THE MODERN DINNER TABLE.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 30 May 1925, Page 17

THE MODERN DINNER TABLE.

The use of mats in the place of oldfashioned cloth on the dinner table is only possible when the table has a beautifully polished top. An English writer suggests an. excellent compromise, however, which may be carried out even when the dinner table has a poorly finished/ or blemished, surface. According to the dominant colour of the room, this writer suggests a sufficient plain coloured casement cloth to just lit over the table. It should not bang down. Have the edges either hemstitched or pioot edged. The dinner niats may then t>c set out over this coloured foundation, and the effect will be extremely attractive. In tne same way a small lace-edged cloth laid cornerwise is equally effective. When the number of guests and their places at the table permit, it is very ofteni much more effective to give the floral decorations a position at the corner, or the end or the table, rather than in the orthodox centre. Tiiis is specially the case with spring flowers, arranged rather sparingly in a bowl. A vase electric lamp is always a useful standby when flowers are scarce, and ifcs raidance sheds an intimate ana cosy glow over the table. The tone of the shade should be repeated, either in the mats, or perhaps in a bowl of fruit. Yellow and orange are two successful colours of shades, both of them shedding a light that is at once soft and revealing. The happy professors of beautiful candlesticks, whether in brass, pewter, or pottery, should not fail to use them as table decoration ror evening meals. Modern candles, made from vegetable substance, burn without drip, smoke, or odour, and are produced in a fascinating variety of colours. Bo whether the dining room be “period,” or frankly, 192 b, there is a candle that will harmonise with the, scheme. Moreover, there is no other illumination so soft and so beautifying to table appointments, furniture, and diners alike. For cold m the. head—inhale, Nazol. For sore throats or tickling cough take some drops on sugar. Used either way