The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-07

an Invitation to dine with Mr. and Mrs.
Smith" II is always well 70 express
definitely and accurately the reason why
an Invitation is refused. II II IS accepted,
say simply that. "Mr. and Mrs. Jones ac-
cept with pleasure Mr. and Mrs. Blanks
invitation 20 dinner at seven o'clock on
the twentieth Of April.
3. Question: Is it permissible 10 ask person 10
your house before you have called upon thenf For
instance, there should be distinguished guest
staying In Washington. would it be oonect FOR me,
Who entertain constantly. 20 sind invitation 70
dinner without previously leaving ms card
Answer. The circumstances must be
very extraordinary that would do away
with the necessity for calling. II is only
necessary 10 leave your cards at the home
or stopping place Of the person IN ques-
ton. and follow it Immediately with the
invitation. This may seem a needless for
mality. but TO ignore it is an evidence Of
i'll breeding.
Question: ] am rot a Roman Catholic. blt /
am extremely anxious to meet the rapal delegate
Mr. Palc1nio Can yuu tell ma how this can be
brought about
Answer: II you nave no friend who is
an intimate Of MonsignOr FalconiO 80
/ Introduce you. I think Il would be suffi-
| cient TO simply present your card at the
papal legation. The present papal dele
/ gate is the mildest and most hospltable
| OF men, and you are sure 10 meet with a
warm welcome
/ s Question: Can yon tell me something regarding
the Flles governing the marriages Of Americans IL
/ foreign countries.
Answer: Yes; the Arbiter can inform
you on this subject, but it requires more
time and space than is at his disposal,
and he would suggest that you inform
yourself at the Department Of state,
which can give YOU definite laws on the
subject II it will help you in any way
lit IS easier for foreigners 70 be married
in England. Austria. and Italy. than In
any Of the other countries Of Europe
There are many requirements TO fulfill in
Germany and France. and after the cere-
mony. the contracting parties are never
absolutely sure that they are properly
married. AS perhaps YOU know, there
have been many romances based on this
theme.
g. Question VIII you please give me faenu FL
a spring ricnici We purpose, some twenty Of as
leayinf town az 70 O'Clock in the morning and re
turning in time fcf dinHer. The uip VIII be mad
In az, snobeS. i've IN number. ard every car j
supposed t. caTTy hamper.
Answer: The menu can be as simple Ct
as elaborate as one chooses. It - not 3
difficult matter to carry a chatting disf
into the country and make all sorts Of
delicious CONNECTIONS, but a good c0lC
luncheon would be chicken or iobste
salad. cold tomatoes with mayOnnaise
cress and lettuce sandwiches, dinner rolls
Camambert and Roquefort cheese. and al
abundance Of the delicious Southern
fruits that are IN season Just now. an,
whatever wines decd one prefers Their
is always the tea basket which is an in
dispensable part Of the outfit Of ever
automobile IN these DAYS, or cocoa ant
coffee can both be made
:. Question: Is IL good form for a young woma
20 dine AZ the Chevy chase Club alone With ma
20 whom she is not engagedi
Answer: No. It IS distinctly bad form
: whether she is engaged TO him or not.
is never good form for a young womai
) to dine al a club unchaperoned.
Inquiries on special questions should b
/ addressed The Arbiter. care The Wash
ington Herald.