferns, like big roses, were a dozen rosettes of taffeta ribbon or six different shades of red and pink. The name cards were of white cardboard cut in the shape of racquets with red edges. 92 The menu included white cream fish made into balls, each laid on a miniature racquet cut from fresh thin bread and butter; French chops trimmed into circular shape with the bone of each twisted with white frilled paper; these, forming little racquets, were served with potatoes cut into little balls. Balls of cream cheese were served on racquets of toasted bread, with lettuce leaves. Vanilla ice cream balls were served on racquets of drop cake. At the close of the luncheon each girl took one of the rosettes and found in it a tiny silver pin in the shape of a racquet to pin on her gown. The two who chose the same color had to meet each other in the tournament which occu- pied the rest of the afternoon. PATRIOTIC PARTY. Drape the drawing room for the occasion with red, white, and blue bunting. Fill tall cut glass vases with red, white, and purple chrysanthemums for the table and mantel shelves. Tie back the curtains with ribbons of the three colors and swing broad bands of it down in graceful loops from the chandelier or central point of the ceiling. Decorate the room with banners, streamers, red, white, and blue lamp shades, large copies of the State seals, and the like. Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia should stand in the center of the room and receive the presidents as they arrive. En- deavorers of the social committee representing in some way Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philippines, and Hawaii, should act as ushers to present each new-comer to Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia. Ask each guest to come bearing upon his garments some- where a symbol that will hint at the name of one of the Presi- dents. For instance, the picture of a canoe out of which folks are tumbling may suggest "Tippecanoe" Harrison; a link of sausage or of a chain, strung on a string and hung from the neck, will hint at Lincoln. A washing-board may be borne in front, while on the back is a piece of pasteboard painted to resemble a weight and marked "i Ton." A "G. A. R." pin fastened to the picture of a meadow may repre- sent Garfield. 93 Give each member of the society a hectograph list of the society roll call, and as they come in let they bestir them- selves to meet everybody, and write opposite each person's name the president he has symbolized in this way. These lists will be handed to an examining board from the social com- mittee, and, at a later period of the evening, the one whose list is most complete and accurate will be adorned with a laurel wreath placed upon his head by some comic orator. This laurel wreath may be made of green paper, if you lack the real article. A toy bank in the familiar design of log cabin. If this can- not be procured it could be replaced by an illustration of the same tough dwelling to form the rally-mark of William Henry Harrison's Presidential race. For the second symbol a small toy rooster, of the kind that can be had in the shops for a penny might be chosen. This stands for "the cock that hasn't crowed in thirty years," a favorite banner with Cleve- land's supporters during one of his campaigns. The third could be a small piece of wood cut to represent the rail which was Lincoln's coat-of-arms. For the next puzzle roll upon the scene a plebian looking keg labeled "Hard Cider," which will give another popular insignia of William Henry Harrison's campaign; while a big uncouth "beaver" borrowed for the occasion from amateur theatrical supplies should sug- gest the "Grandfather's Hat" of his descendant. Little bows of white and gold ribbon will be readily recognized as the right marks of the recent coinage issue. A dinner pail having the word "Full" upon it in capital letters would hint very cleverly at the emblem of the Re- publican party during the first McKinley-Bryan struggle. PIN PARTY. The invitations to this were written on large sheets of paper, and the sheet was then folded up small, and pinned with a large black pin. Each guest was requested to bring along a fancy stick-pin which he or she was willing to have disposed of as the hostess saw fit. On entering, these were given to the hostess, who thrust each into a small card bearing the name of the person bringing it. While her guests were removing wraps in the guest cham- 94 ber, she put these by twos into small jeweler's boxes. The name of the girl who brought the one pin was