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The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness
·
Florence Hartley
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Music
is
a
most
excellent
amusement,
and,
in
society,
an
indispensable
one.
It
aids
conversation
by
occasionally
interrupting
it
for
a
short
period,
to
be
renewed
with
a
new
impetus.
It
makes
the
most
delightful
recreation
for
the
home
circle,
varying
the
toil
and
trouble
of
the
father's
or
husband's
working
day,
by
the
pleasures
of
the
evening
made
by
music's
power
to
glide
smoothly
and
swiftly.
There
are
but
few
persons
who
are
entirely
without
a
love
for
music,
even
if
they
do
not
understand
it.
They
will
be
borne
along
upon
the
waves
of
a
sweet
melody
to
high,
pure
thoughts,
often
to
delicious
memories.
The
piano
is,
at
the
present
day,
the
most
popular
instrument
in
society.
The
harp
has
ceased
to
be
fashionable,
though
it
is
sometimes
heard.
The
latter
is
a
most
beautiful
accompaniment
for
the
voice,
but
requires
a
large
room,
as,
in
a
small
one,
it
will
sound
stringy
and
harsh.
The
guitar,
while
it
makes
a
very
pleasant
accompaniment
for
the
voice,
has
also
the
advantage
of
being
easily
carried
from
place
to
place.
It
requires
as
much
judgment
to
select
proper
instrumental
pieces
for
a
parlor
performance,
as
you
would
display
in
a
choice
of
songs.
Page
after
page
of
black,
closely
printed
notes,
will
drive
those
who
see
them
from
the
piano.
They
may
be
executed
in
the
most
finished
style,
but
they
are
not
suited
to
general
society.
In
their
place,
for
practice,
or
for
a
musical
soiree,
where
every
one
puts
forth
her
best
musical
powers,
they
are
appropriate,
and
will
give
pleasure,
but
they
are
not
suited
for
a
mixed
party.
When
asked
to
play,
choose,
if
you
will,
a
brilliant,
showy
piece,
but
let
it
be
short.
It
is
better
still
to
make
no
attempt
at
display,
but
simply
try
to
please,
selecting
the
music
your
own
judgment
tells
you
is
best
suited
to
your
audience.
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