Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-11-28
WHAT TO DO.
Unwritten Laws OF society-Usages AT
BreakFAst and Dinner.

Unwritten Laws OF sOciety-Csages al
BreaksA,t and Dinner.
There are four principles of life, whiel'
consist of good manners, politeness. courte
sy, good breeding and SAVIOR fare, ant
happy il the man or woman who knows 81
well these laws of good society that they
are charm, IA happiness and boon to all
those who fall beneath the spell of thess
admirable qualities. for the perfect manner
is the best letter 81 introduction. 1t is the
courtesy we extend toward each other. Ii
il the passport Of good breeding and tn.
savoir faire that enables us to know what
to say and what to leave unsaid. 1t is the
foundation of the respect we have for our
neighbors. cur friends and ourselves.
With he foregoing exordium u writer in
Good usekeeping tells us how to make
breakfast. which is the first meal OF the
day, also the happiest, and gives some hints
in regard to dining.
The good morning should be given in
cheerful manner Endeavor at this time
to be interesting, and converse on subjects
that are pleasing to others.
IL j. an Old fashioned notion that "chIl-
dren should lie seen and not heard An
occasional talk by the little folk is no;
objectionable, yet. at the same time. they
should not monopolize conversation or at
tent ion. They have their place, and il is
an in Justice that they should at the family
board always be silent.
Personal remarks and questions solicited
Of a private nasi,re are not only bad form,
but exceedingly irritating and vulgar. Re
speet the nisfortunes of others. and show
Difference to their shortcomings and bodily
ailments for it is a sign of good breeding
and wise consideration.
Among the usages OF good society the
linner Is the one form OF entertainment
where punctuality should he strictly rec
o-nzed To be late is a grievous error.
To arrive too early is in many Instances
embarrassing Five minutes before the
time appointed Is "A rigid necessity. An in
viteti guest should observe these rules, and
BIZ so doing is good index to his social
standing.
Avoid conversations that refer To doues-
tie affairs. headaches, toothaehes, chill
,lrru's diseases. tragedies. accidents and
personalities of all kinds. A constant com
planning of family disasters is not only dis
tressing. but an upheayal of physical woes
and household cs,lamities Is an annoyance
that under tine hest of circumstances il Is
too generous to bear
Yorkshire Pudding
There are two modes Of cooking York
shire pudding when it is to be served with
rust beef. II it be liked very rich it may
be baked under the meat. thus catching
thedrippings; but simpler way is TO COOK
I, in separate pans during the last forty
Ave or fifty minutes in which the beef -
roasting. The pudding Is made 10 TINS
way: Beat three eggs very hget, ana aaa
pin, OF milk and q level teaspooniui Oh saf''
Gradually pour this mixture upon eup
IN, az sired -four. Beat thoroughly and
nour into well buttered muffin pans A
.lozrn NAV be filled with mixture OF the
ingredients mentioned
The baking should occupy three-quarters
of an hour, a quick oven being used. flaes
the roas. beef on large warm platter ana
arrange the little buildings around II.
Serve very hot.