put also into the box, and any pin which was brought by a man. No man's name was enclosed. When the time came for supper these boxes were passed to the gentlemen, who each selected one. The name inside indicated which lady he was to take out to supper. One stick-pin went to each of the pair, and these served as souvenirs. It so happened that no man had the pin that he had brought to the entertainment, and of course no girl had hers, for she would insist that the man take the pin she had provided. As these pins were many of them the quaintest thing to be found by the person bringing them, they created not a little amuse- ment. But we are getting ahead of our story, for before supper the time was filled in with_yarious games. The first of these was an entertainment in which all the guests took part. A fancy tray contained as many slips of cardboard as there were guests. This was placed on the center-table, and the hostess called upon one of the men to pick up one of these slips at random, and read what it con- tained. He did so and read: "The tale of a pin." The hostess then informed him that he must tell the story of a pin, and do it io.two minutes. The surprise was so great that he scarcely recovered enough to begin his story before his time was up. Then he had to call on some girl, and she must take a slip, and do whatever it bid her, for the period of two minutes. And so on until all had taken part. Some of the slips read thus: Speak a piece with something in it about a pin. Name twenty-five kinds of pins. Oration on points. Give a talk on pinfeathers. Improvise a poem on "The boy and the pin." Tell twenty uses for a hairpin. Sew with a pin. With this was given a piece of cheese« cloth and a pin with a long thread tied to the head. Count the pins in a heap (all sizes and kinds). Draw a picture of a pin (breastpin of huge pattern). Ring toss. This last was a variation of the game of quoits or ring toss. Into a foot square piece of soft pine had been stuck twenty pins about an inch apart. The victim was given ten small brass rings, and made to stand two feet from the edge of the table, and see how many rings he could make catch over a pin. PUSSY WILLOW PARTY. Especially appropriate ideas for an evening's entertainment to be given the last of March or the first of April are sug- gested by the pussy willow. The invitations sent out to the invited friends can be written on cards brown-tinted like the bark of the trees, and can be very artistically decorated with the furry blooms, or with paintings of them. Trim up the parlors with pussy willows by filling vases, pitchers, and bowls. Place the catkins about the room and suspend branches of them from gas jets and about the windows. The hostess can adorn herself very prettily with these blooms by making wreaths for the neck and hair, and by pinning branches ol them on the skirt in some design. For entertainment, pin against the wall at one end of the room a sheet upon which is sketched a large pussy willow stalk. Distribute paper catkins among the guests, who in turn, try, blindfolded, to pin them on the stalk. This affords a great deal of amusement. Those who succeed in pinning their catkins upon the stalk receive prizes, given according to the success of the contestants. These prizes are in the shape of favors appropriately fashioned with the fluffy little pussies. For further amusement, have cards distributed on which' each person is asked to write favorite quotations or original rhymes beginning with each letter contained in the compound word "pussy-willow." These are read in turn, and many gems are brought fresh to each one's mind. One could also introduce a pussy willow hunt, as another pastime. For the dining-room decoration use .more pussy willows. A pussy willow centre- piece would carry out the idea nicely, and a_dd to the attractive- ness of the table. Brown and silvery green are suggestive colors for further decorations, which may be used in the menu cards, making them simple but appropriate souvenirs. POVERTY PARTTY. The committee should take especial means to _ have every one enter into this party to make it a success. When it was held at the home of the writer, the house was all torn up ready to move out the next day, so the floors were bare, the curtains were all down and everything looked very much poverty stricken. All the good furniture was moved out of the rooms, and store boxes with long boards across made the seats. Mush and milk was served in tin cups with tin spoons (borrowed for the party). A flashlight photograph was taken and