The Book Of Good Manners; A Guide To Polite Usage For All Social Functions Part 53

WIFE OF YOUNGER SON OF DUKE--HOW ADDRESSED.

An official letter begins: Madam, and ends: I have the honor to remain, your Ladyship's most obedient servant.

The address on the envelope is: To the Right Honorable the Lady John Kent.

A social letter begins: Dear Lady John Kent, and ends: Believe me, dear Lady John Kent, faithfully yours.

The address is: To the Lady John Kent.

WIFE OF YOUNGER SON OF EARL--HOW ADDRESSED. An official letter begins: Madam, and ends: I have the honor to remain, madam, your obedient servant.

A social letter begins: Dear Mrs. Wilson, and ends: Believe me, Mrs. Wilson, sincerely yours.

The address on the envelope is: To the Honorable Mrs. Wilson.

WIFE Of YOUNGER SON OF MARQUIS--HOW ADDRESSED.

An official letter begins: Madam, and ends: I have the honor to remain your Ladyship's most obedient servant.

The address on the envelope is: To the Right Honorable, The Lady John Kent.

A social letter begins: Dear Lady John Kent, and ends: Believe me, dear Lady John Kent, faithfully yours.

The address is: To the Lady John Kent.

WIFE OF YOUNGER SON OF VISCOUNT--HOW ADDRESSED.

An official letter begins: Madam, and ends: I have the honour to remain, madam, your obedient servant.

A social letter begins: Dear Mrs. Wilson, and ends: Sincerely yours.

The address on the envelope is: To the Honorable Mrs. Wilson.

WINE. A guest not caring for wine should turn down his gla.s.s and leave it in that position, or a mere sign of dissent when it is offered is sufficient.

WITNESSES AT WEDDINGS. If witnesses are needed, the best man selects them, and himself signs as the chief witness.

WOODEN WEDDINGS. Five years after the marriage comes the wooden wedding. On the invitations sent out may be engraved, if desired, No presents received. Congratulations may be extended in accepting or declining these invitations.

Those invited make suitable presents, and on this occasion any device made of wood is appropriate, including articles of utility--as, kitchen utensils, household ornaments, etc.

An entertainment usually follows,

WOOLEN WEDDINGS. This is the name of the fortieth wedding anniversary, and is seldom celebrated.

The invitations may have the words: No presents received, and in accepting or declining the invitations, congratulations may be sent.

An entertainment should be provided, and any article of woolen would be appropriate as a gift.

WOMEN.

BACHELOR'S DINNERS. Women do not call upon a bachelor after attending a dinner given by him.

CONDUCT TOWARD MEN. Male acquaintances should be carefully chosen, and great care exercised in accepting invitations from them.

When declining invitations from a man personally given, explanations are not necessary. If they are deemed desirable, they should be given as delicately as possible and without giving offence.

It is well never to receive men alone, unless they are most intimate friends. Compromising positions are easily fallen into, and a woman should be constantly on her guard.

WOMEN SERVANTS--TIPS. It is customary for guests at the end of a house-party visit to give tips to the maid for extra attention and taking care of the room, and also to the cook. The latter is usually tipped by the married men and bachelors.

AFTERNOON DRESS. See AFTERNOON DRESS--WOMEN.

AFTERNOON TEAS. See AFTERNOON TEAS (FORMAL) --WOMEN. AFTERNOON TEAS (INFORMAL)--WOMEN.

BACHELORS' DINNERS. See BACHELORS' DINNERS--WOMEN.

BACHELORS' TEAS. See BACHELORS' TEAS--WOMEN.

b.a.l.l.s. See b.a.l.l.s--WOMEN.

BOWING. See BOWING--WOMEN.

BREAKFASTS. See BREAKFASTS--WOMEN.

CALLS. See CALLS--WOMEN.

CARDS. See CARDS (VISITING)--WOMEN.

CHAPERONE. See CHAPERONE.

CHRISTENINGS. See CHRISTENINGS--WOMEN.