THE TABLE FOR THE FORMAL LUNCHEON
The appointments of the formal luncheon table are, as was pointed out
above, almost identical with those of the dinner table.
In the first place, butter may be served with the formal luncheon and
rarely with dinner. Thus we find tiny but ter dishes added at the left
of each luncheon cover. These plates are usually decorative, and
sometimes are made large enough to contain both the bread and butter,
instead of just the butter alone, Another difference, though
slight.-cut-glass platters for nuts and bonbons take the place of the
silver platters of dinner.
Candles are not used; nor is any other artificial light whenever it can
be avoided.
The formal luncheon offers an ideal time for the hostess to display her
finest china, her best silver. It is an occasion when dignity and beauty
combine with easy friendliness to make the event memorable, and the wise
hostess spares no effort in adding those little touches that go so far
towards making any entertainment a success. Menu cards and favors, of
course, are "touches" that belong to the dinner table alone; but flowers,
service and general setting of the dining-room are details that deserve
considerable attention and thought.
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