Tea Fit For A Queen!

Feathers, fascinators and fine garments flowed into the Keys Room on Saturday 11/4/19 as guests arrived for a Downton Abbey High Tea, hosted by The Friends of The Milton Public Library.

Given the popularity of past Teas,it came as no surprise that almost all of the 80 seats were sold out in less than 2 days. Though the period drama has ended,the release of The Downton Abbey movie this past Summer caused a resurgence and longing in the hearts of fans to reconnect with characters such as The Dowager Countess Violet,many fans have grown to adore and love.

The Keys Room was transformed into a beautiful tea House with tables exquisitely dressed adorned with fine china ,a lasting gift passed down to The Friends by the Milton Women's Club many of the members who were also in attendance at the tea.The China perfect for the Chicken and Cranberry Salad Crossaint,Ham Cheddar and Mayonnaise Tea Sandwiches,French Maccarons,Orange Cranberry Scones and yes English Breakfast Tea.

Guest Spirit Karen ( Ren ) Antonowicz, of Spiris of Fashion,took attendees on a historical journey of Downton Fashion throughout the decades.What lengths women went through to obtain the much converted cinched waist.Long livethe corsette!

This truly was an afternoon of chuckles especially when a recap of the series was shown, Turkish diplomat and all.

Downton Abbey Tea Committee members ,mother / daughter team of Milton Select Board member Katie Conlon and mom Claire helped with raffle ticket sales which included Lady Mary's,Tea for Two a gift from the popular Walpole Tea House Fancy That.Owners Brad and Sarah have been loyal supporters of The Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Also in attendance as he has been at all previous teas was State Senator and Milton Resident Walter F Timilty who in this tea setting is known as Sir Walter had the honor of helping pull the numbers of the raffle ticket winners. A basket titled The Queen's favorites went to Aimee and Anthony Nitolo.

To the delight of many, complimenting the ambience of the setting was an almost life-like cutout of Her Royal Highness ,Queen Elizabeth standing infront of a backdrop of HighClere Castle,the setting of Downton Abbey.

Two hours later,80 plus guests and volunteers,lots of raffle tickets sold,The Friends of the Milton Public Library,are grateful to all who supported the tea, continue to support the book shop ,proceeds of which help fund programs and events at the library.

This truly was an afternoon of tea Fit for a Queen.

To find out more about the Friends visit

www.mplfriends.org