Twentieth century culture and deportment, or, The lady and gentleman at home and abroad : containing rules of etiquette for all occasions ... . asure of theothers. The fingers should not be wet to deal the cards. Partnersshould never exchange signs. Let every one play his best and notact indifferent to the game. Do not talk on all manner of topics ; it disturbs those who enjoythe game. Do not criticise, nor hurry other players. Never lose temper over a game. To cheat is extremely ill-bred. If you have a poor partner manifest no annoyance. Never reflect upon the playing of your opponents. Those
Twentieth century culture and deportment, or, The lady and gentleman at home and abroad : containing rules of etiquette for all occasions ... . asure of theothers. The fingers should not be wet to deal the cards. Partnersshould never exchange signs. Let every one play his best and notact indifferent to the game. Do not talk on all manner of topics ; it disturbs those who enjoythe game. Do not criticise, nor hurry other players. Never lose temper over a game. To cheat is extremely ill-bred. If you have a poor partner manifest no annoyance. Never reflect upon the playing of your opponents. Those who have played together so much that they understandone anothers play should not be partners in general company. Never manifest anger at defeat, nor undue exultation at winning. These rules, many of them, apply to all other social games, bothoutdoors and in. Outdoor Amusements. Coaching parties are delightful. They give much latitude for gay,pretty costumes, and there are few brighter pictures than that of atally-ho coach as it dashes along the city boulevards and over thecountry roads to the music of jingling chains and winding OUTDOOR SPORTS. 3U 312 MISCELLANEOUS ENTERTAINMENTS. Appetites are sharpened by the long drive, and hampers must b*well packed with substantial viands. Potted meats, all manner oisandwiches, game pies, cold birds, and substantial beef and tongue,will be sure of appreciation. (See Dress, etc., for suitable attire.) Hunting Parties. Hunting is very little favored by ladies on this side the water,though it is occasionally indulged in by a few. The enthusiasm,however, of a ride to hounds is much dampened by the knowledgethat an anise-seed bag, instead of a fox, furnishes the scent overwhich the hounds give eager tongue. Those who attempt to huntmust be at home in the saddle. (See Dress, etc., for appropriate attire.) Archery, Lawn Tennis and Croquet, These popular games have their own etiquette, rules, dress, etc., scthoroughly established that al
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