The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
MANY WAYS OF WOOlNG.
Same Customs in Most Countries That
Wore in Noge Cenlnrios Ago.


Nineteenth century wooing in many
countries varies not q whit from the cus-
toms and ceremonies in vogue whom the
world was young. For example, now. as
centuries ago. a bonfire plays an innor-
tant part at every wedding celebrated lh
Persia. the marriage ceremony Deine f.ad
before one The planting of Or tree Us
one OF the ceremonies attending a SWed-
fish wedding. which usually lasts several
DAYS A peasant bride is ADORNED WIN
her friends trinkets bracelets necklaces
and rings. which they hang upon Ter
head. arms, bodice and even upon nor
shoes Then a silver ring is placed IN
one shoe for good lucA.
I'm Norway tho bride does not wear ID
wedding veil. but o. big headdress. Wnich
towers high above her brow. ln hui-
e4ria AN newly married women are
Obliged 10 remain dumb for month allef
marriage except when addressed uy
their husbands. when 30 is Desirable ,o
remove this restriction permanently me
husband presents her with siIt ana
then sine can chatter 90 her hearts cone
tent M girl marrics I'm Russia without
the consent OF ner parents she is sent %
prison and deprived OF her share BOO tha
FAMILY property
Ina Lnhunla. "a province of Russia it is
customary that the bride ears sn'uIl
be- boxed before the marriage ceremony
M matter how tender-hearicd in'
mother may be- she must make 10 o. point
to administer a hearty smack TOD Aar
daughter in the presence or Mllheat 7'
and "a note IS made of the ttcl mo
mothers intention as "a kind one as ina
reason for 10 is 90 protect tho bride sholla
her marriage prove an unhappy one IN
mai case She Will sue for divorce, ana
her plea will De that she was forced into
tine marriage against her viii ana on
thar score the verdict OF the judge VIII
be- In her favor
on all The marriage rites NJ which one
over heard those of Blrmah Dear away
the palm for cOncisencs5 and sweet sui-
nlicitv Here 90 is upon the dusky lazy
that the pleasing duties OF courisnlp de-
volve She sees "A youth whom she deems
calculated 90 make her happy ana forln-
with offers him stick of candy. III he
accepts her proposal Doe promptly eats
the token of affection and they are there
bv made man and wife. There is no
further ceremony and no witnesses
necessary lu the act of eating alone in.a
most primitive marriage rite consits. But
NJ on the contrary the youth is nor VILE
inc ne assures her that that particular
Kind of candy is not t0 his taste. and iho
maiden must seek elsewhere for ono moro
apprcciative of her candy and of her 1i-
fections.
In Hungary lu certain rural districts.
q very curious custom prevails. which Is
very popular among the maidens who are
not possessed Of doWry. on the MORN
ing Of her wedding BE- is the custom of
the bride 90 wash the hands and faces
~ the assembled guests. who In return
throw into the basin used for these
ablutons a certain sum Of money, which
the dowerless bride appropratcs 10 her
own use.
when a marriage takes place in China
the wedding enters the temple and lights
a quantity Of fireworks, including a num-
her Of crackers. This Is supposed 10
wake the great joss from bis sleep
The priest repeats the service at express
snoed tho bride and bridegroom take two
uttle glasses Of wine ana are then de-
ciared man and wife In some provinces
o, china the bride goes forth 20 meet
the bridegroom enveloped IN black
bridal veil. The groom. when he arrives
AZ the home OF his future wife, Is show
cred with yellow rice, periumed with
ottor OF roses, from vase OF gold. He
III presented with a couple OF eggs and
ln return gives a bit OF money wrapped
in red paper. Twenty days previous 20
the wedding invitations 90 relatives and
friends are delivered personally Each
invitation ls accompanied by "a piece OF
be,ol nut The Invitations. printed on red
rsper. with gilt heiroglyphlcs must meas
ma exactly four by nine lnches.in size
9-,,, arrangement OF tho loose stones
80, the hearth Is the signal for tho
49, in Touralne whether he shall take
hts hat and go or take a chair and stay
MI and ENprcSs.