Twentieth century culture and deportment, or, The lady and gentleman at home and abroad : containing rules of etiquette for all occasions ... . a gentleman invites a lady especiallyas his partner for a German, he should send her a bouquet and ifsome unforseen occurrence should prevent his attendance, he must atonce send her an explanatory regret to that effect. Private Balls Given in Public. Many hostesses, feeling the inadequacy of their parlors to accom-modate all the guests that they wish to invite at one time, without dis-agreeable overcrowding, have adopted the custom of giving their larg
Twentieth century culture and deportment, or, The lady and gentleman at home and abroad : containing rules of etiquette for all occasions ... . a gentleman invites a lady especiallyas his partner for a German, he should send her a bouquet and ifsome unforseen occurrence should prevent his attendance, he must atonce send her an explanatory regret to that effect. Private Balls Given in Public. Many hostesses, feeling the inadequacy of their parlors to accom-modate all the guests that they wish to invite at one time, without dis-agreeable overcrowding, have adopted the custom of giving their largeentertainments at public assembly rooms. This custom, while it freesthe hostess from much care, must also be deplored as depriving thegathering of that home atmosphere which is ever a safeguard. The etiquette is the same as that of a private ball, and after callsare demanded within the same length of time. The decorations andarrangements resemble closely as possible those of a private house. Public Balls. Much of the etiquette given for Private Balls governs the conductof those attending public entertainments of the same nature. Intro-. 258 BALLS, DANCING AND MASQUERADES. ductions, however, must be sought before any attentions are offereda lady, and there is much more care exercised in granting themthan under a private roof. Gentlemen, too, use their own pleasure inthe choice of partners, not having the courtesy of their hostess toregard in this respect. Of course, Military, Charity and Civic Balls are under the chargeof tiustees and committees, who not only take charge of the conve-nience of the guests, but endeavor by all means within their power toregulate the social standing of those obtaining entree to the many of the large cities a board of lady patronesses add prestigeand a certain home protection to the successful carrying out of apublic ball of the highest order. It seems to supply the protection oa hostess to the fete. A young girl, even if the omission b
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