The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1886-08-06
uHE MoTHER-IN-LAw AND BRIDE.

When the smoking terminates there is the
Gsrobing in order to 60 into the interior of
sde bath. Then foll0Ws the robing for the
bath. The bath being intensely hot the rob-
ng is not cumbrous or extensive. 1t consists
6mply of big towel around the waist cover
ng the person down to the knees, and a
econd towel which is thrown over the
shoulders like sash. This last towel is
aiken off as soon as the interior of the bath
S entered, as the heat and perspiration conse
Iucnt makes it intolerable Gibbon says
hat Zenobia, when led in triumph by Au-
,elian, almost tainted under the intolerable
burden of jewelry. Not so with our candi-
late for the bridal office. Her decorations
ire reserved for her triumphal procession
and entry into her new household. The hair
IS loosened and hangs over the shoulders
Each lady is taken care of by one Or two
servants, but the future mother-in-law never
quits the nominee. She makes thorough in
Testigation until the bath is over.
TO give description of the attire of the
bride demands dainty pen and nicer sense
han belongs to the sterner sex. The writer
ssays to do it with apprehension. First, she
wears wide trousers, not unlike petticoat,
led up at the end ON each leg The fabric
sof red, blue or yellow silk, embroidered
With gold. Then there is q robe of silk or
yelvet and long train, glittcring with gold
mbroideiies and precious stones, and sa1re
'ounded with gold trimmings and lace. Her
oeots or shoes are adorned in the same mode.
The dressing of her head is remarkable, and
Nr face is painted in the most exaggerated
manner i'll white and red, and her eyes, her
.yebrows and eyelashes are delicately PEN
lied. These elegancies of the toilet rob
iefacing her maiden beauty. Upon her
,heeks are stuck two jewels, each as large as
lalf dollar In the middle of each cheek
here is q big diamond. Over the cheek and
IN the forehead aae affixed small gold stars,
mounted with precious stones. This COM
,letcs the costly Disagreement of the face.
over the forehead tufts is mounted with an
extremely large diamond If the family be
we'll off this gem is as big as q walnut. An
aher diamond, oblong in shape, is fixed on
inc side OF the head. Feom the crown of the
lead down to the ear diamonds arc scattered
,ver and through the hair. Kid gloves cover
ler hands, over which large number of
ings are worn. 4 beautiful fan completes
he picture of the bride en- toilette.
IN AN ELEGANT GRIDAL. TOILET. .
The writer, being of the ruder sex, has
lever been admitted as yet to admire any
pride IN Turkey, but his own. He is unable
% say how the Turkish bride looks or acts in
Ter elegant toilet; but, ON veracious hearsay,
le undertakes to reproduce something of the
graphic and vivacious llilarities and scenes
If the .home coming" Of the welded in this
oriental land Let the reader, therefore, en-
el in fancy into the haremlik, where the
Hritcr cannot 60. The room to which the
L.
IN the walls and Oh the ceiling. These are in
er1ningled with silk stuffs of bright and
5ariegated color The divan is covered with
richly embroidered cloth. In one corner
here is a special seat for the bride. 1t has
.he appearance of u throne. Why not! Is
lot the bride to be n queen here-until de-
,hronod!
Next to this room is the bridal chamber.
It is shown to the visitors The bed is mag
lificently made, up with embroidered silk
,angings and velvet roYerlets, that would
make the old home made quilts of our grand
mothers in America acrazy" Every con-
7eniencesto begin comfortable housekeeping
appears. On one side ef the couch are the
might gowns of the. bride and bridegroom
1n the divan is the~m morning gown of each
IN the table there are TIVE small vases. They
oitdih oriental perfumes. 1nese iIe Ine
Usual objects in the oriental bridal chamber
As to the general furnishing of the bedroom,
depends ON the pecuniary and social position
f families. There is q third room shown to
Fisitors, where every convenience and conn
sort which belong to house are provided.
Here are elegant-dresses and toilets, mirrors,
able services, linens, tables, chairs, ETC.,
lown to the most menial kitchen utensil
The Turks do not not make much, use of
toyes; but there are braziers for warmth by
,hareoal, called mangals. They give of metal
silver, bronze or copper. They give
thinning beauty to the rooms S. Cox in
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