Even in the bustle of railway and steamer travel there is a certain etiquette to be observed. Nothing more severely tests the politeness of a jDcrson than the disagree- able conditions that often attend modern journeying. The crowded car, the impatient throng at the tickct-oiEce, and often the surly and ill-bred servants of railway corpo- rations, try the patience and good breeding of the traveler. To be cool and careful, neither dilatory nor in a violent hurry, and to take matters with imperturbable serenity, mark the man of culture, being famihar with the various modes and miseries of travel. 1 . The novice is apt to be too suspicious or too confiding. 2. Few questions should be asked, and when possible, always of railway porters, passenger directors and other public servants. 3. If compelled to ask a question of a stranger, do so in a polite manner, pre- facing your question with, " Excuse me, sir ! " or, " I beg your pardon, sir ! " 4. To ask questions, especially needless ones, betrays the greatest verdancy, and the questioner is apt to be taken advantage of. 5. If with a friend who is familiar M'ith a city, never appeal for any information about it to a stranger. Such conduct is an insult to the common sense or honesty of your friend. ETIQUETTE OF THE WEDDING, THE ROAD AND THE CAPITAL. 411 6. Always, when possible, procure through tickets. Buy your tickets a day in advance, if possible, and thus save haste and confusion. The lower central berths in a sleeping-car are the best. 7. Never thrust your attentions on a lady traveler, but render any assistance in your power. Never attempt to force a conversation or an acquaintance in return for any service. 8. If appealed to, give your advice, but never intrude it. 9. Of course if you should hear false information given or an improper place recommended, you may in a genteel way inform the intended victim of the true state of the case. 10. Never be anxious to trumpet the praises of any hotel. If your opinion is asked, merely say that you put up at such a house and tind it well kept, and a desirable stopping place. To a friend who is visiting a strange place, with which you are acquainted, you may recommend a hotel. 11. If requested, or if you see that a lady or gentleman is an invalid, timid, or disabled, you may offer to procure their tickets, check their baggage, etc, VI. Ladies Traveling— The Escort. 1. If traveling with a lady, it is your duty to perform for her the services just mentioned. 2. When you reach a city, you should engage a carriage, and see her to her abode. If it is a hotel, escort her to the parlor, excuse yourself, go to the office and register her name, and get a desirable room for her. 3. Then escort her to her door and leave her, having mentioned the hour of the next meal, for which you should await her in the parlor, and to which you should accompany her. 4. It is neither your duty nor your privilege to pay for the tickets of a lady with whom you may be traveling. Small items, such as a dinner, 'bus and car fare, you may pay; but she will prefer to pay any considerable sum herself, and should be allowed to do so, as she thereby retains her self-respect and independence. 5. No lady can afford to accept money favors from any gentleman, save a very near relative. G. No lady should accept promiscuous attentions when traveling; to do so is unwise and dangerous. 7. If any person seeks to intrude himself upon a lady, the proper reserve will irenerally cause him to resume his distance. Should this not be sufficient, an appeal to the conductor or other official will secure her from further annoyance. 8. Amono- ladies, it is customary to take turn about in paying street car fares, also for lunches, ices, etc.

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Even in the bustle of railway and steamer travel there is a certain etiquette to be observed. Nothing more severely tests the politeness of a person than the disagreeable conditions that often attend modern journeying. The crowded car, the impatient throng at the ticket-office, and often the surly and ill-bred servants of railway corporations, try the patience and good breeding of the traveler. To be cool and careful, neither dilatory nor in a violent hurry, and to take matters with imperturbable serenity, mark the man of culture, being famihar with the various modes and miseries of travel. 1 . The novice is apt to be too suspicious or too confiding. 2. Few questions should be asked, and when possible, always of railway porters, passenger directors and other public servants. 3. If compelled to ask a question of a stranger, do so in a polite manner, prefacing your question with, " Excuse me, sir ! " or, " I beg your pardon, sir ! " 4. To ask questions, especially needless ones, betrays the greatest verdancy, and the questioner is apt to be taken advantage of. 5. If with a friend who is familiar with a city, never appeal for any information about it to a stranger. Such conduct is an insult to the common sense or honesty of your friend. ETIQUETTE OF THE WEDDING, THE ROAD AND THE CAPITAL. 411 6. Always, when possible, procure through tickets. Buy your tickets a day in advance, if possible, and thus save haste and confusion. The lower central berths in a sleeping-car are the best. 7. Never thrust your attentions on a lady traveler, but render any assistance in your power. Never attempt to force a conversation or an acquaintance in return for any service. 8. If appealed to, give your advice, but never intrude it. 9. Of course if you should hear false information given or an improper place recommended, you may in a genteel way inform the intended victim of the true state of the case. 10. Never be anxious to trumpet the praises of any hotel. If your opinion is asked, merely say that you put up at such a house and tind it well kept, and a desirable stopping place. To a friend who is visiting a strange place, with which you are acquainted, you may recommend a hotel. 11. If requested, or if you see that a lady or gentleman is an invalid, timid, or disabled, you may offer to procure their tickets, check their baggage, etc, VI. Ladies Traveling— The Escort. 1. If traveling with a lady, it is your duty to perform for her the services just mentioned. 2. When you reach a city, you should engage a carriage, and see her to her abode. If it is a hotel, escort her to the parlor, excuse yourself, go to the office and register her name, and get a desirable room for her. 3. Then escort her to her door and leave her, having mentioned the hour of the next meal, for which you should await her in the parlor, and to which you should accompany her. 4. It is neither your duty nor your privilege to pay for the tickets of a lady with whom you may be traveling. Small items, such as a dinner, 'bus and car fare, you may pay; but she will prefer to pay any considerable sum herself, and should be allowed to do so, as she thereby retains her self-respect and independence. 5. No lady can afford to accept money favors from any gentleman, save a very near relative. G. No lady should accept promiscuous attentions when traveling; to do so is unwise and dangerous. 7. If any person seeks to intrude himself upon a lady, the proper reserve will generally cause him to resume his distance. Should this not be sufficient, an appeal to the conductor or other official will secure her from further annoyance. 8. Amono- ladies, it is customary to take turn about in paying street car fares, also for lunches, ices, etc.

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