When supper is announced, and the young woman and her chaperone are in conversation with the man who danced with her last, they should accept his offer as escort if they are not already provided with one.
If a woman is without escort when supper is announced, she must rely upon attendants or members of the host's family.
At balls and assemblies where small tables are provided for the supper, the woman should not sit alone at a table with her partner, but she should have others present also.
DEBUTANTE. At a debutante's reception the first partner is selected by the mother, usually the nearest and dearest friend, who dances but once with her, and the others follow.
DANCES (FORMAL).
HOST. When supper is announced, the host leads the way with his partner, followed by hostess and escort, the rest following.
HOSTESS. She should limit the number of guests to the capacity of the house.
Invitations should include more men than women, for some men may not attend, and of those who do come, some may not dance.
An awning and carpet should be spread from curb to steps. The man stationed at the curb should open carriage doors for arriving and departing guests, distribute carriage- checks, and tell the drivers at what hour to return.
The servant opening the door directs the
guests to their respective dressing-rooms.