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HOURS. The hours are from 4 to 7 P.M.
INTRODUCTIONS. The hostess should introduce
her guests to those receiving with her.
See also INTRODUCTION.
INVITATIONS. Engraved invitations are sent a
week or ten days in advance, by mail or messenger.
They are usually issued in the name of the
hostess only, though they may be issued in
the name of both husband and wife.
In place of the visiting-card, an "At
Home" card may be used, or cards specially
engraved for the purpose.
When cards are sent to a married couple,
the cards are addressed to both husband and
wife.
Invitations are sent in two envelopes-the
inner one unsealed and bearing the name of
the guest, and the outer one sealed, with, the
street address.
INVITATIONS, ANSWERING. It is not necessary
to accept or decline these invitations, as the
guest accepts by his presence. If unable to
do so, he should send by mail or messenger
a visiting-card, to reach the hostess during
the ceremony.
When the invitation has been issued in the
name of the hostess only, a husband and wife
each send a card, and if in the name of hostess
and her daughter, each should send two
cards. If the invitation has been issued in
the name of the husband and wife, the wife
should send one and a husband two cards.
If the woman in the family is the only one
present at the function, she can leave cards
for the rest of the family.
MEN. Both the host and men wear the regulation
afternoon dress, consisting of the long
frock coat with single or double-breasted
waistcoat to match, or of some fancy cloth,
and gray trousers. White linen, a light tie,
a silk hat, gray gloves, and patent leather
shoes complete the costume.
The overcoat, hat, and cane are left in
the dressing-room, and the guest removes one
or both gloves as he pleases--remembering
that he must offer his ungloved right hand
to the hostess.
SHAKING HANDS. Guests on being presented to
the hostess should shake hands. If guest
takes leave of hostess, they should shake
hands. If the hostess is surrounded by
guests, a pleasant nod of farewell is admissible.
WOMEN. Women leave cards of their male relatives
as well as their own, even though their
names may be announced upon entering.
Guests leave their cards in a receptacle provided
for the purpose, or give them to the
servant at the door.
Women wear a costume appropriate for
the afternoon, and keep their hats and
gloves on.
AFTERNOON TEAS (INFORMAL). An afternoon tea is a
simple entertainment. Refreshments are
generally served to the guests. An innovation
lately introduced has become quite popular
--namely, young women, invited for
the purpose, wait upon the guests, bringing
in one dainty at a time.
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