~The Perfect Gentleman.~ A book of Etiquette and Eloquence. Containing
information and instruction for those who desire to become brilliant
or conspicuous in General Society, or at Parties, Dinners or Popular
Gatherings, etc. It gives directions how to use wine at table, with
Rules for judging the quality thereof, Rules for Carving and a
complete Etiquette of the Dinner Table, including Dinner Speeches,
Toasts and Sentiments, Wit and Conversation at Table, etc. It has also
an American Code of Etiquette and Politeness for all occasions. It
also contains all the necessary information relating to the rules of
Etiquette to be observed in fashionable and official society at
Washington, and this alone makes it valuable to any one who visits
that city, either for pleasure or business. It also contains, Model
Speeches, with directions how to deliver them, Duties of the Chairman
at Public Meetings, Forms of Preambles and Resolutions, etc. It is a
handsomely bound volume of 335 pages.
~$1.50~
~The American Boy's Own Book of Sports and Games.~ A work expressly
designed to amuse and instruct American Boys at all times and
seasons, both in and out doors. This work contains 600 pages, and is
illustrated with over 600 engravings and diagrams, drawn by White and
other American and English artists, and engraved by N. Orr in his best
style. It is also embellished with eight full-page ornamental titles,
executed in the highest style of art, on tinted paper, illustrating
the different departments of the work. An elegant gift for a boy,
affording endless amusement, instruction and recreation.