7. When retiring after a call, do so in a gentle, graceful manner, not abruptly upon the entrance of other callers. XXIII. Evening Calls. 1. An evening call should under no circumstances be made later than nine o'clock, and should not, under ordinary circumstances, exceed an hour. 2. If a gentleman's first call, he will retain hat and gloves. Intimate friends only should exceed an hours' stay. 3. On the second call, guests lay aside their hats and gloves on the invitation of the hostess; when, if solicited, they may spend the evening. 4. Calls should be returned within a week, especially if made by a stranger. 5. Those who settle in a new locality expect the first calls, which must be made as soon as their house is supposed to be in order. PHILOSOPHY AND PRECEPTS OF ETIQUETTE. 393 6. On mere ceremonial calls, the lady usually leaves her own and husband's cards. 7. "Not at home" is the usual excuse alleged when it is inconvenient to receive a call. 8. A guest admitted must be seen, no matter how inconvenient. 9. An informal caller should not be detained while the hostess dons an elaborate toilet; they should be received in a morning dress. 10. No call should be so made as to come in conflict with any meal-hour of the person called on. 11. All customs bow not only to "great kings." but also to the visitor from a distance, who may not have the time to consult all of the ceremonies in calls, etc. 12. If any acquaintance has a visiting friend, you should call, and it is the duty of the acquaintance and friend to return the call. 13. Only during long protracted illness, may lady friends visit a gentleman. 14. On recovering from a spell of sickness, all calls that have been made should be returned. Leaving your card will answer. 15. After attending any entertainment at a house, leave your card there within a week. If unable to attend, call earlier to express regrets. 16. Immediately on hearing of a bereavement, leave your card, and call within a week. 17. A gentleman is received, by the hostess slightly rising and bowing; a lady, by her rising and advancing towards her. 18. When a lady retires, if there be no other guests, the hostess should attend her to the door. 19. If others are present, she may only be able to rise and bid her adieu. 20. A gentleman receives his friend by meeting him at the door, cordially shaking his hand, and assisting him with his overcoat, hat, etc. 21. During visits, strictly of ceremony, the gloves are not removed. 22. Be easy and natural while calling. Do not fidget, nor hitch about on your chair. 23. While waiting for the hostess, never try the piano, examine the cards, pic- tures, etc. Such curiosity is contemptible. 24. In leaving, make no excuse, such as: "Well, I must go." "What a time I've stayed," etc. Merely rise gracefully, say "good-bye," "good evening," or " good day," and quietly withdraw. XXIV. Visiting Cards, 1. The styles in these are legion. They should bear no titles except such as are intended to make them descriptive. "Miss," "Mrs.," "The Misses," are of course permissible; but "Prof.," "Hon.," "Esq.," are tabooed. It is even doubt- ful if a physician should use the " Dr.," or the " M. D.," on a visiting card bearing his name and initials. 394 TWENTIETH CENTURY HOME COOK BOOK. 2. Army and naval officers in service are allowed their titles on their cards, as Capt., etc.; though it is better to have only the name and the initials, "U. S. A.," or "U. S. N.," below the name. 3. The eldest girl of a family is " Miss Jones," "Miss Brown," or whatever the name may be; the others are called by their Christian names, with this title pre- fixed, as " Miss Mary," " Miss Bella," etc. 4. It is correct, when several sisters use a single card, to use " The Misses Hol- comb," " The Misses Dye," etc. XXV. New Year's Calls.

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7. When retiring after a call, do so in a gentle, graceful manner, not abruptly upon the entrance of other callers. XXIII. Evening Calls. 1. An evening call should under no circumstances be made later than nine o'clock, and should not, under ordinary circumstances, exceed an hour. 2. If a gentleman's first call, he will retain hat and gloves. Intimate friends only should exceed an hour's stay. 3. On the second call, guests lay aside their hats and gloves on the invitation of the hostess; when, if solicited, they may spend the evening. 4. Calls should be returned within a week, especially if made by a stranger. 5. Those who settle in a new locality expect the first calls, which must be made as soon as their house is supposed to be in order. 6. On mere ceremonial calls, the lady usually leaves her own and husband's cards. 7. "Not at home" is the usual excuse alleged when it is inconvenient to receive a call. 8. A guest admitted must be seen, no matter how inconvenient. 9. An informal caller should not be detained while the hostess dons an elaborate toilet; they should be received in a morning dress. 10. No call should be so made as to come in conflict with any meal-hour of the person called on. 11. All customs bow not only to "great kings." but also to the visitor from a distance, who may not have the time to consult all of the ceremonies in calls, etc. 12. If any acquaintance has a visiting friend, you should call, and it is the duty of the acquaintance and friend to return the call. 13. Only during long protracted illness, may lady friends visit a gentleman. 14. On recovering from a spell of sickness, all calls that have been made should be returned. Leaving your card will answer. 15. After attending any entertainment at a house, leave your card there within a week. If unable to attend, call earlier to express regrets. 16. Immediately on hearing of a bereavement, leave your card, and call within a week. 17. A gentleman is received, by the hostess slightly rising and bowing; a lady, by her rising and advancing towards her. 18. When a lady retires, if there be no other guests, the hostess should attend her to the door. 19. If others are present, she may only be able to rise and bid her adieu. 20. A gentleman receives his friend by meeting him at the door, cordially shaking his hand, and assisting him with his overcoat, hat, etc. 21. During visits, strictly of ceremony, the gloves are not removed. 22. Be easy and natural while calling. Do not fidget, nor hitch about on your chair. 23. While waiting for the hostess, never try the piano, examine the cards, pictures, etc. Such curiosity is contemptible. 24. In leaving, make no excuse, such as: "Well, I must go." "What a time I've stayed," etc. Merely rise gracefully, say "good-bye," "good evening," or " good day," and quietly withdraw. XXIV. Visiting Cards, 1. The styles in these are legion. They should bear no titles except such as are intended to make them descriptive. "Miss," "Mrs.," "The Misses," are of course permissible; but "Prof.," "Hon.," "Esq.," are tabooed. It is even doubtful if a physician should use the " Dr.," or the " M. D.," on a visiting card bearing his name and initials. 2. Army and naval officers in service are allowed their titles on their cards, as Capt., etc.; though it is better to have only the name and the initials, "U. S. A.," or "U. S. N.," below the name. 3. The eldest girl of a family is " Miss Jones," "Miss Brown," or whatever the name may be; the others are called by their Christian names, with this title prefixed, as " Miss Mary," " Miss Bella," etc. 4. It is correct, when several sisters use a single card, to use " The Misses Holcomb," " The Misses Dye," etc. XXV. New Year's Calls.

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