every one had a thorough good time. YEW AIR AST TO A POVERTY PARTTY! that us folks of thee Trinity C. E. air a-goin tu hav at the hous where Mr. Linscott livs with his wife. It is on Alanson Strete. If yer cante finde it go to No. 36. MONDAY NITE, MARTCH THEE TWENTY ATE. RULS AND REGELASHUNS. Chap. One. Evry womman who kums must ware a kaliko dres and apern, ore somethin ekally apropriate. Chap. Tew. All men must ware there ole close and flannill shurts. Biled shurts and stanup dickys air prohibbitted onles there ole and rinkled. These Ruls Will Bee Inforced to thee Leter. One. A kompetunt core uf managers and ades will be in attendance. Tew. The hull sasiety wil interduce strangirs and luk after bashfil fellers. Three. There is a-goin to bee lots of phun fore every boddy. Fore. Phun wil begin to commance at haf pas seven. Five. Tu git into thee house yew wil have tew pay tu (2) cents. Six. Tu git anny thing tu ete yu will haf to pay thre (3) cents. Seven. Yew better bring lots uf pennies tu pay phines with. Kum Irly and Git a Gude Sete. POVERTY SOSHUL. You are Asked to the Parlors of Gen. and Mrs. Silas T. Jones. Wednesday Evening, April Twelfth. "Come in your rage, come in your tags," but not in velvet gowns, or you will be fined the usual sum. Read the pro- gram and all kum. 97 Rewls and Regerlashuns. First. Every womin what cums must ware a Poverty dres and apern, er somethin ekelly erpropriate, an leave her poodle dorg to hum. Second. Know gent with biled shirt and dood koller will be aloud to kum onless he pays a fine of five sents. Third. A kompitent komitty will intruduse strangers an look after bashful fellers. Vittles. Koffy, S cents Ginger Kake, 5 cents KUM AT KANDLE LIGHTIN AN STAY TIL BEDTIME NO OBSTERPROUS ER BAD BOYS PREMITTED PINK TEA. Of course everything at this tea must have the color pink in some way illustrated. Use pink doilies, pink paper napkins, pink flowers for decorations, young ladies should wear pink ties and pink ribbon bow in hair, or pink caps. Use pink paper to decorate lamp or gas shades. Menu could consist of wafers tied with pink ribbon, small pink frosted cakes. Strawberry punch (made same as lemon- ade) with canned or fresh berries, pink candies. PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS. 1. A messenger One cent 2. Mode of ancient punishment Stripes 3. Means of inflicting it Lash 4. Piece of armor. Shield 5. Devoted young man Bow 6. South American fruit Date 7. Place of worship Temple 8. Portion of a hill Brow 9. Three weapons Arrows 10. First American settler Indian 1 1. Emblem of victory Wreath 12. Emblem of royalty Crown 13. One way of expressing matrimony United 14. Part of a river Mouth 15. Implements of writing Quills This can be used same as dime in the Easter Social. Only use a penny instead of dime. ORIEL MILLER, Y., Berea, O. PEDDLERS' PARADE. One recently given by the young people of a church to raise funds for charity work was extremely well man- aged. Invitations were issued to members of the con- gregation to attend a Peddlers' Parade at eight o'clock on a certain evening, a small sum being asked for admis- sion. The movable seats in the chapel were placed so that a wide space was left between them down the center of the hall. At eight o'clock a march was played, and through the door at the rear came a motley procession, greeted with peals of laughter, as one after another of the figures seen on the streets and in the market, selling their wares, was recognized. A little boy, seven or eight years old, with a red felt hat, a calico shirt, and gray overalls, carried under his arm a number of newspapers; a youth, wearing on his head a cook's white paper cap, had a tray filled with crisp brown doughnuts; two little girls held baskets filled with bags of candy, and a third a tray, on which lay small bunches of flowers. A young lady dressed as a market woman wore a calico gown and a plaid woolen shawl pinned over her head; on her arm was a basket filled with bunches of celery. A young man stalked up the aisle behind her, whose costume aroused a great deal of amusement. Huge pasteboard placards hung over his shoulders, one in front and one behind; the former bore the inscription: WILLIAM THE CORN-CURER. each word occupying a line; the back: MY SALVE CURES CORNS. His head was covered by a silk hat, the crown of which was hidden under a piece of pasteboard like the placards. Then came a lad drawing a cart in which was an ice- cream freezer, labelled: HOKEY POKEY, FIVE CENTS A GLASS. An Indian woman, whose wares were Indian baskets, appeared