wow, what is a pewter charger?

A charger is a large, flat plate placed directly on the tablecoth. Your other dishes are placed on the charger. They are usually silver, although pewter would work, or they are china that may compliment or contrast the china used for the main course. To see a picture, go to:

http://www.bluesuitmom.com/food/jorj/dinneretiquette.html

This, of course, is a dish used at a very formal dinner. Never used in our home. Paper plates on top of a charger? I don't think so!