not to call too hastily upon the
newcomer, especially in cities, where it is well first to be properly
introduced, and further still to have some assurance that your
acquaintance is desired by them as well. As before stated, priority of
residence, age, or pre-eminence in social position, should properly be
upon the side of the one making the first advances. If none of these
exist, let the braver of the two break the social ice.

The etiquette of summer resorts demands that the owners of cottages
call first upon renters, and afterward that both unite in calling upon
later comers and arrivals at hotels or boarding houses. Of course,
such intercourse is simply for the pleasure of the time being, and
carries with it no responsibility of recognition in the future, unless
such recognition should be satisfactory to both parties. It would be
well for the "summer girl" and the "summer young man" to remember this
canon whereby "society" guards the doors of its exclusiveness, enjoy
the "good that the gods give" and expect no more.

Substitute for First Call.

In continental countries, and in cosmopolitan Washington, newcomers
make the first advances themselves, leaving cards with those whom they
wish to number among their acquaintances. Every one returns these
cards, and invitations flow in upon the aspirant for social honors.
This custom, unfortunately, does not hold good anywhere else in this
country, though a polite expedient is sometimes adopted by persons
entering upon life in a new city. This consists in the newcomer
sending out her cards for several reception days in a month. These may
be accompanied, or not, by the card of some friend well known in
social circles, if such she have, to serve as voucher. If not, she
relies upon her own merits and sends out her cards unaccompanied.
According to the varied authorities recommending this course of
action, those rudely ignoring this suggestion are few in number, and
the lady is permitted at once to feel that she has commenced her
social career.

Morning and Evening Visits.

Any visit made between the hours of twelve and six is to be looked
upon as a morning visit, though there is a little difference in
various cities with regard to the exact time. Where one expects to
touch upon reception hours, from three to five is usually a safe
limit. In country towns or the small cities, from two to five are the
usual hours for paying visits. Evening visits should be made between