and a young lady selling druggists' specialties came next. She held a tray containing brushes, combs, tooth brushes, sponges, hand mirrors, and various toilet accessories, and her dress was trimmed with a border of sponges. A slender girl of seventeen years impersonated a jewelry peddler and gold watches, chains, bracelets, rings and jewels of all descriptions were fastened securely to her dress and on the edge silver teaspoons were crossed as a trimming. Much amusement was created by a necktie vender, whose costume consisted of a black skirt, black cutaway coat and gorgeous tie. On a hard- ware merchant's tray plebeian tin girdles shone with as undaunted a luster as silver, while brass, steel, copper and wire kitchen utensils made a brave display; then followed a young girl wearing round her neck a broad band of ribbon, which hung nearly to her waist, and on which, fastened so closely that they looked like a garland, were bows for the hair made of ribbons of various colors. A gypsy in brilliant apparel, and a French seller of per- fumes, also gayly attired, were conspicuous in the pro- cession, and venders of pop-corn balls and peanuts also lent variety to the scene. Marching through the lane left between the seats to the other end of the long room, they grouped themselves in a semicircle, and then one after another, stepping for- ward, offered the various articles, naming their prices. PICTURES OF PRESIDENTS. If the company be musical, the pictures of celebrated musicians could be appropriately used, and in writing down the names of these it could also be required of the guests to cite some noted composition of each; or should the company be general, the pictures of men prominent in different professions — divines, orators, actors, states- men — could be utilized in almost exactly the same manner. 100 Should the entertainment be given just now or in March — for the excitement attending the recent election has not yet died away, and the inauguration next March will again interest us in the subject of our chief executive — it would be quite appropriate to have on the cards pic- tures of the different presidents, to be named by the guests, and the dates of their respective terms in office to be given by them. While almost anyone could readily recognize a picture of Washington, Lincoln or Grant, there are other presidents whose portraits are not so familiar, and it would take a pretty good student in United States history to correctly recognize likenesses of them all, or even a dozen of the less familiar pictures of the group, much less to give the date of their terms of office. A framed picture of one of the greatest of the presidents might be given as first prize to the person whose card is filled out correctly with all the names and dates, or comes nearest to being so. PRESIDENT'S NICKNAMES. Let the nicknames of our presidents form the difficulty at the fourth stage of the entertainment. These should be written one at a time upon a blackboard and num- bered. One minute is allowed in which to guess and write down the name of the executive to whom the title was applied. The list of nicknames is as follows: Who was called — Rail-splitter of the West? Lincoln. Hero of New Orleans? Jackson. Old Man Eloquent? J. Q. Adams. Canal Boy? Garfield. Northern Man with Southern Principles? Buchanan. Tippecanoe? W. H. Harrison. Honest Abe? Lincoln. Rough and Ready? Taylor. Let the best list of answers count here for the prize as in the foregoing games. 101 PRESIDENTIAL QUESTIONS. What President had a son who became President? John Adams. What President died with the now famous words r "This is the last of earth. I am content?" John Q. Adams. Who was the fifteenth President of the United States? Buchanan. What Vice-President became President by the death of Taylor? Fillmore. By the death of Garfield? Arthur. What President fought the last battle of the War of 1812? Jackson. During the administration of what President did the Louisiana Purchase and Burr's treason occur? Jefferson's. Under what President was the War of 1812 begun? Madison. What President outlined a famous foreign policy? Monroe. What two Presidents died the same day? Adams and Jefferson. What three Presidents were assassinated? Lincoln, Gar- field and McKinley. What Presidents served as generals in Mexican war?' Taylor and Pierce. During what administration did the annexation of Texas and the Mexican war take place? Polk's. PRESIDENTIAL POEM. George Washington first to the White House came, And the next on the list is John Adams' name; Tom