The following is an excerpt from “The Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness” by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875. IT may seem a very simple thing to eat your meals, yet there is no occasion upon which the gentleman, and the low-bred, vulgar man are more strongly contrasted, than when at…
‘Never Criticize Any Dish’: A Gentleman’s Guide to Table Manners, From an 1875 Manual on Etiquette and Politeness
Deerpark Couple Make Volunteering a Family Tradition
January 2, 2023
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For over 40 years, the Gould family has centered their lives around helping others in Deerpark and surrounding communities in Western Orange County, New York. The tradition started with Jonathan and Pricilla Gould at a local church and was passed down to their daughter Denise Hulse and then to granddaughter Rebecca Hulse, who opened doors…
Go Tell It on the Mountain | The Beau Show
December 24, 2022
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In my reimagination of this classic Christmas carol, I overview the anatomy of the song, why it stands out in a sea of traditional songs of the season, and how we can use its message to keep this tradition alive. …
How to Master Manners—and Yourself—Like a Gentleman, From an 1875 Manual on Etiquette and Politeness
The following is an excerpt from “The Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness” by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875. REAL politeness is the outward expression of the most generous impulses of the heart. It enforces unselfishness, benevolence, kindness, and the golden rule, “Do unto others as you would…
Rancher Drives Cattle on Same Mountain Trail as Ancestors in 1887, Now Guides Real ‘City Slickers’ on Adventures
There is no doubt in Dana Kerns’ mind that he is a rancher, through and through. The Wyomingite owns land in Sheridan, handed down through four generations, that was first homesteaded in 1887 when his family set up a trading post to trade with the Indigenous Crow tribe. But cattle soon became their livelihood. Grazing…
How to Conduct a Conversation Like a Gentleman—From a Manual on Etiquette and Politeness From 1875
The following is an excerpt from “The Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness” by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875. ONE of the first rules for a guide in polite conversation, is to avoid political or religious discussions in general society. Such discussions lead almost invariably to irritating differences of opinion,…
Christmas Tree Shortage Stumps Australian Christmas Celebrations
December 11, 2022
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The extreme rainfall that has fallen across New South Wales in 2022 has created a supply shortage of real Christmas trees, triggering a rapid rise in the price of this Christmas tradition in Australia. This comes as Australia has been hit by its third consecutive La Nina, with Sydney experiencing its wettest October on record,…
Christmas Tree Shortage Stumps Australian Holiday Celebrations
December 11, 2022
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The extreme rainfall that has fallen across New South Wales in 2022 has created a supply shortage of real Christmas trees, triggering a rapid rise in the price of this Christmas tradition in Australia. This comes as Australia has been hit by its third consecutive La Nina, with Sydney experiencing its wettest October on record,…
A Guide to Gentlemanly Manners While Travelling Based On an Etiquette Manual From the 1880s
THERE is nothing that tests the natural politeness of men and women so thoroughly as traveling. We all desire as much comfort as possible and as a rule are selfish. In these days of railroad travel, when every railway is equipped with elegant coaches for the comfort, convenience and sometimes luxury of its passengers, and provided…
Women in Victorian High Society Considered Ankle-Length Hair a Sign of Feminine Beauty—Until This Happened …
In upper- and middle-class Victorian society, a lady’s hair was a mark of status and womanhood. It may be hard to fathom now, but many ladies in vintage times never cut their locks but preferred to grow them to extraordinary lengths instead. Apart from the aesthetic appeal of long, sensuous hair, voluminous tresses allowed for…
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