License, marriage.  A license, when required by
       State law, should be obtained by the groom
       and handed to the officiating clergyman the
       day before the ceremony.  Usually a small fee
       is charged, and the details, when entered upon
       the clerk’s records, are open to public inspection. 
       The day need not be named, and until
       the marriage is solemnized the license has no
       binding effect.

Luncheons.  Usually only women are invited to
       these entertainments.  Oddities, such as pink,
       blue, and yellow luncheons, are not in good
       taste.  They should be as simple as possible.

       Informal luncheons are the same as informal
       breakfasts.  A more formal luncheon
       is proper when introducing a special guest.

       Small tables are used, and diagrams of their
       arrangement are placed in the dressing-room,
       designating the places of the guests.

  Calls.  Calls should be made a week after
       entertainment.

  Women.  Women dress in visiting toilettes and
       wear their bonnets, laying aside their wraps
       in the dressing-room.  Gloves should be removed
       at table.

       After coffee, the guests should take their
       leave, making some gracious remark to the
       hostess.

       Calls should be made a week after the
       entertainment.

  Given by bachelors.  See Bachelors’ Luncheons.

  Guests.  Only women, as a rule, attend luncheons. 
       For further details, see luncheons—­women.

  Hostess.  Introductions take place in the parlor. 
       At the appointed hour the hostess leads the
       way to the drawing-room, followed by the
       guests.

The hostess and principal guest should sit at one of the centre-tables.  Between the courses the hostess and two of the women seated with her rise and change seats with others.  This may be done by others also if they desire.  They take their napkins with them.

  Hours.  The hour is from 1 to 2 P.M.

  Introductions.  Introductions take place in the
       parlor.

  Invitations.  Cards are engraved, and sent two
       weeks in advance.

  Men—­leaving cards.  If men are invited, they
       should, after a luncheon, leave a card for host
       and hostess, whether the invitation was accepted
       or not; or it may be sent by mail or
       messenger, with an apology for so doing.

Maids—­tips.  It is customary for guests leaving
       after a visit at a private house to remember
       the maid who has taken care of the room
       by giving her a reasonable tip.  A woman
       should give more for extra attention.