Jefferson then fills the honored place; The name of James Madison next we trace. The fifth in succession was James Monroe, And John Quincy Adams the next below; And then Andrew Jackson was placed in the chair; Then next we find Martin Van Buren there. Then William H. Harrison's name we meet, 102 Whose death gave John Tyler the coveted seat. Then James K. Polk was the nation's choice; Next for Zachary Taylor she gave her voice. Whose premature death brought in Millard Fillmore; And then Franklin Pierce the distinction bore. The fifteenth was James Buchanan, they say, Who for Abraham Lincoln prepared the way, Whose martyrdom gave Andrew Johnson a chance. The eighteenth name was Ulysses S. Grant's. Then as nineteenth to take the place Rutherford B. Hayes won in the race; James A. Garfield next took his seat, And very soon after his death did meet. Chester A. Arthur filled out his term, Then made way for Grover Cleveland, we learn; And Benjamin Harrison then we greet, Who so ably filled his grandsire's seat. Then Grover wanted a second term, And the Democrats put him there, we learn. Then William McKinley the nation's choice Took the seat and the nation was made to rejoice The people loved this man of note, So they put him in by a second vote. But their joy was turned into mourning soon, For a martyred death was McKinley's doom. Then for a man the seat was ready So it was given to cowboy Teddy, Who now for himself well earned applause Because he took up the miner's cause. PICTURE READING. Picture reading is a novel amusement which is adapted to a small party only. Provide as many envelopes and short pencils as there are guests. On the outside of each envelope write the name of a guest. Place a lead pencil and a folded sheet of unruled paper inside of each envelope. When the guests are seated, present each one with the envelope bearing his or her name. The hostess, or some other person appointed by her, then explains to the company that each one is expected to draw a picture upon the paper found within the envelope. 103 No matter how crudely executed, each person must at least attempt to draw a picture of something, and then replace the sheet of paper in the envelope. A prophet or prophetess must he appointed, also an assistant, care being taken, however, that the former is pretty well acquainted with the different guests. The assistant collects the envelopes and keeps the names thereon carefully concealed from the prophet. He then takes from an envelope the drawing and presents it to the prophet. The latter proceeds to foretell the future life of the maker of the picture in his hand, revealing as much or as little as he pleases of the details of the picture. When he has exhausted the resources of the picture, he returns it to the assistant, who reads aloud the name on the envelope and restores both it and the picture to their owner. QUESTIONS OF STATE. i. Which is the most religious state? Mass. 2. The most egotistical? Me. 3. Not a state for the untidy? Wash. 4. The most Asiatic? Ind. 5. The father of states ? Pa. _ 6. The most maidenly? Miss. 7. The most useful in haying time? Mo. 8. The best state in time of flood? Ark. 9. Decimal state? Tenn. 10. State of astonishment? La. 11. State of exclamation? O. 12. State to cure the sick? Md. 13. Where there is no such word as fail? Kan. 14. The most unhealthy state? 111. QUESTIONS OF STATE NICKNAMES. An excellent game for a merrymaking of this sort is called State Nicknames. To play it buy a package of blank cards, carte de visite size, and decorate each one 104 with a border of red, white and blue. Either water paint or colored chalks can be used for the bordering. Number each card and write upon it one of the following ques- tions, omitting, of course, the answer, which are added here for the convenience of the hostess: What is the Hoosier State? Indiana. The Nutmeg State? Connecticut. The Keystone State? Pennsylvania. The Buckeye State? Ohio. The Palmetto State? South Carloina. The Pine Tree State? Maine. The Prairie State? Illinois. The Sucker State? Illinois. The Lone Star State? Texas. The Lumber State? Maine. The Mother of States? Virginia. The Mother of Presidents? Virginia. The Old Dominion? Virginia. The Old North State? North Carolina. The Hawkeye State? Iowa. The Green Mountain State? Vermont. The Granite State? Vermont. The Freestone State? Connecticut. The Empire State? New York. The Diamond State? Delaware. The Creole State? Louisiana. The Corn Cracker State? Kentucky. The Blue Hen? Delaware. The Bay State? Massachusetts. Note. — These Nicknames can be used for Red, White and Blue Social. QUESTIONS ABOUT WHITE HOUSE PEOPLE. Questions about past ladies of the White House. This cannot fail to prove interesting and enjoyable. Do not attempt anything abstruse or of purely antiquarian in- terest, but base the questions somewhat upon the fol- lowing plan: What first lady of the land fled from Washington to escape the British? Dolly Madison. 