to the vestibule, where, after giving their best wishes to the bride, and congratulations to the groom, they return to the bride’s home to assist in entertaining the guests at the reception or breakfast.

  Dancing.  At the wedding breakfast or reception
       dancing is sometimes indulged in.

  Dinner to married couple.  The bridesmaids
       usually give a dinner to the married couple
       on the latter’s return from their wedding trip.

  Dress.  They usually follow the wishes of the
       bride in the matter of dress.  Should she
       desire any particular style of dress, entailing
       considerable expense, on account of novelty
       or oddity, she usually presents them the outfit,
       which it is permissible for them to accept.

If the bride has no particular wish, they decide the matter among themselves, always bearing in mind that their style of dress and material must be subordinated to that of the bride, and that there could be no greater exhibition of lack of refinement and good taste than for any bridesmaid to make herself in any way more attractive than the bride.

  Gifts.  It is customary for them to send a wedding
       gift to the bride.

       They usually receive a pretty souvenir
       from the bride and a bouquet from the
       groom.

  Invitations.  At a large church wedding several
       invitations are usually given to the
       bridesmaids for their own personal use.

  Rehearsals.  They should be present at all
       rehearsals.

  Wedding breakfasts.  They pair off with the
       ushers, and are usually seated at a table by
       themselves.

  Wedding receptions.  They stand beside the
       married couple, and are introduced to the
       guests.

Brother at debut.  A brother, when his sister’s
       debut takes the form of a supper or dinner,
       should take his sister (the debutante) into
       dinner or supper.

Butler—­tips.  It is customary for a man leaving a
       house-party where he has been a guest to
       tip the butler who acted as a valet.

Cabinet ( U. S,), member of—­how addressed. An
       official letter begins:  Sir, and ends:  I have,
       sir, the honor to remain your most obedient
       servant.

       A social letter begins:  My dear Mr. Wilson,
       and ends:  I have the honor to remain
       most sincerely yours.

       The address on the envelope is:  Hon. John
       J. Wilson, Secretary of State.

Cake. is broken into pieces, the size of a mouthful,
       and then eaten with fingers or fork.