12. Boisterous merriment, coarse conversation , loud talk and lauofhter, aro-u- ment, anger and eccentricity, should be left to grooms and stable boys. VI. Riding and Driving. In riding, we will suppose both lady and cavalier to be familiar with the exercise. 1. In this case, having an appointment to ride with a lady, the first care of the gentleman must be to see her safely mounted. It is usual to have the lady's horse sent by a groom some minutes before the appearance of the escort. ETIQUETTE OF THE STREET, BALL, CHURCH, ETC. 399 2. Ill mounting, the groom should stand at the head of the kidy's horse; the escort at his shoulder, while we will supi)ose the lad}' at the left side of the animal, with her skirt held by her left hand, her right holding to the pommel of the saddle. 3. The escort stoops and holds out his left hand, in which the lad}' places her foot, and springs and is lifted to the saddle. 4. "When the foot has been placed in the stirrup, her robe properly arranged and her seat firmly assured, the gentleman must lose no time in mounting, and then they start. 5. You ride on the lady's right side, never touching her rein, unless requested to curb her horse. 6. Accommodate the gait of your horse to that of hers. Be vigilant that no accident occurs. 7. In dismounting, the lady sees that her skirts are not held bj' the pommel of her saddle, and giving her left hand to the gentleman (who takes it in his right), places her foot in his left hand, and is gently assisted to the ground. 8. In the carriage, those most honored ride with their faces toward the horses; seats with back to the horses are for the less distinguished, the younger and servants. 9. Ladies enter first, but gentlemen leave the vehicle first. 10. In assisting ladies to enter or dismount, be careful that their dresses do not become soiled by the wheels, steps, etc. The place of the footman is to open and close doors, but not to assist the ladies. 11. Always drive close to the sidewalk, and then " cut " or turn the front wheels, so that there may be a larger space for ingress and egress. 12. In America, the driver sits to the right, and vehicles also turn to this direc- tion to avoid others. 13. It is not only silly, but a breach of etiquette for a lady, when frightened, to grasp the arm of a gentleman driving. VII. Ball and Party Etiquette. 1. For a ball or a ceremonious party, cards should be issued from ten days to three weeks in advance. If it is to be a large or biilliant aifair, three weeks would be best. 2. Do not overcrowd your rooms, especially at a ball, and have as few " wall- flowers," or guests who do not dance, as possible. 3. The ball-room should be well lighted, but not too warm. The floor should be well waxed, or, when it is an impromptu affair, the carpets should be smoothly covered with sail-cloth or canvas. 4. The rooms should be tastefully ornamented. Flowers, foliage, plants, etc., being always in order. The music should be slightly elevated, and, if possible, hand- somely screened off from the body of the room. 5. For a ball of any pretensions, there should be a programme of dances, so that the ladies may keep a list of their engagements. iOO TWENTIETH CEN'TURY HOME COOK BOOK. G. The music, even in the most hastily gotten-up affairs, should never consist of the piano alone. A violin, cornet, or other instrument, at least, should be added. 7. In number, there should be at least eighteen dances, and never more than twenty-four. 8. There should always be a supper, or refreshments of some kind. 9. The pleasures of the evening usually begin with a lively march ; then a quadrille, waltz, etc. VIII. The Supper, Dressing-Rooms, etc. 1. The supper is usually eaten standing, and ices are generally to be had, even after the supper is over. 2. Good beef tea, made strong, is admirable at balls, and should always be given in cold weather.

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12. Boisterous merriment, coarse conversation , loud talk and laughter, aro-ument, anger and eccentricity, should be left to grooms and stable boys. VI. Riding and Driving. In riding, we will suppose both lady and cavalier to be familiar with the exercise. 1. In this case, having an appointment to ride with a lady, the first care of the gentleman must be to see her safely mounted. It is usual to have the lady's horse sent by a groom some minutes before the appearance of the escort. 2. In mounting, the groom should stand at the head of the kidy's horse; the escort at his shoulder, while we will suppose the lad}' at the left side of the animal, with her skirt held by her left hand, her right holding to the pommel of the saddle. 3. The escort stoops and holds out his left hand, in which the lad}' places her foot, and springs and is lifted to the saddle. 4. "When the foot has been placed in the stirrup, her robe properly arranged and her seat firmly assured, the gentleman must lose no time in mounting, and then they start. 5. You ride on the lady's right side, never touching her rein, unless requested to curb her horse. 6. Accommodate the gait of your horse to that of hers. Be vigilant that no accident occurs. 7. In dismounting, the lady sees that her skirts are not held bj' the pommel of her saddle, and giving her left hand to the gentleman (who takes it in his right), places her foot in his left hand, and is gently assisted to the ground. 8. In the carriage, those most honored ride with their faces toward the horses; seats with back to the horses are for the less distinguished, the younger and servants. 9. Ladies enter first, but gentlemen leave the vehicle first. 10. In assisting ladies to enter or dismount, be careful that their dresses do not become soiled by the wheels, steps, etc. The place of the footman is to open and close doors, but not to assist the ladies. 11. Always drive close to the sidewalk, and then " cut " or turn the front wheels, so that there may be a larger space for ingress and egress. 12. In America, the driver sits to the right, and vehicles also turn to this direction to avoid others. 13. It is not only silly, but a breach of etiquette for a lady, when frightened, to grasp the arm of a gentleman driving. VII. Ball and Party Etiquette. 1. For a ball or a ceremonious party, cards should be issued from ten days to three weeks in advance. If it is to be a large or biilliant affair, three weeks would be best. 2. Do not overcrowd your rooms, especially at a ball, and have as few " wallflowers," or guests who do not dance, as possible. 3. The ball-room should be well lighted, but not too warm. The floor should be well waxed, or, when it is an impromptu affair, the carpets should be smoothly covered with sail-cloth or canvas. 4. The rooms should be tastefully ornamented. Flowers, foliage, plants, etc., being always in order. The music should be slightly elevated, and, if possible, handsomely screened off from the body of the room. 5. For a ball of any pretensions, there should be a programme of dances, so that the ladies may keep a list of their engagements. G. The music, even in the most hastily gotten-up affairs, should never consist of the piano alone. A violin, cornet, or other instrument, at least, should be added. 7. In number, there should be at least eighteen dances, and never more than twenty-four. 8. There should always be a supper, or refreshments of some kind. 9. The pleasures of the evening usually begin with a lively march ; then a quadrille, waltz, etc. VIII. The Supper, Dressing-Rooms, etc. 1. The supper is usually eaten standing, and ices are generally to be had, even after the supper is over. 2. Good beef tea, made strong, is admirable at balls, and should always be given in cold weather.

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