New-York tribune., 1881-09-12


women be found to take service in families
which respect themselves and those who to help
in meeting the needs of the house.
THE DINING HALL AND FURNITURE.
Let the eating room-there can be no cavil to this
be luxuriously lighted, the cloth remarkably
clean. and the atmosphere at the temperature of
from l3 to 1G degrees Reaumur. At all times,
Felix Summerly rightly urges, fresh air should be
let directly into the room, and ventilator fixed in
the chimney to let out the vitiated air. The win
dow should be opened at the top and bottom so
httle. Suppose-one is free to suppose-a room of
the size to accommodate not than eight persons
to dinner every other consideration postponed to
cornwall enjoyment alone No one need want a
room OF larger dimensions than thirty-iive feet by
twenty feet, and fifteen feet high Mr. Walker here
gives some excellent suggestions. In point ofwldth
he would not have more space than necessary Tor
the convenient circulation of the least possible
Der of attendants. In point of length here should
be room for sideboard at end and sufficient
space from the fireplace at the other, that the
length of the room would be something greater than
the width. In respect to height it should he pro-
portioned to the length and width, and therefore,
the height would not be considerable A high room
is certainly not favorable to conversation because
1t Is contrary to the principle of concentration and
the prejudice in favor of height arises from its eff
feet considered with respect to large parties and to
overloaded tables. He would have the door in the
side at the end near the sdeboard and the windows
on the side opposite. Some of the CHEEKY old houses
in New London, Conn. of n time when the
denlzens were wealthy and exhibited hearty hos
ptality as in the old whaling days, conform TO these
principles of comfort and socality.
AS to colorng, the same rule ought to be observed
as in everything else, that is. TO study general
effect. Sober cOlors should be used for the walls
with drapery of a warm tint for the cold weather,
and the contrary for hot. No cosier, brighter with
the mellow. subdued air of long occupancy) more
pleasant room. say for half dozen sets of guests.
was prepared than the dining room of the
noted Garrick Club London, IN its old quarters in
King-st Covert Garden. The walls were clothed
with theatrical portraits by Zotiany, Clint. Sir
Joshua Reynolds. and other artists of later date
always suggestive of the famous historians, and the
recreahve experiences of their patrons In hot
weather great must be bestowed on ventilation.
and i'll the management of outside and inside blinds
and curtains.
" In winter there is little difficulty, with due care
and no stinginess. which latter is apt to appear
both in having the fire only lighted just before dim
ner and in not keeping 1t up properly to the end of
the party and do here protest" says Mr.. Walker
" against the practice L have often witnessed, of
letting the fire actually go in cold weather be-
fore the guests. There is nothing more cheerless or
of more mhOspitable appearance. On the other
hand, bright blazing fire has a very inspiring Of
feet on entering the dining room, and is an object
worthy of special attention to those who wish their
parties o succeed. Moreover. in such IA as
have described. the opening after dinner on dreary
day to admit cheerful fire would be very inspir-
ing moment with an agreeable party brought into
perfect unison by well-imagined, well-exccuted
repasta scene to kindle equal attachment to ones
friends and love of ones country. The cultivation
of the tireside is of the greatest import, public
and private"
Lord Saltoun. distinguished Waterloo officer
without tinge of display. and unpretentious,
persistent lover of good cheer and music presided
over an admirable dining usually occupied by
ten guests, lin his house IN the May Fair quarter of
LOndon,) which " as divided by cloth curtains from
{ he music-room. Here camc MeudelSohn Ernst
SpOhr, Thalberg. Heller aud Mr. T. II. Wrghton,
with n voice of unsurpassahle sweetness for ballad
singing. 70 have heard Lovers Rad of Life"
sung by that gentleuau rare event for mem
ory To- recall
TIE TABLE.
With the present progress in the means of light
ing the dwelling-houS 10y electricity, the art of
throwing the most agreeable light upon IA table has
been attained Let the light be seen through "A
ground glass shade. with "A cream-cOlored hue. The
circular form of table and has been, the de-
srable. from the days OF King Arthur downward.
Ii III the most social most harmonizng, and most
cooperative; but for any number not exceeding
four square oblong tablets perhaps just pleas
ant Nothing should be upon the table except what is
wanted there, and everything wanted. which can
conveniently be upon the table. should be there SO
as to dispense as much as possible with attendance
Having all things needed at hand. cooperation be
tween confedera es at the table Is highly social
Dumb walters OF etagercs are also essential. Lord
Avanley, a well-known gastronomer. follow ed out
the suggestion of having large baskeful of beautiful
bread white and brown, i'll the middle of the table,
with silver fork each side that the guests could
help themselves. and his lordshD added slight I'M
provement. Arranged flowers, OF brilliant, but SIM
pie hue rose not above six inches from the table
i'll the middle of the basket
According to the oldcn custom let the wine be
placed on the table, within reach of each pers ~
with two wine glasses, which are to he changed at
the guests pleasure. At Fentons Hotel St. Jamcss-
ST., dining with Mr.. Winans, of Baltimore, we had
but to balance the Inconvenience or Danish the
thought of it, there was the finest Lafttc at hand
One more sets of cruets should be upon the table
according to the size of the party; and whatever
dish is placed before the guests ought to be preceded
by all It's minor adjuncts, and accompanied by the
proper vegetables. quite hot, In " "Gryll Grange"
there is pleasant little dinner party: "The soup
and fish were discussed in comparative silence the
entrees not much otherwise; hut suddenly jub-
liant expression from Mr. MacBorrowdale hailed the
disclosure of large srion of beef which figured
before Mr.. Gryl. Mr.. MacBorrowdae-'Y You are
man of taste. Mr.. Gryll. That is haudsonler or
nament of dinner table than clusters Of nosegays
and all sorts of nneatabe decorations. detest and
abominate the idea OF a Siberian dinner, where YOU
just look fiddle e-fadlles while your dinner is be-
hind screen and YOU are served with ratious like
pauper' The Rev DIR. Opinion (the cpicure of
the story)'I quite agree with Or. Mac Borrow,lale
| like 10 see my dinner. And herein | rejoice
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