Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 150, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 June 1915 — Customs of Betrothal [ARTICLE]

Customs of Betrothal

, There are many curious betrothal customs in Germany that are found in no place else in the world. As soon as a German girl is betrothed she is addressed as “bride” by her fiance. The betrothal Is a more serious affair than in England, and is not so easily broken. Immediately upon the betrothal the lovers exchange rings, which, If the course of true love runs smooth, are to be worn ever afterwards. The woman wears her betrothal ring on the third finger of her left hand untO she is married, and then it is transferred to the third finger of her right hand. The »««" continues to wear his ring Just as the Wife wore hers when she was a bride. —Tit Bits. '«