s are acquainted, they should take an opportunity of speaking
to each other. It is usual for ladies to move about the rooms at
afternoon "at homes" to speak to their various friends and
acquaintances; and they are by no means obliged to remain seated in one
spot unless desirous of doing so.

When music is given at afternoon "at homes," it is usual to listen to
the performance, or at least to appear to do so; and if conversation is
carried on, it should be in a low tone, so as not to disturb or annoy
the performers.

It is not necessary to take leave of the hostess at afternoon "at
homes," unless she is standing near the drawing-room door when the guest
is passing out, or unless she is a new acquaintance, and the visit a
first one at her house, when it would be polite to do so.

When it is late, and but a few guests still remain, these few should
make their adieus to the hostess.

At these afternoon teas or "at homes," the hostess should not ring to
order the door to be opened for the departing guest or for her motor-car
to be called, as at "morning calls." The guests make their way to the
hall, and the servants in attendance call up the motor-cars as they are
asked for.

Motor-cars should always be kept in waiting at afternoon "at homes," as
ladies are sometimes unable to remain longer than a quarter of an hour.

The guests either remain in the hall or in the dining-room until they
hear their motor-cars are announced.

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=Gratuities= should never be offered to servants at these
entertainments, or, in fact, at any entertainment whatever.

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=Afternoon Concerts.=--When afternoon concerts are given, invitations
should be issued on the usual "at home" cards, which can be purchased
with the words "at home," etc., already printed, or they are printed to
order, with the name and address of the hostess. The name of the person
invited should be written above the name of the hostess at the
right-hand corner of the card.

The date under the line "at home" should be in the centre of the card
beneath the name of the hostess; the hour should be written at the
left-hand corner, and the letters R.S.V.P. The printed address should be
at the right-hand corner.

The names of the performers should be added at the bottom of the card at
the right-hand corner.

The hour usually fixed for a concert is 3 o'clock.

The hostess should receive her gue