MENUS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
72. Special occasions, such as New Year's, Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc., are usually celebrated with a dinner that is somewhat out of the ordinary. Then, too, on such days as St. Valentine's, St. Patrick's, Hallowe'en, etc., it is often desired to invite friends in for a social time of some kind, when dainty, appetizing refreshments make up a part of the entertainment. To assist the housewife in planning menus for occasions of this kind, a number of suggestions are here given. Suitable decorations are also mentioned in each instance, for much of the attraction of a special dinner or luncheon depends on the form of decoration used.
It should not be thought that elaborate, costly decorations are necessary, for often the most effective results can be achieved with some very simple decoration. Of course, the decorations should be suitable for the occasion to be celebrated. Favors of various kinds are generally on sale in confectioners' and stationers' shops, so that, if desired, favors may be purchased. However, the ingenious housewife can, with very little trouble, make favors that will be just as attractive as those she can buy and that will be much less expensive. She may copy some she sees in the shops or work out any original ideas she may have on the most suitable decorations for the occasion.
NEW YEAR'S DINNERS
No. 1
DECORATION--Ground Pine
- Cream-of-Tomato Soup
- Mustard Pickles
- Croutons
- Baked Ham
- Hot Slaw
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- String Beans
- Orange-and-Pineapple Salad
- Maple Parfait
- Macaroons
- Salted Nuts
- Coffee
No. 2
DECORATION--Potted Jerusalem Cherries
- Crab-Flake Cocktail
- Asparagus Broth
- Radishes
- Wafers
- Roast Goose
- Hot Baked Apples
- Creamed Turnips
- Mashed Potatoes
- Peas-and-Celery Salad
- Vanilla Ice Cream, Apricot Sauce
- Table Raisins
- Coffee
EASTER DINNERS
No. 1
DECORATION--Daffodils
- Clear Tomato Soup
- Mixed Pickles
- Croutons
- Creamed Mushrooms in Timbale Cases
- Roast Spring Chicken
- Mint Sauce
- Potato Puff
- Creamed Peas and Carrots
- Grapefruit-and-Celery Salad
- Milk Sherbet
- Sponge Cake
- Coffee
No. 2
DECORATIONS--Chinese Lilies and Iris
- Fruit Cocktail
- Bouillon with Whipped Cream and Pimiento
- Celery Wafers
- Fricassee of Chicken
- Riced Potatoes Scalloped Corn
- Tomato Salad
- Bavarian Cream Salted Nuts
- Coffee
ST. VALENTINE PARTIES
DINNER MENU
DECORATIONS--Red Hearts and Ribbons, Red Candle Shades
- Heart-Shaped Canapes Olives
- Clam Bouillon
- Creamed Chicken and Mushrooms in Pattie Shells
- Potatoes au Gratin
- Grapefruit-and-California-Grape Salad
- Vanilla Ice Cream Heart-Shaped Cakes
- Candies
LUNCHEON MENU
DECORATIONS--Red Roses, Heart-Shaped Favors, Cupids
- Tuna-Fish Salad
- Heart-Shaped Brown Bread and Marmalade Sandwiches
- Nut Sandwiches
- Ice Cream in Heart-Shaped Cases
- Small Decorated Cakes
- Candies Nuts
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTIES
DINNER MENU
DECORATIONS--Shamrocks and Green Ribbon
- Cream-of-Pea Soup
- Olives Wafers
- Roast Pork Loin Potatoes with Parsley Sauce
- Tomatoes au Gratin
- Green-Peppers-and-Cheese Salad
- Lemon Ice Cakes
- Coffee Green Mints
LUNCHEON MENU
DECORATIONS--White Narcissus, Green Carnations, Shamrocks
- Chicken Salad
- Cheese-and-Green-Pepper Sandwiches
- Pistachio Ice Cream Sponge Cake
- Mint Punch
FOURTH-OF-JULY LUNCHEONS
No. 1
DECORATIONS--Sweet Peas, Small Flags
- Iced Tomato Bouillon
- Wafers
- Cold Sliced Ham
- Swiss Cheese
- Creamed Potatoes and Peas
- Strawberry-and-Pineapple Salad
- Coconut Cream Pie
- Iced Tea
No. 2
DECORATIONS--Cornflowers and Daisies
- Iced Watermelon with Mint
- Creamed Chicken and Mushrooms on Toast
- Potato Croquettes
- Corn on the Cob
- Sliced Cucumbers
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Chocolate Sauce
- Punch
HALLOWE'EN LUNCHEONS
No. 1
DECORATIONS--Pumpkin Jack o' Lantern, Black-Paper Cats and Witches
- Tongue Sandwiches
- Swiss-Cheese Sandwiches
- Cider
- Doughnuts
- Pumpkin Pie
- Molasses Taffy
No. 2
DECORATIONS--Tiny Paper Jack o' Lanterns
- Pink Bunny
- Brown-Bread-and-Marmalade Sandwiches
- Nut Cookies
- Gingerbread
- Candies
