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was equally fastidious, and then a third, and a fourth, and 
fifth, etc. she became convinced that the young women of 
Newark had gone quite mad over yellow bowls. These bowls 
proved real joys however and are very stunning as receptacles 
for fruit. 
Tea sets, breakfast, lemonade or water sets may be ob- 
tained in Japanese wares in a variety of colors ranging from 
an ivory to deep yellow, grey blues, violet etc., all of which 
may be made most decorative and charming. I have found 
these wares fire most satisfactorly and are splendidly adapted 
to soft enamels. Tea sets, cups and saucers may be obtained 
in the grey crackled ware, as well as fine vases in all sizes. 
Every one knows of the good things to be had in Satsuma, 
many beautiful lamp jars and bowls as well as table ware. 
The Sedji ware will never lose its charm. I have recently 
seen a set with rose enamel dominating the color scheme which 
was most interesting. White enamel can also be introduced 
with good effect on many of the colored wares. The use of 
all these wares lends variety to our work and it is always an 
added satisfaction to make the best possible use of the thing 
at hand. 
These colored wares are very suggestive and compelling 
in working out color schemes in table decorations and suggest 
the use of some of the same color in table linens in combina- 
tion with either white or some light toned linen harmonizing 
with it. Such linens must be daintily made by hand to be 
thoroughly refined. Bands may be joined by a filet crochet 
or more simply done with very dainty stitchery. Such linens 
if not exquisitely made may easily become common and ordi- 
nary. We must exercise restraint and good taste here, for 
is anything more indicative of the gentle-woman than her 
household linens? We must not however lose sight of the 
fact that our table linens should be in accord with our wares 
and with the surroundings. Simple linens in harmonious 
colors used with these wares and simply decorated, are most 
satisfying, but we must not stop there, we must also meet 
the need for more elegant wares and surroundings by the use 
of richer textiles and decorations. 
So it behooves us not to be discouraged over the present 
situation, there being no need for such discouragement, but 
take advantage of whatever presents itself that is good in 
form'or color and suggests an artistic and useful purpose. 
VARIOUS SHAPES TABLE GLASS FOR DECORATION 
From the United States Glass Co. 
SOME GLASS SHAPES FOR DECORATION 
Candle sticks and flower bowls in ebony, white, green and blue. 
From the Cambridge Glass Works 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS 
M. C. K. — Will you kindly tell me the correct coloring to use on a mulberry 
Seji Porch Set in 0' Hara enamels'? I have adopted two designs from the April 
K. S. and the same coloring could be used for either (?) If I use black enamel 
line in the border must it be used also somewhere in the design in center of plates? 
We are not familiar enough with the colors to be able to give you the 
names, Mrs. O'Hara would probably be glad to give them to you. Black, 
yellow, a little bright green and a deeper shade of purple would go nicely 
with the ware. 
2. The black will depend on the design, it usually gives a better balance 
of color to have it in the design also. 
B. H. — I painted a breakfast set in La Croix's Delfl Blue. I used only 
that color on the set, it came out alright, seemed to be fired enough, but she used 
the plates to serve salad and lemon and the acid changed the color and seemed to 
take the paint off. Can you tell me the trouble and what can I do with the china? 
The color was evidently under-fired. If the color cannot be patched by 
painting it on, it could be oiled and the dry color dusted on. 
There is a new book just out that you will want to read 
if you are really in earnest about your china decoration. It 
is Edward Potter's Douris and the Painters of Greek Vases, 
(E. P. Dutton & Co., N. Y.) It is an excellent history of 
Greek vases, their decoration and the sources of inspiration. 
The illustrations are unusually beautiful. 
