FOR THE DINNER TABLE.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 291, 21 November 1936, Page 6 (Supplement)

FOR THE DINNER TABLE.

s -l.iiis. advocated more and mort | ay dochii's (luring the bo! wealher, artnow served in large wwoden bowls Hrnl I we lacquered mi the outside in bright •olotirs. 'file latest bread trays and lueesez platters also decide to be cheerful. Made mostly of natural wood they are nevertheless given a square surround that is gaily painted, and may he further embellished with a studded pattern of chromium nail heads or chromium stars. Table scarves, actually a revival of an old fushimi, are having a great success, and are being Used by many wellknewn hostesses. They are not very Imig. have fringed ends, and are woven cither in silk or in a siikbnisiied linen, and they feature level) colour schemes that mue a delightful backurm.ind for flowers and silver and crystal. Persia;, . blurs and greens are chosen a gmd deal for I these scarves; ureen. dime and off-I while are also favours 1. (hie of the I latest, Hower eentrepie.'.-s is made of crystal set into a Hat friiv-e of mirror class, tinted a soft peich shade. It has shallow grooves for holding the Howei'heads that are now so fashionable I'm 1 table decoration, hydrancmis. and azaleas and rhododendron*- being often used, as well as roses and ! ilies.