Routledge's Manual of Etiquette

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ETIQUETTE FOR LADIES ETIQUETTE FOR GENTLEMEN BALL-ROOM COMPANION COURTSHIP & MATRIMONY HOW TO DRESS WELL HOW TO CARVE TOASTS AND SENTIMENTS
I. Introductions II. Letters of Introduction III. Visiting, Morning Calls, Cards IV. Conversation V. Notes of Invitation, &c. VI. The Promenade VII. Dress VIII. Morning and Evening Parties IX. The Dinner-table X. The Ball-room XI. Staying at a Friend's House—Breakfast, Luncheon, &c. XII. General Hints

I. Introductions II. Letters of Introduction III. Visiting, Morning Calls, Cards, &c. IV. Conversation V. Notes of Invitation, &c. VI. The Promenade VII. Dress VIII. Riding and Driving IX. Morning and Evening Parties X. The Dinner-table XI. The Ball-room XII. Staying at a Friend's House—Breakfast, Luncheon, &c. XIII. General Hints

I. How to organize a Ball II. Ball-room Toilette (Ladies) (Gentlemen) III. Etiquette of the Ball-room IV. The Quadrille V. The Caledonians VI. The Lancers VII. The Double Lancers VIII. Coulon's Double Quadrille IX. The Polka X. The Cellarius XI. The Mazurka Quadrille XII. The Polka Mazurka XIII. The Redowa, or Redova XIV. The Schottische XV. The Varsoviana, or Varsovienne XVI. The Gorlitza XVII. The Valse à Trois Temps XVIII. The Valse à Deux Temps XIX. The New Valse XX. The Galop XXI. The Cotillon XXII. The Spanish Dance XXIII. The Tempête XXIV. Sir Roger de Coverley XXV. Glossary of Terms used in Dancing

Advice to both parties at the outset Introduction to the Lady's Family
Restrictions imposed by Etiquette What the Lady should observe in early Courtship What the Suitor should observe Etiquette as to Presents The Proposal Mode of Refusal when not approved Conduct to be observed by a Rejected Suitor Refusal by the Lady's Parents or Guardians
Demeanour of the Betrothed Pair Should a Courtship be long or short?