A social letter begins: Dear Mr. Wilson,
and ends: I beg to remain sincerely yours.
The address on the envelope is: The
Reverend John J. Wilson. but if the clergyman
holds the degree of D.D. (Doctor of
Divinity), the address may be: The Reverend
John J. Wilson, D.D., or Reverend Dr. John
J. Wilson.
MINISTER. See CLERGYMAN.
MISS. This is the prefix both in conversation, correspondence, and on the visiting-card of the eldest daughter, the next daughter being known as Miss Annie Smith; but on the death or marriage of the eldest daughter, she becomes Miss Smith.
MONOGRAMS. If men and women wish, these may be stamped in the latest colors on their stationery. When the address is stamped, it is not customary to stamp the monogram.
The latest fashion in the style of monograms require that they should be the size of a ten-cent piece.
All individual eccentricities of facsimiles
of handwriting, etc., should be avoided.
It is not customary to have the monogram
on the flap of the envelope.
If sealing-wax is used, it should be of some
dull color.
MORNING DRESS.
MEN. Morning costume consists of a dark frock
coat, with vest and light trousers. This can
be worn at any entertainment occurring in
the daytime—as, weddings, luncheons, receptions
of all kinds, matinees, or ceremonious visits.