The knife should never be used to carry food to the mouth.
See also SPOON.
KNIGHT—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,
and ends: Believe me, dear Sir John,
faithfully yours.
The address on the envelope is: To Sir
John Wilson.
WIFE OF. See Wife of Knight.
LAUNDRESS—TIPS. Guests at the end of a house party do not tip the laundress unless she has done special work for them.
LEATHER WEDDING. This is the twelfth anniversary of the wedding-day, and is not usually observed. If, however, it is observed, the invitations may bear the words: No presents received, and congratulations may be extended in its acceptance or declination. Any article of leather would be an appropriate gift. An entertainment usually follows.
LETTERS.
ADDRESSING.
See ADDRESSING AND SIGNING LETTERS,
and also under title of person addressed
—as, GOVERNOR, MAYOR, etc.