be considered on a par with the placing of altars in our churches always at the east end, with the view to their standing towards the place of our Saviour's nativity : we also inter our dead with their heads to the west, on the same account. Having detailed what relates to the domestic habits , and to the architecture of the country, I shall now proceed to describe the manner of living among Europeans in India; observing, that there are two very distinct classes, though perfectly on a footing; namely, the residents of Calcutta, and those among the civil and military, who are, subject to be detached from the Presidency. Formerly, only such gentlemen as held offices of considerable emolument, or those who were married, supported a regular table : such might be said to keep open-house; at least, far the greater number usually laid several spare covers, especially at supper-time, under the hope of seeing their friends drop in to partake of whatever might be in preparation. The dinner hour being known, (for almost every family then dined between two and three o'clock,) it was rarely needful to make enquiries respecting the proper moment for repairing to the hospitable board. Little or no ceremony was required ; the host being as much pleased with the compliment paid by the visit of a young friend, as the latter was to find a welcome among the most opulent