to rise to receive a gentleman, nor to
accompany him to the door.

xiii. When your visitor retires, ring the bell for the servant. You
may then accompany your guest as far towards the door as the
circumstances of your friendship seem to demand.

xiv. Request the servant, during the visits of guests, to attend to
the door the moment the bell rings.

xv. When you introduce a person, pronounce the name distinctly, and
say whatever you can to make the introduction agreeable. Such as "an
old and valued friend," a "schoolfellow of mine," "an old
acquaintance of our family."

xvi. Never stare about you in a room as if you were taking stock of
those who are present.

xvii. The gloves should not be removed during a visit.

xviii. Be hearty in your reception of guests; and where you see much
diffidence, assist the stranger to throw it off.

xix. A lady does not put her address on her visiting card.

1937. Balls and Evening Parties.

i. An invitation to a ball should be given _at least_ a week
beforehand.

ii. Upon entering, first address the lady of the house; and after
her, the nearest acquaintances you may recognise in the room.

iii. If you introduce a friend, make him acquainted with the names
of the chief persons present. But first present him to the lady of
the house, and to the host.

iv. Appear in full dress.

v. Always wear gloves.

vi. Do not wear rings on the outside of your gloves.

vii. Avoid an excess of jewellery.

viii. Do not select the same partner frequently.

ix. Distribute your attentions as much as possible.

x. Pay respectful attention to elderly persons.

xi. Be cordial when serving refreshments, but not importunate.

xii. If there are more dancers than the room will accommodate, do
not join in every dance.

xiii. In leaving a large party it is unnecessary to bid farewell,
and improper to do so before the guests.

xiv. In balls and large parties there should be a table for cards,
and two packs of cards placed upon each table.

xv. Chess and all unsociable games should be avoided.

xvi. Although many persons do not like to play at cards except for a
stake, the stakes agreed to at parties should be very trifling, so
as not to create excitement or discussion.

xvii. The host and hostess should look after their