MEN. When riding with a woman, a man should
always assist her both to mount and to
alight, even if a groom is present.
It is customary for the woman to set the
pace, and for the man, who always rides on
her right, to accommodate himself to her--
trotting, galloping, or walking his horse as
she may do.
He should always be ready to open all
gates for her, and to do all things that will
make the riding pleasant for her. If at a
fox-hunt, this would mean that he must be
ready to sacrifice much of his personal pleasure
that she may enjoy herself.
DRESS. There is a perfectly well-accepted
dress for men who ride in the park, though
it is open to elderly men to wear clothes less
pronounced.
The correct dress is full riding-breeches,
close-fitting at the knee, leggings, a high-buttoned
waistcoat, and a coat with the conventional
short cutaway tails. The hat is an
alpine or a derby, and the tie the regulation
stock. These, with riding-gloves and a
riding-crop, constitute the regular riding-dress
for a young man.
A man should always consult his tailor,
that the dress in all its details may be strictly
up to date.
WOMEN--DRESS. There is a well-prescribed
riding-dress for women as for men. The
habit of dark material, with skirt falling just
over the feet when in the saddle, and the
close-fitting waist, with long or short tails,
together with the white collar and black or
white tie, constitute the regulation dress.
The derby hat is smaller than formerly.
Gloves of a dark color and a crop with a
bone handle are always in place. Any
jewelry, save that which is absolutely necessary,
should be shunned.
In summer it is permissible to modify this
costume.
As in the case of a man, a woman should
consult a tailor of good practical experience,
that her costume may be in the correct style.
RING, ENGAGEMENT. See ENGAGEMENT RING.
RING, WEDDING. See WEDDING RING.
RISING FROM THE TABLE. The signal to leave the
table is always given by the women, and the
men rise to let the women pass. At a formal
dinner the signal is given by the hostess.
SALT is best taken up with the tip of the knife.
SALTED NUTS are eaten with the fingers.
SEAT OF HONOR is at the right of the host.
SECOND HELPING. At formal dinner parties, luncheons,
and breakfasts, second helpings are
never offered by the host or hostess, and
should not be asked for by the guests. This
is only permissible at a small dinner party
or at the daily family meal.
Of course, this does not apply to a second
glass of water, for which the guest asks, or
for wine. It is the duty of the waiter to see
that the guest is constantly supplied.
SECOND MARRIAGES. See WIDOWS--WEDDINGS.
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE. See AGRICULTURE, SECRETARY OF.
SECRETARY OF COMMERCE. See COMMERCE, SECRETARY OF.