Evening, or other than mere formal calls,
       should not be made, save by special invitation.

A man should leave his card when calling.  If his hostess is married, he should leave one also for the host.  If she is out, he should leave two.

       When calling upon a young woman whose
       hostess is not known to the man, he should
       send his card to her.

If the woman is seated when a man enters the room, she rises to greet him, and, if she wishes, shakes hands.  It is her option to shake hands or not, and she should make the first advances.  It is bad form for him to do so.

During a formal call, when other guests are present, a man should remain standing and depart upon the entrance of others.  If the hostess is seated at the time, she need not rise or shake hands, but merely bow.

       The hostess should not accompany a caller
       to the door of the parlor, but bow from her
       chair.

       Dropping in at a theatre or opera party
       does not relieve a man from making formal
       calls that may be due.

A woman’s escort to a theatre party should call upon her within a week.  If she were his guest, he should do so within three days, or send his card, with an apology.

       Business calls are privileged, and can be
       made when convenient, although preferably
       by appointment.

  Women receiving—­introductions.  At formal
       calls conversation should be general among
       the guests.  Introductions are unnecessary.

  Afternoon.  See afternoon calls.

  Country.  See country calls.

  Evening.  See evening calls.

  First. See first calls.

  INVALID’S.  See INVALID’S calls.

  Sunday.  See Sunday calls.

Canceling dinners.  When it becomes necessary for
       a hostess to cancel or postpone a dinner, she
       should send as soon as possible, either by
       special delivery or messenger, a letter to each
       guest who has accepted the invitation.  The
       letter, written either in the first or third person,
       should state the reason and express
       regrets.

Canceling weddings.  See weddings-invitations
recalled.

Canes.  A cane is the correct thing for a man when
       walking, except when engaged in business. 
       It should be held a few inches below the
       knob, ferrule down, and should, like umbrellas,
       be carried vertically.

  Calling.  When making a formal or brief call
    the cane should be left in the hall.