BACHELORS' OPERA PARTIES. See THEATRE AND OPERA
PARTIES GIVEN BY MEN.



BACHELORS' SUPPERS. These are conducted the same
as BACHELOR'S DINNERS, which see.



BACHELORS' TEAS OR AFTERNOON RECEPTIONS.

CHAPERONES. If women are present, a married
chaperone is indispensable, who should be
the first person invited by personal call.

The chaperone at a small affair pours the
tea, and at a large one she receives with the
host, and each guest is presented to her.

The host conducts the chaperone to her
carriage, and also any other women who may
have assisted her.

DRESS. The hosts and guests wear afternoon
dress.