OMADIC habits are not favorable to politeness, and yet there is no occasion, in the whole round of civilization, which calls more urgently for the exercise of forbearance, and regard for others. We are not among those who condemn the traveler per se as necessarily a selfish

person, but when that evil quality is strong in the nature of an individual, the experience of the nomadic develops it to a degree of perfection seldom attained among the people who stay at home, and the influences of that eminent example pervade all ranks with which his journeys bring him in contact. We have seen in not a few cases the highest forms of polite attention to the wants and necessities of others, in the class to which we refer, but the natural tendancy of travel is to harden the sensibilities, and make the man indifferent to the woes of the less traveled, who should have claims upon his sympathies.

The result of this law may be seen too often in the rush for tickets, for accommodations of all kinds with which the traveled man is familiar, in which the national deference for woman is eclipsed.

Sometimes the novice enters upon the cares of the road with such unacquaintance with the primal necessities, as to provoke derision, not to say contempt, and to defeat courtesy; or with such annoying suspicion of all counsel and aid, that the worst elements in every nature are provoked into activity; and in such instances it seems natural that the repelled adviser

should come to the harsh resolve to leave young beginners on the road to garner their own experiences. There are faults on both sides, and the Etiquette of Travel will aim at two phases of reform, commencing with the young adventurer who is starting on his or her first journey.

Your route has been ascertained beforehand, by inquiry among friends and agents, who have told you the lines of road that most conveniently reach your destination, therefore you are conversant with the times at which trains leave and arrive at their destination, the hours consumed in travel, the places at which you must change, and all other such particulars, so that with the aid of a railroad guide of the latest date, you can determine your movements, and upon your arrival at any depot you have not to bewilder yourself with doubts, nor trouble others with questions, at the moment when all their faculties are necessary to preserve themselves from confusion. If under such circumstances you still find it necessary to ask for information, direct your inquiries to some railroad official whose duties permit him to listen, and require him to treat you with courtesy, and you will certainly avoid much inconvenience.

Unless your journey is compelled by some urgent circumstance that has not allowed preparation, purchase your tickets early in the day, or on the day preceding. You can then proceed at once on your arrival at the depot to the carriage in which you desire to tavel, and select a seat which is most likely to prove comfortable. In that way you avoid the rush to the ticket office, and much anxiety lest the train might move off before you are supplied, besides the very considerable risk that when your tickets have been secured you may find every desirable seat already occupied. Tickets in the sleeping car demand still earlier application, or you may have to accept accommodations that only increase discomfort. Obtain lower berth sleeping car tickets whenever possible, nearest the center of the car, and you will find refreshing sleep by night, after the newness of your journey has been overcome, and the best seat by day in the parlor car, with a good outlook. A lady traveling without escort will see to such points especially.  When a

gentleman is escorting ladies, he will secure them all such comforts as the conveniences on modern roads permit, and the fair companions of the journey may rely on his knowledge and care, saving both sides from much needless worry and solicitude. There is no country in the world in which a lady may travel alone with more safety from impertinence than in our own, and the laws of the road may be easily acquired, so that strangers— non official— need not be interviewed. This is an important matter.

The gentleman whose duty it is to place a lady on the cars, will see to the shipment of her baggage first, and when that is checked to her destination, examine the check which is to be given to her, to be sure that it is correct, a duplicate of that on her trunk. When the train arrives, the tickets being secured, he will attend her to the carriage, and secure for her the best seat available, consulting her choice, besides placing her parcels where they will be safe and convenient. The lady will do well to cut down the number of parcels to the lowest, as she will then have less cause for weariness and fretting, and reference to her time table will save her from asking numerous questions. If the gentleman accompanies her on the journey she need have no trouble, but may resign herself to pleasant conversation on current topics. Stage coach travel called fewer people on the road, ladies especially, and the laws of politeness were more commonly observed under such conditions. A traveler in olden times always resigned the inside seat, or the back seat, to a lady; but railroad travel is indurating.

When the lady must stay by the way, secure a first-class hotel. Ascertain its reputation beforehand, then escort the lady to the parlor, to rest while you secure her sleeping apartments, or arrange for refreshment. When convenient, attend the lady to the door of her room, where you may resign her to the hotel attendants, having informed her at what hour refreshments will be ready, so that she may meet you in the parlor in time, with all signs of travel effaced. When the journey approaches its end, collect the parcels in advance, so that you avoid disquietudes at the last moment; then when you have reached the last station, hand the lady to the carriage, if you have one ready, or to the waiting room, while you provide one, and place everything in order. If friends are present they will take charge of the lady and her baggage, but if not, you will see that the checks are put in proper hands, with directions for the delivery of the articles they represent, as her convenience may dictate. The lady may then be escorted to her carriage, and if permitted you may escort her to her destination, asking permission to pay your respects on the following day, if she is handed over to her friends, but seeing to her hotel accommodations as before, if she is still among strangers,and time will permit.

Check all baggage to your destination, unless you may want it on the journey, and when near the end of your route give your checks to authorized agents recognized by the management, who may charge a trifle more than other expressmen, but can be relied upon. If other expressmen are employed, take their number, and also a receipt for your checks. A lady without escort may properly accept aid from

any gentleman who courteously offers in case of need. The waiting-rooms and refreshment places devoted exclusively to ladies, must not be entered by gentlemen. Officials, and employees on railroads and steamers, will afford every courtesy to ladies who are unattended on a journey or voyage, but after a little experience ladies learn the value of wise self-reliance.

No gentleman will address a lady unless the necessities of the case demand that he offer some courteous service, but a lady may commence a conversation if the manner of the gentleman is good. It is rarely advisable to commence intimacies on a journey, either with ladies or gentlemen, but every rule has exceptions. Familiarities will not be permitted under any conditions, nor will any gentleman stand in need of a rebuff. A lady standing, has claims to a seat, that any gentleman will recognize without assuming airs of patronage. But some persons will sit in a street car while ladies stand during the whole journey; they do not deserve the name of gentleman.

Never occupy more than the space you pay for, unless there are few travelers; place your parcels in the rack overhead; have your valises checked. If you must reach over the seats occupied by other travelers, apologize, and under like circumstances accept apologies with a courteous bow. If you are about to enter a carriage, and a lady approaches, step aside and give precedence to her without comment. If the lady recognizes your action, raise your hat politely. If any assistance is needed you may tender your services. When you wish to leave your seat without losing it, before the journey has commenced, deposit your parcet or overcoat, and no one will take the place.

Gentlemen will sometimes intrude on the seats provided for ladies, especially in steamers, although ladies never enter the gentlemen's saloon under like conditions. Such rudeness is a scandal too often witnessed. Gentlemen surrender seats to ladies even on long journeys. Consideration for others is a mark of civilization. Fresh air is wholesome and necessary, but you must not keep your window open if it seriously incommodes others, more especially ladies, and ventilation can be procured otherwise; but do not object to an open window when others desire it, unless your health would be endangered by the continuance of the draught. Should you form any degree of intimacy with a fellow traveler, it ends with a courteous bow, at the termination of the journey.

Ladies may tender advice and assistance to the less experienced of their own sex, on a voyage or journey, if they have no escort. A kind word wisely spoken may relieve the tediousness of a lonely journey, and guard the unwary from imposition or rascality. Such politeness can be proffered and accepted without one doubt, and to give or receive under such conditions is a duty.

Your friend may pay your smaller fares without protest, on any occasion, because you can return the compliment with little delay, but it is niggardly to accept such attentions without proper acknowledgment and reciprocity.