Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-09

z Do you have to call after the tear
l. lou can go in evening dress TO late tea If
you choose to do 30, but it 10 not improper to
go In q bonnet.
depart.
& Yes.
Please inform me the meaning of thu words trade
ass a. used In society, and oblge
Trade lass" Is a term We never heard in so
ciety or anywhere else, and hope we never
rent to the abomination ''saleslady," and means
saleswoman.
A5o'cLocK TEA AND An AT HOME.
!. Please tell me the difference between O'Clock
'es a Mb an ., home and card reception , 20
either Of the latter or simply send card the even
hat or bonnets
I: o'clock tea is an entertainment with a
collation., music, &c. An at home merely
means at home at the time designated, and
does not imply an entertainment of any kind.
card reception means a reception in which
cards are neutrality-suspicious. euchre,
whist, &c.-and takes place usually at o'clock.
z Yes; card may be sent on the day OF the
reception.
3. Yes.
COLD PoLITENEss.
i. Oblige by advising me how to ect toward
much-talked-of woman, who. q married woman,
nirts with married man She moves in the set do,
put thought would ve her the benefit of the doubt
and say am worldly"
4 Is it not incumbent upon formal acquaintances to
3 In serving bouillon in cups do saucers accompany
l. Treat her with cold and distant politeness.
q Every lady should have day upon which
her friends may call.
3. Bouillon should be served with cup and
saucer, unless a sandwich goes with it, when
the cup should be placed on plate with a
napkin.
given in hall, where all the floor are in full dress.
Tor the matrons to wear bonnets!
Evening bonnets in such cases are admissible.
Eyes, MIR. A."
Which ,ss best f5 lady p
2 Also, in saqting person, should the of the
rs9n De Affixed to the salutation, as How do you do
i. Eyes, Mr.. A." This is not only the best,
but really the only proper form.
2. Always add the name.
NOT DIGNIFIEp.
Mrs A and Mrs. B. give tea togetheeat the home
Mrs b is my old friend, but Mrs A. has not called
upon and does incoee me her card as she does
to SOM S 3thers ! attend the party. should now
Mrs also sends her card to some and omits it from
Should both ladies send cards to any one invited
upon whom they had not called and should they in
call! - NV '-'-A f1"'e W NAAAe VIC ~ ~
Mrs. A had lived here much longer than l. but has
her Would my accepting or declining the invitation
make any difference in my obligation call upon her!
1t would not be dignified under the circum-
stances you mention for you to attend the en-
tertainment. Both ladies should send cards to
each person invited, and it is specially incum-
bent upon the lady at whose house the enter
tainment is given to send her card.
l. Please tell me the difference between a tea and
2, Do you remove your wraps before going to the
g. Then, after having tea in the dining room do 1
return to the parlor to say goodby to the hostess
4. Also. in paying call upon the wife of bishop
must one say we shall be pleased to see you, or we
/. See answer to fourth letter before this
2. Certainly.
8. tits always necessary to say good-by to
the hostess on leaving.
4. Say, 1--WE hope to have the honor of
call"
WHEN PRESENTED.
Which ia correct upon receiving introduction to
Mrs. -, good evening. or
Mrs. -. how de do!
BY no means show de do" Good evening.
madam" is a suitable address under the cir
cumstances.
INCLINE YOUR HEAD.
Is II proper for gentleman lady making call
at fashionable house to answer a servant, who hav-
ing taken your card UPSTAIRS returns paror to
say that Miss b., &C. will be down in moments
Also. Is II not the only proper thing for a young
lady Changing her place of residence send YOU card
with her new address, &c. you have called several
times at her former residence!
s. should q gentleman call If he does not receive
l. Incline your head, that is all.
2. Upon change of residence cards should be
sent to all friends with new address.
3. 1t Is not improper for him to do SO.
The AUTHOR OF "DoN'T"