There is much truth and force in the old saying that “Manners make
the man.” All persons should know how to appear to the best advantage
in polite society. This very attractive volume furnishes rules of
etiquette for all occasions, and is a complete guide for daily use in
all matters pertaining to social intercourse.
The first department treats of Introductions and Salutations. The
rules given under this head are those constantly observed in the best
society. The same is equally true of all the instructions throughout
the book, which is the most complete work on this subject ever issued.
The next department treats of the very important Art of Conversation.
It has been said, with truth, that “a good talker is always a social
success.” The reader is here taught how to converse agreeably and with
ease. To be a bright, witty, interesting talker, is a most charming
accomplishment. This volume is a help in this respect, the value of
which cannot be overestimated.
Visiting Cards and Customs are next treated, and all the perplexing
questions which they occasion are fully answered. With this very
comprehensive volume at hand, no person will be guilty of blunders and
humiliating mistakes.
Invitations, Formal and Informal, Acceptances and Regrets, form another
topic. The work furnishes full information and is authority upon all
matters of social etiquette.
All young persons, and some older ones, are deeply interested in
the Etiquette of Courtship and Marriage, Weddings and Wedding
Anniversaries. These subjects are treated in a manner at once practical
and instructive.
The usages of the best society in giving Parties, Dinners, Teas,
Receptions, Breakfasts, Luncheons, etc., are minutely described. Also,
Home Etiquette and Etiquette for Children. With this volume in the
home, parents can easily teach the young polite and winning manners.
Miscellaneous Entertainments form a department that is bright and
sparkling. The dark side of life is not overlooked, Etiquette of
Funerals forming a separate topic. How the young lady should “come out”
is stated in full, with invaluable instructions to her parents and
herself.
Then we come to Etiquette of Public Places, followed by that of
Walking, Riding, Boating, Driving, etc. Etiquette for Bicycle Riders
receives full attention. Here are Hints for Travelers, for Hostess and
Guest, General Etiquette and Delsarte Discipline, Musicales, Soirées,
Lawn Parties, etc. Washington Etiquette is described and all the proper
titles for professional and public men are given.
The Art of Dress receives exhaustive treatment, and the rules to be
observed by those who would dress tastefully are very complete. They
who are well dressed have already made a favorable impression upon
others. Suggestions and rules upon this subject are important to all
who would shine in social life.
Letter-Writing makes constant demands upon nearly all persons, yet
its difficulties are perplexing. Here are plain directions upon this
subject, which should be studied and followed by all who would succeed
in the great art of elegant correspondence. It is essential often to
have the best Forms for Letters, happily expressed, choice in the use
of words and easy and correct in grammatical construction.
Artistic Home Decorations are fully treated, showing how to have a
pretty, tasteful and inviting home at least expense. This subject is
receiving great attention everywhere, and this delightful volume should
be in every household in the land, as it furnishes just the information
needed. Fireplaces and Windows, Stairways, Woodwork, Doors, Lighting,
Decorating, Furniture and Paintings, are among the topics treated in
this part of the volume.
In short, this work is a treasury of rules and information on every
subject of Social Etiquette, Self-Culture and Home Life.
An entirely new and very important feature is the beautiful Phototype
Engravings in rich colors. The publishers consider themselves fortunate
in being able to present these new and admirable embellishments, which
have been pronounced gems of art.