105 What was Mrs. Lincoln's name before marriage? Miss Mary Todd. Name three early Presidents who married widows? Washington, Jefferson and Madison. What early President married a New York girl? Mon- roe. Whom did John Q. Adams marry? Louisa K. John- son, of Maryland. What President had a troubled love affair and mar- riage? Jackson. What early President like Washington married a widow called Martha? Jefferson. Prepare a set of cards having the names of the Presidents in anagram painted or pasted upon them. A soap advertise- ment of a woman bending over a wash tub, if combined with a sketch of a coal wagon full of coal will suggest Washing-ton to the alert player. One link of a chain with the word "On" written beside it will give Lincoln (link-on) in an unmis- takable way. A tailor cutting cloth clipped from a maga- zine or simply a tailor's advertisement can figure as Taylor. The word Eve alone on a card would create much merriment when discovered as Adams (Adam's). A picture of a parchment will with the words "I do here- by bequeath" could be detected to mean Grant. Two mows of hay could stand for Hayes. A photograph of a meadow cut in half and pasted upon the same card would give Cleveland (Cleaveland). Many of the other Presidents could be worked out in the same way if a longer list is desired. RED, WHITE AND BLUE LUNCHEON. The entire color scheme of this novel luncheon must be evolved in the national tints; as far as possible the doylies used should be designed in star-shaped patterns, with a border in wash silks of interwoven red carnations and blue corn- flowers. Suspended directly over the center of the table, a huge liberty bell should be hung, composed of red and white carnations, and blue corn-flowers. Depending therefrom should be ropes of red, white and blue ribbon, terminating at the four corners of the table. The luncheon to be served 106 should be as far as possible in the prevailing colors, the ices served in fire-cracker form and the starry banner hung in every available nook. Draperies and pictures indicative of the occasion should be placed in conspicuous points of vantage, not forgetting a goodly supply of pyrotechnics to conclude the day. Such a luncheon will certainly commend itself to all, and most particularly to the younger element. Blue grapes, red apples, and white popcorn balls fur- nish the refreshments. Write the following verses on cards and pass with the plates for refreshments, and have each one read aloud previous to the performance: 1. Though puzzles do our minds distress, We'd like two good ones now to guess. 2. We'd like to hear you tell today, Some funny things that children say. 3. Describe some woman in the town, Her nose and hair, her dress and gown; But do not give us her address, Nor tell her name, and we will guess. 4. We'd like a story full of fun; Your gifted, Lyman, tell us one. 5. Misery likes company, they say; We'd like to hear you tell today (Don't hesitate, but now begin) Of the worst scrape you were ever in. 6. Your talent gives us much delight; We wish that you would please recite. 7. Your part in this programme to help us along, Will give us much pleasure, please sing us a song. 8. If music hath charms, we wish that today You'd prove it and something quite charming would play. 9. Tell some joke on yourself, your wife, or your friend. But we hope that you'll have it pleasantly end. 107 io. Describe some trip you've taken far, To Mexico, Europe, or the World's Fair. 11. Give us a tale of old time when settlers were few, Of what they had then and what they did do. 12. Describe some famous picture, Whether dark or fair. Please tell us all about it, And the artist rare. 13. Without a bit of gossip sweet, This programme would not be complete. Be sure that while the seasons roll, This crowd will never tell a soul. ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY. Invitations to be sent out as follows: You are invited to attend a gathering of the Sons and Daughters of Erin at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Rafferty, (Mr. and Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott), 105 Southern Ave., Cleveland, on St. Patrick's Day in the evenin'. 