- Cider
THANKSGIVING DINNERS
No. 1
DECORATIONS--Basket of Fruit
- Oyster Cocktail
- Consommé with Peas
- Celery
- Wafers
- Roast Turkey
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus with Drawn-Butter Sauce
- Cranberry Frappé
- Head Lettuce
- Thousand-Island Dressing
- Pumpkin Pie
- Fruit
- Coffee
No. 2
DECORATIONS--Baby Chrysanthemums
- Grapefruit Cocktail
- Celery Soup
- Olives
- Bread Sticks
- Roast Chicken
- Cranberry Jelly
- Mashed Potatoes
- Cottage-Cheese Balls
- Baked Onions
- Stuffed Dates
- Mince Pie
- Coffee
CHRISTMAS DINNERS
No. 1
DECORATIONS--Small Christmas Tree
- Oyster Broth
- Oyster Crackers
- Small Pickles
- Olives
- Chicken Pie
- Pickled Peaches
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Creamed Cauliflower
- Fruit Salad
- Christmas Pudding
- Sauce
- Bonbons
- Salted Nuts
- Coffee
No. 2
DECORATIONS--Poinsettias and Holly
- Grapefruit with Grape Juice
- Cream Chicken Bouillon
- Stuffed Celery
- Wafers
- Roast Duck
- Currant Jelly
- Mashed Potatoes
- Baked Squash
- Spiced Punch
- Cabbage-and-Green-Pepper Salad
- Plum Pudding
- Sauce
- Mints
- Almonds
- Coffee
WEDDING BREAKFASTS
No. 1
DECORATIONS--Seasonal Flowers
- Iced Fruit
- Creamed Chicken on Toast
- Stuffed Potato
- Asparagus with Butter Sauce
- Rolls
- Marmalade
- Butter
- Ice
- Cake
- Coffee
No. 2
DECORATIONS--Seasonal Flowers
- Orange and Grapefruit Juice
- Broiled Sweetbreads
- Creamed Potatoes
- Lima-Bean Soufflé
- Hot Biscuits
- Honey
- Butter
- Pineapple Fritters
- Milk Sherbet
- Cake
- Coffee
WEDDING LUNCHEONS
No. 1
DECORATIONS--Seasonal Flowers
- Oyster Cocktail
- Chicken Soup
- Radishes
- Olives
- Broiled Squab
- Browned Potatoes
- Fresh String Beans
- Fruit Salad
- French Ice Cream
- Cake
- Candies
- Coffee
No. 2
DECORATIONS--Seasonal Flowers
- Grapefruit Cocktail
- Bouillon
- Celery
- Radishes
- Chicken Croquettes
- Potato Puff
- Stuffed Tomatoes
- Bread-and-Butter Sandwiches
- Hearts of Lettuce
- Mayonnaise
- Chocolate Nut Ice Cream
- Cake
- Mints
- Coffee
WEDDING DINNERS
No. 1
DECORATIONS--Seasonal Flowers
- Fresh Pineapple
- Cream-of-Celery Soup
- Ripe Olives
- Radishes
- Broiled Chicken
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Green Peas in Cream
- Corn Fritters
- Whole-Wheat Rolls
- Butter
- Grapefruit Salad
- Individual Molds of Ice Cream
- Cake
- Mints
- Coffee
No. 2
DECORATIONS--Seasonal Flowers
- Crabflake Cocktail
- Consommé Julienne
- Celery
- Olives
- Radishes
- Roast Young Duck
- Mashed Potatoes
- Green Lima Beans
- Creamed Cauliflower
- Rolls
- Butter
- Waldorf Salad
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Chocolate Sauce
- Cake
- Candies
- Coffee
BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR CHILDREN
BIRTHDAY DINNER
DECORATIONS--Kewpies with Large Bows of Ribbon To be Used as Favors
- Fruit Cocktail in Orange Basket
- Creamed Sweetbreads on Toast
- Mashed Potatoes
- Asparagus Soufflé
- Peach-and-Cream-Cheese Salad
- Vanilla Ice Cream with Maple Sirup
- Birthday Cakes
- Candies
- Nuts
BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON
DECORATIONS--Pink Sweet Peas, Maiden-Hair Fern, Pink Favors Filled with Candy
- Fruit Salad
- Wafers
- Punch
- Chocolate Ice Cream with Marshmallow
- Birthday Cake
- Stuffed Dates
BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR ADULTS
BIRTHDAY DINNER
DECORATIONS--Pink Roses, Pink Candle Shades
- Fruit Cocktail
- Cream-of-Pea Soup
- Radishes
- Olives
- Wafers
- Chicken Croquettes
- Stuffed Potatoes
- Asparagus Tips
- Pineapple-and-Cream-Cheese Salad
- Meringue Glacé
- Birthday Cake
- Coffee
BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON
DECORATIONS--Seasonal Flowers, Candle Shades, and Favors to Match
- Lobster Cocktail
- Clear Soup
- Wafers
- Stuffed Olives
- Chicken à la King
- Julienne Potatoes
- Stuffed-Tomato Salad
- Chocolate Parfait
- Birthday Cake
- Candies
- Nuts
- Coffee
AFTERNOON TEAS
No. 1
- Ribbon Sandwiches
- Date-and-Nut Sandwiches
- Toasted Pound Cake
- Salted Nuts
- Tea
No. 2
- Apricot Sandwiches
- Cream-Cheese-and-Peanut Sandwiches
- Marguerites
- Candied Orange Peel
- Tea
SUPPER PARTIES
No. 1
- Welsh Rarebit
- Tomato Sandwiches
- Chocolate Éclairs
- Coffee
No. 2
- Club Sandwiches
- Bisque Ice Cream
- Cakes
- Coffee