VEIL

MOURNING. See Widow-Mourning.

WEDDING. This should be white. While its

length depends upon the wishes of the bride,

the long veil is more in keeping with the

traditions and customs of the ceremony.

Verbal Invitations. All invitations should be sent

by mail, and verbal invitations avoided if

possible; if one is given, it should be

followed by one in writing.

VICE-PRESIDENT--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: The Vice-

President, John J. Wilson.

VISCOUNT--HOW ADDRESSED. An official letter

begins: My Lord, and ends: I have the honor

to be your Lordship's obedient servant.

The address on the envelope is: The

Right Honorable Viscount Wilson.

A social letter begins: Dear Lord

Wilson, and ends: Believe me, my dear Lord

Wilson, very sincerely yours.

The address on the envelope is: To the

Viscount Wilson.

VISCOUNTESS--HOW ADDRESSED. An official letter

begins: Madam, and ends: I have the honor to

remain your Ladyship's most obedient servant.

The address on the envelope reads: To the

Right Honorable, the Viscountess of Kent.

A social letter begins: Dear Lady Kent,

and ends: Believe me, dear Lady Kent,

sincerely yours.

The address on the envelope reads: To the

Viscountess of Kent.

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