The Sibyl.FORTUNE telling, as a practice, is morally wrong, and they who intentionally deceive credulous people commit a sin; the effects of such deception on sensitive minds are often lasting, and in some instances have been attended with very sad results. Almost all persons have a little superstition in their natures, and naturally relish mystery.But as a game and pastime, fortune telling is harmless and amusing. The old fashioned fate lady has afforded much amusement and profit at fairs. The following is a more modern and graceful method: Cut green enameled paper in the shape of oak leaves, and on the white side write some simple oracle. The person who represents the sibyl seats herself, dressed in character, under a tasteful canopy, with a table in front, and her sibylline leaves scattered over it, with the green side upwards. Then as individuals enquire their fate of the oracle, let her move about the leaves, muttering some incantation, and let each one select his or her own leaf. Another way is to hold the leaves in a cornucopia and scatter them around from it. Care must be taken not to expose the white side of the leaves.THE FIAT OF FATE.Maketwelve flat pin-cushions, heart-shape, and all of different colors, such as blue, variegated, white, scarlet, green, lilac, checkered, brown, slate, purple, yellow and pink. Have a loop of narrow ribbon fastened to each, and stick small pins all around them as in the design. Take some narrow ribbon and string them all upon it; they are then ready to be used, with the following oracles:The Fiat of Fate.To all who wish their fate to know,These hearts will future fortunes show;With shaded eyes then touch and name—Thecolorwill thy lot proclaim.BLUE.If fortune favors thee, wish blue,Thou couldst not wish a brighter hue;On life’s dark disc this shade portraysTruth, happiness, and length of days.VARIEGATED.These variegated colors showA pleasing mixture here below,To those whose lot it is to name,This emblem, of both joy and pain.WHITE.This lovely white then touch with joy,And gain a fate without alloy;Fair, pure and spotless is the lifeThus singled out from future strife.SCARLET.With caution this gay color name,For wide and evil is its fame;Inflammatory, it taints the air,Portending strife and civil war.GREEN.This cool, inviting, lovely green,Has to the single ever beenAn emblem of their future state,Their peaceful, though forsaken, fate.LILAC.The lilac tint betokens lifeOf every hope, and plans are rife;Of love and friendship, holy, true,The pink is tempered by the blue.CHECKERED.The many colors here portrayed,Of every hue, and every shade,Portends a checkered changing lot,From palace to the humble cot.BROWN.This sombre brown denotes a calmAnd pleasing life, devoid of harm;An innocent and simple mind,A temper meek and well inclined.SLATE.This pale and melancholy shadeBetokens ills that never fade;But prey upon the tainted power,Embittering each succeeding hour.PURPLE.This royal color, rich in pride,A splendid fate may well betide;Exalted rank and riches great,Vanity, power, pomp and state.YELLOW.Beware of yellow, ’tis a colorSpeaks of misery, grief and dolor;Of jealousy, and broken vows,And many nameless, endless woes.PINK.A life of innocence and mirthWill be thy portion here on earth;With reason, then, you may rejoice,The modest pink has been your choice.FLOWER FATE.Procurea quantity of cards, each with a separate flower painted upon it. In a book write the meaning of each flower, and then let a person choose any number of cards. You must look out the meaning of each, and ingeniously combine the whole into one sentence. A more beautiful design for a fair or a social party is the arrangement of natural flowers in small fate bouquets, some one person arranging their accompanying oracles beforehand. Then let the person seeking to know his fate select a bouquet.FATE BOX.Writea number of fates and fill a box, made with an opening just large enough to admit the hand. Then, as the person seeks his fortune, shake up the box, and let him draw out his fate.The Puzzler.
The Sibyl.FORTUNE telling, as a practice, is morally wrong, and they who intentionally deceive credulous people commit a sin; the effects of such deception on sensitive minds are often lasting, and in some instances have been attended with very sad results. Almost all persons have a little superstition in their natures, and naturally relish mystery.But as a game and pastime, fortune telling is harmless and amusing. The old fashioned fate lady has afforded much amusement and profit at fairs. The following is a more modern and graceful method: Cut green enameled paper in the shape of oak leaves, and on the white side write some simple oracle. The person who represents the sibyl seats herself, dressed in character, under a tasteful canopy, with a table in front, and her sibylline leaves scattered over it, with the green side upwards. Then as individuals enquire their fate of the oracle, let her move about the leaves, muttering some incantation, and let each one select his or her own leaf. Another way is to hold the leaves in a cornucopia and scatter them around from it. Care must be taken not to expose the white side of the leaves.THE FIAT OF FATE.Maketwelve flat pin-cushions, heart-shape, and all of different colors, such as blue, variegated, white, scarlet, green, lilac, checkered, brown, slate, purple, yellow and pink. Have a loop of narrow ribbon fastened to each, and stick small pins all around them as in the design. Take some narrow ribbon and string them all upon it; they are then ready to be used, with the following oracles:The Fiat of Fate.To all who wish their fate to know,These hearts will future fortunes show;With shaded eyes then touch and name—Thecolorwill thy lot proclaim.BLUE.If fortune favors thee, wish blue,Thou couldst not wish a brighter hue;On life’s dark disc this shade portraysTruth, happiness, and length of days.VARIEGATED.These variegated colors showA pleasing mixture here below,To those whose lot it is to name,This emblem, of both joy and pain.WHITE.This lovely white then touch