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OLD TIME MARRIAGES. »■■>. ’ Ibis being the season for marrying , iviD( in marriages, some study rffl eCUstomßaB d practmesofantm • fv ; n relation to the ceremony w i.. S witk tokens, Jt . to notice in tbsso .lays ‘.•„ W rv,«l»n only the most pre . , al j v jewels are consider X“b oaring at love’s .hr.no, t, .be khigWs of old counted the ‘±, tride a sufficient reward Iron. tbrir'..Jylo™ torthepro " ° efoior and chivalry. .... b(1 Ouring ‘he rel S n 1,1 LIIZSM, “’ sL little handkerchiefs three « focrinrhes square were m high fa- „ rl bee. were ueurily embroidered 1„..,he hands of the fair giver or or namented with the hue gold lace buttons, tassels, “ ud tbe llke folde.l sous to display the artistic rtitasnAip to the beet advantage (hey-were conspicuously placed in the cap My lady’s K lo «, “ alf ' Xn '"s sl-sh«lur l y:woro.a. » * elJ Chromoled taster, and verse, fcre popular than any of these, how- ‘ ler .«:, 5 the joint ring thus dmonbod w th joints so close as not to be perceived. . » thsv both each other’s counterpart, Sr part had Juan inscrib’d and his has Zavtla,) . You know, those names were theirs; Anti in the midst a heart, Divided in two halves, was placed. Os curious affiancing ci stoma b s tory gives many accounts. Parke, in his travels in the interior ot Africa, gives a glimpse of court ship in that remote region, where he witnessed an - act of romantic devotion. A young Slatee, who was about to become a benedict, seated him self one evening on a mat near the aoor of his house. In a few mo ment?, a young woman, his select ed bride, approached him. bearing in her hands a calabash- contain ing water. Kneeling by his side she desired him to bathe his hands and after he had graciously com plied with her request, with a tear of joy glittering in her eye, she put the vessel to her lips and drank the water. This act is considered, in that part of the world, the greatest prof of fidelity and love a woman can offer. Equally curious is a practice in vogue in some parts of Scotland. There, wheja young man wishes to pay court to a young woman, instead of going to her father and making known his wishes he pro ceeds to a public house and confi des his secret to the landlady. This sympathetic individual at once dispatches a messenger for the ob ject ei fiis affections The summons is rarely disregarded, and when the girl arrives upon the scene she *6entertained in the most lavish manner the house affords after which the details of the wedding arp decided upon. In Guernsey an engagement is al ttosf as binding as a marriage. When a young man is accepted by a lady his choice the parents give them a Wt, to Which are invited all theii friends. In the course of the intertainment tbe young woman is led around the room by her prospective father-in "to receive congratulations, and 6 ,'oung man is similarly escorted ois, alter which they exchange and other gifts. I 1 public announcement over' e girl must never thereafter, on any a c °mit, be seen waikmg with any' fe ut her flance.while he is scarcely to even so much as glance at arc o ' ena^ nine ’These courtshipst in th 11 <>arried 011 lor years, and if of - COlirßeoftilue affections ! a ami the may antiqu? nll e ance ’ too ’ is the remote •S'Xoi^ThX" 0 / 0 ?' marri ‘ Ca ke at wed l U U3e ° f theri,, b' and cieß tasthe pa 1 ? 88 18 almoßt 98 a,T - W, ‘‘SwinT mOn V tßelf ’ In a * °ht J hot to kiss you The practice of making wedding gifts probably has its orgin in the “bi hlin’g parties'* of long ago, that were held the day previous to the ' wedding, for the avowed purpose of ! giving the friends of the contracting 1 parties an opportunity of assisting them in their new understanding. ' It was anciently the custom among Garmans for the bride to remove her flioe when she was conducted to the bridal chamber and to throw it a mong her guests, who all straggly to gain possession of the treasure, at> it was considered a sure sign that the lucky finder would soon be hap pily married. In June the month of roses th” birth month of the Rome goddess Jumx moiejjedd ngs occured than in i:y other mouth in the year- Its popularity is due to the pretty fiction that Juno (meaning yoke