In the case of one woman desiring an introduction
       to another, the hostess should be
       asked to bring this about.

  Introductions by chaperones.  At entertainments
       both the chaperone and her protege
       should enter together, and the chaperone
       should introduce her protege to the hostess.

  Women calling upon.  When calling formally
       upon a hostess, a woman should leave a card,
       whether the hostess was at home or not.

When a son enters society, his mother, when calling, can leave his cards for him, and invitations to entertainments will follow.  If it is impossible for him to leave cards for himself she may continue to do so.

  Women leaving cards on.  When a mother
       leaves her daughter’s card, it is for the hostess
       only.

  High teas.  See high teas—­hostess.

  House parties.  See house parties—­hostess.

  Luncheons.  See luncheons—­hostess.

  MATINEES.  See matinees—­hostess.

  Shaking hands.  See shaking hands—­host.

  Weddings.  See mother of bride.

HOURS.

  Afternoon teas.  See afternoon teas—­hours.

  Breakfasts.  See breakfasts—­hours.

  Calls.  See calls—­hours.

  Dinners.  See dinners—­hours.

  Garden parties.  See garden parties—­hours.

  Luncheons.  See luncheons—­hours.

  MUSICALES.  See musicales—­hours.

  Receptions.  See receptions—­hours.

  Weddings.  See weddings—­hours.

House funerals.  See funerals—­house.

House parties.  These usually refer to a group of congenial
       persons, numbering from four to
       twenty-four, and visiting country homes,
       making a stay of a few days or a few weeks.

  Dress.  The length of the visit and the nature
       of the house party determines the extent of
       wardrobe necessary.  A guest should carry
       at least three changes of suits—­one for the
       morning, one suitable for afternoon entertainments,
       picnics, etc., and the regulation
       evening dress.

  Guest. To be a welcome guest the visitor
       should accommodate himself as much as possible
       to the plans of his hostess and the ways
       of the home life.

       A visitor should avoid the common mistake
       of refusing to make a choice when a
       choice is offered.