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Page 113
At the theatre he should precede the woman
down the aisle to the seat or box; but if it is
the latter, he should open the door and wait
for her to pass.
A man may use his judgment as to the aisle
seat. If a better view can be had, or seemingly
objectionable people are next the inside
seat, it is perfectly proper to give the woman
the aisle seat.
A man should never leave his companion
between the acts. The custom of both men
and women going into the foyer at that time
is a growing one, and is a relief to the
audience.
Refreshments at some fashionable place
may follow after the entertainment.
For a man to call on an acquaintance in an
opera box does not relieve one of the duty of
making a formal call in return for social
favors.
BONNET. A woman of any consideration will
either wear no bonnet at all or remove it as
soon as the curtain is raised.
It would be in place for a man or woman
whose view is hampered by a bonnet to politely
ask the wearer to remove it, and when
it is done, to thank her.
MEN--LEAVING CARDS. After a theatre party
given by a man, he should call within three
days on the woman he escorted or leave his
card.
PRECEDENCE. In entering a theatre a man precedes
the women of his party, but after he
has handed his coupons to the ushers he
gives the women precedence, and follows
them to their seats.
TALKING. Conversation during the progress of
the play or the opera should be avoided, and
confined to the intermissions.
The theatregoer should avoid all noise,
gestures, or actions tending to annoy others
or to render himself conspicuous.
A man would be justified, when annoyed
by a person talking loud near him, in asking
him politely to speak lower.
THEATRE AND OPERA PARTIES.
GIVEN BY MEN. A man giving a theatre or
opera party should secure one or more
chaperones if women are to be present.
CALLS. The host should call upon his guests
within three days or a week after the event.
CARRIAGES. The host may, if he choose, send
carriages or a stage to collect all the guests.
This is a formal and agreeable way to begin
the evening's pleasure. The chaperone
should be called for first. A more informal
way is quite popular. The invitations having
been given and accepted, the host informs
each of his guests as to the others, and leaves
a ticket with each one. All then meet
informally at the place of amusement. If a
dinner is given before the entertainment,
carriages are provided to convey the guests
to the theatre.
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