Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-02-18

Tor the wedding git, and II 1t goes
from two to three figures, to find
out what would be likely to be use
full under the circumstances. BIZ
cycles, sewing machines, upright
piano, type-writer-the list is a
long one. II q check is sent, the
bride may either purchase what is
necessary, or, if she is wiser still,
she can save it up for some emer-
gency when it may be needed. All
the world loves a lover, and every
young couple ought to enter upon
their life together with the hearty
good wishes Of all their friends.
The bride who is not going to
housekeeping usually receives more
purely personal gifts of lace pins,
ornaments, chains, fine laces, opera
glasses, fans, ornaments of silver
and cut glass for the bureau top,
toilet articles of extravagant cost,
rings, watch, writing materials,
handsomely mounted card case,
travelling bags and rugs, travelling
clock, silver, old and new, bonbon-
nieres of Dresden china or, per-
chance, Of precious metals to swell
the collection she already possesses;
a lorgnette, or almost any article
of luxury which she can display or
exhibit on or off her person.
BOOKS AND PICTURES.
| The day has gone by when eta
BILE books" were presented. Even
the greatest aunt rarely offers the
gorgeous quarto Family Bible from
the Clarendon Press, with its Illus
trations Of sacred scenes by Holman
Hunt. Good editions of the stand.
ard authors are sometimes given,
but where either of the bridal pair
possesses well-developed literary
taste, the knowing donor will fear
to tread on ground where the i'll
Informed hasten to rush in. Book
lovers do not care to have books
chosen for them any more than
women fond of dress can endure to
have their clothes selected aud
bought for them. Artists have the
same feeling concerning what pic
lures or has -reliefs shall hang upon
their walls.
But, of courCe, a thing of beauty
is a joy forever, and exact knowl-
edge of ones pet admirations may
solve the question of what would
prove acceptable. $50 slow is
the safe rule with books and pic
lures. However, fine engravings,
etchings and water colors figure
largely in the display. But where
you go to pay your calls upon the
bride in her new domains, keep
your eyes from wandering to the
walls to see if you can find your
picture. You may embarrass your
hostess thereby, for she, of course,
divines the quest of your gaze, and
also earn a disappointment for
yourself. Your taste and her taste
may not coincide.
ALWAYS IN ORDER.
Silver is always acceptable. Sill
ver-plated covered dishes are high
ly priced they are practically I'M
breakable The chatting dish should
not be forgotten. Manifold are it's
uses. One can scarcely keep house
without it,. A pair of umbrellas,
one feminine, another masculine
fashion, can be made as expensive
as one desires, and tied together
with a white satin wedding favor.
One cannot have too many rugs.
A copper or brass tea kettle and
stand, with lamp fixtures, is a SEN
sible article to offer. Odd chairs,
little tables, camera, wall cabi-
nets, candle stands, a divan, cause
use, a port:ere, set of curtains,
carving knives and caudlelabra are
all acceptable contributions toward
goingt to housekeeping, which should
be the normal condition of average
bride and groom. Happiness dwells
in little houses, and it is better for
the married couple to have their
own independent establishment be
it large or small.