45. Never correct a person in grammar, deportment, or in a mistake that does not implicate you in a wrong. 46. Never remark upon the personal deformity or mental peculiarities of acquaintances. 47. Upon the street, the lady must first recognize the gentleman. 48. In dancing, gloves should always be worn. 49. You have no right to forget an engagement. To do so without a prompt and ample apology is equivalent to an insult. 50. A promise made must be carried out, if possible, at any cost. 51. No lady ever sneers at, or comments upon, the dress of another in the streets. 52. Avoid all slang and florid adjectives. The conversation, like the manners and the morals, should be quiet, chaste, and simple. 53. Learn to say "No," to all evil invitations and promptings; the true gentle- man should be courageous as well as kind. 54. No amount of learning, wit and genius can atone for coarseness and ill- breeding. 55. Depend neither on wit, wealth, nor raiment for your status in society. XI. George 'Washington's One Hundred Rules ot Life Government. But few men display, as did the "Father of his Country," the varied talents of the soldier, the statesman, the farmer, and the man of business, and if the code of ETIQUETTE OF THE WEDDING, THE EOAD AND THE CAPITAL. 417 self-government, which he is said to have prescribed to himself at the early age of thirteen, had anything to do with his success — and no doubt it did— it is certainly worthy of the deep consideration of all. 1. Every action in company ought to be some sign of respect to those present. 2. In the presence of others sing not to yourself with a humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet. 3. Speak not when others speak, sit not when others stand, and walk not when others stop. 4. Turn not your back to others, especially in speaking. 5. Be no flatterer; neither trifle with any one that does not delight in such fadniliarities. 6. Read no letters, books or papers, in company except when necessary; then ask to be excused. 7. Come not near the books or writing of an}^ one so as to read them unasked. 8. Let your countenance be pleasant, but in serious matters somewhat grave. 9. Show not yourself glad at the misfortunes of another, though he were your enemy. 10. They that are in dignity or ofiice have in all places precedency; but whilst they are young they ought to respect those that are their equals in birth or other qualities, though they have no public charge. 11. It is good manners to prefer those to Avhom we speak before ourselves, especially if they be above us — with whom in no sort should we take the lead. 12. Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive. 13. In writing or speaking give to every one his due title, according to his degree and the custom of the place. 14. Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judg- ment to others with modesty. 15. When a man does all he can, though it succeeds not well, blame not him that did it. 16. It being necessary to advise or rej^rehend any one, consider whether it ought to be done in public or in private, presently or at some other time, also in what tei'ms to do it. 17. In reproving any one, do it with no sign of choler, but with sweetness and mildness. 18. Mock not, nor jest at anything of importance. 19. Break no jests that are sharp and biting. 20. Laugh not at your own wit. 21. Wherein you reprove another be unblamable yourself, for example is more impressive than precept. 22. Use no vituperative language against any one. 23. Avoid all blasphemy. 24. Be not hasty to believe disparaging reports against any one. 418 TWENTIETH CENTURY HOME COOK BOOK. 25. Avoid all gossip and scandal. 26. In 3'-our dress be modest. Affect nothing singular or unusual. 27. Go' to no extreme of fashion ; be well but not gaudily dressed.

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45. Never correct a person in grammar, deportment, or in a mistake that does not implicate you in a wrong. 46. Never remark upon the personal deformity or mental peculiarities of acquaintances. 47. Upon the street, the lady must first recognize the gentleman. 48. In dancing, gloves should always be worn. 49. You have no right to forget an engagement. To do so without a prompt and ample apology is equivalent to an insult. 50. A promise made must be carried out, if possible, at any cost. 51. No lady ever sneers at, or comments upon, the dress of another in the streets. 52. Avoid all slang and florid adjectives. The conversation, like the manners and the morals, should be quiet, chaste, and simple. 53. Learn to say "No," to all evil invitations and promptings; the true gentleman should be courageous as well as kind. 54. No amount of learning, wit and genius can atone for coarseness and illbreeding. 55. Depend neither on wit, wealth, nor raiment for your status in society. XI. George 'Washington's One Hundred Rules ot Life Government. But few men display, as did the "Father of his Country," the varied talents of the soldier, the statesman, the farmer, and the man of business, and if the code of ETIQUETTE OF THE WEDDING, THE EOAD AND THE CAPITAL. 417 self-government, which he is said to have prescribed to himself at the early age of thirteen, had anything to do with his success — and no doubt it did— it is certainly worthy of the deep consideration of all. 1. Every action in company ought to be some sign of respect to those present. 2. In the presence of others sing not to yourself with a humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet. 3. Speak not when others speak, sit not when others stand, and walk not when others stop. 4. Turn not your back to others, especially in speaking. 5. Be no flatterer; neither trifle with any one that does not delight in such familiarities. 6. Read no letters, books or papers, in company except when necessary; then ask to be excused. 7. Come not near the books or writing of an}^ one so as to read them unasked. 8. Let your countenance be pleasant, but in serious matters somewhat grave. 9. Show not yourself glad at the misfortunes of another, though he were your enemy. 10. They that are in dignity or office have in all places precedency; but whilst they are young they ought to respect those that are their equals in birth or other qualities, though they have no public charge. 11. It is good manners to prefer those to Avhom we speak before ourselves, especially if they be above us — with whom in no sort should we take the lead. 12. Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive. 13. In writing or speaking give to every one his due title, according to his degree and the custom of the place. 14. Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty. 15. When a man does all he can, though it succeeds not well, blame not him that did it. 16. It being necessary to advise or reprehend any one, consider whether it ought to be done in public or in private, presently or at some other time, also in what terms to do it. 17. In reproving any one, do it with no sign of choler, but with sweetness and mildness. 18. Mock not, nor jest at anything of importance. 19. Break no jests that are sharp and biting. 20. Laugh not at your own wit. 21. Wherein you reprove another be unblamable yourself, for example is more impressive than precept. 22. Use no vituperative language against any one. 23. Avoid all blasphemy. 24. Be not hasty to believe disparaging reports against any one. 25. Avoid all gossip and scandal. 26. In your dress be modest. Affect nothing singular or unusual. 27. Go' to no extreme of fashion ; be well but not gaudily dressed.

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