Arizona republican., 1907-11-30
The Tea Table Its Appointments
BY SARA CRANfoID.

The serving of tea in the late afternoon. either to the members of the household or to any chance visitors Is now the rule in Q great maDy households. and the GUS ton is certainly delightful one. A house where ''afternoon tea Is regular prac- tiee Is apt to be a very popular place for the friends of the different members of the household to gather and especially as the days grow shorter and the cold winter weather sets in. 6 dainty tea table. prettily appointed Is a most attractive feature of a drawing room or living room.
 Whether the appointments be those of the most lavish luxury or those of fhe simplest character this mid-afternoon re lection can be equally dainty and appe- tizing. but the manner of service should always be appropriate 10 the surround iugs. Several years ago. the tea table. with numerous cups and saucers and other fitting. was regular piece of fur nIture in the drawing room, but now it Is considered the height of bad form 10 have a regulation tea table on view.
 small table. easy to move and pre- ferably with 6 folding top is now kept in some corner of the room or convenient ly at hand. clear for use. When required
  ready for her coming and on IL is placed the tray.
 Tables of the Pembroke order. with very narrow top and broad. wide leaves are most convenient. and then there are nests of tables. generally in sets of four. with straight legs and square tops, each one sliding under the next higher, which are delightful. These nests are also very convenient when there are a number 70 .f.. oh k1 rnfa .sad around the room for the holding of sand wieh plates. cups ct eeteEa at the con venieuce of the guests
 The complete afternoon tea service usu- ally consists of kettle and stand. tea pot. waste bowl, cream pitcher. sugar bowl, and tea caddy. besides the cups and plates required. An engraved glass screen to protect the kettle lamp is also use ful and attactive addition end another innovation Is a silver trumpet for blow ing out the blaze. These trumpets may also be had in brass or copper. A tea ball Is also a useful addition, the new est form being really a tea ball spoon. which Is more convenient 10 handle. This Is very convenient for the individual cup Of tea. as the boiling water is sim ply poured in the cup and the tea. en- closed in the spoon allowed to steep ID 1t for a minute or two.
 All these appointments should De piaced on a tray. which Is spread with a fine linen cloth. the tray being brought 10 the table ready set. The kettle should be previously filled with boiling water. re Quiring only a moment or two of name from the alcohol lamp to sci it bubbliIg. Any extra dishes may be brought on small serving trays.
 In selecting brands of tea. an excellent combination. which will be liked by most people Is found to be a mixture of Eng fish Breakfast and Orange Pekoe In the right proportions, which is two-thirds of the former to one-thisd of the latter. Lemon and cream should beth be placed on The table and sometimes the addition of a little cruet of rum is also seen Lemon should be served in thin slices on a small platter. with doylie beneath. with a quarter lemon at the side from which to squeeze an extra drop or two if needed.
 Small cakes. sandwiches or fancy crack CTS are served with the tea. few good recipes being added. IL is not considered good form to have too great a variety 0r very elaborate refreshments, one or