dinners not the most enjoyable--Wines at dinners 106


CHAPTER X.

TABLE ETIQUETTE.

Importance of acquiring good habits at the table--Table appointments for
breakfast, luncheon and dinner--Use of the knife and fork--Of the
napkin--Avoid fast eating and all appearance of greediness--General
rules on the subject 123


CHAPTER XI.

RECEPTIONS, PARTIES AND BALLS.

Morning receptions--The dress and refreshments for
them--Invitations--Musical matinees--Parties in the country--Five
o'clock teas and kettle-drums--Requisites for a successful
ball--Introductions at a ball--Receiving guests--The number to
invite--Duties of the guests--General rules to be observed at
balls--Some suggestions for gentlemen--Duties of an escort--Preparations
for a ball--The supper--An after-call required 129


CHAPTER XII.

STREET ETIQUETTE.