The address is: To the Lady John Kent.
WIFE OF YOUNGER SON OF VISCOUNT—HOW ADDRESSED.
An official letter begins: Madam, and ends:
I have the honour to remain, madam, your
obedient servant.
A social letter begins: Dear Mrs. Wilson,
and ends: Sincerely yours.
The address on the envelope is: To the
Honorable Mrs. Wilson.
WINE. A guest not caring for wine should turn down his glass and leave it in that position, or a mere sign of dissent when it is offered is sufficient.
WITNESSES AT WEDDINGS. If witnesses are needed, the best man selects them, and himself signs as the chief witness.
WOODEN WEDDINGS. Five years after the marriage comes the wooden wedding. On the invitations sent out may be engraved, if desired, No presents received. Congratulations may be extended in accepting or declining these invitations.
Those invited make suitable presents, and on this occasion any device made of wood is appropriate, including articles of utility—as, kitchen utensils, household ornaments, etc.
An entertainment usually follows,
WOOLEN WEDDINGS. This is the name of the fortieth wedding anniversary, and is seldom celebrated. The invitations may have the words: No presents received, and in accepting or declining the invitations, congratulations may be sent.