The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-01-13
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There IS Ia function that possesses
80 subtle charm. so imaginative a
rite, as the single ceremony of brew
Ing cup of tea. 1t conjures up
memories of things unforgettable-the
austere abnegations of our forefathers.
the social triumphs of peers and the
homely pleasures of domestic joys.
There Is cheerful glow. coziness,
u warmth that radiates from the tea
table which melts all formalsty
Reticent lips bloom into speech, and
difident hearts become expansive.
The informally Of gathering about
the little table. expectantly watching
the preparation of the tea and the
steady glow of the tiny fame in the al
cohol lamp and listening to the hum
ming of the kettle. is very delightful in
its simplicity, and this attractive means
of entertaining is within the reach or
every woman, no matter how simple
| her circumstances.
The tea table is a necessary adjunct
to every bachelor maids apartments,
| whether she be wage Garner or Il
woman of large social interests, and
| It becomes necessary that she seek rec
reation and relaxation from her labors.
and what is more delightful than to
have ones friends drop in during a
leisure hour at sunset and be refreshed
by the sympathetic understanding OF
kindred spirits?
Your friends soon grow to know that
at q certain hour they will find a
blessed respite. charmed peace, at
your Preside, and they will be only too
glad to seek you, provided you have
the love and instincts of a responsive
hostess.
If a silver tea service Is beyond your
means teakettle, caddy and service
bowl of brass are just as effective and
more decorative. A low taboret. sup
porting large. round oriental tray OF
hammered brass. looks stunning be-
side an open fire. whose pickering
fame reflects the beautiful lights from
brass and copper.
| shall never forget upon entering q
room the effect of large brass bow
filed to overlooking with the rich hues
of nasturtiums. FURNISHED by the hot
rays of the sun. 1t almost took my
breath away, 1t was so riotous in color
Such touch Of the bizarre in low
toned room is most beautifully star
thing.
A muffin stand beside the tea table Is
great convenience to the hostess. fol
the guests may help themselves with
out requiring the extra service of pass
ing food from one individual to an
! other The three shelves of the stunt
| may each contain plate of dfferen
| dainties. Simple bread and butter
| cress and lettuce sandwiches, littl
cakes and cookies or toasted muffin
and crumpets are all appropriate an
light enough to serve with tea.
| Some women prefer using a Russia
samovar. but one must be well verse
| in overcoming its difficulties and hav
had vast experience or the hostess wi
be Ill at ease and so Immersed in mai
aging it that she will be able to pa
| ment of her guests.
The simplest device for making tie
| If there are but few cups required,
the use of the tea ball The requir
ment for strong or weak tea which
characteristic Of the individual can
easily regulated In this way.
Even in the summer the tea tab
need not fall into disuse. Iced tea, lei
onade. grape Juice and dozens Of OF
| err cooling drinks may be easily pi
pared, and the portable table can
carried out of doors and placed eth
in the shadows of the lawn or In t
more secluded privacy Of the piazza
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