Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-07
copyrighted, 1886.
Everrdny nornltnlltr.
CHRISTINE TERuuSE uERRIcK.


copyrighted, 1885, by Bachelier n Co..
In so large country as ours and one !
which has not yet had time to fuse into |
harmonious whole the various idiosyn. |
crasies OF the divers nationalities who
compose its population, 1t is TO be OK
pected that each section should possess
| its own peculiarities OF thought and man
/ ner, as well rs OF custom and speech. To
the close observer these habits Of mind
and bearing become more marked with
careful study. Possibly they manifest
themselves principally In minor points
rather than In general characteristics,
| but, at all events, they are apparent
! to any one who win take the trouble
to look for them. The cordial frankness
OF the Southerner, the bluff heartness Of
| the Westerner the reserved self-con-
seriousness of the New England character
are hardly more prominent than are less
important freaks Of disposition in indi-
vidual states and neighborhoods. The
native Of Maine claims superiority III GER
tain qualities tor his fellow-citizens over
those OF Vermont or Massachusetts. The
New Yorker jests at what he regards as
the failings Of the Jerseyman, while the
Bostonian not only considers as beneath
contempt the unhappy inhabitants of cities
in other states, but plumes himself upon
his surprising advantages over residents
in other portions OF the same common
wealth.
The explanation Of these pride yau-
ancesL has been frequently attempted, but
never accomplished with complete sue
cess. Ancestry climate, education, have
all been cited as sufficient causes, but
speculation has TO end with the confess
sion that there are some things in human
nature that defy the penetration OF even
the social scientist.
In no other single characteristic Ia more
: diversity shown than in the IDEAS in dill
ferent localities, of what constitutes
hospitality. The representative host, in
some parts OF the Union, notably at the
South and West, seems 70 have modelled
his conduct on that of the Arab, or OF the
, Spaniard, who bids HIS guest consider the
house and everything in it as his own.
In the Middle states the welcome,
while possibly less demonstratiye, is
quite as sincere, while IN New England
the repressiye Influences of Puritan in
heritance and religious training have had
| their effect in Il calmness and apparent
/ GOODNESS of demeanor that frequently be-
j lies the real warmth OF heart concealed
Q by outward reticence. Closer acqualnt-
ance sometimes melts this reserve ana
, shows the true kindness that lies be-
meath.
, A lack OF everyday hospitality is not
I. connued to any particular locality. There
' are few people who are not willing once
!, or twice year to "put the big pot in the
little,r as the Virginia saying goes, ano
(, invite their neighbors and friends to par
= take of an elaborate repast. But IL If
!, quite another thing to be willing to stay
the departing visitor, who starts to his
feet as the dinner or tea bell rings, and 70
urge him TO remain and share In the
family fare. Too often, when the invita-
ton is gigen, ii is with a manner that says
as plainlyas spoken words, "Gol" Ano
vet in this ability to give an unexpected
/ quest meal consists to some the very
|. cream of hospitality
o One reason for the hesitation the house
Il keeper feels in bringing chance visitors te
d the family board arises from false shame
C Not realizing that a cordial welcome IS AZ
a once the best appetizer and sauce Ior
y plain meal, she is unwilling to have
h stranger dine upon the provision whict
o she considers sufficient in quality ior nel
d home circle. Herein is a great misuse
IS A woman who has had to ordcr the olll y !,
IS fare for her own table week after weei
lOOgS OXEN Will u huhshy
g. something cooked anywhere but IN ne
d own kitchen and by her direction. i'
|, her the simplest fare at friends taDl'
l. win have a flavor that the richest 1000
a. would lack had she been obliged TO super
N intend its preparation.
Another stumbling block in the way
ID every day hospitality arises IRON the lac
II that the appearance OF the table an
"A those who surround 1t is not always sue
! AZ IL would be desired that outsider
- should see. The blunder of thinking Una
n uauything is good enough ior nom
II folks'i is a common one. Not that iu
!. dress parade should be in operation q
"a fine time. II would be as absurd IN
NJ family OF limited circumstances 10 nay
no thc table always set out with tae hhes
~ napery. delicate cut glass and fragile Pc
ar eelain, as TO expect the members OF ~
he household to appear At eacn meai a. a.,,'.
y In sIlks and laces. "The eternal ntnei
RI ~ thincsu should determine all sue
"a points. But there is no reason why cio,
be and NAPKINS should not be clean az
a whole, sud even plated SILVER, stone eait
Of and pressed glass, II such must pe
a. dally use. bright and shining !,
nm Nor should the little adornments o. y
1 table be regarded only when company
NO expected. II Is not the easiest lnas.s ~,
~ the world for every family, whcn now
'er are not worth more than their Nei-Hs