Supper, tea, dinner.  A young woman receiving an
       invitation to a man’s supper, tea,
       or dinner may accept if she has the consent
       of her mother or chaperone, and is assured
       that a chaperone will be present.

  Theatres.  A chaperone’s permission should be
       asked before a man’s invitation to the theatre
       can be accepted.  The chaperone can also
       accept, on behalf of her protege, invitations
       from men to theatre parties or suppers,
       if she too is invited.

The chaperone should be present at mixed theatre parties—­one for small, and two or more for larger parties and suppers.  The chaperones may use their own carriage to call for the guests, and then meet the men at the places of entertainment.  The chaperone should say when the entertainment shall close.

  Unable to be present.  When a chaperone
       is unable to fulfill her duties, she may delegate
       them to another, provided it is agreeable
       to all concerned.

Cheese is first cut into small bits, then placed on
       pieces of bread or cracker, and lifted by the
       fingers to the mouth.

China wedding.  This is the twentieth wedding anniversary,
       and is not usually celebrated; but
       if it is, the invitation may bear the words
       no presents received, and congratulations may
       be extended in accepting or declining the
       invitation.  An entertainment is usually
       provided for.  Any article of china is appropriate
       as a gift.

Choir-Boys at weddings.  These form a brilliant
       addition to a church wedding, and when
       employed they meet the bridal party in the
       vestibule, and precede them to the altar,
       singing a hymn or other appropriate selection.

CHRISTENING.

  Dress.  The mother wears an elaborate reception
       gown to the church, with white gloves and
       a light hat or bonnet.

       If the ceremony is at the house, she can
       wear an elaborate tea-gown.

       The guests wear afternoon or evening
       dress, according whether the ceremony comes
       before or after 6 P.M.

  Flowers.  A christening ceremony offers a good
       opportunity for the guests who desire to
       present flowers to the mother.  This is not
       obligatory, however, and must remain a
       matter of personal taste.

  Gifts.  A christening ceremony offers a good
       opportunity for the invited guests, if they
       desire, to send a present to the baby.

These should be sent a day or two before the ceremony, and if of silver should be marked with the child’s name, initials, or monogram.

  Guests.  The invitations should be promptly
       answered.