Costumes of bridegroom and ushers--Presents of the bride and
bridegroom--Ceremonials at church when there are no bridemaids or
ushers--Invitations to the ceremony alone--The latest
ceremonials--Weddings at home--The evening wedding--"At home"
receptions--Calls--The wedding ring--Marriage ceremonials of a
widow--Form of invitations to a reception--Duties of invited guests--Of
bridemaids and ushers--Bridal presents--Master of ceremonies--Wedding
fees--Congratulations--The bridal tour 194


CHAPTER XVIII.

HOME LIFE AND ETIQUETTE.

Home the woman's kingdom--Home companionship--Conduct of husband and
wife--Duties of the wife to her husband--The wife a helpmate--The
husband's duties 208


CHAPTER XIX.

HOME TRAINING.

First lessons learned at home--Parents should set good examples to their
children--Courtesies in the home circle--Early moral training of
children--The formation of their habits--Politeness at home--Train
children for some occupation--Bad temper--Selfishness--Home maxims 216


CHAPTER XX.