awning and a carpet from the street to the
hall door should be provided.

The hostess should stand near the door,
prepared to receive the guests as they enter,
shaking hands with each one, friend or
stranger, and introducing any woman who
may receive with her.

A hostess herself should not dance until
late in the evening, unless she knows that
nearly all her guests have arrived.

A wise hostess will personally see that the
women are provided with partners, and that
diffident young men are introduced.

The hostess should see that the floor is
suitable for dancing, that music is arranged,
programs printed, that dressing-rooms, one
for the men and one for the women, are arranged
for with suitable attendants.

The hostess should stand where the guests
can take leave of her, and should shake
hands with each when leaving.

HOURS. In the city the hour for a ball to begin
is from 10.30 to 11 P.M., but in the country
the hour is earlier--from 9 to 9.30.