The Magic of the Horseshoe : With Other Folk-Lore Notes
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p. 763, under the head- ing " Above or Below the Salt," the writer comments on the invidious distinctions formerly made between 1 Elizabeth Hodges, Some Ancient English Homes.
2 Rogers, vol. i. p. 233.
THE FOLK-LORE OF COMMON SALT 205 guests seated at the same table, and quotes as follows from Ben Jonson's " Cynthia's Revels " in reference to a conceited fop : — His fashion is not to take knowledge of him that is beneath him in clothes ; he never drinks below the Salt.
The Innholders Company st...ill adheres to the custom of indicating rank and social position at table by means of a handsome salt-cellar of the time of James I., to which is assigned the responsible function of dividing* the Court from the Livery at the Livery dinners; the latter occupying the seats corresponding to those of the retainers in the old-time baron's hall.^ Among the Puritans in New England " the salt-cellar was the focus of the old-time board." Our ancestors brought with them from beyond the sea, not only the ideas regarding table etiquette prevalent in the old country, but also such tangible vanities as silver plate.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
p. 763, under the head- ing " Above or Below the Salt," the writer comments on the invidious distinctions formerly made between 1 Elizabeth Hodges, Some Ancient English Homes.
2 Rogers, vol. i. p. 233.
THE FOLK-LORE OF COMMON SALT 205 guests seated at the same table, and quotes as follows from Ben Jonson's " Cynthia's Revels " in reference to a conceited fop : — His fashion is not to take knowledge of him that is beneath him in clothes ; he never drinks below the Salt.
The Innholders Company st...ill adheres to the custom of indicating rank and social position at table by means of a handsome salt-cellar of the time of James I., to which is assigned the responsible function of dividing* the Court from the Livery at the Livery dinners; the latter occupying the seats corresponding to those of the retainers in the old-time baron's hall.^ Among the Puritans in New England " the salt-cellar was the focus of the old-time board." Our ancestors brought with them from beyond the sea, not only the ideas regarding table etiquette prevalent in the old country, but also such tangible vanities as silver plate.
What to read after The Magic of the Horseshoe : With Other Folk-Lore Notes?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Lawrence Robert Means to read onlineMoreLess
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