maker) takes a special interest in marriages, ayd that her protecting care follows and blesses all those who are wedded in June, Perhaps the old rhyme: Marry in Lent. Live :o repent, has something to do with scarcity of weddings during that period. An old Scotch writer says: “That day of the week upon which the 14th of May happens to fall in any year is deemed unlucky through all the remainder of the year. None marry or begin any busi. uess upon it." The ill fated Queen Mary, who married Bothwell in May, is thought by the supersti tious Scots to cast an “evil eye“ upon all who marry during that mouth. This belief undoubtedly gave rise the warning conveyed in the well known lines. Marry in m >y, Rue for aye, “The first inventor of the ring, as is reported, was one Pronietbe us. The workman which made it was Tubal-Cam, And Tubal-Cain, by the counsel of our first parent, Adam, as my autl or telleth me, gave ' t unto his son, to this end, that therewith he should spouse a wife like as Abramham, delivered unto his servants with bracelets and earrings of gold. “The form of a ring being cir cular, that is round and without end, importeth thus much, that their nuptial love and hearty af fection should roundly flow from one to the other as in a circle, and that continually aud ‘forever.” e Frojn the earliest times the third finger of the left hand was the one ' chosen to wear the golden because of a supposed artery cdM necting that finger with the hearW Anciently the wedding cake was usually broken over the head of the bride, and then thrown among the'gues’ts to be “scram bled” for. Sometimes slices of the cake were passed through the ring nine times and then distributed among the friends to be carefully preserved to dream upon under the following conditions: Fast any Friday in the year When Venus mounts the starry sphere; Thrust this, at night, in pi'lowbeer, In m ruing slumbers you will seem T’ enjoy your lover in a dream. Bridesmaids have figured at weddings since the time of the Anglo-Saxons, but at that period their duties were somewhat more onerous. It was then their esteem ed drivilege to escort the groom to church, as it was that of the bnde groemmen to conduct the bride. In an old provincial poem telling of the collier’s weding is the verse: * * **■ Two lusty lads well dressed and strong, Stepped out to lead the bride along, And two young maids of equal s’ze, As soon the bridegroom’s hams surprise- Years ago, in England, when the bride came from tbe churc|, it was usual for one of her friends to throw wheat on her head, and when the newly-married pair en tered their owu house, for some one to present them with a pot of butter. Os the most remote origin are the nuptial garlands, which were as much used by the heath ens as by the jews, while the Ro mans considered no bridal costume complete until the wreath was add ed . Among the Anglo-Saxons, after the benediction is delivered, both tbe bride and the groom were crowned. Sometimes these chaplets were bless- I ed, and they were frequently made THE HUSTLER OF ROME, SUNDAY, APR". 15, 1894. of myrtle. M images in the Greek Cuurch i callcd matrimonial coronauon, an the wreaths used Jin the ceremony are solemnly destroyed eight day-; afterward. In some countries the bride ; , crowned with a wraath of prickles and so delivered unto her husband I that he mac know that he has invit ed himself to a thorny pleasure. • Rosemary, which was suppose' to strengthen the memory anti also confer numerous virtues wa much worn at weddings, aud alu carried at funerals. The nup'ial kis-isalso acuston of much antiquity, and years ag the kiss was, in dancing, the estali llbhed fee of a partner. The privi lege is still allowed in countr places all over the world. In Henry' VIII. are the lines: An old superstition that still hold good with many is to the effect thai if a girl be married before her elde sisters they must dance without sbo t at the wedding, in order to counter act the ill fortune this event is sup posed to bring them and secure hus bands for themselves* 1 rom very ancient history come a rhyme that is found in the folk-ion of every ration and that still exert* some influence on the choice sf the wedding days.. Monday for