The Lexington Dispatch

NEW YEAR'S ABROAD,
How the American Citizen In Foreign Lands Observes the Day.
The "American abroad" sticks to the old time observance of New Year's with assiduity. This is due probably more to a desire to be in harmony with the customs of the country of his temporary abode than to pay any special honor to his native country. The American colonies in London, Berlin and Paris make the first day of the year the occasion for an elaborate interchange of visits that not only include Americans in the Ist, but also all the notable residents with whom they may be on calling terms. In these capitals, of course, utmost formalities are observed, and the functions of the day, if zealously carried out, as they generally are, call for a considerable display of "staying" qualities. When the American ambassador keeps open house, naturally the chief interest centers about his establishment. When the patriotic and pleasant duty of visiting him has been accomplished, then the people settle down to a vigorous pursuit of each other, striving as far as possible to be at two or more places at once. This is especially noticeable in Paris, where the American custom is modeled closely on that which obtains in official circles. Paris gives itself up completely to calls on this day, and they are regulated by the most exact rules of procedure. Every man is expected to call first on the superior next above him and then to hurry home to receive the inferior next beneath him. Royal makes the food pure, wholesome and delicious.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.