The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions by Walter Cox Green


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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 glass 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.

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