tes in the table decoration, a design of jonquils
or buttercups is chosen.

A cardboard rest is tied in at the top of these envelope cards by a
narrow ribbon caught through two little slits in the envelope over the
one in the rest itself. They are then stood around the table like
dainty little picture frames, which in reality they are, making the
most charming souvenirs when taken home and a small photograph
substituted for the card with the name on it.

Some quaint and pretty conceit is always sought after for favors. Too
expensive articles suggest a desire for display. Painted satin bags or
other fancy receptacles, filled with choice confectionery, are always
acceptable, especially at a ladies' luncheon. If the satin bag can be
turned into an opera bag, so much the better. Tiny baskets, purchased
for a trifle, and metamorphosed by means of a little gold paint, and a
bow of ribbon on the handle, into dainty flower-holders, are also
pretty. Hand-painted book covers are suitable, and, again, fans are
much admired. Those of Japanese style can be bought reasonably.

Favors for gentlemen, such as fancy pocket pincushions, small coin
purses, scarfpins, sleeve-buttons, etc., are more useful than ladies'
favors, but not so ornamental on the table. A pair of oars,
artistically carved, are appropriate for the athletic-minded. Silk
handkerchiefs with initials are also proper. Little silver
_bonbonnieres_ are nice for women, and silver matchboxes for men.

Some Betrothal Luncheons.

The bride-elect entertains her girl friends at luncheon, and revives
all the old innocent superstitions to add merriment and interest to
the occasion, notable among them the ring baked in the cake, the
chance recipient of which will be first to wear the orange blossoms.

One of the prettiest of these luncheons was given on occasion of the
announcement of the betrothal of the young hostess, and a veritable
"feast of roses" was the result. As was proper, everything was
_couleur de rose_--even the light in which the guests saw each other
shone through dainty candle shades formed wholly of pink silk rose
petals.

The central _epergne_, holding a luscious mass of bridemaids' roses,
was laid on a circle of filmy, transparent "bolting cloth," the edge
of which was embroidered with a wreath of pink roses of natural size
and varied shades. Even the salt was contained "in the heart of a
rose"--tiny little porcelain affairs--originally intended for
can