New-York daily tribune., 1843-10-21
Ealtzmg is Tie Art Of Gentleman, and
nerer get 1oas taught or understood
bu Dancin g-masier.

by Dancing-master.
The fame of the author Of this valuable work
ia the higher circles of English society, is pro-
verbal; and the appearance of the work itself,
i, may be easily ina gined caused no little sensa
ton in the British metropolis. Twenty two thou
sand copies Of the London edition, We are in
formed were sold the first month OF its pubica-
ton at half guinea each. Among the various
subjects which this curious original treallse sets
forth, ore the following:
|. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS or ETlQUETTE-
ideas of unthnking persons on the usases of 50
cety, &c.
III. IHTRoDUcTloNs-how they should be effect
ed, and when persons should or should not be in
troduced-lneetipg friend with a lady when you
are unacquainted with her--the science of cut
ting an cquaintauce-slighting friend.
Ill OF LETTERS OF INTRoDUcTIoN-th the
manner they should be written, dispatched, pre-
sented, or receved-how to treat new acquaint-
ance introduced by letter-promptness in answer
ing letters.
". OF NhRRIAGE--lhe duties of those about
TO be married towards their friends-Aow Old
Bachelors shonld behave under such clrcum-
stances--adyicet 70 newly ly-murried people.
V. Or D1ssERs-,he Etiquette of Dinner
Party-directions for the Master or Mistress Of
the house-nstructions for gentlemen guests
the arrangement Of the party at table-advlce
relative TO general department at table-taklng
wine with lady--how to furnish and lay out the
,,,,e--behaviour towards servants at table
for sto be observed i'll waiting on lady at tsble
advice TO ladies--ths science of eating and
drinking.
vi. Or SMOKING AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
tions 10 be observed-wben, where and how to
smoke or take snuff.
VII. Or DRESS AND FAsH1oss-to what ex-
tent fashions should be adopted, addressed to
both ladies' and gentlemen--graRd points 10 be
observed in dress--when to wear goyes--"hen
wear iewelry--renlarks on neatness IN drees'
VIII. Or Music IN GENERAL SoClETY-high-
gifted musicians in private society-when
ady should sing or play-the duties OF listeners.
TX. OF DANcISG-the Etiquette OF the Ball
room-dutv of the master OF ceremonles-when
and how TO apply for partner-presentaton to
lady with whom you are not acquanted-the,
adys part-coor of gloves to be worn at a ball
how to lead lady through the quadrle-be
havior to be observed in the quadrllle and waltz
of the steps-the treatment Of slight from an
acquaintance in the ball room, sc.
X. Or CoNvERsATIoN-pcture of an sgotis-
when to avoid an argumenr-hdelty to truth
getting in a passion-defence of your friends
talking to and at people-lessons in talking
tone Of yoce-talking too largely-vulgar terms
TO be avoided--caution to parents-dlrectlons 20
a gentleman in addressing lady-advice to
radespeope.
XI. OF VIsITING-the time to visit lady
when to leave your card-duration of call
when to place your hat in the hall-strict rules
O be observed.
MI. Or VISITING CARDs-how they should
he worded, and when they should be lett, and
when sent-nstructons for married ladies-ge-
neral directions relative to wedding cards-invi-
talions to dinners, balls or partles--lnvlaonst to
christenings or funerals.
XIII. Or CARD-FLAYING-how card-tables
should be SET out-general directions to the mas
for or mistress of the house-the art of playing
whist-hnts to ladies who play for money.
XIV. Or TATrLISG-usages of good society
caution to those who repeat the conversations
Of ,lhers-soms advice to young ladles-danger
of badinage towards dull people.
XIV. Or GENERAL SoclErr-deportment TO-
wards q lady Of your acquaintance i'll the street
handing lady TO carrlage-shakins hands win
ladv-behavior IN the box of a theatre--vlsl-
ting coffee e-house-saluting q friend publicly
resDect TO be shown great people-treatment OF
ouests-vulgarity defined-how TO offer favor
Tnle 10 be observed when inviting friend 10 r1de
manner of saluting lady in company-gene-
raj directions in addressing letters-rules 10 be
always observed when visiting-the index OF
yocsnt mind-queer notions OF ll-bred people
hostage on lctters-ceremony; when II may be
dispensed with-the true test oil gentleman.
XVI. THE TRUE THEORY OF WALTzING-
rantemsns step in the figure of eight in the
Rhan;sb Waltz-lady s step in the same-ser-
aan,;ne waltzing-sentIeman' step in the figure
ppFn;ab, 4 deux temps-lady's step, do-gentle-
unanSs step in the figure OF eight, deux pas but
,,, dsux temps-ladv' 81 step in the same-how
noi =" Iearn q the Rhensh and German Waltzes-the-
orv Of Spanish waltz-the true grace of the
waltz-general remarks on waltzlng.
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