it is well for those
to whom the occasion is liable to come to learn to wear one gracefully
and easily.

In France a dress suit is worn upon nearly all festive occasions. In
England the same customs prevail for its use as in our own country.

Morning Dress for Gentlemen.

Black cutaway, or Prince Albert coat (frock coat), black vest, white
in summer, light-colored trousers, silk or some other style of stiff
hat, and a black necktie. A light coat is never worn with black
trousers. This morning dress is worn at church, morning receptions,
informal parties, garden parties, when making calls, and at places of
amusement.

Wedding Dress for Gentlemen.

At morning weddings, that is, all weddings before six o'clock, the
gentlemen, bridegroom, best man, and all, wear morning dress with
light-colored ties. If gloves are worn, light-colored ones must be
selected. If there is a formal reception held in the evening, evening
dress and white or very pale gloves may then be worn. At an evening
wedding, evening dress is expected.

Gloves for Gentlemen.

Gentlemen wear gloves when walking, riding, or driving, at church and
all places of amusement, when making calls, and at receptions, balls
and evening parties. White or very pale tints for balls and weddings;
delicate tints for evening parties; any shade preferred for the other
occasions.

General Hints.

A silk hat should only be worn on appropriate occasions. Worn with a
rough business suit, or on a picnic or mountain ramble, it is in the
worst possible taste. It should appear only with frock coats, dress
coats and a fine quality of cloth.

Felt or straw hats should be worn with short coats or business suits.

The mourning weed, conventionally speaking, is worn only on a silk
hat; but there is no good reason why those who wish to wear mourning
for lost friends should always be in dress of ceremony so to do.

Diamonds should not be worn during business hours by men who are
obliged to stand behind counters or engage in any toil.

Business suits should never be worn to an evening party in the city,
though in small country gatherings they might be permissible.

Even various styles of outing suits are allowable in some of the
informal gatherings at summer resorts.

"Nice customs courtesy to great kings," or to occasions.

Evening Suit for Boys.

This is black cloth with the rough surface that is seen in the
material used for grown-up, evening clothes. His t