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![C4 AT NIGHT NATURE IS IN MOURNING FOR THE LOSS OP THE SUN. while it is in the oven, and it will be found what has been advanced is cor- rect.—Gower's Scientific Phenomena of Domestic Life. 277. TO REMOVE IXK-STAINS FROM SILVER.—The tops and other portions of silver inkstands frequently become deeply discoloured with ink, which is difficult to remove by ordi- nary means. It may, however, be oom- pletely eradicated by making a little chloride of lime into a paste wnth water, and rubbing it upon the stains. Chloride of lime has been misnamed “ The general bleacher,” but it is a foul enemy to all metallic surfaces. 278. PARISIAN ETIQUETTE. A little book has been published under this title,* from which we com- pile the following rules of politeness and taste. In the woi’k itself, they are given in a different form; and the sub- jects are somewhat amplified. Many of our readers may be visiting Paris, and to such persons the following hints Avill be useful:— Introduction to Society. Avoid all extravagance and manner- ism, and be not over-timid at the outset. Be discreet and sparing of your words. Awkwardness is a gi*eat misfortune, but it is not an unpardonable fault. To deserve the reputation of moving in good society, something more is re- quisite than the avoidance of blunt rudeness. Strictly keep to your engagements. Punctuality is the essence of royal politeness. The Toilet. Too much attention cannot be paid to the arrangements of the toilet. A man is often judged by his appear- ance, and seldom incoirectly. • Paririan Etiquette : a Guide to the Man- ners of French Society in Parb. Liondon: John F. Shaw, Southampton-row. A neat exterior, equally free from extravagance and poverty, almost al- ways proclaims a right-minded man. To dress appropriately, and with good taste, is to respect yourself and others. A black coat and trowsers are indis- pensable for a visit of ceremony, an entertainment, or a ball. The white or black waistcoat is equally proper in these cases. The hand should always be glovei A well-bred man always wears yellow kids in dancing. [So says our Parisian authority: we take exception, however, to the yellow—a tint is preferable to a decided colour !] A person of distinction is always known by the fineness of his hnen, and by the nicety of his hat, gloves, and boots. [Rather read: fine linen, and a good hat, gloves, and boots, are evi- dences of the highest taste in dress.] A gentleman walking should always wear gloves, this being one of the cha- racteristics of good breeding. Upon public and state occasions officers should appeal’ in uniform. Ladies dresses should be chosen, so as to produce an agreeable harmony. Never put on a dark-coloured bonnet with a light spring costume. Avoid uniting colours which will suggest an epigram; such as a straw- coloured dress with a green bonnet. The arrangement of the hair is most important. Bands are becoming to faces of a Grecian caste. Ringlets better suit lively and expres- sive heads. Whatever be your style of face, avoid an excess of lace, and let flowers be few and choice. In a married woman a richer style of ornament is admissible. Costly elegance for* her—^forthe young girl, a style of modest simplicity. The most elegant dress loses its cha- racter if it is not worn with grace. Young girls have often on air of con- straint, and their dress seems to partake of their want of ease. In speaking of her toilet, & woman](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b21527829_0100.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
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