Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-01

engraved in silver or gold upon throat or finger or bracelet; they are really too awful to discuss, but the words inside oi an ornament, which is also love token
 have a mystic power, as the anclehes
 knew and valued.
 The Ring. The ring is an emblem of fidelity, ana has always been Symbolcal; indeed, the
 word symbolum for long time meant
 ring. The circle signifies eternity, ana the golden band has for ages been the
 outward sign of an endless bond Of love
 or power. The marriage ring may pc
 traced back to Tertullian and probaply
 came into the Christian religion from
 Roman usage The Virgin Mary is rep
 resented in Raphaels beautiful picture
 To Sposalizio" literally C'The Es-
 pousal) with Josephine placing her ring
 on the third finger of the right hand.
 The confusiQ Ras to the hand is explained
 by the statement that the espousal ring was placed during the ceremony on each
 finger of the right hand, and finally upon
 the third finger of the left.
 The French custom, which still pre- vails, of making the double alliance or Gfmmal ring for the wedding ring is an extremely pretty one. This ring is con structe1 of double hoops, which play within one another like the links of a chain-each hoop has one flat and one conveyed side, and each is twisted once around. The twist in each is made to correspond with that of it's counterpart, so that on bringing together the flat sur faces these unite in one ring. It was the custom, and may be still, for the lov- CTS to have their names inscribed one on either part. with appropriate posys. This is the ring described by Dryden. With joints so close as not to be per ceived,
 Yet are they both each others counter part And in the midst A heart divided in two parts were placed"
 Every man may select the posy for his brde's ring. but I think nothing can be prettier than the one chosen by a young New York millionaire for, his fance. It was "Frend, Sweetheart Wife" Other pretty sentiments for wedding rings are: Thou and I forever"
 With this the giver for eternity" My love. like a golden circle, shall surround thee
 "AH thine and thine forever" One of the prettiest sentiments for a ring is taken from "Cymbeline"-"Re-
 main thou here while sense can keep it on.''
 Louis TX of Franc. St. Louis, took for his device a Marguerite or Daisy, in ham or of his wife, Queen Marguerite, and joined with it the Fleur de Lis. His fa- Vorte ring was ornamented with gar land of Marguerites and Fleur de Lis joined in the arms of France. The posK ran, This ring bears the emblems of all we love, Religion France and Margue- rite"
 Precious Manacles. Bracelets and necklaces signify man acles and chains, but they typify the silken bondage of love in the ornamental forms we know them. Nothing is in fl that, lot If oh n or bangles, and rejoice they are seen these days infrequently. A simple band of gold fastened with the little paddock, or the plain circle or porte bonheur, may be worn at all tmes-they are love to- kens only I need scarcely say that bracelets and rings should never be worn outside the gloves, or necklaces With | high gown. It would be quite as fitting to wear your stocking outside your shoe, I a coronet outside your hat, or your col | lar outside your four-in-hand scarf. \ | bracelet, a necklace are ornaments for your arm and neck; glove and gown are coverings. For an inscription I think the very | prettiest is taken from "Cymbeline. | know of one adoring mother who had ii placed upon her daughters arm Tt is | a manacle of love. l place 1t upon this fairest prisoner
 We'll bred young girls are limited as | to jewels-a string of pearls for the slender neck, ring with the natal stone | or an ornament of turquoise ana pearls little gold love manacle about the Wrlst, | that is all, and quite enough until after | marriage. A bride may wear for the mar riage ceremonyteither diamonds or pearls | never gold ornaments. I have said nothing of imitation jew | els, because I think it Is understood that ladies do not wear them.
 
 | one a meaning, but their language has | been forgotten or lost sight of, apparent | ly, for I could not find among the most prominent jewellers one who had any but | the vaguest ideas concerning them. The ancientS cared more for the meaning and | talismanic qualities of a stone than for | it's actual beauty. The language of stones cover every sentiment, and the natal stones are particularly appropriate | for birthday gifts. , Answers to Correspondents. Whitley-Maud-J. B.-A Bachelor and others-I regret that I cannot repeat formulas. and have not copies of the pa pers containing former talks If they are to be obtained, the editors will supply you.
 Inquirer-Send me your address. Norma-The galvanic battery is far better.
 Yes if you send your address. H Mab-You will find the advice in Beau ty Talk No. 13.aA good surgeon can remedy the crooked nose.
 Anna Isouise-All face bleaches eat eff the outer skin. They are, in my opinion very harmful. Try anything else. Kennedy-If endorsed by reputable physician, it should be all right. B. D. J.-Send your address. It will not be used as you fear. I cannot an swer your questions through the paper. Mildred-Every woman. in my opinion l should use the brush daily. I will an. | euer vour other uuestions if you send