7.30. This is a masked party and you will come representing some Irish lady or gentleman. Each guest is asked to furnish an Irish story, song, or recitation. Use plenty of green and mask. REFRESHMENTS FOR IRISH PARTY. Wafers tied with green ribbon. Olives Pickles Irish potato chips (served on lettuce leaves). Green tea Lady fingers (tied with green ribbon) Green ribbon candy. ENTERTAINMENT FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY. When the guests arrive their assumed names are written on a card and pinned on each one and are introduced to the 108 company as Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McFadden, or Mr. Martin Dooly and Miss Maggie Murphy. Michael O'Toole might go as a bricklayer. There can be an old apple woman with a basket of apples (which could be sold for a penny apiece for the treasury). Mike McGinnis of the police force might go as an Irish policeman. Widdy Malony and her daughter Nora, the priest, Father McCrary, and sisters of charity. Let every one enter into the spirit of fun. Have the decorations of the house all green and have each one wear as much green as possible. Tin spoons tied with green ribbon can be given as souvenirs. Have an Irish potato race. Prizes of stick pins of Shamrock designs can be given the winner, or potato pin cushions tied with green ribbons. Have green paper napkins which can be made from green paper. Animals can be made from potatoes with toothpicks. Have each guest help in the entertainment of the evening by an Irish song, story or reci- tation. ST. PATRICK'S GUESSING CONTEST. By Sarah A. Leach. (Something Green). 1. Name of a celebrated poet. (John Greenleaf Whittier). 2. Name of a celebrated authoress. (Grace Greenwood). 3. Child's artist. (Kate Greenaway). 4. Revolutionary officer. (General Greene). 5. Pennsylvania city. (Greensburg). 6. Cold country. (Greenland). 7. Western bay. (Green Bay). 8. Emigrant. (Green horn). 9. Domestic fruit. (Green gage plum). 10. Large burial place. (Greenwood cemetery). 11. Legal tender. (Greenback). 12. A variety of apples. (Greenings). 13. A place for growing plants. (Green house). 14. A part of a theatre. (Green room). 15. A harmless stimulant. (Green tea). 16. A famous town in Kentucky. (Bowling Green). 17. Children's game. (Green gravel). 18. Another name for jealousy. (Green eyed monster). 19. A country place near Pittsburg. (Green Tree). 109 20. A flourishing tree in the Bible. (Green Bay). 21. Title of an Irish song. (Wearing of the Green). 22. Another name for verdure. (Greenery). 23. An article of desert. (Grenoble walnuts). 25. A beautiful hamlet near Allegheny. (Evergreen). SHAMROCK LUNCHEON. An Idea for St. Patrick's Day. The St. Patrick idea was carried out in the bonbons, which were green, in the favors which were small silk hats with green feathers, filled with green candies. The ices and cakes were in the shape of the shamrock, the place cards were cut in the same shape and tied with green ribbons. The room was decorated with ferns and palms, no other colors were used in the floral decorations. The effect was pretty and decidedly interesting and unique. The invitations were written upon palegreen notepaper, with a shamrock leaf painted in water-color in one corner. The ex- quisitely blended shades of this leaf make it an easy and ef- fective decoration. In truth, we encountered some difficulty in finding a leaf to copy; but a volume of Moore's poems in- cased by a considerate binder in a shamrock- sprinkled cover, solved the problem ! The event was called a "Shamrock Luncheon," the hours were from two until six, and the word "whist" explained our intentions. The score-cards were cut from green cardboard, in the shape of a large shamrock ; and across the back of each was written a line of a humorous St. Patrick's day poem, which we had discovered in a newspaper. The verses will be found com- plete at the end of this article. It is adapted to twenty-four guests, but it is easy to insert more lines if more guests are invited. Each lady selected her partner for luncheon by finding the holder of the line which rhymed with her own. The score cards were tied with streamers of narrow white or green rib- bon, which served both to attach the cards to the gown and to indicate partners in "changing tables" — the green always play- ing with a white ribbon. (Care must be taken to tie rhyming cards, one with green and one with white). 110 When partners had been found, the entire poem, sufficiently humorous to break the ice of formality for itself, was read. As each lin