The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-27
AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENTS
Suggestions For Formal and Informal
Afternoon Teas

The nature OF an afternoon function
may vary from the gathering OF a rev
intimate friends for a coy cup of tea and
gossip to that form of social recognition
known as an afternoon reception, a func-
ton introduced to release the overLaXed
society woman from the impossible task
Of paying a ceremonial visit to each one
Of her social rcquaintances- Invitations
to these functions convey to the guest the
intimation that the hostess desires to con-
tinue the acquaintance These afternoon
affairs are known as tea luncheons-w hich
are not teas az al, put aIternoon recep-
luncheons''-the card luncheon five
o'clock tea and the teas named from some
special characteristics. such as the color
ana name Of flowers used in decorations
SMALL INFoRMAI. TEA.
the charm 81 these aatherings is in the
Of meeting. for real social enjoyment a
Few Of your friends and your friend 5
Comparatively few guests being invited
there IS no crowd, and this gives the host
ess an opportunity TO introduce some not
thinks VIII be conEeniai
No formal invitation to these affairs is
necessary especially when the i've 81 clock
tea IS an established Institution in the
does not have daily i've o'clock tea, but
frequently entertains a few friends in this
cards printed in script, leaving blank for
tne daIe or the tea The less ceremonlous
ing an informal note is generally adopt
Sd as II conveys greater cordially and
These small teas are served usually in
the era,wing room Library teas are en-
1Oyad by those with ''boOkish'' tastes.
who discuss the latest novel. poem or
play. while the music room furnishes an
In fact. any living room but the dining
room IS a suitable place in which to give
REF resi- AlEsNIS FOR THE INFOR-
For the informal tea only the simplest
derstands that the guests are there Tor
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hospitality and welcome no b. entirely
consistent. the only beverage that should
be served on this occasion is a deliciously
proved cup OF the very finest tea Thin
tiny sandwiches and small cakes may ac-
Cocoa coffee and clam bouillon are
these beverages are more in keeping win
the IorInaI teas. when a greater number
SERVING FIVE O'CLOCK TEA.
The hostess. daughter of the house or a
friend may serve the tea
maid in plain gown of black with
only assistant required It is her duty
70 place a small. low table before the
a pretty. snOW-White cloth The tea seT-z--
ice plates bread and butter. cakes etc
are then brought IN by the maid on a
maid then retires TO the ham oT 70 an
Crner room, where she Will be within call
sIAkING THE TEA.
OF course the alcohol lamp and small
teakettle are used for boiling the water
Have the maid MI the kettle before bring
ing II IN. but see to boiling the water
yourself. This is necessary IN order 70
have a fine cup of tea Rinse the teapot
with boiling water before putting in the
tea e Sc the tea ball. as this allows you
70 make fresh tea and not use the old
leaves, when bela1ed guests arrive.
The old fashioned rule for making tea
cannot De improved on-take "a pinch
Of tea "a teasp0onfuD for each guest and !
one Tor the pot Use the water as soon as
i hotls- Just cover the tea ball and let It /
stand a few minutes. then MI up the pot /
with boiling water and serve at once.
Many Ike a thin slice of lemon in their I
tea Have a lemon sliced very thin and /
arranged on a pretty plate Both plates j