Sentence:  [T]he musical and dramatic critiques in our daily papers are dishonest, shameful, utterly unworthy, and a scandal to journalism and Ireland! Praise is lavishly dispensed because the system pays, ... 'A full house' on Saturday will procure a longer advertisement on Monday morning, another 'free pass' all round, and a <WSD>hobnob</WSD> perhaps with Signor, Senora, Herr Bugle, Madame, or Madamoiselle. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  An informal chat.