von Andreakolvin » Do 21. Apr 2011, 16:38
A foreign prince bearing the title of Serene Highness should be addressed as "Prince," and not as "Sir," by the [p.54]aristocracy and gentry, and as "Your Serene Highness" by all other classes. In the case of a written invitation, it would be correct to use the words "ball" or "dance" when alluding to the entertainment about to be given, in a friendly note. A hostess should introduce her principal guests to each other, at five-o'clock teas, garden-parties, small "at homes," etc.—that is to say, gentlemen to ladies—for the purpose of their taking the ladies to the tea-room. In this case also, the introduction should be made without previously consulting the lady; and a gentleman, knowing the reason of the introduction, should at once proffer the expected civility. [p.250]CHAPTER XLIII