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Page 44
Lists should be compared, in order to avoid
duplicate invitations.
The tickets should be divided among the
patronesses, who, in turn, distribute them
among their friends.
The patronesses should be at the ball-room
in ample time before the arrival of the guests,
to see that all is in readiness.
They should stand together beside the entrance
to welcome the guests. They should
see, as far as possible, that the proper introductions
are made, and that every one is enjoying
the evening, their own pleasure coming last.
If time permits, a hasty introduction to
the patroness beside her may be made by a
patroness, but it should not be done if there
is the slightest possibility of blocking up the
entrance.
A nod of recognition here and there, or a
shake of the hands with some particular
friend, is all that is necessary. Prolonged
conversation should be avoided.
A patroness should not worry over the
affair, or leave anything to be done at the last
minute. If she has to worry, she should
not show it, lest she interfere with the pleasure
of others.
They should be the last to leave as well as
the first to arrive, to see that the affair closes
brilliantly.
SUPPER. The senior patroness leads the way
to supper, escorted by the man honored for
the occasion.
If one large table is provided, the men,
assisted by the waiters, serve the women.
When small tables are used, the patronesses
generally sit by themselves, and the guests
group themselves to their own satisfaction.
If a patroness asks a man to sit at her
table, she should provide a partner for him,
and in case of a previous engagement, he
should notify her by mail.
WOMEN. A woman should always keep any engagement made,
if possible. If, for a good
reason, it is desired to break one, she should
do so in ample time to enable the man to
secure a partner.
It is bad form to refuse one partner for a
dance and to accept another for the same
dance afterward. After refusing to dance, a
woman should lose that dance unless previously engaged.
A woman may refuse to dance at a public
entertainment.
A young woman chaperoned should not accept a man's invitation,
unless he first asks
permission of her chaperone.
It is not good taste to keep late hours at an
informal dance.
In round dances the man supports the
woman with his right arm around the waist,
taking care not to hold her too closely. Her
right hand is extended, held by his left hand,
and her left hand is on his arm or shoulder,
her head erect.
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