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


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Page 87

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 assisting 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 BALLS. 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.

BALLS. See BALLS--MEN.

BICYCLING. See BICYCLING--MEN.

BOWING. See BOWING--MEN.

BREAKFASTS. See BREAKFASTS--MEN.

CALLS. See CALLS--MEN.

CARDS. See CARDS, VISITING--MEN.

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