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ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF ETIQUETTE WHAT TO WRITE WHAT TO DO WHAT TO WEAR WHAT TO SAY: 348 total pages.

a woman guest leaves her wraps in the hall and a man his hat, cane, overcoat, and gloves. At a table a woman either unpins and removes or merely pushes back her veil. She may or may not 276 Encyclopedia of Etiquette wear gloves to the table. The veil is replaced when she takes leave. DRESS FOR LUNCHEONS F OR both hostess and guest the suitable dress for a large and formal luncheon is simply the best afternoon gown which they possess. In winter this would be made of satin, silk, velvet, or cloth and would be trimmed with fur, lace, or embroidery; and by a guest patent leather or dull leather shoes, a rather brilliant hat, and white gloves are worn. In summer, a gay and becoming toilet of taffeta, foulard, or organdie, a graceful flower-trimmed hat, light gloves, carriage shoes, and a bright parasol, are proper. A man's dress for a sumptuous luncheon is, in winter, a black frock coat and waistcoat to match the coat, and gray trousers, white linen, a broadly folded tie in rich colors, patent-leather shoes, a high hat, and rather heavy

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