It would be in place for a man or woman whose view is hampered by a bonnet to politely ask the wearer to remove it, and when it is done, to thank her.
MEN—LEAVING CARDS. After a theatre party given by a man, he should call within three days on the woman he escorted or leave his card.
PRECEDENCE. In entering a theatre a man precedes the women of his party, but after he has handed his coupons to the ushers he gives the women precedence, and follows them to their seats.
TALKING. Conversation during the progress of the play or the opera should be avoided, and confined to the intermissions.
The theatregoer should avoid all noise,
gestures, or actions tending to annoy others
or to render himself conspicuous.
A man would be justified, when annoyed by a person talking loud near him, in asking him politely to speak lower.
THEATRE AND OPERA PARTIES.
GIVEN BY MEN. A man giving a theatre or opera party should secure one or more chaperones if women are to be present.
CALLS. The host should call upon his guests within three days or a week after the event.
CARRIAGES. The host may, if he choose, send carriages or a stage to collect all the guests. This is a formal and agreeable way to begin the evening's pleasure. The chaperone should be called for first. A more informal way is quite popular. The invitations having been given and accepted, the host informs each of his guests as to the others, and leaves a ticket with each one. All then meet informally at the place of amusement. If a dinner is given before the entertainment, carriages are provided to convey the guests to the theatre.