with joy,And gain a fate without alloy;Fair, pure and spotless is the lifeThus singled out from future strife.SCARLET.With caution this gay color name,For wide and evil is its fame;Inflammatory, it taints the air,Portending strife and civil war.GREEN.This cool, inviting, lovely green,Has to the single ever beenAn emblem of their future state,Their peaceful, though forsaken, fate.LILAC.The lilac tint betokens lifeOf every hope, and plans are rife;Of love and friendship, holy, true,The pink is tempered by the blue.CHECKERED.The many colors here portrayed,Of every hue, and every shade,Portends a checkered changing lot,From palace to the humble cot.BROWN.This sombre brown denotes a calmAnd pleasing life, devoid of harm;An innocent and simple mind,A temper meek and well inclined.SLATE.This pale and melancholy shadeBetokens ills that never fade;But prey upon the tainted power,Embittering each succeeding hour.PURPLE.This royal color, rich in pride,A splendid fate may well betide;Exalted rank and riches great,Vanity, power, pomp and state.YELLOW.Beware of yellow, ’tis a colorSpeaks of misery, grief and dolor;Of jealousy, and broken vows,And many nameless, endless woes.PINK.A life of innocence and mirthWill be thy portion here on earth;With reason, then, you may rejoice,The modest pink has been your choice.FLOWER FATE.Procurea quantity of cards, each with a separate flower painted upon it. In a book write the meaning of each flower, and then let a person choose any number of cards. You must look out the meaning of each, and ingeniously combine the whole into one sentence. A more beautiful design for a fair or a social party is the arrangement of natural flowers in small fate bouquets, some one person arranging their accompanying oracles beforehand. Then let the person seeking to know his fate select a bouquet.FATE BOX.Writea number of fates and fill a box, made with an opening just large enough to admit the hand. Then, as the person seeks his fortune, shake up the box, and let him draw out his fate.
FORTUNE telling, as a practice, is morally wrong, and they who intentionally deceive credulous people commit a sin; the effects of such deception on sensitive minds are often lasting, and in some instances have been attended with very sad results. Almost all persons have a little superstition in their natures, and naturally relish mystery.
But as a game and pastime, fortune telling is harmless and amusing. The old fashioned fate lady has afforded much amusement and profit at fairs. The following is a more modern and graceful method: Cut green enameled paper in the shape of oak leaves, and on the white side write some simple oracle. The person who represents the sibyl seats herself, dressed in character, under a tasteful canopy, with a table in front, and her sibylline leaves scattered over it, with the green side upwards. Then as individuals enquire their fate of the oracle, let her move about the leaves, muttering some incantation, and let each one select his or her own leaf. Another way is to hold the leaves in a cornucopia and scatter them around from it. Care must be taken not to expose the white side of the leaves.
THE FIAT OF FATE.
Maketwelve flat pin-cushions, heart-shape, and all of different colors, such as blue, variegated, white, scarlet, green, lilac, checkered, brown, slate, purple, yellow and pink. Have a loop of narrow ribbon fastened to each, and stick small pins all around them as in the design. Take some narrow ribbon and string them all upon it; they are then ready to be used, with the following oracles:
The Fiat of Fate.
To all who wish their fate to know,These hearts will future fortunes show;With shaded eyes then touch and name—Thecolorwill thy lot proclaim.
BLUE.
If fortune favors thee, wish blue,Thou couldst not wish a brighter hue;On life’s dark disc this shade portraysTruth, happiness, and length of days.
VARIEGATED.
These variegated colors showA pleasing mixture here below,To those whose lot it is to name,This emblem, of both joy and pain.
WHITE.
This lovely white then touch with joy,And gain a fate without alloy;Fair, pure and spotless is the lifeThus singled out from future strife.
SCARLET.
With caution this gay color name,For wide and evil is its fame;Inflammatory, it taints the air,Portending strife and civil war.
GREEN.
This cool, inviting, lovely green,Has to the single ever beenAn emblem of their future state,Their peaceful, though forsaken, fate.
LILAC.
The lilac tint betokens lifeOf every hope, and plans are rife;Of love and friendship, holy, true,The pink is tempered by the blue.
CHECKERED.
The many colors here portrayed,Of every hue, and every shade,Portends a checkered changing lot,From palace to the humble cot.
BROWN.
This sombre brown denotes a calmAnd pleasing life, devoid of harm;An innocent and simple mind,A temper meek and well inclined.
SLATE.
This pale and melancholy shadeBetokens ills that never fade;But prey upon the tainted power,Embittering each succeeding hour.
PURPLE.
This royal color, rich in pride,A splendid fate may well betide;Exalted rank and riches great,Vanity, power, pomp and state.
YELLOW.
Beware of yellow, ’tis a colorSpeaks of misery, grief and dolor;Of jealousy, and broken vows,And many nameless, endless woes.
PINK.
A life of innocence and mirthWill be thy portion here on earth;With reason, then, you may rejoice,The modest pink has been your choice.
FLOWER FATE.
Procurea quantity of cards, each with a separate flower painted upon it. In a book write the meaning of each flower, and then let a person choose any number of cards. You must look out the meaning of each, and ingeniously combine the whole into one sentence. A more beautiful design for a fair or a social party is the arrangement of natural flowers in small fate bouquets, some one person arranging their accompanying oracles beforehand. Then let the person seeking to know his fate select a bouquet.
FATE BOX.
Writea number of fates and fill a box, made with an opening just large enough to admit the hand. Then, as the person seeks his fortune, shake up the box, and let him draw out his fate.