an occasion.

The host and the men all wear the regulation
afternoon dress.

Women wear costumes appropriate to the
afternoon, more elegant in proportion to the
elaborateness of the function.

Guests may suit their convenience in
arriving, provided they do not come at the
opening hour nor at the very end.

After leaving their wraps in the dressing-
rooms, guests enter the drawing-room, leaving
their cards in the tray in the hall, and
then giving their names to the man at the
door, who announces them.

On entering the room, the women precede
the men.

After greeting the hostess and being introduced
to those receiving with her, the guests
move into the middle of the room.

Guests go the dining-room when they
wish without greeting the hostess.

It is not expected that guests at a large reception