Entertainments and games

Preface

'^T^HIS little volume is not a cyclopedia of entertainment, but in it will be found gathered together a reasonable number and a pleasing variety of well-tried formulas for family and social parties, and descriptions of games and amusements. A woman w^ho wants to give a birthday party for one of her children, or a lawnparty for a visiting friend, or to provide games and amusements for the home, will find in these pages specific directions or helpful suggestions.

'' As a means of bringing the members of the household together, and establishing companionship between old and young, there is nothing more effective than the common interest and merry emulation enlisted in favorite games.

No parents can afford to let any other place furnish more attraction for their children than their ov/n home; nor should parents fail to make themselves a part of home attractions.

*' Nothing so quickly breaks down barriers between new acquaintances, and thaws the ice of formality, as playing at games.

We believe a great many women will find this volume so indispensable that they will keep iii

PREFACE it on their desks and refer to it constantly; find in it ever some good, practical idea to carry with them to the social committee meetings of church or club ; some welcome suggestion about the hospitality of their homes; some bright idea that, introduced at a party in the home of a friend, will call forth the fervent gratitude of the hostess/'

The material in this volume has been selected from many sources, and we desire to express our appreciation of the courtesies extended by various publishers, and especially for permission to reprint copious selections from ^^ The Complete Hostess," the copyright of which is owned by D. Appleton & Company.

Contents

Boys

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Informal Entertaining Formal Entertaining Outdoor Entertainments Children's Parties .