European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - April 22, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 18 the stars and stripes tuesday april 22, 1986 Prince Charles gives a Toast at the White House in november. First lady Nancy Rea Gan looks on. A photo cities at the White House by Marian Burros new York times t he other week in Washington at Testate dinner for prime minister Bria Mulroney of Canada one of the butlers had to whisper to two different guests that the doily on the dessert plate under the Finger bowl should be removed along with the Finger bowl. Otherwise there would be no place to put the dessert. The Butler was not a full time member of the White House staff Only a part timer. But the White House could not function without the 60 part time waiters who supplement the permanent staff of six for White House state dinners congressional breakfasts teas receptions and official lunches. Nor apparently can Many private party givers. Some Washington hostesses choose dates for their dinner parties based on the availability of a favorite free Lance White House Butler. Impeccably trained the butlers have saved More than one inexperienced hostess from some dreadful social Gaffe. And occasionally they save a White House guest from an equally embarrassing Faux Pas. A lot of people Don t know what to do with the Finger  said one part timer who asked to remain Anonymous. Sometimes people use the wrong Silver. The other evening someone put his lighted Cigar in the Candy dish. But not too Many things go  unless you count the lady who thought the Finger bowl was another course and started drinking from it. That Story is recounted by the Only White House free Lance Butler to have been dismissed in recent memory for committing the unpardonable sin of approaching Ronald Reagan upstairs in the family quarters and asking him to take a look at some jokes he had written. The president is so amiable that i did t feel uncomfortable approaching him says the dismissed waiter Alan Devalerio who had worked at the. White House for More than four years. But others did and Devalerio was handed his walking papers. Considering the background Check the butlers must undergo and the Way they Are chosen it is not surprising that there Are few dismissals. They must get the Standard clearance from the secret service and the Fri and most of the butlers whose median age is about 50, come recommended usually by someone already on the list. It is a tight Little society. According to Gary j. Walters the chief usher at the executive mansion almost All the younger ones hold other jobs but As soon As they retire they Are called on More often for White House duty. Those with seniority work there at least two or three times a week. We have to be very cautious said Walters himself a retired secret service agent. A lot just want to come in and see the glitter. We always use people we know in proximity of the president and always use our own full time staff to serve the president and first  butlers who do both White House and private parties say it is much easier to work at the White House. A Butler employed by the White House part time for Over 20 years said everything is structured. Everything has to be timed. There is plenty of  at dinners there Are always three for each table including those who toil in the Kitchen. The routine has not changed in years. If you be seen one state dinner you be seen them All said Devalerio. But like All the other butlers who stay for years Devalerio found it fascinating. To me it s the epitome of history he said. A number of people would be willing to do the Job for nothing says Walters but it usually works better if we have some  As it is the part time butlers work for considerably less than they can get doing private parties. The rate at the White House is $45 for the first four hours and $15 for each additional hour plus a meal. In private Homes the rate is $55 to $60 for the first four hours and $20 for each additional hour. The list of part time butlers has no women they work Only behind the scenes in the Kitchen. We have just not had Success with them said Walters. We tried. They just have a hard time holding the platters with one hand Between individuals. It s a physical  j Aroun Phis mustb5 nth a his papers. Bonjour. Wur70m a y�at&5upfwqfw