FAN LUNCHEONS IN PARIS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 41, 8 October 1892, Page 1011

FAN LUNCHEONS IN PARIS.

AND SOME OF THE COSTUMES WORN ON THESE OCCASIONS. an original out-door luncheon was given the other day at a chateau not far from Paris. The sixteen guests were seated at four willow tables, the tops of which represented an open fan. Over the tables were fan-shaped canopies of coloured silk. The menu was written on small paper fans, the sticks being of enamel and tied with ribbon. Blue was used at the forget-me-not table, pink at the rose-bud, green at the fern, and white at the daisy table. The individual ices were served in the form of small palm leaf fans. The favours were silk surprise fans, the handies of each containing a souvenir. The gay colours of the odd-shaded tables resting upon the smooth grassy lawn made an effective picture. Here is a hint tor the ambitions New Zealand woman who wants something new. One of the most striking costumes noted was of black net over daffodil surah silk. The net was studded with gold stars and draped loosely over the silk skirt. Around the bottom of the skirt was a deep frill of lane edged with a corning of gilt. A belt of gilt ribbon had graduated loops which came to the bottom of the gown. Ibe waist had a round yoke of shined black net, each shirring outlined with fine gilt cord. A berthe of black lace fell from the yoke and extended over the shoulders. The sleeves of black net were full to the elbow. From the elbow to the wrist they, were of wrinkleu net. With this costume was worn a black net hat. The brim was of frilled lace, the hat being brightened by a gilt pompon. Another pretty costume was made of sheer nainsook with a deep frill of embroidery about the bottom of the skirt. The bodice was plain, with a shirred yoke. The sleeves were arranged in a loose puff to the elbow, the costume being brightened with pink ribbons of varying width. These formed a belt and pert little bows on each shoulder. With this dress was worn a white mull hat, with pink roses scatteied carelessly over the brim. Another stylish costume was of old gold crepon. The waist consisted of a full silk shirt of old gold, over which was worn an Eton jacket of black lace. The belt was of biack moire ribbon, tied at one side, and with hanging ends. A large hat of black net butterfly bow of black lace was worn with the costume.

Two-Legged Hens. —‘ Wife, what has become of the grapes?’ • I suppose, my dear, the hens picked them off,' was the reply. * Hens —hens—some two-legged hens, I ncy,’ said the husband with some impetuosity ; to which e quietly replied : •My dear, did you ever see any other nd ?’