e and mannerism, and be not over-timid at the
outset. Be discreet and sparing of your words. Awkwardness is a great
misfortune, but it is not an unpardonable fault. To deserve the
reputation of moving in good society, something more is requisite than
the avoidance of blunt rudeness. Strictly keep to your engagements.
Punctuality is the essence of politeness.

1926. The Toilet.

Too much attention cannot be paid to the arrangements of the toilet. A
man is often judged by his appearance, and seldom incorrectly. A neat
exterior, equally free from extravagance and poverty, almost always
proclaims a right-minded man. To dress appropriately, and with good
taste, is to respect yourself and others. A gentleman walking, should
always wear gloves, this being one of the characteristics of good
breeding. Fine linen, and a good hat, gloves, and boots, are evidences
of the highest taste in dress.

1927. Visiting Dress.

A black coat and trousers are indispensable for a dinner, or a ball.
Either a white or black waistcoat is proper on such occasions. Morning
dress is sufficient for an ordinary visit of ceremony.

1938. Officers' Dress.

Upon public and state occasions all officers should appear in uniform.

1929. Ladies' Dress.

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.

1930. Arrangement of the Hair.

The arrangement of the hair is most important. Bands are becoming to
faces of a Grecian caste. Ringlets better suit lively and expressive
heads. Avoid the extremes of fashion, whatever the fashion may be,
especially those fashions which tend to spoil the hair and render it
unfitted for plainer styles.

1931. Excess of Lace and Flowers.

Whatever be your style of face, avoid an excess of lace, and let
flowers be few and choice.

1932. Appropriateness of Ornaments.

In a married woman a richer style of ornament is admissible. Costly
elegance for her--for a young girl, a style of modern simplicity.

1933. Simplicity and Grace.

The most elegant dress loses its character if it is not worn with
grace. Young girls have often an air of constraint, and their dress
seems to partake of their want of ease. In speaking of her toilet, a
women should