Letters to a man who is a comparative stranger may begin My dear Mr. Wilson, and to a closer acquaintance Dear Mr. Wilson.
For forms of addressing persons with titles,
as Mayor, see under that title—as, Mayor,
Governor.
The letters may end, Sincerely yours, or
Very truly yours, or I remain yours with
kindest regards.
The signature of a man should be John J.
Wilson or J. Jones Wilson.
An unmarried woman should sign social letters as Minnie Wilson, and a business letter as Miss Minnie Wilson. A married woman should sign a social letter as Agnes Wilson. In signing a business letter, a married woman may either sign her name Mrs. Agnes Wilson, or, preferably,
Agnes Wilson
(Mrs. John Wilson)
AFTERNOON CALLS. These should be made between three and half-past five, and if possible on regular at home days.
In making an afternoon call a man should wear the regulation afternoon dress.
DRESS—MEN. Afternoon dress consists of a double-breasted frock coat of dark material, and waistcoat, either single or double- breasted, of same, or of some fancy material of late design. The trousers should be of light color, avoiding of course extremes in patterns.
White or delicate color linen shirts should be worn, patent leather shoes, silk hat and undressed kid gloves of dark color.