ISSUING INVITATIONS

The invitations issued and accepted for an evening party will be written in the same style as those already described for a dinner-party. They should be sent out at least from seven to ten days before the day fixed for the event, and should be replied to within a week of their receipt, accepting or declining with regrets. By attending to these courtesies, the guests will have time to consider their engagements and prepare their dresses, and the hostess will also know what will be the number of her party.Up Attire The Cloak Room Dancing Public Deportment Gentlemen Ladies Evening Party Rules for a Ball Giving a Ball Reason for Not Dancing Modesty How to Ask a Lady Issuing Invitations Leaving a Ball Notes Against Dancing Private Party Public Ball Refusing to Dance Politeness Talking too Much Toilet Variety Thank you visit Wall Flowers When not to dance When to arrive While dancing