Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1902 — Our Query Column. [ARTICLE]

Our Query Column.

We are almost daily In receipt of communications from persons who want to be set right on questions of etiquette. The etiquette editor of this paper is off on a little vacation, but the office is still working, and he has been asked to prepare answers to the correspondents. Here they are: A. K.—The feet, being so much confined, are more likely than the hands to perspire, and they require much washing. You should not forget to wash your feet before appearing in polite society at any time. Your presence may not be noted so quickly, but you will be more welcome. B- S.—You are right. Your toenails should be trimmed at least once a month, Thomas—One should never bring his own misfortunes or griefs into company, neither your likes nor dislikes. If some fellow has stolen your girl and you don’o like him for it, it is better to make a date to meet him in a lonely alley and settle it there. James, from Parr—Always use the scraper and mat before entering a parlor. It is bad form to enter with your boots hidden under a load of Parr mud. If the # mat and scraper will not do the work ask the hostess to turn on her hose—garden hose, of course.

Mose—Keep your cane in your hand. If you do not some other fellow is likely to beat you to it. Mose, again—Your hat should be left in the ante room. If possible, get a check for it. If you are suspicious, however, you may take it into the reception-room and hang it on the oornor of a picture frame. Michael—Sure Mike. You should never, never spit on the floor, especially if it has been lately scrubbed. In such a cnse spit on the wall and spare the floor. Mose, once more—ls you are asked to lay down your hat you will be permitted by good form to say: “No thank you, I will just put it in my pocket.” And, besides, you will feel safer. Alfred—lf your hands get in the way stick them into somebody’s pocket. Algy—Be very particular about the kind of perfume you use. Let it be some sweet, delicate variety. Garlio, onions and limburger are no longer permitted in polite society. Tom Above all things do not swear in company. If you feel that you just can’t hold back any longer go into the alley all alone and fffveur yourself black in the face, and then return. Maggie—You should first have ascertained whether or not the introduction you were about to give at the dance would be agreeable to both parties. The fight could thus have been avoided. Genevieve—He had a right to laugh. It was something funny. A good hearty laugh is always permitted in company. The horse laugh should be cut out, however. Lucy—Never fail to wear all your Jewelry. If you leave it at home people are likely to say that you have none.