"Containing the most approved directions and guidance for staff in every station within the household in order to discharge their duties correctly & with efficiency, with particular instructions for the butler, housekeeper, cook, valet. lady's maid, footman, housemaid, kitchen staff, and including useful information on tried and tested methods for all."

• The hierarchy of staff
• Butler
• Royal visits
• Housekeeper
• Specific notes pertaining to house parties
• Valet
• Lady's maid
• Particular advice for female servants on posture & carriage
• Cook
• Assistant cook & kitchen maid
• Useful notes for all kitchen staff
• Footman
• First aid, medicinal drinks & curatives
• Housemaid