New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-21
Cory7RY.HoUSE PARrIES ~ ENGLAND
WHAT Is DONE AND WHAT Is EATEN

WHAT Is DONE AND WHAT is EATEN
From The London Queen.
With the opening days OF September the coun-
try-house parties nomnally commence. August
gatherings do not amount to parties In the
strict of the word. being principally com
posed of relatives and intimate friends asked for a
pleasant ten days rather than for flame smart v nTe
that ceremony is put side as far ms may
be-. and every one allowed to do pretty much as he
or she likes Even at the smariest country house
parties the modern hostess takes up this line as
against the strict discipline formerly in force
quently put by thosc who distinctly dislike doing
so. on the ground that the restraints OF each day
by which they are to be amused-thc nxed hours
for pastimes for meals for riding driving. shoot
ing and the rest There is good deal In TINS
from the point Of view OF a faded and tired indi-
ydual seeking perfect quiet and repose, and also
and TO take his own time for amusing himself
on one b gshfra 81 ,f ,be Iberty Of the sSec
although they. nevertheless. conform 10 the rules
themselves to be taken. say. to Luncheon at the
houses OF people they only know BY name In the
they would far rather be left at home to amuse
themselves IN their own way whatever that may
made and carried ou, for their benefit. They read
lily fall their hostessess projects. and expect
10 go somewhere and TO do something mos, GAYS:
plans must include the company OF one or two OF
The men Of party or the eSpediion Will fan very
turn in the most cheerful OF spirits The modern r.,
! hostess
these exlgencles. as not to sacrifice the leisure
Of the one sex 10 the demands OF the other.
porary charactcrizes country house breakfast as
first nstalment Of a day Of gorgng. II Is
fast" but good breakfast appetite IS sign Of
clear conscience and a good digestion ana II a
rashers OF broiled bacon. muffin. and some mar
nalade. and passes by the numerous other break
fast dishes set before hlm--drcssed FISH, brolled
fowl, omelette. cold ham, outlets. etc-he does not
consider he has done himself too well. taking
i exercise
him.
a looker-on at country-house breakfast would
notice that lady generally eats fish. either dr"sS'
fowl or a slice OF cod ham or tongue Dr"dklhs'
rolls or dry toast and butter N,ue honey y Jam.
rising. walks before breakfast and the greater por-
ton Of the day passed IN the open air going pa,
fast s Ape appete natural r.sut and The question
rife at the present moment as TO whether ladies'
cas- ca or at 90 County T4 tS I pary W "
From 70 9:2o is the usual breakfast hour IN most
houses: occasionally Il Is extended 20 10 whore late
hours are kept in the smoking room Again innc'n,
atty at THIS meal is the rule in some s hoa,e No, so so
guests shaking hands with each other. mis- core,
nS Shy are sad a' In one hs morhins no5 smile q
good morning. I'll ina, !, yad or a2nr D' wa" ~
/ luncheon-l :0-On non-shooting days. or meeting
Of aides only. and though choice ~ dishes j. Of
fered aides genera.!y prefer to eat Of one dish ony
chicken. or slice. Of roast mutton. followed by a
sweet Men who have not been out shooting eat
quite spare luncheon. and neither touch meat nor
/ cake, biscuit, CHI eSe bcng me extent OF
their requirements this hour. ON the other hand
after long morning spent I'm walking over stunble
IN search OF parridges. men are equal to making
very substantial luncheon out Of doors, ana DO not
despise Irish stew, mutton pies. cod beer. pigeon
pie. sausage. rolls and the Ike. 10 say nothing OF
bitter beer. whiskey and soda water. and not sell
dom champaign after being more frequently
given by bachelor hosts. II Is weknown tact mat
the aides Of house party more than PLEASED 10
1Jin the shooters their outdoor uncheOns; nut II
! Is VII spercd that The company Of ladies' Is not
equally appreciated by keen spOrtsmen On these oc-
casions on the ground Of loss Of time ana vexat1us
DELAY In resuming sport the afternoon hours being
ali too short In which to shoot the Willy phrtrdge .
/ Five O'Clock In the country Is not I'D TEA.
with iis hot cakes. rich cakes ana sandwiches. In
Septernber shooters seldom return IN time to join
The ladies while IN November their presence
IS generally be counted upon. as daylight wanes
by 40 and within doors IL far pleasinter than
without doors this hour; but even then the snok-
ing ROOM Joined 10 genuine fatigue Is Formidable
rival 10 the drawing room. however fascinating IN"
lea gowns and the wearers thereof may be.
/ The dinner hour however IS the signal for the
whole OF the company 20 assemble at close upon
$50 When precc1ency Is strictly followed. the same
couD,es are often sent in 10 dinner together night
after night: but hostess cndcavOrs to Introduce a
little variety In this respect FAR possible. 20
fn0aotony. x country house dinner Is generally so
| much 10 the OF men. that they 20 through IN"
/ menu "a l4ntly: but the ladies. rule. draw the
;ine saw AT half the menu their selection resulting
In sOnp nsh. eniree. game or poultry In the
/ second course, a sweet, an Ice and occasionally "A
! the case NAV be-from Tuesday to Friday or 10
Saturday only very intimate friends being asked 10
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