explain the matter to every woman with
whom he has an engagement and make a
suitable apology.



BALLS, ASSEMBLY. The etiquette at an assembly
ball is much the same as at a private ball,
the functions and duties of the hostess being
filled by a committee of women selected for
that purpose.

On entering the room, the guests bow to
the committee and pass on.

It is not necessary to take leave of the
committee.

CARRIAGE. A man should provide a carriage
in which to call for the woman he escorts
and her chaperone.

CHAPERONES. For a small ball given in a private
house, the hostess need not invite the mothers
of the young women, and the young women
can properly attend, knowing that the hostess
will act as a chaperone.

But at a large ball it is necessary to invite
the mother as well as the daughters, and