es and dessert, are sufficient. The form and manner of
entertaining at a dinner of this kind are similar to those observed at
suppers.

To a man who frequently entertains, and at a particular restaurant, an
occasional tip to the head waiter would be of service. This is a word to
the wise.

_Card parties_ for the playing of whist, domino, or poker are often
given by bachelors at their apartments or residences. In apartments this
class of entertainment is only for men. Women should not go to
bachelors' apartments except for luncheon, dinner, or supper. In a
bachelor's house, however, any entertainment can be given. Small stakes
are played for and the usual supper follows. The _farewell bachelor
dinner_ will have its proper place in the chapter on Wedding Etiquette.

CHAPTER X.

THE COUNTRY HOUSE.

THE BACHELOR AS HOST.--THE BACHELOR AS GUEST.

Bachelors, whose incomes are of all sizes and conditions, can have some
kind of a country house. It may be a fishing lodge, a hunting box,
maintained by three or four men clubbing together; a small cottage
plainly and simply furnished at the seashore, near golf links, or in a
good neighborhood; or again a large establishment, a villa at Newport or
in a fashionable colony with a retinue of servants and a stable filled
with horses. Whichever it might be, open hospitality, as much as it is
in your power, should prevail. However, never attempt anything more than
you can accomplish, and by all means do not run into debt. To a fishing
or hunting lodge men only should be invited. It should be furnished with
the mere necessaries, and hung with fishing and hunting prints and
trophies of the chase. The hall serves as sitting and even mess room. A
man of all work or an old married couple are the best servants. Ample
supplies are sent from town, but the leading idea is roughing it, and
the table is partially supplied by the game and fish brought back by you
and your friends. When the term of the visit of your guests expires,
each should be able to bring home a basket of fish or some game. From
time to time send to any of your hostesses of the winter something from
your preserves. These attentions are much appreciated.

A truck farm or a small country place near town, which may have either
fallen to you by inheritance or which you may have purchased, or which
you have for kennels or for your horses, can also be used for
entertaining. Even in the largest of these houses the plan o