name of the
hostess only, and not in the united names of the master and mistress
of the house.

Invitations should be issued on "at home" cards, large and small, and
also on visiting cards. The name of the person invited should be written
at the top of the card at the right-hand corner, the words "at home"
being printed beneath the name of the lady issuing the invitation, and
the day and date beneath the words "at home," and the hour beneath the
date. Any amusement to be given should be added at the bottom of the
card at the left-hand corner. The address should be printed at the
right-hand corner at the bottom of the card.

The letters R.S.V.P. are occasionally either written or printed on the
"at home" card, at the left-hand corner of the bottom of the card, but
it is not usual to write "R.S.V.P." in the corner of an afternoon "at
home" card, as it is immaterial how many guests are present at this
class of entertainment; but if an answer is so requested, an answer
should be sent. R.S.V.P. signifies "_repondez, s'il vous plait_," or "an
answer is requested."

It is customary to include the head of the family, either husband or
father, in the invitation. Thus, at the top of the card, at the
right-hand corner should be written "Mr. and Mrs. A.," or "Mr. and Miss
A." The daughters of the house should be included in the invitation sent
to their mother. Thus "Mr. and Mrs. A.," "The Misses A.," but the sons
of the house should be invited separately.

When a family consists of a mother and daughters, the invitation should
be "Mrs. and the Misses A."

The title of "Honourable" should not be put on an invitation card, but
only on the envelope containing the card.

All other titles are recognised on invitation cards; but the letters
K.C.B., M.P., etc., should not be written on the cards, but only on the
envelopes in which they are enclosed.

If a lady is aware that she will be unable to be present, it would be
polite to send her excuses, although strict etiquette does not demand
it; both the invitation and the answer can in all cases be sent by post.

It is not now considered necessary to leave cards after afternoon
"at homes."

Invitations to large afternoon "at homes" should be issued a fortnight
previous to the day, and to small "at homes" within a week or so of
the day.

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=The Arrival of Guests.=--When invited guests arrive, they should not
inquire if the hostess is at