HOW TO CATER FOR CHILDREN'S PARTIES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14250, 22 December 1909, Page 7 (Supplement)

HOW TO CATER FOR CHILDREN'S PARTIES.

Drum; the festive season of Christmas nearly every family which includes little children or has a kindly feeling for them arranges for a children's party, and to the hostess this is an opportunity for giving great pleasure to her little friends. Not only must amusements be arranged, but catering mint be a. serious consideration. for all young people like nice refreshments, pretty cakes, sparkling jellies, and cooling drinks. Now, it is quite unnecessary, and. indeed, distinctly unwise, to provide dainties of too rich'a character; they only upset the children now or afterwards, and plainer fare will be more appreciated, for it can be eaten in abundance. All dishes must be made to look nice, and novelties will he attractive. Chocolates and sweets in. little bonboniere dishes add a great charm to the table. At tea-time tea and coffee or chocolate should be provided, and for tiny children milk is in great request, also, thinly-cut and rolled bread and butter. A large cake (cherry or other fruits) should be provided as a centre-piece; into this may be inserted various articles which will cause amusement when the cake is cut. —they are placed in the cake after it is