Titles 100
Use 102
The Engraved Invitation 105
Dining and Party Invitations 108
Wedding Invitations and Announcements 114
Various Announcement Cards 119

VII. Behavior in Public 122

VIII. The Art of Being a Guest 137

IX. Duties of Host and Hostess 145
Breakfasts and Luncheons 148
The Formal Dinner 149
Visits 158
Special Duties of the Country Hostess 161
Public Functions 165

X. Duties of the Chaperon 169

XI. Etiquette of the Marriage Engagement 174
The Proposal 174
Announcement of Engagement 179
Bridal "Showers" 181
The Broken Engagement 183
Preparation for a Wedding 185

XII. The Conduct of a Wedding 194
The Church Wedding 194
The Home Wedding 201
The Wedding Breakfast 204
The Wedding Journey 208
The Wedding Fee 208
Wedding Presents 210
The Country Wedding 212

XIII. Etiquette for Children 214

XIV. Etiquette of Mourning 224

XV. Military, Naval, and Flag Etiquette 231
The Formal Military Wedding 231
Naval and Yachting Usage 232
Etiquette of the Flag 233

INDEX 237

"THE secret of success in society is a certain
heartiness and sympathy. A man who