ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2649, 21 December 1904, Page 72

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Lex. — Hearty thank?, my dear comrade, for the lovely card; it is at once so dainfy and so expressive. I have posted the other for you. Accept from me all the season's greetings, I my dear Lex. i A Silent MEitßEn. — Yet once again, dear, tin- I knpwn friend, you have, remembered me; j once again I offer you in return the kindliest wishes and hopes for Christmas and New , Year. Always beside my writing-table there I hangs your calendar, bright and gay, with the 1 opening dreams of the New Year; mcl- j lowing to the more sober tints of reality ' with the waning of the sad old year, but always woven with remembrance" of my "Silent Member" through all the varying dates of snow and raiu which I verify \ipon ' its flower-garlanded little columns. Geandmotheb, Fiji.— Warm thanks, dear Grandmother, for your pretty card and its kindly wishes. You ask for me more than, mortals dare hope for; but to know you remember and love ma is one desire granted at once. Take my love and dearest wishes in leturn, and may you long be spared to shed your sweet, wise influence on our little circle. Violet. — Thank you, my dear friend, for your letter. You alwaj r s say something pleasant and charming, dear Violet. I think you must know what "jewels of great price" are shrined in these little messages. Kind wishes for you and yours go with the season's greetings. Qcvndaby. — Glad to answer your queries as follows: — (1) Yes, these invitations must be ceremonious, but under the circumstances may be made in writing. (2) At that early hour tea. coffee, sandwiches of various kinds, scones, and cakes arc all that is customary. (3) Yes, certainly, hats should be worn by bridesmaids and guests.