Personal introductions are not absolutely required at musicales, teas, "At Homes," etc.
"The Book of Good Manners"
W. C. Green
The latter stood in groups, eying each other suspiciously, while regarding the rest of the world with that indulgent air they assume at musicales.
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker
Are all amateur musicales such torturing things?...
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker