DRESS. The rule would be that at an afternoon
affair afternoon dress would be worn, and
evening dress at an evening affair.
HOURS. For an afternoon musicale, the hours
are usually from four to six. For an
elaborate evening drawing-room concert, any hour
may be selected.
INVITATIONS. These are sent out two weeks
before the event. If entertainment is in the
evening, they should be issued by husband
and wife. If given in honor of a prominent
person at any hour whatever, the cards
should be engraved, and in either case the
word Music should appear in the lower left-
hand corner.
These should be acknowledged at once by
a letter of acceptance or regret.
NAPKINS, when in use, are laid on the lap, and, when
finished with, are not folded up unless one is a
guest for a few days; on all other occasions
they are left unfolded. A good plan is to
follow the example of the hostess.
When fruit is brought on, a small fruit
napkin is placed across the knee or held in
the right hand, with which to hold the fruit,
and when it is no longer needed, it should
be laid beside the plate.
NAVY, SECRETARY OF--HOW ADDRESSED. An official
letter begins: Sir, and ends: I have, sir, the
honor to remain your most obedient servant.
A social letter begins: My dear Mr. Wilson,
and ends: I have the honor to remain
most sincerely yours.
The address on the envelope is: Hon. John
J. Wilson, Secretary of the Navy.