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Show Fortunate New Zealand Brides. In New Zealand, when a matrimonial matrimon-ial engagement Is announced and the happy event is believed to he within reasonable distance, It Is customary for lady friends of tho bride-elect to give, och In turn, a series of "engagement "engage-ment tf"z." Theso havo distinctive appellations, suggestive of tho gift to bo presented to the fair fiancee. Thu wo have a "handkerchief tea," "d'oy-ley "d'oy-ley tfn," "china tea," "book tea," "bracket tea," and so on. A "handkerchief "hand-kerchief tea" affords an opportunity to tho donor to Indulge costly and artistic tastes. Ono lucky bride had no fewer than seventy lovely "hankies" pre-Eentcd pre-Eentcd to her. o |
