breakfasts are held at twelve o'clock.

CALLS. A call need not be made after a simple
breakfast, but obligatory after a formal one.

DRESS. Street costumes are worn by men and
women.

GUESTS. Guests leave half an hour after the
breakfast.

HOURS. The hour is from 12 to 12.30.

INVITATIONS. Cards are engraved and sent a
week in advance for formal breakfasts, but
for informal breakfasts they may be written.
If given in honor of a special guest, the
name is engraved on the card--as, TO MEET
MR. WILSON.

MEN. Men are usually invited, and they are
often given for men. Men wear street costume.

Guests should leave half an hour after
breakfast. A call is not necessary after a
simple breakfast, but obligatory after a formal
one.

MEN LEAVING CARDS. After a breakfast a man
should leave a card for host and hostess,