The National tribune., 1892-06-02
EDITORS CHAT.
ErIeuEr OF AMUSEMENT HALLS.

ETIQUET OF AMUSEMENT HALLS.
There are many who deport themselves fairly
well in the church parlor who feel licensed 10
throw of al restraint when they enter an opera
house or an amusement hall Look out for these
people and he rs unlike them possible. Only
iIl-brea, ili-conationed people have one set oil
manners for one place and another Tor another
place.
There can be enjoyment without turmoil pleas
ure without racket mirth without unseenafy con-
duct The best rule Of conduct is never to do any
thing 10 make yourself the subject Of comment
When you 90 to place OF amusement enter quietly
and seat yoslfsen without needless ado. III you
have wraps 10 do so at once ana with-
out turning around in your seat. Then compose
yourself and wait until the curtain is rung up. III
In company with friends il Ii permissible to con-
verse in low voice about things in general or
scenes around you; but never make unpleasant
comparisons between The hall you are in and some
other that has pleased you better. Some one VIII
be sure 10 hear and set you down for prig. An
inquiring glance around the hall is permissible
provided you do not make yourself conspicuous.
II there Is anything to admire bestow your
praises freely but never in tones TO attract atten-
zion: il there is anything &c condemn wait until
you are outside. Remember there are always
some whose local pride is hurt when reflections are
cast upon their institutions
EefoEfsDtF At1al coBNttsAilo1 bDo1so &c S@AAiSN
or between acts only. unless. indeed. it is quiet
aside" 10 the friend at your elbow. Whatever
you do you must shun the abominable habit Of
talking while the play is going on, or the song
sung or the orchestra is executing a choice mum.
ber However you may be affected you have no
right TO annoy others by your vulgar clanor.
The writer once knew a gentleman sensitive
to music iat he said he felt like killing a woman
~ho wore rushing silk dress to one Of Theodore
Thomas's concerts. She sat just behind him, and
when The audience sat spell. bound under the
divine wbisperings of "Traumeri' the rustlings
OF her dress caused by her breathing. introduced
n discord into The music. If such trife as this
can disturb the enjoyment of music-lover for a
whole concert what must be the effect OF the idiotc
chatter Of the thoughtless and giddy frequenters Of
oar places OF amusement upon those who attend
for the benefit they receive?
A Few minor faults you must strenuously avoid
when an attendance upon place o. amusement.
You must not rustic your program or chew the
corners. or read newspapers when the entertain
nleut is
all things you must not ca, at all Men and women
should feed al home; only the brute animals de-
Tour as they so along.
Avoid coughing and sneezing and the care oil
the nose. Keep your mouth shut If your throat
tic1eS; press your finger upon your upper liz
just bcow The nose If you feel like sneezing; and
let that alone, if you have cold, just far
possible.
DO 40, lean back IN your seat and yawn II you
are not entertained 1t is always your privilege to
retire.
do not stamp with your feet, your umbrella
cane. sign OF applause. Cultivated people
clap their hands
II you a tobacco fiend wash out your mouth
before going into crowded assembly; your
breath may be very offensive TO sensitive olfac
tories. DO not musk rank perfume: tley
are worse than tobacco and extremely vulgar
First and last and all the time be q gentleman 8
geniewoman: then you need not fear for your de
pertinent; then you know the fall law OF iru.
ctiquet.
AL C. c. sketches sent will appear Ia due time
there being a large number hand at present
Writers Will please follow the form Of these etche
ne above.