Man servants—­tips.  It is customary for a man,
       at the end of a house party, to give to the
       man servant who has acted as his valet a
       suitable tip.

Marchioness-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 is:  To the
       Most Noble the Marchioness of Kent.

       A social letter begins:  Dear Lady Kent,
       and ends:  Believe me, dear Lady Kent, very
       sincerely yours.

       The address on the envelope is:  To the
       Marchioness of Kent.

Marchioness, dowager—­how addressed. An official
       letter begins:  Madam, and ends:  I have
       the honor to remain your Ladyship’s most
       obedient servant.

       A social letter begins:  Dear Lady Kent,
       and ends:  Believe me, dear Lady Kent, very
       sincerely yours.

       The address on the envelope in both cases
       is:  To the Dowager Marchioness of Kent, or
       To Mary, Marchioness of Kent.

Marquis—­how addressed. An official letter begins: 
       My Lord Marquis, and ends:  I have the
       honor to be your Lordship’s obedient servant.

       The address on the envelope is:  To the
       Most Noble the Marquis of Kent.

       A social letter begins:  Dear Lord Kent
       and ends:  Believe me, Lord Kent, very sincerely
       yours.

       The address on the envelope is:  To the
       Marquis of Kent.

MARQUIS.

  Daughter of.  See daughter of Marquis.

  Wife of younger son of.  See wife of
       younger son of Marquis.

  Younger son of.  See son (younger) of Marquis.

Marking wedding presents.  While it is not strictly
       necessary that wedding presents be marked,
       yet it is customary, and they should always
       be marked with the bride’s maiden name, unless
       specially intended for the groom’s individual
       use.

MATINEES.  Proper music should be provided.

The refreshment-room should be within easy reach.  Light dainties should be served occasionally to those not caring to go to the refreshment-room.

  Dress.  If after six o’clock, evening dress should
       be worn; otherwise, afternoon dress.

  Host. The head of the house need not be present.

  Hostess.  The hostess and those assisting her
       should not dance, unless all her guests are
       provided with partners or are otherwise
       entertained.