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.

       Both the hostess and the women wear their
       most elaborate costume for such an entertainment-
       decollete, short-sleeved, and a long train.

       For a less elaborate affair the costume
       may be plainer.

Balls, assembly.  See assembly balls.

Balls, costume.  See costume balls.

Balls, debut.  See debut balls.

Balls, public.  See public balls.

Balls, subscription.  See subscription balls.

Bananas.  The skin should be cut off with a knife,
       peeling from the top down, while holding in
       the hand.  Small pieces should be cut or
       broken off, and taken in the fingers, or they
       may be cut up and eaten with a fork.

Baron-how addressed. An official letter begins: 
       My Lord, and ends:  I have the honor to be
       your Lordship’s obedient servant.

       The address on the envelope is:  To the
       Right Honorable the Baron Wilson.

       A social letter begins:  Dear Lord Wilson,
       and ends:  Believe me, my dear Lord Wilson,
       very sincerely yours.

       The address is:  To the Lord Wilson.

  Daughter of.  See daughter of Baron.

  Wife of younger son of.  See wife of younger
       son of Baron.

Baron, younger son of—­How Addressed.  An
       official letter begins:  Sir, and ends:  I have
       the honor to remain your obedient servant.

       A social letter begins:  Dear Mr. Wilson,
       and ends:  Believe me, dear Mr. Wilson, sincerely
       yours.

       The address on the envelope is:  To the
       Honorable John Wilson.

Baroness-how addressed, An official letter begins: 
       Madam, and ends:  I have the honor to remain
       your Ladyship’s most obedient servant.

       The address on the envelope is:  To the
       Right Honorable The Baroness Kent.

       A social letter begins:  Dear Lady Kent,
       and ends.  Believe me dear Lady Kent, sincerely
       yours.

       The address is:  To the Lady Kent.