ine in social life.

Letter-Writing makes constant demands upon nearly all persons, yet its
difficulties are perplexing. Here are plain directions upon this
subject, which should be studied and followed by all who would succeed
in the great art of elegant correspondence. It is essential often to
have the best Forms for Letters, happily expressed, choice in the use
of words and easy and correct in grammatical construction.

Artistic Home Decorations are fully treated, showing how to have a
pretty, tasteful and inviting home at least expense. This subject is
receiving great attention everywhere, and this delightful volume
should be in every household in the land, as it furnishes just the
information needed. Fireplaces and Windows, Stairways, Woodwork,
Doors, Lighting, Decorating, Furniture and Paintings, are among the
topics treated in this part of the volume.

In short, this work is a treasury of rules and information on every
subject of Social Etiquette, Self-Culture and Home Life.

An entirely new and very important feature is the beautiful Phototype
Engravings in rich colors. The publishers consider themselves
fortunate in being able to present these new and admirable
embellishments, which have been pronounced gems of art.

CONTENTS.

PAGE

TITLE-PAGE i

PREFACE iii

CONTENTS v

THE ESSENCE OF ETIQUETTE 17

INTRODUCTIONS AND SALUTATIONS 23

ART OF CONVERSATION 37

VISITING CARDS 51

VISITING CUSTOMS 69

INVITATIONS, FORMAL AND INFORMAL 83

ACCEPTANCES AND REGRETS 107

ETIQUETTE OF COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE 116

WEDDINGS AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 143

HOME ETIQUETTE 165

ETIQUETTE FOR CHILDREN 180

DINNER GIVING 189

TABLE ETIQUETTE 211

EVENING PARTIES, RECEPTIONS AND SUPPERS 227

BALLS, DANCING AND MASQUERADES