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A social letter begins: Dear Lady Kent, and ends: Believe me, dear Lady Kent, very sincerely yours.
The address on the envelope in both cases is: To the Dowager Marchioness of Kent, or To Mary, Marchioness of Kent.
MARQUIS--HOW ADDRESSED. An official letter begins: My Lord Marquis, and ends: I have the honor to be your Lordship's obedient servant.
The address on the envelope is: To the Most n.o.ble the Marquis of Kent.
A social letter begins: Dear Lord Kent and ends: Believe me, Lord Kent, very sincerely yours.
The address on the envelope is: To the Marquis of Kent.
MARQUIS.
DAUGHTER OF. See DAUGHTER OF MARQUIS.
WIFE OF YOUNGER SON OF. See WIFE OF YOUNGER SON OF MARQUIS.
YOUNGER SON OF. See SON (YOUNGER) OF MARQUIS.
MARKING WEDDING PRESENTS. While it is not strictly necessary that wedding presents be marked, yet it is customary, and they should always be marked with the bride's maiden name, unless specially intended for the groom's individual use.
MATINEES. Proper music should be provided.
The refreshment-room should be within easy reach. Light dainties should be served occasionally to those not caring to go to the refreshment-room.
DRESS. If after six o'clock, evening dress should be worn; otherwise, afternoon dress.
HOST. The head of the house need not be present.
HOSTESS. The hostess and those a.s.sisting her should not dance, unless all her guests are provided with partners or are otherwise entertained.
INVITATIONS. These may be written or engraved, with Dancing and the hour for beginning in the lower left-hand corner. They should be sent two weeks in advance, and should be promptly answered.
MEN. Gloves should be worn when dancing.
See also b.a.l.l.s. COTILLIONS. DANCES. DANCING.
MAYOR OF A CITY--HOW ADDRESSED. An official letter begins: Sir, or Your Honor, and ends: I have the honor, sir, to remain your obedient servant.
A social letter begins: My dear Mayor Wilson, or, Dear Mr. Wilson, and ends: Believe me, most sincerely yours.
The address on the envelope is: His Honor, the Mayor of Kent, John J. Wilson.
MEN.
ADDRESSING ENVELOPES. See ADDRESSING ENVELOPES--MEN.
AFTERNOON DRESS. See AFTERNOON DRESS--MEN.
AFTERNOON TEAS. See AFTERNOON TEAS--MEN.
BACHELORS' DINNERS. See BACHELORS' DINNERS--MEN.
BACHELORS' TEAS. See BACHELORS' TEAS--MEN.
b.a.l.l.s. See b.a.l.l.s--MEN.
BICYCLING. See BICYCLING--MEN.
BOWING. See BOWING--MEN.
BREAKFASTS. See BREAKFASTS--MEN.
CALLS. See CALLS--MEN.
CARDS. See CARDS, VISITING--MEN.
CHAPERONES. See CHAPERONES--MEN.
CHRISTENINGS. See CHRISTENINGS--MEN.
CONCLUSION OF LETTERS. See CONCLUSION OF A LETTER--MEN.
COTILLIONS BY SUBSCRIPTIONS. See COTILLIONS BY SUBSCRIPTIONS--MEN.
DANCES. See DANCES--MEN.
DANCING. See DANCING--MEN.
DEBUTANTE. See DEBUTANTE--MEN.
DINNERS. See DINNERS--MEN.
DRIVING. See DRIVING--MEN.
DRESS. See DRESS--MEN.
ENGAGEMENT. See ENGAGEMENT--MEN.
