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Highland Park Press, 13 Nov 1930, p. 31

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Thursdny, Nov. 18, 1980 by Roberta Lee 1. Where and in what manner should the napkin be left after I med? 2. Should men rise when other men come into the room and are intro- dueedt 3. Is it a diseotirtesy to ask a per- son for books which he has borrowed', 4. If a reception is being given in honor of someone, does his or her name nppeu on the invitation'. 5. Who should go first in proceed- ing from the living room to the din- ing room? 6. What is the most suitable ma~ t: rial for the dress of the maid of honor at a wedding'. 7. Is It necessari to give the rea- son for refusing an invitation, when writing the refusal', _ _ 8. Who should "" - before meals, the father or the mother'. 9. Is a person ever considered well- dressed when he has soiled sieves, or shoes with run-down heels? "ii," when writing someone, “king for information, or a favor of any kind, what should one never ftdl to do? _ - li. Is it incorrect for one to give two showers to the same bride-elect'. 12. Is the custom of calling on new neighbor; practised in the larger cities? 13. ‘In what case is an introduction obligatory? 14. Should a guest ever remove the children of her hostess? 15. How may the hostess's person- ality be read at the dinner tablet IO, Should one ever address a wed. ding invitation to "Mr. nnd Mrs. Smith and Family”? 17. Should a woman wait for her escort while he pays the taxi fare, or should she walk ont lit. Is there any ceremonioua so- cial function that can be held at about 4 o'dlock in the afternoon? Answers 1. It should be left lying loosely beside the plate; never fold it. Eyes, always. 3. Not if a reasonable length of time has elapsed. 4. Yes; it appears in the some manner Is that of the dinner invitation. 5. The older people; the younger should fall back until the older have advanced. 6. Satin. T. It is courteous to do so, but one should never give complete details. fl, The father; but if he is reluctant to perform this rite, the mother should do so. th No: they spoil any costume. 10. Enclose s stamped and addressed envelope for the reply. 11. No; this matter is best determined by personal wishes. 12. No. 13. When two persons ex-I press a desire to meet each other. 14. No, not even in the mlldest, gentlest way. 15. By the silver. lin. en, and crystal. If she has excellent taste, her table tells it. 16. Not the words "and family" are no longer used. A separate invitation should be sent to each member of the flmlly. IT. She should wait. lit. Yes: women sometimes have formal luncheons at 4 o'clock. WEEKLY LESSON IN ENGLISH-- by W. L. Gordon Words often misused: Do not IIY. "The dead: seem to be threatenintr.' Sly "appepr to be" when referring to the senses. Thing Modern Etiquettt seem to the mind, In “His 1sxp1atw hon seem: to be logicaL" - __ -iCGiur, "arm-is I nimble u- nisunt in the work." Say, "a val. ued assistant." Do not My. "I lee her - once in awhile." Omit "every," or "r, "t see her now and then." - _ -- -ir/Gi Gite, "Your". sincerely." "Yours," without In Ipostrophe, in a possessive pronoun. "irTTGul//"sur, is visiting with her relatives." Omit "with." Do not any, "We Ire going to try an experiment." An experiment is "a trial." Say, "make An experi- ment." Words Often Mlspronounced Ribald. Pronounce rib-aid, i u in "rib" (not as in "ride"), I unstressed, accent tttart syllable. A "Giwick ai, English family name.) Pronounce ten-ik, e u u "men/ti u in "it," not fen-wik. _ Negotiate. Pronounce ne-go-she- at, e as in "me," o u in Ito," i " in "it," a as in "ate," accent second syllable, and not ne-go-si-at. Chicago. Pronounce ahe-ko-go, i as in "it," first 0 " in "or," Int 0 u Fifth. Pronounce the fith. Console (noun.) Pronounce lam-sol, first " as in "on," lost 0 u in "no," and accent flrist syllable. Words' Often Misspelled Manna (food), mnnner (custom), manor (a mansion.) Champ-in (A wine), champuign (open country.) Referendum; three e's, one r. Eve- ning; not evning. Couleoce; observe the can. Venison; not venn. Synonym- Endless, unending, boundless, ever- lasting. interminable, perpetual, un- limited, imperishable. -iiiiiirGCiain, retard, arrest, check. stop. Attachment, affection, love, Melity, Indelible, ittefNeeab1e, permanent, fixed, fast. Company, assembly, usembl-ge. gathering. body, group. Deterioration, degeneration, decid- ence, decay. _ Word Study "Use I word three times and it in yours." Let us increuse on: voubul- my by mastering one word etch ay. Words for this lesion: Divert; to turn slide. "My inter- est Wu diverted for t moment." Species (I noun. both singular and plural); u group of nnimnls or pink which have in common one or more Motive; that which incitu to mo. tion. "What motive could he hive had for such "tiont" Furtively; slyly; Iecretly. "He was furtively watching every move." distinctive ehttraetertr. "There are many species of roses." Sardonic; insincere Ind derisive; unmtural or forced. "The mln'l sardonic laughter lung through the house." - Commodious; ancient and COBVCE ient. "The house WI! long ind oom- medical." The Highland Park Press ‘no can do rGr Want-Id job “one. Nine out of ten people here read it. The Press Want-Ads for renal!- f tnd not TEE PRESS Notable Program to Be Feature of Live Stock Show This Year Chicago will be host to the country from Nov. " to Dec. B, when the International Live Stock Exposition will draw to it a mammoth display of the mlnlfold wonders of the null world. Extending throughout 20 urel of building' and I large part of the ad- juining penl in the Chicago Stock Yards, this renowned exposition will unfold to the visiting thousand: an eye itllinit pnzennt of the finsl prod- uct: of 'scienti6e methods applied to present day "rieulture, my: B, H. lleide, 'secretary-meter of the Ihow. Although, “cording to the man-l agement, the estpoittion is not Behed.. GENEi'tAL AND MAJOR REPAIRS Sheridan Road A. G. MCPHERSON, Ine. Authprlld DODGE BROTHERS M 367 [In Purl: Avenue MWMIZ) Served with French Fried Potatoes, Cabbage Sal“. Hamill-dc. Relish, Bread and Butter. . Tho (in: Food at the that (we. Fried Chicken or Sirloin Steak Plate Dinners e 6tte ALL WORK GUARANTEED Dodge Brothers SALES and SERVICE scmrox TEA ROOM Regular Flat Rate Prices Mn. A. tr.' Clark, ON ALL MAKES CARS of Prop Lake Blur! ll ,

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