WRITTEN AFTER HOUSE PARTIES. If the visit has been more than two days in length, a guest should write to the hostess a short letter, telling of his pleasant visit and safe journey home.
CONCLUSION OF. See CONCLUSION OF A LETTER.
OF CONDOLENCE. See CONDOLENCE, LETTERS OF.
OF INTRODUCTION. See INTRODUCTION, LETTERS OF.
LETTUCE leaves should not be cut, but folded up with a fork, and then lifted to the mouth. In the event of these being too large for this treatment, they should be broken into suitable pieces with the fork.
LICENSE, MARRIAGE. A license, when required by State law, should be obtained by the groom and handed to the officiating clergyman the day before the ceremony. Usually a small fee is charged, and the details, when entered upon the clerk's records, are open to public inspection. The day need not be named, and until the marriage is solemnized the license has no binding effect.
LUNCHEONS. Usually only women are invited to these entertainments. Oddities, such as pink, blue, and yellow luncheons, are not in good taste. They should be as simple as possible.
Informal luncheons are the same as informal breakfasts. A more formal luncheon is proper when introducing a special guest.
Small tables are used, and diagrams of their arrangement are placed in the dressing-room, designating the places of the guests.
CALLS. Calls should be made a week after entertainment.