Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1901 — Who Should Give Wedding; Presents? [ARTICLE]

Who Should Give Wedding; Presents?

Who should and who should not send presents? It is expected that none but relatives and intimate friends of the bride and groom and members of the two families shall send wedding presents, and the mere social acquaintance who violates this rule shows a woeful lack of knowledge, according to one authority on the polite convenances. As a rule. Jewels are presented only by relatives or the very closest friends, and the same thing may be said of small silver and furniture. During the last few years the custom of presenting objects of art In rare porcelains, ceramics and various metals, Instead of pieces of table silver, has greatly increased. POINTED PARAGRAPHS. . A wise man would rather be ignored than be bored. Self Is lost to the individual who assumes the airs of another. You can buy some people d|rt cheap If there are no other bidders. Family pride has ruined the prospects of many a fine young man. No matter how new a clock may be It is sure to show the marks of time. Chicago Daily News. W fulling; Milk Utenallß. In washing milk utensils they should first be rinsed out with cold or tepid water, then washed In water as hot as the hand can stand, scalded thoroughly then, if possible, set out in the sun. Roumania is to have three new railway lines constructed at a cost of $16.540,000. exclusive of rolling stock.