mpetre_ A rural or outdoor entertainment.

_Matinee_ A morning or daylight
entertainment.

_Matinee musicale_ A daylight musical entertainment.

_Musicale_ Musical entertainment.

_Pour dire adieu_ P.D.A. To say farewell.

_Pour prendre conge_ P.P.C. To take leave.

_Protege_ One under protection.

_Repondez s'il vous plait_ R.S.V.P. Reply if you please.

_Soiree_ An evening party.

_Soiree dansante_ A dancing party.

_Soiree musicale_ A musical entertainment.

The term _en ville_, when used in the place of "city," in addressing a
note that is to pass through the postman's hands, is a needless and
annoying affectation, since it is hardly to be expected that a
knowledge of the French language forms one of the qualifications for a
letter-carrier's position, and if delay ensues in delivery, the
writer, not the carrier, is to blame.

P.P.C. Cards.

In the event of leaving town for a long absence, P.P.C. cards are
frequently sent out. This is especially convenient where the length of
one's visiting list renders the personal making of farewell calls an
impossibility. The cards are sent out upon the eve of departure, and
all persons receiving them are expected, upon the arrival of the
absentee, to return the courtesy by cards (which may also be sent by
mail) and by invitations. The ordinary engraved visiting card is used,
and the initials P.P.C. (an abbreviation of the French phrase "to take
leave") are written in capitals in the lower left hand corner of the
card. P.D.A. (to say farewell) is occasionally used, but is not in
general favor. If the address should happen to be engraved in the
lower left hand corner, P.P.C. may be written in the lower right hand
corner, either way being permissible at any time. The large card
inscribed jointly with the name of husband and wife is frequently used
in this connection. P.P.C. cards are especially appropriate where
there are no calls due. If possible, unpaid personal calls should be
answered in person on the eve of departure.

Turning Down the Corners.

This custom is almost out of date, and in consequence of the various
interpretations liable to be given to the act, its disuse is a
satisfaction to all parties conc