At the beginning of a season, a man should leave two cards for all those whose entertainments he is in the habit of attending, or on whom he pays social calls.  These cards may also be mailed.  If left in person, there should be one for each member of the family called upon, or only two cards.  In the former there should be left one card for the host, one for the hostess, one for the “misses,” and one for the rest of the family and their guest.

       Men of leisure should leave their own
       cards, while business men can have them
       left by the women of the family.

       The corner of the card should not be
       turned down.

Cards are now left in the hall by the servant and the caller is announced.  In business calls the card is taken to the person for whom the caller asked.

       When calling, a man should leave a card
       whether the hostess is at home or not.

       P. P. C. card’s may be left in person or
       sent by mail upon departure from city, or
       on leaving winter or summer resort.

       When a man calls upon a young woman
       whom a hostess is entertaining, he should
       leave cards for both.

       When a man calls upon another man, if he
       is not at home, he should leave a card.

When a man calls on the hostess but not the host he should leave a card for him.  If the hostess is out, he should leave two cards—­one for each.

  Breakfasts, luncheons, dinners.  A man
       should leave a card the day after a breakfast,
       luncheon, or dinner for the host and hostess,
       whether the invitation was accepted or not. 
       They may also be sent by mail or messenger,
       with an apology for so doing.

  Balls, subscription.  Shortly after receiving
       an invitation to a subscription ball, a man
       should leave a card for the patroness inviting
       him.

  Debutante.  When calling upon a debutante a
       man should leave cards for her mother,
       whether the entertainment was attended or
       not.

  Entertainment by men.  After a man’s formal
       entertainment for men, a man should leave a
       card within one week, whether the event was
       attended or not.  It can be sent by mail or
       messenger.

  Reception.  When the host and hostess receive
       together, a man should leave one card for
       both, and if not present at the reception, he
       should send two cards.

Theatre.  After a theatre party given by a
man, he should call within three days on the
woman he escorted or leave his card.

Wedding reception.  After a wedding reception
a man should leave a card for the host
and hostess, and another for the bridal
couple.