What is the meaning of No. 1 mess kit?

[Phil]

But then I always note on the invitations I send out the ending time of the event with the phrase "carriages and chairs at 11 o'clock" or what ever time it may be that I want my guests to depart.

Surely they don't still have Sedan chairs in Virginia, do they?

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Surely they don't still have Sedan chairs in Virginia, do they?

Some of my more genteel dear friends still prefer this mode of transport, although just last week I noticed Mr. Picayune Carter (a gentleman of slight acquaintance) sitting astride a rail carried by several stout lads heading down main street, in the direction of out of town. I am sure this was meant to honour Mr. Carter, although I am sure from the expression on his face he would have preferred walking to the train station. Yes, even as the leaves fall, life remains gracious in Virginia.

[David White]

Some of my more genteel dear friends still prefer this mode of transport, although just last week I noticed Mr. Picayune Carter (a gentleman of slight acquaintance) sitting astride a rail carried by several stout lads heading down main street, in the direction of out of town. I am sure this was meant to honour Mr. Carter, although I am sure from the expression on his face he would have preferred walking to the train station. Yes, even as the leaves fall, life remains gracious in Virginia.

Yes it does good Sir.