s the infant during the
first part of the service, and then places it on the left arm of the
officiating clergyman. One of the godfathers should name the child in
response to the clergyman's question. If the child is a girl, two
godmothers and one godfather are necessary. If a boy, two godfathers and
one godmother are required. These godparents are usually the intimate
friends of the child's mother. In certain instances the relatives are
chosen for the office of godfather and godmother, but oftener not for
family reasons.

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=Christening Presents= vary according to means and inclination, and
often comprise gifts of jewellery when the infant is a girl, and money
and silver plate if a boy; silver spoons, forks, mugs, bowls, etc. The
selection is a wide one, and nothing comes amiss, from a robe with fine
lace to a chain and pendant or a jewelled watch. These presents are
usually sent the day previous to that of the christening.

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=Fees and Tips.=--Only minor fees are given to those assisting at the
ceremony. The officiating priest receives some little gift in old silver
or china, but not of money; if, however, the parents of the child are
wealthy a cheque is sometimes given with a request that he will devote
it to the needs of his parish.

Tips to the nurse from the child's godparents vary from five shillings
to a sovereign according to individual means.

INDEX

AFTERNOON "at homes," 151

Afternoon dances, 157

Afternoon tea, 42

Afternoon weddings, 28

Amusements at children's parties, 192;
at country-house parties, 215;
at garden-parties, 169

"At home" days, 159;
"at homes," 151, 238

BACHELORS' Balls, 87

Balls, 87;
patronesses of, 239

Best man, duties of, 131

Bowing, 206

Breakfasts, 183

Bridal wreath, 141

Bride, 131, 133, 140

Bridegroom's relatives, 133

Bridegroom's responsibilities, 130, 141, 146, 149

Bridesmaids, 132;
presents to, 147

Bride's relatives, 132

Bridge parties, 125, 158;
refreshments at, 126;
teas, 158

CALLS, paying, 32;
after entertainments, 113

Canoe parties, 189

Cards, gentlemen's, 27;
ladies, 19;
memorial, 31;
"P.P.C.," 26

Cards, leaving, 19;
after entertainments, 24, 28;
on new-comers, 25;
returning, 23;
routine of leaving, 21, 28;
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