." Military or complimentary titles are not
used, nor are coats of arms. In this republican country it is
considered an affectation and bad taste so to make use of them.
Political and judicial titles are also omitted, as are academic
titles, such as Chancellor, Dean, and Professor.

No title below the rank of Captain is used on the card in military
circles. A lieutenant's card would give his full name with the prefix
"Mr." and below it the words, "Lieutenant of Fifth Cavalry, United
States Army," or simply, "United States Coast Guard Service."

_Use_

The etiquette of the visiting card is a fluctuating one. It cannot be
laid down for all time, or even for next season.

On entering at a reception, or afternoon tea, one leaves a card in the
salver offered by the butler or attendant who opens the door, or upon
the hall table, as a reminder to the hostess, who can hardly be
expected to remember, if entertaining a large number, every one who
has been there.

One does not leave cards at a wedding reception, however.

At an afternoon tea, it is no longer necessary to leave a card apiece
from all the members of the invited families to all the members of the
family of the hostess and her guests also. The single card for the
host and hostess is all that is required.

Should one be invited to a series of receptions, one leaves cards only
once although one may attend twice. Leaving cards in person after a
tea or reception is good form only for ceremonious affairs. After the
usual private reception one should certainly call.

If only one member of a family can attend a reception to which the
others have been invited, she may leave the cards of the others,
together with her own, with perfect propriety.

Also when one is not able to attend a reception or an afternoon tea,
cards may be sent by mail, although it is better to send them by
messenger, to arrive on the day of the entertainment. One should call
within a fortnight.

It is not now considered necessary to call in person where formerly it
was so held. The sending of the personal card often takes the place of
the call. Nor need this be done by messenger. Cards for any purpose
may now be sent by mail.

After removing from one part of the city to another, it is customary
for ladies to send engraved cards with their new address and with
their reception day to all of their circle of acquaintances.

A woman who is stopping for a brief time in a city where she has
fri