[10] This reminds me of another habit that is becoming prevalent in this new land of ours—that of men's entering themselves upon the Registers of Hotels, Ocean Steamers, etc., as "M. A. Timeson and lady!" or, "Mr. G. Simpson and wife." What can possibly be the objection to the good old established form of "Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Timeson," or "George and Mrs.
Simpson," or "Mr. G. Simpson. Mrs. and the Misses Simpson?"
[11] Persons belonging to the Army and Navy use their full titles, with the addition of "U.S.A.," or "U.S.N."
[12] I was somewhat surprised lately, in perusing an agreeable novel, written by one of our countrywomen, to observe her use of the word "ticket" as synonymous with invitation, or card of invitation. A "ticket" admits one to a concert, the opera, or theatre but one receives an "invitation," or "card of invitation" to a dinner, ball, or evening-party, at a friend's house. All misnomers of this kind savor of under-breeding—they are vulgarisms, in short, unsanctioned either by taste or fashion.
LETTER IX.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
My dear Nephews:
Though accomplishments are a very poor substitute for the more substantial portions of a thorough education, no one should be so indifferent to the embellishments of life as wholly to neglect their cultivation.