You and I; . respond to thesecivilities by elaborate entertainments, unless she is wealthyenough to fully warrant the outlay, as society is quite willingto entertain her without any immediate return of hospitalities. A few Suggestions. — The bridal outfit should be in keep-ing with the position in life which the bride will assume aftermarriage. If the means will be limited, it is better to reserve,for more needful purposes, a part of the money which is oftenspent is an extravagant trousseau and an elaborate wedding. On the wedding journey, or anywhere in the presence ofothers, all demonstratio
You and I; . respond to thesecivilities by elaborate entertainments, unless she is wealthyenough to fully warrant the outlay, as society is quite willingto entertain her without any immediate return of hospitalities. A few Suggestions. — The bridal outfit should be in keep-ing with the position in life which the bride will assume aftermarriage. If the means will be limited, it is better to reserve,for more needful purposes, a part of the money which is oftenspent is an extravagant trousseau and an elaborate wedding. On the wedding journey, or anywhere in the presence ofothers, all demonstrations of affection should be interesting it may be to the blissful pair, they areonly considered by the cold, unfeeling world from a cynical oramusing point of view. The bride of good taste, who shrinksfrom being stared at, will not wear anything which is showy, dressy, conspicuous, or in any way suggestive of the wed-ding, on her bridal journey. RECEPTIONS, KETTLE-DRUMS ANDFIVE OCLOCK ECEPTIONS are notonly pleasant methodso f entertaining morefriends than one pos-sibly can at a party or dinner, but theyare especially adapted to the convenienceof society people who may have several engagements for onedate. Those held in the afternoon usually include ladies only,as the business habits of nearly all American gentlemen pre-vent their attending at that time. In the evening, gentlemenare expected, and, if they can not be present, they should sendtheir cards while the reception is in progress. Invitations.— The form most in use is simply for the hostessto add to her usual visiting-card the words, At home, withthe date and hours for reception. Should anything moreelaborate be required, something like the following maybe used: Mr. and Mrs. James Watrous request the pleasure of your companyon Thursday evening, November $th,from eight to eleven oclock, 40 MURDOCH SQUARE. 493 YOU AXD I. If a series of receptions are to be given, the visiting-cardmay have added,
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