1937 Here is Something that will interest you (3 rd edition)

Here's How to Throw a Party...,

While the suggestions and hints contained in this book have been mainly for small intimate parties, many readers may find that they are committed to entertaining larger numbers—forty or more guests at one time. The difficulty ofcombining the duties of both Host and Butler then arises, with the result that either the unfortunate host spends all his time mixing drinks,or the even more unfortu nate guest goes without. Obviously something must be done to res tore the Hostto his proper position among his visitors and at the same time to free him entirely from all the worries incidental to entertaining at home on a large scale. More is required than just hiring glasses ... the need is for complete equipment and a trained efficient staff. This service is available,and at a surprisingly small cost, for aU manner of parties including Wedding Receptions, Garden Parties, House Warmings, Christen ing Parties, Cocktail Parties, Coming-out Parties (Brixton, Dartmoor or The Scrubs) and just Parties. Here are particulars ... A small service charge covers the provision of a Bar, table linen, all sorts of glasses, the shakers, ash trays and all the little odds and ends that make up complete equipment and with them the services of one or more

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