he time of notice
has expired, it is only necessary to give the registrar an intimation,
on the previous day, of your intention to attend at his office on the
next day, and complete the registration. The ceremony consists of
merely answering a few questions, and making the declaration that you
take each other to live as husband and wife. The fee amounts only to
a few shillings, and in this form no wedding ring is required, though
it is usually placed on the ring-finger of the bride's left hand, in
the presence of the persons assembled. The married couple receive a
certificate of marriage, which is in every respect lawful.

[ONE TO-DAY IS WORTH TWO TO-MORROW.]

1943. Wedding Dress.

It is impossible to lay down specific rules for dress, as fashions
change, and tastes differ. The great art consists in selecting the
style of dress most becoming to the person. A stout person should
adopt a different style from a thin person; a taLl one from a short
one. Peculiarities of complexion, and form of face and figure, should
be duly regarded; and in these matters there is no better course than
to call in the aid of any respectable milliner and dressmaker, who
will be found ready and able to give the best advice. The bridegroom
should simply appear in morning dress, and should avoid everything
eccentric and conspicuous in style. The bridesmaids should always be
made aware of the bride's dress before they choose their own, which
should be determined by a proper harmony with the former.

1944. The Order of Going to Church.

The order of going to church is as follows:--The BRIDE, accompanied by
her _father_, occupies the _last carriage_. The father hands out the
bride, and leads her direct to the altar, round which those who have
been invited have already grouped themselves, leaving room for the
father, the bride, and the bridesmaids, who usually await the bride's
coming at the entrance to the church, or at the bottom of the chancel,
and follow her to the communion rails.

1945. The Bridegroom.

The Bridegroom, who has made his way to the church, accompanied by his
"best man," or principal groomsman--an intimate friend or
brother--should be waiting at the communion rails to receive his
future wife on her arrival. He and she then stand facing the altar, he
being on the right of the bride, and the father or the gentleman