The divided posy ring may complete the scheme. Fill each section with i similar flowers to those used for the centre bowl, and set a quarter in each comer of the table. Alterna tively, if it is dinner "a deux" or a refectory-shaped table is being used with no covers laid at the ends, the centre bowl may be flanked with taller specimen glasses, For table linen use some of the lovely and dainty organdie mats in a golden or pretty green shade. Or, if cloth is preferred, choose one' of the new coloured damaske in old gold, or a white one bordered buttercup yellow, all with their matching (able napkins.
Flowers for the decoration of the room should be in keeping and link up with the table, It is not necessary to use the same Nowers—though this is very satisfactory—but the colouring must tone. Choice can be made from gladioli, golden or Aaron's rod, carnations and roses. Tt will be found that these golden tables light up magnificently at night.
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