The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

life. and a call so made is generally
followed by an Invitation 20 a tea or
evening reception. There are, of course,
many exceptions TO this rule and many
women in the Senatorial circle still
fcling 10 the old custom of returning
all calls In person, which Il a great
drain upon them. and IL is doubtful If
the game is worth the candle, for fully
one half of the calls made at Official
houses are made through curiosity by
women who are not in and are rot en-
titled to be in society. story is told
Of the conscientious wife Of an official
who passed a whole afternoon in en-
deavoring TO find the address on a
card that had been left on her recep-
ton day She was finally successful in
locating its owner. who proved TO be
the wife of a tinsmith. in an obscure
corner in the southeast. IL seemed the
woman, having an afternoon free. had
made the round of the Official houses
but she was quite aghast when her
calls were returned and made the mos.
AFFECT apologies for the liberty she
had taken.
A word more about the etiquette of call
ing II Is only women In the official cir
Gle who have many calls 20 make who
are excused from making personal visits
in return for personal visits made upon
them; for any eae else 70 return such
visits by a card IS the height Of rudeness,
and an intimation that the acquaintance
Of the person on whom she leaves her
card is not desired.
Question-Cau you tell two curious men what
character in fiction is known The Bashful
Ne. - 81
that character for fancy dress bah that Is 10 be
given here later in the season. when prize wi.
be awarded to the one who makes the best Bash
fnl Man" As we have never heard Of this fellow
aud as We fail 20 lind anything regarding him in
the reference books 10 which have access We
appeal to you to help us out Of our dilemma
Very truly yours TWO CURIOUS MEN.
Answer-The '-Bashful Man" Edward
Blusiington) is the name OF a comedy by
Moncrieff. written about 1926 For a
short account of the character see The
Readers Handbook" Brewer. page ST.
;. Qpestion-Wil ecu be so amiabIe as 10 give
me menu, written in French. FOR a rather pre-
tenucus dinner, which / purpose giving az my
own house and without the aid Of a caterer If
possible Ny cook is an excellent one and is
capable Of managing handsome dinner. provided
the dishes are not too intricate.
Answer-A 'pretentious dinner" where
the dishes are not too intricate" is rath-
er a difficult subject. but the following
menu may meet your wishes II is one
which any good cook should be compe-
tent to prepare:
Cauape de caviare
Potsge Sutane
SaImon. Sauce Crevettes
Supremes de Filets de Volailles aux Truhes
CoteletteS d'Agneau. a Ia Pures De Marrona
sorbcts an Champagne
Tcrrapin
Cables Roti. salade de Rename
Marion Bomb
Glaces, Fruits. Bonbons.
1. Question-You touched briefly on the subject
It precedence In your column a few weeks ago.
Would il be ;asking too mech 20 request YOU 20
80 mere fully into the subject I am one Of those
unhappy mortals a new Official in Washington
and ! ind this question Of Official etiquette one
Of the most difficult with which I have 70 deal
Answer-By referring to the files OF The
Washington Herald you viii find in the
edition OF Sunday. December &c. 1906. a
rather exhaustive account OF Official pre-
cedence
3. Question: directed by my mother. who
is not with II am visiting some school friends
herel 70 call on lady az high rank who Is
passing the winter in Washington. and whom We
knew when I was a very little girl and lived with
my parents in Paris / have always heard that
people Ct rank were ven naughty and supercilious