Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-22
H0SPITABLE ELEGANCE
CALLSALL TO TEA ROOM
Miller ~ Rhoads .ittains tho Vii.
mate Ideal in Culinary
perfection.
PUBLIC SERVICE INNOVATION
We'll Gowncd Matrons and Maids
Sip Fragrant Beverage and Taste
Daintily Frosted Cookies and
Waters - Miss Register Markets
Personally.
10y Mary Dnrby EitHhuSh, "3Iy Little
('Orner."l

! RHOADS stands complete-thc ulti-
matc of commercial idcalism--a fitting
AppreciatinG the quiet elegance and
aesthetic environment. the out-of-town
a ro,n, none n, ;s, shorpers tel Of ITS poetic
| All departments in4ugurated work
with the placid march 81 progress.
THE COLONIAL TEA ROOM dis
tinctly proves also IL mid day aid to
the nousekeeper. whose shopping list is
| necessarily long ana complicated BIS
reason OF obligation in caring. for
others who may not be members Of her
| own family
l would not. however, have you
fccosnizc the Colonial Tea Room as a
separate appeal for mere restaurant
! proximity to all departments. I will
assure assure; YOU that YOU VIII ;, appreciate
vic WEE "G iNN ,SI.@TG g. a iUSLio shA-
For the benefit of the thousands of
! ut-of-towp patrons and guests who
visit the MILLER " RHOADS depart
mcnt store during the year tor superior
shopping values and advantages. it be-
comes my pleasure to pen a descrip-
ton of the Colonial Tea Room, where,
| sooner or later its hospitality awaits
you.
First of all. upon leaving the third
hoor elevators the patrons pass a
charming display OF furniture, pictures
| garden or porch, as the Whit of de-
| icious Niands permeates the air! lie
or she is joined by husband, brother
Or sweetheart. Tor the men insist upon
being let in. too. All are cordially
Welcomed with graciousness by Miss
Royster. whose wise leadership, mag
netic personality and capable eXecu-A
ton OF famous Virginia recipes in the
culinary line. has been, to great ex-
! tent, the backbone, inspira ton and
success OF the Colonial Tea Room since
| its incipiency.
1t isn't a Spanish patio, nor an OK
,orI College luadransle-it is Just
little latticed. rosc-covered arbor.,
where garden walks. marble benches
and SUN dial paves the way to what
instantly appears TO the MINDS eye TO-
| be great ocean liner salon-Lthe entire
ceiling, latticcd in ivory finished wood
work. meeting, the SIDE walls in the
| same. lanelcd windows and French
doors serve to complete the general
architectural scheme OF the odd Vir-
GINA homestead atmosphere.
The floor area gives a seating ca
pacity of over two hundred, with no
sensation of crowding. The beautiful
WINDOWS with their tiny loaded panes
in fan design. and which open to the
| soft spring breezes. are further en-.
hanged in beauty By window boxes of
spring blossoms. Colonial netting.
drawn Oh brass rods. accentuates the
| harmonious panclinG of old blue tapes
| Try. Blending in perfect continuity is
the SELF shade velvet wilton floor Gov
| eling.
| \ handsome disk OF ornamental sill.
Ivercd glass, representing the suns
| rays, rests upon "A carved marble ped
estal surrounded by four tail box trees;
l'titul room. The tables and chairs of
Mahogany in quaint Colonial period,
supplement the handsome table service,
which consists OF dainty Dresden china,
Colonial silver, good linens and indl-
vidual rose Opening with
i'rcnch windows. the entire frontage of
N its sweeping beauty. amid the same
| furnishings. Here the gathering of in
formal little parties tor luncheuns and
| Afternoon Tea. take place also.
one long table at the extreme left
corner serves together In close COM
munion the directors of MILLER IL
RHOADS. should they choose TO gather
~ council for friendly chats.
The cashiers desk peeps thorush a
panel booth setting. located near the
main entrance, and Is Identified through
Il check ay stem.
Perhaps the most beautiful and
| INoty woodwork booth resembling an
| old cupboard, except for it's counter:
| which commcrcialism sees fiji to make
use of for the serving OF sandwiches,
! salads, ices, desserts. tea. coffee and
chocolate. This glass booth is con-
| ncctcd with the culinary chambers py
cral menus are Tiled from a. separate
! precinct, in order TO avoid noise ans
! confusion.
All the washing Of dishes. etc. Is
! and devices. The refriScrators, at
tehtlon 10 sanitary conditions. etc, are
mp to the highest standard. The wait
| resses, all IN uniform. are exceptional
| ~ respectful, many of them being en-
ployees OF the 'iirst Tea Room days"
The motive of ioyorsness. is repeated
menu card is picked up. The variabie
| vision Of Miss Registers culinary brain
chanses daily in the beautiful menus,
| the covers Of which are particularly
artistic in themselves
! And what is afternoon tea? How
| can ! better describe il than 10 ask
YOU TO look in upon the Colonial Tea
! Room between the hours Of 1 and 5:Ju
( na,rons and maids slipping the fra grant
leverage, accompanied by dalntily
nike. amid the tete-a-tete prattle. you
may be served a salad. an ice, or. 4
cream. The Afternoon Tea. as in
ausurateh by the MILLER ~ RHOADS
store is the elimination or many re-
! quests for this particular feature.
DO YOU wonder thai the Colonial
Tea Room seems a veritable -Four and
Twenty Blackbirds' happily cnlrplns
between Shopping Acts?
| The la carte service includes meats,
vegetables; beverages. cgss. cold meats,
salads and sandwiches
The cream. milk and butter are from
the best PURE FOOp CREAMIIRIkS.
The coffee served is a famous Ftlson
daily for her meats. vegetables and
| fruits - ~
All ices and creams are compounded
| by Miss Register and her capable as
sistantS OF many years training ON
| the premises 80
Many tea rooms are as depressing as
mat melancholy House OF Usher I'm
Edgar Allan Poe's story--many are iex-
hauatiNe With their gilt, onyx and
..elour-- but the MILLER * RHoADS
| Tea Room has attained that Sayety
or comfort: and that beauty and ele.
sance Of bearing, which is the ele-
mentary principle OF construction. No
stimulant TO whet my imagination in
Colonial Tea Room will elliott other
than public favor. our memory chants
an EXPRESSION of approval FOR this IN.
! novation, which makes Richmonds
shopping Center" so ideal and con-
! Ncnient. With pride. l may add, tho
{ Colonial Tea Room is to MILLER *
/ RHOADS what the charming tea ad.
/ AunIurns a 10 Inhn M-nna m, i In -.....t