The Washington times., 1904-06-18

as one Of the necessities. and his in
all probability is green. because this
color suggests the quiet, cool tones OF
the forest. one with a pattern of ferr
leaves is a delight to those who tread
upon il. This should be fastened al
the corners with large brass thumb
tacks. which are quickly removed and
replaced. Smaller rugs may be an adj
dition II the porch Is large.
If the chairs and hammock take Ut
too much room they can be dispensed
with much easier Than a box couch
with comfortable springs and a multi
tud OF down cushions. Even on hot
days a light Slumber robe on the foot
of the couch viii not always come
amiss.
A travelling library must be had by
all means. and this should stand with
In reach Of the couch, where all the
new books and magazines can be had
II desired
Tea at a Moments Notice.
But the ally of the Porch
Girl. and the one which insures her
the greatest popularity. is the tea
table. This stands in a corner where
IT is not in the way, and yet where it
can be wheeled out at a moments no.
tee, when the unexpected caller ar
rives.
Among the important equipment of
this table are the chatting dish and
brass tea kettle. both OF which do duty
not only as ornaments, but in prepar-
ing the edibles for the palatableness
of which the Porch Girl is famous
among her friends.
This %hospitable girl affects all the
homely domestic graces, and II Is a
JOY TO see her brew and serve a cup
of tea. The little ice chest beside the
table always holds a lemon TO serve
the tea a la Russian, some fruit. fruit
juices. and a big jar of ice water. In
short. the ice chest is a soda fountain
on a small scale, and If cold drinks
are preferred to hot the Porch Girl
prepares them cutie as readily.
A new arrangement for serving re-
freshments on the piazza will delight
she girl who IS planning for a porch
outing. II is called a muffin stand. and
IS a little willow-like table. painted
green. with three compartments or
shelves for holding food.
The new tea barrow. too. which looks
k a baby's go-cart. is built on the
same plan. II has a plate-glass door
on the tor for the cups and saucers.
Dainty doylies and napkins Of linen
or paper are kept in plentiful supply.
and for special occasions floral ice cases
and cups made Of tissue paper are
brought into requisition.
Trysting Place for All.
The Porch Girl Is not a bit averse to
accompanying snatches of songs on the
guitar. When she IS not mus.cally in
clined, behind a mass OF palms In a
corner the Porch Girl keeps a Swiss
music box. which is often a diversion
when the crowds weary of gossip and
tea. and when the long evenings wane.
Except on occasions only the moonlight
illlImines the piazza. but when more
light Is desired japanese lanterns are
used.
The gowns OF the Porch Girl are mar
vcls Of simplicity and daintiness. White.
pale blue. pink, yellow, and lavender
dimities and muslins are her favorite.
Nearly all OF these are made cOllarless
and show the neck Others have lace
Jokes which are so transparent that
they show the shoulders.
The smiles and Establishments OF the
Porch Girl are not only reserved for
the SWANS and maidens who loiter AZ
this trysting place. but are freely glven
e the members OF the family as well
Faterfamilias. the mater and the big
brothers all enjoy the quiet. cheerful
! spot where the men can smoke and the
mother rest. Many an evening tea" Is
spread on the veranda when the dining
room is too sitting. and is enjoyed the
more because of the change
The Porch Girl lives out-of-dOors quite
as much as she possibly can, and she
makes Of her piazza a retreat like the
! lanai Of her Hawaiian sister.