The Washington herald., 1908-04-26
ANSWERS TO SOCIAL QUESTIONS

]. Question-Win you kindly let me know through
your valuable paper (next Sunday if possibe) what
is a Prince Albert coat. and what should be worn
with It from hat 70 shoesl On what occasions
should it be worn. and is il q suit for those only
who have social standing7 CONVENTIONAL.
Answer-A Prince Albert coat Is a frock
coat, cut after a certain pattern. which
was made popular by the present King
Of Great Britain when he was Prince OF
Wales. A silk hat, light four-in-hand tie
preferably white, pearl gray, or mauve,
light. striped gray trousers. patent leather
shoes. and tan gloves. or for very formal
occasions, such as a wedding, white or
pearl gray gloves. For funerals the trou-
sers should be black or very dark gray,
with black gloves and tie. The frock
coat-it Is quite out of date 10 use the
term Prince Albert-is worn for visiting
in the afternoon and on all very formal
occasions. No It is not the badge of any
condition. Any man can wear a frock
coat who has the inclination TO do so, and
has the wherewithaI to either buy or rent
one.
= RueStiol-DC 9uA Lt4uk II inuict luf man 70
speak TO a girls father Of his love for his daugh-
Ter and his desire 70 marry her befoTs he acquains
the daughter Of these factsl It seems 10 my way
OF thinking almost an insult to the girl to take any
one else into his confidence before he has told his
sweetheart that he loves her. LOVER.
Answer-It is quite unnecessary for a
man TO tell woman that he loves her
She knows 1t almost as soon. sometimes
sooner, than he does, and. unless he Is a
most obtuse person, he VIII soon learn
whether his love is reciprocated or not.
How then could il be an insult TO a girl
to take her father into your confidence?
such a course is eminently right and
proper. II is much more dignifed to go
10 the woman you hope TO make your
wife and say. you know that I love
you, your father accepts me, approves or
me, believes can take care of you, and
make you happy: viii you marry me7'
than to make a sentimental mess Of
your proposal turn hot and cold IN turn
with hopes and fears. and keep your sweet
heart on the griddle Of suspense as to
what papa will say. It is a wise thing
in love as in all other matters 70 be con
trolled by wisdom and common sense
rather than your emotions,
Question-Win you kindly tell me how to ad-
dress a servant by letter and how TO sign myself?
Suppose, for instance that am in New York and
wish 70 send my cook in Washington instructions
in regard to a dinner I planning Ny eook has
been With ne for year, and is an estimabe person
MATRON
Answer-Many people write TO their
servants in the third person. but that is
rather stilted and savors bit OF affocta-
ton. You should address your cook by
her name-Maria, Jane, or whatever YOU
may cali her-and sign yourself by your
own name-Mary Smith. or NJ. Smith. not
Mrs. John Smith. as so many people in
sist, for that is cold. forbiddlng, un-
friendly and between employer and en-
pioyed there should exist the friendliest
relations bat don't mistake familiarity
for friendliness. It is becoming less and
less The custom TO use the full name Of
the husband with interiors. and it is now