wealth Tues day fur health, Wednesday the best day sf all; Thursday for crosses, Friday for losses, Saturday no day at all. w. JI. (MI 4 a Thc’Old Reliable Firm Once More on Its Feet BIG STOCK OF SPRING GOODS H;ive jnst Been Retired aud Marked at 1*! ices jn keeping; With tin Times. Everybody Cordially i MV i. ted. It is with genuine pleasure tlu.t The Hustler of Rome publish es the fact that the reliable firm of W. M Gammon & Co. are again on their business feet. Every impediment to the on ward march of this great mercan tile bouse has been removed and now W. Al. Gammon & Co. stock ped with an immense line of gents ,clothing, furnishings and haber dashery generally resume the rch. kL > down tomorrow morning and the big assortment of love ly spring most elegant ever opened on tne Rome market. Their old patrons and the public cordially invited to call early and often. ■ - !' L JT FOR RENT. One nicely furnished room, pleas ant and airv. enquire, 233 Broad St. ts. for rent, Two comfortable tenement houses live rooms each on 4th Avnue for rent cheap. Can if desired be converted into one very comfortable house. 3-12-ts W. Hoyt. NO BUGS. New* cottage for rent, on West First Street next to Air. George Chidsey. Can be had at a low figure. Apply to 1 w. Luke AlcDonald ApENTS MAKE FIVE DOLLARS A DAY. Greatest Kitchen uteucil ever invet ted. Retails 3S cts. 2 to 6 sold m every house : san pU Postage paid tive cents. MeMAKIN & Co. i i DRESS MAKING. Mrs. J. W May is now ready for •. spring work. Dresses and chil - iron’s especially Cuttin and fit ■ ting 50 & 75/ 504 Broad St Road Citation. Georgia, Floyd County : Whereas, T. J.Glenn, et al have petitioned the Board vs Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Floyd County, Georgia for a change in the Bass Ferry road at blue Pond, so as to run on the east side of Z. T. Carver’s field, and the same having been favorably reported on by the reviewers: This is to notify all persons having objections thereto or claims for damages arising therefrom to file the same with said Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on the first onday in May, 1894, . Witness the Hon. John C, Foster, chairman, This March 7th,1894. 3 7d-30 d Max Meyerhardt, clerk. 601’! ETY- I’he recepcicii tendered bv Mrs. C. C. Bass. Thursday afternoon ind evening in honor of Mrs. Mar tha Ford of New York, aud Miss Bennett, of Atlanta, was truly a most pleasing and delightful ad dition to the many brilliant so cial events of the season . In th® front parlors, flashing with light and redolent with the mingled perfume of many bright flowers, adorning vases, or hanging pend ant in graceful sprays. Mrs. Bass, assisted by Mrs. Ford and Miss Bennett in exquisite costumes re lieved their many friends with an entire ease aud grace that distinc tively marked them as women of rare eleg-mce »n 4 culture. In the refreshment room Mrs. I. D. Ford presided after a mostcordi a.l and bon honii style. Here were lovely decorations in cut flowers, fruits, confections and fine em broideries; but the cjiiefest ad orning ware the smiles’, aud bright glances thrown by those rosy cheeked envoys of Epicurus, Missis Mary Morton, Annie Curry. Ethel H iles and Cora Neal, who moved among the gayly chatting guests with the buoyancy aud giace of exuberant youth, serving an epicuri an menu, that was man ifestly enjoyed. To the appreci ative of the beautiful the scene will be long retained as a chapter in the book of pleasant memories One sweeping comprehensive glance as the door opens, a.id to the spectator tbe impression is in deliable. In the room to the left, a few friends have strayed, iu con versation—athwart them glance purple lights, stolen from long’ boughs of full blown Wisteria that fastens caressing touch upon mirrow and curving arch. Across the hall, the reception room, under brilliant lights, reveals a sparkling, jesting throng, clus tered around the fair receivers, while ever aud anon some retired figure from quiet corner contem platively admires the picture that sways to and fro under the lights aud shadows,* that dance hither and thither—now creeping in sun ny waves upon some rich attire, or receding mistily within folds of drapery, and now palling into