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The address on the envelope is: To the
Right Honorable The Baroness Kent.
A social letter begins: Dear Lady Kent,
and ends. Believe me dear Lady Kent, sincerely
yours.
The address is: To the Lady Kent.
BARONET-HOW ADDRESSED. An official letter begins:
Sir, and ends: I have the honor to remain,
sir, your obedient servant.
A social letter begins: Dear Sir John Wilson,
or Dear Sir John, and ends: Believe me,
dear Sir John, faithfully yours.
The address on the envelope is: To Sir
John Wilson, Bart.
WIFE OF, See WIFE OF BARONET.
BEST MAN. The best man is usually a bachelor, but
may be a married man or a widower, and is
selected by the groom. He fills an important
position, requiring tact, administrative
ability, and capacity to handle details. He
acts as the groom's representative, confidential
advisor, and business advisor.
After his selection he should send a gift to
the bride, and may, if he wish, send it to the
groom-a custom not yet clearly established,
and one not to be either encouraged or followed
with safety.
On the morning of the wedding-day he
should have received both the ring and fee
from the groom, and should personally see to
the church and other details.
He breakfasts with the groom, and together
they drive to the church.
CALLS. He should call on the bride's mother
within two weeks after the ceremony, and
also on the married couple upon their return
from their wedding trip.
CHURCH. He accompanies the groom into the
chancel, and stands by his side till the bride
appears, when he receives the groom's hat
and gloves, and stands a little way behind
him. When the clergyman bids the bride
and groom join hands, he gives the ring to
to the groom.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, he
gives the wedding fee to the clergyman, and
hastily leaves the church to summon the
groom's carriage and to return him his
hat. He signs the register, if a witness is
needed.
It is a better arrangement to have the
groom and the best man enter the church
without their hats, and have the latter sent
from the vestry to the church door, so that the
groom may receive his when he leaves the
church.
Especially is this a good arrangement if
the best man has to walk with the maid of
honor down the aisle.
After this, he hastens in his own carriage
to the bride's home, to assist in meeting and
introducing the guests at the reception or
breakfast.
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