Gloves of white dressed kid should be worn
at all balls.
NEWCOMERS. See BALLS-INVITATIONS GIVEN BY
NEWCOMERS.
PATRONESSES. See PUBLIC BALLS—PATRONESSES.
TIPPING SERVANTS. Only at public balls is it customary to give a tip to the men and women in charge of the cloak-room.
SUPPER. Usually a buffet supper, being more easily handled and arranged for. Supper at tables requires many servants, much preparation, and great care.
WOMEN AT. A mother should attend balls with her daughters, going and returning with them, and if she is not invited, they should decline the invitation. The father can act as escort if need be.
After greeting the hostess and guests, the guests pay their respects to the head of the house if he is present.
Taking leave of the hostess is unnecessary.
It is no longer customary for a couple to enter arm in arm, but for the woman to precede the man. A mother, elder sister, or married woman takes the precedence over a daughter, younger sister, or unmarried woman.
If not at once asked to dance, a young woman should take a seat by her chaperone. It is bad taste to refuse a dance with one man and then to dance that same dance with another.