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.

  Chaperone.  A chaperone should always be
       present if women are to be members of the
       party.  And if a stage or carriage calls for
       the guests, it should call first for the
       chaperone.

       The chaperone who acts as hostess should
       decide the hour to close the festivities.

  Dinners.  If a dinner is given before the performance,
       it is generally given at six o’clock,
       the usual customs being followed.  If preferred,
       the dinner may follow the performance,
       and may be given at any fashionable
       restaurant or hotel.  If it is given before the
       play, at its termination the guests are conveyed
       in carriages or stage to the theatre at
       the expense of the host.

       After the entertainment it is a good plan
       for the party to return to the banqueting-room
       to partake of slight refreshments.

  Dress.  Men wear evening dress.  Women wear
       full evening dress.

  Invitations.  He may invite his guests in person
       or by note.  In either case he should secure
       the parents’ permission to allow the
       young women to attend, and should be ready
       to supply all information regarding the men
       who will be present, and also the chaperones.

  Men.  The escorts should see the women home
       unless they are called for by the male members
       of their families, in which case they may
       be accompanied to their conveyances.  If a
       young woman is called for by her maid in a
       carriage, her escort may take her home.

Intimacy of the parties largely regulates the etiquette of such occasions.  They can decide whether evening or street dress shall be worn, and seat themselves accordingly.  A carriage should be provided.

When entering an opera or theatre box for a short call, a man should stand and bow, making some pleasant remark to the chaperone.  If there is an empty chair, he may sit and talk a few minutes and retire as others enter.

  Women.  Between the acts it is perfectly proper
       to go into the foyer with the escort, who
       should carry the woman’s wraps and see that
       all her wants are attended to.  Should she
       desire anything, she should call on him first.