Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-22

ant and sociable to one another. and let's see if we can't get through this summer without none of these here differences of opinion so upsettin' to a good time
 Introductions by Letter.
 Letters of introduction have caused lots of trouble in this world, though ire quently the warmest friendships have re- suited from them. A letter of introduc- tion should be very carefully weighed. You have no right to force an acquaint- ance which may not be desirable or agreeable on your far-away friend. It Is quite true that a stranger may not know anything of the social customs of foreign lands without the aid of the let ter Of introduction, but it is also certain that while the personal introduction of two men or women or of two persons or the opposite sex burdens the maker with slight responsibilities, except in the case of presentation of men to young glrls, the letter of introduction does obliSe the recipient to offer some social recognition of the presence of the person introduced. Sometimes it is agreeable and delShttul to meet our friends friends but we have all been more or less upset by the uneX- pected letter introducing a hitherto un- heard of woman just when we were oc- cupied every moment, and have won dered what in the world we were to do about it.
 A great many people give letters of in
 
 Ones relatives, intimate friends, those to whom one is socially indebted, have a right to receive and to ask letters of in troduction from us. Mere acquaintanceS, however friendly, have not the right and should never venture to ask letter or introduction, and even where the right IS conceded it should be most carefully used It is good form to deliver l>tter of introduction personally, leaving one visiting card with it, but not waiting for a reply. Ladies should invariably pur- sue this course A gentleman may hlm- self bring letter Of introduction to lady. sending it with his card, and may ask if the lady finds it convenient to re- ceiye him. It is in better taste to leave both letter and card at the lady's home and await her bidding. Letters Of in- troduction are never unSealed They should be brief and always give the run name and home address of the person 1n- troduced It is not necessary to say more than a few words, to the effect that MT. Charles Cummings Cook of Balti- more is the writer's friend, and that any ciyility which may be agree able 10 oIer him will be regarded as a persona iaNoI' and also that one feels certain he IS do- ing both gentlemen favor Tn making them known to each other, etc
 |i On receiving a letter of introduction it is absolutely obligatory that you should call within twenty-four hours, ana
  call with promptness-at the latest three days after the call. It is, moreover, Tn. cumbent on the recipient of the letter of Introduction to show the new acquaint- ance some social courtesy-to invite him to dinner, enter his name at ones club. take him to the theater or to see objects of interest in the city in which one resides.
 Answers to Correspondents.
 R. D. 1.-The Cathay Skin Food is good for facial massage, and will feed the skin. No towel will take the place of a. brush. I will answer your other questions Ii you will send me your ad- dress. .
 M. Mc-Hot water for scrub, by all means. Use bcrax to soften the water.
 Mrs. A. TT know of nothing to dark en the hair excepting a stain or dye, formula for which were given in the "Beauty Talk on the Hair"
 Adelaide were given for re- moving freckles in one of the recent "Beauty Talks
 A. E. L.-Formula for reducing the bust was given in the paper on "The Throat, Shoulders and Bust"
 Harriet-Formulas were given for the removal of superfiuous hair.
 Hopeful-You will find the pencil at any drug store. All large pores can be remedied, but there Is nothing which