The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1899-11-01
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ception of the novelty of the situa.
ton. The hall used for the occa.
sion is usually about 20x4o feet
and there are several in any town
of any size. When there is to be
public dance, the musicians GO
through the principal streets, play
ing some lively air, followed by the
"worthy braves" who are giving
the dance, Then we know all are
invited, and begin to assemble
about dark. AS every thing is free,
except the fire water" there is al
ways larger crowd than can be
accommodated. Usually from four
To six musicians furnish excellent
music, using violins and banjos.
These are seated upon table at the
further end of the hall. When the
hall is filled to OVERLOOKING, the
music begins, and the floor manager
selects from fifteen to twenty
"noble braves" and these in turn
select an equal number of dusky
lassies and accomplished ladies.
The ball is usually opened with a
march followed by quadrilles,
waltzes, schottiohes, and dances
peculiarly their own. They never
call dance, but each one knows
just how to do his part. They be-
gin dancing at very carly age,
and continue through life. 1t is
not uncommon to see an old gray
haired veteran, and girl of thir-
teen summers tripping the light
fantastic, with equal enthusiasm.
a woman is always expected to
dance with any that condescend to
ask her, it being considered an in
suit to the family to refuse anyone.
Neither must a young "brave" adj
dress young lady, or similar re-
suits are sure to follow. These
social rules however are never
broken. AS the latter rule holds
good at all times, perhaps it will
not be out of place to say some
thing of their methods of court
ship. When a young "brave" con-
templates matrimony, he first pro-
cures about $500 in cash. Some
secure this by subscription, and
some by honest toll, as very few
can command this amount without
extra exertion. Then he sends for
II lovely troseau, usually consisting
of white silk dress, bridal veil,
orange blossoms, and everything
that goes to make up trouseau
that any lady might be proud of.
Now he comes to the most impor-
tant part. He must task" for her.
This is dono in very formal way,
usually by letter.
AT the end of eight days, he re-
ceives formal notice whether he
is accepted or rejected. If accept
ed he is allowed to call on his pros
pective wife for the first time.
The wedding is announced and
preparation begun for the grand
festivities. But alas! if he is re-
iected he must seek another, that
can appropriate to herself the trou-
seau intended for the first. Some
times this is a difficult undertak-
ing as he may be rejected half n
dozen times before he finds faith
or that is inclined to favor his
suit. But ardent youth never
yields to Acknowledgements, and
success must crown his efforts
sooner or later. We sometimes
think if this method we're adopted
in West Virginia there would be
fewer "old maids" in that section.
AS another method of reducing
their ranks we would advise ship
ping few car loads to this part of
the country, for they are a scarce
article, and considered great lux
ury here. This will be paying
Investment for some Mason county
capitalist, and we truly hope some
one will come to the rescue of their
less favored brethren. They will
have the hearty concurrence of a
MEXICAN.
ANTON CHICO, n. NJ.
Questions Answered.
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