To call with chaperone’s permission.  If
       permission is asked, and if agreeable, a chaperone
       should invite a man to call upon her and
       her protege.

       Every effort should be made to call at the
       specified time.

  To call on women.  If a woman invites a man
       to call without specifying the time, it is
       equivalent to no invitation at all.

  To call on women through letters of
       introduction.  If a man having a letter
       of introduction sends the same by mail to a
       woman, it should be acknowledged by a written
       invitation to call.  If the person receiving
       the letter does not care to receive the party, a
       card is sent which ends the matter.

  R. S. V. P. The use of these letters—­standing
       for “Repondez, s’il vous plait” (Answer, if you
       please)—­is decreasing.  All invitations bearing
       these letters should be answered at once.

       These may be used on invitations to ceremonious
       receptions, breakfasts, luncheons,
       dinners, and to meet a prominent person.

  Wife.  When a husband and wife are invited to
       a dinner, and the former does not accept,
       the wife should also decline and give her
       reasons.  The hostess can then invite the
       wife only, who may accept.

  Women.  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.

  Women—­theatre.  Women receiving an invitation
       from a man for the theatre should have
       the consent of mother or chaperone, and when
       they accept, may, with propriety, request
       their escort not to provide a carriage unless
       full dress on their part is requested.

Afternoon teas.  See afternoon teas—­invitations. 
Afternoon teas (formal)—­invitations.

At homes. 
See at homes—­invitations.

Bachelors’ dinners. 
See bachelors’ dinners—­invitations.

Bachelors’ teas. 
See bachelors’ teas—­invitations.

Balls. 
See balls—­invitations.

Breakfasts. 
See breakfasts—­invitations.

Bride. 
See bride—­invitations.

CHRISTENINGS. 
See christenings—­invitations.

Cotillions. 
See Cotillions—­invitations. 
See Cotillions by subscriptions—­invitations.