At any function where patronesses are
       present, a man should bow to the one inviting him,
       and give her a few words of greeting.

       At balls all men should dance, and those
       who do not, have no place there, though
       invited.

       If a man comes alone and has no partner,
       he should seek hostess or assistants, and request
       an introduction to women who dance.

After a dance a man should take a short stroll about the room with his partner before returning to her chaperone.  Before retiring he may converse with her in general terms, from which he should have refrained previously.

       A man escorting one or more women
       should see that they are cared for when supper
       is announced.

A man in conversation with a woman when supper is announced, if she is not engaged, may offer to take her into supper.  Her chaperone should be invited at the same time.

       Introductions should be made as much as
       possible before the dancing begins.

       If introduced to a young woman, and she
       is free of engagement for the next dance, the
       man should invite her to dance.

       Before asking a chaperoned woman to
       dance, the man should ask permission of her
       chaperone.

       A man should pay especial attention to the
       women of the house, and invite them to
       dance as early as possible.

A man should seek out those women who, for some reason, are neglected by selfish men, especially unmarried women, and invite them to dance.

       Men should keep engagements a few minutes
       before each dance.

If for some good reason it is desired to break an engagement, it should be done so as to leave ample time for the other to secure a partner for that dance.

In round dances, the man supports the woman with right arm about her waist, taking care not to hold her too closely.  His left hand holds her right one, both extended.

       The woman should indicate when she desires
       to stop dancing.

       All persons should be at a formal dance
       not later than half an hour after the hour set.

       A man should secure his carriage-check. 
       It is safer to take wraps and coats to the
       house in case of accidents.

  Gloves.  Gloves should be worn at formal
       dances, and should be put on before entering
       the room.

  Shaking hands.  It is not customary to shake
       hands at formal dances.

  Smoking.  Smoking should not be allowed in
       the dressing-room, but a special room should
       be provided.  Men who dance should not
       smoke until leaving the house.