ship made on board ship, on the Continent, or in London, as the case might be. The first affair was called a Scotch-English luncheon, and the hostess had sent direct from Inverness a quantity of heather, which came in perfect condition. It was used at each place, tied with lavender ribbon. Instead of the name each place card bore some joke or pertinent reminder of the journey.

Individual mutton pies, Scotch oat cakes, orange marmalade, curds and whey, and delicious toasted English muffins were served. For amusement the hostess had pinned on the wall pictures of public buildings, and placed on the table and mantel prints of famous paintings, and portraits of noted personages seen in Europe.

A prize was given to the one guessing the most. Many of the pictures were souvenir postals, of which perhaps the very finest are made in Germany.

Clipped Favors

THESE are tiny presents for each child, daintily wrapped and suspended by various colored ribbons from the chandelier or doorway. Each child is blindfolded, told to walk to the end of the room, turn and walk to where the parcels are hanging. Then a pair of scissors are handed to the "blindman" with which to clip the ribbon and secure a favor.

This scheme may be carried out with older people and partners found by having two ribbons of a color or two favors alike.

A Progressive Breakfast

THIS breakfast was served by a club of six who wound up the affairs of the season with an annual spread. Each hostess kept her table decorations and eatables a secret, and the result was a pleasant surprise at each house. Twelve blocks away from the house where the dessert was served the guests assembled and had the first course, consisting of the fruit. The table was ornamented with a strawberry centrepiece, and at

each place there was a box in exact imitation of those in which strawberries are sold; it held six enormous berries with a mound of powdered sugar on a berry leaf. The place cards bore an original line of greeting, decorated with a watercolor spray of strawberries.

Hats were donned, and eight blocks on the street car brought the soup course. Here the centrepiece was white carnations. Bouillon was served with a spoonful of whipped cream on top of each cup. Breadsticks, olives, and wafers were passed. The place cards bore tiny black-and-white sketches of a little old man mixing together things in a bowl.

Three blocks, and the fish was served in ramakins, with delicious shoe-string potatoes. Before going into the diningroom the hostess passed slips of paper with the names "Riley," "Hood," "Tennyson," etc., and explained that places would be found by recognizing a quotation from the author whose name was on the card. This caused a flow of wit and laughter till the lines were recognized. The centrepiece was a mass of lovely bridal wreath, which was then in season.

The next hostess was telephoned that the company were ready to start; and the heavy course was in readiness by the time the guests arrived. The table was all in green and white. White sweet peas on a round mirror made a pretty centre, and the place cards were tied to the handles of little green baskets. Creamed sweetbreads in pastry cases were served with Julienne potatoes; almonds and hot rolls with green peas completed this course.

Another two blocks brought the salad course. Such a gorgeous table! Yellow tulips, standing erect in a Royal Worcester bowl filled with sand, were in the centre of the table; the bowl was resting on a lace doily over yellow. There were tumbler doilies of yellow, and the wafers were on yellow china plates. The salad was a tomato and nut aspic with a great dab of golden mayonnaise dressing. The place cards were cut out of green and yellow paper to imitate tulips. After a shower of congratulations, the merry party pro

ceeded three squares to the sixth and last course. The table was done entirely in lilacs, the doilies and centrepiece being carried out in that delicate color. No artificial light was used, as this shade does not lend itself kindly to candles.

Jolly little rhymes told the guests where they were to be seated at the table, and there was a snap-shot of the club baby in one corner the only daughter of this last hostess. The dessert was a fruit gelatine, with whipped cream, bonbons, and sunshine cake. Japanese water flowers were passed, with a tiny glass of water with which to try fortunes; two of the girls declared that miniature men unfolded themselves in their glasses, so the club began to look for dénouements.

A Literary Luncheon

HERE is a menu which was served to a club of literary people, upon which the hostess did not expend five dollars. Much merriment was afforded by guessing what each course was before it appeared on the table:

"Lays of Ancient Rome." MACAULAY.

(Lobster à la Newberg.)

"Lamb's Works." CHARLES LAMB.

(Chops and potato croquettes.)

"Cometh Up as a Flower." RHODA BROUGHTON.

(Mushrooms.)

"Salad for the Solitary and the Social." F. SAUNDERS.

(Lettuce.)

"The Queen of Curds and Cream." MRS. GERARD.

(Cheese.)

"Man, and the Glacial Period." DR. WRIGHT.

(Orange ice served in the skins.)

"Coffee and Repartee." BANGS.

(Coffee.)

After-Dinner Tricks

TAKE a dinner plate and fill with water to the depth of an eighth of an inch, perhaps a little more. Then put a small

candle in the centre, light it, and over it place a tall glass tumbler. Just as the inverted tumbler touches the plate the water will rise within the glass. The taller the covering the more effective the trick.

When fruit has been served with the dessert, and in consequence there are finger bowls on the table, it is curious as well as amusing, to wet the middle finger and pass it slowly around the rim of the bowl, keeping a firm pressure. In a moment a low, long-drawn-out musical tone will be heard; each glass will give out a different tone and the result when several glasses are emitting sounds at the same time is a strange mixture of harmony.

An after-dinner trick much enjoyed by children is to put walnut shells filled with brandy or alcohol into their finger bowls and then light them. These burning ships at sea are a wonderful sight, and grown people as well as the children are not averse to watching this exciting end to a dinner party.

Your Fortune in a Teacup

TO ADD zest to an afternoon tea leave some tea leaves in each cup. To do this the use of the strainer must be omitted. Memorize this rhyme, which is the translation of an old Chinese tea song, and it will prove of interest to the guests: "One leaf alone, alone you'll be;

Two together, the priest you'll see;
Three in groups, your wish you'll gain;
Four, a letter from a loving swain;
Five, good news the letter will bring;
Six in a row, a song you'll sing;
Seven together, great fortune waits
For you, so say the Teacup Fates.

Tea leaves short and tea leaves tall
Bring you company great and small;
Tea leaves many and dotted fine
Are of bad luck the surest sign;

Tea leaves few and clean the rim,

Your cup with joy o'erflows the brim."

Fortune teacups with the signs of the zodiac may be purchased, and one always causes amusement at a party.

CHAPTER XV.-ENTERTAINMENTS FOR CHURCH AND CLUB

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Japanese Affairs

An International Tea

HIS is a delightful affair to be given by a club or a church society. Decorate the rooms with the flags of all nations; these may be purchased in the department stores in all sizes. Young ladies dressed in costumes to represent "America," "Italy," "Scotland," "France," "England," Germany," "Japan," "Manila," etc., form the reception committee and serve the refreshments.

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National songs, such as "America," "La Marseillaise," "God Save the King," "The Watch on the Rhine," "Blue Bells of Scotland," "Beautiful Venice, the Bride of the Sea," are sung or played during the evening. When refreshments are served, the guests are asked to choose at which table they will sit. "America" will serve an abundance of baked beans, doughnuts, and pie. "Scotland" will have porridge, oat cakes, scones with cheese, and haggis. "Italy" presides over vermicelli soup, macaroni, grapes, and figs. Sausage, pretzels, and rye bread will be found at "Germany's" table. The "French" table will have dainty rolls, salads, and omelet. "England" will be represented by roast beef and plum pudding. "Japan" will be gay with chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, tea with delicate sweetmeats, rice, and wafers. "Manila" will serve bananas, lemonade, and oranges.

For Sweet Charity

A LITERARY club of thirty members wished to make some money for a special charity, so they devised and carried out this very clever scheme. Thirty baskets were purchased at