Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-17

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The autumn and winter season of
weddings has confirmed the suspicious
Of the observant that the bridesmaid
has rather been toftering on her throne
of late, An cxagS rated train of at
tenGant5--towit, ten or a dozcn-has
! net been fashionable, because 1t has
bcea perceived that the bewildering
fascination presented by such a garden
OF girls initiated against the supreme
interest hat should center round the
bride.
This exp rionca of tiny maids OF two
years old or so has also been aban-
dOned, because Of the stern refusal of
one couple to act their part when the
critical moment arrived, and the pierre
ing, shrill mi IN which their OBJ
stinate deE.cl was announced.
Mere han one bride has actually
proceeded to the altar absolutely un-
2tttnlcd, and has believed those who
nave assured her that the effect she
produced upon the onioolIers was most
stri,.!zS and interesting and others
haYo arrived at the church with just
enc naid in waiting. to take the gloves
and bouquet OF the bride at the inn
por ant monsnt of putting on the ring.
SO IL will be conceded that the brides
maid question IS one Upon which there
are divers opinions at present.
But tho most salient innovation has
yet to be mentioned IT is the intro
duction o the matron of honor. The
plan Of as. ing or more charming
ly pretty yvung natrons 10 head the
procession OF maids is no new one in
America, but in London it was tried
for the first time this winter, and met
with such success that another element
Of disturbance enters into the discus
sion of the bridesmaid and her position.
VIII she maintain her proud suprem-
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as the grocmsman?
The question OF the bridesmaids
dress Is a most serious one, and If
fayoritism Is to be shown and the first
bridesmaids likes and requirements
are TO determine those of the rest, then
it Is very necessary TO choose the maids
on a pattern. For what suits the tall
will not become the short.
AS a rule the prevailing fashions Of
the day are passed In review when a
decision has to be made, and the n
that has a certain amount Of bearing
upon the season OF the year or the
brides or bridegroom's nationality Is
fixed upon by the stride.
What prettier for in April wedding,
when the Easter season Of marriages
begins-a short. one, II Is true, because
May Is still considered by many brides
an unlucky month for a marriage
than an adaptation of the now so
modish empire vogue? 1t Is possible
to indulge In little eccentricities that
would not be permissible were the
toilet ono for ordinary outdoor wear.
and so TO emphasize a new and pretty
idea.
All alternative scheme, and one that
Is most suitable for a spring wedding,
has already been tried with triumphant
success. Bridesmaids of medium size
were chosen by a certain young bride
who Is herself OF mignon proportions,
and. indeed. 1t Is only girls of medium
height and slight build that the vogue
could suit.
The maids were dressed as country
wenches in lowered silk and white
mousseline. with punched up paniers
over short skirts, and fichus tucked In
to lace chemisettes. They are sup
posed TO have been out gathering wild
flowers in the woods, soT1e OF which
they have tucked into the ribbon
snood5 upon their heads. while the rest
they have carried home in their big
rustic Leghorn hats. the ribbon strings
OF waich serve as handles.