ns, remembering that matrons as well as "buds" appreciate
such attentions.

[766 MOTHERS' REMEDIES]

In Village Society.--In small towns and in the country, the young man
would ridicule the idea of having a chaperon along. He seldom considers
the question of repaying social invitations, or paying calls after an
entertainment. He should be careful to show courtesy to the host and
hostess, to dance with the latter and her daughter at a dancing party, and
may escort mother and daughter or the mother and some one of her friends,
to a lecture or concert. Generally he ignores all claims of this
character. But he should not.

Should He Offer His Arm?--A man seldom offers a woman his arm nowadays,
unless she is so elderly or infirm that she needs the support. For a
couple to walk arm in arm in daylight is decidedly provincial. For a man
to take a woman's arm is a liberty not permissible unless she is a member
of his family. He should offer his arm if holding an umbrella over her at
night, on a poorly lighted street or a country road at night. A woman,
unless very infirm or ill, should not walk arm-in-arm with a man in
daylight.

The Outside of the Walk.--A man usually walks on a woman's right, in order
to protect her if necessary, It looks absurd, however, for him to be
dodging around her to keep on the outside of the walk unless some danger
is to be encountered.

Minor Matters of Men's Etiquette.--A man should not carry a girl's
parasol; he should however assume any parcel she may be carrying.

When a man escorts a woman to her home it is not correct for him to linger
at the door. He should accompany her up the steps, ring the bell and wait
until she is admitted. If the hour is at all late he should not enter,
even though invited.

It is extremely bad form for a man to speak of a woman by her Christian
name while talking to casual acquaintances. Though long acquaintance may
sanction the familiarity at home, or among intimate friends, to all
outsiders she should be Miss.

The custom of leaving the theatre between acts is inexcusable. If a man is
escorting a lady, he is guilty of great rudeness if he leaves her,

Cards and Calls.--If calling on a lady who is visiting a person who is a
stranger to him, he must ask for her hostess, sending up a card for her as
well as for his friend. If calling with a lady, he should wait for her to
give the signal for departure.

The man who attends an afternoon tea should lea