The Dinner Party By Mona Gardner

The primary elements are a formal setting, posting of the Colors, invocation, traditional toasts (may be at the conclusion of dinner), a fine dinner, comradeship of the members of the command, benediction, retirement of the Colors, and martial music. Toasting. The custom of toasting is universal. It is a simple courtesy to the person being honored. ................
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