1. Are generally made by two, or even more gentlemen together, and it is the occasion for renewing their acquaintance with lady friends. 2. Cards with emlilematic designs, and "Happy New Year," etc., are left. 3. These calls should be very short. 4. Refreshments are almost invariably offered, but may be accepted or not. 5. Of course no gentleman will suffer himself to become intoxicated upon such an occasion. 6. Overcoats, gloves and hats should be removed in the hall, where a servant should be in waiting to assist the caller. 7. It is usual in city circles to send the card from the hall to the drawing-room, and to follow it after removing Avraps. 8. Many ladies receive with friends either at their own homes or at those of their friends. 9 When receiving away from home, notification should be given. 10. Cards must be left with every lady receiving. 11. A gentleman introduced on this occasion is not privileged to call again with- out special invitation. 12. A New Year's call may be made as early as ten a. m., but never later than nine p. m. 13. The two or three daj's succeeding the New Year, ladies devote to calling among themselves, and hence they are often called "ladies' days." 14. For receiving calls, halls and rooms should be warm, and the reception room decorated. These rooms are usually darkened, and the gas lit. CHAPTER XXXI. ETIQUETTE OF THE STREET, BALL, CHURCH, ETC. STREET DEPORTMENT. IT. GENERAL KULES OF STREET DEPORTMENT. III. SPECIAL RULES OF STREET DEPORTMENT. IV. ETIQUETTE OF INTRODUCTIONS. V. SALUTATIONS. VI. BIDING AND DRIVINC;. VII. BALL AND PjVETY ETIQUETTE. VIII. THE SUPPER, DRESSING ROOMS, ETC. IX. SOME GENERAL RULES OF PARTY ETIQUETTE. X. EVENING PARTIES— TUK CONVERSAZIONE- XI. CONCERTS, THEATRICALS, ETC. XII. PARLOR LECTURES. XIII. CHURCH ETIQUETTE. XIV. ETIQUETTE OF VISITS. XV. RULES FOR GENERAL GUIDANCE XVI. ETIQUETTE OF THE lUNERAL. XVII. ETIQUETTE OF THE CHRISTENING — GOD-FATHER AND GOD-MOTHER— PRES- ENTS, ETC. I. Street Deportment. i^HE first recocfnition should coiuc from the lady. 2. Alwaj's raise the hat with the hand farthest from the person saluted. 3. Merely touch or but slightly raise the hat to a gentleman friend, unless of high rank, advanced years, a clergyman, a person in some manner distin- guished, or accompanied by a lady. 4. A gentleman should never stop a lady in the street, though a lady may ven- ture to stop a gentlenmn. 5. A gentleman should always carry a lady's packages and bundles, even the smallest, but should never volunteer to carry her parasol ■ 6. He should never smoke while escorting a lady or speaking to one. 7. Gentlemen friends meeting should slightly raise the hat with the left hand, while the right hand is extended and shaken. 8. In shaking hands it is boorish to hold the hand for any length of time. 9. To o-ive a violent jerk to the arm or to violently wring another's hand is very rude. 10. Only a dude or simpleton extends two fingers to be shaken. 11. Always o-ive to those feebler, or more aged than yourself, or those of exalted position, the inner side of the w.alk. 12. Always accommodate your gait to that of a lady or an aged or infirm person . 13. Do not rush violently or swing the arms and body ungracefully in walking. II. General Rules of Street Deportment. 1. A LADY is not expected to recognize a friend across a street. 2. Neither ladies nor o-entlemen should stare about them or indulge in loud talk or laughter on the street or in a public conveyance. 3 Never call to a person across a street. [395] 396 TWENTIETIi CENTURY HOME COOK BOOK. 4. Never turn and look after a person. If you must see them again, it is better to turn baek and go in the direction they are going.

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1. Are generally made by two, or even more gentlemen together, and it is the occasion for renewing their acquaintance with lady friends. 2. Cards with emblematic designs, and "Happy New Year," etc., are left. 3. These calls should be very short. 4. Refreshments are almost invariably offered, but may be accepted or not. 5. Of course no gentleman will suffer himself to become intoxicated upon such an occasion. 6. Overcoats, gloves and hats should be removed in the hall, where a servant should be in waiting to assist the caller. 7. It is usual in city circles to send the card from the hall to the drawing-room, and to follow it after removing wraps. 8. Many ladies receive with friends either at their own homes or at those of their friends. 9 When receiving away from home, notification should be given. 10. Cards must be left with every lady receiving. 11. A gentleman introduced on this occasion is not privileged to call again without special invitation. 12. A New Year's call may be made as early as ten a. m., but never later than nine p. m. 13. The two or three daj's succeeding the New Year, ladies devote to calling among themselves, and hence they are often called "ladies' days." 14. For receiving calls, halls and rooms should be warm, and the reception room decorated. These rooms are usually darkened, and the gas lit. CHAPTER XXXI. STREET DEPORTMENT. IT. GENERAL KULES OF STREET DEPORTMENT. III. SPECIAL RULES OF STREET DEPORTMENT. IV. ETIQUETTE OF INTRODUCTIONS. V. SALUTATIONS. VI. BIDING AND DRIVINC;. VII. BALL AND PjVETY ETIQUETTE. VIII. THE SUPPER, DRESSING ROOMS, ETC. IX. SOME GENERAL RULES OF PARTY ETIQUETTE. X. EVENING PARTIES— TUK CONVERSAZIONE- XI. CONCERTS, THEATRICALS, ETC. XII. PARLOR LECTURES. XIII. CHURCH ETIQUETTE. XIV. ETIQUETTE OF VISITS. XV. RULES FOR GENERAL GUIDANCE XVI. ETIQUETTE OF THE lUNERAL. XVII. ETIQUETTE OF THE CHRISTENING — GOD-FATHER AND GOD-MOTHER— PRES- ENTS, ETC. I. Street Deportment. THE first recognition should come from the lady. 2. Alwaj's raise the hat with the hand farthest from the person saluted. 3. Merely touch or but slightly raise the hat to a gentleman friend, unless of high rank, advanced years, a clergyman, a person in some manner distinguished, or accompanied by a lady. 4. A gentleman should never stop a lady in the street, though a lady may venture to stop a gentlenmn. 5. A gentleman should always carry a lady's packages and bundles, even the smallest, but should never volunteer to carry her parasol ■ 6. He should never smoke while escorting a lady or speaking to one. 7. Gentlemen friends meeting should slightly raise the hat with the left hand, while the right hand is extended and shaken. 8. In shaking hands it is boorish to hold the hand for any length of time. 9. To give a violent jerk to the arm or to violently wring another's hand is very rude. 10. Only a dude or simpleton extends two fingers to be shaken. 11. Always give to those feebler, or more aged than yourself, or those of exalted position, the inner side of the walk. 12. Always accommodate your gait to that of a lady or an aged or infirm person . 13. Do not rush violently or swing the arms and body ungracefully in walking. II. General Rules of Street Deportment. 1. A LADY is not expected to recognize a friend across a street. 2. Neither ladies nor gentlemen should stare about them or indulge in loud talk or laughter on the street or in a public conveyance. 3 Never call to a person across a street. [395] 4. Never turn and look after a person. If you must see them again, it is better to turn baek and go in the direction they are going.

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