to retire, and no man should urge or
hint to a woman to retire earlier than she
wishes.

MEN--CARRIAGE. A man asking a woman to
accompany him to a ball should call in a carriage
for her and her chaperone.

MEN--DRESS. Men wear full evening dress in
summer or winter, city and town.

Gloves of white dressed kid should be worn
at all balls.

NEWCOMERS. See BALLS-INVITATIONS GIVEN BY
NEWCOMERS.


PATRONESSES. See PUBLIC BALLS--PATRONESSES.

TIPPING SERVANTS. Only at public balls is it
customary to give a tip to the men and
women in charge of the cloak-room.

SUPPER. Usually a buffet supper, being more
easily handled and arranged for. Supper at
tables requires many servants, much preparation,
and great care.

WOMEN AT. A mother should attend balls with