1871 The Gentleman's Table Guide by E Ricket and C Thomas

PREFACE.

the pride successively of the St. Nicholas, the Metropohtan, and Fifth Avenue Hotels. The directions for mixing the various cups and cordials are also the result of many years' experience in the business of a wine and spirit merchant. The menus for each month have been written with a view to shorten the time at dinner, as suggested by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. The order for the service of wines has been composed after long practice and careful observation in some of the best establishments and most critical coteries in England.