To a Friend on Death of his Wife I have been deeply grieved to read in the “Hindustan Times” of the death of your wife. I have tried to enter into that great distress of your heart at this, the greatest of  all sorrows that a man is called upon to bear. My dear friend my heart goes in deepest sympathy to your at this time. You do not need me...

Letters of Condolence Letters of condolence are the most difficult to write and most of the people do not perform this duty with dignity. A good letter of condolence is highly prized and deeply appreciated. It can create courage in those who have been        treated by death or destiny. It should be brief, bright and beautiful. It should be like a handclasp, warm and affectionate, or like a hart- to heart...

 Cancellation of Invitation After invitations have been issued it becomes a difficult task to postpone or cancel them if such an emergency arises. In such  cases one of the following forms will be found handy : & Mrs. Gulzari Lal regret that the function for June 11, is cancelled due to the unfortunate death of their son. & Mrs. Ram Paul regret that the dinner for July 5 , at the...

To meet V.I.P’s To meet Dr. & Mrs. S.S.Soul The Noted Indian Psychiatrist Mr. & Mrs. Jay S. Bee Request the pleasure of your company At Rivoli Restaurant On September 22, 6  P.M. Reply to above   Mr. &Mrs. T.T. Kay Accept with pleasure The invitation of Mr. & Mrs. Jay S. Bee To meet Dr. & Mrs. S.S. Soul At Rivoli On September 22, 6 P.M.

Invitation to a Double Wedding Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Malhotra Request the honour of your presence At the marriage of their daughters Sarita With Rejesh And Anita With  Rajeev On Monday, the 5th of July At 7.30 P.M. At their residence 55 , Vile Parle (East Mumbai) Double Celebration Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Vohra Request the pleasure of your company On two occasions Haircutting Ceremony of their son Gunjan And Birthday...

Invitation to Children’s Party Dear Mrs. Gupta, Babloo will be five years old on Sunday , 10th July, and I’m having a little birthday party for him. We shall be pleased if you allow Sarita and Anita to join them. Yours sincerely, Usha Sharma

Invitation to Lunch at a Restaurant Dear Ashok, Can you have lunch with me one day next week ? There are one or two matters I should very much like to talk over with you and upon which I should value your opinion. Would Sunday suit you? If so, I suggest the Narula Restaurant at 12 o’clock. Let me know if this will be convenient and I will book a table....