When a man is with a woman he should exercise great care in recognizing male acquaintances who may be in doubtful company.  He should avoid being in such company himself when in such places.

       Smoking in restaurants is a general custom. 
       The rules of the house govern this.

All fees to the waiters should be paid by the one who pays the bills.  If a woman is paying her own bill when with a man, it is in order for her to fee the waiter.

Ribbons at church weddings.  One way of
       distinguishing the pews reserved for the family,
       relatives, and dearest friends of both families
       is the placing of white ribbons at the dividing
       pews.  Before the arrival of the bride,
       the ushers, in pairs, at the same time, untie
       these ribbons, and stretch them along the
       outside of these pews, and thus enclose the
       guests and bar further intrusion.

       If these ribbons are used, it is a good
       plan to enclose in the wedding invitation a
       card giving number of pew.

       The advantage of not using ribbons is the
       avoidance of any possible discrimination.

Rice at weddings.  The throwing of rice is to be discouraged; but if it is to be done, the maid of honor should prepare packages of rice and hand them to the guests, who throw it after the bridal couple as they leave the house for their wedding trip.

RIDING.

  Men.  When riding with a woman, a man should
       always assist her both to mount and to
       alight, even if a groom is present.

It is customary for the woman to set the pace, and for the man, who always rides on her right, to accommodate himself to her—­ trotting, galloping, or walking his horse as she may do.

He should always be ready to open all gates for her, and to do all things that will make the riding pleasant for her.  If at a fox-hunt, this would mean that he must be ready to sacrifice much of his personal pleasure that she may enjoy herself.

  Dress.  There is a perfectly well-accepted
       dress for men who ride in the park, though
       it is open to elderly men to wear clothes less
       pronounced.

The correct dress is full riding-breeches, close-fitting at the knee, leggings, a high-buttoned waistcoat, and a coat with the conventional short cutaway tails.  The hat is an alpine or a derby, and the tie the regulation stock.  These, with riding-gloves and a riding-crop, constitute the regular riding-dress for a young man.

       A man should always consult his tailor,
       that the dress in all its details may be strictly
       up to date.