The chaperone is taken into dinner by the host, unless the latter takes in the woman in whose honor the dinner may be given.  In the latter case, the chaperone is seated at the host’s left.  She gives the signal for the women to leave the dining-room.

       All guests should be introduced to the
       chaperone, and she should be called upon
       after a short time by the host.

  Dress.  All guests wear evening dress.

  Host. The host should call upon the chaperone
       within a few days after the dinner.

If men only are present, he either precedes or follows the guests into the dining-room, and if he has given the dinner in honor of some man, he has the latter seated at his right.  His duties are the same as the host at dinners.

  Invitations.  These are usually given in brief
       notes, but may be engraved, and are similar
       to the regular invitations to dinners, and are
       treated accordingly.

  Men.  The men wear evening dress, and follow
       the same etiquette as at other dinners.

  Women.  The women wear evening dress, and
       follow the same etiquette as at all dinners,
       except that no calls are made by them afterward
       upon the host.

Bachelor’s farewell dinner.  If the groom wishes,
       he may give a farewell dinner a few evenings
       before the wedding to his best man, ushers,
       and a few intimate friends.  He sits at the
       head of the table and the best man opposite,
       and on this occasion he may give scarf-pins,
       link cuff-buttons—­or neckties and gloves, if
       he wishes—­to the best man and ushers.

Bachelors’ luncheons.  These are conducted like
       bachelor’s dinners, which see.  The one difference
       is that, should the luncheon be given
       before 6 P.M., afternoon dress should be worn.

Bachelors’ opera parties.  See theatre and opera
       parties given by men.

Bachelors’ suppers.  These are conducted the same
       as bachelor’s dinners, which see.

BACHELORS’ TEAS OR AFTERNOON RECEPTIONS.

  Chaperones.  If women are present, a married
       chaperone is indispensable, who should be
       the first person invited by personal call.

       The chaperone at a small affair pours the
       tea, and at a large one she receives with the
       host, and each guest is presented to her.

       The host conducts the chaperone to her
       carriage, and also any other women who may
       have assisted her.