CHAPTER XXV.

BIRTHS AND CHRISTENINGS.

Naming the child--The christening--Godparents or sponsors--Presents from
godparents--The ceremony--The breakfast--Christening gifts--The hero of
the day--Fees 291


CHAPTER XXVI

FUNERALS.

Death notices and funeral invitations--Arrangement for the funeral--The
house of mourning--Conducting the funeral services--The pall-bearers
--Order of the procession--Floral and other decorations--Calls upon the
bereaved family--Seclusion of the family 296


CHAPTER XXVII.

ETIQUETTE AT WASHINGTON.

Social duties required of the President and his family--Receptions at
the White House--Order of official rank--Duties required of members of
the cabinet and their families--How to address officials--The first to
visit 303