The same order is followed in the procession up the aisle, the relatives occupying the first pews on the right, the pall-bearers the first pews on the left, of the middle aisle.  At the conclusion of the ceremony the friends wait until the family and pall-bearers have left, and then quietly retire.

  House.  At a house funeral, some one representing
       the family should receive the people
       as they enter and direct them where to go,
       it being customary for the family and relatives
       to be in one room and the friends in
       another.

Usually there are no pall-bearers; but if there are, their duties are the same as at a church funeral.  The clergyman should stand near the casket, and if there are musicians they should be so stationed that, while they are not seen, they are easily heard.  At the conclusion of the ceremony the friends depart, and thus allow the family and relatives to take the last leave of the deceased before they take the carriages for the cemetery.

       It is customary for the family to be in
       retirement at the hour of the funeral, and
       they are the first to enter the carriages.

Those in charge of the house should, after the funeral party has left, arrange the apartments to make them as cheerful as possible, and also provide a substantial meal for the mourners on their return.

GARDEN PARTIES.

Cards.  Guests leave their cards in the hall either
when entering or leaving only at large garden
parties.

Dress.  It is customary for women to wear light
afternoon dresses.

Men wear summer business suits, yachting
flannels, and straw hats, and even white duck
trousers.  Gloves are not worn.

The regulation frock coat and high hat is
not worn, save by men from the city or at
some extremely fashionable affair.

Guests.  After leaving their outer garments in
the dressing-rooms, the guests should pay
their respects to the hostess, after which
they are free to enjoy themselves as they
please.

The usual length of stay is about half an
hour or the whole afternoon.

While guests may arrive at their own convenient time, they would do well to remember that they have not the same freedom to come and go as at an afternoon reception.

       Guests should take leave of the hostess unless
       she is very much engaged.

  Hostess.  The hostess wears afternoon dress,
       and usually one that is dainty and delicate—­
       suitable for a summer afternoon.

       She receives on the lawn, shakes hands
       with each guest, and makes introductions
       when deemed essential.

       She may, if she so desires, receive with
       some member of her family.