1872 The Gentleman's Table Guide (2nd edition)

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PREFACE.

the pride successively of the St. NicholaSj the Metropolitan,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 menm for each month have been written with a view to shorten the time at dinner, as suggested by H.K.H.the Prince of Wales. Theorder 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.

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Notb.—See Edwo.Partridge& Co.'s Wine List,page1