Boclety-To Married Ladies-To Strangers-The Distinction thus Exhibited ANECDOTES, SKETCHES, ETO. A PROPHESY.-Table-Talk-A Rescue and a Lady's Gratitude-Jealousy Dis- Tribute.. THE DEVOTEE OF the BeautifuL.-A Morning Drive-Anticipation-Spiritual 157 179 . 184 THE SOLDIER'S WIFE AND THE GHOUL.-A Journey-The truly Brave-The THE MAN OF ONE IDEA.-An Object for Worship-A Soirée-A Polite Collo- . 193 198 . 200 THE PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHER.-A handsome Aristocrat-An Accusation- . 201 LETTER VII. THE TOILET, AS CONNECTED WITH HEALTH. the True Basis of Health-Temperance an inclusive Term-Foundation of the Right Habits essential to Health-Exercise-Walking-Pure Air-The Lungs of a City-Superiority of Morning Air-An Erect Carriage of the Body in Walking-Periodical Exercise-Necessary Caution-The Unwise Student-A Warning-A Knowledge of Dietetics and Physiology requisite to the Preservation of Health-Suitable Works on these Subjects-Riding and Driving the Accomplishments of a Gentleman-A Horse a desirable PossessionTestimony of Dr. Johnson-The Pride of Skill-Needful Caution-Judicious Selection of Locale for these Modes of Exercise-Dr. Beatie's Tribute to Nature-Importance of Temperance in Eating and Drinking, as regards Health-The Cultivation of Simple Tastes in Eating-Proper Preparation of Food important to Health-Re-action of the Human Constitution-Effect of Bodily Health upon the Mind-The pernicious Use of Condiments, etc., etc. YOUNG AMBITION'S LADDER.-Hours for Meals-Dining Late-Injurious Effects of Prolonged Abstinence-The Stimulus of Distension-Repletion-Necessity of deliberate and thorough Mastication-Judicious Use of Time in Eating-The Use of Wine, Tobacco, etc.-The truly Free!-Dr. Johnson's Opinion-Novel Argument against the Habits of Smoking and DrinkingAdvice of Sir Walter Raleigh to the Young-Then and Now-Council of a "Looker-on" in this Utilitarian Age-Erroneous Impressions-Authority of a celebrated Writer-Social Dutics-The unbent Bow-Rational Enjoyment the wisest Obedience to the Natural Laws-A determined Pursuit in Life essential to Happiness and Health-Too entire Devotion to a Single Object of Pursuit, unwise-Arcadian Dreams-Attainable Realities-Truisms -Decay of the Social and Domestic Virtues-Human Sacrifices-Relaxations and Amusements requisite to Health-Superiority of Amusements in the Open Air for Students and Sedentary Persons generally-Benefits of Cheerful Companionship Objection to Games, etc., that require Mental Exertion-Converse Rule-Fashionable Watering-places ill adapted to Health-Avocations of the Farmer, Tastes as a Naturalist, Travel, Sporting, etc., recommended-Depraved Public Taste-Slavery to Fashion-Habits of Europeans, in this respect, superior to our own-Modern DegeneracyFolly thralled by Pride, ILLUSTRATIVE SKETCHES AND ANECDOTES. TO GIVE ETERNITY TO TIME.-The Senate-Chamber and the Dying Statesman Dr. Abernethy and his Yankee Patient, 208 225 226 232 . 282 Importance of this Branch of Education-Its Frequent Neglect-Usual Faults of the Epistolary Style-Applicability of the rule of the Lightning-TamerVariety of Styles appropriate to varying Subjects and Occasions-Impossibility of laying down all-inclusive General Rules-Requisites of Letters of Business-Legibility in Caligraphy-Affectation in this respect-Avoidance of Servile Imitation-Advantage of possessing a good Business-hand-Timesaving Importance of Rapidity-Letters of Introduction-Form Suitable for Ordinary Purposes-Specimen of Letters Introducing a Person in Search of a Business Situation, Place of Residence, etc., etc.-Introduction of Artists, Professional Men, etc.