The Worthington advance., 1878-12-19

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a legacy OF hatred and murder, which was
only satisfied by the assassination of thy
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FASHIONS WAYS.
Wedding OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and
Bridal Tours.
Fro IL TIE Lady . Journal.
Bridemaids and groomsmcn have in all
times been the necessary compliments Of
a wedding. We find them among the
ranks and among the ancient Greeks
and Romans, under the title Of para
nymphi. The number of bridema;ds is
determined by the choice of tie bride,
who shall regulate it by the amount Of
display intended, as we'll as the extent oil
her circle of friends. The costumes of
bridemaids are, of course, invariably
white, and uniformity should be observed
where there is more than one. The
selection of the wedding day is
deferential privilege OF the lady, but a
mutual choice is quite apparent.
As in most matters pertaining to dress
in this country, the French fashions-as
relating to wedding costumes-are ad-
hcred to. Hence high necks and shor:
sleeves, even at the most stylish affairs,
are seen. French brides wear volumi-
nous veil Of tulle-a costume a 80 p-eva-
lent here, except in the case Of some
snowy weddings, where the less becom-
ing and appropriate English fashion Of
Introducing Honitor, brussels or point
lace is adopted. A full parure of orange
flowers, jasmines Ct rosebuds is prefer
rcd to jewels; ''bridal SETS" consisting of
wreath, earrings, necklace and bracelets,
generally Of orange flowers, which are
also used for garniture tor the dress.
In the case of widows and middle aged
brides, it is customary to dispense with
bridemaids and the veil. Orange flowers
may never he worn at a second wedding.
The dress should be rich silk of quiet col
70, or handsome travelling suit.
The costumes worn by the bride deter
mines that to be chosen by the BRIDE
groom; if she appears in white, he must
also appear in full dress, but if she is
married in travelling suit he should wear
a morning coat. Gloves should be white,
worn both by bride and groom, unless the
former adopts the point lace mitts that
fashion has recently pronounced admis-
sible. White satin slippers have at pres
ent superse' ed kid, and should be orna
mented with a tiny bunch Of orange
flowers.
AS the queen OF flowers, it is meet that
love should crown with garland Of roses
the maiden at her bridal, who thus finds
her image enthroned in a heart which has
singled her out as the leading object o1
its earthly alteration. The rose is com.
mon to all the countries Of the globe
poets of all climes have sung its beauty
But the wreath of orange blossoms, SC
deeply identified with the significance o.
bridal costume, will retain for all time it.
| pre- eminence of a floral symbol in thi!
! connection.
! Among the bridal flowers we also fine
the spi.ca, one Of the most delicate of al
| our spring blossoms, and Of whiteness 81
dazzling that one variety of it bears tht
name OF the "snow wreath" Modcsty, a!
the emblematic association of spirea, in
vests the blossom with peculiar signif
canoe for the bridsl. For their effective
Dess, o'her flowers may occasionally be
inrermingled in the parure which adorns
! brow and costume OF the bride; but those
! mentioned are time-honored and have the
saction of popular favor.
The wedding tour is a custom OF mod.
! ern times, no mention Of similar occasions
being made in history pertaining to early
| nations. The Grccian bride was led by
tozchlight to the bridegroom's house, eth.
er On foot or in a car, the axles OF the
| wheels being burned on her arrival. as a
symbol denoting that she was not to re.
turn to her fathers house. The Roman
bride was similarly escorted home by
tcr,n'ight, followed by her cer1eille.
The custom Of kissing the bride at a
wedding is Of early origin, and is still
| observed in this country and Europe, al.
though not strictly so. Considerable
comment has been made upon this point
| at times, in both countries, coupled with
objections to the observance OF it, and q
strong inclination is manifested to dis.
pense with what is coming to be regarded
a. an invasion Of the rights OF the happy
bridegroom On these occ 'sions.
After the performance of marriage
ceremony, which may take place either a,
i brides or bridegroomis parish church,
though costume and Difference to the fail
sex dictates in favor Of the former, ,un less
oy special license, it takes place at the
residence OF the ladys parents, the custom
OF repairing to the house Of the brides
! parents to partake of breakfast, at which
new relations and friends are invited, is
an! agreeable denouemcnt to the ceremonies
The bride and bridegroom return, oil
course, from the chnrch in the same car
riage, although et;que}tee requires them
to come to church separately. The bride
retains her bridal costume during the
breakfast, at the conclusion of which she
arrays herself in her travelling dress
preparatory for starting on the wedding
tour.