There are hydros and spis scattered all over the land at which a noneymoon may be spent very pleasantly.

Malvern, Matlock, Bournemouth, Buxton, Harrogate, Ilfracombe, Ben Rhydding, Llandrindod, Llandudno, Strathpeffer, Tun-bridge Wells, Westgate, Windermere, Wood-hall - in all these comfortable accommodation and a good cuisine are to be found on moderate terms, averaging from 9s. to 12s. a day.

For a week-end stay there are special terms; and in these bustling times there are many young couples who cannot indulge in more than two or three days' honeymoon. At most of these places visitors for a more extended period can arrange for terms en pension. As a rule, £3 3s. a week is the lowest charge.

Brighton is a favourite place for honeymoons, as there is such a constant service of fast trains, and there is always something going on to amuse and interest the visitor. In fact, this Queen of the South Coast is like a bit of London, plus splendid air and healthful breezes.

Hastings enjoys a character for cheapness and sunshine. Even in January it is possible to sit at the end of the pier and fancy it is Maytime, so protected is the situation of the town, with its due southerly aspect. There are fine hotels, and there are inexpensive pensions, so it is not surprising that Hastings is a favourite place for honeymoons.

A vast number of newly-married couples have but two or three pounds to spend upon their honeymoon. What is the best way to secure the full value of the hard-earned sovereigns ? A couple of days at some quiet country hotel is the choice of many, or at some old-fashioned country inn where romance seems to linger in the low-ceilinged rooms and the wide window seats. The landlady keeps good fires, and her cooking is usually beyond reproach. True, she can always detect the newly married in a moment. Her experienced eye notes the new clothes, the devoted air of the husband betokening him a novice in the role; the shyness of the wife and her glances at the ring on her left hand.

The landlady of a picturesque little hostel near Virginia Water goes still further. She has some means of discovering if either of the two has been married before. On one occasion she observed to someone as she watched a pair walk off together:

" 'e's been married afore. She ain't. I knows by the looks on 'em."

But she was quite unable to put into words the data from which she drew her conclusion. It turned out to be perfectly correct.

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Why Brides Wear Orange-blossom - The Origin of the Bridal Veil - The Meaning of the Wedding Cake - Why Rice and Slippers are Thrown - Honeymoon and Honey-wine since her wedding-day is one of the most important of all days in a girl's life, it is interesting to read of the old beliefs and customs associated with it.

If the bride-elect is awakened on her wedding morning by the singing of a robin on her window-sill, or near by, she may count herself well blessed. for this is regarded by those who are superstitious as a sure omen of joy. Happy also will she be who sees the swallows come to the caves for the first time that morning, since they have always been regarded as sure harbingers of good luck.

On the other hand, it is considered unlucky to break anything on one's wedding morn, as this is supposed to show that she will not live in harmony with her husband's relations.