-Presenting a Celebrity by Letter-Proper Attention to Titles, Modes of abbreviating Titles, etc., etc.-Letters of Introduction to be unsealed-Manner of Delivering Letters of Introduction-Cards, Envelopes, Written Messages, etc., proper on such Occasions-Appointments and due Courtesy, etc.-Form of Letter to a Lady of Fashion-Etiquette in regard to Addresses-Letters Presenting Foreigners-Personal Introductions-Common Neglect of Etiquette in this respect-Proper Mode of Introducing Young Persons, or those of inferior social position-Of Introducing Men to Women, very Young Ladies, etc.-Voice and Manner on such OccasionsExplanations due to Strangers-Common Social Improprieties-American Peculiarity-Hotel Registers, etc.-Courtesy due to Relations as well as to Strangers-Impropriety of indiscriminate Introductions-Preliminary Ceremonies among Men-In the Street-At Dinners-Evening-Parties-Receptions-Conventional Rules subject to Changes, dictated by good-senseSupremacy of the Law of Kindness-Visiting Cards-European Fashion of Cards Style usual in America-Place of Residence-Phrases for CardsBusiness Cards: Ornaments, Devices, Color, Size, Legibility, etc.-Letters of Recommendation-Moral Characteristic-Proper Style of Letters of Condolence-Form of Letters of Congratulation-Admissibility of Brevity-Letters to Superiors-Ceremonious Form for such Communications-Proper Mole of Addressing Entire Strangers-Common Error in this respect-Punch's Sarcasm-Diplomats and Public Functionaries should be Models in Letter-writing-An Enigma-Diplomatic Letters-Letters of Friendship and AffectionGeneral Requisites of Epistolary Composition-Letters a Means of conferring and Receiving Pleasure-Distinctive Characteristic of the Epistolary StylePeccadilloes-Aids facilitating the Practice in this Accomplishment-Notes of Invitation, Acceptance, Regret-Observance of Usage-Simplicity the best ton and taste-Etiquette with regard to Invitations to Dinner-Courtesy in Matters of Social Life-Error of an American Author-Ceremony properly preceding taking an uninvited Friend to a Party-Abstract good-breeding the best Test of Propriety-Proper form of Ceremonious Notes of Invitation-Use of the Third Person in writing Notes-Mailed Letters-Local 288 239 Addresses, Form of Signature, etc., etc.—Requisites of Letter-Superscription -Writing-Materials-Small Sheets, Margins, etc.-Colored Paper, Fanciful Ornaments, Initials, &c.-Envelopes and Superscription-Wax, Seals, etc.European Letters-Rule-Promptitude in Letter-writing-Study of Published Models beneficial to the Young-Scott, Byron, Moore, Horace Walpole, Washington-Sir W. W. Pepys, etc.-Curiosities of the Epistolary StyleAnticipated Pleasure,. ILLUSTRATIONS. THE WARNING-A SKETCH OF NILE-TRAVEL-A Group and a Dialogue amid the Ruins of Thebes-Mustapha Aga and the Temple of Karnac-The Arrival-The Distribution-Delights, Disappointments, and Despair, Anecdote of the Mighty Wizard of the North, . A DRAWING-ROOM COTERIE OF CRITICISM.-The Library and the IntruderPaternal Authority-Condemnation-Comments and Criticisms-A Compliment-A fair Bevy-Wit and Wisdom-Sport and Seriousness-A Model Note and a Fair Eulogist-Paternal Approbation-What American Merchants should be-An Anecdote-Discoveries and Accessions-Apropos-Fair Play and a Ruse-A Group of Critics-An Invitation-A Rival-An Explanation and an Admission-A Rescue and Retreat-An Old Man's Privilege-Seventeen and Eighty-two-May and December, The First Billet-Doux, . 