Our society . a , % w^m \ ?Mmh: II IIS ? 8« i I ? mm^Mi RECEPTIONS, KETTLE-BRUMS ANDFIVE OCLOCK ECEPTIONS are notonly pleasant methodso f entertaining morefriends than one pos-sibly can at a party or dinner, but theyare especially adapted to the convenienceof society people who may have several engagements for onedate. Those held in the afternoon usually include ladies only,as the business habits of nearly all American gentlemen pre-vent their attending at that time. In the evening, gentlemenare expected, and, if they can not be present, they should sendtheir cards while the reception i
Our society . a , % w^m \ ?Mmh: II IIS ? 8« i I ? mm^Mi RECEPTIONS, KETTLE-BRUMS ANDFIVE OCLOCK ECEPTIONS are notonly pleasant methodso f entertaining morefriends than one pos-sibly can at a party or dinner, but theyare especially adapted to the convenienceof society people who may have several engagements for onedate. Those held in the afternoon usually include ladies only,as the business habits of nearly all American gentlemen pre-vent their attending at that time. In the evening, gentlemenare expected, and, if they can not be present, they should sendtheir cards while the reception is in progress. Invitations.— The form most in use is simply for the hostessto add to her usual visiting-card the words, At home, withthe date and hours for reception. Should anythingelaborate be required, something like the followingbe used: Mr. and Mrs. James Watrous request the pleasure of your co?npany on Thursday evening, November $th, from eight to eleven oclock. 40 MURDOCH SQUARE. 215 moremay 2l6 OUR SOCIETY. If a series of receptions are to be given, the visiting-cardmay have added, at th
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