Democratic Sentinel, Volume 22, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 May 1898 — Introductions. [ARTICLE]

Introductions.

Do not presume that promiscuous introductions are agreeable. You should be sure that the parties to be introduced are at least willing to be made acquainted. The person of inferior rank should be presented to those of higher rank; the younger to those of superior age; and gentlemen to the ladles In every case. No extended formula Is necessary in introductions. A short, courteous presentation of one to the other is all that Is needed. Nor should excessive adulation be indulged, or gushing expressions of pleasure, etc. When a famous person Is Introduced, a reference to his fame Is not out of place. Because of an introduction, neither party should presume that the acquaintances shall be continued; that must depend on the encouragement In that direction, which either party may be pleased to give. A lady to whom you have been introduced may, at her op tion, omit to recognize you afterward. This is no discourtesy; It is her proper privilege. In introducing parties, a formula entirely proper is, “Mr. Webb, permit me to Introduce to you to my friend, Mr. Garns.” Then turning to the friend presented add, “Mr. Cams, my friend, Mr. Webb.” Gentlemen bow, and shake hands on introduction. If introduced to a lady, let her make the advance In the handshaking; and whether she extend her hand or not, the gentleman should bow. Let all handshaking be cordial, but not excessive. A mere extension of a few fingers, or a listless offering of the hand, is as far from the proper act as a grasp that splits a glove, and crushes a lady’s hand.

The changes in methods of operation and operating staff on the Chicago Great Western Railway, which have been forecasted In these columns, became effective on May 9. The official circulars issued by Mr. Raymond DuPuy, General Superintendent, announce the abolishment of the office of superintendent of transportation and the appointment of Mr. J. Berlingett, who has held that position, as superintendent of the southwest division, extending from Kansas City, Mo., to Oelwein, lowa, with headquarters at Des Moines, lowa. Mr. J. A. Kelley is appointed superintendent of the northwest division, including main line Oelwein to Minneapolis and the Lyle and Hampton branches, and is located at St. Paul, Minn. Mr. O. CorneHsen is appointed acting superintendent of the eastern division, Chicago to Oelwein, headquarters at Dubuque, lowa.