ns, some great celebrity is to be presented to a
large circle of friends, there is no more satisfactory form of
entertainment to be afforded him than a morning reception. To this we
may draw to meet him many men who could not be brought together at a
late-hour, full-dress, evening entertainment. Authors, artists,
clergymen, lawyers, statesmen, editors, doctors and capitalists, as
well as cultivated society women, financiers and philosophers, can
all be brought together in easy and friendly social intercourse.

But, if we hope to gather about us men of mind and distinction, we
must not expect to be amused only, we must be amusing, we must offer
some tempting equivalent; something that has the ring of pure gold,
rather than the glamour of fashionable dress, dancing or music. So,
with an Archbishop to entertain, we may hope to attract the
distinguished clergy of the city; with a great author, other
celebrities of the pen and pencil who will gladly come to greet him;
and once drawn to a successful and brilliant assembly, they will be
easily induced to return. Therefore, any lady who would make her home
attractive to the best society must offer some higher stimulant than
the glitter of fashion. For good society we need men and women who can
talk. We need relaxation, and it is best sought in intercourse of
abiding value with those whose lives differ from those of our own.

Correct Dress.

The invitations are written in the same form as those given for an
evening entertainment, and although given by daylight, the rooms are
frequently darkened and artificial illumination gives to the whole a
festive air. The hostess may be dressed in demi-toilet, somewhat low
at the throat if wished, and of the richest materials, but not in full
evening dress, laces or conspicuous jewels. She may have friends to
receive with her who will dress in the same demi-toilets. The guests
wear reception dresses or handsome street dresses. Wraps are laid
aside, but hats and gloves are kept on. Gentlemen wear full morning
dress on all these occasions. Overcoats and umbrellas are left in the
hall or dressing-room, but hats, if the stay is to be short, may be
carried into the drawing-room.

Visitors do not usually remain more than half an hour, though, if the
occasion is especially interesting, an hour or more is often spent.
Conversation is indulged in, and guests listen to music, or whatever
is provided for their entertainment. At an ordinary mornin