or brief call.

ENTERTAINMENTS. At entertainments a man
should give his card to the servant at the
door or leave it in the hall.

A few appropriate words of greeting should
be addressed to the hostess and host as soon
after entering as possible.

Personal introductions are not absolutely
required at musicales, teas, "At Homes," etc.
One may converse with those nearest, but
this does not warrant future recognition.

When light repasts are served, as teas, ices,
etc, a man should put his napkin on his
knee and hold the plate in his hand.

He should depart with as little ceremony
as possible--a bow and a smile, if host and
hostess are engaged, are sufficient. He
should not shake hands and try to speak unless
it can be done without becoming conspicuous.

MEN CALLING ON WOMEN--HAT. A man making
a formal or brief call should carry his
hat in his hand into the parlor.

SHAKING HANDS. A man should not offer to