Book of Etiquette, Volume 2

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end a bachelor entertainment. But with the tremendous increase of bachelor apartments and bachelor hotels and even bachelor clubs, it is now qu

ssional man-an artist, author or musician-he may entertain guests at his studio without servants, except perhaps one to attend to the buffet supper which is most usual at such functi

, he always asks a married woman of his acquaintance to act as chaperon. She should be th

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ely to the chaperon or chaperons those guests whom they do not already know. When the reception is a particul

e expected the bedrooms may be made to serve the purpose of dressing-rooms for the evening. The matter is one entirely dependent upon circumstances and convenie

host himself serves it. This is a very pretty custom; it certainly lends dignity and impressiveness to the bachelor entertainment to see a charming matron

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bachelor often gives dinner parties. For the host is no less eager to entertain than the hostess, an

r. The same holds true of the luncheon or supper party. The menu may be identical, if he p

ing the serving of the courses. But if there are ladies in the party, the chapero

the right of the host at the table. If there is no guest of hon

the first move to le

influence that the success of the dinner depends, and surely the host owes her a debt of gratitude if everything has run s

a dinner-party. It is not unusual for the host to obtain the servi

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ternoon tea without apprehension as it is the simplest of entertainments. Of course a chaperon is necessary, as she is at

, the host may have small tea tables laid out in the drawing-room. A silver tea service is always attractive and pleasing, and the host may pour the beverage if the guests are all gentlemen. If ladies are present, either the ch

dial good-by. The chaperon must be especially thanked for her service and shown particular deference. In

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ight supper may be a delightful adjunct to the dance. A fashionable ball of this kind is someti

act as chaperons. They also receive with him and help him introduce the guests. As these arrive, they divest themselves of their wraps, in the dressing-ro

al hospitality, go a long way in establishing the desired relationship between the host and his friends. After all, it is the little things that cou

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rgely determined by the kinds of visitors the host intends to invite. There is nothing more disturbing than to invite one's friends to a play, and then to feel that they h

armony with the rest will spoil the whole evening as certainly as a sudden summer shower spoils the most elab

play may be mentioned in the invitation. An immediate response is expected, as the host must be given sufficient time to choose another guest, if for some reason, th

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t be a married woman, and she may join the party with or without her husband. Another important point regarding yachting parties; the host must supply a gig o

not be lavish in his dinners and parties, unless he wishes to and can afford it. Simple entertainments, given in th