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.

       When tired, the woman should indicate a
       desire to stop dancing.