241 268 278 278 284 LETTER IX. Comparative Importance of Accomplishments-Difference between Europeans and Americans in this regard-Self-Education the most Useful-Peculiar Incentives to Self-Culture possessed by Americans-Cultivation of a Taste for the Ideal Arts-Desirableness of a Knowledge of Drawing-Incidental Benefit resulting from the Practice of this Art-A Taste for Music-Mistaken Conceptions of the Importance of this Accomplishment-Advantage of learning Dancing-Desirableness of Riding and Driving-Various Athletic Exercises-A ready and graceful Elocution of great Importance-A Source of Social Enjoyment-The Art of Conversation-Use of Slang Phrases-Disadvantages of Occasional Lenity towards the Corruptions of Language-The only Safe Rule-Common want of Conversational Power-The Superiority of the French over all other People in this Respect-The Salons of ParisPleasures of the Canaillo-French Children-Practice essential to SuccessThe Embellishments of Conversation-Habits of a Celebrated TalkerAnecdote of Sheridan-Some Preparation not Unsuitable before going into Society-Qualities most essential to secure Popularity in General SocietyThe "Guilt of giving Pain "-Avoidance of Personalities-The Language of Compliment-Two Good Rules-Reprehensibleness of the Habit of indulging in Gossip, Scandal, or Puerile Conversation-The Records of "Heaven's High Chancery "-Importance of Exact Truthfulness in Converration-The Capacity of adapting Language to Occasions of Importance Use of Foreign Phrases or Words-Tact and Good-Breeding the Safest Guides in such Matters-Advantage of the Companionship of Cultivated Persons, in Promoting Conversational Skill-Misuse of Strong LanguageConversational Courtesies-Aphorism by Mr. Madison-Modesty Proper to the Young in this Respect-Bad taste of talking of one's self in Society-The World an Unsuitable Confidant-Quotation from Carlyle-Sympathy with Others-The softer graces of Social Intercourse-Cheerfulness universally Agreeable-A Glee in which Everybody can join-Anecdote-Human Sunbeams-Judicious selection of Conversational Topics-Avoidance of Assumption and Dictatorialness-Proper Regard for the Right of OpinionCourtesy due to Ladies and Clergymen-Folly of Promulgating Peculiarities of Religious Opinion-Rudeness of manifesting Undue Curiosity respecting the Affairs of Others-Boasting of Friends-Anecdote-Quickness at Repartee, one of the Colloquial Graces-Dean Swift and his "fellow "-Anecdote of the Elder Adams-A Ready and Graceful Reply to a Compliment not to be Disregarded among the Elegancies of Conversation-The Retort Courteous-Lady Hamilton and Lord Nelson-Specimens of Polite Phraseology-General Conversation with Ladies-Essential Characteristics of Light Conversation-Improprieties and Familiarities-Disagreeable Peculiarities-A Dismal Character-Anecdote of Cuvier-Tact in Avoiding Personal Allusions-Peculiarity of American Society-Ages of the Loves and Graces-A Young Jonathan and an English Girl-Violation of Confidence -Sacredness of Private Conversations-Politeness of a Ready Compliance with the Wishes of Others in Society. ILLUSTRATIVE ANECDOTES AND SKKTCHES. 286 SANG FROID AND SANDWICHES.-A Ride with a Duke-The eager young Sportsman-A Rencontre-A Query and a Response-A substantial Bonne Bouche. 812 A Frenchman's Relaxation. 314 Polemics and Politeness-Watering-place Society-Omnibus Orations-Sulphur-water and Sacrifices-Religionists, Ladies and License, Reaction and Remorse. . 815 An unexpected Declaration-Parisian furore-The unknown Patient-Practice and Pathos. 317 The Three Graces-Honor to whom Honor was Due-A Group for a Sculptor -Woman's Wit. 818 Musical Mania-Guitar playing and the play of Intellect. . 821 A Fair Discussion 323 National Dialect-A Bagatelle. 324 A Murillo and a Living Study-A Morning in the Louvre with a congenial Friend-A Painter's Advice-True Epicureanism. Ready Elocution and Ready Wit-A Congressional Sketch. 326 827 |