soft, loveliness or flashing radience into the faces of beautiful women. Here too magnificent roses add their charm and fragrance to the general picturesqueness Through the moving throng gleams the decorations of the dining, hail, “a thing of beauty,” and there many guests gr< uped about small tables are making merry with each other aud the fair Hebes who minister unto them so gracefully. A few pleasant words, a short hour, aud the reality is gone, But tbe picture with its lights and snadows its red, pink and empur pled fragrance, its women passing fair, will remain in the mind, an unending scene of beauty. The service at the Y. M. C. xA this afternoon will be conducted byRev.H.D. Gilbert, pastor of the 2nd Baptist church. Strangers are cordially invited. Rev. O. L. Millican will conduct the boys services at 3 o’clock. With Miss Maydweli as trimmer and Mrs. W. H. Ebling as head sales lady, and the largest stock millinery in Rome and the low est prices to be found in the city regardless of any so called cost sales. We mean just wh.it we say. We are going to sell the goods. Call and see for yoursel f. The Rome Millinery Bazaar. Opposite Masonic Temple. . eJAPANESIS DI CIJRE A New and Complete Treatment, consisting of SUPPOSITORIES, Capsules of Ointment and two Boxes of Ointment. A Dever-failing Cure for Piles »f every nature and degree. It makes an operation with the knife or injections of carbolic acid,, which are painful and eeldom a permanent cure, and often resulting in death, unnecessary. Why endure this »erriblo disease? We guarantee 6 boxes to cure any case. Y° u ‘>nly pay for benefits received, fl a box, G for $5. Sent by mall. Guarantees issued by our agents. rnfJQTIP ATInM Cured. Piles Prevented, GUIXO I lr A I lUN by Japanese Liver Pellets the great LIVER and STOMACH REGULATOR and BLOOD PURIFIER. Smail, mild and pleasant to take, especially adapted for children’s use. 60 Doses i 5 cents. GUARANTEES issued only by HammackLucas & Co MILL- 1 -- We Mean Business Call snd get our Prices Before Buying we are Selling, SASH DOORS and BLINDS. FLOOR ING, C F L L± N G-.. MO IJIJJIN Gr BA L BUST It! IIS rnd «>< AC I< RTS at bottom prices. ALEXANDER & HUME The Oostanaula Steamboat and Trading Company i CALLS THE ATTENTION OF That we will run our Steamer Tony, on regu’a trips to Carters, every week, Ship what you can by us, Give us your orders for of Country produce - Chickens. Etrgs. Corn. Hay. Pe s Butter. Bacon. Fruits. Dr'ed, Wheat, and all Products ofthe Country, Trammell, F. B. Holbrook, NEW CENTRAL HOTEL. NEW MANAGEMENT NEW FURNISHINGS N. M. GOMEZ Proprietor. RENOVATED THROUGHOUT ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS ELECTRIC BELLS ELECTRIC LICHTS. COAL O’Neill Manufacturing Company, TELEPHONE. 76. mam COLtlla DENTISTS. J A. WlLLS—Dentist—2oß 1-2 Broad stree J B over Cantrell and Owens store. ATTORNEYS. _ MAX MEYERHARDT. Attorney at Law. Office up stairs iL new Court House in rear of Superior Court Room, JAMES B XEVLX—Attorney at Law Ollie Poverty Hall postoilieo conior 3rd Avenue CHAS. W. UNDERWOOD— Attorney at law Masonic Temple, Rome, Ga. REECE & DENNY—Attorneys at law. iu Masonic Teiuple, Rome, Ga. WW. VANDIVER-Attorney and Conn sellor at Law—Rome, Ga. WH. ENNIS—IKO. W. STARLING—Ennis & Starling, Attorneys at Law, Masonic “ Temple, Rome, Ga. feb23. WH. SMITH, Attorney-at-Law. otticein Masonic Temple, Rome, Georgia. ■ feb32tf WS. M HENRY, W. J. NVNNaLLY, W J. NEAL— M’Hentj, Nunnally & Neal- ■ Attorneys-at-at Law, oilice over Halt Davidson Hardware Co., Broad street, Rome, Ga PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. RAMSI.K -I li.V3b-i.in and Surged'- Office at residence 614 avenue A, Fount ’ ward. « LB. HAMMGND—Fhyslcian and Surgeon- Offers his i tofessional services to the pec * pie of Ro.ne and surrounding couutty Office at Crouch and Watsou’s drug store, 20 Broad street. DR. W. D. at C. A. frevitt drug store. .* r o. 331 Broad street. Telephou 110. residen »a. No. 21 DR. C. F. GI .FFIN- Physician and Surge- t —Office nt r Masonic building. Residence 300 4th a. aue. HOWARD E. FELTON— Physician and sUi geon—Office No. 6 Thirc Avenue. At office day and night. Telephone G 2. 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