TIME FOR A PARTY

The Complete Home Party Book -- so the subtitle reads -- falls into two sections. First, information valuable in planning parties; second, a complete analysis of planning specific parties on a variety of themes. Mrs. Brent emphasizes the importance of a schedule. Her hints on how to be a good host or hostess, with menu plans, suggestions on table decorations, methods of serving, data on table settings, and information on a gamut of parties from picnics to brunch, are realistic and geared to maidless households.