Chapter 15

Those invited make suitable presents, and on this occasion any device made of wood is appropriate, including articles of utility--as, kitchen utensils, household ornaments, etc.

An entertainment usually follows,

WOOLEN WEDDINGS. This is the name of the fortieth wedding anniversary, and is seldom celebrated. The invitations may have the words: No presents received, and in accepting or declining the invitations, congratulations may be sent.

An entertainment should be provided, and any article of woolen would be appropriate as a gift.

WOMEN. BACHELOR'S DINNERS. Women do not call upon a bachelor after attending a dinner given by him.

CONDUCT TOWARD MEN. Male acquaintances should be carefully chosen, and great care exercised in accepting invitations from them.

When declining invitations from a man personally given, explanations are not necessary. If they are deemed desirable, they should be given as delicately as possible and without giving offence.

It is well never to receive men alone, unless they are most intimate friends. Compromising positions are easily fallen into, and a woman should be constantly on her guard.

WOMEN SERVANTS--TIPS. It is customary for guests at the end of a house-party visit to give tips to the maid for extra attention and taking care of the room, and also to the cook. The latter is usually tipped by the married men and bachelors.

AFTERNOON DRESS. See AFTERNOON DRESS--WOMEN.

AFTERNOON TEAS. See AFTERNOON TEAS (FORMAL) --WOMEN. AFTERNOON TEAS (INFORMAL)--WOMEN.

BACHELORS' DINNERS. See BACHELORS' DINNERS--WOMEN.

BACHELORS' TEAS. See BACHELORS' TEAS--WOMEN.

BALLS. See BALLS--WOMEN.

BOWING. See BOWING--WOMEN.

BREAKFASTS. See BREAKFASTS--WOMEN.

CALLS. See CALLS--WOMEN.

CARDS. See CARDS (VISITING)--WOMEN.

CHAPERONE. See CHAPERONE.

CHRISTENINGS. See CHRISTENINGS--WOMEN.

CONCLUSION OF LETTERS. See Conclusion of a Letter--Women.

COTILLIONS BY SUBSCRIPTIONS. See Cotillions by Subscriptions--Women.

DANCES. See Dances--Women.

DANCING. See Dancing--Women.

DINNERS. See Dinners--Women.

DRESS. See Dress--Women.

DRIVING. See Driving--Women.

ENGAGEMENT. See Engagement--Women.

EVENING DRESS. See Evening Dress--Women.

FUNERALS. See Funerals--Women.

GARDEN PARTIES. See Garden Parties--Women.

GLOVES. See Gloves--Women.

HIGH TEA. See High Tea--Women.

HOUSE PARTIES. See House Parties--Women.

INTRODUCTIONS. See Introductions--Women.

INVITATIONS. See Invitations--Women.

LETTERS. See fetters-Women.

LUNCHEONS. See Luncheons--Women.

MORNING DRESS. See Morning Dress--Women.

MOURNING. See Mourning--Women.

MOURNING CARDS. See Mourning Cards-- Women.

NEW ACQUAINTANCE. See New Acquaintances-- Women.

NEWCOMERS. See Newcomers--Residents' Duty to Women.

RIDING. See Riding--Women.

SALUTATIONS. See Salutations--Women.

SHAKING HANDS. See Shaking Hands--Women.

STATIONERY. See Stationery--Women.

STREET-CARS. See Street-cars--Women.

STREET ETIQUETTE. See Street Etiquette-- Women.

THEATRE PARTIES. See Theatre Parties-- Women.

TITLES. See Titles--Women.

TRAVELING. See Traveling--Women.

WEDDINGS. See Weddings--Women.

WRITTEN CARDS are in bad taste, but in case of necessity may be used. The name should be written in full if not too long, and should be the autograph of the sender.

YOUNGER SON. See Son (Younger).