The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

the generous lender Of the jewclry should take
care to have it generally understood through.
out the community that Miss jenkins Dor
rowed her set because she was not able to pur-
chase one for herself Should Miss jenkins
never return the ornaments, Miss Muggins,
ought not to be at all surprised.
Never refuse to take wine when offered. In
fact it is in good taste to smack your lips and
request another glass.
Wear white kid gloves at the dinner table,
it shows the company that you do not wish to
soil your delicate hands,
When at "a friends dinner table, always en-
deavor to get seat nearest the daintlest dish
by this sensible precaution you save the wait
ors much trouble.
IF the roast-beef or mutton be fine, ask the
host whatit cost pound in market, aud
swhether it was stall-fed.or not.
Ifa gentleman be seated next'to you, and
shows symtomssof sharp appetite sit is etl-
quette to give Rim as much trouble as posi-
Bile not forgetting to rcqucst him to HAND you
every dish within his reach, at the same time
declining to taste any of them. gs.
Be sure to ask the gentleman some triffiing
question when his mouth is full.
The modern modes of salutation differ ma
terially from those Of the days of the eaciente
regime, stiff and formal courtcsies were given
by our worthy grandmothers-a step back
ward with the right foot, placing it so as to
preserve tho equilibrium Of the body-and
then low bonding of the spinal column, a
pleasant smile, with thumb and forefnger
spreading out the heavy silk skirt, and a
graceful bend Of the person. Ladies consid-
er it vulgar to courtesey nova bend OF the
neck, rather scornful than dignifed, follows
an introduction or formal greeting. The
salutation of perfect lady OF the present
day should be like that of a statued Juno with
movable head-grand, but without Soul
When you salute a gentleman Of advanced
years who has just married a young wife
be sure you give cunning wink to the COM
pany near, and ask him chow his old lady is?''
1t makes you appear smart and him foolish.
1t is considered quite refined to call a lady
or gentleman with whom you are but slightly
acquainted, by the slang titles of Mrs. or Mr..
Thing -um-bob or Whatdyecollem. When
you meet with male cousin-call him Dick,
or Bob, or Jack, as the case may be. You
may also apply Christian names to all of your
Intimate friends Your honored father should
be dcnominated governor, and your mother
the ''old hen" while the family physician
should rejoice in the title Of Doc. The rules
of politeness in this respect are established on
tho principle that too much cerimony is irk-
some. .. 3
Attention to your person is a matter Of Sc
rious consderation-you will therefore Tor,
give me if encroach upon your toilet and
wardrobe. To be tasty in dress, is to enjoy
high reputation ladies should be very
careful Of their reputation. No matter il
the envious call you vain, proud, or a snob
study the latest modes-ponder over Godey's
or Frank Leslies' books of fashion-rcad the
reports from Paris, and, if possible, get the
start Of all your compeers, and sport the la
test styles before your rivals have dreamed Of
them No matter if your father or husband
be bankrupt-you must sustain the fash
ions-for one might as well be out of the
world as out of fashion.
! { Concluded neat week.l .sa.t