SOCIAL ETIQUETTE OF NEW YORK

CorTrs : The Value of Etiquette-Introductions-Solicitations-
 Strangers in Town-D6buts in Society-Visiting, and Vislting-
 Cards for Ladies-Card and Visiting-Customs for Gentlemen-
 Morning Receptions and Kettle-Drums-Giving and attending
 Parties, Balls, and Germans-Dinner-giving and Dining out-
 Breakfasts, Luncheons, and Suppers-Opera and Theatre Parties,
 Private Theatricals, and Musicales-Etiquette of Weddings-
 Christenings and Birthdays Marriage Anniversaries New-
 Year's-Day in New York-Funeral Customs and Seasons of
 Mourning.

 18mo. Cloth, filt edge, prioe, $1.00.


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