BUTLER’S DUTIES
A butler is generally given full charge of the dining room, as well as of the other men servants.
He waits on the table at breakfast, usually alone; but if the family is large or there are guests present, he may be assisted.
He directs the washing of dishes and the cleaning of the silver. He prepares the salad. He attends to the bell, to the fires, to the lighting of the house. He makes and serves afternoon tea and sets the table for dinner.
He announces all the meals, serves the dinner, does all the carving. If he is assisted, he serves the principal dishes, and the assistant serves the vegetables and sauces.
He is responsible for the safety of the silver, for the arrangement of the flowers and fruits, and for the proper serving of the wines. He has full charge of all refreshments served in the evening and is responsible for the locking of the house at night.
He alternates with the footman or waitress in answering the bell in the evening.