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Title: Our society
Year: 1891 (1890s)
Authors: Ives, Alice Emma Beecher, Henry Ward, Mrs., 1813-1897 Williams, Cora May. (from old catalog) Foley, John Samuel, Bishop, 1833- (from old catalog) Cleveland, Rose Elizabeth, 1846-1918
Subjects: Etiquette Physical education and training
Publisher: Detroit, Mich., Darling brothers & company
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress

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en a gentleman is riding withtwo or more ladies, his position is still at the right, unless oneof them requests his presence near her, which she will not dounless some assistance is needed. It is the ladys privilege todecide the pace at which to ride. A gentleman will neverurge her to a faster gait than she feels inclined to undertake,but will adapt the speed of his horse to that of hers. Helping a Lady to A light.— The gentleman must alwaysdismount first and place himself at the disposal of his com-panion. She first frees her knee from the pommel, and iscareful to see that her habit is entirely disengaged. He thentakes her left-hand in his right, and places his left-hand as astep for her foot. He then slowly lowers his hand, allowing RIDING AND DRIVING. gT her to gently reach the ground. A lady should never springfrom the saddle. The voluminous drapery which customcompels her to wear when riding, is liable to catch upon someprojection, and a serious accident may be the consequence.
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Meeting a Lady.— If a gentleman, riding alone, meet alady with whom he wishes to enter into conversation, heshould alight, and remain on foot while talking with her.6 82 OUR SOCIETY. Driving,— the Best Seat.— The most desirable seat in adouble carriage is the one facing the horses, and gentlemenshould always give that seat to the ladies. When only onelady and one gentleman are riding in a two-seated carriage,the gentleman should sit opposite the lady unless she inviteshim to sit beside her. The place of honor is the right-handseat, facing the horses, and this is also the seat of the hostess,which she is expected to retain. Should she not be driving,she should offer her place to the oldest or most distinguishedlady who is to accompany her. ^ Entering a Carriage.—A person should always enter acarriage with her back to the seat, and thus avoid the neces-sity of turning around. It is best to be as expeditious as pos-sible, and not to seem fussy and particular about settlingoneself

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