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.