New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-19

no beautiful and delightful 70 look upon to the end
Of their days.
The story Of another British biunder comes 70 Us
,,om this side of the Atlantic blunder which has
heen made before A rather dense noolehail' WHO
ha letters 10 the best houses in Boston ana VINO was
the recipent of much courtesy, eft the fuo' aler
few weeks visit for the inevitable expeduon 10 the
Rockies which every Engllshman CONSIDERS an
ESSENTIAL part of an American experience. On his
rs.rrn he assn visited Boston and bethOught himself
~ calling at a house where he had frequently dned
on his former visit. In answer 10 his ring the Old
butler who had been in the family for many years,
came 20 the door himself. = Is Mrs. b ln!" SAID
nv lord.
~oh SIR exclaimed the faithful old soul with the
to.rs winning down his cheeks my master is dying!"
Lord c. who suffered good deal (which rather
increased the effect of his fashionable vacuousness)
stared at the man instant as II he did not quite
understand him and then rejoned with dignity
al ddidn't arsk for Minister B. arsked for
Mrs. B"
Gsuch an amusing incident occurred while we were
in London writes American lady from the other
side. We as well as the G--s, who happened 10
be in town at the same time. had letters TO Lady NJ
and We al received cards for drum at her house In
Cavendish Square. We accepted The four of
were utter strangers. aud among the Of faces in
her spacious rpous we did not see familiar friend
However by pairing of. Mr.. c. taking me and my
sposo devoting himself 20 Mrs. c., managed
fairly well. aid at least escaped that awful feeling
of being stranded ones own husband. which Is so
humiIating in a ball room. But the worst ordeal IN
a strange place is always at supper tme-then one
is apt to feel deSOlae indeed especially as they have
universal fashion over here of seating at
small tables. making ii just impossible TO pretend you
are al right II you not So when the move began
10 be general toward the dining room Mrs. c. and
I found ourselves together and beth of US without
a respite. AS we sat side by side the sofa. with
pleasant outward smiles, but inward apprehension.
Lady NJ ssiled majestcally up TO Us almost hiding
the gentleman she bad In tow. Mrs c., may
introduce to you Mr. Brown she said with the awtl
ardabity Of the fashionable British maTon. and
ing aside to give the gentleman opportunity to
forward. To our amazement and intense amusement
he proved 10 be no other than Mr.. c. himself!
while We all stared at one another not exactly
knowing how 70 meet the situation, gorgeous
hostess went on lofdly and graciously: Mr.. Brown
viii take you In 70 supper, Mrs g. and she sailed
of with the proud consciousness Of having provided
at least OF her stranger guests with escort To
credit be ft said that managed 30 RESTRAIN our
laughter until Lady NJ. at a safe distance. In
noeents abrosdP observed Mr.. G., facetlously, but
III be hanged If Ifake in my own wife come, Mrs NJ
@sBut jim, you can't leave me here alone. said
his wife. imp0ringy. OF course not l answered;
'hunt up my husband, please, Mr. Ct. We viii make
@I fancy II through Mr.. e.. who knew one or
two men, that the story got abOut, but it soon
put into circulation and caused great amusement.
1t served Us good turn, too, in way, by giving
a local habitatOn and a name for after that we
introduced to a lot of people and our evening
ended delightfully."- But poor Mp. G. apparently
fated to have identity Of his own for few nights
afterward lady whom he happened TO take in TO
dinner told him the whole story and finished up with
'what would you have done under the circumstances
Mr.. PenfeldP Precisely what did. madame. he
answered determined this time at least 10 assert him
self. I an Mr. G.
The incident was not without its gratifying side.
for Lady N, who is no end OF an authority in her
world, and who heard later on Of her mistake an
nounced her fat TINS: Never tell me again that
American women lack savOir faire; I never saw
better breeding. Neither of them BETRAYED the slight
est consciousness but simply accepted the situation
showing thereby the most perfect tact and knowledge
Of the worid.m
An old housekeeper earnestly advises her young
friends TO pay daily visit Of inspection 10 their
Kitchen and especially carefully the contents Of
their refseratOrs and iceboxes. By doing this they
discourage waste and they also find suggestions that
help them TO vary their daily bills Of fare. There
Will almost always be odds and ends Of carefully and
neatly put away that viii do for rechauffes garnshes
salads curries Even the homely hashcd meat win
be despsed if properly favored and served. After
little practice it becomes thoroughly satisfactory to
contrive manage bits 10 advantage, and it is
half difficult invent variety with the stereotyped
beefsteak OF leg OF mutton.
Cold fish reappear in onelettes In outlets
IN balls. 1t be put in mould it be served
cold with mayOnlaise dressing indeed there may be an
Infinite variety attained with very little trouble
Chicken legs are excellent gried deviHec minced
with eggs; With fried bananas and tomatoes viii
meet with general favor. Ham and veal are good
cold that II IS almost pity 70 do anything more
than 60 serve them neatly with salad made Of the
vegetables, perhaps, Of yesterday which were left
q course it is desirable that secondhand dish should
not bety origin and IL becomes positively interest
ing well useful 20 the economical young house
keeper when she brings ingenuity into her daily talks
With her cook. The latter viii almost always willingly
follow directions and very likely viii become sug-
eeSuve herself atter while when she sees that her
mistress puts head and heart into her work
Here are directions for homely but most refreshing
or3lk, which no should forget a hot day Strain
the ts that is leIt from breakfast and put IL In the ice
box When IS 70 be used pare and slice fresh. juicy
lemon and lay piece in the bottom OF each glass
s"oeten 20 taste with granUated sugar. teaspoonful
being about equivalent 20 a lump of sugar in cup
oi Yea III the glass with cracked ice and pour the clear
'tA over tie ice. It Is needless to add that milk
cream should Lot be used.
Il should Ike to tell YOU Of the profit and pleasure
derived from the study Of the consultations with
PAR OF ordinary field gasses.' said a friend who
sses 70 combine culture and fashion in the most
oer1a! way. You know veranda has what We
cal an upper DECK that IS, it is connected by stair
way with another pOrtlcO which has no roof One
beautiful starlight night when were all sitting on
' Deck after dinner and admiring the vast extent
Oh the shining ornament, the talk turned Oh the heav
ehy bodies, and felt, with not little shame my pro
iolhd ignorance of the subject. Fortunately WIS
courageous enough 70 speak Of my stupidity and
oepiore Il, for Of guests who knew little Of
everything. and therefore & most delightful con-
b~nion, comforted with the promise If book
"'ion came IN due time and which has provided our