the presents
are exhibited.

The friends of the bridegroom, and unacquainted with the bride, should
send their presents to him, and he should send them to the house of the
bride's mother after having written notes of thanks to the givers.

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=Christening Presents.=--With regard to christening presents the
godfathers and godmothers are expected to make presents to their
godchild; these should be sent the day before the christening, and
should consist of a silver mug and silver fork and spoon from the
godfathers, while a lace robe or handsome cloak are usual presents from
the godmothers. A present of money from 5s. to L1 should be made to the
nurse on the day of the christening when the godparents are relatives,
but oftener than not the sponsors are represented by proxy.

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=Giving Tips to Servants.=--The tips expected from ladies at the
conclusion of a visit of some days, are: To the head housemaid from 2s.
6d. to 5s. according to the length of the visit. The same to the butler
or single-handed man servant, and the same to the chauffeur. Young
ladies give less when visiting by themselves.

The tips expected from gentlemen are: To the butler or footman who
valets them, to the chauffeur if he drives them to and from the station,
to the groom if he takes charge of their hunters, also to the head
housemaid. The tip to the butler or footman who acts as valet is for a
long visit from 5s. to 10s., and for a short visit from 3s. to 5s. To
the chauffeur 5s. in the first case, and from 2s. 6d. to 5s. in the
second. To the housemaid, 2s. 6d. to 5s. For tips to gamekeeper, see p.
223.

The tips given to hotel servants vary according to the length of the
visit. To the head waiter from 5s. to 10s. To the second waiter from 2s.
6d. to 5s. To the hall porter, 2s. to 3s. To the luggage porter, 1s. to
2s. To the head housemaid in attendance, 2s. 6d. to 4s.

CHAPTER XLVII

CHRISTENING PARTIES

=Christening Parties= may be said to be strictly family gatherings, only
the near relatives of the parents being invited on these occasions.

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=The Invitations= are given in friendly notes, and are not issued on "at
home" cards. The notice averages from a week to ten days according to
circumstances, meaning the health and strength of the infant's mother.

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=As a Ru