t side of
the page. Indent the beginning of each paragraph about an inch
or more beyond the margin.

In using a four-page sheet, write on the pages in their order, 1,
2, 3, 4.

In the correctly written forms of letters under Sec.174 observe the
indentation of the lines. The first line of the inside address
should be flush with the margin, the second somewhat set in. The
salutation should begin flush with the margin. The body of the letter
should begin on the line below the salutation, and some distance
in from the margin.

THE OUTSIDE ADDRESS

171. POSITION OF OUTSIDE ADDRESS. Place the address on the envelope
so that it balances well. Do not have it too far toward the top,
too close to the bottom, nor too far to one side. See addressed
envelope under Sec.173. Place the stamp squarely in the upper right-hand
corner, not obliquely to the sides of the envelope.

172. PUNCTUATION OF OUTSIDE ADDRESS. Punctuation may be omitted
at the end of the lines of the address. If it is used, place a
period at the end of the last line, and a comma after each preceding
line.

Within the lines punctuate just as you would in the inside address.

If an abbreviation ends the line, always place a period after it,
whether the other lines are punctuated or not.

173. FAULTS IN THE OUTSIDE ADDRESS. Avoid the use of abbreviations
except those that would be proper in the inside address or in the
heading. See Sec.Sec. 155 and 158.

Do not use the sign # before the number of the street address. No
letters or sign at all should be used there. See Sec.155.

Compare the following forms of addresses:

Bad: Col. Wm. Point,
#200 John St.,
Trenton, N. J.

Good: Colonel William Point,
200 John Street,
Trenton,
New Jersey.

Good: Colonel William Point
200 John Street
Trenton, New Jersey

Bad: Chas. Jones,
c/o Edward Furrey,
Wilkinsburg, Pa.

Good: Mr. Charles Jones
In care of Mr. Edward Furrey
Wilkinsburg
Pennsylvania

Bad: Rev. Walter Bertin

Good: The Reverend Walter Bertin

Bad: Pres. of Bucknell Univ.

Good: For the President of Bucknell University.

A properly arranged address:

[Illustration: Mr. Robert D. Royer,
201 Tenth Street,
Danville,
Illinois.]

174. CORRECTLY