356 Cosgrove Avenue,
November 1, 19—My dear Mrs. Harris:
Will you and Mr. Harris give us the pleasure of having you with us at a small dinner on Thursday, November the eighth, at seven o'clock?
Hoping that you will be disengaged that evening, I am
Yours very sincerely,Margaret B. Leanders.
You will notice that in signing herself, the wife uses her Christian and married name, and the initial of her maiden name. She may spell her maiden name out, if she wishes, but the form given above is the most usual. Here is the correct acknowledgment to the invitation above:
654 Milton Street,
November 5, 19—My dear Mrs. Leanders:
Mr. Harris and I will be delighted to dine with you and Mr. Leanders on Thursday, November the eighth, at seven o'clock.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely yours,Mildred Travers Harris.
WHEN THE DINNER IS NOT AT HOME
It happens quite frequently that a hostess gives a dinner for her friends outside of her own home. In this case, the fact must be fully noted on the invitation. For instance:
