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Page 41
It is for the hostess to choose the leader
of the cotillion, and to him are entrusted all
its details.
At the conclusion of the cotillion the hostess
stands at the door with the leader at
her side, to receive the greetings and the compliments
of the guests.
See also BALLS--HOSTESS.
INVITATIONS. The invitations are engraved, and the
hour for beginning is placed in the lower
left-hand corner, and are sent out two weeks
in advance. They may be sent in one envelope.
Such invitations should be promptly accepted
or declined.
COTILIONS BY SUBSCRIPTIONS. These are given by leading
society women, who subscribe to a fund
sufficient to pay all expenses of the
entertainment. They are usually held in some
fashionable resort where suitable
accommodations can be had.
Guests are shown to the cloak-room, where
attendants check their wraps.
After the supper, the German, or cotillion,
begins. Those not dancing in this generally
retire. When leaving, guests should take
leave especially of the patroness inviting
them.
DRESS. Full dress is worn by all.
INVITATIONS. The patronesses whose names appear
on the back of the cards are the subscribers.
They send out the invitations to
their friends. A presentation card, to be
shown at the door, is sent with the invitation.
MEN. Men wear evening dress.
The men wait upon their partners and
themselves at the table, the waiters assisting,
unless small tables are used, when the
patronesses sit by themselves, and others form
groups as they like. The guests are served
by the waiters, as at a dinner.
When retiring, guests should take leave
especially of the patroness inviting them.
PATRONESSES. The patronesses stand in line to
receive the guests, bowing or shaking hands
as they prefer.
When supper is announced, the leading
patroness leads the way with her escort, the
others following. If small tables are used,
the patronesses sit by themselves.
WOMEN. Women wear full dress.
When guests depart, they should take
leave especially of the patroness inviting
them.
COUNTESS--HOW ADDRESSED. An official letter begins:
Madam, and ends: I have the honor to
remain your Ladyship's most obedient servant.
The address on the envelope is: To the
Right Honorable The Countess of Kent.
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