Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-02
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7 In writing paper there are. two new
sizes that may be termed fashionable.
The smaller of these fits when folded
once into an envelope measuring
AKA II inches. The other is a trifle
I larger, by one and one-half inches in
the length. Some statiOners furnish a
sheet and envelope for the size of a
visiting card. These little sheets have
entirely superseded the convenient
correspondence card once so much used
by women in writing their briefest
notes to their most intimate friends
and relatives. The Use of these small
sheets for any other purpose would be
considered negligently informal. Tint
ed paper, which has not been in vogue
for several years, has come to the fore
again in several new shades The
latest of these, which promise to be-
come very popular, is violen vieuX
, rose and a delicate heliotrOpe. The
former tint will evidently be more in
favor as it happens to be an entirely
new tint and is of Paris extraction
Of the other tints used there will be a
pale green, a gray blue, delicious in
delicacy, and a clear, very pale cream.
Fine glazed paper of high satin finish
is undoubtedly the handsOmest of all.
but it has the disadvantage of break
ing into rough edges when folded.
Another fine quality of paper which
has just been placed on the market is
a lightweight torchOn papeterie, and
will, with some lovers of expensive sta
tionery, find much favor. Ruled paper
in all cases is out of date and should
never be used by any one of good
breeding who desires to be conventlO-
nal in her correspondence Snowy
mOnograms, notices, and initials on
writing paper are no longer fashion
able, and the sooner you are rid of
your stock the wiser you will be. A
crest is in good form, but should either
be embossed or simply engraved in one
color. The new circle die is the smart
est idea of fashions devotees at pres
ent They are Partisan in designs and
emblazonment. The circlet ranges in
size from the top of a lead pencil to
silver dime, and has either one or
two circular lines inclosing a petite
cipher or monogram.
Script type has again become an Ill
tra-fashionable thing for visiting
cards and invitations. The old-style
Roman letters, which were very popu-
lar during their days, have been ia
booed by people OF fads, and if the
Of CT hn
they will never make their appearance
on fashionable cards again. There are
three standard sizes in visiting cards,
a very small one for men; one several
sizes wider for a miss, and one a trifie
larger all around for a married woman
White and very thin boards are the
prevailing styles. Tinted cards are
frequently INDUCED in by people who
desire to be individual Although not
exactly out Of place, it would be much
better policy to use the pure white
boards.
A mans address is rarely put upon
his card except for professional rea-
sons, but always on a WOman's. Her
address should be in the righthand
lower corner, and the days at home in
the left. Wedding invitations are ma
terially smaller than formerly, small
sized note being the proper thing. The
new paper which has just been intro
duced purposely for fine invitations is
a pure white yellum of kid finish. The
envelope is of the same material, with
either a pointed or a square flap, the
latter being more expensive and in
high favor. The formulas for the
wording have been slightly changed.
One follows the usual style, as, Mrs.
Brown requests the honor of your COM
pany," etc. 1t is not in good taste to
say "solicits the pleasure of your COM
pany," or Invites" or requests your
/ company"