If the husband is unable, the first year after marriage, to make formal calls, his wife uses the Mr. and Mrs. cards, and such is accepted as a call from him.  But after one year she should leave their separate cards.

These are used on formal occasions-as, returning a first call, condolence, congratulations, or P. P. C.—­when both the husband and wife are represented.

When they are used the first year after marriage, they should have the address in right-hand corner and reception days in lower left-hand corner.

       The card should read: 
       Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wren Wilson

MUSIC.

  Weddings.  The organist and the music are
       usually selected by the bride.  Before her
       arrival, the organist plays some bright
       selection; but on her entering the church and
       passing up the aisle, he plays the wedding
       march.

  Afternoon teas (formal).  Music is always
       appropriate on these occasions.

MUSICALES.

  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.