The regulation frock coat and high hat should be worn only by men from the city attending an affair in the country, or at some extremely fashionable affair.
Men should greet the hostess both on their
arrival and departure.
Visiting-cards are left only at large garden
parties.
WOMEN. Women wear light, delicate, afternoon
dresses.
They should greet the hostess, both on their
arrival and departure.
Visiting-cards are left only at large and
formal outdoor affairs.
GERMANS. See COTILLIONS.
GIFTS.
AFTER HOUSE PARTY. While not necessary, a
guest after a house party may send some
trifle to the hostess as a token of pleasure
and appreciation.
BEST MAN. After the groom selects the best
man, the latter should send a gift to the
bride, and may, if he wish, send it to the
groom, a custom not yet clearly established.