Chapter VIII · TABLE FURNISHINGS
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CHAPTER VIII TABLE FURNISHINGS
By SARAH CORY RIPPEY
Dining-room cheer—Stocking the china-cupboard—The groundwork—Course sets—Odd pieces—Silver and plate—Glass—Arrangement—Duties of the waitress—The breakfast table—Luncheon—Dinner—The formal dinner—The formal luncheon—Washing glass—Washing and cleaning silver—How to wash china—Care of knives