SECRETARY OF WAR. SEE WAR, SECRETARY OF.
SEEDS should be removed from the mouth with the
aid of a fork, or dropped into the half-closed
hand.
SENATOR—HOW ADDRESSED. An official letter begins:
Sir, and ends: I have, sir, the honor to
remain your most obedient servant.
A social letter begins: My dear Senator
Wilson, and ends: Believe me, most sincerely
yours.
The address on the envelope is: Senator
John J. Wilson, or, To the Hon. John J.
Wilson.
SERVANTS-TIPPING. It is customary for guests leaving a house after a visit to tip the servants, unless positively requested by the hostess not to do so. The average tip would be one dollar, with more for extra attention.