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Show Finger Bowls. Finger-bowls are passed aftf- "-"' course which necessi'.ate,--ie use of one's fingers, such asparagus, broiled lobster or fruit. .... , Af:er theAiees of' the course have been remoed the servant passes the finger-borls, each of which is placed on a prrdl plate covered with a fancy or plair hemstitched doiley. A slice of lemon, i geranium leaf or a few violet.-? may flu in the water, which half fills thy dim. This imparts to it a delicate fragrarje, which is conveyed to th tinscer-ips and completely obliterates all trafcs of the food recently touched. The servant places the ringer-bowl and rate directly in front of the guest, all otter' dishes having been previously removed.. . In sing the finger-bowl remember that t is proper to dip only the tips of the fingers into the water, ever try ti imfierse the whole hand. This is a tost 'vulgar proceeding and serves I only o q-ploit the ignorance of one who actemits it. , ' Afte- dipping the fingers into the water pasil them over the lips as delicately deli-cately ami quietly as possible. Then dry bih 1 ps and fingers, using the napkin for the purpose. |